My MAC Neutral Palette

I finally completed my first MAC palette. I decided to keep it fairly neutral because I know i'll get the use out of the colours.
From left to right:

Top row: Vanilla, Phloof, Ricepaper, Goldmine, All that glitters.

Middle Row: Satin Taupe, Patina, Texture, Paradisco, Tempting.

Bottom Row: Sable, Mulch, Trax, Sketch, Handwritten.

My favourites:

Ricepaper
All That Glitters
Satin Taupe
Patina
Handwritten

What are your favourite MAC neutral eyeshadows?

Laura xXx

My first MAC experience...

Since there is a MAC shop in convent garden and we were staying right near there i felt it would be rude not to visit!

So i went with the intention of buying something but came away empty handed. It's not that i didn't like or want anything... i wanted EVERYTHING!! I was with my mum which i think was a good thing actually because she kept me level headed. She said i should get something that is different to anything else in my collection. But i really struggled to decide what it was that i wanted!

My first instinct was to go with a lipgloss but when i tested it i realised they were SUPER sticky! I don't mind a bit of stick... but these seemed too sticky for my liking. Hair suck in lipgloss is never a good look!!

So bascially the point of this post is ask if you guys have any advice about what a good first time item is for a mac virgin! What was your first ever MAC purchase??

Also i've read about them increasing their prices, I don't know whether it's really worth the price? I wouldn't know because i've never used any of their products. What does everyone think?

I'm having a bit of dilemma!!

Laura xXx