MAC for Marilyn

PixieDancer

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i hope so. i dont think ive ever been stressed out over a LE collection. I think since they didnt release it to us reg folks sunday night like most LE collection it just threw me for a loop lol.

It would be good business for mac to make more items available for a longer amount of time but do they ever.
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I hope they step up and do things right with this one. It has a vibe of being very successful or being very disappointing! It's going to be extreme one way or the other! Come on MAC and make it go the RIGHT way on this one!! Make everyone happy!

And don't stress sweetheart! Get what you can and smile with your goodies! Us Spectras always know that there will be good things coming around again and again!
 

Mac-Guy

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I have a feeling MAC is doing things a little differently with this collection (in terms of releasing stock) to build the hype even more than normal. Like Mac-Guy mentioned, I don't think I can recall a PRO launch that resulted in items going from being available one minute to being listed as "Coming Soon" the next! So, I am guessing they are allotting a set amount of products for the PRO launch... maybe to distract resellers with such a popular and anticipated collection. Because, as several have mentioned, you don't just appeal to MAC lovers, LE lovers, but also MM lovers! People will be coming to MAC that don't typically buy MAC so they may be reserving stock for the official launch to satisfy a broader need. To allow MM fans to have access to the products to suck them into buying from the brand in the future. MAC definitely broadens their customer base with collections like these. Maybe stores with low quantities originally may even see a second shipment of products to keep MM fans satisfied as well. It would be good business for MAC to make sure more items are available for a longer amount of time with a collection of this magnitude! Just my thoughts!!
I'm pretty sure that there is no different stock for Pros and regulars. They might restock, but it is still the same inventory. Logistically, it would be very challenging to handle two different inventories for just one collection. I also don't think there will be larger quantities just because it is Marilyn. If anything, the quantities might be smaller to keep up the hype. Large quantities = Less hype (and then people move on to other collections or even brands).

Having said that (and like others mentioned), there is hope: the MAC online store is not the only option out there. Go to your local stores/counter or keep an eye on Macy's & Co. I hope everybody gets what they want from this collection.
 

Beauty911

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OK after many revisions my final list is:

All of the lipsticks except SI (I hate orange lipsticks)
Preferred Blonde eyeshadow
both blushes
the beauty powder

I actually hope it doesn't release until tomorrow bc then my paycheck will be in my account :)
I'm still having fun stalking with ya'll as i do my stats homework though ;)
 

Audrey C

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I went to the event last night! My scheduled arrival time was 7:30, and I got in at 8. I have been a huge Marilyn fan since childhood, and it was great to see her photos everywhere and hear remixes of her songs playing! A gorgeous blonde model was wearing a look from a Gregory A. facechart- a bluish grey smokey eye and nude lips. The silver Dazzleglass and Deeply Adored were sold out with no re-order expected. Overall, it pains me to reveal that I was disappointed in the collection. I expected to buy a lot, but I did not buy anything because I could dupe everything very easily. I am NW15. The beauty powder was a very chalky white on me, and hardly showed up. Love Goddess looked just like Revlon's Cherries in the Snow. SI was very close to Hibiscus and Revlon's Colorburst in Coral. Deeply Adored and Charmed I'm Sure were very close to Runaway Red and Red She Said. Pure Zen came alive when paired with the silver Dazzleglass. The Perfect Cheek was close to Tenderling and Cubic. Legendary was very similar to Blossoming, and did not show up very well on me. They had a quad with all four shadows for $55. I am not sure if they were the actual Marilyn shadows (since they are so much larger than pro pan size), or if they were shadows in the permanent line that were dupes for the Marilyn shadows. MAC premade quads are usually $40, so I think the store just made up a quad with similar colors (maybe All That Glitters, White Frost, Knight Divine and Silver Ring). The Marilyn shadows were very smooth and frosty. Showgirl looked like Waft from Smoke Signals. It was really pretty! Another shadow reminded me of Shore Leave. I agree with the previous poster who said everything looked like recycled colors in new packaging.
Despite the fact that we're all addicts, the reality is that there are only so many shades of red. For those of us who already have a dozen red lippies, it's almost impossible that we not have a near dupe, particularly since these are matte. I think many of these lippies are beautiful based on online swatches, but are they hugely original? Probably not, no. A colour like Queen's Sin seems harder to dupe to me. I'm sure I'd like CIS and DA and find them both flattering; I'm equally sure that I already have colours that are PD close. If the collection launches and they're still available, I might buy them. Not sure yet. I haven't even called to ask my store to put them aside so I'm thinking I can't want them very much.

I was planning on getting the BP (I have one set aside) but I'm now thinking it might be very close to NARS Albatross and I don't need two whitish highlighters. I'll pick it up and if I don't care for it then I'll sell it at (Canadian) cost to someone else here.

