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Givenchy Summer 2009: So Cool It’s Hot

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The colors in Givenchy’s Summer 2009 collection remind me of the colors in this summer’s Laura Mercier Bohemia and Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess collections, with tan cheeks, coral and bronze lips and cool blues and grays for eyes.

I get the feeling Givenchy set out to satisfy everyone with this release by including warm cheek and lip shades and cool metallic colors for eyes.

The collection is out in stores now, with prices ranging from $24 (the Pop Gloss Crystal lipglosses) to $50 (Prisme Again Eyes quad) each. To give you an idea of what to expect, here are some swatches, pictures and first impressions of six of the nine items.

Givenchy Summer 2009: Pictures

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Pop Gloss Crystal in Sun Coral

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Pop Gloss Crystal in Sun Coral lipgloss wand

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Pop Gloss Crystal in Sun Rose

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Pop Gloss Crystal in Sun Coral lipgloss wand

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Prisme Again Eyes in Sun Reflection

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Prisme Again Visage in Sun Mango

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Prisme Again Visage in Sun Cinnamon
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Comment to Win Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara

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Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara Giveaway

It could have been called Drag Queen Lashes in a Tube.

Clinque’s new High Impact Curling Mascara ($14) adds dramatic thickness, crazy length and loads of glossy shine. It takes my ho-hum lashes from blah to KAPOW in a hot second.

Let’s power our way over the midweek hump with the help of a giveaway. 🙂

The prize

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One lucky lady will win a tube of Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara in Black.

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Brace yourself for lashes even Ru Paul would envy.

How to enter…

There are a couple ways to enter the giveaway, and you can do both of them for two chances to win.

First, enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post. In it, tell me the last person you batted your lashes at.

The last person I batted my lashes at … was my fat-ass tabby cat!

Second, you can also enter by subscribing to my updates by email (if you haven’t already). They’re once-a-day emails with my daily posts. You’ll get more giveaways like this one, makeup tips, drugstore beauty finds and the occasional gross picture of El Hub’s hairy toes!
(Note: if you’re already subscribed, you’re automatically entered to win.)

Recap…

  1. 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.
  2. Sign up for my updates by email if you haven’t already. Just enter your email address using the form below, or click this link.

Enter your email address:

I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59PM PST Wednesday night (tonight).

Maayong swerte!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Congrats to Xtina for winning last week’s Covergirl giveaway and to Adrian for taking home DKNY.

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Lippmann’s Dynamic Duo: New Nail Colors for Summer

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OMG! This rain is drivin’ Tabs cat-batty. We’re getting May showers out here in the Bay Area, and whenever it rains Tabs goes full-on CRAZY.

At four in the morning he leapt up on the bed like a cat possessed, climbing all over my bladder like it was Mount Everest. Then, pleased with himself for almost giving me a heart attack, he shifted into lovies mode, purring with his face in the crook of my neck.

He’s always this way when it rains.

So, what’s a beauty addict to do when she’s startled awake by her cat a couple hours before dawn? Why, drink a pot of coffee (WHEEE!) and paint her nails, of course. 🙂

Say hello to both of the colors from Lippmann’s iddy biddy collection for Summer 2009 ($15 each).

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It’s Raining Men is my favorite of the two. It’s a creamy tomato red — a classic color that conjures thoughts of 1940s bombshell babes in red lipstick, fishnets, rolled hair, peep-toe shoes and immaculate red nails.

I’ve searched high and low for a timeless, elegant red like It’s Raining Men. I’m so glad it’s here! Can’t wait to try it with a pearl bracelet or some gold bangles.

Texture-wise, It’s Raining Men applies evenly (nary a streak), and I love the shine when it dries. Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: A
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21 Makeup Tutorials

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21 Makeup Tutorials

Hi, ladies (and gents!). Here are 21 makeup tutorials and guides showing some of my favorite application techniques.

My favorite tutorials aren’t necessarily the ones with the highest production value, aka the sharpest looking videos and pictures. I like tutorials that stand out for some reason because that helps me remember the material.

When I find a particularly helpful new makeup tutorial, I’ll copy/paste some of the pictures (or take screenshots if it’s a video, or save pics to my phone) into Word or something and print them out with notes.

A BIG thanks to the people who put these tutorials together. Keep up the great work!

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  3. The Sophisticated Eye Look: Got a dinner date or an important meeting at work? Wear this eye look and show ’em who’s boss!

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  4. Elegant, Dramatic Eyes: Make the kind of entrance no one forgets with the help of this show-stopping eye look.

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  5. Natural Looking Eyeliner: Sometimes all it takes is a single finishing touch to bring an entire makeup look together.

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  6. Eyebrow Shaping and Shading: Never struggle with angry eyebrows again with the help of this tutorial.

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  7. A Simple Guide to Applying Red Lips: POP! This fantastic red lip how-to really breaks it down for beginners.

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