MAC Give me Liberty of London Discussion

[Shadowy Lady]

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Originally Posted by Face2Mac Good choice Strawberry Fields, I love that color but what the hell were you smoking? You knew you were going to the counter today. Get it together, Saadeh

Lol, I had my previous polish on for two days and I was incredibly bored with it (can't keep polish on for more than 2 days: boring). So I gave myself a new mani last night. I'm gonna wear Blue India tomorrow though...for now I keep staring at the bottle

. Plz tell me u're doing the same and I'm not crazy, hahaha!

 

[DollyGirl92]

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Originally Posted by LMD84 hhmmmm if the bag is so thin and flimsy perhaps i shall skip it. i guess it depends on how much they try charging for it in the uk!

I'm guessing it's going to be about 20 pound for the medium one, If it's not good quality I don't think I'm going to buy it, I was planning on it though

 

[LeeleeBell]

I ended up buying Birds & Berries, so excited. Always regretted not getting Strike a Pose from the love that look collection, and I think this is as similar as it gets.

other thoughts:

Ever Hip looked orangey in person, at least on me, I was disappointed...

I almost bought Blooming Lovely, it really is lovely...a muted lavender color. But I passed, just because knowing myself I wouldn't wear it much...and I think I can get similar enough colors...

I really loved the Beauty Powders! Didn't get either...I am on a low buy but I am going to mull it over and maybe get Shell later...

Am also mulling over Prim and Proper blush, though I am feeling like it's a little too dark for my NC20ish skin? Any thoughts?

 

[Ange1]

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Originally Posted by Junkie I went to MAC this morning to take a look at the new collection and wasn't that impressed with it. The packaging is very cute yes, but the only item I could actually see myself walking away with is the Shell Pearl Beauty Powder - though I could probably dupe it with any light peach blush. I swatched the lip colours - both lipsticks and lipglass but nothing stood out that much - maybe with the exception of A Different Groove. Even the eyeshadows were meh....I have too many purples already. If you have Satellite Dreams + Parfait Amour + Black Tulip from SCF Purple Quad - you probably don't need Dame's Desire. Birds & Berries looks like a darker bluer version of Steamy. And even Bough Grey didn't swatch too well on me - its like Bistro, Garcon Grey or even Greystone - some hybrid of the 3. The only item I liked was the nailpolish - Blue India. It was gorgeous. Either way, after standing there and swatching for about 5 mins, I got bored and walked away from MAC with absolutely nothing and didn't feel the least bit perplexed about passing stuff up. I'm saving for Art Supplies!

I completely agree! The only must have is the nail polish, and maybe the blush for some skin-tones. Most everything is dupe-able. I didn't get anything! lol I finally had a breather from collections to get some perm items.

 

[Shadowy Lady]

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Originally Posted by LeeleeBell Am also mulling over Prim and Proper blush, though I am feeling like it's a little too dark for my NC20ish skin? Any thoughts?

No it wouldn't be. My MA who's an NW20 was wearing it topped with Shell Pearl and it looked absolutely gorgeous on her.They also looked great on me (NW25). I think P&P is wearable for most ppl but would be especially lovely on NC/NW15 to NC/NW25 skintones

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by purrtykitty Lol, I don't have Gladiola. But from what I've seen, P&P seems to have a better texture. It's got a nice sheen to it that Gladiola doesn't have. Erin did a comparison of the two.

Yeah I saw her swatch. I was thinking P&P has slightly more of a subtle violet undertone to it. Ugghhh...I still want it

 

[shontay07108]

My package was waiting for me when I got home. Inside was Blue India, Petals & Peacocks and Bough Grey.

Blue India is really gorgeous, just looking at the bottle. If I don't pass out within the next few hours, I will be painting my nails. Petals & Peacocks is very pretty. I may be wearing that tomorrow. Bough Grey doesn't seem really pigmented, but I will wait until I apply it to my eyes over my Too Faced primer before I give my verdict. I will say the shimmer is much more noticeable in the pot than on my hand. I have a grey MUFE shadow and it's pretty similar, but different enough to keep BG, I suppose.

I'm glad I didn't have to go nuts with this collection. I'm waiting for To The Beach and Pret-A-Papier.

 

[lovely333]

If I have vintage grape do I really need dirty plum. I'm an nc50 by the way.

 

[shontay07108]

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Originally Posted by lovely333 If I have vintage grape do I really need dirty plum. I'm an nc50 by the way.

I don't think so. I find Dirty Plum to be blah. I would've returned it if I had held on to the receipt.

 

[blackeneddove]

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Originally Posted by Shadowy Lady I also tried on A Different Groove (for you Shontay) but sorry it was a no go! My MA didn't like it on me either. I actually like dark lips but more red and purple type shades and this one has some browns in it. I would say it's a no for fair to light skins. It'll prob look great on medium to dark skins. I wanted to check out Dirty Plum as well but I was even scared of looking at it, it's that dark My MA also recommended against it. She said that's another one for deeper toned ladies.

Sucks it didn't look good on you, but since I'm NW15 I wanted to speak up and say I tried on A Different Groove and LOVED it! I love dramatic lips, anyone who has seen my FOTDs knows that. I think A Different Groove can be pulled off on fair skinned ladies, just not everyone. If anyone is curious what it looks like on me since my skin is fair I will post a pic.

Besides A Different Groove, I also got my hands on Birds & Berries, Dirty Plum and Prim & Proper, Blooming Lovely and Blue India. I admit I didn't think I was going to get Prim & Proper or Blue India, when I was saw swatches I was like "mehhh" but as soon as I saw them in person I was more like

. I wanted to like Ever Hip but it was so orange-y on me and I already have Morange and Vegas Volt so it was a pass.

I hope everyone has fun with their goodies!

 

[GlamYOURUs]

I actually really loved this collection more for the products than the packaging itself (I like the white and flowers, hate the scary birds). I feel that MAC really out did themselves so far by bringing these new collections and awesome products bc lets face it, the ones in the latter half of 2009 weren't all that great, at least to me it wasn't!

I am NC25/30

I bought:

Birds & Berries
English Accents
Free To Be
Dame's Desire
Ever Hip
Blooming Lovely (not sure if I want to keep this)
Petals & Peacocks
Frankly Fresh
Perennial High Style
Vestral White

I was skeptical about Birds & Berries bc I don't wear much blue but this color is so so gorgeous. My MA sat me down so she could do a look on me and I fell in love. She did Texture in the crease and B&B all over lid with Dazzlelight as a highlight. Its definitely a must!

Free To Be is so awesome! I have been looking for coral shadows and this blew me away. I can do so many different looks with this!

I missed out on Dame's Desire the first time around bc it was in the Dame Edna palette which I didn't like at all. I am so glad MAC brought it back again individually. I love purples so this was a must for me!

English Accents is obviously nothing like Cultured. English Accents is seriously like Blooming Lovely on me but in gloss form. I prefer the gloss over the lipstick though. So pretty!

Perennial High Style so not like Sock Hop! lol Very pretty as well, I really want to rock this for the summer with minimal makeup. Its hot and its coral but not too over the top. Its ideal for everyone!

Frankly Fresh, okay so I don't know why I picked this up. Actually I do. Its nude! I miss my 2N l/g so bad and I know its nothing like it but since it goes nude on me with a slight shimmer, I had to have it! Seriously, its super gorgeous!

Ever Hip = coral! The End

Petals & Peacocks OMG GORGEOUS!!!!! It looks a lot like Show Orchid on me though EXCEPT its less purple and no shimmer. Which I love. So much more wearable too. Its a in your face hot pink but a doable pink for everyone. I don't have Gladiola so I am glad I picked this one up!

Blooming Lovely, sigh. I wanted to love it and I kinda do, but kinda don't. I bought it but now I am on the fence about it. I will say this much though, its a lot prettier than Lavender Whip for sure, at least with me. I bought LW before and wore it once and in person, it was OKAY, in pics it was - HORRID. It may be bc of my complexion. So I sold LW hoping BL would do justice. Sadly, it didn't. BL is more pink and wearable than LW IMHO, it just isn't for me.

Vestral White- I picked it up last minute as I was paying.

One of my favorite MA's was wearing it with shorter nails and HOLY CRAP! Its super gorgeous! My God, I fell in love instantly. I know its white and looks like white out lol but I never knew how white could look so pretty on nails. <3 I am a big fan!

