MAC - Monogram - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection - 08) Discussion

[s0_fam0us]

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Originally Posted by wifey806 on the macpro site, Status Symbol l/s is showing up as being pro only... I wonder if that's on purpose, or an accident...? Monodramatic gloss was showing up pro only yesterday, but now the symbol is gone. I wonder why the mac chat lady didn't mention that

Ohhh maybe that's why we couldn't see them yesterday? I have no idea why that l/s is showing pro. That's weird.

Either way, the girl lied to me

The collection still isn't online.

 

[jeffreygirl]

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Originally Posted by MAC_Whore We're all a little MAC-psycho on here though. I don't know what I want to be honest with you. I need to see it in person. My initial interests are below, but I know the final list will be smaller: Posh Life LG – Mid-tone bright pink with gold pearlized pigments (frost) Flourish LS - Frosty mid-tone red (frost) All Mine LS - Creamy mid-tone blue pink (frost) Marque LS - Soft light neutral pink (frost) Old English SS Powder – Frosted light bronze with gold pearlized pigments Light Medium Mystery Powder – Pale Ivory I like the 129 brush, but don't want to spend the money on it, I have plenty of Aire d'Style left from the last collection (wish they would have come up with a new scent), and, IMO, that clutch is destined for a CCO near you someday soon. To be honest, I am a bit surprised at how similar this MAC Couture collection is like the ones in the past. I mean, those didn't inspire mass frenzy, major love and they didn't sell out that quickly, so why keep doing it? At this point, it's just the same products over and over in a pretty package. Who is dying for more Sheersparks, btw? I'm guessing not many. I think that next year's couture collection could kick up some serious buzz if they shook up the products a bit and surprised us. Couture needs some CPR.

I like the Sheersparks from the original Couture collection. They weren't the same consistency as last year. I might go check them out this weekend, if their nice an creamy, I might get a bronze/gold & peach. I like using them as a base & highlight on the eyes. Maybe on the collar & breast bones, depending on the story I'm doing.

 

[iadoremac]

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Does anyone know when the collection will hit stores???

 

[emma_lo211]

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Originally Posted by spectrolite I really like the look of this collection. It's such an improvement on last years hot pearly mess. I'd love to get: - Sheer Mystery Powder (But should I get the Hello Kitty one instead....? Decisions, decisions) - Posh Life Lipgloss - Old English or Commemorate Sheerspark Powder

Well, for the Sheer Mystery Powder, it's 50USD (60CAD) for the Monogram collection, and 90USD (maybe more in CAD) for the Hello Kitty Kouture. However, the Kitty Kouture's will be packaged in a silver powder compact with Hello Kitty outlined in white Swarovski crystals with a pink crystal bow on a black background.

In my opinion, the Sheer Mystery Powder in Kitty Kouture has a better packaging though it's more expensive. So don't buy it now and start saving money!

 

[Kayraphat]

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When I saw images I think 'pass...' but ... gosh these sheersparks are cute!

 

[lethaldesign]

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I'll prob get a lipstick and lipglass. I bought The Scene l/s from last years couture collection & its one of my faves! The Sheersparks & Mystery powders do nothing for me though...

 

[AdlersMommy22]

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ugh

 

[trinity27109]

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Originally Posted by s0_fam0us Ohhh maybe that's why we couldn't see them yesterday? I have no idea why that l/s is showing pro. That's weird. Either way, the girl lied to me The collection still isn't online.

Well I guess it will be available both online and in stores tomorrow. And all four lippies and LGs are back. I went ahead and purchased 'Posh Life' on Tuesday. I hope I like it!

 

[wifey806]

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Does anyone know about the glosses? Why are they called "lipgloss", not "lipglass" on the mac site? MAC PRO | Monogram Lipgloss Lol, or am I being too picky

 

[wifey806]

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Originally Posted by lethaldesign I'll prob get a lipstick and lipglass. I bought The Scene l/s from last years couture collection & its one of my faves! The Sheersparks & Mystery powders do nothing for me though...

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Originally Posted by rbella I like the mystery powders better than the sheerspark powders, personally. I have less use for the sheerspark powders b/c I basically just use them as a highlight only. They can't be used for much else. HTH. The mystery powder is usually at least a little more pigmented and can be used on my pale ass skin as an enhancer for my cheeks....

Do you ladies think I could use the darkest Mystery Powder as a setting powder, or to touch up? I have no experience with them, but there's NO WAY I'm hitting the mall this time of year to play

I have oily skin. TIA!!

 

[jenntoz]

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The collection is now available for purchase on mac.com & nordstrom(but nords doesn't have the brushes)
Don't forget you can use EXCLUSIVE as a free shipping code!
Also, there is a certain blogger who just put up swatches that you might want to check on before making your purchase

 

[bis]

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Originally Posted by Sanayhs I'm a bit intrigued, as I've had it confirmed that this year's lightest shade of mystery powder is, in fact, paler than last year's model chic. I think I'll go have to get some swatch action in this week.

Oh, please let us know what you think and if they would work

 

[Sanayhs]

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Originally Posted by bis Oh, please let us know what you think and if they would work

Will do! I've just got to wait for tomorrow so that it will be out at the store for me to play with.

 

[bis]

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Originally Posted by Sanayhs Will do! I've just got to wait for tomorrow so that it will be out at the store for me to play with.

Good, let us know. And of course what you think about the packaging

 

[ShariTookUrMan]

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No pro discount ladies. I went to pick up the glosses today and pulled out my card and the lady looked at me like I was nuts. She said that there was no discount on the monogram collection. I know when I put the glosses in my shopping bag yesterday they were discounted so I was like whateva I'll go home and order them online. She told me not to waste my time. I went on the pro site and it isn't showing a discount anymore, so I ordered from the regular site so I could get free shipping.

 

[lilt2487]

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Originally Posted by ShariTookUrMan No pro discount ladies. I went to pick up the glosses today and pulled out my card and the lady looked at me like I was nuts. She said that there was no discount on the monogram collection. I know when I put the glosses in my shopping bag yesterday they were discounted so I was like whateva I'll go home and order them online. She told me not to waste my time. I went on the pro site and it isn't showing a discount anymore, so I ordered from the regular site so I could get free shipping.

That's so weird! The MA's at my macpro store said we could use our mac pro discount there! I don't know why the mac pro site and some mac stores are flip-flopped on that matter!

 

[Meryl]

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I got a quick look at these today, although they are not officially for sale until tomorrow, I was able to swatch a little bit.

The lippies are really, really nice, but do I want to pay for the packaging? I'm not sure it's worth it...

 

[wifey806]

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Originally Posted by ShariTookUrMan No pro discount ladies. I went to pick up the glosses today and pulled out my card and the lady looked at me like I was nuts. She said that there was no discount on the monogram collection. I know when I put the glosses in my shopping bag yesterday they were discounted so I was like whateva I'll go home and order them online. She told me not to waste my time. I went on the pro site and it isn't showing a discount anymore, so I ordered from the regular site so I could get free shipping.

WTF?! Duuude. I shoulda bought it last night! All the items in my basket had the discount applied to them, now it says "N/A" for me too!!

GGRrrRRRrrR!!!!

 

[maclove1]

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is the case for the lipsticks plastic or metal ?

 

[Randy Rose]

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Originally Posted by ShariTookUrMan No pro discount ladies. I went to pick up the glosses today and pulled out my card and the lady looked at me like I was nuts. She said that there was no discount on the monogram collection. I know when I put the glosses in my shopping bag yesterday they were discounted so I was like whateva I'll go home and order them online. She told me not to waste my time. I went on the pro site and it isn't showing a discount anymore, so I ordered from the regular site so I could get free shipping.

The discount is available when the employees get to use theirs, usually a week or so before Christmas.

I know it sucks having to wait, but I don't think there's any danger of a sell-out. I bought my Stylistics once my discount kicked in with no problem.