Urban Decay Naked 2 GIVEAWAY! CLOSED!!

              Hello friends! I know I have been talking about this giveaway for a bit now but I was waiting what seemed like forever to get my hands on this bad boy!  That's right BrrrdsNest.com is giving away a brand new Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette as a celebration of my one year of blogging anniversary! (which was last month on the 14th but what evs! I am sure you lovelies don't mind the delay hahaha!) I wanted to make sure I could get something REALLY good!

This Giveaway is open internationally and will be open for entry until Valentines Day, February 14th.

This could be YOURS!!

This is a brand new Palette, I checked and everything is in there! I got one for myself and I am absolutely IN LOVE with it!

Check out my blogpost on this amazing palette by clicking HERE

How to Enter

Rules: 

• Must be a follower of BrrrdsNest.com (thebrrrdsnest.blogspot.com) and leave a comment letting me know what shadow in this palette that you are most excited to try out. (1 Entry)
• Please leave me your email in the comment.
• ONE comment per person...read on how to add additional entries if interested and let me know everything you did to earn more all in the same comment..that makes things so much easier for me when it comes to tallying up the entries! I would hate to have to disqualify anyone for not following the rules.

Want to earn more ENTRIES?

You can earn as many as FIVE entries, here is how to earn additional! Let me know everything you have done in your comment please.

Follow me on Twitter @TheBrrrdsNest and leave me your Twitter name. Also don't be afraid to say Hi once you follow, I love chatting with you all! 1 Entry 

If you're a blogger, put my Giveaway in your side bar and leave me the link 1 Entry  ALSO if your "blog" is strictly for entering Giveaways you will be disqualified. Please be an active Blogger.

Write a BLOG POST about this Giveaway leave a link so I can check it out! 2 Entries

All entries will be added into a spread sheet and the winner will be selected through Random.org just like last time!


Thank you all so much for following, reading, commenting EVERYTHING! I hope you are as excited about this giveaway as I am. I am hoping to do more fun giveaways this year for all of you lovelies!


Alaina xoxo

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

Urban Decay Book of Shadows IV

Hey Loves! I originally hadn't planned on picking up the most recent Book of Shadows from Urban Decay but I saw it in the store and I was intruiged. A few of the new colors really caught my eye and I wanted to get the Black  24/7 Liquid liner anyway so I figured why the ef not?! 

10 NEW Colors! I'm not sure what all of the new ones are but  I think they are, Hijack, Midnight Cowgirl,  Midnight Rodeo, Crystal, Lost, Bender, Blue Bus, Missionary, Skimp, Bust. I could be wrong though. 

This pallet also comes with a mini speaker and a USB cable and some other cable I think for connecting the mini speaker to an iPod. Ok I just tested it with my iPod and that is exactly what the other cable is for and this little baby gets pretty loud. hahaha Not too shabby. Excellent, that is actually pretty cool.

24/7 Water Proof Liquid eye liner in Perversion(I reviewed these liners a little bit ago and I LOVE them! Click HERE for that review!), Super Curl Curling Mascara, a tube of their famous Primer Potion.

SWATCH TIME!

Blue Bus, Gun Metal, Cobra, Baked

Bender, Gravity, Lost, Hijack

I am thinking Hijack is my favorite out of the whole bunch.. Actually this entire row is pretty rad, I didn't want to wipe it off hahaha. 

Midnight Cowgirl, Sin, Midnight Rodeo, Crystal (Crystal is actually really pretty but I couldn't get a decent picture of it.)

Bust, Missionary, Skimp, Zephyr

 I think Skimp and Zephyr are perfect for a good highlight.

 If you want to buy this awesome Palette visit UrbanDecay.com

Thank you so much for reading! What shades look good to you? Let me know! I hope you all have a fabulous weekend.

Alaina xoxo 

Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Eyeliner Review/Swatch

Hey Loverlies!!

I was picking up a few things at Sephora the other day and came across the new Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliners and they are amazing! I initially only purchased one but after testing them out during lunch at the Yard House (yes at the table playing with Makeup how RUDE!) I went back and bought two more!

Siren-Teal with Teal Micro Glitter..this is the one I fell in love with

Revolver- Dark Silver with beautiful micro glitter

Retrograde- Gorgeous Regal Dark Purple with lots of sparkle

The liners DO NOT BUDGE. I tried rubbing them off with my finger and water nothing...Above is a pic before rubbing back and forth and every which way..

After...AMAZING! I MUST get the Black one! (and the 2 blue ones and the HOT pink one..I am hooked)

The tip is so precise you can get some major clean lines with this tip.

I have been practicing my wing a lot lately and it was so easy with this liner. I think it would be great for someone just starting out in makeup or someone not used to doing a wing.

PROS: 

Beautiful color Payoff

Lasting Power (they really are waterproof!)

Smooth, precise application

CONS:

I thought that the side with the writing on the barrel would have been the one with product but sadly it's not. I wish there was more product in here for the  price. These are 18$  each and you get 1.7ml of product.

That is really the only con that I have though. I LOVE these and highly recommend them! I hope it is a product that is in their permanent line because they are great.

Pick up these beautiful gems at Sephora.com or  UrbanDecay.com 

Thank you for reading and following if you have!

Alaina 

Grey FOTD with MAC and INGLOT!

Hey there Sweethearts! I got the inspiration for the pretty grey look from the Beautiful Heather over at HeatherdoesMakeup. I absolutely LOVE her blog her looks are amazing and I have never seen anyone do a better winged liner. I suggest you follow her!

Face

M.A.C Prep+prime

M.A.C Studio Sculpt Concealer NC45

M.A.C Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC45

M.A.C Fix Plus

 Eyes

M.A.C Paint Pot in Painterly

M.A.C Eye Shadows

Scene  on theLid

Mystery to fill in brows

 INGLOT Eye Shadows

AMC 36 outer lid

DS 498 crease

Urban Decay Liquid Liner in Perversion

NYX  Eye/Eyebrow Pencil 901 Black for the waterline and tightline

I can't for the life of me remember what Lashes I used..my bad

Lips

M.A.C Rebel

                                       

Not such a great shot but you get the idea. :)

Crazy Eye! ha ha.

Thank you for reading and following if you have! Don't forget to follow me on twitter HERE.

Time to go clean brushes, do some brown Maintenence, finish laundry, and other fun chores! ORRR maybe I will just get lost on Tumblr for 3 hours haha.

Peace, Love, and Playing with Makeup!

Alaina xoxo 

Gold FOTD/Sugar Pill Review

Hello friends! A few months ago I got some of Sugar Pills Loose ChromaLust eyeshadows and they are amazing! Check out this Face of the day I did with Goldilux a beautiful metallic gold. I am in LOVE! You also  get a lot of product for a good price! Check out their website for more info and to purchase. www.sugarpillshop.com 

Face

M.A.C Prep+prime

M.A.C Studio Sculpt Concealer NC45

M.A.C Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC45

L'Oreal HIP Blendable Blushing Creme in Elated 886

Eyes

M.A.C Paint Pot in Painterly

Urban Decay Blunt as a Highlight 

INGLOT DS 458 Outer lid/Crease

Urban Decay Creep for the Outer Lid

SugarPill GoldiLux for the lid

Urban Decay Liquid Liner in Perversion

M.A.C Mystery to fill in my brows

Make Up Forever Aqua Smokey Lash

Lips

Too Faced Lip Injection Gloss

The Aftermath..yikes!

Have you guys had the pleasure of using SugarPill? What are your thoughts on the brand? I will be purchasing more of the loose eyeshadows in the very near future and I also plan on getting the pressed powder palettes as well. I have heard nothing but good things about those. Thank you so much for reading I hope you are all enjoying your weekend!  

Alaina xoxo

Fun With INGLOT! FOTD

Played with my new Inglot shadows today and had a blast. I wanted to do a super bright look that I don't normally do and I was pleased with it.  I also recently got a new camera and I wanted to test out some makeup shots. Be gentle on me as I am trying to perfect the system and also learn a new piece of equipment so if the pictures aren't perfect I apologize.

Makeup makes me a happy girl! (my new camera makes me look fake haha..)

