Well, ladies, the rain’s back in town, and it’s coming down like someone upstairs forgot to shut off the sprinklers. I managed to make it home from San Francisco in one piece, but it was touch ‘n go there for a while. I could barely see the road through the windshield (hello, reduced visibility!) and took a wrong exit off the highway. Next thing I knew, I was at a Shu Uemura counter at the mall. Oops! 🙂
Since I was there, I figured I might as well get some swatches of the new Egerie collection, right?
Right off the bat, the colors weren’t as hard edged as I expected. The makeup in the promo pic made me think ’80s rock, but that’s not what I saw today. Today I saw soft and feminine, with shimmery shades and pastels.
Take a look and lemme know what you think…
From left to right: Lipsticks in PK 320M, Nude Beige
Satin Glow Radiant Stick Highlighter, Satin Glow Radiant Stick Blush
Liquid Eyeshadow Base in Gray (from the Starry Violet Duo), Green (from the Shiny Mint Duo) and Brown (from the Glint Blue Duo)
Eyeshadows in Viole (from the Starry Violet Duo), Blanc (from the Shiny Mint Duo) and Blue (from the Glint Blue Duo)
Black Drawing Pencil, Silver Drawing Pencil
See anything you like?
WTF, Tabs?
So, when I finally got home this afternoon, I unlocked the door but froze when I heard a loud rustling coming from inside.
What was that?
It sounded like it was coming from my desk. Lo and behold, there was Tabs, sitting at the computer…
LOLZ! I’m not sure what’s going on here, but I think he may be starting a nail polish blog. Ah, that crazy tabby! 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. How’s it going tonight? What are you doing now? I just finished watching an episode of Burn Notice, and now I’m looking for shoes at Anthropologie.com.
Vanessa H says
February 4th, 2010 at 9:19 pmI love Tabs lol, that paw is too cute!
I’ve never used Shu’s products, what do you think of them?
Karen says
February 4th, 2010 at 9:38 pmI like them a lot! Start with the eyeshadows… they’re so smooth and pigmented!
Katie says
February 5th, 2010 at 12:09 pmI also haven’t tried any products by Shu. I think the lipstick PK 320M looks really gorgeous though. I love pastel lips, it reminds me of the beautiful women of the 60’s! I’m wearing Saint Germain in my display picture, it’s my favorite.
Paris B says
February 4th, 2010 at 10:11 pmWhew! Pass for me with those pastel shades 🙂 Could work for some – thanks for the swatches! And Tabs is too cute 😀
.-= Paris B’s last blog post… What’s your nail of the day? Mine is a Gorgeous Red =-.
Karen says
February 4th, 2010 at 10:24 pmWork those pastels, girlfriend. 🙂Okay, apparently the internet is making me BLIND AS A BAT. I could’ve sworn you wrote “Pass me the pastels.” LOL…
Katie & Zena says
February 4th, 2010 at 10:42 pmTabs looks like he’s a very skilled blogger. Me thinks you have a spy.
Right now? I’m battling the beginnings of what feels like a really bad migraine. I took something for it, but it hurts. Then again, it doesn’t help I’m up at 12:25 AM CST.
Today, I had to wake up at the grand ol’ time of 9:30 AM to make it to a TEN FIFTEEN root canal appointment. I was not happy. The even worse part? It turns out my root was infected and so I have to be on these horrible anti-biotics the size of horse pills four times a day for a week to kill the infection. Then, I have to go back Wednesday to do part two of the root canal (at 10:30 am, yay for me…not) and the week after that I go to the dentist to get the whole tooth crowned. Until I get the crown, I have deal with the fact the half my tooth is missing on my left lateral incisor which makes me VERY insecure.
The endodontist said if I had to have Coca-Cola or anything acidic, I’m forever reduced to drinking it through a straw because I apparently have a dry mouth. Dry mouth = bacteria/plaque heaven. Acid from Coca-Cola = massive erosion. I’m also banned from chewing gum (Where art thou, Orbit?), all hard foods (i.e. no cookies at ALL) and sticky or chewy foods (taffy!!!) until I get the crown. I think I’ll be buying the biggest tin of Altoids Peppermint mints I can find because I am a gum fiend!
But y’know what, it felt good to write all this down. My headache went down like 3 notches. I also happen to be staring at my brand spanking new, pretty Illamasqua nail varnishes in Rampage and Muse. I can’t decide which to use first. They look so pretty in their bottles sitting on my desk!
Karen says
February 5th, 2010 at 9:42 amA little bit of polish seems to always make it better. Which color did you go with?
Katie & Zena says
February 5th, 2010 at 12:11 pmI *think* I’ll do Rampage. I’m feeling the green Rampage. I didn’t paint them last night. I figured I needed to catch up on my z’s.
Vonvon says
February 4th, 2010 at 11:42 pmWow! Loving the eye duos….Love the gray-colored liquid eye base.
.-= Vonvon’s last blog post… Review: L’Oreal Paris UV Perfect Long Lasting UVA/UVB Protector SPF 50/PA+++ =-.
Karen says
February 5th, 2010 at 9:42 amI love that one too. 🙂
amy says
February 4th, 2010 at 11:52 pmThe Glow Blush stick is pretty and I really want the black nailpolish. I have never tried Shu Uemura makeup before. Looks like I need to wonder off to the counter at Holt Renfrew tomorrow. Will have to make a mental note to go there.
.-= amy’s last blog post… MAC Lillyland Cremeblend Blush Joie-de-Vivre Product Picture, Review and Swatch =-.
Karen says
February 5th, 2010 at 9:42 amHave fun at the counter!
NINA says
February 5th, 2010 at 5:36 amI am liking both lipsticks … OMG my shopping list seems to be growing exponentially … 😀
Karen says
February 5th, 2010 at 9:43 amWelcome to my shoe and makeup world, homie. 🙂
TGIF, btw!!
NINA says
February 5th, 2010 at 5:37 amPS — Tabs has a blog, wow!!! 😀
Karen says
February 5th, 2010 at 9:43 am…yeah, but the lazy bum never updates it!
Frances says
February 5th, 2010 at 5:57 amIt is too pastel-ly for me. Don’t ya love a kitty paw!!!
Karen says
February 5th, 2010 at 9:43 amTotally… especially when it’s all stretched out like that… aww. 🙂
Happy Friday!
Toni says
February 5th, 2010 at 6:25 amTell Tabs to pick up OPI’s Panda-monium Pink from their new Hong Kong collection. I just got it last night. I think it would be really pretty on him!
Love the Shu blush color and the drawing pencils. I have never used Shu products (except for their eyelash curler). I might have to check out the Shu eye shadows and blushes. Although, I am on a little Chanel kick right now. Since my son has been sick all week and hubby has been out of town (but came home sick Wednesday night), I treated myself last night to 2 new Chanel singles, as well as the OPI polish mentioned above, and a Too Faced Shadow Insurance.
Hope you’re having a good day and that the rain has stopped or slowed down on y’all. It’s raining and crazy cold here. Take care!
Karen says
February 5th, 2010 at 9:46 amHappy Friday, Toni! How is your son feeling? I hope he’s better.
And a big “yay” for your haul. What Chanel singles did you get?
Toni says
February 5th, 2010 at 10:52 amThanks, Karen. My son is feeling better now, but he still has a nasty cough. My husband came home from a business trip to Miami and he has double ear infections.
I got the Chanel Safari and Lotus singles. I loved the look of Quartz and Lavande. The makeup artist told me that I would look nice in Bois Blue. She invited me to come back when I had more time to come in and play around with the colors. I love how smooth and blendable the Chanel shadows are!
Hope you’re having a great Friday!
Veky says
February 5th, 2010 at 6:44 amI love your cat! It’s so funny, lol 😀
I think I like this liquid eyeshadow base, looks lovely 🙂
.-= Veky’s last blog post… Beauty review: Oriflame Swedish Spa Sea Algae Purifying Face Mask =-.
Karen says
February 5th, 2010 at 9:47 amI love the colors of the bases! They’re even more beautiful in real life. 🙂
Rebecca says
February 5th, 2010 at 7:16 amI’m not a big fan of pastels, but there are definitely still some things I’d like to pick up. I love the Satin Glow Radiant Stick blush and the Liquid Eye shadow Bases.
LOL @ Tabs! I would *love* a nail polish blog for cats, thankyouverymuch! Although I don’t think my cats would be quite so fond of the idea…
.-= Rebecca’s last blog post… Frederic Fekkai: making the world more brilliant, one hair at a time =-.
Karen says
February 5th, 2010 at 9:48 amWouldn’t that be crazy? I can see all the kittehs talking shop about “claw maintenance.”
gio says
February 5th, 2010 at 7:30 amthanks for the swatches. I don’t like pastel shades very much so I’m gonna pass on this collection.
lol @ Tabs, he’s so cute!
.-= gio’s last blog post… Looks: Soft Icy Winter =-.
Karen says
February 5th, 2010 at 9:49 amYou’re welcome, Gio. Have a great weekend!
mkdallas says
February 5th, 2010 at 8:21 amShout-out to Tabs for his mad bloggin’ skillz…your funny kitty updates make my day (and I do read all your beauty reviews, too).
Karen says
February 5th, 2010 at 9:49 amThanks, Mkdallas! One of these days I should just let Tabs take over… I bet he’d have a field day!
emma says
February 5th, 2010 at 8:42 amThe nail polish seems interesting, but can’t do for the price. Shu’s spring collection looks pretty but a bit boring, and not so punk. Lots of “been-there, done-that”. Waiting for Shu summer.
Karen says
February 5th, 2010 at 9:49 amShu always has great stuff for summer! Can’t wait!
Kelly says
February 5th, 2010 at 9:46 amOh wow, I am really loving every single thing here! These are totally my colors.
That paw pic couldn’t be more cute!!!!!!!!
.-= Kelly’s last blog post… Cheeky Monkey Cosmetics Nail Polish Swatches & Review =-.
Marce says
February 5th, 2010 at 11:58 amLord knows if I find Pepa sitting on top of my computer…it’d be like…what computer? Crazy dogs’ butt is bigger than the darn device! LOL
Nice collection, flirty but with an edge. I like it 😀
.-= Marce’s last blog post… Tutorial – Dark, Smoky Black Eyes =-.
Trisha says
February 5th, 2010 at 12:00 pmAww, I think Tabs wants to be like his mama. The jealousy! The adorableness!
.-= Trisha’s last blog post… Makeup Review: Alba TerraTints Mineral Tinted Lip Balm =-.
Susan says
February 5th, 2010 at 12:51 pmI bought the highlighter. It is beyond gorgeous!!
knownever says
February 6th, 2010 at 1:51 pmI’m really, really into everything but the eyeshadow. powder on the eyes I’m not into but powder on the lips (PK 320M, I’m looking at you!) all the way!
.-= knownever’s last blog post… The Weirdo Pool: low light look application =-.
Jess says
June 28th, 2010 at 4:47 amWhat do you think of the highlighter. Worth it?