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As you know, Makeup and Beauty Blog mascot Tabs travels the world as a model and spokescat for some pretty big beauty and fashion brands, and when he’s away on business, I often wonder if he thinks of me…
Yes, I am in full-on crazy cat lady mode right now, LOL! 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Click here to see Tabs’ past modeling jobs and collaborations dating all the way back to his *big break* on Aug. 31, 2008.
Hi, ladies. Just a quick note before bed. I was skimming through some old posts when I got home from lunch in the city (FUN! I’ll tell you about it tomorrow) and thought this was kinda interesting…
Our average is to use between 9-12 beauty products per day. The original poll took into account everything from bath products to skin care and makeup.
Do you use more or less than that?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
You know how much I love Popsicles, right? — in particular, Bobbi Brown’s new Popsicle gloss? Well, I think the universe loves Popsicles, too, and it wants me to give one away.
Are you ready? 🙂
One lucky lady will win a tube of Bobbi Brown’s new shimmery pink Popsicle gloss.
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, a comment about anything at all!
With every fiber of my being, I deeply wish I didn’t know all the words to Sir Mix-a-Lot’s “Baby Got Back”, but I do.
Second, enter by following me on Twitter and retweeting (RT) the following message:
RT @karenmbb: RT to win Bobbi Brown Popsicle Gloss (a $20 Value) http://bit.ly/5aXaD2
I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59 p.m. PST on Sunday, January 17.
Ke o lakaletsa mohlohonolo!!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Top o’ the morning to ya, ladies. 🙂 Can I get a haaay for Saturday?
What are you up to? How was your night?
Care to browse the web with me? Come on, pull up a chair. Oh, and I think it’s better with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
Long exposure animation rocks!
The consummate crazy cat lady…
I adore this acoustic version of Natasha Bedingfield’s Love Like This — girl can SING!
Oops! I just noticed the time. I’m meeting a friend for lunch in the city. Her name is El, short for Eleanor and not El Debarge… although lunch with El Debarge would be kinda cool. I can’t lie.
Have a great morning! I’ll be back soon. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Today I thought of a scene from The Devil Wears Prada, the one where Meryl Streep’s icy Miranda Priestly schools her dowdy assistant Andy (Anne Hathaway) on the influence that high fashion has on everyday American life.
Remember Andy’s cerulean blue sweater?
The color, Miranda says, walked down a runway long before it ever found its way to a major retail store.
That scene left a total impression on me… Now, as I try to follow beauty trends, I’m always fascinated by how many color and style trends begin life on a runway.
Take Essie’s new nail polish collection, Art of Spring…
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*yawwwnn*. 🙂 Okay, I’m up early, and yet I feel really good (weird). I’ve had nary a drop of caffeine, so I know it’s not that, LOL!
How are you doing? Did you get enough sleep? Let’s ease our way into Thursday with a quick update from the girls of Daily Makeover’s Beauty Bloggerati.
Okay, Tabs, where’s momma’s coffee?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Rise and shine, morning glories! I hope you slept well. 🙂 Today I think I’m in the mood for something girly and fun. What do ya think about Bobbi Brown’s Brightening Lipgloss in Popsicle ($20)? Does it fit the bill?
It’s from her Makeup Face Lift collection for spring. Err, it may belong to a spring release… but this shimmery, rosy pink sure reminds me of summer (SIDE NOTE: Can we fast forward to June already? I’m so OVER having to wear socks). Chromatic glitter, um, hello?
What gloss are you wearing today?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. In Bobbi Brown news, have you heard about the Pretty Powerful beauty campaign? Bobbi asked her some of her friends — people who aren’t professional models — to pose for the pics. I think it’s kinda cool… Fantastic imagery on the website. It says there’s also going to be a contest of sorts that starts on January 19. I haven’t figured out what it’s about yet, but I’ll definitely keep you posted. 🙂
An affair to remember… That’s how I’m looking at my nails this morning. 🙂 I’m wearing MAC Light Affair on my fingers ($12, from the Love Lace collection) and Chanel Jade on my toes.
How ’bout you?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
