Halo-halo is a Filipino dessert that’s kinda like Hawaiian shave ice. It’s one of my fave sweet treats.
Halo-Halo!
Lips Luxe Out With Dior Addict Lip Balm in Crystal Coral
Remember when all it took was a single tube of Strawberry Lip Smackers?
Now that I’m hopelessly addicted to makeup, I spend hours every day (okay, more like several minutes) contemplating my lipstick, lip liner and gloss.
And those are just the lip products! 🙂
Don’t get me wrong — most of the time, I love it. I love the process, but sometimes I miss those old Lip Smacker days when my makeup was always easy.
If you’ve ever wondered whatever happened to those no-pressure lip looks, I think one of them may have been hiding in this tube of Dior Addict Lip Balm in 003 Crystal Coral ($30).
New for summer, this pigmented coral reminds me of a Revlon Lip Butter, only much more luxurious. It’s a super fancy limited edition luxury lip balm fortified with moisturizing shea butter and lip plumping hyaluronic acid spheres, and it shimmers ever so slightly on my lips.
It’s a truly loveable lip balm in charming pink packaging, and it almost couldn’t be any easier to use (unless it applied itself). No lip liner, no brush, no mirror — nada. The hardest part is probably pulling it out of my purse.
Chanel’s Peche Cuivre Le Crayon Khol Intense Eye Pencil Softly Brightens Lids and Lash Lines
Thanks to Chanel, I’m turning peachy beige! First it was my nails. Then my cheeks and lips, and now my eyes!
This summer, Chanel die-hards with a weakness for uber-natural makeup eye looks and the Le Crayon Khol Intense Eye Pencil line won’t have to scrounge around for an eyeliner to light up their lash and water lines — not with the new Peche Cuivre waiting expectantly on counters.
Is your eyeliner makeup mojo more about subtle definition than crisp, sharp lines? If it is, feast your lids on this limited edition shimmery shade. It graces lids with a shy hint of shimmery, peachy beige — nothing fussy, frightening or overdone — and it even comes with a convenient pencil sharpener.
I guess that’s the least Chanel could do for asking $28 for it…
It’s also boldly emblazoned with that gorgeous logo, there to remind you of life’s luxuries while you sharpen it in the restroom at work (been there, done that!).
Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 220
- You might be wondering, “So what the heck is this Monday Poll thing anyway?”
Well, it isn’t much of a poll. It’s more just a constantly evolving (devolving?), somewhat random list of questions I’ve been putting out to readers every Monday morning for the past four years. I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.
- Mood:
Let me put it this way: I’ve got a smile on my face. 🙂 I had a really nice time with my family yesterday, and today El Hub is working from home, where he can keep me company. - Three things on your bucket list?
1) To grow and eat my own watermelon (I know it’s silly, but I’ve always wanted to do it), 2) to spend a month wandering through Italy, and 3) to cover the Cannes Film Festival for MBB! - If tattoos only lasted a year, would you be more/less likely to get one?
Hmm… What an interesting proposition. Well, I know myself pretty well. I think I’d be more inclined to get one, probably get something, think it was neat for about a month, and then get tired of looking at it and spend the next 11 months regretting it and obsessively trying to cover it up, LOL! - Something that drives you nuts?
The phrase, “You do you, and I’ll do me.” Damn you, Jersey Shore! - What’s the number one quality you value most in a pencil eyeliner?
Texture. Good ones gotta glide across my skin. If there’s any tugging involved, I can’t deal. - Three things that inspire you?
1) Regular people who change the world for the better, 2) traveling to new places and 3), believe it or not, long, hot showers.I feel like I come up with my best ideas in the shower…
- Does the sound of silence make you uncomfortable?
Not at all. I tend to get over stimulated in noisy situations. Yup, I’m not one of those people who can carry on two conversations at the same time.I also think that being able to sit quietly and comfortably with someone can be one of the most intimate things you can share.
- What’s one sentence that summarizes 2012 for you so far?
It hasn’t always been easy, but I feel like we’re getting somewhere. - Your best experience on public transportation?
Once, while I was on the ferry coming home to Marin from San Francisco, the captain of the boat got on the intercom and pointed out a whale skimming along the surface off our bow. - Weekly goals:
To log at least 12 miles on the treadmill, go to yoga class at least once (I miss being stretchy!), check out the Novato Public Library, and make fish tacos for dinner.
Good morning and happy Monday, my friend. 🙂 Did you have a good weekend? I hope you got everything you needed to get done and still had some downtime.
If you get a moment, please stop by and say hi in the Monday Poll. I always love to hear from you.
- To complete the Monday Poll, just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.
1. Mood:
2. Three things on your bucket list?
3. If tattoos only lasted a year, would you be more/less likely to get one?
4. Something that drives you nuts?
5. What’s the number one quality you value most in a pencil eyeliner?
6. Three things that inspire you?
7. Does the sound of silence make you uncomfortable?
8. What’s one sentence that summarizes 2012 for you so far?
9. Your best experience on public transportation?
10. Weekly goals:
I hope inspiration finds you this week.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Loved to Pieces
One of my brother’s favorite childhood toys, Bialosky Bear. He lives with my parents. 🙂
Strike a Pose, There’s Nothing to It
My mom hamming it up on Mother’s Day.
Love you, mom!
Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 191
Guess who arrived home today from the East Bay to find a bouquet of freesias (my favorite!) and a lovely handmade Cat Mother’s Day card from Tabs with a spa gift certificate inside?
Here’s a hint: it wasn’t me.
Oh, sure — you might think that Tabs, who on rare occasions calls me “Mom,” or perhaps he’s just mispronouncing “Ma’am,” would have at least hooked me up with a card, but noooo.
Oh, well… If he doesn’t make it up to me on Pet Administrative Professionals Day, then he’ll be in big trouble.
And I mean BIG! — like the demand lately for plus-size kitty models. 🙂
Here are some of the campaigns he worked on this week…
Outfit of the Day, Vol. 10: Adding a Little Extra Something to Jeans and a White Tee
Just because you’re rockin’ jeans and a white t-shirt doesn’t mean your outfit has to be boring. 🙂
With some minor adjustments, an outfit of everyday basics can still look pretty polished and chic.
For brunch today, I started with a standard white tee (this one’s theme appropriate) and my favorite pair of jeans, but instead of just slipping on some flip-flops and calling it a day, I dressed it up a bit with some silver hoop earrings, a white bracelet, a big bag and a pair of neutral snakeskin print heels.
Then I went to town on a huge stack of mixed berry pancakes!
