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12 Days of Giveaways: Two Ways to Win a Mikas Pond Stacy Wallet From Kate Spade (a $100 Value)!

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

A Different Makeup and Beauty Blog giveaway each day for 12 days, sponsored by Neutrogena

Aww… Look at that poor makeup bag sitting there all alone in that purse. I think she needs a friend. A new friend for the new year from someone named Kate Spade. 🙂

The Kate Spade Mikas Pond Stacy Wallet should do nicely, and every time you peek down into your purse, there they’ll be, like two peas in a pod.

The deets…

  • Continental wallet with a magnetic snap closure
  • 12 credit card slots, 4 billfolds, ID window and exterior zip pocket
  • 14-karat light gold-plated hardware
  • Interior pocket
  • Custom woven tango dot on cotton twill lining
  • Gold printed KSNY signature and spade stud
  • 3.5″h x 6.6″w x 0.5″d

That’s right! — it’s day 11 of 12 Days of Giveaways on Makeup and Beauty Blog (TIP: click here and scroll down the page to enter the other ongoing giveaways). 🙂

  • 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, what’s your holiday treat (eggnog, gingerbread cookies, fruit cake, etc.)? What’s your favorite kind of animal? How do you think you’d fare in the zombie apocalypse (I know! So random!)? Do you like to wear makeup when you’re having family time at home? Do you wear shoes in your house (we take ours off by the door)? Did Santa bring you anything special this year? — 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 Mikas Pond Stacy Wallet From Kate Spade (a $100 value)! http://bit.ly/V1GS04

  • The deadline to enter is Thursday, December 27, 2012 at 11:59PM (PST).
  • 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 in the United States 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).
  • 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

P.S. Don’t even think about leaving to get that second cup of cocoa (or eggnog) before you enter these other ongoing giveaways (if you haven’t already). Including this one, that’s three different MBB giveaways you could enter right now.

  1. Two Ways to Win a Birds Over Arches Cosmetics Case from Kate Spade (an $88 Value)! — Closes Wednesday, 12/26/12 at 11:59 p.m. PST
  2. Two Ways to Win a Neutrogena Allure Best of Beauty Gift Basket (a $83 Value)! — Closes Tuesday, 12/25/12 at 11:59 p.m. PST

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

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  8. Kim Pincombe Cole says

    I wouldn’t survive a zombie apocalypse for 5 minutes! Watching the Walking Dead hasn’t helped my survival chances at all, lol. Merry Merry Christmas!

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  24. Mel says

    Today, I went to CVS to pick up some Robitussin for my mom, and Blake the cute cashier guy struck up a conversation with me. He told me he was in the Navy as a nuclear engineer but recently got discharged after an injury. I couldn’t tell if he was trying to flirt with me or if he was just making convo, but he kind of made my night. Teehee 😛

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  32. Ariel says

    It’s snowing in North Texas! I can’t even remember the last time we had a White Christmas! I think this means good things are coming up this year…! 🙂

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  41. aiyu says

    I’d probably be one of those girls (you know, the one that panics, screams, runs and falls and dies in the first few minutes of a scary movie) in a zombie apocalypse. 0_o

    Merry Christmas!

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  44. virginie says

    That’s very pretty! And make u?? Always! When I get up, even to have fun and to take it off right after, just to try new things, so yeah make up all the time!!! My PAssion!

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  50. KellyinDC says

    I’m feeling very homesick this Christmas. I’ve got to get home next year! I hope you’re having a great time with your family!

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  51. Michelle Teixeira says

    My father in law made crepes for breaky and I ate four of them. Then, we gorged ourselves on cookies and candy. And, I don’t even like candy.

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  54. Amanda Lawson says

    My daughters first Christmas was today, she enjoyed the wrapping paper more at first. Cx
    Also tweeted as AliceAllurcore.

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  67. Melissa says

    Omg! Zombies are so scary. Maybe re-reading the Hunger Games series might give me ideas on how to survive off berries and stuff. Or is it best to stay inside if there is zombies? Ah! I don’t know!

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  73. elle says

    merry christmas! i just got a kate spade mott street bradie in a yellow-green color, but this one is even more beautiful! do want <3
    thank you so much!

