MAC Strength Collection Discussion (December 2012) - Page 15

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Originally Posted by katred 

I should have joined Lipstick Anonymous years ago. Before I had to face the fact that I have an entire dresser drawer for my lipsticks... I think I might be beyond hope and, yes, I am still seriously thinking that I need all four of the lipsticks from this collection: Pink Pigeon, Party Parrot, Strong Woman and Firm Form. Clearly, I need help.

....and you have lots of company here!  I missed out on Party Parrot so I NEED that along with Absolute Power...preliminarily of course.  I'm sure the list will grow per usual.  There are a few other repromotes/permanent items, including the brushes & lip pencils that I already have & can skip.  But I'm a huge sucker for lipstick & blush.  Here we go again.

I love the promo image!  Women have all kinds of different bodies.  This kind of imagery is one of the reasons that I hesitate to stop buying from MAC even when they pull one over on us.

Okay, I'm a bit confused.

This is MAC only?  Does this mean Europe likely won't get it?

I'm having a mental freak out because those blushes NEED to be mine.

I'd like possibly some other stuff, but the blushes atm are absolutely necessity.  Though I would prefer swatches first.  Argh!  :(

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Originally Posted by PeachTwist 

Okay, I'm a bit confused.

 

This is MAC only?  Does this mean Europe likely won't get it?

 

I'm having a mental freak out because those blushes NEED to be mine.

 

I'd like possibly some other stuff, but the blushes atm are absolutely necessity.  Though I would prefer swatches first.  Argh!  :(

     only mac online and stores are going to have it. not counters in department stores, here. its probably the same in the uk. where did you get your iris apfel stuff?? 

I like the sounds of All Woman quad.  This may be all for me.

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Originally Posted by BriarRose 

If this is correct, I am really not happy as well. I missed out on IA too because of how it was released (I can't be online every day, and only late at night most days I can be on). I already know I can't be online the 26th. There isn't a MAC store anywhere near me, unless I was to drive about 5 hours each way to the nearest one. No way that's gonna happen.

 

So... I guess I may be missing out on Party Parrot and Pink Pigeon yet again.

i was getting excited for these too! i was at my counter bright and early on IA day, and whoooops, nope, only at the store, you miss out. i'm getting kind of turned off by this. then my (favorite) counter will be just a ghost town??? i think they were saying apres chic was mac exclusive as well...

I'm just going to pick up Pink Pigeon and Party Parrot.  I skipped Pink Pigeon last time, and I would like to get a BU of Party Parrot.  SUCH a beautiful shade!  I need to wear it more! 

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Originally Posted by mrsdee 

I am dying to see swatches of "strong woman". More exited about This collection than Glamour Daze

     i want firm form badly!!!

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Originally Posted by mrsdee 

I am dying to see swatches of "strong woman". More exited about This collection than Glamour Daze

 I need swatches now!!!!!

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Originally Posted by kimibos 

     i want firm form badly!!!

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Originally Posted by mrsdee 

I am dying to see swatches of "strong woman". More exited about This collection than Glamour Daze

I agree! Glamour Daze was a bit boring imo.

i am excited about the quads

SAME!!!!!

Went off GD when I saw this collection BIG time

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Originally Posted by mrsdee 

I am dying to see swatches of "strong woman". More exited about This collection than Glamour Daze

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Originally Posted by kimibos 

     only mac online and stores are going to have it. not counters in department stores, here. its probably the same in the uk. where did you get your iris apfel stuff?? 

I missed out on IA completely.  I don't mind it being MAC only here just so long as it definitely comes out here.  I can't miss those blushes.  I'm hoping one of them will be a perfect contour shade for me as I can't find another Strada anywhere, so I also kind of hope it'll be released in the US first for definite so I can check swatches so if I need to buy 2 of 1, I can.

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Originally Posted by PeachTwist 

 

I missed out on IA completely.  I don't mind it being MAC only here just so long as it definitely comes out here.  I can't miss those blushes.  I'm hoping one of them will be a perfect contour shade for me as I can't find another Strada anywhere, so I also kind of hope it'll be released in the US first for definite so I can check swatches so if I need to buy 2 of 1, I can.

I really want this collection to be out here too, those lipsticks.. and blushes.. To be honest I don't see why they won't release it over here.. more money for them in the end..))

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Originally Posted by tats 

I really want this collection to be out here too, those lipsticks.. and blushes.. To be honest I don't see why they won't release it over here.. more money for them in the end..))

That's true, I'm sure they may but I'm still nervous as we didn't get Ruffian which was MAC only, wasn't it?

My provisional list:

Lipsticks

Strong Woman – Bright violet (Matte)
Absolute Power – Rich red (Matte) *maybe, depending on dupes*
Firm Form – Gilded black with gold pearlized pigments (Matte)

Lip pencil

Embrace Me – Vivid pinkish fuchsia

...and that's probably it! I was interested in the Inner Strength quad, but I already have Heatherbelles (it sucks) and the other colours don't sound exciting enough to warrant a purchase.

This collection will also come to the Netherlands, right? Otherwise I'll need a cp for a backup of Party Parrot 

See, this is my worry.  If we don't get it, I need a CP.  But I asked the other day and they said they couldn't give me any info til the end of November.  NEED TO KNOW, MAC.

Oh yay!  Embrace Me is back.  I didn't even realize that. 

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Originally Posted by MichaelaLou 

If anyone from the us would be able to cp three lipsticks for me in uk please lmk

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Originally Posted by MACerette 

This collection will also come to the Netherlands, right? Otherwise I'll need a cp for a backup of Party Parrot 

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Originally Posted by PeachTwist 

See, this is my worry.  If we don't get it, I need a CP.  But I asked the other day and they said they couldn't give me any info til the end of November.  NEED TO KNOW, MAC.

i wouldnt mind doing cp's but what if i miss the products??? . ill let you know if i can put 3 of each on hold at my mac store, this week, or atleast 2. then you have to be my company for the launch online! i really sucks that its mac only. i can usually pre order at the nordstrom counter too.

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Originally Posted by PeachTwist 

 

That's true, I'm sure they may but I'm still nervous as we didn't get Ruffian which was MAC only, wasn't it?

do you think it might be one of those collections released only to a few selfridges or something?

so far I want these

Lipstick

Pink Pigeon – Bright cleanest pink (Matte) °
Strong Woman – Bright violet (Matte)

All Woman Eye Shadow x4

Flawless Figure – Pale warm shimmering white (Veluxe Pearl)
Brains & Brawn – Mid-tone taupe (Matte)
All Woman – Greenish dark grey (Satin)
Black Magique – Deep dark black with warm tones (Velvet) °

and the blushes! this one sounds exciting

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Originally Posted by Prettypackages 

Oh yay!  Embrace Me is back.  I didn't even realize that. 

I still have mine, it's a great color and since it's lip pencil it stays on so good! debating if I should get a back up even though I barely use mine

Black base + Ruffian Gold = Firm Form?

I tried it last night and that's pretty much what it looked like.