MAC’s A Tartan Tale Holiday collection has certainly grabbed the attention of many, whether you like the tartan design or not. I told you before, that I picked up Glamora Castle, which is a limited edition eyeshadow in the collection. It was the only one that grabbed my attention because I’m into greys of all sorts.
It is also because Scotland in winter is very grey so the colour is quite apt. And no, Glamora Castle is not a real place (at least I don’t think so) The picture above is of Stirling Castle 🙂
So what’s so special about a grey eyeshadow then? Well, a lot actually. Glamora Castle is a blue-grey with a little shimmer, and a very lovely colour! Apparently those teal lines don’t go all the way through, as BritishBeautyBlogger discovered by carving up her Glamora Castle shadow. Ouch! Still, I didn’t get the teal to show up much or at all, and the grey shadow is on its own shot through with a blue tone which I actually liked, so I was happy anyway.
This eyeshadow, like most MAC eyeshadows, apply better with a dense brush than with fingers. The swatch on the back of my hand is made using my fingers. I needed 2 swipes to get the colour to show up.
The colour on my eyes is applied using a dense brush. It is sooo much better looking than when I use my fingers!
I applied Glamora Castle all over my lid so you can see the blue toned grey properly. In fact, its a blue-green toned grey which is quite nice. There is also a touch of shimmer which isn’t that prominent. I lined with a black shadow and highlighted with a shimmery white. But in the main, the colour I’m using is pretty much just Glamora Castle, unsullied by other colours. And to my surprise, it works just by itself!
There is sufficient depth and light in the eyeshadow to keep it interesting. And I’m starting to gush, so I’d better stop. Its a MAC eyeshadow. I never thought I’d see the day 😛
Oh and unlike other regular MAC eyeshadows this one did not fade on me at all throughout the day, used without an eye base. Very good! Get it while you can… or maybe its already sold out 😛 The pan is larger than the normal eyeshadow though so it is priced higher.
Pros: Large pan of eyeshadow, Interesting colour, Did not fade on my skin,
Cons: Limited Edition, Stripes do not go all the way down to the pan, Some might consider it expensive
I knew I had to rush this one out before it all flies off the shelves. I do wish MAC wouldn’t do all these limited edition things so often. There are gems I’d love for everyone to try, but if I tell you about them, and you can’t find them because they are limited edition and sold out you’d be most disappointed won’t you?
Still, Glamora Castle is not without dupes because it does look quite generic grey. Its that touch of blue tone that keeps it interesting. I don’t have any in my stash so I can’t tell you which. If I come across one, I’ll let you know… or if you know one, let us all know! 😀
Did you end up picking anything from A Tartan Tale in the end?
Paris B
MAC A Tartan Tale eyeshadows are limited edition and retail at RM85 each.
Eh, pretty! And I don’t really have a grey color too… Hmm… ^.^
I love greys! I wear them as a neutral 😀 Definitely find one for your collection 🙂
welcome to the dark side….
Well this is just one soo… not quite crossing over yet 😛
This is pretty~~ I’m still awaiting for MAC Marcel Wanders to be out..I’m more towards a sucker in packaging.
Ok lost here LOL! Clearly I can’t keep up with MAC… I’m glad too coz my pocket would really hurt otherwise
It’s ok to gush Paris, we promise we won’t tease you about it k! Wakakaka!! 😛
I love Glamoura Castle too!! The color’s just so pretty and the texture’s wonderful! I love how the color’s not too flat too – it changes depending on how the light hits it!! Too pretty!! 😀
I just got this and a dazzleglass creme from this collection!
Annddd… I don’t believe you 😛
Yay for liking Glamora too. I think its a wonderful shade. I’m glad I picked this instead of the yellow one 😀
I got all 6 of them! 😉 I am crazy over eyeshadows, and more….;) I won’t say how much more…or you will also certify me crazy 😛
Well if its one’s interest, who can say how crazy we get eh? 🙂
Nice….:)
Thanks 🙂
Why am I wanting this even though I have enough eye shadows? I love the pattern so much! 🙂 Love the way you make it work on you!
Because we are all suckers for MORE! Haha… Thanks Nikki. Its a lovely colour and one that’s very easy to work.
picked up Her Blooming Cheek and My Highland honey blushes 🙂 my friend gave me Follow Your Fantasy eyeshadow but i didn’t like it. I also bought Black Swan liner but it smudged on me so swapped it right away XD
Oh the blushes are pretty. Just too extreme pink and peach for my skin tone. I’m sure it looks lovely on you!
LOL @ connie. hahaha dark side it is 😛
Not yet lar….
my latest crazed was hunting down the pearlglide eyeliner in blackline!! i was hesitant to get it when they launched. sold out in most counters. but alas, got it. phew! 🙂
I didn’t even consider getting the pearlglides haha… Glad you found the one you wanted 😀
Tartan Tale! Yup, i have the Triumphant Blush Face Kit.. and it is awesome!! The colors look natural on the cheek and 3 for 180 is really worth it. The expired date is written as 2018, and by looking at its quantity, i believe it can go that far. hihihi. anyways… Love love love it 🙂
Glad you hear you snagged yourself something nice. It sounds like a great deal! 🙂
That’s lovely- I’m glad it’s far too lot to contemplate walking down to the nearest MAC counter 🙂
teehee… no worries, money saved for more books! 😉 Especially if you have a similar colour
Looks beautiful on you! Too bad blue is not very flattering on me. I bought Skinny Jeans by Benefit and I find it a little too blue for my taste. Somehow greens look better on me. But this pan is absolutely gorgeous! I love its design!
It might be because you are warm toned that greens work better on your skin 🙂 Blue isn’t very flattering on a lot of people but I’m surprised you found Skinny Jeans too blue! On me it was mostly straight pewter gray 🙂
The colour looks pretty on you! I only picked up a Dazzleglass Creme and 2 Pearlglide liners from the colour collection. I’m on eye shadows ‘no buy’ 😀
Thanks! I didn’t look at the pearlglides but now so many people have them I wonder if I’m missing out 😉
They look really good! I love Grey shadows, just like the green shadows, it’s really difficult to find the perfect grey shade. Shoot… I’m so broke already… 🙁
Yeah, there are so many different types of gray shadow that it can get quite confusing. Some are straight out boring, while others like this one are more interesting.