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Makeup and Beauty Blog Weekly Roundup, Feb. 1-8

February 8th, 2009 by Karen 15 Comments


Easy like Sunday morning.

Good afternoon, ladies!

How goes it today? I hope you’re having a good weekend so far.

It has been a leisurely one for me. I slept in today, and now I’m drinking coffee and turning my mind into mush with a few Tivo’d episodes of Paranormal State, a “reality” TV show about a group of collegiate ghost busters.

If you’re looking for some gentle brain liquification, may I suggest a few of last week’s freshly squeezed Makeup and Beauty Blog posts?

Glitter Is Good: The Bobbi Brown Blushed Pink Collection
“I can’t hang when it comes to big ol’ teeny bopper chunks of glitter (aye, I’m 33!), so any eyeshadow that makes me look like a Hot Topic refugee just isn’t an option.”

Heavy Hydration on the Cheap: Johnson’s Body Care 24-Hour Moisturing Body Wash and Lotion
“In winter my legs get so dry that iguanas envy me, but after using both the 24-Hour Body Wash and Lotion for a week things changed.”

The Ecotools Retractable Kabuki Brush Will Sneak Up on Ya
“Okay, so it’s not a flame thrower or a pocket super computer, but the Retractable Kabuki exudes awesomeness in other ways. It’s built for travel, fitting snugly into my makeup bag.”

Sheer Is In Bloom at Prescriptives
“For the new In Bloom collection, Prescriptives borrowed heavily from one the GREATEST painters of all time: Mother Nature. To my eye, the palette draws inspiration from sunflowers, marigolds, petunias and lilies. The look itself features sheer eyes, cheeks and a rich, shiny lip.”

Just Call Me Doe Eyes: Tarte Bottoms Up Mascara
“If you took away my Tarte Bottoms Up lower lash mascara ($14), I’d probably get the shakes and start rocking back and forth. Maybe drool a little bit too. Tarte made it special for lower lashes. It’s a water-resistant (not quite waterproof) black, and even though I’ve only been using it for a week, I’m already hooked. ”

10 Awesome Workout Tips and Tricks
I’m hoping these tips will help me get in fightin’ shape before summer, *crosses fingers*. I got a long way to go, LOL!

A’ight… I’m off to the gym for a quick workout, and then it’s homework time for me. Have a great Sunday!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Makeup and Beauty Blog Weekly Roundup, Feb. 1-8 / Originally published February 8th, 2009

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  1. Ginger says

    February 8th, 2009 at 1:01 pm

    Hi Karen,
    Just wanted to say that I’ve been reading your blog for a while, and it is just the best pick me up for my day. I really appreciate that you do it everyday, without fail. Thanks so much for all the information on beauty products and the positive attitude that you bring. You’re an awesome person!

    Reply
  2. Marisol says

    February 8th, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    Have a great Sunday Karen & don’t study too hard. 😀

    Marisol´s last blog post..Currently, I am…

    Reply
  3. Amanda says

    February 8th, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    LUV the photo! Hubby likes Paranormal State too-he makes me watch it, and actually just told me new eps are about to come back on, LOL>

    Reply
  4. Kim says

    February 8th, 2009 at 5:23 pm

    I found you through some beauty feeds on google and I definitely visit multiple times a day! As ‘Ginger’ said, you are a sure-fire pick-me-up! Tons of easy ways to make your peepers pop and stuff like Johnson & Johnson (LOVE THEM!) lotion.

    Keep up the awesome work. I should try the eco tools kabuki… I don’t really have one! 🙁 Blasphemy, I know!

    Reply
  5. Tiffany says

    February 8th, 2009 at 6:17 pm

    Hey Karen! I have been so busy recently, I have missed reading your blog everyday! Love the pic of tabs – looks like he’s grinning 🙂

    Reply
  6. Karen says

    February 8th, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    Hi Ginger,

    🙂 You just made my day! It always makes me happy to hear when people enjoy the site — to hear that it brings positivity to your life is the icing on the cake!

    Have a super week!

    Reply
  7. Karen says

    February 8th, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    Hi Marisol,

    Thanks, hon! I hope you had a lovely weekend and that your week sails by smoothly. How’s the apartment hunt going?

    Reply
  8. Karen says

    February 8th, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    Hi Amanda,

    Have you noticed that Ryan’s been working on his fitness? He’s lost a ton of weight!

    I heard that Chip has a show of his own now but I haven’t seen it yet.

    Reply
  9. Karen says

    February 8th, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    Hi Kim,

    Thank you! 🙂 I am glad to hear that you like the blog (and isn’t that lotion great?). Have a good evening and hopefully we’ll get to chat again soon!

    Reply
  10. Karen says

    February 8th, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    Hi Tiffany,

    🙂 How are you? I hope that things on your end are good!

    LOL, I love his fangs in this picture.

    Reply
  11. p. potter says

    February 9th, 2009 at 10:10 am

    Hey Karen,

    I went to Sephora this weekend and I checked-out the Tarte lower-lash mascara, expecting the $14 price tag–but then I look and it was priced at $16!!!

    I don’t know why, but the extra two bucks offended me.

    p. potter´s last blog post..Booby Trap

    Reply
  12. Patrice says

    February 9th, 2009 at 7:05 pm

    This Valentine’s Day I plan to kiss __my candle lit reflection in the mirror_____.

    Reply
  13. nawahel says

    February 9th, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    This Valentine’s Day I plan to kiss __ Edward Collin / the friendly Vampire from Twilight __

    Reply
  14. Christine says

    February 10th, 2009 at 4:33 am

    This Valentine’s Day I plan to kiss my beautiful 2 year old daughter and her father who helped me create her. Happy Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
  15. Bobbie says

    February 10th, 2009 at 11:04 am

    Hello Karen, this has absolutely nothing to do with your entry here. I haven’t any idea how to give you a heads up on something I surfed across but to post it in a recent blog post. This isn’t makeup but close. I think you will agree it’s a lovely idea:
    http://theorganizedparent.typepad.com/my_weblog/new-products/

    Reply

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