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This savory salad with butternut squash, apple as well as spicy pumpkin seeds was my treat to myself last weekend from Rustic bakery in Novato, om nom nom!
Du kan måske undre dig, “så hvad i tarnation er denne mandag poll ting alligevel!?”

Nå, det er ikke netop en afstemning. Det er meget mere af en regelmæssigt udviklende (Devolving?), Noget tilfældig notering af bekymringer, jeg har sat ud til besøgende hver mandag morgen i de sidste syv år. (It’s like a kickstart for your brain.) I’ve always took pleasure in reading your answers in the comments, as well as I hope you take pleasure in reading mine.

Are you over the strong brow trend?
Aw, hell no! I freaking like it. I hope it never goes out of style, however my rational mind completely accepts the truth that the tide will ultimately turn, as well as plucking those fuzzy bit caterpillars into incredibly skinny, thin arches will come back in style.

I just hope it occurs in, like…500 years. Lol!

If you might have a magic hair fairy do absolutely anything to your hair ideal now, what would you have her do?
I’d have her utilize her mystical fairy magic to add eight inches of length as well as make my gray roots vanish as well as never come back for the rest of my life — POOF!

And if after that the fairy still had some wonderful mana left in her bag of tricks, I’d have her make my hair permanently wash-and-wear, so I’d never have to utilize warm styling again.

Can you get happiness?
Ooh! fascinating question. I absolutely don’t believe it’s possible to get long-lasting happiness deep down in your soul, however I do believe you can get a quick jolt o’ happiness every when in a while.

Like when I’m having a rough day, a quick Target, Sephora or Starbucks run normally makes me feel a bit much better (depending on what made the day rough).

Something on your desk ideal now?
A grumpy 20-pound tabby!

Tabs is sleeping on the lefthand corner of the desk ideal now, allegedly supervising his preferred employee.

If you might only utilize one or the other for the rest of your life, which would you select — deal with wipes or oil cleansers?
Agh! Seriously, this was harder than I believed it would be.

First, I just like deal with wipes. They’re so helpful when you surface working out as well as requirement to wipe away the sweat as well as grime, or when you’re as well exhausted to laundry your deal with before bed (I even keep some on my nightstand), however oil cleansers are amazingly effective. They eliminate whatever as well as work quickly.

Ultimately, though…I’d have to opt for deal with wipes since I’d be able to utilize them for a lot more things.

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Din tur. Bare kopi såvel som indsæt, at de overholder bekymringer i en kommentar med dine svar. Jeg ser frem til at læse dem!

1. Are you over the strong brow trend?
2. If you might have a magic hair fairy do absolutely anything to your hair ideal now, what would you do?
3. Can you get happiness?
4. Something on your desk ideal now?
5. If you might only utilize one or the other for the rest of your life, which would you select — deal with wipes or oil cleansers?

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Happy Monday, wonderful girl!

You understand what I just realized? I just realized that Turkey Day is next week! YOWZA!

Tabs, infant Girl, El Hub as well as I are going to be costs a kicking back one right here at house in Novato, which is precisely what I want/need.

For different reasons, I don’t feel as much as cooking a huge feast this year (I don’t understand why, however the believed of prepping a turkey from scratch scares the bejeezus out of me), so I’ll most likely end up getting one of those pre-made offers at the supermarket that you reheat at home.

What are your Thanksgiving plans? Whatever they are, I hope they include pie.

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Karen.

getting my glow on with the Chanel Les Ombres Multi-Effect Eyeshadow Quad in 274 Codes Élégants ($61, new for spring)
Between the new Chanel Les Ombres Multi-Effect Eyeshadow Quad in 278 Codes Subtils, as well as this I’m using now, 274 Codes Élégants, both of which are $61 each as well as new for spring, I’m persuaded that Chanel is at the front of the pack when it pertains to shimmery shades for women 30 as well as up.

Chanel Les Ombres Multi-Effect Eyeshadow Quad in 274 Codes Élégants
Codes Élégants, like Codes Subtils, is $61, however unlike Codes Subtils, Élégants is permanent. as well as I kinda desire it was the other method around!

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Codes Élégants on my eyes, Chanel Coco Code blush harmony on my cheeks as well as hourglass woman Lip Stylo in Explorer on my lips
Not that this quad doesn’t have a great deal going for it. Det gør det! — like that glow, for one, as well as a silky, easy-to-blend formula. as well as the surface on that brown shade? SÅ SMUK! Can I just get that on its own with the special sauce on the side? Vær venlig? The satiny surface lusters on the down low. You can barely tell it’s there, however it’s there, as well as you understand I online for that subtle sh*t, LOL! I’m so predictable… Yes, workhorse, daily satins. I like ’em.

Wearing Chanel Les Ombres Multi-Effect Eyeshadow Quad in 271 Codes Élégants on my lids as well as Chanel Stylo Yeux water resistant Eye Pencil in Noir Petrole on my water lines as well as lash lines
The thing is…the other three shadows in the quad — the two golden shades as well as the platinum — all look like somewhat different versions of the exact same highlighter on my skin. They look extremely similar on me, so I don’t believe I’ll be able to do as lots of different looks with this quad as I might with Codes Subtils, which has a a lot more traditional combo of one darker shade, two mid-toned shades as well as a highlighter.

I understand that four shadows doesn’t seem like a great deal in this world of 12-pan as well as 24-pan eye palettes, however you can truly do a great deal with four shadows if they’re the ideal four shadows, as well as if two of them are mid-tones. The mid-tones are absolutely key.

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Swatches of Codes Élégants

If you’re a lighter lass, the subtle differences among the gold shades will most likely be a lot more obvious for you. For me, however, this quad is just OK. It’s definitely deserving of some like from the ideal person or gal. It’s Chanel high quality all the way, as well as that dark brown shade is pure melted chocolate perfection.

Of the two new Chanel spring quads, though, Codes Subtils is much a lot more beneficial for me. I’m fan-girling on it so hard!

A huge birthday coming up…in 2032

Connor’s very first birthday is March 2nd, as well as I’ve asked my household to think about providing her letters, cards or other things that they’d like her to have when she’s 16. I’m going to put them all away in a box, as well as provide them to her on March 2nd, 2032.

HOLY SH*T. Sorry, I just realized exactly how far away that date is… Not to noise morbid or anything, however considering that El Hub as well as I are older parents, I just don’t understand if our parents (a.k.a. Connor’s grandparents) will still be around then. as well as I truly want to make sure that she has something special to open when she turns 16.

But now I’m not sure what I’m going to get her. I’m believing some books, of course, including a copy of The Girl’s Guide: getting the Hang of Your whole Complicated, Unpredictable, Impossibly incredible Life, which may be dated in some ways, however I’m sure that a few of the lessons will still apply.

I’m likewise toying with the concept of a appeal bracelet from Tiffany that says, “I like you,” however I’m terrified the silver may taint after sitting in a box for 15 years. Do you believe that would happen?? Jeg ved ikke!

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Please let me understand if you have any type of other concepts for timeless, thoughtful gifts for a 16-year-old Connor. I would like your help.

Din venlige samfund appelmisbruger,

Karen.

Paul & Joe Fugtgivende fundament Primer S i 03 Klar ($ 36)

Ifølge 80’erne stavning bi-mester / hip-hop-gruppe J.J. Fad, s “er for super, og” U “er for unik. “P” er til perfektion, og du ved, at vi er freaks …

Det er den første del – “S” -delen for meget – det gælder også for ny $ 36 Paul & Joe fugtgivende fundament Primer S, fordi Dang, hvis disse ting ikke lugter meget godt!

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Det er sådan, jeg forestiller mig, at det skal være at åbne døren til Penthouse Suite fra Ritz-Carlton Paris, når en sky af Chanel Coco Mademoiselle blandet med duftende orange blomsterhampoo og luksus babypulver wafts ud …

Gimme et sekund, fordi jeg har brug for at tage en anden sniff, Aah!

Paul & Joe Fugtgivende fundament Primer S i 03 klar

Et af to nye ansigtsprimere, der ankommer i tre nuancer online og på Paul & Joe-tællere i næste måned, er fugtighedsbetingende fundamentprimer S meget mere “chillaxed” en. En flydende primer, den er udviklet til at fugte, glatte porer – men ikke så selvstændigt som ideel makeup primer, den anden nye P & J primer – og forbereder huden til fundament.

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Med denne primer er større fugtighedssyre det rigtige navn på spillet, da det indeholder to typer natriumhyaluronat sammen med hydrolyseret hyaluronsyre, ekstrakter af abrikos og hvid lilje og orange blomstervand. For en lille lustrøshed omfatter formlen også champagneperle.

Jeg tror, ​​det er en temmelig god primer, men jeg kan godt lide det for det meste for fugtigheden og duften (som jeg elsker). Jeg ville nå frem til det, da de to ting var meget mere vigtige for mig end pore udjævning … fordi det ikke er dets styrke.

