And now, the next thrilling installment of A TABBY IN SEPHORA — one cat’s quest to find a fabulous fur brightener. (Scroll down to the P.S. to reread Part 1.)
Tabs checked the display for Urban Decay Fabulous Feline Fur Brightener one last time, peering behind the boxes of the Tortie and Orange Tabby shades in the front. His whiskers probed the back of the dark shelf.
“Mrow!” he barked. Nothing! This was totally unacceptable. It wasn’t so much about the fur brightener anymore. His fur was already striking and bright. He was more upset that Choupette was actively trying to sabotage him.
“Um, sir?” The sales associate gestured to him from behind the counter. Grumbling under his breath, Tabs walked over.
“So the order’s all set,” the associate said, peering down at Tabs through a pair of shiny black Warby Parker glasses. “It should be here Monday afternoon.”
Lovely, Tabs thought, his eyes narrowing. Monday. That would mean he wouldn’t have it for any of the kitty modeling parties this weekend.
“Oh!” the sales associate said, seeing something on her computer screen, “This is weird. There’s a note here that says to call someone named Choupette when we get more of the Tabby shade in stock.”
Tabs couldn’t believe his ears. Choupette had this whole thing planned out! She must have known that Tabs would hear about a new fur brightener from a big brand like Urban Decay and would visit the closest Sephora store to his house. She was cunning. Tabs had to give her that.
Suddenly, the spark of an idea. “Mrow?” Tabs asked, looking up at the associate. What about dogs?
“Dogs?” the associate replied. “What about them?”
“Meow-wow?” he said. Is there a version for dogs?
“Oh, of the fur brightener? Let me check.” She started typing on her keyboard. “Looks like, wait, yes, here! There is a version for dogs. Urban Decay Cute Canine Coat Brightener.”
Bingo! Tabs thought. If it comes in a version for black, gray and brown fur, it just might work. “Mrrrow?” he asked, keeping his paws crossed.
The associate’s eyes widened as she seemed to understand. “Ah,” she said, “let me check.”
Tabs could hardly contain his excitement. He started kacking uncontrollably like he did when he watched birds. If Tabs were to show up to Karl Lagerfeld’s party tonight with his fur even brighter than usual, Tabs would be the talk of the town tomorrow, and that would show Choupette who’s boss.
“Aha!” the sales associate said, looking victorious. “Yes, it does come in a shade for dogs with black, brown and gray fur.”
“Mrrrow,” Tabs said. Excellent.
Good morning, glory! Happy caturday! I hope you liked that little story. Stay tuned for part 3, where we find out what happens at Karl’s party… 🙂
How’s it going this morning? What did you do last night? We came this close to going to see Guardians of the Galaxy, but then I wussed out. The thought of chilling out in pajamas and watching TV on the couch was too hard to resist.
We started watching a BBC psychological crime drama on Netflix called Luther, starring Idris Elba and WOW! It’s great. Every episode is like Silence of the Lambs. I’m not kidding. It’s that good. And scary. And intense.
Other than that, not much new to report. The only thing on my agenda for today is going for a run on the treadmill and spending time with Tabs and El Hub.
Good luck in this weekend’s giveaway. Have a great one, and I’ll talk to you soon.
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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Mrow! If you missed it the first time around, here is part 1 of A TABBY IN SEPHORA.
A TABBY IN SEPHORA: PART 1 “Hello,” the sales associate said as Tabs entered the store. “Can I help you find something?”
“Meow…” Tabs replied, a little unsure. The sales associate smiled expectantly. Tabs knew that he wanted something to brighten his fur, but these stores were always so overwhelming to him. So many rows and rows and aisles and stacks of products taller than him. He didn’t know where to start.
The associate nodded. Tabs, as if on auto-pilot, moved deeper into the store, pulled by an unseen force. Fur brighteners, fur brighteners, fur brighteners, he reminded himself, trying to stay focussed.
Around him were dozens of displays with sparkling glass vials, vibrant posters and trays filled with pigmented products. A mix of perfumes filled the air.
Cats and cat ladies walked up and down the aisles, exploring the many treasures. Many chatted with sales associates. “This one is great for soft paws,” he overheard one of the associates say. She was standing beside a husky Russian Blue Tabs recognized from his neighborhood.
Tabs stopped in front of a display placed at cat eye level. New Urban Decay Fabulous Feline Fur Brightener! it read. “Meow,” he purr-chirped. Yes!
The display showed that it was available in eight colors. He saw Orange Tabby, Siamese, Tortie, and yes! Tabby too!
He pawed at the small boxes, looking for the shade, but there were none to be found. Shoot, he thought, I think they’re out.
“Meow?” he asked the nearest sales associate.
“Let me check,” she said, heading behind the counter. “Yeah, those have been really popular lately. It’s weird, a seal-point Ragdoll came in yesterday and purchased all of the ones in the Tabby shade we had in stock.”
Choupette! Tabs immediately thought. That cat was always trying to sabotage him.
“I’m sorry,” the sales associate said, “it looks like we’re completely out, but I can order one for you if you’d like.”
“Meow-rrow,” Tabs said. Yes, please. That would be great. There had to be a reason Choupette didn’t want Tabs to get his paws on that shade. A good reason, indeed.
–TO BE CONTINUED–
Lisa Brown says
i did not buy makeup this week 🙁
Moomoo says
I bought Rimmel Natural bronzer in Sun dance this week but it doesn’t match my skin tone 🙁
Amy says
I didnt buy any make up either :/
ashley celikay says
I do not like to gamble at all. I gambled once after my 21st birthday and I lost 20 dollars and I thought ‘OMG I could have bought makeup with that’ Never again! lol
Melissa says
i love watermelon for a summer snack.
its also a great scent! 🙂
Meg R says
Have you ever used a heated eyelash curler?
Almudena says
What is it happening with the weather? One day we are melting, the next is chilly as a fall day! I am not complaining about these last ones, don’t get me wrong!
Laura says
This week I bought three Kat Von D Studded Kiss lipsticks (Poe, Gothica, and Wonderchilde), a Clarisonic acne brush head, and a Sephora Kiss Me balm in 01 Creme Brulee – clear.
Gillian Pidler says
I’ve not bought any new make up yet this week but tomorrow I’m heading to Superdrug to pick up their B prepared primer, it’s currently on half price at £4.99!! Win!!
Vanessa says
OH gosh… I’ve been having a watermelon every week…
Ellen says
I’m very risk averse – no gambling for me!
Natalie M. says
This week I bought the Stila In the Garden palette and Tarte Dollface blush. Trying to resist the urge to buy more. 🙂
Keri says
I am LIVING on watermelon this summer. It’s a godsend. I only wish I looked good in watermelon-colored lippies :/
Agata says
My favorite app right now is Couch to 5K. I started using it on Wed, it’s an app that’s supposed to train you ro run 5k in 9 weeks. I know 5k is not that impressive but I am not good at running so I think it’s a good start and I hope I can keep it up!
Alexis says
I was really bad this past week and went a little crazy on Urban Decay. I bought Perversion mascara, and of course I had to get Subversion to go with it. Then I could not contain my excitement for the Pulp Fiction Gunmetal Heavy Metal Glitter Liner. I have been wishing for years that they would make a black glitter liner! Wishes do come true! And lastly, I bought the Minx 24/7 Velvet eyeliner. I really just want one of everything that Urban Decay ever releases. A girl can dream, right?
Amy says
I was about to grab an Essence Matte Lip Cream, but I was worried I didn’t have enough money for taxes, so I decided against it.
Karen says
I am looking into buying some Kiko Milano water eyeshadow. They look very similar to the NARS dual intensity range, but significantly cheaper.
Do you have any opinions about the water eyeshadow?
The daring game range also looks great, I love the packaging (I am a sucker for cute packaging).
Alix says
Loving the cool, rainy weather.
Myan says
I recently got the NARS tinted moisturizer and I’m loving it!
Wendy@BlushandBarbells says
Yes to watermelon! I’m staying at a hotel and they have it at the breakfast buffet. Yum!
Erica M says
I once jumped off an overpass into a canal in Florida. Not sure how high it was, but it was pretty cray.
Icequeen81 says
I got a grey eye shadow fro a friend, we do a swap each year, we collect stuff for each other during the year.
Sarah W says
I got another lip butter in Berry Smoothie, I actually love it even more than expected!
Chelsea B says
Yes, I had a delicious watermelon and avocado salad!
Michelle says
I did get new makeup 🙂 I bought the Estee Lauder gift set from Nordstrom during their anniversary sale.
Rhoda K says
I got my first Memebox this week – LOVE IT!
Bertha says
This week I picked up one of the new Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stains (Really, Revlon? “Moisture Stain” is the best name you could come up with? Ugh!) which are pretty decent. Not quite as lovely as my beloved YSL Glossy Stains, but not bad and a fraction of the price!
Amber says
I’m currently waiting to pounce on the new OCC lip tars once they’re released!
Justine says
It’s not summer until I’ve eaten watermelon! Summer = watermelon all the time!
Laurinha says
YES!!!!!!! My Flat Out Fabulous arrived yesterday! Finnally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hahaha…..
Maria J. says
This Week I bought 2 of the LE Wet N Wild Trios at my local drugstore because they were the only 2 of the bunch that were neutral colors, everything else was too vibrant & I didn’t see myself using those types of colors.
Sylvia says
I haven’t bought makeup for almost a month, but tomorrow I’m going to Sephora and want to check out the new Laura Mercier foundation and NARS eyeshadows.
kitsunec4 says
Just bought the MUFE Fall 2014 palette, can’t wait to play with the colors later this weekend…
Jennifer says
I recently picked up the Baby Lips in Rose Rush and absolutely love the smell and color! So refreshing.
Maren says
Someone I know gave me a nice tinted moisturizer she didn’t want. Yay!
Meg says
Thursday was my birthday, so I HAD to get some new makeup! The Tarte Rainforest After Dark Palette and the new Makeup Forever palette!
Kaitlyn says
for new make-up this week I got a kat von d lipstick in agatha and burberry highlighter in nude glow!
Dimana says
Highest jump into water was from mere 8meters haha :)) I have a fear from water though 🙂
bhevarri says
I’ve had some delicious watermelon this year!! 😀
Deborah K. says
I bought a 30 pound watermelon this week. Sooo good!
Hollie H says
I haven’t bought any makeup this week and it makes me sad.
Zahra says
Nope didn’t buy any makeup this week. Did buy a new pair of eyelash curlers from Sephora a couple weeks ago!
Colleen Boudreau says
I haven’t had watermelon in a long time.
Megan says
I don’t like to gamble. Losing money isn’t a good feeling.
Terri says
I just got an app that scans the barcode of books and adds them to my classroom library. I’m so excited about it that it is a little sad 🙂
Shanita says
I love watermelon its great. My belated grandma grew them in her yard and they were the best ever. No store could ever compare to how good hers were. Ever summer when I was little we used to go where she lives to get fresh watermelon and brought home tons. Use to share them with other people as well for free. Good times!
Allison says
I hate losing my money gambling so I never do it!!
Doreena says
Hope everyone is having a great weekend! How do you get a pic in your avatar on here?
FARHEE says
I am obsessed with your Tabby, I want to get a Tabby so bad but my hubby hates cats 🙁
Michelle H. says
I have had watermelon several times this year.
Kara says
I picked up a bunch of new lip products this week, including a Too Faced Lip Injection Color Bomb Lip Tint, a Smashbox Be Legendary Lip Gloss and a Lancôme Rouge in Love Lipstick! 🙂
Anastasiya says
i did not buy makeup this week) so sad)
Casey says
Last week, a picked up the IT Cosmetics “Bye Bye Undereye” and “Hello Light” duo. The concealer is very thick, and my MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural looked a little cakey over it, so I picked up some of the E.L.F. HD under eye setting powder from Target yesterday. So far so good!
Lisa M. says
I bought Japonesque luminous foundation and Essence gel eyeliner pencil. I have read some great things about the foundation, I hope it works for me.
shana says
Got a few new things this week, all drugstore. Went to a CVS and saw Wet N Wild was half off, so I got a few more megalast lipsticks, Comfort Zone and Silent Treatment palettes, Bikini Contest and Ticket To Brazil bronzers, and then two (new?) things I hadn’t seen before, blush/bronzers in Everything Under the Sun and Hold Me Close.
Mican says
I bought some IT eye concealer and I’m in love! Perfect for my dark bags after late nights up with my baby:)
Dee says
I’ve enjoyed watermelon so many times this summer I have lost track.
nat ogu says
im not fond of gambling id rather spend the money on makeup or books or food
Andrea Amy says
OMGosh we can’t get enough watermelon. We’ve been eating it almost every day with dinner instead of having vegetables. SO good.
Rachel Pennell says
I so excited because I get the Makeup Forever birthday gift from Sephora this month!!!!
Sienna says
i cannot stop eating watermelon this year! i feel like in my house we are eating one big one a week lately!
Steffinie says
I did have watermelon earlier this summer, but I had a small one by myself over the course of a week+ and it became too much! I haven’t had it since!
bri says
I’ve been trying out a lot of gold eyeshadows lately! So i have bought quite a few of those this week. I’m still looking for the PERFECT one
🙂
MsAnne says
I need a nap.
athena rutherford says
i can’t stand gambling!
Berry says
I have watermelon every chance I get. It’s one of the best things about summer.
BrooklynShoeBabe says
An admirer of mine said he liked me in red lipstick so I went out a bought a new tube of red lipstick and matching lip liner by NYX although I have like 5 different shades of red lipstick at home ranging from Brick red to dark orange.
DreaMarie13 says
I bought some Sacha makeup online, the yellow power is amazing for those with yellow undertones like myself.
Lisa says
Today was the last day of my Ulta 20% off coupon, so i did some damage today. Mostly hair product, but I did pick up 2 eyeliners I have been coveting – Stila’s Smudge Stick in Graphite and Metallic Umber. I recently purchased a Stila palate recently which came with the color Damsel (Black Brown) and am loving the wear time and smooth application.
Lynn says
Yes, had plenty of watermelons this summer! The best were these huge watermelons that were yellow on the inside, so sweet. My sister-in-law got it from the street sellers. Took us over two weeks to eat it all
Erika C. says
Recently I purchased theBalm’s Nude ‘Tude makeup palette and it’s awesome!!!
monica says
I repurchased an eyeliner
Paol Trenny says
Did you get any new makeup this week? nope
Is there a piece of furniture that means a lot to you in your house? my leather red chair
Have you had any watermelon yet this year? yes I have
Do you like to gamble? nope
kelly m says
I bought mac sweetie the other day, I love it.
Lorraine says
Watermelon bought off a truck on the side of the road, the best! Had some for breakfast this morning, yum!
Clara says
Tabs is the cutest!
sarah thompson says
I just ordered from ULTA the LORAC Unzipped palette, the Essence blk gel liner, and the new eyebrow gel from NYX. I hear the NYX eyebrow gel is a affordable dupe for the MUFE one. Also I just ordered from QVC a set of brushes by IT Cosmetics. Super excited about that! They have the best brushes, soft, great quality. Just so expensive! But worth it.
Carolyn @ The Makeup Writeup says
I purchased MAC Dream Daze Mineralize Rich lipstick online, and am still waiting for it to arrive in the mail! And yes, I LOVE watermelon and have had it quite a few times this summer! Hope you are having a great weekend, Karen :).
Bianca Rogoveanu says
Plenty of watermelon for me so far ! I’m loving it !
Meagan Pugliese says
I bought the new KVD Studded Kiss Lipsticks in Poe, Wolvesmouth, Lovecraft and L’ECOLE DES FEMMES 🙂
Danielle says
I bought the loreal telescopic waterproof mascara this week and it’s amazing. It puts all my other mascara so to shame
Mariela says
Lip products are my weakness and there’re so many new ones coming out! These , the Nars and the Bite!! I’m so excited
MelodyJ says
I don’t know about gambling but I like giveaways which is a form of gambling I guess.
Gayathri N says
I actually haven’t got any makeup this week, but that’s because I’m saving up for a back-to-school haul!! So excited 😀
donna marie says
About to head to a book signing for Richelle Mead (vampire academy). So excited.
courtney b says
i love to gamble but i ‘m not addicted! lol 🙂 thanks!
BB says
I love the show Luther too! I bet you will fly through the episodes.
Symone says
I managed to score both KVD palettes on sale from Sephora – I’m a happy palette owning girl 🙂
Kathy T says
I really love the app called pocket! It’s a read it later app.
Shayna says
Karen, you and Tabby should consider writing a mystery together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I saw season 1 episode 1 of Luther and it scared me. I’m not a wimp. I loved Dexter. But, there is just something about Luther…I can’t explain it 🙁
Did you get any new makeup this week?
I almost bought the Lorac Pro 2 palette but, I just can’t decide. So many of the shadows are similar to ones I have in other palettes. But, it is nice to have them in the same palette. Ok..I’m a palette junkie. Is there a 12 step program for this???? ROFL
What’s your current favorite app on your phone?
FaceTime!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is there a piece of furniture that means a lot to you in your house?
I have a rocking chair that I love and have had since I was in college. I refuse to part with it. When my children were young it was in the nursery and I rocked them to sleep in it every night. After my grandchildren were born and they came to visit I rocked them to sleep in it. Now my youngest granddaughter loves to just sit in it and rock…she’s 8 years old.
Have you had any watermelon yet this year?
Yes, it’s delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s so sweet and watery and perfect as an evening snack when I just need to have something 🙂
What’s the highest height from which you’ve ever jumped into water before?
Does jumping into the shower count????
Do you like to gamble?
Nope..I prefer to spend my money on make-up and nail polish. I’m also a polish-a-holic. That’s another 12 step program my hubby would love to have me join.
Amber says
I’ve been to Vegas three times and put money in a slot once…I won $2 took my winnings and said I bet Vegas. Lol
Tina says
My favourite app is instagram
meka says
This week I bought a Milani blush from CVS because I had a 30% off coupon.
Carolyn Barnett says
Yes,I got lipstick this week.
Virginia says
I haven’t had any watermelon yet this summer. I need to get on that soon. Maybe with some feta.
INCI says
Watermelon, yes. Summer starts with it! 😛
Rhea W. says
This week I bought UD lip liners and it’s changing my lipstick life. They’re so much better than drug store brands!
Rene Groyer says
I bought face cream from Decleor which smells wonderful
Sharlie G says
I love that companies are coming out with dark blue and purple lipstick right now, but I would love to see a bold metallic dark green lipstick.
Lindsay says
I got a sample from Sephora with my order this week of the Benefit They’re Real Liner. Not that I needed another black eyeliner, but I’m liking it so far. I’m not a big fan of cream eyeliners using a brush, but this made it pretty easy!
Zabrina says
I saw Guardians of the Galaxy and really liked it! I’m glad I managed to resist the temptation to lump around on the couch instead.
Michaela says
I didn’t buy any makeup this week but had a delightful time trying different primers and foundations from a very helpful and friendly Sephora employee (thanks Michelle). I am getting closer to buying something soon…
Vivian says
I didn’t purchase any makeup this week because I am still trying to decide between the new Chanel eyeshadow quads, or the cle de peau eyeshadow fall 2014 or the Chantecaille 15th anniversary eyeshadow palette…sign…any suggestions?
Vanessa says
Got a buxom full bodied lipstick in dolly! So beautiful!
Carla S says
No I havent had any watermelon this year yet.
Nicole says
I have had watermelon this year. I love it!
Savanna Salter says
I haven’t brought any new makeup in a long time ): Ah the life of a broke student.
My fave app – I’m kind of addicted to Bubble Witch Saga 2 haha
Lisa says
I just bought a Bite beauty lipstick and I would eat watermelon every day if I could.
Stephanie says
I bought another shade of the Anastasia Dipbrow, and have been trying to refrain from buying more lipstick! Daily struggle.
tina says
I bought a nude essence lipstick the other day:)
Solangel says
I did buy some makeup this week…I had a coupon! I think I’ll make August and September no-buy months, if only to prepare for Halloween and Fall collections *-*
Jennifer X says
I got two new nail polishes from the China Glaze “The Giver” collection. I picked out “New Birth” and “The Outer Edge.” I also got a Revlon Colorstay e/s quad in “Siren”.
serina says
hey karen!! so i’m currently waiting on a pixi haul right now hahah they were on sale at hautelook so how could i resist?!
Courtney says
I have heard AMAZING things about Bite Beauty lip products, whats your opinion on them?
Nisha says
I didn’t buy any makeup this week but I’m looking into buying some OCC Lip Tarts next week 🙂
Nisha says
I mean OCC Lip Tars lol
Mardi says
No new makeup 🙁 I’m on a makeup diet.
Jessie C. says
I got some new lipsticks this week.
Lisa C says
I looooove the new Guerlain Kiss Kiss shades! I want too many lol
Judith Baucom says
I haven’t had any GOOD watermelon yet.
Susan T. says
I am becoming a Korean makeup convert! Everything is so cute and works so well! I have already been convinced that their skincare products are better and now the makeup is drawing me in!
Lisa Foster says
I bought a bunch of nail polish this week because of drugstore bargains. I have to stop – I have too much nail polish already!
Amoure says
I gathered a couple of new mu items this week including: the BHCosmetics contour palette. BH Bombshell bronzer, beauty blender, BHCosmetic brush set (because a girl can never have too many brushes), ItsJudyTime palette, LA Girls Pro Concealers (3), and LA Girls Glazed Lip Paints (2…but I want them all). Then I got some odds and ends (i.e., lip pencils and liners, brightening serum/soap).
Aida says
I am definitely not a gambler ;).
Tonya says
I got a few new Tarte products this week, thanks to a certain blogger’s recommendations!
jen c says
Thanks for having a giveaway!
Natasha says
I did get new makeup today – some setting powder that was on clearance @ Target and MAC Pro Longwear concealer (which I bought for the first time last week, returned due to wrong color & exchanged today 🙂 Super excited for that!
Kellyn says
I haven’t had any watermelon this year, and it’s starting to make me a little crazy! Doesn’t feel like summer without it!
Bárbara Rios says
This week I bought tree lipstick from Lancôme(Rouge In Love)
🙂
Emily C says
I bought so many eyeshadows this week!
Miki says
•Did you get any new makeup this week? – I bought two Sephora palettes, some random stuff on sale at Sephora, and a ton of E.L.F. products from their birthday sale.
•What’s your current favorite app on your phone? – GoodReads
•Is there a piece of furniture that means a lot to you in your house? – Nope
•Have you had any watermelon yet this year? – Nope, but I do love it.
•What’s the highest height from which you’ve ever jumped into water before? – The shortest ledge. My legs stop me every time I try to jump anything higher. I can’t explain it. My body just will not let me. It’s much too afraid.
•Do you like to gamble? Nope, not at all.
Mandy W says
I’m loving blog sales at the moment – best way to find some cheap makeup that’s been hardly used or even touched for a cheap price!
Janet A says
I’m planning my festival makeup for a fest in Sept … harder than I thought to pare down what I want to bring!
Jessica says
Did you get any new makeup this week? Just a mascara, but I will be getting some at the Sephora VIB Rogue Event tomorrow.
What’s your current favorite app on your phone? Instagram
Is there a piece of furniture that means a lot to you in your house? I have some furniture I’ve had since I was a child, that my husband wants to “fix”. He means RUIN!
Have you had any watermelon yet this year? Nope, don’t like melons.
What’s the highest height from which you’ve ever jumped into water before? 20 ft
Do you like to gamble? Nope, I coulda spent that money on food!
Lori P says
No new makeup this week yet, but I feel a trip to Sephora coming up, maybe this Friday to get some new Kat von D lipsticks and hope to see it they have the new MUFE palette in yet.
I can’t eat watermelon, it’s considered a big NO-NO for diabetics.
Ricieline says
I just ordered a Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge and a UD Eye pencil in Perversion! Heehee can’t wait for them
Abby says
Yes, I have a lot of great watermelon this summer!! Mmm love that fruit! One of my favorites!! So refreshing!!:)
Brian says
This week, I picked up a new MAC Mineralize lipstick in Dreamdaze!
Georgia L says
No new makeup recently,but I did just pick up several new skincare items at The Body Shop to try out! 🙂
Priscilla S. says
There is one piece of furniture that means a lot to me, the large bookcase my uncle built me. It was a surprise gift after he heard me telling my aunt that I have run out of room for my books. It’s beautiful and it was very sweet of him to take the time to build it for me.
Miki says
I actually just posted a haul to my blog!
Stephanie says
Loving the Twitter app on my phone. I wish I was raving about my bank’s app, but I can’t seem to get the check deposit feature that they rave about to work. 🙁
amy lasater says
1. Love watermelon,had some tonight!
Estefania says
I recently got Stripdown liner and Velvet Teddy lipstick from MAC! I’m loving the mid-tone brown 90’s lip recently!
Georgia says
•Did you get any new makeup this week? Yes! A friend gifted me with a bag full of Lipstick Queen lipsticks! OMG I don’t even know where to begin! I think she gave me about 7 lipsticks, including one Velvet Rope! She’s calling it an early Birthday gift for my birthday in October.
•What’s your current favorite app on your phone? ShopKick, but iBotta which I just installed may be a close second. Anything that pays me for shopping is a win!
•Is there a piece of furniture that means a lot to you in your house? My mother’s camphor chest that she brought over to this country from China.
•Do you like to gamble? No, not at all. I work too hard for my money and only in the past few years have learned how to manage it in a healthy way.
Jennifer Pham says
Anyone seen Avatar: The Legend of Korra? Superb storytelling, animation, and fight choreography! Book 3 is soooo good!
Christine says
I would recommend watching Guardians of the Galaxy. It really translates the fun galaxy hijinks onto the big screen well.
Jennifer says
I’m not really into gambling, not even in Vegas. More money for makeup!!
I love watermelon and we’ve had it a lot this summer.
kay says
i just tried the new bare skin foundation. i dont know why i had such an urge NOT to get it but i got over it and tried it. I LOVE IT! it is such sheer coverage which is what i want. cant believe i was gonna skip it!
Maria says
Yes, I have had watermelon and cherries and figs and anything summery freshness that I can eat at the moment because come winter all these yummy summer fruits are so expensive and not as sweet (duh, since it’s not in season)
India says
I love sephora. Best store in the world!
Erika B says
I’ve only had watermelon once so far this summer… I think it’s time for some more!!
Cathy says
I recently got the Too Faced Natural Eye Palette, on sale!
Katie F says
I *love* Luther! Although, the third series has got me always looking for killers under my bed now (that’s not really a spoiler).
I ordered some of the Macaron lipsticks from Nyx and they came this week – I wore Pistachio (mint green) to see Guardians of the Galaxy, which was super fun. I’m looking forward to experimenting some more with these colors.
Renee says
if i win this week, i’m going to buy some bite beauty lippies. i’m obsessed with this brand.
Dhavi says
I just purchased the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Enhancing serum because I need fuller brows and I have friends who swear by it…so we will see!
Melissa says
You’re my favorite daily read Karen!!
Natalie Brown says
Hi! I didn’t buy any new make-up this week because I’m saving my money for a road trip. On Wednesday, I’m leaving St. Petersburg, Florida and heading to Gadsden Alabama to the start of the World’s Longest Yard Sale on Thursday. For real! It’s over 500 miles long. We’re following it through to Northern Tennessee and then spending a week in the Tennessee mountains. So fun!! Thanks!!
rosie says
Bought the Charlotte Tilbury Killer Cheekbones set and the Chanel Dentelle highlighter from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and I love them both!
Donna W. says
Had to take my puppy to emergency as he was non-responsive. When we got there, he started to come around but developed severe bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Apparently he consumed something toxic (he is only 10 pounds). Apparently many plants are toxic to animals like sega palms. We don’t know what he ate but we immediately had all the toxic plants in our yard removed. They even said it could have been a been sting. His symptoms were a severe allergic reaction to something resulting in his going into shock. Whew! He has recovered and is doing well. I could use a little something for me!
Amanda says
Hi Karen! I ate watermelon for breakfast and picked up Kat von D tattoo eye liner, Anastasia Beverly Hills dip brow in medium dark and Benefit Porefessional agent zero shine!
Kelsey Stewart says
I got Two of Kat Von Ds studded kiss lipsticks. I need more of them!!
Elie Anne says
This week I get the CHANEL loose powder and the AUSSIE shine conditionner 🙂
Love
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Liz says
great giveaway! thanks! 🙂
Krissi says
My current favourite App on the iPhone is Lep’s World 3, a classic Jump&Run game. I have to say I’m addicted!
Leslie Kiley says
No! Sadly , no new makeup this week! or for awhile. Been getting face creams and hair products right now as that is where I need to be. Working on my hair.
Rachael Williams says
No new makeup for me this week, I’m trying to behave!
Liz says
No makeup purchases this week, but I got five new handbags!…
Anne Geerts says
No new make up for me in a while…. Hope I can get some new with winning this give away 😉
Joanna says
Just harvest a watermelon I grew In my back yard 🙂
Kylie says
I didn’t buy any make-up this week, but I was sorely tempted by Tarte’s friends and family sale!!
Rebecca says
Favorite app – My Makeup Collection for keep track of my makeup
New makeup this week – Yep, Sally Hansen nail polishes. They were 50% off so I really had to!
Watermelon – yup although it’s winter here! I love in an afternoon smoothie when my sweet tooth is really kicking in….
Layla N. says
I picked up Clinique’s All About Shadow Primer for Eyes. Can’t wait to try it. My last primer was a disappointment.
Kristy says
Photoshopping yourself into a romance novel cover for the new MAC collection post is hilarious and brilliant. Your blog is always entertaining, Karen.
Julie P. says
I’ve already eaten watermelon this season!
Jamie C. says
My Favorite App on my phone right now is RePix because I like to edit almost all my Instagram pics there.
