I was writing in my journal this morning about how we’re about to end another year, and I just can’t believe it… I know that everyone says, “Where does the time go?” but I’m serious — what the heck happened to 2011?
Remember when you were a kid and every day felt like an endless stretch of open highway with no end in sight? Years back, one of my co-workers said to me, “Karen, time passes faster the older you get.” I didn’t see it then, but dang! I sure do now.
Well, at least you and I had beauty to brighten our lives this year. 
Continuing with our Year in Review, here are 10 of my favorite products (and in one case, combinations of products) of 2011. All of them are things that by virtue of winning my heart also worked their way into my regular rotation.
What would you say were some of your favorite makeup and beauty products of the year? Beyond that, how about your favorite products of 2011 in general, beauty and otherwise?
Chanel Ombre Essentielle Eyeshadow in Fauve
Mix these mascaras for longer, thicker lashes
Dolce & Gabbana Nail Lacquer in Platinum
Lululemon Athletica 50 Rep Sports Bra
Urban Decay Lip Love Honey Infused Lip Therapy
Benefit ChaChaTint Lip and Cheek Stain
MAC Styledriven Pro Longwear Eyeshadows
Dolce & Gabbana Passion Duo Gloss Fusion Lipstick
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
A (Revised) Walk Through the Dolce & Gabbana Secret Garden Collection for Spring 2011 
Visitors Are Welcome in the Dolce & Gabbana Secret Garden Today 
The Secret’s Out: Swatches of the Dolce & Gabbana Secret Garden Ultra Shine Lipsticks and Glosses 
The Year in Review: 20 of My Favorite Makeup and Beauty Blog Posts of the Year 
I know what you mean about time passing faster when you’re older. I’m going to be 27 soon. Eeek!
I love NARS Outremer too, and the MAC Pro Longwear shadows are threatening to steal away more of my money.
The Dolce & Gabbana Fusion Lipstick in red and the light pink are gorgeous!
And now, I wish could still find the D&G Platinum nail polish.
I have been trying to fill out a list of my Top 10 Beauties of 2011 but I can’t seem to find 10 of them. I can only come out with 9 so far, and MAC Pro Longwear eyeshadows are 1 of them, too.
Vonvon recently posted … Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2012!
Hahaha, go drag or go home! Exactly what I think about eyelashes!
I’m really curious about Cha Cha Tint (coral is YUM), but I’ve never used a liquid blush before and I’m just not sure if I can handle that!
My goodness, if ever there were a polish to spend $20 on, it’s Platinum!!
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time flies when youre having fun! and this was totally a fun year in mbb!
Enjoyed your favorites post I’ve been obsessed with Tarte’s Amazonian Clay Blushes. I love the texture and pigmentation. Another favorite would have to be Urban Decay’s 15 Year Anniversary palette. I think I reach for that one the most out of all my palettes.
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KAREN!!!
dont forget the best MAC release of the year….Peacocky
Happy New Year Karen! I agree with you about this year going by so fast. My husband and I had our second child, our daughter, three weeks before the start of 2011. Now that we have our two very young children, 2011 felt sort of like a whirlwind.
2011 was a great year beauty wise. Most importantly, I discovered your blog as well as some great products. I discovered the Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner pencils, Dior Blackout and Extase Mascaras, and Makeup for Ever’s Mat Velvet + Foundation.
Happy New Year, Karen! Thanks for making MBB such fun to read. Your recommendations have been spot-on, but it’s all the other stuff in between that really makes your blog come alive! You give so much to your readers and the love is truly felt. Keep up the great work! <3