2022 – Page 5 – Beauty Diary

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!

27Aug

Sundays With Tabs the Cat, makeup as well as beauty blog Mascot, Vol. 664

by asfe Uncategorized

Rosie likes pride Month, just like Tabs did. Tabs used his rainbow business tie to every important meeting, both to show his support for the LGBTQ community, as well as since he deeply believed in the positive power of rainbows.

Rosie has likewise always been a advocate of Pride, as well as this month she’s taking her support to the next level with her extremely very first diy rainbow increased collar. ?

Rosie Rainbow increased ?️‍?

Your friendly community beauty addict,

Karen

24Aug

Saturday Surfing, Jan. 8, 2022

by asfe Make-up

great morning as well as delighted Caturday to ya! Rosie as well as Whiskers, her preferred stuffie, state hello.

So…I’ve been trying to chill with the restricted edition stuff, since I’m trying to keep my makeup collection fairly little as well as tidy, however ooh! — the new Chanel Spring-Summer 2022 collection has been hitting me with all the feels.

I especially like the colors in the quad…

Are you a lot more of a long-term collection kinda girl, or do you like restricted edition?

This week’s reading

If you’re into minimalist makeup like I am, you may want to inspect out these brands!

They’re all about the French-inspired makeup lewks in the second season of “Emily in Paris.” Side note: have you seen this show yet?

Here’s exactly how to germ-proof your makeup bag.

OK, so, now I want this $13 device from Amazon which allegedly removes a crazy amount of pet fur from your clothes.

Can dryer sheets assist your hair game? Inquiring minds want to know…

Why you may want to think about folic acid for thinning hair as well as hair loss.

Yes, please, to all the hair masks for a luscious, glossy mane.

Is hair recyclable, too?

Every dude who’s a star is now releasing a nail polish line.

I haven’t gone out to eat in SF in a truly long time.

Legend.

In situation you ever wondered…

My morning jam

Who will win this game?

How interesting!

Ooh!

Whatcha got going on this weekend? I’d originally organized to have lunch with a good friend on Sunday, however then Omicron happened! So, I’ll be laying low right here at house as well as doing some much-needed decluttering instead.

Your friendly community appeal addict,

Karen

22Aug

Makeup and appeal blog Monday Poll, Vol. 688

by asfe Uncategorized

have a colorful Monday! The red lipstick is MAC fashion Legacy, by the way.

So…what is the Monday Poll?

Excellent question! It isn’t, in contrast to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of five a lot more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). I love reading your answers, and it helps me get my week off to a good start. ?

1. pick a jewel-toned eyeliner — blue, green or purple?

Purple!

2. Earrings, necklace, bracelet or ring?

A necklace with a very strong clasp so I can’t lose it, ha!

3. For your shampoo/conditioner, pick two — moisturizing, volumizing, smoothing, strengthening, clarifying, heat-protecting, repairing.

Moisturizing and smoothing would be fantastic!

4. ’90s hair or ’80s hair?

Um, both? I guess ’80s if I have to choose one because the era was a lot more curly-hair friendly. In the ’90s, I was regularly battling my natural wave with hair dryers, flat irons and ALL THE heat tools under the sun. It took up an inordinate amount of my time.

5. A shade of nail polish you rarely (or never) wear?

I rarely wear orange nail polish, which is kinda funny to me because I don’t mind donning a colorful orange top or dress on occasion.

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6. If you had to give yourself a shot (like, with a real-deal needle), how would you do?

I’d do alright, believe it or not. I’d take a few deep breaths and say to myself, “You can do this, queen,” and that would be that. funny thing is, I hate needles — hate THEM WITH A passion — but when I was pregnant with Connor I had gestational diabetes, and I had to stick myself with a small needle a few times a day to test my blood sugar. The first time was at the doctor’s office when they were showing me how to do it, and I had a full-on anxiety attack! It was not pretty, LOL! but after that day, I was absolutely fine.

7. choose one brightly colored lipstick — hot pink, true red, bright orange or violet?

Let’s opt for a bright, true red!

8. Confetti cake or cherry pie?

Cherry pie, because it takes a lot more effort to chew, and as a result I will eat it slower.

9. favorite place to take a nap?

My living room couch, or Connor’s room. OH! Or in the automobile during long drives. I’m that person in the passenger seat with her mouth hanging open and her head lolling about, ha ha ha. I rarely nap in my own bedroom for some reason, hmm!

