MAC for Marilyn

[Mac-Guy]

Since this is "special" packaging do you think it will appear on the pro and regular site at the same time??

It's quite possible, but let's hope that's not the case. If not, fair game for all.

 

[aradhana]

I think I like the thrill of the stalk. Getting the black box in the mail is like my trophy.

true it is very exciting, but i've gotten too many deliveries at work this past month, and getting the boxes delivered to my home address is a massive pain in the butt....i end up getting stuff much later...

 

[Richelle83]

It's quite possible, but let's hope that's not the case. If not, fair game for all.

Aww the dog!!!

 

[MRV]

Thank you for the swatches and other info! As for the lippies, I'm still sticking to DA and LG (a lippie made for another redhead - yes!). Charmed looks frightfully close to RR. I don't need a blue red.

Just now I'm wearing SI. It is awesome! Maybe I should get a BU (and for Fashion Nomad too). Although I keep telling myself that I don't need BUs.

 

[lyseD]

What would anyone say is the best method for applying beauty powder all over, and should it be applied before or after blush? I have a couple of bps, but have only really tried to use them like blush before (I'm quite pale-skinned, probably around NW10). I'm very tempted by the Marilyn bp and also the peachy blush.

I put mine on after my blush. I have a huge fluffy brush and I kind of press it onto my face with the flat sides of the brush (hope that makes sense) than sweep the end of my brush all over to get rid of any 'extra.'

Not sure if this is the best method but it gives me a very nice glow.

 

[Richelle83]

Thank you so much Richelle! Now I know I can skip LG safely, but I'm wondering about Deeply Adored. I would love to see it swatched against VGIII, Dubonnet, Diva, Media...... I don't really need another dark red lipstick, but I wouldn't mind seeing if DA is different enough to warrant getting it!

ETA: What is on your lips in the first picture? It's beautiful!

I forgot about this. Charmed I'm Sure lightly applied with Pliff over it.

 

[aradhana]

What would anyone say is the best method for applying beauty powder all over, and should it be applied before or after blush? I have a couple of bps, but have only really tried to use them like blush before (I'm quite pale-skinned, probably around NW10). I'm very tempted by the Marilyn bp and also the peachy blush.

i only have alpha girl bp, and i wear it all over, basically as a setting powder. the colour doesn't really show, it just kinda brightens my complexion a little. (i'm nc45) it also doesn't look ashy or even powdery for that matter - i think because it's so finely milled.

 

[GracieGirl]

So excited about this collection! I think I'm going to get the BP (hopefully!), CIS, LG, How to Marry eyeshadow, and Legendary blush. Still thinking maybe DA, a lipgloss, or another eyeshadow. Wish I could buy the whole collection Meanwhile, I'm stalking the website like a crazy persion haha

 

[gracie90]

My list keeps on getting bigger...
I'm now thinking about all of the l/s, despite the fact I never have an occasion to wear red lips! Also, hearing good things about the e/s makes me want to try a few!
I'd go to my counter on the Thursday evening, but I'm scared stuff will have sold out during the day

 

[Haven]

Richelle thank you for the pics and info! What was your impression about the packaging when seen IRL? Are there any stickers involved?

 

[OctoberViolet]

Tx Richelle!!!! I am really excited about this collection. I'm so confused now. I only wanted the three dark lippies, but now I'm considering the e/s again and the bp.

 

[Richelle83]

Richelle thank you for the pics and info! What was your impression about the packaging when seen IRL? Are there any stickers involved?

No stickers! Very much like VV packaging.

 

[PrettyKitty]

I did a FOTD inspired by that collection, even if I'm not sure yet if I will order something! Maybe Deeply Adored?



There's more pics on the blog.

 

[Prettypackages]

Thanks for the swatches Richelle! You've helped to confirm my order.

Love Goddess (x2)
Scarlet Ibis (x2)
Charmed, I'm Sure
Deeply Adored

I don't think I need BUs of Charmed, I'm Sure and Deeply Adored since I have Runaway Red and Rocker. I'm also going to pick up that 231 brush mentioned in the video. I hope swatches of the Beauty Powder will appear on deeper skin. The previous swatches look like it may be ashy.

So what did the video say about the brush? I've never seen that brush before.

 

[Prettypackages]

Lol! I didn't get it either. I was like it can't be age because I don't think Richelle would be talking about makeup for 10-year-olds.

I'm glad it wasn't just me.

 

[Prettypackages]

Before my love affair with MAC began, I used to stick to more chestnut-leaning brown shades. The first time I went to my Pro store was with the intention of trying out a variety of shades and my SA didn't once try to categorize me into one shade range/family. At one point, she tried Up the Amp and paused while I took a look and with a big grin on my face, I said "keep going." I felt like a kid in a candy store.

I'm definitely getting Deeply Adored and Scarlet Ibis. I want to try Love Goddess first, though. I used to shy away from reds but now I seek them out. Same with pinks.

Don't get me wrong, I've had makeup artist that have totally pushed the envelope with me. I'm like I need your name, email, phone number, card, and etc... I have walked away with plenty of ideas/tips. Hmmm, they were all in my pro store too. Except for one who was in my Nordies. I had the older ladies at Bobbi Brown, totally piss me off. Told me Af-Americans with brown eyes can only wear black liner. So it isn't just MAC MUA.

 

[hwdsprincess]

I did a FOTD inspired by that collection, even if I'm not sure yet if I will order something! Maybe Deeply Adored? There's more pics on the blog.

You look beautiful, you have very nice skin complexion very flawless. : )

 

[mommylovesMAC78]

Can anyone tell me how the presale works? Do they charge your card now or on the 4th when the collection comes out?

 

[hwdsprincess]

Can anyone tell me how the presale works?  Do they charge your card now or on the 4th when the collection comes out?  :anyone:

Well they just made sure I had a card and said they'd charge me that day, I've never preordered from Nordstrom but at Macy's they ring you up the time you preorder.

 

[sss215]

I forgot about this. Charmed I'm Sure lightly applied with Pliff over it.

I totally can't wait to gloss Love Goddess out. I think its going to be a great color for me.