MAC - MAC for Manish Arora Discussion

[MAC_Whore]

I have all of the shadow and blushes, but I don't even care. I still want it all. MAC is pure, evil genious!

That is the best packaging MAC has ever come up with.

[QueenEmB]

I would love the pallet from this collection - so cute and full of lovely bright colours!

Is it being released in the UK (sorry i know i could check, just wondering if any of you super knowledgeable ladies would know off-hand?)

[Ang9000]

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Originally Posted by QueenEmB

I would love the pallet from this collection - so cute and full of lovely bright colours!

Is it being released in the UK (sorry i know i could check, just wondering if any of you super knowledgeable ladies would know off-hand?)

Yes, but its Harrods & online only

[QueenEmB]

Thanks Ang! - well online is ok as long as their is a free delivery code!

I thought I was going to have to start getting friends abroad to buy for me!

[foxykita143]

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Originally Posted by jenntoz

BTW...is the orange packaging the NeoSciFi with a graphic over it?

Thats what I was thinking! I saw the pictures like "Ooook so someone had some extra tubes left over from NeoSciFi" lol.

But anyway, I'm going to have to go with the minority on this one and say I don't like the packaging. I think the palette is really pretty, but the colors aren't too exciting since they aren't new, so I dont know if I can really justify buying it. I think the other designs are just tacky and they could have done more to make it look better. Even if the lipstick tubes would have been electric blue or hot pink it would have made such a difference, in my opinion.The only thing I may buy is the girl about town l/s but only because I was already planning on getting it. I tend to try to collect the le lipsticks, so even though I don't like the packaging, I dont mind buying it for my little collection

[lindas1983]

Thankfully I actually wanted to get pink swoon so I can wait a few months and pick it up with this collection as I love the packaging so much. I love so much of this collection but I really can't justify another massive haul espcially since i've so many lipsticks and glosses going to waste and i've all the colours in the pallette bar going bananas. Least i'll have one piece to remember this collection by, that's if it doesn't sell out before I get my hands on it.

[mizuki~]

I sure hope it's not those cheapie plastic film thingys for the design on the lippies like the ones on Fafi

[spectrolite]

I love the packaging >_<! I want to get everything. I don't own any of those colours in the palette and I've wanted Devil blush for a while now.

[lipglass_junkie]

ok, I've calmed down a little, lol. After thinking about it I'm almost definately going to skip Devil blush, it looks scary bright in pics. I may skip girl about town l/s, too, I love hot pink lipgloss, but not so much lipstick

[shell12367]

oh that is some beautiful packaging, I am wanting it even more now

[christineeee_]

am i the only one that doesn't like the packaging? :S

[darkishstar]

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Originally Posted by christineeee_

am i the only one that doesn't like the packaging? :S

I don't like it either. I was imagining something more sophisticated and chic like Dress Camp was.

[GlamYOURUs]

I want the Devil Blush, I will make it work! lol Buff that like there is no tomorrow! Or til my hand falls off.

[GlamYOURUs]

I don't think people understand the packaging or his deisigns. Its not chic b/c that is not what Manish is about. He uses unique and crazy designs for his collections. His inspiration comes from the Hindu Gods and goddesses and his backround. That is why it is so bright and vivid. I think the lil rhinestones represents the 'bindi' or the third eye b/c that is what his models wear when they are on the runway, either on their forehead or it is incorporated into the outfit.

Dress Camp's theme was chic and sleek b/c that is what it was representing.

So I don't think its fair to compare the two.

Just my 2 cents. But each to their own.

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by GlamYOURUs

I want the Devil Blush, I will make it work! lol Buff that like there is no tomorrow! Or til my hand falls off.

Ah, you can def. make that color work

[SMMY]

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Originally Posted by GlamYOURUs

I don't think people understand the packaging or his deisigns. Its not chic b/c that is not what Manish is about. He uses unique and crazy designs for his collections. His inspiration comes from the Hindu Gods and goddesses and his backround. That is why it is so bright and vivid. I think the lil rhinestones represents the 'bindi' or the third eye b/c that is what his models wear when they are on the runway, either on their forehead or it is incorporated into the outfit.

Dress Camp's theme was chic and sleek b/c that is what it was representing.

So I don't think its fair to compare the two.

Just my 2 cents. But each to their own.

complete agreement here. It is supposed to be a fun bright collection, like Heatherette, only with a Hindu twist. If you want something more formal and less whimsical, probably the Ungaro collection is your cup of tea.

[darkishstar]

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Originally Posted by GlamYOURUs

I don't think people understand the packaging or his deisigns. Its not chic b/c that is not what Manish is about. He uses unique and crazy designs for his collections. His inspiration comes from the Hindu Gods and goddesses and his backround. That is why it is so bright and vivid. I think the lil rhinestones represents the 'bindi' or the third eye b/c that is what his models wear when they are on the runway, either on their forehead or it is incorporated into the outfit.

