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3 Great MAC Eyeshadow Combos for Work from Karen on Vimeo.
What are some of your favorite MAC eyeshadow combinations for work or play? Are there any you find yourself reaching for all the time? — partnerships that work so well for you that you wear them over and over again?
Here are a few of the MAC eyeshadow combos I wear A LOT (click for the video). 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
This giveaway is closed. Congrats to the winner, Adriana. Thank you for entering!
More MAC Hello Kitty giveaway madness coming right at ‘cha, kittens. 🙂 One lucky winner will get their paws on a pan of Fun & Games Blush ($18 value), *meow!*
There are two ways to enter, and you can do both for two chances to win. The first involves leaving a comment here on this post — a comment about anything at all. Tell me what you watched on T.V. last night, wax philosophic on Paula Abdul, or confess your makeup sins. The second involves signing up for my updates by email, if you haven’t already subscribed. You’ll get one email per day, jam packed with delicious makeup updates and fun giveaways like this one!
I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59PM PST Friday night.
Good luck!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Congrats to Catherine, winner of last weekend’s Lucky Tom Palette!
UPDATE: The giveaway is closed. Congrats to the winner, Catherine! Thank you for entering!
Hey, tom cats and kittens!
What good are weekends without something to celebrate? It’s MAC Hello Kitty time, and I’ve got a Lucky Tom eye palette with a lucky reader’s name on it ($38 value).
There are two ways to enter, and you can do both for two chances to win. The first involves leaving a comment here on this post — a comment about anything at all. Tell me what you had for lunch, describe the new coat you got from Nordie’s, or dish about your office crush. The second involves signing up for my updates by email, if you haven’t already subscribed. You’ll get one email per day, jam packed with juicy randomness and makeup joie de vivre!
I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59PM PST Monday night.
Good luck!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
There’s something about wearing pink lips on Valentine’s Day that just feels *right*!
If you’re looking for the perfect pink for your pout, consider one of these 14 pink lipsticks and glosses. 🙂
Sometimes a bold, bright pink lip is the only way to go. Pair any of these dramatic lips with thick black cat eyeliner and some false lashes for a show-stopping look.
One of my favorites is MAC Hello Kitty Lipglass in Sweet Strawberry ($14), pictured above. Sweet and sexy at the same time!
Or, if you’re in the mood for something less shiny, how about Milani Velvet Lipstick Creamy Lipcolor in Royale ($5)?
For those who want to bring the bling, consider N.Y.C. New York Color Ultra Last Lip Wear in Blue Rose ($2).
Okay, so maybe a bold pink lip isn’t your thang; think about rose shades for a more conservative spin. I dig ’em with shimmery browns or pink shadows and blushes.
Budget lovin’ beauties might love Sally Hansen Natural Beauty Inspired by Carmindy Comfort Lip Color in Pink Blossom($10)…
…or Sally Hansen Moist & Matte Liquid Color in Taffeta ($8).
If you’re in the mood to splurge, Givenchy Rouge Interdit in Maharani Rose ($27) could tickle you pink…
…as could Yves Saint Laurent Pur Gloss in Pure Fuschia ($29)!
Perhaps you’re thinking about wearing something cool on your eyes. How about one of these cool pinks?
Clarins Joil Rouge Perfect Shine Sheer Lipstick in Pink Sugar($24) would look fab with gray smokey eyes or pale shimmery greens or blues.
Seriously, how many times can one blogger say “Meow” about a makeup collection? But that’s how it makes me feel, so I’ll say it again: MEOW! It’s MAC Hello Kitty time. 🙂
My first reaction was mixed when I saw the promo pics for MAC’s latest collaboration. Sure, I was drooling over the branding and packaging from the start (I love Hello Kitty; always have), but the colors just didn’t look like stuff I could wear every day.
Well, color me lame and call me crazy because after seeing the collection in person last night, I’m fully on board now.
Matter of fact, a few stray kittens decided to follow me home last night: Eye Shadow 4 Lucky Tom palette, Tahitian Sand Beauty Powder, Fun & Games Beauty Powder Blush and Cute-Ster Lustre Lipstick.
The Lucky Tom Eyeshadow Palette Colors (from left to right): Creme Royal, Paradisco, Stylin’, Lucky Tom
Fun & Games Beauty Powder Blush
Tahitian Sand Beauty Powder
Cute-Ster Lipstick
Tabs was riled up this morning and snipping at my ankles because he hadn’t received his pre-ordered Lucky Tom palette yet. I had to tear him away from mine (did I mention he’s OBSESSED with HK?) long enough to do my face of the day.
For the eyes, I started with a thin layer of Perky Paint Pot over the eyelid.
Then, with Tabs locked in the other room, I went to work with the eyeshadows, patting Paradisco on the lid and Creme Royal inside the inner corner of the eye.
Next, I lined the upper lash line with Stylin’ and the lower line with a mix of Lucky Tom and Creme Royal.
To finish the eyes, I curled my lashes and added two layers of MAC Dazzlelash mascara (it happened to be nearby).
Now, for meow lips… (couldn’t resist) 🙂
I lined them with Pink Treat Cremestick Liner topped off with a layer of Cute-Ster Lipstick and some MAC Lipglass in Clear.
After blowing myself a kiss in the mirror I moved on to the cheeks.
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Hey, ladies! It looks like MAC couldn’t wait. They bumped up the release date for MAC Hello Kitty at Nordstrom stores. The collection is on sale now, at least at some Nordstrom stores nationwide. Call your counter just in case to make sure.
I stopped by the mall after dance class and took these stalker-y pictures with my phone. I almost melted when I saw the product packaging. It’s even cuter in person!
I’ll put up a face of the day tomorrow featuring a few goodies. 🙂
Hope you are having a great night! It’s time for me to catch the new episode of The City.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Do you have a favorite crease brush? If I had to pick one (oh, the horror!), I’d choose the MAC 217. That bad boy’s smoother than Al Green’s Let’s Stay Together…
But who says there can be only one? Here are four MAC crease brushes to consider (click for the video).
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Tabs is freakin’ OBSESSED with Hello Kitty and can’t wait for MAC’s Hello Kitty collection to go on sale this Thursday.
Earlier today I even caught him pre-ordering the Lucky Tom eyeshadow palette ($38) from Nordstrom.
I pre-ordered the Beauty Powders last week, but Tabs will have to get his own.
Are you excited about the collection? Do you know what you want yet?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
