Wandalemur
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Does anyone know how Semi Precious Pearl compares to MAC Shimpagne?
MAC - Semi Precious Discussion
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Icecaramellatte
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You are not alone. I've lost my mind as well. But I think it really is because of the different veining of the MES. I keep second guessing the the ones I got. I'm wondering if I should just get the last 2 MES and complete my MES collection. I'm also starting to consider Rose Quartz MSF and Gem of Roses as some WOC like the colors and I just assumed they wouldn't work with my skintone. Also debating backups of Goldstone and Pearl. I think the other part that is hard is that it is such a large collection, it is hard to focus on everything. I just mainly looked at the MES when I went to the store. I couldn't really digest any more than that. As for how much $$ I have spent well.... I haven't added it up but I don't think I did as much damage as I did with Spring Color Forecast. So that is a plus. But it is hard to just throw caution to the wind with all these Fall Collections coming out left and right.
I bought so much I'm still working my way through trying all of them. Today, I did Goldstone MSF buffed all over Face, Hint of Sapphire on the lid with Rare Find in the outer V. Soft Brown to blend the edges out. Smolder on upper lashline, Designer Purple Pearlglide on the upper and outer lower lashline. Two Virtues Blush with Pearl MSF to highlight. Snazzy Dazzle lipstick (remember these??).
sonu
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My SP total is $461 till date..
I have all msfs, blushes & 9 MES & I am tempted to go back for remaining MES & brushes... I also got whole Byzantine collection, nordies anniversary sp. collection & all three Nail paints from fall collection by Chanel.. I am broke like hell but hey who cares?? At least I am looking pretty... Makeup will keep me alive.
Icecaramellatte
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They are nothing alike. Shimpagne is a very cool tone beige. Pearl is a quite a bit warmer light gold with bronze and dark pink/burgundy shimmer.
Icecaramellatte
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My SP total is $461 till date..I have all msfs, blushes & 9 MES & I am tempted to go back for remaining MES & brushes... I also got whole Byzantine collection, nordies anniversary sp. collection & all three Nail paints from fall collection by Chanel.. I am broke like hell but hey who cares?? At least I am looking pretty... Makeup will keep me alive.
LOL I went crazy with the Chanel Byzantine and nailpolish collections too. The other brands have really been hitting it out of the park for fall as well. Have you visited the Chanel thread? If not, please do. What is the Nordies Anniversary SP collection?
highheels
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[quote name="ahoythere" url="/forum/thread/174559/mac-semi-precious-discussion/3240#post_2142347"]I JUST GOT BACK FROM MY THIRD TRIP TO MAC SINCE THIS COLLECTION CAME OUT!!!! I cannot believe there was ever a day when I thought I could pass any of it up, since now I own every single MES (besides Quartz Fusion), and today I bought back ups of Golden Gaze and Smoked Ruby....Also Pressed Amber and TWO Pearl MSFs, Gem of Roses Lipstick and Geo Pink Cremesheen....and ALL the brushes! I refuse to do the math in my head to see how much I have really spent, and the crazy part is.....I don't even feel like I am done yet! Like maybe I should just throw in the towel and buy the entire collection so I can stop obsessing over it!
Does anybody else feel like they have completely lost their mind over this collection too?
I am 100% certifiable. I think it's the fact that there are so many different versions of each item that is driving me bonkers.....like I should go and buy 5 of each so that I have every possible variation and color story of every single item, especially when it comes to Jade's Fortune, Unsurpassable, Mineral Mode and the MSFs.
Seriously people, I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about it!!!!
Somebody talk me down!
[/quote] You took the words right out of my mouth, ahoythere. I have completely and utterly lost it!! I've made 2 online orders and one trip to the counter so far, and I feel another trip coming on for tomorrow. When is enough really enough?? I've spent over $300 so far, and now I want more back-ups!!!! I've already backed-up GoR, GG and Clarity... and now I want another Pearl MSF and possibly also Goldstone (darn you, Mac-Guy!!!). Considering the massive amount of make-up I already posses, I can't justify even MORE, let alone back-ups. But I cannot stop!!! ADDICT.
Does anybody else feel like they have completely lost their mind over this collection too?
I am 100% certifiable. I think it's the fact that there are so many different versions of each item that is driving me bonkers.....like I should go and buy 5 of each so that I have every possible variation and color story of every single item, especially when it comes to Jade's Fortune, Unsurpassable, Mineral Mode and the MSFs.
Seriously people, I wake up in the middle of the night thinking about it!!!!
Somebody talk me down!
[/quote] You took the words right out of my mouth, ahoythere. I have completely and utterly lost it!! I've made 2 online orders and one trip to the counter so far, and I feel another trip coming on for tomorrow. When is enough really enough?? I've spent over $300 so far, and now I want more back-ups!!!! I've already backed-up GoR, GG and Clarity... and now I want another Pearl MSF and possibly also Goldstone (darn you, Mac-Guy!!!). Considering the massive amount of make-up I already posses, I can't justify even MORE, let alone back-ups. But I cannot stop!!! ADDICT.
