The Chanel Ratonas Off-topic Thread

[ssaemblog]

My tinted moisturizer looked good on me today. -head desk-

Also, I got MAC Shale in the mail from a swap. I think it's becoming my new favourite purple. It looks a look darker in person than the photo I saw though. -shrug- Oh well.

I also got this makeup magazine from Barnes and Noble. Twelve dollars. >.> But I really liked some of the makeup looks in it and wanted to recreate them, so oh well. I'M TAKING IT.

 

[LMD84]

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

yeah sometimes it gets a little stressful! which is insane because it's just make up at the end of the day!!

 

[katred]

My tinted moisturizer looked good on me today. -head desk-

Also, I got MAC Shale in the mail from a swap. I think it's becoming my new favourite purple. It looks a look darker in person than the photo I saw though. -shrug- Oh well.

I also got this makeup magazine from Barnes and Noble. Twelve dollars. >.> But I really liked some of the makeup looks in it and wanted to recreate them, so oh well. I'M TAKING IT.

Shale is one of my favourite Mac shadows of all time and probably one of my favourite purple/ plum shades period, along with Chanel's Fauve and Mac's "Deep Purple" pigment.

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ I have to look at Shale the next time I'm at the counter. Yeah not feeling semi precious like you. Great that you could b2m!

I wore Taupe eyeliner today. It doesn't do anything when I put it on my upper lash line, and I was wearing Fauve. On the lower lash line it shows up, as a intense Fauve - they are of the same shade. I also wore the Inimitable Extreme mascara sample I got. It gives good length and separation, but it doesn't hold a curl at all, just like Inimitable on me. I used my eye lash curler and curled my lashes very nicely today, and when I applied the mascara, it went stick straight! It is warm water removable, which is a plus I guess. But I didn't see the label until now so when I tried to remove it with the remover, the lancome bi-facil, it didn't come off. When I showered and gently massage my lashes, the mascara then came off. Overall I don't quite like the mascara. My favourite chanel mascaras are still Exceptionnel and Sublime. I also prefer the chanel bi-phase eye/lip makeup remover, so I'll go back to buying it when the lancome finishes.

Shiseido will be releasing cream eye shadows in pots this fall. It already has the hydro cream eyeshadow and they will be replaced. Looks like the cream e/s are hot in fall. I take a look for sure. Has anyone smelt Dior Addict, Addict to Life? It just launched and I quite like it. It smells like Miss dior cherie blooming bouquet, which I like a lot but doesn't last.

 

[ssaemblog]

Yesterday, I had this makeup on:

Too Faced Heaven (brow highlight + lid colour)
MAC Shale in crease
UD Stray Dog in outer corner
UD SWF inner corner highlight

And I fell in love.

 

[LMD84]

this sounds like a rather lovely combo!

 

[Eleentje]

Lou, I bought the natural eyes set, consisting of aqua creams nrs 13 and 15, and 0L and 2L mini pencils, and aqua cream nr.4 separately.
I really like them too, although I need to figure out how to apply them properly first. They dry superquickly and don't budge, as soon as i apply them to my eyelids.
I'm still a bit crap at applying eyeshadow/blending, so for me it can be tricky, since it leaves very little room for a mistake.
If you have any tips for me, I would greatly appreciate it!

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!

I haven't been too woo'd with the recent Mac collections either. The only eyeshadows I'd love to get are the ones from Bloggers' Obsessions. Fingers crossed those will be restocked!
Chanel, on the other hand, is coming out with so much tempting stuff!

What collection is the Taupe eyeliner from, Miss QQ? I've turned into a taupe fiend recently, so I would love to have a matching eyeliner.

 

[Eleentje]

Am I being blind or the "edit post" button is gone?
Wanted to mention that I hope that everyone has had a fabulous weekend!

 

[Miss QQ]

I still have the edit post icon, which is a pencil, at the bottom left corner of my post. Do you have it? Taupe eyeliner is from the Sophisticated Eye collection in the US. In my country it is not called this but we have some similar items and the new Inimitable Extreme mascara. You can check out the Sophisticaed Eye thread.

 

[LMD84]

Am I being blind or the "edit post" button is gone?
Wanted to mention that I hope that everyone has had a fabulous weekend!

if the little pencil has vanished and you can't edit your posts then please drop me a pm and i shall get the web team to look into it for you

 

[Eleentje]

I'll check out the Sophisticated Eye collection, thank you! I still have so many threads to catch up on.
And I can see the pencil button now, Lou! I didn't realize that it got changed (or just forgotten that I had to use the "pencil" button) Thank you!

 

[Anneri]

Hello Ladies! I hope you spent all a wonderful weekend!
I was at my best friend's wedding and it was all very stressful. I was 'best man' and had to organise all kinds of things and had, of course, to make a speech. I don't like to give talks in front of an audience so I was so very happy when that was over! But it was a very nice ceremony and it was great to see how happy the couple was. They're now together for 11 years and very happy to be married at last! Theirs was also a quite long long-distance relationship, and I was a bit envious, I've to admit, that they are together at last and me and my bf have to start a long-distance relationship very soon!
I also managed to forget about half of my clothes because I was on the phone for the whole time while packing my bags (trying to get a flat in Munich) - I'm apparently not very good at multitasking! But fortunately one of my best female friends was there and could borrow me some things. It was really nice to see a lot of people again I went to university with - and they all told me with a knowing grin that they're looking forward to my wedding! For my bf it was nice as well to get to know some people I spent years of my life with. In the end, it was a nice celebration - and it ended with me and my friends dancing without our high heels barefoot and only getting four hours of sleep.

And today I terminated the contract for my flat. I was only here for a year, but I'm astonishingly sad about it. And I still don't have a flat in my new city! It's quite frightening, really! I've to move in three weeks...

 

[LMD84]

Hello Ladies! I hope you spent all a wonderful weekend!
I was at my best friend's wedding and it was all very stressful. I was 'best man' and had to organise all kinds of things and had, of course, to make a speech. I don't like to give talks in front of an audience so I was so very happy when that was over! But it was a very nice ceremony and it was great to see how happy the couple was. They're now together for 11 years and very happy to be married at last! Theirs was also a quite long long-distance relationship, and I was a bit envious, I've to admit, that they are together at last and me and my bf have to start a long-distance relationship very soon!
I also managed to forget about have of my clothes because I was on the phone for the whole time while packing my bags (trying to get a flat in Munich) - I'm apparently not very good at multitasking! But fortunately one of my best female friends was there and could borrow me some things. It was really nice to see a lot of people again I went to university with - and they all told me with a knowing grin that they're looking forward to my wedding! For my bf it was nice as well to get to know some people I spent years of my life with. In the end, it was a nice celebration - and it ended with me and my friends dancing without our high heels barefoot and only getting four hours of sleep.

And today I terminated the contract for my flat. I was only here for a year, but I'm astonishingly sad about it. And I still don't have a flat in my new city! It's quite frightening, really! I've to move in three weeks...

oh i hope you find a flat in your new city very soon!! and it sounds like even though it was stressful, the wedding sounds so fun and like you all had a wonderful time

 

[katred]

Hello Ladies! I hope you spent all a wonderful weekend!
I was at my best friend's wedding and it was all very stressful. I was 'best man' and had to organise all kinds of things and had, of course, to make a speech. I don't like to give talks in front of an audience so I was so very happy when that was over! But it was a very nice ceremony and it was great to see how happy the couple was. They're now together for 11 years and very happy to be married at last! Theirs was also a quite long long-distance relationship, and I was a bit envious, I've to admit, that they are together at last and me and my bf have to start a long-distance relationship very soon!
I also managed to forget about half of my clothes because I was on the phone for the whole time while packing my bags (trying to get a flat in Munich) - I'm apparently not very good at multitasking! But fortunately one of my best female friends was there and could borrow me some things. It was really nice to see a lot of people again I went to university with - and they all told me with a knowing grin that they're looking forward to my wedding! For my bf it was nice as well to get to know some people I spent years of my life with. In the end, it was a nice celebration - and it ended with me and my friends dancing without our high heels barefoot and only getting four hours of sleep.

And today I terminated the contract for my flat. I was only here for a year, but I'm astonishingly sad about it. And I still don't have a flat in my new city! It's quite frightening, really! I've to move in three weeks...

I'm glad to know I'm not the only lady who's been a "best man" at a wedding before. Sounds like it was a great time.

I can imagine that getting ready for the move is stressful. Hope you're handling everything OK.

 

[Miss QQ]

Hello, ladies!

Hope everyone is well. There isn't much new makeup at the moment so I've been bored and trying some perfumes, and looking at bags and shoes. I spurlged on a pair of heels last Saturday, a ferragamo classic design, carla, in a light grey-brown, sort of greige colour. It's from the fall collection. It's my most expensive pair of shoes ever. I like the colour a lot, it's neutral yet special. I have been wanting a pair of ferragamo for a few years but never bought it. But this is not a planned purchase so I hope I don't regret it. I need to buy some heel protectors and external stick on soles for it before I can wear it out. I also have some new shower gels, from Bath&Body works. My coworker returned from the US and unfortunately couldn't buy the ysl balm lipstick and LM gel lipstick for me, but she got the B&B things. The two scents are warm vanilla sugar and country chic. I couldn't resist and opened the bottles to smell them. Country chic smells refreshing, citriusy sweet and springy while warm vanilla sugar just smells sweet out of the bottle. Hopefully I will like them when I use them in the shower!

I love chocolates and have been craving for them recently. Thought I'll ask what are your favourite brands of chocolate?

 

[Anneri]

Lindt chocolate! Or a swiss brand called Cailler.

Your shoes sound delicious, MissQQ!

I'm glad to know I'm not the only lady who's been a "best man" at a wedding before. Sounds like it was a great time.

I can imagine that getting ready for the move is stressful. Hope you're handling everything OK.

Nothing like a good fit of hysterical crying in the morning because I feel so overwhelmed with everything. I can't imagine how everything surrounding the move will turn out alright.


Where is everybody? I hope my tales of weddings, moving etc are not too offputting!

 

[LMD84]

Nothing like a good fit of hysterical crying in the morning because I feel so overwhelmed with everything. I can't imagine how everything surrounding the move will turn out alright.

Where is everybody? I hope my tales of weddings, moving etc are not too offputting!

lindt is my favourite brand of chocolate too! so incredibly creamy! i don't buy it that often though because i'd just pig out on it all the time! lol!

and i am sure your move will be ok, please don't cry. i know that the stress is going to be insane for you right now but it will all be worth it and work out well. and you know you have all us ladies thinking of you and sending you positive thoughts

 

[shadowaddict]

Hi MissQQ--The shoes sound great. Are these the ones you got? They're all so pretty.

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main...LDER<>folder_id=282574492709276&bmUID=iSdp6I2

Isn't it fun to buy a gorgeous pair of shoes on a whim just because they strike your fancy? Oh what a high! I had the boring task of ordering my husband some new black and mahogany dress shoes this week. How bla is that. Do you know how much fun I could've had with that $700? I could have hit some good counters and maybe some sale shoes also,(I love getting shoes on sale) but no I had to buy two pair of mens shoes, that aren't even cute.

Chocolate-- Oh my, makeup, shoes and chocolate equals love and joy. I love Godiva of course. But my hubby brought me an assortment of chocolates from Belgium in the fall. and they were so yummy. Almost as good as my Links of London charms he brought my from Harrod's...hmm..nope..not quite, still love my charms. They last longer. I tried to make the chocolates last but they kept calling my name to the kitchen.

Oh now I want some chocolate too. And in the mall they have upstairs in the middle square Godiva on one corner, Tiffany's, LV and David Yurman and Restoration Harware, which I love. It's a no win going there. It's a trap. And to get to MAC you have to walk by Stuart Weitzman and Burberry. I do believe I could just live there for a while. And we're movin on up, we get a Nordies there in spring 2012. Yay, they been saying this for a few years.

Sorry I went on and on. At 3:15AM I suppose I tend to ramble.

 

[shadowaddict]

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lindt is my favourite brand of chocolate too! so incredibly creamy! i don't buy it that often though because i'd just pig out on it all the time! lol!

Yep, I forgot that one and probably many more. They are so very creamy. I can not buy chocolate very often. I have no control over it.

 

[Eleentje]

Hiya ladies! It's indeed rather quiet on here lately. I wonder what are the rest of the Ratonas up to? More stripping? Or enjoying summer weather outside? Shoes, chocolate and make up-- sounds like an ideal shopping list to me I took a peek on Ferragamo website, and they have some really pretty shoes there! Carla looks classy, without being over the top I hope they are also comfortable! Comfortable shoes = heaven! I hate it that so many pretty shoes I buy are not fit to be worn for more then a couple of hours. At least for me they're not. Each time I end up with blisters or damaged skin boo! I really like Lindt chocolate too! But in general I just looove dark chocolate with hazelnuts! And pralines! As a kid I used to adore Quality street, because there were so many different ones in a super pretty box. Which upcoming collections is everyone excited about? I thought I was really losing my mac mojo, but that Mac Me Over collection sounds really nice!:eyelove: