September 2010
9 posts
red lipstick challenge: days 13-17
Day 13: MAC Matte in Lady Danger
MAC makes all my favorite reds, and after a three-month quest for Lady Danger (not sold in the US except during random special events), my friend Norah sent me two tubes from Toronto. We all know it’s amazing, especially because it’s RARE. And the red orange is sooo trendy.
Day 14: Napoleon Perdis NP Set Lipstick in Madrid
Per the recommendation...
hey john, wanna DIY this for me?
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red lipstick challenge: days 6-12
Day 6: Estee Lauder Pure Color Lip Gloss in Wet Cranberry
This shiny-shiny lipgloss from my grandma’s makeup house of choice has a strong scent. Good thing I like it, because the stuff lasts FOREVER. And it gets all over my teeth. The “finger in your mouth” trick comes in handy. This one is good layered or by itself.
Day 7: NARS Heat Wave
This has been my favorite orange-based...
my stuff: daune stinson
Daune Stinson, who owns June Resale, is probably one of the coolest chicks I’ve ever met. (I am not just saying this to suck up and get my hands on that sparkly pink deer she has hanging on her wall, and nor am I saying it because she likes the same music as I do and it’s fun to hear the Clash while trying on Thierry Mugler skirts.) She has taste and style in spades - just visit her...
redoing my room
As you may know, I have recently moved from University Ave. off Dinkytown (I refuse to call it Marcy-Holmes, though it technically is) to Uptown. I inherited my friend Ian’s old bedroom (he lived in this house 2 years ago) and, well, it’s beige. My old room was a lovely mustard yellow, and though I adored it, I want something new. I can’t deal with beige. I have a feeling...
my stuff: suzy martin
I met renowned makeup artist Suzy Martin at a Valentine’s Day party at June Resale, where she was stationed expertly applying fake eyelashes to patrons, including myself and BFF John. After I saw her carts of makeup, I was pretty sure we’d get along, and when my skin started freaking out and nothing seemed to help, I went to Suzy for her expertise. She and Daune, who owns June, are...
my stuff: jackie roscoe
The lovely Miss Jackie Roscoe was my main source for a Vita.mn story I did a few months ago about local strip club culture. After she hung out on my couch for a few hours enthralling me with stories, I developed a big ole girl crush on her. How could you not? She’s gorgeous! Check out her Tumblr if you’re as into her as I am.
neighborhood: st. paul midway phone: iphone forever!...
red lipstick challenge: days 1-5
I’m a red lipstick girl. I got my first tube, Clinique’s “Deep Lacquer,” at age 14. (I don’t think my mom was expecting crimson when I requested she buy me my first lipstick.) I’ve always had four or five (or fifteen) tubes of it on hand. So after re-stumbling upon an old Elle piece about a 21-day red challenge, I was like, “Gee, Kara, this sure is...