- WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is Hana! Congratulations, Hana! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂
Christmas is coming fast, gah! This weekend is go-time for me; no question about it. On my list today: to get a tree, put up some lights, and catch up on the Christmas shopping I promised myself I’d be finished with by now.
Yup, don’t ya just love the holiday crunch? — that pressure to get into the spirit before it’s too late to really enjoy? It’s yet another strange facet of life, having to hurry up to relax, LOL!
I am really looking forward to getting a tree, though, a small one just a few feet tall, and filling the house with that wonderful pine scent. And then Tabs and I can decorate it this afternoon with some ornaments that have been in our family for years.
Now, my friend, it’s time for me to power up with something warm and caffeinated, and get under way. I hope your weekend gets off to a great start. Speaking of that, perhaps today’s giveaway can help. 🙂
- 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).
- There are two ways to enter, and you can do both of them for two chances to win. First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, a comment about anything at all, like, what are your favorite holiday traditions (Christmas or otherwise)? What are five things you find yourself doing a lot this time of year? When was the last time you did something dramatic with your makeup or hair? Do you have any New Year’s resolutions? What are you wearing on your nails? — you get the idea.
- Second, you can enter by following me on Twitter @karenmbb and retweeting (RT) the following message:
- Follow @karenmbb and RT to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora! http://bit.ly/tMn6S3
- The deadline to enter is Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 11:59PM (PT).
- Entrants must enter using a valid email address and/or Twitter account to win.
- A maximum of two (2) entries per person — one within the comments at the bottom of this post, and a second entry via Twitter addressed to me @karenmbb.
- Contest is open to individuals of any country who have reached the age of majority according to their local laws (18 in the United States with these exceptions: Alabama and Nebraska, 19; Mississippi, 21).
- Sephora eGift Certificates can only be redeemed online and are not valid in stores or available for purchase or redemption in Canada. International winners may opt to substitute the Sephora eGift card prize for $50 sent directly to their email address by PayPal instead.
- Tabs and I (heretofore referred to as “T-Money and K-Dawg”) will select one (1) winner at random from the entries either left in the comments at the bottom of this blog post or addressed to @karenmbb on Twitter.
- The winner will be announced here within 48 hours of the deadline.
- Void where prohibited by law.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
- WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is Hana! Congratulations, Hana! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂
Noelle says
Going tree shopping today! Happy Holidays!
Lisa says
love sephora! just spent a bunch there yesterday! dying to get a tocca touch candle. wish they would bring the perfume back.
Ana says
have a winter formal tonight! so exited!
Kelly says
The last time I did something dramatic with my makeup was at my sweet 16. It was really nice but I tried not to make it too extreme.
Deanna G. says
I’m wearing Essie’s “lilacism.” 🙂
Flora Novak says
I love Xmas, but not when I have to study day ‘n’ night…
Milyena K says
Love Christmas shopping! It’s a joy to spend the money for the joy of others <3
maria says
Amazing giveaway!!! No new years plans yet, but tonight i have a Christmas party. I am not too good at doing my own dramatic makeup but did paint my nail’s with Opi Lincoln Park In The Dark!!!
Lucia W says
Merry Christmas everyone!
Beth says
Listening to Handel’s Messiah.
Morgan Ibach says
:)) I love Christmas Eve. We always get a new pair of PJS to wake up in xmas morning.
Denise says
I have bright red on my toes right now! And I love colorful eyeliner. 🙂
Yuri says
Last time I did something crazy with makeup was last thanksgiving hahaha i went a little crazy with the eyeliner… Not on purpose though lol
monica says
My favorite holiday tradition is to take cheesy family portraits.
ann marie says
Today the tree opened up enough to get the lights on it. I love the smell of my freshly cut Christmas tree!
Anne-Sophie says
This year I’ve been studying a lot, watching a lots of series, talking a lot with friends, doing lots of sport 😀
I love Christmas holidays because we can relax 😀
VictoriaJane says
That giftcard would be great for my daughter-and something I could check off my shopping list! Gonna make some coffee with a couple of spoonfuls of hot choc mix in it to take with me when I go out to face the crowds today-I highly recommend it 🙂
Chris25 says
I’m doing a series of holiday looks on my blog. My last EOTD was Hanukkah inspired. 🙂
Daniella says
My crazy makeup will take place tonight: I am going to an eighties party so I am going to crimp my whole head of hair and wear a tonne, a ton of blue and silver eyeshadow 🙂
New years resolutions: many, but main ones are to run a four hour marathon (I currently run a five hour + marathon) and lose weight so i can run faster. (yup, i am one of those, running does not help me lose weight, it’s all about diet for me)
Dee says
My favorite holiday tradition is driving around to see the Christmas lights around town. People sometimes go all out and I love it! Happy Holidays to everyone.:-)
Melitina says
I am wearing a turquoise nail polish with gold flecks from Essence. Pretty!!!!
Joyce says
I hauled some Japonesque brushes and I’m loving them! I can’t believe there aren’t many reviews about the brand in the blogging sphere. =/
Nicole says
This is my first Christmas as a married woman, so I hope to start some new traditions with my husband this year! He is taking me to the Nutcracker ballet this weekend, and we’ll attend Christmas Eve service at our church.
Kylee says
i love xmas so much! its my fav time of the year!
Alison says
Not wearing anything on my nails right now… I’ve been too busy this week to even think about painting them!
tiffany c says
Going to my bank party tonight. So excited!!
Mindy M. says
Freezing my butt off!!
Thea says
I love this time of year, when I can go out at night and see all the lights and the few houses that go to excess. I love getting dressed up for all the parties and making people smile with gift giving!
ashley says
i love going to look at all the Christmas lights. there’s a ton around town & a few “big” displays at houses throughout surrounding counties. my friend & i are waiting to go on a girlfriend date complete with hot chocolate & christmas music on the ipod. as much as i hate to say it, we’re waiting until it snows more.
Paula says
I’ve been wearing Zoya Neeka on my toes. I’ll be switching to something a little more holidayish soon, but I haven’t decided on color yet. Hope you have a wonderful holiday, Karen!
Coral says
I didn’t realize how close we were to Christmas till I looked at my work schedule. Thank goodness I only have a couple of toys to buy and I’m done!
PS says
Love Christmas, my favorite holiday!!!! Love the lights, decorations & Christmas trees.
Jody says
Holiday party tonight!
Debbie says
I decorated a rosemary bush for my apartment!
Yaz says
Good luck with all your xmas decorating and errands!!!
J says
I’m wearing OPI’s hong kong sunrise on my nails!
Tracy Hathaway says
My family does White Elephant every year…and it’s a ton of fun! We’re also having an ugly sweater tonight. So excited!
Swatch And Learn says
I want to wish you and everyone else a very Merry Christmas! 🙂 (Thanks for this opportunity, Karen!)
Right now I’m wearing a manicure with Christmasy freehand nail art I did. I’ll probably post it on my blog soon. It’s really fun to wear!
(Reply to Debbie: That rosemary bush sounds adorable! 🙂 Years ago, I bought a rosemary tree – it smelled soooo good and it was shaped like a little Christmas tree, so I put lights on it, too. But I couldn’t get it to last long – not sure why, since I’m usually very good with plants!)
Rebecca says
At work this morning (blah!) but my hubby is graduating from massage therapy school today and we’re gonna get some sushi! Then it’s off to get the Christmas tree! 🙂
loveaholic says
holiday shopping- giving & receiving presents- all the festivities from parties to balls 🙂 warmer, friendlier atmosphere despite the freezing cold
Kathy says
I’m wearing Sonia Kashuk’s Sugar Rush on my nails righy now. For some reason, instead of getting festive with polish, I wanted to keep it neutral.
Christina says
I actually started making a list of my New Year’s Resolutions! What I have so far is to donate blood 6 times, be more gentle and consistent with my skin care, work out more and be more healthy, make time to read more novels, and enjoy my last year in college.
Stephanie Fabian says
Going hoilday shopping with my boyfriend 🙂
Tania says
Our tradition every year has been to get the kids in the car when it gets dark and drive around looking at Christmas decorations. They absolutely love it and so do we.
Selina says
Yesterday I wore pink, blue, and silver eyeshadow… with bright fuschia lips. I like wearing dramatic makeup any time I feel like it, not just for special occasions.
Kelsey says
I find myself eating a lot more hot soup this time of year…
Mary W says
Karen- I enjoy your blog, your tweets, especially the giveaways but most of all……..Tabs! I love your photos and posts about your gorgeous cat, Tabs. What a beauty!
Sara says
went last night with my dad to his sunday school christmas dinner (my mom was sick). wore huge black winged liner with even huger black lashes (the love alpha two-step mascara is my go-to for false looking lashes). it was a hit! i got some really nice comments 🙂 thanks karen and happy holidays!
Kassie says
My favorite holiday tradition is waking up really early on Christmas day, having a hot cup of coffee and cinnamon roll while we all open our presents! Then play with our presents while watching a holiday movie and then help mamma cook in the kitchen 😀 I can’t wait for Christmas!!
Veronica says
I love holiday parties- an excuse to wear dramatic makeup!
sweeks1980 says
I would love the holiday crunch if the end of the semester didn’t coincide. As it is, my life is completely crazy until the 18th (when I fly home).
Krista says
My favorite holiday tradition is making about a bazillion Christmas cookies with my Mom to give to give out to our friends and family.
Joanna says
During the holiday season I look forward to Eggnog and Black Cake yum!
Alexa Trevino says
:/ gosh.
Mireya says
The last time I did anything dramatic with my makeup was on Halloween. I’m too chicken to do anything really bold for my day-to-day makeup.
knownever says
I don’t get much time to read blogs anymore so sitting down on the weekend and reading your blog and entering this contest is like my weekly beauty ritual!
Katelynn says
Putting up the tree today!
Natalie says
The last time I got all dressed up and fancy was last year at my highschool prom! I went all out; I bought self tanner just for the occasion, my hair was volumized and curly, and I had gorgeous black smoky eyes! I also went a little crazy with the highlighter. I used Benefit’s High Beam to highlight my cheek bones, and even used it on my legs and collarbone! Even though the dance wasn’t all that great and my date had me sit alone in the backseat, I know I looked pretty good!
ShannoninBC says
I think I might have to give in and buy Buble’s xmas cd…*sigh*
Jana says
I love Christmas!
Amanda says
haaaayyyy gurrrl!
mn says
Tabs, time to practice your ‘innocent’ look so you don’t get blamed for any Xmas tree incidents this year.
Carolyn says
Hooray for winding up Christmas shopping!
Gabriela says
Five things I always find myself doing this time of year:
1. Eating too much
2. Rushing to buy Christmas presents
3. Buying things for me when I should be present shopping
4. Watch all of the Christmas movies known to man
5. Eating too much
Karen C says
Christmas is almost here and I’m stuck at work!
Melody says
Happy Saturday! Ah it feels good to sleep in XD
Crystal says
Ahhh this is great! This would be great to get ahead on that christmas shopping 🙂
Carolyn says
Making my list and checking it – over and over and over 🙂
Shana says
Saturday is the best day for sleeping in!!!
Kaianne says
I just bought a beautiful new sweater that’s so soft and fuzzy and it has golden threads woven through it, but it’s shedding like crazy! I am covered in lint. 🙁
Izzy says
I need to find a christmas-y nail polish color
BooBooNinja says
One of my favourite holiday traditions is going for a movie and dinner with my immediate family. Kind of basic and perhaps banal to some, but it’s fun. There’s also the requisite oh-my-goodness-the-holiday-movie-schedule-changed-on-us-at-the-last-moment madness. Every.Year. !!
ps I tweeted too! http://twitter.com/#!/MysteriousWho/status/145571495211573250
Nikki says
What I love about the winter holidays is the time when I get to do my New Year’s Resolutions List..After that I love checking off all of the different things I have written down.
Thanks for the giveaway ^^
Charlotte Vandervoort says
Trying to do non-traditional Christmas nails. So tired of snowflakes, reindeers, and Santas!
Olfactory Obsessed says
Last time I did something dramatic with my makeup and hair was for my wedding 6 months ago!
aclearcutsign says
I’ll be wearing red nail polish for the holidays…and lipstick!
Christie says
I need some killer red lipstick!
Jessica Leigh says
I am so sick, but I have to get the rest of my Xmas shopping done!
julio says
I love the fact I can listen to Christmas music. I love it! It’s so festive!
Vi says
I am going to go Christmas shopping next Friday and I’m sooooooooooo excited. I can’t wait to stop by the Sephora (of course to buy some gifts for my friends…or for myself as well hahaha)
Emily Cox says
So excited for Christmas! I get two weeks off work and I can’t wait to spend time with fam!
Christine says
I have to share my craziest hairdo. This happened 5 years ago in high school. My friend who sits behind me in class was a little (though little may be an understatement) bored. She had a ton of bobby pins and a plush toy cow. She first started pulling my hair back. Bobby pin here. Bobby pin there. Until it was a nice bun, but she wasn’t done yet. She then took her little cow and pinned it on top of my bun. Now it was the end of class, and I had a cow at the back of my head. This was my first class, and I’m a very reserved girl, but that day I left my hair as my friend had made it for the rest of the day. I got a lot of strange looks, but that day, I just didn’t care. 😀 Probably the most spontaneous thing I’ve ever had done. It was a pain removing everything at the end of the day though.
Y. says
my favorite thing this time of year has got to be drinking tea! and lots of it! chamomile, earl grey, peppermint, green, black, white, and the awesome candycane tea from trader joe’s! you need to get some karen!!! (if you haven’t already of course;)
Jennifer A. says
I saw My Week with Marilyn last night. Michelle Williams was soooo good!
Amy D. says
I can’t stop looking at my nails today! I’m wearing OPI’s Pinking of You with China Glaze’s Snowglobe on top.
Meghan says
Last night was the company christmas party, so I did a dramatic matte red lip paired with a super shimmery lid and dark smokey purple crease. For me, that’s pretty dramatic!
Janelle says
Five things I find myself doing a lot this time of year:
(1) Applying extra lotion to my hands.
(2) Using a thicker day cream on my face, instead of regular moisturizer.
(3) Listening to Christmas music.
(4) Bundling up in layers and blankets.
(5) Shopping!
Julia says
My favorite holiday tradition is eating holiday food. Cookies, candy, dinner on Christmas day! It’s a great season.
Heather says
Last time I did something dramatic with my hair? Last night! After 4 months without a haircut, my hair sylist chopped a good 3-4 inches off of my hair and gave it a lovely auburn-ish color. I feel like a different person!
sharee says
at the moment i have pink and purple in my hair 🙂
Anjali says
I’m wearing opi vodka and caviar …i thought i’d try a red this time and the name made me smile 😉 (actually i usually pick my nail polish based on the name!)
laura says
I really miss the snowy Christmases from my youth.
Emily says
I love putting up Xmas lights. I don’t have a tree but those lights will stay up all year (indoors, of course).
Christina says
Finals are creeping up with only two days to spare! Merciless scantron, I will own you!
Sherita says
Let’s see five things I find myself doing around this time…
Eating a ton of peppermint infused deliciousness
Planning how to make next year better (even though it never happens)
Regaining my sanity only to get ready to loose it the next quarter
Catching up on some much needed sleep
Shopping like a maniac
Carlee says
Love these giveaways and Sephora! Happy Holidays!!!
Tamica says
I’m cutting alllll of my hair off AGAIN for the new year!
Shannon says
Going to get Eggnog Latte’s with friends today!
Victoria says
just finished the last of my christmas shopping!
Kim Pincombe Cole says
Putting up our Christmas tree today too! Bought a new one this year (can’t have a real one – everyone in fam is allergic, boo) so I’m excited to decorate it. Happy Holidays!
Kim Pincombe Cole says
Also tweeted for 2nd entry: https://twitter.com/#!/kimpcole/status/145579278598279168
Wendy says
putting up the christmas lights today!
Katie says
Ya know, I see these Sephora posts every week, but this is my first time entering, haha.
I hope everyone is having a lovely weekend. Unfortunately, I’m studying for my last final (Tuesday) today!
Heather says
Today I bought a red velvet cake and all I can think about is eating it 😀
Aysha Habib says
I’m hoping to go buy some Victoria secret makeup later this afternoon!
Lydia says
My favorite holiday tradition is when my family makes these things we call “little pizzas” which are actually more like calzones 🙂
Laura H says
I like photobooths!
Reema says
I need to change up my makeup! A gift card from Sephora would help accomplish that!
Hana says
So excited for the holidays since my birthday is also right around the time, December 16th. I’m having a big party and trying something more dramatic with my makeup/hair.
nina says
nothing like shopping to get exam stress off your mind!
Louise says
Just got the clarisonic mia 2 for christmas and I am in love <3333
Saffron says
Did a kickass manicure last night with the UD holiday set – all the colors coordinate so well!
Kat says
For this year’s Christmas, I wish for a part-time job 🙁
Melodyy says
Christmas is quickly approaching and I still have no idea what to get my sister and best friend… I’ve been trying to think of some ideas, but I just have absolutely NO IDEA what they want ! such a conundrum.
Carolina says
My favorite thing about this time of the year, is the Christmas music!!!!!! xoxo
Danielle says
Good luck with your Xmas shopping. I am sure you and Tabs will have great fun decorating the tree.
Breana says
I am super excited to go shopping as soon as exams are over. (btw your blog has gotten me through the insanity of finals 🙂
Juliana says
This is a great giveaway! My favorite holiday drink is eggnog!
Lorraine says
Dramatic makeup…hm…I actually tried a very vibrant mint green/smoky eye combination yesterday. It happened purely by accident and I found that I just kept adding and adding more product. I definitely had to wear neutral lip and cheek products to offset it!
It could have looked worse. Actually, it wasn’t that bad!
Stephanie says
My favorite Christmas tradition is sitting around drinking mimosas at 8 am.
Kialy says
I love dramatic makeup in the winter! I don’t have to worry about it melting off:) Great giveaway! Thanks Karen!
Alison says
I love a california christmas at the beach!!
Amy says
I definitely have to get a new red lipstick to wear to my holiday parties. Red lips is so much fun this time of year.
Lily says
I will give this card to my sister. She just fell in love with Sephora…again 🙂
Stephanie says
Can’t wait to go home for xmas!
Lauren says
I just wish it would snow already!
Zoey says
My nails are still blue and sparkly…and horribly chipped lol.
Anastasia says
I have Orly’s Pure Petunia on my nails. love it!
Melissa says
I just had my first audition to be a Zumba instructor and it went great! Whoo!
Valerie says
Hi!
Right now I’m obsessed with Nars blush. I want to add Taj Mahal, Sin, Albatross, Lovejoy, and Desire to my collection. A Sephora gift card would help me add to my collection.
Mush Cohen says
I always put up a ‘baby’ Christmas tree to remind us of baby Jesus!
Merluis Souder says
I love the colors for this seasons polishes!!! So chic 🙂
Jane says
Oh man..I love getting my Starbuck Holiday drinks. Makes me feel so pampered 🙂
LÃvia Alves says
I love Christmas! I’m counting down the days *-*
Faith says
Best part of Christmas– drinking coquito yum!
Jane says
baking cookies is the best!
Cindy G says
My birthday is on Christmas day so I am looking forward to both– can’t wait to be 21!
Lauren Sutherland says
I’m working on christmas presents with my mom!
Kerri P says
Love the giveaway!
I will be wearing Zoya Isla on my nails tonight. To me its the perfect Christmas red!
K says
Not wearing anything on my nails yet, but about to paint them sparkly red!
steph shelton says
T-Dawg & K-Money I would love the sephora GC so I can look pretty when mine & my bf’s fams meet each other for the first time on chr
Jenn says
favorite christmas tradition: drinking a holiday drink from caribou coffee and warming up by the fireplace 🙂
Caitlin says
I’m going to a party tonight and I think I might wear some colorful eye makeup! Maybe some purple and gold!
NIKKI says
This is the time of year when I love buying new make up! And baking.
Lisa says
I’m planning on painting my nails later with a teal magnetic polish – I haven’t tried them before!
Caitlin says
No new year’s resolutions. They sound so good in theory, but I figure I’ll make changes when I need to.
Sarah Feldman says
I’m wearing navy blue on my nails. It says: I hate cold weather but I still look cool.
Amanda G says
I am a pineapple with a fish on my head!
Leetal Tusia says
what are your favorite candles?
Mariee says
I always do a ton of baking this time of year! Next up: chocolate chip cookie dough truffles.
Kristie says
I love experiencing the Advent and Christmas season with my husband and two kids who are 6 & 4!
Carol says
The only Christmas tradition that I have is that I have to watch the movie White Christmas. Home Alone and While You Were Sleeping are optional films but White Christmas is a must 🙂
Amber says
Every Christmas Eve my family all makes cookies, hot cocoa, and stays up late watching holiday films! It’s always so much fun, especially when it’s snowing and the lights on the tree are blinking 🙂
Yao says
My favorite thing to do for Christmas is definitely trimming the tree with my mom. 🙂
katie says
my sis usually throws amazing parties for every excuse she can think of. but this year she’s pregnant. no party. i’m excited about having another nephew or a niece.. but i wanna party!
Amy says
I just did my nails red and green glitter polish. Happy Holidays!!
stella says
I’ve just painted my nails with essie hot coco!
Christine says
I’m wearing Illamasqua’s Raindrops on my nails!
Lisa says
Nails are naked right now! I don’t like dramatic – I like chic and elegant but vary the colors and styles of my makeup with what I’m wearing!
Heidi says
I love Christmas music! I could play it all year round!
Christy O says
I would be ecstatically happy if I could eat Indian food every week. And not have to completely remove my lipstick before eating anything. Lipstick smeared on chin = hideous.
Chloe says
I’m making shitake veggie burgers for lunch mhmmm
Mary says
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 🙂
Cyra says
sadly, I have nothing on my nails right now.
Veneeta says
I will be decorating the tree today with the help of my 4 cats. It should be a lot of fun chasing after the cats when they run off with the garland or a ornament ball..lol
Jasmine says
Im wearing Austin-tatious turquoise on my nails… sorry if i spelled it wrong! :p
Sharon S says
I am wearing Chanel Rose Cache–very simple, yet elegant.
Aimey says
You haven’t gotten a tree yet? Well I guess it makes sense since you’re looking for a real, fresh one so you wouldn’tve wanted to get that during Thanksgiving lol One week of finals left and I’m on break! Wish me luck~
Cyn Uehara says
Hi there, I am wearing Essie Chinchilly and NYC NGP168 over it. The NYC is a holographic glitter in a clear polish and it makes any nail color beautiful!
Thanks for the chance to win this GC.
Julia says
I just went Christmas shopping and got my little sister a bath bomb from Lush, I also bought my secret Santa her gift! I hope they both like their gifts.
Terri B says
bare fingernails; rimmel chocolate milk on toes
Madelynn says
My favorite is when my mom makes a small plate of candies, small gifts and trinkets for my brother and I (we’re 23 and 20 now. :]) and puts it out Christmas morning. It’s called a bundtentelle, as the plant has ridges like a bundt pan. :]
Carolyn says
Finally done with my exams! Going to enjoy this holiday break! 🙂
Erin says
We also put up and decorated the tree today! Happy Holidays!
jennifer s says
its almost time to come up for air from finals 🙂
ive been so lost in studying i havent bought any gifts….. chia pets all around? lol
Saddy says
A small tradition that my brother and I have is that we watch “Jingle All The Way” every year. It is so hilariously bad!
Maple says
One of my favorite holiday traditions is putting up and decorating the tree. I haven’t been able to do that lately though 🙁
EJP says
school is finally over, yaaay!
Jazzy says
I wish we had sepjora where I live or they shipped here.
gina lee says
bought more makeup the other day… not that i need it!
Ana says
Gearing up for finals! Good luck to everyone else studying!
Miriam says
Love that glitter is so acceptable at this time of year!
Dee says
finals are approaching… eek!
Jill says
I’m wearing nothing on my nails! I’m a criminal prosecutor and starting a murder trial next week, so I have to keep everything toned down so I don’t offend anyone on the jury. Wish me luck!
Bons says
My favorite Christmas tradition is exchanging gifts with family and spending time with family/friends.
Emily E. says
I’m in the middle of exams…winning this would be a great mood booster!
Christina says
I’m feeling grateful. Grateful I have my Christmas shopping done, that my husband I have a great healthy relationship, my daughter is a silly sweet wonderful person, that may cats are getting enough cat nip to beat the wintery blues (no more birds in our backyards…no more cat tv.) and my car is not fall apart.
Life is good. 🙂
Celia Rodriguez says
I’m enjoying my day with my family. The hubby is off so taking advantage. Thanks for the giveaway!! Merry Christmas 🙂
elle says
I’m wearing dark gray nail polish right now, but I think I’ll change it to something bright soon…
C. Park says
Just put up the chintzy tinsel tree…now it feels like Christmas!
Jaa Maurer says
I have Revlon-Peachy on my nails !! =)
Kelly M. says
usually I’m all done with my Christmas shopping by now, but have been especially busy with work, maybe i can get it all done by next weekend.
Catherine B says
Studying for finals!
Rae // theNotice says
Made biscuits this morning! A good way to start off the weekend 😉
vivian says
this would be an awesome post-finals treat!
Lindsey says
My Mom makes the best Christmas every year, hands down. The whole house is decorated, we have days of traditions, everyone comes home…it’s just magic!
nat says
My favorite part of the holiday season, all the smells of cookies and hot chocolate, peppermint in the air. So wonderful 🙂
Avery Dement says
It’s been a tough week, I could use a treat!
Calli says
I am getting festive with my bright red sparkly nails!
Lily says
Five things I love to do during Christmas:
1. Go ice skating at the outdoor rink the city sets up downtown every year w/ my friends (and subsequently fall on my butt!)
2. Switch from buying vanilla bean frappucinos (yum!) @ starbucks to buying peppermint mochas (double yum!)
3. Light up the Christmas tree…and add more random ornaments every year 🙂
4. Buy presents for my friends and family (and maybe pick something up for myself along the way…)
5. Break out my favorite coats, scarves, boots, and other winter clothing <3
Liz says
Am wrapping up some gifts for friends today – I think I need more wrapping paper! 🙂 I’m also thinking of putting on a bright red polish soon…
Holman says
I just styled my hair like Cary Grant’s for some photographs where I’m wearing a fake beard, lol.
Tran says
My favorite Christmas holiday tradition is picking out the tree and decorating it!
SDW says
I haven’t started xmas shopping yet, still have to put the tree up, and have no idea what I am getting anyone yet. We do secret santa in my family and I got my sister’s new bf, so it will be interesting. Good luck on your decorating.
Paula says
I love Sephora!
sara says
Starting to feel like a procrastinator, as I haven’t even started shopping!
Ruchita says
One of my favorite holiday traditions is baking cookies and other treats for the big day!
bruna louise says
xmas shopping! =D
Kim Law (kimmydadiva) says
The holidays are near… this would be so nice to do some extra makeup shopping 🙂
Tiffanie says
I love our Christmas tree!
deanne says
Every year i usually go to my hometown to celebrate Christmas , this yr im going to go all out here , with decorations lights and making some Christmas goodies . thanks for the giveaway . Happy holidays
onegreatsmile says
I borke down and used a curling iron! I try not to do anything that will damage my hair but it’s so long and lifeless I couldn’t take it any more!
Elizabeth W. says
I just got hair extensions for a holiday party- not sure how I got talked into that! Have a great weekend!
LauraA says
Five things that I find myself doing a lot of this time of year:
1. Procrastinating on Christmas cards
2. Hitting the movie theater
3. Alternating between feeling snuggly and comfy with panic that I’m forgetting something/someone
4. Eating lots of cookies
5. Giving the house a good year end clean before leaving for Christmas + New Year’s
Thanks again for another great giveaway opportunity, Karen!
Mango says
I have to buy Christmas presents!
Maria says
My nails are in full blown holiday mode. They are sky blue, with blue/silver glitter and snowflakes and snowmen on alternating nails. I feel Christmas-sy every time I look at my hands. LOL
Grace says
Definitley have a Christmas list at Sephora!
Chrissy says
I’m cooking quinoa!
Naomi says
I have so many things I want this year; a good and bad thing lol
gillybean604 says
My parents told me if I want a Christmas tree in the house, I have to get it out of the storage room myself
Thanks 🙂
Crystal Maynard says
I love me some eggnog! Woot!
magda says
LOVE baking in December especially gingerbread cookies 😉
Inday says
Favorite holiday traditions – Simbang Gabi and Midnight Mass
Anna says
I’m dreaming of….a colorful Christmas! Full o’ makeup 🙂
Ashleigh says
I love watching Christmas vacation movie every year. I’m going to be painting my nails tomorrow still trying to think of a color
DalaLuz says
Strangely enough I find myself eating a lot these days 😉
izzi says
my favorite holiday tradition is that my brother and i, on christmas eve, each choose either red or green to wear to bed and we are oposites! it make for great pictures!
Jaime says
This coming year (2012) is gonna be the year about me – I am determined to finally lose some weight and feel better about myself before the end of my 20s!
Jenny says
Going away for the holidays so there won’t be a tree this year.
aubrie soetaert says
Today my husband and I baked and decorated sugar cookies. We sextupled the batch. Eekk!
Stephpolk82 says
The most dramatic thing I’ve done with my makeup lately are fiery red lips.
Alice says
Ugh hate studying for finals but this is the last time I’ll have to because I’m graduating in December!
Marian says
I’m wearing China Glaze Rated Holagraphic on my nails today. I’ve just finished wrapping ALL of my presents. Yay!
Denise says
I was late with decorations this year, but I finally got my tree up. I love looking at the lights. Just soooo pretty.
Sara says
Cats and christmas trees! I think this sums it up: http://tumblr.tastefullyoffensive.com/post/13850256694/catproblems
Kate & Zena says
have a headache today!
happy holidays!
Tiffany says
I have my $20 from Sephora but have no idea what to spend it on. Instead, I’m looking at holiday recipes and deciding what to bake!!!
Mylie says
During my holidays, I always go on a trip for Cuba! This year I’m going to Mexico for the first time, can’t wait! 🙂
PinkGlitter says
This is not really a tradition per se (I guess it can be considered one as we do it every year..) but I love pulling out ornaments and decorating the Christmas tree.
Melissa says
So excited to see family for christmas! Thank you!
Christy says
I love decorating the tree and making cookies with my family!
Becca says
5 things I find myself doing a lot this time of year:
1. moisturizing: I seem to slather myself down in oils and creams and cream oils about every 15 minutes but no matter how much I moisturize, my skin always gets itchy again from being so dry. Not fun!
2. procrastinating: I am the biggest procrastinator and ALWAYS wait until the week before Christmas to start shopping. Big mistake…which leads me to #3
3. stressing: I begin stressing bad after procrastinating on my shopping. It’s a vicious cycle…
4. putting lip balm on: again, my body doesn’t seem to cope well in cold, dry weather and my lips always get so shriveled and flaky
5. baking: pies, muffins, bread, cakes, cookies-you name it, I bake it during the winter season!
Thanks Karen!
Rosemarie says
Thanks for the giveaway! Have fun decorating your tree!! 🙂
Mina says
Karen – I wanna win girl!
Ceci says
My favorite part of gift giving is seeing the recipient’s reaction. I love to give a good gift!
Ines says
I’m actually spending the holidays in new york with my family. I’m so excited and can’t wait to hit up fifth avenue!
Gina G says
I don’t celebrate Xmas, and all my friends will be busy that day so I am just going to sleep in and play video games.
Cassey says
The smell of pine needles makes me so happy and excited for Christmas! It’s a beautiful smell, distinct to this time of year
Jennifer says
Does Tabs have a girlfriend?
Megan W says
Today I painted my nails red with silver sparkles… thick glitter at the tips and fading up. They look super cute for Christmas!
Melessa says
whats on my nails? ill tell you whats not
sally hansen 10-day no chip polish in Timeless Rose
suuuuch a pretty light pink! its an opaque dusty kinda rose.
just found out today that they dont sell it at my target or jewel anymore 🙁 i still have walgreens to check. and theres 2 ultas and another target, but theyre not as close as the aforementioned. *fingers corssed!*
Roma says
I haven’t seen my parents for 15 months, and they are in transit right now, coming to spend Christmas with me! I’m so excited to see them – it’s a 37 hour journey, all stops included.
My mom’s been neglecting herself, my mission for this visit is to get her a set of good everyday makeup.
Betony says
I have white nail polish on with red and silver glitter. Yeah!
Step says
My nails are bare but thinking of pulling out Zoya Rihana
Lori says
What’s on my nails? Right now it’s Glitzerland by OPI because I want to put gold on my nails for Christmas. 😀
Lisa says
I would love to go shopping at Sephora. I’m on a no makeup buy until my financial aid comes in next year. : (
irishkicks says
my fav tradition is setting up the tree!!!
Steph says
Need a new red lipstick. I’ve been wearing Mac Russian Red for a long time, and I love it, but I feel like something new is in order.
Karen says
I am broke – would love to win this!
Judy says
Just bought a lancome hypnose doll lash set!! could’ve used this gift card lol
Julie says
My new year’s resolution is definitely to procrastinate less!
Arena Thompson says
Last dramatic thing I did with my hair was today! I got caramel and blonde highlights. I love them 🙂
Meredith says
I’m slowly getting my entire office addicted to Trader Joe’s “just the clusters” almond granola cereal 😀
Diana says
I have to say, this has not been my best winter. I have been coughing and sneezing my brains out, but I have to go to school anyways because of finals. To top it off, I have had no sleep because of all the essays and projects I have.
But on a happier note, your blog has been lifting my spirits 🙂
Emily says
New years Res: lose 15kgs
Ellen says
I am a Sephora addict!
Elizabeth says
I can’t hang ornaments too low on my Christmas tree or my cat will knock them off and break them. Does Tabs do that?
Erin says
OPI Yoga-ta Get This Blue!
tabby says
Could really use some “me” money. This would be great!
gabby says
This would be great to buy some gifts for my sisters:):)
sienna says
something new- tried moroccan hair oil today, loved it!
Zharlynne says
Sad , I think I’m on the brink of a cold 🙁
Zharlynne says
Hi, I originally entered the contest through my phone on your mobile site. When I first entered I received an error message on your site after I clicked to submit the comment. In case my entry was submitted multiple times, I didn’t mean to it was an error due to my phone or your mobile site =)
terry says
I have… nothing on my nails, haha. It’s exam time and I’m just too busy!!
styleezta says
need to get my nails did fo sho 😉
Ilana says
Nothing is on my nails at this time of year!! Finals are this week and I’m a nail biter in stressful situations. Something new i wanna try beauty wise is wash my face with oil instead of store bought products.. something i saw on the internet and thought id give it a try!
Bridget says
This week I tried the OPI No Chip manicure…but it chipped on me after 2 days!! 🙁 Not cool!!
Karen F says
My kitten loves “helping” me decorate the tree! He knocks all the ornaments off so that I can redecorate it over and over again!
Rosie says
I am so happy today!!!! My hub had open heart surgery on Wednesday and when I saw him today he looked amazing!! We went for a walk around the halls of the cardiac floor with our son. It was so great to see him looking so healthy (tubes and all). This will definitely be a Merry Christmas <3<3
Nikki says
wearing Essie Ladylike, just got the Essie shine of the times (the SH hidden treasure dupe), trying to decide what to pair it with
Tukta says
keep listening to A Thousand Years by Christina Perri , over and over
I miss my Man
Katrina says
My house is officially decorated and ready for Christmas – bring it!
Natalie says
I have gel nails for the last two weeks and they still look fab! They should last me for another 2 weeks!
Alyssa says
Christmas is coming! Now I need to figure out how to paint my nails…
FadBurger says
I’ve recently rekindled my love for lipgloss…! Just had to say :). As for my nails, I am wearing a holo glitter from Color Club’s holiday collection~! Soooo sparkly!
Star says
I haven’t been able to stop listening to Michael Buble’s holiday album “Christmas”. His voice is awesome!
Amanda says
On my nails right now, I have a dark brown Essie polish with a gold glitter coat layered over from the middle of my nail to the tips.
MarciaF says
I’m working on picking out my Christmas manicure. There are so many gorgeous shades but I think the winner may be Nails Inc The Boltons from Sephora. Gorgeous metallic red. Who wouldn’t want red on Christmas??
Tweeted this too (MarciaEF)
Roya says
I’m finally giving my nails a much needed break from polish!
Michelle says
My nails are bare and plan too paint them times square by NYC . My favorite nail polish!
Angie says
Love this time of the year and getting all dolled up for the many Holiday parties!! Usually, I just play with my makeup for a bit before I wash my face for the night 🙁 Now, Im actually walking out the door with my looks! 🙂
Kristie Win says
I love christmas 🙂
Nina says
i wrapped Christmas presents today!
Jesselyn says
Bought a Gucci handbag 🙂
steph b says
I am totally digging bare nails right now. Go figure.
steph b says
Loving bare nails right now. Go figure.
Stephanie says
I’ve been trying bright colours recently and just yesterday I did a bright light blue/silver eye look with extra hot pink blush! Somehow the colors really work together :D!
Kimi says
How neat! This would be a great christmas present to get!!!
DD says
I’m about to do a manicure in ten minutes. I was wearing Wicked by Essie and plan on doing a random slate blue by LA Girls that I bought for 99 cents at Forever21. I normally can’t pull off greys, but this has enough blue in it to make it quite flattering.
Happy Weekend!
Libby says
My favorite holiday tradition is decorating the Christmas tree at my mom’s house with my mom and sister, while drinking mimosas.
Melissa says
My favorite holiday tradition is watching its a wonderful life at least half a dozen times and of course a Christmas story also 🙂
Liene says
My nails are bare because I have no time to paint them with Essie’s Merino Cool. Hopefully tomorrow 🙂 Or maybe I will change my mind and choose Orly’s Gogo or something else.
Liz says
My favorite holiday tradition is having tamales on Christmas Eve. A bit tedious to make, but yum!
miso says
going to sephora tommorow gotta stock up on some make up !! pretty excited!
Sydney says
I love watching the 25 days of Christmas every year on TV.
I also need to watch Miracle on 34th Street every year.
I followed you on Twitter and re-tweeted 🙂
AYL says
I love decorating our house with pretty lights! I especially love driving and passing houses during this month since many other houses have lights up too!
Eliza says
I’m kind of excited to watch Stephen King’s Bag of Bones tmrw night.
ann says
nothing on my nails right now, but want to do some christmasy nail art as a study break ! getting in the christmas spirit. (:
Chelsea says
nails are naked, as always! I’d like to buy a strengthener or something, though my nails look nice right now! I love watching Christmas cartoons – Year without a Santa, Rudolph, Charlie Brown Christmas, etc. I’m almost finished with the semester, so I’m super happy about that!
Tina says
Love your photography…
Alanna says
Favorite holiday traditions? Watching the Christmas classics! White Christmas, Meet Me in St. Louis, It’s a Wonderful Life, etc.
Susan P. says
$50 gift card would keep my daughter stocked up with nail polish.
nabel says
Only 15 days till x-mas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
ashley says
pink/grey!
Gigi says
I’m wearing June, by Chanel! Yep, I just bought it 🙂
Nina says
I tried a flakie nail polish for the first time and I’m in love!
Jess says
Finally getting into the holiday mood!! =D
Abby says
When was the last time you did something dramatic with your makeup or hair?
– early this year, i decided i needed a change so i chopped off 20 inches of my hair! i <3 how it looks, but i think im gona grow it out again 😛
April says
I keep a running list of all the great things you mention on this blog. I seriously have an excel spreadsheet 😀 Thanks for all the great giveaways!
Dominique says
I need to step up my game, I’ve only gotten 1/8th of my Christmas gifts for family. I’ve been doing way too much shopping for moi!!!
jean says
i truly, truly cannot wait for the new year to begin!
Nika says
I’m going crazy because I still haven’t figured out what to give my boyfriend this Christmas!!!
Jennie says
I really need to do my nails.
Lauren says
Glory Glory Man United!!!!
Kim says
My New Year’s resolution is to be more environmentally conscious by making less frivolous purchases and making sure the beauty products I buy are recyclable.
Kathleen says
I get so so so excited about Christmas. 🙂 After decorating the whole house, I put lights up everywhere (I lovelovelove the sparkles!), even in my bedroom. Then I have a bunch of bake-a-thons where I bake all these Christmas things. And I get together with my friends for a mini Christmas party where we make gingerbread houses and homemade snowglobes. 🙂 So yeah, I guess you could say Christmas is my favorite time of year and I’m sort of obsessed with it…. 😉
jenn s. says
Hmmmm…dramatic hair changes….well, I went from an A-line bob, super-short in the back and chin length in the front, to much longer all over. It’s about 3 inches below my shoulders now. I haven’t had hair this long since college! I just wanted the chance to pull it up and try some new things with it. I’ll probably grow tired of it by next summer (HOT here in Florida!) and cut it short again!
Christine says
Love reading this blog!
Jeannette Greene says
I just bought Urban Decay’s Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color in Big Bang! Out of my comfort zone and AMAZING!
ashleigh walls says
I would love to win this!
Jill says
nails: red with green and red glitter! tried an ombre effect with the glitter, but it was kind of a fail :-\ still pretty and sparkly though!
Mandy says
Celebrating 10 yrs of our restaurant today! What an awesome achievement, kudos to my dear husband!
Eloize says
I hope I’ll be lucky this time!!
janice says
You have saved me a fortune with you reviews. I would have bought a lot of products you didn’t like. Thanks again
Rachel says
I went for a mani-pedi session with my best friend yesterday, and my fingers and toes are all ready for the holidays! Here’s a picture: http://i.imgur.com/fzwvw.jpg
Jennifer says
Wearing OPI Muppets Hoilday 2011 Designer……..de Better on my nails and Wocka Wocka on my toes.
Jessica says
My computer broke 2 days before exams. This would make me feel much better! Thanks for the opportunity to win 🙂
Shelly says
For Christmas, I love going caroling around the neighborhood with my friends 🙂
Courtnie says
I’m craving Krispy Kreme donuts! Yumm!
Courtney says
I’ve never been big on Christmas, but this year I bought each of my friends Christmas presents! Only one more to go, and a friend’s two children and I’m done with all of my Xmas shopping :3 feeling quite accomplished xD
Luci says
I have CND Shellac polish on my nails. A pale iridescent pink and a glitter on top. Need to pick a Christmas-y look for the next one!
Monika says
Hate the xmas pressure……love all the pretty lights in the neighborhood though…..
Tammy says
Just painted my nails with Cult Nails Time Traveler topped with Clairvoyant. Gorgeous combo!
Cristy says
Kaboom!! Sha Zam! (doing some magic here, trying to win!!) he! He!
🙂
Joy P. says
I can’t wait for Christmas and New Year to be over because my mom’s going to visit us this January!!! :)) I haven’t seen her in exactly one year today though we talk on the phone almost every day. Fast-forward button please???
Tori says
I kind of gave up on the whole new years resolution thing, i never go through with them!
Kristen says
Wearing Essie’s plumberry colour 🙂 looks just like it sounds haha
Regina says
I LOVE the holidays, so many fun promotions. I really hope I win!
N says
I’m a little bit sad because my condo building doesn’t allow real live trees… fake trees just don’t have that amazing real tree smell! 🙁
Denniesha says
just got my China Glaze Let it snow polishes going to be wearing ring in the red!!!
Sara says
My family has a New Year’s Day tradition: we all go out to a movie together as a family! This year is The Muppets Movie!
B says
Going to my first ugly Christmas sweater party tomorrow, although in the 80’s I wore some and thought I looked good!
Erika says
Ready for xmas to be over. Wearing OPI sheer your toys np. Holiday collection, and i love this color and the wear time.
Brittany says
I have been having so much fun wrapping all my gifts this year! I painted my nails with a blueish colour (Teal-y by Sally Hansen) and I put purple – blue glitter on top (Frenzy by Sinful Colours!)
Lily N says
I cannot wait for finals to be over!!
Mary says
I’m looking forward to reading about Tabs’ theme for decorating his tree this year!
xXoO
shusheshe says
Just bought Kose’s Nature and Co line’s mineral foundation and eye cream… can’t wait to test them out!
Jenny says
What’s on my nails? A teal glitter franken! I love making my own colors!
Kimberly says
definitely need this!
Let says
New year’s resolution: exercise more and lose weight.
Christine says
I can’t wait for my exams to be over so i can finally enjoy the holidays season !
