Today is going to be so bomb. 🙂 Happy Valentine’s Day, my love! 
Tabby hugs and kisses for you. And nose taps. And cute mrows. And purr-chirps.
We made it through another week, which means we’re another week closer to the cherry blossoms and earlier sunrises and longer days and warm nights where you can sleep with the windows open and tubing down the river and barbecues and shorts and flip-flops! Just gotta hang in there a little longer…
Here’s your fun feat of the day, as assigned by Tabs: bring your camera with you wherever you go, and have it at the ready. Look for beauty in all things, all around you, and be quick on the draw. Take pictures of pretty things wherever you find them, and don’t be stingy! With digital cameras and camera phones, the film is free.
Today, while the world of consumer products works to shove love down our gullets and make us purchase all things chocolate, heart-shaped and red/pink, I hope you feel loved, my friend, no matter what, especially if you’re flying solo.
I’ve flown many solo V-Days over my 39 years, and while some have been good, some have also been tough. I hope you never forget how much you’re loved, irrespective of your current romantic situation. I love you very much, and Tabs does too (but he’s easy, haha).
May you have a wonderful day. Sending you virtual hugs, candy hearts and nose kisses.
Best of luck in the giveaway. Talk to you soon.
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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
sienna says
February 14th, 2015 at 8:09 amemma stone always has great makeup!
margarita says
February 14th, 2015 at 8:13 amHave a lovely weekend!
Stephanie says
February 14th, 2015 at 8:16 amWhats your favorite color of nail polish?
Agata says
February 14th, 2015 at 8:18 amI will definitely be your Valentine <3 Happy V- Day to you and Tabs and I hope you have fun at the symphony!
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Melissa says
February 14th, 2015 at 8:23 amMy chin suffers from pimples even though I’m 34! It might partly come from me resting my chin on my hand while slouching at work.. I know, two bad habits.
Alix says
February 14th, 2015 at 8:23 amHappy to be your Valentine!
Bertha says
February 14th, 2015 at 8:45 amOnly painted my nails once this week, Red Carpet Manicure gel in Red Carpet Reddy.
Remi says
February 14th, 2015 at 8:53 amNAIL POLISH FOR EVERYONE!
Laurinha says
February 14th, 2015 at 9:11 amHappy V Day
Stephanie says
February 14th, 2015 at 9:37 amHappy Valentine’s Day, Karen!
Rebecca says
February 14th, 2015 at 9:38 amRihanna is someone i look at when i want to create diff. makeup looks.
Angel says
February 14th, 2015 at 9:39 amI bought theBalm CindyLoumanizer thanks to your awesome review. Cant wait to get it!
dawn says
February 14th, 2015 at 9:43 amHappy Valentine’s Day!
Jen says
February 14th, 2015 at 9:44 amI’m lucky because I usually only break out (I use that term lightly) once a month, when my Aunt Flow comes to visit but the pimples are always in the same spots. I’ve started to spot treat the areas a few days before Aunt Flows arrival to try to contain the little monsters.
Berry says
February 14th, 2015 at 9:44 amOf course I’ll be your Valentine.
Tiffany says
February 14th, 2015 at 10:06 amI never had to deal with too much acne (thankfully), and it helps now that i work in a dermatology office (easy access to all skincare goods). 🙂 happy valentine’s day!
Isabella says
February 14th, 2015 at 10:08 amMy favorite opera is Don Giovanni, and yes I will be your Valentine as long as El Hub doesn’t get jealous 😉
Skyrat says
February 14th, 2015 at 10:15 amHating on valentines, but I will be yours!
Natalie Noble says
February 14th, 2015 at 10:19 amJust painted my nails once this week! A mauve pink last night 🙂
Ashleigh says
February 14th, 2015 at 10:23 amOf course I will be your Valentine <3
Favorite opera is the Barber of Seville 🙂 Would love to go to more operas.
Tine says
February 14th, 2015 at 10:39 amWould love to see nail polish worn by men 🙂
I wonder how masculine the designs could be in comparison to the regular pretty and feminine ones on women. So far the few boundaries pushed by women include the funky designs but they are seldom really masculine.
I’m sure nail polish designs won’t survive in their pristine state for long on men, but I’ll like to see how they’ll carry the look!
Kimberly says
February 14th, 2015 at 10:53 amYes, I get recurring pimples in the same area, right around the side of my nose.
Laure says
February 14th, 2015 at 10:54 am– Nail polish for men?
YES, nail polish for everyone! I love seeing people with polished nails and when I see a man with nail polish, I always feel extra happy ( like “you go, dude, you treat yourself to a nice manicure! Nevermind what anybody else says” :D).
S says
February 14th, 2015 at 10:57 amHappy Valentine’s Day!
Colleen Boudreau says
February 14th, 2015 at 10:57 amI haven’t painted my nail at all this week.
Bri says
February 14th, 2015 at 11:01 amI’ve painted my nails 3 times this week, so indecisive lol!
Valerie says
February 14th, 2015 at 11:03 amOf course I’ll be your valentine!
Lindsay says
February 14th, 2015 at 11:03 amI painted my nails I think 3 times this week. Nail polish for everyone! The gender binary is boring.
maria says
February 14th, 2015 at 11:17 amPainted my nails once this week. Too busy to do any more than that
Pam says
February 14th, 2015 at 11:20 amOf course I’ll be your Valentine! 😀
Ashley says
February 14th, 2015 at 11:36 amI love Taylor Swift’s new look. It’s kind of a modern twist on vintage pinup. I adore it!
Angela M. says
February 14th, 2015 at 11:57 amHappy Valentine’s Day! <-@ <3
Malaika says
February 14th, 2015 at 11:59 amI’m really loving Rihanna’s look lately. And I’d totally be your valentine. 🙂
Kelly Chambers says
February 14th, 2015 at 12:36 pmI haven’t painted my nails at all this week!
Alexandra J. says
February 14th, 2015 at 12:38 pmHappy Valentine’s Day! To answer my favorite question: Keira Knightly always kills it on the red carpet. Especially lately…girl is glowing!
Tiffanie says
February 14th, 2015 at 12:39 pm❤️ Happy Valentines Day! ❤️
Cori Westphal says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:07 pmNO nail polish for men! Dumb!
Kim Henrichs says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:13 pmI painted my nails one time this week for Valentines!
Lisa Brown says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:14 pmno nail polish for men
Cassandra Eastman says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:15 pmI painted my 3 & 5 year olds toenails this week. My 5 year old is a boy, and I see no problem in painting his nails. He has to have them painted blue his favorite color though of course!
Rhoda K says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:15 pmI’ve painted my nails once this week…so far!
Vonnie says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:17 pmI just got a new face cream in the mail today from DHC. I can’t wait to use it!
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Cheryl Mayers says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:17 pmI painted my nails twice this week!! The first was a beautiful teal blue and now they are a brownish color and I love them both!!
Chelsea E. says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:18 pmI haven’t painted my nails at all this week! I have been wanting to paint them today, but I’m being so indecisive, I can’t decide on a color or design! Plus I keep telling myself, if you just study a little more for your Physiology exam, then you can paint them. Haha. Gotta reward myself some how!
Laura Royal says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:22 pmI painted my nails twice this week!
Aida says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:23 pmYES <3
Melissa Vaught says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:23 pmHappy Happy Valentines Day Lovey!! And thanks for the awesome giveaway! This is my top choice for a valentine gift anytime so I’m keeping my fingers crossed! I hope you are having a great weekend and I’m looking forward to reading more of your blog! I love it!
Liz G. says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:24 pmHi Karen, have you tried the Giorgio Armani eye tints? I’m thinking about getting one but I want someone’s take on them first since they are pretty pricey. Hope you have a lovely weekend!
Jackie says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:25 pmNail polish is definitely not for men.
Rachel H says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:28 pmI always get stress breakouts on my chin — argh!
shaunie says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:29 pmNot everyone knows but my favorite pie is pecan pie
Jess says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:30 pmI’m all for guys wearing nail polish if they want! fun colors for everyone
Coline T. says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:34 pmBest celebrity makeup for me it’s Kim Kardashian 🙂 I like this makeup style!
Nadia Cee says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:36 pmHappy Valentine’s Day
Ann says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:38 pmIt’s so cold in Michigan.
Eliza says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:40 pmI only painted my nails once this week. I think the dry weather and the nail polish remover combined to make my nails extra dry, and they started peeling. I should probably give the, a rest and go au naturel for a while.
steve weber says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:46 pmfreezing cold here in Wisconsin- wind chill is nuts
nail polish for men? nope. never.
Marilyn Nawara says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:47 pmLove my valentine — going out to dinner and to the movies. It’s not very romantic but we decided to see American Sniper.
Stephanie Khuu says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:49 pmOf Course, I’ll be your Valentine, Karen! 🙂
I paint my nails twice a week because it always ends up chipping off during the middle of week. Ugh! I always have this recurring pimple around my left cheek. Hate it . 🙁
anissa says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:50 pmnail polish for men?? i say, nail polish for ALL!!!!
Jessie C. says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:56 pmHow many times did you paint your nails this week? Once this week.
Natalie says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:57 pmYou know that as long as you have a kitty, you’ll never be without a valentine!
Audrey H. says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:58 pmHappy Valentine’s day everyone. DH & I were going out to get chocolates today but the weather is iffy. Might be a chocolate bar kinda gift lol
Lisa Foster says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:59 pmI painted my nails twice this week, once with a solid rose color, and today with a light pink and pink glitter topper for Valentine’s Day – happy day!
Keya says
February 14th, 2015 at 1:59 pmHappy Valentine’s Day to you and Tabs! I’ll keep it short… I want to win this giveaway because I’m trying to build my makeup kit. I want to pursue being a MUA. I always enter giveaways Amd for once it would be awesome to win. I don’t have an IG anymore and I don’t have a pinterest (maybe I should make one?) but I did tweet! Hope your day is full of chocolate, hug, kisses, roses and LOVE!
Denay says
February 14th, 2015 at 2:00 pmOf course I’ll be your valentine! It would be an honor!
Ellen says
February 14th, 2015 at 2:02 pmI do sometimes get recurring pimples – what a pain.
Michelle L says
February 14th, 2015 at 2:03 pmhappy Valentines all.
Randi C. says
February 14th, 2015 at 2:07 pmJust hoping everyone is enjoying this Saturday, Valentine’s Day, whereever they are!
Jessie says
February 14th, 2015 at 2:08 pmI painted my husbands toenails with a nude polish once to try and hide a black/blue nail (the results of dropping a heavy object on his big toe).. He promptly asked for the polish to be removed haha
Stephanie says
February 14th, 2015 at 2:09 pmI’m obsessed with Miley Cyrus Viva glam lip gloss lately!!
susan says
February 14th, 2015 at 2:17 pmYes, let’s be Valentines!
Helen N says
February 14th, 2015 at 2:23 pmHappy Valentines Day!
Susan T. says
February 14th, 2015 at 2:26 pmMy favorite celebrity who rocks the makeup is Adam Lambert. I’m a sucker for guyliner and he does glitter like no one’s business!
Lynn says
February 14th, 2015 at 2:26 pmyeah… now i have a valentines!
hope you have a beautiful Valentines day Karen!
Illy Junus says
February 14th, 2015 at 2:43 pmOf course we can be Valentines…Happy Valentines to you…
Debbi says
February 14th, 2015 at 2:43 pmI havent painted my nails this week – I am going to treat myself to a manicure tomorrow 🙂
Kris says
February 14th, 2015 at 2:49 pmMy kitties love to snuggle with me during these cold NE winter evenings:-)
Mary W says
February 14th, 2015 at 2:58 pmIf I could, I would have fresh nail polish every day. I am really hard on my hands because I use them to work hard every day. Nail polish does not stand a chance with me but I love the look.
Susan Christy says
February 14th, 2015 at 3:00 pmHappy Valentine’s Day! I only polished my nails once this week – too busy! Going for a mani/pedi tomorrow.
Zebbyzelf says
February 14th, 2015 at 3:02 pmHappy Valentine’s Day
MelodyJ says
February 14th, 2015 at 3:07 pmHappy Valentine’s Day!
KT says
February 14th, 2015 at 3:11 pmI came across your blog looking for reviews of BE Marvelous Moxie lipgloss in Spark Plug, and there was your picture, rocking that shade like nobody’s business. Thanks!
Heather USA (Rosie Areola) says
February 14th, 2015 at 3:13 pmI’ve never been to an opera but I have seen Les Misérables which almost counts, I think lol.
Sylvia says
February 14th, 2015 at 3:23 pmI’m having a mini Criminal Minds marathon with a sleepy cat on my lap.
Laura says
February 14th, 2015 at 3:29 pmI am pro nail polish for men! Especially black.
Suzanne G says
February 14th, 2015 at 3:30 pmHappy Valentine’s Day. It is a cold snowy day so I will be cuddling up on the couch and watching some tv tonight.
Lizzie says
February 14th, 2015 at 3:30 pmI painted my nails twice this week
Connie Zhou says
February 14th, 2015 at 3:31 pmI most certainly would love to be your valentine, question is will you be mine?
Connie Zhou says
February 14th, 2015 at 3:31 pmI most certainly would love to be your valentine!
Susan P. says
February 14th, 2015 at 3:39 pmI wish I could polish my nails but making and throwing pottery chews up my nails and any polish so I don’t use any unless it’s a special occasion.
Susan P. says
February 14th, 2015 at 3:42 pmDid you mean comment on this Instagram post http://instagram.com/p/zFnDZ5GRsb/?modal=true? The one in the rafflecopter link says ends 2/9/15.
Aurelie Red says
February 14th, 2015 at 3:45 pmHi Karen, of course I’ll be your Valentine !
Jen L says
February 14th, 2015 at 3:53 pmHi Karen,
I’d totes be your Valetine, but as I have mentioned before, my girls would rather be Tabs’ Valentine ladies – long distance, they can video chat, yes?
I’m a fan of Jessica Chastain’s make up, I find myself trying to emulate it. I’m pale, but just not in the same way somehow.
Have a lovely 14th.
kata says
February 14th, 2015 at 4:01 pmHappy to be your Valentine!
Becca says
February 14th, 2015 at 4:09 pmNo nail painting here this week :/
Lisa says
February 14th, 2015 at 4:15 pmOf course I’ll be your Valentine! You’ve taught me so much! I can wait for the cherry blossoms, I just want temps in the double digits.
Cindy says
February 14th, 2015 at 4:20 pmI don’t paint my own nails but I had them done on Wed . . . . cute Valentine’s mani – NCLA Blow Pop with OPI’s The Bearest of them All over it. Hearts!!
Meg says
February 14th, 2015 at 4:29 pmYes to the pimples, always on my chin!!
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michaela says
February 14th, 2015 at 4:30 pmmassachusetts is getting another foot of snow today and tomorrow, i’m thisclose to plugging in a hair dryer outside to get rid of some of it.
Amy says
February 14th, 2015 at 4:35 pmHappy Valentine’s Day
Anna says
February 14th, 2015 at 4:46 pmI finally painted my nails after about a month of not painting them– went with a subtle french mani!
Marlies Anastasia says
February 14th, 2015 at 5:00 pmI am becoming more posh at 45!
Ana says
February 14th, 2015 at 5:01 pmMy favorite opera…it’s hard! I can’t choose one But I guess I’d go with La traviata or Carmen…or Tosca or La bohème. Or Samson et dalila!
Amoure Jones says
February 14th, 2015 at 5:02 pmMy favorite opera is La Boheme; it was actually the first one I’d ever seen. I was lucky enough to see that one and ‘Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ in Jr. High School.
Lisa @ Lisa Living Well says
February 14th, 2015 at 5:25 pmI always get pimples on my chin, which the docs tell me is a hormonal thing.
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Olivia says
February 14th, 2015 at 5:29 pmMy favorite soap opera is General Hospital… can’t get enough of that show
Lori P says
February 14th, 2015 at 5:44 pmI always get pimples on my chin, in the crevices of the nose and now around the lips and I’m 47!!! Been told it’s because of hormones and having oily skin. What a trade off because having the oily skin keeps my face looking young.
judy says
February 14th, 2015 at 5:47 pmnew polish for tonite
Lauren says
February 14th, 2015 at 6:03 pmpolished my nails today, after so many years I still have terrible technique and end up with it everywhere!
nlm8 says
February 14th, 2015 at 6:03 pmHappy Valentines Day, Karen and Tabs!
heidi says
February 14th, 2015 at 6:04 pmHAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO YOU AND TAB! =) XO
Mardi says
February 14th, 2015 at 6:13 pmI do my nails once a week usually.
Tracy Robertson says
February 14th, 2015 at 6:29 pmI’m not a fan of fingernail polish for men, but I would enjoy if my boyfriend would let me paint his toes for fun. That will never happen.
Michelle Castagne says
February 14th, 2015 at 6:32 pmNail polish for whoever likes it.
Nicole says
February 14th, 2015 at 6:36 pmI would love to be your Valentine!
Linda N says
February 14th, 2015 at 6:36 pmHappy Valentine’s Day!! I really like a lot of celebrity makeup. I have to admit Kim Kardashian has beautiful makeup.
Miki says
February 14th, 2015 at 6:55 pmI painted my nails once this week.
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BonnieC. says
February 14th, 2015 at 7:07 pmMy manicure was chipping so I tried a tip I read: paint the tips with silver glitter polish to get a few more days out of it. Cool!
Linda says
February 14th, 2015 at 7:12 pmHappy Valentines Day!!
