Naked Palette 2 Eyeshadow look and UD Revolution F-Bomb Lipstick

And I'm back Angels!

This time gabbin' about a fan favorite, yes yours and mine, Urban Decay's Naked Palette 2.

Just taking a moment to share a look I created the other day and paired with none other than Urban Decay lipstick (more later).  If you're not familiar with this palette here it is...  A gorgeous array of neutral colors.  Some with shimmer, some without and a nice true black all the way to the right to boot.  This is one of my favorite palettes and also something I love to use for travel.  Anyways enough about that-- Here's the look:

To achieve this look I used Bootycall on the inner corner and inner lid, Chopper across the mid lid, Busted to create a soft cut crease and I blended this toward the brow bone with Snakebite.  Finally I used Foxy on the brow bone/highlight area.  NYX liquid eyeliner was used on the top lid to create the wing and Chopper (with a wet smudger brush) was applied to the inner lower corner, followed by Urban Decay Perversion smudged into the lower lash line and applied to the waterline.  I finished the look off with Benefit mascara They're Real.  Eyebrows filled in with a combo of MAC spiked eyebrow pencil and Anastasia Beverly Hills powder. 

For the lips, since the eyes were very tame color wise I thought I'd punch it up with some red-- F-bomb from the Urban Decay Revolution lipstick line (lined with MAC Vino pencil) and here it is:

A word about this lipstick:  It's the "F-bomb".  In this color it went on smoothly, wore like a dream and lasted hours.  I love it and will be wearing it a lot this fall.  If you're considering purchasing, stop considering and get to buying.  Nuf said lol.  

This eyeshadow look would pair well with my other faves from the UD Revolution lipsticks collection:  Venom, Shame and Anarchy.  What's awesome about these besides their color and wear is that there is a matching 24/7 glide on pencil that bears the same name for each lipstick.  Maybe I'll do a separate post on those soon haha!    

Well I hope you ladies enjoyed.  Let me know what you think and if a step by step is requested by enough people I will happily post!  For now happy painting!!!

Clinique Chubby Sticks Review and Swatches

Hello Angels,

Well as always we try to keep you informed on all that's buzzing in beauty and fashion.  Whilst at the nail salon the other day thumbing through a gossip rag (sorry, not sorry) I saw an ad for the amazing moisturizing power and potent color of the Clinique Intense chubby sticks.  Normally, I'm not into sheer lip color because for my money I want color payoffffff honey.  But because these claimed to be "intense" I thought I'd scoot over to my local Sephora and check it out for myself.

As you can see, I was able to find every color of the collection except "Heftiest Hibiscus" because it was totally sold out.  Perhaps this is telling of how great the color is.  I have pretty positive remarks for the rest of the colors, and here are my swatches (and please pardon the ashiness of my hands-- I only got a pedicure lol):

From the top:

Grandest Grape

Broadest Berry

Roomiest Rose

Mightiest Maraschino

Plushiest Punch

The last two colors:

From the top:  

Curviest Caramel

Chunkiest Chili

So what did I get, you ask???

Since I only swatched and didn't wear yet, I limited myself to one...  Plushiest Punch.  

Here's what it looks like on me:

I must say that I'm in love with the texture of this lip color.  It wears as easily as plain ol' vaseline and moisturizes as well.  It won't last through a big meal but it wore for hours on me without feathering.  I outlined my lip with the chubby stick and then filled in the lip with it as well.  The color is potent and true to the stick, with a modest but noticeable shine (a cross between a gloss and a lipstick).  It is flattering on me and so I will assert that it is flattering on all skin tones.   Sometimes the trade-off for gorgeous color is dryness (sorry but lip tar isn't a moisturizer).  Not with these babies!  Great for long work days so you won't have to always reapply.    

Will it replace my favorite reddish pink lipsticks?  No.  But I will say that this little chubby stick has earned its own special place in my makeup collection.  Something I will wear on lighter makeup days, with BB cream, cream blush, a filled in brow, mascara, and this little pop of color to give that fresh faced, finished but not "done" look.  

Hope you enjoyed your tour of the collection!  I'm going to add Grandest Grape to my collection as well.  What colors will you be getting?  Share your thoughts and comments!  

Happy Haulin'!

Camo goes glam!

Hey Angels,

Today's outfit is inspired by the recent drop in temperatures and… My recent obsession with all things camouflage!  The key in this outfit is the pops of neon pink that keep this tone on tone look interesting and ultra feminine.  I'm going to find a million ways to incorporate this J. Crew necklace (from their spring/summer collection) into my fall wardrobe, because I do believe in keeping the colors fun even as the layers pile on.  

