Rise and shine, pal o’ mine. We made it through another week! Congrat-poo-lations. 🙂
What did you end up doing last night? Did anyone else go see that new movie, Neighbors? On a very serious note (not really), what did you think of Zac Efron’s abs and lashes??
Ha! Not bad, right? Bravo on both counts.
I was surprised by how much I liked that movie. Yes, SO DUMB! — but totally fun, and some of the jokes about grownup life are freaky accurate, like going to bed with a mouthguard and loving brunch.
In other news, this should be a laid back weekend for me. Tomorrow I’m driving out the East Bay to take my mom out to Mother’s Day brunch, but other than that, I’ll just be chillin’ here around the house. I owe Tabs some quality playtime.
Good luck in this week’s giveaway. Happy Mother’s Day to you and yours. 🙂
- One (1) Sephora eGift card containing $50 sent to the winner by email (international readers, you may opt to receive $50 sent by PayPal instead).
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- Your comment can be about anything at all, but here are some ideas if you’re stuck:
- Do you wear a mouthguard to bed? (I do because I grind my teeth!)
- Have you ever been to Mount Rushmore or the Statue of Liberty?
- Mountain lion, falcon or bear?
- Favorite liquid liner?
- Who makes the best bronzer?
- Have you ever made a new friend at the gym?
- An embarrassing moment that you can now look back on and laugh?
- You can enter in up to seven ways to boost your chances of winning.
- The giveaway ends on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).
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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Agata says
Hi Karen, I played wallyball with my friends last night, so much fun! Hope you have a great weekend! Miss talking to you!
mary says
Favorite liquid liner?
for sure the loreal lineur intense liner
Cindy says
Yep, been to the Grand Canyon. Couldn’t get off the Skywalk fast enough!
Kendra says
I just recently found my HG liquid eyeliner.. it’s the liquid eyeliner by Jesse’s Girl! I love that it’s so easier to maneuver since it’s a brush tip and not a felt tip and the formula is waterproof!
Melissa says
I’ve never been to the Grand Canyon, would love to go! 🙂
Kristen says
Random Fact: You know, it’s actually ridiculous how many times I have left the house with a giant orange streak (aka contour line) on my cheek and not realized how stupid I looked until some guy at Dunkin Donuts asked me if I fell asleep in the tanning bed -_-
Luckily, I’m learning.
Karen says
My new favorite eye primer is the NARS smudge proof eyeshadow base!
Gayathri says
I actually went to the Statue of Liberty when I was around 10 years old, but apparently (according to my mom) I was freaking out on the ferry ride there! Haha
Joselyn says
mountain lion 🙂
Lisa Brown says
i have never been to the grand canyon; hope to one day 🙂
Louise says
In my opinion the best bronzer in the world is Nars Laguna bronzer, it’s the perfect shade for me for both contouring and bronzing, love it! Also I NEED to see that film, it looks awesome 😀 (definitely nothing to do with a topless Zac Efron) 😉 xx
dawn says
Falcon! Flying ftw!
Katrina says
It’s a beautiful day here in Michigan – finally!
Joni says
Hi karen, hope you are having a great weekend. Happy fur-mom mothers day! My favorite liquid liner is probably Jordana fabu-liner, or LORAC front of the line.
Jessica says
I have to wear a mouthguard a night — sometimes when I nap — because I grind my teeth so badly.
My new favorite liner is Marc Jacob’s Mark’r!
Sopranogurl says
My new favorite eyeliner is Urban Decay 24/7 VELVET GLIDE-ON EYE PENCIL. Not only is it an awesome eyeliner and waterproof- which I definitely need with my allergies, but they list ingredients by each specific color so if you’re allergic to or just avoiding certain ingredients you know whether or not you can wear that color instead of having to avoid everything just in case. And with my allergies to coal tar dyes, I love that they have chosen to avoid using them in most of the colors!
Laure says
I don’t wear a mouth guard, but I do wear a retainer at night so my teeth will stay put. I had to wear braces for 3,5 years so I really don’t want to risk it. I’ve also got used to sleeping with it, so now when I go to sleep without it (eg sometimes when I travel), it feels REALLY weird.
Icequeen81 says
Hi Karen
I haven’t tested allot of bronzer but I think wet and wild can make great ones for the shades I have seen. But they don’t sell them on the Island I want a matte one.
Liquid eyeliner I have tried just one, hoping to find a good one that is budget, cruelty free and does not crack. I am trying to learn to do winged eyeliner
I have a natural model at home, my puppy is Beige and she has a line of dark brown fur around her eyes it looks like she has winged eyeliner make up. Actually it looks very pretty on her.
Nancy says
Don’t wear a mouthguard, but I do wear my retainer! Can’t let those teeth shift around.
Ellen says
I absolutely wear a mouthguard, as does my husband – we’re grinders too 🙂
nina says
My have liquid liner is the stila stay all day liquid liner 🙂
Maria says
My favorite liquid liner is Kat Von D’s tattoo liner in trooper. It goes on so smoothly.
Colleen Boudreau says
I’ve never been to the Grand Canyon!
Michelle says
I do wear a mouth guard. I only noticed I grind my teeth until about 10 years ago when I was 19 and my boyfriend at the time said I did. Now, I wear “Grind No More” disposable ones you can get from Walgreens.
stirfryedshana says
Favorite summer lip/cheek combo?
Francine Anchondo says
Yes i have been to grand canyon.
sienna says
i’ve been to mt rushmore but was so foggy that day, couldnt’ see much!
Katia Audrey says
my favourite liquid liner is the one by Clarins.
Michelle H. says
I went to the Grand Canyon when I was around 2 or 3 years old.
Michi says
I just bought Too Faced’s Milk Chocolate Soleil, and it’s perfect!
Megan says
I’ve been to the Statue of Liberty twice!
Rikki Poynter says
Mountain lion!
Bianca Rogoveanu says
I love the Elf baked bronzer in St. Lucia !
Viviana Baltazar says
Hi, I am wondering how your prom experience was? Enjoy prom for those having it soon.
Margarita says
I went to Mount Rushmore a few years ago, fun road trip!
Olivia says
I have been to the Grand Canyon, and it was absolutely incredible. Words can’t describe it.
Ashley Celikay says
I tripped like four times during graduation. I laugh about it but I still get re-embarrassed every time i think about it. lol
Krystle Thomas says
I like Benefit’s Hoolah
Alison says
My favorite liquid liner is The Balm’s Schwing! Wish it came in other colors, instead of just black.
Daraya says
I have family in Arizona and Nevada, so I have been to the Grand Canyon a few times before! 🙂
Andrea Amy says
I have never been to the grand canyon. In fact, I have never been outside of Canada.
Amy says
I have never been to the Grand Canyon.
Sydney says
I have been to Mount Rushmore but I have never been to the Statue of Liberty. I hope to go some day soon because I would love to visit New York City.
Susan T. says
I’m super pale so a good bronzer is hard to find. I like one by Korres an also have a Guerlain one that is pricy but great!
Lorraine says
No Grand Canyon for me yet.
Justine says
Yes, I’ve been to the Grand Canyon.
Dimana Dyakova says
Have you ever been to the Grand Canyon?
Oh yes!!!
I was in a lodge and my room was literally on the edge of the canyon!!! Have never seen so many stars in my life …. Amazing, magical and out of this planet place … I will go back there for sure 😉
Kiss & Make-up says
Hi Karen! I wear a mouthguard to bed to, but for me it’s mostly to make sure my teeth don’t slowly start moving again. My parents paid too much to get them fixed 😉
Angelica Saldivar says
Boooo I’m sick 🙁 I have a cold!!!
Marina Grigório says
Have made some friends in the gym building my mother (while I lived with her), I began to worry about healthier eating and as time in the gym never passed, I started to make friends and together we gave each other tips purchases outside circuits we did together!
Stephanie says
I saw your instagram post about glasses and it inspired me to look for ones that suit my face better and I’m bored of looking through all the options so I’m taking a break and looking through all your posts instead 🙂
Jessie says
Loved visiting the Grand Canyon! It is so beautiful and peaceful (even with all the tourists)!
AJ says
Love the Stila Stay All Day liquid liner!
Still on the hunt for a good bronzer, one that’s neither too orange nor too muddy with a hint of sheen…
Anisha says
Will visit the Statue of Liberty in 3 weeks! Looking forward to our trip to the States 🙂
Kate Gentry says
I used to wear a mouthgaurd for teeth grinding, too! But I haven’t lately…
Saira Ifzal says
Reading beauty products reviews make me crazy as I then want to buy everything I read about 😀
Lynn says
No never been to the grand canyon but i really want to! i love geology, but everyone i know went before as a kid and don’t care to revisit…so i need new friends.
FYI did you know ryan gosling was in SF for the film festival!?
Marisa says
I love the Stila Stay All Day liquid liner in black.
Heather says
Favorite liquid liner? Tarte lights, camera, lashes™ precision longwear liquid eyeliner http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-lights-camera-lashes-precision-longwear-liquid-eyeliner
Michaela says
I’ve been to the Grand Canyon twice. Very spiritual place. Seen quite a few people with little common sense try to go beyond the ropes or barriers to get to the edges. Not very smart.
Elizabeth says
Since tomorrow is Mother’s Day, I now can laugh at what my son did when he was 5 at Easter mass so long ago. During the sermon, the priest kept repeating “You must find Jesus”, after about 10 minutes of this, my 5 year old son stood up pointed at the cross and shouted “Jesus is right there, can’t you see him?” I was not sure if I should laugh or hid under the pew?
MK says
I haven’t tried many bronzers, but I love Nars Laguna 🙂
Loris Ayoub says
Never being to the Grand Kenyon or the US for that matter 🙂
Heather USA (Rafflecopter Rosie Areola) says
I’ve been enjoying Sephora’s Bronzer in Los Cabos!
Jaime Hansen says
I wear a mouthguard to bed, as well. GRINDERS UNITE!
Paulomi says
Hi Karen, I quite like my Stila liquid liner but Bobbi’s gel eyeliner is my HG…no matter what I tried, my waterline would always get smudged so I stayed away from doing boldly lined eyes…but recently discovered that Bobbi’s gel liner applied on top of NARS eyeshadow primer on the lower lashline keeps me smudgeproof for hours…yay!!!!!!!!
Natasha says
It’s funny you mention it because I need a mouth guard! I’m actually using my whitening trays to hold me over until I can get one 😡
monica says
thanks for putting the trailer up. it looks hilarious. I kind of want to see it now
Lisa says
I have been using Studio Gear’s Bronze Matte Bronzer for some time, it’s a nice build able color, with absolutely no shimmer, and seriously, it lasts forever. No idea when I am going to hit pan on it, but I don’t use it in the winter, just spring and summer. I got it at Ulta. I am going to take a look at that Urban Decay Naked Flush you wrote about this week, because it looks like a great travel option!
Laura says
Mountain lion!
Gabi says
My favorite liquid liner is by far the still stay all day! I just bought it and immediately fell in love!
Monica says
I’ve never been to the grand canyon but I hope to some day!
Vanessa F says
I’ve been to the Grand Canyon several times. Blows me away every time!
Jen says
I have yet to find the perfect bronzer, but the NYC Sunny Bronzer works well and is affordable!
Fran says
I have never been fortunate enough to make friends at the gym :-/. I swear I’m friendly- maybe I just look super intense when I workout!
Isabella says
Karen, you have to tell me what you have been doing with your skin lately, it looks incredible! New foundation? powder? whatever it is i hope Sephora stock it so I can get my hands on that miracle product of yours if I win!
Miki says
I want to see The Neighbors but haven’t yet!
GB says
I’ve seen the Statue of Liberty from a boat but never visited.
Liz says
I really want to see Mount Rushmore, but no real vacations for me until the kid is out of the house!
Nicole says
Getting ready for my move – why do I have so much stuff???
Nicole says
Stila is my favorite liquid liner! Great wear and so many colors!
Tiffanie says
Guerlain definitely makes the best bronzer!
Lindsey M says
I have a mouth guard for teeth grinding, but I am flat out horrible at wearing it. Time to work on that again…
Deborah says
Mountain lion!
Rachel says
Thank goodness for my mouthguard!
Sidra Vitale says
I didn’t watch Neighbors last night, instead I watched a made-for-TV Wonder Woman movie from around 1975 or so on the MeTV station. It was so fun!
stacey says
My favorite liquid eyeliner is the Kat Von D Tattoo liner.
Amby B. says
I am lounging today. I pushed myself too hard for the past week and last weekend. My back is angry with me, so online retail it is!
Martha Cuellar Dawson says
LOVE popcorn and raisinets!!!
Besos
Martha
P.S. I also wear a mouth guard at night ;D
Katie says
I don’t have a favorite liquid liner because I legit don’t get how to use them! I’ve tried a few times and it always looks bad, haha.
Doreena says
Happy Mothers day to all!!!
meg says
I’ve been wanting to see Neighbors for as long as there have been previews playing at the theater. I love Seth Rogan. I think we’re going on Weds. Good to know it was as dumb as I expected it to be, but still funny!
Tania G says
I never had any luck with a liquid eyeliner, so I don’t have a favorite one. I love my urban decay 24/7 pencil eyeliners.
nat ogu says
i love mac’s bronzers
Laurinha says
When I was in NYC back in the 90’s, I went to see/visit the Statue of Liberty. But the wheather was terribly cold and so windy, that that tour is not a good remembering…
anissa says
Mountain lion, falcon or bear? — not sure if this means which animal i like best, which animal i would choose to be in a future life, or which animal i would rather have to defend myself against.
i’m going to choose mountain lion, because i’ve always had great love for all “big cats” <3
Anastasiya says
I love my burberry bronzer!
Tracy says
An embarrassing moment that you can now look back on and laugh?
3rd grade kickball game. I wanted to impress my crush at the time and prove that girls could play too. As I nervously stood on line I was determined to punt it as far as I could. Then it was my turn so I ran as fast as my little legs allowed, swung my leg back and kicked the ball. Only the bottom of my foot landed on top of the ball and I landed ass over teakettle (plus I was wearing a skirt-the horror). Needless to say I didn’t play ever again. And my crush… he’s my husband. So at least I got the boy!
Swati says
My plastic retainer acts like a mouthguard!
Jessica says
I’ve been to the Statue of Liberty once, but I’d really love to go on a road trip to see Mount Rushmore!
Cyndi says
Don’t wear a mouthgaurd to bed but apparently I chew in my sleep according to my hubby haha!!
Laurel says
I love Too Faced Bronzed and Poreless
Bhevarri says
I’ve lived in arizona my whole life, never been to the grand canyon 😛
Charity says
Hoping to win the gift card… On the hunt for a “beachy” scented perfume.
gina says
haven’t entered the giveaway in some time… but i have my eyes on something gorgeous from sephora! hope i win~
Lilly's mom says
Love Stone Mountain in GA. On of the few majestic wonders of the United States that the creator of Mt Rushmore started and left to finish Mt. Rushmore.
Jennifer says
I went to the Statue of Liberty when I was around 13. It was summer and hot and crowded. You would take 1 step, then wait several minutes before you could take another. It took a long time to get to the top.
I’ve been to Mt. Rushmore twice. For some reason I didn’t find it that impressive the first time but it definitely was on my second visit.
Jerikka says
I agree with you on everything Zac Efron 😉 I don’t know if that’s enough to make me watch the movie though (I know, gasp). My favourite eyeliner so far would be the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner but I need to cut back on spending and find a cheaper alternative *sigh*. The search goes on! And thank you for this giveaway, Karen 🙂
Lisa J says
I’m not confident in my abilities with regular pencil liners that I’ve yet to consider tackling the “liquid liner” beast.
Cheers 🙂
Renee says
My favorite liquid liner is the Lorac pen! I am obsessed with liner pens now! Thy are way easier to use than just about anything else!
Jennifer says
I wear a mouthguard on occasion because I grind my teeth, too, but I figured out that I tend to bite down hard on the guard and consequently wake up with a sore jaw. 🙁
Judith says
After the first time at the gym working really hard I was dizzy and out of it. All I wanted was to go to the restroom and pee. Well I walked into the men’s restroom into men using the urinals LOL I was mortified at the time.
Camille says
hello karen & tabs! haven’t been here in a while. 🙁 but i can binge read to catch up 🙂
have a lovely weekend! hope to see the reviews for those MAC LE stuff. <3
ashley cabell says
The best bronzer is made by Too Faced Cosmetics!!
Jessie C. says
I have never been to the Grand Canyon
Anitra Coleman says
I love your blog and personality!! You are so funny and down to earth… keep up the great work
Asmita says
My favourite liquid liner is the Kat Von D tattoo liner in trooper, long lasting and super pigmented!
Jessica says
I wish I could take my mom out to brunch this year! We live so far away from each other, though. Also, it’s amazing how many people I’ve heard love the Kat Von D tattoo liner. I must try it!
Sunita says
I have finals this coming week, and I have yet to start on some of my computer science programs! ARGGGHHH. I need buys from Sephora.
NICHOLE LYNN says
Hi Karen! Love seeing your photos on instagram, I’m a fellow cat lover as well. Meow on
Cez says
My favorite liquid eyeliner is Stila’s All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye liner, it’s the only one that doesn’t smudge on me after an hour, everything else does unfortunately.
Isabella P. says
I guess it’s because I’m shy that I never post on blogs or things like that, but since I am today, I have to let you know you are pretty much my fav makeup blog! You are such a sweetheart, give accurate portrayals of the products, and are near my skintone (that helps xD). Thanks for being such a helpful resource!
Also: My fav liner is by a brand called Dolly Wink (japanese), it’s pretty well known, and is really long wearing and easy to apply.
Jane says
I don’t wear a mouthguard to bed, but I have visited the Grand Canyon.
My two cats and I would love a Sephora gift card!
Sasha says
I have been to the Grand Canyon and would love to go back again!
Erika C. says
I would love to visit Grand Canyon since I’ve never been.
Jennifer M-K says
Favorite liquid liner? Stila stay all day waterproof liquid liner is hands down THE BEST liquid liner I’ve ever used! The felt tip applicator is super easy to use even for a beginner (it was my first liquid liner) and stay all day is actually an understatement…I’ve actually warn it all day, got home and passed out with it on, gotten up in a rush and run off to work with it still on (now day 2) and it still hadn’t budged when I got home that night. Now I know doing that is probably bad but its not like I make a habit of it 0:)
Heather says
I love checking your website everyday. You always have the best photographs. 🙂
Mandy says
Oh yes, I absolutely wear a Nightguard. Makes a huge difference as you grow older.
Jenna Osborne says
I’ve been to both. Mt Rushmore was so filled with people from all over the world, little snippets of conversation in every language as we passed.
Puri says
Lets make this fun- most embarrassing moment is when I was at a ski resort and I fell OFF THE SKI LIFT. One of my skis got stuck in the ground right at take off and I face-planted the ground. Uugghhhhhh! Only thing I hurt was my pinky finger, lol. Well, and my pride
Amanda Casto says
I have been to the Grand Canyon and it was breath taking! I went there when I got married in Las Vegas, NV in September of 2012!
Georgia says
Hope I’m posting this in the right place
Do you wear a mouthguard to bed? Yes, I grind too
Have you ever been to Mount Rushmore or the Statue of Liberty? Statue of Liberty special event for a conference, we had Ellis Island to ourselves for the night. It was an amazing evening!
Who makes the best bronzer? Nars Laguna
Mahdi Martin says
I used to wear I mouth guard when I was a child, because I clench my teeth. I stopped because it hurt more than ever. I don’t think it fit right.
Tiffany says
I’ve never climbed up the Statue of Liberty but I have taken the Ferry past it several times.
Lori P says
I don’t wear a mouthguard but I probably need to because I tend to clench/grind my teeth at night
patricia says
Mountain lion! Also, I wear a mouthpiece too. Total teeth grinder. Yay, stress! :\
Jennifer says
I can’t wait to see Neighbors, it looks funny and silly and frankly, I’m all about dumb comedies.
I don’t wear a mouthguard but I probably should because I’ve started grinding my teeth at night.
Cori Westphal says
I’ve never been to the Grand Canyon, but it’s some place I’d love to see sometime in my lifetime!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
Lynn says
I sure hope the best bronzer is Soleil Tan De Chanel since I just bought it today!
susan says
I’ve been to the Grand Canyon and it is A-Mazing!
Meg says
I think Too Faced makes the best bronzers!
Alex says
Favorite liquid liner is New York Color. Tried Revlon Colorstay, but it faded and smudges too easily!!
Berry says
I’ve been to the Statue of Liberty a few times when I was younger on family vacations to NYC. It’s been years, though. I’m definitely overdue for a trip.
SirenPrincess says
I did not realize how amazing Nars concealer was until today.
Emily B says
I really wanna go see Neighbors. All the clips and trailers I’ve seen looked really good so I hope I like it.
Sarah says
I’ve never been to the statue of liberty but i want to so much!
Midaa H. says
In my opinion, elf makes the best bronzer.
MsAnne says
I need to do my homework.
Ms. Elise says
I’m really into matte for makeup, because I went through a major sparkle phase as a teenager, so I’m going to have to vote for Too Faced’s Chocolate Soleil bronzer.
Denyse Mathiesen says
Loved zac efron (body) on that seventeen movie
becca m says
I choose falcon. Because feathers are rad.
mrsshukra says
Really liked the movie Philomena!
BrooklynShoeBabe says
Zac Effron’s abs are delicious. However, I’m 41, so I feel guilty to even look at them. lol.
Nguyen says
I don’t even know there is a thing called mouthguard until I read your post. LOL
Noel says
I wear a mouthguard to bed because I grind my teeth. I have also been to Mount Rushmore. 🙂
Emily says
I really need to get to Sephora!
Jennifer says
bear!
Krista says
I also wear a mouthguard. My problem is more clenching than grinding, really. Speaking of which, I have to look for the damn thing. It’s been missing for about a week and I’ve started to wake up with headaches without it.
Chris says
I should wear a mouthguard (I grind my teeth), but I usually forget.
Chelsey says
I wear a retainer every night after getting my braces taken off — does that count? 😉
Emily C says
I don’t wear a mouthguard but I really should!
Sara W. says
Mountain lion, falcon or bear?
Falcon! I was walking home today with my husband & we noticed a falcon flying above us. After a few seconds a 2nd & 3rd falcon came into view. The 3 of them soared above for several minutes while we stared at them. As if they knew they had our undivided attention, they came together, almost in a circle & started synchronized soaring, in & out of the circle 4 or 5 times before they all flew off in different directions.
It was breathtaking…spiritual. Something that I’ll never forget!
Rene Groyer says
Have not been to the Grand Canyon but saw Lady Liberty from a distance.Blown away !
Nicole says
I do not wear a mouth guard to bed. Although,I should. My insurance won’t cover it and I like buying fun stuff more..like makeup and skin care products! 🙂
MARY MOUGEOT says
A BEAR…
Stephanie says
I’ve never been to the Grand Canyon, but I’m hoping to plan a trip to Vegas soon and make a detour.
Melanie says
I have been to the Grand Canyon and the Statue of Liberty. Mt Rushmore hopefully sometime in the future.
Rozae says
I don’t wear a mouth guard but retainer for life 🙁
Nicole says
I grabbed a black matte Wet n Wild liquid liner after hearing good things about it. It’s great!
Estefania says
I don’t love how bronzer looks on me all the time, but I LOVE using MAC’s MSF Natural in Dark Deepest or Dark Deep on people! It just warms up the face so nicely!
Luv Jaime says
Happy Momma’s Day Karen! Tabs sure is lucky to have a doting Mom like you 🙂
Katherine says
My favorite bronzer is from The Body Shop, because they make one pale enough for me.
Jessica says
I love Mothers Day because it’s really the day I feel most appreciated and it’s always nice to feel appreciated. Unfortunately, I’ll be working ALL day 🙁
Emily Luong says
My life goal is to buy all the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powders, LOL!
Kristen says
Cover fx bronzer in suntan is my absolute favorite bronzer!
marisol says
I just found my HG foundation under $10, Loreal true match, Im kind of in a budget right now 🙂
Felis says
Mountain lion! SABERTOOTH TIGER! rowr!
Lucy Nguyen says
I don’t wear a mouthguard to bed
Kait says
I do have a mouthguard but for the life of me cannot wear it. So awkward and annoying.
Efraín says
Yesterday was Mother’s day in Mexico, you don’t know how difficult is to find a present for your mother when you’re a makeup junkie and she isn’t; so I opted for DIY knitwear.
Charlene says
Love your blog and love that you’re from the Bay Area too!
MelodyJ says
I don’t understand the animal question. The weather here has been up and down.
Charlene says
Love your blog and love that you’re from the Bay Area as well!
Donna W. says
I wear a mouthguard because when I was going through cancer, I was clinching and they had to remove a bone fragment from my mouth. All better now!
Ilse says
i will be visiting the U.S.A for the first time this summer. On may 30th me and my husband to be will be getting married (we are from Holland) and will enjoy our Honeymoon in your beautifull country! We don’t have a Sephora in Holland 🙁 🙁 🙁 so i would loooove to visit one!
Mardi says
Sadly the best liquid eyeliner I’ve found is Stila. Sadly because they are no longer cruelty free so I have to find a CF alternative and haven’t found one as good yet.
Maren says
Mouthguards– yes, I’m supposed to.
Teresa koedyker says
Yes I do wear a mouth guard.
Kimberley Dinh says
Falcon!
Mandy says
If we’re choosing between mountain lion, falcon or bear, I’m gonna go for the mountain lion. Power, grace, & all of that. It’d be super fun to be friends with one & ride it!
Rhoda K says
I’ve never been to the Grand Canyon. Maybe one day.x
Liz says
My favorite bronzer is the NYX matte bronzer.
Sharmen says
I haven’t been to the Statue of Liberty, but I definitely would like to someday…
Carmela says
I do not wear a mouthguard but I always wear retainers
Andrea Sherman says
My favorite eyeliner is Urban Decay 24/7 pencils. They give you about 30 seconds to play with and then – totally budgeproof! I’ve got a ton of them and I want more!
Jennifer Pham says
I have been to the Grand Canyon, but we took the train there and they only allowed 2-3 hours. We only walked around the rim . . .
Lisa @ Lisa Living Well says
I’ve been to the Grand Canyon, but I’d love to go back there with my husband, who’s never been.
Erica M says
MountainLion! Does that make me a cat lady?
Pam says
I grind my teeth too!
Pam says
Love your blog Karen!
Bridget Heiple Reich says
I have never been to the Grand Canyon, but would like to go! 🙂
Siobhan says
I went to the Grand Canyon for a three day trip when I was staying with family in California. My pasty Canadian skin stood out a lot there – went through so many bottles of sunscreen!
Lynda says
yes i’ve been to grand canyon
Stephanie says
We saw the Neighbor last night, it was cute. As you said, dumb, but sometimes I like a mindless comedy.
I would love to see pictures of your makeup collection. Do you have it in a neat little organizer? I just recently got an acrylic organizer and it’s ok, it helps, but it’s not big enough. I’m curious what your set up is.
Stephanie
debladyrose says
Found your blog from Pinterest…. post on how to apply foundation. LOVED it 🙂
Emily says
I love Tarte’s powder bronzer!
Ann says
I’ve been over the Grand Canyon a few times, but never to it. 🙂
Natalie Brown says
Hi! I have been to Mt. Rushmore a few times. I grew up in Minnesota and Wisconsin so it was sort of close to go to. It’s pretty awesome! What else is cool in South Dakota is the Corn Palace. I think it’s in Mitchell. It’s a place to shop but all the walls inside and out have pictures made out of different colored corn. It sounds really silly but it’s pretty cool too. Thanks!!+
Terri says
I visited the Statue of Liberty the first time I chaperoned a group of students to New York.
Molly says
I really haven’t played much with liquid/gel/creme eyeliners, but I’m definitely interested! I love the winged look, but it’s hard to walk away from those kohl pencils I’ve been relying on since middle school. They’re just so forgiving of mistakes!
Anna says
One of my most embarrassing moments recently occurred while I was getting a coffee at Ralphs. Not only did I manage to spill the entire cup all over my shirt making it see through, but as I hurried to rush and get napkins I manage to accidentally slap another woman on the butt as I was walking past. I went into shock and couldn’t bring myself to turn around and apologize so I just walked away…. Yep it was one of those days
Trina Flynn says
I would like to wish all Mom’s, Grandmother’s, Step-Moms and soon to be Mom’s a wonderful Mother’s Day! Have a Blessed Day <3
Valerie says
I WISH I could make friends at the gym! I am just so shy. And I don’t know how to start a friendship without coming across as a creeper.
Tracy says
Mountain lion, falcon or bear? Bear. No question. Rawr.
Nataya says
Happy mother’s day! or I wonder if there would be Neighbor’s day someday too. 🙂 I haven’t watched the movie actually. By the way I am sad my mom is miles away in another continent. Much love.
Ashwini says
Maybelline Hyper Sharp Eyeliner is my favourite 🙂
taahirah says
falcon!
Maria J. says
Favorite Liquid liner is the Milani Eye Tech Extreme.
Maria J. says
My Favorite Liquid liner is the Milani Eye Tech Extreme in Blackest Black.
serina says
soo in love with toofaces’ new book of bronzers!! deff gonna buy that if i win…side note: on instagram they put up a picture of it and i commented and they responded haha had a little fangirl moment
Candice C. says
In college, my friends and I did a turnaround trip to the Grand Canyon. We left at 10pm, got there a bit before sunrise, walked around for an hour or so, and went back home. It was wonderful and horrible at the same time.
Oana says
No, I never been to Grand Canyon but I would love to see it. I actually never been to USA.
Deanna says
Never been to the Grand Canyon but would love to! Don’t usually use liquid liner but I have one by l’oreal that I like. The Sephora matte bronzer is a pretty good one, usually use it for light contouring or for creating a shadow on my lid. I usually use the MAC mineralize skinfinish in medium deep as my all over bronzey glow color!
Jocelyn says
I think Too-Faced makes great bronzers! Pink Leopard may be my favorite at the moment, I’ve been using it as a blush.
Lisa C says
I’m loving all the summer collections that are coming out 🙂
Kylie says
I wear an Invisilin-style retainer to bed. The best bronzer, in my opinion, is Tarte Park Avenue Princess!
Britany says
Falcon 🙂
Angie Monroy says
Hey love! I laugh so hard at the preview.. Im totally going tonight to watch it! 😀 anyways… I wanted to ask… have you tried the Nars body glow with monoi oil?? Im kind of pale but love the bronzing look for the summer but for such an small bottle Im not sure I want to spend 60+ on it if its not super amazing! 😀 xoxo
Tina says
i love benefits hoola bronzer.
Lyndsey B. says
I have been to the Statue of Liberty.
Ashley says
the stila waterproof liquid liner!
Allie says
My fav liner would probably be any of their 24/7 pencils, especially the brighter colours!
Denise says
My favorite liner is the Urban Decay 24/7, love them! The first time I used it I was totally impressed with the quality, buttery smooth like everyone says, amazing & unique colors and I love how long it lasts, on my waterline too. =) Also, very gentle on the eyes, never stings or irritates.
Stephanie says
My favorite lipsticks are MAC
Nikki says
Oh man I could use a vacation. Even to Mt. Rushmore (although I’d rather go to Hawaii!) It’s been CRAZY hot here! I live right near you, Karen (SJ) so you know what I’m talking about I’m sure.
At least on Maui I can get away with wearing only a bathing suit and a shirt all the time.
Danielle says
I have been to both Mount Rushmore and the Statue of Liberty.
Kim Pincombe Cole says
Mountain Lion! And I grind my teeth too, but haven’t tried a mouth guard yet…
Sarah says
I really like my Clinique bronzer. It’s nice and natural.
sarah rene says
My fav liner right now is the Milani felt tip liquid liner. Its super affordable and works just as well as the more expensive ones. Its super black and I love that it has a long thin point at the tip then it tapers wider. Perfect! Thx for the giveaway!
Andrea Darst says
I do wear a mouth guard when I sleep because I grind my teeth too!
Isabel V says
I’m not terribly picky about the liquid liner I use, honestly. And I wear it every day! I’m pretty fond of Revlon’s ColorStay liner, but Rimmel’s Exaggerate Liquid Eye Liner also has a pretty hefty amount of staying power. They have similar brushes and formulas, and they’re both around $5. Can’t really go wrong either way!
Noelle says
I think NYX’s bronzer is awesome!
Cristine Joy says
Favorite liner as of the moment is the black K-Palette 24 hour tattoo.
Steph says
Liquid liner? How about no liner? I am that unskilled girl who freaks about putting on eyeliner. It’s never straight and anything coming at my eye is a no-go. (Even though I wear contact lenses!)
Grace says
Hi Karen, I’ve been to the Statue of Liberty once! Never actually got to go inside but standing by the base was quite a sight alone! Obviously it’s a tall statue, but when you’re actually at the base it’s quite breathtaking. Hope you are having a fantastic Mother’s Day!
Nao says
Best bronzer: RMS Burti Bronzer. No orange, just glowy goodness. And: You’re such an awesome blogger, Karen! Thanks for always keeping it fabulous and fun.
Charlotte says
Falcon!
AmyBS says
I do wear a mouthguard! I grind my teeth and I have TMJ. I hate it!
Maria C. says
I don’t wear a mouthguard :O
Lily Heng says
Nope, don’t wear a mouthguard, but I probably should because I do grind my teeth when I sleep I have been told.
Stephanie G says
I don’t wear a mouthguard to bed, but I probably should!
Evangalia Kanaraki says
I wanna win this so bad!!!!!! 😀
meghan says
sooo anxious for the alluring aquatic release! i can’t wait to try the bronzers!!
amanda whiltey says
Have you ever been to Mount Rushmore or the Statue of Liberty? no to mount rushmore yes to statue of liberty.
Miki says
I love Lorac and Covergirl liquid liners!
Stephanie Gricius says
I wear retainers, which my orthodontist is seriously impressed with since I’ve had my braces off for 15 years! Tarte park ave princess is my favorite bronzer. And I met my husband at the gym 🙂
Sara says
I’ve just found your blog, it’s been a really great read, very informative!
Jordi says
I still wear my retainers at night. Two bouts with braces and I will *not* let that happen again!
Fransheska says
Hahaha, “An embarrassing moment that you can now look back on and laugh?” I remember when I first wore red lipstick when I was 19 years old at a University party and ALL my front teeth got red coloured, I was smiling to everyone, specially the guy I liked, and feeling invincible until I looked at my reflection and saw that I was, technically, a female Joker; felt so embarrassed that I locked myself in the bathroom until my mum picked me up.
Lake says
Just reinstated the mouth guard last week. Waking up with jaw/neck pain is not fun.
Petunia says
I am so ready for summer. Bring on the bronzer!
Deanna says
My favorite liquid liner is the Stila Stay All Day liner. It comes in so many fun colors, and it really does last!
Tiffany says
I love the Marc Jacobs liquid eyeliner!
Chelsay says
I grind my teeth in my sleep when I’m anxious (I’m in the last 2 weeks of my first year of grad school, so literally every night), but I don’t have a mouth guard. And I really need to get one. Thanks for the reminder! 🙂
Mo P. says
My favorite eyeliner has to be Sephora’s liquid liner with the brush tip. I don’t know if that’s because I’ve been using it for years and haven’t tried out better ones or if it really does work the best on my skin, but I love it! 🙂
Wayne says
I’ve heard of “emotional eating” but when I am terribly sad, I don’t want to eat at all… I feel like I’ve been gut punched. 🙁
Tweakweasel says
Falcon all the way. 😛 And I’m a big fan of the Jesse’s Girl Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner; such sleek packaging at such a cheap price. Plus the idea behind it (based on calligraphy brushes) and the strong performance also makes this one of my favorites. Then again, I’m also a big fan of the Jordana liquid eyeliner in Antique Linger. Weird name, great color.
Laura says
Another grinder here…sadly.
Allison Myers says
I love me some Sephora!!! Shopping for hair and makeup products is always fun because you don’t have to worry about sizes and something not fitting.
resham says
I think Loreal makes lovely liquid liner and Chanel has my fav bronzer.
Barbara says
I do wear a mouthguard to bed, I don’t wear liquid liner, and one of my best friends is someone I met at the gym! Thanks for another great Sephora contest!
Barbara B says
I do grind my teeth when stressed. Got fitted for a nightguard at my dentist’s but haven’t gotten it yet. We’ll see if I wear it, but for the amount I paid I should!
Yasmin Hussein says
Loreal makes the best liquid and gel liner because they do not dry out as fast as liners from other brands.
Jennifer says
I absolutely love The Balms Bahama Bronzer. 2nd favorite would be NYX blush in Taupe.
Jeanne says
Just found this website while searching for concealers. So excited to follow your future posts 😀
Kimberly says
I also grind my teeth. I am supposed to wear a mouth piece to bed. I am always scared I will choke on it at night. Am I crazy? I better start wearing it or I won’t have any teeth left. Xo
Zoe says
I sleep with my phone! I love revlon lip butterd and baby lips. I love L’Oréal liners.
em says
mother’s day shouldn’t be just one day, it should be everyday
Jaclyn C says
While I’ve never been to see the statue of liberty, i plan see her this summer on my very first trip to New York!
Thank you for another fabulous giveaway!
Happy blogging!
Jaclyn
renee says
i never went to the statue of liberty. real new yorkers avoid tourist traps at all costs, lol.
chiara says
hi karen! I’ve never been to the States (I live in Italy) but I hope one day… lots of love
Clara says
I went to the Statue of Liberty when I was really young…all I remember was how insanely long the lines were!
April Walker says
Hi, Ive tried to enter your giveaways several times, couldn’t get it to go through, so, here we go..Im 46 years old, just getting back into makeup. First having to buy things I need, I didn’t have much, Second, had to watch many, many, many videos, read many blogs, to learn how to use items and which ones to buy. Its been a long and sometimes hard road. At my age, you need a little makeup. It has been making feel good too!! I need more items, so would love a little help getting those items. Ive never used MAC, EVER, Im loving it now! Need a few brushes but as you know, MACs are a tad high. Have a few from Sephora, need couple more eye brushes. Hope you can help me get them, by me winning! Sephora has a lot of my money already!! Read your articles daily!!
Katherine says
MAC Soft and Gentle is my favorite highlighter
Majick says
Someone keeps hacking my credit card (twice in a month, 1st a card that I had for like 20 years and 2nd the replacement card for the 1st – WEIRD). Please pray or whoever is attacking me because they must be really “sorry” people.
Amanda Sakovitz says
ive never made a friend at the gym.
Dani says
The best bronzer award goes to…Too Faced. When I got into using makeup, I was very hesitant to use bronzer for fear that it look orangey and clownish on my fair skin. After receiving a sample of Too Faced Chocolate Soleil bronzer, my mind was forever changed. Not only can the bronzer be applied naturally, but it also has the wonderful scent of cocoa. A-plus! 🙂
Stacy says
I want to go to Mount Rushmore!
Meegan says
Haha I totally wear a nightguard to bed, I grind my teeth too!
Joanna L says
My favorite liquid liner is from Catrice!
Trude says
Happy Monday! I have too many laughable embarrassing moments to pick just one. 🙂
Julie says
Gotta go with: Bear!
Merced says
If you could only have one eyeshadow and I mean just 1. What would it be?
Maggie says
Mountain lion for sure! Cats cats cats
Thea Turnbow says
Love your blog! I too wore a mouthguard for tooth grinding…until my dog got a hold of it and decided it was her newest chew toy.