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  75. Laura says

    I don’t think I’d fare well in a zombie apocalypse. My weakling arms probably wouldn’t be able to swing an axe and I cannot live without toilet paper and hand soap/sanitizer.

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  85. raven says

    This wallet is going to be full of lipgloss, parking tickets, la senza and sephora membership cards and really not much else 😛

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  93. Gina says

    Santa bought me a new camera so I can use it to take lots of picture for my new born baby girl, 6 more weeks till we finally welcome her to the world! Happy holidays!

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  127. M says

    The worst part about the holiday season is the amount of breaks all of my favorite television shows take while I have all of this time off! I suppose that means, I will need to start some new shows, on netflix.

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  129. rosy78 says

    I got a Keurig for my birthday this year which was on the 21st.. anyway the coffee tastes weird. Don’t know if its the water, the coffee, or me. It’s a lovely coffee maker though.

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  132. Selina says

    Hope you had a wonderful holiday! I think I could survive a zombie attack. In my town, I know all the back roads, the wooded areas and a secret underground hiding place. Lol

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  139. Tina Renee says

    I got a Dyson Animal Hair vacuum for Christmas! It is probably worth more than my car and works wonders on getting fur off of my couch!

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  157. Kylie says

    I’ve actually never had fruitcake before, but I love it when my boyfriend’s aunt cuts up some strawberries and puts a dash of balsamic vinegar on it. Delicious! 😀

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  159. Mel says

    Karen – I’ve been reading your blog for so long but have never left a comment…just wanted to say happy holidays! And I love how you get your loyal readers involved with giveaways like this. I love seeing such a positive online community. Thank you!

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  160. Wehaf says

    Happy Boxing Day! On my own, I would be doomed in the zombie apocalypse. However, I have two big (and protective) dogs, and I think they’d keep me safe. Unless dogs can become zombies, then I’d be in trouble.

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  161. Audrie says

    Merry (day after) Christmas!! My husband is convinced that he has the tools to survive the zombie apocalypse….but I’m not so sure!!!

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  180. Katherine says

    I take my shoes off as soon as I get in the door at my own house, but not in the one I grew up in. Personally, I think it makes more sense to take them off – it keeps everything cleaner!

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  190. Rosemary says

    I hope you had a great Holiday Karen! This year I am thankful for discovering Laura Mercier’s Black Karat eyeshadow, Benefit’s They’re Real mascara and peplum shirts!

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  197. Melodyy says

    I lovee Christmas cookies! 🙂 I’m more of a dog person myself. I think that I’d be the first to be turned into a zombie. And I take my shoes off at my house 🙂

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  199. Susie says

    Kate Spade does everything so well. Great choices. My favorite animal is the fox, so naturally I’m against fox hunting. Happy Holidays!

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  200. Jocelyn says

    My favorite holiday treats are pumpkin anything! Pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie, pumpkin cupcakes… yum!
    Merry christmas and happy new year!

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  206. courtney says

    Karen, first off I hope your Christmas was spectacular and full of holiday cheer! Makeup and style is what I live for! I love doing a different look depending the season and how I’m feeling! Expressing you who are and being happy with yourself is what it’s all about! Have a great new year!

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  218. Mei says

    Hey Karen!
    I’ve been looking FOREVER for a new wallet…how did you know?! hahahaha! I don’t really have a holiday treat, I just like to try a bit of everything! But I never understood why fruit cakes got such a bad rep, they’re actually delicious! (if they’re not too dry!) My favorite animal…well I LOVE dogs. I mean, I will go pet a stranger’s dog whenever possible, which isn’t good bc I live in a city full of dog owners. And don’t even get me started on the one day a dog wanted me to pet her so bad, but I was in a hurry…I still can’t get her beady little eyes out of my head. 🙁 I would definitely be the first to go during the zombie apocalypse, bc A.) I hate running. B.) I’m scared shitless by anything scary (seriously, I can’t even watch movie trailers for scary movies). Family time at home = no makeup. To me, it’s not worth the time and products used! I’m Asian, so no shoes in the house! Santa, A.K.A. my mom, got me a pink polka dotted bath robe! I’m excited to try it out, I wear robes on a daily basis! Ciao, my friend!

