Urban Decay Naked Palette 3 ......no..maybe.....definitely!?

Naked 3 has been blogged about into infinity. I had made up my mind that this Naked palette was a miss for me. I reach for my other Naked friends, 1 and 2 only when I remember I own them. This is not because I do not like them, but there seems to be other pretties that I love more. I arrived a day or two after they were released at Sephora. Stock was ample so I begrudgingly swatched them whenever I happened upon a Sephora ( ok I fess up, there was one below my hotel:)) I was not blown away by my initial playing. I was unsure whether I wanted it because everyone else wanted or if I thought it was good. A week later, stock had dwindled to a few per store. By them I had set my mind on other acquisitions........ or so I thought. There is a saying "there is the quick.... and then there is the hungry" - well, by the time I think, I thought, I might WANT the palette, they were sold out. From the Sephora near Union Square, to near Bloomingdales, or below my hotel - nada, zero, squat. I talked myself into thinking I was 'Ok' and it was just meant to be. A near-to-last-final visit to a Sephora on 97th and Columbus made my heart swoon. One lone palette waiting for me!

This is my favourite Naked palette. The palette is a mix of Rose, Rose Gold, and Rosy Taupes . The overall Rosy hues are modern and feminine. These shades are all new so no repeats if you are an Urban Decay Junkie. They are well pigmented and last well throughout the day. There are shades to use all over, to line,  to highlight, to add depth in the crease and outer V. There are 3 mattes, 4 sparkly shades, 5 buttery metallics. These rose nature does not make my eyes look irritated , but cool and sophisticated!

L-R Strange, Dust, Burnout, Limit, Buzz, Trick

Nooner, Liar, Factory, Mugshot, Darkside, Blackheart

For those who might have pondered "what next?" after Naked 2 - after seeing Naked 3, this really seems like the natural progression that the Naked series needed to make. I was so close to missing out on this Palette, but fate stepped in! I did not want to be pulled into the hype of the Naked 3 palette. In this case, I am glad I took another look just in time!

Have u succumbed to the Naked allure?

Urban Decay Ocho Loco 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Set - Holiday 2012 - get it before it's gone!

Urban Decay's 24/7 glide-on eye pencil sets are eagerly awaited each holiday season. They are my favourite long wearing liners. This set is so amazing as it as an array of colours from neutral to brights, and Perversion has been included, which will be a spare as this is my go-to 'blackest black' eyeliner. This is the best time to get these liners as the set was about 40 pounds and each liner individually sells for 12.97. So you are getting a set valued over 100 pounds. A perfect sharpener is also included which works well will these soft liners, and gives them a sharp, crisp point. A few of these shades are also limited. The picture below was taken in my hotel room, so please excuse the poor quality, as I need to discard the packaging for my trip home.

The liner is a soft kohl type which does not tug or pull, not dissimilar to Makeup Forever liners. These colour go on intense as the colour you see in the pencil. They blend like a dream, then set for all day wear. These are perfect for your waterline as they are waterproof. This set offers a mix of finish as some have micro-glitter while others are matte.

From left to right here are the shades:

• Stash - olive bronze with gold sparkle
• Mushroom - warm gray shimmer - limited
• Rockstar - matte aubergine
• Junkie - Teal sparkle - limited
• LSD - midnight blue with turquoise sparkle - limited
• Hustle - Bronze shimmer - limited
• Psychedelic sister - matte violet - limited
• Perversion - matte intense coal black

Grindhouse Sharpener with two sizes

 This set is a must. These liners will help you create so many looks with ease and you will be getting essentially four liners gratis. So Happy Holidays, make your eyes sparkle with these amazing liners from Urban Decay.

Which is your favourite shade of Urban Decay 24/7 glide on eye pencils?

Makeup Remastered Ab Fab in London - Tom Ford, Hourglass, Eve Lom, Urban Decay

Hello Makeup Lovers!

So I am back from my really quick trip to chilly, charming London. I think all who have been can agree that this is one of the most special times in London. All twinkling lights, spruced up windows, warm wafting aroma's and drumroll please............holiday collections galore!

A (hotel) room with a view

St Christopher's Place

The londoner's are extremely friendly and I had a wonderful time. I had a 'few' (wink wink) makeover's and went with a wish list of brands unavailable where I live. Seriously, the freedom if having any brand you love at your fingertips is a (frivolous) joy.


My first stop was Selfridges, which I adore. I had a few Tom Ford products on my list so I went to look at their concession first. The Tom Ford experience, as I like to call it, is as elegant, exclusive as the brand. All products the MAU was going to use was placed on a tray, and each step explained in detail. I was colour matched slightly dark, and a TF MUA at Harrods showed me a lighter shade which was much better. Tom Ford is an expensive bad habit. But I think the quads have such sublime, interesting shades that look so beautiful on the lids and suitable for all eye colours. I was so excited to be able to buy the following.
Eyeshadow quad in golden mink
Eyeshadow quad in cognac sable
Eyebrow pencil in taupe
Eye pencil in Espresso
Shade and illuminate palette in intensity one with brush

I love Liberty which is housed in a quaint tudor building -the makeup area is more intimate. I walked passed Hourglass with little interest as my last foray was a bit dissapointing (opaque rouge liquid lipstick)-but I thought mybe I should have a good and proper look. Firstly, let me say the MUA's for Hourglass were enthusiastic and helpful. I am glad I took another look at this brand, as they have some amazing products. Here is what I walked away with.
Mineral Primer - cult status
Veil Fluid Makeup
Aura cheek stain
Retractable foundation brush
I had to leave their Lash lacquer and duo, as my wallet was running low and a girl still gotta eat!

Finally, on my radar was a few hero products.
Eve Lom Cleansing Balm - cult status
Urban Decay Ocho Locho set - value set
Caudalie spray
Konjac sponges
I also got samples from the lovely Space NK - I am currently trying out Re'Vive and Algenist skincare brands.
I was surprised to be so badly colour matched again with  Chantecaille future skin. when I left the store I was so pale, I frightened myself when looking in the storefront! A bit too early for the Twilight premier!
Selfridges has the new Beauty Workshop running. This extension of the beauty hall, holds little treasures, some which were sadly out of stock -like OCC lip tar, Beauty Blender, Aesop, Paul and Joe, Konjac sponges, Ciate, Nails Inc, Bite -really fun!!
I had the unexpected, lucky experience of a complimentary Perricone micro - current facial  - they were offering it as a promotional tool at Selfridges. Let me tell you, that I look refreshed and my skin is looking contoured and younger. A real treat!

Harrods

I am going to review the products mentioned above. Let me know if you have any requests or if you would like any done first.