MAC Holiday 2012 Glamour Daze / Fabulousness / Guilty Passions Collection Discussion

[Fiberluver]

I'm 5'8, but up until my early twenties I was over 5'9. At 21 I was diagnosed with an immune deficiency called Vasculitis. It attacked both my kidneys, so I was put on dialysis immediately. By the way, my only symptom was nose bleeds. Well, the numerous medications, including steroids caused me to shrink...which was really weird. Being on dialysis was awful, though. Just about everything I ate made me nauseous even after my kidney diet was restrictive. Dialysis made it difficult for me to be a full time student and have a full time job. I had many complications because of the kidney failure. I was diagnosed with mitral valve regurgitation, which affects women most of the time, but is not that serious. For me, though, since my kidneys did not work, the blood would go into my lungs and make it difficult for me to breathe until I had a dialysis session. That heart problem made me an insomniac for over a year because I could not lay down. When I finally had my heart surgery to repair my mitral valve there were many complications. As a result of the heart surgery, I ended up losing all feeling and movement below the knee of my right leg. I eventually had an amputation, after I was told I had an incurable infection, two years later on New Year's Eve, 2009. I'm 29 now and received my kidney transplant last November from a cadaver kidney. A 35 year old man in Bakersfield, CA was in a motorcycle accident and passed away. That man died, but he also saved my life. I was fortunate to be the donor recipient. Before the transplant I was average, but since the transplant my hair has thinned a lot and I've gained close to forty pounds because I've had a lot of complications and the dosages of my anti-rejection medications are constantly changed.
The way I see it, though, I'd rather be balding and fat than be on dialysis. Even though I've had so many medical and physical challenges, my escape has been makeup and school. I'm a poli sci major and am a freelance makeup artist when I am out of school, mostly working with performance artists that I know here in LA.
I don't know why I shared this info, but I just want to let you all know that we are all powerful people with a common interest. We're all individuals. We've all overcome challenges. We don't let a bad situation, no matter how big or small, define us. We become better people and we live our lives as best we can. Lou, along with all you ladies is an example of that.

Thank you so much for sharing your story!

 

[martiangurll]

I've been fine with heels up until this year - I don't know what's going on, but suddenly, the bottoms of my feet have been really tender and shoes that used to be just fine to walk around in now cause me huge pain in 10 minutes. I've got all these great shoes just languishing while I keep busting out the same old boring flats.

I had a bout of plantar faciitis a couple of years ago and didn't wear heels for many months, but my feet have been fine since. I guess not fine enough Is this what happens when you get old, hehe?

I had that about 3 years ago, it was painful but I bought these heel inserts on ebay that fit inside the shoes, they weren't attractive at all and I had to wear closed toed shoes for months, but it fixed the problem. I found them on ebay and they were little plastic things that just fit inside the heel and lifted a little. They were specifically designated for plantar fasciitis. HTH

 

[singer82]

I had that about 3 years ago, it was painful but I bought these heel inserts on ebay that fit inside the shoes, they weren't attractive at all and I had to wear closed toed shoes for months, but it fixed the problem.  I found them on ebay and they were little plastic things that just fit inside the heel and lifted a little.  They were specifically designated for plantar fasciitis.  Love your avatar! I loved that show. I loved that whole show (liquid television). It had weird stuff on it thats for sure, I like stuff like that though. Sorry my response is in the quotes. Can't fix it

 

[singer82]

[COLOR=9933FF]I love tall boots! I try to get away with wearing them as often as I can in SD. I bought a new pair over the summer and I can't wait to wear them....too bad it's 107* in SD! [/COLOR] [COLOR=9933FF]BTW - sending you a PM re: EL stuff. [/COLOR]

107 wow! I need to get some boots more suitable for Colorados fall/winter weather. It's easy to bust your ass! LOL The ones I have are too tall to wear in it. Thank you sooooo much! You are too kind. Gosh I love my specktra ladies and gents!

 

[OhSoJaded]

Thank you sooooo much! You are too kind. Gosh I love my specktra ladies and gents!

Haha, it's been unseasonably warm in SD the past few days. I can't really complain b/c we have dang near perfect weather 90% of the year. I'm just ready to see lower temps! I'm not meant for extreme heat, haha. Especially since the A/C is busted!

I'm using the EL CP as a reason to hang out at the closest indoor mall and leech off the A/C!

Back on topic - When I was at the MAC store last night, I was trying to find out if they were going to have an event for Glamour Daze. She said she wasn't sure but to check back (and then promptly tried to sell me on the makeover event for OH, which is this weekend). She confirmed that the collection was really cute and that if I loved ED, I would love GD! Darn, I should confirmed whether it was Paint Pots or Fluid lines. I really want to know!