The only grey e/s I have is Moth Brown, so I'm thinking about getting Showgirl. Not sure it's the best choice of steely greys though; I might be better off with a perm shade that will fit in my palette because I can't see myself ever finishing an oversized one in this colour. Anyone have any recommendations from the perm line?
 

kimbunney

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Why is my list changing AGAIN after seeing those swatches. I already limited myself to three items for this collection. I stayed up late for the ByRequest because I really wanted those items but I don't think I'll lose any sleep over MM if I'm up and get it great if not and I miss out I guess I'll just be in store on next week or order from a different online site.
 

Michelemu21

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im going to bed. good luck everyone. ill call some counters and stores in a few hours and beg my brother to go, i cant do the stalking anymore. im also going to the hospital in the afternoon and i may have to stay since i feel pretty bad. i cant eat or drink anything. so i may need an IV. :( i hope none of you miss what you want!! take care.
I hope you feel better
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Icecaramellatte

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All the lippies except Pure Zen. All the blushes and b/p. All e/s except HTM and SC. Dazzleglasses are still available. RRR n/p sold out (the online exclusive).

It all says coming soon now whatever that means.
Pure Zen?? Now I'm wondering if that was the color the MA said she was wearing yesterday. There was an MA with this amazing nude color on. She looked like she may have been of Indian descent but the color looked perfect on her. She mentioned a color I recognized from the Cremesheen Pearl line. But now I'm realizing that Pure Zen is from Marilyn too. I'm wondering if that was the color. It may have been Shanghai Spice. Can't remember. If it was Pure Zen I should have tried it on. Oh well, I'll try in store later. But it would have been nice to have a Marilyn lipstick if I end up liking it.
 

NinaHouston

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The only grey e/s I have is Moth Brown, so I'm thinking about getting Showgirl. Not sure it's the best choice of steely greys though; I might be better off with a perm shade that will fit in my palette because I can't see myself ever finishing an oversized one in this colour. Anyone have any recommendations from the perm line?
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Copperplate
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Silver Ring
Knight Divine
 

NinaHouston

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Quote: Originally Posted by Icecaramellatte
Pure Zen?? Now I'm wondering if that was the color the MA said she was wearing yesterday. There was an MA with this amazing nude color on. She looked like she may have been of Indian descent but the color looked perfect on her. She mentioned a color I recognized from the Cremesheen Pearl line. But now I'm realizing that Pure Zen is from Marilyn too. I'm wondering if that was the color. It may have been Shanghai Spice. Can't remember. If it was Pure Zen I should have tried it on. Oh well, I'll try in store later. But it would have been nice to have a Marilyn lipstick if I end up liking it.



I have Pure Zen on and its a pretty, soft pinky-nude that doesnt wash me out.

Its perm so I bought the perm line lipstick instead of the one in special packaging.
 

tats

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more pics here.. sorry if have been posted.. there are so many messages each minute in this thread lol

http://www.theglamorousgleam.com/2012/09/mac-marilyn-monroe-collection-photos-swatches-review-haul.html
 

ChosenOne

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I bought Smut about a month ago but still haven't used it. Any recommendations for eye looks? Sorry I did not read anything after this post because I just logged into this thread and there are 767 new posts! Yikes!
I find Smut to be a very versatile color, so there are LOTS of beautiful combos. One of my fave looks is to use a light color on the inner part of the lid (anything like Naked Lunch, Vanilla, Vex, etc), Satin Taupe in the center of the lid (another fave e/s of mine), and Smut on the outside corner and into the crease and smoke it out. For a little more drama, you can also use Smut on the lower lash line and smudge it. Just one of many possibilities!
 

Jenrbelt

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All the lippies except Pure Zen. All the blushes and b/p. All e/s except HTM and SC. Dazzleglasses are still available. RRR n/p sold out (the online exclusive).

It all says coming soon now whatever that means.
Yikes! I better up my stalking practices then! I have really been slacking...I will say though that this is the first time I have ever checked in on a collection while at work!
 

rubytitania

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I find Smut to be a very versatile color, so there are LOTS of beautiful combos. One of my fave looks is to use a light color on the inner part of the lid (anything like Naked Lunch, Vanilla, Vex, etc), Satin Taupe in the center of the lid (another fave e/s of mine), and Smut on the outside corner and into the crease and smoke it out. For a little more drama, you can also use Smut on the lower lash line and smudge it. Just one of many possibilities!
One of my favourite quads is Phloof, Vex, Trax and Smut :)
 

gracie90

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Originally Posted by rubytitania

One of my favourite quads is Phloof, Vex, Trax and Smut :)


Sounds pretty! I have one quad with all my everyday neutrals - Jest, Satin Taupe, All That Glitters and Woodwinked
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luvlydee

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more pics here.. sorry if have been posted.. there are so many messages each minute in this thread lol

http://www.theglamorousgleam.com/2012/09/mac-marilyn-monroe-collection-photos-swatches-review-haul.html
thanks. i don't like how she said unless you are super pale or light that the beauty powder and blushes wont work even as a highligter. when i saw the blushes they seem pigmented enough to show up on darker skins so idk what shes talking about lol. and as for the beauty powder being used as a highlighter im pretty sure it will work lol
 
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