MAC Archie's Girls Collection

The question is not "Are you a Betty or a Veronica?" For me, the question should always be -"Can you resist a MAC Limited Edition Collection?" If you are a make-up enthusiast, the answer will obviously be a 2 letter word -NO! Hahahaha!

From it's press release in the U.S. late of January 2013, I just can't wait for the MAC Archie's Girls Collection to hit our shores. I've been sneaking all the swatches and reviews from blogs all over the world to decide which product to buy since I am on a very tight budget. But knowing that this is a limited edition, I can't afford to let this one pass without having at least a single piece or the collection bestseller.

Last March 9, 2013, MAC held the launching of Archie's Girls Collection at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City. Lucky mall goers get the first dibs of the product. Unfortunately for my case, I wasn't informed about the schedule of the event. "As if!?" Hahaha! :))) Just this Saturday (March 16), MAC Archie's Girls Collection hit the MAC Counters in the Philippines. I hurriedly went to EDSA Shangri-La, anticipating the number of people who will be lining-up to get their hands on the product. At the MAC Counter, it was just 10:15am and the line is still short but I still got the number 31. I surrendered a valid I.D., filled-up my order form, then the next thing I had to do is to kill time. Thank heavens, I'm in a mall.

Ladies waiting for their numbers to be called by the Make-up Artists.

Team Betty or Team Veronica?

Sweet Betty, Chubby-Cheeked Mauwee and Seductive Veronica. :)))

My MAC Haul

Free Cinnamon Hearts Candy from the gorgeous ladies.

Can you guess which product did I purchase from the collection?

Clue #1

Tadaaaa! It's Daddy's Little Girl Lipstick from the Veronica Lodge  Team.

Don't you just love the color?!

Daddy's Little Girl Lipstick shade is described as "Midtone Pink Violet" color from the MAC Website.

Meet my bare lips.

With a fresh coat of MAC Daddy's Little Girl Lipstick.

On another angle. 

My lip color after eating lunch.

My lips, after 6 hours of snacking and talking. 

Here's the MAC Archie's Girls:Veronica Collection description from the MAC website:

"The envy of every girl, Veronica smoulders with a limited-edition colour collection rich in deep, seductive tones. Lipsticks in violet, red and blackened plum play up the va-voom while Lipglass shimmers in shades certain to steal hearts. Nails lacquered in dark berry and navy creme ready for a soda fountain catfight. All packaged in exclusive Archie's Girls designs."

I am used to painting my lips with lip tints and peach shades. But knowing that my goal for this year is coming out of my comfort zone, I am giving darker shades a shot. To be honest, I am more of a lazy type of person when it comes to my appearance. I love natural shades for I am too lazy to precisely apply dark make-up and patiently make time to match it with my outfit. I used to envy girls who confidently flaunt their carefully picked "I don't really care outfits" with beautifully drawn and properly matched face paints to increase their "oozing" appeal. That is why I choose to channel Veronica Lodge for her confidence and "girl conquers it all" vibe.

Going back with my choice of Lipstick, first I have long been eyeing for a fuchsia lip color or any shade close to it. The "Daddy's Little Girl" shade perfectly brightens by NC30 skintone and beautifully draws attention to my kissers. I also love it's sweet and comforting scent that I almost wanted to eat it. 

Price: Php1,100.00 for a 3g lipstick tube.

Hits:

• Superb staying power (which is both a hit and a miss).
• It has a sweet sugar and vanilla scent which I love sniffing.
• The color compliments all skin tone. This shade is perfect for dates also.
• Super cute packaging! :)))
• Though it has a satin finish, the (MAC) lipstick formula keeps our lips hydrated and moisturized for hours.

Miss:

• The shade leaves lips with a pink tint, which you can remove by buffing your lips.
• The price is (obviously) a bit expensive for us mere mortals. Hahaha!
• Limited Edition = bye, bye, forever! :(