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Saturday Surfing: March 18, 2017

March 18th, 2017 by Karen 10 Comments

Good morning, glory! 🙂 I saw two signs of spring yesterday. First, my neighbor’s freesia started blooming.

Every year I tell myself, “Self, remember to plant freesia in time to have them for spring,” and every year I forget.

Gosh, they smell so good. I wish there was a way to send scratch and sniff to you through the computer, because there’s nothing in the world like fresh freesia.

The second sign was the state of my favorite tree in the neighborhood (everyone should have a favorite tree). It’s a cherry blossom tree, and it’s just on the cusp of full-on blooming. It’ll be covered in white flowers within a week.

Unfortunately, my allergies will probably also be a hot mess starting very soon, but I don’t care. Spring is here!

Right now I’m off to the salon to get my root situation worked out, but before I go, here are some things that caught my eye this week…

  • I’m currently obsessing over these new lipstick shades from Nudus Australia. I’ve been dying to try this brand for a while.
  • This is what happens when you’re so hardcore about your beauty routine that you do it on a moving tricycle: and you film it, of course.
  • New pretties from Chanel for spring, including a baby blue polish that NEEDS TO GET INTO MY LIFE LIKE NOW.
  • Stef’s review of the Charlotte Tilbury Quick ‘N’ Easy Smokey Eye Evening Look Makeup Kit is pushing me over the edge. I can no longer resist this kit’s siren call…
  • Just in case you were searching for some cruelty-free holographic polishes to knock your socks off…
  • Waah! Am I the only comic book-loving person who hasn’t seen Logan yet? I can’t wait! This behind-the-scenes interview with the movie makeup designer Joel Harlow makes me want to see it even more. I never thought about how hard it must be to keep prosthetic makeup in place while an actor is constantly jumping, clawing and sweating.
  • CVS is getting some fancy-schmancy new beauty brands very soon.
  • Re: the Sisley-Paris Spring 2017 Collection — I WANT TO GO TO THERE.
  • “The True Story of Good Coffee”, also known as “something to ponder while you’re drinking that cup of coffee in the morning.” (I’ve been all about that Peet’s life these days.)
  • I wanna squeeeeeze these Bobbi Brown Art Stick Liquid Lipsticks.
  • Brooke has the 411 on the beautiful PIXI + Pretties Blogger Collaboration.
  • Things to consider if you’re thinking about buying used makeup.

And a few videos


The science behind face oils


Brows 101 with Rae (I’ve met her in real life, and she’s a doll!)


A flawless-at-40 makeup tutorial by Jordan Liberty, one of my favorite artists on YouTube

Enjoy the rest of your day, my sweet. Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Saturday Surfing: March 18, 2017 / Originally published March 18th, 2017

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  1. Nicole - paleandfreckled says

    March 18th, 2017 at 11:12 am

    Happy weekend, Karen. Gorgeous spring-age! We’re still in winter mode up north. About the used makeup thing, I’ve sold to Glambot in the past but haven’t purchased. But they don’t take things like mascara that are opened because obviously that can’t be cleaned. I look at the powder products like makeup artists also are using them on multiple clients and sanitizing them between uses. I can understand the reason behind eBay not allowing the sales, but I do appreciate there’s somewhere I can go with makeup I don’t want that someone will also clean and find a home for instead of just trashing them.
    Nicole – paleandfreckled recently posted … Mostly Drugstore Haul – Some Demos – March 2017

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  2. Isabelle says

    March 18th, 2017 at 11:57 am

    I’ve been in love with the spring weather we’ve been getting recently! Unfortunately I’ve spent it at job trial days rather than having fun outside with a glass of wine or something. And I haven’t seen Logan yet either, but I’m dying too.

    http://www.taintedblues.co.uk

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  3. Jane says

    March 18th, 2017 at 1:13 pm

    So we are recovering from the blizzard from Tuesday on the East Coast. It is still cold, but not as biter as it has been. Some snow in the forecast today, but nothing major. Zack is away at a Teen Retreat so we are dining swell tonight at a French restaurant we’ve never been to. Speaking of French, I saw a blurb about the new single shades of powder shadows and Illusion D’ombre from Chanel. They look amazing. I may try the cream shadows. I never tried them before. Hope all is well.

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  4. Eleni says

    March 18th, 2017 at 4:37 pm

    I also have some flowers blooming on our balcony, which is an indication of spring but alas – London sun isn’t here yet! Still, I’m hopeful for a sunny April! When I was back home in Greece though, I got an allergy combined with a cold (sigh), Spring is definitely already there! Have a great weekend!
    Eleni recently posted … As if dramatic length and volume weren’t enough, the Marc Jacobs O!Mega Lash Volumising Mascara brings the colours of spring to our lashes!

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  5. akriti says

    March 18th, 2017 at 8:57 pm

    I simply adore this saturday surfing series karen.. great idea!
    I love jordan liberty too.. he’s super talented!

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  6. Chris25 says

    March 19th, 2017 at 5:42 am

    I would love to live in your neighborhood! The flowers look so pretty.

    Jordan Liberty is so talented. I used to talk to him on a makeup forum years ago.
    Chris25 recently posted … Current Favorites: Beauty and Life Vol. 26

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  7. Caroline says

    March 19th, 2017 at 8:58 am

    I love this post! Happy Spring to you too! 🙂

    -Umm holographic polish? Yes please!
    -Logan is fantastic and you should definitely see it.
    -I’m really excited to try Vinylux. I’m pretty intrigued.
    -I’m always up for a good article about coffee, so thanks for that!

    Xo,
    Caroline
    http://www.Theprettylittlesecretblog.com

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  8. Brooke @ Blushing Noir says

    March 20th, 2017 at 11:08 am

    Thank you for the link love! <3

    I can't wait to get some signs of Spring here… that actually stick around and don't die because we get 80 degree weather one day and 20 degree weather the next =(
    Brooke @ Blushing Noir recently posted … Fashionably Floral Outfit Ideas

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  9. Iris says

    March 22nd, 2017 at 11:40 am

    So pretty! We still have snow on the ground here and no flowers yet.

    The used makeup market is gaining momentum. There was a feature on it on the news here. Both a doctor and a MUA warned against it.

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    • Karen says

      March 22nd, 2017 at 12:03 pm

      Hi Iris,

      I hope the flowers come out for you soon. 🙂

      Happy Spring!

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