- The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winner, Jan! Before you go, check the home page for ongoing giveaways.
Good morning, glory. 
I hope you’re ready for hump day, but just in case you aren’t, maybe the light and fresh star of today’s giveaway can help.
Have you been looking for a new scent for the season? If the answer’s “Hell, yes, woman!” then…
The prize
One lucky lady will win a 1.7-oz bottle of Balenciaga Paris Eau de Parfum (a $95 value).
Long-time Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquiere of the Balenciaga fashion house says a wide range of everyday scents, among them wax and flowers, inspired Balenciaga Paris.
Perfumer Oliver Polge, winner of the coveted 2009 International Fragrance Prize and the nose behind Burberry The Beat, Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb and Clinique Happy Heart, infused the fragrance with violet, pepper and mossy wood, dressing it in a beautiful glass bottle with simply elegant, smooth curves.
How to enter…
Entering is easy. There are two different ways, 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. In it, tell me your favorite thing about spring.
Finally! The longer days! I love that El Hub still has some sunlight left when he gets home from work in the evenings. And then there’s all of the blooming flowers, of course (thank goodness for allergy medicine!).
Second, enter by following me on Twitter and retweeting (RT) the following message:
RT @karenmbb: RT to win Balenciaga Paris Perfume (a $95 Value) http://bit.ly/dzBdGE
Recap…
- Enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, and don’t forget to use a valid email address so I can reach you if you win.
- Follow me on Twitter and retweet the following message:
RT @karenmbb: RT to win Balenciaga Paris Perfume (a $95 Value) http://bit.ly/dzBdGE
I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59 p.m. PST on Friday, April 9.
Успех!!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. You also have until 11:59 PM tonight to enter the MAC Prep For Colour giveaway, so head over and mention your favorite color if you haven’t already.
- The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winner, Jan! Before you go, check the home page for ongoing giveaways.
My favorite thing about spring is absolutely the longer days. During the winter by the time I’m off work we have maybe an hour of sunlight which is just depressing. I also love seeing grass and leaves again and I love my cats fascination with sitting in my windows and staring out at people and birds. Thank god spring is here!
I love being able to put my bare tootsies in the grass and reading outside.
my favorite thing about spring has to be GREEN grass everywhere!! the neighborhood looks sooo incredibly healthy and inviting and ALIVE when all the grass (and plants) are green!
i love the weather during spring! =) its not too cold and not too hot.
Warmer weather and not having to wear a jacket all the time!
the longer days and all the beautiful flowers!
Running in a sports bra! wearing flip flops, thunderstorms, and not having to march through five feet of snow everyday!
.-= Lily’s last blog post… I think he can see through everything but my heart =-.
My favorite thing about spring is the feeling of leaving winter behind. I get to wear my lighter clothes, and my mood is better because there’s more sun.
I love to see everything bloom as the weather gets warmer. It reminds me of the cycle of life and death and how everything is linked. Spring makes me super giddy, like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders just by sitting in the sunshine
my favourite thing about spring is that the sun is finally out for longer periods of time! I was getting very tired of night time coming @ 5pm.
Everyone seems happier due to the longer days and added color in the landscape.
I think my favorite thing is the smell of new life in the air. It’s such an invigorating feeling I get when I step outside!
My favorite thing about spring is all the flowers in bloom. They are beautiful and make me feel so happy and ready to shake off the harsh, cold, dreary winter season. During spring season everything comes to life. It’s like a big solar spotlight is on everything shining its happy warming rays all over the place. It’s a time of great inspiration and renewal. Everybody is ready to get up and out. The gardeners love getting their yards looking great and the neighborhood gets a facelift. Spring is a great time for looking good and smelling good. The smell of flowers in the air and all the bright colors really bring me to life.
Karen your giveaways are the best in the whole universe of beauty blogs. It’s such a treat to see how frequently you have great stuff up for grabs. Keep up the good work. You are the best blogger and I learn so much from your daily blast. Enjoy your spring time everyone!
Seeing my barefoot toddler run through the grass.
I love that’s it’s warm and sunny again. I also love spring clothes.
My favorite thing is how fresh the air smells, and spending the afternoon in the park with my dog.
finally i can let my toes breathe!! outside that is.
.-= Jenny’s last blog post… Spring Break Haulin’ =-.
My favorite thing about Spring is how refreshing it always feels! Seeing flowers pop up, leaves make their appearance on the trees and weather permitting more than sweaters and uggs is like a breath of fresh air (literally! haha!)
I love this weather! Finally a beautiful day! My favorite thing about Spring is beautiful hikes to the waterfalls on Mt. Diablo.
My favorite thing about spring is that I don’t need a sweater and most importantly I don’t sweat through my shirt, yay for spring!
my favorite thing about spring is the fashion sense! i love florals, nautical, lace, ruffles and sandals!
My favorite thing about spring are the flowers and I also love the longer days.
why i love spring? BECAUSE ITS ALMOST SUMMER!
My favorite thing about spring, which I share with my dad whom I don’t get to see very often since he lives in Hawaii, is the stormy weather. We both live for it. When I was little, we were standed by a hurricane in South Carolina and have both been totally in love ever since. Any time either of us is in the midst of one, we always let the other know. Of course, they give way to beautiful summer weather which my new puppy will enjoy, but my dad and I can not wait for the Spring storms every year!
Favorite thing about spring is the weather, of course!
My favourite thing about spring is the longer days and the warmer weather!!
I have to agree with you Karen…I forgot how it feels to leave work when the sun is still out! I love sunny spring days!
EVERYTHING! the weather, the smells, the clothing, you name it. here in tennessee, it kind of skips straight from winter to summer it seems, but anything warmer is ok with me
I love how life seems to blossom and awaken when the sun finally shines and colors come back to the world~
My favorite thing about spring in general is the warm weather and the promise of flip flops
My favorite thing about this spring? Graduating from college and the Illamasqua Pastel Nail Polishes!
I love so much about spring, but the most beauty related reason is wearing springtime colors on my nails: pale pinks, taupes (this year), cherry reds, and corals! No matter if it’s rainy or cold, you can always tell the season by looking at my fingertips! Thanks for the chance to win this amazing perfume.
Sun! After a long Northeast winter!
my favorite thing about spring used to be the mild weather but with the 90 degree temps, idk anymore.
I live in the northeast so spring means no more snow, no more flurries, no more coldness. To celebrate that I always eat icecream on sunny spring days! Coincidentally, today was the first hot day so I did eat a lollipop. yummy.
My favorite thing about Spring are the wardrobe & the beautiful weather! I live in Southern Cali, so Spring is an amazing season. Not too hot. I DESPISE the heat. haha. I love to wear spring dresses. Lots of florals, denims & bright colors in the Spring! :d
Tweeted! http://twitter.com/saucyfbaby/status/11803462527
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I have many favorite things about spring… the warmer weather, the increase in sunlight, but most of all, the day you step outside and all those little buds growing on the trees have popped into full grown leaves overnight!
My favourite thing about spring is seeing flowers blooming everywhere, just sets me in a good mood. And also, seeing lots of summer fruits popping up in the stores, mangoes, berries, just make me want to make/est desserts!
My favorite part of spring is definitely the weather and sunshine! I love wearing sandals and dresses
My favorite think about spring is seeing the bright colors of flowers and the smell of it when I walk around my neighborhood. I have a cherry blossom tree in front of my house and it smells great in the spring time. I also love the weather.
I also tweeted: http://twitter.com/shopgurl/status/11804463587
.-= Eve’s last blog post… Giveaway @ Vert =-.
I love spring because it means summer is on the way…
Fave thing about spring? Being half nekkid!
My favourite thing about Spring is the weather. It finally gets warmer and I can put my Winter Coats away. I also get to wear flats because there’s no more snow!!!
I also tweeted =D
.-= Rica’s last blog post… Ramble + WLC week 3 wrap up & week 4 begins =-.
My favorite thing about spring is when all the bulbs I forgot I planted or I forgot existed pop up beautful, colorful flowers!!
I love the sun! It helps to make me want to get up in the morning. It just makes me happy.
My favorite thing about Spring is when the flowers start blooming and the rain stops! Ahh nice weather….I also love Spring because I get to wear skirts and gladiator sandals
I love napping on the lawns around school with friends in the afternoons. It’s a small thing, but being able to lay in the grass without getting soggy and muddy makes my day!
My favorite thing about spring is the wonderful weather!
There’s just something about the flowers blooming in this season that makes it so exciting!
Spring is all about rebirth,it’s every year’s renaissance.It’s the time when flowers bloom spreading their scent,when birds sing to us about a new love,when windows are wide open saying “hello” to the sun.It’s the time when anything is possible, it’s time to try something new,it’s time to explore our soul,it’s time to explore the world.Spring is the little child in us,spring is the season when we can take our first steps and not get hurt,because spring has endless energy and shines full of hope..spring is magical because we see life where there was death…
Definitely the light! I find the darkness so depressing.
My favourite thing about spring is the greenery and the bright colourful flowers! All the gardens come alive during spring and everything just looks so beautiful after a cold and damp winter!
I love April. It’s my birthday month. Everything is better. More light, flowers, warm weathers.
I love about spring that my garden slowly comes to life again, and I love the colors of the blooms and the smells that return every year.
I love the perfect weather, the longer days, the flowers, seeing everybody outside! I think that in spring everything is better
I love that spring is when the weather starts warming up, moods elevate, and vibrant pastels are encouraged both in makeup and attire!!
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I love cherry blossoms, or tree blossoms in general. Spring is the time of new life and those pretty blossom trees always make me feel so happy that days are warming up and days are getting longer.
i love the freshness of the weather and the flower blooms. it’s also nice and warm but not enough to be uncomfortably hot, but I can still enjoy a great ice cold drink and ice creams. yum!
.-= mint’s last blog post… Chocolate and Easter. =-.
I love the change of weather, the flower blossom and the vitality that you can see in people.
thunderstorms!!!!!
Love the smell in the air
My favorite thing about spring is how suddenly everything in florida goes green and smells like pollen. I know that it’s a mean thing to love, since so many people are allergic to pollen, but I love the smell of it.
My favorite thing about Spring is being able to take my dog for long walks due to the nice weather!
My favourite thing about spring is how everyone seems to be in a better mood simply because the weather has gotten warmer – promises of summer days are on the horizon, I suppose. Everyone is smiling more and enjoying the days.
My favorite thing about spring are the trees that bloom full of pink flowers! They only last for a few weeks, but its the most beautiful time of the year for me.
I have followed you on Twitter and RT’ed.
.-= Ashwini’s last blog post… March Favorites =-.
You can actually see the coloured mascara on my lashes with the sunlight.
My favorite thing about spring is wearing sundresses.
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my favorite thing about spring is I don’t have to wear socks anymore!
.-= patata’s last blog post… VERT À REFLETS DORÉS ET PRUNE =-.
My favorite part of spring are the longer sunny days!
My favorite thing about Spring is the smell of rain while the sun is out!
I think I love the sense of renewal that spring brings the most. I love seeing the sun come up earlier, the dew on the grass, and the cold sunshine on spring mornings. It’s like the entire world is waking up again, not to mention the fresh onslaught of clean new spring colors for makeup and nail lacquers!
I love being able to wear fewer than 5 layers whenever I leave the house, and the longer days of course.
My favorite part of spring is getting to wear florals and pretty dresses! And the thought of spring and summer break.
Being able to put on shorts, sit in the sun, and finally feel warm!
Living in NYC is such a vibrant place to be.. Spring is the best time of the year here! I love the electricity of people in the city walking about, flowers blooming and tree leaves sprouting along the barren sidewalks. Oh yeah and showing off my pedicure with cute edgy sandals!!
the SUN! the heat!!
The Sun, pretty Dresses, longer days, love in the air..
