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7 Ways to Win a $50 eGift Card From Sephora! (Ends Monday)

August 9th, 2014 by Karen 307 Comments

A Makeup and Beauty Blog giveaway

Urban Decay at Sephora

They say, “It works a lot of your hip flexors,” when you rent a kayak. “Down here, around here.” But they don’t really tell you about your arms, your back, your shoulders, your thighs, your butt or your fingers (from holding the paddle).

Yeah…little sore this morning, LOL!

That’s what four hours in a kayak will do to you when you’re no longer the, uh…springiest of chickens.

But it was worth it. I had a blast.

In other news, OMG! Kittens hasn’t been too kind to me yet. I lost another $2 last night (it’s a penny slot), which is better than losing more than that, I guess. I’m going to give it one last try today… I’m not the biggest gambler in the world, so I mostly stick to penny slots. I think the grand prize mega jackpot on OMG! Kittens is something like 4000 pennies…but I’d prefer a kitten jackpot. πŸ™‚

Have a great weekend, whatever you’re up to, and good luck in the giveaway. Tabs has been texting me off and on throughout the trip. He and his petsitter played Dungeons & Dragons last night. Tabs is a ninth level paladin named Chevalier… I guess he fought some hell hounds.

Win a $50 gift card from Sephora

  • 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:
    • What’s your favorite melon (water, honeydew, cantaloupe, etc.)?
    • Have you ever had wallpaper in a room? What did it look like?
    • Have you ever lost any makeup on vacation?
    • What’s the best waterproof mascara?
    • Have you ever tried stand-up paddling?
    • Who makes the sturdiest nail polish?
  • You can enter in up to seven ways to boost your chances of winning.
  • The giveaway ends on Monday, August 11, 2014 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time). πŸ™‚
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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

7 Ways to Win a $50 eGift Card From Sephora! (Ends Monday) / Originally published August 9th, 2014

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Comments

  1. MJ says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:17 am

    I’m quite fond of cantaloupe. πŸ˜€

    Reply
    • Ruth says

      August 11th, 2014 at 6:42 am

      Canary Melons are my JAM!!

      Reply
  2. Allison S says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:17 am

    I’ve never had wallpaper but my rooms have always had brightly colored walls. It helps me wake up in the morning!

    Reply
  3. Agata says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:18 am

    Enjoy the rest of your vacation, Karen! have you tried the new Loreal Manga mascara? This stuff stays put and doesn’t go anywhere!
    Agata recently posted … Micellar Waters

    Reply
  4. Su Teh says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Totally lusting after bobbi brown brightening powders right now!

    Reply
  5. Icequeen81 says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:35 am

    I am always loosing stuff vacation or not

    Reply
  6. Vanessa says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:38 am

    I love Maybelline’s new nail polish! Lasts all week!

    Reply
  7. Terri says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:40 am

    My favorite water-resistant mascara is Trish McEvoy’s High Volume Mascara. It’s on the pricey side, but it works very well.

    Reply
  8. Alix says

    August 9th, 2014 at 9:10 am

    Watermelon, all the way! Had three slices yesterday at the beach.

    Reply
  9. rano says

    August 9th, 2014 at 9:11 am

    the best waterproof mascara is lancome hypnose drama
    thanks for the giveaway <3
    rano recently posted … July Favorites, مفآلاΨͺي Ω„Ψ΄Ω‡Ψ± Ψ±Ω…ΨΆΨ§Ω†

    Reply
  10. Berry says

    August 9th, 2014 at 9:19 am

    I’ve never lost makeup but I lost a makeup brush once on a trip. It was a small, no-name angled eyeliner brush, and it was the perfect size and thickness. I’ve never found one exactly like it again.

    Reply
  11. Nikki says

    August 9th, 2014 at 9:32 am

    The waterproof versions of L’Oreal Miss Manga and Maybelline The Rocket have been the most waterproof on me. Talk about pulled out lashes with those two!

    Reply
  12. Kaitlyn says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:01 am

    Have you ever lost any makeup on vacation?

    sort of. I had just bought some mac goodies and was throwing out the packaging, and I threw out a brand new eyeshadow by accident!

    Reply
  13. Carla says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:06 am

    I haven’t had much luck with most waterproof mascaras due to my oily eyes. Tarte’s Lights, Camera, Lashes seems to be the best smudgeproof. I have a Lights, Camera, Splashes in my makeup bag waiting to be tested once I use up some of my current stash(I have five different mascaras open. Whoops).

    Reply
  14. Camille says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:06 am

    Karen! I have been lagging with keeping up with your blog….and sadly, the giveaway! πŸ™

    but i’m back! πŸ™‚

    i am not fond of melons, at all. they’re not my kind of sweet, and they make my throat itchy. i guess it works out, then, huh? LoL

    happy Caturday. hope you have a blasty blast this weekend πŸ™‚

    Reply
  15. Chelsea B says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:10 am

    I like Essie nail polish the best!

    Reply
  16. Marge Burkell says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:10 am

    OMG how much FUN would it be to win this? I can’t even begin to decide what I would buy!

    I noticed that Rano says that Lancome Hynose is the best waterproof mascara… I have to say ALL of the Lancome Hypnose mascara, waterproof or not is the BEST high end mascara! The absolute BEST drugstore mascara is L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly! Waterproof AND regular!!!

    Reply
  17. fancie says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:10 am

    I don’t think I’ve ever had wallpaper but I’m open to trying some. I saw some really cute ones at Target that I want to try
    fancie recently posted … L.A. Girl Glazed Lip Paint Haul & Swatches

    Reply
  18. Katrina says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:12 am

    I only remember losing makeup once on vacation – a Clinique superbalm. Apparently I didn’t love it as much as I thought though because I have never replaced it. LOL

    Reply
  19. ScarlieC says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:18 am

    When I moved to a bigger apartment I lost my MUFE Smokey palette. That was over 2 years ago but I’m still a bit upset because of it.

    Reply
  20. Paulomi says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:24 am

    Watermelon for me! And greetings from San Francisco, Karen! Am here for work and then a few days of play πŸ™‚

    Reply
  21. Theo says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:30 am

    The best waterproof mascara to my mind is Mac Zoom Waterfast Lash – it is just awesome!

    Reply
  22. Stephanie says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:33 am

    I’m about to come back from a long vacation in Europe and have sooo many European goodies to play with!

    Reply
  23. Jennifer says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:35 am

    Tonight, tonight! STARZ premiere of OUTLANDER! Will be watching with one of my Outlander Converts on my new big super FABS (rhymes with TABS) TV purchased just for this show! IF the Comcast goes out I may lose my mind. Years ago for the final episode of MASH a friend and I rented a cheap hotel room to watch it in color (we only had tiny TVs B&W). Ten minutes into the show, the cable went out and was out for the rest of the show.

    Reply
  24. Joni says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:45 am

    Hi karen, hope you are having a great weekend. I love watermelon, seedless! I just picked some up yesterday!

    Reply
  25. Caitlyn says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:52 am

    I love the new L’oreal Miss Manga mascara. It catches every lash.

    Reply
  26. Allyson says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:55 am

    Watermelon!

    Reply
  27. Scarlet says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:04 am

    2 years ago we moved apartment and in that move I lost my MUFE Smoky Palette, let’s just say that I wasn’t impressed..

    Reply
  28. Michelle says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:06 am

    The sturdiest nail polish I think is Essie. It really seems to last a lot longer you think it would πŸ™‚

    Reply
  29. Cristy Anders says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:08 am

    I love reading your blog and all the information I get from it!

    Reply
  30. Lorie says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:09 am

    Lately, I’m loving YSL Glossy lipstain in #17. It’s pinky purpley and looks like a great pop of color when I go with or without eye makeup. I’m looking to try the Tarte 12 hour Amazonian foundation next. =)

    Reply
  31. Meline says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:10 am

    i love cantaloupe!

    Reply
  32. Erika C. says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:10 am

    We are redecorating our master bedroom and bathroom next weekend.

    Reply
  33. robyn paris says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:14 am

    i would like to see pink sandy beaches.

    Reply
  34. Cindy A. says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:17 am

    I grew up in a house with wallpaper. The kitchen was covered in ivy paper, the living and dining rooms had floral paper, and the rest of the house had painted walls.

    Reply
  35. Kristie says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:23 am

    My favorite waterproof mascara is Lancome Hypnose!

    Reply
  36. Joelle says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:27 am

    I lost makeup on vacation!!!! I accidentally left a baggie with mac LE caliente lipstick, mac hibiscus kiss, eyebrow liners, and travel strobe cream in a rental car’s glove compartment! All pretty new! Sad thing to happen on my post chemo celebration trip, im not sure ill travel with LE items
    Again!

    Reply
  37. becca m says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:28 am

    Ugh to wallpaper! When my husband and I moved in to our house, the whole place was wallpaper. I mean, even the ceilings were wallpapered! It took a lot of work to get it down…

    Reply
  38. Laura says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:30 am

    Cantaloupe is my favorite.

    Reply
  39. shayna says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:31 am

    I went through a phase years ago when I wanted wallpaper in almost every room of the house. My preference was a small floral print in a stripe pattern. There were all different but, I tried to have them compliment each other if they were in adjoining rooms. I loved them all then!!!!!!!!! But, now I prefer paint. It’s just so much easier to touch up after the grandchildren have left finger prints here there and every where..LOL

    Reply
  40. Ariel says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:32 am

    β—ΎWhat’s your favorite melon (water, honeydew, cantaloupe, etc.)?
    Watermelon!

    β—ΎHave you ever had wallpaper in a room? What did it look like?
    I’ve always been lucky enough to have paint.

    β—ΎHave you ever lost any makeup on vacation?
    Ironically, vacations are the one place I don’t lose makeup

    β—ΎWhat’s the best waterproof mascara?
    LancΓ΄me Hypnose Star. It does not budge EVA! Come rain nor shine nor foaming wash nor eye makeup remover.

    β—ΎHave you ever tried stand-up paddling?
    No, but when I was in Hawaii last year it was all I talked about doing.

    β—ΎWho makes the sturdiest nail polish?
    Essie

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  41. Bhevarri says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:32 am

    honeydew!

    Reply
  42. Lisa Brown says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:33 am

    yes, i have wallpapered a room, it was fun

    Reply
  43. Laurinha says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:34 am

    Hi Karen, hv a nice weekend!

    Reply
  44. Sarah W says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:39 am

    Watermelon!

    Reply
  45. Krystle Thomas says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:40 am

    I have not tried stand up paddleboarding, but we are going to Hawaii soon so I might give it a try!

    Reply
  46. Deborah K. says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:42 am

    Machine embroidering towels today to give as gifts!

    Reply
  47. Courtney says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:44 am

    Honeydew is the best if it’s ripe.

    Reply
  48. Tracy Wallace says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:46 am

    I am in LOVE with Becca Cosmetics foundation and skin perfectors!!

    Reply
  49. susan says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:46 am

    I love sweet and juicy watermelon.

    Reply
  50. Yolennie says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:47 am

    I am a huge fan of La Roche Posay sunscreen. While I was at Menchie’s, I decided to refresh my sunscreen at the washroom, and I totally forgot to take it with me. πŸ™

    Reply
  51. Lisa Foster says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:47 am

    I once lost a whole Caboodles box of my favorite makeup on vacation – left it in a hotel bathroom. I called the hotel later but they said it hadn’t been turned in by housekeeping. I learned my lesson about not taking all my good stuff on vacation!

    Reply
  52. sylvia says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:48 am

    watermelon!!!

    Reply
  53. Kiss & Make-up says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:49 am

    I luuuuurve me some watermelon! πŸ™‚
    Kiss & Make-up recently posted … Personal | Spending the weekend in Belgium + The firsts tag

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  54. Bianca Rogoveanu says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    I love watermelon !

    Reply
  55. Zobel says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    The sturdiest nail polish, hands down, is OPI. Although, I just bought a bottle of Revlon’s Colorstay Gel Envy in Ace of Spades. It’s supposed to be super long-wear. Let’s see πŸ™‚

    Reply
  56. Molly says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    Usually OPI doesn’t last that long on my nails. Essie and China Glaze work better for me. However, I got weeks of wear with Just Spotted the Lizard. Don’t know why it lasted even longer than some of my glittery polishes. It just did.

    Reply
  57. Andrea Darst says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    I love cantaloupe but hate honeydew!

    Reply
  58. Alexis Stecz says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    I love cantaloupe. I absolutely cannot stand watermelon.

    Reply
  59. Megan says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    I used to like watermelon, but now I don’t eat any.

    Reply
  60. Lynn says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:17 pm

    No I haven’t lost any makeup while on vacation, but i have lost a couple of my favorite lips stick from Make Up Forever. One was my absolute fave, it was a beige orange so a bit neutral but still has the tint orange for the summer season. I don’t know where it went, i noticed when i was switch handbags. So upsetting because MUFE lipsticks aren’t cheap.

    Reply
  61. Rachel Runyan says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    I’ve lost lip balms several times. They go missing. I’ve lost lip balms and lip sticks in the sense they accidentally got left in a hot car while on vacation, melted and had to be thrown out.

    Reply
  62. Tiffanie says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    I love those penny slots! I get so excited just to win a quarter.

    Reply
  63. diana says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    how does one hate watermelon???

    Reply
  64. Daria says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    I didn’t lost any makeup products but I’ve lost my favorite MAC 217 blush at the airport

    Reply
  65. Sarah says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    Whats my favorite melon? OK, so most people probably said watermelon or cantaloupe but… I actually hate both of those melons. My favorite type of melon is Honeydew, but I don’t even like that very much :/ I guess I’m just not a melon person

    Reply
  66. Clara says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    Now I’m craving watermelon!

    Reply
  67. Rene Groyer says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    I love all variants of melon.

    Reply
  68. BrooklynShoeBabe says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    I’ve never lost makeup on vacation but I’ve accidently dropped lipstick in the toilet once.

    Reply
  69. Kelly D says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:46 pm

    I like honeydew melons.

    Reply
  70. Loren says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    i want to try some of the Kat Von D lipsticks!!

    Reply
  71. Michelle says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    Cantaloupe is my favorite melon! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  72. Nataya says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    Now I think i need kayaking and play a jackpot! Or maybe just canoeing slowly. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  73. Mystina says

    August 9th, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    Ooooh, I hope I win this! August 29th is my birthday and I’m DYING for some Sephora money! Thank you for the chance to enter! <3

    Reply
  74. nat ogu says

    August 9th, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    golden watermelon is by far my fave

    Reply
  75. Yurianna says

    August 9th, 2014 at 1:08 pm

    I LOVE watermelon and can eat a whole one by myself.

    Reply
  76. Eleine says

    August 9th, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    While on a work trip for over a week, I brought a TON of my favorite makeup… and left my entire $400 brush collection at home.

    …was a terrible excuse to go and drop $150 on brushes at the huge mall next door.

    Reply
  77. Rina says

    August 9th, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    Love cantaloupes πŸ™‚
    And cantaloupe flavored ices!

    Reply
  78. Jillian R says

    August 9th, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    I’ve really been enjoying the waterproof mascara from the L’Oreal Butterfly collection, but I want to try out the waterproof Miss Manga next!

    Reply
  79. Linni says

    August 9th, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    I am just in love with sephora formula x nailpolishes,but also china glaze and dior nail polishes are awsome they are the only one which last on my nails,my favorite lipstick is and has always been coral bliss but also razzledazzler by mac,i just love corals and peach shades for spring and summer,definatly must haves but i got into a purple kick now i love the lipgloss from makeup store in blue bell.
    Make up store and mac are my favorite brands πŸ™‚

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  80. Rachel says

    August 9th, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    I LOVE ALL MELONS! Water and honeydew have a special place in my heart because it reminds me of my childhood, though!

    Reply
  81. Crystal Walsh says

    August 9th, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    So far for me OPI makes the sturdiest nail polish.

    Reply
  82. Miki says

    August 9th, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    I love all the melons! When it’s perfectly ripe though, honeydew might be my favorite.
    Miki recently posted … Benefit Gimme Brow Gives As Long As I Provide

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  83. Rose says

    August 9th, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    I love the sally hansen X-treme nail polish! It doesn’t chip for at least a week, especially with the line’s clear top coat

    Reply
  84. Teresa koedyker says

    August 9th, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    I love Essie’ polish! Thank you for the giveaway!!

    Reply
  85. INCI says

    August 9th, 2014 at 1:49 pm

    Yes, I lost a makeup bag with full of stuff 2years ago. :/

    Reply
  86. marie says

    August 9th, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    Cantaloupe is the best!

    Reply
  87. Daraya says

    August 9th, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    I hate cantaloupe but I absolutely love watermelon! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  88. Maggie says

    August 9th, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    My favorite waterproof mascara is L’Oreal Lash Out Butterfly Mascara in the waterproof formula. I’ve tried a LOT and that’s the best one I’ve found in the drugstore category. Hardly smudges or flakes, lengthens and volumizes–and holds the curl. Definite winner.

    Reply
  89. Rajneet says

    August 9th, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    I always lose one piece of make up if a vacation- worst one was when I lost my urban decay naked 1

    Reply
  90. Mel says

    August 9th, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    I’m not much of a melon fan. Watermelon is good but I don’t actually go buy them.

    I am hard on my nails in general and can usually manage to bang up any brand at all, but generally, I’d say Zoya lasts the best.

    Reply
  91. Neela says

    August 9th, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    Best nail polish that lasts on me is Zoya or Deborah Lippman. I chip anything else in a day usually.

    Reply
  92. Lisa says

    August 9th, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    I love watermelon but not any other melons. IT cosmetics tight line waterproof mascara lasts forever and doesn’t clump.

    Reply
  93. Meg R says

    August 9th, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    You should definitely check out Mint Polish and Floss Gloss. They both make great nail polishes.

    Reply
  94. AmyBS says

    August 9th, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    Best melon – water for sure!

    Reply
  95. Jennifer Pham says

    August 9th, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    Hello! I wear waterproof mascaras almost exclusively — and nothing has beaten covergirl lashblast. I find that it holds curl the best, with buildable volume that doesn’t clump.

    Reply
  96. Lindsey Molter says

    August 9th, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    When I moved out to SoCal, my room had really awful wallpaper. It was a small hell of a time removing all of that mess.

    Reply
  97. Georgia says

    August 9th, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    What’s your favorite melon (water, honeydew, cantaloupe, etc.)? Cantaloupe
    Have you ever lost any makeup on vacation? Yes, back in the day – L’Oreal On The Loose eye shadow. TSA / Customs probably thought it was a drug of some sort and emptied it out! Those things are nigh impossible to get anymore

    Who makes the sturdiest nail polish? Right now Sephora Formula X is winning; OPI and NARS are my other faves for a long-lasting mani

    Reply
  98. Lori P says

    August 9th, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    Favorite melon is cantaloupe and the sturdiest nail polish for me is OPI but Sephora’s Formula X is steadily gaining ground. I just bought one of their latest fall color….Memorable, a gorgeous slate blue!

    Reply
  99. Martha says

    August 9th, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    My favorite would have to be cantaloupe

    Reply
  100. Tweakweasel says

    August 9th, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    I know this is a weird comment to leave when we’re talking about Sephora, the Mecca of all things high-end and glossy but: I do so love cheap lipsticks. Just being able to drop a dollar or two and slick on a new color and get that immediate gratification? So enjoyable. Especially knowing that one can buy an entire line of them and still have enough money to eat that week. Like the limited edition fall shades of the Wet ‘n’ Wild Megalast lipsticks; I know already that, when I find them, I will buy them all BECAUSE I CAN. πŸ˜› Can’t say that about Lip Tars…although you wouldn’t know that from my collection. :-S Oops.

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  101. Maren says

    August 9th, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    I like most kinds of melon, now that I’ve discovered the trick of dressing fruit in hot sauce!
    Maren recently posted … Back, Backy McBackerson!

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  102. Sierra says

    August 9th, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    I have been wanting the new Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipsticks for a while now. I have hear both good and bad thing about them but i really just want to try them in person, I don’t trust the sephora tester products. I would probably get one or two if i were to win.

    Reply
  103. Jessica says

    August 9th, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    I just lost my favorite RMS highlighter in a hotel room over Memorial Day. So sad…

    Reply
  104. Susan T. says

    August 9th, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    I find that Zoya nail polish lasts the longest. They have great colours too!

    Reply
  105. Sevi says

    August 9th, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    I have lost one time im vacation my bag and in the bag was not only my camera and my sunglasses but some of my lovely make up staff! Of course wenn i came back i buy it for one more time

    Reply
  106. Emily C says

    August 9th, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    I love watermelon!

    Reply
  107. dawn says

    August 9th, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    Watermelon!

    Reply
  108. Amy says

    August 9th, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    I love watermelon, especially during the summer.

    Reply
  109. Kristen says

    August 9th, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    My favorite is cantoloupe!

    Reply
  110. Carolyn N. says

    August 9th, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    I LOVE watermelon! I also am fond of honeydew flavored things!

    Reply
  111. Jessica says

    August 9th, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    I LOVE watermelon especially when it’s really hot out! I could eat the entire thing πŸ™‚

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  112. Christina P says

    August 9th, 2014 at 3:41 pm

    I love watermelon, but my kitty loves cantaloupe!

    Reply
  113. Laure says

    August 9th, 2014 at 3:51 pm

    I’m terrible at kayaking… :/ I always end up with loads of water in my kayak, because, somehow, all the water I try to scoop away to propel ahead just keeps getting dumped in my kayak. Epic fail.

    Reply
  114. Heather USA (Rafflecopter Rosie Areola) says

    August 9th, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    I think Milani actually make a really sturdy nail polish.

    Reply
  115. Kaelyn says

    August 9th, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    Hey Karen! I actually was just in Vegas and played TONS of penny slots. While I didn’t see a specific kitten one I loved, I do love the Sex and the City slot machine the best, and won a decent amount when I was there. Slots can be very fun but also incredibly frustrating. Good luck with yours!

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  116. marta says

    August 9th, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    my favorite is watermelon

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  117. Maritza says

    August 9th, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    I love watermelon!! I can it for breakfast, lunch and dinner!!

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  118. Jessie C. says

    August 9th, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    I love cantaloupe.

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  119. Gvenda says

    August 9th, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    I’m always so stuck up about my stuff that I rarely loose it. I’d probably go crazy if I’d lost make-up πŸ˜€

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  120. Savanna Salter says

    August 9th, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    I don’t really like any type of melon to be honest….

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  121. Lorraine says

    August 9th, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    watermelon

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  122. Susan says

    August 9th, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    Lost makeup? I always seem to come home with more than I left with!
    Love to buy great local finds!

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  123. Monica says

    August 9th, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    watermelon is definitely my favorite!

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  124. Meg says

    August 9th, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    Definitely cantaloupe!
    Meg recently posted … Clothing Haul – Graphic Tees and Shorts!

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  125. Sylvia says

    August 9th, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    Lately I’ve been knitting and indulging in a Veronica Mars marathon. Trying a no buy so knitting is a distraction!

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  126. Angela says

    August 9th, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    Melons are the best, I can’t choose just one

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  127. sarah thompson says

    August 9th, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    My fav is watermelon! Just had a bunch over the weekend at a family picnic. Thx for giveaway!

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  128. Yoselyn says

    August 9th, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    For some reason Ive always hated waterproof mascara. i once couldnt get it off and ended up sparsely eyelash bald πŸ™

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  129. Georgia L. says

    August 9th, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    I’ve been really impressed with Etude House’s nail polishes! They’ve lasted really well on me,and are super inexpensive πŸ™‚

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  130. Stephanie says

    August 9th, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    I’ve never had wallpaper, but when I was really little I went through a SERIOUS wall cling phase. Do you remember those? There were Precious Moments ones, and some other character from the 90s that I can’t remember…

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  131. DeLydia says

    August 9th, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    I’ve never lost makeup on vacation, but I have left makeup brushes; which left me heart broken.

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  132. Jordi says

    August 9th, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    Watermelon, either alone or dressed up with feta in a lovely summer salad!

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  133. Amaya says

    August 9th, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    What’s your favorite melon (water, honeydew, cantaloupe, etc.)?
    Honeydew

    Have you ever had wallpaper in a room? What did it look like?
    I am the happy owner of a little plot of land with a small hut with very vintage wallpaper (mushrooms of the 70’s). That make sick my friends but I think it’s SOOOOO cool… No paint in my hut!

    Have you ever lost any makeup on vacation?
    I travel with samples. I can try new things and buy new staff πŸ˜‰

    What’s the best waterproof mascara?
    Clarins

    Have you ever tried stand-up paddling?
    Never cross my mind

    Who makes the sturdiest nail polish?
    A England

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  134. Dav Anne says

    August 9th, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    All melons are delicious, even bitter winter melon! πŸ™‚

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  135. Mellisa Semon says

    August 9th, 2014 at 6:10 pm

    I love love love watermelon! Thank you for this giveaway!

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  136. Tania G says

    August 9th, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    I love all of the melons, can’t choose just one.

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  137. Bertha says

    August 9th, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    watermelon!

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  138. Myan says

    August 9th, 2014 at 6:39 pm

    Dior Vernis Gel Shine is a winner, plus the color selection is excellent.

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  139. Ellen says

    August 9th, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    I love both cantaloupe and stand-up paddle boarding

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  140. Samantha says

    August 9th, 2014 at 6:45 pm

    I think that the sturdiest nail polish formula is Cult. Wicked Fast topcoat is a must!

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  141. Jennifer X says

    August 9th, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    I enjoy a good cantaloupe!
    And so far, for me, China Glaze has lasted the best overall. I have about 11 of them, of a few different finishes/ styles, and I am always pleased with how well it lasts.

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  142. Missy M says

    August 9th, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    Lemon drop melons! so triply, yet so hard to find

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  143. Bridget Heiple Reich says

    August 9th, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    I LOVE Watermelon! So yummy, especially in the summer!!

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  144. Dana says

    August 9th, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    I love a juicy watermelon on a hot day and the best nail polish is Opi!

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  145. Linda says

    August 9th, 2014 at 7:34 pm

    I normally swear by Essie, but I got this Ulta brand polish that is practically indestructible (Red Carpet Red, I think). When I finally got around to removing it, it was so stubborn that even after scrubbing so much that the remover damaged the skin on my finger pads, it still wasn’t completely removed. The next time I tried it, I used the aluminum foil soaking method and it still would not come off.

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  146. Alexis says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    Essie is pretty durable. I use their protein base coat first.

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  147. christine says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    The jordana mascara is amazing!

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  148. Nisha says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    My favorite melon is between watermelon and honeydew. I grew up eating too much cantaloupe to the point that I rather eat other melons now lol

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  149. Ladyscarlet says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    Watermelon πŸ™‚

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  150. Lisa C says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:16 pm

    Luv this pic! Makes me want to scoop up every single shade lol

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  151. Rebekah says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    My favourite waterproof mascara is Max Factor False Lash Effect Waterproof! It’s the best!

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  152. Lulubelle says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    Watermelon! When I was growing up my grandfather grew them and I’d eat half of one at a time. Afterwards, we would feed the rinds to the cows. Good times πŸ™‚

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  153. Jazmin says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    I love watermelon! I can literally eat an entire one all on my own πŸ™‚

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  154. Marian D. says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    Personally, melons make me use the bathroom. But, wearing mascara doesn’t so I’ll just talk about that. I’ve used a ton of different kinds of mascara; high-end cosmetics, to drug store cosmetics, to small boutique cosmetics. My favorite waterproof mascara to this day, will forever be e.l.f’s waterproof mascara. I have about five ear piercings, and one nose piercing. Each time I’ve gotten a piercing, I’ve worn e.l.f’s waterproof mascara, and each time I’ve cried. I can honestly say, my mascara did not run, and has never run before. I like e.l.f products, but I love this mascara, more than my cat…

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  155. Stacie says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:34 pm

    My favorite melon is Cantaloupe!

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  156. Monica says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    I’m so happy – I’m on vacation in France and went shopping at Sephora couple of days ago (I spent a lot of money… One of the helpful staff wondered if I was shopping for myself or for my makeup artist… πŸ˜‰ )
    You see, where I’m from we don’t have Sephora, and we don’t have brands like Givenchy, Nars, Urban Decay, Benefit +++ So you see why I was in heaven… πŸ˜€
    And also I found that Sephora recently started to ship to my country as well, so a 50$ would please my Mastercard a lot… πŸ˜€

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  157. Emilia Z says

    August 9th, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    I’ve loved honeydew melon forever! πŸ™‚

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  158. Brittany says

    August 9th, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    The house I grew up in had one room completely covered in Star Wars wallpaper. That was definitely some sort of omen about me being the nerd I am today!

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  159. Jennifer says

    August 9th, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    I love watermelon. Can’t stand any other types of melon.

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  160. Colleen Boudreau says

    August 9th, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    I like watermelon.

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  161. Jennifer says

    August 9th, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    I tried paddle boarding once and would like to try it again sometime soon. I have a wonderful memory of going with my best friend, Angela. It took a lot of sweat and courage to get up on the board since I figured my clumsy self would eventually fall off. I did but it was so fun, I won’t think of it as a defeated moment.:)

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  162. Vanessa says

    August 9th, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    Watermelon!

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  163. Jessica says

    August 9th, 2014 at 9:48 pm

    What’s your favorite melon (water, honeydew, cantaloupe, etc.)? I don’t like any! People think it’s weird, but I hate all melons.
    Have you ever had wallpaper in a room? What did it look like? I didn’t have any wall paper, but my first few rooms has wood paneling. I feel like it dates me.
    Have you ever lost any makeup on vacation? I don’t want to talk about it! *cry*
    What’s the best waterproof mascara? Make Up For Ever Aqua Smoky Lash!!!!!!!!
    Have you ever tried stand-up paddling? Nope
    Who makes the sturdiest nail polish? I’d like to know this myself!

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  164. Amanda says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    I LOVE Urban Decay eyeshadows! I’m trying to decide what’s best to match with Freelove for a palette.

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  165. Barbara B says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    Zoya lasts longest on me!

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  166. Noga says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    Watermelon is the best, duh! πŸ˜€

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  167. Mardi says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:53 pm

    My favourite melon is rockmelon, which is called cantaloupe in the US.

    Being a child of the 70s we had wallpaper in EVERY room. Even the toilet (I think).

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  168. Summer says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:57 pm

    Okay, so I’m super chatty tonight and I wanna answer everything!

    — What’s your favorite melon (water, honeydew, cantaloupe, etc.)? WATERMELON FTW, because it is so damn refreshing, plus it goes well in salads. Karen, I know you’re a vegetarian, so you should try to with feta and mint sometime; it sounds weird but it’s really yummy! The salty-sweet combo is delicious.

    — Have you ever had wallpaper in a room? What did it look like? Nada! But my grandmother’s dining room is plastered with pink rose wallpaper and in her three bathrooms, she has a bunch of hearts, some more florals, and a paisley pattern. Grandma is a wallpaper addict.

    — Have you ever lost any makeup on vacation? No but I went to my grandfather’s funeral Thursday (so sad) and my Marc Jacobs “Have We Met?” lipstick disappeared off the table during the luncheon afterwards. I looked everywhere! πŸ™

    — What’s the best waterproof mascara? Diorshow waterproof is amaziiiing. Mega lashes, curl, and it really resists tears. (See above; I cried a ton on Thursday and my mascara didn’t run a bit.)

    — Have you ever tried stand-up paddling? WHAT IS THIS? lol

    — Who makes the sturdiest nail polish? Dior! It lasts and lasts. Zoya also wears like iron on me.

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  169. Amber says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:57 pm

    I love me some watermelon!!!

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  170. Summer says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    Okay, so I’m super chatty tonight and I wanna answer everything!
    – What’s your favorite melon (water, honeydew, cantaloupe, etc.)? WATERMELON FTW, because it is so damn refreshing, plus it goes well in salads. Karen, I know you’re a vegetarian, so you should try to with feta and mint sometime; it sounds weird but it’s really yummy! The salty-sweet combo is delicious.
    – Have you ever had wallpaper in a room? What did it look like? Nada! But my grandmother’s dining room is plastered with pink rose wallpaper and in her three bathrooms, she has a bunch of hearts, some more florals, and a paisley pattern. Grandma is a wallpaper addict.
    – Have you ever lost any makeup on vacation? No but I went to my grandfather’s funeral Thursday (so sad) and my Marc Jacobs β€œHave We Met?” lipstick disappeared off the table during the luncheon afterwards. I looked everywhere! πŸ™
    – What’s the best waterproof mascara? Diorshow waterproof is amaziiiing. Mega lashes, curl, and it really resists tears. (See above; I cried a ton on Thursday and my mascara didn’t run a bit.)
    – Have you ever tried stand-up paddling? WHAT IS THIS? lol
    – Who makes the sturdiest nail polish? Dior! It lasts and lasts. Zoya also wears like iron on me.
    <333333

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  171. Paol Trenny says

    August 9th, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    What’s your favorite melon (water, honeydew, cantaloupe, etc.)? My favorite melon is watermelon.

    Have you ever lost any makeup on vacation? Yes I have. Many times.

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  172. Ms. Elise says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:19 pm

    My favorite melon is watermelon, for sure.

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  173. Sydney says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:22 pm

    I am not a huge fan of melons, but if I had to pick a favorite it would definitely be watermelons.

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  174. MelodyJ says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    I love all melons

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  175. Aimen says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:32 pm

    Favorite melon? A WATERmelon πŸ™‚ and sturdiest/ best/ favoritest nail polish isssssssssssss OPI for sure :)!

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  176. Justine says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:50 pm

    Watermelon!

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  177. Dimana Dyakova says

    August 9th, 2014 at 11:56 pm

    For me the most long-lasting polish in my collection is A-Englad! Gorgeous varnishes! <3

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  178. Isabel V says

    August 10th, 2014 at 12:22 am

    I am ALL about cantaloupe and honeydew! I could easy eat most of a melon all by myself. Yum!

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  179. Christine J says

    August 10th, 2014 at 2:30 am

    i watched Guardians of the Galaxy with my friends tonight and– not gonna lie– Groot made me wanna ugly cry three times throughout the film. Thanks, Vin Diesel, for indirectly bringing on the feels.

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  180. Zahra says

    August 10th, 2014 at 2:55 am

    Definitely honeydew!!

    I’d definitely go for formula X by sephora for best long wearing that I’ve tried. Absolutely great in 2 coats and stays great for days. The cream ones more than the glittery or shimmery ones though.

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  181. Debbie Clauer says

    August 10th, 2014 at 2:59 am

    I have one wall in my living room covered with a wallpapered scene of trees changing their leaves in autumn.

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  182. Darleen says

    August 10th, 2014 at 4:04 am

    Sadly the only option for my favorite melon is watermelon since I’m allergic to every other type of melon lol

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  183. Winola says

    August 10th, 2014 at 4:08 am

    I love all melons – for that matter, I LOVE all fruits!!

