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Two Ways to Win a $50 eGift Card From Sephora!

February 16th, 2013 by Karen 454 Comments

WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is kimpcole! Congratulations, Candee! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂

A Makeup and Beauty Blog giveaway
Win a $50 eGift card from Sephora

Have I told you about Tabs’ new favorite way to wake me up?

He jumps on the bed, walks across my chest and stands perpendicular to my throat with his tummy draped across my neck.

He waits for a moment or two like that, and then, PLOP! — lays down and starts purring like a Mack truck until my eyes open.

Imagine a furry, 20-pound infinity scarf holding you hostage in bed, and basically, you get my mornings for the past week. 🙂

No Tabby alarm clock today, though. When I woke up, all I found was the postcard above on El Hub’s pillow with a note telling me to take the day off.

Whatever you’re up to today, I hope it’s fun.

And before you head out on your adventures, don’t forget to enter this weekend’s Sephora eCard giveaway.

What folks are saying…

“Hi Karen!!! Wow, that news definitely gets a hoo ray ray and an elephant!!! (I’ve maybe been watching too much Boardwalk Empire.) Thank you so much!!!”
-Shana

“What a lovely surprise it was to see your announcement (after completing one of many exams/papers/projects I have this crazy week)! The eCard will definitely ease expenses for this broke, beauty-obsessed college student. Thank you, Karen and Tabs!!”
-Katie

“Thanks so much, Karen. Just in case you were wondering what I got with it, I decided to go with the Clarisonic Mia–I’ve been wanting it for years now, but have never purchased it because of the price. Your eCard helped me finally buy it! I look forward to using it. Thanks again!”
-Jane

“Shut the front door! OMG Karen, you have made my day. 🙂 I’m sick in bed with the flu and this has just cheered me up immensely!!!!!!!! BTW, I’m the one that sent you that pic of my pug in a wig a few weeks back LOL! Thanks again, honestly, I’m beyond giddy right now.”
-Angel

“Thank you SO much Karen! OMG! Wishes really do come true! I can’t believe I won! You have no idea how much this will help me through the holidays. I’ve been an avid fan of your blog for the past two years. Your witty and creative entries, informative makeup information, and beautiful photos have kept me hooked. I look forward to more of it. Goodness, you’ve
seriously just made my week and it’s only Tuesday night!”
-Zharlynne

“Oh my goodness! Thank you so much Karen (and Tabs, of course)! I really appreciate this! I’d been eyeing the Anastasia brow pencil in Strawburn to match my red hair!”
-Chelsea (and Jiji the kitten and Quincy the bunny)

Win a $50 gift card from Sephora

  • One (1) Sephora eGift card containing $50 sent to the winner by email (international readers, you may opt to receive $50 sent by PayPal instead).

  • There are two ways to enter, and you can do both of them for two chances to win. First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, a comment about anything at all, like, how would you rate your cooking skills? What’s the most challenging thing for you when it comes to eye makeup application? What’s one thing you love about your life right now? What’s your favorite Pop Tart flavor? How many lip glosses do you have in your purse at the moment? How often do you wear eyeliner? What nail polish do you have on your toes right now? What does your dream hairstyle look like?– you get the idea.
  • Second, you can enter by following me on twitter Twitter @karenmbb and retweeting (RT) the following message:
    • Follow @karenmbb and RT to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora! http://bit.ly/XEknOA

  • The deadline to enter is Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 11:59PM (PT).
  • Entrants must enter using a valid email address and/or Twitter account to win.
  • A maximum of two (2) entries per person — one within the comments at the bottom of this post, and a second entry via Twitter addressed to me @karenmbb.
  • Contest is open to individuals of any country who have reached the age of majority according to their local laws (18 in the United States with these exceptions: Alabama and Nebraska, 19; Mississippi, 21).
  • Sephora eGift Certificates can only be redeemed online and are not valid in stores or available for purchase or redemption in Canada. International winners may opt to substitute the Sephora eGift card prize for $50 sent directly to their email address by PayPal instead.
  • Tabs and I (heretofore referred to as “T-Money and K-Dawg”) will select one (1) winner at random from the entries either left in the comments at the bottom of this blog post or addressed to @karenmbb on Twitter.
  • The winner will be announced here within 48 hours of the deadline.
  • Void where prohibited by law.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is kimpcole! Congratulations, Candee! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂

There are 454 comments on this post. Leave yours.

Categories: Giveaways, Just For Fun

Butter London’s Spring 2013 Nail Lacquers

February 16th, 2013 by Karen 20 Comments




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Butter London Spring 2013 Small

Five of Butter London’s six spring 2013 shades ($15 each) From the left: Fruit Machine, Kerfluffle, Jasper, Fiver and Molly Coddled. Available now at Nordstrom stores, Butter London counters and online.

Butter London Spring 2013 Closeup

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Categories: Butter London, Daily Beauty

Tabs Hearts Shoes

February 16th, 2013 by Karen 15 Comments




He especially enjoys sleeping on them. The stinkier, the better.

There are 15 comments on this post. Leave yours.

Categories: Daily Photo

Unsung Makeup Heroes: Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick in 39

February 15th, 2013 by Karen 22 Comments

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Here I’m wearing orangey coral Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick in 39, an Unsung Makeup Hero

I’m thinking about having the words, “It’s Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick in 39,” printed on a t-shirt, and I’ll tell you why.

Because whenever I wear it, I must get asked 10 times a day what I’m wearing on my lips.

It’s almost as flattering as the lipstick itself. 🙂

If I had that shirt, I could just smile, open my jacket and BAM! — point at the shirt.

Once you start wearing this satiny, orangey coral ($19, available now at Make Up For Ever Boutiques and counters, Sephora stores and also online), you’ll see what I mean.

It’s one of those colors you can’t miss when it walks into a room, so be prepared to answer questions about it as you go about your day.

I think it has something to do with the opacity, for one. The bright block of solid color really showcases your lips. That, and the orangey tones, which are just so…bright.

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense in 39

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense 39 swatch
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Categories: Lips, Make Up For Ever, Makeup, Unsung Heroes

A Lazy Girl’s Improv Beauty Trick for Smooth, Silky Legs

February 15th, 2013 by Karen 30 Comments

[Ding-dong.]

[Knock, knock, knock.] Hello?

Oh, hai! 🙂 My name is Karen, and I’m here in your neighborhood today on behalf of the Inner Lazy Girls Coalition to spread the word about a Lazy Girls trick I discovered last night.

Do you have a second to chat about wayward leg hair?

You do? Great!

First, please tell me you’re not one of those lucky ladies like my mom who never, ever has to shave. Because if you are, I will pull your hair…

Totally kidding! There will be no hair pulling. This isn’t Jerry Springer circa 1995.

So, hairy legs. Last night while I was getting dressed for my Valentine’s Day dinner with El Hub, I slipped on my date night dress and realized — whoops! I hadn’t shaved my shins since last Sunday.

My hair and makeup were already done, so I wasn’t about to jump in the shower, and a sink shave with my usual EOS Shave Lotion was also out of the question because the bottle was empty (I think my husband has being using it on the down-low).

I looked around the bathroom and had a MacGyver moment when I saw this bottle of Suave Advanced Therapy Lotion ($5) sitting on the shelf.


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Categories: Beauty Tips, Drugstore Beauty Finds

Palladio’s Herbal Mosaic Powder in Desert Rose

February 15th, 2013 by Karen 7 Comments




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Palladio Herbal Mosaic Powder Desert Rose Closeup

Palladio’s Herbal Mosaic Powder in Desert Rose ($7.99), available now at Sally Beauty, Ulta and online.

Cute, yeah?

Palladio Herbal Mosaic Powder Desert Rose Small

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Categories: Daily Beauty, Palladio

Plant Your Lips on Palladio’s $6 Herbal Plump ‘n’ Shine Lip Glosses

February 15th, 2013 by Karen 18 Comments

Palladio Herbal Plump n Shine Sheerly Pink
That there is Palladio’s $6 Herbal Plump ‘n’ Shine in Sheerly Pink on my lips

You know what I like more than warm brownies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side?

Not a lot. LOL! 🙂

Kidding. But seriously, I love finding new budget beauty bargains, like Palladio’s Herbal Plump ‘n’ Shine lip glosses.

There’s not a lot to ’em. They’re just your everyday comfy glosses with a brush applicator and a mirror-like shine, but they’re only $6 each, so they don’t cost an arm and a leg, and they’re packed with botanical ingredients.

Palladio Herbal Plump n Shine
Creamy Pink on top, Sheerly Pink on the bottom

Palladio Herbal Plump n Shine swatches
Creamy Pink on the left and Sheerly Pink on the right

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Categories: Drugstore Beauty Finds, Palladio

How About Some Chai?

February 15th, 2013 by Karen 14 Comments




Let me know if you want a cup. 🙂

There are 14 comments on this post. Leave yours.

Categories: Daily Photo

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