… is seeing what’s inside the fridge.
Am I alone on this one?
Can You Guess These MAC Pigments?
Archives for November 2009
The Best Part of MTV Cribs…
Straight Sexy Hair Smooth and Protect Packs Some Serious Multitasking Mojo
El Hub threatened to revolt over my hoarding of hairstyling products in the bathroom, which he compares to the beauty aisle at Rite Aid :), so in the name of marital harmony, it’s time I find more hair products that multi-task.
My latest discovery: Straight Sexy Hair Smooth & Protect Flat Iron Hairspray ($14).
Like four products in one, it’s a Vitamin B5-packed aerosol to protect hair from flat iron heat damage while smoothing out frizz, adding shine and moisture and imparting soft, touchable hold (smells faintly of coconut). All that, and it works on either dry OR damp hair.
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The Clean Coffret Fragrance Set Is More Than Simply Fresh
Are you the kind of girl who delights in wearing a different fragrance every day of the week? Clean, a fragrance line known for their light scents and simple aesthetic, sure hopes so. Their new Coffret Set ($65) includes four of their signature scents in 1-oz bottles of eau de parfum.
Almost lighter than air, they make me float away on a fragrance cloud, and I feel like I can wear them anywhere, whether I’m just lounging around the house, going out to dinner with El Hub or attending a function for work.
Despite their lightness of being, each one lasts a good long time on my skin (about six hours). Even though they share similar citrus and floral notes and have the same just-out-of-the-shower vibe, they’re different enough to be distinct.
Speaking of variety, Clean Coffret oozes with possibilities. I like to layer them (although they also wear well by themselves), and my current crush involves starting with a layer of Warm Cotton, then adding layer of Shower Fresh topped with Simply Soap.
By itself, Shower Fresh reminds me of a pristine tropical waterfall; Clean is like crisp grapefruit, and Warm Cotton brings to mind fresh laundry, set outside to dry in the sun.
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Retro Roundup: One and Two Years Ago on Makeup and Beauty Blog
Yikes, this day is flying by so fast! I can’t believe it’s already lunch time. I think I’m gonna nibble on a PB&J while I take a trip down memory lane. Remember these posts from one and two years ago on MBB?
2008
- Wedding Makeup Tips, Live Blogging from Boca: We’re here in the bridal suite getting ready! I’ve been picking the makeup artist’s brain (Lynette) for wedding makeup tips and she’s been great!
- Brown Skin is Beautiful Skin: I don’t usually reprint posts from the archives, but I stumbled across one from June 2007 that still strikes a chord with me. I think it’s more about being considerate than it is about political correctness, cultural mores or stereotypes, but tell me what you think.
- Essie Winter 2008, aka Her Royal Hotness: Well, cover me in jewels, and bring my royal scepter because the regal shades of rich purple, deep ruby and gold make the Essie Winter 2008 collection ($8 each) a royal tour de force!
2007
- I love you, MAC Antiquitease!: Against my better judgement, here’s a pic of a face of the day with makeup from MAC’s Antiquitease Limited Edition Collection. El hub walked into the bathroom and announced oh-so-loudly that it was time to eat, and subsequently scared the bejeebus out of me.
- 43 things I’m thankful for (the makeup edition): So, what happens when you think about what you’re thankful for while staring at your makeup for too long? Well, the Makeup and Beauty Blog version of 43 Things, of course.
- Red lips and gold eyes: The red lip look is strong, but at the same time versatile. You get lots of mileage out of this look because you can work it in many different settings.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. What did you have for lunch today?
More Nyx!
Two Ways to Win $59 in Redken Body Full Hair Care
The giveaway is now closed, and I’m contacting the winner by e-mail. Good luck!
Desperately seeking volume? Come hither, my flat-haired friends.
This week the follicle fiends at Redken sent me some preview products from Body Full, their new hair care line to cleanse, condition and style baby fine hair.
But since my mane lives more at the unruly/thickeningly out-of-freaking-control end of the hair spectrum, these four lovely ladies will need to find a new home.
Who’s down for a giveaway? 🙂
The prize
One beautiful babe will win four items from the Redken Body Full line (a $59 value) — created for ladies (and gents) seeking touchably soft hair with added volume.
- Body Full Shampoo ($13): A gently cleansing shampoo to simultaneously detangle and rinse away product buildup while plumping every strand
- Body Full Light Conditioner ($14): A lightweight moisturizing conditioner
- Body Full Instant Bodifier ($16): A liquid-to-foam, body-enhancing mousse to protect baby fine hair from heat damage
- Body Full Volume Amplifier ($16): A thickening spray for added volume and texture
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, describe a hair tip/trick you use to pump up your volume.
I spray the roots around my crown with Redken Layer Lift. I feel like it gives my layered hair an extra boost up top.
Second, enter by following me on Twitter and retweeting (RT) the following message:
RT @karenmbb: RT to win Redken Body Full hair care (a $59 value) http://bit.ly/7n2CQ4
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 Redken Body Full hair care (a $59 value) http://bit.ly/7n2CQ4
I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59 p.m. PST on Friday, November 27.
Ke o lakaletsa mohlohonolo!!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
The giveaway is now closed, and I’m contacting the winner by e-mail. Good luck!
You Know You’re a Crazy Cat Lady When…
… you buy a bottle of wine solely because the picture on the label looks like your cat.