Okay so things I swatched but didn't buy...

Prim & Proper - I was really excited about this one from the swatches here but very disappointed when I swatched it on my hand and applied it on my cheeks. So horrible! Texture is grand but it looked like a muddy mess! : It looked like I went to the beach, picked up some wet sand, and slapped it all over my cheeks, thats what it looked like! Its okay though, Bi-Tone made up for it in so many ways! haha

Blue India - I should have bought it since I am Indian. jk Very pretty, just not something I would wear.

Peachstock - Too orangey looking. Not appealing at all.

I swatched both Dirty Plums from Riveting and this collection but they look the same even the texture is supposedly different. All the MAs at the counter said it has to be a misprint bc they are exactly the same (they swatched it on their hands). I didn't get it though since I have Vintage Grape from SF.

A Different Groove - too dark for my liking. Pass.

Shell Pearl and Summer Rose - not my thing. But SR did catch my eye. Its very pretty. So wearable. But I have enough pink blushes to last me 10 lifetimes. It wasn't necessary. Shell Pearl is nothing special for me.

GMLOL is okay but I have Pen & Pink which is soooo much better and Rosey Outlook from SF is far better. Its a definite pass!

Bough Grey - huge disappointment! I hate the texture/finish. Its not anything special yet something keeps pulling me towards it.

Overall, awesome collection! I loved my purchases! I think there is something for everyone in this collection as well. Happy shopping everyone! <3

 

[AudreyNicole]

Was it already mentioned that Shell Pearl is sold out on the US site?

So that makes:
Shell Pearl
Blooming Lovely
Ever Hip
Blue India
Medium bag

Unbelieveable.

 

[blusherie]

Most of your predictions have been right so far

- now Shell Pearl is sold out!!

 

[blusherie]

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole Was it already mentioned that Shell Pearl is sold out on the US site? So that makes: Shell Pearl Blooming Lovely Ever Hip Blue India Unbelieveable.

We must have noticed this at almost the same time! lol.

 

[AudreyNicole]

Any guesses as to what's the next sellout? I am guessing Birds and Berries!

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by GlamYOURUs I actually really loved this collection more for the products than the packaging itself (I like the white and flowers, hate the scary birds).

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- scary birds

You know that we all want to see a FOTD from you doll!

 

[allThingsGirl]

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Originally Posted by lovely333 If I have vintage grape do I really need dirty plum. I'm an nc50 by the way.

I don't think you need it. But they are slightly different. Vintage Grape has much better texture and is more blendable and natural looking. It has more red undertones and warmer. Dirty Plum seems to be even more pigmented, not the best texture and more purple/cooler. I don't think you can really tell the difference if it's put on lightly though.

I think you can go either way and would depend on your collection (how much variance do you want?), how much money you want to spend, and if you like the packaging?

I can't believe Shell Pearl is sold out already on MAC online! I'm starting to feel the "LE sickness" and am starting to cave....must...be...strong...

 

[blackeneddove]

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole Any guesses as to what's the next sellout? I am guessing Birds and Berries!

I think Birds & Berries too! I'm surprised it's not already sold out!

 

[Shadowy Lady]

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Originally Posted by GlamYOURUs Prim & Proper - I was really excited about this one from the swatches here but very disappointed when I swatched it on my hand and applied it on my cheeks. So horrible! Texture is grand but it looked like a muddy mess! : It looked like I went to the beach, picked up some wet sand, and slapped it all over my cheeks, thats what it looked like! Its okay though, Bi-Tone made up for it in so many ways! haha

You must have the exact opposite undertones to me coz P&P was the perfect blush on me, especially topped with Shell Pearl...I'm thinking of backing it up already, lol! and I've only ever bought one backup (Feline, when it first came out).

You're right there's something for everyone in this collex

 

[AudreyNicole]

I was reading People Style Watch magazine today, and there were several pages on the spring makeup trends.

One was pastel eyeshadows, and it showed shades similar to those in this collection. It said compliment the pastel shadows with flushed cheeks and neutral glossy lips.

Another was Luminous skin (HELLO Shell Pearl!

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Oh, and putty colored nails. (Hasn't that been the trend for awhile?)