Saturday Surfing, June 20th, 2020

have a lush Saturday.
Heya, friend. ? good morning and welcome to summer! It’s officially summertime in the northern Hemisphere. On a normal year, Connor and I would be spending lazy days at the pool…

Flashback picture to a family visit to Hawaii (circa 2017)
Our homeowners association pool just opened for the season, and I’ve seen a few of my neighbors lounging about, but I’m still deciding whether to brave the water. There’s a big sign on the front gate with all of the new COVID guidelines, and I’m a little nervous about running into, well…people. I joke all the time about how the lockdown has turned me into a bit of a recluse. I’m pretty outgoing under normal circumstances, but not so much now. ?

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In this week’s edition of “Food-Related Collaborations,” Morphe’s launching a new limited edition makeup collection with Coca-Cola.

Quick question — would you purchase makeup and skincare products by Kanye West?

Apparently, the pandemic has ushered in an era of false lashes and Crocs (as in the shoes).

Ah, to be wed during a pandemic… Here’s how brides who celebrated with socially distanced weddings prepared for their big day.

Makeup artists answer seven burning charm questions.

A short history on the origins of perfume.

Creative ways charm pros are facing the pandemic.

A pregnant dermatologist breaks down her pregnancy skincare routine.

A woman charged with burning police cars is tracked down because of her (wait for it) eyebrows.

Why do cats like hanging out in boxes so much?

The best bronzers for black skin.

Just in case it’s hotter than hades there and you need to feel like you’re next to a body of water…

Why don’t you come over, Valerie?

This is so fun. ?

She does justice to my favorite Soundgarden song.

Another throwback fave…

I like doing this 5-minute workout to warm up my body.

Connor walked into my office while I was viewing this and started cracking up! (“Mommy, *WHAT* are you watching?”)

I really wanted to bake today, but it’s expected to be 80 degrees here, so I’m not sure I want to turn on the oven… Yes, I’m a weather wimp.

What are you up to this weekend? Doing anything for Father’s Day? We’re taking El Hub out to Marin French Cheese (it’s open again!) for a picnic. It’ll be good to do something we haven’t done in a while.

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Hope you’re doing something fun. have a good weekend.

Your friendly neighborhood charm addict,

Karen