Summer’s winding down, girlfriend, so let’s make the most of it before fall. Grab your towel, sunscreen and flip-flops, and brace your bum for a lounge chair; this week’s open thread starts now.
If you’re new to the open thread, here it is in a nutshell:
It’s our very own club house where we kick it in the comments and chat about whatever we want — beauty (of course), books, B-movies, business, buffoonery — and all sorts of other things that don’t start with ‘b’. 🙂
It runs all day and night (even after I’ve hit the haaaaay), so stop by whenever you can, and as often as you like.
There’s a pitcher of iced tea and lemon slices over there. Just help yourself.
See you soon!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
This is my first open thread post…hello!! I am enjoying the sunny weather, testing out the staying power of my Buxom Stay there eyeshadow, and waiting for my papa murphy’s pizza to finish cooking. What are y’all up to?
How are you liking the eyeshadow? I bought a couple shades but haven’t tried them yet.
I am polishing off a birthday cupcake and watching football! And anxiously awaiting the true blood finale!
I can’t wait for the True Blood finale either! Eric can’t die!
he cannot! i refuse! 😀
There’s no way! I betcha the writers will do something sneaky, like hint that he could be either dead or alive in the last minute of the finale.
uhhuuhhhh and then we spend the time in between seasons chafing at the bit to know whether he made it … i mean logically he will make it but still! 😀
No kidding! I don’t think the writers would be so cruel as to suddenly get rid of Eric. There’s just no way!
ill prolly stage a rally at their doors if they did that! not my eric! 😀
LOL… I’m pretty sure you’re not the only person who’d do that.
I get the feeling that the writers aren’t *that* risky. A big part of the appeal is the tension between Bill/Sookie/Eric, and I’m betting there’s no way they’d get rid of that dynamic — it’s the show’s bread and butter, ya know?
so true. 😀
i mean … yeah it makes sense that they have to keep the love triangle the entire series is based upon!
i also wish that they keep pam – she is sassy and funny and wears a lot of pink. i <3 her!
Happy Birthday Tiffany! 😀
happyboitday, gurl! oh and speaking of football – witwoo the texans won over the colts! surprise!
OMG, HAPPY BDAY TIFANNY!!! The True Blood talk got me all worked up, sorry.
happy birthday!! mmm what flavor cupcake?
Funfetti – my fave!!!
Hi Allie,
I just got out of the shower. Earlier today I went running, then I sat by the pool and read, and now I’m just waiting for the TB finale.
Do tell about the shadow! I want to hear if it’s any good.
BTW, I’ve never eaten a Papa Murphy’s pizza.
OOps, I didn’t see the “respond” button. I responded down below. You are missing out with the Papa Murphy’s! It feels waaaaay less greasy and gross than your average pizza. I love the vegetarian =D
Happy Birthday! A cupcake sounds delicious =D
Less greasy sounds good! I can’t stand it when pizza is dripping in oil.
How is the crust? A good crush is usually the deal breaker for me.
I’m a thin crust girl, so I love it. I think they have stuffed ones too, but i haven’t tried them. I like that you can see it being made in front of you, it makes me feel slightly better about what’s going in it and how clean it is 🙂
I’m a thin crust gal too. Hmm, I think I’ll have to track one of those places down, STAT! 😀 There are a few pizza places in my town, but unfortch none of ’em are all that good.
Before we moved here I used to live walking distance from a Round Table… oh how I miss that place!
Hi! This is my first post as well! I wish it were warm enough to lounge by the pool, but it’s a little cool here in Canada tonight. I’m just finishing up my shift at work before dashing home to do a little online retail therapy!
I’m catching up on shows on my DVR. Lots of Anthony Bourdain, lol! I’ll be catching the VMA’s tonight. I don’t watch MTV, but I will to see Chelsea Handler kill it! Anyone else like her? or MTV?
She’s funny, but sometimes just a little too crude for me. I read one of her books and didn’t even finish it. That being said, I am PUMPED that she is hosting the VMAS 🙂
Allie,
I read that she’s the first woman to host the VMA’s since Rosanne! Why don’t more ladies host award shows?
That’s crazy!! I’d love to see Tina Fey and/or Amy Poehler host something. What other female comedians are out there right now? I’m drawing a blank.
Did you happen to see Jimmy Fallon host the Emmys? I LOVED the glee bit he did for the opening. I may be biased though because I love Jimmy Fallon and I am die hard gleek.
THat’s all the female comediennes I can think of right now, too. There’s actually a lot that are on Chelsea Lately. They’re her writers and part of her production company, too. They’re part of her “round table” bit on her show.
I didn’t catch the Emmys, but I heard Jimmy Fallon did great. I’m a fan of his show. Something about his awkard-ness is cute. Believe or not, I just can’t get into Glee. I know, I know. Shame on me, lol!
There’s Margaret Cho!
I heart Margaret Cho! Have you seen her on Drop Dead Diva? She’s hilarious.
Omg, can’t believe I forgot Margaret Cho, I heart her too!
I can’t lie — I’m itching to watch the new Jersey Shore.
i’m watching old mad men episodes 🙂 and drooling over the photos of mac’s villainous collection….ugh i want the whole thing so bad
Is Mad Men a good show? I don’t even know what it’s about. I think I’d like the wardrobe and makeup more than the actual story.
Mad Men is all that and a bag of chips! It has some of the BEST television writing (possibly ever).
Yes, a lot of it is about the authenticity of the sets and wardrobe, but the character development and the story line are compelling.
What I like most about it, though, is that the writers assume the audience is smart. They don’t hold your hand or baby you!
very true…its growing on me. its nice to have a show that doesn’t condescend the audience
It’s a very cool collection. I like that they made the colors wearable and not cartoony.
i didnt sleep to great last night – was up til 430am reading. so everything is kinda wonky today.
we made tacos for lunch and then i kinda napped and kinda watched jersey shore (i dont watch it on its regular night so i caught up).
we got take out sushi for the hubs’ dinner. i was craving for cake so i have some chocolate cake just from the grocery store and i had half of it for dinner.
still happy bout my haircut … trying to get the hang of the dry shampoo i got because the stylist said i wash my hair too much. 😀
what were you reading?
its called Turn Coat and its a novel of the Dresden Files. its about a wizard turned private detective and his war against supernatural crime in Chicago. Im addicted: the writing is pretty awesome. Bummer though is after im done with this, I have to wait til March 2011 for the latest one to come out in paperback. 😀
Sounds fantastic! I’ll have to check it out during Christmas break! I HATE it when you’re super in to a series and then they make you wait a loong time for the next one.
Theres 11 books in paperback so far … 🙂 I hope you like it!
Ha! I stayed up late reading too! Just picked up the third book in the Hunger Games series, Mockingjay!
Something sweet for dinner sounds good… I might get taro frozen yogurt. A new self-serve yogurt shop opened up in my town, and it’s less than five minutes away.
That happened to me and my waistline hasn’t been the same since, haha 🙂
I have a feeling it’s going to be dangerous for me. I pretty sure that I’m going to try to find ways justify eating there every day, like:
“Hey, at least I’m eating fruit!”
“It’s not as bad as full-fat ice cream!”
“Yogurt’s got some protein!”
i say this a lot:
“It’s not as bad as full-fat ice cream!â€
😛
GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE!
I’m about to roll to the fro-yo spot in a spell… and I can’t wait!
y’know what i think the froyo place by my work has taro! i must check tomorrow!
enjoy! :d
I ordered the trilogy from borders.com — i was going to wait for all three to come out in paperback but there isnt even a paperback release date! 😀
I should get it Tuesday and will start reading it then.
Taro froyo sounds good … I dont know if they have that at my fave froyo shop…
You will not be able to put the first one down. I guarantee it.
I’ve got a TON of books I need to read! After I finish Mockingjay I plan on picking up Tim Gunn’s new one Gunn’s Golden Rules.
i have a crush on tim gunn. he is just awesome. 😀
i think ill have a lot of late nights ahead when i get those books. 😀
ME TOO! I want to hang out with him. He’s the type of guy who seems like he could be a very cool friend.
totally! and he is always so genteel! 🙂
Do you watch his Project Runway recaps on facebook? I find them quite interesting and entertaining.
some of it. one of my guy friends is a total project runaway addict – he makes me watch `em! 😀
Hello Karen!
Here are my news of the week:
I went clubbing yesterday for the first time.. Let me tell ya, it is not my thing. I love dancing, but please do not try to dance with me or touch me cause I will smack you!
I thought what better occasion to try out my Naked palette! I used Toasted all over the lid, Hustle in the crease, added some of my own purple eyeshadow under the Hustle and added the 24/7 liner in Zero. I love the colors! 😀
So that’s pretty much it. I’m going to have calzone now for supper, yummy!
Talk to you soon!
i want the naked palette so bad,…its like all my favorite shades in one case
It really does live up to the hype! I hope you had get your hands on it soon.
Hi Yiota,
Aww, give it another chance. Not all clubs are the same… I like the ones that aren’t too big and that are out of the way, but that’s because I mostly go to dance, not for “the scene.”
Your look sounds really pretty, btw.
Oh I will.. I’ll try to go to a classier one next time. loll
Maybe my makeup attracted all the guys loll
I wanted to watch the VMA’s really badly.. but my mtv is showing Cribs until 11pm and nothing else.. and the rest of my channels are showing the Canadian Country Music Awards. This is not fun.
Thanks Karen! I wish I could’ve added some more color but I’m currently obsessed with neutrals! At least it’s almost fall..
You’re welcome, Yiota! I bet you can find one out there that you like… half of the fun of clubbing is exploring and finding new places, ya know?
speaking of dance – i kinda miss dance classes @ the gym. the one i go to now thats closer to our house doesnt really have those. :/
Have you ever tried zumba? That’s the dance class we used to have at my gym! Was fun until the teacher changed and the new one made us do silly things..
i have and i enjoyed it a lot! the old branch i went to had it every friday and i would go all the time.
now they have something called latin heat whc is silly! 😀
Okay, Latin Heat sounds like it could be really fun or really cheesy.
I took a striptease class at my gym once and it was super cheesy! The instructor made us crawl across the floor like prowling cats… I’m usually down for making a fool out of myself but I couldn’t stop laughing. It was hilarious!
thats crazy! my friend who did latin heat said it can be good depending on who teaches it!
I miss taking dance classes! 🙁 It’s been over a year since I’ve been to one…
me too! im getting a bit tired of the weights classes and i wanna groove!
when we were at the grocery store yesterday the hubs kept on trying to restrain me as i tried to dance in the aisles. 😀
Ha ha! I take it the store was playing some really good music!
it was playing some 70s songs lol 😀
your look is pretty! thats why you got asked to dance and all that! 😀
@tammy-its kind of boring honestly, i mostly care about the clothes, haha
emma,
That’s what I guessed! I guess I’ll watch an episode or two any way to check it out. I totes have a girl-crush on Christina Kendriks. Is she the the hotness or what?
omg she’s gorgeous….her skin makes me want to wear SPF50 every day
YES. She is the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen!
Oh, I know she’s so gorgeous. Can you believe some designers don’t want to make clothes for her because they think she’s too big? That’s just ridiculous!
You’ll have to watch a few eps to get into it… start from the beginning and give it a chance! It gets good. 🙂
I like Mad Men a lot. It’s a hard show to watch sometimes because every character is flawed (and therefore real) that it’s hard to figure out who to root for, you know? I’m so used to people being presented as perfect. It’s a beautifully done show. I don’t have TV (I watch it on the computer) but I can’t wait to see the VMA highlights!! 🙂
The buxom eyeshadow is interesting, haha. I love the texture and color, but it actually creased WITH primer. So far it hasn’t creased without it. I’m hoping it won’t because I LOVE it.
MAC venomous villains– Can’t wait!! I must have the french quarter eyeslick thing. And the mineralize eyeshadows. SWOON.
and the nail polishes!!!!!! amazing.
Hey ladies,
Will you please join me in wishing MBB reader Tiffany a very Happy Birthday?
Happy Birthday, girlfriend! Here’s to many, many b-day wishes coming true.
*raises cupcake*
Happy birthday Tiffany! I hope you have a great one 🙂
Aww, thanks Karen and all your lovely readers! You ladies are the best 🙂
Happy birthday!! Wish you all the bestt :]
happy birthday, tiffany! here’s to more cupcakes and makeup! 😀
Happy birthday, Tiffany! 🙂
Happy Birthday Tiffany and congrats!
Happy Birthday Tiffany!!!
Hey everyone 🙂
I’ve got two essays to write today. I’m motivating myself like this: when the first one is done, I get to paint my nails. Then onto essay #2 lol.
Karen, I’ve got a question for you. Actually, I’ve wanted to ask this for a couple of years, it’s just that my memory is horrible. Where do you get those…animated-ish pictures that you put up in front of your open thread posts sometimes? Like this one: https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/just-for-fun/grab-a-seat-and-stay-for-the-open-thread/
I just think they’re really cute xD
I’m also craving Nutella like crazy right now. Did you do anything fun this weekend?
I use about half a dozen different stock photography sites, but I think that one was from iStockphoto.com.
Hi Karen! This is totally unrelated to this post, but I’m having a hard time posting to today’s open thread. I’ve tried posting four times but nothing is appearing (I don’t seem to be having a problem when replying to other people’s posts).
Is there something I should be doing differently?
Hi Terri,
Your comments got stuck in the spam filter for some reason. It should be okay now. 🙂
Thanks! I was worried that the open thread had it out for me 😉
You’re totally good. This happens sometimes — I keep the spam filter on to keep out the crap, but unfortch some legitimate comments get stuck in there every once in a while.
thanks! 🙂
hi, all!
right now, i’m just compiling some photos of a look i did for tomorrow’s blog post while listening to sara bareilles’ new record (LOVE!).
hope everyone’s doing well 🙂
I love the King of Anything song!!
I haven’t had the chance to hear her new record yet, but I’ve been meaning to. Glad to hear it’s good!
Hey Karen and the rest of the crew!! Wishin you all a sunny Sunday from Phoenix Arizona. I read MBB everyday at work much to my bosses chagrin 🙂
You all have got me craving cake!! I went earlier and with my roomy to try the grand opening of a new chinese food restaurant that is like two blocks aways (yum!!) and we got extras so we’d have dinner and not have to leave the apartment again…but now cake sounds sooooo good LOL.
I am also psyched for Venomous Villains…looking forward to the mineral shadows, and picking up push the edge purple pigment..has the prettiest blue violet shimmer, when rimmed in brown script e/s…great for brown eyes! I missed it in the last round so I’ll be sure to have them put one on hold for me. Also want the Briar Rose beauty powder and Darkly My Dear looked so pretty on Karen the other day I may pick that one up too. We are having a launch party here in Phoenix at the Biltmore Mall location so Im very excited to go.
Hmmm…I better decide if the trek out is worth it…Big Brother is going to be on soon!! (I dont have cable, or i would be drooling over the true blood finale as well…LOL!)
Oh, and happy B-day Tiffany!
Hi Brian (aka Roulette!),
I’m so glad you popped by! A big hello from sunny Nor Cal. We usually get an indian summer here in the bay area, which means it’s wonderfully warm in September and October.
I’ll have to try Push the Edge with Brown Script (aka one of my fave MAC browns, evah!). Thanks for the idea!
As for Darkly My Dear — you will love it. It’s richly pigmented. A little goes a long way, so I like to put it on with a skunk brush and a light touch.
