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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 733

June 13th, 2022 by Karen 21 Comments

So…what is the Monday Poll?

Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007).

1. Mascara today?

But of course! I’m wearing MAC Extended Play Perm Me Up Lash on my upper lashes. I don’t know when I decided this, but apparently I don’t wear mascara on my lower lashes anymore, LOL!

2. What’s your summer scent?

Oh gosh, eau de mosquito repellent! Either in the form of Sawyer bug spray (seriously, the best) or Victoria’s Secret Amber Romance.

3. When’s the last time you went swimming?

In March when we visited Hawaii. I wanted to go last weekend because it was hot, but my swimsuit is currently packed in a box.

4. Broccoli or kale?

Broccoli all the way! I’m finicky about kale.

5. Charlotte Tilbury or Bobbi Brown?

Ooh, girl. Why is this so hard? I guess Charlotte Tilbury, so she can call me “Dahhh-ling,” and then hook me up with a fabulously glam beat.

6. Body scrub or bubble bath?

Body scrub is too challenging, LOL! Give me a relaxing bubble bath, PLEASE.

7. Something on your to-do list this week?

Connor starts summer camp this week, but for some reason I forgot to sign her up for a camp during the last week of June. I need to find something for her to do ASAP!

8. Glasses or braces?

I’ve had both at different times in my life, but not at the same time. I swear, right now, I roll with three different pairs of glasses at any given moment! Where would I be without my spectacles? Apparently, I’d be unable to see anything, ha ha ha!

9. Coral blush: love it or leave it?

LOVE IT. I’m wearing a coral Chanel blush today, and it’s the only thing that’s helping me appear somewhat alert. Side note: I was just telling my co-worker that I am SO TIRED ALL THE TIME from parenting. Makeup certainly helps me feel a little perkier even though I’m barely alive.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.

1. Mascara today?
2. What’s your summer scent?
3. When’s the last time you went swimming?
4. Broccoli or kale?
5. Charlotte Tilbury or Bobbi Brown?
6. Body scrub or bubble bath?
7. Something on your to-do list this week?
8. Glasses or braces?
9. Coral blush: love it or leave it?

P.P.S. Happy Monday, beautiful girl! It finally feels like summer is here. I hope you have the best summer ever, and that it’s filled with adventure and opportunity! 🤗

Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 714

June 12th, 2022 by Karen 4 Comments

Tabs liked to live in the fast lane, so it’s no surprise that he loved fast cars. Maseratis, Lamborghinis…anything that ended in an “iti” or “ini” he was into. Sadly, I never got to drive any of the cars in his personal collection. He kept them offsite in a temperature-controlled warehouse, and when he passed, he gifted his entire car collection to his foundation…

Fun fact: he was terrible when it came to backseat driving. I could not even drive to Trader Joe’s without getting an earful about merging into the wrong lane or making a turn here instead of there. I missed many things about him, but I do not miss that.

Many people don’t know this, but he was actually the true genius behind Tesla. He worked on the original design team and was the one who pushed for the car to be curvy, just like him. 🙂

Rosie

Speaking of Tesla, Rosie just got another job offer. They seem to be coming in left and right these days. This one was to be Tesla’s lead scientist for their electric cars for cats team.

Yes! — there is a market for cars that are fuel efficient and driven by cats.

I advised her to really think about taking it on because she’s already working for several biotech companies, as well as freelancing for SpaceX on the side, which is how she got the Tesla offer. They were deeply impressed by her mathematical calculations.

Anywho, I think she’s too busy for another job, but we’ll see.

If she does take it on, I have a feeling I may be going full time as her assistant.

Exciting things on the horizon! 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Saturday Surfing, June 11, 2022!

June 11th, 2022 by Karen 1 Comment

Happy Saturday, friend! WHEW. I can’t even begin to tell you how happy I am that it’s finally the weekend. The last few days has taken a lot out of me, so I’m looking forward to relaxing and doing a little post-birthday shopping. Ilia has a friends and family sale happening right meow, so I’m going to hop on over and grab a lip oil (or two), eyeliner and a cream blush.

Whatcha up to today? I hope having some fun is on your list.

This week’s reading

Note to self.

I’m still obsessed with her!

Fascinating!

What it was like to be a teenager during the Victorian era.

Gorgeous.

You know you love this song.

Love it.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

A Birthday Gift to Myself

June 9th, 2022 by Karen 54 Comments

baked sprinkle cake — Cake is always a good idea

Today’s my birthday, and ya know, it kinda snuck up on me this time around. I’ve been busy with work and end-of-the-school-year stuff for Connor, and between those things and the camping trip last weekend, I haven’t had much time to really think about it. *shrugs*

Anywho, every year I buy a birthday gift for myself. I haven’t done it yet, so sometime today I’ll pick up something tangible (I could use summer clothes). Also, while I was showering this morning after working out, it hit me that I could also give myself a non-tangible gift, too — like the gift of letting things go.

GIRL, THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS I NEED TO LET GO. I’ve held onto too many of them for too long. I think it would be a good gift to give myself for this next trip around the sun.

I would love to let go of…

Being too hard on myself.
All the worries/anxiety/monsters in general.
Trying to figure things out on my own. It’s OK to get help!
The idea of a tight tribe of moms, like you see in the movies.
The clutter in my life.
Getting in my own way.
Trying to change myself. I’m a sensitive soul. It’s OK to be this way.
My gray hair. Probably gonna dye it soon.
All the shoes that I never wear (LOL!), so I can make room for more shoes that I will actually wear.
The thought that MBB needs to be a certain way in order to be “good.” I’m changing, and MBB can change with me.
Painting my own toenails. I really hate doing it. The time has come to outsource. Stop denying it already, LOL!

Anyway, thank you for being here today. I’m off to go get myself a slice of cake from my favorite bakery in town, Creekside, and then I’m getting a pedicure.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

What Are Your Beauty Confessions?

June 8th, 2022 by Karen 6 Comments

Girl, I’ve got so many right meow. Here’s a few to start:

1. I haven’t shaved in days.

I brought my razor with me on my camping trip last weekend, and I think I may have left it in the bathroom shower. I have a vague recollection of setting it on top of the machine where you put your quarters in to start the shower water. Needless to say, I’m super hairy at the moment!

2. I actually brought makeup with on my camping trip.

I always see a handful of ladies wearing their warpaint when they’re camping and I think to myself, hey, I can do that, too! For my trip last weekend, I packed brow pencil, brow gel, mascara, a lash curler, a stick of coral Chanel cream blush (I don’t know why, but Chanel seemed appropriate for the woods) and a sheer lipstick. Did I wear any of it? Nope. LOL! There’s always next time.

3. I put blue winged liner on today just so I could feel alive.

I’ve had crazy work deadlines lately, and it’s starting to take a toll on my mental health. Super stressed, dude! This morning I forced myself to do a full face, and it really helped my mood. I was a little less cranky (just a little).

How about you? What are your beauty confessions?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 732

June 6th, 2022 by Karen 14 Comments

So…what is the Monday Poll?

Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007).

1. A fancy makeup line that you like?

Um, all of them? I do have a soft spot for Chanel.

2. Lip balm or lip tint?

A moisturizing lip tint, please, in a sheer coral.

3. Pick a face mask: moisturizing, balancing, exfoliating, calming or firming.

Ooh, my skin could use some calming right meow.

4. Creamy face wash or foamy face wash?

Creamy all the way.

5. Carnations or baby’s breath?

Baby’s breath.

6. Yellow or orange nail polish?

I’d love a creamy pastel yellow, something in the same exact shade as whipped butter.

7. Something you’re looking forward to this month?

I want to say something fun like swimming in the pool, but honestly, I really can’t wait for my allergies to just be done already! They usually taper off in mid- to late- June. It’s been a rough year…

8. Burpees or mountain climbers?

Neither is on the top of my list of fun things to do, burpees seem to go by faster, at least.

9. Skin tints: love them or leave them?

Ooh, love them!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.

1. A fancy makeup line that you like?
2. Lip balm or lip tint?
3. Pick a face mask: moisturizing, balancing, exfoliating, calming or firming.
4. Creamy face wash or foamy face wash?
5. Carnations or baby’s breath?
6. Yellow or orange nail polish?
7. Something you’re looking forward to this month?
8. Burpees or mountain climbers?
9. Skin tints: love them or leave them?

P.P.S. Good morning, my friend! Here’s to a wonderful week filled with blue skies and good vibes. 🤗

Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 713

June 5th, 2022 by Karen 3 Comments

Rosie was wondering if you’ve ever spent the night in a tent as it was being pummeled by a deluge of rain.

Yes? No? Maybe so?

When she asked me this today, for the first time ever, I answered “yes!”

We went camping this weekend at Casini Ranch Family Campgrounds on the Russian River, and because Rosie is family, I invited her to come with us. For a second there, I thought she’d say yes because she’s currently into etymology, but she meowed a soft “No thank you,” and then mumbled something under her breath about not getting along with Gordy, the current Casini Camp Cat Mascot.

You know, I’m not surprised Rosie declined. She’s the type of cat who gets too caught up in her plots, so a lot of other cats assume she’s standoffish or disinterested, but really, she’s just working out science equations in her head.

Tabs

Tabs, on the other hand, was your ultimate outdoorsy cat. He jumped at every opportunity to spend time in the woods camping, fishing and backpacking through the remote wilderness.

He started a camp, in fact, for up-and-coming kitten supermodels so they could be one with nature and use their experiences in their future modeling campaigns, and it’s still going strong. Several of his protégés are making names for themselves on social media.