MAC x Pedro Lourenço (June 5, 2014)

[ginestra213]

Peach Beige will be mine!! I'm a nude junkie.

 

[shadowaddict]

I'll agree with this. They almost sound like working names instead of the final shade names.  Not a deterrent, but I know when I'm on the fence about whether to get a color for myself or not, sometimes the name of the color will sway me to purchase.  Sad, but true.  I can't be the only one, right?  But if the color is beautiful, the name of it won't even be a factor for me.

Pretty much the same for me. However there was one giant exception. I loved the swatches of Ronnie Red from the Archie collection. However there was no way in hell I would have bought it. My ex-husband's name Ronnie. He physically & every other way abused me, even beating me up while I was pregnant with our son. I never even considered going to look at the collection. That tester may have "accidentally" fallen In the floor & crushed with my foot, by accident of course I ordered online. Please do not think I am making light of domestic violence in any way. My husband & I donate to many organizations that help women escape safely & bring awareness about it and dating violence to teens to help them recognize the signs and how to get help. And I actively volunteer. I got married at 19 yrs, 8 months stupid. He treated like a queen. We never argued. I was put on a pedestal. That should've been a warning sign, no one can live up to that. Three months into the marriage I got pregnant. I was shocked because I was on bc pills. He was thrilled & I was also. The abuse started not long after. I really don't think the pregnancy had anything to do with the abuse. It would've happened anyway. I left my ex with my son when he was 5 months 4 days old, 13 days shy of my 21st birthday. My son just turned 31. It may seem odd to remember the exact day & date but I will never forget August 27, 1983. I will also never forget sitting in that courtroom at 21 yrs old crying & fighting for my son. That was December 21, 1983, the day my divorce was final. The marriage had long been over. I celebrate December 21st every yr. my hubby thinks its weird. However I see it differently. That date marks the day I legally set free and the strength God gave me to get out before he killed me and/or my baby. It isn't a sad day a marriage ended. The marriage was not meant to be. I celebrate my victory of no longer my every move being controlled, no longer covering bruises & a black eye at 6 months pregnant, wearing long sleeves when it's almost or over 100 degrees or getting a haircut & being asked if I had been in an accident because of fresh scars on my scalp. And for every other person who left the abuse before it was too late. And for those that I pray will leave. It was not at all easy but the monster DID NOT win, not me or his next two wives. The third had him arrested. June will mark 27 yrs that my son & I (we were a packaged deal, several men were kicked to the curb) married a wonderful man that quickly became Dad to my son. The word "step" has never preceded son or dad. My son doesn't have a half-sister. He has a sister that is 6 yrs younger than him. No one ever told them to leave out the words step or half. It never occurred to either one as it was just natural for them. I could never have dreamed of a better father for both of my children.is 6 yrs younger than him. No one ever told them to leave out the words step or half. It never occurred to either one as it was just natural for them. I could never have dreamed of a better father for both of my children. I apologize for my lengthy post. I thought it best to explain what may have appeared to be a flippant comment about a very serious matter. The detail was intended to give hope to anyone that may be in a similar situation. No matter how many times you are told that you are worthless & no one would want you & many other horrible things, it is NOT true. It is only their way to make you feel that way to control you. And you probably have no close friends left. I no longer had any friends. Thank God for my family. If you don't have family, possibly due to isolating more there is help for you and your children. You can go online & get many hotline numbers for immediate help. If needed delete the history and cashe if you are being monitored. The sites will tell you how. Please do not continue to give in to the cycle of abuse followed by apology, gifts, & kindness that will not last just like all the other times. Yes there are probably good times that you tell yourself that things aren't really that bad. This is to play games with your head to convince you that they aren't a monster, another to control you. I received beautiful flowers, adorable stuffed animals, as well as many other things. After I left he came to my parent's to give me a gorgeous diamond ring to come back. I told him I was not for sale & walked away. My daddy escorted him to his car with baseball in hand. Thinking back perhaps I should have taken it & sold it since he emptied our accounts. And my parents were buying diapers, formula, & every others need. No I did the right thing walking way. :soapbox: I stepped off. So ntopic: I can't wait to see these products in person. Please don't tell me they're online only. The blushes are so pretty. I just wonder how similar they are to Ripe Peach & Azalea Blossom. I'm sure I'll get a couple of lippies at the very least. I may buy the brush as a gift for someone, love the handle.

