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Archives for December 2009

Inside the Ferry Building

December 7th, 2009 by Karen 12 Comments

When I worked in San Francisco, I used to walk through this building every day on my way to the office.

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Categories: Daily Photo

Do You Wear a Full Face of Makeup on the Weekends?

December 6th, 2009 by Karen 31 Comments

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During the week I like doing full face looks with foundation, eye makeup — the whole nine yards — but the weekends are a different story.

If I’m just gonna lounge around the house or run errands, I might just wear a little tinted moisturizer, concealer, brow powder, blush and gloss.

It depends, but unless I have big plans, I usually won’t spend much time on my makeup on Saturday and Sunday. Unless, of course, I’m just playing around. 🙂

Do you wear a full face of makeup on the weekends?

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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Have you ever seen Buena Vista Social Club? I can’t believe I never have. I’m watching it right now and being kinda blown away. GREAT MUSIC!

How’s it going tonight? Are you ready for Monday? Sorry, that’s a terrible question. I’m not ready, LOL! I’ll hang in there if you do.

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Categories: Just For Fun

Sundays with Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 65

December 6th, 2009 by Karen 24 Comments

When I was a little girl, I always looked forward to the animated Christmas specials they showed on TV every year. It seems like there aren’t as many of them as there used to be, cartoons like A Charlie Brown Christmas and Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer…

That reminds me — things have been slowing down lately for Tabs with his modeling career, and he’s had to resort to doing voice work for holiday specials like this one (click here to see the video).

I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend, ladies. Tabs says hi (actually, he’s napping on the couch right now). 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Do you have a favorite holiday special? It’s that time of year!

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Categories: Just For Fun, Video Keywords: tabs

A Saturday Walk in SF

December 6th, 2009 by Karen 6 Comments

Yesterday I took a walk along the Embarcadero in San Francisco.

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Categories: Daily Photo

What Were Your Best and Worst Beauty Experiences of the Week?

December 6th, 2009 by Karen 30 Comments

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MY BEST:

Finally (after seven months!) getting my hair cut, and I’ve got bangs! Now I don’t feel like I’m carrying around a small animal on my head.

MY WORST:

I guess I haven’t gotten enough sleep lately because my dark circles kicked into overdrive, 🙁 and none of my usual tricks are working. On the bright side, it gives me a good excuse to try a new concealer! 🙂

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. How’s it going today? I’m taking it slow and steady this morning. I watched part of So I Married An Axe Murderer on Hulu while I had my coffee. That movie cracks me up every time, like the part where they’re dancing “like children of the night!” I so want to do that.

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Categories: Just For Fun

Cascade of Lights

December 6th, 2009 by Karen 7 Comments



Christmas decorations inside the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in San Francisco.

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Categories: Daily Beauty

Just Add Basil

December 5th, 2009 by Karen 8 Comments


Basil makes everything better.

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Categories: Daily Photo

Falling Away: Saying Farewell to Fall on Makeup and Beauty Blog

December 5th, 2009 by Karen 10 Comments

Falling Away: A Last Look at Fall on Makeup and Beauty Blog

  1. Addicted to Love and Makeup: A Halloween Look
  2. MAC Magic, Mirth and Mischief Lip Look and My First Spaghetti Squash
  3. A Sneak Peek at Chanel’s Holiday 2009 Makeup Collection
  4. Estee Lauder Ultimate Red Collection: A Classic Look at the Holidays
  5. Urban Decay 24-7 Super Stash Glide-On Pencils and Afternoon Temptations
  6. Lights, Camera, HydrAction! — Dior’s Tinted Moisturizer Delivers Exceptional Coverage
  7. Clinique Black Tie Violets: A Face of the Day
  8. Get Glowy, Fast, with Benefit High Beam and Moon Beam
  9. Bobbi Brown Earth Metal Lip and Eye Palette Swatches, Part 1

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Lunch in the city today was a lot of fun, and I think I got some good pictures of the ferry building. I hope your Saturday’s treating you well. 🙂

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Categories: Just For Fun

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