Re: MAC - Venomous Villains discussion
I stopped by the counter yesterday to look at the collection. My counter is not doing a preview party. That could have something to do with the fact that they are on counter Manager #3 in two years. Given that the counter is only two years old, I think a preview party would have been great. I still run into people that love MAC but had no clue we have a counter in town. Madness!
Anyway, I am still very giddy about this collection! Love it!! Sadly, I kinda wish the collection was bigger. It would have been nice to have quads, a blush for every villain, and more lipsticks and lipglasses. Guess I'm not easily pleased.
Cruella:
Love Heartless and Wicked Ways! Heartless is a straight up cherry red and so pretty. I understand now why some have called it a neutral red. Wicked Ways has looked pink/fuchsia to me everytime I have seen a swatch. Yesterday at the counter was no different. It reminds me of New York Apple, descripted as a red but pink on me. Still pretty and will look good with Heartless. Darkly My Dear was so pretty in the pan but I didn't get a good swatch of it. For whatever reason, they didn't have any sponges at the counter. De-vil is also a pretty eyeshadow. Not sure if I will buy it but if you are into coppery colors, get it!
Evil Queen:
Toxic Tale was nothing like I thought it would be. It's a pink coral on my skin. Pretty but I was expecting bright and something close to Powerhouse. I don't think it will look good on me so it's a pass. I didn't even try Sinister. I have no interest in a brown lipstick or a lustre. I didn't try Hot House because I already have and love it! Her Alter Image, Vainglorious, and Vile Violet are all very pretty and I can't wait to get them! I really loved Her Alter Image. I have been waiting for this one since the first swatch I saw and it did not disappoint. Once again, I did not get a very good swatch of Bite of an Apple but, it was very pretty in the pan. I wear my blush kinda heavy so, it should be just fine for my skintone.
Maleficent:
Dark Deed is great! I like it better than I liked Cunning or Kittenish. I didn't compare them side by side but, to me, Dark Deed seems to fall between the two. Maybe I like it better than C and K because DD is an Amplified Creme which is my favorite lipstick finish from MAC. I can't wait to get DD and layer Wrong Spell over it. Wrong Spell is dark but I really like it. Revenge is Sweet was nothing special as a hand swatch but I think it will look really good over Violetta so for me, it's a must have! I may just get a backup. I didn't even look at the nailpolish. I just can't bring myself to pay $13 for nailpolish when I can get my OPI, which I love, for $8.50.
Dr Facilier:
I only want two things from his part of the collection: the mirrow and French Quarter. Don't you know I forget to swatch French Quarter. So sad.
I tried two of the three Beauty Powders. While I was trying them on, I said something to the SA about them lacking color. I was a little shocked at what she said. Her reply was that she did not like beauty powders because she didn't know what to do with them. I was like WTF! Now, don't get me wrong, I don't expect the MA to know everything but, she has been working at this couter for at least a year. As far as I can remember, this is at least the second time MAC has put BPs in a collection this year. Why not ask your trainer if you are not sure. Anyway, I tried to explain the use of the product to her but, I don't think I changed her mnd at all.
I was very excited about Briar Rose BP but very disappointed when I tried it on. It kinda looked ashy but, I noticed the longer it set on my skin, the better it looked. Soft and pretty. I also tried what I thought was Oh So Fair but, once I left the counter I was no longer sure. It had a little more color than I thought it would but, I don't really need another highlight so it's a pass. I got strange looks from both the MA and the guy in menswear when I left the store with makeup all over my hand. I wanted to see the swatches in the sunlight.
I love this collection and can't wait for next week!