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by Karen 15 Comments
Right now, the only thing I want on my lips more than these new NYX Intense Butter Glosses ($6 each) is actual whole cream butter.
Mmm, butter…
These are hands-down my favorite drugstore glosses of the moment. They’re a great deal for $6.
Just a quick Monday video. As always, thank you for watching.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
by Karen 16 Comments
It never hurts to be prepared! Should you have a sudden MAC attack this weekend (it happens), consider one of these eyeshadow or lipstick shades, which were recommended by the MAC artists at my favorite Nordie’s MAC counter at The Village at Corte Madera, California.
As always, thank you for watching.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
by Karen 8 Comments
I call upon thee, Zeus and Hera, to worship at the altar of the Bronze Goddesses! Estée Lauder Bronze Goddess Shimmering Nudes collection is coming, and here’s another look at a few of the pieces, this time in 3d, and video.
OK, no 3d. Just video. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
by Karen 11 Comments
Just a really quick tip to eke out every last drop from those free cream and liquid sample packets you get from beauty counters.
I wish I’d discovered this sooner, but better late than never.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. So…I played a little hooky today. Sort of. I just had to get out of the office because Tabs was driving me absolutely crazy, so I went to the mall, had a late lunch at The Cheesecake Factory, got a pair of shoes, watched some dogs and people…and ran into a friend who was also playing hooky. 🙂 (What’s up, Bernadette!?)
by Karen 27 Comments
Ah, eyeshadow primer…
If you have trubs getting your shadows to stay where they belong, the answer might be an Enigma, as in Urban Decay’s new limited edition Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Enigma ($20).
Today I’m wearing this creamy cool matte for the very first time.
WARNING: lots of bare-faced action and crazy-pants hair ahead!
As always, thank you for watching. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
by Karen 13 Comments
I’m on a mission to revamp my wardrobe. No more sad tabby gray for this gal! First thing on my list: pants.
I recently discovered these fabulous Rockstar Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans by Old Navy, so of course I had to share them with ya.
See why you need these in your closet ASAP. 🙂
As always, thank you for watching.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
by Karen 12 Comments
I can only imagine what my mom would say about my current state of tattoo-ness.
“Tattoos are for sailors…”
That’s probably what she’d say, and then insert disapproving frown [HERE].
But I’m kind of liking being tatted up! — albeit it’s a temporary thing with these new NARS temporary tattoos. I feel like a different person.
Just another quick video. I’m also wearing the new Tahiti Bronzer. Both are from the new Last Resort Collection, available now at Sephora.
As always, purr usual, thank you for watching. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
by Karen 19 Comments
If this Forbidden Sunrise Lipstick were actually forbidden…I’d break that rule. I mean look at it! — bright orange. WOW.
It’s like the color that your tongue turns after you’ve eaten some obnoxiously orange candy, and yes, I like it.
Just a quick look at the new MAC Bao Bao Wan collection Beauty Powder and Lipsticks (available now online and in stores March 5 – April 2, 2015). If you’ve ever wished that you could stand under a deluge of glitter, the Beauty Powder — you wants it.
As always, thank you for watching. I’ll be posting more pics and swatches soon.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
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