Chanel Holiday 2012 - Eclats du Soir de Chanel - Page 30

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Originally Posted by CartoonChic 

 

I'm telling myself I didn't see this.

me too! but it is beautiful.

I am also pretending I didn't see the duo swatches... 

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Originally Posted by CartoonChic 

Ok, I got the same black bag and samples except for the Wild Rose lipgloss. Lol, I've become obsessed with GWPs. I feel like I need something back after spending all of this money.

I'm about to call my store for one b/c the MAC girls instead of the CHanel girls rang me up.

I got to se the collection briefly today! I was in a rush, so I didn't get anything, but I have to say that the swatches and opinions have been pretty much true all-around. I definitely want the quad, Star Dust and Malice. The lipstick is nice but it wasn't as richly pigmented as I'd wanted, so if my budget dictates that I skip something, that will probably be it. (Note- when I say "if my budget dictates" what I really mean is "my wallet would like me to see the Guerlain collection before coming to a final decision".)

The quality of the duo is very good, but I do feel like I have enough similar shades that I don't 100% need it. The quad is much more original in terms of colours and finish- so glad that we all got the same one this time!

We got the phone call today that school has been cancelled for the rest of the week due to that bitch Sandy. That was my cue to go ahead & order the quad & Apparence. I think I deserve a little something for being stuck in the house with the girls & no power for that long. Then the power came back on but oops too late, lol, damage done

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Originally Posted by katred 

I got to se the collection briefly today! I was in a rush, so I didn't get anything, but I have to say that the swatches and opinions have been pretty much true all-around. I definitely want the quad, Star Dust and Malice. The lipstick is nice but it wasn't as richly pigmented as I'd wanted, so if my budget dictates that I skip something, that will probably be it. (Note- when I say "if my budget dictates" what I really mean is "my wallet would like me to see the Guerlain collection before coming to a final decision".)

 

The quality of the duo is very good, but I do feel like I have enough similar shades that I don't 100% need it. The quad is much more original in terms of colours and finish- so glad that we all got the same one this time!

Awesome! So, was the black side of the duo a lighter soft black?

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Originally Posted by jenntoz 

We got the phone call today that school has been cancelled for the rest of the week due to that bitch Sandy. That was my cue to go ahead & order the quad & Apparence. I think I deserve a little something for being stuck in the house with the girls & no power for that long. Then the power came back on but oops too late, lol, damage done

Yes, I say you deserve it.

I'm wearing the quad right now. It's so pretty! I opted to wear it with a more dramatic color for Halloween, so I'm wearing MAC Dramatic Encounter with Nightmoth lip pencil to outline. I also paired it with L'Impatiente and Déterminée. They also complimented the quad very nicely. I really like how Déterminée created a softer look with the quad.

Ladies, I'm back from my short trip to Hong Kong. I hauled makeup, mainly from Armani and Nars, and then a single item each from some other brands. I got to swatch Notorious there too, but I haven't purchase it. Reading the raves here, I'lll probably get it if it is at my counter. I feel I need the duo as I can pair it with other singles or duos that don't have a highlight and darker colour for definition. I haven't seen the duo in person though, I either missed it and it wasn't at my counter.

elegant - Thanks for the beautiful pictures! I want the makeup bag! My counters don't have these anymore, they used to be given as gifts with purchase when we spent at least $350, and the bags were never as exquisite as the one you have.

That cranberry shade is to die for!  Yesterday, i wore that and the taupe shade in crease just to add a bit of contrast.  Smudged Mac expresso lightly over the cranberry on my bottom lash line. It was super pretty!  It made my green eyes really pop in a sultry hot way ;) 

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Originally Posted by Ladychris11 

Has anyone grabbed the Reverie loose powder yet?
I really really want it but temptalia gave a bad review which made me think that it might not be okay with my oily skin.
I've tried the reglar loose powder in the past though, and it is HG material whatever the skintype is!

Have you looked at in person? For me, reviews are just a way to know what could be a possible issue.  It helps to know what to look out for while swatching in person.  Noway in heck  would i let a SA ''convince'' me to buy certain things after seeing reviews/swatches.  Think goodness for bloggers and the ladies here... for everything! BUT, i do think that sometimes those reviews are a bit harsh.  Usually, Temptalia is right on!  A few times, i have totally disagreed on the rating (most of the time, blushes.)  We all have different standards.  Thats the beauty of having so much to choose from!  If you have had positive experiences with that powder, Treat yourself! :) :)

Awesome and beautiful and oh so fast!  I am still waiting on my order and don't even have the comfort of a tracking number to peek in on.  I hope my package arrives today!  I really want to play with my FNO thingies in particular cus I feel like I have been waiting years.   So impatient!

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Originally Posted by elegant-one 

Major delivery day today

Nordies screwed up my order & sent me that universal powder which I did not order. They never get it right. Anyhow, here is SD blush, very very pale pink, & I don't mind the shimmers. Rouge Noir lipstick. Love this ls!

I also got the quad, np, impatient ls & Apparance. I haven't tried any of them yet.

 

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Originally Posted by Paisly 

That cranberry shade is to die for!  Yesterday, i wore that and the taupe shade in crease just to add a bit of contrast.  Smudged Mac expresso lightly over the cranberry on my bottom lash line. It was super pretty!  It made my green eyes really pop in a sultry hot way ;) 

Love that^ I'm going to try it. Thanks!

elkaknits - I hope you get your goodies soon. I hate waiting :)

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ 

Ladies, I'm back from my short trip to Hong Kong. I hauled makeup, mainly from Armani and Nars, and then a single item each from some other brands. I got to swatch Notorious there too, but I haven't purchase it. Reading the raves here, I'lll probably get it if it is at my counter. I feel I need the duo as I can pair it with other singles or duos that don't have a highlight and darker colour for definition. I haven't seen the duo in person though, I either missed it and it wasn't at my counter.

 

elegant - Thanks for the beautiful pictures! I want the makeup bag! My counters don't have these anymore, they used to be given as gifts with purchase when we spent at least $350, and the bags were never as exquisite as the one you have.

holy cow $350

Welcome back dear!

Abstraction. A beautiful warm rosy pink. Some subtle salmon/copper undertones. Subtle shimmer.

....it looks sooooo pretty in your swatch Elegant!

Thank you very much!!!

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Originally Posted by elegant-one 

Abstraction. A beautiful warm rosy pink. Some subtle salmon/copper undertones. Subtle shimmer.

 

^MACina - You're so welcome doll! Its so pretty to look at. I'm going to go try it on now.

For the Chanel blushes, baked or not baked & what is the difference? Sorry, I don't remember what we talked about.

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Originally Posted by elegant-one 

For the Chanel blushes, baked or not baked & what is the difference? Sorry, I don't remember what we talked about.

I'd also like to know if the difference is the same between the baked and non-baked eye shadow quads? It seems like the non-baked quads are preferred? The round eye shadow quads on Chanel's website are baked, correct?

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Originally Posted by elegant-one 

Awesome! So, was the black side of the duo a lighter soft black?

Yes, I say you deserve it.

The black is very nice. It's very pigmented- not at all sheer or patchy- but it's definitely a slightly softened shade when I compare it to the blacks in my Armani Neo-Black palette or the LMdB Nouvelle Vague palette- those are REALLY intense. I actually think it would be a very useful black to have

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ 

Ladies, I'm back from my short trip to Hong Kong. I hauled makeup, mainly from Armani and Nars, and then a single item each from some other brands. I got to swatch Notorious there too, but I haven't purchase it. Reading the raves here, I'lll probably get it if it is at my counter. I feel I need the duo as I can pair it with other singles or duos that don't have a highlight and darker colour for definition. I haven't seen the duo in person though, I either missed it and it wasn't at my counter.

 

elegant - Thanks for the beautiful pictures! I want the makeup bag! My counters don't have these anymore, they used to be given as gifts with purchase when we spent at least $350, and the bags were never as exquisite as the one you have.

Why did you put that idea in my head??? Yes, you're absolutely right, it would be a perfect complement for palettes (eyes Guerlain Les Fauves palette) that lack a highlighter and/ or deep contour shade. I do have other similar colours I could use, but the shades in this duo are really useful and, because they aren't stark white/ black, nor are they super-frosty, I can imagine they'd blend well with a lot of other looks. I cannot let myself buy the duo. I cannot let myself buy the duo. I cannot let myself buy the duo. I cannot let myself buy the duo. I cannot let myself buy the duo. I cannot let myself buy the duo.

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Originally Posted by katred 

 

The black is very nice. It's very pigmented- not at all sheer or patchy- but it's definitely a slightly softened shade when I compare it to the blacks in my Armani Neo-Black palette or the LMdB Nouvelle Vague palette- those are REALLY intense. I actually think it would be a very useful black to have

 

 

Why did you put that idea in my head??? Yes, you're absolutely right, it would be a perfect complement for palettes (eyes Guerlain Les Fauves palette) that lack a highlighter and/ or deep contour shade. I do have other similar colours I could use, but the shades in this duo are really useful and, because they aren't stark white/ black, nor are they super-frosty, I can imagine they'd blend well with a lot of other looks. I cannot let myself buy the duo. I cannot let myself buy the duo. I cannot let myself buy the duo. I cannot let myself buy the duo. I cannot let myself buy the duo. I cannot let myself buy the duo.

Good luck with that!

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Originally Posted by katred 

 

The black is very nice. It's very pigmented- not at all sheer or patchy- but it's definitely a slightly softened shade when I compare it to the blacks in my Armani Neo-Black palette or the LMdB Nouvelle Vague palette- those are REALLY intense. I actually think it would be a very useful black to have

 

 

Why did you put that idea in my head??? Yes, you're absolutely right, it would be a perfect complement for palettes (eyes Guerlain Les Fauves palette) that lack a highlighter and/ or deep contour shade. I do have other similar colours I could use, but the shades in this duo are really useful and, because they aren't stark white/ black, nor are they super-frosty, I can imagine they'd blend well with a lot of other looks. I cannot let myself buy the duo. I cannot let myself buy the duo. I cannot let myself buy the duo. I cannot let myself buy the duo. I cannot let myself buy the duo. I cannot let myself buy the duo.

I NEED it then

I just tried Abstraction on - its really really pretty. It makes for a gorgeous soft wash. It looks just like it does on the tissue in the above pic.

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Originally Posted by Ladychris11 

Has anyone grabbed the Reverie loose powder yet?
I really really want it but temptalia gave a bad review which made me think that it might not be okay with my oily skin.
I've tried the reglar loose powder in the past though, and it is HG material whatever the skintype is!

I pre-ordered it today but also saw it; Well, it's a very pretty loose powder, much less iridescent as Féérie ( Holiday 2011 ) and more wearable in my opinion. My skin is a bit oily too, that's why I love the Poudre Universelle Libre ( I have 3 including Féérie and I will buy Rêverie ). Christine from Temptalia gave a A- so it's not a bad review, quite the opposite in fact. If you're  searching  for a loose powder for Holiday, you could also try the Dior powder ( from the Grand Bal collection called Gold Dust, I have it too ), but it's much more golden. You could also try the Clarins illuminating powder, it looks beautiful ( I haven't purchased it yet ). Don't forget the Guerlain Liu Collection, it looks very pretty too. No loose powder though.

I hope you'll find a loose powder that is good for you.

Just got Star Dust blush and the quad.  I about died when I opened Star Dust and saw all of the multi sparkles.  So gorgeous!!  It is like pixie dust in a pan   But not too sparkly.  I have it on right now and I don't feel like a disco ball or anything.

Now to try the quad.  I already have my eyes done, but I can't wait to do a look with it later!

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Originally Posted by CartoonChic 

 

I'd also like to know if the difference is the same between the baked and non-baked eye shadow quads? It seems like the non-baked quads are preferred? The round eye shadow quads on Chanel's website are baked, correct?

In the US, we usually get the non baked quads (except for LE releases).  My quads all have the square pans, except for Topkapi and this new holiday quad, which have the round quilted pattern.  I have heard that the color payoff is not as good with the baked quads, and sometimes they can get hard.  But some people actually prefer that formula -- hard to know.

I have on Prelude quad today and it is an amazing neutral quad.  Texture is fab. 

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Originally Posted by elegant-one 

 

I NEED it then

I just came home with it today. It's gorgeous and the quality of the shadows in those duos is always the best. I'm very happy to give it a good home!! ;)

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Originally Posted by Bonitinha 

In the US, we usually get the non baked quads (except for LE releases).  My quads all have the square pans, except for Topkapi and this new holiday quad, which have the round quilted pattern.  I have heard that the color payoff is not as good with the baked quads, and sometimes they can get hard.  But some people actually prefer that formula -- hard to know.

I have on Prelude quad today and it is an amazing neutral quad.  Texture is fab. 

Thanks! Prelude and Lilium are on my wishlist. Along with Spices because a MUA used that quad on me at a Beauty event and it was a very pretty neutral look.

Ughhh I feel now that I need Star Dust, I kinda ignored it at the counter and maybe I shouldn't have.

Elegant One - Your pictures are always the best! Abstraction is beautiful! I feel that it would look great on someone with blue eyes especially *cough cough Kate* 

All baked eyeshadows will soon be reformulated ( not enough pigmentsq in those quads ) and single regular eyeshadows will be completely reformulated ( considered as bad here ).

I have 4 quads and I agree, even several layers provide no good coverage but makeups are very subtle and pretty, so I hope this reformulation will be good.

Blushes have a solid ( and very very good ) reputation, no reformulation ( at least in Europe ) but new shades ( we now have Rouge, Ultra Rose, Malice and Tumulte they are gorgeous and I often wear them ! ).