Shark’s Cove: awesome snorkeling spot on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii
Hi, ladies! It was just too nice outside for me to sit in front of the computer today. It seems like I spend more time at my computer desk than I spend anyplace else!
What have you been up to today?
I’m working on a couple projects for you guys that I hope to have ready to share soon. One has to do with MAC Cosmetics, and the other has to do with finding makeup bargains, which is something I hold near and dear to my heart!
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. You know what time it is! Are you ready for the week’s best posts from the lovely ladies of the Beauty Blog Network?
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Aloha! I just subscribed to your blog! I love this site and visit it daily. I know that you are located in SF. I was born and raised in Oakland. Currently I am finishing up my college days over at BYU-Hawaii on the North Shore. BTW I love shark’s Cove!
-Diana
Hey Karen!it’s a loong time i didn’t check ur site 4 fab updates n im dieing aw-ready!hey,don’t blame me!blame d “i hav-2-go-2-a trip-w/-rents-n-dey-wouldn’t-let-me-brng-laptop” trip.(beautiful pic.! (at top)there.i wonder going 2 hawaii would be like…?)but now dat im here,im hangin’ out w/ d gals,talking all d time w/ rents’ n surfin’ my fave blogs(oh i miss them sooo much,MWAH!hahaha).checking out ALL “my” blogs is hard as surfing in water,let me tell ya.SIGH!but it’s raining like crazy here at home n i thought dis was summer!ur so luck-y KARR(can i call u dat?my “PALS” r driving me crazy to say ur name like dat hope ur not bothered n it’ll be O.K w/ u pls. oh pls.)u can get 2 go outside,no fair!:)canawt wait 4 ur upcoming proj./s!Btw-has anyone here went on a vacation?if so,where did u go n did u think it was FAB/DRAB there?
P.S. from know on,i will be from Kate(Brian)2 Kay-TEE.my friend said it would be more ah-dorable like dat.besides im luh-ving super cute tees like David n Goliath’s.XOXO,Kay-TEE.spell it like dat.:)
Wah~~ that pic reminds me of summer. You’re so lucky of having sunny days and gentle weather, Karen! 😀 My city is known for being an extremelly cold place. Now we’re having an “almost spring” here.:P
Can you see sharks in shark’s cove?
Hugs!
Eru :3
Seriously I have to say no fair on that. It’s been rainy over here. Friday was fine, and part of Saturday…and then the heavens opened up. LOL Anyway I’m glad you got to have a nice weekend. I’m super excited about the piece on finding makeup bargains!
When the weather’s fine like this you have got to get outside! We had a big BBQ in the park! A fine time and absolutely perfect weather! No bounce-house, but we set up a volleyball net and gave out big plastic balls as party gifts, so the kids had a fab time and the parents just chilled in the shade (aahhhhh)!
Looking forward to the upcoming posts! Have a great week! 😀
Hi Diana,
Aloha! It’s great to meet another East bay girl (I grew up in Union City). 🙂
Congrats on almost being done with school. What are you studying?
I *love* the North Shore, too. If I could, today’s I’d go snorkeling at Shark’s Cove and then afterwards eat a yellow chicken curry bowl at Haliewa Eats for lunch.
Hi Kate Brian (aka Kay-tee!),
You’d love Hawaii. It’s one of the most beautiful places in the world. I hope you get to visit someday!
LOL, and blog surfing is hard work! I agree. 🙂
Hi Eru,
If I could I would send you some sunshine, girl! Spring will hopefully not be too far off for you…
I’ve never seen a shark in Shark’s Cove (knock on wood). I’ve seen lots of amazing fish though. The last time I was there swam with a huge school of fish! It was amazing. I also love swimming out far and deep, to where there are huge beds of coral and you barely see the bottom. It’s very beautiful.
How was your weekend? Did you have fun at your friend’s concert? What makeup did you wear?
Hi Megan,
I’m glad it finally quit raining around your way! Did you end up going to the movies?
I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you and hope sandal weather heads your way ASAP!
Hi Glosslizard,
How fun! I hope everything went smoothly and that you got to have some fun too. After all this talk about BBQ’s I ended up going to TJ’s to get a tub of potato salad. YUM!
How’s your Monday been so far?
Karen,
Funny you mentioned Hawaii. I was searching for little trinkets or little charms of Hawaiian flipflops or Hisbiscus or sea turtles or anything like that. I just bought a car and would like to hang something there for a personal touch. Silly question i know but would you know of any places or sites in the Bay Area that carries these sorts of things?
Karen! Yay! Send me some sun please~~!! 😀
I had a nice weekend, thanks for asking! I weared a dark green smokey eye look for the concert 🙂 paired with my new Cotton Petal lipgloss by Dior!It looked nice IMO.
More hugs!
Erus last blog post..Gotcha!! Olay Aqua Hydration Set~~
It’s been a busy and boring Monday! Ah, well, they can’t all be gems! I got to wear my new Sunlit Palm though, so that was a mood-boster!
Hi Janelle!
Congrats on your new car. How exciting! I did a quick google search and found this store in San Jose… is that near you?
Hi Eru,
I love dark green smokey eyes! That’s so hot! How was the concert? I hope you had fun!
Hi Glosslizard,
SUNLIT PALM! Yay! What did you wear it with? I know you rock the greens, girlfriend…
My Monday was mellow too. I just got back from dance class and now I’m going to watch “The Hills” with Tabs.
I got a GWP eyeshadow duo from Clinique called Duo Deco, it’s a pale golden-ivory and a warm dark brown, both with a velvety, slightly pearly finish. They are a perfect complement to Sunlit Palm, although I find I have to cool down the whole combo by adding a bit of pink (Perky works well) at the inner corner. I also like adding a hint of Jungle at the outer corner to deepen the green color! Orient Sun on the cheeks and Gazelle on the lips! Perfect for this summery weather!
Mellow can be sooo good! Especially at the end of a Monday! I’m glad you have a TV buddy! 🙂
Update, it’s an eyeshadow duo called Deco Dence! Just in case you needed to know!
Hi Glosslizard,
You are so cute! I am one for details too so I appreciate that clarifying comment! 🙂
Tabs has been chilling at the house for the past few days! I think he has finally realized that he truly belongs to me and that I am the human he’s destined to love. Ha ha ha!
It’s about time, you cat-stalker, you! 😉
OMG, let’s talk about cat stalking. I just got back from Long’s and I bought him a litterbox and some Fresh Step.
There’s gotta be a hotline for this.