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Do You Use Special Skin Care for “The Girls”?

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The more closely I look at Clarins, the more fascinated I become. Did you know their skin care line includes products designed to keep “the girls” firm?

The products are called Bust Beauty, and Clarins claims that both Bust Beauty Extra-Lift Gel ($58) and Bust Beauty Firming Lotion ($54) will “firm, tone and strengthen the delicate skin of the bust and decollete.”

I know I’ve mentioned that pesky white hair in my left eyebrow… Well, I’ve noticed other things ch-ch-ch-changing, too — some of them succumbing to GRAVITY.

Honestly, it was like one day I looked in the mirror and BAM! — there they were, kinda sad and droopy like a clown in a ’70s velvet painting, LOL!

I think I’m good about taking care of my breasts in other ways (PSA: please do your monthly breast self-exams, ladies!), but taking steps to keep them perky? — not so much.

What do you think about skin care products for your bust?

Right now I just use my regular body lotion (Johnson’s 24-Hour), but I’d probably roll my pennies for a dedicated beauty product proven to lift and firm.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Face of the Day with Laura Mercier Mediterranean Sea Eye Mosaic

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After seeing Laura Mercier’s Mediterranean Sea Eye Mosaic eyeshadow palette ($35) in the Daily Beauty picture today, some of you gals suggested I try her in my face of the day.

That was all the prodding I needed… Here she is in all her shimmery turquoise, royal blue and golden bronze glory!

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For the eyes in this look, I added MAC Rollickin’ Paint Pot ($16.50; limited edition, but a good dupe would be Estee Lauder’s Sea Mist for $17.50), Chanel Fluid Iridescent Eyeshadow in Delta ($32), Cargo Plant Love Eyeliner in Midnight Blue ($16) and MAC Mascara X in Black X ($12.50).

The Mediterranean Sea Eye Mosaic quad is probably my favorite eyeshadow palette so far this summer. The shadows virtually melt into the skin, pack intense color and blend with ease.

Don’t these shades look bangin’?

Laura Mercier Mediterranean Sea Eye Mosaic

If the makeup gods forced me to choose between this quad or coffee for a week, I’d give up the java — OUCH! I’d be totally cranky, but at least my eyes would look smokin’ hot. 🙂
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Chanel Warms It Up with the Plein Soleil Eyeshadow Quad

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To quote ’90s rap duo Kris Kross (aka the kids who pioneered the backwards clothing thing), “Warm it up, Kris! (I’m about to.) Warm it up, Kris! (’cause that’s what I was born to do.)”

Keeping with the theme, Chanel’s Plein Soleil ($56) eyeshadow quad from the 2009 Cote D’Azur collection is all about warmer shades.

It packs four warm, shimmery shades — a peachy bronze, light coral, dark orange-brown and a light peachy coral — that I dig using individually in light washes of color over the lid, particularly for understated and elegant glows in summertime looks, but beyond their use in simple washes, the colors in this quad aren’t setting my world on fire.
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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Apr. 13

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  1. Mood:

    2. Chipper! I woke up early to try jogging in the morning (thought I’d try something new). We’ll see how long my enthusiasm lasts, ha ha!

  2. Describe yourself in exactly five words:

    3. Funny, spontaneous, loyal, stubborn, sensitive

  3. Song stuck in my head:

    4. P-p-p-poker face!

  4. Outfit:

    5. Black running pants, purple t-shirt (it wicks!) and squishy (cushioned) running socks

  5. Hair:

    6. Messy ponytail and a dark gray elastic headband

  6. Nail polish:

    7. Bare fingertips, but I’m wearing Barielle Decadence on my toes.

  7. Something you don’t know about me:

    8. I love Motown music.

  8. Favorite eyeshadow palette:

    9. This week it’s Beiges de Chanel from the Holiday 2008 collection.

  9. Phrase I say often:

    10. You can’t tell me what to do!

  10. Weekly goals:

    11. To go running every morning this week, to get better about answering my e-mails, to prepare at least one new healthy food meal (sesame scallops, yum!), to book an appointment to see (ha!) the optometrist, to get to bed earlier

Good morning and happy Monday, homies! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Take a second to fill out the Monday poll, and let me know how you’re doing. Copy the empty list, and paste it with your answers in the comments. I can’t wait to hear from you!

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Mood:
Song stuck in my head:
Outfit:
Hair:
Nail polish:
Something you don’t know about me:
Favorite eyeshadow palette:
Phrase I say often:
Describe yourself in five words:
Weekly goals:

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Sundays with Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Apr. 12

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Can you spot the 4 differences between these two pictures?

It’s almost time for bed, but Tabs wanted me to post a quickie puzzle he did on the computer today. Can you find the four differences between these two pictures?

So how was your Easter Sunday? We’re back from what turned out to be lunch (instead of brunch) with my parents and brother in the East Bay. It was fun. Lots of eating (pot roast and pecan pie) and catching up.

Tabs hopes you had a nice day. Onward to Monday! 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Jennifer Lopez: Her Best Hair?

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Jennifer Lopez: Her Best Hair?

After two rejected auditions to work as one of the Fly Girl backup dancers on the ’90s comedy show In Living Color, J.Lo’s third try was the charm. The rest is history. Twenty-three films, seven albums, a series of high-profile romances (remember Bennifer?) and a fashion/fragrance line later, the South Bronx-born Jennifer Lynn Lopez (July 24, 1969) never has to dance backup again.

Which of J.Lo's hairstyles do you like best?

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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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