Urban Decay Book of Shadows Now $29!

 

Hello girls, good news. The Urban Decay Book of Shadows 4, which launched late 2011 has been deeply discounted. At first glance, I wasn't too attracted to this product, mainly because of: its steep $64.00 price-tag & the fact that I have Urban Decay products that would last me a lifetime. BUT, after removing my ban on makeup purchases which I self implemented as I was in the process of moving to NYC's tight living lifestyle, decided to reward myself by purchasing this makeup palette. For my amusement, it was reduced to $44 (Now $29), which given the amount of product -including full size products- that it possessed, the makeup hoarder in me decided to BUY BUY BUY!    

 

So here's the breakdown:

• 16 full Size Eyeshadows (0.03 oz. each)

• 1 Liquid Eyeliner (0.058 fl. oz.)

• 1 Deluxe Sample Original Primer Potion (0.13 fl. oz.)

• 1 Supercurl Mascara (0.18 fl. oz.)

• Includes a mini-speaker (for your phone, ipod, ect)
• + QR codes with tutorials for different looks made with the products contained in the palette.

You don't need to be a mathematician to know the amount of value contained in this Urban Decay Palette. Below is a makeup look I created using the products.

The deep teal/aqua eyeliner in the lower lashline is a UD cream eyeshadow!

In a Gist: If you are a Urban Decay virgin, love value or want to stack up on quality products that are included, this is a great way to start. Although I have to acknowledge that this is not the best palette UD has done, comparing it with others, this is certainly not a product to ignore. Plus, with promo code "SEVENTEEN11" you can have this amazing palette for just $29!!! You can purchase UD's Book of Shadows 4 at Urbandecay.com.

Swatches: They are all in order of palette placement.

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Kat Von D True Romance Eyeshadow Palettes On Sale!!!

Hi everyone! I'm sure all you beauty junkies are by now familiar with the Kat Von D for Sephora makeup line, specifically with the eyeshadow palettes ( 8 shades each, for $34 is a pretty sweet deal). Well, great news! Throughout the whole month of September (that is, until 9/30/10) these palettes are being sold at $24.00 both online and in-store. That's $10 off, or 8 eyeshadows for $24 which translates to $3 each.

This offer does not apply to the newest palette (Adora) but applies to all the others.

Memento Mori

Ludwig

Beethoven

Metal Orchestra

True Love

I own two of these so far, and I have to say I really really like them. I think the colors are beautiful, very well pigmented, smooth, and blendable. I would definitely say, stock up (which I am planning on doing as soon as I can...)

Are you planning on getting any of these? If so, which ones? Do you own any KvD palettes already? Do tell!

-Tat

Sneek Preview From Temptalia: Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette

Summer Must Haves: Metallic Eyeshadows

Hi bloggaristas! Hide your taupe & matte eye shadows in a drawer & say hello to gold, bronze, copper & metallic eyeshadows. Summer is definitely here, & with tanned glowy skin, there's no room for dull boring makeup. So take out your MAC Mineralize eyeshadows, your metal pigments & eyeshadows. Your tan will thank you!

Splash! Summer Inspired Makeup Tutorial

For this tutorial I used mainly Leishi loose eyeshadows which I bought out of ebay. I felt really inspired by my spring break vacation, I went to the beach and had a wonderful time! Tutorial will be up on Youtube hopefully tomorrow, I'll update the post with the link later! =)

Products Used:

Eyes:

• Mac's Painterly Paintpot
• Mac's Fix Plus
• Leishi Loose eyeshadows:
• #84
• #80
• #43
• Too faced eyeshadow in Heaven

Cheeks:

• Pink Leopard Highlight Bronzer from Too Faced
• Sun Bunny Bronzer from Too Faced
• Well Dressed Blush from Mac

Lips:

• Mac's Lustreglass in Pink Karat 

I treated myself today!

Hey dolls! After being sick the last couple of days, I had to buy something to cheer me up ;). I went to a couple of makeup stores, because I wanted something glittery and girly. As I entered the Mac store, I saw the new Collections, but wasn't as excited when I saw them in person. Maybe I'll go back and check them when I am a little more relaxed, it was 7:00 pm, and my class started at 8:00 pm so I needed to hurry! Went straight to Sephora, and as I surfed the store like a pro, finished ending up at front of the Urban Decay section, and with my an utterly dismay ( I couldn't buy the Alice in Wonderland Book of Shadows! =''((, I tried, & tried, and never found it when it launched ) I found comfort in this cutesy little shadow box! I swiped that card like their was no tomorrow, and headed to look for my grandma which I left at Macys sightseeing, and rushed to the car. Gladly I went to my class and came back home. Hope you guys are ok and I will post swatches of this little baby soon!

Mac's Spring Colour 4 Forecast Mini Haul Swatches

Hello again! Today I am going to talk a little bit about Spring Colour 4 Forecast eyeshadows and lipgloss. I have always loved makeup, but like many wasn't that much interested on eyeshadows and just was in a quest for perfect complexion. But, my passion for makeup has diversified now on to other makeup related and fun things, such as eyeshadows and a whole lot of lipgloss! =) So, I am starting to create my Mac Collection, I have been very interested in the collection eyeshadows because, as you may know, each Mac eyeshadow costs $14.50 (without tax) per each on its individual cases, and $11 (with out tax) for individual pro "refills" which isn't any other than lose single pans. So, I've figured to pack up on collection eyeshadows, which 4 including its case cost you $36, which I think by Mac standards it's a pretty good deal. You still need to buy a few most eyeshadows that an key to a beautiful makeup (the regular ones, like carbon, expresso, or gesso), but you may buy them little by little without breaking the bank. These four limited-edition Eye Shadows complement the yellow/gold palette of the Spring Colour Forecast collection. 

The first swatch is the lipgloss, Almondine, which costs $14 is "designed to be worn on its own, over Lip Pencil or Lipstick, Tinted Lipglass is the perfect product for creating shine that lasts. It's pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic colour. It contains Jojoba Oil to help soften and condition the lips. Tinted Lipglass is packaged in a convenient bottle with a sponge tip applicator that provides a quick, smooth, even application." The eyeshadows from left to right are: Manila Paper (pale frosted with white gold -Veluxe pearl-) Flip (Bronze Gold -Frost-), Aztec Brick (frosted true copper -Veluxe Pearl-), and finally Creole Beauty (frosted dark golden brown -frost-) Their are a few of these that can be replaced by other similar Mac eyeshadows, but for beginner's trying to build a collection bit by bit, it's a great buy!  Until next time! =)

xoxo,

Joanne

YouTube 88 Eyeshadow Giveaway Update! (Closed)

Happy Sunday! I know its been a while since I have talked about the 88 palette giveaway, and haven't giving it a set date. Well, the truth is, it has been almost a month since I ordered it and it has still not arrived! Can you believe that? I was so disappointed, I must seem like a big liar and procrastinator. But no worry my sweets, as soon as that palette comes to my mailbox, that giveaway is taking place that very same day, pinky promise! =) As for now, I would like to know your feedback on my videos. This is my first time making this type of projects, and for me has been a lot of fun! That is all for now...

xoxo,

Joanne

Earn your Stripes...In Pink, White and Black!!!

Cheryl, one of my beautiful Twitter followers, won her stripes as this week's Wales Eyeshadow Palette Giveaway winner. But no fear my ladies, you too can earn your stripes by participating in this week's Bettina Nailpolish Giveaway, which I will be conducting every week until the end of march! If you are a YouTube lover, like I am, you could too win an Eyeshadow Palette like Cheryl's by subscribing to my YT Channel. Let's have some fun ladies!

Congratulations Cheryl!!!

This little baby is going to your door by Valentine's Day! Hope you enjoy creating beautiful looks with your New Wales 88 Eyeshadow Palette. Have fun Girl, from me to you!

for the Love of Beauty & Drama,

The Beauty Vlogadiaries