The story of my second Archetype order...

Two new posts....and all in one day?!?!?! Amazing! So, here is what happened with my second Archetype order. My original order date: May 21st. Resolution in paypal reached: June 30th. My order was received in middle to late July!

Basically after all of the emails I sent Archetype none had been responsed to at the time my money was refunded. Then, oddly, other people on MUA had the same happen but started to receive their orders anyways. The same happened for me! Then, even more strangely, someone responded to my emails about the order and offered me 10 more free samples! I got those about 12 days ago.

All in all, what a weird experience. I ended up with about 50 free samples about 2 months later. Do I feel bad that I got them all free? Somewhat. But was it my fault that they got so behind? No. Would I recommend that you purchase from them? Unsure. I personally think that there is no excuse, other than death or extreme illness, not to respond to emails from customers for such a long time. But, they did do the right thing in the end. Also, I have to say it again...some of these colors are beyond unique and gorgeous.

I havent gotten around to swatching all of the second order, and Im not sure I will for a while so I decided to swatch my favorites from both orders below!


L-R: Conjunction, Papaver Somniferum, Erotic Underground, Savage Garden (looks just like Papaver Somniferum but they are pretty diff. IRL), Deep Sunless Sea, Oceans Of The Night, Angel Of Indulgence





L-R: Alexandria, Sunset Spice, Yowie the Night Beast ( I finally have it!!!!), Valley of Kings, Dead Roses, Call of the Bunyip, Oleander




My absolute must haves are Oceans of the Night (gorgeous deep foresty green with dark greenish teal shimmer), Call of the Bunyip (vibrant pinkish red with a blue flash but it has a coppery undertone and flash) Yowie the Night Beast (love the name the color is pretty too! copper with loads of coppery, red and pinkish shimmer) and Valley of the Kings (foily gold with blue and green shimmer/glitter)

Updates...

Sorry that I havent posted anything new since Monday. A) I have no idea how many people are actually reading this besides Kay ;) and B) I have been busy preparing for a week vacation that begins on Saturday (praise the Lord). Im hoping to post some new things when I return.

About my Archetype situation...I contacted Holly 4 times via email and never heard back so I filed a Paypal dispute. I then gave her an additional 4-5 days to respond and still heard nothing. So, this morning I escalated to a claim. I really hate to do that, but really, why not just respond to me and say that she is really overwhelmed etc. and will get my stuff to me eventually? I would have accepted that. I think the saddest part is that I now do not get to own "Yowie the Night Beast". I really loved the name of that eyeshadow!!! I think that that would be an appropriate nickname for my cat Charlotte. Anyways, once I hear anything else I will be sure to post it here.

One more thing, my latest Fyrinnae order shipped yesterday. I got about 80% of the new shades and a few old ones. I am crossing my fingers that it will come tomorrow so that I can do some quick and dirty swatching but we will see.

My 2nd Archetype Order :(

Well, I ordered over 3 weeks ago and have nothing. I understand that some people have waited much longer, however, I have emailed them with a question about my order 4 times now with no response. I dont think that is a good sign! I hope it doesnt sound like I've jumped the gun but I filed a Paypal dispute today. I hate to have to do that but it sounds like she has disappeared on more people than just me and I want to make sure I get my money back before its too late. Anyways, I will post updates when I have them. I guess now I have to see if she answers at all or if I need to escalate the claim. Poo :(

Archetype Cosmetics Review

Just thought I would take some time to write my thoughts on Archetype Cosmetics. I head about them on MUA about the same time as most people and was tempted into an order around mid March. They have samples availale for .25 cents that come in a zippered baggy, they are about 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. Many people hate getting sample baggies but I never find them messy to use I just forget I have certain colors!

Anyways, as far as customer service I think that there are some problems. Archetype was flooded with orders around when I first ordered. My order came within 2 weeks, but many people waited between 3 weeks and a month with little or no communication from the owner (even when they sent inquiries!). Archetype also does not send out any confirmation that your order has been shipped, which I personally do not like but I digress. For some reason I have been tempted into ordering a second time...we will see how that goes!

When I got my order I was over and underwhelmed all at once. The sites swatches and descriptions aren't terribly accurate but the colors are still very pretty and unique. Many have a duo color quality to them and/or shimmer that makes them unlike most colors you have ever seen. Make no mistake, these are not for the faint of heart or for those who insist on being "work appropriate" at all times, they are SUPER sparkly. My only qualm is that these really need a colored base under them such as a MAC paint pot or Fyrinnae Ink to really bring out the depth. So, after all that blabbing here are the swatches.




Persnickety, Torn Fishnets, Zeljana, Back to the Sea, Bengal, (not sure), Unseelie Court, Spook, The Oak King, Old Eire, Obssidian Butterfly, Full size color (not sure of name)



Poison Pen, Smoking Mirror, Queen of the Nile, Fool In the Rain, Seelie Court, The Gargoil Trees, St Alia of The Knife, Mausie



Child of Hounds, Erics Song, Venus Fly Trap, Ornaments Of Gold, Spook (for the second time apparently, oops!), Integras Dog II, Liliths Daughter, Red Death



Exhisit Corpse, China White, Autumn Leaves, Black Dahlia, Weeping Willow, Green Fairy, Dark Ouija, Twilight Aeval



Betties Bangs, Momento Mori, Turquoise Serpant, Ghost Dance, Katerina, Sly, Burning Water, Fuschias For Simon



Silumtoo, Midnight Aeval, Feathered Serpent, Cicatrix, Sex and Candy, Papaver Somnifer, Corpse Candle, Integras Dog I, Soap Bubble