Saturday Surfing, January 28, 2023!

Makeup and Beauty Blog 1/28 6:21A Karen

Good morning, sweet girl. Guess who s already finished her second cup of coffee and is about to dive into her third? I usually only do one or two cups max on a daily basis, but I can feel a migraine coming on and coffee always works WONDERS. So,...

Checking In: TGIF | Leche Flan Adventures | A Most Excellent Foundation by Chanel

Makeup and Beauty Blog 1/27 7:47A Karen

Hi, friend! Thank goodness it s Friday. No seriously. TGIF! Been a long week. I just finished a video interview with a beauty brand which I use and love I think it went OK! I should be finding out more next Monday, so until then, please keep your...

Interview Makeup and Hair | Latest Beauty Buys

Makeup and Beauty Blog 1/26 7:01A Karen

Hiya, and happy Thursday! Yesterday I had two interviews lined up. I spent the entire day prepping and studying, so I d feel extra prepared. I did full makeup and hair early, so I wouldn t feel rushed (I even took test shots to double check...

17 Beautiful Things

Makeup and Beauty Blog 1/24 7:50A Karen

1. All the good things the universe is sending to us. 2. Seeing the first cherry blossoms blooming all around town. 3. The milky foam on top of my Nespresso drink. 4. Hearing the song Deja Vu by Olivia Rodrigo. I heard it for the first time in...

Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 765

Makeup and Beauty Blog 1/23 5:58A 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 more or less random questions I ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past...

Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 745

Makeup and Beauty Blog 1/22 3:55P Karen

Xinnián hao (???) Gong hei fat choy (????) Happy Lunar New Year! Wishing you a wonderful, healthy and prosperous year. ?? Rosie Today, Rosie Pose spent her morning walk looking for the source of an annoyance a scent she picked up and didn t like....

Saturday Surfing, January 21, 2023!

Makeup and Beauty Blog 1/21 7:31A Karen

Happy Saturday, friend. I hope your weekend is off to a great start. I usually prefer making cookies from scratch (it s tastier and more fun), but I couldn t resist these premade Lisa Frank unicorn sugar cookies I saw at Tar-ghay. A buddy from my...

5 Things I’ve Been Loving Lately

Makeup and Beauty Blog 1/19 7:55A Karen

1. Walking in my neighborhood What is it about not seeing the sun for weeks that makes you see everything outside in a new light? I went for a walk the other day, and it was like each and every view I’ve seen a million times looked fresh and new....

Hourglass Solstice Gel Liner and Canvas Lip Gloss | Overheard at Sephora

Makeup and Beauty Blog 1/18 7:52A Karen

Hiya! It s just me, wearing some stuff I bought recently at Sephora a bronze gel eyeliner (Hourglass Solstice) and a opaque pink gloss (Hourglass Canvas). I loooove this liner! I think the bronze color adds a touch of definition to my lids and...

A Sephora Haul | Thoughts on Beauty and Mental Health | Beauty Q&A | New Eyeliner Obsession

Makeup and Beauty Blog 1/17 7:57A Karen

Yesterday, I went to Sephora because I’ve been feeling kinda “blah,” and I needed to do a little pick-me-up beauty shopping. Side note: I think it’s a combination of the dreary weather we’ve been having lately and hormones. More on this in a few....

Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 764

Makeup and Beauty Blog 1/16 7:09A 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 more or less random questions I ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past...

Sundays With Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 363 (Again)

Makeup and Beauty Blog 1/15 1:41P Karen

Hi, friend. I hope all is well. How s it going where you are? Dry, I hope. Or are you also reveling beneath the watery joy of an atmospheric river? Oh, yes, we re still dealing with the rain out here in once-sunny California. I think we ve only...

Saturday Surfing, January 14, 2023!

Makeup and Beauty Blog 1/14 6:45A Karen

Good morning and happy Saturday, my friend. Well, it looks like we re getting a short break from the rain, so I m going grocery shopping in a bit and hopefully will not get drenched! *fingers crossed* Ya know, I can t remember the last time I...

Shiny Lids With Tarte Quick Stick | Thoughts of Sunshine and Spring

Makeup and Beauty Blog 1/13 6:10A Karen

I think the more makeup feels like you re just foolin around in art class, the more fun it is! I definitely get that vibe from the Tarte Quick Sticks ($25 each). The artsy girl gang of eyeshadow and pencils comes in six wearable neutral...

Unsung Makeup Heroes: Hourglass Brilliant Nude Blush

Makeup and Beauty Blog 1/10 7:22A Karen

This Hourglass Blush has been a staple in my makeup bag for years. I recently re-discovered it, and it truly is brilliant! And by the way, the pic at the top was taken before I grew my hair color out. ?? When some people think of brilliant nudes,...