Kirsten says
February 14th, 2015 at 7:15 pmI’m gonna go with TayTay too for best makeup on a celeb. She always seems so cool and confident. Same with Natalie Dormer.
I’d love to be your Valentine!
And I love nail polish on men. 🙂
nicole dziedzic says
February 14th, 2015 at 7:18 pmYes I always get the same pimples in the same spot, especially on my chin, annoying.
Sandy says
February 14th, 2015 at 7:19 pmWould love to be your Valentine! Winning this contest would be sweet as I am having back fusion surgery on the 25th…treating myself would be uplifting!! Nail polish usually lasts a week if I use CND or Zoya or a great polish that is proven to last.
Sarah W says
February 14th, 2015 at 7:31 pmI always get pimples on TOP of some scars I have from a car accident! Very annoying.
Kim Pincombe Cole says
February 14th, 2015 at 7:32 pmYou can never have too many Valentines!! Hope you had a great one
Vanessa says
February 14th, 2015 at 7:36 pmThank you for the wonderful message <3
Icequeen81 says
February 14th, 2015 at 7:39 pmI painted my nails twice this week I wear a lovely green to pair my Green outfit and green make up eyes and lips, and plants in my green hair in my attempt to dress like poison ivy ( batman female Villain)
and today blue 🙂 didnt want the tradicional red for valentines.
recurring pimples yeah those that never go on my chain.
andrea amy says
February 14th, 2015 at 8:00 pmOf course I’ll be your Valentine’s! Thanks for asking! 😀
Terri says
February 14th, 2015 at 8:10 pmI haven’t painted my nails this week because I currently have a gel manicure. While I love the fact that it lasts longer than a traditional manicure, it is a pain to remove.
Mysty says
February 14th, 2015 at 8:17 pm•Will you be my Valentine? Sorry, I’m my puppy dog’s valentine today 😀
•How many times did you paint your nails this week? Twice. Which is quite rare. Only because I wanted Valentines nails.
•What’s your favorite opera? I have only seen a few, but it’s Phantom nonetheless. I just love that play. It hits me hard every time. It’s such a conundrum that one.
•Nail polish for men? I guess so, but not my men. Unless it’s clear. (Not judging, I don’t care, but I can’t say I would date a man who wears color polish. No attraction there for me).
•Best celebrity makeup? Katy Perry! 😀 Or Gwen, still love her. Or Taylor Swift!
•Recurring pimples in the same place? Do you get ‘em? My chin. Yep. I’ve always had acne though.
Shars says
February 14th, 2015 at 8:28 pmI didn’t personally change my polish, but I did go to the nail salon for an acrylic refill.
Julie says
February 14th, 2015 at 8:40 pmYES!!
Suzanne C says
February 14th, 2015 at 8:43 pmI haven’t painted my nails at all this week, but I’m probably going to try Jamberry for the first time tomorrow. And my celebrity makeup crush is Jennifer Anniston.
Georgia L says
February 14th, 2015 at 8:46 pmMy nails has actually been nekkid for the past couple weeks,which hasn’t happened in a loooong time.I’ve had problem with them peeling a bit,so I’ve been giving them a breather to -hopefully- recover somewhat 🙂
em says
February 14th, 2015 at 9:07 pmI always get a pimple on my forehead. Same spot. Every time. Super annoying. I have one right now that’s going to explode
Solangel says
February 14th, 2015 at 9:13 pmOne of these days…
mrsshukra says
February 14th, 2015 at 9:17 pmHave not been to a real opera show!
Karrie says
February 14th, 2015 at 9:25 pmI just had a mani and pedi today 🙂
Christina A. says
February 14th, 2015 at 9:27 pmSure–I’ll be your Valentine–why not? 😉 Men and nail polish…nah…not really!
Jennifer says
February 14th, 2015 at 9:29 pmI did my nails the other day instead of shoveling snow from the driveway. Fingers with OPI’s Kiss Me I’m Brazilian and toes with Suzi’s Hungary Again. Yay for pink!! Haven’t done my toes in a while because it’s been too cold to go without socks.
Of course I’ll be your Valentine!!! XOXOXO
Erica Mazur says
February 14th, 2015 at 9:32 pmHappy Valentines Day! My nails are not painted right now – I need to get to Sephora and get some nail polish!! 🙂
Mehr Alam says
February 14th, 2015 at 9:33 pmYes I do get recurrent acne! They best way to prevent it for me is regular use of a mild anti acne soap-free cleanser, oil free moisturizer and topical clindamycin gel for breakouts. I tried clensers with salicylic acid and Brevoxyl cream, those were too harsh for my sensitive skin
Blanca says
February 14th, 2015 at 9:37 pmI love JLo’s makeup! 🙂
Stephanie says
February 14th, 2015 at 9:51 pmGwen Stefani has the best celebrity makeup ever!
Vero says
February 14th, 2015 at 10:09 pmWill you be my Valentine? YES!
Recurring pimples in the same place? Do you get ’em? ALSO YES. Internet says I need to change my diet!
Frances says
February 14th, 2015 at 10:17 pmBest celebrity makeup : Kate Winslet and Keira Knightly. I love Lisa Eldridge
Ms. Elise says
February 14th, 2015 at 10:17 pmOf course I’ll be your Valentine, as long as I can still be my fiance’s Valentine too!
Donna W. says
February 14th, 2015 at 10:52 pmYes, I will be your valentine.
Cana Roxana Constanta says
February 14th, 2015 at 10:57 pmI will definitely be your valentine.
Christy Peeples DuBois says
February 15th, 2015 at 12:07 amI didn’t paint my nails one time this past week. I started back getting overlays over my real nails a few months ago because for one reason, they stay painted without any chips until I go back to get a full I which is about every three weeks.
Wendy says
February 15th, 2015 at 12:09 amI would like to see nailpolish for men!
Amanda says
February 15th, 2015 at 12:24 amWent to Mecca Maxima today for the very first time, my goodness, I felt like a kid in a lolly store! So many luxury cosmetics under one roof the experience is exhilarating, I think I still feel like I am on a high!
