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MAC Face of the Day: Utter Fun with a Bright Thursday Lip

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Hi, ladies. 🙂 I’ve been working my way through a neutrals makeup phase for the past couple of weeks — you know, light pinks, peaches, beiges, the whole nine yards — and brights have been decidedly MIA.

But today they’re back in a BIG way. My inspiration? These crazy Jonagold apples I got from Trader Joe’s.

Nuts, right? I could play volleyball with these things (not that I’m any good with projectile sports)!

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Aren’t they the most lovely shades of red? They made me want to bust out my tube of MAC Utter Fun Lipstick ($14), a similarly vibrant but creamy reddish pink.

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By itself I think it’s a little bright for daytime (at least for moi), so I paired it with a quieter (shhh!) purple and gold eye with a hint of shimmer using MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow in It’s a Miracle ($20), MAC Rubenesque Paint Pot ($17) and MAC Power Surge Eye Kohl ($15), hoping to bring the whole look down a notch or two.

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To complete the look and add a light flush to my cheeks, I applied one layer of matte peachy pink NARS Amour Blush ($25).

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I really like how it turned out — bright, but not *too* bright.

Awfully bright, though, LOL! 🙂

How was your day? Were you as busy as I was? Didn’t it seem like this week flew by with a quickness?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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  1. Super cute! And I love that the apples were your muse.

    Yes, busy… Thursdays are my marathon teaching day, so super fun. I *just* got home (it’s nearly 10 on the east coast). But tomorrow is slower… my books might actually get packed. 😉

    Are you going to be able to slow down for the weekend?

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    • Hi Christina,

      I have still yet to unpack mine. 🙁 They’re all lonely in the garage!

      This weekend shows no signs of mellowing. I’m gonna get a Christmas tree, visit with some college friends in S.F. and start/finish (!) Christmas shopping.

      What are your plans? Doing anything exciting?

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  2. Wow your hair looks super sleek and glossy! I like the new look!
    Today was a pretty big day…. my best friend since I was 3 got married! It was more of a legal thing than a big to do for now… but I’m kind of stunned by the whole thing (in a really good way).

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    • Hi Shiny,

      Wow, that’s awesome! I know the feeling you talk about well. You know that you’re moving through a new phase in life when events leave you feeling stunned (but in a good way).

      And you’re so lucky to have a friend you’ve known for so long. That’s a real treasure. 🙂

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  4. whoaa, those apples are crazyy!
    hahaa, the shot of the lippie looks gaw-geous!
    btw, i’m lovin your new do’ ^_^
    that reminded me, i really need a trim too 😛

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  6. Lovely! A bit weird when I first read this post, because I did the same basic makeup scheme today! UD fishnet and a sparkly dark purple ’round the eyes, and Sephora red wine stain with Viictoria’s Secret Mirror Mirror gloss in plum wine and french kiss on my kisser.

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  9. normally i wasn’t going to say anything. but your haircut its friggin awesome. not that it brought you down before but your hair now its just like suits you completely and you look put together and dare i say even rich?

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  10. You look smokin’ hot, Miss Karen! I love the haircut! I love Utter Fun. I actually got a back-up, which I never do anymore. But it’s just the perfect not-too-cool/not-too-warm pinky red. and it bightens up my face, which is something I am in desperate need of lately. 🙂 It also looks really nice with a golden gloss over it. I really like it with Gold Rebel.

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    • Megan!

      It’s been forever since I’ve “seen” you here. 🙂 How are things going? Is your place all decorated and fixed up? How are things with your boyfriend? Good I hope!

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    • Hi Mill,

      Thanks! My grays are happy to be covered, LOL! I wish the camera picked up the highlights more… I have a few on the top and they didn’t really register in this pic.

      Hope you’re having a good one!

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  22. I am a long-time silent reader, but I must say how gorgeous your new haircut is — it really suits you! Keep up the good work, I love your blog.

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    • Hi Deirdre,

      🙂 Thanks! Now the only trick is trying to get it to look that way again! I sometimes have trubs re-creating the salon style at home. Does that ever happen to you?

      Have a fantastic Friday!

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  24. LOVE the new cut! You also just reminded me to start wearing red lipstick more…especially now that it’s holiday season! 🙂

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  26. wow, those are the BIGGEST apples I have ever seen! crazy. That lipstick is really pretty….and actually in pictures here it doesn’t look like bright at all. 🙂 I’m actually doing something similar today-only stila kitten eyeshadow, mascara, tarte flush gel on cheeks, and mac strawberry blonde lipglass, which is feel is kinda bright too.

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  28. This is so pretty. I’m still getting used to your new hair cut. It’s so different.

    I want to pack my bags and go to Texas for the winter. It’s so freaking cold where I live! It doesn’t help that it snowed last night! It’s 27 degrees outside! 17 if you factor in the windchill!!! Brrrrrrrrr. Even Zena is wearing her puffy jacket!

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  31. Love the whole look! But I can’t take my eyes off that lipstick. I’m a sucker for reds and sparkle and this lipstick is such a beautiful combination of both! I’m just wondering, is Utter Fun Lipstick part of the MAC permanent line, or is it limited edition? Thanks! ^_^

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