MAC necklaces?

[X4biddenxLustX]

I love the MAC jewelry that the MA's have on. I think I even seen an MA once with a MAC belt buckle on which was super cute!

Would I buy MAC jewelry? Yes, but I doubt I'd really wear it that much cause I'd feel like a wannabe. But it would be a nice addition to my collection though. Now I would only consider buying a piece if it was reasonably price which I have yet to really see on sites like ebay.

I am still considering figuring out a way to make a cute necklace out of the Hello Kitty swarovski keychain from the Kouture collection. It's too cute and precious to get all scratched up being used as a regular keychain.

 

[User27]

I noticed this ages ago, MACS AMULET IN GRAY NIP VERY RARE ONLY 1 ON EBAY WOW - eBay (item 380112411744 end time May-20-09 23:53:42 PDT). Does this fall under an employee necklace or is this a piece released for the public? I was wondering when I stumbled on it but never even noticed the employees' necklaces to know it was a requirement. I speak with them freely but never noticed that, freaking pretty shallow on my part I guess.

I have no intention of buying it as I'm not an employee but was curious what it was. It is very Office Space like whoever stated that....I felt for Jennifer Aniston in that movie. God, her boss' voice was so monotone too.

 

[X4biddenxLustX]

So I decided out of curiosity to check if ebay had any MAC jewelry for sale, and they did but for a crazy price.

But I stumbled upon this: http://cgi.ebay.com/juicy-barbie-mac-make-up-couture-art-glass-necklace_W0QQitemZ300314952185QQcmdZViewItemQQptZH andcrafted_Artisan_Jewelry?hash=item45ec2a81f9&_tr ksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A 12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

and http://cgi.ebay.com/mac-make-up-glass-art-pendant_W0QQitemZ300314951436QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH _DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45ec2a7f0c&_trksid=p3911 .c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1| 240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

What do you ladies think? I actually think they are cute, and am considering getting one. Both pendants are from the same seller who has other pendants up for sale too. It read on her page I think that she accepts requests so I sent a message asking if it would be possible for her to make a MAC Hello Kitty pendant and if so how much? I'll give it a few days to see if I get a response on if she can make one for me or not. If not I'll probably get the barbie one.

I wouldn't feel weird wearing these even though they have MAC on them since they are not employee jewelry.

 

[mizzbeba]

Funny how MAs won't mind you dropping hundreds of dollars on a haul but will look at you like a 'wannabe' if you want/wear a MAC necklace. I can def see it as a collectors' item. I bet if they ever came out with a charm they'd sell out in flash.

 

[II3rinII]

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Originally Posted by mizzbeba Funny how MAs won't mind you dropping hundreds of dollars on a haul but will look at you like a 'wannabe' if you want/wear a MAC necklace. I can def see it as a collectors' item. I bet if they ever came out with a charm they'd sell out in flash.

i guess its cuz we feel we earned that jewelry. its exclusive, it cant be bought in the store like our cosmetics. i went through a lot to recieve these peices i guess id be offended if some joe schmoe were to buy them and wear them out and about. but i do understand that some people are actually collectors, so i guess i can see why they would WANT to have them.

 

[Curly1908]

I am baffled as to why a non-MAC employee would want to purchase and wear (in public) MAC jewelry which is part of a uniform. Honestly, that's like wearing a blue Walmart's vest to the beach or wearing a soldier's jacket to the mall. I am utterly baffled.

There are better things to spend one's money on...

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Originally Posted by II3rinII i guess its cuz we feel we earned that jewelry. its exclusive, it cant be bought in the store like our cosmetics. i went through a lot to recieve these peices i guess id be offended if some joe schmoe were to buy them and wear them out and about. but i do understand that some people are actually collectors, so i guess i can see why they would WANT to have them.

I can't understand anyone actually wanting one (even "collectors"), but I do understand you being offended by somebody purchasing something that you had to earn. It'd be like somebody purchasing a college diploma. I'd be miffed to if I were you.

 

[TISH1124]

^^^ Come on you know the necklace is way cuter than the Walmart Vest!

 

[Curly1908]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 ^^^ Come on you know the necklace is way cuter than the Walmart Vest!

Yes, it is, but stop messing up my metaphors, Tishy Poo!

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go to the Clinique counter and ask for one of their lab coats with my name embroidered on the pocket. I'll post pics of it in my next Haul thread.

 

[TISH1124]

^^ get me one too girl!!! hell I may just start collecting everything! Let me go find me a MAC necklace...maybe they will give me a discount if I am wearing it

 

[lipshock]

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Originally Posted by X4biddenxLustX I love the MAC jewelry that the MA's have on. I think I even seen an MA once with a MAC belt buckle on which was super cute! Would I buy MAC jewelry? Yes, but I doubt I'd really wear it that much cause I'd feel like a wannabe. But it would be a nice addition to my collection though. Now I would only consider buying a piece if it was reasonably price which I have yet to really see on sites like ebay. I am still considering figuring out a way to make a cute necklace out of the Hello Kitty swarovski keychain from the Kouture collection. It's too cute and precious to get all scratched up being used as a regular keychain.

Girl, you think that belt buckle is cute?

I have one and have never worn it. It weighs more than I do. LOL. You want it?

