Falling into a makeup rut is a fairly common problem, but I tend to suffer from a lesser-known obstacle: The nail polish rut. Each season when the cosmetics companies release their juicy assortment of new fashion-inspired polishes, I ooh and aah at them as if they’re precious gems, admiring the… »
Archive for November 29th, 2010
Essie’s Tips for Getting Out of a Nail Rut
Posted in Makeup, Skin Care, Tutorials, Wedding Makeup, Weight loss 
Tags: Essie, nail polish, Nails, The Blog6 Fast Fixes for Makeup Boo Boos
Written by Audrey Freelance makeup artist Audrey of Makeup by Audrey shows us six fast fixes for common makeup mishaps in today’s guest post. Do you ever have those “Doh!” moments when it comes to makeup? Those little hiccups from time to time? I sure do. Here are six that I encounter with some simple [...]
Posted in Makeup, Skin Care, Tutorials, Wedding Makeup, Weight loss Tags: guest post, Makeup Tips/How ToMakeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Nov. 29
Want some shave ice? Mood: Wide awake! I still haven’t adjusted to the time difference here (2 hrs), so I’ve been reading in the dark since 4:30…but at least I’ve got those jungle chickens to keep me company. Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens — what are a few of your favorite things? Hot [...]
Giorgio Armani Beauty Rouge d’Armani Lipstick in No. 517 Fuchsia
This Giorgio Armani hot pink lipstick has a cool edge
An Orchid Just for You
I took this shot at the Windward farmer’s market a few days ago. If I could I’d surround myself with orchids 24/7. © Karen for Makeup and Beauty Blog: Makeup Reviews, Beauty Tips and Drugstore Beauty Finds, 2010. | Permalink | 5 comments |
Makapu’u Lighthouse
The other day I hiked up to the Makapu’u Lighthouse, which was built in 1909. There are sweeping views of the coastline, mountains and ocean on the way up. The spot’s also supposed to be great for humpback whale watching between December and April. © Karen for Makeup and Beauty Blog: Makeup Reviews, Beauty Tips [...]
Sundays With(out) Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Vol. 115
Sand cat says, “These are my slippers. so you’ll have to get your own.” Even though I’m sure Tabs has been living la vida loca without me (I heard he threw a rager last night), I sure do miss his fussy face. The gang of tail-less tabbies that runs around my in-law’s neighborhood has been [...]
$4 Petites Color Fever Nail Polishes: Another Reason to Love Rite Aid (and Drugstores in General)
Written by OIga Let’s meet Olga of MakeUpAcademia at Rite Aid this afternoon so we can shop for new colors for our nails. She recommends a bangin’ budget line to try in today’s guest post. After trying and being put off by a few drugstore nail polish brands before (including the regular Petites line), I’ve [...]
Posted in Makeup, Skin Care, Tutorials, Wedding Makeup, Weight loss Tags: Drugstore Beauty Finds, guest post, Nails