MAC - Rodarte Discussion

[katred]

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Originally Posted by laylalovesmac I don't really like this collection besides maybe the red-black MES which I won't be getting anyway, but them backing out after agreeing to donate looks a little weird... kind of bad actually.... Just IMO.

Totally agree with this. Having said that the proceeds are going to help women in Mexico, it's a boneheaded move to turn around and say "actually, we're canceling the collection- no products, no money, never speak of it again". I'm hoping that there's a misunderstanding somewhere. Maybe it's being delayed?

 

[OneDollarBuddha]

I hope it isn't canceled. I don't care what name it has, I still wanted some of the collection.

 

[trulynicole]

I like the new names! But all I would really be interested in buying is Desert Pink and Pressed Flower. Probably not going to buy anything.

I wonder what is going to happen...

 

[kabuki_KILLER]

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Originally Posted by martiangurll What the heck is up with this collection? I am about ready to skip the whole thing for all the drama. I mean I loved the original collection including the names. I don't think Desert Rose is nearly as cute a name as Quinceanera. The compromise has gone so far as to really disgust me and lose my interest. And now I hear that some of the department stores are backing out? Really? I thought fashion was supposed to be edgy and MAC was supposed to be a little edgy too. I'd rather have insensitive than mamby-pamby political correctness. Sorry, I am not interested in the new names, and think this one will be a skip. I was really kind of looking forward to the white lippy, the blush and the BP's but honestly cannot see getting them anymore. I guess in theory it is just makeup but for me a rose by any other name just isn't as sweet...

I agree. I liked the names for some of the products. The whole controversy and demands made on Rodarte and MAC have gone way out of hand.

It's a shame because I REALLY liked this color collection too, and way freakin more than Fabulous felines and even Venomous Villains. It's right up my alley, except the pink blush.

 

[katred]

I was planning on:

Ghost Town l/s (I'm just going to keep calling it that)
Pressed Flower l/s (maybe)
Dreamlike l/s
Solar Wind l/g
Soft Night MES (depending how close it is to Hot Contrast)
Far Away/ Sleepwalker MES
Lullaby BP

Quite a haul for a smallish collection, but I think it's nice to have a very muted palette that's not just about beige and flesh tones and that has an edge to it.

 

[panther27]

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Originally Posted by martiangurll What the heck is up with this collection? I am about ready to skip the whole thing for all the drama. I mean I loved the original collection including the names. I don't think Desert Rose is nearly as cute a name as Quinceanera. The compromise has gone so far as to really disgust me and lose my interest. And now I hear that some of the department stores are backing out? Really? I thought fashion was supposed to be edgy and MAC was supposed to be a little edgy too. I'd rather have insensitive than mamby-pamby political correctness. Sorry, I am not interested in the new names, and think this one will be a skip. I was really kind of looking forward to the white lippy, the blush and the BP's but honestly cannot see getting them anymore. I guess in theory it is just makeup but for me a rose by any other name just isn't as sweet...

Exactly,I totally agree.They are getting way too carried away with all of this.Just release it

 

[trulynicole]

Here is a video on one of the MES. The girl obviously hated it.

Scratch that off my list

YouTube - ‪MAC Rodarte Review‬‎

edit: its the one called sleepwalker i think.

 

[LMD84]

i don't understand why she even bothered to make the video to be honest. did she really not like the shadow for what it was? or was she not liking it just because of the background to the collection? and the fact that she said mac is 'shit' for putting out the collection when they are her employer isn't very smart at all!

 

[queen_kitty]

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Originally Posted by LMD84 i don't understand why she even bothered to make the video to be honest. did she really not like the shadow for what it was? or was she not liking it just because of the background to the collection? and the fact that she said mac is 'shit' for putting out the collection when they are her employer isn't very smart at all!

I agree, not a smart choice, and I'm not sure why she would do the review at all, way too biased. You shouldn't bad mouth your employer like that for one thing, especially in a place where they are able to find you. It makes me question, if she thinks we should all just boycott MAC, what is she doing still working there if she finds the whole thing so utterly repulsive? She never mentions that they are now donating all of the proceeds from the collection either. I think that has made a world of good, although some will disagree with me.

