I did a post a while back on five minute makeup, and for the longest time that was my gold standard minimal makeup routine. I’ve been super busy lately, so I’ve gotten my makeup routine down to three (YES THREE!) minutes.[Continue reading…]
Face of the Day (FOTD)
Face of the Day – Quick Daytime Smokey Eye with MAC shadows
Here’s a quick daytime smokey eye with two of my favorite MAC shadows – Vex and Club
Eyes:
Brows – MAC Concrete
Shadow base – MAC Paint in Bare Canvas
Highlight – MAC Vex
Crease – MAC Soba
Lid – MAC Club
Upper and Lower Lashes – MAC Fluidline in Blitz & Glitz
Lashes – Dior Show
Cheeks:
Paula Dorf Cheek Creme, Cha Cha
MAC Blush, Dollymix
Lips:
Liner – MAC Subculture
Gloss – Laura Mercier Lip Glace Rose
It was my birthday weekend this past Saturday and Sunday and I spent lots of time doing my favorite things: eating and hanging out with close friends and family. I couldn’t have asked for a better birthday. Here a pics of the ice cream cake from Baskin Robbins (Jamoca Almond Fudge with Chocolate Cake, yum). I may have a slice for breakfast!
Happy Birthday to all my Gemini girls!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Face of the Day, Coral Colors – MAC Lychee Luxe Lipglass and MAC Fab Blush
Summer is just around the corner so I’m really feeling really inspired by bright colors from my summer wardrobe. Here’s a face of the day that I did with coral colors on the cheeks and lips. Unfortunately I was too lazy to use the super-good digital camera to get a better closeup of my eyes, but if you look closely you might be able to see the greens I used.
Face:
Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer in Almond
Laura Mercier Translucent Powder
Cheeks
MAC Fab Blush – This is from the Barbie Collection from a few months ago. There are rumors that the entire collection will be re-released this summer. If the whispers are true then snag this blush if you can. It’s fantastic!
Lips
MAC Lychee Luxe Lipglass
Eyes
MAC Bare Canvas Paint over entire eye (applied w/252)
MAC Fluidline in Sweet Sage over lid and slightly on crease (217), then on lower lashes (209)
MAC Eyeshadow in Swimming on lid and slightly into crease (275)
MAC Eyeshadow Vex on browbone (252)
Rimmel Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Pencil in Jungle Green
Today is supposed to be a hot one here in NorCal. Don’t forget to slather on your sunscreen if you’re going out to enjoy the sunshine!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen