Urban Decay Naked: Smoky Event

So on Thursday (August 6th) the new Urban Decay Naked palette was launched in the UK. Me and my friend decided to go to the launch event at our local Debenhams it cost £5 to go to the event but I believe that if you chose to buy the palette (which I am yet to do) there was £5 off. Included in the ticket price you got a couple of free testers (bottom photo) and a free make over which we are planning to do next Thursday in preparation for a night out.

For me the event was just ok, however if I was quite knew to make-up it would have been fabulous. As the two make-up artists put make-up on the models they gave quite a few nice tips and tricks to help with putting your own make-up on better. Having spent many hours of my life watching beauty guru's make-up tutorials I kinda know what to do (I may know but I cannot do!) What I found was best about the event was that they handed round products to test and see what they were like, which definitely made me want to spend A LOT of money.

Although I didn't buy the palette or any products as it is a lot of money for me to spend right now - although my student loan comes in soon ;) - it was a lovely experience especially for someone like me who feels intimidated when speaking to people at make-up counters.

July Favourites!

For the first time I am going to do a Favourites blog, mainly as there are a few things that I have really been enjoying this month that I thought that I would share.

Beauty.

The Bare Minerals True Romantic Eye shadow Quad £29. This is the first high end eye shadow that I have actually bought. I got a Debenhams voucher and went in meaning to get an Urban Decay naked palette, but I got looking around and testing a load of colours and I fell in love with 1) the packaging, isn't it pretty and 2) I couldn't resist the shimmery gold!

Clothing.

Floral Bardot Dress, New Look, £14.99. I find this dress really comfy because of the skater dress fit, but it's also a bit different because of the Bardot neckline and very summery because of the floral.


Accessories.

Rose Gold Metallic Backpack, New Look, £19.99.  I have been looking at this bag whenever I go into New Look and also thinking about it whenever I am not in New Look. So finally about a week ago I bought it, and isn't it B-E-A-UTIFUL. it has a little front pocket and two small ones on the side, inside there is a zipped pocket and a phone slip like in most bags. There is plenty of room to lose all your items in as well :).

Choker, Primark, £1.50. Ever since they have come back into style I have really wanted to get a choker but I didn't really find a style that I liked and I have been unsure whether or not a choker would irritate me throughout the day. However because it has an adjustable chain it doesn't have to be tight against my neck. Also I really like the simplicity of the silver band with a small simple heart.

Bracelet, Primark, £2.00. This is a very recent purchase of mine and I have only worn it a couple of times, but I find that it being a mix of a bracelet and a ring adds to it and really makes it something different that I have never owned before.

Other.

The Truth About the Harry Qubert Affair, Joel Dicker. Although this is a chunky book it didn't feel like there were 600+ pages. It was a complete page turner, it felt that with every chapter there was  new twist to the plot. It really kept you guessing from beginning to end, which is something that I really love in a book. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone and everyone (well maybe not little children!)