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Things That Cat Ladies Get As Gifts, Part Two

December 27th, 2012 by Karen 12 Comments

A Maneki-neko, or lucky cat, from my dad.

I just hope Tabs doesn’t try to swat at it. You know how he gets when other cats invade his territory.

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Becca’s Iconic Beauty Collection

December 25th, 2012 by Karen 28 Comments

becca iconic beauty collection
becca iconic beauty collection
Becca’s limited edition Iconic Beauty collection ($115) clockwise from the palette on the left: Limited Edition Anniversary Quad in Dusty Rose, Ultimate Mascara in Black, Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal, Eye Tint in Gilt and Mineral Blush in Flowerchild

Yes, that’s the new Becca Iconic Beauty Collection ($115; available now at beccacosmetics.com) on a paper Christmas plate, LOL!

The five-piece collection includes…

  • Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal
  • Eye Tint in Gilt
  • Ultimate Mascara in Black
  • Mineral Blush in Flowerchild
  • Limited Edition Anniversary Quad in Dusty Rose (includes Lip Gloss in Cassini, Crème Blush in Turkish Rose, Lip and Cheek Crème in Tuberose and Highlighting Crème in Narcissus) with BECCA Compact Pouch

Hello from Redding (made it here in one piece!). Looks like we’re going to chill out here tonight with my in-laws, so I think some playing with some Becca will be in order. I may paint my nails too. What are you up to?

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BECCA’s Ultimate Eye Colour Quad in Astro Violet

December 24th, 2012 by Karen 10 Comments

BECCA’s Ultimate Eye Colour Quad in Astro Violet ($40).

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Estee Lauder’s New Pretty Naughty Pure Color Sheer Matte Lipsticks

December 23rd, 2012 by Karen 15 Comments

estee lauder pure color sheer matte lipsticks

estee lauder pure color sheer matte lipstick closeup

It’s starting to feel like spring (in the makeup world) with the new Estee Lauder Pure Color Sheer Matte Lipsticks ($25 each; from the new Pretty Naughty collection).

estee lauder pure color sheer matte lipstick
From the left: Naked, Rock Candy, Rebel and Demure

estee lauder pure color sheer matte lipstick closed

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Chanel’s Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eye Shadow in Raffinement

December 21st, 2012 by Karen 19 Comments

Chanel Raffinement Quad

Chanel Raffinement Quad

I’ve got a crush on Chanel’s new Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eye Shadow in Raffinement ($59) from the new Printemps Précieux de Chanel spring collection.

Chanel Raffinement Quad

Chanel Raffinement Quad

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Chanel’s Printemps Précieux de Chanel Spring 2013 Collection

December 19th, 2012 by Karen 29 Comments

chanel printemps precieux de chanel spring 2013
chanel printemps precieux de chanel spring 2013
18 of the 22 pieces from the new Chanel Printemps Précieux de Chanel Spring 2013 Collection

I literally took these pics of the new Chanel Printemps Précieux de Chanel Spring 2013 five minutes ago. I just couldn’t wait to show ya!

More deets/pics/swatches/reviews over the next few days. 🙂 DOUBLE C’s 4-EVA!!

chanel poudre signee de chanel

chanel joues contraste frivole

chanel printempts precieux de chanel rouge allure velvet

chanel spring accessoire fracas emprise

chanel spring 2013 le crayon levres

chanel spring 2013 stylo yeux waterproof
chanel merveille rouge allure extrait de gloss

chanel rose pearl rouge double intensite

chanel printemps precieux de chanel swatches
Quickie swatches!
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Categories: Daily Beauty

Becca’s Avalon Palette

December 19th, 2012 by Karen 10 Comments




becca avalon palette

becca avalon palette

An oldie but a goodie!

Avalon comes with..

  • Eye Colour Powder Demi Matte in Doeskin (luxe fawn pink)
  • Eye Colour Powder Demi Matte in Tweed (warm burnished brown)
  • Crème Eye Colour in Quartz (silvery nude pink)
  • Crème Blush in Turkish Rose (rosy nude)
  • Compact Eyeliner in Barbarella (black)
  • Dual-ended Eye Powder/Eye Liner Brush

Find it now at beccacosmetics.com.

becca avalon palette

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Estée Lauder’s Pretty Naughty Collection

December 18th, 2012 by Karen 22 Comments

estee lauder pretty naughty collection for spring 2013

estee lauder pretty naughty collection for spring 2013

Pretty overload! I’m super stoked about the new Estée Lauder Pretty Naughty spring 2013 collection and its pretty adorable presentation.

Here’s a peek at four of the nine pieces from the limited edition release, which arrives early next month/year.

estee lauder pretty naughty collection for spring 2013

The Estée Lauder Pretty Naughty Collection

EYES:
Pure Color Five Color EyeShadow Palette in Pretty Naughty ($48)
Pure Color Intense Kajal EyeLiner Duo in Black/Blue ($23)
Sumptuous Extreme Mascara in Extreme Black (repromote, $25)

FACE:
Pure Color Illuminating Powder Gelée Blush in Tease ($40)

LIPS:
NEW Pure Color Sheer Matte Lipstick in Naked ($25)
NEW Pure Color Sheer Matte Lipstick in Rock Candy ($25)
NEW Pure Color Sheer Matte Lipstick in Rebel ($25)
NEW Pure Color Sheer Matte Lipstick in Demure ($25)

NAILS:
Pure Color Nail Lacquer in Insatiable ($20)

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