MAC - In the Groove Discussion

[Anitacska]

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Originally Posted by aeroerin I'm really torn on whether or not to get Stereo Rose. It looks like Refined MSF, but more shimmery, to my eye based on Karla's swatches. Hopefully someone can tell me whether I'm crazy or not for thinking that!

Stereo Rose looks nothing like Refined. Seriously. It's gorgeous bright coral! Get it!!! You need it!!!

 

[s_lost]

Usually Karla's swatches are the best for me, we have the same skin tone and her pictures are very accurate. But this time, I don't know, the MSFs look a lot different! At least By Candlelight and Petticoat that I have...

I'm disapointed with Hang Loose. It looks so amazing in some swatches, but in Karla's it shows up less than Rhapsody in Two

In the other hand, All Styled Up is taking place on my list

 

[laylalovesmac]

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Originally Posted by s_lost Usually Karla's swatches are the best for me, we have the same skin tone and her pictures are very accurate. But this time, I don't know, the MSFs look a lot different! At least By Candlelight and Petticoat that I have... I'm disapointed with Hang Loose. It looks so amazing in some swatches, but in Karla's it shows up less than Rhapsody in Two In the other hand, All Styled Up is taking place on my list

I, too, have the same skin tone and am also disappointed by Hang Loose.

Also, like you, All Styled Up crept onto my list after Karrie's swatches a few days ago.

 

[Hypathya]

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Originally Posted by PinkBasset But that Bobbi Brown shimmerbrick in Nectar looks so delicious! I have been wanting to grab one off of ebay (I suppose these are not yet counterfeited?)!

BBSB in Nectar it's awesome!! To me it was perfect for my TTB goodies!! It kind of completes the collection!!

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Originally Posted by Shadowy Lady Karla's swatch is making me want two of the MES: In the Groove and Togetherness. But I now def don't want the purple lipstick. It looks "too" purple . I think I stick with Up the Amp which I feel is more flattering for my complexion. Also Hang Loose blush looks so friggin light. Karla's about an NC15 and it barely shows up on her, I feel like it def won't show up on me (NW25) . BB Nectar shimmerbrick is currently my favourite face product. I love it best as highlighter though (as blush it's a lil too shimmery) and also as eyeshadow. Def worth the price IMO.

Same here, I'm drooling over In the Groove and Togetherness!! At the same time I don't think I'm getting Hang Loose anymore. It looks really pretty in the pan but I don't think it'll show on my NC25/30 complexion.

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Originally Posted by s_lost Usually Karla's swatches are the best for me, we have the same skin tone and her pictures are very accurate. But this time, I don't know, the MSFs look a lot different! At least By Candlelight and Petticoat that I have...

All MSF's look washed out, with exception of Comfort. Must wait and see them in person!!

 

[loudhearted]

I don't think this has been posted yet (and my biggest apologies if it was) but this blogger has some sweet swatches!!

Zoffe's makeup: In the Groove goodies!

I'm surprised there wasn't too much buzz around New Vibe! I was lucky and able to swatch it yesterday at the Macy's counter in Downtown Crossing (hello Bostonites!) and it's incredibly unique, borderline crazy (how do I wear the gold half?!) and gorgeous

 

[singer82]

Does anyone have the link to Karlas swatches? thanks

Crap if it comes out this week I just gotta hope and prey they arnt sold out on the things I want by the time I get to a Mac counter which is Sunday

 

[loudhearted]

Here ya go:

MAC In the Groove - The Next Best Thing To Going Shopping Yourself

 

[Hendrix]

Call your kiosks and counters, ladies! I was just able to place my pre-order. I know I can't speak for all locations, but I just called on a whim and they accepted it, so it's worth a go! *antsy*

 

[laylalovesmac]

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Originally Posted by Hendrix Call your kiosks and counters, ladies! I was just able to place my pre-order. I know I can't speak for all locations, but I just called on a whim and they accepted it, so it's worth a go! *antsy*

Thanks- I will call tomorrow

I should know how much I can spend by then.

 

[Hypathya]

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Originally Posted by Hendrix Call your kiosks and counters, ladies! I was just able to place my pre-order. I know I can't speak for all locations, but I just called on a whim and they accepted it, so it's worth a go! *antsy*

Hi!!

Enjoy your goodies!!

 

[peachsuns]

Karla's swatches rock! Since she always takes her pictures under the natural light, you can tell the colors are very accurate.

I always check her swatches before I buy MAC since I have similar skin tone as hers.

OK, having looked at her In the Groove swatches, I'm thinking what I should do with Stereo Rose. In the picture, all MSFs except Comfort kinda look similar when swatched lightly.

I think I really have to see this and Hang Loose IRL. No MES and no lippies for me. I have to save money for VV collection.

 

[Modmom]

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Originally Posted by s_lost Usually Karla's swatches are the best for me, we have the same skin tone and her pictures are very accurate. But this time, I don't know, the MSFs look a lot different! At least By Candlelight and Petticoat that I have... I'm disapointed with Hang Loose. It looks so amazing in some swatches, but in Karla's it shows up less than Rhapsody in Two In the other hand, All Styled Up is taking place on my list

I just checked out her swatches (which I always love). I'm an NC20, and By Candlelight looks nothing like that on me. I'm not sure I'm lemming so many things now after the swatches. The grey and the purple in Togetherness look actually similar in tone, I was hoping for more of a contrast. I think if I wore the purple on the lid and the grey in the crease, they would look too much like one color.

Guess I'll make my list once I'm at the counter!

 

[GlamQueen21]

Go For It l/s was featured in the August issue of Seventeen! I cannot wait to get it!!

 

[peachsuns]

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Originally Posted by Modmom I just checked out her swatches (which I always love). I'm an NC20, and By Candlelight looks nothing like that one me. I'm not sure I'm lemming so many things now after the swatches. The grey and the purple in Togetherness look actually similar in tone, I was hoping for more of a contrast. I think if I wore the purple on the lid and the grey in the crease, they would look too much like one color. Guess I'll make my list once I'm at the counter!

 

[Momolovesmac]

Karla's swatches are usually very accurate.Am surprised by Hang Loose too.Thought it would be a natural pink.Initially thought Happy Together will be the one that will not show up

 

[laylalovesmac]

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Originally Posted by GlamQueen21 Go For It l/s was featured in the August issue of Seventeen! I cannot wait to get it!!

I was just about to post that! I can't wait either!!!!

 

[Lisianthus]

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Originally Posted by Hendrix Call your kiosks and counters, ladies! I was just able to place my pre-order. I know I can't speak for all locations, but I just called on a whim and they accepted it, so it's worth a go! *antsy*

I called two Bay locations today and they're not accepting pre-orders for this collection. They're only taking pre-orders for Digipop and Look in a Box. They have testers out for those collections but nothing for In the Groove. I still have my beauty passport discount for June and was hoping I'd be able to use it for a pre-order.

Now I'll have to be at the counter early on release day to make sure I snag Stereo Rose.

 

[liba]

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Originally Posted by loudhearted I'm surprised there wasn't too much buzz around New Vibe! I was lucky and able to swatch it yesterday at the Macy's counter in Downtown Crossing (hello Bostonites!) and it's incredibly unique, borderline crazy (how do I wear the gold half?!) and gorgeous

I keep raving to people at how amazing Bi-Tone from Too Fabulous is, and how New Vibe would be even better since you'd have more control over using the colors individually. I'm NC15 and seriously I get compliments from random people every time I wear Bi-Tone.

I was going to hold off on getting New Vibe because I figured Bi-Tone would last me a long time & is a dupe, but the clear plastic from the lid just came loose from constantly dragging it around in my purse and I'm thinking I might just get New Vibe to have something I can keep with me (now that my Bi-Tone is endangered).

 

[LMD84]

i hope this comes on the uk site today! i've been paid and ready to spend!

 

[dreamer246]

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Originally Posted by s_lost Usually Karla's swatches are the best for me, we have the same skin tone and her pictures are very accurate. But this time, I don't know, the MSFs look a lot different! At least By Candlelight and Petticoat that I have...

I actually thought Karla's swatch of Petticoat was pretty accurate. It looks like that on me, a very weird kind of color. That's why I hardly use mine at all.

I'm wondering if there are any dupes for the MES and blushes. They keep jumping on and off my wishlist. It also sucks that the MES comes in a trio, because sometimes I only like one or two colors in it, and I'm not sure if I want to pay money to get another color that I'm not so keen on. Sigh.