Just For Fun

• Busy moms love easy, manageable hair — A Mom in Red High Heels
• Retweet your way to a $200 Orlane Absolute Radiance Lightbox (enter by Friday, Jul 17)! — Beauty Blogging Junkie
• The Rachael Ray Show on why women are rejecting traditional beauty experts — Hair Thursday
• Stuck in a makeup rut? You need inspiration! — Positively Beautiful
• Moms need budget beauty multitasking — Makeover Momma
• Short shorts and skirts are everywhere this summer — Beyond Beauty Basics
• Did you miss Badgley Mishka Couture? — All About the Pretty

So how was your Monday? What was your favorite part?

My day wasn’t bad, dental visit notwithstanding. Well, even that wasn’t terrible. Like I said, no injections or drills this time, yea!

And the dentist told me I might have a weird tongue. Hmm…

I had fun this afternoon playing with the new Chanel Eye Gloss Quad. I’ll post a full review tomorrow, but what struck me today was how much the colors ramp up the intensity of powder eyeshadows. Way cool.

Have a great night.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. I’m drinking red wine and watching True Blood Season 1 on DVD. Good times. 🙂

1. Mood:

Relaxed and optimistic.

2. Describe yourself in five words:

Creative, funny, sensitive, fickle, fun.

3. What did you do last weekend?

Apart from the regular boring life stuff like groceries, cleaning and laundry, I watched Public Enemies (maybe wait for the DVD) and started reading Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris, the second book in the Sookie Stackhouse series. Oh! El Hub and I went house hunting yesterday and found a potential place, a condo in a town called Novato. I’m crossing my fingers and hoping it works out.

4. Do you ever permanently “borrow” magazines from the gym or doctor’s office?

I’m sooo guilty of this! I totally “borrow” magazines from the gym. I don’t really feel bad about doing it, though, because I donate magazines back all the time.

5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:

Nothing yet because I woke up late this morning. I’ll probably end up doing a look with some bits from MAC Colour Craft or Chanel Venice.

6. When was the last time you went window shopping for makeup?

Yesterday. I popped by the Macy’s Chanel counter in Corte Madera (about 10 minutes north of San Francisco) to pick up an Eye Gloss and to check out some brushes. By the way, if you’re going to be in the Bay Area this coming weekend, the Corte Madera Macy’s is hosting a Chanel Master Class on July 18th. The first class starts at 11 a.m. and second at 3 p.m., and it’s free to attend. For full deets, call (415) 927-3333 (extension 2362) and ask for Masooma. Don’t forget to tell her I referred you!

7. Who’s the first person you call when you’re upset?

El Hub.

8. What’s your favorite way to relax?

Going for a long run with lots of good music pumping through my iPod or curling up on the couch with a good book.

9. Outfit:

Khaki green sun dress, tan linen blazer and brown wedge sandals.

10. Weekly goals:

Do visualization exercises, run at least four times, start going for walks during the day.

I just finished guzzling my first cup of green tea (with honey, yum!), and I’m getting ready to go out for a quick 10 minute walk break. I haven’t been very good about giving myself breaks during the work day, so I figure there’s no time like the present to start a new, good habit.

How’s your Monday been so far? Before things start picking up on your end, let me know what’s going on. Just copy the empty list below, and paste it with your answers in the comments. I can’t wait to hear from you. 🙂

Le list

Mood:
Describe yourself in five words:
What did you do last weekend?
Do you ever permanently “borrow” magazines from the gym or doctor’s office?
Eyes/lips/cheeks:
When was the last time you went window shopping for makeup?
Who is the first person you call when you’re upset?
What’s your favorite way to relax?
Outfit:
Weekly goals:

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

I know this sounds totally cheesy, but one thing I love to do when I’m in the shower is read aloud the phrases on the sides of Philosophy bottles. I always keep some of the body washes, shave gels and cleansers on hand (a girl’s gotta have choices) as food for thought when I’m shampooing or shaving my werewolf legs. 🙂

Last night I was reading a bottle of Purity Made Simple (PMS?) for the umpteenth time. I can’t even count how many bottles of the stuff I’ve gone through over the years…

I love trying new face washes, but Purity Made Simple is the one I always come back to. It takes off everything, even waterproof mascara, and doesn’t strip my skin or cause breakouts. It’s probably my favorite Philosophy product, evah (have you seen Sephora’s cute $10 travel-sized sample bottle?).

