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I think the sky was mocking me when I took ye olde Tabby cat out for his morning promenade around the circle…

Among other things, Friday’s also garbage day!

Those ominous clouds make everything creepy. Like those two garbage cans? Hella creepy. Even my favorite tree looks a little Sleepy Hollow.

While Tabs nibbled on grass, which I guess is his idea of salad al fresco (only the freshest, dewy green shoots will do), I spotted this punchy pink flower. It would’ve been the brightest thing out there if it hadn’t been for my lipgloss. 🙂

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess Lip Gloss in Wild Orchid

I can’t wait for summer, ladies, and Estee Lauder’s shimmery fuchsia Exotic Lip Gloss in Wild Orchid ($18; available now at Nordstrom) is only making things worse. I think it’s fueling my winter denial. I mean, how can it still be winter with Wild Orchid on my lips??
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(NOTE: I think the blue item is Liquid Eyeshadow in Aqua Flash)

Officially, my summer lust is ON like Donkey Kong. I *wish* we could just hop on a plane to someplace warm today, ladies. I need tropical mischief, and there are few things more fun than a girls-only vacay, ya know?

OOH! I could bring along ALL OF MY PICTURES OF TABS (every group needs a designated crazy cat lady) and Estee Lauder’s summery Bronze Goddess 2010 collection. Don’t worry if you forget your blush — we’ll just share mine.

I thought the 2008 and 2009 Bronze Goddess releases were phenomenal; hopefully this year’s is too.

Estee Lauder Bronze Goddess

Bronze Goddess Liquid Eyeshadow in Aqua Flash, $17.50
Bronze Goddess Liquid Eyeshadow in Molten Brown, $17.50
Bronze Goddess Liquid Eyeshadow in Sand Shimmer, $17.50
Bronze Goddess Liquid Eyeshadow in Ultra Violet, $17.50
Bronze Goddess Exotic Lip Gloss in Wild Coral, $18
Bronze Goddess Exotic Lip Gloss in Wild Orchid, $18
Bronze Goddess Exotic Bronzing Blush, $35
Bronze Goddess Bronzing Gel, $28.50
Bronze Goddess Solid Perfume Pendant, $75

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Heya, ladies. 🙂 How was your day? What was the highlight? Mine was the big Cherry Kiss I gave myself with a little help from Estee Lauder Love Your Lips.

Isn’t she bright?

Signature Lipstick in Cherry Kiss, $20

I’m imagining it paired with thick black cat eyeliner and falsies, YUM!
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Rise and shine, morning glories! 🙂 Do you feel the “love” on the lippies and glosses in Estee Lauder’s new Love Your Lips collection? You may, because all 16 of the limited edition lipsticks and glosses have the word emblazoned on their lipstick bullet or tube.

Estee Lauder Love Your Lips Collection

• Signature Lipsticks in Pink to Berry Shades, $20: Lustrous Pink, Lush Rose, Cherry Kiss, Perfect Pink, Pink Kiss
• Signature Lipsticks in Mauve to Plum Shades, $20: Radiant Wine, Rich Berry, Chelsea Rose, Radiant Rose
• Siganture Lipsticks in Coral to Red Shades, $20: Coral Kiss, Portofino Coral, Spanish Red
• Kissable Lip Glosses in Pink to Berry Shades, $18: Sweet Kiss, Cherry Kiss, Pink Kiss
• Kissable Lip Gloss in Coral to Red Shades, $18: Coral Kiss

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Oh, happy day, fellow Liz Lemons! I just found an *awesome* lip pencil that looks like one of my favorite MAC Lipglasses but comes in stick/pencil form.

It goes by the name of Tawny (sooo ’80s Whitesnake video); it’s a shimmery golden pink — one of the 14 new Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Lip Pencils ($19).

Almost a dead ringer for MAC Nymphette, yah?

A swatch of Tawny

I’ve always worn Nymphette all by herself, but I’ve often wished for a coordinating pencil that I could wear with it to make it last a little longer on my lips.

Nymphette layered on top of Tawny

EL must have ESP because a base layer of Tawny totally extends Nymphette’s wear time, and because the two colors go together so well, Nymphette’s looks just as gorgeous as ever.

Everything about this pencil rocks. The formula? Smooove, lightweight and creamy … like a lip glider.

Nymphette fans, you gotta give Tawny a try. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Anybody else been moved by Estée Lauder lately? I’m thinking 2009 could be the year they bring sexy back.

I’ve liked a lot of their recent releases, like the Double Wear creme shadows and their Fuchsia Now and Bronze Goddess collections, and I think EL’s going to keep her momentum through fall with Sensuous Gold.

It’s 11 pieces of limited-edition goodness for eyes, lips, cheeks and nails.

First impression?

I love the packaging (hello, gorgeous!), but then it’s pretty hard to go wrong with shiny baubles.

What do you think of the embossed pans in the Signature Eyeshadow Quads or the soft rosy golds, deep plums and bronzes?

It all strikes me as straight-up pretty and feminine — the kind of shimmery textures and soft colors perfect for a candlelit dinner date. Just add heels, a little black dress, dainty gold jewelry and your favorite scent.

Ain’t no boy (or girl) able to resist those charms. 🙂

Check out these product pics and swatches, and let me know what you think.

Product pictures

Sensuous Gold Signature Eyeshadow Quad in Rose Amethyst, $35

Sensuous Gold Signature Eyeshadow Quad in Rose Gold, $35

Sensuous Gold Signature Lipsticks from left to right: Terracotta, Cinnamon, Rose Amethyst, Plum Amethyst, each $20

Pure Color Sensuous Gold Multi Gloss in Rose Gold (left) and Amethyst (right), each $18
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