WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is Christie Wright! Congratulations, Christie! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂
A few tenets I live by…
- Husky tabbies make everything better
- Whatever you do, don’t date the DJ (DON’T DO IT!)
- If you’re going to accessorize, your accessories might as well be cute 🙂
And speaking of that (the accessories), imagine all of the adventures that you and your makeup could embark upon in 2013 with the prize in today’s Christmas Eve edition of 12 Days of Giveaways, the Kate Spade Birds Over Arches Small Natalie Cosmetics Case (an $88 value).
The deets…
- Printed, coated poplin with matching trim
- Zip-around cosmetic bag
- 14-karat light gold-plated hardware
- Interior pocket
- Wipeable, durable nylon lining
- Patterns vary, making each piece unique
- 4.7″h x 7.2″w x 5.3″d
This thing was built for adventure! — so don’t let it languish with its destiny unfulfilled…
Are you ready to change this bag’s future for the better??
I hope so, because it’s day 10 of 12 Days of Giveaways on Makeup and Beauty Blog (TIP: click here and scroll down the page to enter the other ongoing giveaways). 🙂
- One (1) Birds Over Arches Small Natalie Cosmetics Case from Kate Spade valued at $88.
- There are two ways to enter, and you can do both of them for two chances to win. First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, a comment about anything at all, like, when was the last time you climbed a tree? Are you wearing a fragrance today, and if you are, which one? What’s your stance on pastel nails? What gadgets and gizmos (aka technology) do you usually have with you when you’re out and about? Favorite hair accessories (or the ones you wear most often)? How would you describe your natural hair? — you get the idea.
- Second, you can enter by following me on Twitter @karenmbb and retweeting (RT) the following message:
- Follow @karenmbb and RT to Win a Birds Over Arches Small Natalie Cosmetics Case From Kate Spade (an $88 value)! http://bit.ly/RPejGX
- The deadline to enter is Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 11:59PM (PST).
- Entrants must enter using a valid email address and/or Twitter account to win.
- A maximum of two (2) entries per person — one within the comments at the bottom of this post, and a second entry via Twitter addressed to me @karenmbb.
- Contest is open to individuals in the United States who have reached the age of majority according to their local laws (18 in the United States with these exceptions: Alabama and Nebraska, 19; Mississippi, 21).
- Tabs and I (heretofore referred to as “T-Money and K-Dawg”) will select one (1) winner at random from the entries either left in the comments at the bottom of this blog post or addressed to @karenmbb on Twitter.
- The winner will be announced here within 48 hours of the deadline.
- Void where prohibited by law.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Don’t even think about leaving to get that second cup of cocoa (or eggnog) before you enter these other ongoing giveaways (if you haven’t already). Including this one, that’s three different MBB giveaways you could enter right now.
- Two Ways to Win an Allure Best of Beauty Gift Basket (an $83 Value)! — Closes Tuesday, 12/25/12 at 11:59 p.m. PST
- Two Ways to Win a Neutrogena Winter Skin Rx Gift Basket (a $127 Value)! — Closes Monday, 12/24/12 at 11:59 p.m. PST
Whatever you’re doing tonight, have fun. 🙂
WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is Christie Wright! Congratulations, Christie! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂
Carolyn N. says
Love pastel nails!
Dee says
Merry Christmas! 🙂
The last time I climbed a tree was this summer. Will be back at it again in 2013!
Jennifer says
Wearing Kate Spade’s “Twirl” so maybe it’s meant to be…. Lol!
Kristin says
ALways love your lip gloss reviews!
Doreena says
God bless us Everyone!
Amber M says
Love pastel nails, except in fall and winter!
Katie says
Thank you for all your fabulous giveaways and merry Christmas!
Tatyana G says
Merry Christmas!
Lisa says
i love that pattern!!
nekosan says
I actually am wearing a fragrance today – Zangvil by Ayala Moriel. It’s ginger, with amber and a bit of orange and other happy warm cozy smells. (She makes natural perfumes, which I can actually sniff without getting a migraine.)
Lindsey says
Merry Christmas! I’m wearing Tocca Colette, which I’ve wanted for a couple of years and finally treated myself too. My fiance receives Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb tonight (shhhhh), and holy cow will he smell FINE.
BooBooNinja says
Merry Christmas!
Emily says
This is such a cute pattern!
Tricia says
Working on a crochet blanket
Mary says
That pattern is so cool!
Elise says
Love the makeup bag! And Happy Holidays!
Tiffany says
Oh man a nasty cold during Christmas. Terrible!
Kayleigh says
Pretty!