Maren says
February 15th, 2015 at 1:30 amValentine? Yes! Opera? La Bohème. Nail polish on men? Some can, more should. Best celeb MU? Tilda Swinton, Marion Cotillard.
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Paola Ferrero says
February 15th, 2015 at 1:53 amThese days I’ve been loving Emma Stone’s makeup a lot, she’s awesome!
Emily C says
February 15th, 2015 at 1:59 amI don’t paint my nails anymore
melanie says
February 15th, 2015 at 3:54 amI love this Mascara above. I use it! I could really use some new make up. Great giveaway! 🙂
Tiffany Kinney says
February 15th, 2015 at 4:00 amI haven’t painted my nails all week!
Lindsay says
February 15th, 2015 at 4:47 amI’ve been doing my nails once a week, which is a lot for me! I’ve been using the Sephora Press Pods that I bought on sale over Christmas. Definitely not my favorite formula, but so many pretty colors!
Maureen says
February 15th, 2015 at 5:07 amHappy Valentine’s Day!
Elizabeth says
February 15th, 2015 at 5:13 amI painted my nails twice this week, and vow to continue doing so, despite the havoc playing a stringed instrument (the ukulele) wreaks on my manicure. Yes, I’ll be your valentine!
Aviva says
February 15th, 2015 at 5:18 amI painted my nails 3 times thus week 🙂
Trillina Palemi says
February 15th, 2015 at 5:26 amNail polish for men no!!
Natalie Brown says
February 15th, 2015 at 5:29 amHi! I painted my nails once this week. Lilac, fuschia, and purple/silver glitter on the accent nails. Fun! I used to get pimples in the same place but did a 9 month Retin A treatment and haven’t had pimples since. It completely changed how my skin regenerates itself. For real!
Ayesha says
February 15th, 2015 at 5:34 amIts freezing outside and i don’t feel like painting my nails. Im curled up in front of a heater, and i wish wish wish, someone would make me a cup of hot chocolate. hmmmmm
Stephanie G says
February 15th, 2015 at 5:44 amNail polish is for everybody! And Rihanna has the best celeb makeup. She always looks great.
chibicheeks says
February 15th, 2015 at 5:52 amHope you had a great Valentine’s day!
Sora I. says
February 15th, 2015 at 6:04 amI didn’t get a chance to paint my nails this week because they were just feeling so dead and brittle, so I trimmed them really short to give them a break 🙁
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Priscilla S. says
February 15th, 2015 at 6:09 amI’ve painted my nails twice this week.
bin du says
February 15th, 2015 at 6:37 amI actually haven’t pained my nails at all this week! The cold hasn’t been kind to my hands and I’ve noticed some peeling on a couple nails so it was time to bust out the duri rejuvacoate!
Liz says
February 15th, 2015 at 6:56 amValentines day was pretty boring for me – I worked all day and was too bone tired to do much in the evening. Oh well, there are 364 other days in the year to love my man. 🙂
monica says
February 15th, 2015 at 7:07 amI left my nails completely bare the last week. I like to take a week off of polish every once in a while to let my nail bed recover from all the chemicals. I vote no on guy polish.
Efrain says
February 15th, 2015 at 7:16 amI absolutely be your valentine <3
Courtney says
February 15th, 2015 at 7:26 amI’m definitely struggling with recurring pimples on my chin!
Nicole - Beyond the Pale and Freckled says
February 15th, 2015 at 7:52 amWe’re off to do the groceries at Target, as usual! Maybe there will be some fun Valentines goodies on clearance. 😀 I can’t wait until my little munchkin is old enough to get into holidays, he just turned 18 months so maybe next year he’ll be a little interested!
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jules m. says
February 15th, 2015 at 7:59 ami havent painted my nails this week at all! I would love to win this card cause its my birthday month and i will get those awesome freebies if i place an order!
richelle bowers says
February 15th, 2015 at 8:05 amI don’t like nail polish on men
irini says
February 15th, 2015 at 8:28 amOf course i’ll be your Valentine 😀
ashli M. says
February 15th, 2015 at 8:45 amMy Valentine’s day included a game of scrabble with my parents in which I lost.
Monica says
February 15th, 2015 at 8:45 ampersonally i’m not really into nail polish on men!
joti says
February 15th, 2015 at 8:46 amI painted my nails twice this week
Petra V. says
February 15th, 2015 at 9:13 amFavourite opera? Hard to pick one… Anything from Wagner, Verdi and Mozart.
Enn says
February 15th, 2015 at 9:26 amdidn’t have the time to paint my nails the past week ='(
Lisa says
February 15th, 2015 at 9:28 amI actually haven’t painted my nails in over a week – they look so sad! Maybe this afternoon I’ll have time.
Tiffany says
February 15th, 2015 at 9:32 amNever actual bought anything at sephora but I love the store. Good luck everyone
Michelle says
February 15th, 2015 at 9:34 amYes, I break out on my chin a few times a month. I read that it’s hormonal when it’s on the chin. I’m 29! lol
Liat says
February 15th, 2015 at 9:44 amI didn’t paint my nails at all this week since nail polish starts to chip on me after only a few hours. This is sooooo frustrating!
Kyla says
February 15th, 2015 at 10:21 amI don’t paint my nails much anymore……I use jamberry!
Lynda says
February 15th, 2015 at 10:26 ammy v day was just like any other day
tiffany says
February 15th, 2015 at 10:41 amOf course I will be your valentine!!!
And no nail polish for me… I am recovering from a head injury and have the shakiest hands EVER! It would just be a mess lol!
bhevarri says
February 15th, 2015 at 10:43 amfavorite opera? The Magic Flute!!!
Maria J. says
February 15th, 2015 at 10:45 amI have recurring pimples on my right side of my face then any other part, specifically my cheeks and I don’t know what to use anymore.
Lauren says
February 15th, 2015 at 10:56 amThis week has been so hectic I only had the chance to put a clear coat on. I hope your Valentine’s Day was lovely! 🙂
Rachel says
February 15th, 2015 at 11:21 amEmma Stone is someone who’s make-up I always love. It may partly be because she has short red hair and pale skin, so her make-up always works with my coloring too!
Katie says
February 15th, 2015 at 11:27 amI recently purchased that mascara but haven’t gotten a chance to try it yet!
helen says
February 15th, 2015 at 11:35 amI break out on my chin usually on a monthly basis.:S
Kate K says
February 15th, 2015 at 11:41 amI really like Anna Kendrick’s makeup. hope you had a happy Valentine’s Day!
wena says
February 15th, 2015 at 11:45 amBe glad to be your Valentine! Have a beautiful day!
xoxo
Emily says
February 15th, 2015 at 11:48 amI did not paint my nails this week. Maybe next week!
nat says
February 15th, 2015 at 11:55 amits the day after vday , time to search for discounted cupcakes!!
Lisa C says
February 15th, 2015 at 12:12 pmI hope you and Tabs had a wonderful Valentine’s Day!
Carolyn N. says
February 15th, 2015 at 12:48 pmHad to celebrate Vday long distance this year. I hope you had a great one! 🙂
Sara Pau says
February 15th, 2015 at 12:54 pmI hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day! I like your choice of picture; it’s rather apropos 😉
Alice says
February 15th, 2015 at 1:35 pmI would love to be your Valentine!!! 😀 😀 😀 😀 😀
Abby says
February 15th, 2015 at 1:43 pmI only painted my nails once this week. It was Valentine themed:)
Kalli Melia says
February 15th, 2015 at 1:46 pmI haven’t had time to paint them after taking off my old nail polish on Friday. I can’t wait to get a free 30 min to paint them, I don’t like my nails to be bare!
Michelle says
February 15th, 2015 at 1:47 pmI got my nails done this week and my hubs went with me, he got a manicure too, he likes clean looking hands and nails
Lesley says
February 15th, 2015 at 1:52 pmI haven’t painted my nails for a couple of months – but I bought some new polish yesterday (on sale at one of the Target stores that is leaving Canada). My favourite opera is Wagner’s Ring Cycle, although that really is a series of operas. I guess my favourite single opera is Nabucco.
Jenn says
February 15th, 2015 at 1:52 pmI really want to restart my blog and thinking of a good name is the hardest thing ever.
Danielle says
February 15th, 2015 at 1:53 pmThis is such a sweet post! Thanks for doing this awesome giveaway! I’ve painted my nails twice this week. I’ve been loving deep wine colors lately.
Trude says
February 15th, 2015 at 1:54 pmI did a fresh mani this week, I’m obsessed with CND’s Vinylux polishes. Great wear time, easily a week with just some wear at the tips. Different formulas wear different, but I love that it lasts without having to grind down my nails like with gel. Plus it removes like regular polish! My fave color is Rouge Red, the formula levels itself beautifully.
Holly Johnson says
February 15th, 2015 at 2:07 pmMy nails have been naked all week :O
Courtney says
February 15th, 2015 at 2:26 pmValentine’s day might be over but yes I will be your valentine!
Candice Croix says
February 15th, 2015 at 2:43 pmI polish my nails almost every day. I have a very real problem.
Dana says
February 15th, 2015 at 2:51 pmI painted my nails twice this week! First they were black with hot pink glitter but it started chipping so now they’re a nice soft, mauve-y nude by Essie. I’m obsessed with giving myself home manicures.
Rae D. says
February 15th, 2015 at 2:51 pmWhen you go to the dentist do you wear lipstick? I don’t.
Holly says
February 15th, 2015 at 3:06 pmI don’t paint my fingernails since I’m a cook, but my toes are always covered! I treated myself to a pedi & am loving the OPI shade, Malaga Wine. It’s more fuschia than merlot & it makes me happy whenever I catch sight of my toes!
I hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s weekend!!
Tatjana says
February 15th, 2015 at 3:20 pmHave a nice week!
Chelsea says
February 15th, 2015 at 3:37 pmFor the past two years I break out on my chin at least once a month. And it’s always super painful. I’ve tried laying off the dairy because of hormones, but it’s so hard!
Princess says
February 15th, 2015 at 3:54 pmI try to paint my nails a new color every week!
Courtney says
February 15th, 2015 at 4:23 pmThe Phantom Of The Opera!
Emily says
February 15th, 2015 at 4:24 pmI did a LOT of nail polish last weekend. I went to Sephora and tested all the most glittery ones.
Vanassa says
February 15th, 2015 at 4:26 pmMy favorite opera is Lucia di Lamamoor. You should check it out, Karen! There is a great production in San Francisco Opera this year. I highly recommend it.
BrooklynShoeBabe says
February 15th, 2015 at 5:43 pmI painted my finger nails twice. On Monday, red glitter. Then on Friday, I painted my nails grey and red for Valentine’s Day and seeing Fifty Shades of Grey. I like nail themes.
Kelly says
February 15th, 2015 at 5:45 pmNail polish can be great on everyone!
Clara says
February 15th, 2015 at 5:48 pmThis year my Valentine was my beautiful new kitty 🙂
Nini says
February 15th, 2015 at 5:50 pmi actually changed my nail polish twice this week 🙂 hope you’ve had a relaxing weekend!
Sarah Sq. says
February 15th, 2015 at 6:45 pmMy favorite opera is Le Contes D’Hoffman. Totally awesome!
Brittany says
February 15th, 2015 at 7:13 pmI always get pimples around my chin 🙁
Ruth says
February 15th, 2015 at 7:16 pmNail Polish for everyone, but I gotta say what would be hot would be nail polish on calloused hands, love a handy guy!
Johnna Quick Owens says
February 15th, 2015 at 7:24 pmI’m doing my nails tonight, that makes number three for this week. I wanted to do something special for Valentines, but now that it is over, I wanted something a little more “Spring” so I am going glittery pink!
Jennifer says
February 15th, 2015 at 7:26 pmPainted my nails twice this week!
Sophie says
February 15th, 2015 at 8:09 pmHi Karen! I was a huge fan of you a few years ago, and I somehow came across your blog again the other day! So happy you’re still maintaining this blog – it’s a real pleasure to read 🙂 Hope you had a lovely weekend.
Jesse says
February 15th, 2015 at 8:14 pmWhy is my food taking FOREVER to come.
Brittany says
February 15th, 2015 at 8:23 pmHaven’t painted my nails in soooo long. I would like to.. Maybe I will!
Beauty Bee says
February 15th, 2015 at 9:03 pmI gave my nails a 3 week break from nail polish and I just painted them last night with a coat of fiery red Sally Hansen nail polish 😀
Felis says
February 15th, 2015 at 9:07 pmNail polish for men? YAAAASS please. I love a man-icure.
INCI says
February 15th, 2015 at 9:08 pmNail polish for men? At first it’s a little bit awkward, but then I say ‘why not!’.
joanne says
February 15th, 2015 at 9:25 pmI often get zits in my chin.
marlena says
February 15th, 2015 at 9:25 pmYes nail polish for men! Yes makeup for men!
Brittany says
February 15th, 2015 at 9:58 pmUnfortunately, I have been battling repeat offenders in terms of acne on my cheeks and on the side of my jaw line. Initially, I thought the jaw line culprits were because the collar of a jacket combined with some attractive scarf accessorizing so I switched it up and because to pull my cleanser down to the area. I think that that has helped. Usually that area has given me some hormonal trouble but this sneaky and persistent attack lasted for almost a month and a half!! I think my cheek situation is mainly because I touch my face a lot during the day…I need to change that but I haven’t a clue how. I’ll try washing my pillow covers every month instead of every 6 months… Hopefully this battle can be won.
Uh Oh… I was just supposed to leave a message about if I have repeat offender acne areas not write a novella about them and how I combat them.
Sorry! Hopefully this was fun to read…
Marisa says
February 15th, 2015 at 10:28 pmI’ve painted my nails seven times this week… 🙂 Gotta get through all them Valentine’s polishes!!
Patricia Caradonna says
February 15th, 2015 at 10:35 pmI painted my nails twice this week and my toenails once. I use light colors on my nails since my nails are short.
Kimberly S says
February 15th, 2015 at 10:44 pmI find that I always get pimples around my cheeks and forehead(due to bangs). Ugh! 🙁
Kimberly S says
February 15th, 2015 at 10:45 pmI try to paint my nails as often as I can, but with my busy schedule I can only paint ’em twice a week max. Just throw on a top coat for some longevity!
Jessica says
February 15th, 2015 at 11:20 pmHow many times did you paint your nails this week? Twice!
Nail polish for men? Sure, only if they want to!
Recurring pimples in the same place? Do you get ‘em? Yes I do
BlackAsphodel says
February 16th, 2015 at 12:37 amI didn’t paint my nails at all this week.
Tori says
February 16th, 2015 at 12:43 amBest celebrity make up … Kat Von D usually looks pretty rad, and if I were to win this giveaway I would be going nuts spending it on her studded kiss lipstick range!
Aenea says
February 16th, 2015 at 3:15 amRecurring pimples all the time! Why?!
Krizzie says
February 16th, 2015 at 3:33 amBest makeup: Emma Stone, Emma Watson, Keira Knightley. Anna Kendrick
Marta K says
February 16th, 2015 at 4:39 amI really like Emma Stone and Blake Lively make ups…
need to paint my nails asap. it has been a long time..
Laura P. says
February 16th, 2015 at 5:19 amI usually paint my nails once a week unless their is a special occasion then I may repaint them.
Tina Jett says
February 16th, 2015 at 5:24 amThanks for a great giveaway! I always get pimples on the side of my nose for some reason…
Allyson says
February 16th, 2015 at 6:28 amI had a great Valentine’s Day, spent with good friends! Hope everyone else had a good one as well!
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Amanda Sakovitz says
February 16th, 2015 at 7:00 ami dont like nail polish on guys
louise says
February 16th, 2015 at 7:15 amCette semaine je n’ai pas verni mes ongles, je n’ai appliqué qu’une couche de protection transparente.
laurie murley says
February 16th, 2015 at 7:36 amI painted my nails twice last week
Rebecca says
February 16th, 2015 at 7:44 amI think I’m one of the only people who doesn’t like Better Than Sex! When I wear it it ends up all over my faaaaace
Kelly says
February 16th, 2015 at 7:46 amI painted my nails 4 times this week…I had quite a few nail swatches to do!
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Cui says
February 16th, 2015 at 7:52 amI paint my nails 2 times a week!
Hilda says
February 16th, 2015 at 9:14 amLol yes Karen I will be your Valentine 🙂
TrippyPixie says
February 16th, 2015 at 9:23 amWhen I’m stressed out, I can get acne everywhere, but I tend to get it in the same places when it’s hormonal.
Jordan says
February 16th, 2015 at 9:31 amI’ve painted my nails twice this week.
Krystle Thomas says
February 16th, 2015 at 10:09 amI am not a fan of nail polish on guys
Regina Reed says
February 16th, 2015 at 10:16 amOf course I’ll be your Valentine!
Rina says
February 16th, 2015 at 11:24 amNever seen nail polish on men. Is that a thing now?
Stella Martis says
February 16th, 2015 at 11:31 amI was so stressed today. And decided to sleep all day.
Steffie Murphy says
February 16th, 2015 at 11:37 amI painted my nails 3 times this week 🙂
Bridget Heiple Reich says
February 16th, 2015 at 11:45 amI have had bare nails all week. 🙁 But, I am painting them tonight! 🙂
Majick says
February 16th, 2015 at 11:46 amI’m at work and my browser is so old I can’t do the rafflewidget thing. LOL
I would love to win a gift card.