Dana says
My favorite app is the Spring app. It creates a music playlist for you based on rhythm, and the tempo of the music they pick helps you keep up when you exercise. You can use it for walking, running, biking and you can customize the music they pick, it’s awesome!
Kate G says
Not one bit of watermelon, haven’t had it in years actually. Does Revlon’s Wild Watermelon count?
Sofia says
I have bought makeup this week, guilty!! Damn you sales…
margarita says
My last makeup purchase was a tube of Diorshow Waterproof mascara.
Katrina says
I have not bought any new makeup lately but I’m also trying not to. I don’t wear it enough once I buy it so I’m actually looking to use up what I’ve got, which will probably take me to Christmas or after, and then I want a makeover.
Lisa @ Lisa Living Well says
I ate a lot of watermelon earlier this summer. I also added it to a smoothie, which was just so so.
Kristen says
I haven’t gotten any new makeup this week sadly but may be ordering some makeup brushes later
Sara says
I’ve had watermelon six times so far this summer.
Ann says
Summer is all about watermelon!
Lynda says
i’m currently into british tv shows
Tracy says
Those Kiss Kiss lipsticks are makin’ me droooooollll.
Emily says
I ordered some new makeup from Tarte!
Cindy says
Got the new Urban Decay Pulp Fiction lipstick, lip pencil, and nail polish from Ulta! Also got Lipstick Queen lipstick in “Aloha.” It has SPF 15, but it’s pretty sheer for a red.
susan says
I’ve had nice juicy watermelon this summer!
Mackenzie says
I’m so excited to finish my job in 2 weeks and head to law school, which means I’ve been a spendthrift with makeup the last couple months…other than the GA luminous silk I self-gifted for my b-day. I once jumped off a cliff into a blue hole on an off island.
Siobhan says
I have way too much of an addictive personality to gamble! On my 18th birthday I spent 3$ on a scratchcard and won 10$. I can’t ever buy any more because it may ruin my one-card winning streak!
Marisa says
Alas, tons of new makeup! (Alas, according to my bank account. YESSS according to my makeup hoarding brain 🙂 ) The Naked 3, Stila Magnificent Metals in “Pixie Dust”, and some Sephora Formula X polishes in summery brights, to name a few…
Gail says
Bought 2 Chanel Brushes – #19 an #15 – did I need them – NO
Kiss & Make-up says
I just came back from THE best weekend ever. And if lady luck is still on my side now that I’n back, then maybe I’ll win this gift card!
Maria Renteria says
I bought a few things today! 🙂 Korres Wild Rose Brightening Scrub, MUFE matte bronzer in 20, and Bite agave lip mask in champagne.
MK says
I stocked up on some new makeup at Ulta this week with the 20% off coupon they had!
Tonya says
I have not purchased makeup this week… believe it or not… but definitely plan too!! I love sephora!! I have to stay far away from there!
Bridget Heiple Reich says
I just had watermelon last weekend. It was awesome, I love watermelon! 🙂
katinka says
I just had watermelon yesterday.
Michelle Fry says
I just bought a TON of new makeup…Buxom and Benefit mascara, Smashbox CC Cream and concealer, Bobbi Brown Powder and Corrector, Fresh Lip Balm…I blame the brunch time Bloody Mary and the 4x points at Sephora!
Chrisie John says
Although I usually prefer high end brands of mascara I ended up recently purchasing Loreal’s Manga Mascara and I love it!
Judith M. says
I’m still looking for a great waterproof mascara. I’ve tried several and though they are waterproof they all clump.
Ashleigh says
Did you get any new makeup this week? Nope, though I’m eyeing those Josie Maran cheek gelees and thinking about getting one soon.
What’s your current favorite app on your phone? Ingress! It’s a lot of fun, and gets me and my bf out and about and exploring our city. Everyone should play (and join blue team!)
Ivana Jankovic says
I bought BOURJOIS Healthy Mix Correcting Concealer.
Lashavia says
I’ve been trying a different makeup everyday this week. Having sooo much fun
Andrea says
What’s on everyone’s radar for fall 2014?? I’m lusting over Chanel! I LOVE CHANEL!
Wayne says
Hairball duty this week. Surprising since he doesn’t groom himself that much that I can see.
Karen says
I don’t enjoy gambling machines. I just do not see many people smiling or laughing at gambling machines. Playing poker with friends is much more enjoyable.
Alexia H. says
I did get a set of IT Cosmetics as a gift from my sweet mom this week!
I’m afraid of heights but did manage to face my fears and jump of the high platform of the Pan Am Pool in Winnipeg when I was younger.
Emily says
I just have to mention how much i LOVE Luther, one of my favorite shows ever!!! there’s only 14 episodes though so enjoy it 🙂
I got some new lipsticks this week with my Ulta coupon, in more fall-ish colors….I’m starting to really want fall to come just cause I feel like wearing darker lips!
Serena D. says
Watermelon? Yes, please! Had some back on the 4th of July,of course. As for makeup- am on a tight budget -but did finally get to splurge and I bought some Makeup Geek eyeshadows. These were my 1st shadows from MUG – and I have to say I really like them! I think next time I can splurge I will buy more! (though I really don’t *need* any more eye shadows -just *want them*! ). Hope I win the card- I could use some more shadow primer from NARS! 😉
Jordi says
Right now on my phone, I like Wunderlist and, um, dare I admit it? – my Starbucks app 🙂
Amy says
I’ve had a lot of watermelon this summer.
Bunny says
no new makeup this week and no watermelon either!
Jessica says
Bought the Tarte BB cream this week.
Laura says
I did not but any makeup this week however I finally tried on a pair of false eyelashes and loved them
Christy Peeples DuBois says
I did not get any new make up this week but as I was getting ready to meet a friend lady night and I started putting on my make up it hit me that I must must purchase some new products. Some of mine I just do not like or doesn’t work for me and some is just too old. I hate spending a lot of money on a product though and them it not work well for me.
Chelsea says
I’ve been wondering what the next trend in nails will be. Nail art is still going strong, but a lot of the patterns going ’round are remakes – albeit still very good. What do you think the next big “thing” will be?
Adrianne says
Just nought a new byte beauty lipstick!
