pretty_melody
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aww thanks sweetheart
Lime Crime Lipstick
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butterflyeyes
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Just understand that Velvetines are not usually discounted at IMATS so you'll still end up paying full retail. And...the line WILL be hell lol. Your best bet is to get there before the doors open and then beeline straight to LC booth because there is no such thing as the line dying down.
Shars
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I forgot you said they aren't usually discounted. At least I won't have to pay shipping but if that's the case though (with the line and all that jazz), I may probably be better going to an Urban Outfitters brick and mortar store that carries them. I don't have 2 hours to waste in lines.... there'll be too much to see lol.
butterflyeyes
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Yeah the LC line is bananas at IMATS NY so if you're planning on getting something from them then the buddy system is your friend. Maybe by some stroke of luck their line won't be bad this year but I think there's is always one that tends to be longer than most.
Shars
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I think with Riot coming out and any restock of the Venus palette, depending on the timing of those, it'll be crazy as all the people who missed out online will want to get it there. I see Dose of Colors got added to the list of exhibitors for NY. I'm hoping they bring Black Rose if I don't manage to get it online in March!
dcarrington
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Just wondering what made them become so popular in the first place? Was it the velvetines? Were they this popular before the velvetines? If Anatasia is featured at IMATS NY they may get a crap load of customers to rival that of lime crime's. Then maybe the hype of lime crime will die down enough for her to start giving a damn what she says and does to her customers.
CrimsonQuill157
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Everything I heard about LC was bad until they released the Velvetines. Not saying that's exactly what happened, but that was how it seemed to me.
pretty_melody
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If they continue this way her business will fail. It may take years to do do but eventually people will get fed up in big numbers.
Shars
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She was know from when she was doing her glitters/pigments and then there was drama over a whole set of stuff. To be honest, I think she got popular from the drama. The velvetines I think have pushed her further ahead for sure. ABH just got added to the exhibitor list this week and their booths are almost next to each other. I feel like that is such a bad idea. That corner of the center is going to be mental.
Fat chance of that happening. I think it could be worse given the latest releases, Riot coming out, and people wanting to get their hands on the palette. I imagine the line will be as bad - or worse - than Dose of Colors was at IMATS LA, which was literally out the back door, that's how crazy it was. Best to make that booth your first stop.
butterflyeyes
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I think the brand has always had a healthy following among true makeup lovers but became more popular with the success of the Velvetines. As far as all of the drama...honestly I've never bothered to read in to all of the issues nor am I really concerned with it. I say this only becausey personal experiences have been nothing but positive and Doe was nothing but sweet both times I met her. Not saying there is no truth to what people post about the issues but I don't think its fair to rely 100% on what you read online and on social media when it comes to anything. The products I have used have been great for me and that's what's most important for me.
Oh I honestly don't expect it to be anything less than hectic...I expect the same for Dose of Colors. LC is a booth I would try to hit on pro night like I did last year. The line was crazy then too but it was much better than it was on general admission days. This year pro night might actually be a little better since some people are complaining about pros having to pay this year versus how it was previously (free for the pro and $20 for a guest). I love IMATS but it's much more crowded and disorganized than events that aren't open to the public (TMS for example).
For LA, I had heard that the ABH booth on Pro night was crazy - a good 2-3 hour wait. On that Saturday, they ran an hour over, and had to cut off the line at 3:00 on Sunday, because the IMATS folks were pissed about having to stay late the day before and didn't want that to happen again.
I didn't notice it so much in prior years, but I definitely noticed how disorganized IMATS was this year. The change in ticket prices only made that more aggravating. Not sure about the logic of having everyone wait in line to register, only to have to get in another line just for entry. Do they do that for NYC?
MissElle12
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@shars--the only brick n mortar urban outfitters that sells LC is in Herald Square across the street from Macy's (35th street entrance). FYI, ppl are GROSS with the product on the shelves (they test the new ones and put it back in the box on the shelf instead of using the provided tester)...I always take what I need from the backstock stored in the bottom drawers.
butterflyeyes
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You only get in one line in NY. Either the General Admission line or the Pro Cardholders line. Once you get up to the counter and check in with your printed ticket confirmation then you get your wristband and you're free to go on the floor. The lines to get in can get very long though but they tend to move pretty quickly. Wait times for popular brands is expected and it always amuses me when people get mad about it. When you're dealing with hundreds of people trying to do exactly what you're doing (buy stuff at a discount) then you have to know that quick just won't exist. I'm not the most patient person but I also know what I'm getting myself in to when attending open trade shows like IMATS so I plan accordingly lol. LC, SugarPill, ABH, OCC, Sigma, and Make Up For Ever are always going to be long wait times. Others will too but those are always guaranteed to have a crowd. If a brand is new to the show and has a great following already chances are they will have long lines and may sellout of what you want. That's one thing people complain about but they have to consider the sheer volume of people attending and the popularity of certain things. If it's something you really want then you need to make it a priority to go to those booths first. Just wish more people saw the whole picture when it comes to attending these shows. But...IMATS definitely needs to get more organized with the shows too. As they grow in popularity they need to revise the way they execute the shows.
dcarrington
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Thanks for all the responses guys. It's just baffling to me. I recently made a comment regarding the release of riot and why she hasn't said anything. Then all of a sudden a slew of lime crime bodyguards started to verbally attack me. Afterwards I was blocked. That was ridiculous. If I own a business and had customers asking questions whether it be face to face or online I would be very cautious on how I or my team respond to them. Word of mouth can make or break a business. I had an okay experience with lime crime the first time I ordered Pansy. It was delivered to me in a week and I really liked the product. But all of this afterwards is like, wow. All the hype as dwindled for me after that just like it has for jordans. When you get to really see the person behind the brand and how they really are, it becomes a game changer.She was know from when she was doing her glitters/pigments and then there was drama over a whole set of stuff. To be honest, I think she got popular from the drama. The velvetines I think have pushed her further ahead for sure. ABH just got added to the exhibitor list this week and their booths are almost next to each other. I feel like that is such a bad idea. That corner of the center is going to be mental.
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I think the brand has always had a healthy following among true makeup lovers but became more popular with the success of the Velvetines. As far as all of the drama...honestly I've never bothered to read in to all of the issues nor am I really concerned with it. I say this only becausey personal experiences have been nothing but positive and Doe was nothing but sweet both times I met her. Not saying there is no truth to what people post about the issues but I don't think its fair to rely 100% on what you read online and on social media when it comes to anything. The products I have used have been great for me and that's what's most important for me.
Oh I honestly don't expect it to be anything less than hectic...I expect the same for Dose of Colors. LC is a booth I would try to hit on pro night like I did last year. The line was crazy then too but it was much better than it was on general admission days. This year pro night might actually be a little better since some people are complaining about pros having to pay this year versus how it was previously (free for the pro and $20 for a guest). I love IMATS but it's much more crowded and disorganized than events that aren't open to the public (TMS for example).
butterflyeyes
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I completely understand how you're feeling. If I had negative experiences with her and the brand myself that would completely change my views since it's something I personal I had happen. I have that less than positive view when it comes to ABH (although it's related to their CS only). I'm just surprised that I haven't had the kind of backlash from the company that others have said they had when they said anything that Doe doesn't agree with. Even when I wrote a negative comment on one of my reviews (nothing scathing but it was clearly written to express my view that something was a negative about the product or packaging) Doe responded via tweet in a very professional and positive way. But it seems like others are saying that's not the norm for Doe. There's nothing about me that should garner different treatment from Doe so I'm curious as to why I've been so lucky lol.
dcarrington
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I wish I had that luck with her. I wanted to buy more of her stuff but I'm definitely taking my dollars elsewhere. As a matter of fact I took the cash that I put aside for Venus and bought the bobbi brown bronze glow. The glow will keep my mind off of Venus. lol. At least I hope so. I know everyone will have me drooling with their swatches of both venus and riot.
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kaitlynxo
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Wow that's a stunning comboI definitely will be trying this combination!Instagram: lippieluv_
