Maybe it really is Maybelline!

Eye Studio Palette in Sapphire Siren ($8), available now at drugstores and online. See it in action here.

Haaay, boo. DISCO!

(Sometimes I take crazy pics.)

Have a wonderful Sunday, my friend.

Blush on, babe!

Rise and shine, pal o’ mine. It’s Caturday, which means! — well, I don’t what it means, but it sounds cool, doesn’t it?

Speaking of cats, your nephew had a thrilling night. While El Hub and I watched a surprisingly good French subtitled action movie on Netflix called Special Forces, Tabs went batsh*t cray attacking his own reflection in our sliding glass door.

I should have tried to get it on video, but maybe he’ll give me another shot and do it again tonight.

In other news, it’s Sephora giveaway time! You know how we roll. It only takes a comment and/or a Twitter tweet to enter. Full deets down below.

Good luck, and have a great weekend, friend.

What folks are saying…

“Hi Karen!!! Wow, that news definitely gets a hoo ray ray and an elephant!!! (I’ve maybe been watching too much Boardwalk Empire.) Thank you so much!!!”
-Shana

“What a lovely surprise it was to see your announcement (after completing one of many exams/papers/projects I have this crazy week)! The eCard will definitely ease expenses for this broke, beauty-obsessed college student. Thank you, Karen and Tabs!!”
-Katie

“Thanks so much, Karen. Just in case you were wondering what I got with it, I decided to go with the Clarisonic Mia–I’ve been wanting it for years now, but have never purchased it because of the price. Your eCard helped me finally buy it! I look forward to using it. Thanks again!”
-Jane

“Shut the front door! OMG Karen, you have made my day. I’m sick in bed with the flu and this has just cheered me up immensely!!!!!!!! BTW, I’m the one that sent you that pic of my pug in a wig a few weeks back LOL! Thanks again, honestly, I’m beyond giddy right now.”
-Angel

“Thank you SO much Karen! OMG! Wishes really do come true! I can’t believe I won! You have no idea how much this will help me through the holidays. I’ve been an avid fan of your blog for the past two years. Your witty and creative entries, informative makeup information, and beautiful photos have kept me hooked. I look forward to more of it. Goodness, you’ve
seriously just made my week and it’s only Tuesday night!”
-Zharlynne

“Oh my goodness! Thank you so much Karen (and Tabs, of course)! I really appreciate this! I’d been eyeing the Anastasia brow pencil in Strawburn to match my red hair!”
-Chelsea (and Jiji the kitten and Quincy the bunny)

• One (1) Sephora eGift card containing $50 sent to the winner by email (international readers, you may opt to receive $50 sent by PayPal instead).

• There are two ways to enter, and you can do both of them for two chances to win. First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, a comment about anything at all, like, what are your favorite three makeup brands and why? How often do you go to the movies? What was your favorite book growing up? What’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done? Have you ever done a family member’s hair or makeup? Best drugstore mascara? When was the last time you wore something bold and bright? Coke or Pepsi? — you get the idea.
• Second, you can enter by following me on Twitter @karenmbb and retweeting (RT) the following message:
  • Follow @karenmbb and RT to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora! http://bit.ly/11hDS12

• The deadline to enter is Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 11:59PM (PT).
• Entrants must enter using a valid email address and/or Twitter account to win.
• A maximum of two (2) entries per person — one within the comments at the bottom of this post, and a second entry via Twitter addressed to me @karenmbb.
• Contest is open to individuals of any country who have reached the age of majority according to their local laws (18 in the United States with these exceptions: Alabama and Nebraska, 19; Mississippi, 21).
• Sephora eGift Certificates can only be redeemed online and are not valid in stores or available for purchase or redemption in Canada. International winners may opt to substitute the Sephora eGift card prize for $50 sent directly to their email address by PayPal instead.
• Tabs and I (heretofore referred to as “T-Money and K-Dawg”) will select one (1) winner at random from the entries either left in the comments at the bottom of this blog post or addressed to @karenmbb on Twitter.
• The winner will be announced here within 48 hours of the deadline.
• Void where prohibited by law.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Pacifica’s Radiant Shimmer Coconut Multiples Palette ($12), available now at Target stores and online. Here it is in action (step 13 from the Purple, Teal and Fuchsia look).

Mmm… Coconut.

Just a pic that didn’t make the cut for the Brighten Up post. I think I was bending over to pick something up off the floor when the camera accidentally fired… Don’t ask me why I’m making that face, LOL!

I like the movement and the slight blur.