The giveaway is now closed, and I’m contacting the winner by e-mail. Good luck!

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I was a late blooming water baby…

Large bodies of water terrified me until I hit my mid-20s, before which time I could barely handle the shallow end of a pool!

Things changed on my 26th birthday.

That’s when I treated myself to a week of surf lessons with a couple girlfriends. We found the place online, booked the class and drove down from the Bay Area to San Diego in Southern California. The lessons and accompanying basic swimming instruction helped me get over my fear of the water for good.

By no means am I a great swimmer, but now, when I’m in the water I feel light, free and at peace with everything; all my worries slip away, and I feel loved — pure, unconditional love.

Was that too corny?

Sure it was, but it leads us to the prize in today’s giveaway. :)

The prize

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One lucky lady will win a bottle of Philosophy’s Unconditional Love Spray Fragrance (a $40 value).

In Philosophy’s own words…

“Wrap yourself in the warmth and comfort of unconditional love, a soulful, passionate, enduring fragrance. Unconditional love was created to make a woman feel loved and cherished and to remind her that to love and be loved unconditionally is the greatest love of all. Wear this heartfelt fragrance and feel surrounded by love and happiness throughout the day.”

I can totally get behind that!

The scent smells like a yummy blend of blackberries, vanilla and musk. It’s one of those food fragrances that tempts me to gnaw off my arm when I’m wearing it, but I’m told that would be unwise. :)

How to enter

To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment at the bottom of this post. In it, complete the following sentence: I unconditionally love _______.

I unconditionally love my family and my cat.

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

Good luck, beauties!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

The giveaway is now closed, and I’m contacting the winner by e-mail. Good luck!

So far, 185 people have commented on this post. How cool is that?

  1. 1. cas said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love food and my family.

  2. 2. beej said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i undconditionally love all my kiddos

  3. 3. Bethany said, on May 24th, 2009:

    My family, the beach, and Tom’s brand Hot Fries.

  4. 4. Esmy said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love books and all of my beautiful family and boyfriend. :)

  5. 5. Nina said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family and all the stray kitties that found their way onto our front porch and made it their permanent home!

  6. 6. Fay. H. said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family, friends, sushi, and good books =D

  7. 7. emily said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my bed!! *yawns*

  8. 8. Crystal said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love the internet!

  9. 9. Ivy said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love the city I am living in (Vienna, Austria)!

  10. 10. Jian said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love Angus sirloin steaks! (And my family.)

    Jian´s last blog post..Chanel UV Essentiel Protective UV Care Anti-Pollution SPF 50/Pa++

  11. 11. Jane said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my husband and my daughter. (She’s almost one!)

  12. 12. Diana said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love…love! =)

  13. 13. Ali said, on May 24th, 2009:

    My family and my pets :)

  14. 14. Beth said, on May 24th, 2009:

    Rather ironically, I unconditionally love Philosophy Inner Grace fragrance.

    I found it by accident and now I’m totally in love with their perfumes – I have no idea how I didn’t notice them before!!

    Beth´s last blog post..At 27 years old, how did I get here?

  15. 15. Karin said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my favorite winter coat, my mother, and my dog.

  16. 16. Mary said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love the amazing Makeup and Beauty Blog (dot com)! ;)

  17. 17. Alisha said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my daughter and my husband.

  18. 18. cutie_pie said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love makeup, my cats, sleeping, and desserts :)

  19. 19. Dana said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family and my dog.

  20. 20. bianca said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love my daughter Soleil Isabella and my husband Andrew!

    bianca´s last blog post..Cheap But Excellent Getaway at the La Mesa Eco Park!

  21. 21. Jenna said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my makeup collection =)

  22. 22. Laura said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my son Jack. He is the light of my life.

  23. 23. Kypris said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family, and possibly my violin.

  24. 24. brittany said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love…me!

  25. 25. Tamara said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family, my dog and my better half (bf).

  26. 26. amber said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family, my passions, ambitions, and *myself* because it’s important to love and accept who you are. If you don’t, how can anyone else? :) Okay, now THAT was corny! ;)

    Thanks Karen! I love Philosophy, but have yet to smell this, so want to!!

  27. 27. Claire said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I uncondutionally love my kids over anything else.

  28. 28. anna marie said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love my family.

  29. 29. Gail said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my two sweet puppies….even when they pee on the floor. :)

  30. 30. Austrian_Babe said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my fiancé and can´t wait to marry him!

  31. 31. Vanessa S said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my daughter, my son and my mother.

  32. 32. Cindy Lartigue said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my life – even though I am on disability and I can barely afford groceries, I am proud of myself for making it this far.

  33. 33. sara said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my husband, my puppy , the cat (even though he’s pretty mean), and anything from See’s Candies.

  34. 34. Leslie in France said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally my family

  35. 35. Leslie in France said, on May 24th, 2009:

    *LOVE*

  36. 36. Marta said, on May 24th, 2009:

    My family

  37. 37. Stef said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family, my husband, my two gorgeous nudist daughters, and my 25 year old stuffed unicorn!

  38. 38. Ali said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love people in my life, my pets, all animals, and MAC.

  39. 39. Kim said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love …. The Boston Red Sox!

  40. 40. babycakeseses said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family

  41. 41. Darby said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family, friends, and makeup!

  42. 42. jeng said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my kids, husband and my mom.

  43. 43. Alexis said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my husband and our dog, Magnum! :)

  44. 44. JennySue said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family and my Shu Uemura eylash curler.

    JennySue´s last blog post..An Interview with Poppy King, Creator of Lipstick Queen

  45. 45. temi said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love myself.

  46. 46. wendy said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my two sweet little children, Eden and Valentine, they are the most wonderfull people on this planet. Without them I would be lost in space, they keep me alive, kicking and proud!

  47. 47. Rachel said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my Mom, my dog and my cat. Most recently, I’ve realized I unconditionally love myself.

  48. 48. Bj said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my man!

  49. 49. Michele said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my two grandchildren Anna & Isabella.

    Michele

  50. 50. Sue said, on May 24th, 2009:

    my family!

  51. 51. Veedee said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my daughter and husband!

  52. 52. Redhead said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my twin sister, and my fabulous head of natural red corkscrews. :D

  53. 53. Christina said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love making others feel unconditionally loved.

  54. 54. gio said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family, boyfriend and books.

  55. 55. Sandy said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love myself.

  56. 56. Jen said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my makeup, my nail polishes, and my hair stuff =)

  57. 57. jane said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love my family.

  58. 58. Sarah said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love dance.

    Sarah´s last blog post..Polished.

  59. 59. Briana said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love all my pets! And my boyfriend, and my old car that I don’t have anymore :)

    Briana´s last blog post..Catch Up: Hot Tub Hands, Sunset, Bottle Caps and Cats

  60. 60. Shiny said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family and my dog. He is old and grouchy and I love him more every day.

  61. 61. Amy said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love my best friend, and my parents.

  62. 62. Phoebe said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my mom and my brothers. <33

  63. 63. Mai said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love all my family members.

  64. 64. Janet said, on May 24th, 2009:

    Of course my friends and family, but also, I unconditionally love my computer! I don’t think I could live without it. XD

  65. 65. June said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditonlly love my mother
    she has been there through so much with
    me when im down and when i found out i had MS
    she took me to the hospital, took care of me.
    Bathed me, feed me, did everything i couldnt do.
    And made me smile when things looked soooo bad.
    I love her so much , she means the world to me!

  66. 66. Joanne said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family, especially my twin sister.

  67. 67. Nitzan said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditonlly love my husband and nail polishes! :)

    Nitzan´s last blog post..Chunky Monkey – Banana Chocolate Muffins

  68. 68. Julia said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my children and my husband and musk!

  69. 69. Regina S said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I undconditonally love my husband

  70. 70. Calista said, on May 24th, 2009:

    My furbabies. They can throw up furballs on my oriental rug, poop outside their litter box, tear my curtains to shreds, use my couch for a scratching post and I’m still gonna love them!

  71. 71. Dao said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family and Bibi the bear :)
    (and makeup, too!)

    Dao´s last blog post..EcoTools Brushes: Ahmazin’!

  72. 72. Zara said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family of course. :)

  73. 73. Laura said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family and my dogs… I was having a rough day last week, and was taking a bubble bath to pout/relax. And my fluffy little dog inexplicably JUMPED INTO the bath with me! Total mess, but made me laugh… and that was what I needed!

  74. 74. joanne said, on May 24th, 2009:

    On some days it’s harder than it sounds…. but I unconditionally love myself:)

  75. 75. Lucy said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love God and my family.
    makeupgirl21@comcast.net

  76. 76. Anh said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family.

    Anh´s last blog post..floral dress

  77. 77. monica said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my dogs, good vodka, and jimmy choo shoes. :)

  78. 78. Bethany said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love: God, my sweet roomie and summer break! :D

  79. 79. Estefania said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love my family, my dog and my cat

  80. 80. jessica said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my doggie. ^.^

  81. 81. Amy said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my beautiful 19 year old son, who has put up with his single mom, who appreciates all we have, instead of what we don’t.

  82. 82. Kristina said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I gotta agree with you Karen … I unconditionally love my family and cats!

  83. 83. shivotra said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love my mommy.

  84. 84. kate said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love my 4 year old daughter who lets me know when i come home from work that i don’t look like a princess. And then comes after me with crayola washable paints and her paint brushes from michaels to “look like aurora”

  85. 85. kanita said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love my family and my boyfriend.

    kanita´s last blog post..$5,000 SEPHORA SHOPPING SPREE!!!

  86. 86. xtina said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love FOOD :)

  87. 87. christi said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love God.

  88. 88. G said, on May 24th, 2009:

    My cat

  89. 89. mishel said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love my family, no matter how much we butt heads.

  90. 90. Janeve Yeh said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love the Lord my God

  91. 91. Cindy said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my parents, and my 2 cats.
    Especially my mother, who lives in a nursing home, because she has a disease.
    She is happy there and sooooo sweet :-)

  92. 92. Gail said, on May 24th, 2009:

    My family & My Husband and my friends & my cat.

  93. 93. Missy Pratt said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my daughters.

    And pie.

    I unconditionally love my daughters and pie.

    And books.

    Okay, I unconditionally love my daughters, pie and books. And nail polish, and cats, and hot showers and pie.

  94. 94. Cindi said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my husband, our children, pets and try to unconditionally love every living thing!
    Many thanks for the opportunity to win this lovely fragrance!
    Cindi

  95. 95. McKenzie said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my very best friends, even when they annoy the shit out of me.

  96. 96. kathy said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love family, konad and your blog

  97. 97. Marmar said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love Honeydew iced coffee with cream & two splenda.

  98. 98. Nikki said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love my soon-to-be-husband, my family+friends and my hometown!

  99. 99. Marissa said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my adorable dog.

  100. 100. Mimi S said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my Danny.

  101. 101. Jennifer said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love God

  102. 102. ann said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love.. my makeup, even when it gets all smeary and gross i feel like i have no one to blame but myself. *sigh*

  103. 103. Sheila d S said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my parents, my granny and my boyfriend Nico :)

  104. 104. Caitlin said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my two new kittens I adopted yesterday!

  105. 105. angela said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family and friends!

  106. 106. Lou said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family and friends…Jimmy Choo and Christian Louboutin. And my actual family and friends of course!
    x

  107. 107. Victoria said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my parents and technology!

  108. 108. Rebecca said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family, bestie, and gorgeous baby kitty <3

  109. 109. kobri said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family, and mint chocolate chip ice cream

  110. 110. auroragyps said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I uncondtionally love my cat & best friend, Lady Zeal.

  111. 111. Julia said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my husband and my dog Zoe!

  112. 112. Babybubblz said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I uncondtionally love my supportive family.

  113. 113. Aida said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my daughter, my cat, my family, and God.

  114. 114. Zmama said, on May 24th, 2009:

    My daughter and ben &jerry’s chocolate icecream!

  115. 115. Courtney L said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my Family, God, and Coca Cola. (kidding about the last one.)

  116. 116. diskogal said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family :)

    (And chocolate)

  117. 117. geekchic said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love my fams, my tabby, and my macbook.

  118. 118. Citrine said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love mom…

  119. 119. Fieran said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love the sight of blue waters, the sounds of the sea, and the feel of soft white sand.

  120. 120. Hayley said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my puppy.

  121. 121. Jessica Diedrich said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally LOVE my children…

    Jessica Diedrich´s last blog post..Preview : {Sweet}

  122. 122. Sherry said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family and my computer

  123. 123. Jane said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family, especially my grandchildren, who are such great kids.

  124. 124. Alexis said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my little baby doggie

  125. 125. Lydia said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love coca cola.

  126. 126. Catherine said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family and dark chocolate truffles.

    Catherine´s last blog post..Skincare Routine VIDEOS

  127. 127. Deanna said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my mom! :)

  128. 128. Jenn said, on May 24th, 2009:

    a very generic answer- I unconditionally love my family and God!

