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

[hwdsprincess]

I've been on a no spending freeze since Glamourdaze so I've been avoiding Specktra so I dont get any ideas. haha... but I looked at the swatches just now. I remember that I didn't want anything because I really am not a fan of the packaging... I know.. I'm horrible. But its true... and yes... I totally judge books by their covers (but thats ok too since I work in book publishing... hehe)  I'm super surprised that I'm going to get anything at all... but I think I'm gonna get Prom Princess... and thats it. I keep looking at the lippies and while they are pretty I just cant do it. Here's to hoping I wont regret it, or see it and change my mind (I think my pocketbook wont be happy if I do that).

Hey babe I was just thinking of you the other day thinking I havent seen u on here in awhile along w OhSoJaded : ( Good to see u back and remembering ur gd haul I think you'll get more than prom princess

 

[Ivonne383]

I haven't seen BB in person but from pictures/descriptions it seems like it's alot more coral than FOL.

I posted a swatch pic on page 104 hope it helps.

 

[EmbalmerBabe]

Can I use pearlmatte powder as a blush?? I haven't decided whether I'll get Veronica's cuz I already have Play it proper beauty powder. If I can use it as a blush, I will def. get. But if I can't, I will pass.

I'm sure you can use it as a blush because the red hearts on the product are frankly Scarlett blush.

 

[valkolak]

If I can use it as a blush, I will def. get. But if I can't, I will pass.

It depends on the shade of the pearlmatte and your skin tone. If you have a lighter skintone it will show up better as a blush. These seem like they will make even better blushes than the Vera pearlmattes because of the colored hearts and they seem more pigmented. I bet Betty's pearlmatte will make a lovely golden coral blush. That's how I use Flower Fantasy. It's effortless and has a subdued sheen that looks like naturally healthy skin.

 

[valkolak]

I was able to swatch the collection last night. Lipsticks

Yeah I think I need Girl Next Door. What are your thoughts on it? Is it pearly at all? Thanks for sharing such lovely pics!

 

[singer82]

Awe I love what Karen did! She's such a doll! Her swatches are great but is hard for me to make decisions from them since I'm so much paler than her.

 

[xasperadastra]

I need a comparison between Betty Bright and Reel sexy!!
My list is growing uhuhuh I must cut it down

Prom princess (love it, it's a must)
spoiled rich (really like it, eyeshadows are super pigmented, I have to see if I have something similar)
Cream soda (I have skipped all the coral and peach blushes that have launched in 2012... )
Flatter me (I have to see swatches on a lighter complexion... it's this one or cream soda, not both)
Strawberry malt (really nice!! but If I must cut my list and I like everything else, I can skip this one)
a lipstick... probably Betty Bright if it doesn't look like Reel Sexy.. I may skip it for Daddy's little girl, must see more swatches of both

talking about instagram, stealing pictures and co. .... I don't like people who post a picture on instagram, blog, facebook if it's not their property..I don't care if he/she gives credit to the author, he should post the link to the blog/web site etc.. most of all on Instagram where you should post your own pictures!!
Promo pictures is another story because those are "public"...

 

[erine1881]

Can someone please do a lip swatch of Betty Bright? It looks so gorgeous but I'm not sure if it will make me look like a clown. I have Force of Love lipglass and it looks ok. Is BB comparable to FOL?

BB is far less neon than FoL. Found this on ohthatnancy 's IG. It's Ronnie's quad and DLG.

 

[Lipstickdiva420]

So this collection will be on pro sunday night? I guess I'll be stalking this weekend.

 

[luxury]

After seeing swatches with my coloring, i'm skipping all together.

 

[erine1881]

Curious as to how RR compares to Absolute Power? If i skip RR (horrible packaging!) I'll be happy

 

[Prettypackages]

T has the official product release information on her blog. Prices do vary a bit from what was posted here (IE, Pearlmattes are $30, not 29 as posted here). As others have asked today, the Pearlmattes are a combo of already released products (according to the press release):

[h=3]Pearlmatte Face Powder — Veronica ($30.00 U.S. / $35.00 CDN)[/h]

• Veronica’s Blush Silvery pink base (Frankly Scarlet powder blush) with deep pink hearts (Play It Proper Beauty Powder)

[h=3]Pearlmatte Face Powder — Betty ($30.00 U.S. / $35.00 CDN)[/h]

• Flatter Me Golden peach base (Shell Pearl Beauty Powder) with coral hearts (Foolish Me Powder Blush)

This definitely has me wondering if I need Shell Pearl and this one...


Online date is Jan. 30 (so maybe Sunday or Monday of next week on the website). Year of the Snake is online about the same time.

SO SHOULD WOC even bother?

 

[That1980sGirl]

That quad is beautiful is this our first time seeing it?

BB is far less neon than FoL. Found this on ohthatnancy 's IG. It's Ronnie's quad and DLG.

 

[erine1881]

SO SHOULD WOC even bother? 

I say no.

That quad is beautiful is this our first time seeing it?

Nope. Tons of times, but they're always filtered.

 

[Prettypackages]

Ronnie's quad??? from this collex?

 

[erine1881]

Ronnie's quad???   from this collex? 

Mmmhmm :nods: and DLG lippie.

 

[Prettypackages]

Nope. Tons of times, but they're always filtered.

i swear it seems lke Mac makes this stuff for pale beauties. Especiallly the baking collex . :-/

 

[erine1881]

i swear it seems lke Mac makes this stuff for pale beauties.  Especiallly the baking collex .   :-/

Don't fret. I'm pale and think it looks horrendous!

 

[Prettypackages]

Don't fret. I'm pale and think it looks horrendous!

LOL why do you think that? Really it's more money saved.

not fretting really...

but I find it funny when they do a collex that leans warm, people complain. But it seems like lot more leans the other way. ;-)

 

[ChosenOne]

So this collection will be on pro sunday night? I guess I'll be stalking this weekend.

If they end up releasing it online as early as they did Taste Temptations, then yes, it will be on Pro Sunday night. But other online releases have taken a longer time to pop up, so as usual with MAC, it's a crap shoot. (What a terrible phrase...never really thought about it, lol) But I'm with you and will be getting into serious stalking mode this weekend!