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If the summer sun hasn’t brightened your corner of the world yet, MAC’s Bright Future eyeshadow may be able to help.
One of five shadows in the new MAC Style Warrior collection, it’s a vibrant yellow — almost like a slice of summer in the pan.
If Mother Nature isn’t cooperating and you need a summer sunshine fix, enter today’s giveaway! 🙂
The prize
One lucky lady will win a pan of frosty, golden MAC Style Warrior Bright Future eyeshadow (a $14.50 value).
How to enter
It only takes a second to enter (well, a few seconds). Just leave a quick comment on this post letting me know something that always brightens your day.
A big cup of coffee, an upbeat song and well-behaved hair are all things that brighten my day!
I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59PM PST Thursday night.
Noroc!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
This giveaway is closed! Thank you for entering. I’ll be contacting the winner soon.
YadiQ says
once i put my makeup on my day always feel much better
also when my kitty curls up on me in the morning to take a nap !
reesegw says
one of the things that always brightens my day no matter how bad ,is when my kitten falls all over herself trying to catch me to give me little “kitten kisses”. shes such a clown
Andee Nero says
I keep a gratitude journal full of cute pictures and quotes. It helps me cheer up when I’m feeling down.
xoxo
Andee
andeenero@gmail.com
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beej says
getting my nails done!
CC says
great music and a cute kitten, like the ones in this “Whack-a-Kitty” video!: http://www.tressugar.com/3194112
Tiera says
Hitting the beach before work (and getting my butt out of bed early enough to do so!) always makes for a great day!
Jaci says
Being silly with friends always brightens my day. :]
Caitlin says
Waking up looking refreshed and not tired, getting nibbled on by one of my kittens, and having my boyfriend take me out for the day. All great!
Michelle C says
playing badminton with my friends and family (and beating them!) =)
Kypris says
Waking up to sunshine and a good song on the radio; I love a good start to the day!
kanita says
good weather! i live in florida and it’s raining a lot right now 🙁
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steph says
catching up with friends over coffee and spending quality time with the bf definitely brightens my day 🙂
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Carrie says
Seeing my daughter, Lucy, smile at me!
A-diddy says
A delicious breakfast treat! Chocolate croissant and a latte to be more specific but anything sweet and yummy to start and brighten my day 🙂
redhead says
Your blog, recieving emails from my best friend/crush (same guy – yes, I secretly love my best friend), and brand new makeup! I was going to buy some Maybelline Moisture Extreme lipstick today, but my dad was the one doing the grocery shopping and he refuses to pay for makeup priced over 5 dollars…He’s SUPER cheap.
Elisia says
My son, good music & a phone call from a friend.
Julia says
This blog! lol 🙂
Alice says
Good food and great company! And feeling good about my body
KyaLyn says
Drinking a cup of coffee on my back porch with my hubby and 2 dogs.
Corrine says
Seeing the smiling faces of my two children ALWAYS brighten my day!
Amy says
A really good laugh 🙂
Melia says
Being able to wake up and have a coffee with the boyfriend before he goes to work. He leaves about an hour before I need to get up for work.
jennifer says
Waking up to my two beautiful children smiling is all i need to brighten my day..and well maybe just a little lip gloss and mascara lol
Vonvon says
Reading comments left by my readers in the morning is one of the things that brighten up my day!
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Indi says
good cup of coffee (or some equally delicious beverage), a sweet treat, sunshine and my love.
Rachel says
Ooh, I like the idea of a gratitude journal a lot, Andee. Fatey definitely brightens my day. Everything she does is so cute. Down to her little white boots to her long white whiskers.. just seeing her every single day is a treat and makes me feel happy. Other than my Fatey-girl, I’d say citrus-scented body lotions like my CO Bigelow body lotion!
Nicole says
My son always brightens my day!
Isadore says
A great day of bargain shopping!
Camellia says
bubble milk tea brightens my day (:
Amanda says
My niece, and good makeup and hair days always brighten my outlook!
Hazel says
When my ex ims me on aim in the morning… LOL
Thanks for the giveaway! I don’t own anything MAC!
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Gina G says
Having a nice breakfast with my love and kitty always brightens my day!