She also didn't seem too knowledgeable, she doesn't seem to have any idea what Rodarte is or how to pronounce, as she never mentions it is a collaboration with another designer which is why the collection was themed around Juarez in the first place. She claims that she has done all this research, so I assume she would at least know that. Also I don't think the melange' in a MES are meant to be used as separate colors, correct? I mean when it is an MES that is divided into different colors, yes, but not when the colors are swirled together.

I probably won't be buying anything from this collection anyhow, although I might buy "Pressed Flower" lipstick if I like it from the swatches.

 

[queen_kitty]

Oh, and I just wanted to add that I do not think it's wrong for the people that are going to boycott the collection, but I think the way she's going about it is the wrong way. She's not presenting all of the facts and she's telling us that it's a crappy product any way from her extremely biased point of view.

 

[Rinstar]

First of all, I really hope they still release this, because I SERIOUSLY need those two MES.

Second of all, this is just my opinion, I think it was foolish of people to continue to complain about this collection after MAC announced that they would make a donation. A bunch of self-righteous bloggers now just negated any good that could have been done with that donation. I think the victims would have rather had the money than stupid PC bull.

Done with my rant now.

 

[User38]

man, I am glad I stayed out of this one

 

[liba]

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Originally Posted by HerGreyness man, I am glad I stayed out of this one

i hear you! i've got an opinion but my lips are zipped.

 

[panther27]

I did a live chat yesterday asking if this collection was canceled and I was told that this is still being released in Sept.and they haven't been told this is being canceled

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by panther27 I did a live chat yesterday asking if this collection was canceled and I was told that this is still being released in Sept.and they haven't been told this is being canceled

Oh my, can you imagine the confusion that must be going on internally in MAC! Telling some that its canceled & others its not

I was wondering if maybe some stores like Macys pulled out not wanting to be part of the controversy?

I really love that blush too

 

[katred]

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Originally Posted by queen_kitty I agree, not a smart choice, and I'm not sure why she would do the review at all, way too biased. You shouldn't bad mouth your employer like that for one thing, especially in a place where they are able to find you. It makes me question, if she thinks we should all just boycott MAC, what is she doing still working there if she finds the whole thing so utterly repulsive?

It makes her look pretty hypocritical if she's their employee. "They're complete shit- except when they're signing my paycheque!"

 

[queen_kitty]

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Originally Posted by katred It makes her look pretty hypocritical if she's their employee. "They're complete shit- except when they're signing my paycheque!"

Exactly! I really hate when people are so hypocritical.

 

[User38]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Oh my, can you imagine the confusion that must be going on internally in MAC! Telling some that its canceled & others its not I was wondering if maybe some stores like Macys pulled out not wanting to be part of the controversy? I really love that blush too

I think they have it under control

but if a retailer is scared they will not carry it, so maybe that's the case -- in which case, her Supreme Highness Enabler, will have to order online from MAC

 

[spunky]

i think after so publically stating that they're donating all the profits from this collection, cancelling it is as big a PR disaster as the original product names. i doubt they're callous enough to back out of a commitment like that, or willing to damage their reputation by doing so.

i'm planning on getting the white and taupe lipsticks if i can

i was going to get the blush, but it looks fairly dupe-able and i'm not sure i want the rodarte logo staring me in the face when i open up my blush palette.

 

[LMD84]

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Originally Posted by queen_kitty Oh, and I just wanted to add that I do not think it's wrong for the people that are going to boycott the collection, but I think the way she's going about it is the wrong way. She's not presenting all of the facts and she's telling us that it's a crappy product any way from her extremely biased point of view.

yes her 'review' was pointless to me and if mac saw it i am sure they'd have something to say also. if you feel that strongly about it either leave or hush up about the people who pay you each month!

i am still only getting the white lipstick. nothing else appeals to me. but i must say white gold is an awesome pigment to own! so if people want that i'd say go for it... although it may actually be a pro item now... hhhmmmm