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1. Laura on May 1st, 2008 at 3:43 pm:

   Can you explain the differences between the frost and velvet and pearl finishes on the MAC shadows it is difficult to reallt tell online if they are shimmery or just shiny? It is a bit overwhelming!!
   Thank you so much!!

2. marlena on May 1st, 2008 at 7:51 pm:

   Hi Laura
   The frost eyeshadows are just that- frosty, shimmery finish.

   The velvet eyeshadows are more smooth and almost satin-like. These are great for blending or putting under the brow if you have frosty e/s on the lid.

   Veluxe Pearls are the most popular and well-liked. They are not as shimmery as the frost e/s, but they still has some shine and are easy to blend. If I were starting out, I would get this texture Just make sure to mix your finishes some, but I wouldn’t recommend the lustres that much as the color payoff isn’t great.

   I hope that helps some! Have a great week!
   -Marlena

3. Carina on May 3rd, 2008 at 11:38 am:

   Hey!

   I love love love your site and your tutorials! Keep posting please!
   You are very talented with make-up and I’ve learned a lot. Thanks. In addition you are very pretty and authentic.

   I would be very happy, if you could post some pics of your make-up-collection (especially MAC ;))! I think it would be very exciting to see the collection of such a “geek”

   Manny greetings from Frankfurt!
   -Carina

4. Audrey on May 4th, 2008 at 5:39 am:

   Just stumbled upon your website and I think it’s fabulous. Would you be able to do your top 15 eyeshadows for NYX for those of us who can’t afford MAC products? I also like the idea gallery and found it especially helpful when you included descriptions of your application technique vs. just listing the shadows that you used. I’m just starting out with shadows and wonder if there are any tips on how to choose your color combos? Great site, keep up the good work!

5. marlena on May 4th, 2008 at 5:02 pm:

   Hi Audrey

   You’re already ahead of me I am working now on top 10 list actually of favorite NYX eyeshadows. I will also do a video on how to choose color combos, how to pair up finishes, and basic construction of where to put the shadows
   To hold you over until I get the video done, I generally pick 2 colors to work with. Depending on how “dramatic” or “subtle” I want the look, I will either pair a color with a neutral or pair 2 different colors. Then, you always want to mix your finishes- satin with frost, or matte with shimmers, etc…

   Hope that helps at least a little
   -Marlena

6. Karrah on May 7th, 2008 at 1:17 am:

   Hey Marleana love watching your videos on youtube and your website is awesome! Anyway, I was wondering if you used Bare Escentuals and if so could you do a tutorial using their shadows? I seem to have collected so many of them recently and don’t really know how to apply the loose powder or how to create a look with them. Thanks so much for your expertise and kind spirt! Can’t wait to see more of you work!

   Karrah

7. pamela on May 8th, 2008 at 11:46 pm:

   omg i love your site. im the type of person that doesnt put make up on becuse i dont know how to put the make up on.but since i found your site i am so happy. please post more things,that would really help me out.

   peace and love
   pamela

8. richellene on May 11th, 2008 at 3:31 pm:

   Hi Marlena, i heart heart your site. Its very helpful especially for me. Im a student of make up here in HK. Thank you for being helpful. Please post more tips.

   Big kiss
   richellene

9. Sara on May 12th, 2008 at 11:09 am:

   Hey Marlena!
   I found one of your tutorials on youtube and I got completely hooked!!!
   I am a true makeup-lover and I haven’t had much time or money lately to indulge in my addiction, since I’ve been a poor student for some time I guess I just kind of “forgot” about my passion for makeup.
   Well let me tell you…its BACK!!
   Thanks for wonderful and easy tutorials, awesome tips and inspiration. I can only dream to have your talent one day

   A fan from Sweden

10. Ammie on May 17th, 2008 at 1:34 pm:

    Great list! I can’t wait to start buying Thanks so much.

11. lizette on May 19th, 2008 at 8:25 pm:

    Hi Marlena, just wanted to let you know that you are doing an awesome job. You know your stuff! Is there any way you could show us your makeup collection. I think it would be fascinating to look at. Thanks for all the great tips and please keep them coming.

    Thanks, Lizette

12. marlena on May 19th, 2008 at 8:41 pm:

    The video is on its way I had to clean up my stuff before it was ready for the camera

13. lizette on May 20th, 2008 at 12:45 am:

    Thanks, I can’t wait to see it. I Just purchased all the mac eyeshadows that you recommended. I also bought a palette to put them in. And I also bought 15pc. brush set from MAC as well. I graduated last week so I have a lot of graduation money but I think I’m done buying makeup. Thanks for all your input and keep bringing it on!

14. Kyo on May 20th, 2008 at 8:38 am:

    I found your site through Youtube. Great info you have there, and here! Love it!
    I have a question. I’m a devoted Mac-ite, but I definitely can’t afford all of the eyeshadows I wish I could have. Is it possible for you to look at a picture of me and tell me which combo would work best with my coloring? I’m trying to create a signature look for myself.

15. Makeup Geek » Tutorials » ~MAC Eyeshadow Collection~ on July 6th, 2008 at 5:21 pm:

    […] Ok…. I don’t want this to be a “oh, look what I got video”- I really hate those! But, so many of you are requesting to see the MAC collection, so here ya go! Hopefully seeing these in person will help you choose what colors to get… My pick for 15 eyeshadows to start your MAC addiction, er…. collection: […]

16. Rika on July 21st, 2008 at 11:28 pm:

    hi marlena!

    just curious… where can i buy the mac palette?! ive been looking for it.. but most of the ones on ebay are soo expensive! Thanks much!

    my hubby just gave me a $100 limit for today’s make-up shopping online - and I am very very excited that i’ve been reading your website/watching videos the entire afternoon!

    looking forward to the reply!

    R.

17. lynn on July 23rd, 2008 at 5:38 am:

    hello everybody!!!! i’m brand new in this site and i gotta say u rock!!!
    i have only seen a tiny part of all the tutorials and i’ve loved them.

    i wanna say that it is a really good list over here, when i first saw the mac’s multitud of shadows, i kinda freaked out.
    how to choose them?
    luckyly i had bought similar or the same shadows that u recommend and i gotta say i agree with u, u can’t really do any good look without the natural , purple, blues, pink, white and black shadows, are the base of it all.

    finally i congratulate and thank for the article.

    bye makeup geeks!!!

    p.s. i’m sorry if i misspelled any word, i’m learning english. greetings from mexico :D;)

18. Nency on August 11th, 2008 at 8:41 am:

    Hello Marlena,

    I have to be honest with you. I am terrified of eye shadows! I don’t know how to put it at all. I came across your u tube tutorial video and I was amazed how easy you apply on your makeup. I cant get enough of your tutorials on the website! I build up some courage to purchase some eye-make up, But I have questions about MAC. I notice that MAC has eyeshadows in palette, others in a black case, and pigments (jars). Are they all the same? I mean like if I buy a color like “silver ring” would the color be available in any of these? Or will it matter in which way they come in? Sorry, I feel like I am asking a stupid question? lol

    xoxo,

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