FOTD 31/5/12

Hey lovelies, So today i was playing around with my Naked 2 Palette and thought i would show you the end result. I am so sorry about the crappy picture quality. Unfortunately my new camera is broken so i had to snap these few pictures on my Iphone. I just did a classic smokey eye using more neutral colours such as browns and nude tones. 

So to do this look i mixed the shades 'foxy' and 'bootycall' from the palette and applied the colour all over the lid quite generously. I then went in with the shade 'tease' and applied that onto my crease, dragging it slightly out towards the inner corner of my eye, but then stopping just half-way through my lid. I lightly blended this out with a blending brush and then concentrated the shade 'Busted' on the outer-corner to make a gradient-like effect. I then used the colour 'busted' on my bottom lash line to make it look a little more dramatic. Finally, i applied my black liquid liner and a few coats of mascara on my top lashes.

Can i just say i LOVE the Naked Palettes by Urban Decay. I bet most of you have tried it, but for anyone who hasn't i would recommend getting them! I have both of the palettes and i honestly refuse to choose which one i prefer because i believe they both have amazing colours that compliment each other. I got mine from hqhair.com for only $48 each, so i was so ridiculously happy! haha. The pigmentation is amazing and they last all day even without an eyeshadow primer! I would definitely say that both the Naked and Naked 2 palettes are my favourite out of all the palettes i own. :)

So for those who have tried these palettes, what do you rate it? 

Jess xxx

My little MAC haul!

Hey ladies, So today i finally received my MAC makeup in the post! I was so excited to look at all the colours and swatch them on my hands. Unfortunately i had to carry it around with me at uni first, but i was too impatient to wait until i was home to open it haha. Here is what i got...

I ended up buying three blushes and four eyeshadows for under $130 in Australia! :)

So in the top row we have (L-R): Sheertone shimmer blush in 'Springsheen', Powder Blush in 'Frankly Scarlet' & Sheertone blush in 'Coygirl'.

On the bottom row we have (L-R): Fresh Daisy, Antiqued, Top Knot & Mega Metal eyeshadow in Odalisque.

(L-R): Odalisque, Top Knot, Antiqued, Fresh Daisy

I thought i would do a few close ups on the eyeshadows to show you just how shimmery and gorgeous the colours are! Fresh Daisy has gorgeous detailing with a flower imprinted in the middle. Unfortunately, i don't think these pictures do the eyeshadows justice. But here they are ..

(L-R): Odalisque, Top Knot

(L-R): Antiqued, Fresh Daisy

The eyeshadows are all very pigmented and even just from doing the following swatches, they were hard to get off! Therefore, they will definitely be long-lasting!

(No flash) L-R: Fresh Daisy, Antiqued, Top Knot, Odalisque

(With Flash) Same as above.

I absolutely love the blushes! I bet most of you are thinking that Frankly scarlet is too bright, but i think with a light hand and a bit of blending, it will look amazing. Springsheen is the only shimmery blush out of the three and looks gorgeous on. I can't wait to play with these colours!

(L-R): Frankly Scarlet, Coygirl, Springsheen

(With flash) L-R: Coygirl, Springsheen, Frankly Scarlet

(Without flash) Same as above

So, that is the end of my haul haha. I'm really excited to try all of these products out and will keep you all updated with how i find them. Are there any MAC products you ladies would like to suggest for me to try? I'm in the market for some highlighters and other goodies, so i would love the feedback.  I have also been thinking of doing FOTD posts (Face of the day), to show you all how i use these products. Let me know if you think i should do it :)

Until next time, Jess xoxo