MAC Give Me Liberty of London
Still loving ya, Dame’s Desire ($14.50).
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Still loving ya, Dame’s Desire ($14.50).
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Just some lichen on a tree near my house.
I like this color combination…
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Can you remember the last time you watched a sunset?
I couldn’t, so I watched and waited on the back deck last Saturday afternoon with my camera to refresh my memory. Luckily it was a clear day (one of very few lately), and I caught the sun, in a burst of buttery gold, peach and pink, slip back behind the mountains.
Such beauty… It moved me to do my makeup! 🙂 Well, kinda. We were going out to dinner anyway, but what better inspiration than a beautiful sunset, right? I picked shimmery, peachy golden eyes and a pink lip with some random MAC, Urban Decay and Benefit.

Since we were going out, I blinged it up with Urban Decay’s Heavy Metal Glitter Liner along the lower lash line (what a nice glimmer of subtle, golden sparkle!) and added Benefit Hoola Bronzer into the crease.

Lips: MAC Liberty of London Lipstick in Petals & Peacocks, MAC Lip Pencil in Trimmed in Pink
Hello, kinda awesome! I think it brings a warm depth to the eyes, especially where it contrasts with something shimmery. If you’re already a Hoola fan, I recommend giving it a try in the crease with your favorite shimmery gold eyeshadow on the lid.
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I actually love it when companies combine good business with efforts to support a worthy cause, so I was thrilled when The Body Shop asked if they could sponsor today’s giveaway. It features their new Sweet Lemon collection of body products and a great campaign called LemonAid.
Not only do the products in this refreshingly lemony five-piece collection help you scrub down, cleanse and moisturizer yer bad self, but they help raise funds and awareness to stop the human trafficking of women and children around the world.
The Body Shop has pledged to donate up to $10,000 to ECPAT/USA (End Child Prostitution and Trafficking) and the Somaly Mam Foundation, two organizations at the forefront of the cause.
At this very instant, there are multiple ways you can help. 🙂 Do ANY of the following, and The Body Shop will donate the amount listed on your behalf:
Pretty cool, yah?
And now for the giveaway!
One lucky lady will win the entire Sweet Lemon Bath & Body collection (a $77 value) of cleansers, exfoliators and moisturizers enriched with lemon seed oil (handpicked on the Italian Riviera!).
Entering is easy. There are two different ways, and you can do both of them for two chances to win.
First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, a comment about anything at all!

Second, enter by following me on Twitter and retweeting (RT) the following message:
RT @karenmbb: RT to win the entire Body Shop Sweet Lemon collection (a $77 Value) and promote #LemonAid http://bit.ly/cTxA1g
I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59 p.m. PST on Thursday, March 18.
Veľa šťastia!!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
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I’m feel like my “muchness” is high today, and I think it’s because I saw Alice in Wonderland on Saturday. 🙂
When we’re sitting together and Tabs buries his face in my arms…
That’s mid-June, hmm… I’d like to feel more comfortable in a swimsuit and have the dining room fixed up.
Black yoga pants. They’re slimming, don’t need to be ironed, and if they’re cut right can make your booty look CUTE!
Not sure yet, but maybe a pink, peach, brown and gold look with MAC, Urban Decay and/or Benefit
Sweet!
I like the creative semi-freedom that comes with being a freelance writer/blogger, but I really miss having a steady paycheck.
A pair of black Franco Sarto platform sandals
Skinny jeans, a striped off-the-shoulder top and a black jacket I found at H&M for $20!
To exercise every day (even if it means just going for a walk), to dream BIG and to stick to a schedule
Good morning, sunshines, and happy Monday! Am I the only one still wonky from the time change? My bod’s a little confused about bed time.
Gotta love the extra hour of afternoon sunlight, though. It’s nice to be able to run errands after work before dark.
It’s that time again, ladies. You know the drill. 🙂 We. Can. Do. This (and by “this” I mean make it through Monday!). Just copy the list below, and paste it with your answers in the comments.
Le list
1. Mood:
2. Something that always brings a smile to your face:
3. In three months I’d like _______:
4. Your favorite kind of clothing?
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
6. Sweet or sour?
7. Something you like about your current job:
8. What shoes are you wearing today?
9. Outfit:
10. Weekly goals:
This week WILL be a great one for us all. No question about it. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
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MY BEST:
All of my hard work last week exfoliating, moisturizing, plucking toe hairs (eek!) and babying the cuticles on my tootsies has finally paid off, YAY! My feet don’t look crusty and scary anymore for now. 🙂 Hallelujar!
MY WORST:
See’s Candies will be the death of me, I swear. The whole eating healthy/working out thing hasn’t gone too well lately. I’m still not working out enough and haven’t been able to resist the See’s siren call. I gotta get back on track this week…
What were your best and worst beauty experiences of the week? Please share yours in the comments.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. What a quick weekend! It went by so fast, and 🙁 I’m totes not ready for Monday. Um, can I get a Sunday extension, please?
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Dear Diary,
You know, ever since I was a kitten living on the streets of Mill Valley, I knew what I wanted to be. I’ve always craved fame and fortune, and I chose this life as an international playboy tabby. It didn’t choose me.
But never in a million years did I think it would be this … hard.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m not complaining, but I have to deal with things that other cats can’t possibly understand, like the damned paparazzi.
They’ve been relentless lately… On Monday I thought I’d take advantage of the nice weather, right? I figured I’d just walk to Bikram instead of taking the limo (my yogi thinks I need to work on my downward dog), but 10 photogs were waiting for me outside!

Then on Wednesday I flew down to go hiking in the hills with L.C. and Audrina. Sidenote: No, Heidi was NOT invited. We haven’t spoken since I whooped Spencer’s ass at Le Deux last summer. Take that and rewind it back, Pratt!! Anywho, we were taking in the scenery and talking about Kim K.’s new scent when I turned around and BAM! Cameras everywhere.

And it happens all the time! A few weeks ago my assistant found these pics on Perez…
Here I am walking home from an all-nighter with Jay-Z and Beyonce.

And here I am eating at The Salad Bar, this little place I like downtown. The paps just looooove to catch me when I’m eating.
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According to the daisies blooming in the front yard, spring is just around the corner. 🙂
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