The Chanel Ratonas Off-topic Thread

[bis]

[quote name="Bonitinha" url="/forum/thread/174086/the-chanel-ratonas-off-topic-thread/1710#post_2138676"] ^^Hi Bis! This thread has been quieter than normal lately I am still waiting for my Byzance quad and RE blush. Hopefully tomorrow . . .
[/quote] hope you get y out goodies soon, the quad is a beauty [quote name="HerGreyness" url="/forum/thread/174086/the-chanel-ratonas-off-topic-thread/1710#post_2138683"] Bis! nice to see you around! missed you! I too was away for a few weeks working again.. grr.
[/quote] Yes, same boat here. I hope it's winding down for you soon a bit. How was your trip, hopefully not just work? I wish your sister all the best, she has you and I am sure that means a lot to her [quote name="ssaemblog" url="/forum/thread/174086/the-chanel-ratonas-off-topic-thread/1710#post_2138737"] I almost went and purchased MAC's Warmth of Coral but decided against it.
It's a pretty shade but I've read it not showing up on even the lightest people, so...

This week has still been confusing me with my tinted moisturizer. I'm still wondering if the MUA was right and Light would have been better. But it was darker than my neck when I got to the car. Exchanged for the Fair and that was awesome for a week. Now it seems like it's getting lighter on my face. I tossed my receipt a few days after getting it 'cos it was great! I don't want to go back and exchange again without a receipt. I've already done that, aaah. ;_;

I hate face makeup.
[/quote] If you want to give it another try you could wear it just one one half of the face and wait a bit to see if it is the right colour? Maybe it would working during winter?

 

[Anneri]

Hello ladies! I'm afraid I'll be here at specktra only fo short periods during the next weeks - my head is whirling of all things I've yet to organise. I'll have to find a room/appartment in a different city in only three weeks and to move, so that I can start with the internship at the beginning of August. It's a bit frightening, really!
And I'm yet not really sure how I can tell you all things (now just from the interview, later I guess from my workday) in a public forum dedicated to MAC! I'll have to figure that out.
Well, when I came into the headquarters it was funny - and very impressive. The taxi driver had dropped me at the back entrance, and some other delivery guy had just dropped a lot of the Wonder Woman cardboard cutouts in the entrance. I was so very very nervous, and that put the first smile on my face. Inside, it was of course a makeup junkies dream come true - lots and lots of glass cases filled with collections.
My future boss and me got along great at first sight. She directly told me I was her first choice and after that we chatted for an hour about the upcoming projects we have to arrange in autumn. Fascinating, really!

When I came back I talked everything through with my bf and my parents. It was really a hard decision. Of course, it's a huge opportunity I'd be mad not to take, but well. It pays not well, there are the logistical and financial problems of moving house and then there's leaving my bf back here in Frankfurt wich breaks my heart a little. Of course, we'll see each other at the weekends, but that's not the same, isn't it?

Now I'll have to go and shop the last supplies for the wedding that is this weekend and write my speech, as I'm the 'best man'.

HG, my heart goes out to you and your family.

Hope everybody is doing great! Did you already get your Semi-Precious stuff?

 

[ssaemblog]

Well, it was the right colour for an entire week, haha. I don't know what could have changed. I don't go outside for longer than five minutes at a time, mostly. Unless I'm mowing the lawn and that's once or twice a month.

I just realized I tossed the packaging too so I guess I'm stuck with this.
Quote: Originally Posted by bis
If you want to give it another try you could wear it just one one half of the face and wait a bit to see if it is the right colour? Maybe it would working during winter?

 

[cutemiauw]

Thanks Cheryl -- they should be arriving tomorrow before noon. I'll have to hold off doing my makeup until it arrives LOL Can't wait

Hope it comes soon Michelle!!

 

[cutemiauw]

Anneri, are you working where I thought you will be working?

That's awesome!!! Congratulations again!

Well, at least Munich is an interesting city and now I know someone who lives there when I come to visit *winks*. Also the train connection between Frankfurt and Munich wouldn't be so bad, I hope? There are lots of people I know who can do this kind of long distance relationships so I'm sure you'll do just fine! Just take one step at a time .
Good luck with finding an apartment there! I wish I could help but I know noone there...

 

[Shypo]

Hi Cheryl! You bought 2 of the YSL chromatic quads right? Which did you get and what do you think about them? Sorry, talked about them before, but I didn't pay attention. Are they perm? I'm thinking of getting one.

Hi Miss QQ! I only got one of the YSL quads - in #19 which is still available from Sephora (I'm not sure if it's available elsewhere, but that's where I got it). It's a beautiful plummy-brown neutral quad with a gorgeous rose color - I love it!

 

[Anneri]

Anneri, are you working where I thought you will be working?

That's awesome!!! Congratulations again!

Well, at least Munich is an interesting city and now I know someone who lives there when I come to visit *winks*. Also the train connection between Frankfurt and Munich wouldn't be so bad, I hope? There are lots of people I know who can do this kind of long distance relationships so I'm sure you'll do just fine! Just take one step at a time .
Good luck with finding an apartment there! I wish I could help but I know noone there...

Yes indeed!

It really is awesome.

Do come visit! There are no Specktrettes there, aren't they?
The train connection is okay - it's 3.15, but of course I'm now spoiled!

 

[cutemiauw]

Anneri, I'm not sure, but I thought there's someone who shops at Ludwig Beck... Hyazinth? Haven't seen her around lately though. I haven't been to Munich and it's on my list, soo let's see

. I'd love to!
I don't blame you, 3:15 isn't exactly a short trip! I wish you the best

 

[Miss QQ]

Hi Miss QQ! I only got one of the YSL quads - in #19 which is still available from Sephora (I'm not sure if it's available elsewhere, but that's where I got it). It's a beautiful plummy-brown neutral quad with a gorgeous rose color - I love it!

Thanks! Do you like to use them wet or dry? Is the colour payoff good when used dry? I'm thinking of #19, #2 or #4. Do you use the rose colour on your eyes? I think it may be tricky on me.

 

[Shypo]

I've used them both ways - wet is a much deeper, more radiant payoff. Yes, I use the rose color on my lids - it looks great as long as I have a dark liner. I can also use it as a crease color if I'm going for a more subtle look.....

 

[LMD84]

Hello ladies! I'm afraid I'll be here at specktra only fo short periods during the next weeks - my head is whirling of all things I've yet to organise. I'll have to find a room/appartment in a different city in only three weeks and to move, so that I can start with the internship at the beginning of August. It's a bit frightening, really!
And I'm yet not really sure how I can tell you all things (now just from the interview, later I guess from my workday) in a public forum dedicated to MAC! I'll have to figure that out.
Well, when I came into the headquarters it was funny - and very impressive. The taxi driver had dropped me at the back entrance, and some other delivery guy had just dropped a lot of the Wonder Woman cardboard cutouts in the entrance. I was so very very nervous, and that put the first smile on my face. Inside, it was of course a makeup junkies dream come true - lots and lots of glass cases filled with collections.
My future boss and me got along great at first sight. She directly told me I was her first choice and after that we chatted for an hour about the upcoming projects we have to arrange in autumn. Fascinating, really!

When I came back I talked everything through with my bf and my parents. It was really a hard decision. Of course, it's a huge opportunity I'd be mad not to take, but well. It pays not well, there are the logistical and financial problems of moving house and then there's leaving my bf back here in Frankfurt wich breaks my heart a little. Of course, we'll see each other at the weekends, but that's not the same, isn't it?

Now I'll have to go and shop the last supplies for the wedding that is this weekend and write my speech, as I'm the 'best man'.

HG, my heart goes out to you and your family.

Hope everybody is doing great! Did you already get your Semi-Precious stuff?

oh wow!!! that is absolutely amazing!! i am so pleased for you!! such a wonderful oppotunity!

 

[shadowaddict]

Anneri ---Wow!! that sounds like a great offer. That's like being a chocoholic going to a Godiva fantasy camp. Good luck. Never fun relocating, but I bet you'll settle in well. It's grea that you hit it off with your new boss. That will make it a much easier transition.


HG--My thoughts and well wishes go out to you and your family. I'm glad you were able to spend some time with your sister. I'm sure it meant a great deal to her having you there.

 

[Bonitinha]

Anneri -- Congrats on your internship! Hope all goes well -- I'm sure it will be a wonderful opportunity!

Thanks ladies, my Chanel goodies came today and they really are as fabulous as everyone says! I was worried that the Rose Ecrin blush would be too similar to Rose Petale or Rose Dust -- but it is a true soft pink nude on me. Rose Dust has a silvery mauve tone and Rose Petale is a deeper pink on me. So phew, I am totally justified in buying it!!

I will probably get the Prelude quad next . . .

