The other day I was applying my daily dose of powder and blush when I realized it had been a LONG time since I’d gotten any new make-up. Usually I just grab some Loreal while I’m at CVS on an errand. Nothing fancy, just the basics. I decided to step it up a notch and head to Sephora, where nothing is simple and everything is excessive. That store makes my blood pressure rise, which doesn’t happen very often. The music is so loud, there are always tons of people and there is just too much to choose from! But my CVS blush was breaking into pieces and my mineral foundation was running dry so Sephora was a must stop for me. I do love looking at make-up. I love all the pretty colors and different types of face products and brushes. Sometimes, because I get too excited, I end up spending way more than I should on make-up. Multi-colored eye shadow? Unnecessary. $25 Mascara? Ridiculous. Still, sometimes I am a sucker.
Archives for March 2010
Goodies from Sephora
March 10, 2010
This particular Sephora trip was very successful. I stuck to what I really needed– no Dior mascara this time around. Here’s what I picked up:
Blush Me! This is such a great color. Not too bronze, not too pink. Adds just the right amount of color to keep you looking healthy.
Professional Powder Brush. It’s so soft! Kind of reminds me of the Bobbi Brown Squirrel Brush, but obviously not as fantastic.
Nano Eyeliner. This pencil is only $5! They have several color to choose from and it goes on super smooth. I like.
Best Dressed.
March 10, 2010
My apologies this post is a bit late. Since I wasn’t able to attend the Oscars myself, I had to wait for the pictures to come out on the internet before I could write my post. I did watch the entire show this year, enjoyed hearing the award winners and specifically seeing all the movie stars! I love watching the red carpet pre-show (minus Ryan Seacrest). The fashion is the best part. Obviously, right? The glam and glitz and gorgeousness of it all.
Here are my personal favorites from the night:
Meryl Streep. FABULOUS.
Kristen Stewart. Can’t help myself. She’s awesome.
Maggie Gyllenhaal. I LOVED her look.
Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams. He’s beautiful. She’s beautiful. BEAUTIFUL.
SJP. I think I like this dress. She looks amazing. It suits her.
This is my most favorite of all. Anna Kendrick. Her dress is SO elegant and I adore the color. Brilliant. I LOVE.
Great times with KPrime.
March 8, 2010
Oh Kprime, how I love thee. This weekend on my way to Brooklyn for Bailey’s shower I took a detour to the Upper East Side. I just needed to see my friend, Katie (aka Kprime). For both of my trips to NY in the past 2 months I’ve made sure to stop on by her neck of the woods to grab dinner and drinks and catch up. Life gets so busy we don’t get together too often so when there’s an opportunity to see her I WILL NOT pass it up.
The first time I visited this year we stayed on her side of town and enjoyed a nice meal at Fetch on 3rd Avenue. They had really fun drinks and I had a delicious order of buffalo chicken quesadillas. Katie and her friend Sam ordered the Beef Stew over egg noodles, which looked and tasted delicious. What a fun little place to try on a Thursday night in the city!
This past weekend, while back in NY for wedding festivities, again I took the route to Brooklyn via Katie’s apartment. This time she made reservations in the East Village with a bunch of her friends from NY. We went to La Palapa, a cute Mexican restaurant with the most delicious Margaritas. YUM! We got pitchers of both the pomegranate and blueberry and I think we all thoroughly enjoyed both flavors. My meal was excellent: TINGA DE POLLO chile chipotle barbequed chicken and BISTEC char-grilled marinated skirt steak. Yummy yummy quesadillas (yes, I love quesadillas) and a side of corn sauteed with epazote (grilled onions). The entire experience was muy bien. Highly recommended if you live in NY!
Bachelorette Bonanza.
March 7, 2010
This weekend I am back in Brooklyn, visiting Bails and Beck and getting excited for Bailey’s Bridal Shower today in Long Island City! But I realized I never posted about the Bachelorette Bonanza that happened just a few short weeks ago. It’s been so exciting getting all together for these celebrations– spending good time with great friends. The Bachelorette weekend proved to be a success! The meal was delicious, the Sangria was flowing, and we ended the night with karaoke (which was a blast, not to mention hilariously funny). Here’s a mini-recap of the weekend:
A little reunion at Bailey’s Brooklyn apartment before the festivities begin. Joya was aplenty. Delicious AND delicious.
The next day followed with mani/pedis at Dashing Diva and with pink champagne!!!!
The night was fabulous. We had dinner at Calle Ocho on the Upper West Side and it was absolutely perfect. Afterwards we headed out on the town!! An amazing party for an amazing friend!!