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12 Days of Giveaways: Two Ways to Win a Zella Galaxy Fleece Hoodie From Nordstrom (a $58 Value)!

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WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is Katrina! Congratulations, Katrina! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂

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A Different Makeup and Beauty Blog giveaway each day for 12 days, sponsored by Neutrogena

I’ve been wearing my roasty, toasty Zella Galaxy Hoodie pretty much every day, all day, for weeks, except for when I want to mix it up in blog pics, or absolutely, positively have to wear something else.

It’s the first thing I grab before heading downstairs to make breakfast every morning (sorry, Tabs).

I’m smitten…

It’s just so sleek and stylish, and I love the little details, like the thumbholes in the sleeves. Hello, cozy! Wherever I am, I’ve got built-in gloves.

I love this dang sweatshirt so much, and I want you to have one, too.

Today, to kick off a series of 12 amazing holiday giveaways kindly sponsored by Neutrogena (thanks, Neutrogena!), I’m giving one away.

Check back tomorrow and each of the 10 days after to enter a different giveaway for a different one of my favorite things, like gift baskets filled with Neutrogena products, bags by Kate Spade (YUP!) and even more goodies from Zella.

It’s 12 Days of Giveaways, y’all. Details to enter down below.

zella galaxy hoodie

  • One (1) Zella Galaxy Fleece Hoodie from Nordstrom in your choice of size and color (you can see the options here) valued at $58.

  • 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 do you wear to work out in? Do you have a favorite hoodie, sweater or sweatshirt? Have you finished (or started) your holiday shopping yet? What’s one of your favorite things about the holidays? When was the last time you got a haircut? Best red lipstick for this time of year? Describe a makeup look you wore (or plan to wear) to a holiday party this year. What makeup are you wearing right now? — you get the idea.
  • Second, you can enter by following me on twitter Twitter @karenmbb and retweeting (RT) the following message:
    • Follow @karenmbb and RT to Win a Zella Galaxy Fleece Hoodie from Nordstrom! http://bit.ly/Zv1gfR

  • The deadline to enter is Sunday, December 16, 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 in the United States 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).
  • 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 Katrina! Congratulations, Katrina! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂

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  2. Thanks for the giveaway! Glad it doesn’t show cat hair, because I have a black cat, who is currently fighting the dachshund for attention while we’re all cuddled up on the couch. It snowed last night, and it is COLD today!

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  7. Karen, love the hoodie! My fave holiday lipstick is Besame Red Velvet. I’d love to see you do reviews of Besame products. Thanks!

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  8. That would be a great upgrade from the “house hoodie” I currently have. It’s huge and starting to fray at the sleeves. Without fail, I will wash it and then drop food on in within two days. I decided this morning that I won’t be wearing it in public anymore, but the Zella hoodie certainly could be!

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  10. I just had a baby and would love a cute sweatshirt like this to help motivate me to get back to the gym 🙂 thanks for the opportunity!

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  11. Loved that hoodie when I saw it posted on your page a couple of weeks ago!

    I usually just wear pants and a shirt that wicks sweat the the gym. At least in the winter, that is what I am wearing. In the summer, I put shorts and a t-shirt or tank top on.

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  18. This hoodie is awesome! Would love to win one. For me, I’m a yoga pants and hoodie girl around the house during the winter. Otherwise, I’m usually doing the whole sweater and jeans thing. I’m pretty casual 😀

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  20. I would totally rock that hoodie all the time! I love your blog and read it everyday! I find your sense of humor to be very similar to mine.

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  21. For the first time in months I have a whole day to do absolutely anything i want!! That’s right, no homework, no obligations, nothing!! ahhh

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  29. Man, I could really use a new hoodie. Ever since you posted it a few weeks ago, I’ve been drooling over it. Looks like the perfect combo of comfort and style (and perfect for the lab!). Hope you’re having a great December! I still have some shopping and crafting left to do, eep.

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  30. I’m generally into underarmour to workout in. Especially their tights and super insulated stuff. I should go for a jog now that I think about it… 🙂

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  38. I have a pair of yoga pants that I wear from VS. Although I’m not thrilled with the wording on the back band. The comfort of them sold me.

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  44. Last weekend I tried on some Zella stuff, and fell for the Soul Pants. They’re AMAZING! I love how thick the fabric is, and so soft. I’ve lived in them since last weekend. A matching hoodie would be awesome 🙂

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  46. I’ve been lusting after this hoodie since your original post and lamenting the fact that I couldn’t afford it. It’s exactly my cup of tea. Good taste! Pls sign me up to win. 🙂

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  47. Great hoodie, looks cozy enough to keep me warm thru these long winter nights. Other things that make me feel cozy in the winter: MAC Ruby Woo and CHANEL’s l’Impatiente lippies.

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  58. Woohoo… Christmas is almost here. Still working my way through my shopping list, but hopefully it’ll be a productive Saturday!

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  65. That’s a fabulous hoodie! Currently am not wearing any makeup other than a bit of concealer under the eyes. Going to be putting on some MAC cremesheens later before heading out to a Christmas party.

    Thanks for the great giveaway opportunities, Karen!

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  73. This is an adorable hoodie, perfect for exercising outdoors or simply lounging around on the weekend. Thanks for another terrific giveaway.

    Dlori
    kleimanlaw at aol dot com

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  74. I actually put this hoodie on my xmas list after you posted about it. I doubt I’ll get it since my hubs is so last minute with buying gifts. Thanks for such an awesome giveaway! BTW I also twittered this too <>

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  75. My favorite cardigan is a ginormous, light weight cotton, boyfriend cardi in black, but it got a few holes in it a while back. 🙁 I still have it, because I’m determined to figure out how to cover the holes in a cool & creative way, so I can start wearing it again.

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  76. Hiya! My favorite hoodie is a leopard print number by Lucky– but I’d like to retire it to the back of my closet for a Zella Galaxy!

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  84. The only makeup I am wearing right now is the UD 24/7 eye pencil in Mainline on my lower lash line…and this is a remnant from yesterday that my makeup remover didn’t quite get off.

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  89. I’m not the sportiest girl in the world, but I do think this would be a very chic alternative to the ratty old sweater I run… er, jog… in!

    Thanks!

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  90. I don’t really work out, but love sporty clothes like this hoodie to lounge in. Planning to start working out after the new year after I have my first baby, and I always say that cute work out clothes encourage working out so much more!

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  95. I am currently sitting on the couch with MY feline assistant watching a football game on the TV hubby and I bought each other for Christmas!

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  98. I have been living in my old Spalding sweatshirt. I stole it from my brother 12 or so years ago and love, love, love it. It does need some mending, however.

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  99. I love Zella so much! Comfortable and stylish enough to wear outside of the house. They also make my favorite leggings, the Zella live-in leggings are to die for! Thanks for this great giveaway.

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  100. Love how this sweater looks. I can see myself drinking raspberry hot chocolate while lounging around the house in this sweater.

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  101. I love working out in my Lululemon Swiftly shirts. I may not be very fast or strong, but at least I look cute in my Lululemon while working out.

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  103. I am soooo close to being done with my holiday shopping. Just need to find a set of toaster oven pans my mom hinted toward.

    This hoodie is so cute!

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  107. Yoga pants and a shitty t-shirt when I work out! And a sports bra, of course, but I think I need a better one… my boobs hurt whenever I work out :/

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  114. What a cute hoodie. I love this time of year! We are getting ready to decorate our Christmas tree then later on tonight we are going to drive around to look at Christmas lights. Merry Christmas.

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  116. thanks for the giveaway love! and my christmas shopping has been done since before thanksgiving, but i keep seeing things to get people!!! 🙂

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  120. I would so wear that hoodie to the gym. Practical and stylish with the hood when you live in the Pacific Northwest. All the rain!

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  122. Pretty much all done with my Christmas shopping! Just need to buy a game for my bf’s nephews and niece (although I might get something for her specifically instead…thinking a Philosophy bath thingamabob), a Home Depot gift card for my Dad (which I can wait on since he won’t be back in town until January), and for my package for a friend to get in. :3 Other then that, everything is all done! XD

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  126. I live in comfy clothing, so I would love that hoodie! I have been trying to up my game a bit but haven’t been very successful. I think this hoodie might help!

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  132. I have been wearing a black hoodie from gap almost constantly since September it would be nice to have another hoodie to switch things up. My fav is to layer hoodies under my cropped leather jacket to make it more wearable in the col

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  139. Gotta love this Scuba style from Zella… I grabbed a purple one after seeing hou cute you make this! I love their Zella workout jackets, especially when I hear, “wow, have you lost weight?” Nope- just the cut of these!

