Urban Decay Naked Palette Full Review

Being such a make up lover, I had to give in and purchase this beautiful palette! I am sure for a lot of people £37.99 is a bit pricey for eye shadow, which did put me off at first... but I always believe that you get what you pay for and Urban Decay never seem to fail with their quality products! This palette is perfect for darker colours that can be used in those winter months or to create a strong smoky effect! It has lovely shades of blue that blend really well together and some really nice browns that are nice for a day time look.. To the left of the palette there are some lighter colours too so you do get a good range of colours for your money!

I always use this palette on a day to day basis, especially on a night out! Check out my Get Ready With Me Party look using this palette I also think that it is perfect for a day time look if you are going some where special. 

Is it better than High Street Brands? 

I think that if you are just wanting a basic eye shadow then some thing from boots would be just as good as this palette. But if you are a serious make up lover (like me) and you love playing around with different colours and blending them together then you will certainly find this palette really useful! Check out a recent blog for more information on what I think about the difference between high street brands and high end products by here.

What are your opinions on this palette? 

Let me know in the comments section !

Amiey Laureen - x

My every day make up routine

My every day make up routine 

1. Firstly, I moisturise with the Lush 'enzimion' facial moisturiser. I always find that moisturising really helps my skin and makes it easier to apply foundation, so this step is really important. I really like this moisturiser as it's light and makes my skin feel really clean and smooth before applying my foundation.

2. Then I will add my 'soap and glory under eye concealer' I really like this as it hides my dark circles under my eyes really well and also any blemishes. There are a lot better concealers out there but I like this as it is quite cheap and it does the job.

3. Then I use the Rimmel Wake Me Up foundation in the shade of "true nude" I love this foundation, I think it does the job and does not irritate my skin. It's also got a really good price tag which I love as I get through my foundation quite quickly! I use a blending blush to blend all of this together, spending time on my jaw line and under the eyes. 

4. I like to keep my make up quite basic, so I then just add a bit of powder. I use the Stay Matte powder from Rimmel. This is perfect just to set the foundation to make it stay on longer and give it that finishing look.

5. It's then time for the bronzer/blusher. I sometimes will miss out this part depending on my plans for the day or the level of eye shadow I plan to use. But I always think that a bit of bronzer finishes the look! I use the benefit bronzer and I think it is amazing. Sometimes I will use blusher instead, for day time I will use quite a light blusher just to add a bit of colour to my face. 

6. I then will add some Urban Decay eye-shadow primer onto my eyelids. I like this as it makes my eye-shadow last longer and it makes them stand out more.

7. Then using my two Urban Decay palettes that are my favourite, I will use the half baked colour and blend it with a light colour from the Urban Decay 3. I love these palettes as it is quite easy to blend different colours and there are so many to choose from. I am also really liking the pink colours in the Urban Decay 3 palette and I think these are great for day time looks.

7. Lastly, I will use the Benefit long lashes mascara. I usually spend a few minutes making my lashes look really long and effective. I absolutely love this mascara!

8. I will then add a bit of eye-liner. I use basic black eye-liner from No7. This is brilliant eye-liner and really makes my eyes stand out, I am also able to wear it for a long period of time without it fading!

9. I will finish with a bit of red lipstick. I really like red at the minute and I feel that it really suites this time of year. I use Benefit as I really like their selection of lipsticks and the design. 

10. Finally, using the Rimmel Eyebrow brush I like to just brush them and add a little pencil to fill them in to make them look more bold. I like to keep quite a basic thin shape to keep them looking quite natural.

This is my basic every day make up routine, that I often do in a rush so I like to keep it quite simple. I hope you like it! <3

Amiey Laureen x 

July Favourites

This month I have tried lots of new products that I have been extremely impressed with. I recently went into boots, lush, super drug and Debenhams and I managed to find a few bargains as well as being extremely naughty buying some Urban Decay products..(sorry bank account). I also have included my favourite songs and movies at the minute as music and films are such a big part of my life.

 I am such a big fan of Lush. If i won the lottery, the first thing I would do is buy every single product in this shop. I am just obsessed with it. I really wanted to try a new moisturiser that would keep my face feeling smooth and refreshed during this hot weather so I went with the "enzymion facial moisturiser" which was £11.50. My first impressions were really positive, it really makes a difference to my face and makes it feel so much better. The only down-fall is the tub is so small that is will only last a few weeks, which is quite annoying when it is quite pricey. Overall, this is a really nice moisturiser I would defiantly recommended it if you are looking for a soothing cream that gives your face a glowing look and keeps it smooth through-out the day.

Recently, I have wanted to try a really good eye make up remover that was quite a good price as I didn't want to spend too much on a make-up remover. As I have never really tried any simple products I thought I would try this out as it was a really good price. There is no negative things that I could say about this as it is really good and it is certainly gets all of your make up off and leaves your eyes and lashes feeling really clean and fresh. I also like how it has added vitamins in this for your eyes which is an added bonus. There are a lot more expensive eye make up removers that may do a better job but I think that this one is perfect for £3.99

 A brand that I have never really got to try is Urban Decay and I have always wanted to try the NAKED palettes so I thought I would take a trip into Debenhams this month to purchase this palette. I think the case for this is so attractive and has a really good look to it and I also like how all the shades have names. This also comes with some samples of their other eye products and comes with a really nice Urban Decay brush which is an added extra. 

  This palette is extremely pricey and I think that £37 is slightly over-priced for eye shadow but it is Urban Decay which is an extremely popular brand and I really think that all the shades are so pretty and really blend well with other colours. I also like how there is a mix of light and dark shades so there is a colour for every occasion as-well as the summer and winter. 

The shadows stay on your eye-lids really well and don't fade like others and really stand out on your lids which I really like. 

Overall, I really like this pallette and extremely enjoy testing and using the different shades. I would definitely recommend any of the palettes from Urban Decay.

I have always been a big fan of TRESemme products and wanted to try something that would take away any frizz after I had washed my hair. This is the perfect product for this as my hair has been a lot more calmer since using this and I have noticed a big difference. It is also a really good price and even cheaper in places such as 'discount UK' and is usually around £3 to £4 which is a brilliant price for something like this and you only need to use a drop in your hair every time so this will last quite a long time so you really get your moneys worth. 

My new favourite shoes have to been these that I have purchased this month. These are from BLUE-INK and available for £25.99. I really think these are so trendy and go with so many different outfits. They are also suitable to wear in the day as-well as a night out. I am usually not that keen on heels but these are extremely comfortable and I really enjoy wearing them. 

My favourite film of the month has to be "the fault in our stars." Recently I went to the cinema to watch this and I fell so in love with this film. It is defiantly my favourite film of 2014 so far. The story line is so touching and there are so many metaphors in this and so many inspirational films. It is a really good film and I know that just about anybody would like this film even though it really is a tear starter! 

My favourite song of this month has to be Gecko - overdrive. This is such a party song and I love a song that makes me want to dance! I am really enjoying this song at the minute and it is defiantly a most-played song on my music playlist. If you haven't already listened to it then go and listen to it now!

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Amiey Laureen x