WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is Lexi! Congratulations, Lexi! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂
“Wait — but who’s bringing the folding chairs?!”
Gah!
Holiday stress. Yep, it’s that time of year. It’s hard enough trying to balance your regular workload while attending to your feline/canine/human teenage, infant or adolescent overlord’s needs, but then you throw Thanksgiving preparations on top of that, and stress levels go ballistic!
What’s a guy or girl to do?
Well, there’s herbal tea… 🙂
But tea is only marginally helpful.
In my case, I also turn to TV, chocolate and makeup, preferably all at the same time, LOL!
Welcome to another weekend, friend. I hope you’re hanging in there. Tabs, El Hub and I are doing our best.
Oh, I ended up liking that movie I watched last night, Your Sister’s Sister. I can’t believe the main dude in it is Mark Duplass from The League (it also stars Emily Blunt and Rosemarie DeWitt). I thought it was a little emotionally twisted, but not too bad. I liked it (although I wanted more from the ending).
In other news, it’s Sephora eGift card giveaway time! — and it only takes a comment to enter (full details down below).
Good luck! And may the fierce force be with you. 🙂
What folks are saying…
“Shut the front door! OMG Karen, you have made my day. 🙂 I’m sick in bed with the flu and this has just cheered me up immensely!!!!!!!! BTW, I’m the one that sent you that pic of my pug in a wig a few weeks back LOL! Thanks again, honestly, I’m beyond giddy right now.”
-Angel“What a lovely surprise it was to see your announcement (after completing one of many exams/papers/projects I have this crazy week)! The eCard will definitely ease expenses for this broke, beauty-obsessed college student. Thank you, Karen and Tabs!!”
-Katie“Thanks so much, Karen. Just in case you were wondering what I got with it, I decided to go with the Clarisonic Mia–I’ve been wanting it for years now, but have never purchased it because of the price. Your eCard helped me finally buy it! I look forward to using it. Thanks again!”
-Jane“Thank you SO much Karen! OMG! Wishes really do come true! I can’t believe I won! You have no idea how much this will help me through the holidays. I’ve been an avid fan of your blog for the past two years. Your witty and creative entries, informative makeup information, and beautiful photos have kept me hooked. I look forward to more of it. Goodness, you’ve
seriously just made my week and it’s only Tuesday night! :)”
-Zharlynne“Oh my goodness! Thank you so much Karen (and Tabs, of course)! I really appreciate this! I’d been eyeing the Anastasia brow pencil in Strawburn to match my red hair!”
-Chelsea (and Jiji the kitten and Quincy the bunny)“Hi Karen. Thank you so much, I’m so excited, I’ve never won anything before. My name is Hana … I just turned 25 (today is my birthday!) Yay! Thank you.”
-Hana
- 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 makeup brush do you use most often? Most underrated makeup or beauty brand? Who’s your favorite actress on TV? Has it started snowing where you live? Do you prefer to shave, wax or pluck? If you could change your eye color (and wanted to), what color would you choose? — 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/Wdwhie
- The deadline to enter is Sunday, November 18, 2012 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 Lexi! Congratulations, Lexi! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂
Ruchita says
Luckily no snow yet where I live!
Cristina says
Will try to score some deals this weekend, Black Friday should be fun but would not subject my baby to all the craziness, happy weekend Karen!
Meha says
Santa please get me the Laura Mercier illuminating bronzer for Christmas.
Jesselyn says
I can’t wait for Monday
Lisa Brown says
Had snow last week, just a bit. Today, tons of rain.
Iulia M. says
I love snow, I wish it would start snowing here. Everything looks white and clean and glittery. Oh, and I love my hazel eyecolor 🙂
thanks for the giveaway
Valerie says
Karen, you’re a total babe!
Tania says
Fav TV actress? Mariska Harrgitay from Law and Order SVU. Apologies for the misspelling of her name. Although Jessica Lange is freaking me out on American Horrir Story Asylum and it takes a lot to freak me out!
Katty says
My favorite and most used brush would be the Sonia Kashuk Synthetic Flat Top Multipurpose. So soft!!
Wayne says
Still enjoying “leftover” Halloween candy!
Tiffany N says
Absolutely no snow yet here on NC, we only had 1 sad sad snow day last year! I love winter weather and we don’t get enough, it Soo irks me when he weather men talk about rain and snow as if its a bad thing. 🙁
Rachel says
Claire Danes, easily! What a great show Homeland is.
Lynn says
I really would love green eyes…
Zoey says
I use my angled eyeliner brush the most.
Sara P. says
I dont think I would ever change my eye color! Brown eyes work for me.
Chris El says
I’m really loving red lips right now. Any suggestions? I’m always looking to expand my red lipstick collection.
Bonnie says
I would love to have the same color eyes as my Mom, they’re this gorgeous greyish blue.
Annaham says
Favorite TV actress currently is Khandi Alexander from HBO’s Treme. She is amazing!
annie shebuski says
I’m at a craft fair, losing my wallet. Oh quilts and bead jewelry, I’m such a sucker!
Lydia says
I use a Trucco Face Brush that has been discontinued!
Tiffanie says
My favorite brush is my Dior Backstage Foundation Powder Brush. I use it for powder foundation, of course, but also for powder application and sweeping away any eyeshadow fallout.
annie shebuski says
I’m at a craft fair, losing my wallet. Oh quilts and bead jewelry, I’m so easy!
Toma says
Hi! I’m from Russia and we don’t have snow(((
Jaymie says
Well, i have dark brown eyes and i’ve always wanted green or really light brown eyes. I wish!
Bunny says
I want to thank the person who told me to stab my spaghetti squash with a knife and microwave it whole because it turned out great! Only minor finger scalding! yay LOL
Andrea Darst says
I’d really love to win this!!!
Kelsey says
No snow yet but I’m in Michigan so it could be any day now!
hazakaza says
The makeup brush I use most often is definitely a flat-top synthetic kabuki I got from Meow Cosmetics–it’s super soft, and great for applying finishing powder, powder foundation, or just blending out blush. Plus, Meow has sales all the time, so you can get it for about $20. I like it better than my Mac 182!
angela says
I have dark brown eyes- if I could change them, I would love to have green eyes… they’re so unique.
Toby says
No snow here yet, but lots and lots of rain.
denise says
Thank you, Karen! Love to hear about the adventures of you and Tabs (and hubs)–
Kathleen says
I would love to trade my deep brown eyes for a honey/amber color, or if I were really daring, a hazel green. Hmm… colored contact technology has come pretty far, I may give it a try!
Ana says
my elf studio powder brush! I love it to blend out liquid foundation!
Emi at Project Swatch says
I passed the bar exam WOO HOO YAY!
Ankita@corallista says
If I could change my eye color, I’d definitely choose green! I’ve tried green contacts on my naturally dark brown eyes and loved how they looked!
Jen_m_sunshine says
Love Sonia kashuk brushes good quality and very nice price. Good to mix with some of my higher end brands!
