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Vote for Your Favorite GLAM Beauty Publisher

March 30th, 2009 by Karen 31 Comments

KABOOM!

That’s how waking up this morning felt to me — like an explosion. A couple seconds after I opened my eyes, I realized what day it was, and then it hit me: shoot, I have school and a ton of work today.

I’m almost done with The Monday Poll, but I thought I’d say something about the new pink header.

GLAM Media is the company that manages the ads for Tabs and I on the blog. They help pay for my lavish lifestyle here in the luxurious space that is my one bedroom Mill Valley apartment.

The blog is entered in the Beauty Publisher category alongside some really amazing websites.

Anyway, if you like what Tabs and I do here on Makeup and Beauty Blog and would like to see us continue doing our thang, we’d appreciate your support.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen
Vote for your favorite GLAM beauty blog

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Categories: Just For Fun, News

Sundays with Tabs the Cat, Makeup and Beauty Blog Mascot, Mar. 29

March 29th, 2009 by Karen 16 Comments

Tabs is the Millionaire Matchmaker

Do you ever watch The Millionaire Matchmaker on Bravo? Love that show, but you know how Tabs gets ideas in his little tabby head, right? Well, he likes the idea of a matchmaking service and plans to start one of his own for eligible millionaire cats.

If you don’t have a cat and wouldn’t mind hooking up with a feline millionaire, call 555-FOR-TABS today.

Seriously (sort of), would you ever sign up to meet millionaire men like on The Millionaire Matchmaker? I can’t lie. If I were single, I don’t know… 🙂

Would you ever sign up for a dating service specifically to date millionaire men?

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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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Johnny Depp: His Best Hair?

March 28th, 2009 by Karen 43 Comments

Johnny Depp and his hair

From the banks of the Ohio River in Owensboro, Kentucky to the bars of Hollywood Boulevard and the bronzed beaches of the south of France, John Christopher Depp II (born June 9, 1963) has been bringing sexy back for years.

Girls want to get with him, and guys want to hang with him. I just think he’s *hawt*. I remember writing “I love Johnny Depp” and “Mrs. Karen Depp” in block letters all over my Pee-Chee folders in eighth grade. C’mon, confess! You totally had/have a Johnny crush!

Which of Johnny's hairstyles do you like best?

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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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Categories: Hair, Just For Fun

Comment to Win Philosophy 3-in-1 Shower Gels

March 28th, 2009 by Karen 236 Comments

The giveaway is now closed, and the winner will be contacted soon.

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Have you ever loved the taste and scent of something so much that you’d close your eyes and imagine your entire body covered in it?

The people behind Philosophy’s 3-in-1 Shower Gels must have because the products have foody fairy tale written all over ’em.

After your swim in that lake of warm chocolate or the jig you danced beneath that rainbow of gumdrops or Skittles, get cleaned up with one of several yummy 3-in-1 flavors, each inspired by the bakeshop.

Enter to win two of them today — Vanilla Birthday Cake and Pink Frosted Layer Cake.

The prize

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One lucky lady will win two 16oz Philosophy Shower Gels, one in Vanilla Birthday Cake and the other in Pink Frosted Layer Cake (a $32 value).

How to enter…

There are a couple ways to enter the giveaway, and you can do both of them for two chances to win.

First, enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post. In it, tell me your favorite dessert of all time! cupcake-sm

Mine is Baskin Robbins’ vanilla/chocolate ice cream cake (and fudge brownies and cheesecake and…).

Second, enter by subscribing to my updates by email if you haven’t already. They’re once-a-day emails with drugstore makeup reviews, makeup looks and beauty product news.
(note: if you’re already subscribed, you’re automatically entered to win.)

Recap…

  1. Enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, and don’t forget to use a valid email address so I can reach you if you win.
  2. Sign up for my updates by email if you haven’t already. Just enter your email address using the form below, or click this link.

Enter your email address:

I’ll pick the the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59PM PST Sunday night.

Good luck, sweet thangs!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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Categories: Just For Fun

Would You Bling Out Your Puppy’s Paws?

March 27th, 2009 by Karen 24 Comments

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Add Color Paw Nail Appliques ($10 for a pack of four sticker sheets) to the list of strange beauty gear for pets.

When I came across these on Pet Sugar I thought the pic was clever Photoshoppery, but no, it’s for reals!

Sorry, cat lovers — the stickers aren’t approved for kitty claws.

Tabs just let out a BIG sigh of relief, LOL!

Are you and your pup down with pet nail appliques?

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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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Categories: Just For Fun

Comment to Win MAC Perfect Topping Mineralize Skinfinish

March 26th, 2009 by Karen 255 Comments

The giveaway is now closed, and the winner will be contacted soon.

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If you haven’t satisfied your MAC Sugarsweet tooth yet, would a pan of MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Perfect Topping help?

Satiate that sweet makeup craving by adding some highlighting shimmer to your cheeks with Perfect Topping’s mish-mash of pretty peach, pink and purple.

The prize

One you of sweet thangs will dine on MAC Perfect Topping Mineralize Skinfinish, a $27 value.

How to enter…

There are a two different ways to enter the giveaway, and you can do both of them for two chances to win.

First, enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post. In the comment, describe your perfect day of pampering. 🙂

In my perfect day of pampering, I’d awaken at a fancy resort somewhere warm and tropical like Hawaii and hit the beach for some easy surfing (where I’d catch every wave!). After a couple hours riding waves, I’d be served breakfast on the beach and spend the rest of the day getting every spa treatment known to man!

Second, enter by subscribing to my updates by email if you haven’t already. They’re once-a-day emails with my latest makeup tutorials, crazy cat pictures and beauty product news.
(note: if you’re already subscribed, you’re automatically entered to win.)

Recap…

  1. Enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, and don’t forget to use a valid email address so I can reach you if you win.
  2. Sign up for my updates by email if you haven’t already. Just enter your email address using the form below, or click this link.

Enter your email address:

I’ll pick the one winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59PM PST Friday night.

Bonne chance, sweets!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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Categories: Just For Fun, MAC Makeup

Comment to Win a Clarins Nature Temptations Palette

March 24th, 2009 by Karen 320 Comments

The giveaway is now closed, and the winner will be contacted soon.

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Please tell me it’s t-shirt and blooming flower weather where you are. According to my calendar, spring has arrived, and to herald the arrival of warmer weather and allergy season (ha-choo!), let’s hold a Clarins giveaway. 🙂

The prize

One of you pretty ladies is going to win a Clarins Nature Temptations palette of six springy eyeshadow colors (a $40 value).

How to enter…

There are a couple different ways to enter the giveaway, and doing both gives you two chances to win.

First, enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post with your favorite thing about spring. Is it the start of a new TV show? The last snowfall? The new makeup lines?

My favorite thing about spring is that I can wear sandals. I hate wearing socks… My feet feel so oppressed in them, LOL!

Second, enter by subscribing to my updates by email if you haven’t already. They’re once-a-day emails with my latest posts on beauty product previews, makeup reviews, random weirdness and fun makeup looks.
(note: if you’re already subscribed, you’re automatically entered to win.)

Recap…

  1. Enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post with your favorite thing about spring, and don’t forget to use a valid email address so I can reach you if you win.
  2. Sign up to my updates by email if you haven’t already. Just enter your email address using the form below, or click this link.

Enter your email address:

I’ll pick the one winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59PM PST Wednesday night.

Viva la spring!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Congrats to Kim, Susana, Tina, Alice and Christina — winners of the $90 Diva giveaway — and Luv J (MAC Hello Kitty nailpolish), Connie (MAC Cutester lipstick) and Evian (Stila Pearl Kitten gloss). 🙂

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Categories: Just For Fun

Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Mar. 23

March 23rd, 2009 by Karen 81 Comments

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  1. Mood:
  2. Hopeful. This week I’m trying a new strategy! Each day I’m going to take at least one small step to organize my life.

  3. Favorite eyeshadow:
  4. MAC Soft Brown! I can wear it in the crease with everything.

  5. Favorite lipgloss:
  6. This fluctuates often, but as of last week it’s been Chanel’s Tangerine Dream.

  7. Favorite hair product:
  8. Bumble and Bumble’s Curl Conscious Nourishing Masque. It smells divine and totes gets my hair to behave.

  9. How’d ya sleep last night?
  10. Pretty well, but I could have used a couple more hours.

  11. Breakfast:
  12. Bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios, a cup of orange/mango juice and coffee.

  13. Skill I’d like to learn in the next sixth months:
  14. How to handle stress better and figure out a to-do list system that works for me.

  15. Outfit:
  16. Still in jammies for now… but my outfit for the day will be green cargo pants, a white long sleeve shirt and a brown and white knit sweater.

  17. Song stuck in my head:
  18. I’m ashamed to admit it, but it’s Love Touch by Rod Stewart.

  19. Weekly goals:
  20. Develop a work schedule or a to-do list and stick to it, buy some gum and houseplants, exercise every day because yesterday I tried on some pants and they were a little too snug — so NOT crackin’.

Hey, honeys! How are you feeling this morning? Take a second to check in. Just copy the empty list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.

Le list

Mood:
Favorite eyeshadow:
Favorite lipgloss:
Favorite hair product:
How’d ya sleep last night?
Breakfast:
Skill I’d like to learn in the next sixth months:
Outfit:
Song stuck in my head:
Weekly goals:

Here’s to Monday — *raises coffee cup*. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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