Wearing Urban Decay Pocket Rocket Lipgloss in Colin
Sup, ladies? How was your Wednesday? Mine went well until a killer migraine struck me down. The ones I get are tied to sound, and loud noises make my head throb like a disco. Thankfully, it’s just been me and Tabs all afternoon, and apart from his occasional meows to go outside, it’s been quiet here at Casa de MBB.
Loud noises hurt, but makeup doesn’t, so I tried to relax with a few of the red hot lip colors I’ve had crushes on as of late…
- Urban Decay Pocket Rocket Lipgloss in Colin ($19): a creamy orangy red
- Lancome L’Absolu Creme de Brilliance in Rose Mythique ($29): a shimmery rose red
- Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss in Temper ($19): a creamy, bright reddish orange
Red often gets pigeonholed as a holiday color, but it can look great any time of year. In summer, I like reds with orange, coral or rose tones and a shiny, high-gloss finish.
Wearing Lancome L’Absolu Creme de Brilliance in Rose Mythique
Wearing Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss in Temper
Lancome Rose Mythique
Illamasqua Temper
Urban Decay Colin
From top to bottom: Lancome Rose Mythique, Urban Decay Colin, Illamasqua Temper
Bright lips can be tricky, but they’re well worth the work (try some of these tips). Pair that pucker with a neutral eyeshadow (here I’m wearing colors from the Clarins Instant Sun Light Palette), and you’re good to go!
So what did you end up doing tonight? I just chilled on the couch with the telly on very low volume. 🙂
I watched the latest Glee on Hulu and didn’t hate it. Now I’m watching an episode of Drop Dead Diva, one of my new favorite shows.
Almost time for bed…
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Lindsay says
June 2nd, 2010 at 10:39 pmAlrighty I totally need Rose Mythique stat! What did I do tonight? The usual, hang out with the hubs and the tabbies 🙂
.-= Lindsay’s last blog post… Change of Address =-.
Karen says
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:06 pmLOL, that sounds like my usual night. 🙂
Jen says
June 2nd, 2010 at 10:50 pmIllamasqua Temper looks hella fierce! Rawr!
As for my day, I did mostly nothing. Again. But I really gotta get going on the job hunt. Siiigh.
Karen says
June 2nd, 2010 at 11:05 pmWell, you just graduated, right? You can take some time off!
Pinch says
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:46 amAww, you poor thing! Hey, maybe you enjoyed Glee BECAUSE the sound was low? All the lippies look gorgeous on you =)
.-= Pinch’s last blog post… Review: Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser =-.
Karen says
June 3rd, 2010 at 9:00 amLOL…maybe that’s the reason why I liked it so much!
Rachel says
June 3rd, 2010 at 2:36 amrose mythique is is my favorite! so pretty (but of course i like the most expensive one best), lol. i watched glee today too, and i liked it but it was kind of a downer this week
Karen says
June 3rd, 2010 at 9:01 amI didn’t mind it so much. I felt like they actually paid attention to the story line for once.
Joey Chong says
June 3rd, 2010 at 2:40 amGood day Karen,
Illamasqua Temper looks great on you!!
Karen says
June 3rd, 2010 at 9:01 amThanks, Joey!
Sarah says
June 3rd, 2010 at 4:04 amAww, I LOVE Drop Dead Diva! I missed most of it the first time around and am now catching up on Hulu. I’m only halfway through the episode where the Judge sues the matchmaking company. I love the guy thats flirting with Jane though – I love seeing his reactions in the background while she just does her normal thing! And he’s super cute…
(I have yet to watch Glee – I’m getting a bit frustrated with it, and have been relatively busy!)
Karen says
June 3rd, 2010 at 8:59 amI just started watching Drop Dead Diva until recently (on hulu!) and was pleasantly surprised. It’s a fun show, and I think the characters are great!
As for Glee, I know what you mean. I’ve been not loving this new season, but this week’s ep captures a little bit of the edge that the show used to have. Watch it!
Kim says
June 3rd, 2010 at 4:40 amThose look great on you. I actually look like the Joker when I try red lips but the Rose Mythique looks like a maybe! I had a really funny make-up dream last night and woke up thinking that maybe I’m spending too much time on MBB. But then I realized that wasn’t really possible. 🙂
Karen says
June 3rd, 2010 at 8:57 amOh, you could totally pull off red lips!! Have you tried using a light stain? Maybe that would help make it seem less dramatic, but still give you a touch o’ red.
I totally have makeup dreams too, btw. I had a MAC one a last week!
Tiffany says
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:01 amOooh, these are all pretty! I think I like the Lancome the best. Hope you are feeling better today, girlie!
Karen says
June 3rd, 2010 at 8:56 amThanks, Tiffany!
How’s your week going? Did you end up pulling the trigger on your Sephora haul?
Tiffany says
June 3rd, 2010 at 9:00 amKey Karen! My week is ok – just the usual. How about you? Ready for Friday tomorrow?!
Nope – instead I am still adding and removing things! LOL, mostly adding. Have you seen/tried the new NARS multiple tints? I am drooling over them…
Karen says
June 3rd, 2010 at 9:03 amYes, thank goodness the weekend is a hop, skip and a jump away. I love these short weeks.
As for the haul, I’m still shuffling, too. The only thing that seems to stay in there is that new concealer from The Balm, LOL!
As for the NARS Multiple Tints, I’ve seen pics but haven’t had the chance to play with them in person. For some reason they remind me of the tarte cheek stains…
gio says
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:05 amIllamasqua Temper looks hawt! I hope you’re feeling better today Karen.
.-= gio’s last blog post… What can I do if my fave fragrance is discounted? =-.
Karen says
June 3rd, 2010 at 8:55 amHi Gio,
I’m feeling a little better, thanks! 🙂
Hope you have a lovely day.
Nina says
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:14 amThey are all lovely but Temper is calling my name. 🙂 I feel the need for some retail therapy this week – im at a low ebb for some reason. 🙂
Last night I watched Top Chef Masters (not as dramatic as regular Top Chef but its awesome to watch these five star chefs slug it out) … while waiting for that show to start, I was channel surfing and came across a show called Toddlers & Tiaras about the kiddie pageant scene. I was disturbed by that show, to say the least. Kids who look like bombshells and act like bombshells scare me.
Karen says
June 3rd, 2010 at 9:34 amMy BFF loooves Top Chef. She’s taking me to a restaurant for my BDAY on Saturday in Napa that’s run by one of the Top Chef contestants (or winners? I’m not sure). Anyway, here it is:
http://www.mustardsgrill.com/
I’ve heard of that show and have been purposefully trying to avoid it. Chances are if I watched it I’d get totally agro…
Scientific Housewife says
June 3rd, 2010 at 6:15 amLooks great on you but won’t cut it on this pale girl 🙂
Karen says
June 3rd, 2010 at 8:52 amYou could probably pull of Colin!
Nina says
June 3rd, 2010 at 9:59 amBdaybdaybday girl! 🙂
I checked that restaurant’s website out and it looks interesting! 🙂
Ive been hooked on TC since season1 🙂
That show kinda made me mad too … these babies seem to be living out their mom’s fantasies of being beauty queens. Grr. Apparently theres an even worse show called Little Miss Perfect. What is the world coming to!!!
Karen says
June 3rd, 2010 at 10:11 amI am turning 35 and trying to not be cranky about it. As a wise woman at Sephora (LOL) once said, “It’s better than the alternative…NOT having a 35 birthday.” Yeah, she put me in check right quick!!
Nina says
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:24 pmTotally agree! 🙂
Polish Earthgirl says
June 3rd, 2010 at 7:06 amI am lusting over Lancome Rose Mythique! That just screams SUMMER!
.-= Polish Earthgirl’s last blog post… Day 1) The Flight. =-.
Karen says
June 3rd, 2010 at 8:51 amDoesn’t it though? I bet it would look good with bronze!
AtelierGal says
June 3rd, 2010 at 8:31 amI have that Lancome in Rose Mythique too! Absolutely love it!!!
.-= AtelierGal’s last blog post… Milo Turns 9 months! =-.
Karen says
June 3rd, 2010 at 8:50 amIt’s a great color. What do you like to wear it with?
AtelierGal says
June 3rd, 2010 at 7:37 pmI like to pair up lilac to pop out my brown eyes, and then finish it off with Mystic Red 😀
.-= AtelierGal’s last blog post… Milo Turns 9 months! =-.
Karen says
June 4th, 2010 at 9:38 amOoh, I’ll have to try something similar. Thanks for the color ideas!
lexi says
June 3rd, 2010 at 8:38 amI still want that Clarins palette! Loving the Lancome gloss but not as much as I’m loving your carpet backdrop pics hahahahaha!
Karen says
June 3rd, 2010 at 8:50 amLOL…what can I say? It’s free and cheap and there!
LouiseGray says
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:38 amHey!!!
You do look good with vivid lip colors. I own Mr. Colin myself. But one thing that I just have to say about those pockets rocket-I get the feeling that those men on the caps aren’t posing for me but for other men. Especially the one on Colin. Am I seeing things right? Is he pulling his shorts off or what exactly is he doing back there on the cap of the lip gloss. One day I’ll illegally be applying my lip gloss while I am driving my car and i’ll look at the cap and realize what’s going on down there and crash my car. That Urban Decay better be careful. hahahah
Minte says
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:58 amGod, I love the Illamasqua one. I’m just not sure if me and my pale complexion can pull it off, but it looks great on you! But all the three colours scream summer, so who know, I just might be tempted to get one even with my ‘concerns’.
Kathryn says
June 3rd, 2010 at 12:33 pmKaren you are gorgeous 🙂
Diana says
June 3rd, 2010 at 1:22 pmI LOVE Colin and Temper on you! It goes great with your skin color. I’m close to your color, so I’m going to have to go to Sephora soon!
Steph B says
June 3rd, 2010 at 4:49 pmTotally love the poses on the floor so you get the mermaid underwater hair spread! Too cute.
Rica says
June 3rd, 2010 at 5:50 pmRed lips always look good on you! I’m jealous! I gotta find a red colour that suits me well.
Btw, very model-y shots LOL.
.-= Rica’s last blog post… Haul: MAC To the Beach Collection and Miscellaneous (pic heavy) =-.
Madelynn says
June 3rd, 2010 at 9:39 pmGirl, you look HOT in these photos. :]
amy says
June 3rd, 2010 at 11:10 pmI am liking the look of Mythic. The reds just look very hot and juicy.
.-= amy’s last blog post… A Touch of Green and Blue = Aquamarine NOTD American Apparel Nail Lacquer in Malibu Green =-.
jen says
June 6th, 2010 at 4:18 pmHey Karen
Loving all three lippies!
Btw what eye makeup are you wearing? It looks subtle but oh so sexy
Karen says
June 6th, 2010 at 4:27 pmHi Jen,
That’s the Clarins Instant Sun Light quad w/MAC Teddy Liner on the waterline:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/clarins-instant-sun-light-eye-quartet-liner-palette-these-eyeshadows-almost-blend-themselves/
Gummy says
June 6th, 2010 at 7:19 pmagreed with Jen above! What caught me most were your eyelashes, ha ha ha! What did you do??? ^_^
.-= Gummy’s last blog post… Surprised! =-.
Lee says
June 8th, 2010 at 5:19 amHey Karen,
how u been? 🙂
ive been working so ive been off the blog 4 a wk again 🙁 its so crap that i miss out on ur blogs when theyre going, BUT when i log on i got heaps of cool stuff 2 keep reading hehe 🙂
I think the Lancome one looks awesome on u!
I had a red Dior lipstick that was the best shade red, just plain red hehe