Urban Decay NAKED2 Eyeshadow Palette.

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Back in December, I saw a tweet about the Urban Decay NAKED2 Palette being for sale. I remember that I was not home when I saw the tweet, and my attempts at ordering online at UrbanDecay.com from my phone failed. At the time, I thought it was my phone. Wrong! Thousands must have rushed to the site at once to order, and the ordering system was basically crippled. Seeing as the original NAKED Palette is the beauty industry's best selling palette where more than one sells every minute, it is no wonder that the sequel is selling out in records as well.

Well, I finally have my hands on the NAKED2, and I couldn't wait to share its beauty with you.

NAKED2 comes boxed beautifully in a sturdy tin, with a large mirror, and includes a custom double sided brush - Good Karma Shadow/Crease Brush, and a mini Lip Junkie Lipgloss in Naked.  Hey, those are great bonuses, but let's get to the shadows as that is what NAKED2 is all about.

NAKED2, as the original NAKED Palette has 12 shadows that are on the beautiful, every day, more neutral shade range. Now, NAKED2 does not replace NAKED, it was created to coexist with it.

The shadows, from left to right:

  • Foxy - Cream bisque with matte finish
  • Half Baked - Golden bronze with shimmery finish
  • Booty Call - Shimmery Cork
  • Chopper - Copper Shimmer with silver micro glitter
  • Tease - Creamy pale brown with matte finish
  • Snake Bite - Dark bronze shimmer with metallic base
  • Suspect - Pale golden beige with shimmery finish
  • Pistol - Light greyish brown with shimmery finish
  • Verve - Oyster with shimmery finish
  • YDK - Cool bronze shimmer with metallic base
  • Busted - Deep brown with shimmery finish
  • Blackout - Blackest black with matte finish

As I like to limit my use of shimmery shades and only three of the shadows are matte, I was a little worried about these and thought they might be too shimmery for me. This is not at all the case, with the exception of Chopper, Snake Bite and YDK, as the shimmer is subtle and can even be worn everyday by a woman my age. Personally, I would save Chopper, Snake Bite and YDK for night or more special occasions, but I am not 25 anymore and have to be more careful about what I use on my eyes.

I am thrilled that all shades are wearable and can be mixed and matched for the ultimate in a customized natural look.

Can you truly do a natural eye look? Well, of course you can. I love using Foxy as a base, Tease on my lid and add a bit of Half Baked on the outer corner of my eyelid and smudge a bit under the eye. Or, I add Suspect in the crease over Tease and call it a day.

Can you smoke your eye with these shades? Yes, you can. Mix a bit of Pistol with Blackout and wow - the look is dramatic. Snake Bite or Busted is gorgeous for a smoky look. Or you can simply use Blackout as a liner, smudge it a bit and lighten up areas (yes, a matte black can be hard to wear) with Half Baked or YDK. Honestly, you just have to play with it and find what you love for your very own NAKED2 look.

NAKED2 ($50.00) has been in stock from time to time both at UrbanDecay.com and at Sephora.com, where it is due to hit stores any day. Also online, it is for sale at ulta.com, macys.com and beauty.com. It will also be at ULTA stores and select Macy's, so when you are out shopping, be sure to look for it.

Spring 2012: CHANEL HARMONIE DE PRINTEMPS.

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From the break of dawn to the descent of twilight, skies reveal an enchanting array of hues with the arrival of Spring. Inspired by this brilliant seasonal change, Peter Philips, Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, infused glowing, sunlit colour into the CHANEL Spring 2012 Makeup Collection, HARMONIE DE PRINTEMPS. Subtle gradations of rose, coral and peach sculpt the face, giving it a soft radiance, while rich garnets and vivid pinks dress the lips.

BLUSH HORIZON DE CHANEL - GLOWING BLUSH HARMONY - $58.00

In one elegant compact, five pink and peach tones mimic the luminous hues of sunset. This unique powder blush lends itself to multiple effects: blended together, the harmony is ideal for sculpting and accentuating the natural contours of the face. Using just the pink shades creates a fresh, youthful flush, while on their own, the peach tones produce a warm, sun-bronzed glow.

ROUGE COCO BAUME - HYDRATING CONDITIONING LIP BALM - $32.00

This moisture-rich lip balm combines ultra-conditioning benefits with a sumptuous, high-gloss finish. ROUGE COCO BAUME Hydrating Conditioning Lip Balm boasts an advanced Hydratendre Complex, which hydrates and softens lips, for a healthier and fuller appearance. Its sheer, lustrous texture glides on smoothly, leaving lips beautifully aglow.

ROUGE COCO - HYDRATING CRÈME LIP COLOUR - $32.00

Lips are dressed in the vibrant hues of this fresh spring harmony. In a palette of rich pinks, warm peaches and deep reds, ROUGE COCO Hydrating Crème Lip Colour and ROUGE COCO SHINE Hydrating Sheer Lipshine beautifully complement the daylight-inspired makeup effects of the season.

