MAC - Dare To Wear Discussion

[User38]

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Originally Posted by Flaminbird Why is it that a lot of you gals get an MUA to let you sneak peek collections? I tried several times at two different MAC f/s and they act like it's some secret service thing they cant share. I dont know why they act like that around here! You are all lucky to get to see stuff early!!!

I see it so early that I forget what the present collections are

-- I am usually 9 mos to a year in advance of the actual products and then, many times they are changed before production.. lol.

 

[User38]

sends a big hug to Shypo

 

[peachsuns]

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Originally Posted by HerGreyness The glosses are super awesome.. I have never seen a gloss this thick (kind of like a Chanel Rouge Lacque but a real gloss) with so much life and shimmer

My anticipation gets bigger and bigger!

I like the opaque lipglosses! Hope it's easy to apply.

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Originally Posted by HerGreyness I see it so early that I forget what the present collections are -- I am usually 9 mos to a year in advance of the actual products and then, many times they are changed before production.. lol.

Lucky girl! Thank you for doing the excellent job!

 

[katred]

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Originally Posted by Flaminbird Why is it that a lot of you gals get an MUA to let you sneak peek collections? I tried several times at two different MAC f/s and they act like it's some secret service thing they cant share. I dont know why they act like that around here! You are all lucky to get to see stuff early!!!

Look at it this way- If you've seen it and really want it, it would be that much harder to wait until it came out to have it.

The few times I've tried to ask MUAs about future collections, it was like I was asking them for sex. They look at me with this vaguely nervous, disgusted expression...

 

[BabysOnFire]

I'm a sucker for purple eyeshadows and immediately put Crazy Cool on my list when I first heard about it... Then crossed it off when I heard how close it is to Beautiful Iris, which I already have... And now I'm hearing that it's better, which is making me want it again... But I'm also thinking about HAI from the VV collection which is also supposed to be similar... So, basically my head feels like it's going to explode, haha.

On the plus side, I'm super excited about the glosses!!!

 

[Flaminbird]

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Originally Posted by MACwinked Well, where I go to buy MAC is literally 10 minutes from where I work, so I just went down there enough and talked with the MUAs that I became friends with them and they text me when the new stuff comes in and most of the time I get to see the collection before all of the MUAs at the counter get to see them. I consider myself waaay lucky, but most MUAs shouldn't be worried about showing you the new stuff?

I thought I was friends with at least two of them at the store I go to which is just 21 miles away. One even gave me her email & FB and said to contact her that way and she'd let me know of stuff ahead of time yet I only heard back from her on FB when I asked her whether they had any Hipness still available some time in June. Since then I've sent her two messages and even posted on her wall and not a peep out of her to me. She's answered other wall posts but not mine. So I'm like what was the sense in giving me your contact info? It totally turned of me off of even wanting to go in the store anymore

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When I went to pick up the Alice+Olivia stuff this past Saturday for CP's she wasnt there but another MA I see alot was so I talked to her. When I was checking out I was asking about Dare to Wear and Felines and she smiled and said "oh I've seen all the upcoming collections but I cant say anything". Now she had the nicest reply of any of them besides Ashley when I've asked about future collections. She didnt act like I wasnt in the special club so how dare I ask. Still I dont get why they can't say anything.


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Originally Posted by HerGreyness I see it so early that I forget what the present collections are -- I am usually 9 mos to a year in advance of the actual products and then, many times they are changed before production.. lol.

Very cool!! YOu're lucky

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Originally Posted by katred Look at it this way- If you've seen it and really want it, it would be that much harder to wait until it came out to have it. The few times I've tried to ask MUAs about future collections, it was like I was asking them for sex. They look at me with this vaguely nervous, disgusted expression...

YES!!! That's how they act with me! Especially the TTB collection it was like "ewww....show you??? You're not the Queen of England" yet any other time I'm in the store they are always pleasant.

 

[peachsuns]

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Originally Posted by katred Look at it this way- If you've seen it and really want it, it would be that much harder to wait until it came out to have it. The few times I've tried to ask MUAs about future collections, it was like I was asking them for sex. They look at me with this vaguely nervous, disgusted expression...

Plus I learn almost everything about the new collections here, so that's enough for me.

 

[lilibat]

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Originally Posted by peachsuns Plus I learn almost everything about the new collections here, so that's enough for me.

A lot of times I know more than the MAs from coming here. ;-)

 

[laylalovesmac]

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Originally Posted by katred Look at it this way- If you've seen it and really want it, it would be that much harder to wait until it came out to have it. The few times I've tried to ask MUAs about future collections, it was like I was asking them for sex. They look at me with this vaguely nervous, disgusted expression...

I get the same expression when I ask! At the store, at least.

 

[Babylard]

wow. when i mention about future collections, the workers feel very excited and curious. its too bad everyone can't be that way =(

 

[Susanne]

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Originally Posted by Flaminbird Why is it that a lot of you gals get an MUA to let you sneak peek collections? I tried several times at two different MAC f/s and they act like it's some secret service thing they cant share. I dont know why they act like that around here! You are all lucky to get to see stuff early!!!

I agree with what is said above - become friends with a MA

 

[panther27]

Yup,I agree with Susanne.Definately become friends with your MA.I did,and she not only wants me to work at the counter,but she lets me see everything early and buy way early too.The only thing I won't even ask to buy early would be Venomous Villains,because it's under license from Disney,and MAC will be watching that one like a hawk.I will not get her in trouble.

 

[LMD84]

i just wish i had a mac store in my citty, let alone and MA friend!

hee hee!

 

[Camnagem]

I think it's easy to forget that MA's are actually working, and not all of them like their jobs. For us here at Specktra, make-up is a passion and a joy to talk about, play with and compare. I've met quite a few MA's over the years who don't feel the same. Being a total make-up spaz myself, I don't know how that's possible but whatever.

When you get right down to it MA's are people, and not all of them are awesome people...just like the rest of the world. I think we're crazy lucky to have wonderful people like Erin and HerGreyness (and many others!) here at Specktra who are "in the know" and actually share their info with us!

 

[InspiredBlue]

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Originally Posted by katred The few times I've tried to ask MUAs about future collections, it was like I was asking them for sex. They look at me with this vaguely nervous, disgusted expression...

I find that dropping info about things I already know about upcoming collections into chatting with MAs helps build trust. It sort of makes them talk to me like one of their own so to speak.

 

[Shypo]

It's funny how different MAs act differently in different places. I've cultivated a relationship with my MA (she has become a friend) and she always shows me her update book. Often I tell her about upcoming collections before she goes to update - she knows I'm on Spektra and thinks it's cool that sometimes I know more than they do. She always puts collections aside for me to decide what I want, so I consider myself very lucky indeed. I rarely miss out on anything.

I went to Macy's near me this past weekend to get a backup of Band of Roses - the MA was very nice, and I happened to mention that I am excited for upcoming collections - she agreed, and then pulled out the update book of one of her coworkers (she said she was going to update this week) and we browsed through it together. She was happy to share what she knows, and what is upcoming.

Sometimes I think when they don't want to share info it's because they know you're not necessarily going to buy 'what's currently on the truck'. They'll have to wait for your purchase like you have to wait for your product: no current benefit. If they're trying to meet a goal for a month, and the launch isn't within that month, it's not worth their time. I'm not saying it's right or wrong, just may be an explanation for the behavior. In my opinion it's quite short-sighted, but there it is.

It's very difficult to find good MAs that are there for the long haul, and open to relationship development. But it also boils down to customer service - and many of us have had bad experience lately.

 

[Boasorte]

I hop around MAC stores too much to be friendly with an MA. I do like a couple a lot, and there's this one girl at the only counter I would shop at who's a doll.
But meh, IDK IDK IDK, I understand not being a total MAC addict while working at MAC, but why hate your job? If you're not feeling it, what's the point of applying?

 

[LittleMaryJane]

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Originally Posted by katred Look at it this way- If you've seen it and really want it, it would be that much harder to wait until it came out to have it. The few times I've tried to ask MUAs about future collections, it was like I was asking them for sex. They look at me with this vaguely nervous, disgusted expression...

Hahaha, I expect that's what would happen if I asked to see a collection.

I totally agree with you on the seeing it and making it harder to wait point. I know seeing the stuff would help me make a more accurate wishlist but it would kill me having it right there in front of me but not be able to buy any of it.

 

[Susanne]

I have only made good experiences with MAC MAs so far

 

[ARmakeupjunkie]

I try to deal equally with all the MAs at my local counter except the Manager. I try really hard to stay away from her. I have to say the ones that would show collections early or let you buy early no longer work there. They are a good group and everyone is looking forward to the new stuff coming out and will talk about it with you but, that's about it. My local counter has only been open about two years. I still order about 80 to 90% of what I buy, on-line but, it's nice to have a local counter to go try things out before I buy! I use to hit a counter that's over an hour away but I hardly travel to the city now so I don't go as much. I love the Manager and Asst/Co Manager, not sure if that's what she is called, at that location. Aways good customer service from both of those ladies!