Heya, ladies. 🙂 How’s your Saturday coming along?
I dragged myself out of bed kinda early this morning to putter around the house, and now I’m just getting ready to meet a friend for lunch (do you know Marisol?).
Can you catch some waves with me before you go?
Random bright spots
- Bella bares all! Hear about her experience with laser hair removal — Bella Sugar
- TIPS: Create a stylish work wardrobe — Icing
- Is Smashbox’s new Liquid Liner Pen mightier than the sword? — Temptalia
- Adolescents look to Jersey Shore for hairstyling advice? Seriously?? — The Cut
- Heather always rocks the sassiest nails — Seoul Diva
- Where to go if you’re bored with the music on your iPod — I Listen to Everything
- Three words: police car heels — Yanko Design
- Meow! How to store and organize cats — The Daily Tail
- Beyonce’s Grammy hairdo explained (sort of) — Beauty School Blog
- These Paul and Joe Wild Flowers glosses are THE CUTENESS! — The Beauty Look Book
- 31 awesome benches from around the world — Now That’s Nifty
- WANT! This Anthropologie top/belt combo — Effortless Anthropologie
- How to cook a chocolate cake (in 5 minutes) — Instructables
New in stores
- Sweet one-day deal at Nordstrom: Buy two MAC Eyeshadow singles and get MAC Shroom Eyeshadow free (online and in-store); while supplies last
- Um… Who OK’d Scriptina on Valentino Rock n’ Dreams perfume ($65-85)? On the bright side … at least it’s not Comic Sans.
- This Kate Spade Medium Heddy Cosmetic Bag ($70) is kinda cute…
- Sephora’s Pink brush set ($29) is just in time for Valentine’s Day.
- Lipstick Queen wants to get you all Fired Up ($18) with her new sheer red gloss.
- I love the neutral shades in Sonia Kashuk’s How to Look Organically Natural 01 Palette ($20).
- Because sometimes bigger IS better — Urban Decay Sin Primer Potion now comes in Extra Large ($23).
- Have you heard about MAC & Milk ($14-26)? It’s a new collection of runway-ready makeup for face, lips and eyes.
- A few of the Benefit Full-Finish Lipsticks are on sale for 50% off (that’s $9!!).
- I’m diggin’ the mix of greens and browns in Sephora’s Colorful Artist Palette in Warm ($32).
- Are you a Kat Von D fan with an extra $425 sitting around?
I may not understand a word these girls are saying, but I still loooove this song…
Dear Chris Cornell, I forgive you for lining your lower lashline, but only because yer sexy and can sing. 🙂
Did anyone else want to be Lisa Lisa back in the day?
Whatever you’re up to today, I hope you’re having fun!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Instant Karma (formerly L) says
February 6th, 2010 at 1:08 pmDC is INSANE right now — I’m sitting on my butt at home with my kitties because we have over two feet of snow! I’m going to get some work done now (and Tigger has rolled himself up into a little ball right next to me), but I’ve been watching Tivoed reruns of Law and Order with Aisha curled up to my tummy. I feel like I’m the only person over 20 who is excited about the snow: I needed an excuse to stay in and relax! I got 10 hours of sleep last night and it was amazing after a rough week. 😀
Karen says
February 6th, 2010 at 4:07 pmHey L, That sounds like a perfect way to spend a Saturday. I hope you get some good relaxation time in… are there brownies or some kind of sweet treat involved? They are a must for TV marathons with the kittehs. 🙂
Instant Karma (formerly L) says
February 6th, 2010 at 1:16 pmOkay, also, I love that link on how to store kitties. I love them in the tupperware!
Karen says
February 6th, 2010 at 4:05 pmI would love to know how the photographer managed to get all of the kitties to stay still! Maybe they used catnip to bribe them?
Sarah says
February 6th, 2010 at 1:42 pmOMG! That’s BEG- Abracadabra….so u listen k-pop too? aww U should try TVXQ, they’re beyond awesome xD
and lol, yeah the how to store kitties is really cute and I wanna try the chocolate cakes yum ^^
Karen says
February 6th, 2010 at 9:56 pmThis is a vid my friend found. I’m new to the genre, but so far I really like it! Can you recommend a few songs for me?
Sarah says
February 7th, 2010 at 2:50 pmmy pleasure, Karen! ^^
some Kpop songs are really nice to listen, and i’m not korean lol. Because I dont really know what kind of music do u listen to, I’m gonna give u some that I like 😀 in any genre
1. Dong Bang Shin Ki/Tohoshinki/DBSK/TVXQ (yep, lot of names eh ^^;) This is male vocal/dance group, I’m a big fans yo! xDD
a. Love In The ice (in japanese) this song really makes me calm, no kidding >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxBoZbX155A
b. Mirotic (in korean) …the song is awesome and the vid…makes me go raaawwr! >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV0HCXvdnGc
c. Break out (in japanese) this is their newest single, kinda electro pop..i guess o_0 I’m suck at categorizing genre, seriously >.> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrQJMrj8e6M
d. Rising Sun (in korean) hmm this one is kinda rock…I dunno if u like it though .___. but i love it. Oh and this is one of their earlier song >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baVpVFRk690
2. SNSD/Girl’s Generation (…ok…they have cutesy image..which is why I dont really like their song, but everyone’s taste is different right 🙂 ) They are female group, with 9 members ^^ lol the fashion style is nice on their mv
a. Tell me your wish >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0X3hMWYMrs
b. Gee >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diFVqPVMrsU
c. Oh >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzVFyWNzjtE (warning..cute overload Dx)
3. 2NE1 (read : twenty one) also female group but the opposite of SNSD
a. Fire (definitely my favorite, girl!) >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISEoXdHb4W4
b. I don’t care (this one is kinda slow beat than Fire) >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MgAxMO1KD0
4. FX (new female group, young and fresh lol) not a big fan, but I like a fresh thingy
a. Lachata (er..will be best if u dont understand the lyric…coz seriously it is weird o_0 but I like the music and mv lol) >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7MHZpSNJQc&feature=related
b. Chocolate Love (uhm..it’s for mobile phone adv actually, but the fierce cat eyes drawn me to them ^^ oh and it’s electric pop 🙂 ) >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkP1tCJtGS0
5. Lee Hyori …ok this lady is da bomb, if u watch this vid >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PfHhFbd84A (U Go Girl) it’s really hard to see that she’s actually 30 0_o lol ^^ That’s why I love her (and it’s without plastic surgery mind you ^^)
hmmm there are lots..but these are the ones I remember now… oH, if you’re into romantic song, listen to this >> To My Bride originally by Yurisangja >> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7VaGIh5kgE (but I cant find the original vid >.< This is the cover one by 2 members of DBSK 😀 at least there is a eng subbed and this song usually for wedding coz it's so beautiful ^^ )
Do tell if you found some that u like it here ^^
Tiffany says
February 6th, 2010 at 2:42 pmI so am gonna try to make that chocolate cake! YUM!
Karen says
February 6th, 2010 at 4:03 pmLet me know how it turns out! I want to know if you can really do it in FIVE MINUTES. 🙂
How’s your weekend going?
Tiffany says
February 6th, 2010 at 4:55 pmI’ll let you know how it goes when I try it!!!
My weekend is SUPER lazy so far. Haven’t done a thing. How’s your weekend going?
Karen says
February 6th, 2010 at 4:57 pmGood! I got back from lunch, wrote a little, took the cat out for a walk (LOL!). Now I’m probably going to watch a few eps of Burn Notice and then make some pasta. I’m feeling super lazy… probably will just chill at home for the night. 🙂
Tiffany says
February 6th, 2010 at 5:10 pmsounds like you have been way more productive than me 🙂
Karen says
February 6th, 2010 at 6:03 pmHa! Not really… Did you get your Nectar Shimmer brick yet?
Tiffany says
February 6th, 2010 at 6:15 pmWell you did some writing! And plan to make dinner! I ordered pizza, lol. Yes I did get it in, but haven’t used it yet. I think I’ll use it on Monday!
Karen says
February 6th, 2010 at 6:21 pmPasta doesn’t really count… you just boil it and then throw in some red sauce, LOL! We were actually gonna order pizza but were both too lazy to go get it (so cold). What kind did you get? Now I’m craving pepperoni and olive…
Tiffany says
February 6th, 2010 at 6:37 pm🙂 I love making pasta because it’s so easy! So when we moved into our townhouse in Nov of 2007 I was devastated to realize that no one (papa johns, pizza hut, dominoes) delivers to us. And I live in the middle of a major city! But anyway, like last month I found a non-chain, more expensive but more delicious place that actually delivers to us! It’s been like a huge treat to be able to order delivery again, LOL. Anyway, I got a white pizza with ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, herbs, etc. and hubby got a calzone 🙂
It’s been so cold and rainy here – that’s why I never feel like doing anything on the weekends recently – I’d rather stay in my home!
Karen says
February 6th, 2010 at 9:48 pmThat sounds FREAKING DELICIOUS! Urgh, now I’m gonna have to go get pizza tomorrow…
The rain makes me want to stay inside the cave, for sure. When it’s pouring the only time I’ll head out is if we’re desperate for groceries or toilet paper, ah ha ha!
Mrs. Schwartz says
February 6th, 2010 at 4:23 pmRE: Lisa Lisa
Oh My Gawd! Thank you sooooo much for taking me back!
I used to LOVE Lisa Lisa & The Cult Jam!
I just rocked out with my laptop!
THANK YOU! 🙂
.-= Mrs. Schwartz’s last blog post… NYC Yarn Crawl Round Up! =-.
Karen says
February 6th, 2010 at 4:55 pmYou’re welcome! Isn’t the makeup and the hair in the video fun? Sometimes I miss the 80s. 🙂
Kypris says
February 6th, 2010 at 4:29 pmI absolutely love that Korean song/video – I don’t remember when I first watched it but I like to revisit it once in a while…
Karen says
February 6th, 2010 at 4:55 pmI love it! I especially love the orange shoes they wear in that one dance scene… must have them. 🙂
CC says
February 6th, 2010 at 5:47 pmI heard about the song and makeup in that music video before, but didn’t have time to watch the whole video until now. I typically ignore KPop/JPop/Asian music, but this music video has me mesmerized! This could wipe out some of those US vids on MTV…
Karen says
February 6th, 2010 at 6:02 pmI loved it too — especially the hair!
CC says
February 6th, 2010 at 6:15 pmMe too! If only I could defeat my cowlick once and for all and get my sideswept bangs to lay the way I want them to! It’s a full-out battle in the mornings sometimes. Just when I think I’ve successfully blown my hair into submission, it pops right back up! 😛 Aargh.
Karen says
February 6th, 2010 at 6:23 pmHa! I know your pain all too well. I fight an epic battle with the baby hairs at my hairline every day. They’ll lay flat and well behaved for, oh, all of five minutes! 🙂
How’s your weekend going? Doing anything fun?
CC says
February 6th, 2010 at 6:59 pmI finally have time to relax and unwind after 2 all-nighters this week. My body doesn’t know when to stay awake or fall asleep!!
So, until that gets sorted out, I’m watching an old movie, “Working Girl,” because I read a reference to it somewhere. Now THAT is some crazy hair! How’s your weekend? 🙂
Karen says
February 6th, 2010 at 9:50 pmLOL, I remember when that movie came out! Yes, that hair was BIG, and by 80s standards, it was fairly conservative!
I’m glad that you’re getting a little time to relax this weekend. Does this mean you’re out of the intense study zone for a while?
Connie Chung says
February 7th, 2010 at 11:48 amYes! Hallelujah to that! This week I plan on slumming it a bit and sleeping in until the last minute before I have to brave the cold. My skin cold use the rehab! lol
lexi says
February 6th, 2010 at 8:40 pmOMG – I so wanted to be Lisa Lisa in the 5th grade! My jam was, “Can You Feel the Beat” and it’s still my favorite. Well it’s between that and “Head to Toe”
I digress….yes I totally stumbled upon that sweet MAC deal at Nordstrom today…I was bringing back my lip gelee, Resort Life when bam my MAC girls hooked me up while they entertained my daughter! I walked away with Girlie, Creme de Violet and Sumptous Olive…I did pretty good since I exchanged my gloss for one, paid for the other and got the third for free. SCORE!
Also I was able to snag OPI’s “Jade is the New Black” at Pure Beauty…yeah as Ice Cube once said…”I gotta say it was a good day!”
Karen says
February 6th, 2010 at 9:53 pmI *knew* I couldn’t have been the only one! Head to Toe reminds me of the sixth grade dance… ah, the memories.
