MAC and Iris Aphel Discussion

[Ernie]

Is Scarlet Ibis perm? I think the only thing standing out to me is Flamingo. I'm ok with that LOL

No, Scarlet Ibis is limited.

 

[afulton]

It was the tester. After you left, we used a brush to swatch it and it was very pigmented. I passed on it because I already have so many teal colors. It was a beauty.

I went to Pro this morning to get my hands on this collection and I guess I was too early as they didn't even have the displayers on the floor when i got there. I only walked away with 1 lipstick, lip liner and an eyeshadow. The minute I was Pink Pigeon I KNEW I was getting this. Do I have other colors that are similar? Yes! Did that stop me? NO!!!!! I've justified the purchase based on the finish of the lipstick. It has to be one of the smoothest matte lipsticks I've ever encountered. I picked up Embrace Me l/l because I wanted it when I saw it with the Tour De Fabulous collection. Unfortunately for me when I saw it then it was sold out. So I wasn't going to miss an opportunity to snag this. It also happens to be a perfect match for Pink Pigeon. Lastly I grabbed Early Bird e/s. Yes its similar to Free To Be. However I find EB to be warmer. Its enough of a difference for me to justify having both, I have to admit I was disappointed with the tester for Robin's Egg. It didn't swatch well at all. I think I'm still going to end up with this color and an additional lippie tomorrow. I love the color of Robin's Egg and since I've seen other people's swatches I'm going to chalk it up to the tester just not being good. If you are a fan of bright colored lipsticks ( and I am) you will love the selection and the texture of the ones offered in this collection. I have a feeling I may end up with at least 3 when all is said and done.

 

[kimibos]

ALURRA has the swatches up!!

 

[LiLBeautyBarbie]

ALURRA has the swatches up!!

She also just put up her video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WegAwN6TIpQ&feature=g-u&context=G2c18cfeFUAAAAAAAAAA

 

[princess sarah]

HOW AMAZING ARE THE LIPSTICK SWATCHES!!!

The more I see... The more I love them!

But a little disappointed at the swatches of the eyeshadows.... but still getting Robins Egg from other swatches I have seen

 

[Pinkdollface]

The matte lippies and shadows

WANT THEM!! I really hope we will get this collection. I heard that it would only be sold in the pro store, but then i heard from a MUA at my counter that we wouldn't get it at all. Need to check that.

 

[bis]

Thanks Ernie and Allura for the swatches. I think all I am going to get is Silver Gull and maybe Flamingo if I like it on me.

 

[Pinkdollface]

I just called the pro store in Amsterdam and they don't know if they will get it. At the update they heard it won't come out here

I really hope i can find a cp now.

 

[princess sarah]

hmmm well now I think I have just added the 3 lip pencils to my order... hmm this haul is going to end up epic

 

[Mac-Guy]

I just called the pro store in Amsterdam and they don't know if they will get it. At the update they heard it won't come out here

I really hope i can find a cp now.

Maybe it's just online for you guys?

 

[Pinkdollface]

Maybe it's just online for you guys?

We don't have an official mac online shop. It is available since last week on the webshop of the bijenkorf (like nordstrom for you guys), but i don't think it will be there since they just started selling mac online.

 

[Mac-Guy]

We don't have an official mac online shop. It is available since last week on the webshop of the bijenkorf (like nordstrom for you guys), but i don't think it will be there since they just started selling mac online.

Ohhh, I didn't know that there isn't a .nl shop.

 

[Pinkdollface]

Ohhh, I didn't know that there isn't a .nl shop.

Well not yet. It should be there somewhere in spring 2012

 

[IvyTrini]

I can't wait to see Scarlet Ibis!

 

[Richelle83]

T has lipstick swatches up. Welp based on her comparisons I guess I can go ahead and get Party Parrot and Pigeon Pink!

 

[AmginE]

Party Parrot looks fun! i'll probably pass on the others. i'm terrified of birds, anyway!

 

[lmcmullen]

I like Flamingo, didn't think I would (any lipstick that pulls coral at all looks awful on me). I think it's pink enough I can wear it.

The rest of the lipsticks are far too bright for me.

 

[bis]

We don't have an official mac online shop. It is available since last week on the webshop of the bijenkorf (like nordstrom for you guys), but i don't think it will be there since they just started selling mac online.

I hope you either find someone for a CP or you can order it on the new webshop as a first collection.

 

[Pinkdollface]

I hope you either find someone for a CP or you can order it on the new webshop as a first collection.

Thanks, i hope so too.

 

[Leeny]

Quote: Originally Posted by katred
Crap. I was really hoping that they wouldn't have super-limited stock available. I'm not likely to get to the Pro store before Monday/ Tuesday... Does Too Chic look the same as it did the first time around? Because the picture Mac sent with their PR info looks really different.



I didn't take a look at Too Chic since I wasn't interested in buying one, sorry. I usually swatch like crazy but I was wearing my bulky winter jacket and couldn't push the sleeves up enough and had limited hand space (was afraid of getting makeup on my jacket and having it transfer everywhere).

Looking at T's swatches Flamingo looks amazing compared to what I swatched at the store, I dunno if it was the lighting or what but now I'm doing a double take. Guess I'll swatch again next week when I go hunting for Pink Pigeon. It may replace a spot for one of the Naturally lippies I was planning on getting.

I also noticed that Party Parrot stained a bit, there's a faint pinkish stripe on my hand still. I washed my hands quite a bit yesterday but didn't really scrub so not sure if it'll stain the lips too.