Miso says
I think I use my tarte airbrush foundation brush the most but I debating on purchasing the beauty blender and I need a good blush brush too
Sunny says
If I could change my eye color I’d love to make it hazel! I think it’s a very charming color that would work spectacularly with many different eyeshadow shades 🙂
Hannah S. says
I actually really love my dark brown eyes 😀 it’s such a rich coffee-color
Sherry B. says
I’m loving my new powder brush from IT Cosmetics! It is so large, soft, and fluffy that it’s like a big, high-quality kabuki with a long handle!
Laura says
I miss snow. L.A. doesn’t have as much season distinction compared to Chicago.
Alyssa says
Hmm…if I had to buy something from Sephora, I might have a big issue because I love everything in the store LOL
karen says
I’d change my eye color to something like grey with dark limbal rings. 🙂
Natasha says
Following 🙂
Love Sephora. Favorite product right now is Tarte LipSurgenceâ„¢ lip tint.
PS says
Happy Saturday! My favorite make-up brush is my elf fan brush!
Karen says
I really love the color of Tabs’ eyes 🙂
Julie says
My favorite brush of all time is the Sigma F80 flat top kabuki!
Kristin says
woooooo!
Yukari says
I only actually use two brushes, a MAC Powder Brush for my blush and powder and a Stila brow brush for my brow powder. I want to try the Sigma Travel Brush Kit tho!
C R Williams says
I wished you did video tutorials.
Jenny says
You know, oddly enough, I really like having brown eyes. A few years ago I might have said blue or green, but you can wear pretty much any color of makeup with brown eyes without it clashing. And they still look bold when I don’t wear makeup. I dunno. I think I’ll keep the ol’ brownies.
karen says
I’ve actually completed the majority of my holiday shopping already. I’m quite proud of myself.
Mai says
Frantically studying for midterms! But there is always enough time to slap on some serious eyeliner before heading off to the library 😀
gabby says
My are were hazel but I after I had my kids my eyes got darker. It is so weird but they just look brown now. I miss my hazel eyes with the heavy eyeliner 🙁
Leslie says
Hi Karen! I just discovered your blog when I searching up info on Mac products – love it! I have some of your recommendations currently in my cart waiting to be purchased and I was so excited to see some of your unsung heroes already in my palette! 🙂 I’m just getting back into makeup again after a hiatus so I love seeing your reviews, etc. Do you really live in Novato? I have relatives who live there, maybe you’re neighbors 😉
Cat says
I have wanting to buy some new Illamasqua nail polish from Sephora for quite a while now…would love that gift card!
Agata says
My favorite make up brush is real techniques stippling brush! Genius!
It hasn’t snowed here yet.
If I could change my eye color I’d go for truly blue color, mine are kinda blue but the color leans more towards grayish blue.
dani says
This will be my second Christmas away from family back in CT, and the lack of snow here throws me off in terms of seasons. It’s so weird to see people put lights on their houses wearing tank tops.
I have an old fine tip paint brush I bought for super skinny lines that I love!
Chocolate…My thesis project is about chocolate…I’m beginning to have an interesting relationship with it…
Moz says
I just wish I had enough money to invest in a good set of makeup brush.
Amy says
I have golden brown eyes and wavy hair. I’ve always wanted blue eyes and straight hair.
Anastasia says
I love Real Techniques brushes 🙂
Shana says
I can’t wait to see snow over here!!!
Laura says
I use any powder brush the most. I’m always on the lookout to add more.
Chanelle (C.M.) says
That picture of Tabs may be one of the cutest ever!
Emilee says
I feel like clinique doesn’t get a ton of love but it truly is one of my favorites!
A. Mar says
I wish it would snow here! I’m lucky that the occasional winter may give me a few days of snow but overall, I spend my winters with the weather changing every day.
Now, if I could switch my eye color? Blue. Black hair, blue eyes. Beautiful combination. Alas, at least my brown eyes are vivid!
Amy says
Struggling with an old favourite. Don’t love Clinique High Impact like I used to. Love Lancôme Hypnose, but it smears. 🙁 Any suggestions? Thanks for running this contest!
Amanda G says
Oh. My. Goodness. I’m writing this huge paper as part of my PhD advancement to candidacy and I’ve pulled TWO all-nighters in the last three days. Ack!
MF says
No snow here – whaddup Bay Area!? By the way Karen, I am so glad you have a deep love of cats too.
Brooke says
I have green eyes, but I wish I had blue eyes. 🙁
TrippyPixie says
We got a few flakes of snow earlier this week, but it all melted. However, I’m pretty sure that more snow is going to come in a few weeks. *sigh*
Megan says
I have brown eyes, but I wish I had blue!
Arena Thompson says
I love Smashbox lip gloss! 🙂
Hanna says
I haven’t seen any snow yet this year.
aclearcutsign says
If I could change my eye color, I’d pick hazel.
Mandy says
Going to see Madame Butterfly at the LA Opera today! So excited!
Sarah says
My brown eyes suit me just fine.. But they look extra amber-y with Laura Mercier’s Gilded Rosegold illuminating shadow lining my lashes! I love how using different liners can emphasize the reddish undertones to make my plain brown eyes stand out!
kim says
Your blog is one of the few the feature Paul & Joe products. Perhaps because they have such cute whimsical packaging, especially when they have the cat designs, not to mention their products smell divine and are high quality as well. I even bought the Paul & Joe blusher stick (cat with the top cat) in Minou after reading your post. Love their products!
Also you’re one of the first to blog about the Le Volume de Chanel mascara which I have been dying to try. Yves Saint Laurent Faux Cils (waterproof, regular version gives me severe raccoon eyes) and Lancome Hypnose drama (though a little clumpier) are my fav and you say Le Volume de Chanel is better than those?! Can’t wait to get my hands on it.
Anne says
I can’t wait for a new phone!
Maria J. Cardoza says
The Makeup brush I use most often is My Sigma P80 because it is so Prefect for my concealer application!
Danielle says
I seriously <3 the Real Techniques brushes. They are teh awesome.
Laura S. says
I really am enjoying your unsung heroes series with the MAC products. I’m new to MAC ( currently own 6 products)and it’s nice to get info on older items, as well as the newest collections. Gives me an idea of what permanent collection items might need to become staples.
Jasmine says
You know I’ve always wanted my eyes to be blue but as I grew up I started to love my big brown eyes. It’s all about accepting who you are and what God gave you and just being thankful for that 🙂
Rita says
I wish it would snow in Los Angeles! Thanks for doing the giveaway!
Krista says
I LOVE Tina Fey. I want to go to there!
Karla @ Simplistic Chaos says
I would love to have Green eyes and not these brown ones that I have :/
KPrice says
We had a little snow a week ago, but none since. I’m hoping it doesn’t all come at once. Thanks for a chance at a giveaway. Have a good weekend.
christine says
Hi Karen! You should try out artichoke tea! My roommate bought it from Vietnam and it is amazing!
Lisa K. says
One day I have to learn how to tweet!
KJ says
i have blue eyes but i wish they we’re a lighter blue!!
Nicolle says
i like to thread my eye brows!
Jen B says
No snow yet….and it can hold off as long as it wants!
Kimberly says
I love that it’s pouring outside, but that means I’m not going to make the trek to the gym today, which is both a good and bad thing.
Charisse says
I think I would want green eyes – I’ve always thought they were interesting.
Anna says
I’d love to win this someday, then I can go buy lots and lots of lipgloss haha.
Natalie says
No snow yet (sadly), and its all about the pluck and shave.
Solangel says
It never snows here, but I wish it would! Tropical climates, tch.
Jenny D says
No snow yet here. I have to clean out the garage so I can park in there and avoid the snow scraper!
Stef Smith says
I usually turn to Vodka or Tequila when I’m stressed! LOL! Having a drink or two is how I happily get through the holidays!
Vnssa906 says
💅Nails did. Thanks “Sheckys”
Kate & Zena says
Hiiiiiii!
AmyD says
thai for dinner tonight!
jen. says
I just bought the Hourglass foundation brush. I’ve had my eye on it since you recommended it way back, and got it with my 20% off at Sephora. I love it!
ashley says
Hope this is my lucky entry!!
patti says
i’m super excited for thanksgiving!
Terri B says
no snow here in Florida yet : )
Claudia says
I’d change my eye color in green: same as my brother and my mother’s. SO JEALOUS!
brooke says
meow!
Joy says
Hum, it’s a toss-up between three or four of my eco-tool brushes. Does it count as one if I pretend they came in a set together?
Sophie says
I live in Florida where it hasn’t snowed since 1985. I think a slight frost was all.
Margie says
I adore Zooey Deschanel!
elle says
Trying to decide if I want to wear green or purple eyeliner today…
katie says
My most used brush is my eco tools angled eyeliner brush. I like that it is stiff enough and it comes to a precise point. I like to use it on my eyebrows with my tarte brow mousse. My second fav for the same job is the angled eyeliner brush from essence! I was really surprised by how well it works.
Erica says
i’ve been loving MAC’s breath of plum blush!! very pretty for fall!
Tasnia says
Now that I’m older I feel like snow is only good for getting out of class…way too old to want to go play in it! Here’s hoping for minimal damage snow storm but maximum class cancellation.
Ellen says
I want to answer them all, because I love reading other people’s opinions!
What makeup brush do you use most often? Crown Brush Pro Precision Pointed Powder – only $16, but so big and fluffy, perfect for dusting on loose or pressed powder, highlighter, bronzer, blush, anything!
Most underrated makeup or beauty brand? I’m just now getting into Guerlain, and they do so many things so well
Who’s your favorite actress on TV? Kerry Washington on Scandal, hands down
Has it started snowing where you live? One last week, during the Nor’easter
Do you prefer to shave, wax or pluck? Shave legs, wax bikini area, pluck eyebrows
If you could change your eye color (and wanted to), what color would you choose? Green, because it’s mysterious and different!
Vaso says
I love SEPHORA!!
Natasha says
I am so over snow… got enough during my time (5 years) in Buffalo, NY. Get enough each X-Mas on Staten Island. SoCal weather may be boring….but there’s better things to get excited about…
Leslie Marie Doser says
My favorite quote is, “Be who you are and say how you feel because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind. -Dr. Seuss” (Link to tweet: https://twitter.com/LeslieDoser/status/269944836264701953)
Laura says
The makeup brush I use most often is definitely the RealTechniques Buffing Brush. I know it gets talked about a lot, but for good reason. It is absolutely the best for buffing in liquid foundations, tinted moisturizers, and BB creams. Leaves a natural finish and so easy to clean!
Colleen Boudreau says
I love Hayden Panettiere.
KaylaP says
Personally I don’t think EcoTools gets a lot of love when it comes to their brushes… I have 9, yes 9, of their foundation brushes and loveeee them so much! Their easy to clean and uber cheap, only $6.99! Of course it sucks because I have all of those brushes it just makes it harder on myself when I have to do a mass cleaning of all the other makeup brushes I own too!! lol
Emily says
I have hazel eyes but wish they were greener sometimes.
Katrina says
We have seen snowflakes already here in Michigan but they didn’t last. It won’t be long though.
BooBooNinja says
*Giant Hug* to help you through the holiday stress. Take care, girl!
Jennifer Rivera says
If I could change my eye color it would be be green or a very bright blue.
Shelly says
Thank you for the giveaway! Enjoy the rest of your weekend. 🙂
ali says
so fun. thanks
Jess says
Can’t wait for the snow to come!
Carol says
The brush I use most often is the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush. It used to be my Sigma F80 but the size of the RT brush is so much better at getting foundation into the harder to reach areas, like around the nose and under the eyes, and it’s super soft and dense. I tried going back to the F80 but now it feels so huge and unwieldy in comparison.
MJ says
I use my EcoTools bronzer brush the most, but not really for bronzer. XD I use it for my Bare Minerals makeup instead. :3
Rebekah says
I love the picture of Tabs smizing!
Trish says
My most used brush is the blush brush! I end up using sponges or my fingers for foundation application mostly because I’m not so great at using a foundation brush. Love ur posts Karen!
Annie says
I love your blog, Karen — and your pic of Tabs getting a makeover cracked me up!
Helen Stockwell says
I am looking forward to going home for Thanksgiving for good food, family and to see the last Twlight film with my sister.
Kirsten says
No snow here either!
Jess Kottoor says
Just in time for the holidays! You’re so generous, Karen & Tabs. I would love to purchase a Bumble & Bumble product and give the Bobbi Brown concealer a try 🙂 Love ya!!
Anya says
Love Sephora, love your blog. Temps pretty mild here in Brooklyn. It was 50 today.
Joanna says
I normally shave but I am thinking of waxing now 🙂
Vanessa says
I am studying abroad in Granada, Spain right now and am absolutely loving it!!=]
Julie says
Finally got my first brazilian last month. So glad I took ibuprofen beforehand! 🙂
Maddy says
My favorite actress on TV would have to be Emily Deschanel!
Ash G says
I live in New Orleans…I think it’s snowed here maybe 5 times in my 31 year lifetime. It’s been a few years, we should be due for a snowfall soon.
Nicole Shrimpton says
There is sooooo much snow where I live 🙁
but! luckily they’ve finally cleared all the roads so it’s not super dangerous to drive
@PiratePigg says
I believe Tabs might be the one cat who’s more demanding than Sir Fred, but they are very loving and worth it, aren’t they. 🙂
rainebeaux says
I can never go wrong with a lip brush, even if it’s just for clear lip gloss. Given the grab bag/proverbial box of chocolates weather here in Chicago, there’s no snow to speak of.
I’ve always shaved, and only pluck when necessary (errant gray eyebrow hair, mostly)
Kirsten H. says
Anything below the neck I prefer to get waxed… but eyebrows are plucked or threaded. 😛 Unfortunately I usually shave as waxing can get expensive. 🙁
Stephanie says
There’s been no snow here either, and I am looking forward to Christmas!!
Alix says
Snow: a tiny bit last week
TV actress: Tina Fey
Eyes: emerald green!
Nechelle says
Would be exciting to get snow in Nola for thanksgiving
Kristin says
Love, love, love the picture of Tabs getting a full make-over! Does a kitty get her whiskers plucked, or are we just the lucky ones? Have a beautiful Thanksgiving!
Katrina says
We had a little bit of snow, but it melted almost immediately
Rosemarie says
Happy Early Thanksgiving! Thanks as always for the giveaway-my mom’s birthday is on Monday,I would love to be able to give her the gift of a Sephora giftcard!
Amber says
I FINALLY bought some of the Revlon Just Bitten kissable balm stains! Love them so much and I now understand the hype 🙂
Alexandra says
It very rarely snows in england and when it does its not very deep. In fact im very sad to say that my 18 year old son has never seen decent snow. Im talking about deep snow with snow drifts. Up to your knees snow. I also started watching christmas movies on the channel christmas 24.
sophiemum says
yay giveaways!!!
Barbara says
My favorite brushes are Sigma F80 and F82. I use these 2 without fail, daily.
Leslie Cruz says
Oh what I’d do for snow in Miami! We just settle for chilly nights with Godiva hot chocolate totally recommend!(:
Chandra says
True story: I could not survive without waterproof liquid eyeliner. I rarely ever go a day without it!
Allisa says
I’m a total cheapskate when it comes to brushes. I mainly use elf studio brushes, especially the powder brush which I use whenever I put on my mineral foundation.
Sol says
I’m buying a Tofurkey for Thanksgiving. I also love Hourglass primer/sunscreen!
C says
I love your blog!!!
Amy D. says
I’m home for the weekend and lovin’ it!
bhevarri says
Random- I love Event Horizon. Woo!
Jennifer L says
I seen some snow flurries around here (Detroit) in the early morning… but so far no snow!
Lindsay says
I’m going to Mexico in a week before it starts snowing. I of course had to go to Sephora to pick up some waterproof cosmetics cause you have to look your best when swimming and tanning!
Joyce says
I’ve been super busy with exams and work! =(
Miami Rose says
This will be great for Black Friday!!!
MelodyJ says
I like Taraji P. Hensen from Person Of Interest on CBS.
Colleen says
Yes please!!!!
Mary says
Here in Alabama I don’t even know if we’ll get snow. I just want it to get cold and stay there so I can wear my sweaters already!
Kelly says
I’m waiting patiently for snow here, can’t wait!
Susie says
SkinFood (korean brand) has this primer that’s really awesome. It’s called the Black Egg Pore Primer and it’s about 10 bucks but it makes my skin feel really soft and smooth thus making it easier for me to apply my makeup.
Maria says
I love the naked palette, I’m buying it as a christmas present for myself. :}
Camille Domingo says
hi karen & tabs! thanks for another sephora e-card giveaway :o) my husband and i just got back from st. george, UT, and it is such a cute town! we also visited zion national park. definitely going to make another trip to that park in order to hike the “angels landing” trail. you should check it out, if you ever make it that way!
Jessica Pilgrim says
I have great makeup but really bad brushes, that’s what I would use this ecard for! Great brushes!
Elissa says
Woo! I need a new blush!!
Jeena says
My favorite television actress is..Billie Piper!
Lilly says
Happy holiday season everyone 🙂
Pam says
My favorite makeup brush is an angled blush brush.
Giselle says
Turn the music up really loud and dance around to relieve stress.
Jaime says
One day I might win this – one day!! It hasn’t started snowing here yet, and I hope it never does, I hate driving in the snow!!
Amanda says
yes it has started snowing where I live, its not heavy snow yet but some days there has been light snow!
Marisa Payne says
Wax, wax, wax.
Rosalyn says
I just had my son last Sunday so I haven’t been able to put on any makeup :/ haha
But my favourite makeup brushes are my sigma ones
Chrissy says
if i could choose my eye color, i would choose hot pink. just to be different. AND its my fave color.
Sasha Lopez says
Seriously thinking I need the new Cinderella collection, Butter London nail colors and pentone palette too ;D
Mickayla-Kat Dussault says
I want to be a makeup artist when I’m older but Im having a hard time doing makeup for older women with very wrinkly lids… 😐 Hoping I can get some tips at Sephora and stuff, but Im afraid if they ask I’ll offend someone or something
Rachel says
I love the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush! It’s fabulous!!
Eileen says
thank you so much for the giveaway! i’m looking forward to black friday& cyber monday shopping =)))
Tatyana G says
We actually did have snow already, about 8 inches, shortly after hurricane Sandy left. It’s all melted now, but the snow was so heavy that it broke more trees that Sandy didn’t have a chance to touch.
Georgette says
No snow yet!
Missy M says
Shave certain areas, wax others, and thread the eyebrows and upper lips
Rachelle says
Great blog!
Liz says
No snow in the East Bay, but that would be kind of cool for novelty’s sake!
alicia says
Hoping to get my hands on an UD foundation brush. Seems like they are sold out everywhere in Canada.
Joy P. says
I live in the tropics… rain is the equivalent of snow here ;p
Rebecca says
Most underrated tools are Eco Tools brushes – they match up in quality, performance and durability with all others including MAC, Hourglass, Bare Minerals, Sephora…
I’ve tried so many $25 and up mascaras and still can’t find any that are better than Maybelline and L’Oreal. It burns me up that the super-expensive ones dry up after three weeks and have to be replaced! Y’all have to try Maybelline Volume Express One by One. It’s what DiorShow New Look was supposed to be!
I have entered this drawing every time you’ve had it and never won! Please pick me this time!
Lori says
Wouldn’t change by eye color because they are an unusual shade of blue/green. I have people say they want my eye color all the time.
Paula Rose says
I <3 Sephora!
Lesleyk says
No snow yet, but we rarely get snow in this part of Texas and certainly not this early.
knownever says
Do you think tabs would actually sit still for a full on beauty session like that? My cat would probably bite everyone’s face off. lol
Jasmine Tran says
I love blush in general
Selinabikechick says
With some black Friday sales starting early, does this mean no sweating over a stove to prepare turkey dinner? Hmmm… 😉
eRiN says
I have just now, a few minutes ago, fallen in love with Stila’s Convertible Colors. I now want them all. >.>
Mireya says
My favorite brush is the Nars Yachiyo blush brush. Just perfect.
Karla says
I feel tabs is better with makeup than me! Lol
Deanna G. says
It hasn’t snowed yet but we’ve been getting iced over a lot.
Laura H says
The makeup brush I use most often is my two eco tools blush brushes , they are great quality at an awesome price !
milagros says
my favorite eye primer is from bare escentuals but everybody loves urban decay 🙁
Becky says
I love nail polish!!
Suzanne says
So glad I found this blog with some helpful tips today. My make up routine is outdated.
jenny says
I have been loving the burgundy / red wine lip trend. I want to go try on Bobbi Brown lip color in crimson and Mac Dubbonet.
Karin says
Hmmm… my favorite makeup product would have to be my MAC concealer. On days where my skin isn’t looking to great, I could just conceal problem areas and under eye circles and my face looks flawless as if I’m wearing full coverage foundation. I just set with MAC’s blotting powder and a little mascara and I’m good to goo!
Liz says
I use my Bobbi Brown blush brush and my Sephora powder brush the most. I use those daily.
Kristina says
We just had our first snow this week! Ugh this is going to be a long winter. 🙁
Barbara says
I live in Michigan. We had some snowflakes swirling around in the sun Thursday which looked very pretty!
Kalli says
Awesome giveaway! thanks!
Kristina says
I’m counting down the minutes till Maroon 5 on Saturday Night Live. Yum. 🙂
Anna says
I prefer to shave but I’ve recently been trying some laser treatments for my legs. Crossing my fingers for good results!
Nicole says
I live in Central Washington, and we had our first bit of snow last weekend. Luckily, it has cleared up for the most part. But now, we are stuck with rain. Looking forward to visiting family for thanksgiving – so thankful for the opportunity!
Kim Law (kimmydadiva) says
I wish they had a cream that would make facial hair go away forever and ever. lol
Khalilah says
I think the eco tools buffing brush is my best all round brush followed by real techniques expert face brush. I’ll ise either on consecutive products on face: primer throrgh foundation/ powder/ bronzer/ blush.
Tbh, I prefer tweezing over waxing or threading any day. I use tweezerman’s tweezers and I feel it gives better control and is less irritating to the skin while removing fine and coarse hairs under my arch. I’ve been wearing a bold yet well groomed brow look sinxe summer
Angela @A_Dom_Bomb says
How’s it? So I went through surgical menopause recently, throwing me under the hot flash bus 20 years too early. So I have to deal with serious IronMan Triathalon type sweating at any given moment. Needless to say, my Look suffered. So after much trial & serious fail-age, my faves are straight out of the drugstore. Loreal Infallable 24 hour eyeshadow & Maybelline Color Tattoo eyeshadow have killed the competition hands down. They stay on thru hot flash sweating, swimming, tears, & rain. Some of those simultaneously. For all other non waterproof makeup I use Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray. Prob way much more than anyone wanted to know, right right?
chari says
i love TARTE products!!!
Vanessa says
Hi everybody!
I’ve been sick all week with a bad stomach — thanks, Karen, for giving me a source of joy with you blog.
I use a small angled brush the most — for eyeliner and eyebrows.
I think Revlon is underrated. They have some good stuff.
My eyes are very dark brown, and I would not change them.
shusheshe says
I can’t think of any brush that would be my favourite.
Rikki says
It hasn’t started snowing here.
Aubrie says
I would change me eyes to green. Green eyes are so beautiful.
Wendy says
I prefer waxing! Although its painful I find I just get much better results!
Elaine says
I wish it would start snowing here! I love snow but it’s (predictably) rather rare in New Orleans 🙁
Intergloss says
Thanks for the giveaway!!! Love your blog.
Christy says
I’d gladly give up the gift card for shirtless Jeremy Renner =D
Did you get to catch him tonight on SNL? The Avengers skit was priceless….
Mei says
Hi Karen! Hope you and Tabs are doing well! The makeup brush I use most often is probably my Bobbi Brown Blush Brush bc I love using blush everyday! It fits my round cheeks perfectly! And I just got the MAC 217 after reading your tweet about owning FOUR of them!! It’s AMAZING!!! I don’t know how I live without it! My little Asian eyes were singing Hallelujah while I was using it, no joke! Hahaha!
Michelle A says
Unfortunately we did get snow already right after hurricane sandy. Been a bad few weeks here in NJ 🙁
Lulu says
I’m so excited for Xmas, I’ve been addicted to peppermint mochas at starbucks… so festive and delicious!
Carol B says
I could really use some fresh cosmetics! Thanks for the chance to win the Sephora card! 🙂
Kari says
No snow here but the rain finally decided to show up. And in buckets no less! Dang it…but it didn’t slow the hubby and I down on our wine tasting date day.
Kellie says
The makeup brush I use most often is the Urban Decay Optical Blurring brush. I love it for both liquid and powder foundations! And it’s sooo soft.
margie says
No snow in SoCal, but that’s how I like it 😀
Tina says
I’d love to pick up some eye shadow palettes from Sephora. Thanks for the opportunity =)
Sue C. says
It’s very rare to get snow in the SF Bay Area but I don’t mind. I’m a plucker. I’ve really liked the Sonia Kashuk brushes I’ve bought this year. Thanks!
Tennyoceres says
I finally remember to enter one of these things. Best luck to everyone!
Craving sinigang like crazy right now. All this rain in the Bay Area makes me want my dad’s home cooking.
Dahlia says
No snow here yet….not that I want it to snow….I love fall.
Jessica says
I am definitely enjoying Connie Britton on Nashville! I really miss Tami Taylor though!!
Pearl says
I love snowfall. No snow yet 🙁
Becky says
Love is beautiful
Felis says
I would SO have gray eyes. Or icy green.
Zotts says
I just bought a Nars smudge brush for eyeshadow three days ago, and it’s already my favorite brush in my beauty arsenal!
Andrea says
I love ELF makeup and brushes they are awesome and affordable.
Roxanne says
I’m stressing over the holidays. On a tight budget so gift shopping stinks. And my birthday is coming up too. Bah! D:
Hayley says
Adore that picture of Tabs getting preened! More like that, please!
Kiara says
I took my first bikram yoga class this morning, and I have to admit–I think I’m addicted!
Cathy B says
No snow here……realllly glad about that!
Amaris says
It actually doesn’t snow where I live! But I’m glad that I can go to Tahoe for snowboarding and such 🙂
Becca @ The Beauty Sample says
My most used brush is probably a tie between Sonia Kashuk’s blending brush and my trusty Bobbi Brown angled eyeshadow brush. Love them both!
Heidi says
I’m actually really happy with my green eyes and wouldn’t change them!
Chanel Chakko says
This post made me crack up.
Melissa says
Count me in! 😉
Ashley says
Exciting giveaway!! I’m in love with too faced and urban decay products right now because they have great pigmented shadows. I used to be very timid about wearing bright colors but I’ve been watching a ton of tutorials and gave really learned some great blending and application techniques. It’s fun to practice and try new things:)
Sandy says
My favourite makeup brush has got to be the MAC 226! I have been using it everyday to apply color all over the lid and for the crease and highlight. It’s a lovely brush. So glad I got one when they repromoted them. Thanks for the lovely giveaway Karen!
lisa says
Hasn’t snowed here but am hoping for a white Christmas!
LD says
Watching SNL right now!
Brandy D. says
I would so change my eye color to like a blue green anything but my dark brown eyes lol and I only saw two times in my life and would love to see it again
Bons says
Thanks Karen for this giveaway. I hope to win because I love shopping at Sephora!
mrsshukra says
Watching The Amazing Spiderman on Movies on Demand now!
Iris says
I’ve always loved violet or amethyst colored eyes! I’m not sure how they’d look on me though.
Maggie says
My eyes are blue and I’ve always loved them! Though sometimes I thought I wouldn’t mind a pretty shade of green eyes.
Hazel says
Attended a beautiful wedding yesterday! Good vibes all around!
Maureen says
I have to start planning desserts for Thanksgiving this weekend.
clothes_w says
Love makeup!
Justine says
Idk about underrated but I can tell you whats overrated….MAC!
terry says
…i’m a bit abashed to say, i just use the spongey things that come with the palettes… LOL.
Melissa says
I cannot live without makeup. Thanks for the chance to win!!!!
Diyana says
If I win this I’m gonna go and get myself one of those Benefit holiday sets. Yay! I’d probably go and get one even if I don’t win though.
Rie Maeda says
the ecotools powder blush/foundation brush is amazing and a great deal!
Kiss & Make-up says
I use my beauty blender most often, it hasn’t started snowing yet (thank god, because when it does the whole country goes into crisis) and I’d like to see myself with bright green eyes!
Jenn says
Yay sephora! I use my sonia kashuk blush brush every day 🙂
Faiza Qaiser says
Oooooh if i win it i will buy Lorac pro palette or maybe Illamasqua Rich liquid foundation 🙂 Thank you Karen and Tabs for the giveaway!!!
Diane says
The makeup brush I use most often is Sephora Collection Pro Concealer Brush #45.
Supriya says
I’ve been using my Sigma travel collection of brushes a lot lately….even though I”m not traveling! LOL I like the smaller size for every day 🙂
Brookelyn Roeloff says
Back in the saddle again and it feels so good! Been at the gym everyday for two weeks and eating clean after 2 surgeries this year for crohns disease! Whoop whoop!
Lexi says
I have to say that I would not want to change my eye color. I have yellowish green eyes that would rival even your fur boss, Tabs 🙂
Mary says
I’ve got brown eyes, and while I love my eyes, I’m also a photographer that really sees the benefit of lighter-colored eyes creating drama in photos… so secretly I’d love green eyes. 😀
LauraA says
I really like my eyes–they’re a blue-grey color that sometimes looks very blue, sometimes looks like cement. If I could have any other color, I would like to have hazel eyes that can alternate between looking green and golden-brown.
Thanks for another great giveaway opportunity, Karen! 😀
Deborah says
Adolescent overload… that’s amazing. 😀
Nicole says
If I could, I would change my eye colour to a more interesting and crazy blue!
Juan B. says
My first tweezers were from Sephora <3
Hannah says
I really love Urban Decay ^^
chibicheeks says
No snow yet! It’s just starting to get really cold down here
mn says
Thought of you when watching SNL last night- Jeremy Renner was on.
mohana mitra says
I use my sonia kashuk concealer brush everyday with mac studio concealer.
Janet says
Hi Karen! Yesterday I attended the Nordstrom Trend Show. Great makeup products but just a little too crazy for me. So many women clammering for free makeup samples. Ugh, I had to leave. 🙁
Heidi says
I’m planning to get the Tarte carried away palette, and when I do I’ll send you a pic of my best smize (if you want)! 😉
Ladreed says
Love your posts! I come back every day to see what you have to say. My 17 year old orange and white kitty Clyde likes the Tabs pics…..he says more cat makeovers please…
Constance says
I’m feelin your Jeremy Renner obsession
Ceci says
I bought nars pure radiance tinted moisturizer yesterday. I hope it lives up to the rave reviews….
Katrina says
No snow in Toronto yet, but it’s getting cold! Perfect time to break out Nightmoth & Rebel 🙂
Menia says
I would love to have deep blue eyes!!!
melissa says
If I could change my eye color I’d like to have blue/grey eyes. I have pitch black hair so I think it would look awesome with that eye color 🙂
Jennifer Pham says
It’s STILL 70/80 degrees here in AZ! And December is approaching!
Cristy says
Here on the 83’s!!!! Too!
Alyssa says
There are so many awesome things at sephora right now! Besides the obvious, ill let you know that MAC is my favorite beauty brand and it hasn’t snowed yet in VA and doubt it will but we are going to upstate NY for thanksgiving and I hope we see a couple flurries! I am thankful either way though!
Melisa says
I’m looking forward to football today, hoping the home team wins!
Sherice says
I can’t believe the holidays have come so quickly… I’ve been fighting the flu for over a week now and am barely able to breathe now. I haven’t done much shopping and have been too sick to be stressed! Lol…but herbal tea is always a good de-stressor. Here’s to hoping! 😀
Denise says
I use my Ecotools powder brush most often. It’s the softest thing ever on my face. I neglect so many other brushes and pick that one up all the time.
Nicole says
No snow yet!
Kat says
Sunny and warm here in FL. Great beach day!
Emily says
Sonia Kashuk buffer brush.
Cristy says
It’s still Hot where I live! I think winter it’s delayed! But I’m enjoying it!! I’m not a fan of winter outfits! I have more summer clothes and don’t like to go shopping for outfits this seasons… But I have to because I’m very chilly ☺â„
Melissa says
My favorite foundations are from Chanel, Lancome, and NARS.
Mandy says
Karen,
I want to say thanks so much for getting me addicted to soooo many different products and making me obsession with makeup even more!! Thanks again!!!!!
Brittany says
Spent yesterday at a chocolate festival. I think I’m still experiencing the chocolate coma.
Melody says
Thanks for the giveaway Karen!
Melodyy says
I use the Sephora Professional Eyebrow brush the most! I live in sunny California, it doesn’t snow where I live :/ I prefer waxing! I would definitely choose like a dark deep grey or a brilliant bright blue!
Christa says
It’s going to be 60 most of this week. Hooray! That’ll motivate me to work off the 200 pounds of pie I hope to eat this week 😀
nikki melanson says
you know, this year is so funny because on our forecast for this week…nothing but highs of 70s and lows of mid 50’s. it won’t be bad at all. can’t say i’m not happy though, it’s awesome that i won’t have to be freezing at night and relying on tons of blankies and my heater. 🙂
Julie says
I would have loved to have green eyes.
BB says
Snow is done here!
Boo says
It snowed here last week but no more since. It was really pretty while it lasted, though!
Lisa @ Lisa Living Well says
My favorite makeup brush is Bobbi Brown’s ultra fine eyeliner brush.
Darlene says
I hope everyone everywhere has a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving. Thank you Karen for your wonderful beauty blog & giveaways.
Malika says
No snow here. Thank goodness!!!
Angela Clark says
I am loving the Insta-Dry nail polishes! I love painting my nails, but it was driving me crazy when I would get dents when my polish wasn’t all the way dry. With all the new fast dry polishes, I am finally able to play around with different styles.
Caitlin says
I know this is probably a cliche answer, but I definitely use my MAC 217 the most. What can I say, it’s just such a versatile brush!
nicolle says
i’m not sure i prefer waxing… but it’s just what needs to be done 🙂
Tiffany says
I’m so glad I finally found an exercise I love-muay thai!
Shari says
I prefer to have my eyebrows waxed, plucking when only necessary.
Meena says
The makeup brush do you use most often MAC 217 and 219. Most underrated makeup or beauty brand I think is E.L.F cosmetics. My favorite actress on TV is Meg Steedle that just died on Board Walk Empire. I live near Boston yes it started snowing here. I prefer to wax stays smother for longer. If I could change my eye color it would be grey the color looks hot on me!
Kallie says
Just had my first eyebrow wax recently! Looking for tips to deal with the pain. (I’m such a wimp!) The results were fabulous, though…
ANN says
Went bowling with my son this morning!
Liz says
I love ELF Studio brushes! These are my favorite, even though I have pricier ones in my collection.
romina says
Happy Thanksgiving Karen!!!
VictoriaJane says
Fav brush = Sonia Kashuk flattop!
Caitlin says
Some snow would be nice. I would rather it were colder and snowing than slightly above freezing and rainy!
Reehana Shah says
When I was little I always wanted green eyes, but now I love my brown eyes. I consider them my best neutral accessory!
Y. says
revlon by far makes some good stuff
Tricia says
I love my MAC brushes! I would like to try the Sigma ones though.
Denniesha says
I love green eyes I always wanted my eyes to be greenish grey!
Bethany says
I like my Eco Tools makeup brushes I bought at Target. Great quality for the price!
Lauren says
I love reading your blog! It’s the first thing I do when I get home from work lol it’s so relaxing! Thank you!
Amanda says
Yay for a giveaway.
Carolyn N. says
I love green eyes!
Jalene says
My birthday is in two weeks so I’m hoping I can buy some new makeup but money is tight right now.
quimerula says
I’m using my fingers to apply my BB cream, but before that I was a fan of MAC 187.
Underrated… Revlon’s lippies are pretty good and cheap.
TV actress: right now I would say Maggie Smith on Downton Abbey.
No snow.
Pluck eyebrows, laser everywhere else.
I’d just take away a tad of brown and leave my eyes more green.
Faiza says
We had snow right after Superstorm Sandy! Thank God the weather has been good to us since then!
Ashley Marie says
I love that we both have a Jeremy Renner obsession!!
Braelyn says
T-Money & K-Dog, PLEASE pick me!
Jen says
Horray for a great giveaway! Love Clinique mascara…
gabriel says
my girlfriend would love this!
Lauren Peabody says
This is a little off topic, from the normal entry posts, but this week I am recovering from an allergic reaction to the Bare Essentials skincare line. Dry, itchy, rough skin on my face and neck. Any suggestions on what to do would be much appreciated, I’ve never gone though this before :/
Kathryn L. says
I’m so excited for the holidays! I can’t wait to see my little cousins! I want to get the Naked palette. I need help buying foundation. I never know if the shade matches my face or not. lol
Preetha says
Sonia kashuk flat top brush!!!! Amazing……
Karlye says
The Real Techniques base shadow brush! My favorite for applying my Maybelline Color Tattos 🙂
Cynthia F. says
I have brown eyes but when I was 15, I convinced my mom to let me get blue colored contact lenses. My poor brother brought his girlfriend (now wife) home from college to meet us and the first thing my father does is lean closer for a better look and ask her if her eyes are real. 🙂
elia says
I actually made this sundy productive and cleaned and did laundry…and had a little fun trying on my new tarte lip gloss. Id really like to get onw od their lipsticks for my holiday get togethers to look a bit put together! 8)
Candy Mueller says
Love the picture of Tabs, so adorable! Korres cosmetics is underrated they have a great mascara: Volcanic Minerals Volumizing mascara.
Chanel says
I’ve been really loving my EcoTools brushes lately. 🙂
Christin says
Got married yesterday, life is really great 🙂
Sylvia says
So sleepy today!
Nobu says
I saw San Francisco ballet in dc yesterday. It was the most beautiful show I have ever seen. So jealous you are in sf area!
irini says
I think waxing is the best 🙂
ERICA says
I am loving the Tarte lip surgence set from Sephora. Wouldn’t mind picking up another set with this gift card 🙂
Hazel Hay Alba says
Just an addict of make ups.
Amy Z says
Discovered an amazing budget foundation brush for liquid and cream foundations – Real Techniques Expert Face Brush…it’s dense and synthetic and buff to a perfect finish every time!
Liz says
There are two brushes I use Every. Single. Day. no matter what else may be going on with my makeup. I have a Sonia Kashup flat top multipurpose brush that I use to apply powder foundation (either Bobbi Brown mineral or Laura Geller balance & brighten depending how much coverage I need that day) and I have a MAC 217 that I use solely for blending out concealer under my eyes. Nothing else does the job quite as perfectly.
Shemp DeYoung (@ShempGames) says
My daughter is just starting to put together a makeup kit, so I’d like to help her get set up.
Marie Baldwin says
I absolutely love your blog! I just happened to stumble upon it today and I’m so glad that I did 🙂
Nicole O says
I got colored contacts for a costume I was sporting at a Comic Con. Most people didn’t notice because my normal eyes are brown, and the colored contacts were a greenish color. If I could change them, I probably would change them to green! It was only people out and about that would give me strange looks? Maybe it was the lighting out in the real world that made it more obvious haha!
bruna louise says
my favorite actress on tv now is piper perabo!
Wynell Rozier says
I would love to change my eyes from brown to gray
Sarah says
I just bought the balm jovi palette just because of the name. In my book it goes first balm jovi. Then eyeshadow so it’s perfect for me!…but seriously having such a bad time controlling myself with the holiday palettes. I think this is my fifth this month….
Helen says
I had such a long week!
Helen says
we don’t have any snow here yet!
Katie says
It’s my birthday today! I could use some Sephora $$$ to ease my post-party hangover… :p
I think the most underrated brand is Illamasqua – they’re so creative with their colors and finishes, and everything I’ve gotten from them is super high quality (especially their nail polishes).
Anni says
Hey Karen, greetings from Germany! I just love the Primer Potion by Urban Decay, one of the must-buys whenever I get near Sephora (we don’t have it here).
My cat recently had to be put to sleep (he was 18 1/2 years old), so whenever I see your blog I think of him and love to see Tabs 🙂
Rochelle says
I can’t wait for Thanksgiving : ). I love getting together with my family and enjoying the food.
Vicky Hoang says
I just cant wait for THANKSGIVING! feast feast feast on some delicious food 😉 what is yours, el hub, and tabs favorite dish?!
Jody says
I want to try the new Aerin Lauder stuff yet I’ve seen so few reviews on it.
Chelsey says
I love green eyes.
Daniela says
Unfortunately it already started snowing where I live =(
Jasmine says
If I could change my eye color, I’d want blue or grey eyes.
Rachel says
I am loving the Kat Von D Tattoo Foundation for the best long-lasting, full coverage look, ever!
Beth says
I prefer to shave.
Anna says
The Real Technique brushes are absolutely amazing and so very affordable as well!
Kayla says
I’m in need of some time off, I cannot wait for the holidays!!! I hope you had a nice weekend, Karen. 🙂
Amy says
No snow yet here, though being in the PNW that’s not unexpected. The rain, unfortunately, has really started. Goodbye sunshine, see you in a few months…
Lyn says
I’m a novice and I want to learn more! I need $50 at Sephora for educational purposes.
laurie says
No snow here just wind & showers!
Amanda Sakovitz says
I love Bare Minerals and I feel like it is definitely under rated. I swear by it
Katherine says
I had to take my cat to the vet today for his annual checkup. But he is doing well, although apparently I need to start brushing his teeth. That’s not going to be fun…
wajiha says
I love how you rock a daytime smoky eye! So cute! 🙂
katie says
that kitty image confused the hell out of me!
