Just For Fun

Do you ever go through phases when your hair just won’t behave?

I’m in one right now. My mane’s been waaaay out of control for days. We’ve had some fog here lately, and the extra moisture in the air has turned up the frizz factor *big time*.

That’s where flat ironing and Redken’s Heat Styling line have helped, particularly Iron Silk Straightening ($15).

One of six products in Redken’s Heat Styling line, Iron Silk helps protect hair from heat damage while adding shine and hold.

If you can’t live without your flat iron, blow dryer or curling iron, it might help to have around.

How about a giveaway, my heat-addicted beauties? 🙂

The prize

One lucky lady will take home five styling products from Redken’s Heat Styling line (a $75 value).

Whether you’re addicted to blow drying or only bust out the flat iron for special occasions, a girl’s gotta have options to protect her hair from heat damage…

• Hot Sets Thermal Setting Mist ($15): A protective mist to shield hair from heat damage, and to add shine and hold
• Fabricate Heat-Active Texturizer ($15): An aerosol mist to add body and protect hair from heat damage
• Satinwear Ultimate Blow-Dry Lotion ($15): A lightweight styling lotion to reduce friction and breakage while blow drying
• Spray Starch 15 Versatile Ironing Spray ($15): A heat-shielding spray to add shine, eliminate static and to protect hairstyles made with the use of curling irons and flat irons
• Blown Away 09 Protective Blow Dry Gel ($15): A gel to control frizz, add shine and protect hair from blow dryer heat

How to enter…

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. In it, describe your idea of a good hair day. 🙂

My good hair days? If I’m wearing it curly, it stays bouncy and frizz-free all day long; on flat ironed/blow dry days, it lies flat without any weird pieces jutting out (so hard to do!).

Second, enter by following me on Twitter and retweeting (RT) the following message:

RT @karenmbb: RT to Win $75 in Redken Heat Styling Products. http://bit.ly/2V29w4

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. Follow me on Twitter and retweet the following message:
   
   RT @karenmbb: RT to Win $75 in Redken Heat Styling Products. http://bit.ly/2V29w4

I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59 PM PST on Saturday, August 1.

Hodně stěstí!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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• Don’t sweat the small stuff with Secret Clinical Strength — A Mom in Red High Heels

How was your night? Right now I’m watching reruns of The Closer on TNT and getting ready for bed.

Dance class was fun, but for some reason there was a lot of bouncing involved. Lots of bouncy moves…

I hope your week got off to a good start. 🙂 Tabs says hi.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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The giveaway is now closed to new entries, and the winner is being contacted. 🙂 Good luck!

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I love so many things about summer, like beachy waves, glowing skin, and not having to wear oppressive, annoying socks, ha!

As a matter of fact, if I ever won the lottery, I think I’d be a surf bum, chasing waves and summer across hemispheres and around the world.

Oh, well. Until my numbers hit, I’ll just get my kicks in other ways…

How about we start the week with a giveaway? 🙂

The prize

One lucky lady will take home a Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick for Body ($75 value).

It’s an oversized, limited edition compact from Bobbi’s summer release that features three bars of lightweight, shimmery powder in brown, tan and pink.

To give that hawt bod a summery glow, dust it on your shoulders, neck, legs, arms or anyplace you’d like.

How to enter…

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. In it, tell me three things that make you glow. 🙂

Long runs outside, El Hub’s smile and Bobbi Brown’s Shimmer Brick Compact in Copper Diamond are all things that make me glow.

Second, enter by following me on Twitter and retweeting (RT) the following message:

RT @karenmbb: RT to Win a $75 Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick for Body. http://bit.ly/5z1oY

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. Follow me on Twitter and retweet the following message:
   
   RT @karenmbb: RT to Win a $75 Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick for Body. http://bit.ly/5z1oY

I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59 PM PST on Wednesday, July 29.

Bonkouun o inorimasu!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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The giveaway is now closed to new entries, and the winner is being contacted. 🙂 Good luck!

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1. Mood:

Good but a little tired… I had a knot in my stomach last week (from house hunting), but I feel better now.

2. What’s one eye makeup tool or product that you couldn’t live without?

I’ve always *loved* the Shu Uemura lash curler.

3. What do you want to be when you grow up?

LOL, what didn’t I want to be? I wanted to be an astronomer, an archaeologist a veterinarian — so many things! As much as I love them, my parents kinda discouraged a lot of different career paths. It’s weird, but among Filipino families there are basically only three vocations of which parents approve: doctor, nurse or engineer, LOL!

4. What are some words you try to live by?

Years ago my friend Dave said to me, “When you fall down, pick yourself up, brush yourself off and keep moving forward.” 🙂

5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:

It’s mostly Urban Decay in the hizz today! Eyes: Sin Eyeshadow Primer Potion, the Ammo Palette shadows in Sin and Smog, Deluxe Eyeshadow in Freakshow, 24/7 Glide-On Pencil in Underground, Skyscraper Multi-Benefit Mascara. Lips: Naked Lipstick and 24/7 Glide-On Pencil in Wallflower. Cheeks: the Illamasqua Bronzing Duo in Glint & Burnish.

6. Have you ever had a REALLY BAD perm?

Unfortunately, yes. When Grandma went to beauty school she practiced on me and my mom. Thankfully, I was only six at the time.

7. What was the highlight of your weekend?

Dinner with El Hub on Saturday night.

8. What’s your current favorite fragrance?

Benefit My Place Or Yours Gina.

9. Outfit:

Purple tank top, jeans and a tan blazer.

10. Weekly goals:

Record what I eat in my food journal (I’m trying to watch my calorie intake), donate clothes to Goodwill, take Tabs to the vet, try to keep my desk clean, and start doing push-ups.

Hiya, girls. How was your weekend? I hope you got some time to relax. 🙂

I’m never quite ready for Mondays, but I always look forward to hearing from you. Let me know what you’ve been up to by copying the empty list below and pasting it with your answers in the comments.

Have a great week!

Le list

Mood:
What’s one eye makeup tool or product that you couldn’t live without?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
What are some words you try to live by?
Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Have you ever had a REALLY BAD perm?
What was the highlight of your weekend?
What’s your current favorite fragrance?
Outfit:
Weekly goals:

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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• Excuse me while I eat my dress — Style Bubble

Good morning, ladies. Did you sleep well?

I just spent about an hour web surfing my way through two cups of green tea. I’ve been on a tea kick lately, but I’m starting to miss that familiar smell of coffee in the morning.

No big plans for me today. I kind of want to just wander around the mall and window shop, maybe watch a movie — do some fun stuff to recharge my batteries.

Did anyone watch any movies last night? I meant to but got sucked in by E! True Hollywood’s biography on Michael Jackson…

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen