MAC - Holiday 2010 A Tartan Tale Discussion

[Anneri]

Another point in favour of the brush sets - a shortsighted person like myself doesn't always poke the mirror with the handle when applying make-up!
I got the Face set from Trip not toolong ago and I love my mini version of the 187.
Two years ago I got one of the red brush sets from the Holiday Collection and didn't like it at all. I still use some of the brushes, but the 252 is scratchy as hell and I#ve never been able to find out what the 212 is for...

 

[LMD84]

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Originally Posted by LittleMaryJane So nice! I can't imagine my dad in a makeup store trying to find things for me Hehehe He loves me a lot but... He'd draw the line there I know haha Now my mom... I can see her running around for me looking for makeup I had her on the lookout for Sally Hansen's Hidden Treasure most recently. (Neither of us were able to find it.)

lol! to be fair my dad just gives the ladies a list and says he'll take whatever they have from the list! sometimes he's even got the ladies in the shop to call me and talk to me over the phone!

they must feel sorry for him!

 

[laylalovesmac]

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Originally Posted by LMD84 lol! to be fair my dad just gives the ladies a list and says he'll take whatever they have from the list! sometimes he's even got the ladies in the shop to call me and talk to me over the phone! they must feel sorry for him!

My dad thinks makeup is shallow- he would never, ever do anything like that. you are one lucky ducky.

 

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by Anneri Another point in favour of the brush sets - a shortsighted person like myself doesn't always poke the mirror with the handle when applying make-up! I got the Face set from Trip not toolong ago and I love my mini version of the 187. Two years ago I got one of the red brush sets from the Holiday Collection and didn't like it at all. I still use some of the brushes, but the 252 is scratchy as hell and I#ve never been able to find out what the 212 is for...

the 212 is an eyeliner brush, but it also makes for a good brow brush for asian brows.

i use it with fast response to clean up the bottom edge of winged liner for a super straight, clean line!

 

[kayley123]

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Originally Posted by LMD84 lol! to be fair my dad just gives the ladies a list and says he'll take whatever they have from the list! sometimes he's even got the ladies in the shop to call me and talk to me over the phone! they must feel sorry for him!

oooh...REALLY REALLY LUCKY!

 

[cutemiauw]

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Originally Posted by erine1881 the 212 is an eyeliner brush, but it also makes for a good brow brush for asian brows.

I never tried this brush for my brows... although I'm rather confused in what you meant with asian brows. How is it different with caucasian brows

? Are they different techniques? Thank you for the tip

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[LMD84]

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Originally Posted by kayley123 oooh...REALLY REALLY LUCKY!

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Originally Posted by laylalovesmac My dad thinks makeup is shallow- he would never, ever do anything like that. you are one lucky ducky.

to be fair i don't have the best relationship with him so i feel that he does it to try and show how much he has changed and that he cares and is making an effort. which is a step in the right direction.

 

[laylalovesmac]

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Originally Posted by LMD84 to be fair i don't have the best relationship with him so i feel that he does it to try and show how much he has changed and that he cares and is making an effort. which is a step in the right direction.

Aww thats sweet.

I don't have the best relationship with my father *cough cough, evil stepmom, cough cough* but he still doesn't have any problems saying my hobbies are shallow. Whatever- I still love him and am happy I have any kind of relationship with him (my brother doesn't anymore.)

I am DYING to see what the new pigments in this collection look like.

 

[Anneri]

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Originally Posted by erine1881 the 212 is an eyeliner brush, but it also makes for a good brow brush for asian brows. i use it with fast response to clean up the bottom edge of winged liner for a super straight, clean line!

Thanks Erine! I'll try this next time I'll do a look with a winged liner!

 

[Hypathya]

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Originally Posted by Anneri Another point in favour of the brush sets - a shortsighted person like myself doesn't always poke the mirror with the handle when applying make-up!

That's an excellent thing you point out!!

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Originally Posted by LMD84 lol! to be fair my dad just gives the ladies a list and says he'll take whatever they have from the list! sometimes he's even got the ladies in the shop to call me and talk to me over the phone! they must feel sorry for him!

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Originally Posted by LMD84 to be fair i don't have the best relationship with him so i feel that he does it to try and show how much he has changed and that he cares and is making an effort. which is a step in the right direction.

Mmm.

Anyway, it's sweet of him. As you say, he's making an affort. Hopefully, your relation will get better in the future.

None of my parents support my make up addiction anymore. They did in the past, even my dad. My dad has the greatest taste when it comes to clothes, jewelry and even make up.
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Originally Posted by laylalovesmac I am DYING to see what the new pigments in this collection look like.

Same here!!

 

[LMD84]

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Originally Posted by Hypathya That's an excellent thing you point out!! Mmm. Anyway, it's sweet of him. As you say, he's making an affort. Hopefully, your relation will get better in the future. None of my parents support my make up addiction anymore. They did in the past, even my dad. My dad has the greatest taste when it comes to clothes, jewelry and even make up. Same here!!

awesome!

 

[cutemiauw]

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Originally Posted by cutemiauw I never tried this brush for my brows... although I'm rather confused in what you meant with asian brows. How is it different with caucasian brows ? Are they different techniques? Thank you for the tip .

Answering myself: I tried it earlier today, 212SE on my brows. It's amazing! I think it's because the lines made with this brush is very thin, it simulated my brow better (I had sparse-ish brow). Again, thank you Erine for the tips

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[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by cutemiauw I never tried this brush for my brows... although I'm rather confused in what you meant with asian brows. How is it different with caucasian brows ? Are they different techniques? Thank you for the tip .

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Answering myself: I tried it earlier today, 212SE on my brows. It's amazing! I think it's because the lines made with this brush is very thin, it simulated my brow better (I had sparse-ish brow). Again, thank you Erine for the tips .

i guess i shouldn't generalize. more often than not i see asian woman with straight brows, as opposed to arched brows that us white gals have. my korean trainer (well, former trainer) taught me that tip and it works like a charm. if you have more arched brows, i'd use the 208, which is what i use on all arched brow gals.

glad it works for your brows now that you've played around with it!

 

[kayley123]

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Originally Posted by LMD84 to be fair i don't have the best relationship with him so i feel that he does it to try and show how much he has changed and that he cares and is making an effort. which is a step in the right direction.

Aw...I'm sorry to hear that your relationship isn't great, but...well, this IS a great way for him to show you he cares.

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Originally Posted by laylalovesmac Aww thats sweet. I don't have the best relationship with my father *cough cough, evil stepmom, cough cough* but he still doesn't have any problems saying my hobbies are shallow.

I'm glad you still love him but it's still mean!

 

[laylalovesmac]

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Originally Posted by kayley123 I'm glad you still love him but it's still mean!

Honestly, it is just a drop in a very large bucket- I don't care what he thinks about my hobbies anyway.

 

[cutemiauw]

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Originally Posted by erine1881 i guess i shouldn't generalize. more often than not i see asian woman with straight brows, as opposed to arched brows that us white gals have. my korean trainer (well, former trainer) taught me that tip and it works like a charm. if you have more arched brows, i'd use the 208, which is what i use on all arched brow gals. glad it works for your brows now that you've played around with it!

Hehe no worries, I think asian continent was too far and wide to be considered as one continent to start with . I usually used an angled brow brush for my brows too (although not mac's 208). I guess I'm just happy to find a new use for my neglected 212

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[laylalovesmac]

I am drooling over the product names we got for this collection.

I want it all and I don't even know what the colors are like yet!

 

[peachsuns]

^ I totally agree! Those names!

I'm so excited now! Haha. Waiting for the color story and swatches!

 

[laylalovesmac]

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Originally Posted by peachsuns ^ I totally agree! Those names! I'm so excited now! Haha. Waiting for the color story and swatches!

All other collections kind of seem inadequate now...

I don't even know if I am Scottish, but I am LOVING this!!! How I will afford all this right after VV is beyond me, but I WILL make it happen.

 

[Susanne]

First product names!

Credit goes to iheartmakeup!

Marcel Wanders-
Lipgloss- Gertruyd, Mary, Aleydis, Beatrix
Lipstick- Catharina, Martha, Digna, Gesina

Cham Pale Colour-
Lipgelee- Sin-tillation, Luxure, Bubble Lounge, Straight to the Heat
Lipstick- Fluster, Quiet, Please
Special Reserve Highlight Powder-Chez Chez Lame, Rose Ole
Chromagraphic Pencil- NW 25/NC 30, NC 15/NW 20
Eye Kohl- I get no kick
Eye Shadow Quad- Caviar Dreams
Kohl Power Eye Pencil- Feline

A Tartan Tale-
Dazzleglass Cream- Radiant Jewels, Soft Dazzle, Gone Romancin', Passing Fancy, Lightly Prancing
Lipstick- Cut a Caper, Deepest Wish, The Faerie Glen, Courting Lilac, Full Fuschia
Pigment- Later, The Family Crest, Moonlight Night
Powder Blush- Her Blooming Cheek, My Highland Honey