Paul & Joe Moisturizing Foundation Primer S i 03 Klar begge ubesluttede (venstre) og blandet (højre)

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Se efter det næste måned online og på Paul & Joe tællere i tre nuancer – 01 pink for at hjælpe huden til at virke lysere og klarere, 02 orange til passende ujævn hudtone og 03 klar til udstråling og en lysende finish.

Pris: $ 36 hver, tilgængelig i tre nuancer
Tilgængelighed: Kommer til August til Paul & Joe tællere og online
Makeup og charme blog rating: b

Din venlige kvarter Charm Addict,

Karen.

fra venstre: Mac Paint Pot i Layin ‘Low, Paint Pot i kameljakke, øjenskygge i Trax, Paint Pot i Perky samt Paint Pot i Constructivist
Virker det ikke, at Mac-malingspotterne tørrer ud i bunker?

Eller ser det ud til, at metoden til mig? Der vil jeg være, Doopdadoo, der går om min virksomhed, når jeg åbner en af ​​dem for at opdage det tørret ud, såvel som da er det som alt et uventet, resten af ​​dem er også tørret ud!

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Det ved jeg ikke. Det er underligt…

På emnet Mac Paint Pots, lige her er et par af mine old-school faves jeg lige for nylig genopfyldes …

Mac Paint Pot i Layin ‘Lav (Husk dette fra FAFI?)

Mac Paint Pot i kameljakke

Mac Paint Pot i Perky (en anden Fafi Shout-out!)

Mac Paint Pot i Constructivist (ser Amaze med Mac Costa Riche eller Teddy Liner)

Mac Eye Shadow i Trax

For det meste bruger jeg malingpotterne som øjenskygge baser, dog et par af de nuancer, som konstruktivistiske såvel som kamelfrakke, jeg elsker, elsker, som enkelt vaskerier af farve på lågene såvel som lavere lash linjer. Så bare linje dine øjne med sort liner, tilføj mascara samt boom! – Du er parat til at fejre med din kat.

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Eller gør hvad som helst, du har krav på at gøre.

Åh, såvel som Trax? Så gammel skole, mand. Det var en af ​​de yderst allerførste MAC øjenskygger, jeg nogensinde har købt (så det drejede sig om en quadrillion for mange år siden). Det er en gylden bronzy lilla det – jeg sværger! – Ser ud over Powersurge Liner.

Mac Paint Pot i Perky (venstre) såvel som maling pot i konstruktivist (højre)
Mac Paint Pot i Layin ‘Lav, Paint Pot i kamelfrakke samt øjenskygge i Trax

Farveprøver fra venstre: Malerpotter i Layin ‘Lav, kameljakke, perky såvel som konstruktivist; Mac Eye Shadow i Trax

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Din venlige Community Beauty Addict,

Karen.

OPI Hello Kitty Spring 2016 Collection
Det er rigtigt, alle, det er tid til foråret … negle! Aldrig noget imod at jeg skriver dette i mine fleece tøfler, mens du går i en særlig grusom sæson af de vandrende døde, lol. Jeg har formået at ignorere showet for flere årstider, men min indre fangirl elsker en god binge. Min indre fangirl er også super tilfreds med denne super søde samling af OPI. Den nye Hello Kitty af OPI Forår 2016 Nail Laker ($ 10 hver) Samling har 12 utroligt lyse og eklektiske farver til dem, der er klar til at sparke tilbage i flip-flops.

(L-R) Talet fra hjertet, Kitty White, Min Twin Mimmy, Super Sød i Pink, Starry-Eyed for Daniel
Jeg har 5 nuancer fra samlingen, og i sædvanlig OPI stil, alle farverne, bortset fra måske den gule, er utrolig uigennemsigtig og glat. Talte fra hjertet og super søde i pink, især, er det, jeg kalder “1-frakke vidundere” og var en drøm at anvende.

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Jeg havde lidt problemer med min twin mimmy, den gule creme skygge, men ærligt, jeg har aldrig stødt på en stjernegul, og efter 3 frakker det vil gøre jobbet.

Sidst, men aldrig mindst, er de overraskende komplekse glitter. Jeg får en groovy Austin Powers føler fra Kitty White – en super fin iskold sølvskimmer. Denne skygge var en overraskelse favorit for mig!

Starry-eyed for Daniel – Sådan et fantastisk navn Btw – er en fantastisk multimulimensionel hot pink glitter. Det er meget glitrende og meget kawaii … Jeg tror, ​​det vil være en populær.

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Neglepatches af foråret 2016 OPI Hello Kitty Nail Collection

Detalje af flaskeemballagen

Den hvide trykte film over flaskehætterne er det eneste designelement, der differentierer dem som en samling. Jeg flygtede næsten engang, da det var bare emballage! Jeg sætter pris på den tilføjede “oomph”, men jeg er ikke så gal om plastfilmen.

(L-R) Talet fra hjertet, Kitty White, Min Twin Mimmy, Super Sød i Pink, Starry-Eyed for Daniel

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Den begrænsede udgave Hello Kitty af OPI Spring Collection er tilgængelig nu på Ulta og Sally Beauty Supply (flasker, $ 10 hver).

Se dig i det næste,

Anna!

Præcis hvor meget af din ferie køb gjorde du på internettet i år? Jeg må være ærlig … Amazon Prime Sure er tilgængelig i Handy Sommetider, hvis du forstår hvad jeg mener. Yup, jeg har stadig et par ting, der er delegeret, men jeg er sikker på, hvad der vil fungere selv. Selvom jul altid falder den 25. hvert år, er det som om det snigger op på mig hver gang, lol! Hvorfor det? Jeg laver altid noget i sidste øjeblik.

*suk*

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Her er nogle ting, jeg har elsket denne feriesæson. Præcis hvad med dig, slik? Hvad er nogle ting, du har handlet om?

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1. Metropolitan Decay Solstice Moondust Eyeshadow
2. Homegoods Feriehusindretning
3. Bath & Body Works Spiced Apple Toddy Candle
4. Tom Ford Winter Soleil Lip Foils
5. Mac Shadescent i Creme D’Nude

Din venlige Community Beauty Addict,

Karen.

** Giveaway er lukket **
Denne giveaway er lukket, såvel som mesteren er blevet kontaktet (Tillykke, Melissa !!!), dog inspicere tilbage næste lørdag for en mere giveaway.

Lige i tide til VIB salget
Aw, lad mig ikke komme ud af sengen!

Så træt…

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Det eneste, der kunne få mig ud af sengen lige nu, er den troede på at gå til Sephora.

Nej, virkelig, jeg skal til en mere en af ​​disse klasser i morges. Denne ene øjenbryn & øjenkontur (jeg tror).

Jeg ønsker, at jeg måske deltager eksternt fra min seng … i min pyjamas, med min feline ved siden af ​​mig. Men jeg antages, at det ikke ville være det samme.

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Min søskende besøger denne weekend, så jeg er nødt til at gå nedenunder snart såvel som tiptoe omkring ham, så jeg ikke vågner ham op, mens jeg laver min decaf kaffe … som virkelig ikke virker for at vække dig op, men du skal gøre det Hvad skal du gøre.

Uanset hvad du gør i dag, håber jeg, at det indeholder en lur eller måske flere lur. Naps er til lørdage, såvel som lørdage er for lur.

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Tak for at besøge, min ven. hav en vidunderlig dag.

Et (1) Sephora Egift-kort, der indeholder $ 50, der sendes til mesteren via e-mail (internationale læsere, kan du vælge at få $ 50 sendt af PayPal i stedet).

Indtast ved at efterlade en kommentar nedenfor.

Åben for U.S. såvel som verdensomspændende læsere.

Du skal være 18 eller ældre for at gå ind i (eller på anden måde en voksen baseret på dine regionale love).

Din kommentar kan være om noget overhovedet, men lige her er nogle koncepter, hvis du sidder fast:

__________ har absolut dejlige solnedgange.

Et mærke navn, der er yderst vanskeligt for dig at udtale sig?

Ejer du en læderjakke?

Hvad er den længste du nogensinde har rejst væk hjemmefra?

Hvad var dit sidste Sephora køb?

Hvor gemmer du det meste af din makeup hjemme?

En post pr. Person.

Du skal bruge en gyldig e-mail-adresse til at vinde.

Giveawayen slutter på mandag den 9. november 2015 kl. 11:59 (Pacific Time).

Din venlige Community Beauty Addict,

Karen.

Her er en hurtig kosmetik entreprenør Tip til at hjælpe med din look Construction: Prøv at udfylde dine pande, før du begynder at anvende din øjenmakeup, i stedet for at udfylde dem efter at du har afsluttet med din øjenskygge, liner, mascara osv.

Grunden? Nå, du har måske hørt sætningen, “browser rammer ansigtet”, som de gør ved at producere et stærkt anbefalingspunkt, der skal udvikle resten af ​​dit udseende. Når mine browser er udfyldt, er det nemmere at fortælle præcis, hvor langt ud jeg krav om at tage min øjenskygge, eller præcis, hvor langt op kan jeg medbringe mine skiftfarver, eller præcis hvor længe jeg kan gøre vingen til min vingede liner.

