Sunday Riley Blush in Intimate, $30. One of six shades available now at Barneys New York, Bergdorf Goodman stores and online.
Sunday Riley Blush
Archives for March 2012
I Am Unwritten
What my desk usually looks like first thing in the morning.
I Bet Lancôme’s Rouge in Love Lipsticks Would Even Look Bold in Black and White
Wearing Lancôme Rouge in Love Lipstick in 181 Rouge Saint Honore on my lips
If one were to poke a nose into my refrigerator right now, they would see a sorry sight. Except for three sad jalapeño peppers and a package of spinach ravioli, the shelves are mostly bare, and that’s because El Hub and I blew off grocery shopping last night to go and see The Artist instead. 🙂
What a great film! I loved every minute, but I went into it with some doubts — not because it’s black and white, but because it’s a kind of silent movie and very light on dialogue.
Glued to my seat! I can totally see why it won Best Picture.
And the lips. THE LIPS! Good thing there were only a few other people in the theater because I kept ooh-ing and ah-ing at the screen. Peppy Miller — she’s the leading lady — was rockin’ the bold, crisp lipstick, and you could clearly tell even in black and white.
So what did this particular beauty junkie do when she got home later that night? Put on a layer of the most pigmented lipstick she could find, of course, in this case the $25 Lancôme Rouge in Love, which, I might add, she wore with her black and pink pajamas.
I’ve been wearing 278 Divine Seduction (a warm raisin) and 181 Rouge Saint Honore (a bold red) a lot lately, whenever I’ve been in the mood for a bold lip.
Both of these beauties tap danced onto Lancôme counters last month, along with the rest of the 21 lipsticks in the new Rouge in Love Lipstick line and the 17 nail polishes in Vernis in Love.
278 Divine Seduction on the left and 181 Rouge Saint Honore on the right
Wearing 278 Divine Seduction
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For Vampires, Glam Comes Naturally. Humans, On The Other Hand, Need Things Like the NP Set Glam Set
One day, back when Vampire Edward and I used to kick it (just friends, nothing more!), I asked him why humans find vampires so attractive.
I had a theory — something about predators — but I wanted to hear what the undead guy had to say.
We were at a Starbucks in Seattle, chatting over soy chai lattes and blood orange teas, and I remember telling him about this National Geographic special I saw on the hunting habits of big jungle cats.
The show described how cats are natural born killers, and when the conversation turned from the mechanics of a lion’s retractable claws and how their teeth are built for shearing to why vampires are able to glamour humans, Edward explained…
“It makes perfect sense,” he said, staring deeply into my eyes.
I felt lightheaded for a second, and then he continued. “When you’re turned, you become a more attractive version of yourself. And you need that, because it helps you feed. It makes humans easier prey.”
That’s it then. The shiny hair, soothing voice, porcelain skin and sparkling, seductive eyes that whisper, “I want you, Karen…for lunch.”
Long story short — hot looks help vamps reel in their next meal.
How unfair is that? Vamps get this natural, enchanting glamour and ageless beauty, while the rest of us have to work at it.
Ah, well… Maybe the new NP Set: Glam Set can help.
The subdued brown, peach and red shades aren’t the kind of full-tilt, red-carpet colors that jump to my mind when I think “glam,” but who knows? Maybe that’s by design.
The new NP Set Glam Set and Red Carpet Set palettes ($24 each) are new for spring 2012 and available now at Target stores and target.com.
Now, I don’t expect to wear these eye, lip and cheek colors to stalk man prey, but I do like looking polished and put together when I’m hanging out with the boys (El Hub and Tabs) or gallivanting with my gal pals.
What Are Some Hair Colors You Think You Can Or Can’t Pull Off?
I really enjoy playing with my hair color — not that I consider myself very adventurous with it (well, maybe a little now that I’ve ventured into pink territory). Most of the time, I bounce back and forth around different shades of brown, black and caramel.
Those are colors I think I pull off fairly well.
Dark brownish black base with dark brown highlights, May 2010
I’ve enjoyed the pink streaks I started experimenting with earlier this year, but they take some time and effort to maintain (and, truth be told, I’d rather spend that time watching TV), so I’m leaning against doing them again…
Pink streaks, January 2012
Really bright colors give me pause, like blonde, purple, green or blue. I just can’t see myself pulling off those shades, but ya never know. Maybe someday. 🙂
How about you? What are some hair colors you think you can or can’t pull off?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Sunday Riley Prismasilk Eye Color
Have you heard of Sunday Riley? It’s an up-and-coming luxury makeup and skin care line available at Barneys New York stores and online at barneys.com.
I’ll be doing reviews in just a few. For now, peep her Prismasilk Eye Colors ($26 each).
Clockwise from the lower left: French Press, Siberian Sable and Little Black Dress.
Sometimes He Just Does Weird Things
Tabs quite enjoys laying on top of my tote bags and placing his paws inside.
It’s very strange!
Milani High Speed Fast Dry Nail Lacquer Turbocharges Drying Time With Eight Creamy Colors
Milani asks, would you rather wait an hour for your nails to dry, or just wait 60 seconds?
The drugstore brand’s new line of One Coat High Speed Fast Dry Nail Lacquers ($4.99 each) promises to save lacquer lovers time and money with eight rich, quick-drying colors and a creamy formula built to look beautiful after a single coat.
And that’s just I’m wearing in each of these swatches — one creamy coat.
Fast Fuchsia
Jiffy Orange
Violet Dash
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