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  141. Hmm… I mix it up for my daily workouts in the home gym–cardio kickbox, good old-fashioned step, walking or jogging on the treadmill (when I’m trying to finish something good on the Kindle), lots of weight-training, some power yoga–whatever I’m feeling that day. Even by myself, though, I wanna rock a cute look- 🙂 -so in the winter, you can find me in yoga capris or mesh shorts, bra tops and wicking tanks, and one of several pairs of uber-bright (and comfy!) sneakers. The best part of my workout look, though? The Ragdoll, who (ehem) works out with me and (teehee) cheers me on! 😀

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  148. Amazing line! Love the look of this hoodie! And now that I’m done my Christmas shopping! I can’t wait to see what Santa has for me!

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  153. I wear running capris and either my marathon t shirts or a neon pink shirt to run in. Also, TWO bras 😛
    Happy holidays 🙂

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  158. my ideal holiday look would be deeply contoured cheeks with a ballerina pink blush, a mauve liquid lipstick and a sparkly taupe smokey eye with lots of lashes! And of course I’d wear the hoodie with it…it goes with everything, right?

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  163. I think the hoodie would be perfect over my sparkly skeleton-print New Years’ dress, which I’ll wear with smoky silver-violet eyes and just a little shimmery gray lip gloss.

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  165. I still wear my Old Navy maternity yoga pants even after being pregnant.. I think they are better than any yoga pants I have ever owned. Love the hoodie and your blog Karen!

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  166. I’m putting ribbons and bows on my X-mas presents, but I’m the worst ribbon curler in the world! My curls look limp and droopy. Luckily the husband is a pro at curling ribbon, so he’s gonna be busy tonight!

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  168. Hi. Love your blog. I am visiting Louisville Ky right now. There is a The Cosmetics Company Store here, and your article on this outlet store was very helpful, for I will be visiting it tomorrow. So thanks. I bought a few things from Sephora on Thurday, and I must say I love my new Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer. Its my birth month, and I was gifted some fantastic lip gloss. I also purchased a Sephora lip stick, and I loves it so much. Thank you for keeping us up to date on all the wonderful products out there. It can be overwhelming, and you make it a lot less painful when shopping. Happy holidays, and thanks again.

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  170. I’ve finally had to retire a sweatshirt that I’ve had for almost 20 years (got it when I was 8). It was way past ‘hobo chic’, but sad to let it go, nonetheless!

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  173. I live in hoodies and sweatshirts. This would be perfect for me. Right now I am just trying to distract myself from the horrible news, I can’t stop crying for those poor little ones and their families as well as the adults whose life was taken away. Just too too sad.

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  175. If I’m biking outside, I wear long tights that are fuzzy on the inside and a neon yellow hoodie. The tights have some kind of wind breaker quality. If I am working out inside, I wear a baggy t-shirt and the basic black fitted capri.

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  178. Oooh, that looks so warm and comfy. My favorite red lipsticks right now are Icon by Hourglass, Chanel’s Pirate, and Tom Ford’s Diabolique. I can’t possibly choose one.

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  179. MBB – I feel like I haven’t been keeping very good tabs on Tabs n u lately. I am still getting over Richard Parker’s (tiger) performance in Life of Pi. I am planning a disco outfit for a party in the New Year. And I kicked up my heels for 12-12-12. What do you think of UD Naked Basics? Too much or just more of a good thing?

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  180. I do have a favorite hoodie and sadly it needs to be retired. It has holes in the sleeves and I’ve lost the string for the hood. Well I can’t remember if I lost it or I removed it because my then baby nephews would chew on them when I held them. They are 6 now. Definitely time for a new favorite hoodie.

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  181. That hoodie is awesome and looks like it would be great for winter running (that’s not a hateful price either – I’ve seen the Under Armour Storm stuff go for more). My holiday shopping is nowhere near done yet. Got a week left! My favorite hoodie currently is my UA Storm breast cancer one. It’s comfy and repels rain/snow.

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  185. I have a favorite sweatshirt that I’ve had since high school, it’s by esprit and is gray and worn, but it is so soft. I’ll be sad when it goes.

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  189. I am soooo obsessed with Zella’s activewear…
    Really great quality for a reasonable price.
    I just received the skirted leggings I ordered and
    I LOVE them!
    Great giveaway!

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  191. I’m on the hunt for the perfect hoodie/sweatshirt and this one fits the bill! 🙂 Looks so comfortable and stylish 🙂 Thanks!!

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  201. Love hoodies and since you mentioned this hoodie a week or two ago I decided I would gift myself this hoodie for Christmas. It would be great to win one instead though!! I have yet to purchase since I am busy with gifts for others first. Gift for myself will be last 🎁

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  206. It’s FINALLY cold here, so I get to wear my new favorite hoodie. It’s a North Face one that’s extra long and has thumbholes in the sleeves. Sooooo cozy.

