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!)

But I had to stay up all night to make sure he was okay, but for the most part he just slept, but he would randomly get up in the middle of the night, so I was very tired the next day. Wednesday, he still pretty lethargic, but acting more like himself. He had to be on a special diet of chicken and rice, which he loved.

And he was doing fine until Saturday morning, he started throwing up, and so the vet had to come to see him and luckily they were able to fit him in that afternoon.

His doctor said it was probably allergy medication that was making him nauseous, so I needed to cut down on his dosage and she gave him some special food to eat and it looks like Mann's on the up and up!

In completely other news, the Warriors are 8-0! Going to the Western Conference Finals!!! DubNation!!!

Au Revoir
~Kerin

'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.

Step 5: Eyebrows! I unfornately ran out of my Benefit Goof Proof Brow pencil , so I used the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Definer in the shade Dark Brown, and the Benefit Ready, Set, Brow! 24-Hour setting gel to set them. Get Perks! See all active offers at Benefit Cosmetics.

Step 6: Eyes! I used the Urban Decay Naked Ultimate Basics Palette. (1)First I blended the color 'Lockout' into my crease as my transition color. (2)Then I blended the color 'Lethal' into my crease as well, focusing on the outer corner. (3)Then I applied the color 'Blackjack' directly into my crease, to create a semi-cut crease look. (4)I then applied the color 'Faith' all over my lid, and (5)the the color 'Pre Game' to my inner corner and brow bone. 

Step 7: Powder.  I dusted off the excess powder from "baking" using the Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder in the shade Medium/Deep.



Step 8: Contour! I used Black Radiance True Complexion Creme Contour Palette in Medium to Deep. (1)Using a contour brush I applied the 'contour' shade to my hairline, along my cheekbones, along the sides of my nose, and to my jawline. (2)Using a smaller face brush, I applied the 'sculpt' shade above my brow bone, to my cheeks, to the bridge of my nose,  and to my cupid's bow. (3)Lastly I applied to 'illuminate' shade to the apples of my cheeks, along the bridge of my nose, my forehead, and to my chin.

Step 9: Blush! I used Black Radiance Artisan Color Baked Blush in the shade Raspberry.

Step 10: Highlight!  Using my BECCA Opal Glow on the Go Kit, I applied the Shimmering Skin Perfector right above the apples of my cheeks and along the bridge of my nose, and blended it out using my foundation brush. And then for added shine, I applied the Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed powder above the apples of my cheeks, along the bridge of my nose and to the tip of my nose using a fan brush. 

Step 11: Set! I set my face using L'oreal Infallible Pro-Spray & Set Makeup Extender setting spray.


Step 12: Eyeliner and mascara! I used Black Radiance Eye Appeal Blending Pencil in shade Kohl Navy and the Black Radiance Body Building mascara.

Step 13: Lips! I used the Black Radiance Perfect Tone Matte Lip Color in the shade Mod Mocha.

Step 14: Selfie! Share on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, kerinskorner.com, etc. 

Happy Makeup Monday!

~Kerin

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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!

Benefit is a cosmetics company based in San Francisco. Their specialty is brow products! I love the

Goof proof brow pencil and Ready, Set, Brow! gel. Now they're having a promotion where you can get a FREE deluxe BROWVO! sample + hello gorgeous makeup bag on any $40 order. Code: HELLOBROWVO! But they also have a wide range of different products, from foundation, blush, and even skincare! The only real drawback is the shade range of their complexion products. I am the darkest shade, and that shouldn't be. So they need to fix that but their brow products are bomb! 

Also, build your own custom makeup kit and save up to 25% off.

So if you're in the market to buy anything from Benefit be sure to use my links!

Enjoy free standard shipping on orders over $50 + samples when you shop at Benefit Cosmetics.

Au Revoir!
~Kerin

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!

10. Don't Wake Me Up (2012) - Fortune

9. I Can Transform Ya (2009) - Graffiti 

8. Look At Me Now (2011) - F.A.M.E.

7. Gimme That (Remix) (2006) - Chris Brown

6. Loyal (2014) - X

5. Party (2016) - Heartbreak on a Full Moon

4. Yo (Excuse Me Miss) (2005) - Chris Brown

3. Kiss Kiss (2007) - Exclusive

2. Say Goodbye (2006) - Chris Brown

1. With You (2007) - Exclusive

Deuces 🖑𝣾𝣿

~Kerin 

Black Radiance Diva Glam Beauty Box Review

Hello World!

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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