Just For Fun

1. Mood:

Happy and relaxed. I have a good feeling about the week ahead.

2. What’s your favorite number?

The number 9, because it’s my birthday.

3. Are you more outgoing or shy?

A mix of both. I’m mostly outgoing, but sometimes when I feel like I don’t have anything in common with the people around me I’ll be more of an observer.

4. How do you feel about matte nails?

They don’t really do much for my soul. I prefer shiny things, ya know?

5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:

Just moisturizer so far. Later on today I think I’ll bust out some Chanel, because I’m in the mood to channel Coco.

6. Last book you read and loved?

The Time Traveler’s Wife, by Audrey Niffenegger. I can’t wait to read her new book, Her Fearful Symmetry.

7. Brussel spouts — yay or nay?

A big fat yay! Slice them, fry ’em in a little butter, add some salt and pepper and YUM!

8. What was the last awesome thing you bought for less than $10?

Soap & Glory’s Off Your Face Cleansing Cloths ($7). The wipes feel so soft, and the minty scent instantly wakes me up.

9. Outfit:

Plaid shorts, grey tank top, terry cloth robe. It’s still early, and I quite literally just rolled out of bed.

10. Weekly goals:

Stay relaxed, give Tabs extra loving and playtime (he’s been very interested in the front door as of late), make a new running music playlist, avoid picking my pimples (an old bad habit), stick to my deadlines.

Good morning, gals!

Dawn is breaking here in Nor Cal. I woke up earlier than usual because I was having a dream about aggressive wild turkeys chasing me around a pumpkin patch. It was funny and scary at the same time. 🙂

I hope your morning’s been mellow so far. When you get a sec, will you please fill out the Monday Poll below and let me know what’s new with you?

All you have to do is copy the list, pop in your answers and then paste it in the comments.

Le list

1. Mood:
2. What’s your favorite number?
3. Are you more outgoing or shy?
4. How do you feel about matte nails?
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
6. Last book you read and loved?
7. Brussel spouts — yay or nay?
8. What was the last awesome thing you bought for less than $10?
9. Outfit:
10. Weekly goals:

Talk to you soon, and have a fabulous Monday. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

What were your best and worst beauty experiences of the week?

MY BEST:

Painting my nails with Lippmann Collection’s nail polish in Happy Birthday. Seeing the sparkles on my fingertips makes me smile. 🙂

MY WORST:

I was out running errands the other day when I brushed a hand across some stiff hairs on my chin… lovely. They were that really annoying kind, the stubbly ones not quite long enough to pluck. I kept obsessing about ’em, touching my chin throughout the day and trying, unsuccessfully, to remove them with my fingernails, LOL! Eventually, I got a good enough grip with some tweezers at home…

What were your best and worst beauty experiences of the week? Lemme know in the comments!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

2008

• How Do You Wear Red Lipstick? Tips and Tricks: Like the Ol’ Faithful of lip looks, a red lip is one of the most reliable, fool-proof ways to steal the spotlight. But red and other bright lip shades can be challenging colors to wear. Here’s my secret to wearing reds.
• 10 Fantastic Smokey Eye Tutorials: I’m always looking to get better at doing smokey eyes. I’ve come across hundreds of smokey eye tutorials, and I think these 10 are some of the most helpful ones. I hope you find them useful, too!
• 11 Great Makeup Wipes and Cleansers: A few days ago of you gals then offered up your fave makeup removing wipes and cleansers in the comments. Here’s a list featuring your recommendations and why you love ‘em!
• 5 Makeup Storage Idea Starters: If you’re like me and struggle to stay organized, here are a few simple makeup storage ideas.

2007

• A Trip to the Bliss San Francisco Spa: I went to the Bliss Spa at the W Hotel in San Francisco to get a pedicure yesterday, and all I have to say is the place effing rules. I briefly thought about keeping it as a secret and not blogging about it, but then I’d be doing all women with jacked-up feet a serious disservice.
• MAC Reviews: Invisible Set Powder, Paint Pots and More: Invisible Set definitely keeps me less oily throughout the day, but on my skin it really depends on what type of base it adheres. I’ve tried it with various types of coverage, from light tinted moisturizers to medium coverage liquid foundations. By far the best results were from the heavier coverage products.
• Makeup and Beauty Tips for Breast Cancer Patients: Meet my friend, Mary Anne. She’s a breast cancer survivor and the coolest dentist I know. One of the many challenges for Mary Anne was navigating the world of makeup and beauty as a cancer patient. Here are a few great tips that she’s learned this past year on how to stay beautiful both inside and out.
• Have You Heard of DHC? They’re a RAD Japanese skin and cosmetics brand where you can buy a bunch of stuff with no English on the packaging, but you always end up with something cool. Their products are based on high quality olive oil and free of unnecessary coloring agents or irritating fragrances.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

G’morning, surf divas. 🙂 I’m so glad the weekend’s finally here!

I woke up to the sound of Tabs chirping at the windowsill. He was fixated on some doves by an old oak tree outside and couldn’t contain his excitement.

It was like his little kitty brain was plotting his escape.

Ever since my little brother said he thought Tabs suffers from Stockholm syndrome (LOL!), I’ve been wondering if Tabs sees himself as a hostage…

• How to make frighteningly cool fake blood — Bella Sugar
• Gala’s magical guide to getting well — Icing
• Guerlain’s red hot Rouge G Lipstick — Temptalia
• Would you wear this crazy striped lip look?— TheNotice
• Best looking salad I’ve seen all day — We Heart This
• Makeup packing tips for one-bag trips — Beautiful With Brains
• How to pick a flattering lipstick color — Tokyostargirl
• A butterfly Halloween makeup look — Shops2Much
• Fashion this blue and green eye with the Too Faced Smoky Eye Palette — Chic Profile
• I haven’t exercised in a month and thus qualify for this T — A Peek at Sarah’s World
• These Cole Haan boots make me happy — Manolo’s Shoe Blog
• What makes a good first paragraph? — Nathan Bransford, Literary Agent
• How to forget stress by giving yourself to the moment — Zen Habits
• Get into the Halloween spirit with a new wallpaper for your desktop — Lifehacker

My favorite video game of all time!!

This poem is like candy for my soul…

… and so is this super-rad example of kick arse video editing.

The world’s coolest fish tank.

How’s your day coming along? I’m sorting through boxes and may go for a run if it warms up outside.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen