The Chanel Ratonas Off-topic Thread

[stv578]

Morning girls!

Katred, the GA quad imo was even prettier irl. I went in with mindset that if I only felt it was mediocre, I wasn't going to bother. But I have a weak spot for rose/bronze type shades and the darkest brown shade was a bit darker than it appears online, which to me was a bonus. The coppery shade is quite warm, like a less antiqued version of woodwinked, which normally pulls quite orange on me. But with the dark brown in the corners, it won't be too much.

Michelle, sounds like you got some great shopping in! I looove J. Crew! We're finally getting a store here in Toronto and it will be at the mall right near my work.

Miss QQ, you have to post pics of the earrings! They sound gorgeous!

I wish I could help you with the LM lippies, but I haven't gotten mine yet. Both of the colours you mentioned are gorgeous. But it does suck that the price is higher than Chanel. I'm pretty sure that's not the case here as far as LM's concerned.

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ Let us know about the lipsticks when you get them. Yeah the price is so marked up here that it turns me off. I wish I have J. Crew here, their clothes look very pretty. Great that the store is opening near your work place. You can shop conveniently! Here's the pic of the earrings I bought.

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=27679374&mcat=148204&cid=287464&search_params=s+5-p+1-c+287464-r+101323338-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+-k+

http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?sku=18467569&mcat=148204&cid=287464&fromGrid=1&search_params=s+5-p+17-c+287464-r+101323338-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+-k+

 

[stv578]

Those earrings are so pretty! I like that they show a little more than the average stud earring, but can still be worn with anything!

 

[cutemiauw]

Quite funny that I tend to trust the SA here (in Germany) because they like my skintone and actually match a good foundation with it. Back in my home country the only pretty skintone is the chalky white (I have nothing against it, but there's no way everyone could be white!). So the SA always tried to put much lighter foundation on me to "brighten" my look

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Ah but there was one occasion at NARS here, they couldn't find the right color (either too light or too dark) and they put the darker one on me. It's weird.

I agree with making our own decisions, Katred. But I could imagine it'll be harder for someone who just started on MU.

Nora - that's so cute with your boy! How old is he?

MissQQ - lovely earrings! I especially love the butterfly one .

Uggh, now you ladies made me lemming the GA quad!

Happy weekend everyone!!

 

[Bonitinha]

Nora -- we are two peas in a pod, I love J Crew -- especially for layering basics like cute t's and cardis. And when they have a sale -- woo hoo! I just got my girls some dresses from the kids section that were all on clearance (we are going to a wedding next month) -- so hopefully everything works!
You are making me want that quad even more! I guess if I miss out on the Armani one, the Chanel Spices is a very close dupe.


MissQQ -- what pretty earrings -- enjoy! I only have one item from Tiffany -- it is a silver ball bracelet that I absolutely love

Astrid -- too funny about them wanting to change your skintone. The last time I got a foundation match it was utterly horrible and I went back to my usual color.

I have some online returns to do -- so I will be taking them to the stores in the mall tonight. I want to get some fun wide belts to wear with cute summer dresses. And I am on the hunt for nude colored patent leather mary janes (with a heel) . . . that is my quest for the evening

 

[cutemiauw]

^^ Have fun and good luck on your shopping, Michelle! I was at Zara, H&M, and COS today... but I couldn't find anything I liked... Am still looking for that elusive summer dress

And, yes about the foundation, actually I couldn't believe that I used to borrow my mom's foundation. She was around NC30 and I'm NC44... what was I thinking

 

[User38]

lovely msqqq.. I really love my jewelry.. lol

I have not had a minute to go shopping for clothes, not that I need any more as most are classics which I add to each year, a bit here and there.. but my latest acquisition was a Guayabera linen dress which I got in C.A. -- it is like a long midlength white linen shirtdress.. and I wear it with my multi layered coral red beads.. I love it and going to get another one in the raw linen colour

oh, and speaking of coral reds, I had ordered about 6 diff nail polishes in oranges -- Opi, Essi and yes, the Dior Aloha (I think that's the name, I suck at names).. and I am really really loving the Opi Galveston something orange.. because it's pinkish orange and has a glorious jelly texture.. it's just amazing. Getting a few more bottles !!

 

[Bonitinha]

Have any of you tried Becca cosmetics? I've been seeing more of it lately and I about died when I saw these gorgeous colors:
http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/flowerchild-youll-look-like-a-fly-damsel-in-the-new-becca-halcyon-days-mineral-blush/#more-81194

I know I have similar colors already -- but the description of how finely milled and blendable they are makes me want to get them asap

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ The blushes look beautiful. I've never seen Becca in real life but I always like what I see from the pics. I have the matching silver ball necklace!

Those earrings are so pretty! I like that they show a little more than the average stud earring, but can still be worn with anything!

Thanks! I wear earrings whenever I go out, and sometimes with a necklace. So I want something that looks good by itself and also goes with other jewellery.

Astrid - we all have made makeup mistakes when we were younger. It's all about learning and experimenting!

HG - congrats on the nps haul! They go beautifully with the white dress. Dior Aloha is gorgeous and I've been thinking of getting it too.

 

[Almus]

Have any of you tried Becca cosmetics? I've been seeing more of it lately and I about died when I saw these gorgeous colors:
http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/flowerchild-youll-look-like-a-fly-damsel-in-the-new-becca-halcyon-days-mineral-blush/#more-81194

I know I have similar colors already -- but the description of how finely milled and blendable they are makes me want to get them asap

Michelle, I saw that post you are talking about yesterday and I felt the same "urgent need" to get it, hehe. I have read fabulous things about Becca, specially their Cream blushes and lip and cheek creams (pixiwoo sisters love the one called "Tuberose" which is a gorgeous coral shade). I am seriously thinking in getting the coral blush from the summer collection and Tuberose, just for getting in touch with the brand, although I have to get from their UK online store (ouch at the shipping costs!!).