Didja get anything from Fabulous Felines?
Actually I did! I got the Leopard Luxe quad, and I got sample of Lithe and Bloodline pigments. I didn’t like Bloodline at first, it looked burgundy in the jar but yucky brown on my hand. BUT, I saw one of the gals I work with wear Bloodline packed solid on the lid with Brown Script mixed with Soba halo-ing it and then a black water and tightline and it turned Bloodline into the most awesome warm grey!!! I tried it myself last weekend and it looked awesome. 🙂
Ended up making chocolate fudge cake with Ghirardelli chocolate chips mixed in and dark chocolate fudge frosting. OMG it was soooo good. 🙂
i just wanted to say — cake is always a good thing! 😉
Hi all,
I am going to Japan in a month’s time and I am super excited! I was wondering if anyone has any experience with prices on make up over there – are they comparable to American prices? I’m mostly thinking about MAC 🙂 Thanks and take care!
Iben
ahh, i’m so jealous! tokyo is on my list of places to travel. hope you have an awesome time!
im pretty sure MAC is more expensive there. however they do have some airport exclusives so check that out – i know they have a bb cream thats sold in DFS stores only!
i love japanese makeup and skincare – my fave are their cleansing products – either oils (kracie cleansing oil) or fluid (mandom cleaning express).
majollica majorca makes great mascara and eyeshadow palettes.
id love to go to japan. i mostly buy my japanese mu and skincare at a local japanese store here or online. 🙂
So what’s for dinner tonight, girls?
I had leftover Mac n cheese and mashed potatoes! Nice square meal, right? Lol, did I mention I’m pregnant? 🙂
Congratulations Tiffany!
Thanks Terri! Your dinner sounds yummy!
Thanks! It was very good 🙂
ohh a baby on the way! congratulations! 🙂
Thanks Nina! It’s our first so I’m equally excited and terrified 🙂
my bestie had a baby a few wks ago and she says its been a rollercoaster ride of love! 😀
Oh my gosh, congratulations! *throws confetti*
thanks Rae!!!
Tiffany, congratulations! 🙂 This is wonderful news. When are you due?
thanks Karen! due on April 3!
I made braised short ribs and roasted broccoli.
Yum! I love roasted veggies. So yum!
choc cake – half a slice. water w/ lemon. watermelon.
odd pairing tonight at chez nina! 😀
Haha, but the pairing sounds tasty! What I wouldn’t do to be able to eat chocolate cake… *sigh* :p
awww no choc cake for you? *sigh*
Nope 🙁 Intolerant to both wheat and chocolate! I *can* have it, but it makes my body feel like it’s run a half marathon — and then was hit by a truck. A really, really big truck.
It’s worth it, sometimes, though 😀
i really shdnt do choc cake bec im lactose intolerant but i ignore it sometimes.
😀
Haha, I’m lactose intolerant, too! (I know; a lot of food allergies >.<) Lactase pills are pretty much my best friend 😀
i praise whoever invented lactaid every single day of my life! 😀
Matzo ball soup and peach cobbler. Sweet!
Needed a pick-me-up after some crappy news from work. One way or the other, the report gets delivered tomorrow. Just need to decide tonight if I take my name off of it before it gets published. Yep, that bad.
My other pick-me-up was a trip to the outlets to get some tops. Stopped into CCO and scored MAC Laugh A Lot. Wanted it when the collection came out but thought it was too similar to Syrup. That and Mink and Sable definitely improved my mood.
ohh peach cobbler!
i hope things get better for you @ work. 🙂
Thanks! Tomorrow will be tense, but it should be fine after that.
Hi Steph,
Sorry to hear about work. What did you decide to do?
I’m glad to hear that you snagged some good loot at the CCO. Mink & Sable = love!
I’m tryin to convince my BF to go to the sushi place down the street, but he will not move of the couch. Football is on.
What did you end up eating for dinner? I ended up eating a mish mash of random food: had some leftover potato & corn soup along with some chips and homemade guac.
We had leftovers from last night. Nothing special just rice and chicken. Potato and corn soup sounds delish!
I went to a sushi making class today so I just ate the California roll that I made all by myself! It didn’t end up looking very pretty, but it tasted good!
I learned how to roll sushi in college, it’s fun. The more you make them the better they will look! Yummy!!!
How fun! What did you put in your roll?
Just the standard California roll: rice, imitation crab, avocado, and cucumber. Oh, and we added a little wasabi and pickled ginger. Like I said, it tasted really good, I just had alot of trouble slicing it once I got home with it. They said to use a serrated knife like a bread knife, but mine just kind of ripped it to shreds, it probably isn’t sharp enough. So, it ended up looking more like a sushi salad. LOL.
Why hey there, Karen — and everyone else! What have we been loving for perfumes recently? :o)
(I’ve been testing out a bunch of new frags, so my head’s stuck in the ‘fume gutter. It’s one heck of a comfy gutter, though, so I don’t mind!)
ive fallen in love w/ pacifica roller balls – my fave so far is the hawaiian ruby guava. its sweet with a bit of an edge to it!
Mm, that smells delicious! (I adore guava juice ^^)
Whoops — “sounds,” not “smells” 😛
LOL
i do too! its a lovely fresh scent that kinda cheers me up! 🙂
I picked up the lilac this weekend. I *love* lilac but most products smell plasticy. This is bright and fresh.
I just got the Pacifica roller ball in Mediterranean Fig and wore it for the first time today — AMAZING!
I really like Fresh’s Sugar Lemon and Tommy Girl by Tommy Hilfiger.
I used to adore Sugar Lemon, too 🙂
Hi Rae,
I’ve been really liking Lady Million lately. At first I wasn’t sure if it was my style, but after I let it unfold and do its thang I really ended up liking it. The bottle’s going to be something you either love or hate, though.
Hi Karen and everyone! I hope you’ve all had a lovely weekend.
Is anyone here from (or living in) Orlando? I’m going to a conference there in November, and I wanted to know what the weather was like.
Hi Terri,
I’ve never been to Orlando, but I did visit Boca Raton and Key West two years ago in November for a wedding and it was really nice. Not too hot, not too cold — just right!
Anyone else watching Great Food Race? I love food trucks and this is the first reality show I’ve watched in years.
I like most shows on food network, but i really can’t get into that show. Maybe i’ll give it another shot. I have been watching football this whole weekend. =)
I’ve never heard of that show… it sounds interesting!
I just started watching Top Chef, and it amazes me how the judges describe food. It makes me wish my sense of taste was more developed.
Top Chef is my fave cooking / reality show. :X
Theyre having a new spinoff called Top Chef Just Desserts – right up my alley! 😀
Currently taking a break from my schoolwork and chilling with a honey/baking soda/cinnamon face mask on. Trying to convince myself that history is the most interesting subject ever, but it’s not helping me get this work done any faster, hahaha!
My sister visited and gave me a nice big jar of nutella, which I’ve learned is absolutely divine with deeply toasted almonds. Excellent for the taste buds, but maybe not the waistline. Hmm.
My soundtrack has been one song all weekend, which tends to play in my head even when I’m not listening to it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivbLlIDP4Oo
I hope everyone is having a lovely Sunday evening 🙂
Hi Mai-Huong,
Have you ever tried Nutella with fresh fruit? I love it with sliced peaches.
ITS MY BIRTHDAY TOMMOROW!!!! YAYAYAYA!!!! Take a guess what i asked for?
Gift cards to Sephora and MAC!
and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Hi Andrea,
Happy birthday! Hmm… did you ask for some stuff from Fabulous Felines?
happy birthday, Andrea!
happyboitday! 😀
Hi Karen,
No Internet for the past one week, and been using Wifi on the go. NOT NICE!!!!
Missed reading your blog and I have so many of your blog posts to catch up on! 🙂