Who else thinks MAC is being a tad ridiculous?
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TamEva Le Fay
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I don't blame MAC....
....I blame...Janice! Hee! Hee! Hee!
Seriously, you think I'm playin'?
I don't, really, think I was even half as nutty about makeup, never mind MAC, until I discovered this site, and all of you enablers!
You do the math!
For me it was simply a "Necessary Evil"!
....I blame...Janice! Hee! Hee! Hee!
I don't, really, think I was even half as nutty about makeup, never mind MAC, until I discovered this site, and all of you enablers!
You do the math!
For me it was simply a "Necessary Evil"!
AudreyNicole
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Ok, here is my take on the whole thing...
Look at 2007 - From May til August there were 12 collections.
Hybrid Theory: May
Moon Bathe: May
Sunstrip: May
Tendertones: May
C-Shock: June
Novel Twist: July
Rushmetal: July
Flashtronic: July
Painterly: August
In 3D: August
Smoke Signals: August
Blue Storm: August
Now for 2008. 14 collections.
Naughty Nauticals: May
Dazzleglass: May
Skinsheen: May
Neo Sci-Fi: May
Solar Field: May
Future Earth: May
Tendertones: May
Summer Trend Bags: May
Cool Heat: June
Colour Forms: July
New View: July
Sonic Chic: July
Starflash: August
Overrich: August/September
This year there are only 2 more collections. Personally, I don't count the summer bags as a "collection". You could group the MSF duos and MSF blushes into one collection really. It's not too unlike last year.
I think everyone is felling so overwhelmed (myself included) because instead of learning about these collections every few weeks, we have been given into on all of them in the last 48 hours. Normally, we hear about 1-2 at a time and we gush over them for a few weeks, and then info on 1-2 more collections is leaked. I do agree that it is alot, but I think alot of it is because it is so much so fast. I personally like to know what is coming, and I don't mind learning about it early. I can budget and be more choosy. Just my 2 cents!
Look at 2007 - From May til August there were 12 collections.
Hybrid Theory: May
Moon Bathe: May
Sunstrip: May
Tendertones: May
C-Shock: June
Novel Twist: July
Rushmetal: July
Flashtronic: July
Painterly: August
In 3D: August
Smoke Signals: August
Blue Storm: August
Now for 2008. 14 collections.
Naughty Nauticals: May
Dazzleglass: May
Skinsheen: May
Neo Sci-Fi: May
Solar Field: May
Future Earth: May
Tendertones: May
Summer Trend Bags: May
Cool Heat: June
Colour Forms: July
New View: July
Sonic Chic: July
Starflash: August
Overrich: August/September
This year there are only 2 more collections. Personally, I don't count the summer bags as a "collection". You could group the MSF duos and MSF blushes into one collection really. It's not too unlike last year.
I think everyone is felling so overwhelmed (myself included) because instead of learning about these collections every few weeks, we have been given into on all of them in the last 48 hours. Normally, we hear about 1-2 at a time and we gush over them for a few weeks, and then info on 1-2 more collections is leaked. I do agree that it is alot, but I think alot of it is because it is so much so fast. I personally like to know what is coming, and I don't mind learning about it early. I can budget and be more choosy. Just my 2 cents!
Madam E
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Amen to everything said so far.
You have to realize how much money and manpower M.A.C. puts into marketing, and obviously they're doing a great job because we flip out over all these collections, and many of them sell out fast! Honestly, I think it really is mostly hype, it's just that we M.A.C. fanatics fall for it. IMO Some of their collections are more original and exciting (e.g. Barbie, Dazzleglass, Metal-X) than others. Too often though I see M.A.C. copying themselves -they seem to re-issue old shades under new names (e.g. certain eyeshadows and pigments). They're sneaky, but we fall for it!
You have to realize how much money and manpower M.A.C. puts into marketing, and obviously they're doing a great job because we flip out over all these collections, and many of them sell out fast! Honestly, I think it really is mostly hype, it's just that we M.A.C. fanatics fall for it. IMO Some of their collections are more original and exciting (e.g. Barbie, Dazzleglass, Metal-X) than others. Too often though I see M.A.C. copying themselves -they seem to re-issue old shades under new names (e.g. certain eyeshadows and pigments). They're sneaky, but we fall for it!
brownsuga lady
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It is quite overwhelming but i'm more of a smart shopper anyway. I'm okay with passing up a collection if there's nothing unique or if there's a lot of dupeable items or things I just wouldn't wear. I usually only go for stuff that is unique and I don't already have something like it in my collection. Saves me lots of money!
d n d
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I agree with the above poster. No one forces us to by this makeup but it's so hard not to buy it! It's so pretty and once you actually see it in person it's like a rush just comes over you. Then you get sick of it once you have had it a few weeks and sometimes even after a few days.
I don't know why MAC has so many new things coming out so close together...they need to space out the releases so we can save up money in between time!
Has anyone noticed all the really good collections come out tax time? It's a conspiracy! LOL!
Originally Posted by ♥MiCHiE♥
I think it's more overwhelming for those who have to use these items, i.e. makeup artists and such. The rest of us have a choice. You can buy or not. I know it's been super-easy for me, since I'm trying to buy a house and nice things for it. Obviously, my first priority right now is not MAC. I haven't bought anything since Heatherette. |
I agree with the above poster. No one forces us to by this makeup but it's so hard not to buy it! It's so pretty and once you actually see it in person it's like a rush just comes over you. Then you get sick of it once you have had it a few weeks and sometimes even after a few days.
I don't know why MAC has so many new things coming out so close together...they need to space out the releases so we can save up money in between time!
Has anyone noticed all the really good collections come out tax time? It's a conspiracy! LOL!
makeupgal
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I agree GlamYOURus. Up until recently, I had some type of MAC Collection OCD. I had a mini panic attack if I left lacking even one piece of a collection. Til AudreyNicole shook some sense into me in another thread without her even realizing it. I only bought 3 pieces of the Naughty Nauticals collection. That is a FIRST! I do agree it's getting overwhelming and a lot of times I end up thinking "this looks just like Paradisco" or "this looks just like Phloof!" After going in with that mindset, it's been WAY easier not to overindulge. AudreyNicole, my husband thanks you and so does his wallet!!!!
Covergirl913
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ITA. It doesn't overwhelm me one bit b/c I don't feel the need to buy something from EVERY single collection that comes out just because. I pick and choose what I like. And if I have something in my case similar to an item, I will not buy it! I do believe that with them coming out with so many LE collectons back to back, they are starting to loose their luster. They need to give some folks a chance to actually miss LE items before they come out with more.
| Originally Posted by ♥MiCHiE♥
I think it's more overwhelming for those who have to use these items, i.e. makeup artists and such. The rest of us have a choice. You can buy or not. I know it's been super-easy for me, since I'm trying to buy a house and nice things for it. Obviously, my first priority right now is not MAC. I haven't bought anything since Heatherette. |
ITA. It doesn't overwhelm me one bit b/c I don't feel the need to buy something from EVERY single collection that comes out just because. I pick and choose what I like. And if I have something in my case similar to an item, I will not buy it! I do believe that with them coming out with so many LE collectons back to back, they are starting to loose their luster. They need to give some folks a chance to actually miss LE items before they come out with more.
purrtykitty
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ITA! I do love the LE things, but I won't hesitate to skip stuff that is just *okay* in my eyes, or stuff that is just way outside my comfort zone. I only buy colors I will use. I've recently been buying some brighter colors, but only the ones that I really like and I will really use. Sure MAC could put the brakes on the collections, but I'd probably go through serious withdrawl and end up spending MORE because I'm bored!! But seriously, there are ways around this crazy spending. We all know about CCOs (though not all of us have easy access) where most collections make it and there's always the swap bin. Like n_c said, it's about shopping smart.
| Originally Posted by n_c
I sometimes feel the same way, however the best thing to do is to shop smart. That is dont get sucked into all the hype and buy colors that are unique and that you will get lots of use out of. Otherwise, imo, it is completely useless to buy colors that you can find in your traincase with slight differences...so in all SHOP SMART. Oh and yes you can always "strut your stuff" and feed your addiction lol |
ITA! I do love the LE things, but I won't hesitate to skip stuff that is just *okay* in my eyes, or stuff that is just way outside my comfort zone. I only buy colors I will use. I've recently been buying some brighter colors, but only the ones that I really like and I will really use. Sure MAC could put the brakes on the collections, but I'd probably go through serious withdrawl and end up spending MORE because I'm bored!! But seriously, there are ways around this crazy spending. We all know about CCOs (though not all of us have easy access) where most collections make it and there's always the swap bin. Like n_c said, it's about shopping smart.
elegant-one
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Ah, you COULD come out of your comfort zone because you have such pretty eyes & skin that if i were you, i would push the envelope a little bit
| Originally Posted by purrtykitty
ITA! I do love the LE things, but I won't hesitate to skip stuff that is just *okay* in my eyes, or stuff that is just way outside my comfort zone. I only buy colors I will use. I've recently been buying some brighter colors, but only the ones that I really like |
Ah, you COULD come out of your comfort zone because you have such pretty eyes & skin that if i were you, i would push the envelope a little bit
purrtykitty
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Aww, thanks so much! See, that's why I'm using these upcoming collections to fill in the "color" gaps in my stash. I love my neutrals, but I have enough to choke and elephant (waaayyy more needed than to choke a horse, lol!) so to offset, I'm not buying as many neutrals as I would and I'm buying more "fun" stuff!
| Originally Posted by elegant-one
Ah, you COULD come out of your comfort zone because you have such pretty eyes & skin that if i were you, i would push the envelope a little bit
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Aww, thanks so much! See, that's why I'm using these upcoming collections to fill in the "color" gaps in my stash. I love my neutrals, but I have enough to choke and elephant (waaayyy more needed than to choke a horse, lol!) so to offset, I'm not buying as many neutrals as I would and I'm buying more "fun" stuff!
Krasevayadancer
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To be quite honest, I don't think it is ridiculous at all. If anything MAC seems to be testing the waters with new products and new formulas. We are being exposed to innovation and variety, something that mac is famous for. Lets not knock MAC for doing what it does best. Clever marketing is only a piece of the pie.
I also think it just so happens that the info rushed in all at once these past 2 days as opposed to slowly leaking in over the period of a few weeks. Trust me, write it out. The amt of collections coming out isn't ridiculous. Also, think about this: We are getting a little bit of everything from skincare to fragrance to color collections.
Its not like mac is releasing 100 eyeshadows at once. That would be overwhelming. A little bit from each category is very manageable. Yay Mac!
I also think it just so happens that the info rushed in all at once these past 2 days as opposed to slowly leaking in over the period of a few weeks. Trust me, write it out. The amt of collections coming out isn't ridiculous. Also, think about this: We are getting a little bit of everything from skincare to fragrance to color collections.
MACa6325xi
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I totally agree with the above post.
| Originally Posted by Covergirl913
ITA. It doesn't overwhelm me one bit b/c I don't feel the need to buy something from EVERY single collection that comes out just because. I pick and choose what I like. And if I have something in my case similar to an item, I will not buy it! I do believe that with them coming out with so many LE collectons back to back, they are starting to loose their luster. They need to give some folks a chance to actually miss LE items before they come out with more. |
I totally agree with the above post.
Deirdre
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I'm not only going to shop smarter, I'm going to stay the hell away from my MAC counter. The collection that makes me drool, right now, is Cool Heat. And the next one I'll look at will be the Starflash collection.
There, from 14 to two in one fell swoop. If I really feel I want something, I'm sure loads of product will be floating around for months after some of these collections come out. It's not like the designer collections which seem to be released in smaller amounts, and get snapped up by avid collectors.
There, from 14 to two in one fell swoop. If I really feel I want something, I'm sure loads of product will be floating around for months after some of these collections come out. It's not like the designer collections which seem to be released in smaller amounts, and get snapped up by avid collectors.
GlamYOURUs
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Everyone is different. Some us are good with our money, others not so much i.e. ME! But we can't help to feel the way we do b/c we hear about all the upcoming collections which is a great in a way but it becomes a lil bothersome when there are so many good things in ALL the collections. Some of us need to be be banned on specktra for a while
That will solve half of the problem 
GlamYOURUs
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Ooooo I have just the fotd for this situation
AudreyNicole
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Aww, I am so glad that my post made a difference for you. It's funny, because while you were behaving with Naughty Nauticals, I was doing the exact opposite.
I really enduldged in that collection. I do have to remind myself often of the things that I have already, and work around that. I know I will be doing that alot in the upcoming months because of all of the great things coming out. When money is tight or I get feeling overwhelmed, I avoid the MAC counter. That is only tempation for me. I am considering skipping the 3 part collection this year. If anything, I will get 2-3 maximum. Now if I hadn't been informed of everything coming, I probably would have spent more (especially since I have a gift certificate). I agree, MAC is testing the waters and bringing in new products to see what will sell. I mean, we offer up suggestions all the time to them, and when they start to listen, we complain that it is too much
For example, there was tons of talk on the boards here... No more lustre e/s - they are few and far between these days. MSF in colors that can be used as blush - done. We want more pigments - done. No more repromotes - they are repromoting less lately because we complain about them, but that means more NEW stuff for us to buy. I personally am a bit relieved when I see a repromote, because it makes it easier on my wallet. It's a circle that goes round and round. And I agree with MAC_Whore... we do not HAVE to buy ANYTHING. MAC is giving us options and variety, and trying to stay ahead of the curve. I love it!
| Originally Posted by makeupgal
I agree GlamYOURus. Up until recently, I had some type of MAC Collection OCD. I had a mini panic attack if I left lacking even one piece of a collection. Til AudreyNicole shook some sense into me in another thread without her even realizing it. I only bought 3 pieces of the Naughty Nauticals collection. That is a FIRST! I do agree it's getting overwhelming and a lot of times I end up thinking "this looks just like Paradisco" or "this looks just like Phloof!" After going in with that mindset, it's been WAY easier not to overindulge. AudreyNicole, my husband thanks you and so does his wallet!!!! |
Aww, I am so glad that my post made a difference for you. It's funny, because while you were behaving with Naughty Nauticals, I was doing the exact opposite.
Willa
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Here's my point :
I've noticed that some people buy too much MAC just for the re-sell
The thing is that we need to enjoy the colors we like, use them, and so what if that color is never coming back (LE), many beautiful others will come out
I love MAC, but I don't spend too much on it because I would go crazy missing colors here and there. Honestly, I buy colors mostly because I've seen them in the FOTD's section, only when I have a ''crush'' on one of them.
I've noticed that some people buy too much MAC just for the re-sell
The thing is that we need to enjoy the colors we like, use them, and so what if that color is never coming back (LE), many beautiful others will come out
I love MAC, but I don't spend too much on it because I would go crazy missing colors here and there. Honestly, I buy colors mostly because I've seen them in the FOTD's section, only when I have a ''crush'' on one of them.
