A few pictures from WordCamp San Francisco.
WordCamp San Francisco 2010
I’m Not Sure What’s Going On Here
But it sure makes me laugh.
Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, May 3
- Mood:
- Hair?
- Do you have any exciting plans this summer?
- What’s the last thing you’ve eaten?
- Eyes/lips/cheeks:
- What’s one of the best things that’s ever happened to you?
- What’s something you like about yourself?
- Something I’m looking forward to this week?
- Outfit:
- Weekly goals:
Got a touch of the Monday blues this morning, but it’s just a minor case.
A low, loose ponytail (with a headband)
No, not really, but I would like to get back in killer running shape and finally get at least a few pieces of new furniture for the condo. I’d love to sneak in a weekend trip to Tahoe at some point, and maybe another one to San Diego if it works out.
Two slices of whole wheat toast with a generous layer of — wait for it — Nutella!
Nothing yet, but I set aside the Clarins Instant Sun Light Eye Quartet & Liner Palette and Smooth Compact Highlighter for my makeup today.
Turning down the opportunity to go to law school. Deep down inside I knew it wasn’t right for me, and I’ve never rarely looked back.
My sense of humor (I guess I should have started this one with a joke) 🙂
I told myself that if I meet my goals this week I can swing by Anthropologie on Friday to pick up this dress as a reward. LOL! Sometimes maintaining a positive attitude requires mental slight of hand (or straight-up bribery).
I’m still in my jammies — dark gray yoga pants, a white tank top and a blue zip-up sweatshirt
Keep checking tasks off my to-do list (I really want that dress!), get better about stretching every day, complete the 30 Day Shred at least three times, and drink a big glass of water first thing every morning (fitness experts say, among water’s many other benefits, it’s also a good source of energy).
What’s up, girls? I’m loaded up on allergy meds (thank ye gods for Zyrtec and Flonase!) and ready for anything nature throws at me!
Let me know how you’re doing. If you’re new to the Monday Poll, it takes just a minute. Just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments. 🙂
Le list
1. Mood:
2. Hair:
3. What are your plans this summer?
4. What’s the last thing you’ve eaten?
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
6. What’s one of the best things that’s ever happened to you?
7. What’s a quality you like about yourself?
8. Something you’re looking forward to this week:
9. Outfit:
10. Weekly goals:
Let’s slay the Monday blues! Who’s with me?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Chat It Up in the Open Thread
Heya, girl. 🙂 It’s late Sunday afternoon; do you know where your weekend went?
Mine seems to have vanished in the blink of an eye!
I know it’s late in the day for an open thread, but why not, right?
The open thread is basically where we just chat in the comments. Any topic you like, from your favorite book (mine’s To Kill a Mockingbird), to the trip you’re planning to take, your favorite flavor of ice cream, highlight of your day — or just drop in to say konbanwa.
Random pictures to get the conversation started…
See you in a few! 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Sundays with Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 85
Tabs was featured on the cover of GQ
Even though I’ve known Tabs for most of his life, I learn new things about him every day, like how he turned down the role of Vincent Chase in Entourage. Yup, he said he didn’t want to be typecast. 🙂
Here are some other things you may not know about Tabs. He…
Likes the return policy at Sephora
Was voted People Magazine’s Most Beautiful Tabby
Isn’t a morning person
This Week’s Top Posts… and Notes from WordCamp SF
Good morning, glory. 🙂 Are you up and at ’em yet? I’m still warming up my engine…
Wasn’t this week a good one for lip products? Rimmel surprised me yet again! This time it was their $6 Moisture Renew Lipsticks. I swear, if that company keeps overachieving like this, I can think of some big department store brands with reason to worry.
I’m just going through my notes from the WordCamp conference in the city yesterday and coming to the unfortunate conclusion that it wasn’t a great event (for info from a GREAT blogging conference, check out these notes from Blog World 2009), but I did pick up a few juicy tidbits of blogging information. If you’re interested, I’ll paste them down at the bottom of this post.
Back to beauty — what was your favorite product this week? Have you given those Rimmel Lipsticks a try?
Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick: A $6 Drugstore Dream
“Despite the somewhat flimsy packaging and the fact that you might have to layer these lipsticks, they’re winners in my book. Based on price, wear time and their hydrating formula, keep these in mind (a BOGO sale might be a perfect opportunity to stock up!).”
