Swatches of the Original Naked Palette on NC25 skin

Swatches of the new Naked 2 Palette on NC25 skin

LOL at bloggers saying if you have Naked, you don’t need Naked 2. They are NOT the same thing. I love using them together. If I had to choose which was better for my skin and overall look, I have to be honest and choose the original Naked Palette. I recommend Naked 2 to those girls that felt the original Naked was too warm toned for them.

Which Naked do you think suites YOU?

It’s getting close! If you’re completely lost, here’s a few items I recommend to give… or ask for!

TOMS Herringbone Fleece Classics $59.95

Keep your toes warm and toasty, while still giving back to those in need. That is the real spirit of Christmas after all, isn’t it?

Clarisonic Mia in Garnet $119

The recent introduction of the Clarisonic Mia 2 has lowered the price of the original Mia. I’m still not sure what the 2 does differently, but I know it’s not available in Garnet!

Urban Decay Naked 2 $50

If you can find it…

If you can’t, any girl would be lucky to get the original Naked palette instead.

Diptyque Votive Candle Set $84

The French luxury of candles. Try out the three best sellers in mini version. Gift box included. A candle lovers dream. If you want to grab a full size instead, go for Baies. Trust me.

What’s on YOUR Christmas List?

About a month ago, Urban Decay asked me and other beauty bloggers, where we got Naked. Of course I had to rep for Phoenix, AZ and get naked in the desert.

Here I am wearing Urban Decay Naked2.

Foxy as highlight, Half Baked on lid, Snakebite for depth, Blackout as top liner, and Tease for brows.

Do YOU plan on getting Naked 2?

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MORE PHOTOS AND SWATCHES COMING SOON!

Current Beauty Faves for November 2011

Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Wear Foundation $42 – This satin-matte finish foundation is long-wearing yet hydrating. I am currently using this in 2.3 (C3 in MAC) Available at ULTA, Sephora, and other Smashbox retail locations.

NARS Laguna Bronzer $32 – Yes, I’m back to using Laguna. Still my absolute favorite bronzer. I use this more as a soft contour than a bronzer, because I obviously don’t feel the need to look very bronze in fall and winter. My summer fave NARS Casino is now too dark for me.

MAC Spiced Chocolate Eyeshadow Quad – Now discontinued, this is my absolute favorite eyeshadow quad MAC has ever put out. It looks amazing on green eyes and just SCREAMS fall. Look on ebay or just find similar colors for a similar look.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Demolition – Demolition is a matte, dark brown eyeliner that glides on easily and then stays put. I really hope Urban Decay makes this full size and permanent! For now you can purchase it in the NAKED 24/7 set.

MAC Summerfruit Cremestick Liner $14.50 - The perfect peachy-nude lip liner. The cremestick formula is smooth, creamy and it glides on nicely. I line and color in my lips with this color. I find using lipliner rather than lipstick is better when my lips are dry.

Urban Decay Lip Love Honey-Infused Lip Therapy in Taunt $16 – Moisturizing and the perfect nude tint to wear over MAC Summerfruit. My lips stay soft and smooth with just the right amount of shine. It smells yummy too!

What Are Your Go-To Products Lately? Any New Finds? Please SHARE

I added highlights to my hair this summer, and they looked great with my tanned skin. (Shout out to Tina Figueroa at Salon TRU) However, the recent lack of swimming and being out in the sun has equaled a lack of pigmentation in my skin. I tend to go a bit darker in my hair and polish choices during fall and winter, while my skin tends to do just the opposite. I think it balances out well.

I have to admit though, choosing the cherry chocolate shade has a lot to do with seeing the newest Twilight: Breaking Dawn pt.1. While the other girls in the theater were probably envious of Bella’s love life, I was more envious of her cherry chocolate locks.

I put Feria Chocolate Cherry box color on over the crown area of my hair and covered my highlights. The cherry color is more prominent where my highlights were, which was the look I was going for. I am also currently obsessed with MAC spiced chocolate eyeshadow quad and Essie Masquerade Belle, both cherry chocolate in color.

Have YOU ever changed your appearance based on a look you liked in a film?

On Friday, November 25th MAC is bringing back the cult classic Black Knight Lipstick for one day only, exclusively online.

Black Knight is a cremesheen formula, and to be honest I don’t think it applied very well. I got rid of mine and I disagree that it is a cult classic. It came out two years ago as a part of Style Black, and I never heard anything of it since. Save your money for Daphne Guinness for MAC which will include a more wearable, dark pro longwear lipcreme.

Ricky Martin and Nicki Minaj for MAC VIVA GLAM – February 2012

Ricky Martin and Nicki Minaj in the M·A·C Viva Glam 2012 campaign visual shot by David LaChapelle. Every cent of Ricky and Nicki’s Viva Glam products, on-counter February 2012, goes to support the M·A·C AIDS Fund.

Ps. Follow our favorite MAC artist on twitter: @0xtravaganza

The Snow Fairy is back for the Holidays!

If you love sweet scents, you will love this shimmery bubble gum and cotton candy scented shower gel. I always stock up each holiday season because it is limited edition and not available during the rest of the year. I love using it in my daughters baths. It leaves her smelling super sweet, like candy fluff. She loves the scent and the pretty shimmery pink color it gives the water.

Get Snow Fairy while you can at LUSH stores and LUSHusa.com

Love Marilyn – Vivacious Red with Shimmering Silver Particles

Blonde Bombshell – Glistening Multi-dimensional Gold Flecks

Lorelei’s Tiara – Sterling Silver Infused with Blue Sprinkles

Material Girl – Posh pink with Holographic Bubblegum Glitter

Some Like It Haute – Graphite Gray with Holographic Glitter

Marry A Millionaire – Alluring Amethyst with Multi-tonal Fibers