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  184. Anastasiya says

    August 10th, 2014 at 4:30 am

    Watermelon!

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  185. Youngned Derin says

    August 10th, 2014 at 4:47 am

    Thank you, Karen!

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  186. Liz says

    August 10th, 2014 at 5:15 am

    Today is our dog’s third birthday!

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  187. Ivana Jankovic says

    August 10th, 2014 at 5:21 am

    What’s your favorite melon (water, honeydew, cantaloupe, etc.)?
    Watermelon! <3

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  188. amanda whitley says

    August 10th, 2014 at 5:31 am

    i think opi makes the sturdiest nailpolish. It is my favorite!

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  189. Tina says

    August 10th, 2014 at 5:32 am

    I love watermelon

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  190. Amanda says

    August 10th, 2014 at 5:37 am

    I really like the Dior Show mascaras. Enjoy the rest of your trip Karen!

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  191. Lanna says

    August 10th, 2014 at 6:18 am

    i’ve been on vacation a lot of times and thank goodness i’ve never lost any makeup!!

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  192. Rhoda K says

    August 10th, 2014 at 6:21 am

    Charentais melons are my favourite!

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  193. Cynthia F. says

    August 10th, 2014 at 6:57 am

    My favorite melon is cantaloupe.

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  194. Vanessa F says

    August 10th, 2014 at 7:26 am

    Watermelon is hands down my favorite melon.

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  195. Krista says

    August 10th, 2014 at 7:28 am

    I lost some Smashbox primer on my last vacation, it sucked. Now I’m making do with a crappy ELF primer.

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  196. Lucy Nguyen says

    August 10th, 2014 at 7:38 am

    I love watermelon

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  197. Heather says

    August 10th, 2014 at 7:42 am

    Mmmmm cantaloupe…. or maybe watermelon.

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  198. Sara says

    August 10th, 2014 at 7:52 am

    I love watermelon, especially in a margarita!

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  199. Leslie Kiley says

    August 10th, 2014 at 7:53 am

    I am a honeydew melon girl! It is juicey and refreshing and makes great smoothies too!

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  200. Olivia says

    August 10th, 2014 at 8:03 am

    my favorite fruits are watermelon and honeydew!

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  201. Grace says

    August 10th, 2014 at 8:12 am

    Hi Karen, hope your weekend is going well.. I do not want summer to end! You know, I don’t like any of the melons at all.. I will eat watermelon but it’s not my first fruit of choice that’s for sure.. melon always made my throat itchy as a kid so I avoid it. I have lost makeup not on vacation, but while visiting the CN Tower (I reside in Toronto).. it was when MAC came out with their Hello Kitty line, and I lost the lipstick! It must have fell out of my bag, sometimes in a rush I don’t fully zip it up *le sob! Made me realize I shouldn’t travel with limited edition lipsticks!

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  202. Steffinie says

    August 10th, 2014 at 8:18 am

    When I was young, I really wanted wallpaper in my room, and I mean reeeallly wanted wallpaper! Like some type of fun cartoony type, which I thought it was like the coolest thing ever! But I never got it, just regular paint. Now I don’t think I care much for any wallpaper.

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  203. lynette r says

    August 10th, 2014 at 9:09 am

    im a honeydew melon fan

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  204. Ann says

    August 10th, 2014 at 9:19 am

    My arthritis has been bad lately and I haven’t been able to get into my garden the way I want.

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  205. Kim Pincombe Cole says

    August 10th, 2014 at 9:39 am

    I love Honeydew melon! And yes, I’ve lost makeup while traveling

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  206. melissa says

    August 10th, 2014 at 10:16 am

    I didn’t have wallpaper in my room, but I did have TMNT bedsheets, and curtains!

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  207. Lena says

    August 10th, 2014 at 10:17 am

    I love all kinds of melon and i have to admit I eat all the seeds because I just can’t be bothered to spit them out…
    Lancome Hypnose waterproof is my favourite mascara. But I only purchased it once due to its price tag. If you have money to spend then I highly recommend it! (holds a curl like no other)

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  208. Stephanie says

    August 10th, 2014 at 10:28 am

    I like watermelon.

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  209. Annie says

    August 10th, 2014 at 10:32 am

    cats

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  210. Anna says

    August 10th, 2014 at 10:41 am

    My favorite melon is cantaloupe because its DEEELICIOUS!!! I love the name and color too!

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  211. Pamela says

    August 10th, 2014 at 10:46 am

    My favourite nail polish maker and in my opinion the sturdiest nail polish is ESSIE!!! And I’m not a melon fanatic, but if I had to choose, WATERMELON is my fave. πŸ˜€

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  212. Diane says

    August 10th, 2014 at 10:55 am

    I love honeydew melon!

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  213. Cindy says

    August 10th, 2014 at 10:55 am

    I’m not sure I can say what the sturdiest nail polish is because I have silk wraps on my nails and most polish stays better on those than real nails, but a favorite polish for staying power that doesn’t move at all and wears like concrete are the China Glaze texture polishes. The Nails Inc texture polishes from last year wear really well too.

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  214. Courtney says

    August 10th, 2014 at 11:06 am

    I looove watermelon. Which reminds me I need to get some before the season is over!

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  215. Nicole says

    August 10th, 2014 at 11:38 am

    My favorite melon is watermelon.

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  216. ashley celikay says

    August 10th, 2014 at 11:53 am

    Not so much a melon girl but I love mango & pineapple.

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  217. Alicia says

    August 10th, 2014 at 11:57 am

    I have tried a number of different nail polish brands, and the only one I have tried so far that doesn’t chip within 48 hours on my nails is Nubar!

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  218. Marisa Kramer says

    August 10th, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    Stand up paddleboarding WHEEE!! I’ve done it twice, and my brother and boyfriend each talked major sh*t beforehand, certain that I’d make a fool of myself (okay, so I’m not always graceful)… but I never fell off, and neither of them could stay on for more than 30 seconds πŸ˜€

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  219. Michaela says

    August 10th, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    I think the sturdiest nail polish is OPI.

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  220. tina says

    August 10th, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    best waterproof mascara is by loreal telescopic

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  221. Mallory B says

    August 10th, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    I never lost any makeup on vacation, but one time I had my makeup bag sitting on the sink while the water was running…. Yeah, the entire makeup bag fell in the sink and got drenched. I had to replace pretty much everything, but at least it was before I started purchasing higher end cosmetics.

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  222. Kellyn says

    August 10th, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    I find that the sturdiest nail polish is OPI!

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  223. nlm8 says

    August 10th, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    watermelon and feta salad is divine!

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  224. Rie says

    August 10th, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    I love watermelon!

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  225. Julie B. says

    August 10th, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    When I was a teen, my parents let me choose my wallpaper and it was a colorful floral print.

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  226. Rebecca says

    August 10th, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    I just lost my Gimme Brow in a hotel room πŸ™ funny you would ask that right after, LOL

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  227. Cathy says

    August 10th, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    I find OPI nail polish with Seche Vite Fast Dry Top Coat lasts a while.

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  228. Candice Croix says

    August 10th, 2014 at 3:00 pm

    I think the sturdiest polishes are OPI and Tillie Polish, two of my faves!

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  229. Amy says

    August 10th, 2014 at 3:03 pm

    I just got the Sally Hansen shellac set and LOVE IT!!! My nail polish would never last a full day with my job and with this I can be chip free for over a week! AMAZING! =)

    I’ve also never been paddleboarding but have always wanted to try it. One day! =)

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  230. Sandy says

    August 10th, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    I love me some honeydew!!

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  231. Clemence says

    August 10th, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    I don’t really like melons all that much!

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  232. Wayne says

    August 10th, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    cantaloupe, honeydew, yum

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  233. Cheryl says

    August 10th, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    My favorite fruit is cantaloupe! OM NOM NOM NOM NOM
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  234. Carween says

    August 10th, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    Favourite melon has to be watermelon. And I have lost a brand new bottle of Butter London nail polish in my hotel somehow. I was admiring it the night before and then suddenly in the morning it’s gone. I still have no idea what happened to it…

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  235. Stacey says

    August 10th, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    I always lose my eyeliner on vacation! I don’t know why or how, but it always happens!

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  236. Julie says

    August 10th, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    I have done SUP (stand up paddleboarding). So much fun and such great exercise.

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  237. Ashleigh says

    August 10th, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    Have you ever had wallpaper in a room? What did it look like? Pink banner around the top of my room as a little girl with teddy bears with pink bows, tutus, and ballet shoes. πŸ™‚
    Who makes the sturdiest nail polish? I’m fond of ORLY’s formula although there are ones that are better than others in the line. Oui is my favorite long-wear nail color.

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  238. Stefanie Foote says

    August 10th, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    Watermelon = gross. Yuck, seriously. On another note, I’m in dire need of replenishing my Tarte Bronzer and Nars blush and this Sephora gift card would come in so handy!

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  239. Erin Ortiz (@PaintThsPiggies) says

    August 10th, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    I’ve always wanted to try stand up paddling, I think it looks really cool and is probably an insane workout!
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  240. Lisa @ Lisa Living Well says

    August 10th, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    I love cantaloupe.
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  241. Natasha says

    August 10th, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    I guess the strongest nail polish IMO is OPI – I have quite a few of their shades.. haven’t tried any high enders like Chanel & whatnot, so I don’t have much experience to go on lol.
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  242. Lynda says

    August 10th, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    my birthday is in 3 days!

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  243. Mara says

    August 10th, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    i love watermelons and nails inc is my best wearing nail polish formula

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  244. kay says

    August 10th, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    hhahahahah the comment suggestions always crack me up! love it! hahahah

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  245. michal raviv says

    August 10th, 2014 at 8:25 pm

    I just moved to the US 3 weeks ago, ON MY 30TH BIRTHDAY! what do you think, is a 50 dollar Bday present in the cards for me?

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  246. Vi says

    August 10th, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    I love kayaking and have wanted to try SUP. It’s one of my goals for this year.

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  247. Anna C says

    August 10th, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    I currently have the most beautiful wallpaper in my bedroom, and I couldn’t be happier. Sure, paint is cheaper, but this way every time I look at the walls I smile πŸ™‚ It is a cream color with textured satiny intertwining flower design that changes with the light, it’s really awesome. The only drawback: I’m afraid to hang anything on the walls, I love my wallpaper too much πŸ˜›

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  248. Noire Tropical Beauty says

    August 10th, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    I just re-discovered L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara!
    Noire Tropical Beauty recently posted … Milani Gel Powder Eyeshadow: a quick review!

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  249. Liz says

    August 10th, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    I really detest wallpaper. Too hard to change it when it gets tired looking!

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  250. Denise says

    August 10th, 2014 at 9:34 pm

    Watermelon is my favorite fruit, especially in summer for obvious reasons.

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  251. Michele says

    August 10th, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    Warermelon with a little of salt is perfect to me.. make my summer more happy!!!
    Michele recently posted … Comprei e Testei: Nude in the Box Palette – Rimmel London

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  252. Yunie Henoek says

    August 10th, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    The best waterproof mascara I would say Sasatinnie Party Queen 4D Hot Lash Mascara. It’s only a drugstore product, but it’s great!

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  253. Ankita@corallista says

    August 10th, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    Hi Karen, I loved your photos from Lake Tahoe. Looks like a beautiful place!!
    Ankita@corallista recently posted … Corallista Za Minis Giveaway : 50 Winners

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  254. Kristin says

    August 10th, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    yay!

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  255. Kate G says

    August 10th, 2014 at 11:04 pm

    Unbelievably, I have had the most success with $1 LA COlors nail polishes, with NYC $2 top coat. Lasts for days, and I can chip almost any polish without trying with the first day.

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  256. Emily says

    August 10th, 2014 at 11:45 pm

    I love watermelon!

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  257. Thao says

    August 11th, 2014 at 1:50 am

    I just lost all of my favorite makeup items on a business trip last month. The trip only lasted 2 days but being a makeup addict and that I cannot leave the house without any makeup on, I brought along all of my favorite makeup items. Silly enough of me, I forgot the backpack with my laptop and the make up just on the bench outside my hotel. When I realized the backpack was gone, I called the hotel but of course it had long been gone. The funny thing is I told my boyfriend that I regretted losing my make up much more than my laptop. Even though buying everything cost me 400USD (which is quite a lot considering I am from Vietnam), I had to make an order on Sephora immediately because I can’t go a day without makeup. And I haven’t got a new laptop yet…But I have my makeup! πŸ™‚

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  258. Bons says

    August 11th, 2014 at 2:08 am

    My favourite is watermelon

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  259. Mirjana says

    August 11th, 2014 at 3:11 am

    I lost my mascara this summer

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  260. mv says

    August 11th, 2014 at 4:46 am

    love watermelon.

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  261. Caitlyn says

    August 11th, 2014 at 4:48 am

    I’ve always wanted to try stand up paddle boarding!! It looks like a good ab workout too!

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  262. Amanda Sakovitz says

    August 11th, 2014 at 4:53 am

    When away for a friend’s wedding I had all my makeup out on a table in our hotel room and spilled water all over my bronzer palettes. They were of course ruined.

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  263. Courtney says

    August 11th, 2014 at 5:18 am

    Thanks for the giveaway!! I love your blog <3

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  264. Steph says

    August 11th, 2014 at 6:00 am

    I love watermelon! And a good cantaloupe. But I haven’t had any good cantaloupe this year!

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  265. Kim says

    August 11th, 2014 at 6:05 am

    I must be a lazy kayaker because I’ve never had sore hip flexors. The arms and the hands, yes. πŸ™‚ Sorry to hear you weren’t a big winner on the slots but, as you say, at least you didn’t lose much either!

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  266. Kylie says

    August 11th, 2014 at 6:07 am

    I love the Diorshow Blackout waterproof mascara!