15-Minute Morning Makeup: Easy Peasy Neutrals with Urban Decay and MAC
“Lately my morning makeup’s been like Switzerland (neutral). 🙂 I know it’s just a phase, but I haven’t been wanting to spend the time, ya know? Here’s a simple eye that only takes about 15 minutes to do. It features black liner and shimmery brown shadow with just a bit of blending and smudging.”
Benefit Boo Boo Zap: You Can Be My Hero, Baby!
“As far as kicking pimples to the curb, Boo Boo Zap works fast — faster than the long list of benzoyl peroxide products I’ve tried in the past (and that includes Proactiv). The scent might turn some ladies off (it smells like strong medicine!), and it’s not the least expensive spot treatment on the market, but I think it’s well worth a try.”
Wimpy Lashes, Meet MAC Opulash Mascara
“With Opulash, MAC is venturing into totally tubular Clinique Lash Power/DiorShow territory. I’m sure you remember DiorShow… With its tubes of mascara that surround each lash? Opulash also coats with tubes of mascara, and despite how long lasting it is, it still washes right off with nothing but warm water; no extra eye makeup remover required.”
Too Faced Perfect Lips Liner Loves Lips in the Nude
“Lining and filling with this soft, creamy pencil evens out the natural color of my pucker and increases the wear time of other lip products like Too Faced Glamour Gloss. Not only does it play well with others, but it wears well by itself for that coveted no-makeup look.”
Should You Be Sweet on Tokidoki’s Perfetto Eyeliner?
A few weeks ago, at the height of my torrid affair with Tokidoki makeup, I picked up this cute little number. It’s a liquid liner called Perfetto Eyeliner in Donutella ($16, a medium pink, one of eight shades).
Everything about it just screamed, “Lurve me, Karen!” — the little girl with the donut skirt, the fine felt-tip pen, the pigmented, creamy pink liner…
But the minute I got it on my eyes, I exclaimed, “Oh, boy!”
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Saturday Surfing
Greetings from WordCamp San Francisco, ladies. I’ve had about eight cups of coffee (it was free), and I’m feelin’ WHEE! Has your coffee or tea kicked in yet?
WordCamp is a one-day conference for people who use the software I use for Makeup and Beauty Blog. They talk about plugins, which are little programs that add new features; security; search engine optimization and then load you up on swag like buttons and stickers.
I’ve got my laptop here in the conference room. Weird… I’m actually using WordPress at WordCamp.
FREAKY!
How are things with you? The surf patrol reports some nice breaks. Care to catch a few waves with me?
Random bright spots
- What a cool slideshow on bridal beauty throughout the ages — BellaSugar
- SATC released a third promo poster, and it’s a PHOTOSHOP OF HORRORS! — Pink is the New Blog
- Can you eat your way to clearer skin? — StyleCaster
- Should you keep lipstick in the fridge? — The Beauty Brains
- How to dress for date night — Jezebel
- Om nom nom… Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment is making my tummy rumble — Temptalia
- Methinks I should try GloMinerals Face Primer — The Fashionable Housewife
- Cute geek t-shirts for girls — Soof the Geek
- Get a Carolina Herrara runway-inspired hairpiece at home — Alex the Hungry Ghost
- I found this article on contributing writing to blogs and magazine helpful — Independent Fashion Bloggers
New in beauty
- Do you prefer polka dots or stripes? What do ya think about these new makeup bags from Kate Spade ($125 each)
- Laura Mercier’s Flawless Skin Daily Face Sheild ($45) offers broad-spectrum sun protection and oil control
- Do you like the colors in Guerlain’s Meteorites Summer Collection eyeshadow palette ($59)?
- How do you feel about neutrals? The Smashbox Eye Shadow Quad offers four powder shadows in taupe, ivory, soft peach and chocolate brown… and it’s only $6!
- New primers from NARS: Skin Smoothing Face Prep ($30) and Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base ($24)
- WARNING: You might fall in love with the Tom Ford Private Blend Lip Colour Lipsticks ($45) after your first look
- LOVE the colors in Becca’s Bombora Palette ($65)
- Cargo’s Get Wet Kit ($39) comes with the line’s bestselling water-resistant products, as well as three new waterproof eye pencils
- More from Cargo: The Swimmables Waterproof Pencil Collection ($18) comes with five smudge-proof cream-to-powder liners in blue, purple and green
I wish Tabs would let me haul him around like this…
Do you know the words to this song?
Hope your weekend got off to a good start. I just got a text from Tabs… He said to be sure to tell everyone “hi.” 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen