It's finally Autumn!

Heya everyone, hope you all are keeping well :) I haven't posted an update is abit so will do so now. As you have all noticed a change in the weather, it is finally Autumn! My favourite time of year. I love this time of year for many reasons, the weather gets alot cooler but still sunny, the leaves are changing colour / falling, it's time to dig out the knitwear, chunky tights and leather boots. But most of all Hallowe'en :D

I'm just going to post some nice pictures of this season that I've found online or have taken myself. If you'd like to use any of the pictures Ive taken, I don't mind at all but please ask before you take them.  :)

This picture was taken by me in Central Park, NYC 2008.

I was just getting use to using my new camera :)

Cute little squirrel playing around on the trees.

This picture was taken by me in Central Park, NYC 2008.

Crunching through the leaves in Central Park in my new Nolan's :)

I liked the colours of this bird so I just took a picture of it.

I don't know much about birds so I don't know what kind of bird it is even.

If anyone knows, let me know.

Change of colour in Sycamore leaves throughout the seasons.

 

This picture was taken by me at the John Lennon Memorial in the Strawberry Fields in Central Park, NYC 2008

"The monument is a circular mosaic of black and white marble tiles and in the center is the title of John Lennon's song, "Imagine". It is flat and you can walk over it but everyone walks around it because there are daily arrangements of flowers from visitors and endearing fans. It was created in John Lennon's memory by Yoko Ono."

So that's enough for now, next up is autumn/winter make-up trends 2010. :)

-Nadia x

Urban Decay Book Of Shadow's Vol. III NYC Palette

As I was saying in my last update, I couldn't wait to get my hands on 2 of the new Urban Decay Palette's. The Naked and NYC one's. I now have both. YAY! :D 
People were telling me I was mad to get the NYC palette as I have the Alice In Wonderland one and they said the colours were the same. But there not. Theres about 3 shades that are similar/the same but the rest are different and new.

"Totally obsessed with The Big Apple? So are we (how could anyone NOT be?) Inspired by the glimmering lights and iconic landmarks of New York City, Book of Shadows Vol III features16 eyeshadows that go way beyond neutrals and brights, including SEVEN NEW shades with names like Loaded, Rockstar and Money. We've also included nine best-sellers in a range of sizzling textures: everything from glitter to shimmer to matte."

The product is packed in black packaging, with UD NYC raised on the lid with images of some of New York City's iconic hot spots. The lid opens up to more landmarks from  Central Park, to the Chrysler Building to the Status of Liberty herself and many more.
One of the main features in the palette is that when you lift the lid to the pop up features the City lights up. I think its the little features like that, that makes it.

The palette contain 16 eyeshadows 16 x 0.8g (16 x 0.03 US oz).
2,  24/7   Eyepencil Liner 2 x 0.8g (2 x 0.03 US oz).
Eyeshadow Potion Primer 3.7 ml (0.13 US fl oz).

Perversion (matte black).

Uzi (metallic white with chunky silver glitter)  (This shade is permanently available).

Loaded (sparkly emerald green).

Kush (green metallic with silver glitter).

Midnight Cowboy Rides Again (golden beige with glitter)  (This shade is permanently available).
Last Call (plum punch)  (This shade is permanently available).

Rockstar (deep red-purple with metallic base).

Money (metallic light green).

Haight (deep teal)  (This shade is permanently available).

Maui Wowie (medium gold with silver glitter)  (This shade is permanently available).

Smog (deep coppery bronze)  (This shade is permanently available).

Bordello (pale pink-purple with shift).

Radium (bright blue).

Snactch(pale peach with golden sparkle)  (This shade is permanently available).

Suspect (sheer sparkly beige).

Psychedelic Sister (vibrant purple).


24/7 Eyepencil liner  
Zero  (This shade is permanently available).
Ransom (This shade is permanently available).

Miniature-sized Primer Potion (This item is permanently available). 

UK £30

IRL €39

Overall I really like the palette, all the shades are wearable. After all it is the NYC Book Of Shadows, and New York is one of my favourite places in the world! :D I did think it was a little pricey, but if you like and have an interest in make up as much as I do, the price doesn't matter. As always thanks for reading. Hope you like it. :)

-Nadia x

Urban Decay Naked Palette

So at along last, I finally have the Urban Decay NAKED Palette. Ive had so much hassle trying to get both that and the Urban Decay NYC Book of Shadows Vol III.

Ive called into Debenhams many times to see was it in or when would it be in stock, but had no luck. As it was already on sale in the UK I decided to just buy it online. I would of had it pre-ordered but was kind of afraid that it was get smashed up in the post but it didn't! :D I ordered it from House Of Fraser on a Friday and it was here on the Monday. Happy days!

Now onto the good stuff! :D

"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, and feature FIVE NEW shades with names like Darkhorse, Virgin and Buck.
Our neutrals won't leave you naked. 12 multifacedted shades (including four exclusives) escalate your "basis" to rich textures of matte, shimmer, satin and sparkle. Experiment with office-appropriate, deep and smoky, or summertime bronzed looks. 
Go naked, not neutral...clothing is optional."

The product is packed in a dark chocolate velvet, with "NAKED" and "Urban Decay" embossed into it with gold lettering. I have to say I really like how the palette looks. I think it looks luxurious and sleek. The Palette contains 12 x 0.05 oz. eyeshadows, plus 2 x 0.02 oz. liners and a miniature-sized Primer Potion of 0.13 fl. oz. With the eyeshadows weighing 0.05 oz that means that you're getting 12 FULL SIZE eyeshadows, so palette works out alot cheaper than buying 12 individual eyeshadows. Cool or what?! :D 

Virgin (satin chamois),
Sin (champagne)  (This shade is permanently available).
Naked (matte buff nude)  (This shade is permanently available).
Sidecar (cocoa with golden sparkle sheen),  
Buck (matte nutmeg),  
Half Baked (subtle, lustrous bronze)  (This shade is permanently available).
Smog (deep coppery bronze)  (This shade is permanently available).
Darkhorse (bronze patina),  
Toasted (rich copper)  (This shade is permanently available).
Hustle (plum brown satin),
Creep (onyx with gold sparkle),  
Gunmetal (gunmetal gray with silver glitter)  (This shade is permanently available).

24/7 Liner with Zero (black on one end) (This shade is permanently available), and Whiskey (creamy rich brown) on the other. 

Miniature-sized Primer Potion (This item is permanently available).

Overall I can't fault the palette at all, I love it. Love all the shades and tones. All are wearable from day to night, and it was a really good price. 


UK £27.00
IRL €32.44 (from the UK conversion rate) It could be a lil bit more in stores. 

-Nadia x

9/11

Remembering those who lost relatives or friends in the 9/11 attacks. 

Rest In Peace ♥

MAC Holiday 2010 Collection

So there been some buzz online about MAC's Fall/Holiday 2010 Collection "A Tartan Tale" which is due out in the States in October. Not quiet sure when it's exactly out here, as when I read stuff online then inquire about in Brown Thomas, the staff haven't a clue what im on about. Either they can't tell me or they are actually clueless about there job. But Id say maybe late October, early November. 

From the promo pictures online they seem to be a mix of reds, blues and greens. With maybe an punky scottish look. Some of the MAC senior artists on Twitter have been posting TwitPic's of tattoo designs. Saying it has to do with a new collection out soon so maybe it's this one :) So that's all the information available and that I have for now about this collection, when I find out more i'll keep ye posted :)

Hope ye like the pic's .Not to sure if I like the packaging yet or not, but I will definatley be making some purchases. :)

-Nadia x

Happy 1st Birthday Harley!

So Sunday September 5th, was Harley's, (my dog)  first birthday! :) He's a terrior cross and he's brown and beige. Even though he's crazy as hell and is a little nutter, I love him to bits and wouldn't change him for the world. Why he's so special to me, is that my Dad adopted him for me from a foster home. He was the only one left from his litter and was also taken away from his mother a few hours after he was born. So because of that he had to be literally treated like a baby, he had to have special dog milk formula stuff and had to have feeds every few hours. Even during the night. But it was all worth is because he has a fun personality and is very affectionate.

Happy Birthday Harley! :D xxx

Love always Your Mama xxx

Avenged Sevenfold Announce Dublin Show

So yeah as you probably have heard Avenged Sevenfold have announced via the bands official website, Deathbat News, Twitter and Facebook that they will play Dublin, Ireland 2010. No date has been announced yet.

When I heard that Avenged were going to be touring the UK, I decided I didn't want to go and see them. I wanted to remember them as a 5 piece with The Rev. I know that sounds a lil lame, but he was my favourite member of the band. Ive been lucky to have met him and the rest of the guys a few times that they have been here. But as an Irish show has been announced my mind has changed, I know I would only be kicking myself after if I didn't go.
I know it'll be a fun but sad show without Jimmy, but I know he'll  be with us partying away. :)

"Left this life to set me free,
Took a piece of you inside of me.
  All this hurt can finally fade,
Promise me you'll never feel afraid."

 foREVer Jimmy <3

See you in the Afterlife.

-Nadia x