Tabs the explorer!
Tabby in the Garden
Bloggerati Spotlight
Um, I have an idea. Let’s pretend we’re SSPs (Secret Sephora Pals). We’ll sneak away from work to take long beauty breaks together, and just go CRAZY swatching and checking out everything new.
But before we go, let’s take a second to catch up with the girls of Daily Makeover’s Beauty Bloggerati. Maybe they’ll come too!
Pics of the new DiorShow mascara in ACTION! — Product Girl- Nail polish addicts, next time you’re flying into Seattle’s Sea-Tac airport, look for this green polish by Butter London — Makeup Bag
- If you’re into fragrance-free lotions, then you might love this new drugstore moisturizer by Olay — Makeover Momma
- The 411 on how to take stick-straight lashes from blah to WOW! — Spoiled Pretty
- Dark circles don’t stand a chance against this undereye illuminating champ (and it’s deeply discounted, woot!) — Beauty Blogging Junkie
- How to look cute when it’s cold outside (apparently, it is possible, LOL!) — A Mom in Red High Heels
- Ever wonder what a jet-setting fashion stylist keeps in her beauty arsenal? — The Jet Set Girls
- Aveda fans, here’s how you pump up the volume of fine hair — Hair Thursday
- Can Olay ProX reverse the signs of aging? — Beyond Beauty Basics
- I love the soft makeup look of Christina Aguilera’s February Marie Claire cover — Talking Makeup
See you in a few. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Smashbox Heartbreaker: Breaking Hearts at a Makeup Counter Near You
We’re in a booty-freezing cold snap right now, ladies! If you’re hunkered down in front of your computer screen wearing mittens, five layers of fleece and your puffy “Jenny from the block” jacket, then you’re ready to feel the heat of Smashbox’s new Heartbreaker collection for spring.
It might even be hotter than Paul Walker’s abs. 🙂
The first time I spotted the limited edition, 10-piece collection’s shiny white packaging — check out the lil’ kiss, aww! — I felt my temperature rise!
All the artists were buzzing about it at Sephora today, about the packaging, bright colors and girly vibe. With its corals, hot pinks, teals, purples and easy-to-wear neutrals (for balance), I think it just feels right.
Heartbreaker Baked Fusion Soft Lights in Baked Starlight, $30
Oh, and if you’re a fan of MAC’s discontinued LipGelee in Lu-Be-Lu, then you’re in luck. Smashbox’s Berry Hot Lip Shine sure looks like a dupe to me.
From left to right: Heartbreaker Lip Shines in Melon-Drama and Berry Hot, each$19
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Smashbox Heartbreaker Collection: Dude, Where’s My Cat?
Just got back from Sephora and the Smashbox Heartbreaker collection for spring = heaven. Here’s the packaging for one of the eyeshadow palettes! Super cute, yah?
HerCut: Haircare For Your Hair Cut
Have you heard of HerCut? It’s a new line of shampoos, conditioners and stylers created ‘specially to make the most of your haircut (shag, layered, pixie, etc.). I’m taking the Dry Hair Shampoo ($22) and Medium Conditioner ($22) for a spin.
Two Ways to Win MAC Love Lace Suave Intentions Eyeshadow
- UPDATE: Jan. 9, 2009. The giveaway is now closed, and the winner will be contacted soon. Good luck! 🙂
Fitness! FITNESS!
And nutrition, bluh. Since New Year’s I’ve been trying to watch what I eat and thinking about getting back into shape for 2010.
When it comes to working out, I actually enjoy punishing myself with sweaty workouts (sick, I know!), but the whole healthy nutrition thing has proven to be quite a challenge for me.
At 10:38 a.m. today my tummy was ready for lunch. I know this because it started to growl. Nevermind that I’d only eaten breakfast an hour before, boo!
When it comes to my diet — much like how it is for me with makeup — it seems like everywhere I turn, temptation awaits!
Temptations like this lovely pan o’ MAC Suave Intentions Eyeshadow from the Love Lace collection. It brings to mind visions of yummy Skittles and forbidden (nom nom!) sweets.
I guess it’s good that I didn’t gobble it up, though, LOL! If I had, not only would I have a tummy troubles right now, but we wouldn’t be having a giveaway today. 🙂
The prize
One lucky lady will win a pan of MAC Suave Intentions Eyeshadow (a $15 value), a frosty, silvery blue from MAC’s recent Love Lace collection.
How to enter…
Entering is easy. There are two different ways, and you can do both of them for two chances to win.
First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post. In it, tell me how you feel about blue eyeshadows. Have you ever worn one before?
I was Obsessed (capital ‘O’, like that movie starring Beyoncé) for a while with my pan of MAC Blue Sorcery until it broke into a gagillion pieces! Even though it had some glitter fallout issues, I loved how its bright greenish blue lit up my eyes.
Second, enter by following me on Twitter and retweeting (RT) the following message:
RT @karenmbb: RT to win MAC Love Lace Suave Intentions Eyeshadow http://bit.ly/6MjxYt
Recap…
- Enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, and don’t forget to use a valid email address so I can reach you if you win.
- Follow me on Twitter and retweet the following message:
RT @karenmbb: RT to win MAC Love Lace Suave Intentions Eyeshadow http://bit.ly/6MjxYt
I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59 p.m. PST on Friday, January 8.
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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
- UPDATE: Jan. 9, 2009. The giveaway is now closed, and the winner will be contacted soon. Good luck! 🙂
Bobbi Brown Spring 2010
A few bits from the new Bobbi Brown Spring 2010 line. From top to bottom: Tinted Eye Brightener in Light to Medium Peach ($38), Brightening Lip Gloss in Popsicle ($20) and Brow Pencil in Mahogany ($20). Reviews coming in just a few! 🙂
Tarina Tarantino Beauty: New Makeup Line Launching Soon!
Good morning, ladies! How’d you sleep? 🙂
Here’s a little something to tickle your brain a bit this morning… Quirky jewelry designer Tarina Tarantino (remember those chunky beaded Hello Kitty necklaces celebs were rocking a few years back?) is launching a new makeup line called Tarina Tarantino Beauty later this month.
The makeup product shots I’ve found online are teeny tiny (here and here). From this image and video, it looks like the line will have a range of vibrant, sparkly lipsticks, glosses, eyeshadows, blushes and brushes (three words: HOT PINK HANDLES!) in Tarina’s signature style — a blending of skull-and-crossbones toughness, bright colors and feminine floral arrangements.
Expect to find the new line at US Sephora stores beginning January 30.
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Karen
P.S. Are you looking forward to any other upcoming makeup lines? What should I have on my radar screen? 🙂