Tracy Sarmiento says
Growing up, my mom always had to force me to wear makeup when going to events. I hated makeup until I turned 22. How old am I now? I’m 23. Now, I am obsessed with makeup. I love learning about new products and brands. Your site has helped me out so much because your reviews are so informative. What I love the most are the swatches because we both have the same undertones. Thanks for maintaining an amazing beauty and style blog! 🙂
Julie B. says
Falcon!
Jordan says
Lately I’ve been loving the Kat Von D tattoo liner. The only thing that could possibly make it better is if it was waterproof.
Yurianna Kim says
Mountain lion
Cristina says
Hello! Would love to win this!
Cristina says
Yosemite, want to go there one day!
Cristina says
Haven’t been in Sephora for more than half a year, I want this!
Dymond says
I love the Stila Stay All Day Liquid Liner it’s super thin easy to apply and true black….I also like the NYC one from drugstore and my oh yes the mouthguard helps my grinding too at night! 🙂 Love the blog!
veronica v says
I love Sephora!
Nisha says
I really like Miliani’s eye tech extreme liquid eyeliner
Lymari says
Been to both Mt. Rushmore and the Statue of Liberty and thought both were incredible! But you can’t beat Ms. Liberty looking all gorgeous on the water 🙂
Kerri says
Yes, I do wear a mouthguard. I stll refuse to wear it around my boyfriend though even though we’ve been dating almost a year hahah.
Bunny says
Falcon!
Kimberley says
Me and my best friends made friends with these guys we met at the gym in 1995 and we are still friends with them to this day.
Sadie says
The weirdest thing I’ve done lately was wear my (teeth) retainer in the shower. Such an odd feeling.
Emma says
Hi Karen! I’m really hoping to win because I’m broke and really want the mascara mini set from sephora, along with like 10 billion other things! LOL I’m all for drug store mascara but I have yet to find one that works for me 🙁 Hope you’re staying cool through the heat wave here in the Bay Area!
Yesenia says
What is your favorite bronzer?
I have a few, The victoria’s secret glitterati bronzer… FYI VS is getting rid of all their makeup to focus on fragrances.
I also love Casino by Nars!
Holly says
I have been to.the Grand Canyon of PA. Does that count? Haha 🙂
Nicole - Beyond the Pale and Freckled says
We took the baby shopping at Target again, I think at 9 months we’re in the sweet spot of him handling outings quite easily. Pretty awesome 🙂
Stephanie D says
My favorite liquid liner is the lancome Artliner!
Vanessa says
my new love is the Cake Liner from Makeup Forever!~ especially for cat eyes!!
Sarah Anne says
I love the elf liquid liner!!
Melinda L. says
I have been to Mt Rushmore and Statue of Liberty
maya says
I should wear a mouth guard but I havent bought one yet. Often my husband will wake me up in the middle of the night because i grind my teeth too hard.
Olivia says
Mountain Lion :)!
Chelsea J. says
I used to wear a mouth guard to bed because my old (moronic) dentist said I needed one. It totally messed me up more and now I no longer wear one haha. There are sooo many high end bronzers I want to try, but I’m currently loving the Physicians Formula Bronze Booster! Happy Monday!
Courtney says
I actually used to wear a mouthguard every night, but I used to throw it across the room in my sleep lol. Got tired of having to look for it.
Rachel P. says
Do you wear a mouthguard to bed? – Yep, I’ve had a bitesplint for awhile now because my dentist was threatening me with the possibility that I’m going to have the teeth of a 60-yr-old in the next five years if I don’t quit grinding. And I am literally 23. Needless to say, haven’t gone without it since.
Vikki says
Mountain Lion! And I REALLY love the Physician’s Formula Eye Booster Liner Pen.
Rachel says
Urban Decay makes my favorite liquid liner.
INCI says
Nowadays, L’oreal’s liquid liner is my favorite.
Sofia says
mountain lion 😀
Ashley S says
My favorite eyeliner is physicians formula!
Takella Foster says
What are your top 3 highlighters?
Takella Foster says
This is an awesome blog!!!
Takella Foster says
Are there any makeup trends that you avoid?
Diane says
Falcon.
Maria Eduarda Fagundes de Aquino says
I was never really into makeup until last year, when I discovered that makeup can really save a day and it does not take too long to give you a brighter look.
Julie Simpson says
I ran into a lover from high school when I was 18 and I’m 50 now and it’s amazing to see how differently we age. He’s 6’4 still handsome but he’s been through it. Although I’ve medical challenges I’m looking pretty good. The chemistry was still there but, he just got married . Heavy sigh
Jen Myllymaki says
I wish I wore a mouthguard to bed. My bottom teeth are a little crooked, and I am vain about my teeth.
valerie leung says
The giftcard to sephora can help me pay for the naked 2 palette I wanted 🙂
Laura says
I’m so in love with the bronzer from the Tom Ford summer palette. If that was available on its own, I’d be so all over that!
Susan C says
Mountain lion, for sure!
I have made new friends at the gym. It came about because the four of us were trying desperately to get back into shape and ended up in a Hip Hop dance class. Our teacher was very young, lithe and limber and we…weren’t. So there we were, trying desperately to mimic the instructor’s sexy choreography to some seductive Prince song. My body just wouldn’t bend that way, and I plunked unceremoniously on my tush. I glanced up, red-faced, and noted my three now-compatriots had suffered the same fate. We were laughing hysterically. Gym buddies forever!
Lindsey Lynn says
I’m scared of liquid liner!!!
Kim says
love your reviews and swatches!
Janea M says
Defo, falcon!! Only one on the list that can fly.
Thomas Murphy says
Thanks for the giveaway!
Vanessa says
I wear a mouth guard too! !
Embarrassed face….
BooBooNinja says
I wear a mouth guard at night.
roz says
I haven’t gone to the statue of liberty…..yet. It’s on my list
Linda says
Never been to the Statue of Liberty. I will make it New York one of these days!