  • Superstition - Golden beige
  • Paradis - Pink coral
  • Charme - Pink
  • Destinee - Plum

Natural Finish Pressed Powder - $45.00

  • Jasmine - Luminous beige

Quadra Eyeshadow - $57.00

  • Eclosion - Peach, gold, beige, plum

Long Lasting Eyeliner - $29.00

  • Garnet - Garnet

Soft Touch Eyeshadow - $28.50

  • Rose de Mai - Pink
  • Tigerlily - Golden orange

Hydrating Sheer Lipshine - $32.00

  • Candeur - Pastel pink
  • Flirt - Soft coral

Glossimer - $28.50

  • Petillant - Golden beige
  • Bonbon - Soft pink
  • Bagatelle Pink

Precision Lip Definer - $29.00

  • Rose Corail - Pink coral
  • Bois de Rose - Rosewood

Ultra Wear Lip Colour - $34.00

  • Rose Topaz - Rosewood 

Nail Colour - $25.00

  • June - Pastel apricot
  • May - Intense pink
  • April Garnet

The CHANEL Spring 2012 Collection is available now at all CHANEL counters as well as online at chanel.com.

Spring 2012: SHOP M·A·C, COOK M·A·C.

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This looks like such a fun M·A·C collection for spring. I am loving all of the press materials and cannot wait to see the products in person. There is plenty to choose from here with a large assortment of brights in SHOP M·A·C, COOK M·A·C.

Now, it will not be on counter or online until February 9th, which does seem so far away when you crave spring beauty now, but this little tease will have you picking out what you want and saving now. And really, February is right around the corner. Plus, I couldn't wait - it is all too cute.

SHOP M·A·C

Try and Buy a delicious, delovely, delectable, divine, degorgeous, de-with-it, degroovy assortment of Eye Shadow x 4 in wearable brights perfect for Spring. Treat yourself to Lipstick in heavenly hues, mouthwateringly Kissable Lipcolour and Cremeblend Blush. This Spring, shop ‘til you drop with a tongue in-cheek collection that elevates the everyday into the extraordinary.

COOK M·A·C

Ladle on an extra helping of foodie fun with an appetizing assortment temptingly tasty Tendertones, nearly black Fluidlines, Studio Careblend/Pressed powder, Opulash Mascara, two Brushes and nosh-worthy Nail Lacquers in fun, bright shades sure to satiate even the most discriminating of glamorous gourmands. COOK M·A·C has Spring 2012’s no-carb, no-calorie recipe for kooky, kitschy, kitchen kouture in savoury shades for Eyes, Lips and Nails.

SHOP M·A·C products:

LIPSTICK - $14.50

  • Innocence, Beware! - Light yellow pink (cremesheen)
  • Naughty Sauté - Bright pepto pink (cremesheen)
  • Watch Me Simmer - Bright pink-orange (amplified)
  • Quick Sizzle - Bright pink (matte)
  • Dish It Up - Berry pink (lustre)
  • Runaway Red - Rich red-blue (satin)

KISSABLE LIPCOLOUR - $19.00

  • Flaunting It - Grey mauve
  • So Vain - Muted dirty coral
  • Scan-delicious - Blue fuchsia
  • Woo Me - Light pinky nude
  • Enchantée - Light blue pink

CREMEBLEND BLUSH - $20.00

  • Optimistic Orange - Bright coral
  • Florida - Bright coral
  • Restores Dazzle! - Rich plum

EYE SHADOW X4 - $38.00 each

SHOP & DROP

  • Hypnotizing - Frosted greyed mauve (frost)
  • Sugar Snack - Light pink (matte)
  • Power Boosted - Violet (veluxe pearl)
  • Shop & Drop - Deep blue (satin)

CALL ME BUBBLES

  • Call Me Bubbles - Light tan (satin)
  • Fresh Daily - Orange (frost)
  • Brash - Frosty reddish copper( veluxe pearl)
  • Full of Flavour - Coral (matte)

COLOUR ADDED

  • Laundry Daze - Light yellow (satin
  • Colour Added - Bright yellow (veluxe pearl)
  • Self-Serve - Deep grey (satin)
  • Pre-Packaged - Muted turquoise (veluxe pearl)

COOK M·A·C products:

STUDIO CAREBLEND/PRESSED - $23.00

  • Medium - Soft creamy beige
  • Dark - Deep caramel

FLUIDLINE - $15.00

  • Midnight Snack - Soft black
  • Wholesome - Blackened brown
  • Added Goodness - Blackened mauve

OPULASH MASCARA - $15.00

  • Bad, Bad, Black - Black

TENDERTONE LIP BALM SPF 12 - $15.00

  • Hush, Hush - Sheer gold with yellow gold pearl
  • Purring - Sheer tangerine with pearl
  • Hot ‘n’ Saucy - Soft cherry red
  • Tread Gently - Soft lime green with yellow pearl

NAIL LACQUER - $16.00

  • Al Fredo - Bright acid green (creme)
  • Salad Dressed - Midtone dirty aqua (creme)
  • Kid Orange - Coral (creme)

BRUSHES

  • 211 Pointed Liner - $18.00
  • 129SH Powder/Blush - $34.00

Look for the collection at all MAC locations and online at maccosmetics.com beginning Febrauty 9, 2012, though us MAC fanatics know to look online a few days before. ;)