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  207. I love to wear hoodie jacket.. My make up I always use is Mac.. And I’m not ready to shop for chistmas Yet.. Because my family have a big problem.. So I really don’t know what I should do… And I just have my Lillte boy, so i really want he will have a chistmas this year…:(

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  212. I wear yoga pants and a v-neck t-shirt to work out in. Would love to win a hoodie exactly like the one you are wearing (OK, I would need a Large).

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  215. I’m obsessed with long sleeve shirts and sweaters that have thumb holes in them. Don’t ask me why I just can’t get enough of that lovely detail!

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  221. I typically don’t dress over the top at the gym I usually wear some yoga pants and some of Old Navy’s work out line t-shirts. And my favorite hoodie was a dark grey one but alas I wore it so much it has holes and is kind of torn up now lol, I need a new one. 🙁 Happy Holidays to you and Tabs and the rest of the fam!

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  223. I went to a party last night and wore Loreal Infallible Infinite Sky on my lid, UD evidence along the upper lash line, black liquid eyeliner, and UD 24/7 pencil in Junkie along the lower lash line. I got a compliment and was so excited! Haha

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  224. I just started working out seven weeks ago and am loving it. I didn’t think I was going to enjoy it at all but it has been fun! One class is Hip Hop Hustle…I’ll let you imagine a room full of women busting out old school dance moves…thank goodness the lights are dimmed!!!

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  228. I’ve been stuck in a bit of a makeup rut lately – stupid college finals = not having enough time to do more than just the basics 🙁

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  229. I’d love to win this sweatshirt. Been obsessed with it since your first post on it. Thought about asking for it for Christmas but might try to win it first 🙂

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  230. Oh, this looks SO COMFY! I tend to just wear my college branded sweats when lounging around (or, okay, my bathrobe, no judging), but it would be nice to have something a little more put together!

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  234. I’ve been LOVING workout clothes from Old Navy lately, specifically their sports bras and yoga pants. Cute, comfy, and (best of all) cheap!

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  235. 12 days of giveaways? That’s awesome! I just got a haircut yesterday. I chopped off more than I probably should but my hair was getting really long and it was damaged so I think i really needed a hair cut 🙂

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  237. I have two hoodies–Threadless ones–and although I like the artwork on them, I really wish the actual physical designs were better! A more fitted cut (women’s ‘medium’ is freaking gigantic, a fact unbeknownst to me when I ordered both hoodies at the same time); although sleeve length, inclusion of headphones slit, neck tie-up thing and other stuff, seem to randomly differ between colours or prints or whatever. And better pockets… I lost a phone from them because they were too shallow, a few months back.

    Your review made this hoodie look pretty tempting!

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  240. Really loving that hoodie! Looks cute! BTW one of the things I ordered with my VIB gift card was the Becca radiant skin foundation you reviewed the other day. I can’t wait to try it!! Twitter is Neelia476

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  251. That hoodie looks fantastic! I did have a favorite hoodie, but I blew out the left elbow. It was a slim fitting hoodie that was still really soft. It was a hoodie I got on major clearance at the gap. Just fit me like glove and I always looked forward to casual Fridays so that I could wear it to work. Would love to replace it with this hoodie!

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  256. I need a new hoodie! My current fav is from college and is starting to look it’s age! This one looks so nice. Thanks for the giveaway!!

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  257. I have a Finance final today. Getting news that I won this hoodie would make today so amazing especially since we are set to get some light snow today in MD 🙂

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  266. Oh my goodness I totally need a new hoody that I can wear anywhere that is cozy! I love working out in the Nike pants. They are my favorite! Cheers!

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  269. I have a black zipup fleece that I looove, warm yet form-fitting… but once I saw your review for the Zella I was like, aw man, where’s my HOOD?! Feeling a lacking back there… 😉

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  276. Today is the last day to enter the contest today Is my
    Duedate ! Hopefully my baby girl Avery will be born today …. as she gets older I’m going to pass all my make up knowledge to her & maybe she will become a addict/geek like me haha 😉

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  277. Just sitting down to the laptop to finish up my Christmas shopping but have to comment on this first – tabby cozy is the only way to describe that hoodie!

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  278. My favorite hoodie is one I stole from my SO. I basically told him it was no longer his, even though we live together and could obviously share. 🙂 This one is way cuter though! If I win, he’ll totally get his favorite hoodie back

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  286. I am nowhere near done with my Christmas shopping. Luckily, I still have a little time and I know exactly what I’m getting everyone!

