Beauty product reviews, makeup tips & news from your friendly neighborhood beauty addict
March 7, 2014
Published in: Daily Photo
TGIF from Union Square in San Francisco! I’m here on a top secret beauty mission involving newness and MAC (details to follow)… Conveniently, the weather has been cooperating, which is NOT always the case for SF.
It’s sunny!! — so I’ve been walking around, snapping pics and people-watching (one of the world’s truly greatest pastimes).
I really liked the view from the center of the square and this outdoor art show…
Hope things are going well for you. Whatcha up to?
March 7, 2014
Published in: Beauty Tips, Makeup Tips/How To, Video
Still clawing and scratching for a way to work more MRRRROW into your huntress cat eyeliner looks? Today might meow your day. 
This is the first installment in a new video series I’m starting called Ask MBB. If you have a question you’d like to see answered in an upcoming installment (of course, Tabs will help), drop it down below in the comments here or on YouTube.
Today’s installment tackles a question about cat liner technique and when to use a gel or liquid to build out your look.
I hope you find it useful. Thank you for watching!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
March 7, 2014
Published in: Just For Fun
Look out, weekend! I’m wearing my latest favorite weekend gloss, Urban Decay Lovechild
Gosh, that’s easy. For the time being, it’s Urban Decay’s Naked Lipgloss in Liar. Or Lovechild. One or the other… I can’t decide.
LOL! I guess it wasn’t that easy after all.
Don’t make me choose!
Lovechild, a medium pink
Liar, a soft mauve-pink
Actually, now that I think about it more, they’re both pretty similar in a lot of ways.
Both are sheer, shiny and pink. Both look very natural on the lips, but not so natural that you’re, like, “Um, is there anything on my lips at all?” Basically, with either one, you just get a perfectly pinkish nude shiny lip. Good for grabbing a beer with your hubby or some Pretzel Slims at TJ’s on your way home.
Or for walking your cat (whatever you do on the weekends).
I guess if I had to pick just one…I’d go with Lovechild. It’s a slightly deeper, richer pink, and my lips are very pigmented, so those extra couple micrograms of pigment makes a little difference.
So, yeah. Lovechild. I’m sure now.
How about you? What’s your favorite weekend lipstick or gloss?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S.
March 6, 2014
Published in: Tom Ford Beauty, Video
Hey, hey! It’s another episode of The Fab 5. In this thrilling installment (yeah, right), our heroine shares her top five favorites from the Tom Ford Beauty line…
I know Tom Ford is one of the more expensive lines out there, but if luxury makeup is your idea of beauty nirvana, then sit back, put your bunny slippers up, and hit play.
But even if the pricer stuff isn’t your cup of tea, you still might find a couple things to add to your wish list. You never know.
I hope you like. Thank you as always for watching.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
March 6, 2014
Published in: Eyes, MAC Makeup, Unsung Heroes
Wearing MAC Reflects Antique Gold on my lids while trying to look sultry in my living room when in reality I’m thinking about a grilled cheese sandwich (no, seriously)
So let’s talk glitter — specifically MAC Reflects Antique Gold Glitter.
Oooh, girl!
Wait — before you put that palm up and say, “No, Karen [INSERT SASSY JENNY-FROM-THE-BLOCK HEAD TWITCH HERE]. I don’t do glitter,” let me just say that this glitter is one of the best afternoon pick-me-ups.
Better than green tea or coffee even. Scout’s honor.
Wearing MAC Mulch and Saddle Eyeshadows on my lids with MAC Reflects Antique Gold Glitter patted on top with a finger
Like, this afternoon, I was feeling really run down and kind of blah. I took this shimmery loose glitter out around 2 and patted a little on top of my lids. Yup, directly on top of the smokey brown eye makeup I was already wearing.
BOOM! I go from “meh” to “Vegas, b*tches!” in 2.5 seconds, thanks to this turbo-charged jar of sparkling happiness.
That’s MAC Warm Soul Blush on my cheeks and Urban Decay Naked Lipgloss in Liar on my lips…
