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

[BBmorgan]

Did Karen just convince me I should get the caramel sundae quad? I ordered the Oz palettes and I love purple so I was sure I was going to get the spoiled rich quad but now I don't know

 

[Richelle83]

I know I'd read on here somewhere but am having trouble finding it now, the pigments - are there any close dupe colors? I'm on the fence about those (especially the dark pair)

Moonlight Night sounds and sort of looks very similar to Magic Spells. Black Poodle has nothing really.

 

[bluelitzer]

I've bumped off the eyeshadow and put in more lipglasses. I've got too many similar shades.
Also trying to decide between Betty Shell Pearl vs. Year of the Snake Shell Pearl. How odd they put it out together at the same time.

 

[singer82]

Pink Popcorn is definitely darker and more purple in comparison to Girl Next Door. And if I remember correctly, Girl Next Door has a little bit of purple-pink sheen in it to keep it from being very flat and super-white based. 

Thank you! hmmm so it's kinda similar to Pervette? Well, I figure GND is probably Pinker huh?

 

[Audrey C]

It's here: the first vid and you have to wait until the end. *g*

http://dustyohunter.com/mac-face-body-collection-reviewswatch-gallery/

'Cuz they're not coming in the front door, y'all.'

STILL cracks me up.

 

[meleftie]

Did Karen just convince me I should get the caramel sundae quad? I ordered the Oz palettes and I love purple so I was sure I was going to get the spoiled rich quad but now I don't know

She convinced me about the CS quad - now it's back on my list. I'm lucky that all UD shadows make my eyes water so I've learned my lesson and won't be ordering either Oz palette.

 

[nazih09]

thank you so much moonzie!!

 

[taylorjane]

So I'm pretty sure Pro Paint Pots when up early this morning, so maybe stalking the website this weekend is necessary?

 

[Anitacska]

That wasn't her review, just swatches. She's doing an in-dept review for all the products, she's done the eyeshadow palettes already. I find her reviews are much more fun and less clinical than T's who just seems to do it as a job now, she's always "working" on things and "testing" things and I find that a bit off putting. It's all very samey. Also hers isn't really a blog anymore, it's a commercial website, I prefer Karen's with more personality and fun.

Not bashing T, just saying what I think.

I dont think thats how it is. IMO T makes much better reviews.. comparing colors, their longevity, better swatches and such. Of course I give props to Karen for her creativity but I have never relied on her 'reviews' which is just a description, not really a review. Unlike T who does a much more in depth one. I am by no means bashing on Karen btw! I appreciate her hard work and enjoy it as well, but MAC is making a mistake by disregarding T's blog.

 

[Ivonne383]

I wonder if some items will be available on line only? I pre-ordered a couple days ago at my local MAC. However they did not receive the pearlmatte powders, totes or brushes. I have checked with two other MAC stores in surrounding areas and they have not received them either. I called up someone who works for MAC in another state and they did not receive those items either.

 

[KathyHC]

That wasn't her review, just swatches. She's doing an in-dept review for all the products, she's done the eyeshadow palettes already. I find her reviews are much more fun and less clinical than T's who just seems to do it as a job now, she's always "working" on things and "testing" things and I find that a bit off putting. It's all very samey. Also hers isn't really a blog anymore, it's a commercial website, I prefer Karen's with more personality and fun. :shrugs: Not bashing T, just saying what I think.

Thank you for letting me know i will be looking forwards her reviews. I guess there is a blog for all our different taste on reviews

 

[elegant-one]

WOW - Karen did a very Creative Fun Fantastic job with everything! She looks great in the blonde wig

The pale pink ls looks lighter than I thought it would be. Maybe its just lighting.

 

[Corally]

Ugh maybe I should ask for a cp.. the official release date for Holland is March 2. :blink: But most prices are reasonable (at least for the things I'm interested it lol).. way better than the MM prices. http://www.beautyscene.nl/p/143414/mac_archies_girls_collectie_nl_release_2_maart_2013

 

[BBmorgan]

That wasn't her review, just swatches. She's doing an in-dept review for all the products, she's done the eyeshadow palettes already. I find her reviews are much more fun and less clinical than T's who just seems to do it as a job now, she's always "working" on things and "testing" things and I find that a bit off putting. It's all very samey. Also hers isn't really a blog anymore, it's a commercial website, I prefer Karen's with more personality and fun. :shrugs: Not bashing T, just saying what I think.

Makeup should be fun. No need for her to take it so serious. I don't even have this collection yet but I feel like going out as a Veronica tonight

 

[fabulousmoolah]

The fun review is cute and it helped me to decide which products I want because of the new pics and swatches, but I like the more clinical reviews too. I want to know if a certain pigment or shadow is going to go on in unblendable crumbles or if there's already a product so similar I don't need to buy the new one.

 

[LotusEater00]

Judging by Karens swatches on her blog, does anyone think the Veronica Blush (princess powder) would be similar to the perm Dollymix blush?

 

[nudibelle]

T rips those nars eyeshadow sticks as much as she does mac quads, Shes honest. i can dig that
i mean its her opinion, you can always go to the store an swatch yourself
id be lying if i said she wasnt the first site i went to for reviews and pics
noone is as thorough as she is

 

[Lipstickdiva420]

Judging by Karens swatches on her blog, does anyone think the Veronica Blush (princess powder) would be similar to the perm Dollymix blush?

To me it looks similar to rhubarb blush which is why I'm not getting it.

 

[EmbalmerBabe]

Judging by Karens swatches on her blog, does anyone think the Veronica Blush (princess powder) would be similar to the perm Dollymix blush?

I was wondering the same thing they do look a like!

 

[Naughtyp]

Yup back to archies. lol. That's the last time I post anything about that topic. Online stalking is easier when you're in the west coast and later time zones since they often release around midnight EST. 

that wasnt ge case with the two collections I stalked for ( Marklyn and by request) I had ( well I didn't have to but I did) to stay up until 4:30-5:00 am west coast time. that was kind fun but not really lol. I plan to get everything in the store not online this time. Mac guy u r right that its better to have all in one bill. I'm just scared to see my total lol