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Posted by Karen on June 2nd, 2008

Happy Monday! Talk about unexpected. I woke up this morning feeling extra spunky — and that was even before my first cup of coffee. It’s standard operating procedure for me to wake up on Mondays feeling grouchy, so to celebrate this minor miracle I decided to go big and bold with a full face inspired by the hot pink lip I wore a few days ago in this cosmopolitan-inspired lip look.
These lips stand out from a mile away, so I went with a soft pink and silver eye to add some semblance of balance to the look.







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I think false lashes would make a fun addition to this look. Next time I go to a party or out with the girls, I’m going to try it with some long falsies.
What kind of morning are you having? I hope Monday treats you well.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
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June 2nd, 2008 at 8:18 am
Hi Karen!
You look so pretty here, and BTW I love your site (I try to visit at least once a day)!
I’m rockin an NC35-40 complexion (depending on what season it is), but I don’t know why I get so freaked out about trying poppin’ lip colors. Thank you so much. I’m totally inspired!
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:27 am
Love this look on you, it’s gorgeous!
And the silver makes your eyes and the liner stand out beautifully.
My fotd is gold-blue (playing with mutiny again). I was just bored and took a break to do make-up. You should’ve seen the look on my roommate’s face when he came in after I did: unk? lol
June 2nd, 2008 at 8:51 am
Very pretty…and very fun…I hope Monday keeps rocking for you. Today is one of my best friend’s 30th Bday…so we’re all going out to dinner tonight.
I hope I can maintain the energy…
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:03 am
Wow, karen really really pretty ! I love how you matched your look with you top too..cute !
Hope monday is treating ya well. I’m nursing a migraine right now…so everyone in the house is ordered to be quiet !
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:12 am
Hi Meesh,
I was freaked out by really bright lip colors for a long time, too. You’re not the only one! You could totally pull of a lip like this with your coloring (I go in between those shades, too).
And hey, if you put it on in the morning and don’t like it after an hour or so you can always blot it and just leave a stain. That’s pretty, too.
It’s great to meet you… hope you have a wonderful Monday!
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:13 am
Hi Karen B.,
Thanks, my dear!
How’s your Monday been?
Gold-blue sounds pretty! Mutiny seems to be quite a versatile color for you. LOL, sometimes I don’t think boys understand makeup… I often walk into a room after playing with colors and El Hub makes the same face.
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:13 am
Hi Megan,
How fun! Happy, happy, birthday to your friend. I’ll send you extra energy vibes so you’ll keep going…
I’m about to drink some juice with some Emergen-C, btw!
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:13 am
Hi Anna,
Oh no! When I get migraines I get sensitive to sound, too.
I hope you feel better soon. Take care!
June 2nd, 2008 at 9:16 am
I’m having a great morning … now! I had a really rough weekend and forced myself to put on the bare minimum of makeup. Thankfully, I got a couple pieces of good news and am feeling somewhat relaxed and comforted. Hurrah!
Love the look, and love that you’re feelin’ good on a Monday.
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June 2nd, 2008 at 9:25 am
this look is absolutely stunning. Karen, you rock bright pinks like no other.
I really love your blog and your excellent sence of humour!
June 2nd, 2008 at 11:27 am
Sensational! That perks me up just looking at it!
Glad you’re feeling good today! That’s always a great way to start the week!
Chuckle for the day: A while back I convinced Hubby to start exfoliating once a week (just using St. Ives apricot scrub). Yesterday he got back from a weekend camping in Yosemite and after his shower he said, “I know you’re going to run off and tell Karen, but it feel SO good to exfoliate after being in the woods for three days!” So natch, I had to tell you!
June 2nd, 2008 at 11:51 am
that’s absolutely gorgeous! pink looks hot on you! btw do you know your foundation color in clinique or prescriptives? i know ur an nc35 in MAC, right? i’m lemming that laura mercier foundation and i’m an nc37 in MAC, real gold in prescriptives, golden medium in every day minerals, vanilla in clinique (wtf? lol), etc…just wondering if your skin is like mine. thanks girl!
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June 2nd, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Oh my gosh, how glam! I absolutely love the pink lips and heavily lined eyes!
June 2nd, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Wow this is gorgeous!!! Love the Barbie shirt to top it off!
June 2nd, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Karen, you look so awesome in this FOTD! The shimmery eyeshadow really makes your eyes pop as well
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June 2nd, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Oh, Wow!! That looks amazing! The eyes look amazing! Thanks for the detailed eye diagram.
