MAC - In the Groove Discussion

[miamialli]

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Originally Posted by Tat2dbeauty07 Thats why mine doesnt know Im hooked on MAC. he knows my vanity is well stocked and I have a traincase full of new products but I always say when a black box comes in the mail its for work I don't tell him how much I spend and he doesn't know how much it costs in general.

 

[Tat2dbeauty07]

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Originally Posted by Sass MAC online says my order shipped...I didn't get a notice. Odd. Anyway, did anybody order any pigments? If so, which ones?

I got all 3 from Alice + Olivia

 

[AmandDUR]

lame!! stero rose was the only thing i wanted.
i got backordered on hipness last go round - i was reassured they were going to get more in by CS, guess you never got it.

 

[Anitacska]

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Originally Posted by mtrimier Did anyone get the Fresh & Easy MES? I don't know why i'm even looking at those...but i am. tee hee!

I did! I used it yesterday and really liked it. The pink is gorgeous, and the 3 colours work really well together. Plus the texture is lovely too.

 

[mtrimier]

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Originally Posted by Anitacska I did! I used it yesterday and really liked it. The pink is gorgeous, and the 3 colours work really well together. Plus the texture is lovely too.

cool beans. i am liking the way the pink looks in that one...might put it on the "checkitout" list.

 

[JustAddSparkles]

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Originally Posted by bellaxo812 Completely agree I got an email yesterday for the Alice & Olivia collection and my heart SANK when I saw that "In the Groove" had already been launched. I had not been on Specktra in a few days and did not hear the buzz about it launching earlier. Needless to say, I started to panic because I saw that Stero Rose was sold out on the website AND the pro site and that was the ONE thing that I wanted to for sure get from this collection. I started to get Marine Life flashbacks and did not want to go through that again...geez. I called my MAC store and they were able to put one aside for me, so "phew". Seriously, the sickness that is a MAC addiction.

That's what happened to me too! I think there should be a Specktra Alert Text Message for emergencies like this.

 

[cherryice]

I need your advice, gang!

I just called my counter and they have 9, and are not taking reservations on them and they will be sold starting tomorrow. They open at 10.

Do you think if I get to the door closest to the counter right at 10, I'll be OK, or will people be camping out for these things like they do when the newest PlayStation comes out?

I've never done this before, so I'm trying to think of how early I should get there.

PS - the girl couldn't believe they're sold out online because "these are launched on Thursday". I can't believe they don't know the site puts them up earlier.

 

[NotteRequiem]

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Originally Posted by bellaxo812 I got an email yesterday for the Alice & Olivia collection and my heart SANK when I saw that "In the Groove" had already been launched. I had not been on Specktra in a few days and did not hear the buzz about it launching earlier. Needless to say, I started to panic because I saw that Stero Rose was sold out on the website AND the pro site and that was the ONE thing that I wanted to for sure get from this collection. I started to get Marine Life flashbacks and did not want to go through that again...geez. I called my MAC store and they were able to put one aside for me, so "phew". Seriously, the sickness that is a MAC addiction.

Legit. But hey, at least it isn't cocaine or something, right?

..... right?!

 

[Tat2dbeauty07]

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Originally Posted by cherryice I need your advice, gang! I just called my counter and they have 9, and are not taking reservations on them and they will be sold starting tomorrow. They open at 10. Do you think if I get to the door closest to the counter right at 10, I'll be OK, or will people be camping out for these things like they do when the newest PlayStation comes out? I've never done this before, so I'm trying to think of how early I should get there. PS - the girl couldn't believe they're sold out online because "these are launched on Thursday". I can't believe they don't know the site puts them up earlier.

I would get there 15 mins to 20 mins early but I've never seen anyone camp out at the makeup store. You should do it for laughs and giggles and make a youtube videos to entertain us people of specktra.