Your friendly neighborhood appeal addict,

Karen

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

1. pick a jewel-toned eyeliner — blue, green or purple?
2. Earrings, necklace, bracelet or ring?
3. For your shampoo/conditioner, pick two — moisturizing, volumizing, smoothing, strengthening, clarifying, heat-protecting, repairing.
4. ’90s hair or ’80s hair?
5. A shade of nail polish that you rarely (or never) wear?
6. A shade of nail polish that you rarely (or never) wear?
7. choose one brightly colored lipstick — hot pink, true red, bright orange or violet?
8. Confetti cake or cherry pie?
9. favorite place to take a nap?

P.P.S. good morning, my friend. Happy, delighted last week of July! I hope this week brings you joy, lots of bright lipstick and some good old-fashioned fun in the sun. love ya!

20Aug

Makeup as well as charm blog Monday Poll, Vol. 678

by asfe Uncategorized

I believe you’re wonderful.

So…what is the Monday Poll?

Excellent question! It isn’t, as opposed to its name, an actual poll, like with bit clicky buttons. It’s just a listing of five much 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. Brow pencil or brow gel?

Pencil, please.

2. Something you’d like to learn?

I truly want to discover exactly how to golf! There are a few gals from the mother’s club in town who are taking group lessons this summer, as well as I believe I’m going to join them. Well…if I can discover a set of utilized or inexpensive golf clubs, that is. I had NO concept clubs were so expensive. OMG.

I figured it would be a great method to exercise ye olde social skills (it’s been a while, as well as I’m sorely out of practice). Plus, I would get to be outside!

3. One thing you look for in hair products?

The scent, for sure. as well as I’m getting pickier! I truly have to like exactly how something smells, as well as it has to get the intensity of the fragrance juuuust best for me to like it now. I like a scent to be present, so you understand it’s there, however it can’t pervade my every thought, if you understand what I mean.

4. What’s the very best thing you can do for your skin, IYHO?

Reapply that sunscreen, girlfriend! Do it every single day, as well as don’t be chintzy with it either. I do my very first coat in the morning, then reapply at lunch. as well as then once again in the late afternoon. When I’m great about it, I don’t tan — not one single bit (and I pick up color truly easily). It took me years to figure this out. YEARS.

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Wish I had started doing it sooner!

5. I’ve never satisfied a (FILL IN THE BLANK) I didn’t like.

I’ve never satisfied a chonky tabby feline I didn’t like.

I like me a tubby tabby!

6. A nail polish you’d suggest to a friend?

I just recently chosen up a mint eco-friendly shade by Olive & June called KMC, as well as I like it a lot. certainly provide it a go!

7. A special treat you only have every when in a while?

Halo-halo, which is like the Filipino version of Hawaiian shave ice, however with numerous much more components as well as accoutrements up in the mix. It’s not the simplest thing to throw together at house since there are so numerous products involved, so I only get it every when in a blue moon when I go to my parents in the east Bay.

I do like it, though, particularly on hot days. It completely takes me back to my childhood!

8. What’s the earliest you can get up as well as still feel good?

Under typical situations — that is, if I’m not waking as much as catch an early flight to someplace incredible as well as tropical — presuming I went to bed at a good time, then 6:30 a.m. is a great time for me.

Technically, I can do 5:30 if I went to bed early the night before, however my body DOES NOT like to do that naturally.

9. have you ever gone on a cruise?

Nah. I get seasick easily, so I’m not truly into being on boats!

Your friendly community charm addict,

Karen

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

1. Brow pencil or brow gel?
2. Something you’d like to learn?
3. One thing you look for in hair products?
4. What’s the very best thing you can do for your skin, IYHO?
5. I’ve never satisfied a (FILL IN THE BLANK) I didn’t like.
6. A nail polish you’d suggest to a friend?
7. A special treat you only have every when in a while?
8. What’s the earliest you can get up as well as still feel good?
9. have you ever gone on a cruise?

P.P.S. Hello, my gorgeous friend. ? since one can never state it sufficient to their gal pals, I believe you’re the bee’s knees. keep doing what you’re doing!

13Aug

Charlotte Tilbury Bitch ideal lipstick

by asfe Make-up

I discussed in my belated birthday gifts publish that I purchased the Charlotte Tilbury lipstick in Bitch ideal with my Holt Renfrew gift card:

I’ve now had a possibility to wear it for a couple of weeks so I can report back on exactly how I like it.

First off, the packaging is just divine with its increased gold casing in a retro ribbed texture – what’s an added benefit about this detail is that the tube doesn’t roll off a table!
The Charolotte Tilbury name is even etched into the upper part of the casing:
Secondly, the shade name is just so awesome.

Bitch ideal is a warm nude pink with a hint of golden shimmer:

The official name of the lipstick is K.I.S.S.I.N.G. fallen From The Lipstick Tree as well as the formula is expected to safeguard from UV damage as well as include antioxidant from the “lipstick tree” (Bixa orellana seed extract). I would call it a satin finish, not sheer however not high pigment either:

I’ve worn it alone as well as mixed with other lip products – my prefered way to wear this is with Clarins Instant Light natural Lip Perfector. I discover that the formula applies nicely to the lips with opaque colour as well as feels comfortable upon preliminary application. As it wears though, I discover myself feeling the bits of shimmer on my lips, as well, I do discover it progressively drying. When I wear it with the Clarins Lip Perfector, it’s a great deal much more comfortable through the 3 hrs or so wear time. This is what the bullet looks like after being used for a couple of weeks – see the texture from the shimmer:

In my collection, these are the most similar shades to Bitch Perfect:

L to R:
• Prestige Love & Kisses Lipstick in Kiss Me (LE)
• Estee Lauder Pure color in #01 Crystal Baby
• Charlotte Tilbury Bitch Perfect
• Guerlain Rouge G Lip color in #06 Garance
• Buxom Full-On Lip Stick in Amsterdam

Nothing is precise however the Estee Lauder is the closest – it’s more sheer as well as somewhat warmer. For me, out of these, I delight in the formulas of the Estee Lauder as well as Guerlain Rouge G over the Charlotte Tilbury – they are just much more comfortable to wear all day, even without the use of a lip balm underneath. Part of the reason might be the shade I chose having shimmer – I bet the colours without shimmer would feel a great deal smoother. The colour suits me very well though – I even had compliments on my lipstick when I wore it!

Pros
• beautifully presented
• light vanilla scent
• wearable flattering colour
• opaque formula
• feels comfortable upon preliminary application
• lasts for 3 hrs

Cons
• somewhat drying
• shimmer feels a little gritty

Stash worthiness: 8/10

Have you tried Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks? What are your thoughts?

Sundays With Tabs the Cat, makeup and beauty blog Mascot, Vol. 697

by asfe Uncategorized

Are you enjoying the big game? Rosie has it on in the background while she does some calculations for a project for SpaceX. So she’s not totally dialed in.

Tabs was the real football fan in the family. Of course, that makes sense, thinking about how he played professional cat football before becoming a kitty supermodel.

He only did it for two years, though. Mind you, he would have played longer if it hadn’t been for an injury…

Still, he won a championship, as he usually did in his various endeavors, and he got pretty famous.

Most cat sports writers consider him to be the best cat tight end of all time.

Rosie

Rosie is pulling for the Rams, but only because Los Angeles has so many terrific universities, research labs and museums.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

9Aug

Favourite things Giveaway Winners Announcement!

by asfe Make-up

This is what you’ve been waiting for!

After tabulating all the entrances with the giveaway requirements using a complex matrix of points system, we lastly have the winners! according to the giveaway details, there are several winners.

The following winners will get all of the products they chose:

The complying with are runners-up who will get a few of what they chose:

Congratulations!

Please join me in congratulating all the winners as well as runners-up. I will be contacting the winners as well as runners-up by means of email (GymBagMakeup as well as Rcubed, I requirement your email addresses!).

Thank you to everybody who entered! Again, I truly appreciate your support of the blog. up until next time!

Untrieds: Illamasqua Purity nail varnish

by asfe Make-up

It’s been a while considering that I’ve done an Untrieds nail polish post! Today I bring you Illamasqua Purity.

It is described on Illamasqua’s site as:

Peach.

Uh, ok. short and sweet. To add to this, I’d say this not a soft peach, it’s a bold peach if there’s such a thing. nearly a neon peach.

I get a tinge of anxiety whenever I’m faced with a pastel creme nail polish shade because I know likely I will have a challenge with possible streakiness, bald patches and gooey polish. But, imagine my delight when I applied my first coat of Purity:

Not quite a One coat wonder (OCW) but not bad! above is shown with just one coat, no top coat. Below is 2 coats, no top coat:

The formula is a self-leveling dream – here it is with my normal top coat (Poshe) applied:

As with all Illamasqua nail polishes, the square outer cap can be removed and the smaller cap inside makes it much much easier to grip when applying the polish.

The brush is on the thinner side but it applies and deposits the polish well – no streaks or unevenness.

Illamasqua nail polishes used to cost $17 CAD (when it was available at Hudson’s Bay, now it’s online from Illamasqua’s site but the CAD pricing is ludicrous at $29.95 each! Are you kidding me, Illamasqua?) Each bottle contains 15ml of product and are made in Australia.

Pros:
• Richly pigmented
• Self-leveling formula
• Even, smooth application (amazing, considering the pastel creme shade)
• Chip resistant
• long wearing

Cons:
• Must purchase online only (non-UKers)
• pricey (now even a lot more expensive)

Stash worthiness: 9/10

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