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Hallelujar (which is like hallelujah on steroids), ladies! It’s the weekend. 🙂 And I’ve been really looking forward to this one because 1) I needed the extra sleep, 2) El Hub doesn’t have to go to work and 3) I’m driving home to see my parents tomorrow for my dad’s birthday bash.

What’s shakin’ out yonder way? Anything new to report? The headline here reads: “It’s almost like summer!” You’d swear this was California judging by how sunny it is today. Of course, I feel like a bum because I spent the morning cooped up inside, but it wasn’t my fault. Benefit Spiked Punch gloss and MAC Coral Crepe Paint Pot were holding me captive…

The boards are waxed and I’m ready to hit the waves, girls. Care to do some Saturday Surfing with me? Hang ten!

Random bright spots

• Burberry to launch a beauty line at Nordstrom in July — Bella Sugar
• Do skincare products expire? Skin care expert Renee Rouleau has the answer — Temptalia
• Gala’s quest for the perfect summer dress — Gala Darling
• Just in case you were looking for powder blue lipstick… — The Cut Blog
• A sticker to cover one’s booty crack? Seriously? — Slaves to Fashion
• For my fellow crazy cat ladies: Satin Cat Mary Janes by Miu Miu, HOLLA! — Neiman Marcus
• Cute boys with cats: The name says it all — Cute Boys With Cats
• A shark bites a dude’s surfboard, and then the dude ends up riding the shark? — KHON2
• Disney fans, look out for hidden Mickeys — Neatorama

New in beauty

• Watch out, dark circles! Fresh’s Supernova Radiance Brightening Pen ($24) wants to wipe you out!
• Stila’s Pro Artist Palette No. 1 ($28) contains six powder shadows in shades of gold, pink, taupe, teal and purple
• They say Lancome’s lightweight Teint Idole Fresh Wear foundation looks natural and keeps skin matte for 18 hours
• Love neutrals? Take a peek at Lorac’s Little Black Palette ($32). It comes with four powder shadows and a primer, too
• The NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatments ($25) hydrate and protect lips while delivering a sheer wash of color
• The Clinique Smoothie Kisses ($25) come with four click pens that look like a great deal
• Have you ever used sunscreen wipes like these Supergoop! Wipes with SPF 30 ($34)?
• Clean’s Outdoor Shower Fresh is like … showering outside … in nature 🙂
• For lazy girls like moi: Cake Milk Made Body Hydrating Moisture Milk Mist ($18)
• Pacifica French Lilac Body Butter ($15)? YES, PLEASE!
• Lancome’s Le Crayon Khol ($28) now comes in waterproof
• More from Lancome: LOVE the design on the Tropiques Minerale Bamboo Bronzer Compact ($45)
• Chantecaille packed their Les Bijoux Eye Palette ($68) with five deep shades for eyes
• Bobbi Brown’s Treatment Lip Shine SPF 15 ($22) comforts dry lips with the butters of cocoa and shea, ah…

I think I was a bird (thanks for this vid, Hyzenthlay!) in a past life

So very soothing…

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Good mawnin’, home skillets. How was your night? 🙂 I can’t even begin to describe how happy I am right now because I actually have nothing I have to do today. That’s because my to-do list is blank, yay! It rarely works out this way, but somehow I managed to finish all of my weekend chores early, as in last week, which means there will be no cleaning of toilets, folding of clothes or brushing of tabby cats (a chore indeed) today, huzzah!

And THAT means I can just chill here with y’all, which makes everything, even the taste of this hot tea, so much better.

Oh, here’s something completely random that I know some of the other journalists and writers out there might appreciate. The AP finally caved!

Now, because I like to share the Web sites websites I surf early on Saturday mornings…

Random bright spots

• What can orange concealer do for you? Check out this exploration of carrot-hued correctors — Bella Sugar
• Hallelujar, praise ye gods! Flared pants are coming back this fall! — The Cut
• Do Tokidoki’s Brillante Glitter Eyeliner deliver the goods? — Temptalia
• Did you know Jamba Juice has a secret menu? — Divine Caroline
• 15 photos you won’t believe aren’t Photoshopped — Oddee
• Enter to win a Zac Posen for Target Dress before it hits stores — The Lancome Blog
• The battle of the most AWESOME THING EVER! — Most Awesometthing Ever
• Blondes have more fun… and earn more money, too (drat!) — Beaut.ie
• Two words: pure genius — Kitteh Roulette
• Do you feel lucky? Enter to win a New York City shopping spree, a guided tour of the Marie Claire offices and meet a Project Runway designer — Secrets of the Runway

New in beauty

• With the NARS Jet Setter Eye Kit ($52), you get a lash curler, Nuits Blanches Stylo Liner and a Larger Than Life Volumizing Mascara
• I’m kinda loving the print on Sisley’s Pyto-Poudre Compact ($109)… There’s a moisturizing, mattifying powder inside
• I wait ALL YEAR LONG for Fekkai Summer Hair!! Nordstrom.com already has some of the items listed: Marine Clean Detox Shampoo ($23), Beachcomber Leave-In Conditioner ($23) and Marine Summer Hair Beach Waves ($23)
• Sephora now carries bronzers and self-tanners by St. Tropez ($30-40)
• I love how industrial this jug of Supergoop! All-Over Everyday UV Pump ($68) looks

A girl can never have enough shoes…

Tetris and Pac Man invade New York!