Lena says
Ohh pick me, I love this.
Deanne says
Pretty bag!
Rachel says
Mele Kelikimaka, everyone!
Erin says
The pattern! I love birds.
jaymie says
My favorite hair accessory at the moment is the hair donut! Its so fast and convenient!!
Mel says
Naturally, my hair is straight except for a small section on my right side that bends FORWARD. No matter how hot my I set my flat iron, it never changes the direction of the bend.
kass says
Gorgeous! Enter me!
Yao says
I don’t think I’ve *ever* climbed a tree, actually. Alas.
Merry Christmas to you and Tabs!
Mandy says
Definitely my iPhone and/or iPad!
Happy Holidays :]
Debbie says
Merry Christmas!
Heidi says
Wearing Pacifica’s Indian Coconut Nectar today.
Alix says
I actually really love pastel nails! Unfortunately pastel colors don’t look that great on me. So I usually stick to dark colors or neutrals :/
Amber says
Cutest bag yet! Natural texture is….curly as a mofo!
colleen boudreau says
I love pastel nails!
Caitlin says
I am wearing Stella McCartney’s Stella…my new favorite perfume!
Lydia says
I don’t think I have ever climbed a tree!
Kerri Carter says
Just watched Love Actually…couldn’t be happier.
Chris El says
Hoping everyone and a safe and wonderful holiday!
Sunandha says
Hypnotic poison by Christian Dior . .. Luv it
Monique Nguyen says
GAH TOO CUTE. and I’ve been looking for a new bag..
MJ says
I sort of feel that pastel nail polish doesn’t work really well with my skintone. 😛
Karen C says
Merry Christmas!!!
H. says
Merry christmas!
Alice A. says
I’m wearing L’Aromarine Mure Musc (Mulberry) fregrance, it’s my go to.
Kalli says
I’ve been having so much fun with all my extended family today! Can’t wait for tomorrow!
Lorna says
wearing VS “so in love” and natural hair is wavy
jennifer cliett says
I must say,living in the south,as a child everyone climbed a tree…but no this chic! Scared of heights! Lol. Merry Christmas!
Anna says
yay! more giveaways!
Kristina says
This bag is totally cute. I’m in need of a makeup bag too– perfect!! Merry Christmas Karen.
Franny says
Today I am wearing Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau Fresh…So pretty. My fave is Vera Wang’s Princess though.
Margie says
I’m wearing Burberry Brit sheer!
Jaa Maurer says
I was wearing Versace Bright crystal
Emily says
pastel nails…. meh.
Ariel says
Merry Christmas Karen!
Judy says
Just spend the entire evening at a house party socializing with the dog and cat hahahaha merry christmas!!
Tiffanie says
I love this! It would be perfectly themed for going to the beach. That’s about the extent of our traveling with two young kids!
reeeeb says
MERRY CHRISTMAS!~~~
Kristina says
This bag makes me think of nice warm weather! Damn you, midwest.
Beth says
Everyone is in bed but me! Merry Christmas to all!
Bells says
I first climbed a tree when I moved into my second house, when I was seven!
jen. says
Merry Christmas Eve to you and Tabs!
Lisa says
No white Christmas here 🙁 Curse you, global warming!
Becca C says
Hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Devi says
I have never climbed a tree. I don’t think I can either!
KPrice says
Such a peaceful Christmas Eve night. What a wonderful way to spend the holiday.
Haley says
Pastel nails look like candy! :3
Sara V. says
Ooh what a great bag! Thanks for all the great info. I look forward to reading your blog every day after work. Merry Christmas:)
Vanessa F says
I’m wearing Victoria’s Secret Bombshell fragrance that I picked up on black Friday. Love it! Merry Christmas to you and Tabs, Karen!
Katie says
I have been truly madly deeply in love with Kate Spade’s birds over arches. OUR LOVE IS LIKE RAIN (with birds flying in it).
Also, I made bourbon balls today for all my friends. And then I took a post booze candy eating nap. Because holidays!
Melissa says
Merry Christmas Karen!
Marissa says
i slept for 14 hours last night. Guess i needed it!
Vanessa says
Can’t believe Christmas is over. We celebrate on the 24th, cause were from Europe. It went by soo fast. Can’t wait till next year 😉
MJ says
I have never climbed a tree!
Cara says
Merry Christmas!
Melissa says
Santa baby …..been an awfully good girl 🎶
Kris says
We got a beautiful white sparkly snowfall for Christmas Eve!
Vanilla Addict says
Thank you for the lovely giveaway 🙂
Heather says
Favorite hair accessory – a hairtie w/ a tiny mint green bow w/ polka dots. Got it from korea, love to wear it in a braid!
Veronica says
kate spade is my favorite!
Jenna N. says
It’s 6AM and I’ve been awake for hours. I don’t know why I can’t fall back asleep, it’s not like I’m 5 with presents from Santa to open! Merry Christmas Karen!
Alison says
I LOVE a good pen! I think if I were to find my ideal husband, he would definitely have to be the type to surprise me with gorgeous fountain pens. Seriously.
Mosse says
i have a no makeup day, it’s really important to let your skin breath!
Regina says
Merry Christmas to all!
Marie says
Merry Christmas!!
Shana says
Merry Christmas!!!!
A. Mar says
I likely never would have done much for pastel nail colors. But something started to appeal to me this spring and I’ve had an off and on pastel kick all year. With a special attraction toward pastel blue!
Nicole says
I’m wearing Tocca’s Colette.
Kristin says
BIRDS!
Merry Christmas to all.
Liz says
today’s fragrance is viktor & rolf’s flowerbomb.
maritza says
hey T-Money & K-Dawg
-cell phone is a MUST for my technology
-pastel nails are growing on me!
-never climbed a tree : /
-ouchless ponytail holders work wonders
-i am wearing coach poppy fragrance today – it’s the best!
-natural hair -> straight. long. black.
happy holidays!
Kaitlin says
Merry Christmas ♥
Nicole says
pastel nails are great for spring!
Michelle says
Loving all of the Kate Spade makeup bags. So cute and chic!
Alison says
Merry Christmas, Karen!
Zoey says
I have naturally curly hair.
Julia says
Merry Christmas, Karen!
Liz Chan says
merry x’mas! I’m lusting after the chanel poudre universal libre after seeing it on you- it’s beautifulll gahh
Lily says
I like some colors of pastel nail polish, usually lilacs and baby blues. Not a huge fan of pistachio green pastel polishes, though!
Sophie C. says
Can’t wait for Spring 🙂
Saddy says
You know, I can’t recall the last time I climbed a tree (if ever!) but I was just imagining doing so yesterday!
Vanessa says
I’m thinking that there must be a good story behind tenant 2 “Don’t date the DJ”…
(let’s hear it — yay!)
Liz says
I’m not a fan of pastel nails on myself. On others, no problem.
Ann says
My daughter once dated a DJ, but you live and learn.
Sparkle says
My natural hair is curly .. large curls . Friz prone !
sweeks1980 says
I really like pastel nails (I have a few great pastel colors from Zoya that I can’t wait to try out).
C R Williams says
Merry Christmas!
Selena says
Happy Christmas, Karen 🙂
Etta says
Happy Christmas, Karen!
LauraA says
Pastel nails are wonderful…….on other people. Cannot make them work on me although i have seen them look stellar on other people.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Menia says
I am wearing prada candy!!
Charlene says
Merry Christmas! Hope your day is great.
Outlawd98 says
It’s a first, I’m wearing a black polish on my nails for the first time! Black > Pastels!
mrsshukra says
Watching Amish Mafia1
Cindy kc says
Not a big fan of pastel anything. I would rathet have a bright or deep color on my nails.
Amanda G says
I like cheese!
Sigrid says
My mum shared this with me, I hope she wins! =) <3
Evelyn says
In the process of growing out my hair so its always pinned up =/
Pamela says
Thanks for such a great round of contests. I am enjoying a casual, makeup-free Christmas with the family. I hope you are enjoying a relaxing holiday too. (Doctor Who marathon and cookies. What could be better?)
angela says
I think I was about 7 or 8 the last time I climbed a tree.
marta says
I am wearing Princess by Vera Wang
April says
I’m wearing Prada infusion d’ iris absolue
Mina says
Merry Christmas Girl!
Kristin says
yay!
Deretta says
Don’t love the commercial, but do love Lady Million perfume…
Abbie says
I’m not crazy about pastel nails, though I have been eying some light gray polishes. Is that pastel?
Sophie says
I like this bag. Today I’m going to eat a hazelnut chocolate.
Christa says
Those birds are calling my name! Come to mama!
Annaham says
Wearing Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab’s Yule (limited edition from 2010) today!
Sara says
Hope you’re having a great holiday!
Kiara says
My natural hair is a voluminous, wavy, frizzy mass when it’s in its natural state. But product can work wonders!
RM says
My Christman manicure is Orly Meet Me Under the Mistletoe (a deep metallic emerald with teal shimmer) with Orly Too Fab (big gold glitter) on top.
Aelyn says
Oh my, I used to climb trees all the time when I was a kid. We had this giant mango tree by our house that we used to monkey swing on all the time! Too bad the cherry trees don’t hold my weight anymore lol
Katrina says
Merry Christmas!
Preetha says
My hair is straight and silky.
Christine says
The last time I climbed a tree was freshman year of college at UC Davis. It was a lot of fun 🙂
Terri B says
wearing LUSH Big perfume, my gift to myself this year : )
Bailey goodnight says
I absolutely adore pastel nails!!!
Joyce M says
Family day equals my face gets a break day 🙂 Hope you had a great and relaxing day 😀
Becca @ The Beauty Sample says
Can’t wait to use my gift cards I got today to purchase the new Chanel blush and highlighter for Spring 2013!! (even though I REALLY need new clothes more :P)
Jess says
MERRY CHRISTMAS, KAREN!
Nikki says
I hope everyone had a merry Christmas!
Mei says
Hi Karen!!! Happy Holidays! So believe it or not, I’ve gone through twenty something years living through life…AND I’VE NEVER CLIMBED A TREE. I don’t know, it just doesn’t seem that interesting to me! I love wearing my Tocca Florence perfume, it is the PERFECT floral perfume for me. For something a little sexier, I use Estee Lauder’s Sensuous. I fell in love with these two perfumes so much, I bought them both FULL PRICE. That is pretty rare for me! And I always ALWAYS leave home with my smartphone, I don’t know I ever lived without it! My hair is naturally straight, but it kind of has a mind of its own at times. It flips this way and that on randomn days. But the problem is, it’s pretty flat! If I use anything “volumizing” in it, it will dry it out. But an hour long blowdry with hair rollers, VOILA!!! Cheers, my friend!
Nicolle says
I love to buy hair accessories, but the funny thing is I always just use bobby pins! 🙂
Maureen says
Merry Christmas and thanks for the giveaway!
brittany says
i spent waaaaaaaaaaaay too much in nyc this weekend!
blkrox says
I’ve eaten waaay too much these past 2 days!!
blkrox says
I’ve eaten too much these past few days!
katie says
I have never climbed a tree. I grew up in alaska which doesn’t have many good climbing trees. (also a bit scared of heights!)
Irene says
That would look lovely in my new bathroom!
marlena says
My hair is dark brown with a reddish tone to it, long, and wavy-straight.
Mai says
This case is so precious! Not gonna lie, I am a total sucker for anything that has birds on it.
Nina T says
Lately I’ve been wearing Red from Bath and Bodyworks. My usual scent is Daisy…but Red has a deep, not overpowering scent that seems perfect for the season.
Adrian R says
I <3 everything Kate Spade. Happy Holidays everyone.
Melissa says
The hubs got me the Urban Decay Vice palette, but one of the shadows is completely broken. I has a sad. 🙁
Sandy S. says
I live in a house full men so I need to get my girly fix!
Caroline says
Tonight I’m painting Christmas trees on my nails…I’m a little late to the game but they’ll be so cute!
Christie Wright says
Ohhh…. I think that this little case would just make my holidays that much more lovely! <3 Love your site, Karen!
Kesley says
This is so cute!
Shay says
I am not wearing a fragrance today.
Emma B says
I have never climbed a tree before. There is still time!
KellyinDC says
This is soo cute. Have you seen the birds over arches iPad case? It’s adorable too!
Jerilin says
Cute makeup bag. MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and T-Money!
Katie says
That is one cute bag! Merry Christmas to you and your family, Karen!
Amanda Lawson says
I gotta plastic bag, I gotta plastic bag, guess whats inside it!?
Cosmetics! xD
Tweeted as AliceAllurcore.
Christine says
I love pastel nails :).
Melissa says
Pastel nails are beautiful!
VictoriaJane says
Right now I’m using the Tar-jay Tory Burch lunchbox (on its side of course) as my makeup bag. It fits exactly into one of the slots in my hanging shelves in my closet.
Nardine says
This is adorable!
Rachel says
I wore Harajuku Lovers Jingle G today, which I think was LE from last year. G in a Santa outfit – too cute! Turns out I love the scent too! 😉
Lindsay says
Merry Christmas!!!
elle says
kate spade is perfect–i converted recently from coach! merry christmas!
Martha says
Cute! !!
Mina says
This is cute! Hope I win.
Bonnie says
I’ve never climbed a tree in my life.
Ashley says
Merry Christmas!
Liz says
Merry Christmas!