 

[LMD84]

HG - i hope everything is going ok with your family. I'm sending you positive thoughts

 

[Eleentje]

Yay, thanks for welcoming me back, ladies!
I missed coming on Specktra, but I really had to use all my free time for finishing my thesis. I've spent days and days writing, so that I could hand it in by June 30th, and at times I felt inspired, and at times it was so frustrating and tiring! I am really glad that I'm done with it now. Now I need to wait for about a month to know if it has been approved by the second reader, and then I can celebrate

I went for on a shopping trip last week with my sister last week to reward myself in any case and got some really cute tops and a summery skirt, and some MUFE Aqua creams I've been lemming for ever And after catching up on this thread I'm lemming more new stuff! I can't believe you guys are getting Joyeuse, after all! I wonder if it will ever make it to Europe. Probably not We don't really have stores like Nordstrom, which are so big, that they can ship special collections in or have collections created especially for them. Makes me want to jump on a plane and go on a massive shopping trip in the US Eep, I think those are withdrawal symptoms from not going shopping for like 2 months The "addict" t-shirt is back on straight away.

Congratulations on the new job, Anneri! I hope it will work out, and they will love you so much, that they'll transfer you to Munich for a paid job, when you'll be done with your internship.
HG, big hugs to you and your family, sorry to hear about your sister. All we can do is do whatever is in our power and hope for the best, eh? Sorry to hear about the Ramon as well, but then, you've chosen what is the best for you. I hate long distance relationships with passion now, after that horrible breakup, so wouldn't wish it to anyone, really! I'm feeling better now though, yay! Summer weather really raises my spirits, plus I'm chuffed I managed to finish my studies despite the broken heart

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ Your shopping trip sounds wonderful! Congrats and hope everything goes well so you can celebrate in a month's time! All your hard work will pay off!

Anneri- congrats on the internship! It will be a great experience!

winthrop - I saw the prep+prime for lips. I like that it doesn't feel thick. Will consider getting it when my ucl cream finishes. Thanks for the recommendation!

I bought the 234 brush from semi precious today, hope I will like it. The collection was underwhelming, I swatched the mes and msf and was not impressed. In a way it is good so I have money for other items. The msf pearl and all over lotion were already sold out, 3 hours after the store opened. At the chanel counter, I bought taupe eyeliner. Can't wait to use it! It looks like it will not be too dramatic for day at the lower lashline and yet add some definition. I went back and forth with Taupe Gris and Night Magic, but didn't buy both. They will have to wait for the next purchase. It's quiet here, hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to the weekend!

 

[LMD84]

^^ Your shopping trip sounds wonderful! Congrats and hope everything goes well so you can celebrate in a month's time! All your hard work will pay off!

Anneri- congrats on the internship! It will be a great experience!

winthrop - I saw the prep+prime for lips. I like that it doesn't feel thick. Will consider getting it when my ucl cream finishes. Thanks for the recommendation!

I bought the 234 brush from semi precious today, hope I will like it. The collection was underwhelming, I swatched the mes and msf and was not impressed. In a way it is good so I have money for other items. The msf pearl and all over lotion were already sold out, 3 hours after the store opened. At the chanel counter, I bought taupe eyeliner. Can't wait to use it! It looks like it will not be too dramatic for day at the lower lashline and yet add some definition. I went back and forth with Taupe Gris and Night Magic, but didn't buy both. They will have to wait for the next purchase. It's quiet here, hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to the weekend!

enjoy your semi precious brush! the pearl msf sound out crazy quick! perhaps they didn't have much stock to begin with?

 

[Miss QQ]

Yes I think they don't have a lot of stocks. I'm glad I'm no longer crazily following the mac LE collections.

 

[Bonitinha]

Quote: Originally Posted by Miss QQ
I bought the 234 brush from semi precious today, hope I will like it. The collection was underwhelming, I swatched the mes and msf and was not impressed. In a way it is good so I have money for other items. The msf pearl and all over lotion were already sold out, 3 hours after the store opened. At the chanel counter, I bought taupe eyeliner. Can't wait to use it! It looks like it will not be too dramatic for day at the lower lashline and yet add some definition. I went back and forth with Taupe Gris and Night Magic, but didn't buy both. They will have to wait for the next purchase. It's quiet here, hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to the weekend!



I have had a $50 (USD) gift card to MAC since my birthday in April and have not even gone near there. I keep waiting for a collection to grab me so I can go use it. I will probably just use it for some trusty items from the perm line there.
I want Taupe Gris also. I didn't get it when it first came out, but I think it would be great for Fall. How did you like Night Magic? You'll have to let us know if you end up getting them!

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ I like Night Magic. Swatched it a few times recently lol. It is a smoky, reddish brown and the texture is very soft and pigmentation is great. I also swatched Taupe Gris and it is a beautiful, complex colour. Night Magic is darker than Taupe Gris. Yeah I think you should spend the gift card on a great perm item instead of getting the LE items which are getting disappointing.

Enjoy the weekend, ladies!