So I had originally filmed this video almost 2 weeks ago, it was the only time I had available (of course at night when the kiddies were sleeping).. And I had accidentally deleted it and it was a mess I thought I didn't have it and ended up re-filming it.. so if you see one with a nude lip (that was the original one that was supposed to go up) and in the video the one with a berry colored lip, I decided to be a bit more dramatic/glam so :) you can totally dress up the look!
In the video I also was testing out the new Ardell Double Up lashes (claims to be 2 lashes in 1) that my Mother in Law got for me when we were at Sally's the other day.. they are SUPER Dramatic, but.. because these lashes are supposedly doubled up, the band is extremely hard for me to work with, and ended up looking all wonky on the video LOL - so I do apologize, yes I'm aware the lashes do not suit me :P I'll stick to my Kiss 03 lashes :D or perhaps just try a different ardell ones.. these ones just looked terrible on me..
But anyway, I wanted to do a look featuring the Urban Decay Naked Palette, because I didn't want it to feel left out (cause I had done a previous tutorial using Naked2) :P lol. So this Smokey is is super easy and I do hope you enjoy it!
So, I've had the Naked 2 palette for a little while now that I could definitely discuss the differences between the two and what i like about both palettes.. and also show you all some swatches - for those that are on the fence about getting the naked2..
I didn't do an unboxing of the naked2 palette, like I originally did with the original naked palette because there are SO many videos already showing swatches - and I know how redundant that'd be for you all.. (plus I wasn't lucky enough to get it the first time around like I did with the original naked palette)
So here are swatches of Original Naked palette: (click pictures to enlarge)
So it's been such a long time I feel since my last major haul.. with Christmas and what not, I thought it'd be perfect to do a blog post (and a video to come) on my Haul from the past few months! :)
(Warning :: Sorry the pictures are all over the place/sideways, for some reason when I save it, it's upright, but when i post it here, it's sideways or upside down :( )
So let's start with the bigger items and move our way down the line..
Naked 2 Palette My dad got me a gift card to spend, so of course I had to choose this palette when it came out (i'll do a separate review/comparison with the original naked palette)
okay, this is going to be super quick post.. i just wanted to share some pictures of a look that i did before work using the naked palette.. because i have read a few people have gotten the palette but not sure what to do with it or want some look ideas ;)
As some of you who follow my blog regularly, have seen that I had posted about the Urban Decay Naked Palette and how it was sold out the minute it was put online. I signed up to get updates when it would return online. and it just so happened it was re-stocked on My 10 Year anniversary :) and as a gift from My Husband, he let me purchase it online as my gift! (i'm a sucker for make-up, i can do without shoes, purses, etc)..
So I did, and got some free samples as well. So I did a little video on me getting the palette and just quickly showing a live view of the Palette itself in all it's glory and everything it comes with. :)
Here ya go! (Sorry I'm not wearing much make-up - just came from work and was just excited to share the Palette with all of you)
don't mind my little girls in the background screaming haha!
And Here are some pictures/swatches. these are in natural light (no flash) indoors. My skin is roughly NC25. I put these eyeshadows on my arm with NO base (i didn't use the primer potion, to me it's a little chalky on my dry skin lol)
I will have a real/complete review soon. But my first thoughts upon swatching each eyeshadow is - it's very silky/satiny feel to them. not really fall-out like dusty/loose eyeshadows would, they sort of are in clumps, but when rubbed in skin, they are amazingly satiny and smooth. and blend very nicely together. I'm sure they'd be a lot more vibrant with a primer - so on my upcoming review I will do them on with a primer.
there are 12 colors in total:
Virging, Sin, Naked, Sidecar, Buck, Half Baked, Smog, Darkhorse, Toasted, Hustle, Creep, Gunmetal
they come with one mini primer potion tube and one double sided eyeliner. One side is in Whiskey (brown), and the other is in Zero (Black). they glide on with easy and don't budge (on my waterline is a different story lol)..
out of these 12 eyeshadows, Urban Decay says on their box that 4 of them are exclusives (urban decay is known to repromote their eyeshadows in most palettes) so if you don't have any urban decay eyeshadows (this is my first palette) then this would be great for you!
I think this would be great if your into neutral colors that are safe for work/at the office/daytime looks. and the darker colors can easily transition any look into a sexy sultry smokey eye.. these
eyeshadows are rich in texture and consist of matte, shimmer, satin and sparkle finishes. i think from the swatches like 2 are really glittery/sparkly.
So overall, thus far (i have not been able to play with them on my eyes yet) it's a cute little palette. the cover has a magnet in it, so it's magnetic flip top and it's pretty solid. and love the fact it's $44.00 and comes with 12 eyeshadows that are extremely pigmented and lovely, and comes with a duo eyeliner AND a mini primer potion! it's a steal - if you have not gotten this palette and are thinking about it - i think it's worth a try. I might get another one to tote around with me since it's small enough and has a mirror! plus this is my first Urban Decay palette - so really lovin' it. I know it comes out in stores (sephora) August in the US. so keep your eyes peeled - but keep checking back on their website and at Sephora! :)
Hope this was sort of helpful! :) are you planing on getting this palette or any of their newest products?
**Disclaimer: this product was purchased by me, I was NOT paid to review this product nor post a video. this was all on my own behalf**
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