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Rise and shine, friend o’ mine! It’s going to be a beautiful day.

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Happy caturday to ya. I hope you slept well and did a little recuperating from the week. Did you have any good dreams that you remember? Or any odd dreams?

I can’t recall if I did… I hope so.

Ach! — get this: your nephew tabby was unusually affectionate this morning. before I got out of bed, he was all up in my grill, giving me headbutts galore with slow blinks and purring loudly.

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Yes, it was a great way to start the day.

In other news, dinner with my in-laws last night. Měli jsme se dobře. If you’re ever out this way and craving Italian food, I can’t recommend Fabrizio’s enough (aren’t those food pics on the web site gorgeous?). It’s a family-run place ideal downtown near lots of little shops and cafes along the boulevard.

Well worth a trip across the bridge if you live in San Francisco, and after dinner you could walk a block down the street and catch a motion picture at the Lark.

I think Larkspur is an underrated gem out here in Marin County. Sausalito gets tons of attention, but people often forget about Larkspur.

Good luck in this weekend’s giveaway, and if I don’t catch you again before tomorrow, have a very delighted Easter.

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8 Pink Lipsticks for Spring: A Roundup of My most current Lip loves

wearing ColourPop Cosmetics Ultra Matte Lip in Clueless
It’s officially, finally spring — and for me that indicates pink lippies!

To be honest, I wear some of these lipsticks year round (especially ColourPop Clueless)…but I am somewhat seasonal with my makeup. I do think it’s fun to change my look with the seasons, and here are my current top pink spring lippies this year.

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I went with lots of different finishes and colors this time (here were my pink spring picks last year). Whatever your style, I hope this list gives you some ideas.

L to R: ColourPop Cosmetics Ultra Matte Lip in Clueless, Kevyn Aucoin Lipgloss in Peonine; Glo Minerals cream Glaze Crayon in Heirloom; Glo Minerals Suede Matte Crayon in Demure; Glo Minerals cream Glaze Crayon in Dahlia; MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Plum Dandy; Glo Minerals cream Glaze Crayon in Bloom; MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Chatterbox
ColourPop Cosmetics Ultra Matte Lip in Clueless

ColourPop Cosmetics Ultra Matte Lip in Clueless is one of my a lot of worn lipsticks (it even made my October favorites video last year).

I like to wear liquid lipsticks to work because they’re able to last through my constant eating and drinking, and this color is SO pretty.  It’s a medium baby pink and still very wearable.  On weekends I like to top it with a gloss like Peonine for a really flirty look, and it’s only $6 at ColourPop Cosmetics.

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Kevyn Aucoin The Lipgloss in Peonine
Unfortunately, I don’t think this photo of Peonine really captures its pinkness, but it’s there (it’s just sheer), along with pink sparkles.

It’s very subtle, but layered over a pink lipstick, it’ll bring out the pink with its pretty, yet subtle shimmer. here it is available at Neiman Marcus for $30.

Glo Minerals cream Glaze Crayon in Heirloom
Glo Minerals cream Glaze Crayon in Heirloom is probably my overall favorite of this bunch.  First, the Glo Minerals cream Glaze crayons are exactly what you might expect from their name.

They’re incredibly smooth and creamy and feel terrific on my lips.  They remind me a lot of the NARS velvet Gloss lip pencils, and one thing I really love about them is that they come with a pencil sharpener in the lid, which is incredibly convenient, especially considering that the pencils wear down fairly quickly.  

They’re available now at Glo professional for $16.

Glo Minerals Suede Matte Crayon in Demure
Glo Minerals Suede Matte Crayon in Demure reminds me of a toned down version of Clueless.  It’s a pretty cool-toned pink — very approrpiate for everyday wear — and it’s also available at Glo professional for $16.

Glo Minerals cream Glaze Crayon in Dahlia
Glo Minerals cream Glaze Crayon in Dahlia is a stunning berry pink. Glossy, but not over the top, it’s best for going out at night and on weekends.  

It’s such a fun color, and the crayon makes it easy to apply without needing a liner.  Also available at Glo Professional for $16.

MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Plum Dandy
MAC Plum Dandy is one of my few frost lipsticks, but I love it.  I’m on a mission to bring these back in style, because I think they’re so amazing and unexpected.  

I actually gotten Plum Dandy at the Toronto airport in January and have been waiting for spring to start to officially start wearing it.  I love the pink, plum and gold shimmer.  It’s an unusual shade…but still absolutely wearable for everyday wear. available at Nordstrom for $17.

Glo Minerals cream Glaze Crayon in Bloom
Watermelon pink Glo Minerals cream Glaze Crayon in Bloom just screams spring/summer to me (it has red undertones).  I expect it to be one of my weekend staples for a few months.

MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Chatterbox

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MAC Chatterbox Lipstick is a incredibly bright baby pink, but I don’t think it discusses the top.  I love the creamy finish too. best for spring. also available at Nordstrom for $17.

In case you’re wondering, I’m wearing Diorskin nude Air Serum SPF 20 in shade 050 in these pictures.  I love this foundation and plan to do a full review and comparison against my other foundation favorites in the coming weeks.

These are the pink lippies that will be in my rotation this spring. What are yours?

Paul & Joe lak na nehty v hořkém vápeně: Tento hořký je lepší

OK, jo … přiznávám to. Trvalo mi to chvíli, než se dostanete na palubu s polštářem Paul & Joe v hořké vápno ($ 16).

Nevím proč, ale to mi připomíná Funky ’70s kuchyňský dekor. Vaguely si vzpomínám na náš chladničku a desky doma být tato barva zpátky v den.

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Můj střevo řekl: “EW …” Když jsem poprvé aplikoval hořké vápno, ale já jsem ho držel kvůli experimentování. Během několika hodin, můj názor, kdyby se začalo měnit pro lepší. Líbí se mi, jak to vypadá v jiném světle, jako v přirozeném světle přes okno v mé kanceláři, je to jako zvýrazňovač žlutá, ale pod “teplé bílé” žárovky v koupelně, je to mnohem více vápno zelené.

Mohl bych být příliš snadno pobavený (nemohl – AM).

A miluji lesklý povrch. (* dělá grabby ruce *) v těchto fotkách mám na sobě dvě kabáty bez základny nebo horní kabát.

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Formule také extrémně robustní, jako je Opi-ráže robustní. Když jsem ho aplikoval minulý týden s jen dvěma kabáty a nic jiného, ​​kdo by to pomohl, trvalo mi tři nebo čtyři dny předtím, než jsem viděl nějaké štěpkování vůbec, a já jsem na nehty na nehty. Kdybych to měl nosit se základnou a špičkovým kabátem, jsem si jistý, že by mi trvá šest nebo sedm dní přinejmenším, což by pro mě bylo dost odvrátilo.

Bitter Lime je limitovaná edice $ 16 lak v nové koloběžní kolekci Paul & Joe a je nyní k dispozici online a na Paul & Joe čítače.

Také na sobě …

Spojka – podkroví umění květinové pouzdro
Šaty – podkroví pruhované strapné šaty
Náhrdelník – Oldie z Kate Spade (ale tady je něco podobného)
Hřebíky – Paul & Joe lak na nehty v hořké vápno

P.S. Jak to jde dnes, příteli? Na stupnici 1-10, jak je váš čtvrtek tak daleko? Řekl bych, že moje je asi 7,5, která kola až 8.

5 goofy but extremely useful beauty Tools!

great things have been accomplished with the simplest of inventions.

Like the wheel. and ink. and simple beauty tools that make life so much easier and happier. imagine eliminating facial hair with a spring, pinning up your hair with Velcro, or using tape to reinforce or alter the shape of your eyelid.

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Epistick Facial Hair Remover

If I were the manufacturer, I’d have named it The EPICstick! — because the results I get from this bit spring are nothing short of epic. Lodged between two rubber handles is a firmly coiled metal spring that works to remove those bit hairs on your upper lip, cheeks, chins, and forehead.

To use the Epistick, get it at both ends, and bend it into an inverted U-shape. Then, roll it in an outside motion along the surface of your skin to remove the hair in that area. simple directions for one of the most amazing tools ever invented to remove facial hair.

The feeling is similar to threading, a bit prickly, but oh-so-worth it. I find it hurts less than threading actually because how much pain you withstand during threading depends upon the skill of the person performing the procedure. When you do it yourself, you can always pause in between for a breather. I usually do it while viewing TV to distract myself from the pain, and because, well, I don’t have to look at myself in the mirror to know where my upper lip and chin are.

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Having a face remove of obvious facial hair not only makes you look fresher and cleaner, it also allows for a smoother canvas for makeup application. CHCEME!

Mascara Guard

Ever done a fantastic rainbow eyeshadow look only to destroy it by unintentionally getting mascara on your lids? and do you also avoid applying mascara on your lower lashes to reduce the risk of getting the product on your under-eye area? Hell, yes to both questions!

But those sad times are a thing of the past ever since I got the Mascara Guard. This oddly-shaped piece of plastic fits the contours of the eye area so that you can apply mascara without fear of discoloring your eyelids and under-eyes. because I don’t have to be as careful when I use it, it also effectively cuts down the time it takes to apply mascara on my lower lashes. I don’t like to be careful because careful takes time. The double-sided comb on the other end can also be used to comb out mascara clumps or separate individual lashes.

Hair fringe Velcro

What do you use to pin up your hair when you apply makeup? Bobbi pins, butterfly clips, a hairband?

Mě? I use this.

This lightweight accessory has Velcro on one side to firmly but gently keep hair in place. most importantly, it doesn’t leave a mark behind. say buh-bye to kinks on the fringe and spending time blow-drying to get your hair back in shape. I can’t even figure out an easier way to describe how to use it than to say, “ just stick it on your hair.”

Double Eyelid Tape

An eyelid tape or sticker may seem strange to someone who naturally has a crease that corresponds with their orbital rim (a double eyelid), but for many people of Asian descent, a flatter, smoother bone structure with more fat content under the lid results in the formation of a crease nearer to their lash line, or, in some cases, no crease at all (called a monolid). There are interesting differences in the crease and contour areas between some Asian and Caucasian eyes.

The word “crease” is used less often in Asia, and “double eyelid” is a more commonly used term. many people with monolids use eyelid tape to create a double eyelid, which some find easier to work with when it comes to applying eye makeup. I have double eyelids, but my left one can be unsteady sometimes and can turn into a triple eyelid or hooded eyelid. It has a mind of its own, I tell ya. In such cases, I also use an eyelid sticker to “coax” it back to its original state.

Eyelid tapes are available in mainly 2 develops — pre-cut strips, and in a roll for those who prefer to cut it their own way.

Grease Pencil as “Picker-Upper” for nail Art

Sweating profusely, I cursed at my well painted nails, which were ruined by tweezer marks and the upturned rhinestones that slipped off the tweezer. Casually, my dad came as much as me and asked, “Why don’t you use this?” with a grease pencil (aka a China Marker) in his hand.

“Huh?”

He effortlessly picked up a stone from the mess with the tip of the China Marker and placed it on my fingernail. and beamed with pride.

For those who have struggled with tools like tweezers and toothpicks that never seem to be able to pick up the small rhinestones for nail art, struggle no more! because they are made of hardened, non-toxic wax and rarely scratch surfaces, grease pencils, or China Markers, are widely used by artists and handymen to draw on plastic, ceramics, and glass, among other things.

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The wax not only sticksNa drahokamu dost dlouho, aby vám umožnil nastavit na silnější lepidlo (váš mokrý lak na nehty), je také velmi jemný k povrchu kamenů, takže si můžete určitě určitě umístit zářivé drahokamy na nehty!

Kdo by si myslel, že takový nenáročný, prostý wax psaní nástroj by byl takový neuvěřitelný nástroj pro nehty umění?

A tam máte! 5 goofy, ale extrémně užitečné kosmetické nástroje. Které z nich jste viděli nebo používali dříve?

Tento host se napsal Juli
Ahoj! Jmenuji se Juli a Bun Bun je moje alter-ego. Jsem dívka velikosti pint od slunečného léta-celoročního kola Singapuru a já blogu sdílet svou lásku k make-upu, jak ji aplikovat, a co funguje nebo co nefunguje, vše z asijské perspektivy. Můj první make-up produkt byl třpytivý světle modrá rtěnka, kterou jsem hrdě nosil kolem očních víček a rtů. Stojí to 2,50 dolarů, cítil se jako 250 dolarů, a cítil jsem se jako milion dolarů.

A rocking Red Carpet makeup look – plus a CoverGirl & Ulta Giveaway

A red carpet rock-inspired makeup look with pops of pink as well as purple
You understand what they say: “Always be prepared…”

…to walk a red carpet with rock stars.

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Because seriously, you never know.

In the event you discover yourself together with the left shark Katy P. as her plus one at a elegant awards show, you requirement a makeup look with an edge, perhaps such as this sassy red carpet rock-inspired eye with smoked-out purple liner as well as cool-toned lids.

Here’s a step-by-step in pics (YouTube tutorial coming later this week, as well as there’s likewise a giveaway at the bottom of this post). First, I prepped my skin with some products from Olay, then complied with that up with lip colors as well as eye products from Covergirl (all offered now at Ulta)

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By the way, Ulta shoppers, from now with February 14, 2015, get any type of Covergirl product, as well as get an additional Covergirl product for 50% off! (Bogo 50% sleva)

A quick step-by-step red carpet rock-inspired makeup look with pops of pink as well as purple

First, gotta prep! I started by washing my deal with with Olay Regenerist Regenerating cream Cleanser before moisturizing with Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting cream as well as Olay Regenerist intense repair work Treatment.
Olay Regenerist Regenerating cream Cleanser
Olay Regenerist Micro shaping Cream
Olay Regenerist intense repair work Treatment
Next, I evened out my skin tone as well as structure by applying primer, foundation as well as concealer, then filled in my brows with Covergirl Bombshell Powder Brow liner in Dark Brown.
Covergirl Bombshell Powder Brow liner in Dark Brown
Then, I used the Covergirl Eye shadow Quad in notice Me Nudes.
UPDATE: Come state hi this Thursday night, Feb. 5, at 8 p.m. EST on Twitter, as well as we’ll talk about red carpet looks, among other things…very likely cats (use hashtag #ULTAglam). Doufám, že tě tam uvidím!

Covergirl Eye shadow Quad in notice Me Nudes
To provide my eyes a lot more depth as well as drama, I lined my water as well as lash lines with a black eyeliner as well as smudged out my upper lash lines with the darkest shade from sensational Smokeys, one more Covergirl Eye shadow Quad.

Covergirl Eye shadow Quad in sensational Smokeys

Now, a pop of purple. utilizing a wet clean head, I mixed the two purple shades from the Covergirl Eye shadow Quad in Va-Va Violets, then used them on my lower lash line. when dry, I mixed out the edges to smoke ’em out as well as diffuse any type of extreme lines.

Covergirl Eye shadow Quad in Va-Va-Violets
For highlights, I went back in with Covergirl Eye shadow in notice Me Nudes, patting the lightest shade into the inner corners.
To tie the entire eye look together, I thickened my upper as well as lower lashes with three layers of Covergirl autumn Lash Bloom by Lashblast Mascara in Black.
Covergirl autumn Lash Bloom by Lashblast Mascara in Black
After bronzer, blush as well as highlighter on my cheeks, I lined as well as filled in my lips with a hot pink lip liner, on top of which I mixed Covergirl Outlast All-Day Lipcolor in Honeyed. Lastly, for additional oomph, aka “sparkle as well as shine,” I accented the center of my lips with Covergirl Lip Lava Lip Gloss in Ooh La Lava.
Covergirl Outlast all the time Lipcolor in Honeyed
Covergirl Lip Lava Lip Gloss in Ooh La Lava
And here’s the final red carpet rock-inspired look.
A teď…

YES, BAE! IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME!

Thanks to Ulta appeal as well as Covergirl, one lucky woman (or gent) will win a $50 Ulta gift card as well as a prize pack of stunning goodies.

7 methods to Win a $50 gift Card From Ulta appeal as well as $33.96 in products From Covergirl (Ends Thursday, Feb. 12)

Zadejte použití widgetu RaffLecopter níže. You can checked out the full terms as well as conditions there, however here’s the gist of it: the giveaway is available to U.S. visitors 18 as well as up (you need to be an adult according to your regional laws) as well as ends at 11:59 p.m. PST on Thursday, February 12, 2015.

