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Urban Decay Book of Shadows III

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Urban Decay Good Karma Finishing Brush

Urban Decay 'Summer of Love' Palette

I don't really get people's obsession with eyeshadow palettes. As I mentioned in a previous post, some of Urban Decay's mega-palettes are going for obscene amounts of money on eBay. They're really nice shades and all, but methinks it's partially the packaging that's at work in those cases. Or, the fact that they tout everything as "limited-edition." This particular version isn't anyting tres special, but it's a fine collection on bronze-y shades, along with an eye pencil and the brand's beloved shadow primer. I don't wear eyeshadow much, except as liner, but I'm sure gals will hustle to own this set. Hustle here.  

Urban Decay 'Alice in Wonderland' Book of Shadows

Yet another limited-edition UD palette with the brand's signature pop-up design that's sure to inspire eyeshadow junkies to bid astronomical amounts of money on on eBay. This one — a collabo with Disney to promote Tim Burton's upcoming take on the classic tale — includes 16 best-selling (and temporarily renamed) shadows ("Curiouser," "Mad Hatter," "White Rabbit," etc.), a primer potion and two eye pencils. It's apparently very nearly sold out, but check it here.  

Urban Decay Book of Shadows Vol. 2

So,  last year Urban Decay came out with the Book of Shadows — a lovely purple palette with pop-up flowers and a drawer filled with several of their top-selling eyeshadows. I had it, and liked it, although I rarely wear eye shadow.  Now, due its apparent cult following, they've introduced a new version for the '09 holiday season. When this was delivered, I was reading the press release and apparently, according to UD, the first volume was so immensely popular, it's going for $100 on eBay. Seriously. I checked it out and while I didn't see any going for that much,  I did see some for about half that. Wowza. Get yours now, since they're limited editions.