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[Almus]

Re: Chanel Discussion & Must Haves

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Originally Posted by bis Almus, let me know if you found a good ebay source. I know, I wanted to stop buying Chanel for a while, but what can I say, I am so weak

Hahaha, I am joining you in the "weakness area". I forgive myself by thinking I am going to look gorgeus thanks to my new makeup now that the extreme heat is leaving us and I can go back to wear eyeshadow again!

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Originally Posted by purrtykitty In other happy news, my orders have shipped already!! Bis and Almus, contact me!

Great news about your orders! On my way to pm you

 

[Winthrop44]

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ There is only one RC l/s right? The promo pic has two and is confusing. The swatch on the website looks very brown.

Yes, it's confusing but there is really only 1 that I'm aware of and yes, that brown swatch has me a little scared but I figured half of the swatches on their site are brown anyway!

 

[bis]

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Originally Posted by purrtykitty I'm not surprised the stuff isn't sold out, yet. Word of the release has just hit the internet. People weren't expecting it until the 7th, so who but us crazies would think to look 4 days early? In other happy news, my orders have shipped already!! Bis and Almus, contact me!

Thanks a lot, I pmed you

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Originally Posted by Almus Hahaha, I am joining you in the "weakness area". I forgive myself by thinking I am going to look gorgeus thanks to my new makeup now that the extreme heat is leaving us and I can go back to wear eyeshadow again!

I should be more strict, but you are right, what can we do against looking gorgeous

I wish I had some of your heat! I got wet today, it was nearly raining all day long. A lot.

 

[Winthrop44]

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Here are more pics of the np:

Beauty Verdict: Chanel Soho Polishes - Steel and Strong - encore swatch

 

[Bonitinha]

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I really wish there were better swatches of the Soho collection. I think the quad looks gorg -- but I am curious about the l/s and glossimer. You ladies will have to keep us posted -- I hope everything isn't sold out before I see swatches!

The MAC Tartan Tale pics are on Temptalia -- the packaging is adorable. I am going to be spending way too much money these next few months!!

 

[Susanne]

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I bought n/p Blue Satin today.....

Do I start getting addicted to Chanel polishes now??

 

[purrtykitty]

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Originally Posted by Susanne I bought n/p Blue Satin today..... Do I start getting addicted to Chanel polishes now??

Maybe just a little one.

 

[Susanne]

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But those I have are really pretty

 

[purrtykitty]

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Hehe, no judgement here...I have five new Chanel polishes sitting on my bathroom counter, and the two Sohos on their way to me. And I still need to get the three from the RA Extrait release...and then, of course, there's the three from Les Khakis...and a few others I passed over because they appear to be perm (for the time being).

One of these days I'm going to swatch all my Chanel polishes. I have quite a few.

 

[Almus]

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Originally Posted by bis I should be more strict, but you are right, what can we do against looking gorgeous I wish I had some of your heat! I got wet today, it was nearly raining all day long. A lot.

We can do nothing againts it!

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 Here are more pics of the np: Beauty Verdict: Chanel Soho Polishes - Steel and Strong - encore swatch

They are sooo pretty, thank you very much for the link!

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Originally Posted by purrtykitty Hehe, no judgement here...I have five new Chanel polishes sitting on my bathroom counter, and the two Sohos on their way to me. And I still need to get the three from the RA Extrait release...and then, of course, there's the three from Les Khakis...and a few others I passed over because they appear to be perm (for the time being). One of these days I'm going to swatch all my Chanel polishes. I have quite a few.

My collection is also growing exponentially but I just realised that all of them are fall/winter colours ... I guess next summer I'll have to do something about that!

 

[Susanne]

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I look forward to the Khaki nail polishes!

 

[TealAngel]

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 Found some great pics of Soho: Chanel On your nails.... - Page 80 - Purse Forum Post your CHANEL Purchases, Questions, Swatches, Chit Chat, etc... - Page 72 - Purse Forum

Thank you so much for these swatches! I've been searching mad for more swatches. I am likely skipping Strong...already have a deep plum/black that I use only in the fall. Even if Strong is more brown/red/black, it's still not different enough. Still loving Strong!

...and it's up on Chanel's site!

I am SO happy

the free ship code is in effect for this. Even if the Khaki np colors come up on site after the free ship code expires, I will only have to pay for shipping once...and shipping will still be cheaper online (atleast for a purchase $50 or less) than if I ordered through a boutique. Boutiques may have one standard shipping rate, but if Im just getting one np, it's kinda rediculous to pay $10 (shipping I payed for Jade and Jade Rose last yr through a boutique) vs. what site charges.

 

[TealAngel]

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 Here are more pics of the np: Beauty Verdict: Chanel Soho Polishes - Steel and Strong - encore swatch

Thanks again for this link! I have seen her previous swatches of Strong and Steel and am glad she posted more. The Strong swatch she posted in the above link (the one taken with flash) confirms my dark plum polish I have now (it's from cover girl), is very similar only without the sparkle.

 

[TealAngel]

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Oh, and to anyone how ordered recently, what freebie samples are they offering with the orders?

 

[purrtykitty]

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There are a couple perfume samples, a mousse cleanser, and eye makeup remover to choose from. I was kinda disappointed there was no mascara.

 

[TealAngel]

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Originally Posted by purrtykitty There are a couple perfume samples, a mousse cleanser, and eye makeup remover to choose from. I was kinda disappointed there was no mascara.

no lip samples?

 

[purrtykitty]

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Nope, no lip samples, either. I'm hoping the samples will change by the time Les Khakis is released.

 

[TealAngel]

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I have been reading on various blogs/threads that Essie's Sew Psyched np (from their fall collection), could be a possible dupe for Vert Khaki. I took it upon myself to find us Vert Khaki fans some swatches of Sew Psyched so we could form our own opinion on the dupe-able factor.

Here are the various swatches I found of Sew Psyched:

Scrangie: Essie Fall 2010 Collection

Essie’s Fall 2010 Nail Polishes Keep In Step with the Season: Makeup and Beauty Blog: Makeup Reviews, Beauty Tips and Drugstore Beauty Finds

Prim and Polished: A Nail Polish Blog

The Polish-Aholic: Essie Sew Psyched

Here's the link again to a Vert Khaki swatch posted earlier in the thread:
lacquerized. - a blog about nail polish: Chanel Les Khakis Collection Swatches!


From these swatches, I found that Sew Psyched had a more gray cast to it, along with a hint of green. For those of you who love the green in Vert Khaki (points finger to myself), the possible Essie dupe might not satisfty the craving.

Sorry for this post being long!

 

[PinkBasset]

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Originally Posted by Susanne I bought n/p Blue Satin today..... Do I start getting addicted to Chanel polishes now??

I love Blue Satin! Great pick!

 

[elegant-one]

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Popped in here for a quickie just to tell my Chanel sisters:

I am SO glad that I bought the SOHO items yesterday after seeing the MAC VV collection today

Some items were pretty others just meh. I'm collecting my thoughts & pics to post there.

Anything SOHO sell out yet?