Holy highway, Thelma & Louise! I just realized that I don’t have a favorite road movie!
How’s that even possible? I’m such a movie fiend.
Oh, well. Thank you, Chanel Road Movie eyeshadow palette, for that realization.
Hmm… What about Speed starring Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves? It’s not really a road movie, but I love that cheesy classic (Thelma & Louise is another great one, of course).
Colors of the California coast
Road Movie ($61) is one of two limited edition quads in the Chanel Travel Diary Fall Collection that were inspired by colors of the California coast, and I can definitely see the colors of the state along the coast between LA and Big Sur.
There are deep, oceanic navy blues and teals in this eye quad, but let’s get real — the water is usually darker, murkier and scarier than we ever see it in makeup, LOL!
The quad also has a satiny golden brown, which is a powder shadow version of Memory, the cream shadow in this collection, and a matte tan that looks like golden Cali sand.
Packed with pigment
Powerful pigment isn’t the first thing I think when it comes to Chanel quads. The brand usually pulls back on the pigment — but not too much — which makes it easier for mere mortals like me to blend them and sheer out the edges. That’s one of the reasons I love Chanel shadows so much for everyday looks. They’re juuust pigmented enough.
This quad? Road Movie has Make Up For Ever-caliber color. The shadows are intensely pigmented, especially the blue and teal, but they’re still surprisingly easy to work with.
Easy to apply, and long-lasting
I’m happy with one or two (or two) layers and have to use very little elbow grease. Just a few swirls and swipes with my Chanel dual-ended eye brush. At the end of the day, my lids still look just as bright and fresh as they do first thing in morning.
The caveat…
There is some fallout, though, with the navy and teal (yup, even when I tap my brush). Just to warn you, it can get a little messy with those two shades, but it’s not even close to Urban Decay-level fallout.
Don’t be intimidated by the blue and green
They’re much more wearable than I thought. If you aren’t into bold colors, you could wear the satiny golden brown and matte tan on your lids, then line your lash lines with either the navy or the teal, which is what I’ve usually been doing when I wear this.
Another lovely, very wearable Chanel quad. 🙂
“Dracarys!”
OK, Game of Throne-ers, I don’t know how man episodes are left this season (one or two?), but I’m already going through GoT withdrawals… This season’s been one for the ages so far!
Connor’s new nickname is “Baby of Dragons,” by the way.
Oh, and whenever I’m out and about now and someone busts an @sshole move, like when they see me walking right behind them into a doorway, but instead of being polite and holding the door open, they let the door slam me in the face, I loudly proclaim “Dracarys!” with lots of bass in my voice.
Nobody gets it but me, but it cracks me up every time, haha! 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Tessa says
August 15th, 2017 at 9:15 pmDracarys! Hehe…that’s awesome. :). I love this palette. Must check this out!
Karen says
August 16th, 2017 at 1:33 pmHi Tessa,
I love it too. I hope you get the chance to peep it in person!
LindaLibraLoca says
August 15th, 2017 at 11:41 pmThose eyeshadows really tempt me, even though I never purchased a Chanel quad before and usually don’t go for palettes.
The colors are so pretty though!
And yes, I need more GOT as well, it is so hard to wait for the next episode each week,
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Karen says
August 16th, 2017 at 1:33 pmGotta change that, the Chanel quads are awesome.
Renee says
August 16th, 2017 at 12:16 amOh wow! I used to be a bit green eyeshadow kind of girl when I was younger (brown eyes here as well), but over the years I’ve gone more neutral with my shadows. This totally makes me want to try greens/blues again! This palette really suits you too Karen, especially with the winged eye, and your daughter is so adorable!
Karen says
August 16th, 2017 at 1:34 pmThanks, Renee. I love a green shadow with brown eyes, too. Do you ever do navy or plum eyeliner? I find those colors make my brown eyes pop!
Renee says
August 17th, 2017 at 5:07 amI used to wear navy blue eyeliner from UD, yes, and I loved it! I suppose I just ever repurchased after that, but I should! I haven’t tried purples too much yet, I will definitely 😀
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pJ says
August 16th, 2017 at 3:58 amI love this quad! It’s been my fave ‘fall’ purchase so far this year.
