I finally got NAKED >

Ever since the HUGE praise started in the blogosphere about the Urban Decay NAKED palette months ago, I knew this palette was something I just HAD to get my hands on! One little problem, it wasn't available in The Netherlands :( So I waited and waited...but as soon as I was in London and saw it calling my name at Debenhams, I was sold! So I know this is a little late and there's already a million other reviews out there about this palette, but just thought I'd quickly put in my two pennies worth :)

The NAKED Palette in its full glory! (hehe can you spot me in the mirror?)

What does Urban Decay say:

"These neutrals won't leave you naked. THIS is how Urban Decay does neutral: Far from a group of boring beige shadows, this long, lean, seductive case is packed with TWELVE gorgeous neutrals. Shades range from delicate champagnes to dark, gritty gunmetal. This is a shadow palette that everyone will want, everyone can use, and everyone will buy. Experiment with office-appropriate neutrals, summertime bronzy looks, or sultry smokiness (achieve golden, brownie, or grey-hued shade combos). With all this at your fingertips…you'll hardly need clothes at all."

The palette is packaged in a beautiful velvet chocolate brown case and contains 12 full sized eyeshadows, a double-ended version of the award-winning 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Zero (black) and Whisky (a warm brown shade without sparkle) and a miniature bottle of Eyeshadow Primer Potion.

The palette contains 7 existing shades and 5 brand new ones. You'll get:

Permanent collection shades:

♥ Gunmetal (gray with silver sparkle)

♥ Half Baked (subtle, lustrous bronze)

♥ Naked (matte buff nude)

♥ Sidecar (cocoa with golden sparkle sheen)

♥ Sin (champagne shimmer)

♥ Smog (coppery chocolate bronze)

♥ Toasted (rich copper)

Brand new shades:

♥ Buck (matte nutmeg)

♥ Creep (onyx with golden sparkle)

♥ Darkhorse (bronze patina)

♥ Hustle (plum bronze satin)

♥ Virgin (satin chamois)

Swatched from L to R: Virgin, Sin, Naked, Sidecar, Buck, Half Baked, 

Smog, Darkhorse, Toasted, Hustle, Creep, Gunmetal

All summed up: 

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this palette! Why? 

♥ Gorgeous range of colours and textures: everything from glitter, to shimmer to matte.

♥ Great pigmentation; the shades go on smooth, blend perfectly and stay put all day and night.

♥ Every shade is usable. You can create numerous looks; from a subtle neutral eye to using the shimmery & darker colours to create a more sexy and sultry look. 

♥ Great value for money; 12 full sized eyeshadows, 2 eyeliners & a primer for only £27 or US$44.

♥ Size; the packaging is super sleek & therefore perfect to put in your purse or take traveling with you.

Here the first FOTD (of many more to come) using my new beloved NAKED palette: 

♥ Eyes:

Urban Decay Primer Potion

Urban Decay Sidecar (all over lid)

Urban Decay Darkhorse (outer corner of lid, crease & lower lashline)

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil in Zero (waterline + smudged into upper lashline)

MaxFactor Calorie 2000 Mascara

Honestly I'd recommend the Urban Decay NAKED palette for every girl, even if you are not a huge cosmetics collector. This is one product I feel is a must have & I can guarantee you won't be disappointed! 

Do you own NAKED and are you as besotted with it as I am? xoxo