 

[Shypo]

MissQQ, you made me giggle when you said that maybe Katred's SA wanted to be tan

....your earrings are just beautiful! I love the butterfly ones especially! Wear them in great health! I don't have anything from Tiffany, but might splurge one day....I have so much jewelry it's not funny.

HG, your dress and necklace combo sound stunning! I can just see you in them! And now I have to check out the OPI polish - for my toes! I'm a sucker for pinky-oranges anyway......

I was a bad girl and ordered the GA quad....my first one.

Michelle, those Becca blushes are

.......I have a Becca foundation that I really liked at the time - never purchased anything else though - I have so many blushers for this summer it's frightening....but those colors!!

I hope everything is ok with Elegant! I worry about her with her parents' ill health........

 

[Miss QQ]

I've been wondering where elegant is too and thinking about her parents too. Hope she is well. Thanks, I'm so happy with the tiffany blue box.

Looks like the butterfly earrings is a hit. It's a new design so maybe they will make it into necklaces soon. Congrats on getting your first GA quad soon!

 

[Bonitinha]

MissQQ -- I will have to get that silver ball necklace someday! I love getting the Tiffany catalog and looking at all of the pretty things. Enjoy your new earrings!

Almus -- yes, what is it about those Becca blushes? So gorgeous . . .

Cheryl -- I have too many blushes, too -- that is the only thing holding me back from getting those Becca blushes this second!

Well, I found some cute t-strap peep toe pumps in a nude leather patent (this is what I have been searching for), but of course they didn't have my size. They are on backorder, so we'll see if I ever get them. I did get a few cute wide belts to wear with dresses and skirts. It should be nice out weather wise -- so yay, I can wear my summer clothes!

 

[Miss QQ]

Great that you found the belts! Have fun wearing the summery dresses and skirts and feeling the breeze as you walk.

 

[Shypo]

MissQQ, I meant to say that I don't know whether I would pay more for the LM than for Chanel.....it's a tough decision. Here they're about $10 cheaper, so a 'bargain' as far as HE goes I guess......

Michelle, aren't accessories fabulous? And I'm with you on the shoe thing - I find what I want, and then they don't have my size. It's the way of the world, I think........I'm itching to go to TJM and Marshall's to check out the accessories.....I just got a couple of summer-weight wraps, and am looking for some belts. I got a few pair of sandals from Zappos that I'm thrilled with....to go with some pretty summer mid-calf length skirts. I'm usually a crop pants girl, but I can't resist the skirts I've found, and am looking forward to that 'breezy' feeling!

 

[Honey&LemonGirl]

I've tried Becca's beach tints (multipurpose lip/cheek stains) and eye tints (cream e/s) as well as their highlighters, which are absolutely my hands-down HG liquid highlighters. All lovely products, gorgeous wearable colors, and great textures!

 

[elegant-one]

I'm fine - thanks!

 

[User38]

Michelle, I love my Becca powders.. I don't wear much of their mu although it is an excellent brand -- I have way too much already.. will have to branch out.. lol.

Elegant, glad you are back and everything is fine.

C! The summer clothes sound smashing.. and you will look very very breezy -- this is when I wear long pantaloons in case I fall down.. lol. Bless my heart.. is that correct? I am a total loser in skirts.. ha.

kidding aside, I have to wear spankx when I wear skirts or dresses as I never know if I am going to have a slip and fall incident

Almus.. That's it!! It is the most gorgeous shade of pinky orange = coral that I have found and the texture is like jelly.. so smooth, and so summery.. perfect and cheap! .. I bought another one today. I also bought my sister some comfortable sandals and jeans and T shirts, and my mother a very pretty dress with matching sweater.. in fact, I bought one for myself but in a sheath style in pale pink with matching cardigan..

I am going to visit my mom/sis so I will be out till Monday but have fun chatting up a storm!

xoxox

 

[Bonitinha]

Thanks MissQQ -- I love feeling a summer breeze! And we didn't get rained out at our picnic today -- yay!

Cheryl -- I love accessories, too. I need to go to TJ Maxx and Marshalls, too. I love getting shoes, belts, and handbags for a bargain

Don't you love Zappos?? Their shipping is so fast and I love that they do free shipping/free returns. Two summers ago I was absolutely obsessed and bought new shoes from them almost every week in the summer (naughty). I love crops and capris, but I agree -- there are so many cute skirts out there. I think I'm cute to be in skirts with cute belts this whole summer!

HG -- we really need to all get on this Becca bandwagon. I am so tempted by those blushes. Maybe it will be by next "new brand". Let me know if you try any more of their stuff.

Honey&Lemon -- good to know you are such a fan of Becca! I've been reading so much about that company -- and it sounds like amazing quality products.

Elegant -- are you strippin' or paintin' again?? Or just out shopping??

 

[Shypo]

HG, have a marvelous time with your mom and sis - tell them I said 'hello'.......we'll hold the fort till you get back

. Strippin', shoppin', just hangin' out........

I hear you on the Spanx......they're a staple in MY wardrobe, that's fo' shizzle!

Found a cute yellow patent bag at TJM this evening - with the round lucite handles.....$12.99. Had to have it for a nice pop of bright color!

Off to check out more about Becca.......