 

[chocolategoddes]

I would actually rather wear a shirt with the MAC logo on it than the jewelry.
I just want something to show my love for the line. I can see how a MAC artist would get upset over people wearing something they earned.
Do they sell stuff like that for customers? MAC t-shirts?

 

[Ruby_Woo]

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Originally Posted by lipshock Girl, you think that belt buckle is cute? I have one and have never worn it. It weighs more than I do. LOL. You want it?

Omg, I have so many co-workers who want that buckle! Haha I think its cute. lol I like it, I wish I had gotten some of the more old school jewelry though, or bandanas or even bags! haha

Anyone wants to donate? lol

By the way, speaking of wearing other peoples uniform stuff, my hubby bought a t-shirt of our fave sushi place, and he actually wears it! hahah Oh boy!

 

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by ms.marymac Anyone remember the long necklace with the black square beads they gave us one year? I think I am the only one left at my counter that still has it. Me and a another girl were talking about this at work-bragging about how we still have it. Two days later she some how got it stuck in a drawer she was digging in and we watched it explode off her neck...ha ha ha. Break away necklaces, I guess.

i still have mine, but it broke too!

i was washing my hands and the loop got caught on the faucet, and when i stepped back it broke. cheap shit!

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Originally Posted by II3rinII i got that one too, a co-worker gave me one cuz she somehow had 2. my girl one time was wearing her lanyard one and she didnt double loop it and it got stuck in the till when she shut the register she choked her self and it snapped off!! we fixed it though! my pin broke, i think im gonna make it into another necklace so its not wasted.

not her application certification lanyard?

i'm on my second pin. the closure is so loose that the pin keeps coming out and it falls off all the time. again, cheap shit!

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Originally Posted by chocolategoddes Do they sell stuff like that for customers? MAC t-shirts?

they sold em for barbie, and i think for fafi too.

 

[Ruby_Woo]

I feel lucky now, cus I have a few of our MAC necklaces and 2 pins. Because my co-workers gave em to me as they didn't wear em and being a newbie I was all about it! heh Im gonna get some colored crystals and decorate one of the necklaces!

If anyone wants to trade or swap MAC jewelry let me know~ haha I love our stuff

 

[xkleverxkittyx]

I can see why the MAC employees would feel a tiny bit irritated, but I don't think its anything to be upset over. People love this brand so much. The jewelry IS like a collectors item to some people. Like someone said earlier they sold shirts for fafi and barbie that are usually only worn by employees, so the jewelry doesnt seem any different to Mac lovers.

 

[X4biddenxLustX]

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Originally Posted by lipshock Girl, you think that belt buckle is cute? I have one and have never worn it. It weighs more than I do. LOL. You want it?

Lol! I had no clue that they were heavy. I was surprised when I first seen it cause I was like they give their employees belt buckles too?! I had just thought they gave the employees necklaces, bracelets, and shirts and that was it.

Is it a shift REQUIREMENT for you MAC MA's to have at least one form of MAC jewelry or body wear I guess I can call it that on? I've only seen the MA's at the counters I go to have the necklace one, no bracelets. Just the plain necklace that just says MAC on it. Nothing fancy. Still cute though I think!

 

[erine1881]

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Originally Posted by xkleverxkittyx I can see why the MAC employees would feel a tiny bit irritated, but I don't think its anything to be upset over. People love this brand so much. The jewelry IS like a collectors item to some people. Like someone said earlier they sold shirts for fafi and barbie that are usually only worn by employees, so the jewelry doesnt seem any different to Mac lovers.

but that's just it. the shirts were sold to the public, and the jewelry's not. we only wore the shirts for three days and that's it, never again. the jewelry is what helps set us apart from every other makeup artist that wears all black. well, that and our crazy, funky makeup!

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Originally Posted by X4biddenxLustX Lol! I had no clue that they were heavy. I was surprised when I first seen it cause I was like they give their employees belt buckles too?! I had just thought they gave the employees necklaces, bracelets, and shirts and that was it. Is it a shift REQUIREMENT for you MAC MA's to have at least one form of MAC jewelry or body wear I guess I can call it that on? I've only seen the MA's at the counters I go to have the necklace one, no bracelets. Just the plain necklace that just says MAC on it. Nothing fancy. Still cute though I think!

we have to wear a pink or necklace every day. we can wear other pieces too, but a pin or necklace has to be visible above the waste. we get a pin and the regular necklace when we start, then we get something for the holiday collections (this year was the zipper necklace) and then something for christmas.

i just wish they'd do a gold piece to go with gold jewelry.

 

[xkleverxkittyx]

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Originally Posted by erine1881 but that's just it. the shirts were sold to the public, and the jewelry's not. we only wore the shirts for three days and that's it, never again. the jewelry is what helps set us apart from every other makeup artist that wears all black. well, that and our crazy, funky makeup.

I understand you girl, but I can also see the other side, why people would want it.

still you had to earn it so its more meaningful than just a trinket item.

 

[BunnyBunnyBunny]

I love my MAC!

Doesn't it just make you want to wear them too? O:

 

[maclove1]

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Originally Posted by II3rinII i got that one too, a co-worker gave me one cuz she somehow had 2. my girl one time was wearing her lanyard one and she didnt double loop it and it got stuck in the till when she shut the register she choked her self and it snapped off!! we fixed it though! my pin broke, i think im gonna make it into another necklace so its not wasted.