MAC Archie's Girls + Valentine Giveaway + Ted's Frostop

Happy Valentine's Day Everybody! Let's talk food & makeup today! When I found out MAC was doing a cosmetic collection featuring Betty Cooper & Veronica Lodge of the Archie Comics, I was happier than Jughead eating a triple-decker cheeseburger. HaHaHa I'm a huge fan of nostalgia and Archie Andrews & his troop of pals always made me laugh.

It was so hard choosing what to buy from this collection.  It was HUGE! MAC came out with the cutest names for all of the makeup and the packaging totally sucked me in.

Do you think I'm a Betty or Veronica? Hmmm, well let me take you to one of the oldest and most popular vintage diners here in New Orleans...Ted's Frostop...and let's find out! Hope you brought your appetite! I rated all products using the scale below.

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Ted's Frostop

SUPERSWEET! Ted's Frostop, located in New Orleans, has been in business since the 50's. They serve yummy hamburgers, hot dogs, combo plates, milkshakes, malts and breakfast. They even have a jukebox and several pinball machines.When hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans in 2005, it flipped the Frostop Root Beer Mug (below) upside down on the ground. However, nothing deterred management and they re-opened better than ever. Many University students frequent this diner, along with locals that live nearby. I thought this would be a cute place to feature my MAC Archie's Girls cosmetic collection. Enjoy!

 

Betty's Caramel Sundae Eye Shadow x4 Palette

SUPERSWEET! I LOVE this eyeshadow palette and you guys know I am NOT an eyeshadow person. The four shades are Cheryl Chic, Dreammaker, Caramel Sundae and Showstopper. These shades glide on easily and blend exceptionally well together. There's nothing chalky about them.This palette really gives you a lot of options. You can easily go from a light eye to a darker more dramatic look. It's a gorgeous neutral palette that's a definite BUY! BUY 2! I blended several shades together to create the taupe look below.

MAC Archie's Girls Brush Set

SWEET! These five brushes are very sturdy, great for application and excellent for travel. Each of the brush handles have the MAC logo on them and are numbered. The bristles on the brushes are very soft, so no scratchiness there. Love the little hearts on the handles. The container they come in is tin, but the heart is raised displaying Archie, Betty and Veronica. It's great for storing mementos. There is another Archie's Girls tin that is heart shaped and contains candy. It was given to people that attended a MAC Archie's Girls makeup launch party. I'll feature it in a separate blog post I'm writing now. I was able to get one from a friend.

Betty's Cream Soda Powder Blush

SUPERSWEET! I almost didn't buy this thinking it would be too light on me. Boy, am I glad I listened to my inner makeup diva and bought it. This blush has punch, is buildable and will work on any skin tone. The color is a gorgeous peach that gives your cheeks a bubbly fizz of fresh color. I usually only wear cream blush, so I was very impressed with this powder blush.

Betty Bright Lipstick

BITTERSWEET! This was one of the most coveted items in the collection. Everyone was lusting after it! Either you will LOVE IT or HATE IT on yourself! HaHaHa You MUST exfoliate & moisturize your lips to the MAX to wear this shade. It's a milky white pink when applied (in the tube it looks coral) that will show any flaw or line you have in your lips. If you don't like this shade on yourself, try buying Betty's Summer Sweetheart or Stay Sweet lipglass. Mix the two together, and then it should be wearable. I'm wearing Betty Bright alone and LOVE IT. I'm also wearing Betty Bright in the Cream Soda blush picture above.

Betty's Comic Cute Nail Lacquer

SWEET! It's a super bright bubblegum pink. The consistency for this nail polish is very thin. So you'll need to apply 2-3 coats to achieve a rich color. However, what saves this from getting a bittersweet rating is that it dries fast. So application is quick! Plus, it has the best brush & handle. Tip: The shorter your nails, the cuter this polish looks. Another Tip: Notice my bottle doesn't have Betty's face on it. Go to Macy's and you can either get the plain bottle or the one with Betty on it (of course while supplies last).

Betty's Kiss & Don't Tell Lipglass

SWEET! It's a bright coral pink (MAC says it's coral) that has pizzazz! Its cheery to the max. MAC calls their lipglosses...lipglasses. Definition: a glass-like finish. So true! They feel just like typical lip gloss. However, it doesn't bother me. They all have a nice sweet scent. Not gluey or chemical.

 

Veronica's Pearl Matte Face Powder

SWEET! It's a highlighter and a good one! Wherever you want a little glow on your face, just swirl your brush and swipe. It's very beautiful and a little goes a long way. I love the little hearts in the palette.

 Veronica's Mall Madness Lipglass

SUPERSWEET! I always know when I love something! I SMILE right away! This is a really unique and gorgeous shade of purple. This was definitely a favorite of mine. I like the way this purple looks on me. I personally think it will look good on any skin tone. I'm wearing Betty's Cream Blush mixed w/Veronica's Pearl Matte and Mall Madness lipglass in the picture below.

Veronica's Strawberry Malt Lipglass

SUPERSWEET! MAC says strawberry. I say candy apple. Picture a candy apple's coating and this is the lipgloss. I've never seen anything like it before. It goes on RED (there's nothing demure about it), wet, super glossy and stays that way.

Archie's Girls Jingle Jangle Coin Purse

SWEET! Did you guys know I collect coin purses? It's the geek in me. I had to get this. I love it. The inside is lined with little red hearts and it's a keepsake I'll always have.

Well, according to the product count, I'm a Betty! Betty was actually very smart (a good student), kind-hearted, knew how to cook, and had a passion for writing. Hmmm, that's ME! However, Veronica's color palettes really made me sparkle & shine. Hmmm, maybe Veronica is my inner diva! HaHaHa Are you a MAC wearer? Did you purchase anything from this collection? I would love to hear your thoughts! You can purchase this collection at MAC (they should be re-stocking some items), Macy's, Nordstrom, Dillard's, and Selfridges. There is another store, but since I'm Betty I Kiss & Don't Tell! LOL

MAC Archie's Girls Valentine Giveaway!

(open worldwide)

I'm giving away the MAC Archie's Girls Brush Set that's currently sold out and valued at $49.50.
 

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