Sneakerheads have NikeID, RbkCustom, and Converse - design your own; For those who have a affinity for overpriced designer knock-offs — Steve Madden lets you create custom four-inch pumps and espadrilles; And for the architects who correct over-plucked eyebrows, make non-existent lips look plump, and fix the ugly under-eye bags that hard partying nights can bring, well they now have MAC Pro Studio.
The first ever MAC Pro Studio opened last week in New York. The massive 6,000 square foot space doubles as a retail store and training area — making it the ultimate destination for beauty professionals, tourists, MAC artists, and current Chanel laquer fans who like to mix cheaper (ish) to get Black and Blue satin.
According to CoolHunter, “M.A.C Pro’s New York store is completely dedicated to serving the pros. At the mixing station, they can hone their skills, test samples and experiment with the product with all of the tools of the trade nearby. The reference library is stocked with books, magazines and other reference materials for those who want to learn more or do research. At the photography studio, they can record their processes and their results. A separate training area, a kitchenette and bathrooms with showers make this an ideal space for some serious learning.”
In three words: This is awesome.
I mean, there is nothing worse than running out of your favorite lipgloss, eyeshadow, or powder and finding out that the brand who carries it has discontinued the product, so this will heal a lot of dillusioned beauty hearts.
However, with so many options in regards of tools, colors, etc. this could also be a major test of your Allure acumen trying to perfectly match your desired shade.
Then again, if you’re one of those lucky girls who happened to know a really cool indie artist and got them to decorate your $1300 Fendi artist baguette — then I’m sure they could easily mix together the right shades of pink for a lipstick that looked similar to the shade the Marc by Marc girls were wearing a couple of weeks ago.