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

February 23rd, 2013 by Karen 476 Comments

WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is CS! Congratulations, CS! 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
Two Ways to Win a $50 eGift Card From Sephora!

Greetings, fellow makeup lover! I hope you’re doing well. 🙂

Not a lot happening out my way. I’m not sure where Tabs is right now (probably wreaking havoc somewhere), but I’m getting ready to run on the treadmill, then do some housecleaning (bluh), and then hopefully head to brunch.

Blueberry pancakes, here I come!

I also plan to rut around in my makeup collection to look for long-forgotten gems. Do you ever do that? I recently rediscovered some really great old-school hits that fell off my radarscreen, like Hourglass Exhibition (oh, hai!).

Got my fingers crossed that I find some more oldies but goodies to love anew.

Well, I don’t want to keep you. I know you have places to go, things to do and pets to assist, but don’t forget to enter this weekend’s Sephora $50 eCard giveaway. It only costs a comment and takes barely a minute or two (details down below).

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, what’s your current go-to eye shadow? Is there a scent that reminds you of a wonderful time in your life? What’s your favorite chick flick? You’re going to a potluck! — is there a dish you’d like to bring? Do you prefer wearing your hair up or down? Describe your warmest winter jacket. Liquid, pencil or gel eyeliner? What’s something you’d like to accomplish by summer? — 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/Zqh8xh

  • The deadline to enter is Sunday, February 24, 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 CS! Congratulations, CS! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂

Two Ways to Win a $50 eGift Card From Sephora! / Originally published February 23rd, 2013

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  1. Agata says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 10:54 am

    Hi Karen, happy weekend! I have just fallen back in love with my Naked 2 palette, simple, classy and effortless. I like gel eyeliners but honestly I don’t have a lot of eyeliners of any kind in my make up collection. I like myself better with my hair down but when I don’t have to go out, I just put it up in a pony tail. And a goal I’d like to achieve by the summer is to lose some weight. My sister-in-law is getting remarried in July so I’d like to look pretty for her wedding.

    Say hi to Tabs and enjoy your brunch!

    Reply
    • Zoe says

      February 23rd, 2013 at 8:20 pm

      If I won the gift certificate I would try out some stuff from Kat Von d’s line. I was skeptical cuz it seemed like the everyday celeb endorsed crud but I’ve seen too many great reviews to not see for mysel!

      Reply
  2. Sara says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 10:56 am

    Bridgette Jones Diary- still love it after all these years

    Reply
  3. Rikki says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 10:58 am

    I don’t have a favourite go-to eyeshadow. I’m always switching it up.

    Reply
  4. Joanna says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 10:59 am

    Gel liner for top lid and pencil for water line 🙂

    Reply
  5. Lydia says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:00 am

    My go to shade is Booty Call from the Urban Decay Naked2 Pallete!

    Reply
  6. Tricia says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:01 am

    I love to play with different eye shadows, though mostly they are a variation of purple

    Reply
  7. Karen says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Hi Karen! Hope your weekend is going well! My go-to eye shadow is Urban Decay’s Suspect. Very natural and great for an everyday look!

    Reply
  8. Amaris says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:02 am

    Hi Karen! I have found myself always going back to my MAC Blacktrack gel liner … I hate having to wash my angled eyeliner brush after each use, but I’ll do whatever it takes to get the perfect cat eye!

    Reply
  9. Sherry says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:02 am

    Gotta hand it to ya, this “older chick” likes to follow your awesome entries and updates and finds…….thanks for letting us hang around :)…Sephora also rocks!

    Reply
  10. debbie joann yoder says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:02 am

    I love weekends and Nascar!!

    Reply
  11. Jessica Bruner says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:03 am

    By this summer I really would love to have passed the entire CPA exam!!!

    Reply
  12. camille says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:08 am

    yay, another giveaway! i have usual the suspects in my make up caboodle and i’m a minimalist when it comes to make up. :/ but i just bought the hourglass ambient powder, in dim. i like it, but i’ve only used it once, so i don’t have a strong opinion right now.

    happy weekend to you!

    Reply
  13. Susie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:11 am

    I would LOVE to win. I don’t have any eye shadow right now because I have a VERY heavy hooded eye and tried it a few times and couldn’t get it to look right. I’ve watched a few good youtube videos and am ready to learn at 57 years old. LOL.
    Susie

    Reply
  14. Cassie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:13 am

    I’ve loved your site for awhile now. Your reviews have definitely helped a starving student sift through and buy the best things XX

    Reply
  15. Leslie Marie Doser says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:14 am

    I am SO in love with the Benefits Fake Up hydrating crease control concealer! IN! LOVE! Wouldn’t recommend for anyone with oily skin, but if you have normal skin like me it is HEAVEN!

    Reply
  16. Tiffanie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:15 am

    My latest eyeshadow obsession is Kevyn Aucoin in Soft Clay. It is the perfect neutral matte to pair with bright or dark lips and cheeks.

    Reply
  17. Ashleigh says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:18 am

    Kitten by Stila 🙂 My go to shadow for sure.

    Reply
  18. Karla says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:19 am

    Hola! I am craving a snack bowl from KFC lol

    Reply
  19. Christine says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:21 am

    I’ve been using Mac Vex everyday for the past week :)!

    Reply
  20. Eva says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:21 am

    Today, I’m mostly performing my primary purpose in life, which is, according to my tabby, to be a self-heating adjustable cat bed with automatic ear scratching. She doesn’t even mind that I’m only wearing mascara and eyeliner!

    Reply
  21. Liz says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:21 am

    Mmmmm blueberry pancakes! Breakfast is pretty much my only motivation to get up early on weekends!

    Reply
  22. Sharene says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:23 am

    Mac all that glitters takes the cake!

    Reply
  23. Brooke says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:23 am

    I usually take some type of dessert to potlucks – I’m a great baker, but my cooking could use some work 🙂

    Reply
  24. leetal says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:23 am

    been loving the hourglass options you’ve been showing lately

    Reply
  25. nina says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:23 am

    I like pencil liners! although lately I have been having lots of issues with transfer (N)

    Reply
  26. Karla says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:25 am

    Those hourglass ambient powders are calling my name… :0

    Reply
  27. Joy says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:26 am

    I’ve been using a lot of neutrals in general lately. Especially the lighter shade out of a sephora brand duo.

    Reply
  28. Amy R says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:26 am

    Would love to win this so I can make Hourglass’ Dim Light mine! 🙂 You sold me!

    Reply
  29. Tatiana says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:26 am

    Hey!

    Lately, ive been doing more tourtials on instagram and getting the hang of things on doing my makeup less dramatic but pretty cool.. It has helped me get some nice comments from everyone and that makes me happy!! My new thing right now is def some ubran decay eyeliner.. Im in love with how easy ad smooth it goes on! 🙂

    Reply
  30. Samantha says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:29 am

    I just discovered the Cynthia Rowley make up sponge, it’s kinda like the beauty blender and it is AH-MAY-ZING! I’ve been wanting the beauty blender for a while but really couldn’t justify spending $25 on a sponge.

    Reply
  31. Linda says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:33 am

    My current eyeshadow favorite is the medium shade of Studio Gear’s trio in Study in Taupe! Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
  32. Marisol says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:33 am

    Favorite chick flick would be the ultimate chick flick – sex and the city.

    Reply
  33. Roxanne says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:33 am

    I miss the days when I could apply my makeup like a pro. I’m not sure what happened to me. :/

    Reply
  34. Samantha thomas says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:37 am

    I love sephora so much! I hope to win! Good luck to everyone!

    Reply
  35. Amanda says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:37 am

    My latest makeup obsession is Urban Decay’s Mushroom eye shadow. I might have to go out and buy it as a single (which is, of course, the perfect excuse to buy an empty palette and then you can’t just have a half full palette so you gotta pick out a few other colors to go with it… oh this slippery slope)

    Reply
  36. Aalia says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:40 am

    Hey Karen, So you said your going to brunch, isn’t Chanel Mademoiselle the perfect weekend brunch perfume =).

    I just bought my first MAC eye shadow ever recently, and now I am obsessed and want to buy every and any eye shadow you recommend.

    Reply
  37. kate says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:42 am

    Those Nars shadows look gorgeous!

    Reply
  38. Rosie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:42 am

    Favorite chick flick…I think that’s gotta be Clueless. Ooh, I also love Love Actually!

    Reply
  39. Michelle says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:42 am

    My favorite chick flick is Steel Magnolias.

    Reply
  40. NeenaJ says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:43 am

    Am in love with my new foundation, Le Métier de Beaute Flawless Foundation in #2.

    Reply
  41. marta says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:45 am

    My UD Naked palette

    Reply
  42. Margie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:45 am

    Whenever I smell Estée Lauder “pleasures” I think of beginning my freshman year of college. My mom gave me her bottle of it because I didn’t bring any perfume with me to my new dorm 🙂

    Reply
  43. Allegra says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:45 am

    I’m dying to use my new Naked Basics Palette. First purchase from UD ever ¡¡¡

    Reply
  44. Kiss & Make-up says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Thanks for the giveaway, Karen! 😀 Have a good weekend.

    Reply
  45. Jill says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Thanks for taking the time to show how the products look!

    Reply
  46. Alison says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:47 am

    This week, I’ve been loving the Downtown Browns palette by Black Radiance. BR is owned by the same company as Wet N Wild, and this palette looks exactly like one of the WNW 8-pan palettes. The texture of the shadows is the same, too- soft, with lots of pigment! And just as inexpensive as WNW.

    Reply
  47. Bree says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:47 am

    LOVE my hair down!!! It’s my security blanket for my little head LOL

    Reply
  48. terrib says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:50 am

    By summer I hope to have enough money saved for a stand-up paddleboard

    Reply
  49. Megan says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:52 am

    There’s a perfume I used to wear in my early college days, and when I catch a whiff of anything that smells similar, I’m taken back to those days.

    Reply
  50. Liliana says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:52 am

    I discovered candlelight glow highlighter and I love it 🙂

    Reply
  51. Samantha says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:52 am

    Loving UD’s junkie eyeliner!

    Reply
  52. Lisa Brown says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:56 am

    I like wearing my hair up.

    Reply
  53. Chrystal says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:57 am

    Ive been neglecting my naked palettes… Might use them this weekend:)

    Reply
  54. Step says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:58 am

    All the duos in that picture together are soooooo pretttyy. I’ve been using the TimeBalm neutral matte palette a lot lately. There’s a purpley grey in there that I never would have tried out on my own, but I’ve been using it nonstop as a smokey lid color.

    Reply
  55. Tiffany says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:59 am

    I watched Breakfast At Tiffany’s last night for the first time… I thought it was kinda strange. Happy Saturday to you, El Hub and Tabs!! 🙂

    Reply
  56. Sophie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    I am a nail polish addict!

    Reply
  57. Jaa Maurer says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    I always reach for Maybelline color tattoo eye shadows in bad to the bronze and barely branded =D

    Reply
  58. Charisse says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    I wear my hair in a low ponytail every day. I think it’s time to switch up my style!

    Reply
  59. kelly m. says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    my favorite chick flick is “Under the Tuscan Sun”, it so beautiful and heartwarming. Evey time I watch it, really makes me want to go visit Italy someday.

    Reply
  60. Ashley Marie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    My favorite chick flick is Beaches!

    Reply
  61. kristina chang says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    i really wanna try the dior bb cream but it’s so expensive!

    Reply
  62. Susan says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    i like eyeliner pencil best!

    Reply
  63. taylor says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    i just recently got urban decay naked foundation in 1.0 and im in love i have used many different foundations for my crazy skin but this is by far my favorite!

    Reply
  64. Lauren says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    Hi Karen,
    I follow you on twitter and I think it’s so awesome that you tweeted instyle mag about the NARS picture. That’s an awesome pic! And I would get the hourglass powder if I won. Fingers crossed 🙂

    Reply
  65. Anna says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    I just cannot wait for this winter to be over – it’s snowing AGAIN. I swear I’ll never complain about the heat ever again! 🙂

    Reply
  66. onegreatsmile says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    I am madly in love with an eyeshadow dupe! Amber Rush from LOreal Infallible.. Shimmery coppery smooth deliciousness!!!!! Armani Eyes to Kill? FEH!!

    Reply
  67. Emilee says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    pencil eyeliner all the way! I’m not talented enough for liquid eyeliner.

    Reply
  68. Mackenzie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    I bought 6 revlon butter lipsticks at a killer drugstore sale last week and they are surprisingly awesome. Perhaps my beauty snobbery will have to be questioned more often!

    Reply
  69. Pam says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    My current go-to eyeshadow is either MAC Satin Taupe or MakeupGeek Homecoming.

    Reply
  70. Amy says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    Just made some maple banana french toast for brunch. Yum. Happy!

    Reply
  71. Flavia Signori says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    I’m a huge fan of colorful looks, but I felt in love with neutrals since I bought my Naked palette from UD! I never thought I would become a neutral freak! Now I can live without nude and brown tones! The problem is that I tried a colorful makeup and… it didn’t come well. Am I loosing the skill to work with colors? 🙁

    Ah, one more thing, that has nothing to do with I said before… You know that your Archie’s Girls’ review made me go crazy! Mostly about lipsticks! I got Betty Bright 😀 I would love if this collection come to Brazil! Until them, I’m gonna enjoy Apres Chic collection 😛

    =*****

    Reply
  72. Amanda Sakovitz says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    I prefer to wear my hair up!

    Reply
  73. GB says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    If I’m going to a potluck, I’ll always bring a dessert!

    Reply
  74. julie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    Drooling over those nars shadows. My go to eyeshadows are usually from the naked 2 pallet. My winter coat is a hoodie from hannah andersson. True romance reminds me of college. I use pencil liner most and gel for dressing up.

    Reply
  75. Jennifer Rivera says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    I prefer to wear my hair up and I prefer liquid liner.

    Reply
  76. Jenny says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    Potluck? I’d make my deliciously soft/creamy cheesecake with homemade vanilla extract. 🙂

    Reply
  77. Alice says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    I’m currently obsessed with baking.. and I have to make things at least 3x to get it perfect (to my standards). Things on the menu: butter scones, lemon souffle, cheese sticks, twice-baked potatoes.

    Oh and how can I leave out… le macarons.

    Reply
  78. mini says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:43 pm

    I like my hair in a halfup halfdown style!

    Reply
  79. Tina F. says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    Hi Karen, thanks for the giveaway again. I’m so obsessed fragrances and skincare containing citrus scents. Vanilla is too sweet for me, and florals too “scented” whereas citrus is just so yummy. I’m on my quest to find the ultimate citrus fragrance. Anyone got any suggestions? 🙂

    Reply
  80. katie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    I don’t have a favorite eyeshadow but I have been loving my lorac pro palette right now.

    Reply
  81. Julia says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    I had blueberry pancakes this morning too 😉

    Reply
  82. mrsshukra says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    Looking for new eye shadows!

    Reply
  83. Leslie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    MAPLE BACON DONUTS! They’ve been my new obsession. Starting to love them more than bacon:x

    Reply
  84. Jennifer Dysart says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    If i won this I’d put it toward a clarisonic, been wanting one for ages!

    Reply
  85. Mariee says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    Liquid eyeliner.

    Reply
  86. Angela Clark says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Cold and windy in the Bay area today! Trying out foundations, hoping to find one that lasts more than four hours-and doesn’t make me look like a mummy in the meantime! 🙂

    Reply
  87. Deirdre says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    Cannot wait to watch the Oscars this weekend. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  88. Nupur says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    I’m quite loving MUA (Makeup Academy) Undressed Palette a lot these days!!! 🙂

    Reply
  89. Emm says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    i am loving any pink lipstick at the moment.

    Reply
  90. Melanie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    One of my favorite eyeshadows right now is a Milani eyeshadow stick. Its waterproof and despite the drugstore price it lasts forever, even on my lower waterline!

    Reply
  91. Tiffany says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:18 pm

    Favorite chick flick is definitely Bridget Jones’ Diary

    Reply
  92. Zoey says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    I think I’m going to try to add some Greek yogurt into pancakes to increase the protein content!

    Reply
  93. Ana says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    I really want to get the new powders from Hourglass!

    Reply
  94. Nicole says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    Just picked up theBalm from a Hautelook sale and I’m in love! So amazing.

    Reply
  95. Nicole says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    I’m currently obsessed with liquid eyeliner! <3

    Reply
  96. Amie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    I wear my hair up (in a pony-tail) only if I am hanging around the house doing chores. I feel much more confident with my hair down.

    Reply
  97. ReneeP says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    All those Nars duos in that pic are driving me nuts!

    Reply
  98. auroragyps says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    My warmest Winter jacket is my L.L.Bean Thinsulate parka that I got the first or second Winter I lived in Buffalo, NY. My ex went to college at SUNY Brockport for 4 years (which is about an hour away from Buffalo) and he swore by his L.L.Bean jacket, so I knew that’s what I wanted to make it through the freezing cold. It’s a dark plum, has a removable hood, and a bunch of pocket (so nice in a coat). Years later, when I started walking or taking the bus everywhere, I was SO GLAD I had that coat.

    Reply
  99. Jennifer L says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:37 pm

    I prefer to wear my hair up… I just hate it getting in my face

    Reply
  100. Layla says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    I would love to add some spring goodies from Sephora to my collection 🙂

    Reply
  101. Krista says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    Eternity *whispers* by Calvin Klein. I wore it all through high school.

    Reply
  102. Heidi says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    For potlucks these days, it’s pretty much a given I’m bringing mushroom walnut pate. Everyone loves it!

    Reply
  103. marlena says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    I would like to make exercise a normal part of my daily routine!

    Reply
  104. Ellen says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    I want to love gel eyeliner, and I use it, but I really much prefer pencil liners…. So much easier!!

    Reply
  105. Petunia says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    all i wanna do is go to the barn and hang out with the horses. but alas, i have to be real. housework, errands, all of that grown up responsible type stuff.

    i threw on some NARS shadow pencil in Silver Factory- everything seems brighter already.

    Reply
  106. Lisa @ Lisa Living Well says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    I prefer to wear my hair down, always have since I was a little girl.

    Reply
  107. Daniella says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    Go to shadows are Naked I and Naked II but I would like to start wearing moss green eyeshadows again. Favorite ‘chick flick’ of all times is ‘Persuasion’ with Ciaran Hinds as Captain Wentworth- soo romantic. Goal for summer: lose 20/25 pounds, which would put me at a perfect weight for me!

    Reply
  108. Lisa says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    I always wear my hair down, and my potluck fallback is western beef and beans. Thanks Tabs and Karen!

    Reply
  109. Zara says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    MAC’s Buckwheat has been my go to shade for a long while… that layered on top of some smudged black or brown eyeliner is my simple everyday look. 🙂

    Reply
  110. Rina says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    The Notebook!

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  111. Shelly says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:55 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  112. Jill says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 1:59 pm

    Blueberry pancakes sound fab….maybe for dinner? Lol

    Reply
  113. Brandy D. says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    I would love to win this so need new makeup lost have of mine!!!!😢

    Reply
  114. Jen B says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    MAC Orb and Era have been my go to shadows lately. I love them together and they are so easy!

    Reply
  115. Saffron says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    Oh homie, *cook* something for potlucks? That’s what the deli isle at the supermarket is for, I got too much to do to be makin casseroles!

    Thanks for the contest!

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  116. Christine says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    Recently discovered Nymphette Lipglass from MAC and absolutely love it! I actually have to thank you, Karen, for having a post about it, which led me to be intrigued and discovering the shade for myself! It is absolutely beautiful, and one of my most favorite lip glosses ever.

    Reply
  117. Tanya G says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:12 pm

    I love too many eyeshadows to only have one favorite but I’ve been using Laura Mercier’s caviar stick in Rose Gold non-stop since I got it 2 weeks ago. So in love with it.

    Reply
  118. Katie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    I always appreciate it when giveaways are made open to international readers with alternative options, it’s just nice to get involved really!

    Reply
  119. Tran says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    My go to eyeshadow lately has been maybelline color tattoo in bad to the bronze!

    Reply
  120. Larie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    Liquid liner, all the way!

    Reply
  121. Esther says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    I love gel liner. I’ve got a few of the Clinique ones, and they’re lovely!

    Reply
  122. Rachel says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    Holy crap, all those Nars pans up there are making me sweat! 😀

    I have several go to eyeshadows, but the ones I use the most are MAC Once Upon a Time, Jaunty, and Jete!

    Reply
  123. Rosa says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    Go to eyeshadow is the Naked palette

    Reply
  124. Shana says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    My warmest winter jacket is my monster North Face 3/4 length down filled parka.

    Reply
  125. Carolyn N. says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:27 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! I wear my hair up at home, but mostly down for going out.

    Reply
  126. Danielle says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Love the liquid eyeliner from mac!

    Reply
  127. T.Davis says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    My favorite chick flick is also my favorite movie. It is Ever After starring Drew Berrymore and Angelica Houston.

    Reply
  128. Elaine says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    I love giveaways especially if it’s an ecard to Sephora! I’m about to make dinner for my sister and her boyfriend who should be coming over in about an hour. My husband will pick up keys to our new house tomorrow and we’ll be moving things throughout the week. I’m quite excited but sad to leave my apartment where my daughter took her first steps, we celebrated a few birthdays and triumphed through natural disasters. I also picked up 2 lipsticks from Maybelline Vivids in Shocking Coral and Pink Pop.

    Reply
  129. Katherine Campbell says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    I just took a trip to Sephora today.

    Reply
  130. Rene Groyer (@ReneGroyer) says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    Well living in the Southern Hemisphere does not go well with makeup,let alone moisturizer.It just melts and runs down your face into your eyes .Hair has to be pinned up or you get even hotter.
    Humidity is a woman’s worst beauty nightmare.

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  131. donna marie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    I am soooo looking forward to tomorrow’s red carpet for the oscars. my friends and I love to talk about the fashion. lol

    Reply
  132. elia says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    I always go back to Shiseido the makeup
    powder foundation …it blends in perfect.

    Reply
  133. cloudburst says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    My cat likes to sleep on my office chair in the sun. As the day progresses and the sun creeps across the living room I oblige her majesty by making sure to move the chair with the sunlight.

    Reply
  134. Cathy says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    I am OBSESSED with LMN lately! lol

    Reply
  135. Ash G says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:40 pm

    My go to eyeshadow is Urban Decay Blaze…unfortunately, it’s one of the shades that was discontinued to I’m going to have to start trying out dupes soon 🙁

    Reply
  136. courtney says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    I like wearing my hair down, but then I turn around and put it up!

    Reply
  137. Emma says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    Thanks for another opportunity to win! My current go to when it comes to shadow is the Meet Matt(e) palette by The Balm! The package is cute and witty and the shadows are lovely and soft!

    Reply
  138. Julia says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    I always bring my Mom’s Russian potato salad, made with peas and carrots.

    Reply
  139. Kylie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    Pencil eyeliner always smudges on me and leaves me with raccoon eyes, or making me look like I’ve been punched in the eye. Liquid eyeliner lasts a long time for me, but sometimes it’s a bit too harsh and doesn’t look as natural. I love gel eyeliner because it looks most natural on me, but sadly, it doesn’t last as long as liquid. 🙁

    Reply
  140. Kprice says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    I love blueberry pancakes! They are my absolute favorite food. Thanks for a chance at a giveaway and have a good weekend.

    Reply
  141. Debbie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    While you were sleeping!

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  142. Alyce says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:50 pm

    Hi Karen my go to eye shadow at the moment would be my elf warm palette I’ve been using it so much I’ve actually hit pan on it. I’m in desperate need of some new shadows! 🙂

    Reply
  143. Jesselyn says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    I love sundays

    Reply
  144. Amy D. says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    I could stare at the first picture of this post for hours…. So. Pretty. :0

    Reply
  145. Deretta says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    AWESOME day spent with my hub at the Flea Market in Tulsa, OK! UD eyeshadow has held up all day…

    Reply
  146. Deretta says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    AWESOME day spent with my hub at the Flea Market in Tulsa, OK!

    Reply
  147. Madeline says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:04 pm

    My go to eyeshadow is a Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze!

    Reply
  148. Kaley Jamnik says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    My go-to eyeshadow is UD’s Mushroom!

    Reply
  149. Rose says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:20 pm

    Love the Nars eyeshadow photo! I re-discovered an oldie but goodie, MAC Powersurge eye pencil! I just have a teeny nub of a pencil left and has been overlooked in my eye pencil cup. I just love that bronze-y color!

    Reply
  150. Becky says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    aloha

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  151. Natalie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    Can’t wait for winter to be over– ready for spring makeup!

    Reply
  152. Jessica says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    I love My Best Friend’s wedding! One of my all time faves ! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

    Reply
  153. Liz says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    Right now my go-to eyeshadow is no eyeshadow at all – just lots of liner and mascara!

    Reply
  154. Sara says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    I need to try Bobbi Brown’s Corrector!

    Reply
  155. Nobu says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:37 pm

    Got the cutest coral shoes today! Cannot wait for spring so I can bust them out 🙂

    Reply
  156. Kristal says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    Hey Karen!!
    I’m coming home from deployment in a few days and I would love to have a chance to get new makeup… I haven’t worn any since I have been deployed and there is a special someone I want to impress!

    Reply
  157. Pamela says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    I am a rookie concerning makeup; Naked 2 is my go to eyeshadow

    Reply
  158. Bonnie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    Your Sephora picture with all the NARS products has gotten me very excited for a trip to Sephora!!

    Reply
  159. Deanna G. says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    I like wearing my hair up!

    Reply
  160. Shauna says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    Sephora lovelovelovelove!

    Reply
  161. Yvonne says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    My go to eyeshadow is Lipsi Cosmetics Native Eye Shadow in Creation! 🙂

    Reply
  162. Melissa says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:46 pm

    I used your recipe for French toast this morning! It turned out delicious!!

    Reply
  163. melissa says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    My go to palettes are naked and naked 2 and my favorite chick flick is bridesmaides 🙂

    Reply
  164. Sarah says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    Hi Karen! You’ve been making me want to buy all of the makeup you’ve been putting on your blog lately! So this Sephora gift card would definitely come in handy! 😛

    Reply
  165. Maureen says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    I hate housework too!

    Reply
  166. Alexandra says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    My go to is Naked 2, but I looove the new Oz palette!

    Reply
  167. becca says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    Holler!

    Reply
  168. Hannah S. says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    Going to a potluck, I would love to make a batch of pioneer woman’s cinnamon rolls! They are so fun to make 😀

    Reply
  169. Michelle says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    Making apple pie while reading your blog on a lazy Saturday afternoon makes my day : )

    Reply
  170. JaNelle says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    Hey Karen! I’ve been sick all week. Currently watching Trading Places with the hubby. I cannot wait to wear makeup again. I bought the new cover girl foundation and I’m looking forward to trying.

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  171. Jay @ Wayfaring Beauty says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    My go to eyeshadow is the Naked palette by Urban Decay – I don’t think I rely on any one shade really, just the whole thing in general!
    The scent of freesia takes me back to elementary & middle school. My best friend and I always were spraying the Bath&Body spray…we’d sit by my bedroom window year round, blaring my radio and trying to memorize lyrics, and the breeze coming in the window would make the whole room smell like the freesia we’d sprayed.

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  172. Nora says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:09 pm

    Love breakfast food

    Reply
  173. Sopeab says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    I could use some dessert right now!

    Reply
  174. Andrea Darst says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    I’m going to a baby shower for a coworker tomorrow & I’m really excited because they’re having a taco bar!!

    Reply
  175. Miranda M. says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    my favorite chick flick is Pride and Prejudice …ahh oldie but goodie

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  176. Paula says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:15 pm

    I usually opt for Mac’s Blacktrack! It’s easy and simple! <3

    Reply
  177. joanna saldana says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    Pencil Eyeliner

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  178. Helen Stockwell says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    Can not wait for the Oscars tomorrow.

    @helyn4

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  179. Amanda B says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway karen! Most used product lately is Rimmel Scandaleyes-I love the nude one and already want more!

    Reply
  180. Katty says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    I’ve been reaching for L’Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow Bronzed Taupe!