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  219. Nica says

    All I wanted to do to day was exchange this shirt my mother got my husband since it was too small – but I ended up shopping for myself in the process!! Armani Exchange was having their annual “Ciao” Sale. Their sale items get an additional 40% off and I just could not hold back!! I found this cute peplum pencil skirt I have been wanting to get my hands on for the longest and I am so glad I walked into that store and got my size!! Considering I am a size zero – size nothing really, usually this size goes like hot pancakes. Lucky day!!

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  220. Erin says

    Such a pretty wallet! The makeup I wore during family time this year was lipstick. I thought it would be a good time to have my mom help me sort through my lipstick collection to see what was flattering and what could go. My dad kept passing through the dining room, looking at my makeup all over the table and shaking his head. He was smiling though 😉 It was actually a really fun time, and my mom shared some memories of her and her mother’s favorite lipstick wearing memories. We talked about how rarely women wear bold lipstick anymore, and I lamented the fact that it seems like it’s out of place to wear red lipstick during the day. She said that it didn’t matter, and that if it made me feel happy and confident, I should do it anyway. I wore Edward Bess Eternal Passion out later that day to run a last minute Christmas errand, and on my way into the store someone held the door open for me, and when I smiled and said thank you they said, “Beautiful smile. I like your lipstick.”

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  222. Lorna says

    In a zombie apocalypse I would like to think I would last a good two to three weeks before I finally get taken out. I’m not sure I would fare as well as the remaining cast of The Walking Dead unless I had some serious help.

    Right now my favorite animals are rabbits because my bunny just had babies and they are so cute. 🙂

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  223. Lynn says

    Happy Holidays!
    Wow I wanted this wallet so bad in the beginning of 2012 i got it from Piperlime in an apple/mint color but it was damaged and had to return…love it still hope i win!

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  230. Julia says

    My Christmas/December treat is a Venti Gingerbread Latte from Starbucks. MMMM! Too bad it’s too late to get one right now….

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  234. Judy says

    On vacation with the boyfriend! We got a room with 2 beds because it’s cheaper for some reason and it feels really strange that the other bed is unused hahaha

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  252. Lennie says

    That wallet would look reaally nice in my bag. Had an unbelievably beautiful Christmas Day in Miami. Hope you had a gorgeous one in the Bay Area. Peace and Love to everyone 2013-we could all use a piece of that. Take care.

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  256. ZULMA GARCIA says

    How do you think you’d fare in the zombie apocalypse?? Hmm good question! Out in the boonies, good, in the city…uh not so good! We are actually playing The Walking Dead game on the Playstation…which I am obssessed with and I am NOT a video game person…It has episodes so its not all about killing you make decisions and those affect how the game is going to be played…I played it for 3 hours last nite!

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  257. Elizabeth says

    My favorite holiday treat is Grandma cookies!! My Grandma makes them every year and they are AMAZING! They are like a shortbread with cinnamon sugar cookie and she only makes them at Christmas time and everyone fights over them in them the family, it gets kinda crazy!

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  266. Lorraine says

    No shoes in the house here. I married into a Filipino family so we take off our shoes visiting the relatives, too. Good tradition. and we usually bring warm slippers or fuzzy socks with us to pad around in when we visit the relatives. and I like wearing makeup when I am hanging around, just a much lighter face than if I go to work, like tinted moisturizer, colored lip balm, a bit of mascara. Makes me “feel human”, like my first cup of coffee. 🙂

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  271. KYBY says

    Hi Karen, I would love to give this wallet to my Nanay who was diagnosed of ovarian cancer this month. Since I was a kid every time she gives me a coin purse, she always puts a dollar inside- with that said I would like to continue our tradition and give the cute wallet to her.

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  272. KYBY says

    Hi Karen, I would love to give this wallet to my Nanay who was diagnosed of ovarian cancer this month. Since I was a kid every time she gives me a coin purse, she always puts a dollar inside- with that said I would like to continue our tradition and give the cute wallet to her. Thanks!

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