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Oh, how I love that first sip of coffee on a Saturday morning… I’m convinced something magical happens to coffee when it’s brewed on the weekends because it tastes so much better than it does on Monday. 🙂
Today’s java needs to power me through a bunch of housework and homework (an assignment for that photography class I’m taking at the community center), and I’m hoping to get everything done early so I have some time to play with makeup and enjoy the sunny day outside.
What are you up to? Got anything fun lined up today?
I don’t know about you, but I like to start my weekends with coffee/tea and web surfing. Care to come with? Last one in the water is a rotten egg!
Random bright spots
- MAC to release a Wonder Woman collection next spring (I personally would have preferred Storm) — Bellasugar
- The Teletubbies came up with this idea first — Refinery29
- MAC makeup artist Keri B shows how to work pigments like a pro (P.S. Keri’s also a fellow cat lady!) — maccosmetics.com
- Three new tricks to try with black eyeliner — Allure Daily Beauty Reporter Blog
- 30 modern spins on Mad Men style — The Cut
- Speaking of Mad Men, Joan Holloway has been doing a lot for curves and confidence — Divine Caroline
- How to do a gradation manicure (where the polish fades down the nail) — All Lacquered Up
- How to cure an itchy scalp — The Beauty Brain
- Take it from Nubar: life is a _____, old chum! — The Irish Beauty Blog
- Gio gives us three natural ways to treat dark circles — Beautiful with Brains
- A lotion designed to prevent ingrown hairs? — The Daily Obsession
- 10 reasons to always keep your camera close — Unplugged
- Nicole Richie says, “I’ll be your gypsy,” launches a new line of bohemian footwear — Sicka Than Average
New in beauty
- LUST! The Smashbox Masquerade collection for fall ($19-35)
- Just in case you need a gallon of massage oil…
- Temptu, a line known for their airbrush foundation, has a new Under Eye Concealer ($28)
- This Kat Von D Adora Traincase ($150): tasteful or tacky?
- Kiehl’s says their Cross-Terrain UV Skin Protector SPF 15 ($26) is water-, sweat- and wind-resistant (that’s a lotta dashes!)
- Yves Saint Laurent’s new Manicure Couture Duos ($30) surely cost less than a couture gown
- Don’t these Paula Dorf Perfect Color sticks for eyes, lips and cheeks ($32) look a lot like NARS multiples?
- Sally Hansen’s Nail Nutrition Green Tea & Olive Leaf Nail Growth ($8) promises stronger nails in seven days
- What do you think of YSL’s fall collection ($35-65)?
Cat yawnin’, cat yawnin’, cat yawnin’…
In case you were dying to know more about the Double Rainbow dude
I’ve been listening to a LOT of Duran Duran lately…
Happy Saturday. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Rachael says
I’d prefer Phoenix or Storm, hell even Dazzler, to Wonder Woman. I am such a Marvel Girl
Karen says
I don’t mind WW, but yeah.. Storm would kick SO MUCH ASS.
Natasha says
Speaking of rainbows… I never can get enough of this song http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bFr2SWP1I
Karen says
Oh, I love that song! It brings up great memories of my wedding. Thanks for sharing it, Natasha. 🙂
What are you up to today?
Melissa W. says
I love that Duran Duran song. 🙂 Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!
Karen says
Me too. That Duran Duran era really moves me. I also love The Reflex and Rio.
Karen B says
Well Karen, thanks to you my obsession with NARS is in full swing. I’ve been browsing the web for about an hour now (and a couple of shorter stints in the past couple of days) trying to figure out what I want to swatch/try when I’m in London and what things I definitely want to buy.
So far Tzarine duo is on the definitely buy list. Daphne, Mangrove, the Palladium shadow pencil and a couple of blushes are on the: try out list. Oh dear, there goes my cash.
Karen says
Hey, at least you’ll look great. What blushes are on your radar?
Karen B says
Well Dolce Vita and Mata Hari seem interesting as does the new Douceur. I’ll have to swatch Orgasm because it is so iconic… hahaha
You know this reminds me of one of my first comments here on your blog. You advised me on some MAC products to try out as I was a complete beginner. Now I think about it that’s like nearly three years ago and I can say that I’ve come a very long way since then… 🙂
melissa says
that’s so funny, i’ve been bumpin hungry like the wolf nonstop lately…heheh. my fave thing to do on saturdays (and every other day of the week…) is also web surfing with a cup of cawf (and pancakes, lately!) that’s nice you’re taking a photo class, i bet that’s fun. gotta put that on my bucket list. enjoy the weekend-don’t work too hard 🙂
Stef says
“I’ve been listening to a LOT of Duran Duran lately…” Atta girl!
Did you have a favorite back in the day? I was Team John forever, then joined Team Simon in my mid 20’s after I saw him do something very sexy in concert!
Nina says
Totally up for the Wonder Woman collex if they put it in LE packaging — stars on my compact? Yes please! 🙂
ace says
meh my comment wont show up!! 🙁
anyway… here it was-
awww i <3 the yawning cat! im such a crazy cat lady… i have 3 foster kittens and 4 of my own cats… (im on vacation and couldnt live without felines!!)
gio says
I love the idea of a Wonder Woman collection and I can’t wait to see what it will be like. Hope it won’t disappoint.
Thanks for the link love, I really appreciate it. 🙂
Kim says
I still love Duran Duran, but sadly the song that’s stuck in my head now is not Hungry Like the Wolf, or the Reflex, or even Notorious…. it’s the theme to Linda Carter’s Wonder Woman. And yes, I am also picturing Lyle Waggoner’s dazzling smile in the opening credits (insert glint of light from his teeth here). Thanks Karen!!! 🙂