Review / MOTD: Naked2 Palette - Cool Toned Shadows

 I received my Urban Decay Naked2 Palette in the mail today, I am very impressed on the fast turnaround! I ordered my palette last Thursday, the day it was first launched.  I was the one of the fortunate people who were able to snag one of the 5000 palettes that were available at urbandecay.com.  Being a makeup artist I have tons of makeup, did I need more neutral/brown/nude shades? No! But I just had to get my hands on one of the most successful palettes out there.  It took me forever to get the original Naked, but I saw how convenient it was especially for on location work and when I travel.  I literally didn't need to bring anything else with me.

On to Naked2.... I have to say these colors are different, I feel they are more cooler toned  than the original which is more golds/and bronzes.  I really like the colors, but I wish there were more matte shades added to this collection.  The only 2 colors that are matte are Tease (taupe grey) and Foxy (yellowish beige).  A nice blending crease color would be best for this palette.  The rest of the shades have the signature Urban Decay frost/shimmer, which is what draws me to the brand.  My favorite colors are: Verve, Pistol, and Suspect. 

 With this being said I had to focus on these colors for my Makeup Of The Day.

Eye shadow - suspect, pistol, verve and busted. Gold Eyeliner is UD Eldorado (gift with purchase) Lips UD gloss in Naked

MOTD: Smokey purple with a touch of glitter

I always love purple eye shadows, it is my favorite color to wear.  Today I decided to focus on a smokey look since I have been doing some neutral lids with a brighter lip look.  I am always very picky about my blending and placement of colors.  Blending is so important because you don't want to see harsh lines around your colors, the colors should just fade into each other.  I also added a little bit of glitter on the bottom lashline,  just for an added glam effect for the holidays. 

Eye shadows

- MAC Satin Taupe (lid), MAC Nocturnelle (crease) MAC Beauty Marked (outer corner) MAC Brule (highlight)

Glitter - NYX Crystal Pink Liquid Crystal Liner

Lip - MAC Stripdown Lip Liner with Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter Sugar Frosting

Blush - MAC Melba Blush

MOTD: Viva Glam 1

Today celebrates World Aids Day.

Support the MAC Aids Fund by purchasing any Viva Glam Lipstick or Lipglass - every cent of the selling price of the lipstick  helps women, men and children living with Aids/HIV. You can be beautiful and and at the same time making a difference. Check out the

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Website to learn about what 1 lipstick can do for people who are in need. 

Eyes- MAC Vanilla, Soft Brown, and Parfait Amour Eye Shadows

Lashes- Custom made by me.

Lips- MAC Viva Glam 1 Lipstick with Cherry Lip Liner

Blush- MAC Desert Rose Blush

MOTD: Shimmer soft and pretty

Last night was the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and I found the makeup to be different than the rest of the years. This year was focused more on a soft angelic look than a sexy smokey eye. The makeup was pretty and it worked well with the theme of the show. The show inspired me to showcase a soft pretty look for my MOTD.

Eyes - MAC eye shadows Shroom, Cork and Silver Dusk Iridescent Powder

Blush - MAC Soft and Gentle Mineralize Skinfinish  and Wet n Wild Heather Silk Blush

Lips - Sweet Tart Revlon Colorburst Lipbutter

Natural but yet so pretty!

Nude Lips Are Always A Favorite

 My all time favorite look is a smokey eye with a nude lip which you can always find celebrities wearing.  There is just something about a nude lip that always grabs my attention. I always get asked about how to achieve the perfect nude lip.  If not done right a nude lip will may you look like your dead.  Here are some tips to keep in mind when shopping for a nude color that will fit you.

• find a shade that is about 2 shades of your natural lip color or 1 shade lighter.  If you go too light it will make you look washed out.  If you go darker than it's really not a nude lip anymore 
• Before applying your lipstick apply a lip balm for the lipstick to glide on your lips better.  Also exfoliate by using a little bit of sugar to scrub off some of the dry skin. 
• A lip liner is a must when wearing a nude lip color.  You want your lips to be defined and not to blend in with the rest of your face.  When choosing the right lip liner find a shade that is close to your natural lip line.  Line your lips to create shape and definition and softly fill it in.  When your lipstick begins to fade it will fade evenly and at the same time prevent feathering.
• Blush

Here are some of my favorite nude (either beige or pinky) lipsticks that work for me. (NC40-42 MAC Foundations med/dark skintone)

• MAC Nude Beige Lipsticks use with MAC Oak Lip Liner
•  Siss (MAC stores only), Viva Glam Gaga 2, Creme d' Nude, Myth, Frenzy 
• MAC Nude Pink Lipsticks use with Subculture Lip Liner 
• Creme Cup, Angel, Shy Girl, Modesty, Blankety, Cherish, Hue, Viva Glam Gaga, Hug Me 

• MAC Lipglosses/Lustreglass/Creme Sheen
• C-Thru, Underage, Florabundance, Viva Glam Gaga2, Prrr
• Instant Gold, Luminary, Sinnamon
• Fashion Scoop, Partial to Pink, Boy Bait, Fashion Whim

• Smashbox  use with Light Nude Pencil 
• Charming, Splendid Lipsticks
• Pixel, Aura Lip Enhancing Gloss 
• Enduring, Infinite and Limitless Limitless Long Wear Lip Gloss

•  Revlon - Soft Nude (more nude than pink but deff not totally nude) with Peach Petal Lip Gloss.  I really love this combination for a drug store brand nude lip. 
• Wet n Wild - 901B and  903C)