Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette - First Impressions



Last week I was in my local shopping centre with my friend Mia. I wanted to buy the Naked 3 palette ever since I heard it came out in Ireland, and Mia wanted the Naked 2 palette. So, we literally zoomed down to the Urban Decay counter in House of Fraser as soon as we arrived at the centre. We didn't actually believe they were going to be in stock; they had been sold out for a whole month. We were wrong; we finally got our hands on them!

That day, I spent the remaining of my Christmas money on the twelve rose-hued eye-shadows that literally everyone in the blogging and YouTube world are reviewing. I was so thrilled! But today, I'm going to tell you my initial impression of the third instalment of Urban Decay's neutral shadows, and whether I think it was worth the cash or not. Let's analyse...


"Choose from every finish imaginable: ultra-smooth mattes, gorgeous pearls and glimmering metallics. From the palest, shimmery pink to deep, warm black, these neutrals will make you want to get Naked all over again. Every shade features our Pigment Infusion System™, the proprietary blend of ingredients that gives each shade its velvety texture, rich colour, serious staying power and blendability." - Urban Decay

The first two Naked palettes were probably the two most talked about and most loved, in general, in the beauty universe. My sister owns Naked 2, and she uses it all the time. I was really excited when I heard about a third palette coming out by Urban Decay, especially when I heard the colours had pink tones. Pink shades of shadow definitely suit blue/grey eyes since I was recommended this eye kit by Benefit. The colours has the same kind of rose hues as the Naked 3 and they really complement my eyes, so I thought the third Naked palette was just the way to go if I wanted to get one of the famous trio.

Firstly, I love the packaging! All three palettes are very sophisticated looking but I thought tis specific one looked fresh and chic and just right for me. It's quite large to bring for travelling, but it's still possible to bring with your make-up. There are hundreds of different looks you can wear with these colours, so let's move on to them...

Strange (pale neutral pink matte-satin)
Dust (pale metallic pink shimmer w/iridescent micro-glitter)
Burnout (light pinky-peach satin)
Limit (light dusty rose matte)
Buzz (metallic rose shimmer w/silver micro-glitter)
Trick (light metallic pinky-copper shimmer w/tonal micro-sparkle)
Nooner (medium pinky-brown matte)
Liar (medium metallic mauve shimmer)
Factory (pinky-brown satin)
Mugshot (metallic taupe shimmer w/slight pink shift)
Darkside (deep taupe-mauve satin)
Blackheart (smoky black matte w/rosy red micro-sparkle)
Urban Decay

The colours are all gorgeous! My favourites are Dust, Burnout, Buzz and Nooner, so far. For the look above I used those colours. I haven't experimented completely with the lot just yet, but I quickly tried out the pigmentation of the shadows later the day I took these photos. Their textures are mostly smooth and soft, but when I swatched Buzz and Dust (which are both micro-glitter according to Urban Decay) they were a bit dry and hard, but maybe that's just the texture, as they still blend very well.

Apart from that small con, which will hopefully change, I think my first impression of these twelve eye-shadows was 'OMG I'm so damn excited to try it out more! It's amazing... wow... ahhh!'. You get the picture.

I'll give you a more detailed review on the Naked 3 soon. So far, I'm glad I bought it.

I hope you enjoyed, and I'll talk to you all on Sunday. Byeeeeee

Fashion February Week 1: The Perfect Party/Date Outfit with NUMARI

*I think I'll change my schedule to Sundays. On Saturdays I'm always doing something (yes, watching Gossip Girl counts as something)*

Let's welcome February 2014 with some fashion.

This month I'm participating in Fashion February created by Ali from the Cute Little Beauty Blog where we are styling different fashion trends etc. weekly. I thought it was a brilliant idea! Loads of other amazing bloggers are taking part, and I'll link the list of all their blogs at the end.

For the first topic, we were asked to style one out of four of NUMARI's dresses. NUMARI named this one above  "The Diagonal Colour Block Sheath Dress". They gave this description to it: "Sleek and minimalistic. Classic sheath silhouette featuring a jewel neckline and modern twist. Color block accents on upper shoulder and diagonal corner hem. Invisible center back zipper and slit on accented left hem allow for ease of wear and movement. Perfect for every body type." I think this dress looks gorgeous, especially on the model. It's sophisticated and classy, especially when styled with the following beauty and fashion items...

White Leather Jacket

I believe white can be used in any outfit, no matter what the colour or patterns are. This jacket would make this outfit look chic and put-together. Also, white would brighten up this dress to make the look more fun and outgoing.

Cream Handbag

A bag that matches the colour block on the shoulder and hem on the dress will definitely make the outfit look complete. I know this one doesn't match exactly, but fashion does not have to be perfect!

Black Bowler Hat

Like the jacket, this hat adds an essence of fun to the outfit. I've never tried wearing bowler hats, but it's something I'd love to wear in the future. They're very stylish and as soon as I see them I'm thinking of Paris.

Black Ankle Heel Boots

I know the model in the picture is wearing nude heels; I think they go wonderfully well with the dress. But, if you want a more comfortable option that isn't casual for a night-out, go for these beauties or something similar. VelvetGh0st on YouTube said her Topshop booties are very comfy. I don't have any like the ones above, but maybe a later investment is necessary? Who knows. They'd fit this outfit well anyway.

Gold Watch

Of course not everyone in the world, including me, can afford a gold Micheal Kors watch, unfortunately, but you can opt for gold jewellery like necklaces and bracelets. You'd look like a fashionista in no time!

A Fresh Scent

I've never tried Daisy, but your favourite perfume will do. A scent that makes you feel confident and cool is the way to go.

Pink Lipstick

No, I'm not talking about sugary, Barbie pink, I'm talking about whichever pink lipstick suits your undertone. But I do think a pink that's close to a nude colour is ideal for this outfit, since you might be wearing nude heels and a nude handbag.

Rose-Hued Eye-shadows

Aaaaaaaaaahhh I got the Naked 3 palette!

More on that on Wednesday :)

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Any eye-shadow will do, but make it very neutral for a true-to-you look.

And that's it!

I think these additions are all lovely options to style this dress, but if you'd like to see more ideas from other fashion bloggers, click on the photo below!

See you all on Wednesday!