    Reply
  181. @PiratePigg says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    Regarding your question about eyeliners-I say none of the above. 🙂 A wet eyeliner brush and some eyeshadow are a lot of fun. 🙂

    Reply
  182. Chelsey says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    Definitely liquid liner! 🙂 UD in Perversion to be exact!

    Reply
  183. Elin LLB says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    My go to eyeshadow these days is Benefit’s Birthday Suit. Love.

    Reply
  184. Milaxx says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Having my downstairs painted and pleasantly surprised that the colors are coming out very close to the ones I pinned on Pinterest.

    Reply
  185. Julia Alkaseltzer says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    Blueberry Pancakes!! I love blueberry anything!!!
    Current Go-To Eyeshadow? I always reach for Maybelline’s Color Tattoo in Too Cool as a base. I love having my shadows pop!
    The ~scent~ for me has to be.. I don’t know the name for it! For a hot, humid summer you smell it from a certain tree or plant. I smelled it all the time when I was a kid and I went to my relatives’ humongous house with their huge pool. 😀
    MY FAVORITE CHICK FLICK has to be Sweet Home Alabama. Oohooh and While You Were Sleeping. 😀
    I am going to bring my stained glass jello. You are all going to love it.
    I’ve been wearing my hear up everyday. I need to cut it 🙁
    My furry brown coat that’s so thick with (faux?) fur and warm enough to survive the English chill.
    Gel eyeliner!! Aaah love that stuff.
    I’d love to accomplish passing another exam for my actuarial career. Yaaay Financial Mathematics!

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  186. Annie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway! My favorite eye shadow right now is Nepal from Nars. It’s such a nice almost neutral rose gold, goes with almost anything.

    Reply
  187. roz says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    my go to e/s, is Mac’s Constructivist Paint Pot. Works well in a pinch

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  188. Julie Greenwood says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:38 pm

    Urban Decay eyeliner is my go to liner.

    Reply
  189. Kimmie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    Yay for another giveaway! I love the pictures of your cat. Please post more!

    Reply
  190. Anna says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    I usually use gel eyeliner, but I’ve been trying out interesting colours in pencil recently, just to change things up 🙂

    Reply
  191. sweeks1980 says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    If I were going to a potluck, I’d probably bring some sort of dessert (I love baking) and maybe some sort of savory dish. Depending on the time of the meal (and the time of year, it could range from quiche to sweet potato salad 🙂

    Reply
  192. mekayla says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    My favorite go to eyeshadow is maybelline color tattoo!

    Reply
  193. laura says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    Stella by Stella McCartney is a scent that reminds me of Seoul since I wore it quite a bit during my stay there.

    Reply
  194. Katrina says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    I recently bought Urban Decay’s Smoked 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil Set so I like trying a new colored eyeliner each day. It’s fun and way easier for me to use a colored eyeliner than an eyeshadow.

    Reply
  195. Chase says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    There is always so much pressure on me when you say to comment anything at all ;P I feel like my comment has to be spectacular or funny….but it just ends up being long 😛
    Also my fave chick-flick is Pretty Woman!! Forever and ever!

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  196. April says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    I don’t really have a go-to eyeshadow at the moment. I like to use different palettes every week so that I get to use them all. Right now though I’m still learning how to properly curl my lashes. It was so scary the very first time I tried it but I think I’m getting better!

    Reply
  197. Bessie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    Today, I used my UD Naked palette for the first time, in a LONG time! lol

    Reply
  198. Karen says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    We have the same name AND have a love for felines! My goal before summer is to get up to $2500 for my Girl Scout breast cancer project 🙂

    Reply
  199. Chloe says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    I am not a huge eyeshadow girl, but I do love me some liquid eyeliner!

    Reply
  200. Rachel says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 5:25 pm

    Hi! I just bought the nars and god made the woman palette based on your recommendation. So excited!! 🙂 have a great weekend!

    Reply
  201. stacy s says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    Just tried the MUFE Aqua Liner in gray. SO pretty! I think I like it better than the UD eye liners.

    Reply
  202. Judy says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    Walked past Sephora today and didn’t dare go in 🙁

    Reply
  203. Lori says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    Pencil eyeliner particularly the Urban Decay 24-7 ones.

    Reply
  204. Sabrina says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    Having a bad week, can this be my first Sephora win, pretty please? 🙁

    Reply
  205. Kayla H says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 5:36 pm

    I am looking for a new foundation that is legitament in the fact that it actually can help clear acne, any ideas? I have tried and researched a lot but I am tired of spending money on products that end up not even working

    Reply
  206. Rozae says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    I always had a hard time drawing straight line with liquid eye liner but fine gel so much easier!

    Reply
  207. Ebru M says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    Happy Saturday Karen! It is my least favorite time – tax season! I am trying to get my taxes done before the time is up.

    Reply
  208. Donna reeves says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 5:49 pm

    I love waking up in the morning,washing my face with a splash of cool water.Applying makeup is my favorite morning ritual.love makeup,so much fun,the colors,the fashion of it all .PIck me😊

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  209. Jesika Fernandez says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    I discovered the world of belly dancing and I am loving it. The costumes, the music, and of course the makeup!!!!!!!! I take in consideration your recommendations and apply them to my makeup!!!!! Thanx and keep on shimmy!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  210. Sy says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    I prefer to wear my hair down!

    Reply
  211. Kristi C. (@lov2read68) says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:00 pm

    Cake eyeliner tightlined if I have time in the morning otherwise it is a quick swipe of pencil liner or a dark eyeshadow to add a bit of definition.

    Reply
  212. Jennifer Essad says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    Hey Hey, just found you on twitter and so happy to have! I am going to Sephora next week (45 min drive) I need to earn more points and am on the look out for the new eye shadows for Spring, I am wanting that new Turquoise color I’ve seen in magazine this month. Can’t wait to see whats new! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  213. Fiona says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    Awesome giveaway! I hope I win! So nice of you do this Karen! 🙂

    Reply
  214. Maria J. Cardoza says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:16 pm

    My All Time Favorite Chick Flick is The Wedding Planner!

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    • Kristy says

      February 23rd, 2013 at 6:29 pm

      My favorite chick flick it’s a toss up between “Original Sin” & “Water For Elephants.”

      Reply
  215. Kathy H says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    I need some new eye shadow. I have been wearing browns/tans for a while and I’m sick of them. I’m thinking of some plums, pinks, blues to really change things up!

    Reply
  216. Pauline says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    My favorite go eyeshadow is Endless Chocolate in the L’oreal Infallible line. Love it and it does not crease!!

    Reply
  217. Melissa F says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    I use pencil eyeliner.

    Reply
  218. Kelly says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    Hi there! Celebrating my birthday on this beautiful sunny day in Houston!

    Reply
  219. Kim says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:32 pm

    Liquid eyeliner!

    Reply
  220. Caroline says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    MAC sweet satisfaction is my go to eyeshadow. It goes with everything and makes you look awake & fresh.

    Reply
  221. Annie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    Hi! I tend to wear my hair down, but if I have extra time or feeling particularly dressy or glam then I’ll put it in an up-do.

    Reply
  222. Isabel says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:41 pm

    I like wearing my hair down or just in a ponytail. I am not really good at anything more complicated than that!

    Reply
  223. Brianna says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    I am so in love the naked 2 palette, definitely my go to for shadows it’s just so quick and easy!

    Reply
  224. jenn s. says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    Depending on how the spirit moves me, I reach for either pencil or gel liner. I only use liquid liner once in a blue moon! 🙂

    Reply
  225. Kayla says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    Urban Decay’s suspect has been my go to lately.

    Reply
  226. Rebecca says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    A former next-door-neighbor made a potato casserole every year for our Fourth of July party. It’s unbelievably bad for you (it’s basically tater tots, sour cream, onion, corn flakes, and a lot of butter), but it’s so, so good! That’s usually what I bring.

    Reply
  227. Rita O. says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:52 pm

    I don’t watch many chick flicks, but one of my favorites is The Sweetest Thing.

    Reply
  228. Rebecca says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    Chanel quad in Mystic Eyes. A light shimmery pink, medium satin brown, dark matte brown, and light taupeish silver. I use it every day. I’m also a recent convert to the Clinique Chubby Stick eyesadows – so easy.
    Please choose me! I need new concealer and a mineral powder brush!

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  229. Kate & Zena says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    Hi Karen! It’s so cooooold here! $50 would totally make my day!

    Reply
  230. Dollie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    I love doing that too…checking my makeup stash for forgotten oldie goldies. Recently got out Estée Lauder lipstick in Fig which is such a gorgeous colour for my NC 42 skin. Unfortunately it’s discontinued so I’m going to use it sparingly and treasure it.
    My son’s birthday is tomorrow. Can’t believe he’s turning 7! It’s been 7 wonderful years of motherhood for me 🙂

    Reply
  231. Jessica says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 7:09 pm

    Love reading your blog! I am a makeup junkie and I love to see all of your makeup looks!

    Reply
  232. Rebecca says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    I’m signed up for the SeaWheeze half-marathon in August so I’d like to be able to jog consistently for most of the 13.1 miles before then 🙂

    Reply
  233. Yelena says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    Just saw, that’s what she said. pretty hilarious movie especially if you’re feeling ….not like yourself and need a good laugh 🙂
    hope ur brunch was yummy 🙂

    Reply
  234. Jody says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    My current go-to eyeshadow is the Armani Eyes to Kill Quad in Bourdoir.

    Reply
  235. Nicole says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    I prefer wearing my hair down, although if I’m in a hurry, a ponytail will do the trick.

    Reply
  236. Kelsey says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 7:33 pm

    I’m still in love with both my Naked palettes but there’s a Bare Minerals loose eyeshadow called Queen Tiffany that is awesome too!

    Reply
  237. Alicia says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    If I were to go to a potluck, I’d bring a dessert – I am a much better baker than I am a cook. 🙂

    Reply
  238. Susan says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    I’ve re-discovered my love for Birthday Suit cream eyeshadow by Benefit! Love your reviews of the new cream and powder eyeshadows they are bringing out too 🙂

    Reply
  239. ali says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    makeup rocks

    Reply
  240. Anne says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    I like wearing my hair down!

    Reply
  241. Natalie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    Liquid liner all the way! And right now my current obsession is sidecar from the Naked palette.

    Reply
  242. Lennie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    My favorite breakfast food- southern biscuit with gravy, eggs sunny side up and grits! Have a great weekend, Karen and Tabs!!Been enjoying seeing Tabs friends in the neighborhood.

    Reply
  243. cristina says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    Love wearing make up!

    Reply
  244. Taylor says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:04 pm

    this would make my whole week! (maybe month, the way things are going)

    Reply
  245. Jessica says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:07 pm

    I’m a new reader! I discovered your blog when you posted the Archie’s Girls Collection before it launched. I wish I knew about your blog before! Your writing and awesome photos make it even more fun to read!
    I LOVE our logo by the way! I had to buy Aphrodite Pro so I could play around with the font.

    My go-to eye shadow: my Mac neutral shadows in my ZPalette, but I just got the Lorac Pro so I’m loving that one too.

    Reply
  246. MJ says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    UD Buck and UD Half Baked are my usual go-to eyeshadows. 🙂

    Reply
  247. Emily says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    I love my down coat. It’s like wearing a warm blanket all winter.

    Reply
  248. Kaitlyn says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    Im hoping to win! I love makeup and Ive been dying to try a bb cream from sephora but cant afford it so this would be a blessing. 🙂

    Reply
  249. Caitie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    My hair is pretty much always down. I usually don’t like how I look with it up!

    Reply
  250. Sandra says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    I’m loving this eyeshadow I’m using from my Go Palette: Beijing. I believe it’s in the 2nd row, 2nd column? It’s a purpley taupe shade, and in certain light it looks like it has a light golden kind of sheen to it. I don’t usually wear eyeshadow when I go out and about, but I loved how soft it is. Doesn’t look harsh at all! (:

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  251. Mandy says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    I would love the Hourglass primer.

    Reply
  252. Cara says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:29 pm

    Can’t wait for spring break!!

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  253. colleen boudreau says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    My favorite chick flick is Mean Girls!

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  254. Jasmine says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    Gel eyeliner!

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  255. Vanessa says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    I prefer gel eyeliner!
    I’m looking to get a new job by summer!

    Reply
  256. CS says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    My Lolita Lempicka perfume reminds me of visiting France 🙂

    Reply
  257. Lotus says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    Here’s a confession for you. When I get ready in mornings I often don’t give myself enough time for applying makeup. I get in these ruts where I’ll use the same makeup all week long; no smokey eyes or anything creative. I have this mad stash of amazing making that I barely dip into purely due to my crunch for time. Other people do that, right? It makes me feel guilty, like I’m hiding all these jewels and gems from myself. I think after your suggestion I’m going to sort through my stash and admire my jewels. ❤

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  258. Mabel says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    MAC’s pearlglide in any color !! love them

    Reply
  259. Natalia says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    I love liquid eyeliners!

    Reply
  260. Janelle says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    Well, my current go-to eyeshadow palette is Urban Decay Naked 2.

    Reply
  261. Bria says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    I’ve been wearing MAC fluidlines for 7 years! Now that’s commitment!

    Reply
  262. LC says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    Just saw Skyfall, yesssssssssssssssss

    Reply
  263. karen says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    Happy weekend, everyone! I don’t have a go-to eye shadow, but this is something that I want to change.

    Reply
  264. Rosemarie says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    I would love to win so I can finally try one of the Naked eyeshadow palettes! Thank you!

    Reply
  265. annie shebuski says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    Hope everyone is having a beautiful weekend!

    Reply
  266. Sadhana says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 9:17 pm

    My go-to eye shadows are browns. I really like to smudge it out with black liner – mainly pencil. I still can’t master liquid or gels (er, I can’t afford to buy the really good-quality ones!)

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  267. Jessica J says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    gel eyeliner! the one by bobbi brown is my favorite 🙂

    Reply
  268. ErinAnne says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 9:23 pm

    I’d like to lose 20lbs by summer & meet Channing Tatum. 🙂 And when I do win the lottery, I’d take you to the biggest Sephora store & go nuts! 🙂

    Reply
  269. Mireya says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    Favorite “chick flick” is Love, Actually. I know a lot of guys that really liked that one, too.

    Reply
  270. Adrienne H says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    My favorite scent of all time (for the moment) is Dior’s Miss Dior. LOVE. IT. Reminds me of summer eve picnics and nightly ferris wheel rides. Roooo-maaaaan-tiiiic. And I love it!

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  271. Whitney says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    I need the ambient lighting powder. Please help me get it!!!

    Reply
  272. angela says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 9:38 pm

    Before Sunrise & Before Sunset- the best, most honest “romance” movies ever!!!

    Reply
  273. Joanne says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    I love the WnW Comfort Zone palette.

    Reply
  274. KhaliaNicole says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    Today I used the totalbeauty.com promo- $30 for $60 worth of NXY cosmetics. I’ve been lusting after the Butter Glosses ever since your review. Ended up getting a total of $80 worth and I can’t WAIT for it to come in the mail!!! Holla!

    Reply
  275. Melissa says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 9:49 pm

    Hey! I love how much you post on your blog! Stay awesome 🙂

    Reply
  276. Lorraine V. says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    Fave shadow is Birthday Suit Benefit creaseless cream. easy eye brightener, great as a base for other shadows. Pencil eyeliner! never mastered the pens or liquid or gel.

    Reply
  277. Christin says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    I wear my hair up mostly all the time ^^

    Reply
  278. Sunandha says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    Need to shed a few pounds but will be visiting with my parents for a couple of months and theres no way I can do that 🙁

    Reply
  279. Anna says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    Got my hair highlighted today!

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  280. Corey says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    My grandmother’s signature scent was Chanel No. 5, a classic & sophisticated fragrance. I still have one of her old bottles.

    Reply
  281. Sarah says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 10:13 pm

    I can never get enough of ‘mean girls’!!!!

    Reply
  282. Barbara says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 10:18 pm

    Four Weddings and a Funeral is my favorite chick flick.

    Reply
  283. Rachel says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    I am super excited for the season 3 premiere of Game of Thrones next month !!!!

    Reply
  284. Jaime says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    I am loving purples on the eyes these days – plum, lilac, mauve, lavender – anything purple!

    Reply
  285. Bulbul says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 10:27 pm

    In these overcast wet days, a girls best friend is Smashbox… Such a mood maker….golden sparkles for fiery feel, elegant lavender with a touch of grey for cool vibes…bronze for bold strokes…. Feel like an artist expressing my within.

    Reply
  286. Jennifer says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    Your site has some of the most beautiful product photos I have seen! Thanks for the contest!

    Reply
  287. MelodyJ says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 10:46 pm

    I got the new magazine Nail It today. I really like the first issue.

    Reply
  288. Aelyn says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    I always bring pasta, it’s my favorite go-to for pot lucks!

    Reply
  289. Kristin says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    yay!

    Reply
  290. Kirsten Holen says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    I prefer to wear my hair up… I don’t like all the hair everywhere and the tickles and the messy and the… yeah.

    But I get massive migraines if I wear it up. 🙁 Conundrum.

    Reply
  291. Jac says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:01 pm

    I wear way too many freebie company t-shirts than should be healthy for any sort of fashion sense

    Reply
  292. Alison says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    Hi Karen, I just recently discovered your blog and I absolutely love it! I’ve been an eyeliner junkie for years but I have found myself gradually getting more into lipsticks and eye shadows, not exactly helping the college budget haha.

    Reply
  293. Lynn says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:19 pm

    I wear my hair down because growing up it was always put up…and I have a horrible hair line

    Reply
  294. Liz says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    I would like to add a nice eyeshadow palette to my makeup collection 🙂

    Reply
  295. Misty says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    Recently I discovered that I am obsessed with anything that even remotely smells like the beach. Even if it is just named after the beach, I must buy it and buy it now. It is a sickness, really! 😉
    (This is what happens when your dearest husband moves you from a gulf coast beach town to rural Iowa).

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  296. maryann says

    February 23rd, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    I’ve really being getting into hourglass and I want their new hourglass ambient lighting powder 🙂

    Reply
  297. kelly says

    February 24th, 2013 at 12:01 am

    loving the lorac mint edition palette!

    Reply
  298. Becca @ The Beauty Sample says

    February 24th, 2013 at 12:13 am

    It’s funny you should mention rediscovering old favorites because, like in your picture, for some reason I ALWAYS seem to forget about my favorite Nars duos (particularly Brousse and Earth Angel). Inevitable that I forget about them and then, after 6 or 7 months I rediscover them and always wonder why the heck I ever stopped using them 😛 It’s a vicious cycle 😛

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  299. Deb says

    February 24th, 2013 at 12:30 am

    i love the diorskin nude foundation

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  300. Alice says

    February 24th, 2013 at 1:08 am

    My go to eyeshadow right now is the M.A.C paint pots in Chilled on Ice. Goes on smooth like a cream but dries like a gorgeous shadow! A must buy. I want it in Let’s Skate

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  301. Bonnie says

    February 24th, 2013 at 1:13 am

    By summer? I’d like to own my own place. That, unfortunately, is not entirely under my control, though…

    Reply
  302. RhiRhiM says

    February 24th, 2013 at 1:14 am

    Finished a long move from California to Texas! It was nice to relax after a day of unpacking by catching up on all my favorite blog posts … and by “favorite” I, of course, mean YOU and Tabs!

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  303. Laura Case says

    February 24th, 2013 at 1:46 am

    Wanting to try a brow pencil this week!

    Reply
  304. Stephanie G says

    February 24th, 2013 at 2:01 am

    Pencil eyeliner all the way!

    Reply
  305. Elizabeth Natividad says

    February 24th, 2013 at 2:02 am

    I prefer to wear my hair down but i usually dont give myself enough time to actually do something to it so it looks decent down (straighten, curl etc) sooo it usually ends up in some sort of up-do!

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  306. Strawberry says

    February 24th, 2013 at 2:03 am

    Love your blog, and thanks so much for the giveaway! Favorite chick flick: Bridget Jones’s Diary. I heard they’re making a sequel to the sequel– can’t wait!

    Reply
  307. cara says

    February 24th, 2013 at 2:11 am

    My go to eyeshadows are from the BareMinerals Truth palette. Pretty neutrals!

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  308. Chanelle (C.M.) says

    February 24th, 2013 at 2:22 am

    Bath and body works cherry blossom reminds me of middle school. Talk about a bittersweet symphony.

    Reply
  309. Kiara says

    February 24th, 2013 at 2:33 am

    If my hair’s not up (which it usually is), it has to be pulled back somehow…I just have too much of it to leave it wild and free 🙂

    Reply
  310. elle says

    February 24th, 2013 at 2:42 am

    I need to figure out a weight training routine…

    Reply
  311. Isabel says

    February 24th, 2013 at 3:16 am

    My current go-to eyeshadow combination is Verve and YDK from the Naked 2 over the Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal in Inked in Pink!

    Reply
  312. Luciana Diniz Lima says

    February 24th, 2013 at 3:24 am

    I like to wear my hair up

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  313. Bethany says

    February 24th, 2013 at 3:45 am

    I can only afford drugstore makeup so winning this card will give me the chance to buy more highend products! yesterday i got a double bed and now i can do star shapes in it!

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  314. Katie says

    February 24th, 2013 at 4:12 am

    I just discovered gel eyeliner and I think I’m in love!

    Reply
  315. Melissa says

    February 24th, 2013 at 4:36 am

    I can’t get enough skincare and makeup products!!!!

    Reply
  316. Sylvia says

    February 24th, 2013 at 4:48 am

    Ah Sunday morning! I’ve fed the zoo, have a cat on my lap, and am reading your blog, and checking out YouTube beauty videos. This week I’ve really been enjoying Chanel’s Illusion d’Ombre in Emervielle with a nude-ish shimmer shadow on top. It’s a subtle eye look, and for me feels like Spring, and I’m so ready for Spring.

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  317. Sandy says

    February 24th, 2013 at 5:16 am

    Happy Sunday morning, Karen and Tabs! I am drooling over that purple NYXpalette!

    Reply
  318. LauraA says

    February 24th, 2013 at 5:27 am

    Currently preferring to wear hair down, but it’s in a chin-length bob. I would prefer to be able to wear it up again, but had several inches’ worth of really bad layers cut off a couple of months ago–a trade off that has been worth it overall.

    Thanks for another great giveaway opportunity, Karen! 🙂

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  319. Elly says

    February 24th, 2013 at 5:47 am

    Happy weekend! I tend to be the one hosting the potlucks, and then I make far too much food (we have an Academy Awards cooking/dinner party tonight, for which we’re making probably more than enough food for everyone…before others bring food…) But I’m going to try making some puff pastry appetizers with blue cheese, pear, and caramelized onions, see how that goes! And a crockpot-based risotto…

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  320. Julie says

    February 24th, 2013 at 5:47 am

    my current go to eyeshadow at the moment is the maybelline color tattoo in barely branded!

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  321. Stefanie says

    February 24th, 2013 at 6:21 am

    This post reminds me about how much I like Nars eyeshadow..And I like cats.. Wow so good at posting comments 😛

    Reply
  322. Jennifer Ryder says

    February 24th, 2013 at 6:31 am

    My favorite potluck recipe is a Buffalo Chicken dip. Sometimes we even have it for dinner. My son has been known to eat it for breakfast.

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  323. Lindsey says

    February 24th, 2013 at 6:36 am

    Firstly, What should I do today? Secondly, how should I do my makeup?

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  324. BB says

    February 24th, 2013 at 6:46 am

    Satin Taupe and Sable are my go-tos.

    Reply
  325. Alice says

    February 24th, 2013 at 6:51 am

    I love wearing my hair down, even though I rarely ever do it!

    Reply
  326. inaya says

    February 24th, 2013 at 6:51 am

    i’m loving the UK brand sleek make-up

    Reply
  327. inny says

    February 24th, 2013 at 6:53 am

    loving the new starbucks vanilla spice latte

    Reply
  328. AngelaJean says

    February 24th, 2013 at 7:11 am

    I love most everything UD makes, but I actually really dislike their new bb cream. I love their naked foundation, though. : )

    Reply
  329. Jennifer Pham says

    February 24th, 2013 at 7:26 am

    If the tip is easy to use, I prefer liquid–it just stays in place longer!

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  330. Jenny Ampuero says

    February 24th, 2013 at 7:39 am

    Hi Karen!

    You have an AWESOME site with great GIVEAWAYS!!
    Keep doing your thing!
    And thanks for helping us with tips, reviews and tutorials on makeup and looks 😀

    ~Jenny

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  331. Reverte says

    February 24th, 2013 at 7:42 am

    Gel eyeliner for the win!

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  332. E. says

    February 24th, 2013 at 7:48 am

    Gel eyeliner – it’s much more forgiving!

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  333. chibicheeks says

    February 24th, 2013 at 7:51 am

    My go to eyeshadow is any paint pot from MAC. Quick and easy!

    Reply
  334. Kristen says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:13 am

    More Hourglass Ambient Lighting powders for sure!

    Reply
  335. Jill says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:18 am

    My favorite post this week was the look with the Pearl River palette. Honestly, I think it’s the most beautiful look I’ve seen you wear since I started reading the blog.

    Reply
  336. Jenna N. says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:19 am

    I love gel eyeliner. So easy to apply with a bent eyeliner brush. I was never that good with pencils. Gel changed my life!

    Reply
  337. Jenny says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:20 am

    I love gel eyeliner.

    Reply
  338. Cenna Quye says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:21 am

    Hair down. For sure. I feel like I look like a little girl with my hair up. Weird, I know. But with my hair down I feel sexy and my age. Liquid eyeliner is my go to with gel close behind. Two fragrances come to mind when thinking of happy times: D&G Light Blue and Gucci Envy Me.

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  339. Lisa H. says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:41 am

    I almost always wear my hair down for work but then I always end up putting it into a ponytail when I get home.

    Reply
  340. Karla says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:44 am

    Pancakes and tater tots for breakfast! No bacon ;(

    Reply
  341. Deborah K. says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:48 am

    I’m so ready for spring! Thanks for your blog. I love reading it and sometimes it’s like a breath of spring. You are always so bright and full of optimism.

    Reply
  342. Dory says

    February 24th, 2013 at 9:04 am

    My favorite chick flick(s) of all time would have to be Legally Blond 🙂

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  343. Julia Gerhardt says

    February 24th, 2013 at 9:11 am

    I hope I win! There are a ton of new things I would love to try from Sephora! Plus some old staples I could use.

    Reply
  344. vanessa says

    February 24th, 2013 at 9:18 am

    My favorite breakfast of all time is french toast with a side of bacon and sausages. You can’t go wrong with that. I love the color PINK and I prefer wearing my hair up 🙂 Thank you,this is such a great giveaway good luck to all!!!!!

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  345. Cynthia F. says

    February 24th, 2013 at 9:19 am

    I usually wear my hair down, unless it’s misbehaving, then I need to strap it back.

    Reply
  346. Rachael G says

    February 24th, 2013 at 9:24 am

    Karen, have you seen the Bite Beauty high pigment matte pencils lately? I just noticed a gorgeous violet color pop up on the sephora website! Needless to say, I’m dying to get my hands on it! I’ve got a thing for purple lipstick lately!

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  347. Andrea says

    February 24th, 2013 at 9:26 am

    Recently getting into makeup blogs, and this one looks good so far 😀
    Purchased the Naked palette from Sephora a couple days ago, this would have been nice hahaha
    Beautiful colors though!

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  348. TrippyPixie says

    February 24th, 2013 at 9:30 am

    I’d like to wear eyeshadow more often, but my ocular allergies always seem to be acting up. This is why I hoard lip colors instead.

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  349. Yanett says

    February 24th, 2013 at 9:31 am

    Going through your “unsung heroes” I came a across Mac Ravishing lipstick. Went to my local Mac counter tried it on myself and immediately fell in love; I gotten quite a few complements wearing it too. Thanks Karen!!!!!!!!

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  350. Grace says

    February 24th, 2013 at 9:33 am

    I always wear my hair down, I’m embarrassed about my ears, I feel like they stick out too much.

