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They say good things come in small packages, and in the matter of Urban Decay’s Face Case, it’s true.
Well… mostly.
The small price for this cutie pie initially caught my eye — a mere $14 for a complete makeup palette for eyes, lips and cheeks! Gotta love a steal of a deal. 🙂
Face Case comes stacked with a nice mix of work and play shades, including…
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Once upon a time, a bronzer without orange undertones was about as hard to find as a straight dude into Lifetime movies (love the Tori Spelling ones). Oh, how the times have changed!
A scene from the Lifetime/T-Spell tour de force, “Co-ed Call Girl”
Homies, say buh-bye to the days of orange Oompa Loompa skin and hola to Smashbox Halo Hydrating Perfecting Bronzer ($39).
Part of the Naked Beauty collection for summer 2010, Smashbox created this golden brown bronzer with a matte finish to universally flatter all skin tones. Not only is the color supposed to work on everyone, Smashbox says Halo also hydrates skin and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.
I’ve been wearing it for the last few days and found Halo has a lot of good stuff to offer.
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We’re now less than one month away from the Sex and the City 2 movie release, woo hoo! I’m all sorts of stoked. 🙂
Do you ever think about which of the SATC girls you’re most like? I feel like I’m about half Carrie (SJP!) and half Charlotte (played by the lovely Kristin Davis).
Kristin, like her character Charlotte, doesn’t take wild risks with her hair color, length or style, but every once in a while she’ll spice things up with variations on curls and waves.
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Karen
Pics taken while I was out and about on Sunday, May 2.
Clockwise, from left: Hydrangea plants at Trader (Traitor) Joe’s, Mochi Ice Cream at TJ’s, Coach Body Splashes at Nordstrom, a gross-looking bacon/chocolate bar at Cost Plus World Market.
Lovely lashes after just one coat? Like, when does that happen? Mascaras that only need one layer to work well are even rarer than hit movies starring J. Lo (still lovin’ ya, Jenny!).
Maybe that’s why I like Smashbox Hyperlash Mascara ($21, available in a single shade called Blackest Black). A single coat makes lashes look visibly thicker, darker, smoother and uber-glossy. The tips of my lashes fan out at the corners, too, for that doe-eyed lash look I really love.
Straight up, I can’t remember the last time I thought the first coat of a mascara looked this good.
One layer
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A few pictures from WordCamp San Francisco.
But it sure makes me laugh.
Got a touch of the Monday blues this morning, but it’s just a minor case.
A low, loose ponytail (with a headband)
No, not really, but I would like to get back in killer running shape and finally get at least a few pieces of new furniture for the condo. I’d love to sneak in a weekend trip to Tahoe at some point, and maybe another one to San Diego if it works out.
Two slices of whole wheat toast with a generous layer of — wait for it — Nutella!
Nothing yet, but I set aside the Clarins Instant Sun Light Eye Quartet & Liner Palette and Smooth Compact Highlighter for my makeup today.
Turning down the opportunity to go to law school. Deep down inside I knew it wasn’t right for me, and I’ve never rarely looked back.
My sense of humor (I guess I should have started this one with a joke) 🙂
I told myself that if I meet my goals this week I can swing by Anthropologie on Friday to pick up this dress as a reward. LOL! Sometimes maintaining a positive attitude requires mental slight of hand (or straight-up bribery).
I’m still in my jammies — dark gray yoga pants, a white tank top and a blue zip-up sweatshirt
Keep checking tasks off my to-do list (I really want that dress!), get better about stretching every day, complete the 30 Day Shred at least three times, and drink a big glass of water first thing every morning (fitness experts say, among water’s many other benefits, it’s also a good source of energy).
What’s up, girls? I’m loaded up on allergy meds (thank ye gods for Zyrtec and Flonase!) and ready for anything nature throws at me!
Let me know how you’re doing. If you’re new to the Monday Poll, it takes just a minute. Just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments. 🙂
Le list
1. Mood:
2. Hair:
3. What are your plans this summer?
4. What’s the last thing you’ve eaten?
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
6. What’s one of the best things that’s ever happened to you?
7. What’s a quality you like about yourself?
8. Something you’re looking forward to this week:
9. Outfit:
10. Weekly goals:
Let’s slay the Monday blues! Who’s with me?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen