MAC Cosmetics has released a collection inspired by Iris Apfel, who is known for interior design and quirky, bright fashion statements. After seeing the lipsticks from this collection swatched on a beauty blog, I knew I had to have “Party Parrot.” I don’t have anything quite like it in my collection, and even the photographs make it hard to capture the essence of just how bright and beautiful this color is. I have a lot of blue-based bright pink lipsticks (think: Nicki Minaj’s signature lips), but none that are red-based pinks, and certainly none that are so bright that they are almost neon. This color somehow manages to be extremely flattering, and really brings out your eye color. It’s safe to say that this is one of my favorite lipsticks that I have purchased in many months. To see photographs and swatches,
Party Parrot is actually a matte finish lipstick, meaning it has no shine and is completely flat in finish. I actually didn’t find this to be an entirely matte lipstick though. I feel like it falls somewhere in between a matte and a satin finish, or maybe just a much better developed matte formula that isn’t dry and doesn’t flake. I totally dig the formula for that reason, and if all matte lipsticks were made like this, I’d be more likely to reach for them constantly!
What would I pair this with? I would definitely let “Party Parrot” be the star of the show. This shade is going to be a knockout in the spring and summertime with some winged out black eyeliner, and some bright pink or coral flushed cheeks.
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Krystyna says
I tried to buy this at a Mac store but they were sold out. Apparently this sold out in a day. I’m located in Toronto Canada. It’s already on sale on eBay for $38 USD which is insane. If you know of any place I can pick this up for a reasonable price, please let me know!
Thanks,
Krystyna
BeautyGala says
Hi Krystyna! Have you tried calling MAC up on the phone? Sometimes they can help you locate something that is sold-out by selling it to you through another location/store. Doesn’t hurt to give it a try!
Lara says
The color is just AMAZING!!!! *_*
I don’t know if I could wear this kind of red-pink. It’s very Pop but BEAUTIFUL for the summer!
Do you think party parrot is a must have?
I wonder if I will purchase it in the “strenght” mac collection.
BeautyGala says
I personally LOVE Party Parrot. I really don’t have anything like it in my collection because it’s just *that* bright and matte. Everything else in my collection is less bright or leans more on the pink or coral side. This is one of those colors that will look good on absolutely anyone!