Mac-Guy
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m0rg3nst3rn
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I went back and got Crystal Pink, just so that I could complete all of the MSFs from this collection because I already got all of the MESs. Now I wanna back up my 235 because I am really enjoying using it with this shadows. I think I need to just stop....they need to take this collection out of the store before I go even more nuts...
UrbanSweetheart
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I was wondering this same thing, specifically with the shadow brushes! Hmmm....
xasperadastra
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ahahahah you are all mad, really 
after purchasing all the bruhes I'll go to the store on saturday and take Dark indulgence and Gem of roses (they are on hold at the store) I'll probably find Smoked Ruby too^^^^^ I'm very excited for my "little" haul (it's not so little). If I had a beautiful porcelain skin I would have bought Crystal Pink because it's really beautiful IMO so take it if you can!!!!
after purchasing all the bruhes I'll go to the store on saturday and take Dark indulgence and Gem of roses (they are on hold at the store) I'll probably find Smoked Ruby too^^^^^ I'm very excited for my "little" haul (it's not so little). If I had a beautiful porcelain skin I would have bought Crystal Pink because it's really beautiful IMO so take it if you can!!!!
UrbanSweetheart
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mousygiggles
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I got the 235 and the face brush and I love them to bits!
clslvr6spd
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I don't think they are definite MUST haves, but they are a nice addition. I only got the 234 brush & I haven't used it yet, but I will try it out tomorrow.
singer82
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Ohmigosh even more love! Thanks everyone for your kind words and congrats!!!! It means the world to me, it really does. Makes me feel so good. You put a perm smile on my face.
I wish I could give each and every one of you a hug.
Hmmm I wonder why some people have said the mes dont last. I wore Golden Gaze yesterday and worked from 10:45 am to 9:00 pm and was running around all day and it still looked the same when I got home. I used KatVon D's skin primer and it worked really well. I used it on my lower lid and lower lash line, SOY from Peacocky in the crease, then Dalliance on the inner lid, and its an awesome smokey eye! It's kinda more a fall look but I love it so much I've worn it the last two days.
I wish I could give each and every one of you a hug.
Hmmm I wonder why some people have said the mes dont last. I wore Golden Gaze yesterday and worked from 10:45 am to 9:00 pm and was running around all day and it still looked the same when I got home. I used KatVon D's skin primer and it worked really well. I used it on my lower lid and lower lash line, SOY from Peacocky in the crease, then Dalliance on the inner lid, and its an awesome smokey eye! It's kinda more a fall look but I love it so much I've worn it the last two days.
singer82
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Yay congrats girl! Where are you having yours?
Congrats on your marriage singer82!! I bet it was lovely. I can't wait for my big day in October. How exciting
Icecaramellatte
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This sounds like a wonderful combo.
Ohmigosh even more love! Thanks everyone for your kind words and congrats!!!! It means the world to me, it really does. Makes me feel so good. You put a perm smile on my face.
I wish I could give each and every one of you a hug.
Hmmm I wonder why some people have said the mes dont last. I wore Golden Gaze yesterday and worked from 10:45 am to 9:00 pm and was running around all day and it still looked the same when I got home. I used KatVon D's skin primer and it worked really well. I used it on my lower lid and lower lash line, SOY from Peacocky in the crease, then Dalliance on the inner lid, and its an awesome smokey eye! It's kinda more a fall look but I love it so much I've worn it the last two days.
UrbanSweetheart
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Hmmm...I hope Urban Decay's primer potion does the same thing with these MESOhmigosh even more love! Thanks everyone for your kind words and congrats!!!! It means the world to me, it really does. Makes me feel so good. You put a perm smile on my face.
I wish I could give each and every one of you a hug.
Hmmm I wonder why some people have said the mes dont last. I wore Golden Gaze yesterday and worked from 10:45 am to 9:00 pm and was running around all day and it still looked the same when I got home. I used KatVon D's skin primer and it worked really well. I used it on my lower lid and lower lash line, SOY from Peacocky in the crease, then Dalliance on the inner lid, and its an awesome smokey eye! It's kinda more a fall look but I love it so much I've worn it the last two days.
UrbanSweetheart
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Thanks girl! ^_^
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singer82
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Oh and I got my necklace from Esty.com Here's the link... http://www.etsy.com/shop/AzureTreasures Shes got some gorgeous stuff!
ot: I am letting myself get one more MES! I'm trying to decide to get Jades Fortune or Rare Find. I do have Clarity and HOS too, are they close enough to JF?
ot: I am letting myself get one more MES! I'm trying to decide to get Jades Fortune or Rare Find. I do have Clarity and HOS too, are they close enough to JF?
