First Impressions: MAC to the Beach Collection

So if you follow me on Twitter... you'll know that I got an invite and went to the unveiling of MAC's new MAC to the Beach Collection Event. It was really fun! There were drinks (strong alcoholic beachy drinks) and finger foods, plus some sexy male models that were all bronzed up :D
This collection was pretty big. It included a normal type of range of products (blushes, lip liners, eye kohls, lipglasses, lipsticks, eyeshadows and nail polishes) then there was a second part that was all bronzing and highlighting products.
Right of the bat I can tell you I skipped the second part totally. I do think the bronzers were nice but I am in love with my Nars Laguna and Bahama Mama by The Balm so I didn't think I needed anymore. Then there were cream blushes and those to me were a no-no! In my opinion I just don't think cream bronzers are a smart idea... I dunno... I wouldn't want my bronzer having the option of melting off my face. The Bronze Body Oil was actually very nice but it's not something I would use often enough to need. Then there were lustre drops which are highlighters and as much as they are truly gorgeous, I just have so many highlighters so I didn't want to pick up something I didn't think would get a lot of use.
On to the first part of this collection and the things I did purchase!!!

~Hipness Blush~

This blush is absolutely gorgeous and like nothing I have! It's a pinky peachy coral colour which I am loving this season. If you have and love Instant Chic Blush (which I know many people do) this is similar but more vibrant so on days you want more of a pop on your cheeks... this is the way I'll go!

The other blush was a very nice bronze tone that I think would look amazing on darker skin tones.

There also was the Marine Life Highlight thingy and it was gorgeous. However, I personally liked the colour of Hipness Blush better then it when it was swirled together. Also, if the gold overspray stuck around and wasn't gone after a few uses, I would have liked it more but it disappears quickly. To me it is just a big and overpriced blush with a pretty seahorse on it. That is just my opinion, I know a lot of people love it but to each their own right?!

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~Sweet & Punchy Eyeshadow~

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I knew I wanted this eyeshadow as soon as a saw it when photos of this collection came out. It is a fun and bright yellow toned green! It is so stunning and I am pumped to do a look with it! For sure a must have for those that have large eyeshadow collections.

The other eyeshadows were quite nice and went well with the collection however two of them are permanent colours so there is no need to run out for them. The other two were in the coral and peach tones, very pretty but not extremely unique in my opinion.

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~Flurry of Fun~

Wow wow wow wow... yep, that is how I explain this colour. Seeing it online previous to seeing it in person I thought it was unique and had it on my list of things to buy. I guess I was right because as soon as a swatched it, I knew I needed it. When I left the store and put it on I was in love. It's a coral-orange colour but has teal shimmers in it which is amazing! It looks gorgeous on and I honestly think it would look amazing on all skin tones!

The other lipglasses were nice as well but they were both pinky so because I have so many colours like that I just passed on them to be smart with my money.

There were also some really nice lipsticks but I have so many lipsticks so I actually just stayed away from them so I wouldn't be tempted to buy any. (my sister did pick up two of them)

So here are the swatches of the things I got... from left to right: Hipness Blush, Sweet & Punchy Eyeshadow and Flurry of Fun Lipglass. (the swatch above them all is Vex Eyeshadow which I didn't own and decided to get)

Here are two random things I got while there... Vex Eyeshadow and I needed some more Brush Cleanser :)

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So those are the things I got and my feelings on the collection itself. I really think all in all it is a fun and beachy collection with a lot to offer everyone!

Soft Smokey Brown and Coral Look

Products Used (MAC unless otherwise stated)

Eyes

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Cork e/s

Mystery e/s

Wedge e/s

Paradisco e/s

Night Manouver e/s

Vanilla e/s

Nylon e/s

CoverGirl Lash Blast

Face

Ripe Peach Blush Ombre

Lips

Fresh Salmon Lipstick

Kumquat Lipglass

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I am so in love with Corals and can't wait to wear more of them for Spring and Summer. Wearing a Soft Smokey Brown eye is a great look to sport while trying to showcase another colour, in this case, it was the Coral pops of cheeks and lips!

Have fun with your makeup for the Spring and Summer seasons and try to focus on looking fresh!

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MAC Magic, Mirth and Mischief Collection

So... at first I was excited about this collection but then when I saw it, I was quite disappointed.
For a person just starting to collect MAC, it's a great time to stock up on items but for those of you, like myself, who have tons of MAC already.. this collection was kind of a fail.

Do note that if you are actually purchasing collection items as gifts, they are awesome, especially the sets!

So here are the only two products I got:

MAC Mineralized Blush in Superduper-Natural. I'm loving this colour so far, it is, as it states,very Natural. It's a peachy tone that would look best on lighter to olive skin tones but would look amazing on darker skin tones as a highlight.

There was another blush called Conjure Up but it looked to mush like a deeper version of Gentle Mineralized Blush to me so I didn't get it.

The second thing I got:

Is the Soft Sparkle Eye Pencil in Iris Accents. It's so beautiful and the sparkles are definitely what drew me in. I kind of what to go back for the black one just because it's so fun and a great way to make a plain eyeliner have an extra bit of oomph!

That's it for the MAC 2009 Christmas Collection for me.

What did you all think of the Collection? What did you get?