Anika says
Hearing my two year old daughter sing her ABC’s at the top of her lungs always brightens my day!
Karen B says
Waking up with a nice song in my head.
Amanda says
My beautiful baby girl, working out, tanning and finding money I didnt know I had always brightens my day!
Susan says
My kids laughing always brightens my day
Charm says
One thing that brightens my day it’s when I am thinking of a song and suddenly it plays on the radio. Or when a complete stranger smiles at me ^_^ I love coincidences 😉
Janelle says
Waking up to sunshine always brightens my day and puts me in a positive mood!
Elle says
definitely makeup cause it makes my face look so much more awake and ready for the day
Denisa says
Having a big glass of orange juice and getting my hair and make up right in the morning!!
pladies says
The smile of my son when I wake hil up in the morning.
The kiss of my lover in my neck when I fall asleep…
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Shiny says
Playing with my pup, as much as he can be a grouch – he never fails to make me happy.
Magi says
When I open my eye in the morning I see directly through my window, because our bed stands in the middle of the room wouth our feet below the window and heads in 90degree position to it. When the sun shines the whole room is so warm and bright and I see the blue sky and can´t wait to stand up and enjoy the day.
Magi´s last blog post..Kosmetik in London – Teil 3: GOSH Cosmetics
Ali says
My dog – he’s always so happy!
Cecille says
Reading Makeup and Beauty Blog and winning MAC bright future eyeshadow brighten my day!!!!!
Yasmine says
Meeting up with old friends at a coffee house. Always great for a few laughs.
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Caitlin says
Morning yoga brightens my day! Really a nice transition from sleep to being awake.
Caitlin´s last blog post..A Gold Star Day
Dao says
Watch funny comedies, they always cheer me up!
Dao´s last blog post..Ask My Makeup Blog: Prom Edition
cloudburst says
Coffee & free treats!
Jenn says
getting picture updates from my boo!
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Nicole15 says
My every day is brightened when my children wake up & give me a big morning hug & kiss. It wouldn’t be a good day without it!
Soraya says
Seeing my best friend for sure 🙂
Soraya´s last blog post..Do I make a good Mario?
Jenny says
What brightens up my day is to spend time with a loved one because those are the precious moments if there isn’t much time able to be spent with each other.
Maggie says
reading my blogs/bloglist always brightens my day.
also, music! :]
Maggie´s last blog post..New Title (from Hey moon…) + POTD (5.29.09)
Janet says
Starbucks always brightens my day 🙂
Susie says
Freshly squeezed lemonade and a pedicure brighten my day so well!
TaLaisa says
A conversation with a favorite friend. Hearing my little boys say I love you to each other. My big drink from my glass bottle of water with lemon essential oils in it. My husbands smile.
TaLaisa´s last blog post..Happy Valentines
Sarah says
Two things brighten my day every day. My Fiance’s kiss good morning to me and my kitty curling up with me and purring.
Dree says
My son always brightens my day.
Misty says
Spending the morning chatting with my girlfriends always brightens my day!
Ri says
watching television with a big cup of ice caramel macchiato with extra caramel from starbucks.
notsocrafty says
Listening to music and going for a run always makes the day brighter!
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Lydia says
It brightens my day when I come home and see my cat!
Crystal says
My 1 year old triplet siblings knocking on my door at 6:30am screaming “Baara” which somehow is supposed to be translated into Crystal seems to do the job.=]
Anh says
I love it when it’s sunny outside. That literally brightens up my day.
joanne says
A cute guy flirting with me makes my day. But I’ll settle for a great latte to carry me through.
shivotra says
waking up early on my own, automatically brightens my day!
adelina says
When the UPS guy delivers my packages from my many online purchases! And of course, my dog phenomena 😀
Jamie says
butterfinger iced coffee with milk and sugar. & of course a kiss from my boyfriend 🙂
Crystal says
Putting on lipgloss brightens my day. So does reading a great book.
evelyn says
ofcourse 1st are my children & shopping also always brightens my day, whether i’m shopping for their clothes or stuff they want, or makeup, shoes for me , except grocery shopping which feels more like a chore to me, =)
Andrea says
Going out on a Saturday morning and getting a new makeup haul! LOL
Mimi Sternad says
Holla! Reading wedding blogs brightens my day… and makeup blogs… and humor blogs… okay, I just love blogs. 🙂
Angie says
Free sushi always makes my day! Especially today!
sher says
what brightens me day.. def. the sun! if its sunny out, its hard to be sad. Also the birds chirping helps 🙂
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Sherry says
My husband coming home at the end of the workday!
