New in Beauty
- The Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties Bag Collection ($18-38) put a BIG smile on my face. 😀
- AVAILABLE NOW (ONLINE): Benefit’s Confessions of a Concealaholic ($36)!
- Sleek…
The Smashbox Sweet & Sultry Beauty Kit ($53) looks sharp. - Is this a joke? Holiday 2010 from China Glaze?
- MAC’s Riveting and Mineralize SPF 15 Foundation collections are now online.
- YAY! Laura Mercier has new Tinted Moisturizer ($42) colors for brown girls!
- Despite it’s goof-tacular name, I still wanna try Clinique’s All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage ($25), LOL!
- Have I ever mentioned that “Synergy” is one of my least favorite words? I guess I can let it slide in Anastasia’s Illumin8 with Youthful Synergy Complex Eye Shadow Palette ($40).
- ATTENTION (OIL SLICKERS): Laura Mercier says her Smooth Focus Pressed Setting Powder ($32) eliminates shine and makes even the oiliest skin look matte.
- Three words: HOT PINK BRUSHES!
- Both Neimans and Bergdorf’s have the new Chanel Rouge Coco ($30) lippies
available online, WOOT! - I wonder if Quelques Fleures perfume ($135) smells as lovely as it looks.
- Speaking of pretty perfume bottles, Guerlain’s Vega Vintage ($305) speaks to me (and says HOLY SHIZZ, THAT’S PRICEY!).
- I wonder if ModelCo’s ergonomic Sunsponge ($40) will make it easier to self-tan my butt. 😕
It’s Tuesday morning — do you know where your caffeinated beverage is (LOL!)? My tea is steeping, and I’m watching it like a crazed clown: “Steep faster! FASTER!! Mamma needs her fix…”
Have a great day today. I haven’t figured out my to-do list yet. Figuring out what’s on it is probably the first thing on it, though, ha!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Sarahc says
February 16th, 2010 at 9:24 amHaha! Synergy is such corporate jargon. How do you feel about pro-active Karen? I hate that one too!
Karen says
February 16th, 2010 at 9:26 amI had good luck with it. Eventually I found it too drying though (my skin changed when I hit my 30s).
Vanessa H says
February 16th, 2010 at 10:04 amThe little bags are so cute, I might have to get one for my makeup 😀
My coffee is sitting in front of my on my desk, with a chocolate chip cookie lol…I need the sugar!
.-= Vanessa H’s last blog post… No Frizz by Living Proof Review =-.
Karen says
February 16th, 2010 at 1:05 pmThat sounds like a delish snack! Do you like milk chocolate chip cookies or semi-sweet? I’m a semi-sweet kinda girl!
Vanessa H says
February 16th, 2010 at 10:06 am*right in front of me.
Guess the coffee hasn’t kicked in yet, lol!
.-= Vanessa H’s last blog post… No Frizz by Living Proof Review =-.
Alexzandra says
February 16th, 2010 at 10:18 amI wish they had come out with a Sunshine Cuties wallet too, but oh well 🙂
.-= Alexzandra’s last blog post… Kevyn Aucoin @ Hautelook =-.
Karen says
February 16th, 2010 at 1:05 pmOh, I know. I would’ve totally been all over that… I love yellow accessories!
lexi says
February 16th, 2010 at 11:22 amOh no – I bought the Marc Jacobs heart printed makeup bag becuase of you hahahaha now I’ll be buying a Harajuku Lovers pouch too!
Karen says
February 16th, 2010 at 1:06 pmOooh! You got that bag! I put it (along with a bunch of stuff) into my Nordstrom cart and then stepped away from the computer, LOL!
I got a gift card from the boy for V. Day… now I’m extra tempted.
lexi says
February 16th, 2010 at 2:15 pmit’s super cute!! I used a gift card I got from my birthday way back in September….I’m surprised how roomy it is. I just have to resist the urge of over stuffing it!
Karen says
February 16th, 2010 at 3:37 pmI had a feeling it would be roomy. Soo tempting!
I just got a Kate Spade makeup bag for Christmas though… like that’s ever stopped me before, ha ha.
lexi says
February 16th, 2010 at 3:53 pmexactly – it’s like us saying, “no I have enough pink glosses, thanks!”
Karen says
February 16th, 2010 at 4:02 pmHa! Or “No, I don’t need another pair of black shoes.”
Jenna says
February 16th, 2010 at 11:53 amWhat kind of tea do you drink? I’ve been on a darjeeling (the champagne of teas!) kick lately.
Karen says
February 16th, 2010 at 1:08 pmI love Darjeeling, too. Right now I’m doing a mix of Celestial Seasonings Green Tea (it has a hint of citrus) in the morning and Get Relaxed tea by The Republic of Tea in the afternoon/evenings.
What other teas do you like?
DonnaN says
February 16th, 2010 at 1:11 pmThose Tarina Tarantino brushes are SO mine!
Karen says
February 16th, 2010 at 3:36 pmThey’re really cute, huh?
marisol says
February 16th, 2010 at 9:17 pmWhat kind of tea do you like? I have been enjoying Republic of Tea & Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s different blends.
Karen says
February 17th, 2010 at 8:39 amI’ve been all about Celestial Seasoning’s Green Tea (it has a hint of citrus) in the morning, and Republic of Tea Get Relaxed Tea in the afternoon/evening. It helps me chill out…
Ooh, which Republic of Tea ones are your faves?
marisol says
February 17th, 2010 at 5:00 pmI like several of the republic of tea ones. My mom knows the owner and she had like this mixed bag of different teas so I was able to try several of them. I think my fave and ones I keep repurchasing are pomegranate green tea, moroccan mint & hibiscus.
.-= marisol’s last blog post… Fun in the Snow =-.
diane says
February 17th, 2010 at 12:02 amThanks for these links, I was thinking about benefit’s new concealer kit for some time now 🙂
kiss
.-= diane’s last blog post… Not another Valentine’s day outfit =-.
Karen says
February 17th, 2010 at 8:39 amYou’re welcome. 🙂
Sarah says
February 17th, 2010 at 12:58 pmOk, first with my week – I need the benefit concealer kit, I’m hoping since yo said it works for lighter skinned girls I might be able to work it!
Also, does this mean you might do a review of the Tarantino brushes?! I didnt buy the Lancome blue ones and I still regret it…
Karen says
February 17th, 2010 at 4:51 pmI might. I gotta see them in person first. If they look cheesy or feel scratchy, well…
Sarah says
February 18th, 2010 at 3:25 pmWow, I should not post on here without my mid-afternoon latte, it makes my grammar even worse than normal!
Also, I stopped by Sephora today and they didnt even know what I was talking about when I asked about the Benefit concealer kit! I comforted myself with a trip to Bloomingdales…
All Women Stalker says
February 17th, 2010 at 10:09 pmThose bags are cute! So summery and just plain adorable.