Jennifer says
I would have to say my favorite piece of furniture is my recliner because it’s so freakin’ comfortable.
Btw, I’m loving the Tabs fiction. Keep it up 🙂
kathleen says
I did buy new makeup this week, the new Kat Von D lipstick in coven!
Heather USA (Rafflecopter Rosie Areola) says
I didn’t purchase any makeup at the weekend. I’ve been moving and praiseeeee Jesus, it’s over now lol.
Julie B. says
One piece of furniture that means a lot is a cabinet we had custom made for my husband’s audio equipment, since we had a friend who did woodwork. He also made a captains bed but we had to leave it at our last house.
Gina says
My current favorite app on my phone is definitely Yelp! I live in a city with lots of great restaurants, and Yelp helps me find them all 🙂
Rose says
I just got the maybelline gel liner, it’s blacker than ever, I love it
ELISA says
Hey 🙂 I didn’t get any makeup this week because I’m from Brazil and next week I’m going to move to USA! So since makeup is soooo much cheaper in america, I’m saving my money!
AJMTL says
New makeup this week: DiorSkin Invisible retouch powder, Clarins truly waterproof mascara, Shiseido eyelash curler pads, Real Techniques miracle complexion sponge, setting brush and eyeliner brush and a bunch of stuff from The Body Shop.
After that I’m gonna try to behave for a while…
Sakura says
Yes, I’ve eaten watermelon this summer. I have some chopped up nicely in my fridge now. I crave watermelon after a long run. It’s great to hydrate the body and it eases muscle pain according to medical journals.
Anna says
Re-buying Mac Face & Body foundation this week!
brittany says
Love sephora!
Angela H. says
As of this week Dior nude shimmers in amber and rose are nestled safely within my collection now. They are dear, sweet, beautiful loves.
Debbie Clauer says
I did not buy any make up this week.
BB says
I love the new MAC A Novel Romance header on the site, Karen!
Karen Locke says
I had a few slices of watermellon this year. I am not a big fan of watermellon so that will probably be the only watermellon I eat this year.
Maria says
I went to the #sephora #vibrouge event today and got the new Tarte primer. So excited to try it out!
Krystle Thomas says
Yes, lots of watermelon & other fruit this summer
Lilian says
Had a gift card that was going to expire, so I *had* to go shopping. Got myself a bunch of nail polishes…like I need anymore!
Farah D says
I want some new makeup so badly! A new tarte blush, some concealer, a beauty blender…but I have to wait!
Nisha says
I got a Rockateur blush by Benefit!
Mikaila says
Love your kitty’s Sephora adventure. So creative!
Katia Audrey says
I got me a purple mascara this week, I love it 😉
Mavel says
Can you review Josie Maran’s coconut water eyeshadows please? Thank u!
Nina says
The last makeup item I bought was the Anniversary Box from HSN…
Nicole - Beyond the Pale and Freckled says
It’s 340am and the baby has been awake since uh.. 245am? Surely hoping he falls asleep soon. No idea why he’s up! Placed my ULTA order Saturday with the 20% off, got a couple things from IT Cosmetics and Too Faced. Looking forward to those coming by way!
Carla says
I recently got the order I made on national lipstick days! Four (FOUR!) beautiful lipsticks that I can’t stop staring at… <3
Bonnie says
I don’t gamble because I think it’s a waste of money. I know there’s a possibility to win even more than I spent, but it’s never a sure thing, and I don’t like just throwing money out.
Evangalia Kanaraki says
I bought this perfect lip paint rouge infusion from sephora! In the shade 12 cherry nectar! And I think that i will never wear any other colour again!!!!
Mirjana says
I didn’t buy any makeup this week
Lucy Nguyen says
I don’t like gamble
Katie says
I’m so ready for fall to start! Unfortunately, we still have 2 months of warm, muggy temperatures. 🙁
Sofia says
I’ve bought the Bulletproof brows of too faced this week!
Steph says
I just purchased the Urban Decay Deslick spray and I’m so excited to start using it!
Adi says
Haven’t bought makeup this week.. Waiting for the Marge Simpson collection!!
Amanda Sakovitz says
I bought new nail polish
Adrianne B says
I DID get new makeup this week— I ordered the Urban Decay Pulp Fiction eyeshadow palette from Sephora and was pleasantly surprised with the quality!
Kim says
Darn that Choupette! She’s very devious. 🙂 Oh, I totally love Luther – I was so bummed when it was over. And even though I know it’s 100% cray to love Alice, I still do. The Luther/Alice dynamic was one of the best parts of the show for me. Plus, Idris Elba. What’s not to love? We saw Guardians on Friday and all really liked it. The kids want to go again!
Meegan says
I have not had watermelon this year yet! I looked and looked the other day and could not find any.
Jordan says
I have the new Kat Von D lightning liner on order from Sephora. Can’t wait to try it!
Ruchita says
I just got some watermelon from the farm market this weekend. Yummy!
Erica says
I just bought makeup yesterday 😀
Tania says
I have a chair and a giant mirror that was my Uncle David’s. They are flashy and awesome like he was!! 😉
Carissa says
I didn’t get any new-to-me makeup, but I did shop the early Sephora VIB Rouge event on Sunday to restock my Hourglass primer and foundation, my Dior mascara, and my Living Proof weightless primer.
Mellisa Semon says
I sadly didn’t buy any new makeup this week..hopefully I will get something today!
Em says
Sephora’s new point offerings were sold out within the hour – glad I got my hands on one of the offerings!
Trude says
We had a ton of watermelon yesterday, since no summer picnic in the park is complete without it. 🙂
Rachel P. says
I did buy some new makeup this week! Decided to quit waiting around and just buy the Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara I’ve been hearing so much about, as well as the NYX Macaron lipstick in Lavender (probably didn’t really need that but wanted it so badly) and the Urban Decay Pulp Fiction lipstick in Mrs. Mia Wallace. Couldn’t resist. For non-makeup, I also got a coconut sugar scrub and a pumpkin shower gel (it’s not fall yet, but it will be soon!!)
Anna says
I did get new makeup this week! I got a custom Inglot 5 pan eyeshadow palette, a cream eyeshadow stick from Bobbi Brown and a new blush from Bobbi! I love buying makeup.
