New Collection Preview Parties - What are they all about?

[pinkfeet]

I went to one for the last collection and I swore never again !

It wasnt worth it to get the items a couple of days early - it was very crowded, they had food, drinks and the line for getting the items was from the cashier to the door and it didnt move forever. I was in there for a hour and a half and I didnt even really look around too much, I knew what I wanted.

I suppose its fun if you go with friends, drink, chit chat, play with the makeup but for me it was hassle and I will never again go to an event - preview party for ppid members only maybe but not for the general public.

Have fun!

 

[**Juh_net**]

Sooo. I just got back from the Sundressing event. Your right, it was horrible. So crowded, can't look at anything, everyone is rushed, the drinks and appetizers sucked. I knew what I wanted but is was so packed that I just bought the stubborn brown powerpoint pencil and the aqualine liquidlast liner. I'm going back friday to get my makeup done and to buy the rest of the line....

 

[bebs]

question about what to do, I was at the sundressing event this evening and well.. they charged me for something (a lipglass) and it wasnt placed in my bag.. I went though my car for about an hour and now wondering what to do.

has this happened to anybody else?

 

[Pinklady77]

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Originally Posted by bebs question about what to do, I was at the sundressing event this evening and well.. they charged me for something (a lipglass) and it wasnt placed in my bag.. I went though my car for about an hour and now wondering what to do. has this happened to anybody else?

If you have the receipt just bring it back and tell them it was never put in the bag.

 

[a914butterfly]

i had been invited to the culturebloom premier in NYC, and it was crowded and it took forever to get my order and then pay for it. it was so packed that you couldnt even walk around or get to see the makeup cause it was on 1 little table and everyone was crowding around it. i dont drink alcohol and the appetizers looked disgusting and it was so crowded. it wasnt worth it just to be able to buy anything a few days ahead. the party was monday and the collection came out that thursday. and i spent so much on the makeup and the transportation and to eat dinner out that night. never again!!

 

[User34]

I must admit it was a bit crowded.. ok very crowded but my friend and I just drank and stayed by the sides looking at everyone's make-up and deciding what sundressing things to get. We had a pretty good time.

 

[giz2000]

You need to go to these events with very low expectations...just go, have a drink and have a good time...trust me, you'll have more fun that way. The events are waaay too crowded to really get any quality shopping done (I've worked a few, and the people who just come in to have a nice time are the ones that have the best time!).

 

[**Juh_net**]

Yes I agree with all you girls, its fun to be able to check out the stuff and the MA are really nice and great under all that pressure... but one time is good enough for me.

 

[hyperRealGurl]

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Originally Posted by **Juh_net** Sooo. I just got back from the Sundressing event. Your right, it was horrible. So crowded, can't look at anything, everyone is rushed, the drinks and appetizers sucked. I knew what I wanted but is was so packed that I just bought the stubborn brown powerpoint pencil and the aqualine liquidlast liner. I'm going back friday to get my makeup done and to buy the rest of the line....

Wow after reading this im having second thoughts on my invite.

 

[YvonneTheBlond]

Late

I know this reply is late, but I agree with alot of the members. The events are usually too crowded. Its jammed packed with people and a 40minute wait to check out. It isn't worth it for pure shopping, but go with friends to drink and chat would be fun.

 

[Dancrbabe29]

Preview Parties

today i went into my Mac Freestanding store to buy some stuff from the Amuse collection and the MA invited myself and my mother to the Untamed Preview party so im kinda curious what exactly goes on at these things besides the obvious preview

 

[liquidsirenhoney]

I've been to one of the previews...for Culture Bloom, basically they had the new collection out, they were doing people's make-up and there were drinks and some appetizers....is it a private one by invitation, or one where you made and appointment?

 

[junealexandra]

I've been to 2 preview parties at two different locations. Basically you get to see and buy in advance, there are some demonstations, Q&A.
The downside is that it's usually very crowded, personally I don't get the help I need to choose colors combinations. I usually end up not happy with my choices, because the of time pressure.

 

[Dancrbabe29]

well there is a list the MA put me on so im not sure if that would qualify as invitation, she did invite me lol

 

[bebs]

I've gone to one.. and I swore never again (sundressing) because they have so many people there that you cant get to the tables to see anything or play with anything. you have to grab and just hand the ma your list and then wait in line to pay and hope they grab all the right stuff... when I was there.. they grabed half the wrong stuff and left 2 things out of my bag that I paid for. I had to go back into the store the next day and tell and ask the manger to excange what I wanted and get those things that were left out of my bag.

I would say just wait the 2 or 3 days till the collection comes out in stores cause its not worth the drama and pushing and shoving.. less you go with friends and want to get a little drunk...

thats all people were doing at the one I went to

got invited to the lure one in LA pro but passed on it because of the last one.. just so ya understand how bad it is -and I had already seen all the colors at that point-

 

[hals]

I was invited to a preview party the other day when i was buying some e/s. I was a little upset cause i wasnt going to be in town for the party but the girl told me that almost everywhere the party was on the same date.. i would just have to find a store.. so i dont think its invitation... but i seriously cant wait..its my first preview party.. lol

 

[lindsay]

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Originally Posted by hals I was invited to a preview party the other day when i was buying some e/s. I was a little upset cause i wasnt going to be in town for the party but the girl told me that almost everywhere the party was on the same date.. i would just have to find a store.. so i dont think its invitation... but i seriously cant wait..its my first preview party.. lol

i had the same problem! i was in vegas last week and one of the MA's at the pro store invited me to a preview party at the bellagio! how fun would that have been?! i almost died. it was on sunday and i came back home on saturday, i was so bummed out! but that's awesome you'll get to go to one, i wish i had the same luck.

 

[dramaqueen]

I wish there was a preview party where I live! I have never heard of one!

 

[FemmeNoir]

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Originally Posted by lindsay i had the same problem! i was in vegas last week and one of the MA's at the pro store invited me to a preview party at the bellagio! how fun would that have been?! i almost died. it was on sunday and i came back home on saturday, i was so bummed out! but that's awesome you'll get to go to one, i wish i had the same luck.

Ooohhh! Did the Bellagio party already happen? When was it?

I've been to a few preview parties and yes, they are crowded, but I've really enjoyed them. I love getting free drinks and food, and thanks to specktra I usually have ideas of what I want to buy before hand.

 

[lindsay]

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Originally Posted by FemmeNoir Ooohhh! Did the Bellagio party already happen? When was it? I've been to a few preview parties and yes, they are crowded, but I've really enjoyed them. I love getting free drinks and food, and thanks to specktra I usually have ideas of what I want to buy before hand.

yes

unfortunately it was last sunday (a week ago). and i left vegas on friday!

that would have been the ultimate location to attend a party at.