The neighborhood naked ladies say “Hello!”
Don’t worry; nobody’s roaming the streets with their booty cheeks hanging out. These naked ladies are of the floral variety, and they pop up every August around here… I’ve also heard them referred to as “pink ladies,” but I like calling them “naked ladies” instead because it sounds so scandalous! ?
In other news…as a consequence of my using Rodan + Fields Lash Boost every night for a while and having long lashes for the first time ever, I recently added this to my list of First World makeup problems: I can’t curl the outer corners of my lashes.
I can kinda get to them if I hold my Shiseido curler at an odd angle…but the curler pinches my skin and crimps the middle lashes into an odd shape when I do it.
I need something that can get waaaaaay down to the base of those outer corner lashes, which is why I’m debating getting one of these half lash curlers from Sonia Kashuk ($9), MAC ($22) or Tweezerman ($19).
Half lash curlers are about a quarter the width of regular lash curlers (so why aren’t they called quarter lash curlers??), and they’re designed for small areas of your lash line, like the outer corner.
Have you tried any of these before? I just put the Sonia Kashuk one in my Target cart, and now it’s sitting there taunting me…
And while we’re on the subject of Tar-ghay, their Universal Thread jeans are on sale right meow!!! I have two pairs of the high-rise stretch jeans, and I really like them because they loosen up a little bit throughout the day (but not to where they’re falling around your ankles).
They’ve held up well after vigorous washing and drying, too (I wear them every week).
Bonus: They also come in regular, short, and tall sizing, so you probably won’t have to hem them.
I’m gonna grab the khaki pair next!
Also, last night, for the first time in the history of Karen’s life, I fell asleep thinking about bathroom tile, of all things…
We’re redoing the downstairs powder room in the next couple months, and it’s the one room I’ll be able to gut and redo from the bottom up, so I’m excited about the project.
I’m going for a classic/traditional bathroom, similar to the Pottery Barn style… My main goal is to put together something that will hopefully age well and won’t look too dated in 5-10 years.
*crosses fingers*
So, floor tile. I’ve narrowed it down to hexagonal tile — either in a matte white…
I’m having a hard time deciding between the two because, on one hand, the white might help the space look a little less small than it actually is…but on the other hand, I like the idea of some sort of subtle pattern, like marble, down there to add visual interest.
I originally wanted to do black-and-white basketweave, but I think it might be a touch too busy?
What do you think? Too busy?
If you know anything about bathroom tile, holla at a cat lady!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. TGIFFFFF.
I love hexagonal tile!
When we did our bathroom we learned that the state of the floor underneath plays a big role in how the tiles will look; if your floor is uneven, smaller tiles will emphasize that.
Hopefully not an issue if you’re gutting it completely, but something to think about.
Oh, thanks for the info Allison. Our place is on a hill so we have a crawl space underneath, and I’ve noticed that some parts of the floor in the dining room (which is near the powder room) looks sloped. Hmm… Definitely something to consider!
I vote for the white hex – classic and you’ll always like it. The marble seems too busy for a small room. A Target run is on my schedule, thanks for the jeans tip!
You’re welcome about the Target tip. In general I’ve had good experience with the Universal Thread jeans!
Hi there – it’s hard to find a curler that fits your eye and will curl all your lashes at once. It’s amazing how many different eye shapes there are! I’ve tried a ton of the half curlers and have never gotten the hang of them. The line of demarcation between curled and not curled (or curled at separate times) is pretty obvious. But that may just be poor skills/lack of practice. I’m sure you could work it out! 🙂
About the tile, I only have one word of advice. Go as large as you can in the space you have because scrubbing that grout is a PAIN. Oh, two words. Try to avoid light colored grout. I usually line the floor tile grout with toilet bowl cleaner gel and let it sit for a while, then scrub with a nail brush, and that’s the only time it ever gets *really* clean. Our shower tiles are about 4″ square and the grout needs to be scrubbed with a nail brush regularly. Guess what’s on the top of my renovation list. HAHA!
This is all great advice, thank you Kim! I need all the help I can get. I was thinking gray grout if we do the white hex. I’m now also considering this tile, which is bigger:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Florida-Tile-Home-Collection-Michelangelo-Calacatta-Rectified-12-in-x-24-in-Porcelain-Floor-and-Wall-Tile-13-3-sq-ft-case-CHDEZEN1012X24/305320018
We’re currently building a new house and picked out something very similar to this for the walls of our shower in the master bathroom. We picked a light gray grout called “silverado.” We did see some pictures with this tile used as flooring and it looked great. My only concern would be how slippery it would get. If you go with larger tiles you may want to go with something that has a little bit of texture to prevent falls (if you’re clumsy like me).
That looks like a great choice! I forgot to mention that I also made a mistake by only looking at the sample tile when I chose ours. When the actual tiles came in, they had irregular edges and small pitted areas (the surface wasn’t completely smooth). Those areas are dirt magnets. I’d suggest a smooth surface and straight edges; if they have a whole box, definitely open it and look at several of the tiles to make sure you won’t be unpleasantly surprised. The gray grout is a terrific idea and we definitely prefer the sandier feel to the smooth (for the floor). Our shower is white tile with white grout. So much cleaning. 🙁 I think your marble swirl design will help to show less dust/dirt. I’m excited for you guys and hope you’ll love your updates!!
I think the basket weave might make you dizzy/cause a migraine!
It is a great pattern in small amounts/areas but a whole floor can be overwhelming.
Good Luck!
The room is very small which is why I even considered it. But the hex seems less fussy, and generally I like less fussy. Do you know much about tile? This is my first time ever doing a bathroom!
The marble is beautiful! It’s so hard picking out flooring! I’m sure whichever you choose will look amazing.
I call those lily’s “Naked Ladies” too! I love them!
Both of my kids, 8th and 12th grader’s, bought those Universal Thread jeans for back to school! Great price! I bought two pairs of the shorts last month after your recommendation and I love them!
Both tile patterns are so pretty! I love tile floors like that in a bathroom!
Basket too busy.
I have a Shiseido eyelash curler too and I adore it. I wish you hadn’t mentioned the Rodan and Fields because I’ve got the thinnest, shortest, stumpiest eyelashes you ever did see, no matter what products I use and I’m trying to spend less on beauty, not more. I know, Isn’t that cra-cra? I must have a fever.
I’ve been eyeing one of those tiny lash curlers but I feel like I really don’t need any more tools.
I second the comment about going big and avoiding light grout! Cleaning in between little tiles is the worst!
Thanks for the tip about Universal Thread jeans. I bought the shorts you recommended a while back and I wear them all the time—this is major for someone who feels self-conscious about wearing shorts.
Those khaki jeans are cute, except for the button fly. Gah, I detest button flies.
I have the Shu Uemura half lash curler. It works well for curling the spots my Shiseido lash curler misses. It’s also really great at meshing falsies with my real lashes after application.
https://www.shuuemura-usa.com/4935421384407.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgaTsisT24wIVrP_jBx2gwQFBEAQYASABEgITg_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Wish I could help you with the tiles, but I’m really bad with interior design.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Bigger tile will make a small space seem bigger. When we moved in, we had something similar to your last picture, except in a diamond pattern. Waaayyy too much in a small space. (Also, it looked like a diner, lol.) I think even the solid white hexi might take over. The tile we eventually chose is similar in size and shape to wood flooring planks. It’s unobtrusive and there’s much less grout to worry about.
Karen!
Try Trish McEvoys curing mascara in Jet black on those lashes. It will curl your lashes including the corners. Then you ca throw that tool away.
Also basket weave is a bit dated. Go for the hexagon in any color but plain white. Its a total pain in the booty cheeks to keep clean!!! Just learned that lesson on my new house. Never again! Its pretty but every speck of dust shows up.
Good Luck!
Karen get black and white tile in the easiest to keep clean !
Period
I like the white hex with a gray or white grout. Then you can go bold with a fabulous wallpaper or paint on the walls.
Hi Karen,
Ooooh, bathroom renos — fun!! Just wanted to echo the comments about going for a larger tile on the floor, and also affirm you inclination to move away from the basket-weave tile for the floor — or at least consider it in a lighter / tonal colourway.
Also, I purchased the FULL Tweezerman curler last Sephora VIB sale (have been using the Shu one devotedly for years!), and the reviews are correct — it definitely gets all the lashes, more so than any of the other curlers I’ve tried. But the one caveat is, that I *personally* don’t feel like it works as well unless it’s heated a bit (with the hairdryer). I don’t know, it just doesn’t seem to grip and curl as well without this step. Again, this is my experience, and I generally heat my curler anyway, but it’s something to consider! HTH!!