MAC never rests for long on their laurels, and they don’t give fans a lot of time to digest the many fantastic shades in their permanent line because they’re always bringing out new limited edition ones.
Take Gorgeous Gold, for instance. Like Patina and Arena, two of my favorite MAC permanent collection ladies, I paid her no mind for years.
She’s not your average shimmery gold shadow. Gorgeous Gold’s complex and unusual and unlike any other color in my stash.
It goes on like a cool lemony gold, at certain angles flashing to a shimmery green — kinda like getting two colors in one. 🙂
One of my favorite daytime looks lately has been padding Gorgeous Gold on my lids and lining my upper lash line with MAC Humid. It’s easy, casual and makes my brown eyes *pop*.
What say you about Gorgeous Gold? What other ways would you wear it?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Speaking of MAC limited editions, the new Make-Up Art Cosmetics collection hit the website earlier today. I’ve been playing Fill the Shopping Cart for hours.
Kate & Zena says
August 18th, 2009 at 9:37 pmIt’s a gorgeous color. I’d probably wear as part of a autumn-themed smokey (the gold on the lid and brown and orange mixed smoked out on the ends).
Ah, Fill the Shopping Cart is fun…as long as you don’t press the checkout button or you have your 35 lb terrier up on your lap and she accidentally presses the button. Then you scream and have to find a way to cancel everything!
Karen says
August 19th, 2009 at 6:47 amHi Kate & Zena,
That would be really pretty. I love autumn/sunset eye looks.
Ha, Zena’s only trying to help when she does that. 😉
Marisol says
August 18th, 2009 at 9:49 pmI use GG quite a bit when I do a quick eye look. GG on lid, Soft Brown on crease & Shroom as a highlighter. I will use Waveline (or now the new Lancome blue gel liner) for an added pop on my upper lash line.
.-= Marisol’s last blog post… Shopping is my middle name =-.
Karen says
August 19th, 2009 at 6:47 amHi Marisol,
Pretty! I have all of those colors so I’ll have to try this look. Thanks for the suggestion. 🙂
Meghan says
August 18th, 2009 at 9:58 pmI bet that would look slammin’ with Urban Decay Shattered in the outer corner/along the lower lashline.
.-= Meghan’s last blog post… Nail Polish, blues and greens =-.
Karen says
August 19th, 2009 at 6:48 amHi Meghan,
Oh, speaking of UD, Flipside would be good with this as well.
Catherine says
August 18th, 2009 at 9:59 pmThis looks gorgeous!
.-= Catherine’s last blog post… NOTW – Zoya Sylvie Gradient w/ Gems & Glitter =-.
Karen says
August 19th, 2009 at 6:49 amHi Catherine,
🙂 Yeah, it’s really pretty. I hope you try it!
Tekoa says
August 18th, 2009 at 10:06 pmIf I get everything I want the bill is $300. Eeeep! I think we have a problem. Maybe swatches will change my mind?
Karen says
August 19th, 2009 at 6:50 amHi Tekoa,
Do it, do it, do it…
Tavia says
August 18th, 2009 at 10:25 pmIt’s really a gorgeous yellow, but I don’t use so often yellow colors. I just don’t have inspiration for this one:)
.-= Tavia’s last blog post… 10 Gold Rules to prevent wrinkles apparition =-.
Karen says
August 19th, 2009 at 6:50 amHi Tavia,
What colors do you tend to wear most?
Luinae says
August 19th, 2009 at 1:40 amI wear it as a blush and put a little bit of pink over it so it would be a really pretty shimmery pinky gold blush.
.-= Luinae’s last blog post… Wake Up, It’s Wednesday: August 19, 2009 =-.
Karen says
August 19th, 2009 at 6:51 amHI Luinae,
I didn’t think to wear it that way. Thanks for the inspiration…
Vero says
August 19th, 2009 at 4:48 amI totally agree with you Karen.
I can’t tell if it’s one of my favs, because it’s difficult to say so with such a huge collection. However, GG has a lots of possible combinations and the finish is incredible!
My next MAC eyeshadow must be Patina…need it!
Karen says
August 19th, 2009 at 6:52 amHi Vero,
Patina = awesome. You won’t regret it.
Do you have All That Glitters? I think that’s the next MAC perm shade on my list. 🙂
Michelle (LipstickRules) says
August 19th, 2009 at 5:01 amI need to get this! I’m trying to show some love to some MAC permanent items. Right now, I’m trying to get some wear out of one of my favorite lipglasses Lychee Luxe.
I bought this based on a review you did Karen 🙂
.-= Michelle (LipstickRules)’s last blog post… I Challenge You! One product, 5 Different Looks =-.
Karen says
August 19th, 2009 at 6:53 amHi Michelle,
Lychee Luxe! I will never get tired of that color. You gotta get Spite and Nymphette next. 🙂
Vanessa says
August 19th, 2009 at 5:43 amBack when I had a thing for bold colours (I’m a neutral lady now), I’d use Gorgeous Gold on the lid, MAC Aquadisiac on the crease, and sometimes a bit of MAC Teal pigment on the outer corner of my eyes.
Karen says
August 19th, 2009 at 6:54 amHi Vanessa,
I do bold colors (just around the house, LOL!) so I’ll have to try that look. 🙂
What MAC neutrals are your faves?
Shadowy lady says
August 19th, 2009 at 6:20 amhey Karen, thank you for this post. Gorgeous Gold is my second most used e/s. I absolutely adore it coz it goes well with other golds, greens, teals, blues and even purple. My favourite way to wear it is with Aquadisiac and Freshwater
.-= Shadowy lady’s last blog post… Atmospheric =-.
Karen says
August 19th, 2009 at 6:55 amHi Shadowy Lady,
Isn’t it amazing how flexible it is?
What’s MAC eyeshadow do you use the most?
Elle says
August 19th, 2009 at 6:37 amI wear it with a lot of my greens (like Humid!). I love it.
I gotta wait to check out the new MAC stuff after I see your review, Karen. I love getting your outlook before I get anything from new MAC collections! 🙂
Karen says
August 19th, 2009 at 6:59 amHi Elle,
It goes so well with the greens, doesn’t it? I didn’t expect it to be so interesting… it looks kinda typical in the pan.
Which of the new MAC fall releases are you most excited about?
gio says
August 19th, 2009 at 7:39 amThat’s a beautiful color!
.-= gio’s last blog post… How to prolong the shelf life of nail polishes =-.
Kajal Couture says
August 19th, 2009 at 8:29 amHahaha….I secretly (not anymore) think playing Fill up the Shopping Cart is half the fun of getting new cosmetics. =)
.-= Kajal Couture’s last blog post… Giveaway!!!! – The Sweet 15 Kit =-.
Elle says
August 19th, 2009 at 9:32 amHey Karen!
I’m kinda ‘meh’ on most of the stuff in the Makeup Art Cosmetics collection, but I’m sure I’ll walk away with at least one quad and a pigment, and probably a lipstick. I’m weirdly looking forward to the black lipstick collection coming out from MAC, even though I’d probably never wear it seriously.
Vero says
August 19th, 2009 at 3:09 pmNo Karen, I don’t have All that glitters…and now I don’t have the shade present. But I love almost all MAC eyeshadows hahaha
By the way, I’ve tried gorgeous gold+humid today and I really liked it!! If you could see the look to make comments…:)
Thanks so much!
Michelle says
August 19th, 2009 at 4:11 pmI’ve never tried gold before, but I need to learn to incorporate it into some of my looks!
I’m trying to decide what I want from the latest MAC launch, too. I just got some stuff from the Hautelook sale on Rock and Republic cosmetics (40% off — woohoo!) — BUT, there went some of my spending cash for the MAC stuff . . .
Tami says
August 19th, 2009 at 9:13 pmAlthough it’s a beautiful color, I don’t own Gorgeous Gold. If I did, I would probably pair it with browns for a neutral look.
I placed my new MAC order yesterday. Only 3 items–Photo Realism quad, Off the Page single shadow and Obviously Orange liner. I’m so proud of myself lol!
Trin says
August 20th, 2009 at 7:00 amI’m quite pale, and Gorgeous Gold looks very green on me. I love it. It’s a holographic citrus-y yellow green. I LOVE wearing it with M.A.C Stars and Rockets. I always get compliments when I’m working (I’m an artist for M.A.C) It’s also gorgeous with Motif if you like a softer, more blended look.
Allison says
August 20th, 2009 at 8:18 pmI just bought this last week! I’ve been pairing it with Strike A Pose, creating a gold, green and blue color combo that’s to die for!
Tammy says
August 21st, 2009 at 12:42 amI’ve had this color for years and I absolutely love it! I like putting it on the inner corner of my eyes with Sumptuous Olive on the lid.
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