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Siden min deal med såvel som mine browser er ikke helt symmetriske (seriøst, mest er ikke), at udfylde mine brynene allerførste såvel som at få dem til at se symmetriske sætter mig op for en mere poleret, symmetrisk afsluttet makeup look.

Jeg forstår du ønsker denne bog var ægte !!

Det siger: “Browser rammer ansigtet” – Jeg vil virkelig give kredit historie til Jeremy Renner for den sætning, lol! Men jeg tror ikke, han var den allerførste makeup-kunstner til at sige det – det er sandt. De gør virkelig.

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Giv det en prøve en af ​​disse dage, hvis det ikke er noget, du allerede gør, såvel som udfyld dine brows først. Det gør en stor forskel for mig. Jeg håber det hjælper dig også.

Din venlige Community Beauty Addict,

Karen.

I see you, Tabs!
Mirror, mirror on the wall…who’s the most gorgeous NARSissist of them all?!

I believe you already understand Tabby’s answer.

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The new restricted edition NARSissist autumn 2015 eye palettes have mirrors on the packaging to ensure that you may admire yo’ fine self, or to ensure that your kitty feline can admire his floof.

I believe it’s quite practical as well as cool, even though it makes these things pick up a sh*t-ton of paw prints whenever I open them.

Nars Matte / Shimmer Eyeshadow Palette

NARS Hardwired Eye Kit

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Both of these here, the NARS Hardwired Eye set ($59) as well as NARS Matte/Shimmer Eyeshadow combination ($65), are new for fall.

The NARS Matte/Shimmer Eyeshadow combination ($65)

Nars Matte / Shimmer Eyeshadow Palette
The present magic phrase right here at MBB headquarters (aka, my office) is “matte eyeshadow,” as well as whenever those words are spoken, you have to bust out your snake moves.

I’M totally SERIOUS.

Alligevel! The Matte/Shimmer combination has eight 0.05-oz. eyeshadows — four mattes (beige Nassau, warm brown Maya Bay, taupe Ithaca as well as bluish black Dogon) as well as four shimmers (greenish gray Mandchourie, peachy tan Bonifacio, golden bronze Zagreb, as well as black Heraklion) — as well as a shimmery, pearly black 0.01-oz. mini night series eyeliner in night Clubbing.

UPDATE JULY 8, 2015: For more thoughts on the NARS Matte/Shimmer palette, inspect out my review.

Swatches of the NARS Matte/Shimmer Eyeshadow combination matte shadows…
I haven’t tried this combination on my eyes yet (sometimes I desire I were Argos, the 100-eyed giant from Greek mythology, to ensure that I might wear more eyeshadows! NEEDZ MOAR EYES!!!), however the shadows all feel extremely soft in the swatches, which is a great sign.

I’ll understand more after I’ve used them in the next few days.

Swatches of the NARS Matte/Shimmer Eyeshadow combination shimmer shadows as well as liner…
As for the liner, it’s tabby tum-caliber soft. The tip on this broke as soon as I drew this swatch on my arm, although the oven-like warm in my office most likely didn’t help… Did I mention that our AC is broken?

Suk…

The Matte/Shimmer Eyeshadow combination is offered now at sephora.com as well as will be coming to NARS shops as well as the NARS website November 1.

The NARS Hardwired Eye set ($59)

NARS Hardwired Eye Kit
Aw, what a cutie. The new $59 NARSISSIST Hardwired Eye set includes six 0.04-oz. eyeshadows (three mattes as well as three shimmers), a small eye clean as well as a brown 0.01-oz. mini larger Than Life Eyeliner.

First things first, though — the shadows that include this set didn’t swatch as smoothly as the shadows in the Matte/Shimmer Palette. The matte beige as well as the gray scooted as well as skipped a little, as well as the matte dark brown didn’t look as intense as I’d hoped. Not only that, a couple of the shimmers (the black as well as the green), felt a bit hard, too, at least compared to the other shadows.

I’ll still try them in a look next week, so we’ll see… I’m trying to stay hopeful.

NARS Hardwired Eye set swatches
As for the liner, it’s smooth as well as silky, just like a larger Than Life eyeliner should be.

Oh — as well as the mini brush? It’s rounded as well as angled for blending in the crease. I swooshed it back as well as forth on my lids a few times, as well as the bristles feel nice as well as soft.

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To get yourself Hardwired (cyberpunk ref), head to your preferred NARS shop or the NARS website July 15, or to your community NARS counter August 1.

Din venlige Community Beauty Addict,

Karen.

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Karen.

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