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Saturday Surfing: Birds of Paradise, Funky Earrings and Angelina Jolie

December 11th, 2010 by Karen 20 Comments

Hey, hey, cutie pie! Howzit going today? Tabs and I are just sitting here at my desk reading the December issue of Vogue. He’s been eyeing the picture of Angelia Jolie on the cover with great interest.

He’s a BIG (about 15 pounds) fan of hers and also hopes to make the jump from modeling into movies and philanthropy. 🙂

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I can has chin scratch??

I’m mesmerized by Angie’s eye look here… That brownish beige smokey eye looks killer, right? It turns out the eyeshadows are from the Dolce & Gabbana Desert Quad (the one from the Ethereal Beauty Holiday Collection). I think I might give the look a try this afternoon, and if it turns out okay, I’ll take some pictures.

Speaking of pictures, remember the chandelier earrings I had on yesterday?

I found them at Forever 21 last week for — I think it was $7? They’re my new favorite pair because they seem to go with everything, I guess because they’re so busy and dangly. Here I’m wearing them with a green, yellow, gray and purple top, but I think they even look cute with basic black and white tops too (the other end of the spectrum).

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Really, you can’t beat the price. $7 is less than lunch (well, it’s less than a $7 lunch)!

And that leads to my tummy, which is rumbling like crazy. Hmm… How about heading to Panera for a chai latte and tomato soup? YUM! Doesn’t that sound delish?!

Saturday Surfing: Sites I Surfed Today

  • The latest lipstick from Clarins doubles as a blush for dry skin.
  • 7 male models get taken to court. Why? For wearing makeup in the Sudanese Next Top Model competition. No, seriously.
  • Huzzah! Bright pink lips are big this spring (aren’t they big every spring?). Get the look with these colors from MAC, NARS and YSL.
  • See how a Benefit expert whips brows into shape with Brow Zings.
  • Should Tabs take a swipe at the Sephora Professional Platinum Stippling Brush?
  • Cat ladies, you NEED this groovy kitty lamp.
  • WANT this Yves Saint Laurent Metallic Colorama Highlighter.
  • Hate hat hair? Here are 6 different styles that mix cute hats with even cuter hair.
  • Should you or shouldn’t you exfoliate when you’ve got a zit?
  • I think I should treat myself to a few of these new lipsticks from Edward Bess.

I hope you’re rockin’ the suburbs (or wherever you are) on this fantabulous December day. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Saturday Surfing: Birds of Paradise, Funky Earrings and Angelina Jolie / Originally published December 11th, 2010

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  1. Ginger says

    December 11th, 2010 at 2:43 pm

    Hey Karen, I love those earrings on you!! They look really good, especially with your dark hair. My light brunette hair may not be able to pull those off, but you rock those! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    December 11th, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    Those earrings!! I want them! 😀

    Reply
  3. Nina says

    December 11th, 2010 at 2:52 pm

    ohh i <3 those earrings!!!

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  4. Tiffany says

    December 11th, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    Love your earrings! and I love Angie’s makeup – it all looks great, especially the pink lips!

    Reply
  5. Phyrra says

    December 11th, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    I love birds of paradise 😉 Tabs look so adorable!

    Reply
  6. Anna says

    December 11th, 2010 at 4:03 pm

    That photo of you and Tabs is absolutely hilarious.

    Reply
  7. Rae says

    December 11th, 2010 at 4:35 pm

    LOL, the photo of you and Tabs is fantastic. Whether or not it’s more/less/equally fantastic than those earrings? Well, the jury’s still out on that one… :p

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 12th, 2010 at 11:59 am

      It’s all Tabs, I tell ya. He knows how to smile with his eyes.

      Reply
  8. Lauren says

    December 11th, 2010 at 6:32 pm

    I looked on forever 21 website and they only had the clear ones…. 🙁

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    • Karen says

      December 12th, 2010 at 11:58 am

      Bummer! Do you live near a store? Maybe they’ll have a multi-colored ones in stock.

      Reply
  9. Ana says

    December 11th, 2010 at 6:53 pm

    Angelina looks so gorgeous on the cover– love that pink lip color on her!

    And wow I was going to ask where you got those earrings… was even skimming the comments to see if someone had asked already… F21 ftw! 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 12th, 2010 at 11:57 am

      I looooove that store for cheap, stylish earrings. I swear it’s my new crack!

      Oh, that lip color is Dolce & Gabbana Lipgloss in Candy.

      Reply
  10. Kerry says

    December 11th, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    Hahaha…that picture of you and Tabs totally made my day. 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 12th, 2010 at 11:55 am

      He makes cat modeling look so easy, doesn’t he?

      Reply
  11. Amy says

    December 12th, 2010 at 7:30 am

    Karen–thank you so much for the link! 🙂 Those earrings are lovely (and I can’t believe the price!) Best, Amy

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 12th, 2010 at 11:55 am

      Hi Amy,

      You’re welcome! 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

      Reply
  12. Marina says

    December 12th, 2010 at 8:46 am

    How i love Angelinaaaaa it’s almost inappropriate LOL
    And OMG that cat lamp!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 12th, 2010 at 11:54 am

      Isn’t it groovy? I want one with tabby stripes. 🙂

      Reply
  13. dementia says

    December 12th, 2010 at 1:42 pm

    LOL I love Tab’s expression!

    Reply
  14. Rachel says

    December 13th, 2010 at 8:47 am

    I absolutely love those earrings!

    Reply

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