Dress Camp's theme was chic and sleek b/c that is what it was representing.

So I don't think its fair to compare the two.

Just my 2 cents. But each to their own.

I totally agree with you. That was informative. But it's exactly because I prefer chic that I liked Dress Camp better. I don't know much about Manish, so of course I was imagining it to be something it probably wasn't going to be. I'm not hating on the packaging. It's gorgeous, just not for me.

And that means more for you right?

[darkishstar]

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Originally Posted by SMMY

complete agreement here. It is supposed to be a fun bright collection, like Heatherette, only with a Hindu twist. If you want something more formal and less whimsical, probably the Ungaro collection is your cup of tea.

I actually really loved Heatherette. I think it has something to do with knowing the designer's style. I obviously don't know Manish so I imagined it to be something it wasn't, but I knew Heatherette to be fun and crazy but of a different kind, so I loved it. I do think the Manish palette is gorgeous and very unique, but it isn't for me because I do prefer chic designs and such, call me crazy, but Heatherette (even though not "chic") fits my style while Manish is too unique for me. Ungaro isn't my thing either. It all boils down to preference.

AND! That means more for you and GlamYOURus!

[iheartangE]

So I didn't want anything from this collection.

...Until I saw the packaging! I happen to LOVE it and now I'm going to have to get at least one thing-I'm going to see what the Manish l/s and l/g look like swatched, and then I'll decide which one gets to come home with me Hehe!

[KikiB]

Manish's designs are definitely not the typical designs you would see at Lakme FW (the big fashion week in India)...it's not all about the traditional six yards for him (he does show in Paris and I believe used to show in London, but he also shows in India). A lot of unusual prints, lots of bright colours, lots of embellishments, but it isn't designed to be pretty-pretty. His spring 08 collection had a lot of comic book-inspired images but with an Indian slant. His fall collection had a bit of Balenciaga inspiration. I have three images each from the spring and the fall shows, just so you get an idea. The images below are from Getty.

[foxykita143]

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Originally Posted by GlamYOURUs

I don't think people understand the packaging or his deisigns. Its not chic b/c that is not what Manish is about. He uses unique and crazy designs for his collections. His inspiration comes from the Hindu Gods and goddesses and his backround. That is why it is so bright and vivid. I think the lil rhinestones represents the 'bindi' or the third eye b/c that is what his models wear when they are on the runway, either on their forehead or it is incorporated into the outfit.

This is exactly why I expected more. I think the design was somewhat of a cop out, and considering his crazy styles, colors, prints, and designs, I think it could have been more creative. It's pretty, but just not what I hoped for. It's kinda like Martha Stewart making a hand print turkey for Thanksgiving. It's cute, but its something easily done and (I hate to sound harsh) unoriginal.

The palette is cute, but I wish the colors were different. After taking a second look, I still may buy it, but my feelings about the design remain the same


edit: (curse you, blown up swatches...I want that hot pink lipglass...and ooooh how much I dislike the blush design, but I still may have to get pink swoon)

[CantAffordMAC]

OMG My mind is going like, a mile a minute.

I wasnt going to get anything from this collection...this packaging is so adorable!

Ummmm Im so out of it. I dont have ANY of the eyeshadows....so i should get the palette. I dont think the lipsticks are anythign I want. i forget what else is in the collection, but I'm soooo down with a chat the night before, so we can order goodies. Oh I'm getting something frm this collection. I was sooooo not picturing this.

And whaaaaat, has hell frozen over???? We can thank SMMY now?!?!? aghhh I have some catching up to do lol

[IDontKnowMomo]

ooh, I don't have any of the e/s from the pallet, but I've been wanting Electric Eel, Deep Truth, and Bitter.

I'm definitely getting the pallet 8DDD

[GlamYOURUs]

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Originally Posted by foxykita143

This is exactly why I expected more. I think the design was somewhat of a cop out, and considering his crazy styles, colors, prints, and designs, I think it could have been more creative. It's pretty, but just not what I hoped for. It's kinda like Martha Stewart making a hand print turkey for Thanksgiving. It's cute, but its something easily done and (I hate to sound harsh) unoriginal.

I kinda agree. But if you are a Manish fan, you probably expected an elaborate design of some sort. Because the intensity of his design and collections should come through the design of his MAC products, right? But, its not entirely his collection, MAC has a part in this as well. After all, its a collaboration.

I think the design of everything is marvelous. But if I had anything neg to say, it would be that I would have anticipated an 'OM' sign or crazy rainbow colors splattered all over the palette instead of tiny rhinestone hearts that you can find at a craft store. So that part I agree on. And it can be handmade right at home. It looks like they are just glued on. But regardless, it is still pretty imo.

[lazytolove]

oh darnnn... love his design... he's so amazing!