![]() First thing this morning, I got the following text from Tabs: hi. come 2 office when u get up. bring gravy n hire photog. Even though Tabs doesn’t work on as many modeling gigs as he used to, he hasn’t technically retired. Being an entrepreneur and a feline philanthropist, he still has a number of side hustles and kitty modeling projects. Like, today he wanted to update his multimedia portfolio, so he hired his personal photographer, his digital team and his army of stylists for the day. I, of course, was brought in to assist. We walked around the neighborhood taking pics, and then the visual effects specialists turned the pics into what you see here… Clearly, Tabs hasn’t lost his edge. He’s still a commanding presence, and I count myself lucky that I get to assist him and witness his greatness on an everyday basis. Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict, Karen via https://ift.tt/2FzluQj
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![]() Good morning from the DAWN OF TIME! Really though, happy Saturday…from someone who’s been up since before the crack of dawn, LOL! I wish I could say that I got up at 3:30 because I was up to no good doing something interesting, like, I dunno…going to a sunrise rave, but no. It was just good old-fashioned insomnia. *shrugs shoulders* On one hand, I wish I got more sleep because — HELLO. BODY. TIRED. — but on the other hand, I got HELLA stuff done early, and that makes me feel great. I’m still definitely NOT a morning person, but waking up shortly before 4 today allowed me to conquer most of the tasks on my to-do list, including finishing a pilates workout *and* doing a comprehensive moisturizing skin care regimen using the Wander Beauty goodies above. It’s been a Wander Beauty-ful morning…
Continue reading "Saturday Surfing, March 23, 2019" on Makeup and Beauty Blog. via https://ift.tt/2CzgzNe ![]() To anyone who says that makeup is meaningless, or who dismisses makeup as something shallow or frivolous, all I have to say is, “Kiss my wannabe J.Lo booty,” because that sh*t is powerful. Those tiny tubes of mascara and lipstick can change worlds. I’ve worn makeup practically daily for decades, and sometimes I just go through the motions and take it for granted as part of my habitual routine, but there are those other days, like yesterday, when I really realize just how potent it is. I was having a sh*tty day yesterday, as was Connor Claire, because poor thing is sick again. She got croup, again, so I’ve been tending to her needs, which has made it more difficult to balance my other responsibilities. I don’t want to whine but…I’m going to! LOL! ? Basically, I haven’t been sleeping well because I’ve been staying up to comfort Connor, and it all kind of came to a head yesterday afternoon. I felt super grumpy and defeated, but I still wanted to go to my HIIT class at night, because I knew that if I continued to sit around the house, I’d feel progressively worse. Continue reading "Mascara Is My Medieval Chain Mail" on Makeup and Beauty Blog. via https://ift.tt/2ul6AGY ![]() The 10-Minute Makeup Must-Haves series shows off some of *the best* makeup for speedy (but sensational!) skin, eyes, cheeks and lips. This is gonna sound so cheesy, but this is my feel-good blush. ? I just feel really good when I wear it. It’s Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm in Amp’d Up Apple, and it’s $24. When I put a bit of this beautiful matte pinkish brown on my cheeks, I look like I just finished a round of crossover jumping jacks (which are surprisingly difficult)! Wearing this blush is like working out…without having to actually work out. Cheeks look lovely and healthy with Amp’d Up Apple’s wash of pink color, so you look like you *did* show up, and you’re ready to bring it. When you want a little more than basic contrast, it’s a great way to go. Methinks there’s something very chic French girl about it. I just feel beautiful in this blush, which is always a nice plus. ? The Chubby Stick Cheek Balms feel slightly wet, so they don’t fight you when you’re trying to blend them on your cheeks. via https://ift.tt/2W97IJI ![]() Unsolicited life tip #546: If you’re going to paint your own nails, DoNt dO iT rIgHT aFeTer yOUvE haD A MaSsIVe AmOUNt oF CoFfeE. ☕☕☕☕☕ Like, if the cup was as big as your head, refrain! — because sure, one hand may turn out OK, but the other one? Wonky-wonk. I did it the other day, LOL! I was telling my friend Tatiana about it in the comments like, “Yeah…I just painted my nails high on coffee.” My left hand looked great because I’m right-handed, but my right hand? Whole ‘nother story. That pic at the top are the good nails, HA HA HA! On the other hand, the middle nail is all patchy, and there’s a big lump in it. I don’t even know how it got there. ? But you know, I was just happy to have my nails painted, because, believe it or not, once upon a time, I was the person who always had her nails and her toes done. If I were going out, I wouldn’t have dared to go without having my toes painted. Bare toenails used to be MORTIFYING for me, but time flies, life happens, things change… You pop out a kid, things happen. via https://ift.tt/2CwvB6B ![]() The 10-Minute Makeup Must-Haves series shows off some of *the best* makeup for speedy (but sensational!) skin, eyes, cheeks and lips. Oh, how do I love 10-minute makeup? Let me count the ways… LOL. I’ll spare you the lengthy soliloquy, but here’s the gist of it: I like putting on a full face without spending HELLA YEARS applying and blending. Sometimes it’s just nice to do a quick makeup look that doesn’t look like a rush job. That said, even *I* get a little tired ? of doing the same brown smoky eye with peachy coral cheeks and a nude lip every day… I mean, I LOVE THAT LOOK, but sometimes you need to switch things up when you’re feeling “makeup restless,” ya know? That’s where these new NARS Multi-Use Glosses come into play… These glittery glosses are limited edition and available now on the NARS website for $24 each, so if you see something you like, you better grab it sooner than later because they won’t be around forever. They feel like lip gloss and look like lip gloss, but you can wear them on your lips (of course), your eyes and your face (as a highlighter!). Continue reading "10-Minute Makeup Must-Haves: NARS Multi-Use Gloss" on Makeup and Beauty Blog. via https://ift.tt/2Oia6ed ![]() Toddlers be cray, man. SO CRAY! There are days when I feel like I’m living in a hostage negotiation situation, where I’m the hostage, and I’m doing everything I can to keep my toddler captor from losing her sh*t! No really, though. I mean, it’s hard because she’s still learning how to manage her emotions, and when she just can’t deal, her frustration flows out of her through in fierce and epic tantrums. I, in turn, am also learning how to be the most patient version of myself (OH, LAWD, GIVE ME STRENGTH!). That part of toddler-hood is utterly and completely exhausting, no doubt, but for the most part, life with this newly minted threenager is fun. One particularly cool part of this time is hearing her put together complete sentences and using new words. The other day she said that the book she was “reading” (she sits on the couch with a book, which is usually upside-down, and looks at the pictures) was complex. “Mommy, this story is so complicated! There are so many pictures of different frogs.” Oh, and then there’s the running toddler commentary on anything and everything. Continue reading "Life With a “Threenager”" on Makeup and Beauty Blog. via https://ift.tt/2ObZPjZ ![]() What’s an unsung makeup hero? For me, it’s an oftentimes underrated makeup morsel, a permanent collection product that scoots under the radar screen of many makeup lovers but regularly rocks my world. The long-running Unsung Heroes series features some of my favorites. It doesn’t get speedier than this: Clinique Fuller Fudge. Mmm, fudge… Now I want some See’s Candies. ? Sorry! Sidetracked! Anywho… I’ve talked about Clinique’s line of twist-up cream shadows before, but this shade — this one — is my favorite because it’s highly compatible with my lifestyle these days, and by that I’m talking about 10-minute makeup, which is just about all I do these days (maybe 15 minute makeup on a good day!). The funny thing about this $18.50 shadow (well, funny to me) is that whenever I wear it, I get questions like, “What are you wearing on your lids? Is that a palette? Are you wearing a mix of creams and powders?” People always assume I’m wearing something more complicated than it is, but nawwwww, it’s just Fuller Fudge. It just so happens to be fab. It’s a one-stop smoky lid shop, the most delicious warm dark brown with enough soft shimmer in it to keep things from falling flat. Continue reading "Unsung Makeup Heroes: Clinique Fuller Fudge" on Makeup and Beauty Blog. via https://ift.tt/2UHB3e3 ![]() So…what is the Monday Poll? Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of five more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). I love reading your answers, and it helps me get my week off to a good start.
1. How early is too early?
5 a.m. is too early IMO. I think we should officially declare that it’s “too early” for productive work. And 4:30 is waaaaaaay too early! If I have to, though, I can do 5… If I HAVE to. 2. Walk me through how you like to do your eyeliner. My current phase is to *only* liner my upper lash line. No tight line. Just the upper lash line, and I do the thinnest line I can get away with using the Clinique Pretty Easy Liquid Eyeliner Pen. Then I load a flat smudge brush with a dark brown powder eyeshadow and smudge the edge of the line. Sometimes, I’ll also wing out the outer corner ever so slightly. Continue reading "Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 568" on Makeup and Beauty Blog. via https://ift.tt/2uf94Xr ![]() Right now, at this very moment, you might be sitting in a cold office at your computer desk wearing three layers of clothes. Or, maybe you’re tip-toeing on chilly bathroom tiles. But listen, sandal and shorts weather is just around the corner, which means you’ll need something cute to wear with those cutoffs. ? Behold the new Long Live Lipstick Tank Top (in style v2.0)! This cool and breezy cap sleeve tank goes with everything, including your favorite springy and summery coral lipsticks, and it’s available now in the store. Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict, Karen Shop Now Continue reading "A Breezy New Tank for Lipstick Lovers" on Makeup and Beauty Blog. via https://ift.tt/2ObdJ5L |