Today was the first day in a really long time that I wore a sweater and long pants…
Bluh.
On the one hand, I’m gonna miss the hell out of summer. On the other hand, it’s nice when your office isn’t hotter than a sweat lodge.
I kid you not, yesterday it was so hot in hurrrrr that I had hallucinations! — including one with Tabs meowing to the tune of R. Kelly’s Ignition.
One of the coolest things about the cooling weather, though, is that it means holiday makeup isn’t too far away.
Yeah, boo. H-O-L-I-D-A-Y.
If you’re the type to pre-plan your Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year’s makeup months ahead of time, 1) you’re much more organized than I am, and 2) you might really dig the new $44 Urban Decay Shattered Face Case.
It’s one of a dynamic duo of recently released Face Cases from Urban Decay (now available on urbandecay.com and coming soon to stores and counters), with a mix of wearable cool-toned beige, gray and purple eyeshadows, and slightly warmer peaches and pinks for cheeks and lips.
When my neighborhood Fed Ex guy, who likes to joke around with me, noticed my makeup today, he said he’s seen me look “much crazier.”
I’m pretty sure it was a compliment. 🙂
I’m happy to report only minimal fallout from the Shattered Face Case. Ya know, sometimes with UD shadows, I notice a sprinkling of pigment beneath my eyes, especially when I don’t tap-tap-tap to unload my brush during application.
Not the case with these colors.
As for the blushes, they totally rock. Just so pigmented and soft. And while I like the color of the peachy highlighter, it’s maybe a tad too frosty for me… You might want to go a little easy on it if your pores tend to give you drama.
I could probably have done with a different name for the case…because Shattered Face? I get it — the shattered design on the front of the palette — but it’s not my all-time favorite product name.
Eh, I’ll just call it Urban Decay’s Fun New Palette Filled with Cool-Toned Eye Colors!
See now isn’t that better? 🙂
On that note, I leave you with these wise words from R. Kelly…
Have a great night!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Minsooky says
September 10th, 2013 at 9:11 pmLove the makeup, especially the lippie!
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Numu says
September 10th, 2013 at 10:08 pmWOW! the colors look absolutely Gorgeous on you. I’m getting the shattered palette as soon as it comes to Sephora. Can you please do a tutorial on your eyeshadow look?
Karen says
September 11th, 2013 at 8:39 amThanks!
Tawni says
September 10th, 2013 at 11:00 pmI thought shattered was an odd choice as well but at least the case is pretty!
Karen says
September 11th, 2013 at 8:37 amYeah, kind of quirky in terms of product names.
Gowthami says
September 11th, 2013 at 12:33 amEye makeup is simple gorgeous!!
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Karen says
September 11th, 2013 at 8:37 amThanks!
Astrild says
September 11th, 2013 at 1:30 amLove the eye makeup!!
Sunny says
September 11th, 2013 at 3:23 amLOL “much crazier?” That’s got to be a compliment 😉
I’m not sure about the fallout, but I love the eye look you created!
Karen says
September 11th, 2013 at 8:36 amThank you!
Sarah says
September 11th, 2013 at 3:41 amI must say the eye shadows are just gorgeous. The blushes are a bit light for my skin tone but otherwise these look beautiful!
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Karen says
September 11th, 2013 at 8:36 amSuper pretty!
Alison M says
September 11th, 2013 at 4:07 amThe Shattered and Anarchy cases are just so perfect for travel. If I was away from home a lot, I’d probably buy both and just keep them in my travel bag. I’m most wanting to try out the Super Saturated Pencils and have somehow never given them much attention. Must be remedied!
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Karen says
September 11th, 2013 at 8:36 amHi Alison,
They’re great lip products. The pencil form is so convenient!
Charisma says
September 11th, 2013 at 5:48 amA great gift idea for my Mom’s bday next month. Yay!
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Karen says
September 11th, 2013 at 8:35 amHappy birthday to your mom!
Danielle says
September 11th, 2013 at 6:03 amI really love this set! I’m *considering* this one haha.
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Karen says
September 11th, 2013 at 8:35 amLOL!
Aditi says
September 11th, 2013 at 6:10 amKaren, that’s a gorgeous look! Do you think the colors of the face cases will suit warm skinned, dusky gals?
Karen says
September 11th, 2013 at 8:35 amHi Aditi,
You may need a base color like MAC Painterly to get the beiges to pop. But yeah, you should be able to pull off the purples and taupes if your skin can carry cooler tones. I have warm skin and wear cooler-toned shadows all the time!
hanna says
September 11th, 2013 at 8:16 amThe eye colors look so pretty.
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Karen says
September 11th, 2013 at 8:33 amThanks!
Kim says
September 11th, 2013 at 8:36 amI think you look awesome! And not in the least bit crazy. You need to greet the Fed Ex Guy with something really wild tomorrow. Maybe pull out your She-Hulk lipstick and pair it with super bright, mismatched eyes. 🙂
Karen says
September 11th, 2013 at 8:38 amHAHA! That’s a great idea. Maybe I’ll have to do something extra nuts with the Vice 2 palette. Gotta keep him on his toes.
Chris25 says
September 11th, 2013 at 9:25 amUD palettes have been calling out to me lately. I am seriously thinking of dropping $60 on Vice 2.
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Lorraine says
September 11th, 2013 at 10:06 amI love your banter with the UPS guy. You have got to talk him into a photo and mini interview one day so he can claim his internet fame.
The Shattered face case is the one that got my attention more than all the other holiday offerings. it looks fab on you, and I agree- shattered brings to mind things we do not want our faces to be.
kia says
September 11th, 2013 at 10:17 amyour hair looks amazing, karen!!
Krystle(Baking Beauty) says
September 11th, 2013 at 11:25 amI love the new lip color on you!
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gio says
September 11th, 2013 at 11:42 amYou look gorgeous, love the eye makeup!
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Taylor says
September 11th, 2013 at 12:23 pmOh wow! I love this, it has all a girl could ask for. Now only to justify owning this and the Lorac Pro To Go palette, hmm.
Kica says
September 11th, 2013 at 12:59 pmOk you look really pretty in this and now I want it even more than I did yesterday! I might not have the willpower to wait for a FF event!
yelena says
September 11th, 2013 at 2:57 pmdrooling over here!
The Blush Stops Here (@blushstopshere) says
September 12th, 2013 at 5:26 pmWhat a great look! You look stunning.
Lyndsey says
September 21st, 2013 at 2:44 pmI’m not sure about the States, but here in the UK if you say that you’re “Shattered” it means that you’re really tired.
Love the look you created! Hope both palettes get released here too…
yelena says
September 22nd, 2013 at 5:14 pmis this coming to sephora? i’ve only seen the other face case in stores and online and i want this one 😀