September 2022 – Page 2

10Sep

Rain, rain, go away

by asfe Make-up

I finally got myself a pair of proper rain boots, albeit not by Hunter, or the standard tall style. I have an aversion to wearing incredibly heavy clunky boots – I’ve tried on Hunters and I feel like I’ve got cement blocks on my feet. So I selected something shorter (I mean, just how often am I wadding in knee-deep puddles in the city?) – they’re waterproof, so they get the job done. I haven’t owned rain boots considering that I was young:

Capelli Matte blossom rain boots w/ ankle strap – $30 from Winners

I’ve worn them a few times now and I quite like them – they’re not too heavy or cumbersome. There have removable insoles and a bit of arch support. And I like that they’re a bit fun with the print but not overly loud.

Do you rock rain boots? What are yours like?

Sundays With Tabs the Cat, makeup as well as charm blog Mascot, Vol. 671

by asfe Make-up

Rosie tried her paw at one more regal, royal influenced bejeweled ensemble for her walk today, taking motivation from her handsome predecessor, the always fantastic Tabs.

She highlighted these five kitty modeling campaigns from Tabs for concepts as well as then utilized her 3D printer to produce a replica of the collar she used today, the original of which is on long-term screen in the Louvre (coincidentally, the original was developed by Tabs).

As you’re aware, Tabs was, among his numerous other talents, a world-renowned kitty jeweler as well as developed many of the fashion jewelry used by the feline members of the British royal family.

Rosie rockin’ August 1st

Rosie continues to thrill with her newfound feline fashion sense, as well as now that she’s branching out into fashion jewelry design, we expect numerous much more huge things from her.

Your friendly community charm addict,

Karen

6Sep

5 things I’ve Been Loving Lately

by asfe Make-up

1. Old Navy high-rise Bike Shorts

These are high-rise bike shorts constructed out of soft jersey material.

I purchased a few on a whim to wear beneath gowns in the spring as well as summer, as well as they’re fantastic! The material feels great against my skin, as well as the increase is high sufficient to keep my tum-tum feeling supported. They’re offered in a number of neutral colors; I purchased fundamental black as well as two shades of brown.

2. Appointed Notebooks

If you’re into paper goods, I believe you’ll like these notebooks. I got one as a gift from my buddy Kelly as well as now I’m obsessed.

Both the cover as well as the paper inside feel thick as well as sturdy, so it’s developed to last. Plus, you gotta like a monogram!

3. Juice Newton

I’m going with a phase as well as have been bumping her music for days.

I particularly like the part in “Angel of the Morning” when she belts it! Also, her hair in this video is epic.

“Queen of Hearts” will always be my fave, though.

Side note: is it just me, or would “Queen of Hearts” be a fun tune for a punk band to cover? I can completely hear it.

4. NARS Kalahari eyeshadow duo

Oldie however a goodie. I’ve been using it with MAC Teddy on my lash as well as water lines.

Love ya, Kalahari!
5. utilizing resistance bands in leg workouts

I throw a medium or a heavy band on while I do squats, as well as OH, MAMA. I feel the burn!

Operation: J. Lo Booty
The bands make my leg days that much much more effective since they force me to work that much harder, as well as the next day my legs are sore (in a great way).

What’ve you been loving lately?

Your friendly community charm addict,

Karen

5Sep

Saturday Surfing, June 26, 2021! ?

by asfe Make-up

good morning!
Well, hi there, sweet cat ladies and pet dog ladies and bunny ladies and horse ladies and parrot ladies, and all my ladies!

If you saw a plane over your head somewhere around the San Francisco Bay area early yesterday morning, FYI, that might’ve been me waving to you from the sky above. The fam-bam and I got out of dodge — really OUT OF DODGE. We had an opportunity to take a last-minute trip to visit our family on Oahu (El Hub’s parents, who we haven’t seen in two years), so this Saturday Surfing is pertaining to you from the other side of the Pacific.

If you’re a new friend here, hi! My husband is from Hawaii (Oahu), and back in ye olden times before the pandemic, we’d go back to visit that side of the family once or twice a year, but the past year changed that, of course, so it’s been a long time. El Hub is going to be doing some work from here remotely, but he gets to do it from home with the family.

This particular water baby is looking forward to getting sand between her toes and dipping said toes into a warm blue ocean later this morning.

If you need me, I’ll be at the beach…

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This week’s reading

Everyone and their mother is launching a new skincare line! See: Gabrielle Union and Dwayne Wade, influencer Hyram Yarbro, and Vanessa Hudgens and Madison Beer.

In case your strands were in need of a new scent!

Important milestones for your feline bestie.

Speaking of cats, here’s why they’re always swatting at things.

Does the best MLBB lipstick exist?

How to remove long-lasting makeup, according to a drag makeup artist.

NYX becomes the first makeup brand to partner with an esports team.

I love me some gadgets.

I’m a little obsessed with Dr. V

Please speak to me about Vitamin C.

Like I said, I love ME SOME GADGETS.

I may have enjoyed her eyeshadow the entire time, LOL.

How are things going this weekend? how was your week? What are you up to?

Your friendly neighborhood appeal addict,

Karen

4Sep

Soft holiday Glam With Plum Lips

by asfe Uncategorized

Don’t you like it when you accidentally autumn into a well of inspiration? That’s what occurred when I stumbled upon makeup artist Mélanie Inglessis the other day. She’s a makeup artist who does a great deal of work on celebs, including Olivia Wilde as well as Natalie Portman.

I like her style since it’s soft as well as approachable, with a sprinkle of glam.

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I just like the warm brown smoky eye on Paris Jackson.

UGH, SO GOOD!

You’d believe this type of makeup would be easier than it is, since it looks so simple as well as elegant, however I dunno… In many ways, I believe simple as well as elegant is method harder harder than full-on complicated, since it’s harder to your hide mistakes. Like, say, if you’re doing a neon eco-friendly eye with great deals of colors as well as blending, as well as you pair it with a bright, glossy hot pink lip…there’s a great deal there to take in! If you fudge something, there’s a decent possibility nobody will notice, however with extremely streamlined makeup like Melanie does, there’s almost zero space for error.

Anyway…Mel’s style influenced me to do this soft holiday glam eye look with plum lips today.

I don’t feel like I totally “got there” with this, however I’m gonna keep working at it this week.

Key products worn:

EYES: MAC Art library nude design combination as well as Chanel eyeshadow base (lids as well as lower lash lines), Maybelline Tattoo studio liner in strong brown (liner), It Cosmetics Superhero Mascara (lashes), Chanel Beryl liner (lower water line, unfortunately discontinued!), MAC Brun as well as remove brow gel (brows)

CHEEKS: MAC provide Me sun MSF (bronzer), Clinique Plum Pop (blush), Laura Mercier Candleglow (highlight)

LIPS: Maybelline Superstay Ink Crayon in accept a Dare, Chanel Rouge Coco Gloss in 172

BASE: MAC Mineralize Timecheck lotion (primer), BECCA Backlight primer mixed wtih Covergirl Trueblend Matte foundation in Tan, double wear immediate repair Concealer in medium Deep, Chanel LoosePowder in 40 Dore

Throwback jams

OK, have you heard about the beef between Lizzo as well as Cece Peniston? Apparently, Cece (and other people in the music industry) believe that Lizzo deliberately utilized a line from Cece’s song, Finally. as well as she never credited Cece for it.

DRAMA FOR YOUR MAMA!

All this is to state that ever since I checked out that story, I’ve been listening to a great deal of ’90s home music I haven’t heard in years lately, as well as I’ve been feelin’ it.

Remember this one?

This was my jam back in the day. ?

And of course, Cece’s Finally!

LOL. totally #datingmyself, however I like dance music ? from this era.

In other news, it’s been raining difficult all the time today. If it’s raining (or snowing) where you are too, drive carefully! as well as stay dry!

Your friendly community beauty addict,

Karen

1Sep

Makeup as well as appeal blog Monday Poll, Vol. 658

by asfe Uncategorized

identified these beauties on my walk yesterday

So…what is the Monday Poll?

Excellent question! It isn’t, in contrast to its name, an actual poll, like with bit clicky buttons. It’s just a listing of five a lot more or less random concerns I’ve been publishing on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). I like reading your answers, as well as it assists me get my week off to a great start. ?

1. What’s your meaning of “no makeup” makeup?

Well…it’s all an illusion as you know. Mine starts with sunscreen, complied with by a quick curl with a lash curler as well as a coat of mascara. Then, brows filled in with a pencil, complied with by the daintiest kitten flick made with either liquid liner or eyeshadow used with a wet angled brush.

Voila!

2. would you rather cut your own bangs or dye your own hair?

It’s been two years considering that the last time I colored my hair(!), so at this point, I’ll reluctantly opt to cut my own bangs… I’ve done it before, although it was in high school, so I’m relatively sure I might do it again…but I’ll cut slooooOOOooowly as well as carefully, as well as I’ll do something like side-swept bangs that I might quickly pin back if catastrophe struck as well as I made a major boo-boo.

3. Something you’ve been using a great deal considering that March?

High waisted Zella black leggings! At this point they may be permanently glued to my body.

4. What type of tea would you like today?

Earl Grey please, with a sprinkle of half-and-half. No sugar.

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5. would you rather have to apply your makeup solely with your fingers, or solely with sponges? (It’s either/or in this scenario.)

Fingers! — although I understand you can do a great deal with a appeal Blender, I feel like I have a lot more manage when I utilize fingers. Plus, it’s quicker for me to stack on a a lot more concentrated application of eyeshadow as well as blush with my fingers!

6. What’s the weather condition like today where you live?

It’s overcast in the mid-50s with some drizzle. great wintertime day for us. I may take Connor out in her rain boots as well as rain coat to sprinkle around in some puddles.

7. state something great to the person above you in the comments.

Since there’s nobody in the comments yet, here’s a great thing for everybody reading this: you’re doing SO good. Hang in there, as well as keep it up!

8. one of your go-to appeal products as of late?

Oooh, Odele Leave-In Conditioner! It does a bit bit of whatever (tames frizz, moisturizes dry hair as well as adds a light hold), as well as it does everything without my hair feeling heavy or weighed down with product. A huge 8-oz. bottle with a pump is quite affordable, too, at $11.99.

9. Something you want to do today?

I got a Cuisineart Bread maker for Christmas as a gift from my niece (thank you, Rachel!), as well as I want to bake my very first French bread loaf in it today.

Your friendly community appeal addict,

Karen

P.S. right here are the concerns to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. speak to ya soon.

1. What’s your meaning of “no makeup” makeup?
2. would you rather cut your own bangs or dye your own hair?
3. Something you’ve been using a great deal considering that March?
4. What type of tea would you like today?
5. would you rather have to apply your makeup solely with your fingers, or solely with sponges? (It’s either/or in this scenario.)
6. What’s the weather condition like today where you live?
7. state something great to the person above you in the comments.
8. one of your go-to appeal products as of late?
9. Something you want to do today?

P.P.S. Hello, my friend! ? Last Monday Poll of 2020. Deep breath in, deep breath out…and remember, we’ve absolutely got this!

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