So there I was, minding my own beeswax, when I caught Tabs staring at his reflection in the big @ss mirror that comes with the new Benefit Scene Queen The Annie Collection palette ($38). I think he might have been checking his eyeliner (cat’s got wicked tightlining skillz) or plotting makeup larceny…
I swear, Benefit must have a soothsayer on staff because they always know what I’m craving. The particular mix of dramatic neutrals in this stash of goodies for eyes, lips, face and cheeks is, again, right up my alley. The second of two new limited edition Sephora exclusives from Benefit Trend Makeup Artists Annie and Maggie (peep the other palette, Sunday Funday, here), Scene Queen’s big drama is designed to steal scenes (and the limelight).
Swatches from left to right: Coralista, High Beam, Juicy Coral, Smokin’ Liner, Charcoal, Shimmering Beige, Misty Blue, Navy
The palette comes with all the fixin’s for some serious smokey eyes, among other looks, with makeup in shades of blue, gray, beige and black, along with a pop of juicy coral for cheeks and lips, yum! Can you see yourself putting these colors to use before your next big night on the town? Available online now and in Sephora stores next month. Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A+
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. GOAL! We got Monday out of the way, ladies! I hope you had a good one and got your week off to a great start. What’s on the agenda for tonight? Anyone up for a little Drop Dead Diva online?
Citrine says
June 21st, 2010 at 9:18 pmWow, the first picture is so cute…
I am loving the juicy coral gloss as well!
.-= Citrine’s last blog post… Fuchsia Face-Off : Lancome and YSL =-.
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:34 amHi Citrine,
LOL, yeah, Tabs is a total camera hog!
denise says
June 21st, 2010 at 9:21 pmthese colors…from the shadow to the lips and cheeks…are seriously ideal for you! I rarely buy based on how colors look on someone else, but you have sold me on this set. I will be looking for this first thing the next time I am at Sephora. Truly, though, you look FANTASTIC in these picks.
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:34 amHi Denise,
So glad to hear that you love this set! Are you a Benefit fan?
Agnes says
June 21st, 2010 at 9:26 pmThese palettes are gorgeous! I seriously dont know which one i like better! haha i think i like the eyeshadow shades from the Sunday Funday Palette better since i like more natural looking shadows, but i am really loving the blush, hightlighter and lip shades from this palette! If only they had a palette which combined the two 😛 haha thanks for posting!
.-= Agnes’s last blog post… My Cherry Culture Haul !! =-.
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:35 amHi Agnes,
You’re very welcome!
Hyzenthlay says
June 21st, 2010 at 9:54 pmI watched DDD this morning 🙂 You definitely got me hooked on that show . . .
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:34 amHi Hyzenthlay,
DDD is my new favorite show. I’m so glad she and Tony finally got together. They have such great chemistry!
Whatcha got planned for this week? Are you still relaxing at home?
Lindsay says
June 21st, 2010 at 10:12 pmI love that lippie on you!
.-= Lindsay’s last blog post… Random clothing hauls and a weekend recap =-.
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:34 amHi Lindsay,
Thanks, hon!
Sara says
June 21st, 2010 at 10:49 pmTonight I’m waiting out a tornado watch in my basement….lol, I’m in Michigan and it’s 1:49am. I adore these palettes, by the way 😛 I wish I could pick and choose what I like from the two.
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:34 amHi Sara,
Oh no! I hope that the tornado passed without any incident!
Rae says
June 21st, 2010 at 11:06 pmOoh, this is just gorgeous on you! (Then again, I’m starting to doubt that it’s possible for something NOT to look lovely on your mug!) I wish I could justify buying this for the cheek and lip colour, but I’m afraid I probably already have too many dupes for the shadows *pouts*
.-= Rae’s last blog post… Two very old FOTDs: Humidity rising // I’ve got the silver-blues =-.
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:34 amHi Rae,
Do you own Coralista yet? I bet if you got a box you’d love it like crazy!
beth says
June 21st, 2010 at 11:36 pmomg, must have! perfect for travelling – can do dramatic looks and neutral looks; just wish it came with a more pink than coral blush lol.
.-= beth’s last blog post… poizenisxkandee: @Glamutante oh darling you could never be an old maid. forever fabulous. =-.
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:33 amHi Beth,
I was kind of surprised that they included corals and not pinks… I like that they did something different, though. Keeps it fresh!
Christian says
June 21st, 2010 at 11:51 pmAhh this looks so awesome! I’ve been wanting to try coralista and high beam but haven’t gotten around to picking them up. Those shadows look great on you and they seem to have good color pay off! Going into my Sephora wish list NOW 🙂
.-= Christian’s last blog post… Happy Father’s Day! =-.
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:33 amHi Christian,
Yay! I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. You will loooove Coralista (it’s one of my favorite Benefit boxed blushes).
gio says
June 22nd, 2010 at 3:12 amThat lip color looks stunning on you!
.-= gio’s last blog post… A blast from the past: last June on BWB =-.
