Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette

Well, you've seen it all over the internet and you might have one yourself but I finally got my hands on this baby and I couldn't be happier! The original Naked palette quickly became my go to palette and this one might even be better! If possible.

What UrbanDecay.com says : "The most anticipated sequel of the decade! Our new palette is meticulously packed with 12 Taupe + Greige Neutrals, featuring FIVE EXCLUSIVE NEW SHADES."

What I say: In MY opinion this palette is definitely worth all of the hype. The Brush alone has so much value!(my first Naked Palette didn't come with the brush it came with the dual Eyeliner pencil so I can't get over the brush hahaha!) The packaging is much more sturdy than the original, the shadows are housed in a beautiful tin case and are just a gorgeous and pigmented as Urban Decay shadows have always been.

Check out the Shades below!

Such beautiful tones in this palette including my favorite UD shadow 'YDK'.  DROOL! I love it...It warms my heart to have this in my collection now.  I am Really loving Foxy, Busted, Verve, Suspect, and Snakebite. I got my Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette from Sephora.com but they sell out so fast, I was lucky to get mine.

Shadow/Crease

The double ended brush that comes along with the palette is AMAZING! One of Urban Decays Good Karma brushes and is ONLY available in this palette! This Palette also comes with a mini Lip Junkie Gloss in Naked.

Thanks so much for reading!  Stay tuned for more fun stuff!

Alaina xoxo

Neon Pink with Polka Dots

Hello friends! If you haven't already guessed I LOVE full pattern manicures and the polka dots are some of my favorites! It is just so classic and you can do pretty much any color combination you want. Placement of the design is also a lot easier so these manicures take like NO time at all and everyone loves it! Check out what I did for todays mani!

Two coats of China Glaze 'Pool Party' an electric neon HOT pink, The polka dots were done using Sinful Colors 'Snow Me White' and Bundle Monster plate BM-19.

'Pool Party' is Fabulous! This color pops and just screams "look at me! DO IT NOW!" I can't stop looking at this manicure, it's just dazzling!

Thank you so much for reading and following if you have! I appreciate you it very much! Also just a quick reminder if you are on twitter don't forget to follow me here... @TheBrrrdsNest.

Alaina xoxo

Sephora Gift Card Haul

Hello Friends! Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great Holiday, mine was fabulous but busy as you could probably tell by my lack of posts. Anyway, I am back to start the New Year off with a mini haul from Sephora! Check it out...

 Stila Eye Shadow in Kitten

With out primer/ with Primer

I don't know what took me so long to pick up Stila's most popular shadow. IT IS AMAZING! It is a lush shimmering nude Champagne color with golden undertones. This shade is a Must for all skin tones! 

Kat Von D Autograph Liquid Eyeliner

This stuff is FABULOUS! Deep BLACK black that stays put! My New Favorite.

NARS Primer sample

Goes on light not greasy or sticky, not bad for a free sample!

Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Sabbath

I have been eyeing this navy blue beauty for a while and it is gorgeous! I love to add this with a neutral eye a darker crease and vanilla lid. A fun Navy wing adds some pop.

Thank you so much for Reading! Have a great day! 

Alaina xoxo

Easy Snowman Manicure!

Hello friends! Here is yet another Christmas Manicure, a simple red layered with na pearly shimmer and an easy Christmas inspired accent nail. Check  it out...

China Glaze Ruby Deer China Glaze White on White

Essie Luxeffects in pure Pearlfection 

 Two Coats of China Glaze Ruby Deer topped with two coats of the Luxeeffects. It's so beautiful! I can't wait to try the luxeffects with other colors. It really makes the red stand out!

I used Migi Nail Art pens and a tooth pick to add my snowman. Isn't he cute?

 What do you guys think?

So I guess I kind of like snowmen. These are just some of the snowmen featured in our  Christmas Decorations hahaha. They are just so fun I can't help it. Gah I love Christmas so much I hope you aren't tired of all of the Christmas manicures yet hahaha.

 Thank you so much for reading! Until next time.

Alaina xoxo

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Hi Friends!

I can't even believe it has been one year since I started this blog. It has come a long way and I still love it so much! I want thank you all  for following, leaving comments, telling your friends and everything else you do in support of The Brrrds Nest! I appreciate it all! I have made so many awesome friends by doing this the Beauty Blogger community is amazing! 

My SUPER Happy face! :p

 Also, I will be having a Birthday giveaway before the New Year so stay tuned for that! It's gonna be a good one!

Once again Thank You, you're all amazing!

Alaina xoxo

Let It Snow!

Hello lovelies! Here is a winter inspired Holiday manicure for ya! 

Two coats of China Glaze Midnight Mission a beautiful shimmery navy blue. I used a Finger Paints Paper Mache for the snow flakes. The plate used for the design is Bundle Monster BM-213.

I wanted to add a bit more sparkle so I used the China Glaze Wireless Holographic Top Coat to make it twinkle.

Midnight Mission is one of the polishes that I completely forgot that I had and just found while I was dusting and organizing my vanity like a maniac. Ha! It's pretty perfect for a this time of year and is a great base against the white snow flakes.

BAM! Preeety!

The end result with the holo top coat and a topping of Seche Vite for shine. I hope you enjoy this manicure, all of the Christmas inspired manicures I have been seeing are making my day and getting me even more pumped for Christmas. 13 days away!!!  

Thank you for reading, commenting, all of that fun stuff! ALSO,  my newest addiction lately has been Instagram so if you have an iPhone look me up under Electricbrrrd. I can't get enough of the awesome pictures people post, so find me and I will follow you for sure! Thanks again friends!

Alaina xoxo

Galaxy nails!

Hello friends! Happy Friday!!

I have been seeing these nails all over the place and I absolutely LOVE them, so I had to give them a try. They are super easy and the possibilities are endless. I just used a black glitter base and a bunch of my favorite China Glaze colors to sponge on and VOILA!

The colors I used were all from China Glaze except for the base which is Goth from Orly.

China Glaze Lemon Fizz, Bohemian Escape, Grape Pop, Rich & Famous, Shower Together, Señorita Bonita. I used a white polish and a dotting tool to add some stars.

China Glaze in Fairy Dust (in hand) as a top coat to add some glittery goodness.

So Pretty :)

Thank you so much for checking out my Galaxy manicure, I hope you like it as much as I do. If you have any questions on the sponge manicure check out THIS post from my last sponge mani.

Have a great weekend!