I love the flowers!
I love the perfect weather!
I love being able to wear my sandals and flip flops..no more shoes and socks for me in the summer..haha
The thing I love most about spring is more daylight!
The flowers everywhere!
Howdy, dear K.!
I guess I love spring the most for the perfect weather – very sunny, but not too hot yet! Oh, and it often rains and I <3 the rain! %-)
Yours,
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Please include me in the giveaway. The best thing about Spring is the warmer weather, flowers and sunshine. The air outside just smells better. The light makes me feel better. Thank you for the opportunity of the giveaway. Thank you.
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The ocean isn’t so cold.
Flowers blooming! Spring is such a beautiful and optimistic time of year!
I love the warmer weather, the storms, the end of classes, stanley cup playoffs and all the flowers
I love that it is the perfect weather to take my dog on really long walks!!
I love that everything is in bloom! I live in a really woodsy neighborhood so when spring comes everything just looks so damn pretty!
.-= Genesis C’s last blog post… GenCuesta: Happy Birthday @NickGuad23! Do mad choo & relajj tonochh =-.
The ability to wear flip flops!!!
I love wearing bright colors during spring!
Better weather means more motivation to go out and do fun stuff
I love the longer days. I always seem to get more done.
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I love all the pink and white flowers on trees…which turn green within 2 weeks!! I also love the rains….
.-= resham’s last blog post… Beauty Obsessions – March 2010 =-.
Pedicures!!!!!
i LOVE that there is no more snow on the ground, the longer days makeing it able to be outside later, everythng turns green and it’s not all ugly and muddy anymore, cabin fever where you just want to be outside and always doing something like cleaning the house lol bonfires with friends over all wearing fewer layers and flip flops!
I agree with your own answer !00%! Plus, the fact that the extra hours of brighter light help to alleviate my depression; it makes me feel like a new woman!
BEING ABLE TO WEAR CUTE SUNDRESSES!
my favorite thing about spring is the weather and flowers blooming. it only means that summer is almost here!
Well to be honest the only thing I like about spring is that it’s right next to summer.
My favorite thing about Spring is seeing the color splash of flowers against all the green.
Azaleas, azaleas everywhere!
the warming of the weather and summer being just a corner away!
I love spring for an opportunity to throw out my winter boots and to wear favourite wedges!
wearing cute jackets with dresses
No more bulky sweaters and jackets!! I’m back in my pumps and heels without socks and the extra baggage. Love love love spring!
Getting to eat lunch outside and show off my super cute sunglasses. No more running to the cafeteria from class to escape the cold!
Love the warm weather, and blooming flowers!! And the colorful makeup:)
i love the warm weather. yay for spring dresses
just because of being able to walk for hours without getting cold.
Yay for warm weather, open toed shoes, pedicures and bright colors. Especially Turqoise.
There are a lot of things I love about spring: the flowers, the warmth, new shoes…but I think my favorite thing is just knowing that winter is *over*!
everything!
enter me in the giveaway! i love perfumes!
I love the sunshine because it means I can finally take off all those bulky layers and rainboots!
My favorite thing about spring is the mild sunny, breezy days. The world begins to pop with the color of the plants re-awakening and the first blooms are always the most beautiful. I love the way the sunshine glints off my children’s eyes and shiny hair as they run and play outside. Spring is like opening a brand new box of crayons!
Shedding my winter skin and playing with bright sunshiny colors after months of brooding smokey eyes, getting that flawless “tan” ;D, getting those wild deep red highlights in my hair, wearing my lighter fragrences and jackets, and of course being able to leap from trees onto unsuspecting passers by, and snuggeling with my love in the hammock.
my favorite thing about spring is the weather. it’s not too hot and not too cold.
my favorite thing about spring is really the change in weather.
fall and winter are nice, but after awhile i get tired of all the gloom and rain.
it’s a refreshing change, and puts me in a happy mood (usually..).
I love the green grasss and being able to put my feet in it and run around in short shorts because of the changing weather !