What it do, ladies? Right now Tabs, El Hub and I are watching the news and waiting to find out if a tsunami will hit Hawaii (ETA soon).
Yes, that felt about as strange to type as it probably was to read.
Doing my best not to worry, but I am a little nervous… I’m browsing the web to keep my mind occupied. Care to keep me company?
UPDATE 2:32PM PST: It looks like Hawaii has been lucky so far. The first waves generated by the earthquake have passed through the Hawaiian Islands with no signs of damage. Still watching…
Random bright spots
- Topshop’s new makeup line is coming to the States! — BellaSugar
- Bobbi Brown does Color Strips for spring 2010 — Temptalia
- Get a preview of Jessica Simpson’s new beauty show — Allure Daily Beauty Reporter Blog
- 4 simple principles of getting to completion — Zen Habits
- Sparse lashes and brows? Code.Ai wants to help — We heart This
- Is this Tabs’ long lost French kitty sister? — The Catorialist
- 19 starting points for being a unique blogger — Pro Blogger
- WOW! This couple must really love
MAC (as in Apple) — Telegraph.co.uk - 101 posts for an all-around balanced life — Balance in Me
- Take a virtual trip through Benefit’s headquarters in San Francisco — The Secret Life of a Benefit Gal
New in beauty
- Gucci’s Flora Eau de Parfum ($60) hits all the right fragrance notes
- Philosophy’s Wild Blackberry Blossom Body Lotion ($24) and Shower Gel ($16) sound yummy
- Sisley makes their bestselling makeup product available in a compact foundation, Phyto-Teint Eclat ($120)
- Love the packaging for Memoire Liquide’s Reserve scents ($95 each)
- I’ll say I Do to the six polishes in Essie’s Wedding Collection ($4 each)
- OOH! I can’t wait to try Almay’s Smart Shade Anti-Aging Makeup ($10)
- Have you played with the 100% Pure Makeup line ($5-55) from Bath & Body Works?
- Laura Mercier’s Zen collection ($19-60) features gardern-inspired colors for eyes, lips and cheeks
- Victoria’s Secret Beauty introduces the Beachy Sexy line, a limited-edition collection of self-tanning, bronzing and after-sun products ($12 each)
- Peter Thomas Roth’s Continuous Sunscreen Mist is on sale at Sephora for $12 (originally $28); might be a good idea to stock up before summer
- Macy’s carries some interesting beauty lines I’ve never tried before: Terre d’Oc ($20-60), Farmaesthetics ($20-58), Nvey Eco ($24-58) and Rx for Brown Skin ($18-50)
Super cool! A day in the life of New York City (in miniature)
I’m every woman… CHAKA KAHN!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Lady Fabulous says
February 27th, 2010 at 1:01 pmHope your family is ok Karen. My thoughts are with you.
Karen says
February 27th, 2010 at 2:38 pmThanks, Lady Fab. 🙂 So far they’re doing fine and just watching the news. Fingers crossed.
Kim says
February 27th, 2010 at 1:03 pmHope things don’t get ugly in Hawaii! I think I saw somewhere that it was supposed to hit around 4pm, but I didn’t see if it meant 4 our time (central) or 4pm Hawaii time! 🙁
Niki says
February 27th, 2010 at 1:04 pmI’ve been wondering about you and yours. Hope everything is well.
.-= Niki’s last blog post… Polish Bloggers Network: Lacquer Link Love 2/27/10 =-.
Alix says
February 27th, 2010 at 1:11 pmHope all are okay in Hawaii… thankfully there’s been a few hours’ warning, so people can evacuate/prepare. Have you seen pix of the quake in Chile? OMG. Anyway, good thoughts to you and yours. And Tabs, of course.
Solé says
February 27th, 2010 at 1:20 pmI’m all too familiar with that waiting feeling right now. We’re still waiting to hear from half our family in Santiago. Since power lines, phone lines, and roads are still out, our other relatives in Santiago haven’t even been able to reach them yet. 🙁
Karen says
February 27th, 2010 at 2:41 pmHi Sole,
So scary. I’ve got you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope they’re all okay.
Solé says
February 27th, 2010 at 10:51 pmThanks, Karen. You are too sweet. We finally found out about our relatives about two hours ago, and they are all safe and well. We still haven’t been able to talk to them because the phone lines are still down, but the family members we’ve been in contact with were finally able to get a hold of them and reported back to us that everyone is okay. It’s been a loooong day, but at least we finally got some good news. Good news with the cancellation of the HI tsunami warning as well. 🙂
Solé says
February 27th, 2010 at 11:18 pmBy the way, I really dug that miniature video! I have a thing for miniatures, but that was above and beyond cool. Thanks. 🙂
Steph B says
February 27th, 2010 at 1:22 pmI’m glued to the tv too worried about ohana. Decided that this was a special occasion worthy of Chanel Legende. You know what? I don’t love it! There. I’ve said it. It kind of clumps up and I’ve had to reach for lip balm because it seems to be drying my lips rather than moisturizing them. Unless it gets better as I wear it the rest of today and tomorrow, it is going back to Nordstrom.
