Since all I really had to do today was eat, I decided not to go all out with my makeup. I went with a mostly neutral look using products from NARS, MAC, Buxom, Tarte, Boots, Hourglass, Urban Decay and Madina Milano.
I guess I’d describe this as neutral with a side of sparkle… I think the eyes are probably sparklier in person than they might appear here because the sparkles from NARS Eyeshadow in Night Star are shy in front of the camera.
They are there, though, doing their sparkly thing.
I wore this out to lunch with the fam today to a local Redding institution, a great little burger joint here called Damburger, which has been around since 1938! El Hub has a relative who’s been getting burgers there since about 1946.
I opted for the vegetarian menu and the chipotle black bean veggie burger, fries and a vanilla shake. The veggie burger had tons of flavor, and I loved the texture. It wasn’t gummy or dry (like how some veggie burgers are), and was made with corn, rice, beans and some very yummy spices.
Delish!
A breakdown of the look…
EYES
- NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base (primer)
- NARS Eyeshadow in Night Star (brow bone and inner corner)
- NARS Eyeshadow in Cyprus (lids and crease)
- NARS Eyeshadow Duo in Star Sailor (bronzy side on outer third)
- NARS Eyeshadow in Galapagos (upper lash line)
- MAC Eye Kohl in Powersurge (lower lash line)
- Buxom Amplified layered on top of Urban Decay Cannonball (upper and lower lashes)
CHEEKS
- Buxom True Hue Blush in Swept Away and Tryst (apples)
- Madina Milano Moda Chic & Shine Highlighter (upper cheek bones)
LIPS
- Boots No. 7 Poppy King Lipstick in Allure
- Boots No. 7 Poppy King Lipgloss in in Allure
FACE
- Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer (all over face)
- MAC Strobe Cream (cheeks, forehead and eyes)
- MAC Pro Longwear Concealer in NW25
- MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation in NC42 (forehead, cheeks, nose and chin)
- Tarte Provocateur Pressed Mineral Powder in Honey (all over face)
- MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural in Give Me Sun (across forehead, below cheekbones and along chin)
What did you have for lunch today? Were there fries in the mix?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
beautylogicblog says
December 26th, 2011 at 8:22 pmsounds delish karen, and you look gorgeous!
Karen says
December 27th, 2011 at 10:19 amThanks, Milly! Have a great day. 🙂
Heidi says
December 26th, 2011 at 8:29 pmThat burger looks so good! No fries for me today. Lunch was sauteed mushrooms and goat cheese on a whole grain bun. Gotta be good with the meals to save room for all the Trader Joe’s cookies I’ve been indulging in this season. Besides the Dark Chocolate Stars I’m completely obsessed with the Triple Ginger Cookie Thins. SO GOOD!
Karen says
December 27th, 2011 at 10:19 amHi Heidi,
I’ve had one too many TJ’s Dark Chocolate Stars as well. I’ll have to see if I can grab a box of the Triple Ginger Cookie Thins before they run out… love ginger snaps!
Rads says
December 26th, 2011 at 8:44 pmThe only veggie burgers I get to eat are from the frozen food section at Whole Foods! These look so yummmy… Lunch was dosas – that’s Indian food – vague description would be a rice-based crepe/pancake 😛
Karen says
December 27th, 2011 at 10:16 amHi Rads,
I haven’t tried the Whole Foods veggie burgers. Do they have lots of yummy things in them like beans, corn and whatnot?
Bonnie says
December 26th, 2011 at 10:20 pmI did not have lunch today…because I woke up at 4. 😛 I was really busy last week, and today has been the first day I got to sleep in. My husband said he thought I had fallen into a coma.
Karen says
December 27th, 2011 at 10:16 amNICE! I am thoroughly jealous of your sleeping in time! I bet you woke up feeling so refreshed.
Jen W says
December 26th, 2011 at 10:39 pmI love this neutral look- I know it’s your burger and shake FOTD but I think this wouldn’t look out of place in a Burberry ad 🙂 Classy lady.
Awesome earring too!
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Karen says
December 27th, 2011 at 10:15 amHi Jen,
Thanks! Those are my Christmas earrings. I’ve been wanting a feather pair forever. I just hope Tabs doesn’t think they’re for play!
Chris25 says
December 27th, 2011 at 4:10 amI love your FOTD breakdowns!
Karen says
December 27th, 2011 at 10:13 amThanks, Chris. I know you’re a fiend for neutrals, too! I hope you liked this look.
Nina says
December 27th, 2011 at 7:49 amHi Karen! Happy holidays, I hope yours was great! I am back to the land of the living! <3
Karen says
December 27th, 2011 at 10:12 amHi Nina,
How was the trip out to your in-laws? I hope you and the hubs had fun. I bet the kittehs and the up are glad to have you home again!
Nina says
December 27th, 2011 at 12:07 pmthey ignored me for a full 3 hours …. then they were all into me again, and all is well in my world. 🙂
we had a lot of fun w/ the in-laws!
Vonvon says
December 27th, 2011 at 8:25 amYummy! I have been craving vegetarian quite a lot recently. Don’t know why the thought of meat makes me lose appetite…. Really strange. Lol!
Hope you are having a fun time with your family. 🙂
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Karen says
December 27th, 2011 at 10:11 amHi Vonvon,
We’re enjoying our stay so far. Have a great day!
DalaLuz says
December 27th, 2011 at 8:47 amAs I was eating alone and lazy, I just had some left over fried rice and leftover vegetarian ‘babi pangang’, and it actually tasted pretty good!
Karen says
December 27th, 2011 at 10:10 amHi DalaLuz,
I bet your meal tasted great! I kinda like eating leftovers sometimes because the flavors settle in.
What are you up to today? We’re still here at El Hub’s parents’ house. They have movers here today so it’s kinda hectic.
Sunny says
December 27th, 2011 at 9:19 amGalapagos looks more delicious than a burger *drools*
I don’t want to sound like a biatch, but the boyfriend and I are still on holiday (till January 2nd. This is what happens when you work for a university), so we woke up way late and had oysters and white wine… (no, I’m not sure how my body will handle this surprise lol)
Ahhh the end of the year does come but once a year!
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Karen says
December 27th, 2011 at 10:08 amHi Sunny,
It’s a very nice duo. I hope you give it a swatch.
That sounds like a lovely, indulgent breakfast! 🙂 You and your BF have a nice day, ok?
Carolyn says
December 27th, 2011 at 9:32 amYummy burgers! I get cravings for a tiny family-owned burger joint near the house where I grew up, but rarely get back there to indulge.
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Karen says
December 27th, 2011 at 10:05 amHi Carolyn,
How were your holidays? Good, I hope!
shiny says
December 27th, 2011 at 9:51 amMagnifique, Karen. Brava. No exclamation points, because none are needed. Take a bow. Polished. Elegant. But head-turning. The ones with no taste will not notice. The classier ladies will side-glance, then nod in quiet approval.
Actually, don’t take a bow. Merely bow your chin slightly, a mere acknowledgement.
WELL DONE.
Karen says
December 27th, 2011 at 10:04 amHi Shiny,
Glad you like this FOTD! I love doing quiet and understated for everyday life. How’s your holiday been?
shiny says
December 29th, 2011 at 7:51 ampretty good. started dating for the first time in my life over the holidays!
gio says
December 27th, 2011 at 12:06 pmThat’s a very pretty look!
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AnnA says
December 27th, 2011 at 12:53 pmYou look beautiful! I really love side swept bangs on you!
Olfactory Obsessed says
December 27th, 2011 at 2:44 pmI love the less is more look! I haven’t had lunch yet.
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Rhudi says
January 13th, 2012 at 11:47 pmI love your makeup! It’s very classy.