This is one of my favorite beauty blogs, however I rarely ever post. LOL.
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June 2nd, 2008 at 12:41 pm
It is
I love me my mutiny.
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June 2nd, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Hi Jessica,
Congrats on the good news. I’m glad you are feeling better!
WOO HOO for Mondays (good ones, at least!).
June 2nd, 2008 at 2:15 pm
Hi Louise,
Thanks, girl.
Are you a bright pink person, too? This has been a relatively recent development for me, LOL.
June 2nd, 2008 at 2:16 pm
Hi Glosslizard,
OMG! Girl, you’ve done what many women have failed to do: you got your man to exfoliate. I can’t even get El Hub to consider moisturizing body wash.
I feel like we should give you a trophy or a medal.
June 2nd, 2008 at 3:37 pm
You look so glowy and summer-y today. The hot pink lip goes so great with your coloring. And I LOVE your saucy hat!
June 2nd, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Girl, you look like a Fafinette!
I went to MAC yesterday to check out the Neo Sci-Fi/Future Earth collections and Neo Sci-fi is just too warm for me
I got a solar bits which I love to bits hehe. It’s just stunning! The MUA applied on me and the stuff flew everywhere. At home I used a very light hand and it was much better than pigments. She also advised me to use a primer underneath and I told her I used paint pot. Guessed she was impressed. Also exchanged Prrr for VG V which is the greatest lipstick ever! It’s kinda similar to Clinique Tender Heart but I love the texture of MAC lipsticks more.
June 2nd, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Hi Gina,
Unfortunately I don’t know what my shades are in both of those brands. I’ve been really stuck on Laura Mercier ever since I found it last year and have rarely deviated except for ventures into Becca and Chanel foundations. If it helps, I can give you the colors I use for those brands, if you’d like.
Just let me know.
June 2nd, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Hi The Beauty of Life,
Thanks, girl! Hope you’re having a great Monday.
June 2nd, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Hi Vivien,
Awww, you recognized the Barbie Loves MAC shirt!
Wearing it always makes me happy. Every time I think of that collection I get a little swoon-y, LOL.
June 2nd, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Hi Diana,
Thank you! I haven’t been wearing silver lately (been stuck on the gold colors for summer!), but I’m really starting to dig it again. How’s your Monday been?
June 2nd, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Hi Phantom Goddess,
You’re welcome.
Glad that you popped by to say hi. LOL, the eye sorta happened by accident. I added Trophy Pink at the last minute and was like, “Oh! I likey!”
Anyhoo, it’s nice to meet you. Hope we get to chat again soon.
June 2nd, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Hi Karen B.,
I know how you feel… I’m still equally obsessed with Shroom, Soba, Soft Brown and Sable, and I’ve had ‘em for years! Think of all the looks you’ll be able to do with Mutiny over the next few years, oh la la! So many possibilities lie ahead.
June 2nd, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Hi Amanda!
Thank you.
I am hat person, for sure. How’s your day been? What makeup did you wear?
June 2nd, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Hi Dao,
Oh! What a nice thing to say, girl. I’m totally flattered… I just need some striped arm warmers and some bright clothes to match.
Hmm, maybe you’ll have better luck with Cool Heat when it comes out! Have you worn you VGV yet? What did you pair it with?
June 2nd, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Aww, thanks! I’d like to thank my Hubby, who made this award possible! LOL!
The disgusting thing is what a difference that one little thing makes in his skin! I have this amazingly complex skin regimen for upkeep (not that I’m complaining, mind you, I love doing it!) and he starts exfoliating once a week and sees vast improvement! Just another one of those guy things, I guess!
June 2nd, 2008 at 7:37 pm
You look fabulous! Love that look on you.
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June 4th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
love! love! love! the extraordinarily useful 12345 layering instructions over your pic. A fabulous look - love the hot pink! not everyone can rock a hot pink - looks great on you. Very inspiring, i am totally going to try it…
June 5th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
very beautiful! I didn’t know you could mix silver and pink!
I also love the chart..very useful:)
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June 9th, 2008 at 8:27 am
I love the lip, woohoo, beautiful color on you!! I saw the comment about mixing silver and pink, silver is neutral and when you have little girls you know that pink is neutral! lol they base every outfit on pink no matter the season.
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July 2nd, 2008 at 12:50 pm
Hi Karen,
I’m NC35 and I was wondering if Suntan Beige is a good match for me from the LM Oil Free Foundation. Any help you could provide will be great! Thanks!