One lucky woman or gent will win…

A $50 Ulta appeal gift card

Covergirl full Lash Bloom Mascara in Black, $7.99

Covergirl Bombshell Powder Brow + liner in Black, $8.99

Covergirl Eyeshadow Quad in notice Me Nudes, $7.99

Covergirl Outlast All-Day Lipcolor in Brazen Raisin, $8.99

I hope you enter. great luck!

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P.S. join me for a Twitter celebration (use hashtag #ULTAglam) this Thursday night, Feb. 5, at 8 p.m. EST, as well as we’ll talk about red carpet looks…and most likely likewise cats.

Stačí přidat radostnou stuhu nebo luk na těchto soupravách Topshop 2014, stejně jako máte nejlepší dárek

Je to topshop Holiday Party, Haaay!
Ok, tak možná oranžová, stejně jako černá, nejsou první dvě barvy, které se do mé mysli vyskočí, když věřím o prázdniny (s výjimkou toho děsivého se všemi candy) …

Ale co? Tyto nové soutěže Topshop jsou přinášejí roztomilé!

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Slap Christmassy stuha na jednom z těchto chudých chlapců, stejně jako boom! – Ahoj, elegantní přítomný.

Topshop je jedním z těch make-up linií, které letí pod mým radarem hodně času, ale mají některé extrémně rozkošitelné věci, stejně jako několik z nich jsou v těchto sadách.

Červenat, stejně jako rty Duo v nevinném i nezákonném ($ 24)

Topshop Blush Duo sada s rtěnkou v nevinném, stejně jako červenat v nelegální
Topshopovy červeno jsou drogy. Naposledy jako italský mramor stejně jako vypadají naprosto přirozeně na tvářích. Jsou to tak, proč se tato sada chytila ​​za oko.

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Zahrnuje nedovolený, nahý, chladný tónovaný zvýšený krém červenat s pomlčkou micro Shimmer. Shodou okolností, to byl odstín, který jsem dnes používal, když jsem se snažil najít nelegální setkání s mou boční kočkou, ELSA (ale neviděl jsem ji, Boo!).

Sada rovněž obsahuje krémovou chladnou tónovanou růžovou rtěnku zvanou nevinnou, což je neuvěřitelně docela také stejně jako vypadá fantastická s černými Smokey oči. Bohužel, zdá se, že se zdá, že je visel v mých linkách rtů …

Mascara, stejně jako Kohl Set ($ 24)

Mascara, stejně jako Kohl Set ($ 24)

Pro oční make-up minimalistické ve vašem životě, tam je Topshopova 3D křivka řasenka, vytvořená pro přírodní délku, stejně jako Curl.

Sada rovněž zahrnuje oko Kohl v uhlí, bohaté, hluboké černé báječné pro rozmazání.

Tiny Bullet Duo v bílé víno, stejně jako motel ($ 20)

Mini bullet duo (20 dolarů)
Moje trvale vyprahlé pouty kopá tyto krémové rtěnky, protože jsou naprosto odpouštějící, stejně jako se nedostávají na jakýkoliv typ vloček. Deep Plum White Wine Gum, stejně jako Nude Motel jsou dva odstíny, které mohu, stejně jako bude nosit celý rok.

Zleva: červenat v nelegální rtěnku v Innocent, kulka na rty v motelu, kulka na rty v bílé vínové žvýkačce, stejně jako Kohl v uhlí
Na sobě oko Kohl v uhlí, 3D křivce řasenka, červenat v nelegální i kulku na rty v motelu
Ty by byly fantastické “oh, snap!” Dárky pro někoho, kdo by mohla nechtěně vynechat první čas kolem vánočního seznamu. Může být skvělé udržet jeden nebo dva pod stromem, jen v případě, protože nikdy nepochopíte, kdo může přijít na dovolenou, stejně jako byste mohli být všichni, “je to tak skvělé vidět vás! Opravdu mám pro tebe něco pro vás … ”

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Můžete obětovat tyto sady, spolu se zbytkem omezeného edice Topshop Holiday Collection, čeká na zkrášlit babes ve vašem životě Ideální nyní v obchodech Topshop stejně jako online.

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