MAC’s $44 Temperature Rising Eye Shadow X 4, from the new MAC Temperature Rising collection, available May 16 online and May 23 at MAC counters and stores.
MAC’s Temperature Rising Eye Shadow X 4
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MAC’s Bare My Soul Eye Shadow X 4
MAC’s Bare My Soul Eye Shadow X 4, $44. From the new MAC Temperature Rising collection, available May 16 online and May 23 at MAC counters and stores.
On This Nude Beach, the Clothing May Be Optional, But Moisturizing, Shiny Lip Color Is Required: The Bobbi Brown Tube Tints From the Nude Beach Collection
My makeup mantra this summer: all roads lead to surfer chicks and Las Vegas showgirls.
But there’s a problem with this — and you might not think it would be an issue, but it is! It’s hard to find beachy nude glosses that I can actually see on my lips.
They’re either so milky and opaque that I look like a third-tier backup dancer in a Nicki Minaj video, or so completely sheer that I look like I just gave up and used that crusty jar of Carmex that’s been sitting at the bottom of my bag since the mid-2000s.
I’m looking for that perfect blend of laid back beach babe, rhinestones, feather boas and glam, and I think I found it over at Bobbi Brown.
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NARS Hearts New York City, and So Do I
I have this workout playlist called “Power Boost” that I keep in my back pocket to get me through the last (usually painful) mile of my runs, when all I feel like doing is stopping, plopping down on the ground, and passing out in a puddle of sweat.
One of the songs on it is Jay-Z’s Empire State of Mind, and sometimes when I’m running on the treadmill at home I’ll sing the chorus — “New Yooooooork!” — at the top of my burning lungs, between panting and gasping for air.
Sometimes I also sing this…
I sing it with so much verve that someone who didn’t know me might even think I’m from New York.
Which wouldn’t be a problem for me. I’ve only been there once, but I mean, it’s New York. Once was enough to fall in love. We spent a few days sightseeing over Thanksgiving back in 2004, and it was so much fun. We got bagels and coffee and watched the Macy’s parade from the sidewalk by the park.
The Bay Area, though, has always had my heart…
My family lives here, and it’s where I grew up, so I’ll just have to be content admiring NYC from afar and getting my fixes in other ways, like with the new NARS Hearts New York City set ($75).
Complete with an Eye & Cheek Palette and a full-sized lip gloss and nail polish, the limited edition set pulses with top-selling NARS shades from New York.
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Karen
Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 269
You might be wondering, “So what the heck is this Monday Poll thing anyway?”
Well, it isn’t much of a poll. It’s more just a constantly evolving (devolving?), somewhat random list of questions I’ve been putting out to readers every Monday morning for the past four years. I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.
- Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
The left (my right?). El Hub sleeps on my left.Which reminds me, he does thing thing where he rolls in his sleep like a log down a hill, and it’s always in the same clockwise direction. When he’s really fired up and just rolling and rolling, I up half the night whispering to him, “Sweetie, roll the other way. You’re rolling again. Go the other way.”
Haha! Otherwise, he’ll roll me right off the bed. 🙂
- This summer, I hope to __________.
Make the most of every ray of sunshine, and spend as much time as possible outside. - When was the last time you visited a museum?
Geez, I honestly can’t remember… Maybe a few years ago to the San Francisco Academy of Sciences.Wow, it has been a while. Gotta rectify that.
- Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
I’ve flirted with the idea. Everyone in my family goes gray early (hair color is my BFF). I think I can picture myself with long, luxurious gray hair, but I’m not ready yet.Ask me again in roughly 13 years.
- Have you ever lost your phone?
Thank goodness, no (knock on wood!). That would be right up there with losing my wallet. - Do you like to listen to music in the car?
Yes, if I’m by myself or with just one other person, but sometimes in a packed car, with the radio blaring and everyone talking at the same time, it’s just too much. I get stimulus overload. - What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
Mmm… Cake. A moist and light, melt-in-your-mouth white layer cake with raspberry filling and butter cream frosting, and/or a pistachio ice cream cake from Baskin-Robbins.
- Favorite four places to get your grub on in your town?
Well, Novato isn’t exactly a culinary capital of the world (or the Bay Area), but I have some favorite spots. If you’re ever out this way, try Arun Thai or Tavola for dinner, Marvin’s for breakfast or brunch, and Rustic Bakery for pastries, soups and salads.Whoa! My tummy just rumbled…
- What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
Because it goes great with chronic insomnia, haha. But seriously, I think I look more rested when I’m wearing a little concealer and mascara. And then there’s the whole artistic, creative side of it that I’ve always enjoyed. I also feel like it’s a craft where there’s always room to grow, so it’s challenging in a fun, relaxing way. - If today were T-Shirt Slogan Day, and everyone was wearing a t-shirt with a phrase on the front, what would your t-shirt say?
“Nobody puts Baby in the corner.”
To complete the Monday Poll, just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.
Le List
1. Which side of the bed do you sleep on?
2. This summer, I hope to __________.
3. When was the last time you visited a museum?
4. Would you ever consider letting your hair go completely gray?
5. Have you ever lost your phone?
6. Do you like to listen to music in the car?
7. What kind of cake would you like for your birthday?
8. Top four places to eat in your town?
9. What are a couple of reasons you like to wear makeup?
10. If it’s T-Shirt Slogan Day, what does your t-shirt say?
Okay, gimme a big smile. 🙂
Are you smiling…? I hope so. It’s Monday, we’re in it together, and we’re going to have a great week!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Suspension, Part 3
The last pic in the Suspension series. I love how the leaf looks like it’s floating underneath the drops.
Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 241
Comics! Your nephew has been trying to get in on the action lately. Literally. The comic book scene. But since he didn’t trust anyone to do his story justice, he decided to do it himself.
He sketched a storyboard directly into Photoshop this weekend, and then worked on the final draft from there. For the story, he drew from his own real life adventures, or so he said. 🙂
Hope you enjoyed it.
Who is Tabs the Cat? About five years ago I befriended a stray, flea-bitten tabby cat with a bad case of worms. I could see he’d fallen on hard times, but his profound knowledge of high fashion and department store cosmetics led me to believe that he was more than meets the eye. We became fast friends, and now he’s actually my boss (and a successful kitty model).
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Listed in the Guinness Book of Cat Records as the World’s First Plus-Size Kitty Supermodel, Tabs the Cat honed his craft on the runways of New York, Paris and Milan. You can view his extensive body (of work) here, Sundays With Tabs, the Archives: From Anastasia to Zoya. 🙂