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  267. Kate says

    August 11th, 2014 at 6:12 am

    I always lose eyeliners! I take them out with me and they always seem to fall out of my clutches. Lost more than a few shadows I’ve brought out for touch ups too. Kills me to re buy πŸ™

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  268. Janelle says

    August 11th, 2014 at 7:13 am

    I haven’t lost makeup on vacation. But on a recent weekend trip my favorite powder crumbled to pieces! I didn’t even drop it. Mercy!

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  269. Alyssa Lee says

    August 11th, 2014 at 7:41 am

    Love stand up paddle boarding.

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  270. Doreena says

    August 11th, 2014 at 7:48 am

    Got to the Lush store over the weekend1 Had to buy more Karma Koomba, & also got the Coconut solid shampoo I Love the karma one anyone try any of the others?

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  271. Claudia says

    August 11th, 2014 at 7:50 am

    Fave waterproof mascara would have to be Lancome Definicils- I’ve tried others, but I keep coming back to this fave!

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  272. Tracy says

    August 11th, 2014 at 7:54 am

    Have you ever had wallpaper in a room? What did it look like?

    When I was 7 I had pink ballerina wallpaper in my bedroom along with a ruffled pink canopy bed that also had ballerians on it.

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  273. TrippyPixie says

    August 11th, 2014 at 9:01 am

    I actually don’t have a favorite melon, since the texture drives me insane and they all taste nasty to me. For fruit, I much prefer berries.

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  274. Janet says

    August 11th, 2014 at 9:28 am

    I’m allllll about the watermelon, nice and crisp and chilled from the fridge – MMM! We also made watermelon mojitos last week while on vacation, and they were soooo dang good.

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  275. Regina Reed says

    August 11th, 2014 at 10:22 am

    I haven’t tried paddle boarding BUT will be doing so on a camping trip for Labor Day! I’m super excited.

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  276. Amie F says

    August 11th, 2014 at 10:49 am

    I love cantaloupe and watermelon.

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  277. Lisa M says

    August 11th, 2014 at 11:14 am

    If I were allowed only one makeup item it would be Maybelline’s Colossal mascara. I’m a mascara junkie and have tried an insane amount of mascaras, but I always find my way back to that one. I have those incredibly straight and thin asian eye lashes, but with a solid curler and this mascara, you would never know!

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  278. Trude says

    August 11th, 2014 at 11:49 am

    I had horrible pink-on-cream floral wallpaper in my childhood bedroom (once we moved and I got my own room). After graduating high school my parents agreed to a room remodel (since I was commuting to college) as long as I ripped out the wallpaper myself. After that I vowed to never have it in any home I live in, ever, ever ever. πŸ˜‰

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  279. Angela says

    August 11th, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    I’m a 70’s baby so of course there was wallpaper. There was wallpaper in every room of the house. I’ll tell you about my favorite that I got to pick when I was about 8. It had cute cartoony racoons and trees on it. This was in one wall of my room. I adored it! Racoons are to this day my favorite urban wild animal.

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  280. Casey says

    August 11th, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    My alarm didn’t go off this morning so I managed hair and makeup in only 30 min this morning! Yikes

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  281. Mary Kimmer says

    August 11th, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    I Love cats =^_^=

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  282. roz says

    August 11th, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    I’ve used all sort of nail polishes from expensive, to cheap and 2 that are tied for the best lasting are Loreal and Sally Hansen Xtreme wear. I can wear those with no base or top coat, do dishes by HAND twice a day, and still not chip. Some fading at the nail tip, but nothing like I’ve had with doing less from some 10 dollar brands.

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  283. Abby says

    August 11th, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    I love all kinds of melons, but definitely watermelon is my favorite!!

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  284. Rachel P. says

    August 11th, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    “Springiest of chickens”, lol! That made me smile. I think the sturdiest nail polish is Zoya. Have you ever tried to remove one of their Pixie Dusts?? I guess that’s collection-specific, but my other Zoya shade – Stacy, the oxblood wine color – is also a killer pain to remove!

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  285. Vanessa C says

    August 11th, 2014 at 1:16 pm

    My favorite melon would have to be cantaloupe! I remember going grocery shopping with my grandmother and always wanting to pick out her cantaloupe, and being shushed to the side because I “didn’t know the art of picking out the best one yet.” Until this day, I still cannot pick out a good one! LOL so I rely on the fresh packaged ones — easier to eat!

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  286. AnneWolfSoul says

    August 11th, 2014 at 1:20 pm

    You should try out Paula’s Choice skincare πŸ™‚

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  287. Ashley says

    August 11th, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    I am currently loving Too Faced Better Than Sex mascara although I can’t attest to how waterproof it is.

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  288. Maria K says

    August 11th, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    I love honeydew and watermelon! So refreshing in hot weather πŸ™‚

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  289. AmyD says

    August 11th, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    favorite wp mascara is urban decay’s cannonball!

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  290. Annaham says

    August 11th, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    Watermelon, always. Especially with just a hint of sea salt. πŸ˜›

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  291. Linni says

    August 11th, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    I just Love Melon in general i have been eating more Melon this Summer then normal Food becuase it was the only thing which wasn`t to heavy in the warm Weather,it tastes amazing with Parmaham and Oliveoil,Sal and Pepper πŸ™‚

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  292. sarah ando says

    August 11th, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    I love water melon!

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  293. Ashley says

    August 11th, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    I love watermelon!

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  294. anissa says

    August 11th, 2014 at 5:44 pm

    my bedroom currently had ugly old-fashioned wallpaper, as it is the only room that i didn’t re-do when i moved in. it was the project at the bottom of the list, but when remodeling budget ran out….

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  295. Tonya Hall says

    August 11th, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    I have not found a sturdier nail polish than Illamasqua. Granted, I use it on my toes not my fingers, but for a matte finish that isn’t made tougher by glitter, this is my pick.

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  296. Regan says

    August 11th, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    I always lose single eyeshadows that are not in a palette. I think thats why I have been using palette only eyeshadows now that I travel.

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  297. Emily says

    August 11th, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    watermelon definitely! i was staying with a host family a few months ago and the mom had this huge watermelon and kept giving me slices….i think i ate almost half of it by myself….

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  298. brittany says

    August 11th, 2014 at 7:22 pm

    <3 sephora

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  299. Lydia says

    August 11th, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    My favorite melon is cantaloupe!

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  300. Lindsey L says

    August 11th, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    Hands down, best waterproof mascara = any of Clinique’s warm water removal mascaras!

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  301. Maria J. says

    August 11th, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    The best waterproof mascara I’ve encountered so far has been L’OrΓ©al Voluminous Carbon Black.

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  302. Cara says

    August 11th, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    I <3 cantaloupe! But I like most melon too.

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  303. Jamie C. says

    August 11th, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    My favorite out of the whole 3 melon is Honeydew. It tastes the best in any fruit salad.

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  304. Thomas Murphy says

    August 11th, 2014 at 9:38 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  305. Laurianna says

    August 11th, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    I love your site and kitty pictures of Tabs, Karen! Have fun at Lake Tahoe! My favorite melon is watermelon!

    Reply
  306. Rozae says

    August 11th, 2014 at 11:38 pm

    If you haven’t been, try redwood city estuary, it’s lovely for some Bay Area fun!

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