Checking In: Beauty Deals at Costco, a Truly Game-Changing Tip to Make Life Less Gross, and Missing...

Makeup and Beauty Blog 4/13 4:31A Karen

Hi there, my friend. This flower up top is for you! Hopefully it brightens your day a little. ?? I went to Costco last week to buy an XXL bag of blueberries because El Hub is convinced that eating...

Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 673

Makeup and Beauty Blog 4/12 6:37A Karen

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...

Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 654

Makeup and Beauty Blog 4/11 3:46P Karen

So someone was feeling feisty on her walk this morning. Yup, Rosie was in full-on MMA mode. She was quite the grumble bunny after our neighbor spotted us walking on the hill. He called out, Is that...

Saturday Surfing, April 10, 2021

Makeup and Beauty Blog 4/10 4:28A Karen

Greetings and salutations, friend! Happy Caturday morning. I hope things are going well so far. Out here in Novato, we re starting the day with some reading, because I m all about reading first thing...

Spring Shoe Trends at DSW: Adventures in Platform Sandals

Makeup and Beauty Blog 4/9 8:09A Karen

I glanced at my feet yesterday, which was the first time I d paid attention to them in ages, and two thoughts came to mind Yay! Sandal season is coming. BOO! Sandal season in coming. (Note to self:...

This or That: The High/Low-End Beauty Edition

Makeup and Beauty Blog 4/8 6:35A Karen

How to play Pick one or the other for each of the questions below, and copy/paste your answers in the comments. Can t wait to see your picks! Mine are listed below. ?? This or That: The High- or...

Pretty in Pink, Plum and Bronze, and Sea Otters!

Makeup and Beauty Blog 4/7 10:31A Karen

You can do it. Yeah, champ, keep moving that blending brush. You got this YOU CAN WEAR COLOR! COME ONNNNNNN! Yes, these days, my internal makeup dialogue sounds like a boxing trainer talking sh*t from...

Soft Bronze and Beige-Pink Tones for Glowing Lids, Lips and Cheeks (And a Baked Chicken Recipe to...

Makeup and Beauty Blog 4/6 4:47A Karen

This is one of those looks I didn t do for any reason in particular other than it seemed like fun, because I ended up only sitting around the house like this, but dang if it wasn t still fun! And I ve...

Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 672

Makeup and Beauty Blog 4/5 5:44A Karen

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...

Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 653

Makeup and Beauty Blog 4/4 2:59P Karen

Over the years, when Tabs was actually home on an Easter and not out galivanting around the world at some exotic locale for a kitty modeling shoot, he hosted Easter egg hunts at home for the local...

Saturday Surfing, April 3, 2021

Makeup and Beauty Blog 4/3 5:09A Karen

Hi, guys! Happy Easter weekend. ???? Good morning. First things first; I have a question for you. Does the pic at the top make you want to paint your paws? Because it did for me! Now I need creamy...

Final Word on the Urban Decay Naked Wild West Palette | A Pretty Pink Cheek and Lip Combo With Jane...

Makeup and Beauty Blog 4/2 9:25A Karen

After spending a month with the new Urban Decay Naked Wild West palette, I m happy to say that I can totally recommend it. I enjoy its mix of practical neutrals (a mélange of matte brown, beige, taupe...

Fresh, Fun Spring Trends to Try

Makeup and Beauty Blog 4/1 3:06A Karen

Which of these spring trends would you like to try? Peach and plum layered blush This trend combines two of my favorite shades of blush peach and plum! Start by sweeping a satin or matte peach blush...

SkinCeuticals Vitamin C Serums and National Vitamin C Day, REN Clean Screen Mineral SPF 30 (and...

Makeup and Beauty Blog 3/31 7:46A Karen

If lipstick can have a national day all to its won, then why can t Vitamin C? Shoot, we re living in crazy times; we need to celebrate everything! Sooooo , in case you haven t marked it on your...

Latest Trader Joe’s Finds: Grapefruit Body Butter, Croissant Bread, Gluten-Free Treats and More

Makeup and Beauty Blog 3/30 7:19A Karen

Girlfriend, I had to do it. Grapefruit. Body butter. FOUR NINETY-NINE! I no longer even pretend to have any self-restraint when it comes to a new Trader Joe s body butter. Sampling their myriad of...