Archives for May 2013

15 Is the Magic Number: Too Faced and Sephora Celebrate the Big One-Five With the New Too Faced Loves Sephora 15 Years of Beauty Palette

May 9th, 2013 by Karen 36 Comments

The new Too Faced Loves Sephora 15 Years of Beauty Palette, $52

So…because I spent so much time ogling shoes and purses at DSW yesterday, I only had five minutes left for Sephora — time I tried to use wisely by swatching the new Too Faced Loves Sephora 15 Years of Beauty Palette ($52). 🙂

The limited edition palette commemorates the 15 years Too Faced and Sephora have worked together.

In it, 10 exclusive eye shadows (each named after a different iconic moment, person or memory in their long-term relationship, cute!), two bronzers, a blush, a tiny tube of Shadow Insurance, a brush and a Glamour Guide with tutorials for 15 looks.

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LORAC’s Mint Edition Collection

May 9th, 2013 by Karen 10 Comments

LORAC’s Mint Edition Collection ($36), available now at Ulta stores and online.

The Hottest Pink

May 9th, 2013 by Karen 6 Comments

Something Shoe-rrific This Way Comes: A Quick Pic Run Through DSW

May 8th, 2013 by Karen 19 Comments

Sometimes when I visit DSW absolutely nothing lights my fire, but today? Oh, boy, today… It was like purse-gasm and summer wedge nirvana up in there.

So many cute things! Heck, I even found a few pairs of flats I didn’t totally hate…

The Big Buddha purse ($60). I think this one’s really beautiful in real life. It has these subtle sparkly beads woven into the design, and I spotted the same exact bag at Nordstrom a few months ago for $100!

And the Big Buddha black studded purse ($70). Um…I have no idea what’s going on with my hair here.

Really like this one, but I think it might look cuter on a taller person’s arm (I’m hella short).

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How Often Do You Change Your Nail Polish?

May 8th, 2013 by Karen 47 Comments

Two coats of the new Dolce Gabbana Gentle Nail Lacquer ($24) from the new True Monica collection, available now at Dolce & Gabbana counters and online

Weekly? Bi-weekly? Umm…daily?

Big surprise! — I go through phases. Sometimes more often, sometimes less. Generally, though, I’ll change my fingers once a week, occasionally upping that to every other day, or daily, depending on flights of fancy and/or seasonal release schedules.

As for my toes, once a week. Sometimes two.

So many nail polishes, so little time! 😀

How about you? How often do you change your nail polish?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

5 More Tips to Step Up Your Eye Makeup Game

May 8th, 2013 by Karen 4 Comments

I have a new post up on Gloss Daily called 5 More Tips to Step Up Your Eye Makeup Game. Pop on over and check it out!

If you like the post, please leave a comment, Like it on Facebook and/or give it a Tweet. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Grab the Keys to the Bentley and Your Tube of Tom Ford Beauty Lip Lacquer in Pink Lust

May 8th, 2013 by Karen 25 Comments

Tom Ford Pink Lust Beauty Lip Lacquer, $30

Who might like Tom Ford Beauty’s Lip Lacquer in Pink Lust? Hmm…

Someone willing to drop the scrilla on three pairs of Choos, and would do it without batting an eye.
Someone who drives the Bentley to Rite Aid to get a Mother’s Day Card because the chauffeur has the day off.
Someone with an in-house beauty team at her beck and call (NOTE: Mariah Carey has one, which does not surprise me, and it furthers my theory that MiMi is a kooky, yet misunderstood, genius).

In other words, unless your upper makeup spending limit hits three or four digits on the reg, most guys/gals will probably find Tom’s $30 pearly pink gloss, as gorgeous as I think it is (especially with a tan), really, really expensive for what you get.

Why?

Because it’s $30 (!), pretty sheer and only lasts about 30 minutes. Tops.

Like a MAC Cremesheen Glass’s ritzy cousin, it has a similarly thin, smoove formula and texture, similar vanilla flavor and scent and a super shiny finish.

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LORAC’s Mint Edition Palette

May 8th, 2013 by Karen 23 Comments

LORAC’s Mint Edition Palette, $42. Available now at Sephora stores and online.