Vanessa H says
February 27th, 2010 at 1:28 pmI’m praying for everyone affected by this earthquake, I hope everything is ok with your family too!
.-= Vanessa H’s last blog post… TRESemme Dry Shampoo =-.
Kristen says
February 27th, 2010 at 1:31 pmSending good vibes your way, and hoping that this is a non-event.
.-= Kristen’s last blog post… Ripped from the Headlines…MAC Tabloid Beauty =-.
astrid says
February 27th, 2010 at 1:47 pmHope everything will be alright for you, your family and friends, and everyone else affected by this earthquake. Sending lots of warm thoughts and good vibes!
.-= astrid’s last blog post… Grateful Attitude =-.
Mrs. Kinne says
February 27th, 2010 at 2:05 pmI am crossing my fingers and toes for you and your family.
.-= Mrs. Kinne’s last blog post… A Little Pride and Prejudice with Breakfast =-.
iceempress says
February 27th, 2010 at 2:26 pmjust needed to say i love how the hawaiian news anchors say hawaii. sending good vibes to you, el hubs and tab.
Karen says
February 27th, 2010 at 2:42 pmThank you, ladies. It looks like Hawaii has escaped the worst of it so far. Hope it stays that way.
Beth says
February 27th, 2010 at 3:00 pmI hope your family are doing okay. I can’t imagine the anxiety you must all be feeling so you’re in my thoughts.
P.S. Those platforms are FABULOUS! I’m a little late in on the platform trend, but the more I’m seeing the more I want!
.-= Beth’s last blog post… New Years Resolutions 2010 =-.
SDpfeiffy says
February 27th, 2010 at 3:02 pmWhen I heard the news, my thoughts turned to your family almost immediately. Sending all my thoughts and prayers westward!
Marmar says
February 27th, 2010 at 3:21 pmThis entire earthquake thing has me totally shakin’ up.. no pun intended :-\ I’m on the East coast but still there’s something so wrong about this! Plus relatives in Japan, Cali, etc.. frightening!!!
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Marian says
February 27th, 2010 at 4:15 pmThe first people I thought of when I saw the news was you and your family since I read your site daily. Everyone here is praying for their safety. There is strength in that.
Khalia Bentson says
February 27th, 2010 at 5:34 pmEeek, how scary!!! Take care and try to relax!
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nancy says
February 27th, 2010 at 6:35 pmyou are from hawaii? cool, me too! ! 😀
Vonvon says
February 27th, 2010 at 7:14 pmGlad to hear that the warning in Hawaii has been lifted. When I heard the news last night, I even told my sis who is living by the coast in East Malaysia, not to go to the beach today (it’s Sunday over here already). Probably I got a bit too worried but seeing the map on CNN….it was like everything facing the Pacific could be at risk at that moment.
On another note, 100% Pure came up with their makeup line! Have you tried them, Karen?
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Fie says
February 27th, 2010 at 7:33 pmI heard about the warnings yesterday night (it’s Sunday here already) and it was kinda scary since most of our neighbouring countries (I’m in Peninsular Malaysia) were on alert. I pray that they’re okay.
Thank goodness your family is okay. Here’s to hoping it’ll stay that way too. 🙂
p/s: I’m beginning to love platforms, but I was never a heels type of girl..I still love my flipflops
gn. says
February 27th, 2010 at 9:44 pmMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Let’s all hope that it’ll bypass Hawaii.
On the other hand, the miniature NYC creeped me out a bit. Tilt-Shift photography does that to me. Heehee.
Tiffany says
February 28th, 2010 at 5:34 amHey Karen, I’m so glad everything turn out okay in HI 🙂
Also, LOVE the shoes int he pic! So so cute!
Saku says
February 28th, 2010 at 7:16 amGlad your okay and the people in Hawaii. That earthquake in Chile was a bad one. Hope they get the help they need also.
Glosslizard says
February 28th, 2010 at 8:23 amHoly cow! I was out all day with friends yesterday and got home really late… I didn’t find out about all this until just now! 🙁
I’m sorry you’ve been having to worry for your family, I hope everything continues to be ok!
nina says
February 28th, 2010 at 8:45 amIm glad that all is well 🙂 Take care of you, you hear?
Stef says
March 1st, 2010 at 4:56 pmAre these the platforms you got a Marshalls?
.-= Stef’s last blog post… Yves Saint Laurent Lip Twins – Packaging porn =-.
Karen says
March 1st, 2010 at 6:47 pmYes! Those are the LAMB ones. 🙂 They have ’em in black, too, but I felt the brown ones were more springy.