It’s smoking hot!
MAC Style Black: Blue Flame Mineralize Eyeshadow
Archives for September 2009
Lovin’ One Layer of MAC Zoom Fast Black Lash Mascara
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I gotta hand it to carnies because that juggling stuff is hard work! 🙂
Simply put, the more tasks and projects I try to juggle at the same time, the harder it becomes to maintain a beauty regimen.
All of the time consumers that come with moving, coupled with my regular work, have sapped much of my time and energy for makeup. By virtue of necessity, I’ve had to resort to a lot of super-minimal makeup looks — filled-in brows, dabs of concealer beneath my eyes and now, thanks to MAC, a single layer of mascara.
It takes mere seconds to apply, but a single layer of MAC’s new Zoom Fast Black Lash ($13) gives lashes a dark glossy black finish and extra length. The outcome’s a quick and easy natural lash look with KICK, and it totally fits with a minimal makeup vibe.
If you’re looking for a go-to mascara that adds length and a vibrant, inky black finish yet won’t look totally fake on your lashes, then consider giving MAC’s $13 Zoom Fast Black Lash a try.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. If you’re on the hunt for a new mascara but aren’t moved by this one, Walgreens has a $5 off $25 printable coupon (Yea for drugstore makeup!). Good today and tomorrow only (9/29 – 9/30).
10 Days of Giveaways: Comment to Win Jessica Simpson’s Fancy Love Perfume
The giveaway is now closed, and I’m contacting the winner by e-mail. Good luck!
Remember Newleyweds with Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey? I used to get such a kick out of that show… The way Nick always kept himself busy with little projects around the house reminded me of El Hub (that boy just can’t sit still!).
But it was Jessica’s foibles and word-isms on the show that helped to turn her into a household name.
Now, years after revealing to the world how she thought that Chicken of the Sea was actually made from chicken, Jessica has her own lines of shoes, faux hair pieces (LOL!) and, yup, fragrance.
The prize
One lucky lady will take home a bottle of Fancy Love Eau de Parfum by Jessica Simpson (a $59 value), a floral with notes of peach blossom, bergamot, pink champagne, peony, jasmine, rose and musk.
How to enter…
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. In it, name one or more of your favorite blondes.
Let’s see… There’s Gwen Stefani, Miss Piggy and Chrissy from Three’s Company!
Second, enter by following me on Twitter and retweeting (RT) the following message:
RT @karenmbb: RT to Win Fancy Love Perfume by Jessica Simpson http://bit.ly/3vYigw
Recap…
- Enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, and don’t forget to use a valid email address so I can reach you if you win.
- Follow me on Twitter and retweet the following message:
RT @karenmbb: RT to Win Fancy Love Perfume by Jessica Simpson http://bit.ly/3vYigw
I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59 p.m. PST on Wednesday, September 30.
Bari bakht!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
The giveaway is now closed, and I’m contacting the winner by e-mail. Good luck!
MAC DSquared: Lovin’ the Feline Eye Kohl and Greasepaint Sticks
Hey there, Tenderonis. How was Monday? I bailed on my responsibilities this afternoon and hit my nearby MAC counter to play with the new DSquared collection for lips, face and eyes.
I swatched everything the counter had in stock, which was nine of the 11 items. Of course, the two that were missing just happened to be the two I was MOST looking forward to (Lip Erase ($16) and DSquared Tinted Lip Conditioner in Fuchsia Fix ($15)), but c’est la vie, le sigh!
I’ll track down the two stragglers later this week. In the meantime, let me know what you think about these.
DSquared Shape and Sculpt Powder in Bone Beige and Emphasize
DSquared Shape and Sculpt Powder in Bone Beige and Accentuate and Sculpt
From left to right: DSquared Lipstick in Nude Rose and Blood Red
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Rock Lobster
We were at the beach;
Everybody had matching towels.
Somebody went under a dock;
And there they saw a rock.
But it wasn’t a rock…
It was a rock lobster!
Rock lobster!!!
Hourglass Visionaire Eye Shadow Duo in Blue Lagoon
How would you rock this eyeshadow duo?
Bloggerati Spotlight
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- How to get Kim Kardashian’s Fashion Week Hairstyles –Spoiled Pretty
- Ideas for short-to-medium wavy styles — Hair Thursday
- Six simple rules for mixing patterns — Beyond Beauty Basics
- Recreate the this fun and flirty hairstyle worn by Molly Sims — Talking Makeup
- Isn’t the packaging for this new Michael Kors scent too cute? — Makeup Bag
- Reasons to fall in love with Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge and Stila Convertible Color — Product Girl
- Planning a bachelorette party in Vegas? Check out these ideas for your big night out — The Jet Set Girls
- Products you can share with your man — Makeover Mama
Whew! It’s been a busy morning of packing, answering e-mails and chugging coffee. I can’t wait for lunch… I’m hungry for those Morning Star Veggie Buffalo Wings (so obsessed).
A little later today I’ll sneak over to the MAC counter to check out the new Dsquared collection, which drops today. Been dying to peep the Lip Conditioner, Greasepaint Sticks and the Sculpt and Shape Powders. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Sept. 28
- Mood:
- I’m lovin’ it (makeup related):
- I’m lovin’ it (non-makeup related):
- Mascara:
- Hair:
- Something you’d never guess about me:
- Next on my to-do list:
- Last person I laughed with:
- Purse:
- Weekly goals:
A little overwhelmed! I’ll be happy when this move is over.
Smokey eyes and MAC Style Black, Origins GinZing Eye Cream mixed with under eye concealer, NARS Orgasm/Laguna Duo and NARS Powder Foundation.
Laguna Beach: Season 1 DVDs (um, why were the girls so crazy about Stephen?); frozen Morning Star Veggie Buffalo Wings; this purple Old Navy Swing Coat sweater (only $20!); Judy Blume’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret; showers and indoor plumbing.
MAC Zoom Fast Black Lash ($13)! It’s kinda awesome (review coming soon).
Straight and parted to the side. My flat iron and I are having an illicit love affair at the moment.
I’m really, REALLY obsessed with accordions.
Try these Visionaire Eye Shadow Duos ($38) from Hourglass Cosmetics.
Does Tabs count? While I was still in bed this morning, he attempted to climb all over my lady lumps like some kind of cat pervert!
Kate Spade Classic Noel Small Henry.
Stay sane over the next week of carpeting, paint touch-ups and moving.
Hi, chicas. How’s it going on this lovely Monday (the power of positive thinking!)? The mess in my apartment is driving me nuts, but I’m doing my best to remember that it’s only temporary.
I’d love to hear from you. If you have a moment, just copy the following poll, and paste it with your answers in the comments. 🙂
Le list
1. Mood:
2. I’m lovin’ it (makeup related):
3. I’m lovin’ it (non-makeup related):
4. Reading for the week:
5. Hair:
6. Something you’d never guess about me:
7. Next on my to-do list:
8. Last person I laughed with:
9. Purse:
10. Weekly goals:
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen