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San Francisco to Toronto: I’ll Be Right Back

April 13th, 2011 by Karen 52 Comments

Makeup and Beauty Blog Heads to Toronto!

Just a quick dispatch from somewhere over California, ladies! This morning I’m off to Toronto on a top secret beauty mission. I can’t really share any details yet (even though I desperately want to!), but I can say this much: COOL!

It’s just a brief trip, and I’ll be back in the Bay soon. Of course, I still plan to blog while I’m away because, well, that’s what I do. 🙂

Stay tuned… Adventure awaits!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

San Francisco to Toronto: I’ll Be Right Back / Originally published April 13th, 2011

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  1. Glosslizard says

    April 13th, 2011 at 9:31 am

    Looking forward to the mission report! Carry on, Agent K! 😀

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 13th, 2011 at 2:13 pm

      You are too cute! How have you been? Was your MAC class fun?

      Reply
      • Glosslizard says

        April 14th, 2011 at 9:53 am

        I’ve been good (if not overly communicative…)! The MAC class was fun, it was a confidence-booster for me, and I scored some good loot!

        Reply
  2. stalkthepostman says

    April 13th, 2011 at 9:33 am

    YAY Canada!! Can’t wait to hear what you’re up to 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 13th, 2011 at 2:15 pm

      You’ll find out soon! BTW, I’m learning all sorts of cool things about your country, like, ketchup chips and poutine.

      Reply
  3. Astha says

    April 13th, 2011 at 9:35 am

    Enjoy my city Karen! And while you are here, you must have some Tim Horton’s and spurlge on a poutine

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 13th, 2011 at 2:16 pm

      I keep hearing about poutine… it sounds like Tabs’ gravy dream come true.

      Reply
  4. Andrea says

    April 13th, 2011 at 9:39 am

    Bring an umbrella – its raining here (here being Toronto).
    Andrea recently posted … Week Plan April 10-16

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    • Karen says

      April 13th, 2011 at 2:17 pm

      Thanks for the heads up, Andrea! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Christy says

    April 13th, 2011 at 9:45 am

    Jealous! Have a great time & I can’t wait to hear your report when you return 🙂 Wish I could go with you! We’d have a great time, yo! 😛
    Christy recently posted … Zoya Marley Nail Polish from Intimate Spring 2011 Collection- Swatches &amp Review

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    • Karen says

      April 13th, 2011 at 2:19 pm

      I think we would! We could explore the city and check out makeup. 😀

      Reply
  6. Amber says

    April 13th, 2011 at 9:45 am

    I hope you’re stopping at the Bata Shoe Museum! Bon voyage!
    Amber recently posted … Playa del Carmen- landlubbing

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    • Karen says

      April 13th, 2011 at 2:22 pm

      Oh, I wish I had time to go! It sounds like the pinnacle of shoe ecstasy.

      Reply
  7. Vijaya says

    April 13th, 2011 at 9:49 am

    Top secret beauty mission? Sounds official. Can’t wait to find out what it is. =D
    Vijaya recently posted … MAC Quite Cute Mineralize Blush- Giggly

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    • Karen says

      April 13th, 2011 at 2:24 pm

      You will soon enough! 🙂 Hope you’re having a lovely day.

      Reply
  8. Kajal Couture says

    April 13th, 2011 at 10:06 am

    Perchance are you stopping by Toronto Fashion Week? In any case I can’t wait to hear all about your adventure!
    Kajal Couture recently posted … Makeup Tip Monday- Getting the Most From Samples

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    • Karen says

      April 13th, 2011 at 2:24 pm

      Nope! Good guess though. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Radhika says

    April 13th, 2011 at 10:21 am

    Toronto? Now what secret beauty mission are you involved in there?? 😀 😀

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 13th, 2011 at 2:25 pm

      You’ll find out soon, Radhika! Hope you’re having a nice day.

      Reply
  10. Christina says

    April 13th, 2011 at 10:25 am

    I hope I will run into you! Go Canada!

    Good luck with your secret mission!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 13th, 2011 at 2:25 pm

      If you do please say hi! I’m friendly and don’t bite, LOL!

      Reply
  11. lmc1971 says

    April 13th, 2011 at 10:29 am

    Yay! I’m in Toronto…too bad your on a top secret mission, I’m sure you have a ton of followers in T.Dot who would have loved to meet up! Perhaps next time….
    Toronto is a great city, hope you’re staying for a few days and get a chance to see the sights. Check out Bloor Yorkville shopping and Queens St. is also fun. A few worthy malls are Yorkdale or the Eaton Centre…both accessible by transit or short car ride from downtown. Don’t let anyone drag you to Vaughn Mills Outlet Mall though, not worth the trip IMHO.

    Best, Lisa

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    • Karen says

      April 13th, 2011 at 2:26 pm

      Thanks for the 411, Lisa! Unfortch this time it’s a quick trip… I’ll be leaving on Friday morning. Hopefully I’ll be able to come back soon, because I need to hit all the good shopping spots and find the best poutine in the city.

      Reply
  12. Josie says

    April 13th, 2011 at 10:44 am

    Toronto girl here too! Its raining today but its still a beautiful and amazing city! Can’t wait to hear about your top secret mission here and hope you enjoy your stay! And just like Astha posted, get yourself a coffee at Tim Horton’s (or even try the Ice Capps) and you have to try a poutine which is fries, gravery, and mozzerella cheese! MMMmmmmhhhmmm!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 13th, 2011 at 2:27 pm

      You said the magic word… FRIES!

      Reply
  13. shiny says

    April 13th, 2011 at 10:48 am

    we’ll recognize Karen immediately from the fabulousness, doesn’t she know that! 😉 anyhoo, check out Brar’s – Indian food close to Pearson airport – great place to eat.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 13th, 2011 at 2:28 pm

      Aww, Shiny! You’ll most likely recognize me from the pound of cat hair on my clothes and the glitter, LOL!

      Reply
  14. Christine Tansingco says

    April 13th, 2011 at 11:21 am

    Hi Karen,

    Welcome to Toronto! Hope you enjoy your stay here….curious though about your secret mission. Hope you enjoy our multi-cultural city – the Filipino community is big here…we’re glad to see one of our own making influential strides in the world of makeup and beauty.

    Fellow makeup junkie,

    Christine

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    • Karen says

      April 13th, 2011 at 2:28 pm

      Thanks for the warm welcome, Christine! I just landed and can’t wait to see more of your beautiful city. Have a great day!

      Reply
  15. Kim says

    April 13th, 2011 at 11:26 am

    Very mysterious…. 😉

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 13th, 2011 at 2:29 pm

      I didn’t get the chance to write you back before I left, but THANK YOU BUNCHES for the info. 🙂

      Reply
  16. lexi says

    April 13th, 2011 at 11:33 am

    So cool – can’t wait to here the good news!

    I’ve always wanted to go to Toronto.
    lexi recently posted … EOTD – Olive Smoky Eye

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  17. Cindy (Prime Beauty) says

    April 13th, 2011 at 11:34 am

    Why Karen, you big tease! I do know that Toronto Fashion Week is going on, hmm…….
    Cindy (Prime Beauty) recently posted … KenzoKi Belle de Jour Serum de Lotus Blanc

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  18. Alka says

    April 13th, 2011 at 11:35 am

    Oh no….does this mean Tabs is at home alone!!!! Can we say house party – Meow.

    Reply
  19. Nina says

    April 13th, 2011 at 11:49 am

    Karen! can i come? 🙂

    Reply
  20. Cassy says

    April 13th, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    Have fun!! In connection, I shipped a couple of packages to Canada today. The woman at the post office tried to upsell me a passport, lol. If I was going to GO there, I wouldn’t need to SHIP there!
    Cassy recently posted … Review – Milani Eye Tech Liquid Liner

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  21. gracey says

    April 13th, 2011 at 12:31 pm

    another Toronto girl here, oh im so curious!

    Reply
  22. SM says

    April 13th, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    Hey Karen
    We can’t wait to see you here!! You must check out Aritzia for some funky clothes and check out our Chanel counters here! Our Chanel cosmetics come straight from France so I know you can get the Twilight and Fauve eyeshadows that aren’t in the States at all! Do try to stop by Holt Renfrew if you need any Shu Uemura stuff too!! WELCOME! Shout out to Tabs!

    Reply
  23. gio says

    April 13th, 2011 at 12:40 pm

    Have fun! I can’t wait to hear what you are up to!
    gio recently posted … QOTW- What 3 Beauty Items Would You Bring With You On A Desert Island

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  24. Adria says

    April 13th, 2011 at 1:25 pm

    I’ll be waiting with baited breath until to give us the scoop….enjoy yourself, Karen!!

    Reply
  25. Leah says

    April 13th, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    oh canada!!
    welcome to my country, hope you have a great visit to toronto 🙂

    Reply
  26. Tracy says

    April 13th, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    Hmmm very Mission impossible! Have fun! Is it your first time in Canada?
    Tracy recently posted … Sephora Collection Bronzer Powder in Bora Bora

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  27. Jenniet2002 says

    April 13th, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    hmmmmm……..MACish perhaps? =) have fun!

    Reply
  28. Lindsay says

    April 13th, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    Have fun at MAC!!!! haha Maybe they’re doing Hello Kitty again…
    Lindsay recently posted … MAC Flighty Collection- Summer 2011 Preliminary info &amp pics

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  29. Rhapsode says

    April 13th, 2011 at 5:50 pm

    Oh, AWESOME! I haven’t been to Canada since I was a wee baby. I’ve found my way here to California last summer and I haven’t been out of state since! Enjoy your break from the heat and best of luck on your secret mission!!
    Rhapsode recently posted … Red Lipstick Swatches &amp The Battle of Blue vs Orange!

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  30. Jessica says

    April 13th, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    Welcome to Canada Karen! Hope you enjoy your trip!

    Reply
  31. Betty says

    April 13th, 2011 at 8:26 pm

    Toronto (my lovely home) and Makeup can only mean one thing….MAC!

    Reply
  32. Makeup Morsels says

    April 13th, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    Have a safe flight! And I can’t wait to hear about what you were up to in Toronto 😀
    Makeup Morsels recently posted … The Wednesday Wigeon No18

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  33. Stephanie! says

    April 14th, 2011 at 3:35 am

    Hmmm… i’m thinking MAC and flowers?? 😉

    Reply
  34. Lorraine says

    April 14th, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    Hope you brought a jacket :). Still chilly on nights!!

    Reply
  35. Shay says

    April 15th, 2011 at 9:48 am

    I read you everyday from Toronto!! We love you here!!

    Reply
  36. Bernice says

    April 15th, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    Hope you had fun! And you’re so good at Photoshop! Even the simplest photos are gorgeous 😀 *jealous* haha maybe you can post up some videos?

    Reply

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