A Time for Renewal

Happy Easter, ya’ll! I’m off to the East Bay to have Easter lunch with my parents but wanted to say a quick hello.

After lunch I’m going to work on a few posts for this week, including reviews of a couple of spring fragrances and drugstore blushes. I also plan to finally finish the tutorial for pastel pink and blue eyes.

I hope you’re having a wonderful day and that your heart is feeling light and hopeful!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Check out these great posts from the Beauty Blog Network and Splendicity. Each week the members of both networks submit some of their favorite posts from around the beauty blogosphere.

The Beauty Blog Network

SugarShock thinks she may have found her signature scent, and as it turns out, it’s the perfect perfume for spring.

The Makeup Divas reviews Mac Fafi Lipsticks.

The Daily Cookie brings you the scoop behind Danity Kane’s Welcome to the Dollhouse album cover photoshoot. Check out her exclusive Q&A with makeup artist JJ Jacobucci!

Beauty Anonymous brings you Chanel Limited-edition Highlighting Powders Duo!

A Touch of Blusher picks the top 10 spring 2008 collections.

Mischo Beauty shares a lesson on sun damage and the importance of using sunscreen.

Temtpalia has a weekend getaway you’re bound to enjoy at the Pacific Palms Resort & Spa.

Raging Rouge gets her drink on in the only way a pregnant woman can… with tarte Cheek Stain in Tipsy.

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic shows you how to recreate Stila’s look from Wayne Lee Fall 2008!

The Beauty of Life finds a way to keep her skin sparkling with Bliss Steep Clean!

Cybelesays checks out the latest in organic fragrances with a new favorite from Tsi~La

Stylish Opinion finds any reason, any reason at all, to try out caffeinated soap.

The Beauty Blog Network interviews new member Mischo Beauty.

Elke shares her fav drugstore beauty products.

Beauty and Personal Grooming tells you to cover your gray with touch-up sticks.

Sure you’re in love with your flat iron, but are your strands silky straight and FLAT? StyleBell shows you how to Volumize Straight Strands.

Beauty Blogging Junkie has fallen for the crazy spatula-like applicator and holographic shine of this lip gloss by Thierry Mugler

The Muse Hauls Heatherette! Check out her first impressions on this new MAC Collection!.

Ever thought about changing your hair because someone else says you should? Mystical Beauty’s Musings tells you why you shouldn’t in Cutting Long Hair

Savvy Skin realizes most of her favorite skin care and beauty items are Old-School Beauty products.

marina from makeup loves me meets the heatherette boys (pictures included!) and checks out their collaboration with MAC.

Makeup Moxie has a tragic love affair with Sue Devitt Microquatic Lash Line Enhancer

Glossypink has found the pale pink lipstick of her dreams!

Face Candy looks at the new Guerlain Terracotta goodies.

Toya tried the tarte health couture collection and she’s feeling healthy, beautiful, and oh so couture!

Product Girl takes a peak at Creative Scentualization’s Perfumers Palette.

Pursebuzz.com tries a new look with Heatherette Pigments, check out the video tutorial here!

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you swatches of Chanel’s new summer makeup collection, woot!

Spoiled Pretty has found the definitive eyebrow kit. Find out what it is!

Don’t miss your chance to enter All Lacquered Up’s Sally Hansen Giveaway. You could be one of three winners to receive the Tracey Reese for Sally Hansen Salon line collection.

Beauty Banter gives you a Girls Guide To Concealers… filled with tips and tricks from the makeup pros!

Splendicity

Beauty Match finds Free Beauty Samples of Biolustre Hair Repair System for damaged hair

Aging Fabulous discovers a powerful new serum, CHANEL Sublimage Serum.

NY Spender gets a haircut and shares some tips learned from a master stylist.

Shopaliciousis giving away two Rossella Carrara necklaces, compliments of FashionRome boutique!

Beauty Bento Box talks about a great tanning oil spray to take on your next trip to the beach.

With a recent purchase from the Mens Accessory department, Style Manila discovers style and function fit for women in the Canvas Shoulder Bag from Benetton.

For some styling ideas, let Tops 2 Bottoms show you Old Navy in Yellow!

Canadian Beauty tells you what she loved at L’Oreal Fashion Week.

Style…a work in progress muses on Kate Moss’ latest collection for Topshop and asks whether you’re interested in High Priced…High Street?

Viva Woman offers tips on how to select and optimize your sunscreen.

Shoe Blitz features wonderful metallic evening shoes on sale.

Savvy Skin finds a new way to prevent wrinkles – by tinting your car windows!

Beauty and Fashion Tech tells you how to get the blue nail trend for cheap.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog gives you swatches of Chanel’s new summer makeup collection,woot!

Petite Fashionista lists the TOP 5 PETITE MUST HAVE’S. Visit PF today to guess the next 5 and win Baby Doll Perfume!

Laya’s EYE spots some very chic eco-friendly reusable shopping bags.

Indie Style File finds beauty and humor in a owl jumper

Don’t know what to spend or splurge on? All That & a makes a list of things to invest in

ShopDiary posts photos of different styles from 3.1 Phillip Lim’s chic footwear line for Tatami.

Her Accessories has teamed up with Island Cowgirl Jewelry to host a contest to win one of their gorgeous sterling silver necklaces.