Nadia A. says
One Christmas tradition that we have in our family is that we make tamales a few days before Christmas. My mom then serves the tamales and other dishes at her house on Christmas Day.
Abby says
What I am wearing on my nails? Revlon’s starry pink. I love this baby pink with white glitter polish!
Holly says
I am determined to start going to the gym BEFORE the new years!!
elyse says
I’m Jewish and this will be my first Christmas with a tree!
Margeaux M Schmidt says
Just hosted a holiday wine tasting. Proceeds went to Michigan Humane Society Detroit woo hoo!!
mrsshukra says
Baked today!
Rozae says
As a Muslim we don’t celebrate Christmas but I do get together w/friends for a good laugh!
Rashidah says
I would love to win
Megan says
I just tried f21’s love and beauty nail polish. It’s surprisingly pretty good. Two thick coats and I’m good! 🙂
Roxanna Harris says
C’mon, Sephora gift card! I need to do some Christmas shopping!!
Jen says
My New Year’s Resolution this year is to stick to my other Resolutions.
peach_ says
I’m definitely feeling the holiday crunch, too. I still haven’t finished shopping for gifts and I’m panicking just typing that out!
Jarucha says
I think last time I did something drastic to my hair was prob prom updo. Recently tried to use the Spin Pins but maybe my hair is too short – its not working for me sadly.
Anna says
This would be great to buy some gifts
Brenda says
I loooove Christmas shopping!
Jerilyn says
My boyfriend lives far away and is coming home for Christmas, so I am VERY excited to spend the holidays with him! 🙂 I hope everyone is surrounded by the ones they love this year!
☆Lola A♠★ says
I’m wearing China Glaze’s Tinsel Town and I freaking LOVE it!
Resa says
Thanks for hosting fabulous giveaways all the time :)! I just took off my nail polish lol.
Hazel says
In love and loving it and life. 🙂
Cedes says
getting holiday gift sets (:
ola says
I realy like your blog 🙂
MC says
I really – really- need new make up and I am completely broke!
Tina says
The last drastic thing I did was to my hair. I decided to dye it red from blonde. It was the best decision I made. The color goes well with my complexion and eye color. I absolutely love it and get so many compliments on it.
Emma says
Getting my hair cut this week, hoping to chop a lot off, which for me is dramatic! Can’t wait!
Alix says
Wearing Deborah Lippmann’s Dream A Little Dream, which I refer to as my fairy-sparkle polish.
Need to get to Sephora and score some of Tarina Tarantino’s HyperLiners — they’re excellent!
pamela says
I can’t wait to play with sparkly pigments for the holidays! I feel like christmas touches every part of my wardrobe and makeup. I love this time of year <3
Sherry B. says
I’m all set for Christmas, but also SO ready for it to be over so I can have some quiet time and just relax.
pearl says
Love Deborah Lippmann’s Across the Universe. Such a unique blue glitter polish 🙂
Antithesis says
my nails are bare at the moment but i will put on essie chinchilly late on today.
Amanda says
retweeted!
https://twitter.com/#!/sweet8684girl/status/145877395377881089
Amanda says
There’s nothing on my nails right now other than a little bit of remnants from the last time I had gel nails.
pantooka says
I just pt on Opi’s Chestnuts About You – it’s a beautiful color and something to get into the holiday spirit. Thanks for a chance at a giveaway!
Christin says
I love China Glaze Tinsel Town 🙂
Maca says
I need to finish decorating my tree, poor thing is half naked.
Janet says
This weekend I cut my hair into a bob, went to Disneyland, found and bought an awesome parfum (Mitsouko by Guerlain) and gonna make brownies later today.
Andrea says
wearing essie’s Island Hopping- and I’d love to win this giftcard =]
Halifax says
I’m away for vacation, miss my cats. Hope you and Tabs are doing well
Kathryn says
Baking Christmas cookies today! Yum!
BeckBeck says
I’ve been doing a month of festive manicures – today’s is Orly Emberstone.
Kristina says
I have the coolest sister ever! She went to a Stila sale and got me foundation and eye shadow <3 ($6 each!)
Kas says
I’m going to paint my nails a nice chocolate brown today.
Jamie Rebecca says
i am addicted to hgtv. i swear i’m just looking for new house projects. what is wrong with me?!!?
Emily says
Okay….. so this is kind of crazy but I’m going to tell you what is on my nails. 🙂
On my left hand I painted my nails in Turquoise and Caicos and the ringfinger is in Aruba Blue, and on the right I painted all the nails in Sew Psyched, and the ringfinger is painted It’s Genius!
All colors by essie! Haha, I know it sounds crazy but I just couldn’t decide what to use
Lisa says
I love setting up my menorah, it’s so pretty when the candles are burning
amanda says
i have been obsessed with zoya nail polishes! wearing Jem at the moment!
Ivy says
My nails are bare, as they always are. 🙂 I don’t have the time or patience to keep up with manicures.
Darlene says
Tree is decorated. Presents are bought. Now it’s time to make Christmas cookies, and lil loaves of banana bread, zucchini bread, and pumpkin bread. Merry Christmas ..Mele Kalikimaka
Jessa says
Current nail color: Zoya polish in Faye. It’s about the glitteriest thing I’ve ever worn!
Gracie says
My favorite Christmas tradition is attending Midnight Mass (Misa de Gallo) with my family during Christmas Eve and then celebrating with a late night dinner (Noche Buena) where rice, ham, fried chicken, pork egg rolls, lomein noodles (pancit) and rice-cakes (kakanin) are served. To cap the night, we open our presents by the family tree. 🙂
Caroline says
Going to get our tree today! Just had a 4 year old birthday party so now gotta switch up the decor.
Natalie Martinez says
I was just about to head out to target but i decided to check in here first…yay me 🙂
Marisa says
I just painted my nails white!
Negative Nancy says
We have to go to Costco today. Wish me luck, and if you see something on the news about a woman being arrested for running people over with her cart in Woodinville, WA, send bail money! 😉
elisia says
i cant afford anything at sephora, i realllyyy want the prada d’iris perfume though!!
Michelle B. says
The last time I did something dramatic with my hair and makeup was yesterday, in fact. While some people do useful things like clean when they procrastinate, I use my time to perfect a smoky eye. Came out pretty well too 🙂
Sara says
I love putting up and decorating the Christmas tree! It always makes the house feel so much more festive.
Anna says
I’m thinking I want to try a MUF foundation, but I don’t know if they come pale enough for my freakishly pasty skin.
Megan says
I did my hair all ringlets two weeks ago that is my favorite style. I use the instyler and it truely holds curl with out hair spray or product. I also used the Mac pigments berry ornament glob red with urbane decay sin and blended for a very christmasy look.
Liz says
I can’t remember the last time I did something dramatic with my hair or makeup, which is why tomorrow, I’m having a full makeover! I can’t wait…
ANN says
I LOVE decorating and shopping for presents.
Michele says
I love shopping…Huge sales on everything!!!!
Olivia says
going to put up my christmas tree today!!! 😀
Hailey says
I have a metalic gold nail polish with the OPI black crackle nail polish over it.
adi says
im wearing on my nails loreal caught red handed
Lucy says
My holidays start when all the decorations are draged out the day after Thanksgiving. This year we had the tree up 3 days before Thanksgiving. We didn’t decorate it just had the lights lit. We then decorated the whole house. I like lots of lighted things all over the house. Love battery operated candles. I play Christmas music every day. Love to bake cookies with friends. Get together with loved ones & party!
Heather says
I’m wearing Orly’s Meet me Under the Mistletoe, one of my favourite Christmas colours
colleen b says
I’m not currently wearing anything on my nails.
Kristine Ayala says
I did a dramatic purple smokey eye yesterday, but lately I’ve been feeling super lazy!
Hillary says
We always take a hike along the river by my parent’s place on Christmas (the whole family!)
Katherine says
It’s been such a relaxing weekend! Yay!
Alexis says
The last ‘huge’ makeover I did for my hair was chemically straightening it last summer. First time, it came out great. When I got it touched up, my stylist fried it! Sadly, I had to cut my loooong hair. Still waiting for it to grow out :c
Grace says
I’m also getting a cute, small tree – I think tonight!
Claire says
my resolution is to take full advantage of my graduate program!
Bri says
Tradition:
Eating chili on Christmas Eve.
Mina says
i am wearing lincoln park after dark on my nails!
Maria says
Excited that my very first niece is due on Christmas day! 😀
BettyS says
Help! My nails are completely naked!
loofah says
Bare nails!
Jesse says
I just bought the nail polish set from sephora for my best friend:D
SilhouetteScreams says
I’m wearing Revlon Facets of Fuchsia on my nails 🙂
Jessica says
stressing over finals but your blog is way more interest!! and i currently have HEIDI by zoyas on my nails! which are chipped..due to stress and studying..but three more dayS!
Liz says
My nails are bare 😀 and I don’t do new year’ s resolutions because I know that I can’t fill them anyway.
The Blossom Shed Beauty Blog says
I’m not even remotely ready for Xmas, and I’m starting to panic. The only thing I’ve done so far is put a festive sweater on my poodle.
Lisa says
I have got to get my gifts out to the post office! Procrastination station is gonna get me every time…
Anka says
Thanks for these giveaways 🙂 I have And a Cherry on Top by OPI on my nails!
Joy says
A big part of the holidays is the music for me. Today, my choir performed our winter major work, Britten’s Ceremony of Carols. Next week, my handbell choir is performing a medley of lesser known carols and we also have our carol sing between services. Plus, when I go to our “contemporary” service because the youth ask me to stay and sit with them, we do carols rather than the icky music they normally do. Much easier on the stomach. 🙂
Vnssa906 says
Started my christmas shopping today! Hooray, no procrastination this year 🙂
Patricia says
My New Years resolution this year I think it’s every year is to lose 20 pounds and keep it off. Start fresh, spend more time with family and friends. Don’t let things bother me so much and fly to CA to meet my nieces and nephews which I never met. 🙂
Sarah says
Thank you for reviewing MAC cleanse off! I’ve been debating trying this one but I want to try an oil cleanser and this one sounds perfect…thanks!!
Ginelle says
Had a great weekend in NYC for my friends birthday 🙂
Esther says
Doing this instead of studying for finals.
Jess says
No X-mas tree for us this year… :'(
Claire says
new years resolution: keep working out through the winter. would be a shame to stop after a consistent few months of 13 hours of exercise a week
lili says
🙂
Heather says
Christmas starts for me when I help my dad decorate his tree Thanksgiving weekend!
Elin LLB says
Mine mine mine!
Rochelle says
Sundays are so boring : P
melissa says
Candy cane pie…nuff said. 🙂
Christine says
Would love this!
colleen kennedy says
Alas! Finals is FINALLY over for me and I can now spend countless of time on your beautyblog without having to flip back and fourth from lectures. I really need to groom my dog, he’s a poodle. A toy poodle. Oh, and I have masterplan from Essie on my nails. Zing!
colleen kennedy says
i hope i win!:)
Helen says
I have exams this week 🙁
michaela says
today is my engagement anniversary!!
Marena says
I’m wearing OPI’s Meep Meep Meep on my nails currently- but I’m not a huge fan. It’s a pinky-red color, with pinky-red shimmer… so they don’t really show up since they’re the same color as the base! I much prefer Warm and Fozzie and recommend that anyone pick it up (:
Siena says
The five things I do during winter: moisturize, moisturize, moisturize, moisturize, oh and eat christmass-y desserts. 😉
Jennifer says
My nails are naked…I need to fix that.
v says
i have Warm & Fozzie on nails…love the name, great for the holidays/winter
Deirdre says
I would love to bathe in some Philosophy products!
Megan says
I am so stressed right now between the holidays and a huge project at work…so yeah. Nothing on the nails. And right now I’m thinking about how I need to finish a couple presentations for work and somehow manage to wrap a bunch of presents before Thursday.
Tahnee Davis says
Hope you had a great day!
Kavita A Jain says
My new face eyeshadow color combo is silver with blue. – despite the bad rep blue eyeshadow gets! I recently bought Nars eye duo, Underworld – now all I have to do is control myself from picking up several more of their duo combos! LOL!
MMM says
Need to win. I eat makeup for lunch.=)
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Marilyn @ Lipgloss and Spandex says
My nails are all chipped up and it’s driving me crazy. The did look pretty awesome til they chipped though. I used Color Club’s Ornamint over a black polish.
Amanda Hixon says
Hello! I’m new to your blog but enjoying it so far.. I love your kitty! It would be really nice to win a gift card to Sephora, an extra boost for gift giving is always a great help.. (or as a gift to myself.. haha)
Myr says
FINALS!!! AHH!
Gala says
I love anything that includes day off work!
Meng says
Watch the christmas story!
Krizella says
hi Karen!! I’m wearing Sephora by OPI “Metro Chic” on my nails- love this polish for Fall/Winter!
Karen Stauss says
My favorite tradition is bundling up with my family and everyone going together to walk around the neighborhood admiring all the Christmas decorations. We do this every year 🙂
Jenna says
I love Sephora
Kaoyee says
I hope I win!
Tintin says
I love eating so this is what I’ll be mostly doing over the holidays. New Year’s resolution is to keep fit and exercise (especially after all the holiday goodies that I’m munching on)!
Stephanie says
I have lost my favorite jacket. This is not good.
Shelly says
I love Christmas!
Miri E. says
Loving the cat eye you rocked with the NYX liner!
Kristina says
I tried out a nail stamping set for the first time. I think it came out pretty good!
KaylaK says
I know I will be going out all this week! Tomorrow is my b-day so I’ll be dressing up super hawt! Even though I have to work…lol. I also start a new job next week so that’s exciting! I need to do my nails tho..they are due!
Lisa says
Hm. I don’t really have any Christmas traditions. I thought about getting a tree. But I’m worried my cats will knock it over and use the ornaments as playthings. On another note, I don’t have anything on my nails, but I’m thinking of breaking out China Glaze Emerald Sparkles.
Zulma Garcia says
Keeping my kids away from the presents under the tree!! 🙂
maomao says
Hi Karen! Love your Pokemon themed posts, hope I win!
Michelle says
This year, we’re lagging on putting up the christmas decorations and it’s my favorite time of year! Hope lights and tree goes up soon 🙂
mennabop says
I’m excited for Christmas, but I’m totally not prepared to do all the stuff that needs to get accomplished in the next two weeks.
nuriz says
me want this!
Sue C. says
I’m trying to get my nails healthy enough to wear polish, they keep splitting and peeling but I have so many pretty polishes I want to wear.
Panna says
LECHON! I would love some lechon this Christmas! 🙂
Janet says
I just love seeing all my friends whom I don’t get to see much during the year.
Audrey says
I can’t wait for Christmas, it’s probably my favorite holiday. Everyone getting together, giving each other gifts. Holiday parties, the decorations, Christmas lights and fun holiday makeup! Anyway, I can’t wait. Have a great holiday!
Regina says
I watched “its a wonderful life” this weekend for the FIRST time and it is now my #2 Christmas movie. Happy holidays!
Wynell says
Almost done with my Christmas shopping