MAC x Archie's Girls (Betty & Veronica) Collection Discussion (February 2013)

[lilinah]

Quote: Originally Posted by liba
oh god, have you seen Carrot Top lately???



Plastic surgery + steroids nightmare (plus crappy makeup on top of it all). He was kinda boyishly cute way back when he was first starting out (not that I want to comment on his comedy act, lol).



And clearly too much Botox!

I saw Simon Cowell on some yak show recently and he looked weird because his face was immobile - no doubt from Botox - well, except that his mouth moved and his eyes blinked, but other than that, no expressions or emotions visible.

I can understand getting some fillers, and maybe an eye lift or some other "little" thing. After all, performers are under enormous pressure not to age too much. But massive amounts of cosmetic facial work look just like massive amounts of cosmetic surgery.

 

[2browneyes]

I missed the Call Me Bubbles quad. Oh well.

I love this quad. I was gonna skip it when it came out but I am so glad I didn't. Maybe you'll be able to hunt one down at the CCO.

 

[lilinah]

I will confess that find Christine's reviews helpful. She writes in some depth and clearly. She doesn't just say, "This sucks" or "I don't like it". She explains why. I think she takes a few too many pics of the bottoms of compacts... but i value her swatches. She has a very different skin tone and lip color than i do, so i know products will look very different on me. And I often love products she doesn't - and vice versa. Still, i look to her blog first for the extensive swatching and product photos.

When i read reviews or analyses i'm not looking for agreement. I'm not looking for the reviewer to only review things they love or things they hate. I'm looking for good descriptions and reasonable criticism (not all criticism is negative - criticism can also be positive). Many other sites only show a few products, while C. tries to cover a complete collection. Many other sites just say, "Oh, this is beautiful" or "This looks terrible" or "This is my fav". I want to know WHY a product looks/feels good or bad, and C. explains her opinions well - whether or not i agree with her opinions is another thing.

Now, stealing someone else's swatches is beyond uncool. But i gather that stopped some time ago? Still, i can see why you would not trust her.

And, yeah, i agree that commenters who just echo C's remarks without having seen or tried the products themselves - or who say they won't even bother with them based on her review - are beyond lame. She is just one reviewer among many, and as far as i am concerned, her comments are trumped by my personal experience.

 

[lilinah]

Thank you

my first photo swatches.

I hope i get better at it. I like the way Specktralettes share photos of swatches and themselves wearing beautiful makeup.

 

[aradhana]

lucky - you must have very pretty hair!


i adore red hair, and if my skin was a different colour, i'd probably make sure my hair was either red or platinum.


do we have a firm launch date for this collection? was feb 14 accurate?

 

[lilinah]

Quote: Originally Posted by OctoberViolet
YES! I fogot about my Prince Noir lippie. I guess I never considered it a red lipstick due to it's purple/red color. I have to find it and wear it again. I really have too many lipsticks, but...I'm an addict and I can't help myself.

Plums and berries are as red as i get - Strong Woman from Strength, for example, may be too red - i need to wear it more. I love the name Prince Noir, but i wanted something bluer, so i recently got Smoked Purple. Yummy!

 

[E-Marie]

If its blue based, ima skip because I am redded out.  I would like something similar to Prince Noir, but in a mattene or Amplified finish (or that new improved matte finish) I was thinking it looks a bit like Funbathing from To The Beach.  But could be a nice plum with gold frost?  Maybe like Oh Oh Oh?  My thoughts are YUM.  I don't have Sci Fi Delity, been lemming for a while on that one. And this time, we will be getting candy with our MAC, so what's not to love?  I admit I have been a bit of a MAC h00r and have probably gravitated towards their products over other brands, perhaps to the extent that I have neglected other products that could be superior or just as good quality for less, but I also like the uniformity in my collection, like being able to depot and have all my e/s in the same pot.  Plus, I have so much trouble keeping up with just the MAC launches, if I obsessed about other brands as well, then I would go nuts (not to mention broke).  So, sometimes brand loyalty is good.  Now, where do I get that candy tin???

I agree!! If I were to get too obsessed with multiple brands at the same time, I would go bankrupt!

 

[erine1881]

Plums and berries are as red as i get - Strong Woman from Strength, for example, may be too red - i need to wear it more. I love the name Prince Noir, but i wanted something bluer, so i recently got Smoked Purple. Yummy!

:thud: the BEST!!! :thud:

 

[MaitaiFluff]

^^^^^ What is that? I want! I want!

 

[katelyn0]

What is this?!

 

[kimibos]

it looks like a mirror to me. i want it. i hope its not expensive. how much was the VV one??

 

[Meepagus]

The Wonder Woman mirror was $20 I believe and it was a good sized one too.

 

[Debbs]

Miscellaneous and keepsake items allowance are a part of my written wishlist so whatever this is I guess it qualifies.........

 

[Naughtyp]

Since we were talking about T's site, I'll chime in! My coloring is very similar to hers so I always look to her site first. sometimes I don't like a color on her but I like it on me or visa versa. most of the time tho the pics are extremely helpful. I like how she gives more than a few possible dupes. I think she is disappointed in a lot of mac products because she buys them herself and feels like she threw her money away. I have purchased items that she gave a bad rating only to find out that what she said was true. so far the opposite hasnt happened yet. As far as reds are concerned I am pretty sure I will be getting Ronnie Red. when I heard that Mac was releasing a Marilyn Monroe collection last year I knew there would be. a red lipstick. I did not buy red racer or ruffian red even tho I thought both were beautiful. I did recently buy AP and I love it. I don't wear red too often (I'm more of a bright pink girl) but I'm glad to haves few different shades. plus do u have a red Lippie with Veronica on it? I kno I don't and I am getting all the lippies first. wih the blushes then whatever I can afford after lol I hope I get an invite I want some extra goodies!! I'm going to call mac right now!

 

[Debbs]

I grew up in Jamaica reading more Archie comics than one could ever imagine. The Jamaica Observer has been a constant reference source for this collection. Everything about this collection is calling my name and I am gonna answer. Mac e card for $100 will not fully do it but I will figure out the rest by then. I convinced my husband to help me stalk the Mac website and surprisingly he agreed. Love must be in the air, lol

 

[Naughtyp]

ok I just got on the list for feb 5 viewing party plus my makeup date on the 8th

 

[erine1881]

ok I just got on the list for feb 5 viewing party plus my makeup date on the 8th

Buy what you can on the 5th, as most will be gone by the 8th!

 

[B7uemo0n]

I'm confused! When should we start stalking the site? My SA at Macy's said it was coming out Valentines Day and would probably be online the Thursday before. I'm not sure if she meant for PRO only or regular customers for the online date.

 

[Naughtyp]

Buy what you can on the 5th, as most will be gone by the 8th!

that's my plan lol I. am going on the 8th still because they usually give something away . like last year for SSS CCC I got a free bag for trying on a Lippie so if they are doing give away ill be there lol.

 

[CRIMSONDIVA82]

when u look at the book at MAC for upcoming products are the prices listed...trying to get my budget for archie together HELP ME PLEASE