Mila says
Dreadfully craving a mocha right now ):
Vinutha says
We had a white Christmas today! It was lovely.
Erica says
hope you had a wonderful christmas! 🙂
Kiki says
It’s been raining heavily here!
Amanda Val says
My twitter wallpaper is of birds 😀 How I love them so!
Indhirap says
Thank you for all your fabulous giveaways!
Agata says
I always have my smart phone with me, always! I like pastel nails. Have you seen the Zoya Spring 2013 collection? All about pastels! And thank you for all those great giveaways!
Olivia K says
Love pastel nails, just not for this time of year.
Emi at Project Swatch says
yay giveaways 🙂 and kittens.
ZULMA GARCIA says
Wearing a combo of Pink Sugar and Brittney’s Fantasy..I smell like sweet cotton candy!
Megan says
Totally forgot to put on perfume today because I’m sick with a head cold and super out of it. But I usually tend to wear citrusy ones…
M says
I think all of my make-up truly deserves this gorgeous make up case. I think I’m neglecting my cosmetics!
Tennyoceres says
I’m still recovering from Las Vegas and Christmas, and my makeup bag is too. That Kate Spade bag would make a great alternate.
brooke says
beautiful bag!
Lauren says
I love this bag!
Jennifer Hill says
I’m wearing Miss Dior today! Its my favorite scent and that bag is adorable.
Jessie C. says
I like small glitter clip
Jessie C. says
https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/284023395274858498
Amie F says
I am wearing Cartier Must – my favorite perfume.
Corinne says
I love your website and can’t wait for your 2013 reviews!
Wehaf says
I have no problem with any nail polish colors, or indeed pretty much any nail art. But none of it interests me – I go au naturel 100% of the time.
Audrie says
I just love the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, it’s my favorite time of year!
Audrie says
I just love the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, it’s my favorite time of year
Tina says
Merry Christmas!
Janelle says
I have never climbed a tree.
Lynn says
This case is so adorable! Thanks for the chance to win!
Xochil says
I climb trees when Im at home 🙂 We have an avocado tree, a fig trees so its always helpful! lol
Soo Jin says
I LOVE pastel nail polish! Especially Essie ones!
Colleen C says
Love the kitty at the bottom of your blog! I have four cats that I get to cater to on a daily basis!
Patti says
I truly don’t think I have ever climbed a tree! Too cautious. lebl9077@bellsouth.net
Jennifer L says
My favorite hair accessories are bobby pins because I wear them so often. I’m not so sure I could even live without them.
JWinn says
Awesomeness!
Mandy says
I love my kitty!
Andrea says
i can’t find my nars super orgasm blush anywhere!
Helena says
I’m hungry and my boyfriend hasn’t come home yet////
Wendy says
i love pastel nail polish and i’ve been looking for the perfect pastel set for forever :[
Kelly says
That is a really cute makeup case!
Jana Ricketts says
Im wearing a sample of Gucci Guilty :]
Vikki M says
Great!
Melissa says
Happy Holidays!!!
Alyssa says
Love Kate Spade.
virginie says
I always wondered how can you come up with all this random questions when you make a giveaway? I mean , they are completely unrelated to each other whatsoever, and yet, you want to answer them all somewhat..And I say to myself, if it was me, I would have blank all the time, I mean, I think…because sometimes, the smiliest things are just the hardest,,,I don’t know..You see what I mean..I hope?
virginie says
I meant “simplest”.
Charisma says
I am wearing Bond No 9 Chinatown today as its snowing out! 🙂
Anna says
Birds! How cute.
Jackie says
😀
Krystle(Baking Beauty) says
I wore Bath and Body Work’s Winter Candy Apple today!
Joanne says
I’ve been a long-time lurker of your site. It’s fabulous! I hope you’ve had a very merry Christmas. I plan on spending the rest of my week off chilling in my pang bahai clothes (you know what I’m talkin about!), knitting, watching reruns of Dr. Who, and hoping I might win one of your giveaways.
Katty says
I do like pastel nails, but only one color at a time.
Jennifer says
I don’t care for pastel polish, rarely wear it and only during the spring.
Rebecca says
11:58 🙂
Beverlee says
Happy holidays!!! Thanks for all your beauty tips – love from Winnipeg, MB Canada =)
Michelle Teixeira says
I was so excited that I couldn’t sleep! I just could not wait until my son was awake so I could watch his face light up with joy.
Camille Domingo says
i don’t remember if i did this giveaway yet! if i did, i apologize for not following directions. 🙁
Holly says
Love your blog!