Urban Decay Stoned Vibes

 Urban Decay’s new Stoned Vibes palette is simply one of the most beautiful palettes I’ve ever seen.

Inspired by the timeless beauty of crushed gemstones it boasts a host of opulent, sumptuous shades to dazzle and delight.

 

 

Housed within the most captivating compact complete with mirror and dual ended brush, the packaging has been designed to resemble a stone which has been cracked open to reveal a brilliant and dazzling display of natural crystals and gemstones.

The contents perfectly compliment this theme as once you open the lid you are presented with a sensational treasure of shimmering shades that are beautifully speckled with real tourmaline block bad energy and elevate your look.

 

 

Pure elegance to behold, it is like discovering your very own treasure chest of sparkling, shimmery jewels.

There is not a single shade within this palette that looks out of place and each and every one has something special to offer.

 

 

Good Karma: This shade is a soft, neutral matte

Jade: Marbleized, soft shimmery jade

Opal Aura: Pinky-blue, silver iridescent bright shimmer

Tigers Eye: A rich, warm copper gold marble

Vibes: Soft pinky-brown shimmer

Antidote: A warm orange matte

 

 

Hexed: A deep, warm, rich matte brown

Bloodstone: A rich, warm brown with green and white iridescent shimmer

OJO: A bright, vivid sparkly rich blue

Raw Energy: Soft Amythest purple with shimmer

Meditate: Soft shimmery brown

Third Eye: A cool, richly deep brown

 

 

Each and every shade is finely milled, creamy, silky soft and offers an intense colour pigment.

Four earthy mattes have been paired with eight prismatic shimmers to allow you to create an almost endless combination of resplendent looks.

 

Each of the stone-like speckled eyeshadows are designed to give off good energy and deliver stunning, shimmering colour payoff without any flaking or fallout so commonly associated with sparkly shadows.

Each and every shade is beautifully rich in texture and provides effortless pigment which packs a punch. 

Wonderfully velvety and easy to build, begin your look with a matte to create an all-over colour base to contour and shape.

Create an exquisite eye by applying the marbelized shades with your finger or mist your brush with their All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray before dipping into shadow for a foiled, wet-look finish.

The possibilities are expansive and allow you to create an array of sumptuous, rich, dazzling looks which last all day long.

 

 

I actually find that the shadows look even better when worn for a number of hours as the natural oils in your skin combine with the shadows to offer an even more glossy, powerful look.

 Urban Decay’s Stoned Vibes palette is available now and costs £46.

HOW Cool Are These!

So I just caught a glimpse of these amazing works of art over on the Daily Mail and thought I'd share them here!

Created by a blogger and make up artist called Tal Peleg, these are simply AMAZING!

I wish I was able to create such gorgeous pieces!

So unique and intricate, it must have taken ages!

Totes-amaze-balls if you ask me!

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick

Re-create Brand Ambassador Katie Holmes stunning look with Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick’s.

Katie wears Bobbi Brown Long Wear Cream Shadow Stick in shades Violet Plum and Bark

 

Available in 8 wearable shades, the colour rich formula glides onto your eyes to offer flake and fade free colour for up to 8 hours!

Sound impressive don't they, and they are!

L-R Violet Plum & Vanilla

Vitamin C and E protect the delicate eye area while skin conditioners help create a smooth, comfortable and lightweight feel that is not oily or tacky.

The formula is gorgeous and really easy to use, making shading, defining and blending a doddle!

L-R Violet Plum & Vanilla

Unlike some other eye crayons or sticks which are thick and bulky and make it hard to get precise strokes around the eyes, these are slim and sleek and easy to manoeuvre!

The pigmentation is fabulous too- I am able to use the stick to both line my eyes and to blend and smudge to my heart’s content!

Violet Plum from the stick and blended

After a hard day in the office, the shadow was still on my eyes, as opposed to having dropped onto my cheeks which was a lovely surprise! I only had to add a little more to freshen it up for the evening and I was away!

Vanilla, from the stick & blended

 

My only grumble is that they only have 8 shades, and while they are lovely colours, I’d love to see a bigger range!

Bobbi Brown’s Long Wear Cream Shadow Sticks are available now and cost £20 each.

Bobbi Brown Lilac Rose Collection

Lilac Rose is the beautiful new collection from cult brand Bobbi Brown.

Described  as a modern take on spring floral, the range comprises of a new eye palette, shimmer brick, 3 new lipgloss shades, a new sparkle eye shadow shade, a new blush and new nail polish.

 

Dusty, vintage lilacs and heathers contrast beautifully with the bright and vibrant pinks and purples to create a stunning collection and look.

The Lilac Rose Eye Palette (£45) is hands down one of the most beautiful palettes I’ve ever seen.

All eight of the shadows are gorgeous, spring-like, wearable shades.

Swatch from top quad

Normally you get the odd one or two dud shades in a palette, but every single one of these bad boys are gorgeous!

Swtach from bottom quad

Shades: Ivory Eye Shadow, Heather Brown Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow, Pale Rose Eye Shadow, Dusty Lilac Eye Shadow, Barely There Eye Shadow, Black Chocolate Eye Shadow, Stormy Grey Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow, Pink Lily Metallic Eye Shadow.

I love the new lip gloss in Pink Lily (£17).

 

It is bright, vivid shade which is scented with a delicate hint of vanilla.

It doesn’t just look good as extracts of Avocado, Jojoba, Chamomile Oils and Aloe extract work to keep your lips soft and supple. 

  The new Limited edition Nail Polish shade in Roza (£11) compliments the collection with its stunning pale heather pink shade.

The Bobbi Brown Lilac Rose Collection is available now.

Clarins A/W Limited Edition Collection

One of the many things Clarins is fab at, is creating gorgeous, limited edition collections and I’m thrilled to say that this autumn and Christmas is no different.

Clarins Colour Accents Face & Blush Powder (£30) helps to illuminate and enhance your complexion to help hide wrinkles and imperfections while leaving you with a flawless finish. 

The compact comprises of 3 different skin tone shades and a gorgeous pink blush, when used together blends perfectly to leave a soft, ultra fine finish.

If you are after the perfect Christmas Party eyeshadow palette this winter, look no further than another of Clarins’ gorgeous items.

The Clarins Odyssey Eye Quartet Palette (£30) is something extremely special.

The motif on the top of the palette (not pictured) evokes  images of ancient Greek  Godesses, while the rich, golden brown hues of the shadows  inside glint like long lost treasure.

This palette is perfect for creating both a soft day look and a dramatic night-out look.

I defy you to be able to just cast your eyes over this product without finding yourself drawn to one of the shadows in particular.

Yep I’m talking about the really gold shadow. 

This shadow is different in consistency and look from the three others in the palette.

 While the others are relatively soft and matte, this shadow is like molten gold.

Soft to the touch, the shadow comes away as if it were flakes of gold leaf and is so pigmented that you find yourself dazzled by it!

It is absolutely stunning and looks fab all over the lid or just in the top and bottom corners of your eyes to open them up.

Both Palettes are available now from Clarins.