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Comment to Win a $50 eGift Card From MAC! (Ends Monday)

July 25th, 2015 by Karen 440 Comments

** THE GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED **

This giveaway is closed, and the winner has been contacted (CONGRATULATIONS, KAREN!!!), but check back next Saturday for another giveaway.

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Good morning and happy Caturday! ?

I hope you’re having a great morning so far. I’m just making myself some French toast and a cup of decaf green tea for breakfast while Tabs whines and mewls incessantly around the house.

He’s a very mad/sad tabby right now.

I think his meows roughly translate to, “Caturdays are the WORST, Mom!” Because we sleep in a little, which means that he doesn’t get to go outside at the crack of dawn like he does on the weekdays.

But I’ll take him out right after I have my noms, and after that, I’m heading to Napa for a weekend girls’ trip with my friends Jen and Cindy, just to hang out and relax. We’re gonna do a sleepover at the Meritage Resort & Spa and chill out by the ? pool.

Yes, I am really looking forward to that.

I hope that you have a wonderful Saturday and a great weekend ahead of you. I’d better go attend to Tabs now because he’s FREAKIN’ out. His highness is freakin’ out! Talk to you soon.

Prize

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

$50 MAC eGIFT CARD

Rules

  • Enter by leaving a comment below.
  • Open to U.S. and international readers.
  • You must be 18 or older to enter (or otherwise an adult based on your local laws).
  • Your comment can be about anything at all, but here are some ideas if you’re stuck:
    • Favorite MAC counter in the whole entire world?
    • Have you ever done any freestyle rapping?
    • Best casual conversation you had this week?
    • Last time you tried something new with your makeup and it turned out great?
    • Something other than a picture or a painting hanging on your walls?
    • Funniest movie you’ve ever seen?
  • One entry per person.
  • You must use a valid email address to win.
  • The giveaway ends on Monday, July 27, 2015 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time). 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Comment to Win a $50 eGift Card From MAC! (Ends Monday) / Originally published July 25th, 2015

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  1. Sarah says

    July 25th, 2015 at 8:19 am

    Favorite MAC counter is the store in Fashion Valley, SD!

    Reply
  2. Angela says

    July 25th, 2015 at 8:25 am

    meow!

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  3. Agata says

    July 25th, 2015 at 8:29 am

    Your weekend plan sounds like fun, I wish I could join.

    Reply
  4. Justine says

    July 25th, 2015 at 8:30 am

    I’m overdue for trying out some new makeup techniques.

    Reply
  5. Ashley says

    July 25th, 2015 at 8:33 am

    My birthday’s coming up and I have wishlist of Mac eyeshadows to try! Era and Patina look beautiful! Love Mac in general, I wore Ruby Woo for my wedding.

    Reply
  6. Mariah says

    July 25th, 2015 at 8:33 am

    I have never had a makeover at a makeup counter.

    Reply
  7. Kandice says

    July 25th, 2015 at 8:39 am

    Ok so something other than a picture or painting on my walls is a huge metal day of the dead skull with silver flower eyes that I purchased at Ink N Iron on the Queen Mary. It hangs in my dining room and it is seriously awesome…people comment on it all the time!

    Reply
  8. Kathy says

    July 25th, 2015 at 8:43 am

    love Pich Perfect!

    Reply
  9. Sarah says

    July 25th, 2015 at 8:49 am

    I’m super craving a bowl of bun thit nuong cha gio right now. Last time I was at my favorite pho place, I got that instead and now I’m a total convert. IDK what it is about fish sauce, man, but I just love it!

    Reply
  10. Debbie Snell says

    July 25th, 2015 at 8:53 am

    still winter here in new zealand and my cat toby the ninja ginger hates it His an outsied kitty independent with an attitude so most days even when its horribe hes on his ‘chair’ outside under the eaves purveying his castle. Sometimes we are graced by his presence or he parks himself on the window sill looking peeved Roll on summer 🙂

    Reply
  11. Sarah says

    July 25th, 2015 at 8:59 am

    I love the MAC pro store in SF, but it’s harder for me to get there.

    Reply
  12. Wendy@BlushandBarbells says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:04 am

    Yay for Caturday! I’ve got photos of my kitty ready to inundate social media

    Reply
  13. Eileen says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:08 am

    I finally tried Nars Pro Prime Eye Primer, and I wish I could reclaim all the eyeliners and mascaras I threw away before because of smudging.

    Reply
  14. Kellyn says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:17 am

    My favorite MAC counter in the whole entire world is the only one within a 50 mile radius of my house, therefore the only one I go to…LOL

    Reply
  15. Regina M says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Hmmm on my wall I’ve got several maps, if those count, some lord of the rings prints and my diploma haha it makes me very happy plus i’ve got some photographs that I shot hanging!

    Reply
  16. Jessica Edlund Douglass says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:25 am

    Some of the funniest TV shows would be It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Broad City, and Workaholics.

    Reply
  17. Jennifer says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:39 am

    I love Mac Cosmetics! my favorite brand ever! I have over 75 mac lipsticks. Fav mac product of all time is Ruby Woo!

    Reply
  18. Lisa says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:41 am

    My favorite movie is Bridesmaids!!!

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  19. Emily C says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:48 am

    Not the funniest, but Ant-Man was surprisingly very funny.

    Reply
  20. Kellie says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:50 am

    The funniest movie of all time for me would have to be 21 Jump Street!

    Reply
  21. Jem says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:51 am

    I love the MAC counter at Tyson Corner!

    Reply
  22. Chelsea says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:51 am

    Since it’s hard to choose just one, I’ll go with my most recent favorite comedy movie: Trainwreck!

    Reply
  23. Colleen Boudreau says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:54 am

    I have a fake framed button that says “Push for champagne” hanging on my wall.

    Reply
    • Ana says

      July 25th, 2015 at 10:16 am

      That’s beautiful.

      Reply
  24. Denise S says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:56 am

    The only MAC counter near me is in a Macy’s in the local mall. I wish I had a stand-alone store close to me.

    Reply
  25. michele says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:00 am

    I seriously couldn’t live without my makeup…it just makes me HAPPY!!! ??????❤

    Reply
  26. Nicole says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:02 am

    I wanted to cut down on my makeup time so I decided to switch my current highlight and contour products, the contour I decided on was nars contour blush in the darkest shade. Normally I’m a creme contour girl but I must say this new method is fantastic (;

    Reply
  27. Noirojos says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:04 am

    I tried liquid highlighter under my foundation the other day…it looked so so good!

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  28. Terry says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:05 am

    Other than a picture hanging on the wall. We also have a hammer for a Fathers Day gift from the kids mount on the wall. It says Thank You Daddy For Help Building Our Lives. Its different but sweet. Thanks Karen Xo

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  29. Shelley says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:09 am

    I just had an, er, MAC experience yesterday at the MAC store in the mall near me. Let’s just say I had fun. I came home with (among other things) a Patentpolish Lip Pencil in Revved Up and a Cremesheen Pearl Lipstick in Pretty Boy. Like you, I have a serious coral problem this summer!

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  30. Elena says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:10 am

    I bought a yeti to mount on my wall (think like a trophy animal but instead its a fuzzy yeti with horns on a wooden plaque hahaha). It is quite a conversation piece.

    Reply
  31. Farah D says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:15 am

    I can’t remember a funny movie, but The Office is cracking me up right now.

    Reply
  32. Ana says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:15 am

    So, I’ve been so confused at what exactly the point of HD powder is for the longest time. So confused. So, finally I tried it. And I’m still not entirely sure, but I think it might have worked better at shine control than my usual powder? So I’m going to keep using it, even though I’m still not entirely sure it’s even doing anything. Wonderful.

    Reply
  33. Tiffany says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:17 am

    I’m headed to the Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival today. I’m dying to get my hands on another tube of MAC Red. I lost mine when I wore it as a chaperone at a prom, and I need a new tube before I’m a bridesmaid in a wedding next Saturday!

    Reply
  34. Lauren says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:27 am

    What a fun weekend you have ahead!! Enjoy every moment!

    I love all Mac counters! I love the busy, fun vibe of the counter in Toronto Eaton Centre Mall…busiest counter in Canada but alot of room to play! Miss living there!

    Reply
  35. LindaLibraLoca says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:33 am

    The last time I did something different with my makeup and it turned out great was when shooting for my “Inspired by…”-series. I try something different all the time and it usually looks better on me than I would have imagined.

    Reply
  36. LIndsey says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:35 am

    It’s not a movie, but the show Burning Love is the funniest show I’ve ever seen, it’s a parody on the Bachelor/Bachelorette and is hilarious!

    Reply
  37. Valerie says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:43 am

    We have an excessive amount of mirrors on our walls!!!

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  38. Vanessa says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:49 am

    A painting by a loved one for me 🙂

    Reply
  39. buckycatt says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:57 am

    Karen & Tabs – 2 things this week: 1 on Facebook “Cats always look @ you like you just asked them for a ride to the airport”. teehee. 2 just found out I know some1 who works at an area Ulta!!! Danger, danger! Happy weekend u2.

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  40. Trillina Palemi says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:02 am

    I have never had a makeover at a makeup counter

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  41. Michelle says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:05 am

    New makeup I encountered that actually worked was trying an eyeliner that was blue. The shade was indigo, and I was a little worried, but now it’s one of my favorite ones!

    Reply
  42. Natalie says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:06 am

    Caturday is the best!

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  43. Rachel R. says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:08 am

    Poor Tabs; humans are so fickle. 😉

    The last new thing I tried with my makeup was two different brightly colored mascaras. I did electric blue on the top lashes and teal on the bottom ones. I kept the rest of the eye pretty neutral, and used a JCAT Pout-holic lipstick in Candy Man (grayish-blue cream) on my lips. It was a fun way to wear blues other than my eyeshadow.

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  44. Nicole says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:10 am

    The funniest movie that I’ve watched recently was Get Hard. So funny!

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  45. Jessica says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:11 am

    Sharing a Caturday with my favorite tabby, Mr. Jangles!

    Reply
  46. Liz says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:11 am

    Favorite things on my walls are my diplomas – Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. 🙂

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  47. Ashley says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:14 am

    I tried a wearing a true bright purple lipstick and it ended up looking great! I used Colourpop Grind

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  48. Lesley F says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:14 am

    I can honestly say that I have never done any freestyle rapping

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  49. Byanka Johnson says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:15 am

    Funniest movie: Smiley Face, Super Troopers, Dazed and confused, Clueless. As if!

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  50. lisa brown says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:15 am

    I have never had a facial or pedicure.

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  51. brenda disimone says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:16 am

    My favorite mac lipstick is hautecore !

    Reply
  52. Amy says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:17 am

    Funniest movie I’ve seen lately is Inside Out. So good. You must see it.

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  53. Alex Rhodes says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:18 am

    Hey! This weekend is crunch time for my CPA exams. Your posts give me a brief moment of joy throughout the day as I cram as many FASB, IFRS, and GAAP tidbits as I possibly can into my brain. My exams are in 3 days yikes! I passed two so far and am taking the next two, FAR and REG, back to back this week.I’m so ready for these dumb exams to be done. I finally start working for a firm at the end of this month and you better believe the first paycheck will have a small amount of spend spree reserved on it. Better start checking out some items on your posts with more critical eyes and see what I must get! OR I should probably wait for the holiday sets… UGH decisions! Also I’ve decided to leave my cat with my parents, wah. She was inside, then got a taste for the great outdoors. There is no way I could feel good about sticking her in a cramped little apartment now when I move in two weeks…. I will miss her :,( She is the same way in the AMs as Tabs!!!

    Hey by the way for your contests, do you contact the winner or is there somewhere we have to look? Or do we just get to randomly wake up to an awesome gift card email???

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  54. Lorraine Nwaoko says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:20 am

    I have learning how to apply lashes on my bucket list.

    Reply
  55. andrea amy says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:21 am

    Something other than a picture or a painting hanging on my walls are various crafts that the kids have made me.

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  56. Kwmechelle says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:22 am

    On Thursday I tried a new eyeshadow look that turned out awesome! I used the WnW palette Comfort Zone (the one color that’s a dupe for MAC’s Blue Brown but was, sadly, terrible quality) + my UD Electric palette and I lurved the look. I only did one eye because I wasn’t sure where I was going with the colors but it totally convinced me to go out & buy the Buxom No Faux shadow (also a dupe for Blue Brown but in shadow form instead of pigments- which I prefer). Have an awesome girls’ weekend!

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  57. NT says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:23 am

    Hey Karen! I hope your Caturday is going purrrrfect. Mine is hot and balmy here in Michigan. The last time I tried something *new* with my make up was not wearing make up at all.. lol. Since it has been so hot I have been in a massive ‘oh well’ mode, letting my hair be natural and my face also. It actually turned out great because I am slowly letting go of my somewhat compulsive “need” to wear makeup. So that’s what’s new on my make up end. That being said, $50 for some *actual* make up would be awesome 🙂 Have a nice day!

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  58. Debora Brezoi says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:24 am

    The funniest movie i have seen in a while is The Ramen Girl.

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  59. Laurinha says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:26 am

    Hi Karen! Have a nice weekend!

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  60. Gina says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:26 am

    The latest thing that I tried was false eyelashes!!! I loved it!!! It was so fun! Poor Tabs! I understand/get the whole cat deal – I’ve been taking care of a Momma and kitties for the past few weeks. I’ve been trying to relocate them in new homes and I’ve placed two of them so far — and I’m worried. There’s two girls left and the Momma… and it’s almost the first of the month already. My landlord has already said that he will call the pound and I can stand the thought of those little kitties perishing. Nor for that matter Mattie, the Momma cat. I worry so much about it. I’ve done what I know to do, I put them in a pet finding group on face-book, placed an ad in the local newspaper — no calls yet. I have Gracie as you know and I just cannot keep three more girls!!! Any ideas Karen?

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  61. Deb Butterflys (@debbutterflys) says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:29 am

    last time i tried new makeup was over 3 years ago i think its time again

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  62. Lisa says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:30 am

    Does doing freestyle dancing in the elevator with my boyfriend count? Well, I tried, and he made a hilarious comment about my said try. It was fun!

    P.S. I have never owned anything mac before, and would love to try it. Normally, I am a drug store makeup girl~

    Good luck to all & thank you!

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  63. JP says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:32 am

    I LOVE YOUR CAT – I LOVE HIS FACE!!!

    Favorite MAC counter in the whole entire world?
    Haven’t found it yet – the experiences have been mixed at the 5 that I’ve been to.
    Have you ever done any freestyle rapping?
    Only to make my kids laugh!

    Last time you tried something new with your makeup and it turned out great?
    I’m not that adventurous anymore – I just stick to my templates, my notes. Whenever I experiment, it’s a day I plan on not leaving the house.

    Funniest movie you’ve ever seen?
    These are movies from the 90’s but it’s a toss up between True Lies and Something About Mary and Dumb and Dumber. I laughed out loud repeatedly for all 3 in theaters, something that hardly ever happens. Something might be funny but anymore it’s just noted or you smile, but you don’t burst out laughing. True Lies is still funny every time I watch it, but Something About Mary and Dumb and Dumber were only funny the first time and the subsequent times just fell flat, you know?

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  64. karen says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:33 am

    I always enter hoping to win….i NEED some new mac items…lol!

    Reply
  65. Amy says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:33 am

    I recently tried the Rimmel Lasting Foundation and it worked really well for me in this recent hot weather!

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  66. Jessie C. says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:35 am

    I love Toy Story movies!

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  67. Kiss & Make-up says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:35 am

    Hi Karen! I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend so far!

    My favorite MAC counter in the world is probably in NYC somewhere. Never been there. But it gives me a reason to go, lol.

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  68. Princessks says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:37 am

    Funniest movie you’ve ever seen?

    Mean Girls…i love that movie

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  69. Maren says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:37 am

    Hi, Karen and Tabs! I got a black face powder from Nyx, and used it to make interesting cheekbones.

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  70. judyo says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:38 am

    i tried milani’s fuscia eyeshadow, which looked awful on my lids, as a light overlay of blush, and it looks great

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  71. Cory says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:39 am

    I dream of MAC… Extra Dimension Shadow looks so good!

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  72. Melissa Vaught says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:39 am

    My area just got a MAC counter last year! I was soooo excited to finally be able to buy MAC in person instead on online. So my favorite place is Ft Smith, Ar!

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  73. Courtney says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:39 am

    Wow, come to think of it I’ve never been to a mac counter so can’t have a favorite one. Add that to my to-do list!!

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  74. Monica says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:39 am

    I have never done any freestyle rapping! Tabs is so cute by the way

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  75. Maria says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:42 am

    MAC cosmetics is awesome, and I would love to win this egift card!

    Reply
  76. Mzelena says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Favorite Mac counter us the counter inside of nordstrom in Oak brook mall. They have 2 mac counters and a mac store at that mall, but the counter at nordstrom is my favorite!

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  77. Julie L says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:43 am

    Just yesterday I bought a hand painted Chinese bird kite to hang from my wall/ceiling!
    I love it. i feel like it adds some bright and cheery vibes to my room!

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  78. Tiffany says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:48 am

    I adore MAC but don’t own much and I adore giveaways so this is just awesome! 🙂

    Reply
  79. Icequeen81 says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:48 am

    Best casual conversation you had this week?
    About our doggies, I love talking about them.

    Yesterday, one of my students got a certificate for best Spanish at our school I went to see her I combined silver eyeliner on the inner corner of my wet line and black at he rest.

    Something other than a picture or a painting hanging on your walls?
    a Chinese calender

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  80. Gaby says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:52 am

    okay i really wanted to answer the question about “something other than a picture or a painting hanging on your walls” cause i think this is pretty interesting (or maybe just to me because l o l)! but anyway, i have a cross-stitch thing hanging on my wall that my mom made for me with my name on it.. she made it when i was still in her belly and back when cross-stitching was super popular haha 🙂

    anyway, hope you have a great weekend in Napa! <3

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  81. Gayathri N says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:54 am

    Actually I have been trying out some rapping haha! I don’t know why but in my mind I have this rapper persona so basically when I’m bored, or showering or just being a weirdo I look up lyrics to my favorite rap songs (mostly by Karmin!) And I just pretend I’m Eminem and rap away XD My life. -.-

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  82. Sarah Sq. says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    I just tried Kat Von D’s tattoo liner for the first time this week and I’m obsessed!

    Reply
  83. INCI says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    a clock is hanging on my wall. 🙂

    Reply
  84. Mary Lou says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    This afternoon we’ll be going to my MIL’s Care Home for their annual summer BBQ. Despite her advancing dementia, my MIL will ask me to help her put on some “fancy” clothes and help her put on some lipstick. She may or may not know who I am, but she still knows that she wants to “look like a lady” for special occasions. Every time I help her do her nails or dust on some face powder I hope that I am as much of a lady.

    Reply
  85. Pauline says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    I would love a weekend getaway to relax a bit and shop a bit. Enjoy yours!!

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  86. LaRhonda Harris says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    My favorite MAC counter in the world is MAC at the Northlake Mall in Charlotte, NC.

    Reply
  87. Makyla says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    I’ve only been to a mac store once and I’ve never been to a mac counter! And I’m definitely not a freestyle rapper. I hope you have the most amazing weekend, Karen! Enjoy your trip!!

    Reply
  88. Lynn says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    Overlooking a wonderful bay view from hot & sunny Madeline Island, WI.

    Reply
  89. Maggie says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    I like to head into Nordstrom for most of any brand that Sephora doesn’t have or doens’t have an extended collection of–including MAC. I try not to go into MAC stores period–I’m not a huge fan of the music.

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  90. Steffinie says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    I recently tried using a peach/orange base as a corrector before applying concealer to cover my insanely dark underage circles. It looked ridiculous while applying, but with concealer over top and blended it actually ended up looking pretty good, and concealed better than my usual concealer alone!

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  91. Rebecca says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    i recently tried out the “iconic urban decay smoky eye” from the lookbook inside naked smoky and it is a DREAM! i felt so sultry and glam 😉

    Reply
  92. Mary says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    I just discovered what Scottish fold kittens are and now obsessing over them!

    Reply
  93. Aurelie Red says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    Maybe not the funniest, but I love Bridget Jones ♥

    Reply
  94. Laura says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    I have a clock hanging on my wall.

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  95. annalisa says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    something new I tried with my makeup is putting powder over primer before I put on my face products to help keep oil down

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  96. Myriam says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    I tired to contour and highlight the other night and my make was on fleek ??❤️

    Reply
  97. Gillian says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    I should be cleaning my apartment, but instead I’m lounging watching YouTube vids and reading makeup blogs. Karen I think this a great giveaway and winning would definitely put a smile as well as a swipe of Oo La La on my face. The funniest comedy I’ve seen recently was last night’s Kevin Hart show live at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. I actually laughed until I cried, but guess what, my Bourgois Volumizer Mascara, Maybelline Tattoo Leather in Creamy Beige, MAC Corduroy and MUFE Pro Finish Powder Foundation stayed on point. Here’s to good times!

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  98. Brwnfruit says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    I have a montage of my kids tissue box sculptures that they made at school 🙂

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  99. Crystal says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    Your spa weekend sounds great! Even just a mani/pedi would be great to be honest. So I’ve been craving Red Vines and for some reason the only small packs they had are grape flavored. I just tried them out and they can go straight in the trash hah. Not a fan and I’m still craving Red Vines, if not more now!

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  100. Petra says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    My favorite MAC counter is a cozy little place in Paris, near Louvren. As a little girl i went there and was amazed by all the beautiful stuff. This year, as a faithful MAC lover I went there again! Love it!

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  101. Tracy Robertson says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    I have an inexpensive container of 6 eye shadows that I got as a freebie a long time ago. One of them is super dark charcoal with sparkles in it. I didn’t think I’d ever use it, but yesterday I was too lazy to do my eyeliner so I lined my upper lids with the dark shadow instead and it actually looked great! But the drawback was it started smearing about 2 hours later.

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  102. Kelly Kimmell says

    July 25th, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    I have my great-grandmother’s hand-made quilt hanging on a quilt rack on one of my walls.

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  103. Kathy Smith-Woodcock says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    I am having a great weekend storming here but it is cooling things down anyway, enjoying your trip I hope.

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  104. Trisha says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    I just found this old eyeshadow duo earlier this week and tried it out yesterday. The PRETTIEST neutral smokey I’ve ever had. American Beauty is beautiful and I don’t know why I never used it before.

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  105. Chelsea Amanda says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    Happy Caturday!! ? Asides from band posters in frames hanging up I have a banner from one of my favorite bands hanging up in my bedroom! I got it at warped tour a few weeks ago!

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  106. Stacey Rosenthal says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    I recently started mixing Stila Aqua Bronzer with my foundation and it makes me look so glowy. Also, baking underneath my contour with my beauty blender to put the powder down with before brushing it away. Love that!

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  107. Julie says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    My new makeup thing – I’ve been experimenting with new tinted brow fibre products instead of using shadow to fill in and shape my thin recovering-from-the-90s brows. Tried both the Benefit Gimme Brow and L’Oreal Brow Stylist Plumper. Enjoying both and love that they both having staying power and hold in addition to color. A definite makeup win!

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  108. Alona Y says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    I’m about to try something new: false lashes! I picked some up that were on sale, I’m sure they’re cheap ones but I just gotta try it.

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  109. Tracy says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    Beautiful day on softball field with my family today. Love your youtube channel and blogs. Would love to try mac eyeshadows and MSF I only wear bobbi brown bronzer and mascara and gloss would love to try some new makeup.thanks,Have a great weekend.

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  110. Al says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway, Karen! Hope you have a lovely weekend with your friends 🙂

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  111. Lynn T. says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    I like the MAC counter at Macy’s Union Square in SF. The clerks there are nice and not pushy. I feel comfortable taking my time with the products.

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  112. Faiza says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    Funniest movie ever is The Other Guys!

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  113. Lauren Wieland says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    I wish I had the time to try a new makeup look. My current routine takes me 15 minutes and even that’s too long for my husband!

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  114. BJW says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    I usually have my university degrees hanging on my offices walls. I moved a few months ago and haven’t actually hung them yet. Time to get on that.

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  115. Amber Morrison says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    Your last post made me break out MAC Springsteen. I forgot how much I love this blush!

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  116. Deborah says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    Just found a killer deal on stila, they are discontinuing their bronzer which usually sells fo $28 it is on sale for $9!! fantastic buy. You can only buy 5 at a time. Hurry before they are gone.

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  117. renu says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    One of the funniest movies for me is an oldie ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’!

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  118. Alice says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    I have a silly drawing my brother did for me. It’s from about a decade ago, but I keep it up bc it reminds me of family. I also have art work from my nieces too.

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  119. Kelly says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    Napa sounds lovely; definitely do some wine tasting while you’re there!

    Besides the artwork, I have 2 maps on my walls; one is a NYC Subway map, the other is a NYU map. I’m NYC obsessed!
    The latest thing I tried with my makeup was a smoky eye. I never wear them because they make my already small eyes look even smaller. However, I managed to do one yesterday that made my eyes look amazing, I’ll have to see if I can replicate it!

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  120. Susan Bender says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    how about funniest show you have to watch – brooklyn nine nine. this is binge watching material

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  121. Mandi T says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    I love all Mac counters.everyone is always so nice

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  122. Tammy says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    I just discovered your blog this week. Love you and Tabs! <3

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  123. Zizirodi says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    I love anything from MAC! & you are wonderful Karen!
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  124. Anastassia says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    A big lucky charm with colorfoul beads is hanging. Drawings from my 5 year old daughter also.

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  125. Poppy says

    July 25th, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    I have a handwritten note from my grandpa hanging on my wall<3

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  126. Aeris says

    July 25th, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    I went to see “The Minions” last week! It’s not the funniest film ever though it was really really funny! 😉

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  127. Alix says

    July 25th, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    Not looking forward to the heat wave this week!

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  128. Lilly's mom says

    July 25th, 2015 at 2:10 pm

    The SweetEST thing with Cameton Diaz and Christina Applegate is the funniest chic-flic for a fashionista from the Nineties!

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  129. Clemence says

    July 25th, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    Can’t say I’ve ever rapped freestyle or at all for that matter!

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  130. Sabrina says

    July 25th, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    So the last time I tried something with my makeup was when I bought sort of a dark red vampy lipstick from MAC. It’s the shade Media if you’ve ever heard of it. I fell in love with the look and I don’t really wear it often, but I am so glad I decided to try something new. I’m thinking of buying a dark purple vampy shade from MAC the next time I want to try something new.

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  131. Trudy Erickson says

    July 25th, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    Those MAC eyeshadow colors are gorgeous… How did they get that amazing wave effect in there? They’re like a work of art. I love MAC….

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  132. Trudy Erickson says

    July 25th, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    And I absolutely adore the cat. I have five cats ?

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  133. Amy Q says

    July 25th, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    Love MAC! I need to check out the new lip glosses.

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  134. Christiana M says

    July 25th, 2015 at 2:37 pm

    I love the new Mac eyes on palettes… I need the Warm one ….

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  135. Sandy P says

    July 25th, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    Definitely need to find a MAC store…not easy in western Michigan… so I can check out some of these MAC products.

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  136. Georgia L says

    July 25th, 2015 at 2:40 pm

    Thank you for opening the giveaway to intl readers 😀 <3

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  137. Jessica says

    July 25th, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    I have an angel my brother made hanging on one of my walls. Hope you have a great weekend getaway!

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  138. Lynda says

    July 25th, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    lol freestyle rapping! no way. i can barely even talk right.

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  139. Virginia says

    July 25th, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    Nothing much on the walls now, but we are working on that.

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  140. Frances M. says

    July 25th, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    I don’t have a favorite MAC counter. Sadly we only have two close by and it’s like if you don’t exist.

    I’m the proud momma of 2 feline goddesses that want to say hi to Tabs. ?

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  141. Jaye says

    July 25th, 2015 at 3:00 pm

    So this week was my first week back to work after I’ve been on maternity leave for 12 weeks and I utterly missed my baby girl sooooo much! I didn’t cry but my heart did long for her. It was very hard!

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  142. Anais says

    July 25th, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    The best conversation I’ve had recently is with my best friend. We laughed as we remembered trying desperately to fit in as young teens/adults. We failed. Thank the gods.

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  143. bridget says

    July 25th, 2015 at 3:08 pm

    My favorite MAC counter is the one at the “fancy” mall in my hometown. I used to work at one of the stores there and hang at the Macy’s MAC counter to play with makeup on my breaks.

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  144. Erin Ortiz says

    July 25th, 2015 at 3:18 pm

    Currently I’m on the hunt for a treadmill so I can work on my fitness. We’re really limited in our rural area so I’m on the phone with my mom who’s from Iowa, visiting Chicago, looking at treadmills for me.

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  145. Kat says

    July 25th, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    I have a mask I brought back from Venice on my wall!

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  146. dawn says

    July 25th, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    I went out of the house with only sunscreen, concealer and highlighter today! I usually go with light foundation but I think my skin is finally in good enough shape to go without!

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  147. marlena says

    July 25th, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    “Shaun of the Dead” is probably the funniest movie I’ve seen.

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  148. Vi says

    July 25th, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    Favorite MAC counter has to be in New Orleans, LA where I picked up my very first tube of Lady Danger and fell in love with it.

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  149. Dana Truitt says

    July 25th, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    I’m so jealous, the last time I got to go on a good Vay-k with the girls was 5 yrs ago!! Lucky, have a great time an catch so rays for me!!

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  150. Jennifer says

    July 25th, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    I have an old shutter on my wall. I use “S” hooks to hang vintage finds on the slats.

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  151. Amoure Jones says

    July 25th, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    Happy Saturday.

    Just waking up really (it’s 3pm) after such an awesome birthday bash last night. I really out did myself and my guests had a lovely time as well. Now I’m just sleeping and trying to recuperate.

    Favorite MAC counter in the whole entire world? Tucson Mall, Tucson, AZ

    Have you ever done any freestyle rapping? Yes when I was younger, and I actually thought I was going to be famous lol.

    Best casual conversation you had this week? Chatting with my friend Rem. He’s suck a nice guy and we have some really good conversations especially about our favorite shows.

    Last time you tried something new with your makeup and it turned out great? I like to mix lipsticks and come up with my own color. So far it’s been coming out very well but there is a science to getting the ride shade for my complexion.

    Something other than a picture or a painting hanging on your walls? Hello Kitty Jewelry organizer that my mother had made for me some Christmases ago.

