Can you name this character?
P.S. I spent way too many hours playing this game when I was a kid.
Hey, Gamers…
Archives for February 2009
Best Seat in the House
Cucumber finger sandwiches and tea taste better outside…
That’s Marin across the water. If you look closely, you can see Tabs waving to us in the distance.
Estee Lauder Orchid Garden Blooms With Soft Pastels
Once upon a time I was *this close* to majoring in botany in college. I really dig plants (oh, girl, don’t get me started on carbon fixation!), so makeup heavily influenced or inspired by flowers or plants, like Estee Lauder’s new Orchid Garden Collection, makes the wanna-be botanist in me weak in the knees.
Purples, pinks and peach grace the Orchid Garden Collection. Nordie’s has it listed as a summer 2009 release, but they already have at least some of the individual items from the collection available for sale online.
I’m thinking the Orchid Garden Signature Eyeshadow Quad ($35), with four colors in matte and pearl textures, looks promising. What do you think of the floral pattern on the pan and the purple and green shadow colors? I hope the pastels won’t look too chalky on me (*crosses fingers*).
Or how about Vivid Garden Illuminating Powder ($32), a multi-shade, shimmery pink and gold highlighter for eyes, cheeks and decolletage? Can you spot the dragonfly?
And I’m looking forward to Pure Color Illuminating Gloss in Peach Blossom ($18), a shimmery peach lipgloss.
I can’t want to see the collection in person. I fell hard for Estee’s Fuchsia Now collection for spring. I’ve got high hopes for Orchid Garden.
A quiet night at home
Hey, ladies. WHOA! It feels like I just woke up… and now it’s dark. I haven’t been sleeping well, so I’m keeping it low key tonight. I rented The Secret Life of Bees and plan to just turn in early.
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Powder or Cream Eyeshadow: Which Do You Wear?
I guess part of this debate boils down to volume: powder eyeshadow shades outnumber cream colors within most makeup lines.
That’s why I lean toward powder eyeshadows, but when I’m pressed for time I reach for creams. Not as broad a selection of colors, but I can apply creams faster than powders. I call ’em finger-friendly.
Which do you prefer and why? Are you a powder eyeshadow devotee or a cream shadow fanatic?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
2-Minute Wide-Eyed Makeup Look
I was up late last night watching Season 1 of 30 Rock on DVD. This may be lack of sleep talking, but I’m strangely fascinated by puffy Alec Baldwin…
When I finally opened my eyes this morning, I looked TIRED!
I filmed this video clip (click to see the video) a couple days ago, but it shows one of my go-to quick eye makeup looks, great for late-night TV marathons.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Happy Birthday: Makeup and Beauty Blog Turns 2!
Hey, ladies!
Today the blog turns two, and I decided to celebrate by dressing her in a new outfit. 🙂
I’m still working out the kinks. Shouldn’t be long now…
Oh! Tabs just got back from New York Fashion Week. After inhaling two cans of Friskies he hopped on my computer and pulled up his new blog, Party with Tabs.
I have no clue where that cat finds the time for all this stuff: modeling, acting and now blogging, too?
On the new blog Tabs will report celebrity news, dish on gossip and review fashion and beauty accessories.
Let me know what you think of both sites, the new Makeup and Beauty Blog and (introducing!) Party with Tabs.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
5 Great Brown MAC Eyeshadows
Hi, girls. I hope you had a good day today. Onward to Friday!
I enjoyed afternoon tea at Crown & Crumpet in the city. Did you know that a lot of fancy hotels offer afternoon tea service, where you get your choice of different teas, of course, and tasty hors d’oeuvres? It’s a great way to unwind when you’re in the mood for a treat.
Speaking of fun, how do you feel about brown eyeshadow? I’m a big fan, and MAC makes some of my favorites (click here for the video).
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Which crew do you think will go home tonight on America’s Best Dance Crew? I have a feeling it’ll be Fly Kicks.
Nude Lips and New York Fashion Week
While models dressed up for Fashion Week, their lips dressed down, as several designers sent nude lips down the catwalk. Peach, pink and even beige lip shades ruled the runway in finishes of matte and high gloss.
What we see at Bryant Park can signal upcoming trends, like nude lips for fall 2009, but I think the look’s perennial. Go Team Nudes!
I’ve been spotting examples of it all week long… Here are some ideas to try at home.
At the Oscar de la Renta show (pictured at top), the lips were natural, pink and glossy.
For lips inspired by the same look, start by lining your pucker with MAC Cremestick Liner in Pink Treat, a creamy warm rose. Then, add one layer of a pale, shimmery beige lipstick — I used MAC lipstick in Quiet, Please.
For more glossy shine, top it off with pink and shimmery MAC Lipglass in Cherry Blossom.
The lips at the Narciso Rodriguez show were all about the matte, peach and nude.
I like this one because it’s pretty easy. Apply one layer of warm and peachy MAC Mattene lipstick in Flattering (a matte lipstick), applied straight from the tube.
My favorite nude lips at Bryant Park this week have been the peachy, glossy lips at the Anna Sui show.
Begin by lining your lips with MAC Cremestick liner in Honey B., a creamy peach.
Then, layer shimmery peach Benefit Full Finish Lipstick in Thrillin’ Brazillian directly on top.
Finish with some clear gloss, like (try MAC Lipglass in Clear), slicked over the whole lip.
I think nude lips look fantastic with pretty much any eye look, but they look exceptionally stunning when paired with smokey eyes (click for a simple smokey eye).
Tea and crumpets
A peek inside Crown & Crumpet
The sun is making an unscheduled appearance today, yea! This, after more than a week of gloom and rain, so I’m playing hooky to meet a friend for tea and crustless finger sandwiches in San Francisco this afternoon. 🙂
I hope you’re having good day so far. Let me know how you’ve been.
Your neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen