GWEN STEFANI URBAN DECAY PALETTE

As most of you guys might know, a large part of my collection is made up of eyeshadow palettes. Recently I have found a new one which has become my everyday essential. It’s the Gwen Stefani Urban Decay palette. There are fifteen shades to choose from, which range from very light nudes, like Bathwater, to darker shades like Serious or Blackout. The colours are extremely easy to blend, and I’ve been loving creating shades in my crease with the shade Zone. Even though most of the colours are browns and neutral colours, there are some shades that really ‘pop’. Punk is a dark plum shade, which is absolutely beautiful with a dark lip. Harajuku is a glittery pink which actually goes really well with Danger, which is a glittery midnight blue. Then there’s 1987, which is a gold shimmery shade. My favourite shades are definitely Baby, Zone, Steady, Punk and 1987, but I’m determined to do a tutorial using Harajuku and Danger, to do a glittery bright eye. It’s a really good addition to any collection, especially as it includes neutral colours, but also some other shades that wouldn’t normally be included in a nude palette. Have you ever tried this palette? 

Love, Sara xx

CHANEL SIGNE PARTICULIER QUADRA EYESHADOW

For a really long time I have wanted to own a Chanel beauty product, but I never knew which one would really be worth the money. Then I saw a post by the beautiful Victoria from Inthefrow about Chanel beauty, and I fell in love with the quadra eyeshadow set.

TOO FACED SEMI SWEET CHOCOLATE BAR PALETTE REVIEW

I’ve finally got round to writing this post! Sorry it took me so long, I had actually completely forgotten all about it. I picked up the Too Faced Semi Sweet Chocolate Bar palette quite a while ago. I had heard so much about it I just had to try it out! It’s one of my most used palettes at the moment, because I love the shades.

 They’re most on the pink side than the original Chocolate Bar. The colours are very pigmented, and they stay on for a really long time. My favourites, and the ones I use the most are Rum Raisin and Peanut Butter. Even Blueberry Swirl is stunning, but I find it hard to wear it out, as it’s quite a stand out shade. 

I also love the smell, chocolaty of course, that makes me very very happy every single time I open it. If you are looking for a palette that’s on the nude/pinky side, I highly recommend this one. Have you ever tried the Chocolate Bar palettes? Love, Sara xx

URBAN DECAY SMOKY EYE PALETTE REVIEW

This is my third Urban Decay palette, and they never cease to impress. I absolutely adored the Naked palettes 1 and 3, so I thought I would try out their new one that everybody has being talking about. Starting off with the packaging. They have certainly outdone themselves as it is stunning, and I am in love with I every time I pick it up. They’ve gone for a marble metallic look and I’ll say it once again, I am in love. 

When you open it up, there is a double sided brush, as always, but this time the brushes are different. One is amazing for applying and the other one for blending, and the bristles are extremely soft. The shades are actually quite similar to the original Naked palette, except it has a few darker coulours, and less nudes. I will admit, I haven’t picked it up often, and I’m not sure if I’m absolutely in love with it yet, but it’s definitely one to have in your collection, as it’s great for a dark dramatic smoky eye.

 I have three favourite shades: High, which is a glittery vanilla colour, and is amazing for the inner corner of your eyes; Armor, a metallic silver that is definitely not an everyday shade, but certainly an beautiful one; and lastly Smolder, that’s a dark autumnal shade, that’s nearly on the purple side, without looking too unique, so it still looks amazing with just a little black dress. I’m still working out how exactly to combine the other shades in everyday life, especially as lately I’ve had a few new palettes to try, that you guys will see soon. 

I definitely do recommend this palette though, it has the shades to create some beautiful looks, so send me a pic if you give it a go.

Do you own this palette? Love, Sara xx

TOO FACED CHOCCOLATE BAR REVIEW

Eyshadow palettes are my favourite makeup products after lip liner. I love having a product which can be used to make so many different looks. One of my favourites recently has been the Too Faced Choccolate Bar palette. The colour vary from matte to glittery, with shades that range between nudes and pinks, so it’s got a very neutrl collection of colours. Most of my palettes are like that actually, but this one has something to it that really makes a difference. 

Maybe it’s the fact that is smells like chocolate, and that is defiantly a bonus. But other than that, the colours are realy pigmented, they’re super easy to blend, and the range of colours make it super easy to create various looks. 

I use this palette soo often, especially the colours Crème Brulee, Amaretto, Cherry Cordial, and Black Forest Trufle. I love creating a dramatic smoky eye that grabs attention straight away. 

I really recommend it, and the Too Faced Semi Sweet Choccolate Bar, that will be up on the blog very very soon. Have you ever tried any Too Faced products? Love, Sara xx

NAKEDNESS:NAKED PALETTE 3

How can a product be loved so much? I ask myself that question often, especially when I’m looking at the Naked palette 3. It’s one of the most stunning palettes I own, and I really can’t get enough of the variety of pinky nudes that it offers. They’re all perfectly pigmented, perfect for a smokey eye or just a simple dab of sweet colour. I adore the matte colours, and they are my day to day shades, whereas the more shimmery colours are perfect for an evening out.

Dust and Nooner are my favourite shades, and I love achieving new looks every time I try a new combination of colours. The brush that comes incorporated in the palette is soft and easy to use, making the application absolutely flawless.

All the shades are absolutely beautiful, and even though I don’t think all of them are of daily use, I absolutely recommend it to anyone out there who is looking for a new stunning palette that radiates summer everywhere.

You can buy it here

Do you like the Naked line?

Love, Sara xx

BELLA OGGI ITALIA- SKYLINE PALETTE REVIEW

If you’re looking for a palette that includes everything, this is the one for you. The Bella Oggi Italia Skyline makeup kit includes 60 shades of eye shadows, 24 lipsticks, 2 blushes and 1 bronzer.
The eye shadows are placed in a neat order, so you can see straight away what shades look amazing together. Most of them have a light shimmer, while others are a matte finish. There are mainly shades of blue and pink, with some gold and silver thrown in here and there.

The lipsticks vary in colour, focusing mainly on pink and red. There are some purples and a few clear lip glosses as well, finishing off the collection nicely.
The blushes give a lively glow and the bronzer is perfect for lighter contouring.

This is one of my favourite palettes at the moment, and I created a look to show you guys, reflecting my anxiousness for spring to come!

I find that these shades are perfect for softer and more natural looks, as the coulours are subtle and sweet.
Do you know any Italian makeup brands?

Love, Sara xx

URBAN DECAY-NAKED PALETTE REVIEW

When my love for makeup started in about September, the first thing I wanted to buy was the Naked palette by Urban Decay. I’ve never seen a bad review for it and everyone always talks extremely highly of it. I was never interested in eye shadows before, mostly because I had no idea how to apply them, but this was a product that highly intrigued me.

 

I received it for my birthday in October, and since then it’s been a daily essential.

sidecar,naked,sin,virgin(left to right)

 

The coulours are neutral and go with anything. They’re perfect for a natural look or a glamorous night out. You can really never go wrong with it. The palette comes with a double-sided brush, which perfects the application.

darkhorse,smog,half baked,buck(l to r)

 

gunmetal,creep,hustle,toasted(l to r)

 

If you’re on the lookout for a new palette, I raccomend it greatly. I know that this is the first palette, and the oldest one, but it’s ‘old but gold’, truly. I’m planning on getting the other 3 as well, to see if Urban Decay specializes in amazing palettes! 

Do you use the Naked palette?

Love, Sara xx