Abby says
no make-up, but I did pick up some more clarisonic brush heads and some new perfume from sephora this weekend! 🙂
Jessica says
I love watermelon!
Regina Reed says
I am NOT a gambler at all! I’ll spend $20 and then get pissed because I could have bought a tube of lipstick with it…
Bee says
Can’t wait to try the new bite beauty lip ,markers… also my DDMG is getting over so need to stock up!
Waiting for tabs’ adventures vol3 😉
Alyssa Lee says
My favortite App is thefind, you literally find anything you’ve ever been looking for.
Laure says
My latest beauty purchase was actually a skincare product. I bought the Origins Modern Friction in mini size, while in Edinburgh. It’s an exfoliant and when the salesgirl (who was lovely) demonstrated it by giving me a mini facial, I was sold!
Daraya says
I actually just had my first watermelon of the summer today and it was delicious! 🙂
maria cardona says
ive been snacking on cherries like peanuts
AmyD says
revisiting my becca beach tints for easy summer makeup!
Bons says
I’ve had some watermelon. Not enough and will need to get more!
Amie F says
I have had watermelon this year. My kids love it!
Leticia Chavez says
I need makeups!!! 🙂
Lindsey L says
This week I have been testing out BareMinerals new BareSkin serum foundation. I am a HUGE BareMinerals fan and have been so excited to try the new product, but unfortunately I don’t think it’s a winner (for me). Seems to be drying my skin out and easily settles into my pores and fine lines (even over a primer). Bummer!
Sarah R says
I got the tarte concealer
Karina says
I want to buy some eyeliners from Marc Jacobs and a lipgloos from Fresh 🙂
Paula says
Tabs is such a cutie!
Grettel says
I bought Becca Opal powder this week, can’t wait to get it in the mail! Very excited! Also took advantage of the Tarte 30% off…. bought quite the lot! xo
Tania G says
I just bought today the new Leather color tattoos cream eye shadows by maybelline. can’t wait to try them.
Angelica says
Didnt had any watermelon this year…
♥ ur blog.
T.h.Ransom says
I bought some new moisturizer this week
Cassandra Eastman says
I have had so much watermelon this year.. I love when they are in season!
Candice Croix says
I haven’t had any watermelon recently, but I did have watermelon nail art! That’s close enough, right?
Carolyn N. says
Now I’m craving watermelon!
Catherine Shaw says
Love Sephora! I’m expecting a package (again) this week!
Nicole says
Got a few goodies from the Tarte friends family sale!
Ashley says
I bought Too Faced’s Milk Chocolate Soeli bronzer this week!
Jen says
For the love of all that is good, why can’t I find just one eyeliner that stays on my lids!!
Marloes says
Uh oh Tabs, I hope the dog fur brightener will work out for you!
I did buy new makeup this week! The Sharon & Kelly Osbourne collection came out on Thursday (july 31st). It was crazy though. I spent checking 3 websites that sell MAC in the Netherlands until 3 AM, and then I went to bed. I set my alarm on 06.15 AM, to check. I immediately grabbed my laptop, and saw that one of the 3 websites had already put up the collection… and all the good stuff was sold out. Bummer. So I checked every 15 mins on the other 2 websites until 9 AM. Then I went on my desktop computer, and I just kept checking the Dutch MAC website over and over again. At 2 PM they placed the images of the collection, but not the items themselves. At 5.18 PM they finally released it, and I ordered Kelly Yum Yum and Cheeky Bugger. I was exhausted!! And on Sunday they released the collection in stores, and I still wanted to get Jolly Good.. and well, you’ve already seen that on Instagram. 😛
I also bought 2 lipsticks and one eyeshadow from a limited edition line from Catrice. Catrice is an awesome German brand, it’s from the same company as Essence. They make great, pigmented and cruelty free stuff for about 3 – 6 euro’s.
NingNing says
Those Guerlain lippies are beautiful! I just couldn’t afford them at the moment hmmmm
Andrea Darst says
We’re going to play bingo right now! (Really the only gambling I like to do lol)
Erin Ortiz (@PaintThsPiggies) says
I got the Anastasia brow wiz in auburn and I am loving it.
Sapphire Jones says
My secret—I am addicted to Family Feud on my phone.
Mallory B says
I’ve bought 4 berry/brick/vampy lipsticks this week, I’m itching for fall weather and makeup!
Alisson says
I have not bought makeup this week but I will be getting the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette this weekend 🙂
mahreen says
I really love this!
Poo@beautyandmakeupmatters says
I am buying lots of makeup.. especially lippies this week 😉
Janis says
Been avoiding going in Sephora the past few days… too much makeup & skincare already! Wait… is there even such a thing? LOL!
Karen says
I just got back from Sephora! I have so many more things I would love to buy but today was a new lip stain from smashbox and the fragrance Dolce. Next on my list is the naked2 pallet!
Janea M says
My favourite app would definitely be Shazam. I’m always coming across a song that’s catchy and then I’m struggling to remember the lyrics till I can go look up it up. It just makes things so much easier
jasmine says
The highest height of water I’ve ever jumped into would have to be about 5 feet haha I am not much of a daredevil 🙂
mv says
I gamble but I always set a limit
Tiffany says
Picked up some really nice bb cream from Sally Beauty Supply. There’s no visible name but it was in a royal blue tube. The medium dark shade matched my skin perfectly. It’s a good match for tan skin with yellow undertones. My mom loved it, too so I ended up giving it to her (:
Liz says
I don’t gamble, which is funny because I leave tomorrow for a week in Vegas! I enjoy the restaurants, the shows, the pool, and so on – no need to throw away my cash!
Luv Jaime says
It’s hot. It’s humid. I need me some melt-proof makeup! Maybe from Sephora?
Charlotte says
I’ve eaten four whole watermelons in the past month, and I’m not stoppin!
Efrain says
Yes I’ve eaten some watermelon but I want more.
Maria K says
Finally got a NARS Dual Intensity eyeshadow! I got the shade Desdemona. Super excited to try it out!
Mahnaz jansson says
I am having a hard time purging my old makeup