Throwback Playlist: August 2012

Hello World! So I've recently been reunited with my old iPod I had during high school, and I've been enjoying rediscovering some gems from the past. So I thought I share with you one of my old playlists from 5 years ago. It was uniquely titles " Jams August 2012." Enjoy!

Say Somethin - Austin Mahone

 

I don't even know what to say for this song...

Kerin's Top Ten: Foundations for Oily Skin

Hello World!
Hi my name is Kerin and I am a Foundation junkie.

No, but seriously I love foundation, and I think I've mentioned in a previous posts that I have oily-combination skin, so I'm always on the hunt for good foundation that will keep me shine-free throughout the day. I also should mention that I am a full-coverage queen, so most of the foundations on my list are full coverage. Without further ado, here's my top ten foundations of oily skin!

10. Benefit Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow! Liquid Foundation 

This foundation has a demi-matte finish, so it doesn't leave your face looking flat and it also as SPF!

Tarte Clay Play Face Shaping Palette: What's the Tea?

Hello World! Here's my review of the Tarte Clay Play Face Shaping Palette. 

When Tarte first launched this palette this summer, I instantly wanted to get my hands on it, but first I couldn't find it anywhere, and then when I finally did it I wasn't sure it was really worth the price. This palette retails for $46, which is on the pricier side, but comparable to other high-end brand palettes. I was so intrigued by the palette because it claimed to be the ultimate face palette with all the shades you could need to shape, contour, and highlight your eyes, nose, face, and even your brows.

Tuesdays With Kerin: I'M BACK!!! (Kerin's Korner Re-launch)

Hello World!

Okay...
Guess who's back...
Back again...
Kerin's back...
Tell a friend...
Now everyone report to dance floor...
To the dance floor, to the dance floor ...
Now everyone report to the dance floor...
Alright stop...
Pajama time!

Okay, really this has had gone too far so I'll stop, but wait for it... I'M BACK!!! Miss me?

Life Update: Hit the Road

Hello World!

As you already know from my Saturday post, my sister and best friend graduated from college this weekend! So that was the most exciting thing that happened last week. Last week was finals week, so...

Anyway, right now I'm on the road with my father to pick up brother from Lubbock. So that's like an 8 hour drive! So I'll miss the game tonight! :(

Well that's all.

Au Revoir!
~Kerin

#Pink Wednesdays Look

Hello World! So last week, I created this look because #onwednesdayswewearpink! Enjoy!

Congratulations EBB!

Hello World!

Today my little big sister graduated from College!!! 

Kerin's Top Ten: Favorite Animals

Hello World! 

Here's my top ten favorite animals of all time!

10. Orcas

Orca videos, photos, & facts

Origins Voxbox Review

Hello World! So a couple of weeks ago, I received my first Voxbox from Influenster filled with Origins goodies, free and complimentary for testing purposes! Here's my review of all the products I got!

High Potency Night-A-Minis Overnight Renewal Cream - 4/5 stars

This cream claims to boost your skin's radiance, and I think it's fairly successful in doing that. When I first applied it, I noticed it was very heavy, which I wasn't sure about because I have oily skin, and heavy creams usually don't work for me. But I guess it's supposed to seep into your skin overnight, so that's why it's so thick. The next day after using it, I noticed my skin did look more radiant and smoother, and I definitely wasn't as shiny as I was when I applied the cream the night before.  They also claim that the relaxing aroma will help you sleep, but I think it smells like pine trees, which isn't very relaxing to me, but to each's own. This product retails for $43, which I think is kinda of ridiculous for what it does. It's a good product, but it's not really anything special. There are cheaper products that perform just as well. So if you got that JD lifestyle, and money ain't a thang, then I would definitely recommend this product. But if you're like me, then I think a cheaper alternative is the Olay Age Defying Classic Night Cream, which retails for $11. 

Life Update: Mann's Troubles

Hello World,


So last week was a trying time for my son, Mr. Mann. :( On Tuesday, he had to be rushed to the hospital because he could barely move, and he was gagging and choking, and super bloated. Oh the poor baby was in so much pain. So my sister drove like a mad women to get him to the hospital, and then after awhile the doctor comes out, and says he might have GDV, which is when the stomach gets really bloated and then flips over, thus cutting off blood circulation. And that would be a $3000 surgery!

But fortunately, she went back and got some more x-rays, and Mann was looking better and we were able to bring him home that night, just in time to watch the Warriors game. (He knows what his mother's priorities are!)

'Chocolate Brown' Makeup Look

Hello World! Here's a tutorial on how I got this chocolate brown makeup look!

Step 1: Wash and moisturize! I used Origins Checks and Balances Frothy face wash and Origins GinZing Energy-boosting moisturizer. I also used their GinZing Refreshing eye cream for the dark circles under my eyes. I received all these products and more complimentary and free from Influenster for testing purposes. See my review of all the Origins products I got on Thursday!

Step 2: Prime! I used BECCA Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector.

Step 3: Foundation!  I used Clinique Stay-Matte Oil-Free Makeup in the shade 29 Sienna.

Step 4: Concealer!  I applied concealer under my eyes, along the bridge of my nose, to the center of my forehead and on my chin. Then "baked" with a translucent powder.  I used  Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer in the shade Biscuit and the Sacha Buttercup Setting Powder.

Benefit Cosmetics Affiliation

Hello World!

I am so proud to announce that Kerin's Korner is an official affiliate of Benefit Cosmetics!!!  It really isn't a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but it means that Benefit saw enough potential in Kerin's Korner being able to make them some money, so they were willing to invest!

Kerin's Top Ten: Chris Brown Songs

Hello World! 

Today is Chris Brown's 28th birthday. Happy Birthday C-Breezy! I have been listening to Chris Brown for over ten years now. I mean his first album came out in 2005. And throughout this period, I think he has blessed us with some gems. There have clearly been some lows in his career, but I'm here for the music, and there's no denying he's a talented artist. So in honor of his birthday, here are my top ten favorite Chris Brown songs!

Black Radiance Diva Glam Beauty Box Review

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Here's my 2nd review of one the new products I got from Black Radiance Beauty! Today, I'm reviewing the Diva Glam Beauty Box, which is eye kit that comes with an eyeshadow palette, eye primer, pencil liner, and two mascaras all for $10!

Au Revoir
~Kerin

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Life Update: It's Almost Over

Hello World!

So it's officially the last week of school! Yay! It's almost over! I have finals next week, and then I'm done!!! And I am already so over school...

And then it's off to New Orleans. I just got an email from the director today saying to expect weekly newsletters leading up to our arrival with "action items".  I'm also supposed to be getting an email from Loyola University this week about housing. I wonder who my roommate will be and what she'll be like.

The 2nd round of the playoffs started this week. I got CLE, SAS, WAS, & GSW #DubNation!!!

~Kerin

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UD Jean-Michel Basquiat Tenant Eyeshadow Palette Tutorial

Hello World! So I recently bought one of the eyeshadow palettes from Urban Decay's new collaboration with artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, and I love it! It is so beautiful!

See the look I created in the video below! Get the palette here!

Au Revoir!
~Kerin

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#TBPlaylist: 80s

Hello World! So today, I thought I'd start a new series - Throwback Playlist! Just to show you some of my favorite songs not from this decade! And today, we are starting with the 80s! Leggo!

Another One Bites the Dust (1980) - Queen

Kerin's Top Ten: Skincare Products

Hello World! I just want to start my saying I am nowhere near an expert on skincare.  With that being said, here's my top ten skincare products (in no particular order) that I have used, so it is a very limited sample.

I also want to say that I have oily-combination, acne prone skin, so the products I picked are catered to those needs.

Top Ten Skincare Products!

1.Sunday Riley Tidal  Brightening Enzyme Water 

I loved this moisturizer! It's really hydrating and helps with skin discoloration and acne scars. See my full review of it here! 

Sunday Riley Tidal Review

Hello World! Here's my review of the Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water!

So, I've been using this moisturizer for a couple of weeks now, and I really like it. It claims to hydrate and replenish skin and help with uneven skin tones, and it is as good as it claims. When I first applied it,  I found that it was instantly moisturizing and very hydrating on my skin, without being oily. It can even be worn on top of your makeup, if you notice you need a little extra moisture. I like to apply it at night, so it can seep into my skin overnight, and again after I wash my face in the morning. I have also noticed that it has helped to visibly reduce my dark marks, so I will definitely continue using it!

Get it here!

Life Update: 04.25.17

Hello World!

So I want to first start by apologizing for not posting on Saturday. I could lie and say I was doing something important, but the truth is I literally spent all weekend watching Boy Meets World (I need help).

Playoffs Updates: The Warriors swept! Go DubNation!!!

The Pacers got swept. :(  Rockets looking to close out the Thunder tonight! Memphis surprisingly tied up the series with San Antonio, but I still think the Spurs are going to win.  Griffin is out, so I think the Jazz might be able to win the series, but it doesn't really matter who wins that series, because they get the Warriors next. Like Dame Dolla said last night, if you ever want to get out the West, you have to go through the Warriors.

'Quick and Simple Everyday' Makeup

Hello World! So today's look is a super quick and easy look, that you could wear everyday (if you were to wear makeup everyday). This look only took me ten minutes, so it's great if you're crunched for time!

Kerin's Top Ten: How to be HUMBLE. (lesson from K-Dot)

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So this week, I have been pretty obsessed with Kendrick's Lamar's new album DAMN., and I thought I'd share with you something I've learned from the proclaimed rap savior. I think it's really fitting that the first single released from the album was HUMBLE., because besides that song, the entire album is filled with verses of K-Dot explaining to us how one acts humble, which it such an appropriate lesson because people today are so self-absorbed and full of themselves, especially in the rap game. So it is refreshing to see a rapper who is a little more modest.  So anyway, here are my top ten lines from DAMN. of Kendrick teaching us how to be HUMBLE.

1. I just win again, then win again like Wimbledon,  I serve

Yeah, that's him again, the sound that engine in is like a bird

You see fireworks and Corvette tire skrrt the boulevard 

- DNA. 

Here Kendrick gives a shout out to some other Compton natives, Venus and Serena Williams, who have won a modest 17 trophies at Wimbledon, and so to compare himself to them it's like saying 'I win, but not much'. He's being modest clearly, because he has 7 Grammys.  Then to further show his humility, he describes the modest car he drives - a simple corvette with a turbo engine (bird sound) and custom exhaust pipes (fireworks). 

Life Update: Happy Playoffs!

Hello World! Happy NBA Playoff Season! #DUBnation #StrengthinNumbers

I'm so excited the playoffs started this weekend! It's my favorite part of the year - it's like a holiday season for me. And I think the season started off well withe the Pacers - Cavs game, which was really close, but the Pacers couldn't close it out. (PG said he has to be the one to take the last shot!) I am excited to see what happens, but I predict it will be Golden State and Cleveland coming out the west and east respectively for another Finals rematch. 

So, in my last update, I said was thinking about taking up one of the other fellows offer to ride together to New Orleans, and I did end up contacting her, and we're going to iron out the details together later. 

Sorry this post is so short, but honestly I don't have that much to update on. But if you haven't already you should listen to K-Dot's DAMN. It's no I Decided, but it's pretty great! 

Au Revoir!

~Kerin

P.S. My left stroke just went viral... 

'Fun Game Day' Makeup

      

Hello World! Happy NBA Playoffs! So yesterday was game day, so I decided to do a fun look to celebrate. And, of course my team  is the Golden State Warriors, so I used blues and yellows. Go Dubnation!

21 Questions: TV

Hello World! So I decided to do 21 questions again, but this time about what I like on TV right now!

1. What's your favorite TV genre?

Drama and Sci-fi/ Fantasy

2. What was the last show you watched on TV?

My 600-lb Life

3. What was the last show you binge watched?

Vampire Diaries 

4. What is your favorite show on TV right now?

Mr. Robot

5. What show's new season are you most looking forward to?

Stranger Things

New Products Review: Loreal Infallible Pro-Matte, e.l.f. Poreless Primer, & More

Hello World! So last week, I picked up a few new products, so I decided to try them out on camera in tutorial form!  See the video below, or on my youtube channel, Kerin's Korner! (I'll probably be posting more makeup videos there in the future so feel free to subscribe!)

The full reviews of all the products I got are below, including first impressions and what I thought after continuous wear.

Life Update: Relay Summer Experience 2017

Hello World!

So honestly there isn't that much to update you on because there really isn't that much happening in my life.  But this summer I have been offered a pretty neat opportunity, and now I'm actually getting kind of excited for it.

'Blue Smokey Eye' Look

Hello World! Today's makeup look is a twist on the normal smokey eye look, using blue! And a red lip for extra dramatic flare!

Why Am I a Warriors Fan?

Hello World!

With the NBA season coming to an end 😢 and the playoffs about to begin 😃, lets talk about the best team in the league, my favorite, the Golden State Warriors. Sure this season wasn't as great as last year, but they were playing against their own greatness. By normal standards, they still had a great year. Besides this year was different, because they lost to that team in Ohio which will remain unnamed, so they weren't focusing on 73 wins. This year the focus was always on the championship. Today, I thought I'd share how I became a Warriors fan.

Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer Review

Hello World! 

A few weeks ago, I treated myself to the new Nars Soft Matte Complete Concealer in the shade Biscuit, and I have to say, it has quickly become a staple in my makeup routine. As a long-time fan of the Nars Creamy Radiant concealer, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I prefer this new formula. The coverage is truly full and flawless, effortlessly hiding my dark circles without creasing throughout the day. Even when I forget to set it with powder, it stays in place and keeps me looking fresh.

Life Update: Who am I?

Hello World! 

So Tuesdays, I plan to give a little up date on what's going in my life, but since this is the first Tuesday, I can't really give an update, so I thought I would just start with sharing a little bit about who I am. 

So first thing first, my name is technically Erin, but ask anyone who doesn't know me, it's Kerin, no matter if I tell them differently, so I've just decided to embrace the Kerin. I'm basically 30 years old (22 so...), and I'm in what I like to call a transition period in my life. I just transferred from the oh so wonderful University of Kentucky to my local Texas Southern University this semester, due to various unfortunate circumstances. And it has been a struggle, but that's life. And I have to be in school to please my parents, otherwise I would never be doing this college life. I'm currently studying Mathematics with a minor in Computer Science, and I plan to graduate ASAP!

'No Makeup' Everyday Look

Hello World! Here's a tutorial on how to get a 'no makeup' everyday makeup look. (Please excuse my crazy eyes, I don't know how to take normal photos 😛.)

Step 1: Wash and moisturize you face. Skin care is the most important step in any makeup routine. Starting with a clean moisturized face will help your makeup stay on longer.

Step 2: Prime! For this look, I used the Maybelline Master Prime by Face Studio - Blur +Illuminate. 

Check it out here!

Step 3:  Color Correct! Color correcting is a lifesaving makeup trick. It allows you to use less foundation and concealer, while still covering up those little imperfections.  I used the orange corrector from L.A. Girl HD Pro Concealer. I applied it to the dark spots on my face, and under my eyes, and blended it out with a sponge. Check it out here! 

21 Questions: About Me

Hello World! So I have 21 questions so you can learn little about me. Shall we begin?

1. Are you a morning or night person? 

Night, definitely a night owl!

2. What's your favorite color? 

Yellow

3. What's your favorite animal? 

Penguin or Alpaca, I can't decide!

4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be? 

Hmm... stop time, so I could waste more time

5. Pirates or Ninjas? 

Ninjas, without question

Kerin's Top Ten: The Art of the One-piece

Hello World!

This afternoon, I would like to give some praise to an incredible clothing item doesn't get enough credit. And that is the all so wonderful One-piece (or onesie in some circles).  Now I love a good a one-piece. I would live in them all the time if I could, but they haven't become universally accepted in all places, because PEOPLE DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE GREATNESS.

Here are my top ten reasons why the one-piece is the single greatness piece of clothing ever invented.

1. It's a shirt, pants and hat (and socks/shoes if you have footies) all in one. What?!? Nuff said.

2. It's easily the most comfortable item in your wardrobe. 

Welcome - First Post

Hello World!

As you can obviously tell from the title, this is my first post to my new blog! (Yay! Applause!). In this blog, I plan to cover various topics because I'm an expert on everything. Just kidding! But I dabble in a lot so... yeah.

The plan is to post everyday. I know lofty, but I think I can do it.  I plan to follow the schedule below:

Sundays: Story Updates
Mondays: Make Up Tutorial
Tuesdays: Life Update
Wednesdays: Movie/ TV Review
Thursdays: Makeup Product Review
Fridays: Kerin's Top Tens
Saturdays: Random Post

And that's all. Feel free to subscribe and leave comments!

Au Revoir!

~Kerin