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

[Randy Rose]

Re: MAC - Monogram - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection) 2008

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Originally Posted by Meryl I like mine. Not everyone wants colour payoff, just a little shimmer...

Fair, but she said already she didn't like last year's powders. If she was like "Oh my god last year's powders were the shit, I hope the new ones are just like them," I'd be all "go nuts!"

 

[Meryl]

Re: MAC - Monogram - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection) 2008

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Originally Posted by Randy Rose Fair, but she said already she didn't like last year's powders. If she was like "Oh my god last year's powders were the shit, I hope the new ones are just like them," I'd be all "go nuts!"

I was just being defensive since I bought one. I was defending my "busted redheaded stepchild of the couture collections."

Funny comparison, by the way!

 

[coachkitten]

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Originally Posted by lsperry No, it isn't. It's nothing like Style Minx or Love Rules in intensity. It's more of a blush of the color you see on the website.

That is what I figured. Stupid inaccurate MAC.com swatches!! I am back to skipping this collection.

 

[Cocopuff]

Re: MAC - Monogram - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection) 2008

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE I need swatches. I am trying to decide what to buy! I am a lipglass chick and want to buy all 4. I am so unsure about the sheersparks at this time because i do not know what will look good on my NW45 skin (suggestions). Also, I am unsure about the Mystery Powders. Should I just wait for the mystery powder for HK?

 

[Ebonyone]

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Originally Posted by Randy Rose Finally . . . THE BRUSHES! UGH! THEY ARE HEAVEN! Seriously I've never tried a couture brush before but I see what all the fuss is about . . . I almost bought them right then and there, without my discount, and if I hear that they are selling out I will go buy them at full price. Seriously applying powder with the 129 felt like rubbing velvet all over my face. They are incredible. I cannot speak highly enough of them.

You are so right about the brushes. To be sure, I had the MUA let me feel them against regular brushes and they seemed softer and denser. The 224 seemed better shaped as well, a little tighter.

Nordstrom also had a brush kit coming out next week for $125 I think it had a 187, 217, 208, 168 in a black clutch.

 

[Meryl]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 THere are a few swatches that are on another site ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Not sure whats up with my links http://www.♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥/mac-monogram-product-photos http://www.♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥/mac-monogram-swatches-pictures.

Not working for me.

 

[TISH1124]

Re: MAC - Monogram - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection) 2008

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Originally Posted by Meryl Not working for me.

I added the photos

 

[Cocopuff]

Re: MAC - Monogram - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection) 2008

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Originally Posted by Cocopuff PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE I need swatches. I am trying to decide what to buy! I am a lipglass chick and want to buy all 4. I am so unsure about the sheersparks at this time because i do not know what will look good on my NW45 skin (suggestions). Also, I am unsure about the Mystery Powders. Should I just wait for the mystery powder for HK?

I just ordered Identity, Monodramatic, and Posh Life lipglass. I went ahead and ordered the Charming Garnet bag also. I can't find any good swatches or good comments about the sheersparks powders, so I think I am going to pass on those!

 

[panda0410]

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Originally Posted by yodagirl Ugh....the more I look at Marque lipstick, the more I want it lol

Me too! Marque is the ONLY thing on my Monogram WL

 

[TISH1124]

Re: MAC - Monogram - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection) 2008

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Originally Posted by panda0410 Me too! Marque is the ONLY thing on my Monogram WL

Me too...It looks like Masque l/s to me UGGHHH and I loved that


I caved got the Marque l/s ...I think the Identity l/g is too close to Baby Sparks and I have 3 of those ...so I passed on that..
But that is all I want from this collection so I'm good!

 

[wifey806]

Re: MAC - Monogram - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection) 2008

FYI, I tried the color, "Dark Secret" in the Mystery Powder, and it's soooo soft and sheer. It disappeared instantly into my NC45 skin. Kinda has that soft feel of the MUFE HD powder. I don't think it's worth getting if you're light skinned, and wanted it for contouring, cuz it's just sooo shear (IMHO). "Shadester" would probably work just as fine, and is a fraction of the price!

The packaging is nice in person though! And the brushes? HOLY CRAP, sooo nice! Still, I'm only telling u for color reference, NOT cuz I think y'all should buy.

Sorry, 1 more thing, did anyone else feel like the L/S are just glorified slimshines??

 

[wifey806]

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dangit, I forgot about the Sheerspark Pressed. Um.. hot glittery fallout mess! PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS!!!!! Ugg.. the colors aren't pretty, and they don't stay on for crap!

 

[lsperry]

Re: MAC - Monogram - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection) 2008

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Originally Posted by Ebonyone You are so right about the brushes. To be sure, I had the MUA let me feel them against regular brushes and they seemed softer and denser. The 224 seemed better shaped as well, a little tighter. Nordstrom also had a brush kit coming out next week for $125 I think it had a 187, 217, 208, 168 in a black clutch.

I received an e-mail 11/28/08 from Nordstrom that the "Perfect Style" brushes were part of their "private beauty shopping event". These are the same brushes that was supposed to be a SAKS exclusive. They're not of the same quality as the Monogram ones. They're regular full-size brushes in a black/pink interior bag.

http://specktra.net/f250/mac-perfect...s-excl-117039/
http://specktra.net/f250/mac-perfect...lusive-117044/

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M·A·C 'Perfect Style' Brush Set (Special Purchase) Get the perfect style this holiday season with this limited-edition M·A·C brush set. A signature black embossed vinyl bag with zipper and pink interior including a zippered pouch inside features a range of four professional brushes for the face and eye: 187 Brush, 168 Brush, 222 Brush and 263 Brush.

 

[TISH1124]

Re: MAC - Monogram - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection) 2008

^^ Yep I just got a Nordstrom 's Holiday catalog with them in there

 

[rbella]

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I think "All Mine" looks pretty. Thanks for the pics, TISH. Team Pink fo sho.

 

[mac_aiken]

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Bunny, Erine or any of our other wonderful MAC pros, can one of you please tell me how Flourish compares to Couture Red? Couture Red is one of my favorite MAC colors of all time and I am just about to finish my last backup.TIA!!

 

[Meryl]

Re: MAC - Monogram - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection) 2008

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Originally Posted by wifey806 Sorry, 1 more thing, did anyone else feel like the L/S are just glorified slimshines??

No, I don't think so. I don't care for Slimshines, they're too greasy for me. My Marque l/s is like a more buttery Lustre. I really like it!

 

[rbella]

Re: MAC - Monogram - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection) 2008

^^^I could totally get down with a buttery lustre. That sounds good to me.

 

[MissAlphaKitty]

Got my monogram stash yesterday...

Got my monogram stash yesterday...

OMG... "Posh Life" is my favourite Estee Lauder "Pink Starlit" lipstick reincarnated as lipglass! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Posh Life Lipglass is everything Budding Lustreglass should have been but wasn't
Oh! and the brushes?

HELLO!
" to me, from me... Merry Christmas!

"
me: "wow wow wow!!! ur the best!!!"
me: " you deserve it sweetheart, enjoy!!"

I can die happy and pretty with lipgloss now...

 

[trinity27109]

Re: MAC - Monogram - (MAC's Annual Couture Collection) 2008

I know some people missed out with the Holiday brush sets. So FYI, the clutch is $10 less on the Nordstrom website if you're buying it.