MAC X Giambattista Valli Collection (July 2 / 9, 2015)

[Naynadine]

TM stole my images and when i (Kindly) asked to have them removed I was blocked and my images stayed up. I (and a bunch of other specktrettes)reported the account for copyright infringment and shortly after the account was taken down (Hence why it's not called Trendmood but Trendmood1 these days). Never got an apology, and Im guessing im still blocked. I just think it's douchebaggery at it's finest. Me and TM wouldnt have had an issue if she/he wouldve just asked and given me the opportunity to say no, but I was instead told I should be grateful I was featured (LOL) and then blocked. I'm over it now though, there's enough information on the internet for me to avoid TM.

 

[Prettypackages]

I can't find anything I want either. I agree with Yarah, TFord killed it for all other collex's for me.

 

[Honi]

I wonder how close the baby pink one is in tone to Beauty, I loved the idea of that lipstick but the shade just made me look like I was desperately trying to blank out my lips. I never managed to get those kinds of light pinks to suit my skintone, probably because there's not enough contrast inbetween my NW10 skin and the lip color..

 

[gabzillaa]

I want all 5 but that light pink would never work for me. So I think I'm going to buy it for the beautiful packaging and swap the lipstick with Angel

 

[clare0325]

:macwallet: Must. Buy. All. The. Things!

 

[LuvKaya]

I have dupes for them all

I skipped wash and dry and now I'm skipping Valli

...I blame tom ford! After buying the TF summer collection, nothing is wowing me at the moment. He knocked it out of the park

I was thinking the same thing, love the packaging, but the colors are easily dupes. But now you have my interest piqued with these TF summer collection... off to do research and hopefully its not sold out. LOL

 

[erine1881]

Well said, Erine. Posting TM's images is simply hypocritical and very disrespectful towards you. I was in a similar (or at least related) situation 2 years ago and decided not to post infos about upcoming collections, swatches or product recommendation. I do feel much better now as I don't have to worry about somebody disrespecting the work that I've put into contributing this forum. Anyways, let's move on.

Amen!

You misunderstood me. I meant you not releasing info is no different than what you've been doing for the past few months - which is totally your call, but don't act like its something new.

I did misunderstand. I have been releasing some information, but not as much as i used to. Reason being, as I've mentioned before, is that the person who gives me the information is one of the few who goes to update first. And in return for the info, they specifically ask me to release info a week or so after they go so that it doesn't get traced back to their region so they don't get in trouble and lose their job. And i've 100% respected that request. I've mentioned this multiple times before. Like with the new matte blue lipstick. I've know about it for 6months but couldn't say anything because they asked me not to. However, the last 2 seasons, as I've been about to release information, someone else has beaten me to it, so there's nothing for me to release. But I'm not going to go against my word to my friend just because people are begging for info. And i don't release the information to be the "popular" one around here. Trust me, i don't care. I'm here because i love makeup just as much as the next person, and want to help people if they need it. But I'm also just fine not telling what i know. Makes me no difference.

Fuck that bitch. I personally can't stand liars/cheaters/thieves and don't support her page by following/liking/commenting. I'm not blocked but I find it hilarious when she pops up on my recommended feed with info that was posted by a another source like 45 minutes earlier. If you want to support her go for it but she clearly has no integrity or respesct for those of us here on Specktra. I figure those that sill support her follow her anyway so why even bother posting it here? I know like 99% of the people on here frown upon it and have been around much longer than others. It just boils down to personal opinion I suppose, so sad a hideous troll that could easily just be ignored is causing such drama over makeup. SMH

BOOM!

 

[joycemendez]

Just focus on the swatches!!

Oh my goshhh

I definately NEED all of them!

 

[beauteblogueur]

I hope Bianca B looks exactly like that swatch. I'm really pale and most 'pale pink' lipsticks are more of a medium rosy pink on me. The colour in the tube looks so different to the swatch though.

I'm going to get all of them. Bianca and Margherita are the only ones remotely unique to my stash, but I think it's better I just accept now that the completist in me won't be able to resist the full set, and start saving.

 

[CoralBlast]

Amen! I did misunderstand. I have been releasing some information, but not as much as i used to. Reason being, as I've mentioned before, is that the person who gives me the information is one of the few who goes to update first. And in return for the info, they specifically ask me to release info a week or so after they go so that it doesn't get traced back to their region so they don't get in trouble and lose their job. And i've 100% respected that request. I've mentioned this multiple times before. Like with the new matte blue lipstick. I've know about it for 6months but couldn't say anything because they asked me not to. However, the last 2 seasons, as I've been about to release information, someone else has beaten me to it, so there's nothing for me to release. But I'm not going to go against my word to my friend just because people are begging for info. And i don't release the information to be the "popular" one around here. Trust me, i don't care. I'm here because i love makeup just as much as the next person, and want to help people if they need it. But I'm also just fine not telling what i know. Makes me no difference. BOOM!

Dont worry we all respect your choice it is yours after all and its only make up people nobody is dying for lack of info. Thank u erin for your advice and consideration do as you see fit, you dont have to answer or justify your decision to any of us.

 

[erine1881]

Dont worry we all respect your choice it is yours after all and its only make up people nobody is dying for lack of info. Thank u erin for your advice and consideration do as you see fit, you dont have to answer or justify your decision to any of us.

Thanks love :kiss:

 

[CoralBlast]

Thanks love :kiss:

You are welcome sweetie :winkiss: and i just wanted to say that i am tempted by tats even after the 1999576 pinks /hot pinks/ deep pinks /warm pinks i have seen this year and the rest i own its so rich in pigment. :eyelove:

 

[montREALady]

I hope Bianca B looks exactly like that swatch. I'm really pale and most 'pale pink' lipsticks are more of a medium rosy pink on me. The colour in the tube looks so different to the swatch though.

I'm going to get all of them. Bianca and Margherita are the only ones remotely unique to my stash, but I think it's better I just accept now that the completist in me won't be able to resist the full set, and start saving.

Exactly the same two I'm looking at. And yes, the Bianca B tube and swatch are so different, it's weird.

 

[Marsha Pomells]

Exactly the same two I'm looking at. And yes, the Bianca B tube and swatch are so different, it's weird. 

I need a miracle to get Bianca B to work on me (says the same woman who wears DG and LJ)... I can mix it with something... Marsha... Stop enabling yourself

 

[montREALady]

I need a miracle to get Bianca B to work on me (says the same woman who wears DG and LJ)... I can mix it with something... Marsha... Stop enabling yourself

You can put it in the middle of your lips while wearing DG & LJ!

 

[Marsha Pomells]

You can put it in the middle of your lips while wearing DG & LJ!

I'll think about Bianca... Doubt I'll order it, but see what happens

 

[thefbomb]

Now that we've seen swatches I think Ill jst get Charlotte and Tats (still want them all, love the packaging)

 

[DMcG9]

This looks like a pretty easy skip to me. The colours I admired, I seem to already own so money saved!
Instead, some of the new matte lippies could be my downfall.

 

[montREALady]

This looks like a pretty easy skip to me. The colours I admired, I seem to already own so money saved!
Instead, some of the new matte lippies could be my downfall.

Mac'll always getchya somewhere!

 

[Addict4MAC]

Erin,

As most have mentioned previously, I appreciate whatever information, tips and tricks you provide. I haven't been around as long as some but since I've been here you have been so helpful. I honestly don't know how you deal with the criticism sometimes but then I think about how strong you come off and realize even though I don't know you personally, you just don't take anyone's crap! Anyways, again I just want you to know that I value your input, no matter what it is, and I am glad you continue to stick around. After all of this you could easily stop posting all together. Thank you for being you.