  129. 129. rebecca said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love all of my beauty products.

  130. 130. Steph said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love-my family, my puppy, and my beauty products!!

  131. 131. wanda rose said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my twin niece and nephew:)

  132. 132. Halifax said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my daughter as she is the world to me. I unconditionally love my family back home for their support as well

  133. 133. Jenny said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family, God, macbook pro, mac brush #188 and gatorades!!

  134. 134. YadiQ said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love my fiance, family and makeup lol

  135. 135. Melissa said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my husband.

  136. 136. anna said, on May 24th, 2009:

    everyone :)

  137. 137. Brittany said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my familly and my boyfriend.

  138. 138. Linda Long said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my husband, son, daughter-in-law, and grandson.

  139. 139. heather said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love Eli!

  140. 140. Emily said, on May 24th, 2009:

    Matt, my new husband of almost a year!

    Emily´s last blog post..Running back our memories

  141. 141. Sally said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family, best friends, sweet dog, and cranky cat.

  142. 142. H. said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love ashley (my bff), tigger (my dog), and my family (as crazy as they are)

  143. 143. Laddie said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my hubby and my little boy, Jake!

  144. 144. Lexie said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my sisters and my pet ferret!

  145. 145. Megan said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family.

  146. 146. tricia c said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love myself

  147. 147. Alicia said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my hubby, my parents, my sister, my brother, my kittehs, and my bunny! :)

  148. 148. Elaine R said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love God,all of my family and my little dog.

  149. 149. karlenma said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i love my baby unconditionally

  150. 150. Jennifer said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love my little sister,
    no matter how much of a pest she can be! =]

  151. 151. Janelle said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my parents, even when they nag me, and my siblings.

  152. 152. Abigail said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my parents, my bf, our dog and our cat. :)

  153. 153. LauraJ said, on May 24th, 2009:

    My husband, animals, and the rest of my family

  154. 154. Aleksandra said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love traveling and being with my family!

  155. 155. Debbie said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family and dancing.

  156. 156. Diana said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love Jesus :)

  157. 157. Rachael Williams said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my 3 kids!

  158. 158. MylyNguyen said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love Fuji (the dog).

  159. 159. Katherine said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family, my cat, my friends, and this blog!

    Katherine´s last blog post..Memorial Day Weekend "Saturday"

  160. 160. Elle said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love my parents and my boyfriend <3

  161. 161. Deidre Weiss said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my husband and chocolate zip cake!

  162. 162. Nat said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love dance and my boy =)

  163. 163. Jessica said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love desserts especially chocolates!

  164. 164. Ruby said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my two boys.

  165. 165. Nicole15 said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my hubby & two children

  166. 166. Stacy Z said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family, bubble tea, and chocolate!

  167. 167. Danielle said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my dog, family and boyfriend.

  168. 168. Amanda said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family, especially my adorable little girl. :)

  169. 169. Holly said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my family, friends and parrot!

  170. 170. Amber said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love giveaways!

  171. 171. Julia said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my dog, Greta :)

  172. 172. adelina said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my chihuahua phenomena <3

  173. 173. Eunice said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love…my fabulous family and my miniscule lipgloss collection :)

  174. 174. CecilyT said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my husband and my little girl.

    CecilyT´s last blog post..The Daily Bean: 5-23-2009

  175. 175. alexis said, on May 24th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love my sister, alivia.

  176. 176. Heather said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love Chicago!

  177. 177. Sakura said, on May 24th, 2009:

    My sweet, one-of-a-kind Yorkie and Husband!

  178. 178. Sakura said, on May 24th, 2009:

    P.S. My Yorkie is not my husband! LOL!

  179. 179. Gracie said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionaly love….life! Everything in life, eveybody in life, and every experience in life. Corny, yes, but that’s how I feel :)

  180. 180. Sharon said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love my husband and my family

  181. 181. Winnie said, on May 24th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love aloe vera gel to soothe the sunburns caused by my other love, the sun.

  182. 182. Oraiba said, on May 25th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love, love.

  183. 183. imergo said, on May 25th, 2009:

    …my bf, aka Pumpkin.

  184. 184. Sherry B. said, on May 25th, 2009:

    I unconditionally love makeup!

  185. 185. chau said, on May 25th, 2009:

    i unconditionally love my family and my boyfriend

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