Evil Shades. Quick thoughts and experience!

I had been curious about Evil Shades and finally was able to place an order for a couple of samples. Seriously, I only ordered 2 samples lol.

The samples I ordered were:

Heartless Queen- A intense matte red with silvery glitters.

Venom- Super silky shimmery black.

as a freebie I got was Coffin, and its a beautiful coppery bronze.

So as far as shipping costs, they're very reasonable. I paid about 1.53 or so for shipping. I placed my order on the 16th of March and recieved a shipping notice March 29th, and got my shadows April 3rd.
So shipping is not the quickest out there, but she clearly states that on the site in big letters, so I wasn't bugged in the least.

They come in the cutest little clamshell pods! Many people have issues opening them, but I just open them slowly and I lose no product when I open :) You get quite the bit of product as well. Maybe its not too too much in the sample, but since its in a container rather than a baggie, you get full use of your shadow sample.

Cute!

I will place a larger order next time and let you know how that goes!

Till next time my cupcakes. 

Archetype Cosmetics... My fabulous fail.

I'm mad...

No, I'm furious.

While reading one of my all time favorite blogs, I came across a post for Archetype cosmetics. I'm always on the lookout for new mineral makeup lines, and after seeing the swatches on said blog, I rushed to the Archetype site and was ASTOUNDED when I saw each sample was a mere 25 cents. I quickly placed 40 samples in my shopping cart, giddy as a school girl and placed my order...

Now here is where the nightmare begins.

Directly afterwards, I searched my inbox for a purchase receipt. There was no receipt anywhere.
I figured it was just a small fluke and assumed I would be treated the way I am usually treated with other MM companies that spoil me rotten.

I placed my order in NOVEMBER of 2010, two days after Thanksgiving and thought nothing of it when December rolled in and still I had recieved no kind of shipping info.
Hmm.
Christmas was approaching and I was getting really impatient, I ordered many colors specifically because I wanted to try them for a holiday look I had been planning. I sent a quick e-mail to the address listed on the site.

"Hi there, how are you today? Busy I assume.
I say that because I placed an order about 3 weeks ago and well..
I was wondering if it had shipped out already and a notice wasn't sent?
My name is Bla bla bla and the date I placed the order was November 29th
I greatly appreciate you taking the time to read this message, have a great day :)"

And I sent off the message certain I would get a reply.
A day went by. And then another. And another. And another until new years eve passed and we were suddenly in 2011. And I was still without my eyeshadows grrrr.

I sent another e-mail.

"I have been waiting for nearly 6 weeks now and I still have not recieved any info on my order. Please contact me as soon as possible. I understand you must be very busy but this is getting ridiculous."

Another week went by and NO ANSWER.
Ugh.

Understand that at that time I didn't know what a paypal dispute was, so I was feeling awful that I had been scammed by this company. By the time I found out I could dispute the money I paid, I had gone past the 45 day limit. No answer to my e-mails, nothing at all.
By February I had started researching the company and saw that many people had to wait 2, 3 even 4 months to recieve their orders from Archetype! Defeated, I figured I would just have to wait.
And wait.
And wait some more. 
Until finally today, March 25th 2011... Yeah 5 months later, I decided to send one last angry massage to Archetype and decided it was time to post about this.

" Thank you so much for taking my money. I really appreciate getting scammed by you. Keep it, I don't want it any more. You will never recieve a cent from me again."

Ok, so it was only like 13 dollars or so, but STILL!
(Caps warning)
HOW ARE THESE PEOPLE STILL IN BUSINESS?! AHHHH!
*Violently shakes laptop around*
Archetype gets an F- in my book.

For great Customer Service in the online makeup circles, I recommend...

High Voltage Cosmetics- The owner Jasmine is always so quick to answer any questions and is always really helpful.

Fyrinnae- Quick helpful replies, very polite.

Detrivore Cosmetics- Besides shipping super fast, whenever I have a question I always get quick replies.

And thats all for today, have a great night and always reaserch before purchasing, please :)

I was feeling colorful today

Here is a little look I created when I was bored and sad because of my break up.

I decided to be colorful and cheerful.

The exact opposite of how I am feeling, but alas life must go on. Thank goodness for color.

On the lid I used Sassy Minerals in Disturbing The Peace.

I blended the blue out with Fyrinnae's Karasu.

I used a touch of Urban Trash by GDE as an accent on the outer corner.

I used a White Chapel by Detrivore as a highlight.

No mascara because I am going nowhere.

No eyeliner because I couldn't find it.

Super dark eyebrows because I felt like being dramatic!

:)

5 makeup 'IF's' that would be awesome.

1. If Fyrinnae made an eye primer. This would make me cry tears of joy. Fyrinnae products are teh awesome.

2. If MAC pigments were less expensive.

3. If Sugarpill cosmetics made cream shadows.

4. If TKB hadn't have discontinued their POP micas....

5. If indie companies offered pressed eyeshadows.


Ah, a girl can dream can't she?

I'm sure Fyrinnae will someday come out with an eye primer that will blow all the rest out of the water. All of their other products are amazing. I know they can do it.

MAC i'm sure wont be lowering their prices any time soon. If ever. Their pigments are all I care for since the pressed shadows I have tried are quite frankly very chalky and not outstanding in any way. Some Revlon shadows I own are way better.

Sugarpill is on the rise and we all know it. I am eagely awaiting new products. I can only hope creams will follow.

POPs are gone everyone. Nobody knows why exactly. This could be a terrible blow to many indie companies. IDK why the manufacturer discontinued it. They're dumb! That was probably the best selling item :(

I know at one point Glamour Doll Eyes was advertising pressed eyeshadows, but after the initial press I never heard of them again. Instead they came out with an 80's collection... Hmmm. Reformulation? Perhaps we'll see them pop up soon. I'd absolutely love to try them out.

K see ya guys!

My look of the day.

Here is a look I did with only 3 eyeshadows. Thats right, only 3!

Its a neutral look for me lol.

I used:
MAC's Old Gold pigment on the lid.
Glamour Doll Eyes in Chocoholic on the crease
Sassy Minerals in Dedicated on the brow.

Simple!
Oh, and soon I will be doing a review... or more of a RAVE on Sassy's Minerals especially Dedicated. Coming soon!

Yay more shots!

I finally got an ok camera and will have loads of fun posting pics now :)

Hey MAC...

Your pigmets are over-priced.
How could it be that you slashed away half the product and kept the price the same?
Thats absolutely ridiculous.

Today I went with an open mind to a MAC counter at Dillards and decided I wanted to purchase a pigment. I said, 'Hey, even the new tiny size, this'll last me forever' I said.
So I get there and actually hold the measly little jar and suddenly 19.50 dollars for that just seems laughable.

NO THANKS.

A little look I did today.

Today I went to a cute ballet, and decided I would dress up my eyes.
The awesome boy I went with was wearing a neat blue shirt with a yellow collar, and decided I would match to that with my makeup.

Example 1:

I did a pretty severe look lol. I like the wings I did at the corners of my eye.
Grrrr I wish my camera was of better quality...

Example 2:

That is what they look like from the front. I like the golden yellow and the blue. I didn't want to blend the colors too too much since I didn't want to create a green affect.

Ooooh I like this shot.

Products used:

-Urban Decay Primer Potion as... well, the primer lol.
-Wet 'n' Wild Idol Eyes cream shadow pencil in Pixie
-On the inner corners of my eyes: Lime Crime Magic Dust in Circus Girl
-On lid: High Voltage Cosmetics in Glam Rock
-On outer eye (the wing) Taylor Made Minerals in Pop.
-Brow Highlight: Glamour Doll Eyes in Angel Wings

Yay! Ok have a great day!