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Saturday Surfing: December 16th, 2017

December 16th, 2017 by Karen 6 Comments

A little bit of glitter and a little bit of gloss (these are pieces from the MAC holiday collection, by the way)

Happy Saturday, my friend. I’ve got glitter on my lids, a big box of Costco ? croissants in my arms, and one foot out the door because I’m on my way to a holiday party mixer with the mom’s club I joined in my town.

I’ve been to a few of the events before, but I haven’t really connected with anyone yet. But I’m going to keep trying and trying until I find my peeps. It hasn’t happened yet, but I hope it happens soon. I’m hoping that the glitter is a good conversation starter (it usually is).

Connor’s ? coming with me this time (sorry, Tabs), and I think she may have asked to wear some ? lipstick (it sounded a little bit like, “Madda-madda-madda-madda-mama?” LOL!).

Sorry, kid, you’ll have to wait a few years for that.

Although speaking of beauty…here are the stories that caught my eye this week (some makeup and some not).

  • Dior’s Precious Rocks holiday collection…rocks!
  • Because it’s knot an easy problem to solve: why your Christmas tree lights are always getting tangled (according to science).
  • Dear, Beyoncé ? and Jay-Z. I’m still waiting on my invitation to visit your Bel Air ?️ mansion in Southern California, which looks amaze-balls, by the way.
  • OH, EM GEE. I missed this online pop-up store with Prince ? tees! All of them are sold out (boo). Yes, I’m bitter.
  • Lots of warm reds and browns in the toasty holiday Lustrous Shadow Palette by Make Up For Ever.
  • In case you were wondering what this whole net neutrality hullabaloo is about.
  • Moisturizing, mega-rich skin balms for dry-skinned ladies (and gents).
  • YSL, Burberry, Dior — luxury makeup lines fight for relevance in today’s social-media age.
  • The ultra wealthy pay big bucks for Mean Christine’s time. She’s a famous facialist in NYC, and “Mean Christine” is her nickname. REALLY? Because if I’m gonna drop big $$$ on a spa session, I want to be mollycoddled, yo.
  • Sephora has a beauty theme ? park in Dubai, and it’s like the Disneyland of makeup. Kind of.
  • Problem solving beauty products for fussy hair.
  • I need Amethyst Noir from the Essie ?? holiday collection, like, yesterday.
  • The best rose gold beauty gifts for the holidays.

Also…

For my MBB fellas (hi, Efrain!), this glowing makeup look by Andrew (love him!) works for men *and* women.

Are you doing any holiday shopping today? What are you up to?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Saturday Surfing: December 16th, 2017 / Originally published December 16th, 2017

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  1. Lelde says

    December 16th, 2017 at 11:39 am

    Comnor is already in lipsticks ??Has she also destroyed some of your makeup? My son (2,5 years) has a big temptation to get his hands in my make-up cupboard. The biggest treasure for him (and, damn’ it!, he’s right!) are brushes.

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    • Karen says

      December 18th, 2017 at 7:05 am

      Hi Lelde,

      No, not yet *knock on wood*. I think she hasn’t quite put two-and-two together, but when she does I’m in big trouble, LOL!

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  2. Kim says

    December 18th, 2017 at 11:54 am

    Good for you! I hope you had a great time and that you and Connor both made some new friends!! 🙂

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    • Karen says

      December 18th, 2017 at 3:18 pm

      Hi Kim,

      I met a few people and exchanged info! Maybe a new friendship is on the horizon.
      Karen recently posted … Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 505

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      • Kim says

        December 19th, 2017 at 6:33 am

        That’s fabulous!! I hope you’ll find the perfect mom group!

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        • Karen says

          December 19th, 2017 at 7:51 am

          Hi Kim,

          Me too. I’ve been texting with a few of the moms and have a potential playdate set up for end of next week. Playdates are so different from when I was a kid, when play time meant going out into your front yard for a few hours with your neighbors.

          Anywho, I wish I could hang out with all the moms I’ve made friends with here on MBB (like you) IRL. That would be perfect!

          Reply

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