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A January Sunrise

January 16th, 2013 by Karen 8 Comments

Any day you see a sunrise is a great day.

“This Is a House of Learned Doctors.”

January 15th, 2013 by Karen 28 Comments

Favorite quote from the movie, Stepbrothers. Go!

Swear to gawd, every time I watch that movie, I crack up!

I’m lemming this shirt I saw at Urban Outfitters, big time…

Virtual Tummy Time With Tabs

January 12th, 2013 by Karen 16 Comments

Grab your mouse and use the pointer thing-a-ma-bobber to pet Tabs’ voluptuous tum!

Chanel’s Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss in Merveille

January 11th, 2013 by Karen 14 Comments

chanel merveille rouge allure extrait de gloss

chanel merveille rouge allure extrait de gloss k — Wearing Chanel’s Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss Pure Shine Intense Colour Long Wear Lip Gloss in Merveille ($32), from the Printemps PrÃ©cieux de Chanel collection

Plummy, shiny, long-lasting and hydrating. Perfection!

PRICE: $32
AVAILABILITY: Available now at Chanel counters and chanel.com
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A (wish it was $10 less)

MAC’s All Woman: Eye Shadow X4

January 10th, 2013 by Karen 6 Comments

mac all woman small — The MAC All Woman: Eye Shadow X4 palette ($40), from the Strength collection

A little too cool for my NC42 skin, but if you’re pale and wear cool tones well, you might like it.

I mostly use the darkest shade (as a liner).

mac all woman swatch — From the left: Flawless Figure, Brains & Brawn, All Woman and Black Magique

PRICE: $40
AVAILABILITY: Available now at MAC counters, stores and maccosmetics.com
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B

MAC’s Pro Longwear Eye Liner in Rich Experience

January 9th, 2013 by Karen 16 Comments

A blackish brown liner that’s extremely long-wearing on the lash and water lines. Just be sure to work really fast, because it dries quickly.

Also, it’s better for sharp lines rather than for smudgy looks.

mac rich experience — Wearing Rich Experience on my lash and water lines

PRICE: $19.50
AVAILABILITY: Available now at MAC counters, stores and maccosmetics.com
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B+

I stayed at the Claremont Resort in Berkeley with my high school friends, Jen and Cindy, over the weekend, and our room had a view of the SF Bay. See the Golden Gate bridge on the right and San Francisco on the left?