spectrolite
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I LOVE the design of this collection. Finally something without stupid giant pearls or grandma's old lace doilies plastered on it. I will certainly be picking up a few of these gorgeous creations.
MAC & Marcel Wanders - Luxe Couture Discussion
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LittleMaryJane
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That brush does look sooo awesome, I think I'm going to have to get it. Everything else... LOOKS like a pass but I'll need to see those lippies and glosses in person.
I do like the packaging though--very cool. Just not going to buy anything just because of that though.
I do like the packaging though--very cool. Just not going to buy anything just because of that though.
MzzRach
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The only thing that tempts me is that delicious looking brush - but I already have 3 187 brushes. Can't really justify it.
These couture collections tend to leave me pretty cold. But I'm pleased to see they are doing something very different this year with the packaging.
Pass.
These couture collections tend to leave me pretty cold. But I'm pleased to see they are doing something very different this year with the packaging.
Pass.
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plus even the bag looks reasonable this year!
Originally Posted by MzzRach
The only thing that tempts me is that delicious looking brush - but I already have 3 187 brushes. Can't really justify it. These couture collections tend to leave me pretty cold. But I'm pleased to see they are doing something very different this year with the packaging. Pass. |
liba
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I tested them out on my hand the other day - very snazzy lipstick, but I just refuse to buy the designer brands. They're all packaging and so rarely about real innovation.
I think we'll be seeing purples like this from MAC sooner rather than later, so I'm OK with being a brand loyalist
| Originally Posted by silentstorm143
Oh I know you have said you love things purple have you seen the new dolce and gabbana purple lippies and glosses? I saw them on temptalia to and immediately thought of you I am weird aren't I. Anyways they are gorgeous it makes me wanna splurge on something I don't think I can pull off . |
I tested them out on my hand the other day - very snazzy lipstick, but I just refuse to buy the designer brands. They're all packaging and so rarely about real innovation.
I think we'll be seeing purples like this from MAC sooner rather than later, so I'm OK with being a brand loyalist
iheartmakeup
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ooh I have one of the lipsticks and glosses. Freaking love the gloss! I forget what they're called since they're at a relatives house atm. I haven't tried the lipstick yet.
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No Em!! you're meant to say that the glosses are totally not worth the extra money they will be charging for them!
hee hee!
| Originally Posted by iheartmakeup
ooh I have one of the lipsticks and glosses. Freaking love the gloss! I forget what they're called since they're at a relatives house atm. I haven't tried the lipstick yet. |
No Em!! you're meant to say that the glosses are totally not worth the extra money they will be charging for them!
iheartmakeup
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haha oopsies!
BUT I am not really a gloss person and only have a handful, I'm sure you gloss addcts have seen these a million times over and can safely pass them by
really
| Originally Posted by LMD84
No Em!! you're meant to say that the glosses are totally not worth the extra money they will be charging for them!
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haha oopsies!
BUT I am not really a gloss person and only have a handful, I'm sure you gloss addcts have seen these a million times over and can safely pass them by
martiangurll
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OMGWTFBBQ. Those octagonal containers look like you could seriously put an eye out with them. I am not feeling this packaging. Unless I was part Klingon, which I am not.
laylalovesmac
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Let's hope so!!!!
And I agree with you- even if I was willing to buy from D&G all other reasons aside, it's just so damn expensive! If I were to get the three lipsticks I like from that collection, I'd already be out $90!
I'd rather get three MAC ones.
| Originally Posted by liba
I tested them out on my hand the other day - very snazzy lipstick, but I just refuse to buy the designer brands. They're all packaging and so rarely about real innovation. I think we'll be seeing purples like this from MAC sooner rather than later, so I'm OK with being a brand loyalist
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Let's hope so!!!!
And I agree with you- even if I was willing to buy from D&G all other reasons aside, it's just so damn expensive! If I were to get the three lipsticks I like from that collection, I'd already be out $90!
silentstorm143
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lol don't get me wrong
the colors just looked really pretty. I agree the designer price doesn't sit well either it was just one of the colors that you normally wouldn't wear but for just a moment you dreamed what it would be like to buy and try lol i guess I am just weird
| Originally Posted by liba
I tested them out on my hand the other day - very snazzy lipstick, but I just refuse to buy the designer brands. They're all packaging and so rarely about real innovation. I think we'll be seeing purples like this from MAC sooner rather than later, so I'm OK with being a brand loyalist
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lol don't get me wrong
katred
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Those colours look much nicer than I'm used to seeing from Christmas collections. Could this be the one that finally tempts me to buy?
Well, I actually like the packaging a lot and the colours look interesting but... so... damn... expensive...
| Originally Posted by Teggy
Oooh, the lippies look pretty! Can't wait to see what they're all about and get my swatch on! |
Well, I actually like the packaging a lot and the colours look interesting but... so... damn... expensive...
GlamQueen21
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The packaging is so divine!!!! I don't know if I want anything in this collection.
liba
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It's weird - I used to be pretty brand agnostic and would buy whatever looked freakiest (this is back in the 80's - 90's). The thing is, back then a lot of brands would do 1 outrageous color every collection or so, so you HAD to mix it up. Then that started to change and you started getting brands that would focus on one consistent identity, UD being the rock 'n roll brand, MAC being the perfect neutrals for all races brand (again this is the 90's), Nars for haute couture color, etc. That worked out for a while.
Then this also started getting too entrenched at last, and I started seriously getting bored with makeup. The past couple of years, MAC has really turned it around and set out to dominate the high fashion + technology angle. They also are hands down the best at coming up with color stories for each collection that seriously have a theme and direction yet still work for a wide range of people. I respect that so much and am getting a kick out of how the designer brands are having to step up their game now just to (imo) barely compete.
When I checked out that D & G collection, my eyes went to the lipstick but then I started assessing the shadows, etc and just found critiques like "oh, nice color but the texture is so old-fashioned and heavy" going through my mind
. I've become a huge brand loyalist now - that's why I wanted to stop lurking here. When it comes to fashion and style, MAC is very exciting - better than even most of the clothing designers out there, now that Alexander McQueen has passed on (R.I.P.). Plus, anyone can have some MAC, since it's affordable. I love any sort of high quality innovation - it makes me passionate! I'm OK to resist other brands
| Originally Posted by silentstorm143
lol don't get me wrong
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It's weird - I used to be pretty brand agnostic and would buy whatever looked freakiest (this is back in the 80's - 90's). The thing is, back then a lot of brands would do 1 outrageous color every collection or so, so you HAD to mix it up. Then that started to change and you started getting brands that would focus on one consistent identity, UD being the rock 'n roll brand, MAC being the perfect neutrals for all races brand (again this is the 90's), Nars for haute couture color, etc. That worked out for a while.
Then this also started getting too entrenched at last, and I started seriously getting bored with makeup. The past couple of years, MAC has really turned it around and set out to dominate the high fashion + technology angle. They also are hands down the best at coming up with color stories for each collection that seriously have a theme and direction yet still work for a wide range of people. I respect that so much and am getting a kick out of how the designer brands are having to step up their game now just to (imo) barely compete.
When I checked out that D & G collection, my eyes went to the lipstick but then I started assessing the shadows, etc and just found critiques like "oh, nice color but the texture is so old-fashioned and heavy" going through my mind
