Makeup and Beauty Blog Weekly Roundup, Feb. 1-8

Sun, 02/8/2009 by Karen | Posted in: Just For Fun

Easy like Sunday morning.

Good afternoon, ladies!

How goes it today? I hope you’re having a good weekend so far.

It has been a leisurely one for me. I slept in today, and now I’m drinking coffee and turning my mind into mush with a few Tivo’d episodes of Paranormal State, a “reality” TV show about a group of collegiate ghost busters.

If you’re looking for some gentle brain liquification, may I suggest a few of last week’s freshly squeezed Makeup and Beauty Blog posts?

Glitter Is Good: The Bobbi Brown Blushed Pink Collection
“I can’t hang when it comes to big ol’ teeny bopper chunks of glitter (aye, I’m 33!), so any eyeshadow that makes me look like a Hot Topic refugee just isn’t an option.”

Heavy Hydration on the Cheap: Johnson’s Body Care 24-Hour Moisturing Body Wash and Lotion
“In winter my legs get so dry that iguanas envy me, but after using both the 24-Hour Body Wash and Lotion for a week things changed.”

The Ecotools Retractable Kabuki Brush Will Sneak Up on Ya
“Okay, so it’s not a flame thrower or a pocket super computer, but the Retractable Kabuki exudes awesomeness in other ways. It’s built for travel, fitting snugly into my makeup bag.”

Sheer Is In Bloom at Prescriptives
“For the new In Bloom collection, Prescriptives borrowed heavily from one the GREATEST painters of all time: Mother Nature. To my eye, the palette draws inspiration from sunflowers, marigolds, petunias and lilies. The look itself features sheer eyes, cheeks and a rich, shiny lip.”

Just Call Me Doe Eyes: Tarte Bottoms Up Mascara
“If you took away my Tarte Bottoms Up lower lash mascara ($14), I’d probably get the shakes and start rocking back and forth. Maybe drool a little bit too. Tarte made it special for lower lashes. It’s a water-resistant (not quite waterproof) black, and even though I’ve only been using it for a week, I’m already hooked. ”

10 Awesome Workout Tips and Tricks
I’m hoping these tips will help me get in fightin’ shape before summer, *crosses fingers*. I got a long way to go, LOL!

A’ight… I’m off to the gym for a quick workout, and then it’s homework time for me. Have a great Sunday!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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1. Ginger said, on February 8th, 2009:

Hi Karen,
Just wanted to say that I’ve been reading your blog for a while, and it is just the best pick me up for my day. I really appreciate that you do it everyday, without fail. Thanks so much for all the information on beauty products and the positive attitude that you bring. You’re an awesome person!
2. Marisol said, on February 8th, 2009:

Have a great Sunday Karen & don’t study too hard.

Marisol´s last blog post..Currently, I am…
3. Amanda said, on February 8th, 2009:

LUV the photo! Hubby likes Paranormal State too-he makes me watch it, and actually just told me new eps are about to come back on, LOL>
4. Kim said, on February 8th, 2009:

I found you through some beauty feeds on google and I definitely visit multiple times a day! As ‘Ginger’ said, you are a sure-fire pick-me-up! Tons of easy ways to make your peepers pop and stuff like Johnson & Johnson (LOVE THEM!) lotion.

Keep up the awesome work. I should try the eco tools kabuki… I don’t really have one! Blasphemy, I know!
5. Tiffany said, on February 8th, 2009:

Hey Karen! I have been so busy recently, I have missed reading your blog everyday! Love the pic of tabs – looks like he’s grinning
6. Karen said, on February 8th, 2009:

Hi Ginger,

You just made my day! It always makes me happy to hear when people enjoy the site — to hear that it brings positivity to your life is the icing on the cake!

Have a super week!
7. Karen said, on February 8th, 2009:

Hi Marisol,

Thanks, hon! I hope you had a lovely weekend and that your week sails by smoothly. How’s the apartment hunt going?
8. Karen said, on February 8th, 2009:

Hi Amanda,

Have you noticed that Ryan’s been working on his fitness? He’s lost a ton of weight!

I heard that Chip has a show of his own now but I haven’t seen it yet.
9. Karen said, on February 8th, 2009:

Hi Kim,

Thank you! I am glad to hear that you like the blog (and isn’t that lotion great?). Have a good evening and hopefully we’ll get to chat again soon!
10. Karen said, on February 8th, 2009:

Hi Tiffany,

How are you? I hope that things on your end are good!

LOL, I love his fangs in this picture.
11. p. potter said, on February 9th, 2009:

Hey Karen,

I went to Sephora this weekend and I checked-out the Tarte lower-lash mascara, expecting the $14 price tag–but then I look and it was priced at $16!!!

I don’t know why, but the extra two bucks offended me.

p. potter´s last blog post..Booby Trap
12. Patrice said, on February 9th, 2009:

This Valentine’s Day I plan to kiss __my candle lit reflection in the mirror_____.
13. nawahel said, on February 9th, 2009:

This Valentine’s Day I plan to kiss __ Edward Collin / the friendly Vampire from Twilight __
14. Christine said, on February 10th, 2009:

This Valentine’s Day I plan to kiss my beautiful 2 year old daughter and her father who helped me create her. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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