Laura says
Sex in the morning.
Ashley says
Mocha Frappacino’s, my hubby, and my puppies. 🙂
Catherine says
Finding new blogs from other blogs! New reader courtesy of BellaSugar 😀
A. Ozair says
my hubby and a phone call from my mom! 🙂
Kristina says
French vanilla coffee and a new manicure brighten my day!
Sarah says
Morning sex, a big cup of coffee, a quick commute, a productive morning at work, meeting new people, a relaxing lunch, beautiful new entries on my favorite blogs, lots of comments on my own blogs, wonderful transformative-works stories, a fun and relaxing run after work, a smooth glass of wine, a quiet evening with husband and kitty-cats — all brighten my day!
Sarah´s last blog post..Come on, Everybody. Group Hug.
McKenzie says
Getting things in the post and laying around in the grass with my friends brightens my day. 🙂
Babybubblz says
Any act of kindness. Sometimes even a small Thank You from someone I know/don’t know will do.
Katie says
My dog daisy brightens by day : ) even at 11 years old she’ll wake me up with a toy in her mouth ready to play; she gives me the energy to tackle every day!
Hayley says
Cuddling my puppy. 🙂
L says
cuddling with Boo always cheers me up…we nap on the couch.
Marissa says
Petting my adorable dog always brightens my day!
wehkwas says
Plopping down on my bed after school. I am one lazy chick. One more week,… one more week….
Katherine says
Waking up next to my fiance and eating breakfast together!
Checking this website out few times a day!
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Robyn says
bright nailpolish, iced vanilla lattes and a warm purring cat in the morning all brighten my day!
Samantha says
Hearing my cat meow is all it takes to brighten my day. She’s very talkative and when she meows, it instantly cheers me up!!
Gracie says
Unexpected “no homework” days in class always brightens my day 🙂
Mercedes says
A compliment on an art piece I finished always brightens my day.
Allie says
My best friend’s two daughters, soft serve and watching “The Office”.
JB says
A kiss from my mom, to wake me up! 🙂
Avilicious says
A shopping trip and chocolate always brighten my day 🙂
rex says
starting my morning with coffee from freshly ground beans!
Nikki says
Waking up early morning hugging my hubby perks my day!
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Tiffany says
Waking up every morning to the adorable face of my puppy, Cookie brightens my day even with the least amount of sleep and large amounts of body aches.
Briana says
Something that really brightens my day at work is when I have really friendly, funny, chatty customer.
I think the best thing that brightens my day beyond work, is when I come home to supper ready and the house clean 🙂
Briana´s last blog post..Catch Up: Hot Tub Hands, Sunset, Bottle Caps and Cats
Shereen says
Coffee, coffee, coffee and my shih tzus!
Citrine says
A big watermelon brightens up my day in this kind of weather…
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Shea says
The boyfriend always brightens up my day. It doesn’t matter what happened during the day, he makes it all disappear with the greatest of ease.
Samantha says
It brightens up my day when I have a good FOTD, a good hair day, and when the boyfriend drops by unexpectedly =) It’s always a great surprise!!
Stephie says
WAH! I am absolutely lemming that e/s right now. My paycheck couldn’t come any slower.
Hmm. Talking to my boo or eating something w/ chocolate or cheesecake [OR BOTH] perk me up quite nicely 😛
Heather says
One thing that brightens my day is the weather, I only mean nice and cool weather of course.
Nothing is better than driving with my window down with the music blasting and the wind through my hair.
It’s superb. 🙂
RobbyRaynebow says
The one thing that always brightens my day is spending time on my make-up and being able to look in the mirror and say “Hello Gorgeous”! Total confidence booster and day brightener.
XoXo,
RobbyRaynebow
Nina says
The sun shining on my face as I wake up definitely brightens my day!
*jen says
My kids. It’s a geeky-but-true answer!
Marmar says
A good hair day and lots of sun brightens my day!
Nazia says
A nice stretch, some shimmer on my body and hearing from loved ones brightens my day!
T says
Reading the blogs I love!
Gauss says
Your blog brightens my day – except that I read it in the evening! A beautiful sunshine does the job in the morning.
And… “noroc”? It’s Romanian!! Makes me so happy.
Brittany says
Compliments–both giving and recieving. I used to be shy about wanting to tell someone that I like their nails or something… Now I try to compliment people whenever I genuinely do like something about them. It’s such a simple way to acknowledge a person and lends way for more great conversation! Plus, it gives me a little skip in my step when I can tell I brightened someone’s day.
Zara says
Sakurambo vert Green Tea and a happy song on my ipod! 😀
hummiemd says
One thing that always brightens my day is when my dearest gives me a call to check in. It may only last a minute or so, but it’s lovely to know he’s thinking about me 🙂
kelly says
My puppy dog scooby!
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Nikki says
What always cheers me up every day is my beau texts me and says he loves me
Diana says
Going for a jog brightens my day!
Marta says
My son that hugs me, and a nice hot shower
Kat says
It’s always the little things that brighten my day. What brightened my day today was eating cinnamin sugar pretzel sticks from auntie anne’s 🙂
Oraiba says
Waking up in my husband’s arms always brightens my day
Sara says
When I wake up to find my puppy dog looking at me wagging his tail!:)
La La says
Seeing my mom happy always brightens my day… And also a good hair day… =]
Kate & Zena says
This seems to be a popular answer for myself but Zena always brightens up my day. She is never ever not happy to see me. People are weird where sometimes they don’t want your company and either act too cheery or really show with their face they don’t want to see you. Zena always loves my company unless she wants to be left alone, which is like never. She’s always around somebody. She can’t talk but her eyes, ears and tail always tell me how she’s feeling. I love spending time with her.
Sejal says
getting fun emails (ie not work related), getting compliments from my fiance, and going to yoga
Liliana says
One of the things that always brightens my day is getting a cheesy lovey text my boyfriend who is currently working and living in London for the next two years while I am in Chicago finishing my MBA. Random lovey texts from him make the distance between us seem bearable.
Catherine says
Tapioca Express Lemon black tea with grass jelly. Makes my day. =)
Catherine´s last blog post..Life Update – Short Hiatus
auroragyps says
Happy, peppy music… being silly with my cat or just watching her be silly… happy, fun colors of polish on my fingers and toes.
ying says
what brightens my day?
seeing the smile on my husband’s face 🙂
ying´s last blog post..I need a new camera, any suggestions? and giveways.
Deanna says
Getting mail, real mail, always makes me happy! 🙂
Jaime says
A big glass of sweet tea in the morning usually does it for me!
I love that color – I saw a beautiful eye look using it, that I would love to re-create if I won! 🙂 Thanks Karen!
Lisa says
My dog Valentino’s happy dance when I get home!!!!
Tuhina says
The Bollywood movie Jab We Met always puts a smile on my face.
Tiffany Brown says
Butterflies and fresh washed laundry makes my day!
tricia c says
just waking up every morning, and just being thankfull for what i have and dont have
Rhian says
Having a giggle and joking with my friends and dancing around with my bestie Charlotte 😀
Sylvie says
Receiving a swap definitely brightens my day cuz
1. I know they didn’t steal from me,
2. It’s something that I want!
Oh and getting a free makeover at MAC cuz I’ve spent so much money with them that they decided to thank me =P (I just came back from one such).
Davina says
An honest compliment
Jamie says
Sugar free Red-Bull. It’s like crack in a can and it will always make my day that much better 🙂
Rachel says
Picking up my cats and smelling the fresh air off of their fur when they come inside…
Rachel´s last blog post..Daisies and Hip Hop Don’t Mix
Danitza Zarate says
My dog Manos … a good and refreshing shower and a good cup of coffee =)
brittany says
A good cup of joe!
Ashley says
Good music, cosmetics retail therapy 😉 and maybe a cupcake! 🙂 Thanks!!!
Supriya says
Waking up and hugging my hubby in bed 🙂
Guddu says
A good cup of coffee that gives me energy!!
Halifax says
This bright shadow might just brighten my day, as I love yellow. A smile on my daughter’s face could do the same too.
Austrian_Babe says
Talking to my fiancé on skype always brightens my day. Even more so when I see his smile on webcam!
wendy says
When my daughter comes out from school and she runs directly into my arms!!!
Heather says
A good hair day! Sadly, that’s rare for me. My hair is so unmanigable!
toni says
my 8 month old baby boy brightens my day.
jane says
when someone buys me lunch! or dinner…..or breakfast!
Anastasia says
My black labs Oscar and Lucy – their unconditional love always perks me up, no matter how down I may be. They have helped me through some really rough patches lately… I’m not sure what I’d do without ’em!
Vickie says
A phone call from one of my children always brightens my day!
DoDe says
Starting the day with a good workout!
gio says
My boyfriend, friends and wearing makeup always brighten my day!
Mia says
A good song 🙂
Jenn says
A nice cup of coffee, chocolate or trying new makeup looks always brighten my day. 🙂
Melissa says
There’s only 1 thing that brightens my day no matter what…
My 2 children 🙂
JillyB says
My son Sean cheers me up. And if he’s not around, the “Upbeat Songs” I put on my iPod. They make me dance and sing (both badly) and make me happy.
Nicole says
Listening to a great song on my drive to work always gets my day going!
Rochelle says
One of the things that brighten up my day is listening to an awesome song and a nice cup of tea..
Cindy says
The things that brightens my day are: my cats, begging for food in the morning, when the sun is shining, and when we can have a laugh sometimes at work.
Kaitie says
My doggy always brightens my day 🙂
landwhale says
I was all set to go blonde today…except my friend bailed on helping and is MIA.
rebecca says
a cappuccino mid-afternoon.
Tess says
My nephew always brightens even my saddest days.
DanielleO says
A good swim, yoga class, my kids’ smiles, a yummy cupcake — all brighten up my day.
Nadine says
Dancing in the shower makes me happy!
cheryl says
a nice cold cup of Silks vanilla soy milk wakes me up and my beautiful daughter brightens my day!
Anisha says
The two things that always brighten my day are laughing and making someone else laugh. I love knowing that I’ve made someone else’s day a little better 🙂
Rani says
Working out in the a.m. brightens my day. Its not easy to drag my butt into the gym, but once I get there and get into my zone..euphoria!
nikki says
Going to the MAC store to shop for new makeup always brightens my day!!!!
penelope says
the sun
cutie_pie says
a good dance class or a trip to the mac counter never fail to brighten my day 🙂
CandyPaint says
Funky nail polish ALWAYS brights my day. I go to Ulta to look at all the colors when need a break from the kids.
karlenma says
a smile and a hug from from my 3-year-old never fails.
Victoria says
my dog, and bronzer
Linda Long says
Pictures of my new (and first) grandson!!!!!!!!!!!!
kathemc says
’80s pop, my kitties, my husband and new makeup!!!
Dorcas says
Nothing makes me happier than to come and pick my 6-yr old daughter up from daycare and
give me the biggest hug saying, “Mommy I missed you so much”
wanda says
my cat
Laddie says
My husband and baby boy and new MAC cosmetics. 🙂
Yuki says
Seeing my boyfriend brightens up my day =D
Lucy says
Please include me in your giveaway.
What brightens my day is that when I get up there is
always all the coffee fixing in the coffee maker.
All I have to do is turn it on and the coffee will
come out. It smells so delicious. Tastes even better
when you don’t have to make it yourself.
Thank you.
makeupgirl21@comcat.net
Rachael Williams says
Coffee definately brightens my day,
can’t start my day without my morning fix!
StolenPJ's says
Putting my make up on ALWAYS puts me in a good mood and makes me look forward to the rest of the day. That’s why I like it so much 😀
Nettie209 says
OMG that bombass color from MAC would brighten my day since I’m not working lately it is so hard to afford any thing to up keep my makeup collection a new MAC shadow would be just the thing to make my day shine….. thanks
PS love your site – 4 real