Gap tank

Express jacket and camouflage pants

J. Crew sandals 

J. Crew statement necklace 

J. Crew Factory pave link bracelet

Stella and Dot "renegade" spike bracelet

Express multi-chain gold bracelet

Michael Kors gold chronograph boyfriend watch (Macy's online) 

I paired this bold outfit look with neutral (but shimmery) makeup choices.  This allows all the attention to be focused on my neon sandals and statement necklace!

Face:

MAC matchmaster foundation 

Makeup Forever concealer palette

MAC warm blend mineralize skinfinish

Eyes:

MAC- pigment in Naked all over the eyelid, sparkle Neely sparkle in crease, Center Stage in outer v, Arena in highlight /brow bone (not pictured)

Black eyeliner on top eyelid, leave bottom lid unlined for a very daytime/work look.  Finish with at least 2 coats of mascara on top and bottom lashes.  I'm currently loving Benefit "They're Real" mascara over Tarte lash primer.  A winning combo that will have people thinking you're rocking falsies!  

Side note: Since I started using this mascara I've probably worn falsies only a handful of times for special occasions.  

Lips:

OCC makeup lip tar in "kava-kava".  

If you want to punch up this makeup look to meet up with friends at happy hour, switch this lip color for something pink to tie in your shoes and necklace.  Our faves:  MAC Quick Sizzle, Candy Yum-Yum.  Or Urban Decay Anarchy.  

Hope you enjoy and are inspired!  Please share your comments, questions and your takes on the red hot military trend!  Let's talk fashion and makeup!!!

Pretty Prescription Giveaway!!!

Hello Angels!

We're having a giveaway!!!! Our first ever on Instagram!  We realize our followers love great fashion and makeup so we're super excited to offer the winner the option of a $50 electronic gift card from EITHER J. Crew OR MAC (two of our absolute FAVE stores!!), winner's choice! Here's how to enter:

NO private pages please!!! 

1. Follow @drpurple81 on Instagram

2. Repost this picture to your page. Tag with #prettyprescriptiongiveaway

3. Subscribe to The Pretty Prescription: www.prettyprescription.blogspot.com

(link in bio!)

4. Comment "done" under the Instagram photo (on @drpurle81 IG page!) to complete your entry!!!!!

Winner will be announced next
Monday! You must follow ALL steps in order to enter for this e-gift card giveaway. Sorry, only one entry per person! 

GOOD LUCK!!!

My Pregnancy Survival Kit

Hello Angels,

For those of you that may not know one of our Pretty Prescribers is 9 1/2 months pregnant.  Ok I won't keep you in suspense.  It's me!  Any day now our little bundle of joy will arrive.  

During this pregnancy there are some items that helped me make it through the past 38 weeks.  Without them I don't know what I would have done.  They are all reasonably priced and I am going to share them with you in no particular order:

1. T-shirt dress:  From Destination Maternity

2. Comfortable flats:  To be nice to those swelling feet.  These are Tahari and are from Lord & Taylor for $59.99.

3. Scarves: To be worn with blazers and twin sets during your first trimester. (Weather permitting) You can find this at Forever 21 for $10.80

4. Blazers:  I found this one at H&M for $34.95.

5.  Mints:  A must for nausea.  My go to guys were these at a cost of $.49

6.  Ginger Ale:  After eating that greasy meal I shouldn't have, bur that the baby demanded, ginger ale hits the spot.

Here is my fave: $.50 cents a can.

7.  Headbands:  My hair is color treated.  I am old school and did not dye during the pregnancy.  So these Goody headbands were great at $2.50 for two, and they come in many colors!

8.  Blush:  I needed to change my blush color to brighten my increasingly pigmented skin. Here was my top choice: Cargo Laguna for $29.00 at Nordstrom and cargocosmetics.com.

9.  Compression Hose:  During work my feet were very swollen.  Luckily I worked in an air conditioned office so I could wear these. Yes compression socks and stockings from Futuro.  They range from $7-21.

10.  Water Bottle:  Last but not least is my Brita water bottle!  I was able to have fresh-tasting filtered water anywhere.  You can purchase it for $9.99 at stores like Bed Bath and Beyond or Brita.com

Now Angels, are there other things I used this last nine months?  Of course!  But these are the things I used the most and we both don't have all day.  Lol!  If I have any pregnant Angels out there be sure to check out my list for some items that may soothe some of your woes.

Let me know what you think and comment if any of these items have helped you in the past.

Until next time,

Happy Haulin'!

Catherine Malandrino for DesigNation at Kohl's

Hello Angels,

I was thumbing through a couple of magazines and saw some advertisements for a new Fall Collection from DesigNation at Kohl's .  

Be still my heart did someone say Catherine Malandrino?  Oops, I guess I did. Although this Pretty Prescriber is 9 1/2 months pregnant I am excited about squeezing myself into one of these fall items.

Here is a  promo pic and a quote from the Kohl's website about the partnership:

Don't miss your chance to claim a Catherine Malandrino dress, blouse or sweater of your own – this exclusive collection will only be in stores and online for a limited time. With the classic aesthetic of Paris and the modern sensibilities of cosmopolitan fashion, Catherine Malandrino for DesigNation offers timeless elegance – only at Kohl's

What more could you ask for?  You will be able to get Parisian style at Kohl's pricing.  Sounds like a match made in my closet.  

So Angels, what do you think?  Will you be checking the collection out?  Let me know if you do, when the collection debuts later on this month.  

Until then Angels,

Happy Haulin'

Urban Decay Vice Palette 2

Hello Angels,

I am afraid I have to apologize to you. I realize I bought the Urban Decay Vice Palette and I didn't give you all a review.  

Pssssst, that's not all. Come closer.  Urban Decay has just released Vice 2.  It contains 20 new colors for all us makeup junkies.  Here's a pic for you:

If it is anything like the first one, the shadows are pigmented with great color payoff.  I look forward to taking a look and swatching the shades.  I will review it  if I decide to buy it.  You can purchase it at your local Macy's, Ulta or sephora.  It can of course be purchased at Urban Decay.com.

Let me know if you see it, like it or better yet , buy it.

Until next time

Happy Haulin'

Sugarpill Cold Chemisty Palette Review and Swatches

Hello Angels,

I recently purchased a new palette from Sugarpill.  It is the Cold Chemistry Palette that was released on August 17th.  I believe it will become a permanent part of the line.  The shadows can also be bought individually as well.

So let's take a look at this palette.  It is shaped differently than my other Sugarpill     palettes with a smaller mirror for your eyes.  Here's a peak:

There are four cool toned eyeshadows that everyone can wear.  

From left to right you have:

Soot and Stars- a charcoal gray with a teal frost finish  

Diamond Eyes- a cool white shadow with a frosted finish

Elemental Chaos- a cool dark purple with a frosted finish

Subterranean- a deep green with a frosted finish

How do they look on, you ask?  LOL

The color payoff is great and true to pan. They are very pigmented and will need to be patted on to achieve lots of color.  Here are swatches on NW43 skin:

This after one swipe and no primer.  Depending on positioning they may show some iridescence.  This is always a plus!

So would I recommend it??  Absolutely!  Especially if you are a makeup user that can't see themselves incorporating the colors in the other palettes.  These are excellent lid colors and would make a welcome addition to any smoky eye.  The palette or individual shadows can be bought at Sugarpillshop.com and Beautylish.com.  

Let me know what you think, especially if you decide to buy it!  

Until next time Angels

Happy Haulin'!

Sugarpill @#$%! And Bulletproof

Hello Angels, 

Today I am going to review two more Sugarpill colors.  I bought them a while back.  The first one I bought from beauty lish with a Sugarpill palette I already reviewed earlier.  The color is @#$%!.  Lol, you read correctly.  It is a limited edition color that was available again this past July.  It is a true bright red shadow with subtle pearly finish.  This baby packs a punch and is not for those that want to play it safe.  It comes in a cute little case and with one touch gives you a lot of bang for your buck.

Here is a swatch on NW43 skin:

Now anyone that has been looking for the blackest black eye shadow should know about bulletproof from Sugarpill.  It is a true matte black eyeshadow with no blue tinge.  In my opinion it is the blackest color I have put in my eyes without using actual pigments.  It is a must have for those smoky looks.  If you purchase one eyeshadow from Sugarpill because you have enough shadows (gasp).  Bullet proof is the one to buy.

Take a look at it in the pan:

And finally, here's a swatch on NW43 skin.

That is a light swatch without primer to boot.  

Bulletproof is available online as we speak at Sugarpillshop.com and beautylish.com. Be on the lookout for @#$%!.  I don't think we have seen the last of it.

Let me know what you think and if you decide to buy any of these colors. Till next time Angels....

Happy Haulin'!

Sequin Sneakers

Hi Angels!!  

I wanted to share these Corse Como sequin covered sneakers I recently purchased from myhabit.com that I absolutely love. Yes, I am gearing up for fall, and being the fashionista that I am, I can't just wear any old sneakers!  These arrived to my door in less than 3 days, and were only $45, with free shipping to boot. I plan on wearing them with shorts for the remainder of the summer, while running errands, and with jeans as the days start to get cooler. They come in a variety of colors, gold, blue, and silver. I went with the Mariner Blue. Can't wait to start wearing them around town!  

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