 

[MissBeautyBunni]

I was telling my husband about this collection, since our cats are named Ruby and Rocco, and he said we need two sets then: one for you and one for me.

He was obviously kidding, but I thought it was cute.

LOL that was cute

 

[ChosenOne]

So

I can't wait to see these products in person. Please don't tell me they're online only. The blushes are so pretty. I just wonder how similar they are to Ripe Peach & Azalea Blossom. I'm sure I'll get a couple of lippies at the very least. I may buy the brush as a gift for someone, love the handle.

I don't think this "lengthy post" is anything to apologize for! This is such an important issue, and you bring up so many good points. It really is a cycle: the abuse, then the apologies and gifts, then back to the abuse again. It kills me when people who are in those kinds of relationships can't see it, or choose not to, or believe they can change him (or her...there are some men out there in abusive relationships too). Can certain things be changed in a person? Of course. People grow up, mature, form new interests and hobbies, take on new responsibilities, etc. But whether or not someone is a good person is a whole other matter. And I'm sorry, this might be only my opinion, but anyone who abuses someone they claim to love, anyone who abuses a child, or anyone who abuses an animal, is not a good person in my book. Something is seriously wrong with people who do those things. And many of them play sick games of manipulation to keep the victims in their lives. So good for you for having the sense, the strength, and the courage to know you had to get out of that relationship, especially at such a young age. I'm happy to hear you found someone who treats you and your son right. You're an example to people in abusive relationships everywhere that they do deserve better and they can find happiness! Thank you for sharing your story.

Semi back on topic, though it is not for as serious a reason as you not buying Ronnie Red because of the name, I admit I could never bring myself to buy UD's Roach just because of the name. It makes me gag a little just seeing the word. So color names can certainly have an influence, for better or worse!

 

[AutumnMoon]

I'll agree with this. They almost sound like working names instead of the final shade names.  Not a deterrent, but I know when I'm on the fence about whether to get a color for myself or not, sometimes the name of the color will sway me to purchase.  Sad, but true.  I can't be the only one, right?  But if the color is beautiful, the name of it won't even be a factor for me.

I love creative color names. Some companies that only have numbers for names or names like "mauve rose" are easy for me to talk me out of buying. I known it's silly, but I love fun names. Wearing Quick Sizzle or Dramatic Encounter is more fun than color 112 or plum. Plus if the collection speaks to me, it's on. Like Neo-Sci Fi or NARS Andy Warhol.

 

[AutumnMoon]

Pretty much the same for me. However there was one giant exception. I loved the swatches of Ronnie Red from the Archie collection. However there was no way in hell I would have bought it. My ex-husband's name Ronnie. He physically & every other way abused me, even beating me up while I was pregnant with our son. I never even considered going to look at the collection. That tester may have "accidentally" fallen In the floor & crushed with my foot, by accident of course I ordered online. Please do not think I am making light of domestic violence in any way. My husband & I donate to many organizations that help women escape safely & bring awareness about it and dating violence to teens to help them recognize the signs and how to get help. And I actively volunteer. I got married at 19 yrs, 8 months stupid. He treated like a queen. We never argued. I was put on a pedestal. That should've been a warning sign, no one can live up to that. Three months into the marriage I got pregnant. I was shocked because I was on bc pills. He was thrilled & I was also. The abuse started not long after. I really don't think the pregnancy had anything to do with the abuse. It would've happened anyway. I left my ex with my son when he was 5 months 4 days old, 13 days shy of my 21st birthday. My son just turned 31. It may seem odd to remember the exact day & date but I will never forget August 27, 1983. I will also never forget sitting in that courtroom at 21 yrs old crying & fighting for my son. That was December 21, 1983, the day my divorce was final. The marriage had long been over. I celebrate December 21st every yr. my hubby thinks its weird. However I see it differently. That date marks the day I legally set free and the strength God gave me to get out before he killed me and/or my baby. It isn't a sad day a marriage ended. The marriage was not meant to be. I celebrate my victory of no longer my every move being controlled, no longer covering bruises & a black eye at 6 months pregnant, wearing long sleeves when it's almost or over 100 degrees or getting a haircut & being asked if I had been in an accident because of fresh scars on my scalp. And for every other person who left the abuse before it was too late. And for those that I pray will leave. It was not at all easy but the monster DID NOT win, not me or his next two wives. The third had him arrested. June will mark 27 yrs that my son & I (we were a packaged deal, several men were kicked to the curb) married a wonderful man that quickly became Dad to my son. The word "step" has never preceded son or dad. My son doesn't have a half-sister. He has a sister that is 6 yrs younger than him. No one ever told them to leave out the words step or half. It never occurred to either one as it was just natural for them. I could never have dreamed of a better father for both of my children.is 6 yrs younger than him. No one ever told them to leave out the words step or half. It never occurred to either one as it was just natural for them. I could never have dreamed of a better father for both of my children. I apologize for my lengthy post. I thought it best to explain what may have appeared to be a flippant comment about a very serious matter. The detail was intended to give hope to anyone that may be in a similar situation. No matter how many times you are told that you are worthless & no one would want you & many other horrible things, it is NOT true. It is only their way to make you feel that way to control you. And you probably have no close friends left. I no longer had any friends. Thank God for my family. If you don't have family, possibly due to isolating more there is help for you and your children. You can go online & get many hotline numbers for immediate help. If needed delete the history and cashe if you are being monitored. The sites will tell you how. Please do not continue to give in to the cycle of abuse followed by apology, gifts, & kindness that will not last just like all the other times. Yes there are probably good times that you tell yourself that things aren't really that bad. This is to play games with your head to convince you that they aren't a monster, another to control you. I received beautiful flowers, adorable stuffed animals, as well as many other things. After I left he came to my parent's to give me a gorgeous diamond ring to come back. I told him I was not for sale & walked away. My daddy escorted him to his car with baseball in hand. Thinking back perhaps I should have taken it & sold it since he emptied our accounts. And my parents were buying diapers, formula, & every others need. No I did the right thing walking way. :soapbox: I stepped off. So ntopic: I can't wait to see these products in person. Please don't tell me they're online only. The blushes are so pretty. I just wonder how similar they are to Ripe Peach & Azalea Blossom. I'm sure I'll get a couple of lippies at the very least. I may buy the brush as a gift for someone, love the handle.

I admire your strength!

 

[ChosenOne]

I love creative color names. Some companies that only have numbers for names or names like "mauve rose" are easy for me to talk me out of buying. I known it's silly, but I love fun names. Wearing Quick Sizzle or Dramatic Encounter is more fun than color 112 or plum. Plus if the collection speaks to me, it's on. Like Neo-Sci Fi or NARS Andy Warhol.

Exactly!! I think names are more memorable than numbers too. So if someone asks me what color lipstick I'm wearing, it's much easier for me to remember Ablaze or Betty Bright than it is to remember 112 or 682 or whatever.

 

[Indieprincess]

Hmmm...ruby looks too pink for me and Roxo looks like colors I already have so I'm probably going to skip which is too bad because I like the classy looking packaging.

 

[Dolly Snow]

Roxo looks really pretty but not enough to buy it lol

 

[Yazmin]

Thanks for the swatches! Another check in the "Skip" column.

 

[ginestra213]

I can't seem to find it anywhere, what's the brush with this collection??

 

[Dolly Snow]

Thanks for the swatches! Another check in the "Skip" column.

Same for me this is still a skip collection.

 

[babycheri]

Looks like Roxo is my absolute buy, Ruby is my test on before buying. How do you ladies use Hush? I'm trying to decide if I need it. NC35 twinnies are a bonus

 

[Naynadine]

I can't seem to find it anywhere, what's the brush with this collection??

I don't think there's a brush.

 

[veronikawithak]

Quote: Originally Posted by Naynadine
I am dying to see pics of the blush duo! Can't seem to find the promo pics, hopefully they'll pop up soon.


Same! This is the only thing I'm really excited to see from all of the collections. Also curious about the silver & gold lipglosses.. trying to picture that. Those probably won't be for me though.

 

[rooocelle]

I wonder if Roxo is similar to Studded Kiss..

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

I wonder if Roxo is similar to Studded Kiss..

Some are saying Roxo is similar to Diva, and searched side by side, Diva and Studded Kiss are VERY similar. SK is a bit more red though.

 

[ForeverJenn]

Quote: Originally Posted by Naynadine



I like all the reds ! Can't wait for more swatches .

 

[bluelitzer]

I wish the deep red is closer to Deeply Adored than Diva. They need to make DA permanent along with Heaux.

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

I wish the deep red is closer to Deeply Adored than Diva. They need to make DA permanent along with Heaux.

Truth! I missed both of those.