Daily Beauty

Tarte Prime, Shine & Define Tarte-To-Go Kit

May 31st, 2013 by Karen 9 Comments

You can track down the new $12 Tarte Prime, Shine & Define Tarte-To-Go Kit at Sephora and also online.

Commas Save Lives

May 30th, 2013 by Karen 19 Comments

One of my favorite things about flying is reading the SkyMall magazine. It’s an unending treasure trove of weirdness.

A voice-activated R2D2. What every girl needs.

This looks kinda comfy (kinda?), but how are you supposed to travel with it? Does it count as a carry-on item?

Can you imagine going to TJ’s like this?

I am *this close* to ordering this Tabby Cat Hooked Rug. If only it came in gray and black…

Dolce & Gabbana’s Fabulous Quad

May 29th, 2013 by Karen 5 Comments

An oldie but a goodie! It originally appeared with the summer 2013 Midnight Bloom collection, but now it lives in the permanent line.

I’m obsessed with that mint green pan in the upper left…

LOVE!

This delectable dessert is $59 and available now at Saks Dolce & Gabbana counters and online.

Tarte’s Park Ave Princess Bronze & Glow Matte Bronzer & Cheek Tint

May 28th, 2013 by Karen 10 Comments

Tarte’s Park Ave Princess Bronze & Glow Matte Bronzer & Cheek Tint, $32. Available now at Sephora, Ulta and online.

Maybelline’s Sapphire Siren Eye Studio Palette

May 26th, 2013 by Karen 5 Comments

Maybelline Sapphire Siren Eye Studio Palette

Maybe it really is Maybelline!

Eye Studio Palette in Sapphire Siren ($8), available now at drugstores and online. See it in action here.

Pacifica’s Radiant Shimmer Coconut Multiples Palette

May 25th, 2013 by Karen 8 Comments

Pacifica Radiant Shimmer Coconut Multiples Palette large

Pacifica’s Radiant Shimmer Coconut Multiples Palette ($12), available now at Target stores and online. Here it is in action (step 13 from the Purple, Teal and Fuchsia look).

Mmm… Coconut. 🙂

Lazy Girl Lunch: Lemon Basil Fusilli with Tomatoes

May 24th, 2013 by Karen 9 Comments

This is a quick meal that only takes 10 minutes to make from start to finish.

Chop 1 shallot, peel and smash 1 clove of garlic, and mix both with 3 tablespoons of really good extra virgin olive oil (my favorite is Ascolano Certified Extra Virgin Olive Oil by Lucero) and the juice of 1 lemon. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Chop a few leaves of fresh basil into thin strips.

Chop 2 tomatoes.

Toss the lemon and olive oil mixture, basil and tomatoes with cooked fusilli or your favorite pasta o’ choice. DONE.

Gobble it all down, but don’t forget to Instagram that ish first!

If you want, you can let it sit overnight in the fridge to marry the flavors even more. This is one of those dishes that’s even better the next day.

You can also easily modify it by adding cheese (fresh mozzarella, feta or parmesan would be tasty) or grilled chicken or salmon.