 

[NotteRequiem]

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Originally Posted by cherryice I need your advice, gang! I just called my counter and they have 9, and are not taking reservations on them and they will be sold starting tomorrow. They open at 10. Do you think if I get to the door closest to the counter right at 10, I'll be OK, or will people be camping out for these things like they do when the newest PlayStation comes out? I've never done this before, so I'm trying to think of how early I should get there. PS - the girl couldn't believe they're sold out online because "these are launched on Thursday". I can't believe they don't know the site puts them up earlier.

I think people will be camping out. It depends how many die hard fans are in your area, but I know a few people who are staking out the counters and FS in my area. I hope you get one!

 

[*JJ*]

this collection was finally released in austria today.
i have to say, i'm not that impressed with stereo rose.
it looked more orange than i thought. i got it nevertheless (because buying stuff without knowing if i actually need them is my thing..) and will give it a try tomorrow. i figured if i don't like it i can still swap it here.
i definitely have prettier msfs!

i also got hang loose mb and togetherness mes.
can't wait to try all my stuff out!

 

[cherryice]

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Originally Posted by Sass Maybe try calling back and speaking to a different MA to see if you can get it put on hold ??? I know that at my particular counter (thankfully) everybody is nice there and will put items on hold whereas another counter I deal with a lot of the MAs there are snot rags when it comes to putting items on hold. It can't hurt to try again just to make sure.

I don't know - I have a certain "luck" where when I call places or go to a store, if there's a not-so-nice salesperson on the floor, I tend to get them answering my call or ringing me out. It's bizarre, but it happens all the time.

Anyway, I don't think it's worth it to get there at 8 am and sit outside the door or whatever. I wouldn't even feel all that safe doing that.

I think I already have one coming but had hoped to get a second for my mom, but oh well.

 

[make_up_maven]

It also creates a huge amount of buzz and millions of dollars of free advertising.

 

[Junkie]

^^ Yeah...I think they should frikken pay Specktra commission! lol

 

[PinkBasset]

Fair people - don't sleep on Happy Together MB! It is absolutely gorgeous, amazing, NOT glittery! I almost gasped when I put it on, so so beautiful! This deserves the hype it isn't getting yet!

 

[blusherie]

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Originally Posted by make_up_maven It also creates a huge amount of buzz and millions of dollars of free advertising.

especially because MAC doesn't advertise as much as other brands and doesn't have offers, like "gift with purchase" like the other brands do.

All I can hope for is that MAC takes at least some of the money they are making right now and use it to improve their online ordering system. I'm sure there are servers that can be upgraded or perhaps they can improve the site itself. Surely they can afford it more than any other cosmetic company right now! They owe it to their loyal customers who keep coming back collection after collection (aka all of us here on Specktra!!) - buzz and excitement are fine, but we shouldn't have to be upset or worried about makeup!!

 

[NotteRequiem]

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Originally Posted by make_up_maven It also creates a huge amount of buzz and millions of dollars of free advertising.

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Originally Posted by Junkie ^^ Yeah...I think they should frikken pay Specktra commission! lol

Youtube is also a huge culprit for this. Any guru's talking about Stereo Rose? I haven't checked my subscriptions in months.

 

[Courtney <3]

ahh
all of this is STRESSFUL!! lol
i understand about the whole investors thing, thank god for school

but still, this is just NUTS!!!

can anyone recomend a mineralized blush for nc15 skin? since i cant (abviously) get stereo rose?
aha

 

[Tat2dbeauty07]

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Originally Posted by Courtney <3 ahh all of this is STRESSFUL!! lol i understand about the whole investors thing, thank god for school but still, this is just NUTS!!! can anyone recomend a mineralized blush for nc15 skin? since i cant (abviously) get stereo rose? aha

Im the same shade and I ordered hang loose and happy together I think those are both great shades.

 

[Sass]

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Originally Posted by islandlucy I did, lol. I ordered overnight and got my stuff today. No stereo rose was in the box. I checked my email and sure enough there was the dreaded email telling me it was backordered. I placed my order yesterday morning around 8:45 am eastern time.

I am

for you. Now I'm upset again.

This just keeps getting better and better huh? Maybe MAC pulls names out of hat.