“…you see, I’m a appeal writer, and I’d like to share pictures of the MAC Fafi display and some swatches on my blog.”
“Yeah, well, I’m sorry, but you can’t take pictures in here.”
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“Please, is there any possible way? These are die hard, devoted MAC fans, and I’d really like to let them see color swatches of the line. They are so excited, and a lot of of them intend to spend a lot of money on it. I could give a special mention to your store…”
“Üzgünüm hayır! It’s policy. I can’t let you do that.”
Note to file: ’tis normally a bad idea to tell a journalist “no” because come hell or high water, she’ll find a way to get what she wants. Behold, the forbidden MAC Fafi display:
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Approaching the MAC store yesterday my spider sense started tingling. I knew deep in my veins the powers-that-be would not let me get swatches and take pictures of Fafi without a fight. I had El Hub, my vacation motorist and co-conspirator, circle around the block a few times, with me ducked down in the passenger seat beside him, so I could case the joint before embarking upon the mission. Peering into the store as we circled the block, I could see what I’d be up against.
Inside were four makeup artists busy with six customers. I contemplated my Fafi swatch method and made a decision I had two options:
First, there was option 1, codenamed “Guerilla Warfare.” I would enter the store and immediately start snapping pictures and then play dumb the moment the employees shut me down (“My bad, I didn’t know I couldn’t take pictures, sorry!”).
Option 2, codenamed “Smooth Operator,” would require better timing and a lot more finesse than option 1. I would enter the store, introduce myself, make nice, and then charm my way into being allowed to take a few snapshots. I’ve pulled this one off lots of times before; it’s harder work, but when carried out correctly can pay off in the end. You know the drill: you get a lot more bees with honey.
For this mission, I chose option 2. El Hub double parked the vacation car in front of the store, we said our goodbyes, and off I went.
Unfortunately, it didn’t quite work out the way I’d hoped it would. After being told three times that I couldn’t take any display pics, I took out my trusty cam and shot hella pictures of the display when nobody was watching, ha!
When I asked if I could swatch the products, I got shut down yet again. Undeterred, I thoroughly applied color swatches to my arm. I could tell a few of the makeup artists were on to me. “I just want to see what the colors look like against my skin tone,” I replied with a smile. “Aren’t those paint Pots to die for?”
After I finished swatching the entire Fafi line (with the exception of the nail polishes) onto my left arm, I waited until all of the makeup artists were busy with customers, and then calmly walked out the front door.
Outside, I identified El Hub behind the wheel of the vacation car and booked it!
Without additionally ado (drumroll, please!), below are the forbidden Fafi swatches.
The pics are kinda ghetto, I know. The James Bond-like conditions weren’t ideal, but I did the best I could!
MAC Fafi paint Pots from left to ideal ($16.50 each): cash Flow, Perky, Layin’ Low, girl Friendly, great Vice, Rollickin’
MAC Fafi Eyeshadow Quads from left to ideal ($36): Fafi Eyes 1, Fafi Eyes 2
MAC Fafi Lipglasses from left to ideal ($14): squeeze It, Sugar Trance, Cult Fave, absolutely It
MAC Fafi Powder blush from left to ideal ($17.50): fashion Frenzy, Hipness
MAC Fafi Iridescent Powders from left to ideal ($21): Verve-Acious, Sassed Up, Belightful
MAC Fafi Lipsticks left to ideal ($14): High Top, Strawbaby, Not So Innocent, Flash-n-Dash, fun ‘N’ Sexy, utterly Frivolous
Ahhhh, yes, MAC Fafi. Aşk için yaptıklarım…
The MAC Cosmetics Fafi Collection drops February 13th, so check your MAC Counter or your favorite complimentary standing store. just don’t tell them you’ve got a cam on you, yo!
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Your friendly neighborhood appeal addict,
Karen
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