Naked Shady Lady

I've been wanting to post about 2 eyeshadow palettes I've been obsessed with the past few weeks.

First one is the much talked about Urban Decay Naked 2 palette. I didn't know whether to pick the 1 or the 2, but the sales girl at Ulta advised me to pick the #2. The colors are so pigmented and perfect for me as lately I've been more into neutral eyes with just a slight pop of color. That is where the next palette comes in.

The next palette is The Balm Shady Lady Volume 3. I just love ALL the colors in this palette. I actually picked this up at Marshalls for somewhere around $15.00. Great deal!

My favorite color from this palette is "Come Hither Heather".. The 3rd one of the second row. It is a beautiful silvery taupey type color that goes great in any color combo. In the picture it looks very similar to the first color, but is decently darker in real life.

If you are looking for some new eyeshadows I definitely recomend these 2 palettes.

HANA Titanium Ionic Flat Iron 1.5"

Not long ago I was contacted by Brian from Misikko.com to review the Hana Titanium Ionic Flat Iron 1.5". Of course I accepted =).

Customer service wise this company seems to be great. Brian was extremely polite in our emails. After I sent my shipping address I received the package 3 days later. I was extra excited when I opened it because not only did I see the Flat Iron and its components which included a nice travel case and heat proof mat, but I also saw other goodies such as ELF eyeshadow and a heart shaped container of soap rose petals.

Now lets move on to the nitty gritty!! The Hana Titanium Flat Iron retails for $239.99, but is currently on sale for $174.99.  

Below is a picture of the Hana Titanium Flat Iron on the heat proof mat. As you can see the plates are mirrored which I thought was fantastic. The dials light up blue and when the iron has reached your desired temperature, a red light blinks to let you know it's ready.

 Below is the top view of the iron (1.5")

Here are some Hana Titanium features:

World's smoothest Titanium plates

Tourmaline infused into the heating elements for maximum thermal protection 

Large Integrated Tourmaline Ceramic Heaters with Full Plate Coverage for the Most Consistent, Conditioning Far Infrared Heat Possible 

Mirror surface prevents scratches unlike other black coated titanium plates

Adjustable Temperature Dial - 5 Settings from 140-450 F for All Hair Types 

Beveled Edges mean Easy Curled, Flipped, Spiked or Straight Styles 

Smooth Grooves Keep Hair Strands Separate and Snag-Free

Tangle-Free Salon Quality Cord Swivels 360; Convenient Hanging Loop 

Energy Efficient at 38 Watts 

Independent On/Off Switch

Includes Luxe Heat Proof Storage Pouch, Heat Proof Silicone Mat, & Special Edition Tin Case 

Two Year Warranty

Before and After photos

(My hair is more on the thick side and naturally wavy. The before images are taken right after blow drying with a flat paddle brush. FYI I had the iron setting at 370 degrees F.)

Silk!

Grade: A+

I've honestly fallen in love with this Hana Titanium Ionic Flat Iron. I've been using my zebra Cortex for the past 2 years and I was satisfied with the results.. BUT after using the Hana Titanium I don't think I could go back. I was amazed at the feeling of each piece of hair going through the iron as it felt like butter! I did not have to go over any hair an extra time which I loved. It cut the time I usually take to straighten my hair in half. I also love the fact that this flat iron has mirrored plates, which means no cracks and no breaking precious pieces of hair off!! This iron is also very light weight. In the end it left my hair looking and feeling like silk. I truly can not find any cons with this product. =)