    Funniest movie you’ve ever seen? Don’t be a menace while drinking your juice in the hood. When I need a pick me up that’s the one movie I can count on making me laugh.

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  152. Gen G. says

    July 25th, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    Happy Caturday! Favorite MAC counter- King of Prussia, PA (thought I know being a fellow crazy cat lady you want to read that as “puur-sia” and it’s totally okay.) They always have my melba powder and creamsheen fully stocked.

    I haven’t seen a funny movie in a while, but I’m dying to see Trainwreck.

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  153. Michelle L says

    July 25th, 2015 at 3:45 pm

    I have a souvenir clock hanging which I bought from Santorini Greece.

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  154. Lydia says

    July 25th, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    My favorite makeup technique is a gradiated cat eye from KatVon D’s website 🙂

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  155. GPATRICK says

    July 25th, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    My most important wall ornament is my palm leaf cross from palm sunday 🙂

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  156. Nika says

    July 25th, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    I’m loving the Neighbors!

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  157. Chelsea says

    July 25th, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    I just bought my first MAC product last week, a paint pot in Bare Study! I can’t believe I waited so long to try MAC stuff, it’s super awesome! 😀

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  158. Lizzie says

    July 25th, 2015 at 4:13 pm

    My fav MAC counter is the one closest to me at my local mall. I love it because everyone working there is extremely friendly and not snobby. So it’s always been a good experience there

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  159. Marilyn says

    July 25th, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    Can you believe I haven’t tried MAC yet? I’m not sure where to start with their products.

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  160. Dani says

    July 25th, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    Something other than a picture hanging on my walls is a metal Eiffel Tower. I’ve always dreamed of going to France and most of my room is French themed.

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  161. Elizabeth says

    July 25th, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    I recently started wearing BB cream and I love it. I was hesitant at first but I think it’s great to wear on a hot summer day.

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  162. Sienna says

    July 25th, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    There’s a mac counter about 9 blocks from my house that I love!

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  163. Cassie says

    July 25th, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    Train wreck was pretty funny

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  164. Jane says

    July 25th, 2015 at 4:22 pm

    Horrible bosses 1 & 2 will always be my favorite comedy

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  165. amy pugmire says

    July 25th, 2015 at 4:22 pm

    I used to freestyle rap with one of my best girl friends when we were in high school. we weren’t very good though! 🙂

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  166. Linda says

    July 25th, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    I love Mac!

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  167. Kristen says

    July 25th, 2015 at 4:30 pm

    My mom is from Belize, so I have a small Belizean flag hanging on a wall in my room.

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  168. maria says

    July 25th, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    I love Mac!! This would be so awesome to win!!

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  169. Maria K says

    July 25th, 2015 at 4:38 pm

    I don’t know if I have a favorite MAC counter…if any! I always feel so intimidated. The PRO store in SF is always so small and crowded, and the SAs can be a little pushy, trying to make you buy more than you intend to.

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  170. Meg says

    July 25th, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    Last time I did something new with my makeup, I tried doing some crazy graphic liner and really liked how it turned out!

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  171. Jatava B. says

    July 25th, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    I am currently in LOVE with the MAC lipstick, Matte Royal A55! Let me just say that this color has not failed me yet! It’s the perfect blue color for a night on the town, and I am so happy I purchased it! I need to go back and pick up some more!:)

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  172. Susan T. says

    July 25th, 2015 at 5:25 pm

    I have a collection of carved wooden masks on my walls. I have some African ones and and Indonesian one that looks like a snarling jaguar. They’re kind of scary but they are supposed to keep bad spirits away!

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  173. Sylvia says

    July 25th, 2015 at 5:44 pm

    I have a license plate from New Brunswick hanging on my kitchen wall. My dad and I have a long standing completion for who can see the most license plates from different states and countries. He gave me a New Brunswick plate because one year on my birthday he beat me to seeing a NB plate on a car in a Barnes and Noble parking lot.

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  174. Lori P says

    July 25th, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    Well there is only one MAC counter in OKC so I guess by default that is my favorite one,the SA’s are pretty cool. I did see a MAC counter in the Denver airport coming back from vacation in May and if I had more time between flights…I would have attacked that store

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  175. Tania G says

    July 25th, 2015 at 6:16 pm

    Your weekend trip sounds so wonderful. Have a great time!

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  176. Angie M says

    July 25th, 2015 at 6:23 pm

    Hope you a great weekend and fun on your girls trip. They are the best!!! My last purchase from MAC was Whirl lipstick, the new Upwards mascara and more Fix +. LOVE MAC!!!

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  177. Katrina says

    July 25th, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    We have antlers hanging on the wall from a deer my husband hunted a few years ago.

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  178. Chesnee Holly says

    July 25th, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    The funniest movie I have ever seen is Horrible Bosses. It so happens to be one of my favorite movies too! Me and my best friend can quote almost the whole movie! 🙂

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  179. Jen L says

    July 25th, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    Hiya,

    Yes, I have a large woven tapestry, a smaller woollen wall hanging from Ecuador and then several embroideries including some very cool bleeding hearts very small Norwegian Hardanger cross-stitch. Oh yes, I also do mosaic glass work, so I have a couple of those in the windows.

    I like to mix it up. Cheers to your weekend!

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  180. Sarah says

    July 25th, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    Happy caterday !! Hope you have a lovely weekend!

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  181. Princess says

    July 25th, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    I am super excited about the #MACSelena Collection!!!!!

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  182. Jennifer says

    July 25th, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    I started using my beauty blender for powder and found that I love it!

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  183. Emily L. says

    July 25th, 2015 at 7:05 pm

    Happy Caturday!

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  184. Deanna says

    July 25th, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    Liar Liar was pretty funny.

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  185. Karen R. says

    July 25th, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    I would love to win this because I have never tried Mac cosmetics, and my town just opened a Mac counter a few weeks ago. Would love to go get some new makeup.

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  186. Amanda says

    July 25th, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    Love these MAC giveaways! I tried a smokey eye with the new UD palette this weekend and it turned out pretty good 🙂

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  187. Ashley H says

    July 25th, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    I tried to freestyle rap once in high school, ended up singing about McDonald nuggets!

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  188. Ankita says

    July 25th, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    We’ve just moved to a new place to the walls are completely bare!

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  189. Kayla W says

    July 25th, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    Something other than a picture that I have hanging on my walls is a pair of dental molds of my teeth that I got when I had a night guard made. I painted them gold and now they live on my living room wall!

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  190. Hillary says

    July 25th, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    My favorite Mac counter is in Pittsburgh, PA!

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  191. Abby says

    July 25th, 2015 at 7:52 pm

    I’ve been reading your blog for way too long tonight… love that you’re a fellow cat lady!

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  192. Narie says

    July 25th, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    Talk about an exciting giveaway, as always. I want to try the new Mac Whirl lipstick soooooo bad. Still trying to find the perfect mauve/nude for my skin tone. *prays for Makeup God to bless me with a holy grail lipstick that suits me*

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  193. Stephanie says

    July 25th, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    I just saw a photo of one of my cats and she looks like Jabba the Hut. If only kitty lipo was an actual thing.

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  194. Angie says

    July 25th, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    The funniest movie I’ve recently seen is SPY with Melissa McCarthy. So funny my husband burst into laughter whilst taking a sip of his drink!

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  195. Joni Mingus says

    July 25th, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    Hi karen, hope you are having a great weekend. I had a heart cath procedure Wednesday and everything went well! (For reference, I am 25 years old) I had a family reunion today and it was a great turnout, saw some family I hadn’t seen in years. oh and also! The day I got home from my heart cath, I had urban decay naked smoky waiting for my on my table! I love it! It’s great, very easy to use with a light hand to not go overboard and have a “black eye”.

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  196. Kim Pincombe Cole says

    July 25th, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    Hope you’re having a great girls weekend in Napa!
    I cannot freestyle rap to save my life – my words never come out fast enough & make any sense when I rap (haha!).
    My fave MAC counter/store is in the Keystone at the Crossing Fashion Mall in Indy.

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  197. shreya malhotra says

    July 25th, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    hey girl! oh gosh, isnt trying on makeup tricks just the best kind of experimentation? I love it way more than science experiments hehe

    some of the greatest tricks i have used have been by accident. I used urban decay setting spray to wet eyeshadow brushes and then use them to get really intense pigmentation out of my shadows. other cool things i love to use are using lipstick as blush, i find it works just like a gorgeous cream blush. ive also used a cool tone matte brown shadow for contouring. playing with makeup is ridiculously fun! there are so many possibilities 😀 also another cool way to use makeup is using setting spray, a liner brush and the electric palette from urban decay. you get endless bright colored eyeliners!

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  198. Jennifer says

    July 25th, 2015 at 8:43 pm

    would love to win!

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  199. Ms. Elise says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:25 pm

    I’ve never tried free rapping. I’m pretty sure I would be terrible at it anyway, and probably faint from nervousness.

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  200. meredith says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    My favorite MAC counter is in Belks at the Avenue in Tennessee.

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  201. Aenea says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    Just saw a piece of cheese hanging on our wall, placed by my 2-year old son. Plus there are 3 dinosaurs stuck in the ceiling, placed by his older brother. We have unique home decor here.

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  202. JackieC says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    I recently tried out Mac’s stone lipstick and love it! At first, I thought I looked dead. But once I started playing around with different lip liners and glosses, I found the perfect combination. Stone lipstick with chestnut liner and either fresh brew or spice lip gloss on top. It’s perfect!

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  203. Kiki says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    I never won anything lately… Bummer! ??

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  204. Tina T says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    Never freestyle rapped lol but I’ve had dreams about it! It’s like the scene out of teen witch…

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  205. mrsshukra says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    ELF always make me laugh!

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  206. JC Almario says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    Last time you tried something new with your makeup and it turned out great? – I’m usually a plain Jane but recently I dabbled with makeup and skin care again and its more enjoyable than ever. This even inspired me to create a blog of my own. Anyway, believe it or not I’ve never tried any MAC products before even though I want to since it can pretty expensive here in the Philippines and I don’t have the budget for it yet. Winning can be a life changer for me. Thanks for doing this giveaway. Whoever wins will definitely be delighted!

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  207. Rachel says

    July 25th, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    Not very sophisticated, but whenever me and my little brother need a good laugh, we always watch Over the Hedge!

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  208. Cathy says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    Funny you should ask.. The best conversation I had this week was actually just tonight at dinner with some friends. We were talking about ghosts, spirits and the afterlife and our experiences when a loved one dies. I think people would be surprised with what is out there.

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  209. Stephanie says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    Not really makeup, but I recently started doing my nails myself. (I used to get gel nail polish manicures.) I decided to try some beginner nail art and accent nails. I suck at nail art, but I like a simple accent nail.

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  210. Barbara B says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:25 pm

    My friend had our wedding invitation mounted in glass with dried flowers and that hangs in our hallway!
    My husband’s college diploma hangs up framed because he got his degree at the age of 56 just because he wanted it, didn’t need it for his job or anything.

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  211. Yolanda C. says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    Flying into LAX tomorrow afternoon and I’m wondering if there’s a MAC counter at the airport. I want to pick up either global glow or soft and gentle. We shall see!

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  212. Kathrina says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:29 pm

    I just turned 30 last July 23 and Im hoping to win this GC to get myself a birthday present which I really love… make-up! =)

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  213. Isabella says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    I tried to mix two shades of paint pot, an it turned out really good 🙂

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  214. Elvan says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    My number one hilarious comedy of all time is Clueless 🙂

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  215. Cindy says

    July 25th, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    I saw U2 twice last week! If I was able to go to all 8 NYC shows I would . . . and to keep this makeup related, I wore Ruby Woo to one show and NARS Heatwave to the other . . . lol

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  216. Eva says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    Av tried freestyling before
    I did well.
    Ur Caturday must be fun

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  217. zVintageFashionizta says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:11 pm

    Besides all of the photos of my greatest creation…my child!; I also keep my large summer straw hats, all of my favorite birthday and holiday cards & all of my vintage handbags.

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  218. Silvia says

    July 25th, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    Hi from Italy! 😀 My favourite MAC store is in Venice,with talented and kind persons

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  219. Sara P says

    July 26th, 2015 at 12:00 am

    Favorite Mac product ever is the Studio Fix Powder, I’m never without at least 3 =)

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  220. Alex says

    July 26th, 2015 at 12:13 am

    Currently debating on buying the MAC concealer palette…has anyone tried it out before? Is the formula good for the undereye area?

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  221. Jocelyn says

    July 26th, 2015 at 12:15 am

    Funniest movie I’ve ever seen… maybe big trouble in little china. A true classic!

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  222. Amy Z. says

    July 26th, 2015 at 12:30 am

    Thank you for the giveaway!

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  223. Mary says

    July 26th, 2015 at 12:41 am

    Sounds like a fab weekend – enjoy!

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  224. Richa Saxena says

    July 26th, 2015 at 12:47 am

    My Favorite MAC Counter has to be the Paladdium Store in Mumbai, I generally get what I want or need & the SA’s are super helpful! 🙂

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  225. Eva says

    July 26th, 2015 at 1:30 am

    Ur Caturdays must be fun.
    I luv dis blog

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  226. Jennifer M-K says

    July 26th, 2015 at 2:01 am

    Something other than a picture or a painting hanging on your walls: We have a horseshoe hanging over the inside of our entryway for good luck 🙂

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  227. Lou says

    July 26th, 2015 at 2:19 am

    Thank you for making me try the Mac Patentpolish…after your post I went straight to mac and bought one of them and it’s awesome. there aren’t many Mac counters where I live but the one in Naples (Italy) is pretty good and the staff is super nice.

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  228. Dea S. says

    July 26th, 2015 at 2:25 am

    Hot Fuzz is the funniest and one of my favorite movies ever! Thanks so much for this giveaway!!

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  229. Coline T. says

    July 26th, 2015 at 2:30 am

    “This Is Spinal Tap”, funniest movie I’ve ever seen ^.^ really fool

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  230. Rhoda K says

    July 26th, 2015 at 2:51 am

    I have an awesome picture on my wall that my friends gave me for my 30th. They all signed the back. Absolutely love it!

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  231. jeri selinger says

    July 26th, 2015 at 3:03 am

    Crazy cat lady here! Chloe and Lilly. Chloe is 8, Lilly will be 2 in Nov. I would love to be able to walk them on a leash like Tabs (not going to happen).

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  232. Gvenda says

    July 26th, 2015 at 3:46 am

    My petticoat is hanging on my wall. And some dresses – I literally have nowhere else to put them!

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  233. Alexandra says

    July 26th, 2015 at 3:47 am

    Last time you tried something new with your makeup and it turned out great? Yesterday I used loose pigments on my eyelids for the first time. I used FIX+ with a golden brown pigment and the result was amazing! It matched my tanned skin perfectly.

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  234. Lisa says

    July 26th, 2015 at 3:56 am

    I like the Mac in Nordie’s in NJ. They have all the pretties our little store up here doesn’t.

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  235. Ditte K. says

    July 26th, 2015 at 3:58 am

    Funniest movie of all time must be Ted ? I miss ny demanding kitty, now I have a visiting kitty, who is not so demanding, and more laid back.

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  236. Anastasia T. says

    July 26th, 2015 at 4:02 am

    The funniest movie I’ve seen is Dumb & Dumber

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  237. Kathy says

    July 26th, 2015 at 4:23 am

    Have an awesome trip. My cat loves to be out too, but especially at night, so when I get up, he is laying in the deck furniture. I’ve never bought Mac makeup, but would just love to try it. Thanks so much!!

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  238. Audrey says

    July 26th, 2015 at 4:48 am

    Aw, poor Tabs LOL? Lots of fav funny movies over the years, most recent being Identity Thief- love Melissa McCarthy-she’s so funny ?

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  239. Jeanette says

    July 26th, 2015 at 5:22 am

    My favorite M•A•C counter is the one on the summit in Birmingham, AL. Nathan us great! P.S. I have a collage of stuff that represents me and a bunch of medals from when I was a karate kid hanging on my walls 🙂

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  240. Lisa Foster says

    July 26th, 2015 at 5:47 am

    On my wall I have a frame with my late father in law’s military medals in it. He was very proud of his service and a great man.

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  241. RIKO says

    July 26th, 2015 at 5:49 am

    Favourite counter: Omotesando Hills, Harajuku, Tokyo. Magical, magical architecture.

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  242. Abby says

    July 26th, 2015 at 5:51 am

    No rapping here! Hope you’re enjoying your girls’ trip!

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  243. Jennifer says

    July 26th, 2015 at 6:05 am

    I’m totally in a makeup rut but I did recently purchase a couple of new eye shadow shades I haven’t used before. I like living dangerously. ?

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  244. Denisse Rios says

    July 26th, 2015 at 6:09 am

    Fave movie is White Chicks, it’s so funny! Omg I would love this Gift Card ?

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  245. em says

    July 26th, 2015 at 6:15 am

    I have a few certificates hanging on my wall.

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  246. Andrea Mimee says

    July 26th, 2015 at 6:34 am

    It’s my birfday week woooooooooooooooooooo!!!!
    MAC presents would make it even better!!!

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  247. Lucy Nguyen says

    July 26th, 2015 at 6:41 am

    The funniest movie I have ever watched is Rush Hour

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  248. Sandra says

    July 26th, 2015 at 7:09 am

    I tried to do an ombre lip the other day. I did my top lip in one color (smolder eye kohl from mac) and for my bottom lip i did the ombre. I used smolder again on the outside of my lip and I used viva glam miley in the middle. I blended it together and added a shimmery eye shadow (seedypearl also from mac) It turned out amazing omg i loved it. The color turned from a dark purple color on the outside to a lighter purple and then pink. It was so pretty!! My description does not do it justice.

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  249. Hilary says

    July 26th, 2015 at 7:19 am

    I haven’t tried MAC! I find the stores to be really overwhelming and I don’t know where to begin. A gift card would be great motivation!

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  250. Kecia S. says

    July 26th, 2015 at 7:23 am

    My grad school acceptance letter is hanging on the wall of my office. I love too many funny movies to label one as the funniest, but “The Princess Bride”, “Caddyshack” & “Cry Baby” are among my favorites.

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  251. Justine Z says

    July 26th, 2015 at 7:24 am

    I love experimenting with new types of makeup, especially bright colors of lipstick, but I’m always nervous to wear them out in public since I’m don’t usually wear a lot of makeup. It’s always fun to browse makeup counters though!

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  252. Rosie R says

    July 26th, 2015 at 7:34 am

    The last makeup technique that I used that I am absolutely obsessed with would have to be dampening my beauty blender with my setting spray. It sounds weird, but it seems to work on my skin!

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  253. Renata says

    July 26th, 2015 at 7:44 am

    Woo, well last time I’ve tried a dark creamy matt eyeshadow by Pupa as an eyeliner and it totally worked! Firstly I’ve just wanted to put it all over my eyelid, but as it turned out to be not such a great idea (especially for this heat here in Hungary), I’ve cleaned it up and went for a second round. And it worked, didn’t flick, didn’t smudge. Hella good product, I can tell 😀

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  254. Quimerula says

    July 26th, 2015 at 7:45 am

    Movie: To Be or not To Be.

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  255. Ambritt says

    July 26th, 2015 at 7:47 am

    I saw the movie spy with my aunt and then again with one of my good friends. It might be the funniest movie I’ve ever seen! Melissa Mccarthy was hilarious as always.

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  256. Emme Kim says

    July 26th, 2015 at 7:50 am

    I haven’t tried Mac in a looong time, but wiling to give it a try again – their eyeshadows look so yummy!

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  257. Sara says

    July 26th, 2015 at 7:56 am

    I actually tried my hand at some nail art, swirling a mix of colors along the outer third of my nails, and it didn’t look atrocious! I really like it 😀

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  258. Noor says

    July 26th, 2015 at 8:31 am

    Hello pretty,

    My best conversation this week was with person i love and with a person who called me u r my princess (my Dad). even thought the conversation was verbal from me and from him eye contact with eye blinks coz of his health condition. Its my beat conversation .. Miss ur voice dad

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  259. lena says

    July 26th, 2015 at 8:35 am

    I have my plane, bus, train and museums tickets from an amazing trip to Peru on my walls!

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  260. margarita says

    July 26th, 2015 at 8:37 am

    My sister called me earlier this week and we had a lot of good laughs 🙂

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  261. Fatima says

    July 26th, 2015 at 8:41 am

    I tried strobing and my skin looked great!

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  262. Catherine says

    July 26th, 2015 at 8:43 am

    Just bought Candy Yum Yum

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  263. Lisa C says

    July 26th, 2015 at 8:47 am

    Love all the releases, but kills my wallet!

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  264. Michelle says

    July 26th, 2015 at 9:00 am

    I would love to win!!!!

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  265. Danielle says

    July 26th, 2015 at 9:05 am

    My most recent discovery is the miracle of dry shampoo. It is saving me on early mornings!

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  266. Barbie says

    July 26th, 2015 at 9:17 am

    Do more videos,please!!!!

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  267. Marie says

    July 26th, 2015 at 9:27 am

    My favorite mac counter is the one in nordstrom in roseville, ca. I found sweet sienna pigment like half a year after the rest of that holiday collection sold out!

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  268. Bertha says

    July 26th, 2015 at 9:40 am

    Favorite MAC counter is at the Nordstrom in Peabody, MA!

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  269. emy says

    July 26th, 2015 at 10:05 am

    coucou et oui un message en français!!! ça change!!!! :p
    je pense que mon prochain achat make up va etre la smoke comme beaucoup de personnes…. et aussi la poudre matifiante de mac (d’ailleurs un avis serai bienvenu!!!)
    merci pour ce blog que j aime beaucoup

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  270. Emily says

    July 26th, 2015 at 10:08 am

    I just recently started adding highlighter to my makeup routine and love it!

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  271. Michaela says

    July 26th, 2015 at 10:17 am

    Funniest movie for me is Just Friends with Ryan Reynolds & Amy Smart. The whole cast is hilarious!

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  272. Tiffany says

    July 26th, 2015 at 10:30 am

    speaking of mac, i remember there was an event my hometown’s mall had for the mac beauty is collection. all these girls were dressed up, and man, they looked so good! too bad non of the makeup items really worked for me

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  273. Tricia says

    July 26th, 2015 at 10:54 am

    Love the MAC store in Nashville, TN!!

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  274. Christina says

    July 26th, 2015 at 11:39 am

    What’s your favorite product of all time? I think mine is Maybelline’s The Rocket Mascara in Waterproof. And MAC’s Fix+ comes pretty close.

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  275. Beth says

    July 26th, 2015 at 11:58 am

    My favorite MAC counter is the one in Santa Monica that I went to with my best friends this summer! So much fun!

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  276. Shelby says

    July 26th, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    I just tried contouring – I’m always a little tardy to the party – and it turned out great!

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  277. Cherie says

    July 26th, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    I nearly rolled off my theater seat the first time I saw “There’s Something About Mary.”

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  278. Aimee says

    July 26th, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    Always reading your blog !! Anyway, I love the Mac store in Lincoln road 🙂 Miami .

    Have you read the time travelers wife ? So cute right ?

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  279. Alison says

    July 26th, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    I just recently found your blog by “exploring” on my feedly app. Love the tips, your sense of humor and totally appreciate the reviews. I’m a working mom to a happy and adorable (yes, I’m obviously biased!) 1 year old boy and every day I’m trying to squeeze in a little me time so I look and feel fabulous!

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  280. Olivia M says

    July 26th, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    I have a teddy bear storage pouch hanging on my wall

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  281. Tiffanie says

    July 26th, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    I hope you’ve had a fun and relaxing trip with your friends!

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  282. Brooke says

    July 26th, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    I have a corner guard/protector on my wall because my cat stretches in one particular spot everyday and the wall was beginning to get claw marks :/

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  283. Catherine says

    July 26th, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    I’ve got a mardi gras mask hanging on my wall!

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  284. Amber says

    July 26th, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    I’ve been trying out purple lips and loving it!

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  285. Jenn says

    July 26th, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    I’m getting married in 13 days!

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  286. sheila ressel says

    July 26th, 2015 at 3:32 pm

    I have about 8 cat plates from the Franklin Mint hanging on my wall that I got as gifts from my Aunt a few years ago.

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  287. Leila says

    July 26th, 2015 at 3:33 pm

    I own zero mac products how sad is that? 🙁

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  288. Carla says

    July 26th, 2015 at 3:44 pm

    I need to go on a retreat ASAP!

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  289. Kathy T says

    July 26th, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    I’ve recently tried hot pink eyeliner and it makes me feel so festive for the summer!

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  290. Chelsea says

    July 26th, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    What We Do in the Shadow’s made me laugh like crazy! So good.

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  291. Becca says

    July 26th, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    Fav funny movie – Dumb and Dumber. Not everyone’s cup of tea but I could watch it over and over again.

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  292. Ashley says

    July 26th, 2015 at 5:17 pm

    Bridesmaids is one of my favorite movies and also the funniest ones I’ve ever seen.

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  293. Genesis says

    July 26th, 2015 at 5:34 pm

    My friend and I had a great conversation about our favorite makeup brands! We both agreed NARS is our favorite!

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  294. Marisela Bennett says

    July 26th, 2015 at 5:41 pm

    My favorite MAC PRO at LV at the Cesar palace Forum Shops.

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  295. Johnna Quick Owens says

    July 26th, 2015 at 6:08 pm

    I have a collection of cross stitch and embroidery samplers framed on my walls, some of my own work, some family antiques. I collect ones that are replicas of old tombstones. 🙂

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  296. Maddie says

    July 26th, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    I have a job interview this week, so today I painted my nails with Essie Love Every Minute nail polish. It’s a pale peach cream that looks good with my pale skin.

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  297. Aimen says

    July 26th, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Believe it or not i never curled my eyelashes, i tried it and havent stopped since

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  298. joods says

    July 26th, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    Does MAC have a dupe for Nars “Cassiopia”?
    Have a great week everyone!

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  299. Lori says

    July 26th, 2015 at 6:54 pm

    My local mall has a MAC counter in Dillard’s. I would have to say it must be my favorite and for some crazy reason they all know me by name LOL

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  300. Erika says

    July 26th, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    New makeup.look today with color pop eye shadow in amaze.

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  301. Kirsten says

    July 26th, 2015 at 7:35 pm

    Favorite MAC counter in the whole entire world? I don’t have a particular favorite– not enough experience with them as I tend to order online. The one at the Lakewood Macy’s was fairly friendly and helpful though.

    Have you ever done any freestyle rapping? I’ve never done any kind of rapping!

    Best casual conversation you had this week? It was about the differences between Canadian and American TV and, um, exploding werewolf dongs. You had to be there.

    Last time you tried something new with your makeup and it turned out great? I’ve been using lip pencils alone on my lips recently and I like the way that looks and wears. Does that count?

    Something other than a picture or a painting hanging on your walls? A wooden silhouette of a howling wolf that my uncle made. It’s kinda laser etched although I think he did it with saws.

    Funniest movie you’ve ever seen? I like black humor, so maybe something by Monty Python, like the Holy Grail?

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  302. Jen says

    July 26th, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    My wedding invitation is hanging on my wall in a frame surrounded with signatures from everyone who attended my wedding.

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  303. Tashia T says

    July 26th, 2015 at 8:00 pm

    Any MAC counter is my favorite. I don’t have one near me so anytime I get the chance to go to one I’m like a kid in a candy store!

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  304. Paulomi Majumder says

    July 26th, 2015 at 8:01 pm

    Hey Karen! Hope all is well with you. After watching and reading tons of folks using the scotch tape trick for a well defined cat eye with eyeshadows, I finally have started myself used the trick and am in looooooooooooove with the awesome and convenient results!

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  305. Trisha says

    July 26th, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    My favorite mac counter is the online store

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  306. Phyllis says

    July 26th, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    Just went to the MAC counter in the Palo alto Nordstrom…. nicest and most helpful ever!!! Looking for their anniversary sale Fashion Lover box, but they were out >_<

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  307. Courtney says

    July 26th, 2015 at 8:33 pm

    I’ve never done any freestyle rapping, but I’m pretty sure I would be terrible.

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  308. Yesenya says

    July 26th, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    i hope you enjoyed ur weekend trip

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  309. Rachel says

    July 26th, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    I don’t have a full MAC counter anywhere near me! I am so jealous of those that do!

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  310. Efrain says

    July 26th, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    Tabs isn’t the only pet employer being more diva or cray as normal, this weekend Max also was quite annoying while his morning walkings.

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  311. Valerie C. says

    July 26th, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    I tried the new Bare Minerals brow palette from QVC. It looks good and the brush is skinny so I can be precise.

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  312. Donna W. says

    July 26th, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    I’m struggling finding a pencil eye liner that glides on that I like. Any suggestions? I’ve loved Benefits but not happy with it since they changed it.

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  313. Tiffany says

    July 26th, 2015 at 10:18 pm

    i finally learned how to apply fake lashes and now i want all of them1

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  314. Juliana says

    July 26th, 2015 at 11:10 pm

    always in need of some new make up! 🙂
    Nice and cool blog! Xx

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  315. Silvia says

    July 27th, 2015 at 12:13 am

    Hi from Italy! My favorite store is in Venice

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  316. Inspersia says

    July 27th, 2015 at 1:26 am

    Aww poor Tabs – cats certainly don’t like changes in their schedules.
    Favourite movie of all time: Office Space

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  317. Nikolina says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:49 am

    hahahahahaha, no i have never done any freestyle rapping!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

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  318. angie says

    July 27th, 2015 at 3:02 am

    Last time you tried something new with your makeup and it turned out great?
    Definitely red lipstick! Always been a fan of nude & pink and avoid red lipstick. Turns out it look great on me. My first red lipstick is Nars Velvet Matte in Cruela. It comes in the Sephora VIB bday gift, so why not try? So happy!

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  319. Catherine says

    July 27th, 2015 at 3:45 am

    Just bought Candy Yum Yum and love it!

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  320. Vanna says

    July 27th, 2015 at 3:53 am

    Funniest movie has got to be Mean Girls or White Chicks!!!!!

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  321. Jenn says

    July 27th, 2015 at 4:00 am

    I have a stained glass window that was originally an attic window in my home hanging on my dining room wall. Hope you had a great weekend

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  322. Brittany B. says

    July 27th, 2015 at 5:58 am

    The last new makeup thing I tried was strobing and I really liked the look for a nice sunny summer day!

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  323. Gail says

    July 27th, 2015 at 6:16 am

    Favorite MAC counter – Nordies – Boca Raton – and i am loving the new Chanel Fall collection – the blush is beautiful

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  324. Paol Trenny says

    July 27th, 2015 at 6:28 am

    Funniest movie I’ve ever seen is “Dodgeball”.

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  325. pegg says

    July 27th, 2015 at 6:40 am

    This weekend finally got around to watching Her – the Spike Jonze movie about the man who falls in love with an operating system. It’s such a strange and interesting movie. The topic is so relevant these days – esp watching the tv show Humans as well. I recommend both!

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  326. Alyssa Lee says

    July 27th, 2015 at 6:44 am

    Something other than a picture or painting hanging on my wall… lets see my boyfriend loves his fake deer antlers he put up… me not so much!

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  327. Leslie Kiley says

    July 27th, 2015 at 7:10 am

    My favorite Mac place is in Vegas at Caesar’s palace stores. They have everything there! And fun people to help you!

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  328. Karen says

    July 27th, 2015 at 7:25 am

    I love to hang different types of art on my walls. I have several ceramic pieces that are sunflowers and birds made by a local artist. At a craft show I found a gorgeous handcut wood trivet with an intricate design which is on a wall. Lastly, I purchased several old tin ceiling tiles and have hung them in several places.

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  329. Ruchita says

    July 27th, 2015 at 7:40 am

    Happy Monday!

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  330. Tatiana says

    July 27th, 2015 at 9:09 am

    My favorite MAC counter is the one I happen to be nearest too at any time! Lol. I really like the MAC store on Powell St. in SF. Although, I hear that MAC just opened a makeup studio on the upper east side of Manhattan, so I’m dying to go there and have my makeup done. Going to NYC in the fall, so I’m hoping to book an appointment to see what it’s all about.
    http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/02/fashion/mac-cosmetics-to-open-its-first-makeup-studio.html

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  331. Ann Marie says

    July 27th, 2015 at 9:09 am

    Saw Ant Man over the weekend and it was pretty good.

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  332. Jordan says

    July 27th, 2015 at 9:10 am

    I have a wooden star with my niece’s hand prints hanging in my living room.

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  333. Amara says

    July 27th, 2015 at 9:48 am

    I just watched Trainwreck this weekend and Amy Schumer is freakin’ hilarious

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  334. Lorena Melendez says

    July 27th, 2015 at 10:07 am

    MAC!!! I havent been able to try much of anything from MAC, but I’m a shadow and lippie -a-holic. I already have alot, but I can never have too much. But then again my ‘alot’ may not be that much! lol
    It wouldnt hurt to get more ‘research materials’ for my own personal experiment called creating more looks! hahaha!

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  335. Xochitls says

    July 27th, 2015 at 10:07 am

    spy movie was the most funniest movie I’ve seen in a long time!!!! Love melissa McCarthy I love how she is a strong woman and a great actress.

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  336. Glenda says

    July 27th, 2015 at 10:30 am

    hi! love your blog and mac! And cupcakes!!!

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  337. MissJae1908 says

    July 27th, 2015 at 10:34 am

    I have mirrors hanging on my walls.

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  338. Toan says

    July 27th, 2015 at 10:35 am

    Hello Ghost is a Korean movie that is one of my favorite because it made me laugh and cry like crazy it the same time.

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  339. Kia says

    July 27th, 2015 at 10:50 am

    I’m a MAC Cosmetics Fanatic. So, Here’s a little song for Tabs:

    Soft kitty,

    Warm kitty,

    Little ball of fur.

    Happy kitty,

    Sleepy kitty,

    Purr Purr Purr 🙂

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  340. Lulle says

    July 27th, 2015 at 10:52 am

    We have masks from different countries hanging on our walls. There’s one from Costa Rica, a painted ceramic face, and one from Shri Lanka, a peacock demon!

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  341. Nikki says

    July 27th, 2015 at 10:56 am

    Not a movie, but a TV Show. I just love ‘Everybody loves Raymond’. There is this one episode which is my favorite, no actually two. ‘Thank you notes’ and ‘Meat balls’. I just love Debra’s and Marie’s silly fights. They are so lively, funny and most of it happening in real life (if you know what I’m talking about ;)). I think I should watch them tonight again. Lol.

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  342. Louann says

    July 27th, 2015 at 11:05 am

    Tried lining my eyes with Mac Costa Riche and loved how it turned out!! I usually stick to a black/dark grey liner but loved how this warmed up my look!

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  343. Julie Florence says

    July 27th, 2015 at 11:05 am

    Funniest movie I’ve ever seen: Bridesmaids

    I literally don’t think I’ve laughed out loud at a movie like that in FOREVER.

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  344. Andrea Darst says

    July 27th, 2015 at 11:22 am

    I’m taking my niece who just turned 16 to Sephora for the first time this week!

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  345. Remi says

    July 27th, 2015 at 11:34 am

    I have a small Tardis fairy door on my wall. Also, a cat tree that is bolted to the wall.

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  346. Wayne says

    July 27th, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    Finally turned on the AC last night. May be one of those “summers” when it’s hardly on.

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  347. Carolyn Sabourin says

    July 27th, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    OH KAREN! Every morning when I get to work and open up internet, I type in http://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com to see what’s new and what you have been up to! Your bubbly personality always makes my day! 🙂 xoxo

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  348. MollyM says

    July 27th, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    I haven’t tried the MAC shadows yet, so I would really love to do so and see if I can create a look for my wedding day!!

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  349. Anne says

    July 27th, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    Oh yeah kittycat! Please MAC my day!

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  350. Katelyn McLaughlin says

    July 27th, 2015 at 1:08 pm

    I have to agree with a previous comment, my favorite mac counter is in Fashion Valley, San Diego!

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  351. loucheryl says

    July 27th, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    I love MAC cosmetics. My most favourite lipstick colour they carry is Del Rio! I have tons of them all over my house. 🙂

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  352. Anne-Marie says

    July 27th, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    Covent garden in London. No, actually Henry Street in Dublin. Some are pretty uninviting with snobby staff, but not these two.

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  353. Pamela Haddad says

    July 27th, 2015 at 1:39 pm

    Have you ever done any freestyle rapping? Not freestyle, but I once won a radio contest by rapping the rest of Blondie’s Rapture: and you get in your car and drive real far and drive all night till you see a light and it comes right down and it lands on the ground and out comes the man from Mars…

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  354. Janice Courtois says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    Taking care of a 6wk old kitten today? meow!!

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  355. Kymberlie R. McGuire says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:21 pm

    I’ve got a beautiful painting from Bangkok I picked up in a stall outside of Wat Arun on my wall, but I also have Laurent Durieux’s first poster for Mondo (Jaws) on the wall opposite of it. Two of my favorite things!

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  356. Lisa SG says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    I pass the MAC store to and from work every day – so dangerous (for my wallet!)

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  357. Stephanie fermin says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    I love lord of the rings

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  358. Sandy says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    Love the Robson Street MAC store in Vancouver! Been rocking the Girlactik Cabo bronzer everyday and loving it!

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  359. Marie says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    I have photos of my dogs and cats on the walls.

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  360. Jessica says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    Binge watching Supernatural! It has become my obsession lol

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  361. Angela says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    Funniest movies – Pure Luck & Rat Race

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  362. Chantelle Nelson says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:25 pm

    I would LOVE to add some new Mac eyeshadows to my collection! You (and Tabs) are the sweetest!! <3

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  363. Lucinda says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:25 pm

    I recently tried a new Urban Decay blush with that Real Techniques Sculpting Brush…no bueno; but the Fan Brush from that collection is perfect for applying pigmented highlighters like Champagne Pop 🙂

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  364. Amanda says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    I’m having a rose gold moment. I need to feed my addiction!

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  365. Tanvi says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    So, New makeup technique I tried was highlighting with the Benefit Wattsup, and it turned out great! Did not end up painting my whole cheek as I suspected ?

    Reply
  366. Diane says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    I hope to travel overseas & experience different culture, food, as well as cosmetics.

    Reply
  367. Pam says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    My favorite mac store is at mayfair mall in Wisconsin. The staff are so friendly there!

    Reply
  368. Raj Saya says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    I would LOVE to win this yo treat my mom to a makeup shopping spree!!! ? My favorite Mac counter is in Times Square in NYC

    Reply
  369. Emma says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    Hi Karen. How cool with an international competition! Hoping to win because MAC is too expensiv in Scandinavian for my budget.

    Reply
  370. Melike Ekinci says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    i have some mac products; lipsticks, foundations, eyeshadows but no contour. if i win this prize absolutely i want to buy “harmony”. because the color is very soft and easy. thanks for the opportunity xo

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  371. Lea V. says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    I just received my first ColourPop order and I love their products. Want to try out more 🙂

    Reply
  372. Jessica Clarke says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    On my wall are large letters that spell out HOME but they are made from metal and vintage sprockets. Very unique piece!!

    Reply
  373. Nicole says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:35 pm

    I am a teacher and sooooooo don’t want school to start back.

    Reply
  374. Jacqueline Pedraza says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    I love your channel!!!! Your so beautiful, something interesting about me is that I had a liver transplant :-):-) I love makeup especially mac into glitter and love a beautiful red lip :-):-)

    Reply
  375. Erica says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    Would love to win a MAC giftcard to try some new makeup!

    Reply
  376. anna says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:37 pm

    Loved the recent minion movie!

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  377. Vineetha says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    I am usually quite wary of cream contours/contour products in general !! Obsessed with highlighters though ?!! Just got the Charlotte tilbury Norman Parkinson one ( I admit for the packaging) but I am really loving it!! I tried a look with all cream products including blush, highlighter and the bronzer and really loved the outcome!!

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  378. Bonnie Clyne says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    I like the photos of Tabs in boxes—cats are so fun! This morning I emptied out the laundry basket and was about to put it back into the closet and Luna came flying across the room, up over the arm of the couch and into the basket. Basket and cat are still on the couch.

    Reply
  379. Rhodie says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    I love MAC Cosmetics! Thanks for the giveaway! Good luck everyone! ?

    Reply
  380. Karen says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    So finally tried strobing in my daily makeup routine and can I say, I’m definitely in love 🙂

    Reply
  381. Denise says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    I have never tried to freestyle rap and I don’t think anyone should! Haha

    Reply
  382. Lara DeGuzman says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    Newest makeup trend I tried has been highlighting and just bronzer no contour ! I love how it’s a really fresh and everyday kind of look!

    Reply
  383. Heather says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:50 pm

    MAKEUP!!!!!!! Good luck to all my fellow makeup obsessed peeps!!!

    Reply
  384. Lynn says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    Fave MAC store???? It closed 🙁
    The one on Union St. In Cow Hollow ‘hood of SF.

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  385. Alicia Samples says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    Favorite MAC counter.

    I prefer to shop online but if I am going to hit a counter it will be the one at the Nordstrom store at Somerset in Troy, MI.

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  386. Marisol says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    My favorite MAC counter would have to be the one in Chicago where I purchased most of the Madame B collection. That’s when I fell in love with MAC.

    Reply
  387. Hannah Meier says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    The funniest movie I’ve ever seen is definitely We’re the Millers!

    Reply
  388. Lynn says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    Oops, wrong email entered. But my fave MAC store is/was the one on Union St on SF that sadly closed.

    Reply
  389. Gisselle says

    July 27th, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    Hello

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  390. Tiffany Rodgers says

    July 27th, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    I am a make up addict and I love love love Mac Studio fix foundation! I actually just love about all their products!!! I would love to win 😉

    Reply
  391. Jill says

    July 27th, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    MAC is my favorite makeup brand! I love to shop at MAC. My favorite thing from Mac is their blushes!!!!

    Reply
  392. Meghan says

    July 27th, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    The best convo I’ve had this week was with one of my besties who just got married on Saturday! It was a beautiful backyard wedding 🙂

    Reply
  393. Karen says

    July 27th, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    So I just used Mac’s Face and Body for the first time. I started an acne medication that dried my skin out insanely!!! My makeup looked terrible and patchy. But wow!!!! Face and body has worked miraculously on my dry skin! Beautiful dewy finish. Highly recommend. Thanks for the opportunity 🙂

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  394. Rose says

    July 27th, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    I recently just tried cream contouring and I have to say I love it! My makeup routine is pretty basic so I’m starting to venture out and try new things.

    Reply
  395. Megan says

    July 27th, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    My fave is the MAC store at Tysons Corner.

    Reply
  396. Chrissy says

    July 27th, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    My favorite MAC Counter in the whole world is the one in Ludwig Beck. Munich, Germany. It feels so lush and customer service is always on point. Plus, it’s a nice little adventure to the city.

    Reply
  397. Cyndi says

    July 27th, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    I haven’t tried anything super crazy makeup wise lately…. But I wanna try a really colourful eye as that is way outa my comfort range lol.

    Reply
  398. jackeline says

    July 27th, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    Is not a movie. The funniest show is the Big Bang Theory I love it.

    Reply
  399. Wil says

    July 27th, 2015 at 3:30 pm

    What are your favorite mac products? Can’t live without fix+ – I literally drown myself in that product

    Reply
  400. Pam says

    July 27th, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    i honestly don’t have a favorite Mac counter. The one in our Macy’s is just ok. I prefer to shop online.

    Reply
  401. Dani says

    July 27th, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    I have birdcage that slashed into two pieces hanging on the backyard wall. It was actually my canary’s cage but since she was gone and i don’t want to caged another bird, i use it as a decorative item on my backyard.

    Reply
  402. Sue says

    July 27th, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    When can I meet Cabs??

    Reply
  403. Alana says

    July 27th, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    Love your blog!!!

    Reply
  404. DuNeika says

    July 27th, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    Really hoping I win. I could use some new lippies.

    Reply
  405. Melissa K says

    July 27th, 2015 at 4:57 pm

    Just got the buxom customizable bar palette after seeing your post and it is amazing. I tried out a look with the metallic lilac and purple shadows today that was gorgeous!

    Reply
  406. Jean Clare says

    July 27th, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    The funniest movie I’ve seen is The Room, though it didn’t try to be a comedy. It’s just the Citizen Kane of bad movies. You must check it out!

    Reply
  407. Tracy says

    July 27th, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    I had the nicest conversation with my new hair stylist. Plus I got an amazing haircut.

    Reply
  408. Sara muniz says

    July 27th, 2015 at 5:37 pm

    I would love to win because I love makeup and I love your blog.???

    Reply
  409. Kimberly says

    July 27th, 2015 at 5:42 pm

    I love the new Urban Decay matte lipsticks. Omg!!! So creamy

    Reply
  410. Analy Rodriguez says

    July 27th, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    On a wall from my bedroom I have as decor a vintage style metal sign covered with magnets I have bought during trips and that I have received as souvenirs from others.

    Reply
  411. Chibicheeks says

    July 27th, 2015 at 6:01 pm

    I can’t even karaoke rap, much less freestyle!

    Reply
  412. Malaika says

    July 27th, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    I had a really great conversation with my sisters today about Christmas dinner. I know it’s July but you have to start planning for these things way in advance.

    Reply
  413. Heather G says

    July 27th, 2015 at 6:07 pm

    I have a shadow-box on my wall that I made which has my Husband’s boutonniere and some of our dating & Wedding related keepsakes in it.

    Reply
  414. Kyla Blomquist says

    July 27th, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    Besides random art placed in a collage like fashion on my wall, I actually hang all my necklaces around clear plastic thumbnails. I think it looks cute and it helps me figure out what to pick out every day because it’s all laid out in front of me.

    Reply
  415. Nia says

    July 27th, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    Best MAC counter has to be Riverside Square Mall, NJ.

    Reply
  416. Leslie says

    July 27th, 2015 at 6:15 pm

    I live for Mac makeup! Favorite current shadow color ‘woodwink’. Favorite limited edition color ‘Botanical’…really miss that one ?

    Reply
  417. samantha says

    July 27th, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    funniest movie i seen was either get him to the Greek or my big fat greek wedding. get him to the greek was very obscene but still hilarious.

    Reply
  418. Melanie Fields says

    July 27th, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    Funniest movie: Bridesmaids, or anything with Melissa McCarthy!

    Reply
  419. LAuren says

    July 27th, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    i tried colored liner with a bronzey lid and loved it!

    Reply
  420. DianaDM says

    July 27th, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    Best MAC counter to me has to be Coyoacan in Mexico City, super cute and kind girls, however I’m super excited because us mexican gals will have finally MAC online store this fall

    Reply
  421. Kim says

    July 27th, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    Love your blog!

    Reply
  422. Anita says

    July 27th, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    Of course, I got the Bobbi Brown gel eye liner. Stays on in this humidity heat! Have a great one!

    Reply
  423. Maribel says

    July 27th, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    Hi just saw the movie Trainwreck and it’s up there w some of tr funniest movies I’ve ever seen although Wedding Crashers is still my favorite comedy.

    Reply
  424. Alexus Kartiganer says

    July 27th, 2015 at 7:12 pm

    My FAVORITE mac counter is by far the store in the Boca mall (Boca raton, Florida) because they are the most helpful, kind, talented people in the biz! They know all the right stuff. #mycounterisbetterthanyourcounter

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  425. Amanda Michael says

    July 27th, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    Thanks for being amazing! I love reading your posts! ?

    Reply
  426. Katherine says

    July 27th, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    I have wood Scandinavian letters hanging on my wall from my trip to Denmark. 😀

    Reply
  427. Karen says

    July 27th, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    Mystery Science Theater 3000 The Movie is the defiantly the funniest thing! It’s voiceovers on a not so great movie 60s sci-fi movie that makes it hilarious! PS love your blog & you should make more YouTube videos! They are great & informative! ?

    Reply
  428. Stephanie Grant says

    July 27th, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    I am an absolute makeup junkie but now that I sit here and think about it I just realized I’ve never visited a MAC counter 🙁 and now I’m sad Lol! Thanks so much for the generous giveaway :)!

    Reply
  429. Hazel says

    July 27th, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    I have wild art dolls that I make hanging on my wall, along with a homemade perch for my parrot who loves to climb around….I have a dream catcher. I have fairy windchimes, I am a bit eclectic in my collections.

    Reply
  430. Beauty and the Scientist says

    July 27th, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    I only have a clock hanging on my wall.

    Reply
  431. Camille says

    July 27th, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    oh, my. the giveaway entry method has changed!

    well, my favourite casual conversation this past week was with a walk in to the jewelers. i needed to get my wedding set resized, and he was a great conversation. we chatted about what i needed done, and he explained what he was going to do, and that his schedule was a bit pressing since he was leaving for vacation.

    so i’m wedding ring set-less until the second week of august. it feels weird! i wouldn’t leave it for so long with just anybody, but his vibe was positive, so i trust he’ll do a fine job. 🙂

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  432. Leslie says

    July 27th, 2015 at 9:07 pm

    Happy Monday! So glad it’s already mostly over, haha! I’m still looking for a fav MAC counter. I’m always so intimidated to go into the store or the counter! I want to get a new makeup look, too, for an engagement photo shoot this fall. Must be brave!! Lol.

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  433. Ramya says

    July 27th, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    MAC.. It’s been a year I started trying products from MAC.. The lipsticks and studio fix powder are my fav so far.. Would love to try other products from them… 🙂

    Reply
  434. Margot says

    July 27th, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    I’ve freestyle rapped a couple of times and can’t say I’m any good, but I did spend a stint as a professional beatboxer, so I can do drums for any and all freestyle rap battles to come 🙂

    Reply
  435. indayluvs says

    July 28th, 2015 at 11:46 pm

    I haven’t been there yet but am SO excited to visit the MAC counter in Cebu, Philippines! Hope to check out some Asia exclusives!

    Reply
  436. angie s says

    July 30th, 2015 at 5:58 am

    I need this so bad, i just lost my job and have not been able to do any “Me” shopping to restock my foundation (ProLong wear) And I love TABS!!!!! You should see my kitty named Eve, she’s so gorg!!!

    Reply
  437. Megan Codling says

    July 30th, 2015 at 6:13 am

    I don’t think I’ve found my fav MAC counter yet, but PRO stores are so much better than regular counters

    Reply
  438. Sandy says

    August 2nd, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    I love popping into the MAC store and just browsing. The pro store on Robson St. in Vancouver is great! Just live your posts Karen, happy weekend!

    Reply
  439. Yolanda C. says

    August 3rd, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    I would love to win this to buy some wedding makeup since I will be doing my own!! Thanks Karen, have a great week!

    Reply

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