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The newest From the Deck of Scarlet combination membership Service: edition No. 01

Posted on March 22, 2023 by rvsol

There’s something kinda 50 shades about this, amiright?
I feel such as this woman on the Deck of Scarlet No. 01 edition combination is about to 50 shades me…like her sole objective in life is to punish you as well as enjoyment you at the exact same time. *cracks whip* ?

This is the most recent combination from upstart charm brand/makeup combination membership service Deck of Scarlet. You pay $29.95 per month every other month, as well as get a different restricted edition eye, cheek as well as lip combination with some pencils on the side, as well as if the combo for a specific month doesn’t do it for you, you can avoid that a person without having to pay for it.

The products are cruelty free, made in the USA, as well as you can only get them online.

The huge twist, other than the whole combination membership angle, is that every new combination is a different partnership with a different prominent vlogger.

This is their third one (ironically called No. 01), as well as it’s a collab with YouTuber Evon Wahab.

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I truly don’t understand anything about her, however I looked her up on YouTube as well as saw the front of her channel page, as well as she’s truly pretty.

The combination has three powder eyeshadows, a contouring powder, a highlighting powder, two lipsticks, a lip liner as well as an eye liner.

Honestly, I’m not into lipsticks that are available in palettes, however I like the coral one here, Kiss the Coral. It’s a warm, satiny coral that feels fab.

I do like that the palettes have separate covers to keep the powders from mingling with the lip products, particularly thinking about that the powder products like to scoot around, especially the eyeshadows. I have to keep in mind to tap off my brush, or I end up with great deals of fallout.

The shadows remind me of NYX. They’re soft, pigmented as well as look intense in swatches, however they sheer out quite rapidly on lids. I believe they’re great for blown-out smoky looks since they blend easily, however if I’m working quickly, the colors tend to all blend together. So they’re simple to over-blend.

If you’re all about an ashy contour, you may like the contour powder, since it’s extremely gray-based. I don’t truly like the method contour looks on me, as well as I feel such as this looks muddy, however I believe it ought to be an efficient contouring shade if that’s what you’re into.

As for the highlight powder, I like the soft sheen I get with it, however the grains are rather large, as well as I can see them sitting on top of my cheekbones.

The verdict

I like it! — particularly the coral lipstick. I believe the products are in the realm of high-end drugstore makeup, like NYX, L’Oreal as well as Maybelline. If you like getting goodies in the mail (who doesn’t?), as well as you like blown-out eye looks as well as an ashy contour (and you can offer with moderate fallout), inspect it out.

Your friendly community charm addict,

Karen

It Cosmetics naturally pretty essentials Matte Luxe transforming Eyeshadow Palette: Mastering the Matte Eye With It Cosmetics

Posted on March 21, 2023 by rvsol

If you find matte eyeshadows to be a difficult thing, you are not alone. The blending is a lot more crucial, and the texture is less forgiving. and it really separates the pros from the amateurs. but despite any level of makeup skill, a solid matte eyeshadow formula can do wonders.

I’ve been using a new palette by It Cosmetics called the naturally pretty essentials Matte Luxe transforming Eyeshadow palette ($28), and it has an easy, soft formula that may agree with you.

A pretty pink palette. The top of the outer packaging has a pillowed cushion feel.
It Cosmetics naturally pretty essentials Matte Luxe transforming Eyeshadow Palette
Wearing the collection along with too faced Le Matte Lipstick in hi Gurrl with a clear gloss on top

The look visualized above was my second attempt with this palette because…well, let’s just that say my first attempt will stay lost somewhere on my memory card…

I forgot how difficult a full matte eyeshadow look can be!

Anyways, the palette has six soft neutral eyeshadows along with one light, shimmery “transforming” shade.

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FYI, the transforming shade remained mostly untouched until the end of this look, when I used a small amount for the inner areas of my eye.

So, my favorite moment with this palette happens in the bottom row with stunning Passion, Intrigue, and Allure, which have made their way into my mornings as “essential” colors.

I also think it’s great that allure is a deep gray, rather than just a conventional black. I use it a lot to extend and blend my eyeliner for a softer look.

The crucial to using these colors (and really any eyeshadows) is to apply and blend in layers. These feel silky on my fingertips and exhibit nearly no fallout (a characteristic I recommend for an uncomplicated application).

Personally, I don’t really touch the top row because of how similar the three colors look on my lids. They also all seem to serve the same purpose as brightening lid colors… I would have been good with one or two colors, max, for that purpose, but they do all have that same stunning velvety formula, so if you’re a minimal makeup beauty, this is your palette, for sure.

It Cosmetics naturally pretty essentials palette swatches

And for any individual with a desk job, this is a convenient “touchup” palette to keep at the office. I used to have a makeup bag at work that I’d use to help freshen up my makeup in the afternoon, and this would have been my eyeshadow palette of choice for that bag, considering that it has all of my vital colors.

See you in the next,

Anna

The Day in Beauty, Vol. 10: Flamingos, Polka Dots, Deborah Lippmann spring 2016, as well as The enjoyment principle

Posted on March 21, 2023 by rvsol

Um…if this teal rash guard (complete with rollerskating flamingos) as well as matching ruffled polka-dot bikini bottoms are designed for babies, why do I want them so much for myself?

They’re from Carters, which, coincidentally, is having a 50%-off sale on the internet now.

Obviously, I had to get them for BG (along with matching sun hat).

Obvs.

And, um…here’s to hoping that infant woman will really like to sprinkle around in the water. Yup, I truly hope that she’s a water infant (*crosses fingers as well as monkey toes*).

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Jeez, she’s not even born yet, as well as I’m already researching as well as plotting different methods to get her to autumn in like with the water, haha.

For now I’m indulging El Hub, who believes that BG is going to grow as much as be an Olympic soccer star, however I wouldn’t demonstration if she stated that she wished to be a pro surfer instead. since then I’d be able to hang out with her at the beach all the time.

Deep thoughts…

Speaking of beaches, here’s an important (OK, not really) concern for you: do you believe that there’s an age after which one should stop using a two-piece? (See, I stated it was important, LOL!)

My mom-in-law believes that nobody should wear a bikini after the age of 40, however I feel that if you’ve got the swagger, why not? #deepthoughts

Deborah Lippmann Gel lab pro spring 2016 afternoon pleasure Collection

All this talk of beaches is making me believe of one more tidbit of paramount importance, as well as that’s quite pedicure colors. I like using boots, however oh! — I like sandals, flip-flops as well as wedges at least as much, if not more, because…

TOE FREEDOM!

I’m so looking ahead to warm weather condition footwear.

I always like to have my toes painted when they’re gonna be out as well as about because, I youngster you not, my toes are freakishly long. Fo’ reals! They’re like bit monkey paws…

I’m going to keep these new Deborah Lippman pro Gel lab nail colors ($20 each) close by so I can paint my toes with them just as soon as I can actually, ya know, reach my feet…

The four right here are from the Deborah Lippman afternoon pleasure collection for spring 2016, offered now at Nordstrom stores, Sephora as well as online.

Wearing the Deborah Lippmann spring 2016 collection on my nails (the handbag is by Jetoy USA)

“Deborah Lippmann Gel lab pro nail color features a dual-patented formula infused with 10 active components that assist provide health, wear as well as radiate while providing you the gloss as well as pillow of a gel manicure without the nail damage. evening primrose is an omega-6 fatty acid that reduces wetness loss; biotin is a vitamin that stimulates keratin production; keratin is a protein as well as the primary building block of your nails; as well as nonychosine F delivers stamina as well as durability to fortify weak as well as brittle nails. eco-friendly tea extract protects nails from damage by free radicals; aucumea deters ridges from forming; platinum powder resists wear; as well as epoxy resin fuses the lacquer to bind layers together. Additionally, silk fibers created by silkworms even out the nail plate for a smooth finish.”

– nordstrom.com

I did this Skittles mani with all four of the colors last night, however last week I used the light purple one, The enjoyment Principle, all by itself.

Clockwise from the blue nail, that’s get Lucky, filthy bit Secret, Peaches & cream as well as The enjoyment Principle
I kinda rushed with that mani because, apparently, that’s what I’m all about these days (rushing). I did my usual Sally Hansen eco-friendly Tea + Bamboo base coat, then two coats of The enjoyment Principle, however I skipped the top coat.

Turned out that I truly didn’t requirement one, though, since The enjoyment principle held up well, as well as with tougher-than-usual circumstances. in spite of being quite tough on my nails last week (I had to mail out some packages, so I was opening as well as taping boxes, as well as I likewise had to put together some infant furniture), Gel pro was a champ.

I didn’t see any type of chips up until day three (and even those were tiny). My nails looked fresh as well as shiny all the method till day five, as well as I bet I could’ve made it to day six or seven had I really been careful.

They’re quite expensive at $20 a pop…but they’re sturdy as well as dry quickly (within about 10 minutes). The mani I’m rocking right here took me about half an hour to do, from begin to finish, as well as my nails were basically dry by the time I finished.

It’s the principle of pleasure!

Shout out to you, by the way, if you got the recommendation to the Janet Jackson song…

So, Deborah Lippmann likes to name her polishes after songs, as well as this one’s from Janet Jackson’s legendary manage album, which includes a few of my preferred Janet tunes of all time, like When I believe of You. one more Janet classic, Nasty, is on the album as well, as well as if you ever occur to watch the video, keep an eye out for Paula Abdul’s cameo as one of Janet’s backup singers.

OK! now I’m off to go listen to some Janet. I hope your Monday has gone fabulously well.

Your friendly community beauty addict,

Karen

NARS velvet Matte Skin Tint SPF 30 in Action!

Posted on March 20, 2023 by rvsol

There’s a video evaluation in this post, however if it’s not appearing, you can click right here to watch it on YouTube.

Well rock my world, why don’t you, NARS!? I’m officially in lurve with new NARS velvet Matte Skin Tint SPF 30, as well as since it assists sometimes to see a product in actual action (I got ‘chu, visual learners!), here’s a video showing it do some work.

For a while now I’ve been all about skin that still appears like skin, as well as this new NARS tinted moisturizer offers just that. It does many of the exact same things as the brand’s legendary Pure Radiant tinted moisturizer (blurs pores, evens skin tone, looks HELLA natural), however instead of a dewy finish, the surface is matte.

If you want a full evaluation (including swatches of all 12 shades), inspect it: NARS velvet Matte Skin Tint SPF 30 Makes makeup Life easier With Sheer, natural Coverage.

How do you feel about NARS Pure Radiant, and, since we’re on the subject, exactly how do you feel about tinted moisturizer in general? Inquiring minds want to know.

As always, say thanks to you for watching!

Your friendly community appeal addict,

Karen

Makeup as well as appeal blog Monday Poll, Vol. 494

Posted on March 18, 2023 by rvsol

When all you wanna do is try ALL THE SKIN CARE! Clockwise from the bottom left corner: Giorgio Armani ultimate Renewing Mask, Algenist POWER Recharging night pressed Serum, Neutrogena Hydro improve Hydrating Serum, Neutrogena fast wrinkle repair work Regenerating Cream, Clarins additional Firming Mask, Clarins Hydra-Essentiel rich cream – extremely dry Skin, Starskin 7-Second morning Mask, Neutrogena Hydroboost exfoliating Cleanser, Neutrogena fast wrinkle repair work Serum, Clarins double Serum as well as Algenist sprinkle Hydrating setting Mist

So…what is the Monday Poll?

Well, it isn’t precisely a poll. It’s a lot more of a regularly evolving (devolving?), somewhat random listing of concerns I’ve been putting out to visitors every Monday morning for the past 10 (!) years. (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.

1. Do you like trying new skin care products, or do you tend to stay with the exact same routine?

You know, it truly depends upon exactly how my skin is doing. If I’m breaking out like I was last month — shout-out to Julian the pimple! — then I’ll go back to the routine that I understand works to remove up my skin, as well as I’ll religiously stay with it. however when my skin is quite remove as well as well behaved, you may believe I’d stay with whatever it is I’m using, however no, I still get the itch to try new things, since I looooove trying new skin care.

It just truly depends upon exactly how fussy my skin’s acting at any type of provided time.

2. When was the last time you had a feline on you?

Girl. When do I not have a feline on me? Or, for that matter, when do I not have a bit animal clinging to me in some type or fashion? There’s always a bit animal on my lap, on my hip… That’s just where I am in life ideal now, LOL!

By the way, when Tabs was on me a bit while ago, he was on my head, FYI. photo that for a second.

3. Carrots or cucumbers?

Uh…pizza?!

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But seriously, I assumption I’ll opt for carrots, since when you eat them with peanut butter, it’s a revelation. try it sometime. Your mind will be SO blown.

4. exactly how are you with keeping plants alive?

Depends on the plant! I’m quite great if the plants are anything other than orchids as well as cacti, which is odd since they’re meant to be a few of the most low-maintenance plants around. Don’t ask me why I can’t keep them alive…

Everything else, though, I’m great with!

5. Does it feel like autumn ideal now where you live?

Yes, it does! It’s getting chillier at night, as well as there’s a chill in the air in the mornings. The oak trees are likewise starting to decrease their leaves.

I overheard some women at infant story time last week state that it’s meant to get hot once again this week, which I’m NOT looking ahead to, however we’ll see.

I’m so over the heat, though… Gimme boots as well as scarves.

Have a great one, my friend. delighted Monday, as well as have a terrific week.

Your friendly community appeal addict,

Karen

Happy Easter

Posted on March 18, 2023 by rvsol

pleased Easter
Happy Easter, my friend. rise and shine, morning glory! I hope you have a fantastic Sunday.

Easter is one of my favorite holidays because — helloooo — bunnies, food and fam, but I also love the sense of renewed hope. It’s another opportunity to start again, and that always feels so good.

Have a fantastic day. We’ll be taking it easy over here at MBB HQ, nothing fancy because I think Connor Claire is still too young to hunt down dyed eggs (plus, she won’t remember), although she friggin’ loves eating scrambled eggs.

Talk to you soon.

Your friendly neighborhood charm addict,

Karen

Try the buddies With Benedicts Pop-Up Brunch in San Francisco

Posted on March 18, 2023 by rvsol

My brother’s going on a one-month trip to the Philippines this month, so he’s been working a side gig on the weekends to make some additional money before he goes. It’s at a thing called a pop-up, which is like a restaurant that takes over one more restaurant for a short time. This one’s called buddies With Benedicts, as well as Connor Claire, El Hub as well as I went for brunch (complete with mimosas) Sunday morning.

Connor as well as I with the owner (on the left) as well as my sibling (on the right)
It was delicious!

The pop-up is at Mykonos Greek restaurant at 1431 Polk St. in San Francisco, simple walking distance from one of the cord vehicle lines, as well as they’re open on Saturdays as well as Sundays.

Basically, in the pop-up idea, the pop-up team — the cooks, the wait staff, the kitchen area helpers as well as the manager — go to as well as temporarily take over the other restaurant for the day, so the parent restaurant (Mykonos Greek Restaurant, in this case) is closed. It’s just the pop-up that’s open.

FOOOOOOD!
Yummy, yummy, yummy
It was like checking out somebody’s home as well as them make fantastic food for you, like traditional breakfast/brunch dishes with scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, pancakes, etc., as well as some weekends they’ll do brunch specials with a twist, like an eggs benedict with beet-infused hollandaise sauce, or themed brunches (they did one based on old-school breakfast cereals, one more one called That ’70s Brunch, as well as one more one influenced by The Jungle Book), so they have fun with the idea, too. It’s not stuffy or formal.

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Everyone was friendly as well as down to earth, unlike some brunch areas or restaurants where you’re ushered in as well as out. This didn’t feel like that at all. The cooks as well as greeters as well as wait personnel (and the bartender, who made a damn fine mimosa, BTW) were exceptionally friendly.

El Hub had a baked croque madam (brioche pain de mie with grated cheese as well as somewhat peppered ham topped with a fried egg as well as hollandaise sauce; served with fruit), as well as I had the banana pancakes, which I ended up only eating half of since Connor made a decision to mooch off mommy’s breakfast, which was fine.

Both of us believed it was delish!

If you ever discover yourself hungry for great food as well as friendliness in the city on a Saturday or Sunday morning, you must go. perhaps we’ll see you there.

Your friendly community appeal addict,

Karen

Chanel summer 2015: Le Vernis nail Colour in Lavanda

Posted on March 17, 2023 by rvsol

Chanel summer 2015 Le Vernis nail Colour in Lavanda
Why hasn’t my love for Chanel’s summery vivid violet Lavanda nail lacquer translated into love in my closet?

One of life’s great mysteries, I suppose…

I rutted around in there this morning to find something to wear with Lavanda (I’m wearing two coats in these pics, by the way), and the only thing I could find was this romper.

Actually, I know why I don’t own many purple pieces of clothing (and other bright colors). It’s the cat hair. My wardrobe has progressively grown more gray over the past few years to match the tabby fur that I’m almost constantly covered in from head to toe.

I’ve been trying to re-colorize lately, but there’s still a ways to go. Today is a good step, though.

Chanel summer 2015 Le Vernis nail Colour in Lavanda
Chanel summer 2015 Le Vernis nail Colour in Lavanda
Chanel summer 2015 Le Vernis nail Colour in Lavanda
Top — romper by Leifsdottir (here’s something similar)
Necklace — loft (something kinda similar)
Nails — Chanel Le Vernis nail Colour in Lavanda

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. What are you wearing on your nails today?

P.P.S. guess who’s going to see the new kids on the Block, Nelly and TLC tonight!? YES! My friend Marisol got us tickets. I may even wear a Band-Aid on my cheek like Nelly did back in the day!

Just kidding. I’m very excited though.

A Sunny September Day in San Francisco

Posted on March 17, 2023 by rvsol

It’s not commonly when you can see SF as well as walk around in a dress, sweatshirt as well as sandals as well as NOT be cold, although it does happen…and when it does, it’s typically in September or October. in some cases it’s difficult to anticipate Karl the Fog (that’s what they phone call it) as well as our unpredictable Bay area microclimates.

But my trip to SF yesterday went well! say thanks to you extremely much for the pregnancy clothes recommendations. I discovered some quite great prospects at H&M, as well as I’m keeping a listing of the concepts you provided me in my feline woman day planner. I’ll show you what I discovered yesterday in a bit while, however I have a couple other things I have to do first.

In the meantime, San Francisco states hello.

I hope you’re having a good Friday so far as well as have something interesting to look ahead to this weekend.

I may really be playing a roleplaying game tonight with El Hub (it’s this new one he likes called shadow of the Demon Lord…even though I understand that seems scary, however it’s like Dungeons & Dragons). I provided him an I.O.U. on his birthday that I’d play it with him, so he’s going to be the GM (game master), as well as I’m going to be the adventuring hero, to ensure that ought to be fun… This all seems extremely nerdy to me, however I’m available to the idea.

I’m wondering if I ought to be a human, a halfling or an elf. Hmm… difficult decisions.

Talk to you soon.

Your friendly community charm addict,

Karen

P.S. TGIF!!

Sundays With Tabs the Cat, makeup as well as appeal blog Mascot, Vol. 406

Posted on March 13, 2023 by rvsol

If you’re a cat, there’s a great deal to see as well as do on our bit oak tree-covered hill. It’s house to a thriving neighborhood of turkeys, deer, other cats (some nice, some malcontents), dogs, coyotes, quail, finches, owls, hawks, crows, woodpeckers, raccoons, squirrels, foxes as well as a rabbit (or two), to name a few.

Tabs kind of administers whatever to make sure the neighborhood performs at an ideal level, which he likes to do from one of his lots of perches, like his window shelf in the living space or his outside tabby command center.

But often you have to get available as well as get your paws filthy to see what’s truly going on, which we did today on our walk.

The lawn on the hill is all dead as well as dry ideal now, however the oak trees are eco-friendly as well as action-packed.

Problem is, a few of the critters in the area aren’t complying with appropriate procedures, such as this ne’er–do–well who refused to show Tabs his authorized tree pass.

We tried to catch as much as him, however he darted away.

Squirrels today, ya know? They have no respect for authority.