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This Kittycat Sparkles in Purple, Pink and Beige: The Paul & Joe Face & Eye Color Palette in Kittycat

February 9th, 2012 by Karen 31 Comments

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I swear on my husky tabby’s orange tum that my cat lady heart broke a little when I finally took my brushes to Paul & Joe’s new Face & Eye Color palette in Kittycat ($36).

Kittycat is one of three new Face & Eye Color palettes in the new limited edition Paul & Joe Collection Sparkles release for spring 2012.

And I suppose this may be a little too much information…but while I did my eyes this morning with Laverne’s — yes, I’ve taken to calling her Laverne — shimmery reddish purple and matte pinkish beige shades, I pretended to pet her chest, back and tail with my brush, speaking to her in the same high-pitched voice normally reserved for Tabs.

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Kittycat

“Look at you, Laverne!” I said with my inside voice out loud. “Look at your pretty purple tail! I’m petting your sides now and your little paw…” 🙂

A few quick observations about Laverne, also known as the Paul & Joe Face & Eye Color palette in Kittycat

  • The three shades vary in intensity, with the shimmery reddish purple packing the most pigment, the peachy pink shade (which has just the slightest sheen) depositing a little bit less, and the matte pinkish beige delivering the least.
  • The purple’s prominent flecks of silver glitter exhibit some fallout, especially when I’m working quickly and rushing through a look. I don’t think it’s bad, though.
  • I still really like the matte pinkish beige, despite it applying rather sheer. Smooth and buttery, it blends seamlessly into the other shades and still looks very elegant on its own. For a simple, fresh look, I’ve been applying it all over my lids, curling my lashes and then adding lots of mascara.
  • If you plan to wear the peachy pink shade as a cheek color, try it with a small, pointed blush brush for greater control. A larger blush brush might pick up the darker purple of Laverne’s “fur.”
  • The words “Paul & Joe” in the upper right corner are an overspray. Now, after taking my brush to it, my pan just says “Pau.” LOL! Yes, I’m too easily amused.
  • All three shadows blend without fuss or muss.
  • The powder has a light floral fragrance, which to my nose smells a little like carnations.

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Categories: Eyes, Makeup, Palettes, Paul & Joe, Product Reviews Keywords: paul & joe

Add One Cup of Lipstick

February 9th, 2012 by Karen 5 Comments


Stir until thoroughly blended.

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Categories: Daily Beauty Keywords: mac

Purr, Kitty, Purr

February 8th, 2012 by Karen 7 Comments


If you look closely at the pans in the new Paul & Joe Face & Eye Colors (from the limited edition Collection Sparkles), you’ll notice that the kitties all have their eyes shut. Tabs makes the same face when he’s purring, aww!

The Face & Eye Color palette in Purr-fect pictured above, $36, available now at Paul & Joe counters and also online.

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Categories: Daily Photo Keywords: paul & joe

The Shop MAC and Cook MAC Collections Are Serving Up Fun Colors for Spring

February 8th, 2012 by Karen 34 Comments

Whew! Chef Tabs has been running me ragged in the kitchen today. He wouldn’t allow me to post these pics of pieces from the new Shop MAC and Cook MAC collections until he felt they were plated just right.

Geez, cat wins one Quickfire on Top Chef, and he thinks he’s the next Richard Blais… 🙂

The limited edition launches are available now online and arrive in stores and on MAC counters tomorrow.


Eye Shadow X4 in Shop & Drop, $38


Eye Shadow X4 in Call Me Bubbles, $38


Eye Shadow X4 in Colour Added, $38


Lipsticks clockwise from the light pink shade in the lower left: Naughty Saute, Innocence Beware, Dish It Up and Quick Sizzle, $14.50 each
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Categories: Collections, MAC Makeup Keywords: mac

Butterflies, Blooms and MAC Vera Collection Pics and Swatches

February 8th, 2012 by Karen 45 Comments

Just a few NC 42 swatches and pics of the new limited edition MAC Vera collection, which comes in for a landing on MAC counters, in stores and online in North America February 16 (and internationally next month).

“Brilliant butterflies, flashy florals and gorgeously geometric graphics… A colourful collaboration between MAC and the artist known worldwide as Vera, who merged fine arts with linens, murals, textiles and silk scarves in her punchy, painted patterns. Now in shades plucked straight from her most lavish prints, MAC Vera embraces the luxe, lighter-than-air spirit that delivers the kind of startling, look-at-me-statement that defines what it means to be an instant classic.”

— MAC Cosmetics

Let me know what you think. Does it brings out your inner butterfly (or your inner grouch)?


Pearlmatte Face Powder in Flower Fantasy, $28


Pearlmatte Face Powder in Sunday Afternoon, $28


Plushglasses from the left: Confetti, Fashion Fanatic and Pretty Plush, $19.50 each


Crushed Metallic Pigment X4 in Strawberry Patch, $34
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Categories: Collections, MAC Makeup Keywords: mac

Dolce & Gabbana’s New Brood of Bold Eyeliners Look Pretty Khol to Me: The Dolce & Gabbana Khol Collection

February 8th, 2012 by Karen 45 Comments

Is it just me, or is it getting khol in here? 🙂

Must be the new 11-piece Dolce & Gabbana Khol Collection for eyes and nails, available now at Saks Fifth Avenue stores and saksfifthavenue.com.

Five brand new eyeliners headline the launch. Promising potent pigments and a soft texture, the five $29 Intense Khol Eye Crayons are designed to handle fancier effects like flicks and wings just as well as they tackle clean lines and smudging.

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Nail Lacquers from the left: Wild Green, Peacock, Chocolate, Dahlia and True White, $20 each

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Khol Pencils in True White, Chocolate, True Black, Peacock and Dahlia, $29 each

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Smooth Eye Colour Quad in Femme Fatale, $59
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Categories: Collections, Dolce & Gabbana, Eyes, Makeup Keywords: dolce & gabbana

Green Is Good

February 8th, 2012 by Karen 5 Comments


The limited edition Lancome Vert Tendresse ($49), from the spring 2012 collection.

Available now at Lancome counters and also online.

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Categories: Daily Beauty Keywords: lancome

You Cheeky Monkey!

February 7th, 2012 by Karen 3 Comments


Cheeky Monkey Cosmetics Nail Polishes, $15 each. From the left: BFF, Free Love and Vixen. Available now online.

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