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Free $65 Clinique Trina Turk Gift with Purchase, Nordstrom Stores May 20 – June 6

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What’s up, ladies! Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict has returned to the land of the living. The food poisoning I was suffering from yesterday has finally left the building. Thank gawd, because I can say with certainty there’s absolutely NO WAY to look cute when you’re projectile vomiting. Nope, none. 🙂

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In makeup news, my fellow Clinique fans, if you’re planning to stock up on any Clinique goods, mark your beauty booty calender for May 20 because Nordstrom Clinique counters nationwide (and Nordie’s online) will be offering a special Trina Turk for Clinique gift set with purchases of $25 or more.

The set, Clinique’s second collaboration with designer Trina Turk, includes a groovy, ’70s-inspired bag designed by Trina along with seven (!) of her favorite things from Clinique (a $65 value):

  • Lash Doubling Mascara in Black: A thickening, glossy black mascara
  • Different Lipstick in Tenderheart: A sheer, creamy brownish pink lipstick great for nude lip looks
  • Blushwear Cream Stick in Rosy Blush: A creamy, neutral pink blush that’s easy to apply and blend
  • Superfit Makeup liquid foundation: A long-wearing, oil-free foundation with medium to full coverage and a matte finish
  • Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion: A moisturizing lotion for all skin types
  • Colour Surge Eyeshadow in Sunburst: A coordinated pair of shimmery eyeshadows in shimmery beige and shimmery coral
  • Take the Day off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes and Lips: An oil-based makeup remover for everything from waterproof mascara to long-wear lipstick

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Colour Surge Eyeshadow in Sunburst
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What’s the Biggest Risk You Ever Took with Your Makeup?

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What’s the biggest risk you ever took with your makeup?

I ask this every so often, but mine was orange lipgloss. It terrified me at first, but I’m addicted to it now. I also took chances on blue eyeshadow and bright colored lashes. One of the things I love about makeup is that even if a look doesn’t work out exactly how I hoped it would, makeup isn’t permanent. If I don’t like something, I can always wash it off!

What’s the biggest risk you ever took with your makeup? Let me know in the comments.

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Your biggest makeup risk?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Better for Beauty: Facebook or Twitter?

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Best for Beauty: Facebook or Twitter?

Tweet much? Do you Facebook?

I feel like I’m the last person in America who isn’t on Twitter. I am on Facebook, though, but I haven’t used it much.

I want to. I’ve been thinking about getting more into Facebook or Twitter but should probably pick just one so I don’t bite off more than I can chew with two services and the blog at the same time.

Which do you like more, Facebook or Twitter? Which is a better resource for makeup and beauty? — that’s what I’d really like to know.

Which is better for makeup and beauty, Facebook or Twitter?

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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Sorry, homies, about being so quiet today in the comments, but I’ve been sick as a dog since last night with food poisoning. It must have been the leftover steamed pork buns I ate for dinner Monday night…

Now there’s a phrase with red flags painted all over it, LOL!: “It must have been the leftover steamed pork buns I ate for dinner Monday night…”

Yet ANOTHER 21 Makeup Tutorials

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Yet Another 21 Makeup Tutorials

Good morning, ladies. I’m feeling professorial today, LOL! Not really, but I am in the mood for makeup tutorials, which leads me to this morning’s post: Yet ANOTHER 21 Makeup Tutorials.

I think this may be the last batch for a while. 🙂

If you enjoyed this post, you may also like…

  1. The Flapper Makeup Look: Red lipstick was all the rage back in the 1920s, a time when ladies might have said of this tutorial, “It’s the bee’s knees.”

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  2. Rainbow/MAC Makeup Tutorial: In this series of three videos by YouTube’s QueenofBlendingMUA, you’ll learn how to do a funky rainbow eyes look using a bunch of cool products from MAC.

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  3. Colors to Suit Blue Eyes: This is just a quick list of colors that go well with blue eyes and which ones blue-eyed beauties might want to avoid.

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  4. Yellow and Black Eyes Tutorial: Here’s an edgy rocker look to add to your bag o’ tricks.

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  5. Lime Crime Makeup Look: This is the perfect look for all the fiery redheads out there who want to add some sizzle to their daily makeup routine!

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  6. Glitter Cat Eye Look: Add some glitz to your everyday eye makeup with this foxy feline look.

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Heidi Klum: Her Best Hair?

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Last weekend one of my favorite Hollywood couples, Seal and Heidi Klum, renewed their vows in a Malibu ceremony with, I kid you not, a “white trash” wedding theme.

The groom wore cutoff jean shorts and a mullet (LOL!), while the bride sported serious Bo Derek ’80s corn rows, and they took their cues from an Elvis impersonator/chaplain.

Ya gotta love a couple with a good sense of humor. 🙂

Heidi doesn’t wear the braided ‘do often, and she hasn’t been the most adventurous girl when it comes to color, but she will change things up with updos, straight and wavy styles.

Which of Heidi's hairstyles do you like best?

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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Philosophy Unconditional Love Perfumed Shampoo, Bath and Shower Gel: A Delicious Indulgence

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You’re sitting at a sidewalk cafe on a sunny afternoon. A waiter brings out a slice of freshly baked blackberry pie along with a piping hot cup of vanilla rooibos tea. You catch a whiff as the scents mingle and feel comforted, relaxed… and yes, a little hungry.

I get this image in my mind whenever I reach for my bottle of Philosophy’s Unconditional Love Perfumed Shampoo, Bath and Shower Gel ($22). 🙂

While I mostly use Philosophy Unconditional Love as a shower gel, it also works as a bubble bath and shampoo. The rich foam is bubblier than a gang of cheerleaders hopped up on Red Bull.
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