This week's links, and a thought of the day: I've realized that once you get past the age of 30, birthdays are no longer fun. Having said that, it just means I will treat myself to more presents to feel better. Take that, aging!
– If you thought $50 was a lot to pay for Louboutin nail polish, you may want to sit down for his newest creation – a $675 bejeweled edition for the holidays. I'm ashamed to admit that I'm tempted by it.
– In totally unnecessary beauty releases, this week we have a new perfume from Snooki (of Jersey Shore fame) that is allegedly inspired by her upcoming nuptials.
– Between banning the import of cosmetics that have been tested on animals and lifting a ban on women makeup artists in the film industry, India is steadily progressing beauty-wise.
– The weirdest beauty product of the week award goes to these Nick Cage-themed cosmetics.
– The more I read about Korean subscription service MeMe Box the more I want it! See info here, here and here.
– Anyone else going to attempt to stay up till midnight on Thanksgiving to snag these Tom Ford mini lipsticks? I know I am.
– XO Vain has more on the Sephora VIB sale kerfuffle that I mentioned last week.
– Sailor Babo (not from the Makeup Museum, but a different Sailor Babo) checks out a Benefit kiosk at an airport!
– Fashionista brings us ten vintage beauty tutorials and commercials.
– Product reviews for this week: NARS Eye Paints.
The random:
– How beautiful are these cookies? I'm sure Makeup Museum staff would have no problem gobbling them up but I would!
– Dying at this trailer for season 2 of Broad City.
– STFU, Time Magazine.
– Here's a glow-in-the-dark bike path inspired by Van Gogh's Starry Night.
– I stated above that I spoil myself to take the edge off turning a year older, but the husband also helps me feel better by giving me some very thoughtful gifts as well. Two years ago he bought me a pair of boots I had been coveting as an early b-day present. About a month ago I casually mentioned I wouldn't mind having another pair in plain black, and he totally surprised me with them! Here they are modeled by art handler Secret Mission Babo.
How was your week? And how do you treat yourself on your birthday?