Face

M.A.C Prep+prime

M.A.C Studio Sculpt Concealer NC45

M.A.C Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation NC45

M.A.C Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in Sun Power

Revlon Sculpting Blush in Merlot at Midnight

M.A.C Fix Plus

Eyes

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk

INGLOT Matte 370 and AMC 60 on the inner corner

INGLOT Matte 383 Orange on the lid

INGLOT Matte 343 yellow/green outer eye

INGLOT AMC Shine 45 for the Highlight

Urban Decay Liquid Liner in Ecstasy 

Make Up Forever Aqua Smokey Lash (it is really a good Mascara I just have pitiful Lashes..once again I should have worn falsies ha ha)

Sephora Waterproof Kohl Eye liner in Keep Black

M.A.C Mystery Eyeshadow to fill in my brows

Lips

Urban Decay XXX Shine in Quickie

(dang that's a lot of products when you list it all out..whoa!)

Super bright and colorful..definitely not a look for everyone but eh..I love it. I wanted to go for something with tropical colors that popped! I normally don't do purple liner on my lid but I figured what the heck?! and I actually love it. Also..lord help my lashes haha!

Not so crazy with out the flash.

Thank you guys for reading. If you haven't entered  my giveaway yet please enter here...TheBrrrdsNest Giveaway! There are some awesome prizes that I think you might like.

If you have any questions about any of the products used please don't hesitate to ask in the comment box. I hope you all are having a fabulous weekend! 

Alaina xoxo

Holographic Scotch Tape Manicure!

Hello dolls!  Happy Friday! Check out this fun patch work manicure I did with Scotch tape..

Color Club// Worth the Risque
This is a great Holo but unfortunately pictures do NOT do it any justice.

Color Club Revvvolution a new favorite...

In the Sunlight...super pretty!

With a touch of Hot pink! Urban Decay Woodstock. 

I love working with scotch tape for my manicures but it does take a while because I like to make sure that each color is dry before using it. If it is not dry the tape will pick up the polish and that is NOT COOL. What do you lovelies think? Thanks for reading! Happy Friday!

Alaina xoxo

I've Missed You So Much!

Hello Muffins! Sorry for my lack of blogging lately..I have been so super busy! The feeling of guilt that I had for not blogging in almost a WEEK is insane! Ha ha. But No worries! I am back!  In the last week I have gotten a lot of goodies that I can't wait to share with you! I have even been picking up things here and there for my 100 followers Giveaway! I am TWELVE followers away!!!  (tell your friends!)

Check out my new babies..

You Don't Know Jacques!//Glitzerland 

Ulta Polishes 2 for 5$..Yes please and Thank You!
Blue Streak// Jaded

I had NO IDEA they sold NYX Products at Ulta...I had just ordered a bunch from CherryCulture.com that is why I only picked up one...Now that I think of it though, I should have got some extras. grrrrr. 

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencils and Blending Brush...These Pencils are so rich..I just adore them!

New Retractable Kabuki Brush from EcoTools

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Lime// Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Shadow Pencils in Clinic (middle) and Rehab (bottom)

Burberry The Beat..I love this scent! Sephora just gets me with those 3 free samples! hahaha. I  was crushed when I ran out of the sample last week so I put on my big girl panties and splurged for a big one..I have worn it every day since I bought it.

Head2toebeauty.com Mini Haul

I sure do love coming home from an 11 hour work day to a little white box..especially if there are new polishes in them! 

My First Color Club polishes! Yay!! I am expanding ya'll!
Worth The Risque// Revvvolution I have a feeling Revvvolution and I are going to have an awesome Summer love affair.

Emerald Fitzgerald(finally!!)//Ingrid//Let's Groove

Classic Camel//Swing Baby//GR8 

First Nubars! Glittery Star Sparkle...Two Nubar 2010's because I knew I would Lurrrrve the effect!

I can't wait to try everything and share it with you! I hope you all have been doing well! 

ALSO! My first giveaway was a success. Kim over at  dottiek recieved her prezzies this week! I was so nervous because I had never sent anything out of the Country!  Ha!

Thanks for reading.

Peace, Love, and BRAND New Polish!

Alaina xoxo