    Reply
  351. Christina says

    February 24th, 2013 at 9:41 am

    I think I have an eyeshadow addiction! I just bought the Le Metier Melange de Colour palette, the Urban Decay Glinda, and now I’m going to buy Sephora’s Disney’s Jasmine collection! Colours galore! I can’t wait for the Estee Lauder you recently posted either…

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  352. Nicole says

    February 24th, 2013 at 9:47 am

    I believe in having a signature scent. Stella by Stella McCartney has been mine for years.
    Twitter: Stiletto_Mom

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  353. Lilly says

    February 24th, 2013 at 9:48 am

    I want to start baking….

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  354. Linda says

    February 24th, 2013 at 9:53 am

    My current all time favorite eye shadow would be the urban decay naked basics. I usually like more of the neutral shadows, but if I happen to win this giveaway, I would be so happy to try bright shadows!! Have a happy Sunday , Karen! 😉 Thank you!

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  355. Felicia says

    February 24th, 2013 at 9:56 am

    The prize will get me closer to the Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua compact :)) Thanks so much for the fabulous blog!

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  356. Gaby says

    February 24th, 2013 at 9:58 am

    I love your blog! You help those of us who are make-up challenged 🙂

    Reply
  357. Moli says

    February 24th, 2013 at 10:01 am

    Currently my go to eyeshadow is Benefits birthday suit, I find quick and easy to apply and its perfect for everyday wear.

    Reply
  358. Mary Catherine Allen says

    February 24th, 2013 at 10:02 am

    I tweeted! Love sephora! Love mbb! Hoping to win!

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  359. Bons says

    February 24th, 2013 at 10:02 am

    My fave chick flick is the Devil Wears Prada!

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  360. prachi says

    February 24th, 2013 at 10:09 am

    Definetly liquid eyeline for sure, though I am huge fan of Still eye kajal too.

    Reply
  361. Joanne E. says

    February 24th, 2013 at 10:15 am

    I prefer to wear my hair down.

    Reply
  362. Greta says

    February 24th, 2013 at 10:20 am

    I love Make Up For Ever’s aqua cream as eye shadows. No need for primers!

    Reply
  363. Shelly says

    February 24th, 2013 at 10:26 am

    My go-to shadow is UD Chopper!

    Reply
  364. Amanda J. says

    February 24th, 2013 at 10:36 am

    I haven been loving mac’s naked lunch and haux for my eyeshadow pair this week <3

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  365. Julie says

    February 24th, 2013 at 10:41 am

    I’m not ashamed to say I watched Titanic 10x when I was 13. I felt like such an adult showing my 8th grade ID to get into the theatre 😉 So yes, definitely my favorite chick flick- wait, is it considered a chick flick..? Romance, forbidden love, tears, overbearing mother, and a boat… Yup, definitely chick flick.

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  366. Faiza says

    February 24th, 2013 at 10:46 am

    My favorite chick flick is definitely Love Actually. I watch it every year around the holidays. 🙂

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  367. Melody says

    February 24th, 2013 at 10:47 am

    Thanks for the giveaway! Love the look of all the new NYX trio palettes 🙂

    Reply
  368. Tashia says

    February 24th, 2013 at 10:57 am

    One of my favorite movies is the Devil Wears Prada and I love my Lorac Unzipped and Urban Decay Naked 1 eye shadow palletes. 🙂

    Reply
  369. melissa says

    February 24th, 2013 at 11:07 am

    Hitting Vegas in one week and counting!

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  370. Briana says

    February 24th, 2013 at 11:11 am

    I prefer to wear my hair down–when it cooperates!

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  371. Bunny says

    February 24th, 2013 at 11:18 am

    My hair is very heavy so I prefer to wear it down. Pony tails make my head hurt most of the time and I’ve only ever found one hair clip big enough for all of my hair to fit in.

    Reply
  372. VictoriaJane says

    February 24th, 2013 at 11:20 am

    Gel eyeliner, for sure. Pretty hard to mess up. Thank goodness the DS brands are making some good ones nowadays!

    Reply
  373. LC Cat says

    February 24th, 2013 at 11:23 am

    I am so lusting after the Urban Decay Theordora palette but can’t bring myself to buy it.

    Reply
  374. Yukari says

    February 24th, 2013 at 11:26 am

    If I won, I would get Benefit’s World Famous Neutral Shadow Kit in Most Glamorous Nudes and NARS Lip Gloss in Easy Lover!

    Reply
  375. Tina says

    February 24th, 2013 at 11:28 am

    I always pull my hair back.

    Reply
  376. Alexandra F says

    February 24th, 2013 at 11:38 am

    Man $50 at sephora would put a decent dent in the $140 worth of items I have sitting on my wishlist!

    Reply
  377. vnssa906 says

    February 24th, 2013 at 11:47 am

    Walking Dead tonight!!! Darryl’s back <3

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  378. Denise says

    February 24th, 2013 at 11:54 am

    When Harry Met Sally is my favorite chick flick. Pretty much one of my favorite movies of all time.

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  379. Makeup Morsels says

    February 24th, 2013 at 11:57 am

    My current go-to eyeshadow is the neutral antique gold from Guerlain’s Place Vendome palette. It’s gorgeous and goes with EVERYTHING. Thanks for the giveaway, Karen!

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  380. steph b says

    February 24th, 2013 at 11:59 am

    I’m definitely a dessert bringer. What depends on the time and location. Could be cookies, could be a tart.

    Reply
  381. Mary says

    February 24th, 2013 at 12:03 pm

    My go to shadow is NARS Lhasa. Can’t go wrong with it!

    Reply
  382. sylvia says

    February 24th, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    so many things at sephora are calling my name … 🙂

    Reply
  383. LCT says

    February 24th, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    My current go-to eyeshadow combo is bare minerals primer shadow in bronzed twig on the lid with Mac Sable in the outer corner/crease. Thanks for the draw!

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  384. quimerula says

    February 24th, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    Rubenesque paint pot. Yeah.

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  385. Lulu says

    February 24th, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    I’m obsessed with blushes at the moment, at the moment I’m lemming for Illamasqua Lover… I need to go swatch it in store!

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  386. Kristen says

    February 24th, 2013 at 12:55 pm

    My current favorite chick flick is “Pitch Perfect”. I have done collegiate a cappella and it’s nothing like the real thing, but it’s hilarious. Rebel Wilson is the new Queen of Comedy.

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  387. Martha says

    February 24th, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    i think gordan ramsay is hot!

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  388. mayra says

    February 24th, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    I love all of urban decays eye shadows!

    Reply
  389. Steph says

    February 24th, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    I love Clueless and Mean Girls!

    Reply
  390. Jess says

    February 24th, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    My skin has been crazy acting up lately and I desperately need a new concealer!

    Reply
  391. Savannah says

    February 24th, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    On my lazy days I wear foundation, powder, bronzer, blush, mascara, and a lipgloss.

    Reply
  392. chari says

    February 24th, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway

    Reply
  393. Jane says

    February 24th, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    I would love to purchase one of Tarte’s amazonian clay blushes. Thanks for the giveaway! <3

    Reply
  394. Michelle says

    February 24th, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    My current go-to eyeshadow is Buxom Mutt. It’s fast, easy, and beautiful!

    Reply
  395. Ariana says

    February 24th, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Currently watching the Chapelle Show marathon, gosh I miss good comedy LOL!

    Reply
  396. AmyD says

    February 24th, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    i’m feeling like spring makeup – sheer bases, warm eyeliner, coral blush!

    Reply
  397. bobbie says

    February 24th, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    I would use this towards a clarisonic!

    Reply
  398. KristyR says

    February 24th, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    Thanks for the give away. I’m currently in love with my sugar plum revlon lip butter 🙂 can’t seem to leave the house without it!

    Reply
  399. Natalie says

    February 24th, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Hey!!
    I was searching for a blog that reviewed high end makeup and low end stuff and i found you! I think it is your sense of humor which has landed this blog on my task bar.
    I would use this gift card to finally indulge in a beautiful YSL lipstick. My lips have dark pigments and crease so easily, so it would be nice to finally have a beautiful pigmented red, a holy grail red.
    Thank you so much for being such an entertaining blogger!
    xoxo

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  400. Ashley says

    February 24th, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    I’ve been eyeing some new brushes!

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  401. Tricia says

    February 24th, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    I’m reaching for my Naked Palette quite a lot lately! 🙂

    Reply
  402. Janet says

    February 24th, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    I try to rotate my makeup once a month to use what I have 🙂

    Reply
  403. vanessa says

    February 24th, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    I love The Balm…just got the Hot Mama blush… looks amazing!

    Reply
  404. BooBooNinja says

    February 24th, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    Tweeted you a funny cat video. Hope you got it!

    Reply
  405. Kelly says

    February 24th, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    Hi Karen, hope you are having a nice weekend. For spring and summer time pot lucks I always bring a cucumber and watermelon salad. It’s easy and delicious. Favorite chick flick is a toss up between Steel Magnolias and the Notebook.

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  406. Heather says

    February 24th, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    I just bought a bronze color tattoo cream shadow that I love.

    Reply
  407. Solangel says

    February 24th, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    My current go-to shadow is Era by Mac 🙂

    Reply
  408. Basia says

    February 24th, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    Current go-to shadow palette is Naked 2 🙂

    Reply
  409. wondergirl says

    February 24th, 2013 at 4:13 pm

    Love watching The Pretty Woman. My favourite movie of all times!

    Reply
  410. Brittany says

    February 24th, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    Just bought the “And God Created the Woman” Nars pallet today. IN LOVE

    Reply
  411. April says

    February 24th, 2013 at 4:26 pm

    I don’t really have a favourite, but maybe after the $50 I will 🙂

    Reply
  412. Laurissa says

    February 24th, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    I loooovvveeeeeeeee Baiser Vole by Cartier!!! MMMMMMMMMMM…. it just smells so good, like that feeling after a nice long shower at the end of the day. My all time favorite fragrance!