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:33 amHi Gio,
Thanks, babe! How’s your Tuesday going?
mint says
June 22nd, 2010 at 3:26 amwow that looks fabulous on you! I love the colour of the blush and lipgloss. It’s very flattering 🙂
.-= mint’s last blog post… AQUALABEL Shiseido Product Ranges =-.
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:33 amHi Mint,
Corals are my weakness. Have you tried Coralista yet? It’s all sorts of awesome.
Radhika says
June 22nd, 2010 at 3:34 amIts so pretty the packaging. The colours look great on you 🙂
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:33 amHi Radhika,
I love the packaging. It’s fun, but not cheesy!
Tiffany says
June 22nd, 2010 at 4:02 amYou look so cute! Love your top!
I like this one, but I think I like the colors in the other palette more for me.
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:33 amHey Tiffany,
I could so see you doing the coral lip/cheek from this!
How’s the weather out your way today?
Tiffany says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:43 amHey K! It’s HOT! and humid. High of 96 today! What’s it like over there? It’s gotta be better than this, right? 🙂
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:45 amDang, that must be almost unbearable. I don’t mind hot of it’s dry heat, but tack on the humidity and I’m done!
Right now it’s the low 60s, but it’ll get to about 80 today. Summer = YAY!
Scientific Housewife says
June 22nd, 2010 at 4:30 amLooks great on you!
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:32 amHi Scientific Housewife,
Happy Tuesday! Are you going to pick this one up?
Nina says
June 22nd, 2010 at 5:13 amThe palette is so pretty and the look you came up with it is awesome! 🙂
Benefit always makes the cutest and most practical little palettes to carry around! I want!!!
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:31 amHi Nina,
Thanks! Do you own any Benefit palettes?
Nina says
June 22nd, 2010 at 11:23 amI have Justine Case which came out a year or so ago. I also got Confessions of a Concealaholic….
They were pretty good buys and very convenient to take a long when travelling … 🙂
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 9:16 pmJustine Case is/was a good one.
I was hoping you picked up Powderazzi… now that palette ROCKS!
Nina says
June 23rd, 2010 at 5:12 amI think I ended up pickikng something else when Powderazzi came up. Hmmm … must stalk evilbay to find it LOL.
I got into palettes in a big way just this year I think … realized with all the running around we do, they are a more practical option to have than individual products … 🙂
Karen says
June 23rd, 2010 at 8:51 amI’ve never purchased anything off of ebay because I’ve heard to many horror stories. Plus, a lot of sellers use my pics without permission (BOO), and that just makes me cranky. 🙁
I hear you regarding the practicality of palettes. I like how they have everything you need in one spot!!
Nina says
June 23rd, 2010 at 10:14 amOh that sux abt your pictures!!! BOO!!!! Yeah youre right about ebay horror stories ….. my co worker got what he thought was a great deal on a d&g perfume but when it got to him it smelled like isopropyl alcohol.
The Too Faced Glamour To Go ones are nice too! 🙂
LIzbeth says
June 22nd, 2010 at 5:16 amThe kit is awesome! And it looks amazing on you! I would love to see a picture with your eyes closed to see the blending or even a tutorial!!!!
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:31 amHi Lizbeth,
Thanks! Argh, I knew I should’ve taken pics of my eyes closed…
LIzbeth says
June 23rd, 2010 at 5:47 amI am stalking the Sephora website!! It’s not in stock online… Do you have any idea of when it will be available?? I think it’s a good deal for 4 shadows, and i’ve been wanting to try coralista because i’ve heard so many good things about it and I can also try High Beam even though I wouldnt know how to apply it… lol
Have a good day!
Karen says
June 23rd, 2010 at 8:49 amI know right now it’s available for beauty insiders… it’s should go online soon. If you can wait then it they’re supposed to hit counters in July!
Michou says
June 22nd, 2010 at 6:37 amIt’s a little shocking to me how badly I want this palette, but no makeup spending for me til next paycheck. 😛
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:31 amHi Michou,
Well, hopefully that paycheck will be coming soon. 🙂
What do you do? Do you like your job?
mill says
June 22nd, 2010 at 6:47 amyay yay yay! incentive for buying this includes black and pale blues shadows which i do not already own any of, cute packaging and ANOTHER MINI HIGH BEAM! i use the one from celebutante like theres no tomorrow- hey, one day ill buy the full size! (L)
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:31 amHi Mill,
In some ways I prefer the Mini High Beams to the full sized ones. They’re easier to travel with, and you can actually finish them!
misswhitemilkyway says
June 22nd, 2010 at 6:56 amlove it!
.-= misswhitemilkyway’s last blog post… Review L’oreal Texture Expert Smooth Essence =-.
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:31 amHi Misswhitemilkyway,
Are you a fan of Benefit? Happy Tuesday!
Michelle says
June 22nd, 2010 at 7:01 amLooks so pretty on you! Both of the palettes are adorable!
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:30 amHi Michelle,
G’morning! Do you think you might pick up one of the palettes?
Michelle says
June 22nd, 2010 at 2:17 pmWell, I probably shouldn’t, but I think I’ll cave LOL! They are just too cute! Would love tuts on the looks you did!