Janelle says
I use my angled eyeliner brush most often to fill in my brows and to apply eyeliner.
Tina says
My favorite show is friday night lights! Right now I use my makeup forever HD foundation in #125 with my sigma flat top kabuki brush the most. Best combo ever!
Judy says
just realized my cat is like a bad boyfriend…just when you think she cares about you, she proves you wrong and makes you feel stupid for ever thinking she cared 🙁 so unhealthy!! haha…
Lisa B. says
I think NYX is way underrated; and I love using my travel set of Paula’s Choice brushes.
KLo says
Eeekk I hope I win!
Nina says
i’ve always wanted hazel eyes.
Amie says
No snow here in central Texas – in fact it was 70 degrees today!
Evelyn says
no snow yet….fingers crossed it stays that way for a while!
MLee says
Just went to Sephora today! 🙂
Elena says
We never get snow here in California. Thank you for the giveaway!
Natasha says
It hasn’t started snowing where I live (in Canada) and I’m sad! I don’t mind cold weather, but the snow makes everything pretty! Thanks for this chance!
H. says
My fave brush right now is actually the double-ended one from the Naked 2 palette!
Christine says
Me! Pick me!
Sophia p. says
Whats the best brand of coverup?
Rebecca says
Did you see Renner on SNL? That opening was so goofy!
claire says
I love a good giveaway! A gift card to sephora could totally perk up my turkey day look 😉
Beccer says
MEOW!
Nikki A says
I shave, pluck, or use depilatory creams. Haven’t been able to work up the courage to try waxing yet.
Gail says
Thank You so Much
Andrea A. says
I am spending my night cuddling my two cats and drinking tea! 🙂
Rosie says
Hmm…I have brown eyes, and I like the color, but every once in a while, I wish I had blue eyes.
Kimberly says
I’ve been on a real highlighter kick lately, there are so many gorgeous ones to test & play with!
I tweeted too, I’m iowagirl301
Emily C says
I prefer to wax, or sugar!
Claudia N. says
I can’t wait to use my new kabuki brush!
Alyssa says
Love Sephora, it’d be great to win!
Kristina Sullins says
The weather is going to be really bad tomorrow.
Saddy says
Currently, I really like Lucy Liu in Elementary! The show has great potential.
Eye color…I don’t know, I like my browns, but I’ve always admired blue (in men) and hazel (in women).
Atin says
Been using eco tools brushes a lot especially their concealer brush. It’s the bomb!
Hayley says
I use the MAC 217 the most!
Jess Scull says
omg this is such an amazing giveaway! Thank you!
Right now I am OBSESSING over the new Tarte Glamazon Lipsticks! They are absolutely fantastic!
Nora says
Can’t wait for thanksgiving
Ash Johnson says
I live in Florida, so it never snows 🙁
Jill says
weekends are always too short…but super psyched for a nice short work week and a nice long weekend coming up!
Janet says
I just watched the movie “Fight Club”. I really liked it, had a much deeper meaning than I thought!
Stephanie says
I can’t live without my MAC 217. I’ve tried other dupes and nothing compares.
Carrie Nash says
Ive just recently began an addiction to all things beauty(after my 1st trip tp sephora) and your site always came up in my searches while looking for reviews and tutorials on some of my most recent beauty buys. I’ve always loved makeup but didn’t buy a lot because there’s only so much you can do with browns, taupes and neutrals, which is all that I had worn for 25 years (I was a teen in the 80’s and never caught onto the blue trends then). So now I’m looking for ways to wear color-hopefully I’m not too old for that.
But anyway LOVE your site-very helpful reviews, tips etc. plus I like your conversational way of posting!
Thanks for all your help!,
And oh, by the way-sephora is my Home Depot! So would love to win!!!
Mary Grace Powers says
Just got my hands on Lorac Pro Palette and I am in love with all the colors!! Can do so many different looks with all its matte and shimmer shades…def a Must-Have!!:-)
Nancy says
I think theBalm definitely is underrated.
Rendee Riefkohl says
I’d love to win! I’m a new-be beauty blogger and you inspire me in so many ways 🙂
M. says
Awesome giveaway!
Prachi Shah says
Now keeping my fingers crossed !!!
Rachelle says
I have coarse hair and recently moved to the Pacific Northwest. Not a good combo :/
MJ says
No snow yet in New York, thank goodness!
Maria says
Feeling lucky! No snow here Karen, but it’s coming. Going to enjoy the last days of fall.
Rebecca says
I have dark brown eyes, and I wouldn’t trade them for the world. When I’m tan I can wear gold shadows to make them exotic looking and during the winter I can get away with deep dark colors against my paler skin. It’s fun to fantasize about different eye colors, but I really do love my big brown eyes.
Sarah Oliveira says
New comer to your blog and I’m enjoying it!
annette says
I just got done stamping a lace design with Sinful Colors Pot O Gold onto Orly Buried Alive.
Rozae says
B’dellium brushes are a great alternative to Mac brushes!
Elena says
It has already snowed once here in NJ; the week after hurricane sandy. Hoping this winter is not quite as bad as they are predicting. Would love to live someplace with mild winters!
jane says
I would change my eyes to purple or grey
Hillary says
Not snowing yet in Seattle!
Bel P. says
The brush I use the most is definitely my EcoTools angled eyeliner brush! It has multiple uses, and I WISH I could just find it sold separately instead of in sets!
Elena says
Well, I’ve been thinking how I need a heavier cream for my skin. This colder weather has dried me out a bit and this thin one isn’t cutting it.
Lena says
Favourite tv actress right now is Lena Dunham!
Alexandra F says
Makeup geek is really underrated and awesome! Great products, all natural and so affordable!
Katherine says
Momma needs a new mascara! Oh, and snow, please.
Nikita says
I really like my brown eyes, but I’m thinking that I would like to have hazel/green eyes too. Some of my family members have hazel/green eyes and they are so strikingly beautiful 🙂
edith says
Love the Holiday season love spending time with family
Stephanie says
So exhausted…ready for a field trip to Sephora after nearly six weeks recovering from my c-section and cuddling my sweet baby girl! Need to introduce her early, right? 😉
Bonnie says
It does not snow where I live, and I am glad for that. Pretty as it may be, snow as a regular, seasonal, weather pattern is just too cold for me.
Mandy says
Hi Karen, love your blog! Say hi to Tabs from me, he’s one fierce feline, live him!!! xoxo from the Hetherlands!
Asma says
Of all my brushes, I love my sigma f80 the most.
Sofia says
Karen your blog is amazing, especially for Mac MSF swatches and reviews! What do you think of Buxom glosses? Latest addiction for me now that I’m ODed on MSF’s!
Ansh@Vanity No Apologies says
i’m thinking may be i should change my nail colour!
linda says
I love this prize!
Luciana Lima says
I think it is my blush brush!
Sophie C. says
Aaaah can’t wait until Thanksgiving and BREAK 🙂
Annick says
So cool that you do these all the time! Thanks for thinking of us so! 🙂
leetal says
that picture is perfect