MAC - Graphic Garden (Nordies Anniversary Collection) Discussion

[pdtb050606]

Thanks Bunnyx3, that's the one on my list! Maybe you could do a look for us?

 

[abbyquack]

Ok...so I am kind of interested in the lip bags. But which one? -- that's the question. I am really like the light pink color l/s (Soft Illusion), but to have a sheer nude lip would also be enticing...Thoughts?

 

[nunu]

^Go for the pink one, i like it more than the nude set!

 

[abbyquack]

Thanks, except I just noticed on Nordstrom's site that they're both s/o!! I don't think I'll bother, if it means having to call a store to ship to me.

 

[franimal]

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Originally Posted by BunnyBunnyBunny I have to say, this collection as a whole is underwhelming. Lips of usual and expected nudes and neutrals, silly brush sets, and ridiculous sets of permanent products (which everyone should own already). However, being the obsessive boy-that-wants-a-piece-of-every-collection that I am, I picked up the Fresh Cut palette. I have to say, this is such a pretty set! I love warm tones already, but a palette of all new shades sealed the deal, I had to have it. The colors are surprisingly unique as well, here's a small run-down. Floral Inc. - A softly shimmering peachy-pink. I love this color! It's so pretty and soft. It looks very pink in palette, but it applies decidely peachy with a soft pearlized pigments effect. Loves it! (Frost) (upper left) Bloomcycle - Cultivated pastel pink sheen. Medium opacity, soft Veluxe Pearl texture, but color-wise not my favorite though it's pretty. (Veluxe Pearl) (upper right) Sun-Shy - Bright golden-shimmered coral. It applies very bright for a lustre, and it has a smooth finish similar to Tempting or Swimming. (Lustre) (middle left) Part Peony - Vivid warm mid-tone pink. Again, a nice lustre! It applies fairly smoothly (not as well as Sun-Shy though), with a nice coverage, and is of a fairly unique color. (Lustre) (middle right) Poppy Noir - Charcoal grey/brown with purple and brown pearlized pigments. My favorite! A deep blackened brownish grey with sparklies. A perfect warm crease color that compliments all the other shades, plus it's a unique take on the "black with shimmer" type of color. It applies with a medium coverage and is definitely buildable, though it suffers from the sort of hard feeling Velvet texture like Stylin' from Hello Kitty, as opposed to the softer texture like Beauty Marked. (Velvet) (lower left) Fresh Cut - Metallic and copperized red-orange. GORGEOUS. It's bright, shimmery, awesome texture. I love it. It's so summery but I can see myself rocking it all year round. (Veluxe Pearl) (lower right) Hope that helps anyone wondering about it!

What did you think of the graphic gardens palette?

 

[molotov]

For someone who is pretty much a brush virgin, which set would anybody reccommend buying?

thank you!

 

[Susanne]

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Originally Posted by molotov For someone who is pretty much a brush virgin, which set would anybody reccommend buying? thank you!

I would say

Shape & Perfect Brush Set

• 168SE Large Angled Contour Brush
• 187SE Duo Fibre Brush
• 194SE Concealer Brush
• 212SE Flat Definer Brush
• 275SE Medium Angled Shading Brush

I really like my sets from Colour Forms and the holiday collection last year.

 

[molotov]

Thank you, I think I might look into that! x

 

[elegant-one]

The Nordies I went to this weekend was sold out of both lip bags & pretty much everything else. I was kinda surprised

 

[chinkee21]

^^ Yeah, me too! I actually am not expecting this collection to sell out so fast! They do still have the Brush sets and the e/s palettes still available on the website. I was happy to get ahold of the Baby Blooms lipbag!

 

[franimal]

Apparently every single Nordies in san diego county is sold out of the graphic gardens palette

Can any one else not find this near them?

I hate paying $8 shipping on a stupid palette!!!grrrrr..... How is free shipping on a $200 order a sales incentive Nordstroms?, it's ridiculous.

 

[Susanne]

I still look forward to get this collection on August 1st

 

[FantaZ]

I bought the Fresh Cut palette and I love the hologram. I'm thinking of depanning it, but I can't find a how-to link. I've done the search but it's only on quads and depotting. Is there a safe method where it doesn't damage the plastic? I want to salvage it and reuse because I'm thinking of making it magnetized so I can make the shadows interchangeable too. Has anyone had any experience on that? I just love the outside of the palette! It made me so skippity-do happy.

 

[chinkee21]

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Originally Posted by franimal Apparently every single Nordies in san diego county is sold out of the graphic gardens palette Can any one else not find this near them? I hate paying $8 shipping on a stupid palette!!!grrrrr..... How is free shipping on a $200 order a sales incentive Nordstroms?, it's ridiculous.

Yes, I do hate paying $8.00 for a single item, so I mostly group my items and place the order in groups. Not to mention the sales tax

 

[Miss QQ]

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Originally Posted by Susanne I still look forward to get this collection on August 1st

You are so patient although you are getting this so late.

 

[pdtb050606]

I just found out that now my Macys will get it on Aug 3, which is a Monday--weird

 

[lilMAClady]

Graphic Garden Pallette is sold out everywhere because its fantastic! (It sold out in pre sale here) It's my fave out of the 2 (I got both). If you lack bright watery greens or just want Monet Water Colors on steroids in one place do hunt it down. It's so much fun!

 

[SerenityRaine]

I pre-ordered my Graphic Gardens eyeshadow awhile back. I have yet to pick it up. I remember the sales girl mentioned that if you don't pick up within a certain amount of days that they take it off your charge and put it back out on sale. Anyone know the amount of days before that happens? I should call but I'm at work now..

 

[xpucu]

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Originally Posted by pdtb050606 I just found out that now my Macys will get it on Aug 3, which is a Monday--weird

My birthday is Aug 3

 

[Susanne]

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ You are so patient although you are getting this so late.