Wishlist: High Quality Make-up Organizing Palette

Unii Palettes are one of the best make-up organizational palettes on the market right now.

Each UNII Palette Includes:
  • Magnetized Palette, so makeup pans stay put
  • Adhesive magnetic sheet with writable labels
  • Large, full-sized mirror for the makeup on the go
  • Movable thumb grip
  • Tight, rubberized seal prevents leaks
  • Fold-out instruction box
  • Outer dimensions : 3.7"D x 6"L x0.7"Thick
  • Inner dimensions : 2.8"D x 5.4"L x0.4"Thick

In comparison to MAC palettes, they're a bit thicker and smaller...but are loads more durable.  In my opinion, the best parts of these palettes are that they 1) come with a huge mirror, 2) can fit more than just eye shadows, and 3) they're super slick and sexy.  I'm a sucker for packaging, and this one makes the cut.  The once popular card board Z palettes just does not compare.

They're $29 a piece, and costs a $1 less with each additional palette you buy.  Free shipping for US and Canada is a plus.

The downside is the size and possible weight(?).  I wish they came in larger sizes so that I can fit more into them for it to be completely versatile--especially for on-site gigs.  I haven't found any reviews that complained about its heaviness, but several bloggers noted that the weight eludes to its durability, which I am a fan of.

Verdict:
Completely justifiable and next on my list after MAC's To The Beach.  I can throw blush, eye shadow, liner, lashes, travel brush into this baby, toss it into my purse, and travel the heck out of it.  Great for on-site gigs--won't create a cloud puff of mess due to the rubberized seal, the thumb grip allows me to carry it like a painting palette, travel-friendly, AND it will look appealing to clients.   

Wishlist: 8-LED Lights in a Compact Mirror!

UK's Les Tai Tai's Model Mirror is a definite must-have for make-up fanatics on-the-go!  Especially useful if you're someone like Gen, who applies make-up in the car or if you're re-touching in a club or traveling on a plane with horrendous lighting. It comes with 8 embedded LED lights, 2 compact mirrors (one regular and the other 2x magnification), a drawstring cloth and extra battery.

They're steep-$34 a pop...but well worth it in my book (like most things that are expensive...NOT ALL though--I still have yet to justify paying that much for a YSL lipstick).  Unfortunately, for the U.S., only a handful of designs are available, but at least shipping is free!  You can get your Model Mirror on their U.S. website here.  Personally, I'm really fancying the Summer Candy Cane design:

The only down-side that I can think of besides of the price, is having to replace the battery so very often, especially if you're an avid user.

Verdict: 
This is a definite wish-list item for me, but I don't think I'll be purchasing this anytime soon.  I usually apply make-up once a day and barely do any touch-ups unless I'm on my feet the whole day and FEEL that my face is a hot-oily mess.  Maybe if I was making a little more money...  

#4: Comedian Edwin Li

Photographer:  Vladimir Khlynin
Hair & Make-Up:  step HEAVVY

#3: Naughty or Nice? - Artists Collaboration

Photographer:  Nina Parks (http://ninaparks.blogspot.com/)
Model:  DJ Zita (http://djzita.com/)
Make-up, Hair, Styling:  Step HEAVVY

#2: Adapt SS10 :: Women’s

T-Shirt Design:  Adapt Clothing (http://www.adaptclothing.com)
Photographer:  Top Kat (http://foot-candles.com)
Make-Up, Hair, Styling:  Step HEAVVY

#1: The Birth of Step HEAVVY - Hopie Spitshard x Adapt Clothing

T-Shirt Design:  Hopie Spitshard (www.hopiespitshard.com) and Adapt Clothing (www.AdaptClothing.com)
Lookbook:  http://www.adaptclothing.com/blog/?p=237
Photographer:  Topkat (http://foot-candles.com)
Make-up, Hair, Styling:  Step HEAVVY
Description by Hopie:  “This line is dedicated to fly chicks- the women who excel in the creative and intellectual worlds, all while never losing their sexy. The Boss archetype dispels the myth that women have to dumb down in the entertainment world, or downplay their beauty in the professional sphere… For this, they deserve a T-shirt series that celebrates both sides of womanhood. Each design in the Hopie Spitshard for Adapt series encapsulates the strong female spirit- mixing playful imagery and colorways with a declaration of dopeness.”