 

[OceansHeart]

This is off topic , but if you in interested, please sign this http://www.change.org/petitions/mac-cosmetics-bring-metal-rock-and-warm-blend-mineralize-skinfinishes-back

 

[OhSoJaded]

I think someone mentioned that it was "confirmed" that they were repromoting Superb and Whisper of Gilt but does anyone know if they're releasing any other EDSF? Super excited for them!

 

[Genn]

I think this collection may rival my Heavenly Creatures haul

 

[PixieDancer]

I think this collection may rival my Heavenly Creatures haul

Oh please don't say that! THIS is also MY fear! EEEeeKKKKkkk!

 

[gracie90]

Oh please don't say that! THIS is also MY fear! EEEeeKKKKkkk!

I hope mine doesn't! 4 MSFs (and 1 b/u), 4 MBs, 7 MES (+ 1 b/u), 1 l/s and a csg....

As much as I would love some new EDES shades, I'm praying there are a few repromotes in there so I don't buy them all!

 

[mac_aiken]

Can I share quickly?
Lou, it is so wonderful to hear from you. You look amazing!

This is such a great community. It seems strange to feel close to people you haven't ever actually met and, in some cases, don't even know their real names.

I have been a member for six years and I feel out of sorts if I can't check in at least on a daily basis. I am struggling with some things right now (weight, DV, broken nose) and haven't been able to log on but I have missed you. Coming here today made me feel okay again. Thanks for being such a supportive group.

Back to topic: I haven't been this excited about a holiday collection since my personal favorite Antiquities.

 

[baghdad81]

Can I share quickly? Lou, it is so wonderful to hear from you. You look amazing! This is such a great community. It seems strange to feel close to people you haven't ever actually met and, in some cases, don't even know their real names. I have been a member for six years and I feel out of sorts if I can't check in at least on a daily basis. I am struggling with some things right now (weight, DV, broken nose) and haven't been able to log on but I have missed you. Coming here today made me feel okay again. Thanks for being such a supportive group. Back to topic: I haven't been this excited about a holiday collection since my personal favorite Antiquities.

Get better soon !:bouquet:

 

[duckrodeo]

Get well soon mac_aiken!


I'm seriously contemplating just forgoing a haul on Marilyn and just sticking to GD. I might bypass all the lipsticks (yikes!), and just get that Beauty Powder. I really do love the compact

With this collection, I'm going to go hog wild over eeverything, but the good thing is I already have the EDSF, so at least that's something off my list!

 

[lilinah]

I think those little pots are Paint Pots. I suspect maybe half the Extra Dimension eye shadows are repromotes and half are new colors.

I'm excited about the ED stuff now that i have more appropriate eye and face brushes! I only bought Superb Skinfinish and Blue Orbit and Modern Pewter eye shadows, 'cuz so many collections came out at the same time this spring and i couldn't afford to get everything i liked.

I have a question, though. It seems to me that Glamour Daze is more the single items in the glamor display, and the Holiday Collection is composed of those adorable upholstered boxes - i mean, it seems to me they represent two collections, not just one. Last year i got a lot of stuff from the Glitter and Ice collection, but nothing from the Holiday collection, since most of the sets didn't interest me.

 

[Prettypackages]

do we have a colour story yet? do we know if there are new colors/products yet?

 

[Prettypackages]

Can I share quickly?
Lou, it is so wonderful to hear from you. You look amazing!

This is such a great community. It seems strange to feel close to people you haven't ever actually met and, in some cases, don't even know their real names.

I have been a member for six years and I feel out of sorts if I can't check in at least on a daily basis. I am struggling with some things right now (weight, DV, broken nose) and haven't been able to log on but I have missed you. Coming here today made me feel okay again. Thanks for being such a supportive group.

Back to topic: I haven't been this excited about a holiday collection since my personal favorite Antiquities.

I wish you a speedy recovery!

and when you guys can't log on, you are definitely missed!

 

[Prettypackages]

have we already discussed the lipgloss sets? I'd love it if the purple one had AMPL.

As cute as the brush sets are, I know they are crap. I'm avoiding those like the plague.

 

[pemily]

I cant even begin to tell you how excited I am for this collex,

in past holiday collex have we been given pro discount on the regular packaged stuff or is it all regular pricing?

 

[GlamQueen21]

^This collection looks like it's in special packaging. Black shiny special packaging.

 

[mekaboo]

I still think we will get our Pro discount...usually Pro discount isn't eligible when there are licensing issues or it is a set. I think Pro discount members are safe with this collections.