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  295. This hoodie looks cute! I’ve been meaning to try the Zella brand ever since the Nordstrom Anniversary sale 🙂 I like to work out in GapFit shirts and Champion C9 shorts from Target.

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  300. I would love to win this hoodie because all I do is pull my long sleeves over my hands and they end up with a thumb holes over time. Haven’t finished holiday shopping. Favorite thing about the holidays is all the parties. Have been wearing black gold and red at all holiday parties this year. Favorite red is Guerlain’s Garconne.

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  307. Went to a Christmas party Saturday night at a friend’s house. Kinda low key event so didn’t want to go over the top with the makeup, but did a purple smokey eye using Laura Mercier caviar stick and tightlined with her cakeliner in Bleu Marine; Lancome Doll Eyes mascara (not loving this, but hate to throw out a perfectly new product), Bobbi Brown blush in Nude Pink and a swipe of Clarin’s lip lights (it’s a soft milkly pink that is more balm-like). And still shopping!

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  309. What a great giveaway! That hoodie looks amazingly plush and comfy. I have several hoodies that I’ve just loved to death and they’re looking a little rough.

    Unfortunately, my Christmas shopping isn’t done yet. I’ve barely started. Not real excited about trying to shop with all the crowds.

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  312. I love hoodie sweatshirts! Faves are the ones designed for runners that have xtra long sleeves with thumb hole cutouts… Still scrambling to get my Christmas shopping done, as my family has had numerous health probs in the past weeks & I’ve been camped out at the doctors’ offices & hospital – boo!
    Here’s hoping the Holiday season takes a turn for the better 🙂

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  322. I just got home from my company’s Christmas party… my feet heart and I am so tired. I don’t want to go to work tomorrow!

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  327. Karen, I wish I knew about this gorgeous jacket when I was still in college! Would’ve been a MAJOR upgrade from my sweatshirts and pajama bottoms I would rock on those tiring/lazy days 😛

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  330. Fav look for New Years Eve: Smokin Eyes kit by Benefit, Bad Gal Lash by Benefit, Tarte Amazonian blush in Exposed, and Tigi lipgloss in Goddess.

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  338. Hi Karen! I got bangs last Friday and hated them. It’s taken me a week to come to terms with the new ‘do. Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  363. I have several hoodies that I love. They are all so comfy. What I love about the holidays are the beautiful decorations. They make everything look so cheerful and I love watching all of them when I walk outside.

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  366. My absolute favorite hoodie I just got recently because my old one was too ragged to wear anymore. I had the hardest time finding a warm hoodie that fit loose without being baggy and was nice and long so I could wear it over leggings if necessary, turns out I had to shop in mens!

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  375. Well, I must say that hoodie is divine! I will also share with you that I haven’t cut my hair since I had my son two and half years ago! So, I definitely have some long locks.

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  377. Ever since you blogged about this hoodie, I’ve been obsessed! But I can’t find it anymore because the black color in my size is completely sold out. So here’s hoping I win!

    I like to work out in my favorite bright coral yoga capris, but alas they are starting to get too big.

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  391. I love me those thumb holes! =) I’ve been lemming for the Zella bag you posted before, but too bad they are sold out of the black for now! =(

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  393. I love hoodies! Since moving to California 6 years ago from Iowa, I have started collecting hoodies! I call them my “California coat.” As it never seems to get cold enough here (in So Cal) at least to need a coat. Especially when you come from somewhere where it is so cold it can freeze the liquid of your eyes and nose!

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  394. I’m so spoiled by California weather that I don’t know what I’d do if I were to ever move to chillier places.
    julylightning at yahoo dot com

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  400. when you first posted this i wanted to buy it, but sadly we don’t have nordstrom’s where i love 🙁 thanks for the chance to win though!

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  405. I love this hoodie. I tried it on at Nordstrom but the hood was enormous on me- do I have a small neck/head or something??? I didn’t get it because I couldnt justify the cost + alteration cost, but if it’s free, I would definitely get it fixed! Thanks Karen and Neutrogena!

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  407. I love this sweatshirt!! Thanks so much for the chance to win one! Still Holiday shopping here…with my luck, I’ll probably be the last one left in the store Christmas eve..@OnlyMe3074

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  413. that hoodie looks so comfy, right now my fave hoodie in my closet is my navy coloured hollister which is tailored in a sailor cut, which i think is cute and the hoodie part is pretty wide so it shades me just right during times of rain.

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