Kerri says
February 16th, 2015 at 11:53 amYes I get the same pimples in the same spot its SOOO annoying. IfI get really stressed especially if I’m sick or around my period I’ll get a giant cyst on my chin. Also near my lip, right above it. I swear its like a broken pore.
Courtney janzen says
February 16th, 2015 at 12:15 pmJlo always rocks the best makeup looks. I only like watching American idol to see what look she’ll have next!
Andrea Darst says
February 16th, 2015 at 1:21 pmI painted my nails 3 times this week, but the same color(s) – I messed up twice and wanted them to look great for V-Day!
Neha Kaul says
February 16th, 2015 at 1:23 pmHappy belated V’s to all! Karen, can I just say that I live vicariously through you when it comes to experimenting with all kinds of makeup as I’m not bold enough to try the more fierce color combinations that you showcase so fabulously!
I’m gung ho over Olivia Palermo’s make-up.
Anne O'Connell says
February 16th, 2015 at 1:32 pmI didn’t paint my nails at all this week. I did break a nail and it’s so short it feels (and looks!) awful.
Diane says
February 16th, 2015 at 1:33 pmRecurrent chin acne, unfortunately. Ugh.
Jenni says
February 16th, 2015 at 2:11 pmI painted my nails with Gelish Hello Merlot on Friday. It has been my favorite nail color for a couple months now.
Katie | FashionFrugality.com says
February 16th, 2015 at 2:20 pmI didn’t paint my nails at all this week!
Caitlyn says
February 16th, 2015 at 2:20 pmPlease no nail polish for men. Please. Men can easily get a manicure and have nice hands without any color.
Lauren says
February 16th, 2015 at 2:24 pmI love Sephora, great to find products for any occasion worth dressing up for!
Tania G says
February 16th, 2015 at 3:12 pmHope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day!
Amber says
February 16th, 2015 at 3:21 pmI hope you had a great Valentine’s Day Karen!
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Amara Morgan says
February 16th, 2015 at 4:04 pmUGH recurring pimples in the same place. I always get them on the rim of my face cause I’m always touching my hair & my nose cause she hates me. Can they not?
Laura H says
February 16th, 2015 at 5:39 pmPainted my fingers & toes for Valentine’s Day 🙂
Ashlee says
February 16th, 2015 at 6:44 pmI’d love to see more tutorials on older palettes!
Lydia B says
February 16th, 2015 at 6:45 pmI painted my nails once this week 🙂
Alison says
February 16th, 2015 at 6:48 pmKaren, I’d like to see some reviews on at home gel polishes. For example Salley Hanson. I’m curious to know if they really work! 😀
Ashlee K says
February 16th, 2015 at 6:56 pmI NEEEEED to paint my nails this week. Such a chore, but I can’t stand having naked nails lol.
Liz says
February 16th, 2015 at 6:57 pmHi Karen 🙂
Have a great week!
Tiff says
February 16th, 2015 at 7:02 pmKaren! You lovely soul! Have an awesome week!
In response to your prompt, my favourite opera is probably Carmen. I’m like 90 per cent sure it’s Carmen.
Jessica says
February 16th, 2015 at 7:21 pmI hope you had a great Valentine’s Day!!!
Karina says
February 16th, 2015 at 7:21 pmI try to paint my nails once a week!!!
Paula says
February 16th, 2015 at 7:34 pmI am currently wearing Dior nail glow on my fingernails & Zoya aurora on my toenails.
a. gill says
February 16th, 2015 at 7:41 pmHey Karen!
Hope u enjoyed your valentines day! Not surprisingly, mine was boring and spent alone eating junk food.. and my nails were plain old nude too LOL!
Megan says
February 16th, 2015 at 7:48 pmummm…I haven’t painted my nails (other than clear strengthener) since like the end of October.It’s too cold to worry about being cute. Winter rules – don’t worry about shaving your legs or painting your nails.
linda khuu says
February 16th, 2015 at 8:03 pmspending valentine’s day with friends!!
Meghan says
February 16th, 2015 at 8:33 pmI don’t paint my nails but my kids are loving having their toes done – both the girl AND the boy. 😉
Camille says
February 16th, 2015 at 8:55 pmhi, karen! thanks for the reminder on facebook! i wish i could tell you i painted my fingers and toes a few times this week, but i haven’t painted my nails in a WHILE :/
hoping to muster up some courage to add some colour to these au natural fingers and toes. i’m thinking a perky spring colour. it’s birthday month, so i should make myself feel special.
Thomas Murphy says
February 16th, 2015 at 9:17 pmThanks for the giveaway!
Tosha H says
February 16th, 2015 at 9:22 pmYeah, whenever I break out it’s always on my chin, sucks
Morgan says
February 16th, 2015 at 9:42 pmI painted my nails once this past week. A pretty pink color for Valentine’s Day!
Natasha says
February 16th, 2015 at 9:44 pmRecurring pimples in the same place – do I get ’em? Yes! On both sides of my cheeks – lately though, they’ve calmed down a bit.
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Anna says
February 16th, 2015 at 9:51 pmI haven’t painted my nails at all this week 🙁 . They could definitely use a nice bright color!
Cynthia B. says
February 16th, 2015 at 10:22 pmWearing Probelle Into the Blue from the January IPSY bag.
Clemence says
February 16th, 2015 at 10:29 pmI haven’t painted my nails in a while T-T
Wayne says
February 16th, 2015 at 10:33 pmFREEZING weekend, but still had 13 cats adopted at our adopt-a-thon!
Sara says
February 16th, 2015 at 10:37 pmYes, Yes I would love to be your Valentine.
Joni says
February 16th, 2015 at 10:43 pmHi karen, hope you had an amazing Valentine’s day! I almost missed the deadline for this, my 7 month old daughter was recently diagnosed with infantile spasms, a type of seizure. With medication it will be under control and she will outgrow it! 🙂
Margarita says
February 16th, 2015 at 10:56 pmCan I please win this one?
Amy Q says
March 14th, 2015 at 4:13 pmI have puppy snuggles. At least he thinks he’s a puppy.