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Saturday Surfing

October 31st, 2009 by Karen 3 Comments

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Happy Halloween, ghouls! BOO! Are you stoked about tonight?

I know it’s mostly for the kids, but I feel like a kid on Halloween (which works out well) — and not just because of the candy (Mmm… Snickers) or the spooky-yet-harmless sense of danger, either. I support any day in which it’s socially acceptable to wear sequins, feathers, a tail and/or a headdress to the grocery store. 🙂

I’m still not sure about my plans tonight (Tabs was invited to a costume party), but I got some Halloween candy for trick or treaters just in case.

Right now I’m surfing the interwebz and just chillin’ here at my desk with my morning coffee. The fog must have rolled in last night because it’s very Sleepy Hollow outside…

  • 15 spooktacular last-minute Halloween makeup ideas — Bella Sugar
  • Does your cat need stylin’ kitty neckwear? — Modern Cat
  • Diggin’ this DIY multi-strand necklace… — Love Maegan
  • Sign me up for a pair of these Hello Kitty rain boots! — Sicka Than Average
  • How many crackers would I need to polish off one of these cheese sculptures? — Woman’s Day
  • Just in time for Halloween! Black and orange interiors — Belle Maison
  • A list of fantastic photography tips from an accomplished wedding photographer — I am Style-ish
  • So you live on a fault line? Welcome to California! Here’s how to make your apartment earthquake-safe — Apartment Therapy
  • 3 things you can do *today* to communicate better — Too Pretty For This
  • A beginner’s guide to minimalist travel — Zen Habits
  • How to effectively respond to design criticism (I think the lessons also apply to everyday life) — Smashing Magazine

I can’t remember the last time I carved a pumpkin…

Whatever you do tonight, I hope you have fun (and be safe!).

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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Categories: Just For Fun

Alyson Hannigan: Her Best Hair?

October 30th, 2009 by Karen 9 Comments

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Halloween is but a few hours away, and I’ve been watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer reruns to get fired up!

I’m a huge fan of the show and have been for years… Love all of the characters, but a favorite’s Willow the witch (Buffy’s BFF), played by actress Alyson Hannigan.

Alyson Lee Hannigan (born March 24, 1974) was 23 in 1997 when the pagan stars aligned and she landed a job on the show. Even though she appeared in several commercials and even a feature film (My Stepmother is an Alien, LOL!) before Buffy, it was her portrayal of Willow that made her a star.

This one time, at band camp… Fans may remember Alyson as the nerdy flute-playing vixen from 1999’s American Pie or recognize her from How I Met Your Mother (in season 5 now on CBS).

Buffy also played a fateful part in Alyson’s personal life. She and actor Alexis Denisof (who played the bumbling Wesley Wyndham-Price) married in 2003 and just welcomed their daughter, Satyana, on Alyson’s 35th birthday.

I’ll always have a soft spot for her red hair from the Buffy years, but I think she looks great as a brunette, too.

Which of Alyson's hairstyles do you like best?

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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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Categories: Hair, Just For Fun

Too Faced Glamour To Go III Palette

October 30th, 2009 by Karen 14 Comments

She’s cute, yah?

(Too Faced Glamour to Go III Palette, $20)

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Categories: Daily Beauty

Driving Me Nuts

October 30th, 2009 by Karen 15 Comments

This weekend’s mission: rectify the box situation in the kitchen.

Goin’ a little cra-zaaay…

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Categories: Daily Photo

Urban Decay Halloween Eyes, Rated PG (Purple and Gold)

October 30th, 2009 by Karen 29 Comments

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Fo’ reals, it’s physically impossible to take pictures of yourself wearing purple and gold striped eyeshadow without making a cra-zaaay face! 🙂

I was feeling adventurous yesterday, so I decided to try another potential Halloween look, this one inspired by this face chart from Urban Decay.

All of the makeup for my lips and eyes is from UD, namely the 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencils in Eldorado (from the Super Stash kit) and Ransom, Heavy Metal Glitter Liner in Midnight Cowboy, Deluxe Eyeshadows in Frigid and Freakshow, Skyscraper Mascara, 24-7 Glide-On Lip Pencil in Wallflower and Lipstick in Naked.

On my cheeks I’m wearing Benefit Dallas blush…

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Categories: Face of the Day (FOTD), Makeup Keywords: halloween, urban decay

Frizz for a Cause: Who, How and Why to Donate Your Hair

October 30th, 2009 by Karen 20 Comments

MBB guest post!Today the fantabulous Christina Olson of Too Pretty For This (a great blog!) shares the ins and outs of hair donation.

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I have been having a series of amazing hair days.

This is big news, because curly-haired me got a haircut last week — just in time for Virginia’s wet weather to begin.

If you’re a curly girl, too, you might be wondering why I’m thrilled with my “amazing” huge, frizzy hair. It’s not a look I normally attempt or embrace.

What makes it different is the reason: I cut off 10 inches last week for Pantene Beautiful Lengths, a non-profit organization that provides custom-made wigs to women fighting cancer. If you’re anything like me, hair can make or break your attitude toward the day and really affect your self-image. So while I might have a few rough run-ins with the mirror, I’m honored by the opportunity to help provide some good hair days to a brave woman I’ll never meet.

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According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 1.5 million Americans will be diagnosed with some form of cancer by the end of the year, and more than 500,000 people will die of it before New Year’s Day. I’m not smart enough to figure out a way to prevent, cure, or better treat cancer… though I wish I could. So while other people are working on that, I cut off some hair.

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Categories: Beauty Tips, Hair Keywords: guest post

Bloggerati Spotlight

October 30th, 2009 by Karen 3 Comments

The Beauty Bloggerati

Morning, ladies. Looks like we made it to Friday. 🙂

Did you do anything fun last night? I didn’t do much, but I did go to a movie with El Hub. We saw Paranormal Activity, the new Blair Witchy (because it’s also filmed with a shaky camera) horror flick.

Maybe because of the way it’s filmed (almost like a grainy YouTube video), it scared the bejeezus out of me, but one of the main characters (the boyfriend) kept tempting fate and driving me nuts!

While I pound my coffee to jump start some neurons, let’s see what the girls in Daily Makeover’s Beauty Bloggerati have been up to this week…

    Daneen from SpoiledPretty.com

  • Get chiseled cheekbones — Spoiled Pretty
  • A step-by-step guide to getting Paula Patton’s pompadour hairstyle — Hair Thursday
  • What’s the best black nail polish for Vegas? — The Jet Set Girls
  • How to look good without makeup — Makeover Momma
  • Piece of mind during Breast Cancer Awareness Month — Beyond Beauty Basics
  • Makeup essentials for your next camping trip — Beauty Blogging Junkie
  • I love this Juicy Couture black filigree ring! — A Mom in Red High Heels
  • CUTE! Love this Anastasia Mini Wax Kit — Talking Makeup
  • A roundup of fun Halloween makeup video tutorials — Makeup Bag
  • Doesn’t Fresh Rose Marigold Tonic Water sound refreshing? — Product Girl

Have a great day today (TGIF!).

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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Categories: Just For Fun

Having Fun with Benefit Celebutante and Powderazzi: A Quick Tutorial

October 29th, 2009 by Karen 11 Comments

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Heya, ladies. A few days ago I discovered the benefits of Benefit’s holiday kits in Celebutante and Powderazzi.

Tonight I thought I’d revisit that post, adding an eye map and a breakdown of the steps I followed.

It’s an easy shimmery pewter eye/plum lip combo, and you won’t need an arsenal of tools (just fingers and a couple eye brushes) or time spent blending. I can see myself wearing this on rushed mornings when I “accidentally” hit the snooze button one too many times (oops!). 🙂

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