Perhaps they were wrong, but my counter told me this one was permanent and the other lilac neutral one was LE.
It’s so nice to see Chanel putting out bolder quads; I love this one just as much as last year’s Candeur et Experience quad!
Eleni says
August 16th, 2017 at 4:40 amYour girl is so pretty! I got the other quad from the collection but cannot say I’m not tempted by this one too! I just love Chanel. Mmm, don’t have a favourite road movie either!
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Fancie says
August 16th, 2017 at 5:38 amThis quad is stunning! I love the colors! They’re so perfect for fall and still add a little flair without feeling too bold. I can’t get enough of the look you created with it! It’s so gorgeous!
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Kim says
August 16th, 2017 at 8:26 amUm, I get the dracarys and just snorted, picturing you doing that. I love it and will probably steal it. I don’t think we’ll end up in an East Coast/West Coast battle though. I’m totally giving you props for originating the use in these situations irl. 😉
My goodness, look at that face. It’s more “baby of angels” in that pic. 🙂
I knew as soon as I saw the navy and teal that you’d be rocking this quad. It’s a great look for you!
Karen says
August 16th, 2017 at 10:16 amFeel free to use it anytime! Maybe even a dragon will come out one day?! That’s what I’m hoping will happen, haha!
Kim says
August 17th, 2017 at 4:51 amAgreed! As long as the dragon loves us like Dany’s love her. I don’t want to be on the receiving end of the dracarys. HAHA!
Rachel R. says
August 16th, 2017 at 8:40 amLOL “Dracarys!” 😀
I like this color combo a lot. And you look absolutely beautiful in the teals. They really make your eyes pop.
Karen says
August 16th, 2017 at 10:15 amFunny thing is NOBODY gets the reference, which makes it even funnier. Has it cooled off any more up there? The sun is finally out here in the Bay Area but it’s still cold enough to wear long sleeves and a sweatshirt.
Rachel R. says
August 16th, 2017 at 10:58 amI would have thought GOT would be popular enough people would get it. Funny!
Yes, still cooler here for the rest of the weeks, though it’s warming into the low 80s. It’ll be up near 90 again by Monday, though. I just happy to have blue skies again. The smoke from the BC fires was made our skies grayish-orange for days, and it was nasty to breathe.
Karen says
August 16th, 2017 at 1:31 pmI’m NOT ready to find out who’s going to die, because you know they can’t make it through a season without someone major being killed of. I wouldn’t mind if Littlefinger, though, ’cause I’m so over his scheming and his sneaky side-eye!
Blue skies sound beautiful. 🙂 The fog’s burned off so it’s sunny now and actually feels like August.
Rachel R. says
August 17th, 2017 at 12:24 amHubby and I are pretty sure Little Finger is going to be taken out. We’re still debating who’ll do the deed.
Erin says
August 16th, 2017 at 11:44 amLOL! I did the same thing a few days back when someone cut me off on the road! My sister was in the car with me and was in stitches!
That quad looks super good on you!
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Tatiana says
August 16th, 2017 at 4:59 pmConnor looks so adorable with that pretty bow in her hair!
Lalalalalala, I’ve got my eyes and ears covered. Trying to not be tempted by yet another Chanel quad. Dang I have no will power when it comes to Chanel.
“Dracarys!” I have to remember that one. You’re so polite. I was running the other day. I was on one side of the 6-8 foot wide path and there was a group of tourist on the other side. As I got closer to them the guy in the group stepped out right in front of me and forced me to go off the path, so we didn’t run into each other. There was plenty of room to pass if he hadn’t stepped in front of me. Of course he wasn’t speaking English but that didn’t stop me from yelling, “@sshole!” at him. Dracarys would have been a lot better.
Lorraine. E.R says
August 19th, 2017 at 1:26 amDuuude, you should wear teal shadow looks more often! This is just so perfect on you, It’s striking really.
Carolyn Sabourin says
August 23rd, 2017 at 6:51 amOh you are so gorgeous Karen!!! Please tell me what foundation you are wearing? You’re skin is just flawless and glowy <3