Purity Made Simple isn’t the only Philosophy product I use on a regular basis. Their bath gels, scrubs and lotions have some of the best textures and scents around and leave my skin oh so soft and yummy. 🙂

A few more fab Philosophies…

• Amazing Grace Perfumed Buffing Wash ($26), Shave Gel ($15) and Perfumed Body Spritz ($25)
• Unconditional Love Firming Body Lotion ($34)
• Soul Owner Foot Cream ($14)
• Kiss Me Very Emollient Lip Balm in Clear ($10)

Ladies, I say we end the weekend on a high note. 🙂 What a good philosophy, yah?

I think it’s time for a giveaway!

The prize

One lucky lady will win the following four great bath and body products from Philosophy (a $101 value):

• Cinnamon Hot Dots Shower Gel, $16
• She Colors My Day Charity Bubble Bath, $20
• When Hope is Not Enough Omega 369 Body Scrub, $30
• When Hope is Not Enough Omega 369 Body Lotion, $35

How to enter…

There are TWO different ways to enter the giveaway, and you can do both of them for TWO chances to win.

First, enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post. In it, tell me your Philosophy on love.

My philosophy on love? Don’t be stingy with it.

Second, enter by following me on Twitter if you haven’t already. You’ll be automatically entered to win future MBB giveaways and can keep up with all the weirdness that seems to follow me on a daily basis, ha! 🙂
(NOTE: If you’re already following me on Twitter, you’re automatically entered to win.)

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 if you haven’t already.

I’ll choose the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59 PM PST on Tuesday, July 14.

Buona fortuna!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

• Makeup Brushes 101— Woman’s Day
• How to do a crescent manicure in 2 minutes flat — BellaSugar
• Here’s a quick fix for when you get mascara on your eyeshadow — AllThatGlitters21
• I want Jessica’s Burlesque Beauty nail polish in Ruffled Bottoms! — Vampy Varnish
• Avon is still calling — The Independent

Saturday plans?

Do anything fun last night? We watched Public Enemies and it was… eh, okay. I enjoyed ogling J. Depp and C. Bale, but the story kind of dragged. The movie felt about 30 minutes too long. Unless you’re a hard core J. Depp or C. Bale fan, it might make a better rental.

This morning I woke up pre-dawn because Tabs jumped on the bed and plopped smack dab on top of my very full bladder. Yup, good times… I love that cat, but sometimes I suspect he secretly loves to mess with me.

What are you up today? I was going to just do household stuff, but I’d rather hit the Apple store to play with the new iPhone and then head back to the Chanel counter to pick up an Eye Gloss from the new Venice Collection.

Tabs says hi. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

I don’t mind when El Hub uses the Philosophy Unconditional Love body wash in the shower, but some of my beauty products are off limits, even to him. I’m super picky about my hair stuff, for example, and most of my shampoos, conditioners and styling products are used to treat specific issues like dryness, color protection or curl control — issues I know El Hub doesn’t have to deal with when it comes to his mane.

I don’t mind when a friend or loved one “borrows” a dollop of one of my shampoos, a spritz of a volumizing hairspray or a dab of department store lotion, but not my Bumble & Bumble Curl Conscious, LOL! Please, I beg you, not that. 🙂

Do you mind when your significant other, roommates or family members borrow your beauty products, or are you cool with sharing your body washes, lotions, shampoos, etc.?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen