MAC Après Chic Collection Discussion (December 2012)
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Naughtyp
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that is exactly how I plan to wear it!! it's the perfect "nude" look for me. I don't like a super place look for myself I picked up rosy romance lip balm also! love the texture really sad they are not shimmery like the tubes. I would buy them if they had that much shimmer. I still may buy one more but I'm not in a rush to go get it. I totally forgot to look at the eyeshadows. oh well! lol
Mac-Guy
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ROFL
BuickMackane
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A more plum GD? Bring it on! I'm so excited about Hot Chocolate!
UrbanSweetheart
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aradhana
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Ladies who've posted lip swatches - those lipsticks look beautiful on you! The stores were crazy today - people who ordered online: v wise! I found it a struggle to move in my mac store...I'm still thinking about winter pursuit, but I might go back in Jan for it when no one's really shopping!
lilinah
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Quote: Originally Posted by liba
I don't think that either of the MBs are going to fly out of the store. You won't need to rush in there the day after Christmas just to test it out. Personally, I think Amber Glow will look just fine on neutral skin tones and will be great if you have freckles. One thing, I don't think it's the sort of product you want to wear high coverage foundation underneath - it'd probably have a more unnatural effect. Over bare skin or some tinted moisturizer is the way to go with it. If that's not your style, it's probably not going to be the right product for you.
I didn't even bother to test it. I guess when i go back to MAC later this week i'll give Amber Glow a try. I picked up my Hot Chocolate and Taupe Shape today - that's all i pre-ordered.
I don't reach for Stereo Rose that much either.
I totally passed on SR. It was pretty, but way too orange for me. I did pick up Porcelain Pink today, although i originally planned to pass on it, too.
GD was pretty plain on me too - I didn't buy it. Hot Chocolate's a much more interesting color. It'll certainly look different on different people. It's not a "normal" color, though. It's definitely the most unusual lipstick in the collection. I didn't think it was too brown or too grey to be hard to wear, but it's not a standard lipstick shade. It's the definition of TAUPE. I don't think this is one people should buy before they try unless they're fearless or remember the 90's, hehe. Worse case scenario, it ought to get more mauve-y if worn over a lip pencil like Just Wonderful, from Tour de Fabulous or more pink over Dervish or the like.
Glamour Daze lipstick was (big shrug) for me. But I knew i had to have Hot Chocolate as soon as i saw it. And i have the Just Wonderful pencil - thanks for the suggestion!
Maybe i missed something about makeup in the 90s, what look are you're referring to?
I don't think that either of the MBs are going to fly out of the store. You won't need to rush in there the day after Christmas just to test it out. Personally, I think Amber Glow will look just fine on neutral skin tones and will be great if you have freckles. One thing, I don't think it's the sort of product you want to wear high coverage foundation underneath - it'd probably have a more unnatural effect. Over bare skin or some tinted moisturizer is the way to go with it. If that's not your style, it's probably not going to be the right product for you.
I didn't even bother to test it. I guess when i go back to MAC later this week i'll give Amber Glow a try. I picked up my Hot Chocolate and Taupe Shape today - that's all i pre-ordered.
I don't reach for Stereo Rose that much either.
I totally passed on SR. It was pretty, but way too orange for me. I did pick up Porcelain Pink today, although i originally planned to pass on it, too.
GD was pretty plain on me too - I didn't buy it. Hot Chocolate's a much more interesting color. It'll certainly look different on different people. It's not a "normal" color, though. It's definitely the most unusual lipstick in the collection. I didn't think it was too brown or too grey to be hard to wear, but it's not a standard lipstick shade. It's the definition of TAUPE. I don't think this is one people should buy before they try unless they're fearless or remember the 90's, hehe. Worse case scenario, it ought to get more mauve-y if worn over a lip pencil like Just Wonderful, from Tour de Fabulous or more pink over Dervish or the like.
Glamour Daze lipstick was (big shrug) for me. But I knew i had to have Hot Chocolate as soon as i saw it. And i have the Just Wonderful pencil - thanks for the suggestion!
Maybe i missed something about makeup in the 90s, what look are you're referring to?
froggybella
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Grrr...looks like the annoying Macy's banner is back! :-/
Debbs
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Be warned, vent coming on:
I am so mad at myself after feeling disloyal to Nordies due to the fact that they got this collection late and I pre-ordered from Macys. I just called Macy's to confirm my order still stands for pick up later this evening. The MUA checked and told me that she wasn't there for a few days and her mgr must have undo my pre-order. Luckily for me, she told me that there has not been a lot of sales on the items I wanted so she was able to put my package back together for me. I guess that since I did not pay yet I shouldn't complain, huh? I still will go to my Miami Nordies to pick up additional items. I would be so upset if everything was gone after I placed my trust in their hands!!!
I am so mad at myself after feeling disloyal to Nordies due to the fact that they got this collection late and I pre-ordered from Macys. I just called Macy's to confirm my order still stands for pick up later this evening. The MUA checked and told me that she wasn't there for a few days and her mgr must have undo my pre-order. Luckily for me, she told me that there has not been a lot of sales on the items I wanted so she was able to put my package back together for me. I guess that since I did not pay yet I shouldn't complain, huh? I still will go to my Miami Nordies to pick up additional items. I would be so upset if everything was gone after I placed my trust in their hands!!!
MakeMeUp79
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When I tried hot chocolate in store the SA paired it with night moth. Was very pretty!!
sss215
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I swear my brown skin is canceling out the warm brown in Fireside and amping up the purple. Before I buy it, I'm going to need to see it on my lids. Hopefully someone can do my eyes with just that color and not charge me the 55.00...
Michelemu21
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I really love Haute Attitude on you. So beautiful! [.quote name="Monidoll4u" url="/t/181222/mac-apr-s-chic-collection-discussion-december-2012/1590#post_2314592"]
Hot Chocolate, Haute Altitude, Apres Chic, Cozy Up, and Warm Companion [/quote]
Hot Chocolate, Haute Altitude, Apres Chic, Cozy Up, and Warm Companion [/quote]
BuickMackane
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Quote: Originally Posted by lilinah
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Glamour Daze lipstick was (big shrug) for me. But I knew i had to have Hot Chocolate as soon as i saw it. And i have the Just Wonderful pencil - thanks for the suggestion!
Maybe i missed something about makeup in the 90s, what look are you're referring to?
the brown lipstick + darker brown lipliner combo?
been there, done that...
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Glamour Daze lipstick was (big shrug) for me. But I knew i had to have Hot Chocolate as soon as i saw it. And i have the Just Wonderful pencil - thanks for the suggestion!
Maybe i missed something about makeup in the 90s, what look are you're referring to?
the brown lipstick + darker brown lipliner combo?
been there, done that...
katred
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Checked out the collection at the Pro shop today. I have some B2M items that I want to bring in that I'm likely going to use for exchanges on the lippies. I feel more confident that I can wait a couple of days on these, whereas I was pretty sure that the Strength things I wanted would sell out. On my list:
Apres Chic l/s
Hot Chocolate l/s- the mauve tones really showed on me
Silver Birch e/s- I'm nervous, because these shadows seem more sparkly and less satiny than the Naturally ones from last year. The sparkly ones are usually the ones that kill my eyes
I'm also thinking about Amber Glow blush. It's lighter and softer than I'd anticipated... not as warm as I'd thought it would be.
Apres Chic l/s
Hot Chocolate l/s- the mauve tones really showed on me
Silver Birch e/s- I'm nervous, because these shadows seem more sparkly and less satiny than the Naturally ones from last year. The sparkly ones are usually the ones that kill my eyes
I'm also thinking about Amber Glow blush. It's lighter and softer than I'd anticipated... not as warm as I'd thought it would be.
ALivingDoll
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I got to the mall at 6:45am and happy to say that by the time Macy's opened, there were hardly any customers there. I didn't feel like taking pictures (i'm kind of a grouch in the mornings). I only purchased Ice, Fireside, Winter Pursuit, SR MSF, and Cozy Up l/s. Honestly i wasn;t blown away by the rest of the items. Frost at Midnight was too much of a darkened blue/purple on me and Silver Birch reminded me of Modern Pewter with Chanel's Epatant on top of it which i rarely use. Didn't even bother looking at the eyeliner's as I feel there are so many better ones on the market. Alpine Bronze wasn't anything special on my NC44 skintone either. Warm Companion is a great layering lipstick for darker/deeper skintones but i wouldn't wear it alone...its way too light and frosty looking. Haute Attitude is a nice pink but nothing that i can't live without. Apres Chic is a nice pinky brick red, not the color i thought it would be looking at a previous swatch. It's better but again, didn't need it. I will say that this lipstick of the 5 had the best feel to it. It had great color on just one stroke and felt creamy on the lips. Didn't bother with the balms, the pricing is ridiculous as it is.
Overall i'm pleased with my haul and glad that i didn't spend the 188.00 as previously calculated.
Overall i'm pleased with my haul and glad that i didn't spend the 188.00 as previously calculated.
