It’s already after noon… I wonder how that happened.
So how was your Friday night? Did you do anything fun? I stayed in, fried up some Trader Joe’s chicken chow mein for din din and rented Dear John on iTunes. Oh, yeah, I nearly burst at the seams from excitement. ‘Twas almost too much to bear (ha ha)!
Dear John turned out to be a nice surprise. I wasn’t expecting much beforehand, I mean, with Channing Tatum in a serious role. Boy is FOINE, but he ain’t exactly Toby MG when it comes to acting, ya know?
I thought he and Amanda Seyfried had pretty good on-screen chemistry, though, and it wasn’t a completely typical soundtrack-driven romance. There was some depth to the characters, and I gotta give props to the director, Lasse Hallstrom, too, because of how well it’s filmed (same guy who did Chocolat and An Unfinished Life).
All I want to do this afternoon is relax… If I have it in me later I may go for a walk, but even that may take more effort than I care to exert. I’ve been feeling kinda tired and run down since Wednesday.
Tabs is here with me. He says, “mrow.” He’s watching an episode of True Blood right now and is convinced he’s a vampire. He keeps gesturing with his paw to his fangs, like, “See! See!”
Before I join him on the couch, you wanna catch a few waves together first?
Random bright spots
- What are the bestselling makeup colors in your hood? West Coasters love MAC and the Heartland loves Clinique — Bella Sugar
- How to deal with unruly bangs (at home) — Allure Daily Beauty Reporter Blog
- Big toe nail art? — Glamour
- Cute eye makeup for girls who wear glasses
— Stylelist - *LOVE* this colorful pastel eye look with greens, pinks, blues and yellows — Padmita’s Make Up Blog
- For the parents of indoor kittehs: introducing the Catio — New York Times
- Did you know it’s against the law to eat an orange in your bathtub in California? — Divine Caroline
One of my new favorite websites — Stuff No One Told Me
New in beauty
- Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue is now available in a rollerball set ($48)
- Are you a gloss girl who likes options? The Clinique High-Shine-to-Go Glosswear Set ($25) bursts with 12 shades of Clinique Long Last Glosswear SPF 15
- For all my fellow germaphobes: Sephora by OPI Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer Spray ($5) kills 99.9 percent of germs on contact and won’t dry out your paws
- Clarins claims their new Multi-Active Night Youth Recovery Comfort Cream for Normal to Dry Skin ($58) hydrates and diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Now you can scent your bod and get your sunscreen on, too, with the Stella SPF 30+ Sunscreen Towelettes ($28) by Tocca
- Turn your shower into a tropical getaway with Philosophy’s Pineapple Coconut Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath ($16)
- Sick of your guy bogarting your lip balm? Get him Matte for Men’s Hydrating Citrus Lip Care SPF 15 ($6.50)
- WANT! Inspired by the islands of French Polynesia, the new Dior Escale aux Marquises Eau de Toilette Spray ($67, a Nordstrom Exclusive) boasts notes of blood orange, Tahitain tiare flower, vanilla and pink pepper extract
- A couple more Nordstrom Exlusive scents: Guerlain Idylle Eau de Parfum ($90) and pureDKNY Scent Spray ($42)
- The Peter Thomas Roth Lashes to Die For Mascara ($22) promise clump-free volume, precise separation and dramatic length
- Chanel says the skin care products in their new Ultra Collection Line Repair collection offer a lightweight, sheer gel texture and deliver intensive anti-wrinkle action ($135-185)
- Estee Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Eye Synchronized Complex ($50) uses something called “Chronolux Technology” to repair the delicate skin around the eyes
- Paul & Joe introduces a new lightweight, long-wearing lipgloss line called Lip Gloss G ($22 each)
- The Maybelline Eye Studio Cream Eyeshadow Trios ($7) feature three shades of shimmery cream shadows
- Make Up For Ever’s Kit Aqua Look Collection comes with five little liners in colorful shades
- I wonder how well the Philosophy Hope Springs Eternal Hydrating Mist & Revitalizing Mask Duo ($35) refreshes and purifies skin
I can’t get enough of this song…
Abd this one just makes me happy!
Put on your boogie shoes
Have a great day today, fellow beauty surfer. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Just got home from spending the day w/ my older sister and my aunt. We roamed the mall where I got some foot cream from Bath and Body Works (semi annual witwoo!) … the hubs has been secretly raiding my stash! LOL.
Im looking for a pair of tan/brown wedges to wear to a graduation party in July … I found a pair I liked from Clarks but did not fall in love. The search continues … might hit Marshalls tomorrow for that. 🙂
I was looking at those cream eyeshadows from Maybelline … didnt buy. I was good. Plus I did get a new MAC Blush in Breezy that I LOVE!!!
Hey Nina,
Did you find a nice pair of shoes at Marshall’s? I hope so!
Hey Karen,
I hope you’re having a good weekend. Thanks for the lovely link about make up for girls with glasses, unfortunately I’m one of ’em 🙂 I’ve been feeling reaally tired and worn out for the whole week too, I wonder if it has smt to do with the weather. I’m trying to eat more fruits and less carbs to raise my energy level but it seems to do nothing. Weird, huh.. The law about Pi in Indiana really made me curious by the way 😀 Say hi to tabs for me! Aand I’m off to bed (damn tiredness)…
Hi Nina,
My weekend has been good so far. I hope yours has been just peachy!
Regarding glasses… I’m one of those girls, too! 🙂
Hope you’re having a nice evening so far. What are you up to? I’m going to make dinner, drink some wine and watch True Blood.
I love Corinne! Her first album is a classic and her most recent is a real chill and fun sophmore album. That song is my favorite too! Hands down. That chick is just so real, feminine, soulful and just plain cool.
Btw Sade has some really pretty songs on her new album. You should check it out when you want to relax with a glass of wine.
Hi Vanessa,
That’s the Soldier of Love album, right? I’ve heard a couple of songs and they’re so good!
Yes. “Soldier of Love” is a good one but the album “Love Deluxe” is the b o m b! There are so many pretty songs on that album that even my husband loves. Some good romantic sexy mood music -wink wink 😉
I hate, HATE, HATE Make Up Forever eye liners… even when i put primer they smudge and get all over the place, I would NOT recommend.
Hi Masi,
I suppose that it’s one of those things that you either love/don’t love. I’ve had okay luck with ’em.
What liners do you like?
LOL! What’s wrong with eating an orange in a bath tub?
Have a good weekend, Karen!
.-= Vonvon’s last blog post… EOTDs/FOTDs: Neutral Smoky & Neutral Brown (Almost Nude) From theBalm Shady Lady Palette =-.
Ya know, I was wondering the same thing! It’s a very odd law.
Thanks for the link about cat enclosures aka “catios”! It’s a responsible way to keep our kitties safe while allowing them to enjoy the outdoors.
You’re welcome, Patty! 🙂
I just wanted to say how much I enjoy the “Saturday Surfing” posts! The links are always great and it’s fun to have some recommendations on new sites to visit. 🙂 I think I’ll check out the sunscreen towelettes!