Good morning, my friend! Rise and shine, morning glory! I see signs of spring around these parts! I know we’re still a ways away, but just think — pretty soon the trees will be filled with lush, green leaves and pink and white flowers. This year the Lady Sanctuary is gonna be LIT! LOL. 😃
This weekend we’re celebrating Coywolf’s 5th birthday. It’s actually March 2, but we’re doing a few things this weekend to celebrate. The festivities kick off today with a small outdoor get-together with a couple of the children from the neighborhood with cupcakes and pizza. The two children are brothers (4 and 6) that Connor plays with all the time, and I’m hoping that even though it’ll just be a few socially distant kids and a low-key party, Connor will really enjoy it.
Truth be told, way back before 2019, I originally envisioned Connor’s fifth birthday would be a Disney princess blowout at Disneyland, but ya know, pandemic times. We gotta adapt.
After the party today, the fun continues tomorrow when we spend the day with her uncle outdoors at the San Francisco Zoo! 🦁🐘🐧
Anywho, that’s what’s going on here. What are you up to?
- BECCA is going out of business.
- Bright, dewy undereyes? Yes, please!
- These entrepreneurs show that science can be smart and stylish.
- My makeup spirit animal Sir John predicts these three beauty trends will be big.
- Fun fact for your next trivia night: hair embroidery used to be a thing.
- NOOOOOOO! Caroline Hirons says she’s leaving YouTube!
- Typology is a minimalist French brand to keep on your radar (side note: I just put a crap ton of stuff in my cart).
- Allegedly this is how to make your cat use a freaking litter mat. Um, good luck with that!
- This may be the world’s oldest pet cemetery.
LOVE this whole look
I’ve had this on repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat… 😁
LEGEND
Note to self
Yet again, NOTE TO SELF
Have a great weekend!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Savannah says
February 27th, 2021 at 9:39 amUh oh! I’ll gave to see if I can get a back up of Becca’s flower child blush! It’s one of my favourites. Weren’t they on the brink of going out of business years ago? But then they launched their highlighters and instantly got popular? I swear I read that somewhere. I’m very excited for spring and flowers!
Karen says
February 27th, 2021 at 10:09 amOh, that’s a good shade! One of my faves from back in the day. You might even be able to grab it at a discounted price, too!
Lauren says
February 27th, 2021 at 10:55 amFirst Happy Birthday to Miss Connor Claire!
Typology is wonderful, I have and replenished the Plumping Serum – Hyaluronic Acid 3% + B5 2%. Also used the 9 Ingredient Moisturizing Face Cream, no irritation, great moisture and no greasy feel; Eye Serum Caffeine 5% + Niacinamide 5% is another winner. Prices are great, a little goes a long way and even though products come from France I received things quicker than products from US! (Usually withing a week)
Give it a try, don’t think you will be disappointed.
Karen says
February 28th, 2021 at 9:04 amThanks for all these great recs, Lauren! I was thinking of picking up the Tinted Serum. Have you tried it?
Sami says
February 27th, 2021 at 12:52 pmHappy birthday Connor Claire! It’s hard to believe she is 5. As a reader, it feels not long ago that you were pregnant!
I am so surprised about Becca!
Karen says
February 28th, 2021 at 9:03 amThank you, Sami!
I was pretty shocked about BECCA too!
Marcia says
February 27th, 2021 at 2:02 pmHappy birthday to Connor Claire! Sounds like you will have a fun weekend!
I saw an article online yesterday about Becca going out of business. I wonder if it’s because of the pandemic? Less people buying makeup maybe?
Have a great weekend.
Karen says
February 28th, 2021 at 9:03 amHi Marcia,
Thank you for the birthday wishes!
Regarding BECCA, I’m guessing it was a combination of things. I used to love them back in the day!
Jaclyn says
February 27th, 2021 at 8:14 pmAccording to my Instagram feed, creative eyeliner is the best big trend! I just bought a bright blue eyeliner to play with today. Can’t wait to try out some of the eyeliner looks I’ve been *eyeing* lately! ☺️
Karen says
February 28th, 2021 at 9:00 amFUN! Blue is always so joyful. Enjoy your creative time with your liner.
Jane says
February 28th, 2021 at 3:27 pmWhat a beautiful young lady Connor has become. I can’t believe she will be five. Zack is going to be , are you ready, 20!!! on the 2nd. Our babies are growing up!
Happy Birthday Connor!
Karen says
March 1st, 2021 at 9:35 amWow, how did that happen?! I think your little is officially a young man. How did the time fly by so quickly?
Chelsea says
February 28th, 2021 at 5:14 pmHappy birthday little lady! I love the hair embroidery article – I love JSTOR Daily, they always have such interesting stories. I’m pretty pleased with my current skincare routine but Typology looks interesting!
It’s unseasonably nice here! It was 60 degrees today, everyone was out enjoying the beautiful weather.
Karen says
March 1st, 2021 at 9:34 amThank you for the birthday wishes, Chelsea. 🙂
Glad you had a chance to enjoy the outdoors!