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 9:17 pmI’ll see what I can do. 😉
Anna says
June 22nd, 2010 at 7:48 amYou look beautiful, especially loving the lip color on your skin tone!
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:30 amThanks, Anna!
Have a lovely Tuesday.
Gabrielle says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:08 amOoooooo… I think I like this better than the Sunday Funday one! Perhaps a trip to Sephora is in order?
I am so jealous of Tab’s beasting eyeliner skillz! I can never get mine to look that perfect! 😀
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:30 amLOL… he rocks that guyliner like nobody’s business!
lexi says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:36 amI was hoping this was at Sephora now – I would have loved to take this with me on my road trip to SoCal this weekend. Yup, I am loving this Annie Scene Queen palette because I wanted to try Coralista but didn’t want to commit to buying the full size.
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:42 amRoad trip!!
Where are you headed? Are you going for work or for fun?
lexi says
June 22nd, 2010 at 9:55 amFun thankfully – we’ll be visiting my dad in Riverside and my husband’s friends in Laguna Beach. This will be also my daughter’s first road trip so it’ll be a test of patience for all of us! I’m just excited for constant sunshine!
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 10:06 amAh, remember when the Walkman was the pinnacle of road trip technology? It seems like road trips are so different from the time we were kids… Now the youngin’s have DVD players and all sorts of other things to amuse themselves!
How long will you be on vacay? I hope you get in some relaxing time!
lexi says
June 22nd, 2010 at 1:30 pmThanks girl – we’ll just be gone for 4 days. Just long enough to get away from work and play in the sunshine!
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 9:18 pmThat’s a good amount of time. I think for all parents trips with kids essentially end up being “working vacations,” but any time you can get out of town and be warm is a welcome change, right?
Karen B says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:57 amI prefer this collection to the Sunday Funday one. That coral lipgloss is love 🙂
.-= Karen B’s last blog post… First Day of Summer! =-.
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 8:59 amI loooove that lipgloss! It’s surprisingly pigmented. 🙂
Lisa S. says
June 22nd, 2010 at 9:10 amThe Sunday Funday colors are more up my alley, but these colors look seriously stunning
on you!
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 9:21 amThanks, Lisa! 🙂
Happy Tuesday, btw. How’s your day going so far?
Kathryn says
June 22nd, 2010 at 10:25 amYou look stunning in these photos!
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 9:18 pmThanks, hon!
Aniela says
June 22nd, 2010 at 10:30 amThis palette does look amazing on you Karen..it’s very soft and summery. Also reminds me of the popular navy colors that are going on right now, super cute! oh and Tabs looks great too as usual lol
.-= Aniela’s last blog post… How to Get Nude Lips =-.
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 9:19 pmLOL, it’s totally unfair how he rocks the no-makeup makeup look so well!
Saku says
June 22nd, 2010 at 10:49 amPretty look on you. I like that lipgloss. It makes me want to get it now,lol.
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 9:19 pmHi Saku,
Do it! You need to get Coralista in your life, stat.
Saku says
June 23rd, 2010 at 12:38 pmI’m so tempted. I been eyeing their blushes for the longest.
Ana V says
June 22nd, 2010 at 10:53 amThese colors look fantastic! Please do a tutorial on how you did this look!
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 9:20 pmYes ma’am!
luv2smilexo says
June 22nd, 2010 at 11:23 amso pretty! I don’t think i have ever seen a look on you I didnt like 🙂
.-= luv2smilexo’s last blog post… Chanel Joues Contraste in Fresque =-.
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 9:21 pm🙂 That’s very sweet of you to say! Do you think you might pick up this palette?
Rachael says
June 22nd, 2010 at 12:04 pmThat coralista is positively gorgeous on you! Love your kitty too, ha.
.-= Rachael’s last blog post… License to Thrill: I Wanna be a Bond Girl =-.
Karen says
June 22nd, 2010 at 9:21 pmHe works that kitty liner, yah?
Pinch says
June 23rd, 2010 at 1:46 amKaren oh Karen! No matter the palette, you always look so pretty! How do you do it?
.-= Pinch’s last blog post… Nails: OPI Do you Lilac it? =-.
Karen says
June 23rd, 2010 at 8:48 amAww, Pinch! That’s so nice of you. Honestly, I think you can wear any color… you just have to find a way to make it work for you. 🙂
Nika says
June 24th, 2010 at 10:00 amI can’t decide whether I like this palette better compared to the Sunday Funday. I absolutely love the packaging of all Benefit products. I think I might go for Sunday Funday though and just get this one some other time. I especially love the built-in mirrors! I’m not too thrilled with the brushes that come with Benefit palettes though. I personally think they’re too ridiculously tiny to be of any decent use. But I guess they’d come in handy when you’re out traveling.
tugce says
June 26th, 2014 at 11:39 amThe Craft was the first movie I’ve watched on a dvd! I was probably around 12 years old and I remember It was very disturbing for me. It has all the things I am scared of in real life… nasty insects and losing your hair:/
Actually I never knew that it was a famous movie! I grew up in Turkey and I don’t remember anyone knowing it but me. My cousin gave the dvd to me at the time and I am sure none of my friends had watched it.