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Looking Back at 2009 with 5 of My Eye Makeup Faves

December 13th, 2009 by Karen 9 Comments

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Tabs does MAC Style Black

I’ve been feeling kinda nostalgic lately with 2009 winding to a close…

Today I took a little break from oh-so-strenuous, almost nonstop Hulu watching to stroll down blogville memory lane. Do you remember any of these five eye makeup products? They were some of my faves of the year.

  • MAC Style Black Greasepaint Stick in Black: Rocking head-to-toe Style Black makeup ensembles might have made for a fun night out (Halloween, perhaps?), but I see myself probably sticking to just one or two of the hyper-edgy items at a time. For instance, I might try a bold eye with the Greasepaint Stick in Black (lovin’ the blue and purple shimmer!) layered beneath one of the Mineralize Eyeshadows on the lid but toned down with a nude lip.
  • Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Bourbon: Bourbon’s golden flecks lighten my lids in a subtle way, but not so subtle that I can’t appreciate the difference. It’s glitter, after all, and what’s the point of wearing glitter if you can’t enjoy the bling?
  • LORAC Front of the Line Pro Liner: Drawing crisp, dark, dramatic lines is easy-peasy with this liquid pen liner. The genius lies in Lorac’s firm felt tip pen. It glides smoothly against skin, depositing sharp lines with precision — fantastic for cat eyeliner looks.
  • Lancome Declaring Indigo Ink Artliner in Indigo Charm: Ink Artliner in Indigo Charm ($24) is captivating in her shimmery, intensely pigmented indigo blue. A gel liner that doesn’t budge for nuthin’, she stays on my lids all day long without smudging, and I think she totes makes brown eyes *pop*. The thick, semi-wet formula — easy to apply and control — should also be great for gel liner neophytes and lazy girls (like moi).
  • Bobbi Brown Cream Shadow in Heather: Heather’s a matte mauve confection from Bobbi’s recent Platinum Collection, and to steal a tune from J-Timberlake in those McDonald’s commercials, “Bah-dah-dah-dah-daaah… I’m lovin’ it!”

I found Heather super easy to apply and blend. The purple has enough pigmentation in it to be noticeable on my eyes, but it’s not so obnoxiously bright that I look like I’m heading to a Barney convention.

I can’t believe the weekend’s almost over, le sigh… I hope you had a nice one. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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Categories: Just For Fun, Makeup

Sundays with Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 66

December 13th, 2009 by Karen 18 Comments

This year, Tabs wanted to do something special specifically for MBB readers, so he put together this JibJab Christmas eCard starring his pen pal Snowflake and some of his friends from the biz.

FUN FACT: Tabs worked as Taylor Lautner’s body double on the set of Twilight: New Moon. Fo’ reals! 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. If you’re reading through the feed or emails, you can also click here to watch the video.

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Categories: Just For Fun Keywords: tabs

Coming Soon: The Biggest Giveaway in MBB History!

December 12th, 2009 by Karen 33 Comments

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I know it’s late (you should be in bed, young lady!), but I wanted to give you a quick heads up about something VERY cool.

Be sure to check back on Monday for a chance to win an amazing prize. I’m talking about the biggest giveaway in Makeup and Beauty Blog history! 🙂

You know the Clarisonic, right? The oscillating skincare brush beloved by beauty mags, bloggers and dermatologists for its ability to deep clean pores?

Well, the company is sponsoring a massive Christmas giveaway for us here on the blog. The rules are simple, and there will be multiple winners (total prizes worth more than $2,000!).

That’s all I can say for now (full deets to come), but if you’re interested in one of the Clarisonic Sonic Skin Cleansing Systems, don’t forget about…

MONDAY!

The Clarisonic brush uses ultrasonic technology (the same tech that makes Sonicare toothbrushes so effective) to treat skin trubs like blemishes, dry patches and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. NOTE: Lawd knows I could use less of each of the aforementioned issues, ha!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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Categories: Just For Fun, News

How Often Do You Wear Fragrance When You’re Just Chillin’ at Home?

December 12th, 2009 by Karen 21 Comments

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I do it a lot, like when I’m just puttering around the house (scents can also be great sources of inspiration). I’ve even been known to spritz on a perfume or body splash to browse the web, LOL!

Today I wore Euphoria by Calvin Klein Eau de Toilette, $55.

How often do you wear fragrance when you're just chillin' at home?

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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. From now through December 31, Macy’s is giving a complimentary box of Lake Champlain Chocolates with the purchase of any 3.4-oz Euphoria fragrance, nom nom nom!

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Categories: Fragrance, Just For Fun

Saturday Surfing

December 12th, 2009 by Karen 2 Comments

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Hey, girls. I hope you’re having a lovely Saturday. I’m just chilling around the house today and doing holiday stuff. I had a couple of presents to wrap, watched A Charlie Brown Christmas and even had a mug of hot apple cider, yum!

What have you been up to? Care to catch up on a little weekend beauty (and otherwise random) reading?

  • Easy DIY glitter nail polish — Bella Sugar
  • I’m fired up by Dolce & Gabbana’s lipstick in Fire! — Temptalia
  • Act NOW to win a Clean Coffret fragrance set (good odds) — Raging Rouge
  • Winter 2009’s top 5 hottest fashion trends — College Fashion
  • Lovely tribute to one of my all-time favorite Britons — Icing
  • Enter to win Stila’s $250 The Makeup Player — Beauty on a Dime
  • A luxe lip balm at a less-than-luxe price — The Notice
  • How to use bump Bumpits — Super Kawaii Mama
  • What do ya think of Orly’s Chic Metallic Matte? — All Lacquered Up
  • “The Situation” and I took note of these 48 fun ways to exercise — Zen Habits
  • 10 ways to create compelling web copy — Web Design Leader
  • How many hairstyles has Hally Berry rocked? — Elle

LOVE the colors in this…

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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Categories: Just For Fun

Two Ways to Win a Korres Delight Your Lips Set ($27 Value)

December 11th, 2009 by Karen 197 Comments

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    Woot, woot, babes! Big kisses all around (mwah!). It’s time to show that kisser some love.

    Let the Korres Mango Butter holiday set in Delight Your Lips lavish you with TLC. 🙂 I heart these four lovely lippies and how much softer and smoother they make my lips feel.

    Ready for a weekend giveaway?

    The prize

    One lucky lady will win the Korres Delight Your Lips holiday lipstick set (four individual lipsticks; a $27 value).

    It comes with four full-size tubes, each one packing plenty o’ shine, hydration and semi-sheer color (warm and earthy tones):

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    How to enter…

    2ways2enterEntering is easy. There are two different ways, and you can do both of them for two chances to win.

    First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post. In it, describe your favorite lip look tip or trick.

    For me, flawless lipstick starts with well-moisturized, healthy lips (no cracks or peeling). When I slather on the lip balm before bed (Philosophy’s Kiss Me Gloss is one of my faves), I wake up with a smooth, flake-free pout.

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    Second, enter by following me on Twitter and retweeting (RT) the following message:

    RT @karenmbb: RT to win a Korres Delight Your Lips Set ($27 value) http://bit.ly/57XE6H

    Recap…

    1. Enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, and don’t forget to use a valid email address so I can reach you if you win.
    2. Follow me on Twitter and retweet the following message:

      RT @karenmbb: RT to win a Korres Delight Your Lips Set ($27 value) http://bit.ly/57XE6H

    I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59 p.m. PST on Sunday, December 13.

    Удачи!!!

    Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

    Karen

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Categories: Just For Fun

What’s on Your Christmas Lemming List?

December 10th, 2009 by Karen 51 Comments

Ho ho ho! Yea! The Great Christmas Lemming just teleported into town, plump with pagan magic and Christmas cheer (or is that a tapeworm?). Santa dispatched him to the blogosphere to find out what everyone wants for Christmas.

The first words out of his mouth were “Eek! Eek-ack! Ack!” which, loosely translated, mean “Tell me the top 5 things on your Christmas list, and I’ll take them back with me to the North Pole.” Please leave your list in the comments. 🙂

He says he’ll take all requests into consideration and encourages you to act now (because Christmas gifts are on a first come, first served basis this year).

My Christmas Lemming List

  1. Coco Mademoiselle Fresh Bath Soap ($24) and Body Cream ($75)
  2. Diorskin Nude Natural Glow Hydrating Makeup ($45)
  3. NARS I Want You Lip Gloss Set ($45)
  4. MAC 228 Mini Shader Brush ($20)
  5. Urban Decay Apocalyptic Nail Kit ($26)

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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Categories: Just For Fun

Hourglass Cosmetics and Wednesday Tomfoolery

December 9th, 2009 by Karen 66 Comments

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Heya, ladies! I’m having one of those days again…

My brain feels stretched in 10 different directions!

Concentration much? I’m so jumbled up right now that I’m not even gonna attempt to form a cohesive thought.

Whenever I have days like these, I like to just braindump my thoughts into a list.

1. Have you tried Hourglass Cosmetics yet?

I’ve seen the line carried at my nearby Sephora for a while, but I only just got around to giving it a try. The prices aren’t fantastic (products in the $25-65 range), but I like the texture, pigmentation and packaging of what I’ve seen so far.

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Visionaire Eye Shadow Duo in Exhibition (left) and Lagoon (right), each $38

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Primer Set in Veil/Solar Tan $56

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Shade Eyeshadow in Petal (I have a feeling this might be discontinued; I’ve only found it online at eBay)

I’m digging the eyeshadows — super smooth with saturated color — and the Extreme Sheen Lipglosses look like standouts in the line.

Check out how opaque Siren is… YOWZA!

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First row: Visionaire Eyeshadow Duo in Lagoon; Second row: Visionaire Eyeshadow duo in Exhibition; Third Row: Calligraphy Liquid Eye Liner in Ebony, Extreme Sheen Lipgloss in Siren, Shade Eyeshadow in Petal

Oh, I almost forgot. Hourglass is hosting a friends (LOL, I almost typed “fiends”) and family sale good through December 14. Enter promo code HGFRIEND at checkout to get 20% off. 🙂

2. Holy crap! I can’t stop watching MTV’s Jersey Shore!!!

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