    Reply
  413. Rachel says

    February 24th, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    I just bought the Hourglass eyeshadow duo in Exhibition yesterday on your recommendation! So excited to try it out for work tomorrow!

    Reply
  414. Amy Z says

    February 24th, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    LOVING the bareMinerals READY eyeshadows

    Reply
  415. Kelli Eisenhauer says

    February 24th, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    I don’t know if it counts but my favorite chick flick is “Love, Actually”…I love it so much!! 😀

    Reply
  416. Marie hermann says

    February 24th, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    I’d love to get Urban Decay’s new palette from Sephora! 🙂

    Reply
  417. Jenn says

    February 24th, 2013 at 5:05 pm

    My go-to eyeshadow is still the Naked palette!

    Reply
  418. Vanessa F says

    February 24th, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    My go-to eye shadow is pretty much anything gold by Urban Decay.

    Reply
  419. lauren says

    February 24th, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    i’m watching the golden globes and critiquing all the hair and makeup.

    Reply
  420. Nicolle says

    February 24th, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    I’m watching the Oscars!

    Reply
  421. Hali S. says

    February 24th, 2013 at 5:52 pm

    I’m loving satin toupe a lot. I put it over my nubile paint pot!

    Walking Dead!!

    Reply
  422. emily says

    February 24th, 2013 at 6:22 pm

    Hey Karen! Love your blog! I would def consider Philosophy’s miracle worker with the prize! I think it’s time. Lol! Have a great night!

    Reply
  423. Ondina says

    February 24th, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    My fave go to shadows are BeneFIT Velvet in Leggy and Buckly Bunny. Creates a pretty rosy bronze eye!

    Reply
  424. Shannon says

    February 24th, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    Hi Karen! Just wanted to say hi and hope you had a great weekend!
    I accidentlly ran across your website while looking for reviews tips and tricks, and lets just say when ever I have time this is the website Im on. Anyways the makeup card would be nice because I have been needing new makeup but havent been able to get it. Have a nice night and a wonderful rest of the week!
    Tell Tabs I said hi! 🙂

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  425. heather says

    February 24th, 2013 at 6:58 pm

    my go to eyeshadows are the nars duos (but i ordered the and god created the woman palette, so that will probably be my new go to :P)

    Reply
  426. jane says

    February 24th, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    i love the naked palettes for eyes!

    Reply
  427. Evelyn says

    February 24th, 2013 at 7:27 pm

    I have so much writing to do before the summer, so I would be thrilled to accomplish at least some of my writing goals. Happy Sunday, Karen!

    Reply
  428. Janet says

    February 24th, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    Anne Hathaway just won best supporting actress! I’d rather have a Sephora gift card : )

    Reply
  429. Wayne says

    February 24th, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    Shirley Bassey and Adele RULE!

    Reply
  430. eRiN says

    February 24th, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    I never wear my hair up – I just have one of those faces that looks wrong without hair falling over it a bit

    Reply
  431. Stephanie says

    February 24th, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    Just got Ashley’s baptism and 4 month pictures done today with some formal family ones as well. They came out really well-she’s smiling in all of them this time instead of having a meltdown! Haven’t visited Sephora in a while though…definitely need to go and see what they have out. Soon.

    Reply
  432. Barbara says

    February 24th, 2013 at 7:57 pm

    This week, I’m supposed to hear about my top 2 choices of intership! Wish me luck!

    Reply
  433. Jessica says

    February 24th, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    HOLY COCONUTS. All those NARS shadows look so beautiful … just sitting there … and being all beautiful together! 😀

    Reply
  434. Cornelia says

    February 24th, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    My hair is always back in a high bun…I just don’t know what else to do when it gets super frizzy lol

    Reply
  435. Natalie says

    February 24th, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    Yay, a giveaway! I am currently loving the Too Faced Nake Eye palette. So pretty!

    Reply
  436. Brenda Lee says

    February 24th, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    Chick Flick: The Notebook!!

    Reply
  437. Carina says

    February 24th, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    Watching The Oscars 🙂

    Reply
  438. Bel says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    I don’t like bold eye shadows so Naked really works for me!

    Reply
  439. Nancy says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    Karen, I love me some Sephora Retractable Waterproof Eyeliner! And I’m all out. 🙁 If I win, I’m definitely stocking up!

    Reply
  440. KaylaP says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    Huge fan of liquid liner! 😀

    Reply
  441. Sela Freuler says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    oh my goodness gracious yes!

    Reply
  442. Brittany says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    My current go to shadow is actually the smashbox love palette in entice me! Gooooorrrgeouss. Would love to be able to buy the other smashbox love me palette!!

    Reply
  443. stephanie says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    My current go to shadow is Sable by MAC! Loves it!!!

    Reply
  444. monique says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    Love sephora! Hope I win 🙂

    Reply
  445. Stephanie says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:12 pm

    Eyeshadow is the Wet and Wild Pallet.

    Reply
  446. Maha says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    After all these years, MAC eyeshadow in phloof is still my go to color! And by summer, I’d like to master the art of highlighting my cheekbones without looking like a sparkly mess 🙂

    Love your blog!

    Reply
  447. Christa says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    I finally got a haircut! Took me forever and it looks basically the same… Oof.

    Reply
  448. Let says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    My current go-to shadow is L’oreal Infallible in Pink Sapphire.

    Reply
  449. Kim says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    the oscars are long!

    Reply
  450. Adrienne says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:30 pm

    LOVE your blog!! 🙂

    Reply
  451. Jenny D says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    Gotta catch my cats and clip their nails! Already did the dogs’…

    Reply
  452. Cheryl says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:38 pm

    Thanks you Karen & Tabs! I’ve been eying the Sephora Princess Jasmine collection! I love the names of all the colors in the eyeshadow palette! Would love to see a review on it if you ever get to it 😉 Have a happy Sunday!

    Reply
  453. Tina C says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    I *love* Avon’s Supershock Gel Eyeliner pencil! Fantastic pigmentation and staying power

    Reply
  454. Connie says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    My favorite movie is pitch perfect, I really like the character day Amy. I think I would buy a new clarisonic brush head.

    Reply
  455. Katrina says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    My corgi puppy finally got his last set of shots today! Finally time to take him on outings!

    Reply
  456. Chelsea says

    February 24th, 2013 at 8:57 pm

    What to bring to a potluck? Good question. I’m scoping out other comments, hoping to find some potluck ideas that I can borrow and try! I’d go with crunchy butternut squash “fries” – add cinnamon, finely ground coffee, and a wee bit of sugar – muah!

    Reply
  457. Jillian says

    February 24th, 2013 at 9:25 pm

    Addicted to LMdB eye shadows!

    Reply
  458. Heather says

    February 24th, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    I am going down to Sephora tomorrow to try out the new Hourglass and NARS powders. UGGHH I need a nice powder to blur out imperfections.

    Reply
  459. Jenny says

    February 24th, 2013 at 10:00 pm

    If I win, I would get the Stila liquid eyeliner or try a new beauty product

    Reply
  460. christine says

    February 24th, 2013 at 10:13 pm

    I love MAC “Cork” and Bobbi Brown “Taupe” for the daily.

    Reply
  461. roberta says

    February 24th, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    i wish it wSN’T already monday here in italy! huge kiss

    Reply
  462. Colleen says

    February 24th, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    Howdy…I do a mean “green eye popping” look with Nars Kuala Lumpur (the “boysenberry” shade) on lids, Ondine in crease, and Bourbon Street to line. This makes my eyes look positively jade green. These shades have just enough gold and brown in them to keep it from looking as if someone capped you in the eye. 🙂

    Reply
  463. MJ says

    February 24th, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    I just cut my hair, so I like to wear it down!

    Reply
  464. Toby says

    February 25th, 2013 at 12:14 am

    I used to much prefer pencil and liquid, but am starting to really enjoy using gel liners. Turns out I just needed the right brush!

    Reply
  465. Dijana says

    February 25th, 2013 at 5:43 am

    hmmm…. go to eyeshadow is definitely Anonymous from Urban Decay Vice Palette!!! just swipe a light layer all over the lid to brighten in up for every day make up 🙂

    Reply
  466. Robyn says

    February 25th, 2013 at 9:54 am

    I’d like to lose 30lbs by summer. I’ve done it before. Only reason I gained it back was because I got put on medicine from being sick. 🙁
    Also I like any kind of eyeliner. If I could only wear one kind of makeup it would be eyeliner.

    Reply
  467. Jenny Ampuero says

    February 25th, 2013 at 10:36 am

    DID I win?
    Just kidding!

    How was your weekend?

    Reply
  468. Caitlin says

    February 25th, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    Hope I win!!

    Reply
  469. Angela @ The Unprofessional Beauty Blog says

    February 25th, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    Yeah giveaway time. Thanks so much 🙂

    Reply
  470. GUSnail says

    February 25th, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    I’m loving my new eyeshadow. I forget the number, but it’s a shimmery royal blue from MUFE.

    Reply
  471. Katie Contests says

    February 25th, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway! (I have nothing interesting to say)

    Reply
  472. Annaham says

    February 25th, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    I really need to get a dental cleaning, STAT.

    Reply
  473. Amy Orvin says

    February 26th, 2013 at 5:12 am

    I’d love to win, Sephora is great!

    Reply
  474. Mary says

    February 26th, 2013 at 4:31 pm

    By summer I’m just hoping I’m back down to my original weight! Darn my boyfriend for cooking so well.

    Reply

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