MAC Strength Collection Discussion (December 2012) - Page 102

Originally Posted by Medgal07 

Making me want to try a look with FF for New Year's Eve...once again, busting out of my way to conservative box for a change!   

Originally Posted by Medgal07 

THAT'S IT!!!!!  "A combination of indecisiveness and poor impulse control."  Case in point, this morning after getting yet another E-mail Ad from MAC I thought, why not...I ordered the All Woman Eye Shadow Quad, Warm Companion Lipstick (blame prettypackages for that one) and Fireside MES because I was drawn to the colors.  I know I said I was done  hence the CC code!

I love your lipstick case. I'll need to revamp my setup in 2013--sooner than later...in addition to the lippies from Apres Chic & Strength, I just got two new Chanel lippies!  See ya at the soup kitchen partner!

 

Originally Posted by CartoonChic 

Quick Sizzle is also my favorite out of the three. I don't have a BU for it because I thought it would be close enough in color to Girl About Town. Big mistake. That was before I understood the effect that different finishes can have on the wear, feel and look of lipsticks.

Originally Posted by erine1881 

Originally Posted by dabeautyenabler 

Haute Altitude and Gentle MB  (tried it on at the counter)

Haute Altitude (didn't purchase cause I felt I had similiar colors, but it looked okay)

Pink Pigeon from Iris Apfel Collection

Originally Posted by nudibelle 


That's EXACTLY what he said..
"its nice...but it ain't culo red" Lmfao
That red racer gets my baby moving ladies!

Originally Posted by Prettypackages 

*jumping up and down*  YAY!!!  I'm an enabler!!!    I hope you like it!

Originally Posted by liba 

I've been "liking" so many posts, I got Like-Blocked! 

 

Mid-tone dirty mauve/taupe with a light application for me - then with an extra layer, it turned into the perfect replica of my 90's Poppy King lipstick - 100% taupe, the definition of 90's taupe. It's reminding me of every darn office cubicle, carpet color, and business lady gear from that era. Oh the nostalgia! I had a Poppy King matte that looked exactly like Cozy Up too, so I'm having double nostalgia tingles.

 

I stuck a little of the pale pink Mineralize balm on top and it totally erased the brown cast and brought it into the rose taupe zone, which is even nicer. And because those balms blot down so well, I was able to bring it back down to a satin finish effect while still keeping the lightening from the balm. Wow, I'm having a next level makeup experience here I don't usually get this worked up. :P

Originally Posted by purplemaren 

I got 2 of my lippies today. And one of someone else's. it had my address on the outside, and their packing slip on the inside. I thought about calling MAC, but then I thought the other person might never get their lipstick if I do that, and I have their address and phone number, so I just called them and told them I'd send it along to them. I thought about how sad I'd be I someone else got mine. Gotta build up the makeup karma, lol. I LOVE PaPa!!!

Originally Posted by purplemaren 

I got 2 of my lippies today. And one of someone else's. it had my address on the outside, and their packing slip on the inside. I thought about calling MAC, but then I thought the other person might never get their lipstick if I do that, and I have their address and phone number, so I just called them and told them I'd send it along to them. I thought about how sad I'd be I someone else got mine. Gotta build up the makeup karma, lol. I LOVE PaPa!!!

Originally Posted by MommyLuvsMU 

So, as an FYI, I called my Mac freestanding store and was again told 1/3. However the sales person said they had the collection in and would hold items for me until 1/3. I mentioned to her that some stores have already released, but she said they had not been told to yet. Anyhow, an hour later she calls me back and said they are releasing it now! Go figure.

Originally Posted by luvlydee 


Thank you so much! I take the pictures myself. No tripod just keep clicking away until i feel satisfied. Lol i really dont know what im doing. never took photography classes so im still playing around with the settings

Originally Posted by Medgal07 

Evil one!  I can't wait to get it.  What did you say you put on top?

Originally Posted by MACJunkie85 


I'm saving FF for NYE! I have not decided on an eye look yet.

Originally Posted by Baby1black 

Did any woc get taupe shape blush and is it showing on their skin. T described equilibrium and pressed amber as the closest is that correct? If it is something that will not show on woc I will not try to hunt it.

Originally Posted by Mac-Guy 

 

I totally agree. TS is much cooler.

 

I'm not sure why T compared TS somehow to Equilibrium or Pressed Amber. They don't look anything alike as they are not in the same color family. At all! TS is cool-toned and E and PA are rather warm.

Originally Posted by BuickMackane 

 

She probably couldn't think of anything else to compare it to hehe. Cool-toned contour blushes are a bit of a rare commodity (at least I can't seem to find any). I'm very happy that TS will join my collection but I'm still on the lookout for a taupe contour shade sans shimmer. I'm seriously considering buying Fashion Fix PLW e/s to use for contouring. Whether or not it's a good idea is another story

Originally Posted by BuickMackane 

 

She probably couldn't think of anything else to compare it to hehe. Cool-toned contour blushes are a bit of a rare commodity (at least I can't seem to find any). I'm very happy that TS will join my collection but I'm still on the lookout for a taupe contour shade sans shimmer. I'm seriously considering buying Fashion Fix PLW e/s to use for contouring. Whether or not it's a good idea is another story

Originally Posted by erinmichelle87 

have you tried sculpt?

Originally Posted by Medgal07 

I was thinking of incorporating some gold in my eye look.  I'm way way open to suggestions  

Originally Posted by TheLadyDanger 

Here's me last night with Party Parrot with Candy-Yum-Yum on the center with a clear gloss on top. Giving you Manila Luzon realness -- LOL.

 

Originally Posted by TheLadyDanger 

Here's me last night with Party Parrot with Candy-Yum-Yum on the center with a clear gloss on top. Giving you Manila Luzon realness -- LOL.

Originally Posted by Mac-Guy 

If you bought the Carine Roitfeld quads, you *might* skip AW and IS quads. While they are not exact dupe, they come close in color scheme. I still prefer the CR quads though as the texture is just lovely + it comes with a blush in an awesome color.