Okay, I have another jam for you. Remember this one?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-7qermlt6A
As for your haul, WOOOT!! 🙂
SilhouetteScreams says
February 6th, 2010 at 8:42 pmNobody should take any advice from Jersey Shore O_O ever.
Karen says
February 6th, 2010 at 9:53 pmLOLOLZ!
Hyzenthlay says
February 6th, 2010 at 8:59 pmMmmmm, Chris Cornell . . . But my favorite song of his is Sunshower. My boyfriend loves it to, so the beginning part of it is his ringtone on my phone . . . I always wait a couple of extra beats to pick up, just so I can hear more Chris Cornell 🙂
Karen says
February 6th, 2010 at 9:54 pmYeah! What I particularly love about the video above is how he looks like he’s staring into YOUR SOUL as he’s singing. Le sigh…
Sunshower is a good tune! You have great taste. 🙂
Megan says
February 6th, 2010 at 9:03 pmI stocked up on 6 mac eye shadows cause you got to pick your own free one!!!!!!!!! Saved $20
I’m just disappointed that they didn’t have club :*( just have to depot them on my next day off!
Thanks for the heads up!!
Karen says
February 6th, 2010 at 9:55 pmYou’re welcome! What colors did you pick up?
Catherine says
February 6th, 2010 at 9:18 pmOMG. I LOVE Brown-Eyed Girls’ Abracadabra!! In fact, for my last haircut (’bout four months ago) I brought a still of Ga-in from the video to my stylist! (She’s the 2nd from the left at 3:31). 😀
.-= Catherine’s last blog post… Fun with Blush =-.
Karen says
February 6th, 2010 at 9:56 pmThe hair is FANTASTIC in that video! 🙂
Tavia says
February 7th, 2010 at 12:11 amHi Karen! You forgot about the news of the week…OPI Shrek Forever After Collection 🙂
.-= Tavia’s last blog post… AHAVA Mineral Makeup Collection for Spring 2010 =-.
Karen says
February 7th, 2010 at 12:15 amHi Tavia, Nope, I didn’t forget, I’m just not that into it. Thanks!
SS says
February 7th, 2010 at 5:50 amHahah! I love Jersey Shore, I think it’s hilarious. They ARE interesting, no matter who blames them for ruining our youth and being bad influences. I watched SNL the other day, has anyone seen the Snooki impression on Weekend Update? It’s hilarious!
FIST PUMP!
diane says
February 7th, 2010 at 8:08 amHy, thanks so much for the Sephora link, I love that palette!
Anyway, I just remembered that when I was like 12, 13 I wanted to be Britney Spears :))) I guess she was the Lisa of my generation (I’m 22). Kind of lame, right ? 😛
.-= diane’s last blog post… Why do we hate the 90s fashion? =-.
Michelle says
February 7th, 2010 at 9:38 am*SQUEAL* I LOVE GA-IN FROM BEG! I’ve even seen quite a few tutorials on soompi forums on it (which has a bunch of user tutorials there, though they’re mostly focused towards asians and our eye types.) I love korean pop in general, though.. If you need lyric subs, it’s really easy to find, just add subbed to the search result. Abracadabra’s pretty controversial though, in Korea.
You should try listening to Fire by 2ne1 and watch the video, I love their makeup in that 😀 Also.. Lies or Haru Haru (day by day) by Big Bang. Wedding Dress by Taeyang. And finally.. Sign by BEG, the same girls. I love Narsha’s makeup in this one 🙂 (all these have videos.. if you want to find more, I have at least 100 songs on my iPod x) )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUUfyVc0ERo
^Narsha’s the one with short hair, while Ga In has hair over one eye. LOVE IT;
Weina says
February 7th, 2010 at 7:41 pmKaren!!!
this is my first time replying.
(just wanna tell you that i’ve always knew you were cool, but didn’t realized you were this cool! =D)
btw.. Abracadabra is the best song ever..
tho i have to say, if you want to see hot boys dancing, you need to check out super junior’s
sorry sorry.. lol
marisol says
February 7th, 2010 at 8:43 pmChris Cornell…… mmmmmmmm
That’s all I have to say… hee hee
.-= marisol’s last blog post… Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang =-.
Jaime says
February 8th, 2010 at 12:08 pmthat first video was a huuuge hit in Korea. So sexay 😀
I love your blog btw 😀 and your monday polls!
.-= Jaime’s last blog post… Monday Poll =-.