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Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Tuesdays with Kerin: Post-Spring Break Blues & Giveaway

Hello World!

*SKIP TO THE BELOW IF ONLY HERE FOR THE GIVEAWAY*

Today was the official start of Spring, but Spring Break is over for me, and I'm having post-Spring Break blues. 

Yesterday I had to return school and work, and it was so hard. The day just seemed to never end... It felt like the longest Monday of my life. But alas, that is my reality once again, and I must get back adjusted to my regularly scheduled life. 

This weekend I ended my Spring Break with one last hurrah! (which is probably a main contributor to my current depressive state).  I participated in some "light" retail therapy. 

My family and I took a short trip to Cypress to visit the outlet mall there. We checked into a suite at the Holiday Inn on Friday, and then we went to a Drive In theater that night, and saw A Wrinkle in Time. I don't think I'm made for Drive Ins. I love movies, but I'm a Luxury Lounger kind of girl. Then Saturday was 'shop til you drop' day.  There were some crazy sales! I'm talking 90% off Coach wallets. I got 4 pair of shoes from Nine West for $75! 


Plus a few good meals, that was supposed to be the end of the trip, but I might have returned Sunday for just a few more things. 

When we returned to Houston, my sister and I went to see Tomb Raider again. Which was better than when I first saw it at the advance screening, but I think it was just because the theater was better. Then that was the actual end of my Spring Break. 

GIVEAWAY:
In other news, in my post last week, I said I would be doing a giveaway soon to celebrate my 500 followers on Instagram! I'm going to be giving away a Blu- Ray copy of Thor: Ragnarok! Check out my Instagram (@kerinskorner) for more details!


Also, I am so close to 500 followers on twitter, so expect another giveaway soon!


If there are any specific posts you'd like to see, let me know via comment, twitter, instagram, etc. 

Au Revoir,
~Kerin


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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Big News: Kerin's Korner Update!!!

Hello World!

Today, I decided to make some changes to Kerin's Korner, specifically when and how I post. You may have noticed in the last 2 weeks I've missed some posts, and posts have been going up later and later. The truth is posting everyday is a lot of work. I thought I could do it, but I now know, I really can't - not if I want to continue to post good content. You may have noticed a decline in the quality of my posts, and that's because I've just been posting because I need to post something. And that's not what I want to do. I want to post good quality content. 

With that being said, I am cutting down my posts to 4 days a week, and no longer regularly posting on Wednesdays. I'm not going to cut out my movie reviews, because that's a main focus of Kerin's Korner, but I'm going to move them to Fridays, because most movies come out on Thursdays, and I usually watch them that night, so I could give you a review of new movies sooner, instead of a week later.  So the new schedule will be as follows:

  • Makeup Mondays - Makeup tutorials, reviews, etc.
  • Tuesdays with Kerin - Life Updates
  • Top Ten Thursdays - top ten lists of anything
  • Watch or Nah? Fridays - Movie reviews
  • (Maybe the occasional Hump Day Bonus post!)
Besides, the slight change in schedule, I will also be changing the focus of Kerin's Korner. Right now, the blog is all about makeup, movies, and more! I am going to focus less on the "and more", and more on makeup and movies. Hence, why #TBT Playlists have been cut! Makeup and movies are the two things I am most passionate about, and what I enjoy blogging about, so that's what Kerin's Korner should be about. 

Okay, that's all the big news! All these changes will go in effect today, so I apologize that my movie review won't be up until Friday! And the winner from all the votes on twitter, instagram, and the comments is... Love, Simon! So I'll have that review up on Friday. And maybe I'll post a bonus review, since you guys were expecting my review sooner.



If there are any specific posts you'd like to see, let know via comment, twitter, instagram, etc. 

Au Revoir,
~Kerin


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P.S.S. Follow me on twitter and instagram @kerinskorner to stay up to date!

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Tuesdays With Kerin: Downtown, Movies, and Giveaway Alert!

Hello World!

#downtownliving
This weekend (really starting Thursday), I took a break from my regularly scheduled life, and lived in Downtown Houston! It was great! My sister and I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites, and Thursday afternoon, we saw a special D23 screening of A Wrinkle in Time at the Hobby Center! I was very excited, because A Wrinkle in Time was my favorite book as a child! We then had lunch at this cool joint, Osoo + Kristalla. If you're in Houston, you should check them out. Later we checked out the AMC theater downtown, formerly Sundance Cinemas. Friday was more exploring. We attempted to find shopping downtown, but were relatively unsuccessful, but we did find a Forever 21, and I was able to buy some new jeans.  Saturday was even more exploring! We caught the metro, and explored Discovery Green, the City Hall, and the Theater District! It was also a very hot day, so we did take a pit stop at Hard Rock Cafe for lunch! Sadly, Sunday was our day to check out, and return to reality. It has been a hard adjustment after such a great weekend, which is why I aim to make #downtownliving a reality in the near future!


#moviesaddict
My movie addiction was finally become a problem. I went to movies last night, there wasn't a single movie showing that I hadn't seen yet. I ended up watching Jumanji again. I already mentioned, I watched A Wrinkle on Time. I also watch Anninhlation on Thursday and Love, Simon on Saturday. I going to review of these movies tomorrow! Check out my polls on Twitter or Instagram or leave a comment below on which movie you want me to review!



#Giveaway
I said last Tuesday that I'd do my next giveaway at 500 followers, and today I reached 500 followers on Instagram. So it's giveaway time! Leave a comment about what I should do! The giveaway will be  live by next week at the latest, and will run on Instagram this time! Thank you to everyone that followed me. I appreciate the support!













If there are any specific posts you'd like to see, let know via comment, twitter, instagram, etc. 

Au Revoir,
~Kerin


P.S. If you have a google account, make sure to hit the follow button on the top left to follow the blog

P.S.S. Follow me on twitter and instagram @kerinskorner to stay up to date!

Monday, March 12, 2018

Makeup Monday: Best of e.l.f.!

Hello World!

e.l.f. cosmetics is one of my favorite brands, because they make really good products and they are insanely affordable. I created this look using some of my favorite e.l.f. products.



If you're looking for some affordable makeup that works, I recommend checking out e.l.f. Here's a list of what I think are their best products, and what everyone should have in their makeup kits!



This is a great primer. It smooths out your skin, and blurs imperfections, so you have an even canvas for makeup application. It is also infused with Tea Tree and Vitamins A & E for restorative benefits.








This foundation is full-coverage, lightweight, and blends to a demi-matte finish.The only drawback is that the shade range is very limited. I wear the shade Coco.







Instant Lift Brow Pencil - $2

I LOVE this brow pencil! It has a precise tip that makes it easy to define, shape, and fill in your brows. It glides on really easy. It comes in 3 colors. I use the shade Deep Brown, and I think it has the perfect balance between warm and neutral.


Prime & Stay Finishing Powder - $2

This powder is great for  setting your makeup and touch-ups. It reduces the appearance of fines lines and mattifies, to give you a smooth flawless finish.







Mad for Matte Eyeshadow Palettes - $10

These eyeshadow palettes are very pigmeted and blend easily. I really like the Jewel Pop and the Nude Mood palettes and Nude Mood palette is on sale right now for only $4!



Long-Lasting Lustrous Eyeshadow - $3

These eyeshadows are super soft and creamy, but they don't dry out. They also blend easily, and pack on a lot of color.




Powder Blush Palette (Dark) - $6

This hands-down my favorite blush palette. It comes in the perfect shades for dark skin, that you can mix and match. It also blends perfectly and lasts all day!





They recently improved the brush and formula for this mascara, and it's much better. This mascara adds a lot of length and volume.











Makeup Mist & Set - $6

This setting spray helps your makeup to last all day! It can also be used to revitalize your makeup throughout the day! It also contains aloe, green tea, cucumber, and vitamins A, C, and E to soothe and hydrate the skin.


Eyeshadow "C" Brush - $3

This is my  favorite eyeshadow blending brush. It has the perfect shape to used for both the crease and the lid. It can also be used with wet or dry products. 






If there are any specific posts you'd like to see, let know via comment, twitter, instagram, etc. 

Au Revoir,
~Kerin


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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Tuesdays with Kerin: Quick Update

Hello World!

So this is going to be really quick post just to update you on what's been going on.

  1. I want apologize for last week. It was a bad week. I missed a lot of posts. It'll probably happen again. I'm sorry but that's the honest truth.
  2. Thank you to everyone who participated in the twitter poll and voted for which movie I should review next. Should I do more polls? 
  3. I currently thinking about my next giveaway. What do you guys want? I'll probably do my next giveaway when I reach 500 followers. So be sure to follow me on instagram and twitter!
  4. This weekend was my sister's birthday, and she had a nice little party. Happy Birthday EBB! She turned 25, and I got her 25 gifts for each year she's been alive!
  5. I watched the Oscars, and was thoroughly upset that "This is Me" did not win, but as for the reviews of the films nominated for best picture, that is still happening. It won't be tomorrow, because I still need to watch 2 movies,  which I will try to do this week, so I have the reviews for you guys next Wednesday!
  6. I am going to the movies tonight #MovieTuesday, so I should have a new review for you guys tomorrow!


Well that's all for now! See you tomorrow with my review!


If there are any specific posts you'd like to see, let know via comment, twitter, instagram, etc. 

Au Revoir,
~Kerin


P.S. If you have a google account, make sure to hit the follow button on the top left to follow the blog

P.S.S. Follow me on twitter and instagram @kerinskorner to stay up to date!
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