Been listening to this song 24/7 for days…

What are you doing right now? I mean at this very instant! 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

What’s up, weekenders? How’s your Saturday coming along? Are you doing anything fun? So far today I’ve gone to breakfast (thanks for the Hamilton Cafe reco, Marisol!), took care of some bills, played with Tabs, and now I’m snapping as many product pictures as I can before the sun goes down. We had great light here this afternoon, so I’m trying to take advantage of it.

Do you have time for a little break? 🙂 Grab your mouse; let’s go surfing!

Random bright spots

• Is it time to spring clean your closet? — College Fashion
• How to make a scent linger longer (without overdoing it) — Daily Beauty Reporter Blog
• Oh, hon, my hair wants Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment — We Heart This
• Cheaper than getting your hair did: Bella road tests Lady Gaga’s Coke Can Curlers — Bella Sugar
• Christine explores Chanel’s Les Pop Ups Polishes — Temptalia
• The Benefit gals are breaking down the diff between Eye Bright and High Brow — The Secret Life of a Benefit Girl

New in beauty

• Benefit’s Bright Lights Big City Set ($48) has everything it takes to look bright, beautiful and sexy
• Colorful? Absolutely. Practical? Hmm… Have you seen Shu Uemura’s Gem Glam Flawless Glow Powder ($55)?
• Kim Kardashian’s Sephora Gift Set ($55) comes with her perfume and a makeup palette to dupe her signature smokey eyes
• Revlon says their Grow Luscious Mascara ($8) will make your lashes grow longer (in so many words)
• Sephora’s Color Artist Lipstick Palette ($32) comes with 15 shades in a sleek, travel-friendly case

What a beautiful interpretation of one of my favorite INXS songs… Yes, that’s Beck. 🙂

Watching this makes me hyper…

OH, HELL YAH! — Aiden’s baAAAaack!

Enjoy the rest of your Saturday. Oh, Tabs is on the rampage right now… He’s been giving me his “Feed me some gravy, bitches!” face because he finished the last of his Fancy Feast tuna in gravy last night. All he’s had to eat since then has been Science Diet, and he’s none too pleased.

Sorry, cat. We all learn to deal with disappointment sooner or later. Today was just your time. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Three things that take a Saturday from good to great: coffee in my mug, a cat on my lap and two uninterrupted hours of random web surfing. 🙂

Before you roll out to watch Hot Tub Time Machine (which is on my to-do list, fo’ reals), pull up a chair, and let’s do some surfing. C’mon, you’ll have fun!

Random bright spots

• Peep the new Tom Ford Private Blend Lip Color Collection — British Beauty Blogger
• Christine’s got pics and details of Urban Decay’s Summer Pocket Rocket glosses — Temptalia
• Is the “repeat” step really necessary when shampooing? — Bella Sugar
• Jimmy Choo and Tory Burch shoe dupes for less! — I am Style-ish
• This Light & Easy Yogurt Pie would make a yummy Easter dessert — Love Maegan
• You can get with this, or you can get with that… 🙂 — Sicka Than Average
• Have you ever tasted this strage fruit? — Boing Boing
• I’ll take one of everything from H&M’s Garden Collection, please — H&M
• Meow, meow! TGIF kitties — Kitty Stampede
• 30 habits that will change your life — Freestyle Mind
• Peep Peepshi is sushi made from marshmallow Peeps — Neatorama

New in beauty

• Clinique’s Acne Solutions Liquid Makeup ($25) conceals blemishes AND redness
• Get heavenly-scented hands with Philosophy’s Amazing Grace Hand Wash and Lotion ($35)
• SOUNDS GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT: Tela Beauty Organics packed their Sugar Scrub ($25) with pure cane sugar, almond oil and honey
• Paul & Joe’s Foundation Primer ($30) now comes in a shade for women of color called Miel
• I love how this Dianne Brill Lip Lingerie gloss set ($47) looks like a box of chocolates
• Lipstick Queen’s Discovery Kit ($48) comes with three bestsellers in red, nude and fuchsia
• Get a look at all the makeup that comes with Ulta’s 69-piece Beauty School Blockbuster ($19), WOW!
• Smashbox says their Limitless Eye Liner ($19) won’t smudge or budge for up to eight hours
• S’MORE SMASHBOX: Hyperlash Mascara ($21) revs up lashes by lifting, thickening and defining with a unique dual comb/brush applicator
• Laura Mercier’s new Shine Control collection ($27-32) introduces two new ways to get a fresh matte complexion
• Speaking of oily skin, Shu Uemura is introducing Purenovate ($35-50), a purifying program for oily skin

Stop motion rawks

Argh! I can’t get this song out of my head

Enjoy the rest of your Saturday! I’ve got a date with a Hot Tub Time Machine. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen