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A Makeup and Beauty Blog giveaway

A Makeup and Beauty Blog Sephora Giveaway!
A Makeup and Beauty Blog Sephora Giveaway!

Hello there, sleepy head. Someone slept in this morning. 🙂

Did you sleep well? Have any good dreams? Did you dream of rainbows and unicorns, or pegasus perhaps?

I don’t remember if I had any dreams… I conked out when I went to bed (at like 9:30) last night.

You know how I drove into the city yesterday, right? It was for a couple of beauty events that I’ll tell you about soon (I just have to prep the pictures and videos first), but I was there for a total of about 12 hours, and it was like when you spend the day traveling. Miles of walking, not really having a home base to return to or a place to kick your sore feet up and wash your face. Plus, the huge crowds and always being a little hungry and dehydrated.

It was fun, and I love San Francisco…but I also love coming home.

I’m not sure what I’m doing yet today. I’m still trying to figure that out. I’d like to prep those MAC posts I mentioned, but I’d also like to just sit on the couch, LOL!

Sorry. Your girl’s still a little tired.

I hope you have a nice weekend lined up. Because I was negligent in my pet assisting duties yesterday, Tabs is insisting that I take him for an extra long walk. Be back soon. Good luck in this weekend’s giveaway. 🙂

Win a $50 gift card from Sephora

  • One (1) Sephora eGift card containing $50 sent to the winner by email (international readers, you may opt to receive $50 sent by PayPal instead).

  • Enter using the Rafflecopter widget below.
  • Open to U.S. and international readers.
  • You must be 18 or older to enter (or otherwise an adult based on your local laws).
  • Your comment can be about anything at all, but here are some ideas if you’re stuck:
    • Have you ever used an airbrush makeup system (like Temptu or something else)?
    • Bright, colorful eyeliner? Yes or no?
    • Do you prefer men with facial hair or without?
    • Current non-celebrity man/woman crush?
    • Favorite glittery product right now?
    • Have you ever taken a makeup class?
    • You just found out you won the MEGA Millions $270 million jackpot!!! What are you going to do first?
  • You can enter in up to seven ways to boost your chances of winning.
  • The giveaway ends on Monday, March 10, 2014 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).
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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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  1. Hi Karen, love the blog!

    I think colourful eyeliner is the perfect pop for spring and summer makeup when you don’t want to wear a bold lip or anything.

    And I like men with some facial hair (I mean, look at that picture of Ryan Gosling! 😉 )

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  2. I prefer men without facial hair, but I won’t deny that there’s something sexy about a guy with facial hair.

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  7. I used to hate men with facial hair but my boyfriend has a small beard and I think he looks so good with it.

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  8. Hi Karen, it sounds like SF was fun, I cannot wait for those new posts and videos! Get some rest and have a relaxing weekend!

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  11. I love colored eyeliner for a subtle pop of color. I have a hoard of Urban Decay 24/7 liners from all the little sets they put out!

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  14. I recently picked up Urban Decay’s Ocho Loco and I’m not totally sure how I want to wear the brighter colors! It’s been fun researching though. 🙂

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  16. Ah, a Saturday morning discussion on men. I’m down with that! I love them all ways, with or without facial hair. My only criteria for those with facial hair is that they keep it groomed, tidy, and clean.

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  17. Colorful eyeliner? YES! I especially love Stila’s teal and periwinkle and mint color liquid liners they’re so good for a pop of color in the eye area and just a small line does so MUCH!
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  18. Colorful eyeliner? Looooove it, but it scares me. Everything that was wrong about the 80’s pops into my head (you know, heavy-handed bright blue-ringed eyes, frosted pale pink lips, back-feathered bangs, pleated and tapered grandma pants). *Heebie-Jeebie shiver* Granted, we’ve come a long way since then, and colorful eyeliner is stunning when applied artfully.

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  19. Hi karen, hope you are having a great weekend. I am finding out the sex of my baby in 2 weeks! Loving my Stila In the Garden palette, very pretty for spring.

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  20. For eyeliner – I’m all about the neutrals. browns, taupes, etc.
    If I won the lottery – I would head on down to Holt Renfrew!

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  21. Taking a makeup class is on my bucket list bc I am absolutely clueless when it comes to makeup. I was raised by a single dad so make up application was definitely not in his comfort zone. I try my best but still haven’t nailed it lol

    As for winning the lotto, the first thing I would do is pay off my debt, then I would take a vacation to figure out what to do with the rest of the money!

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  25. I promised the kids we’d go immediately to Disney World if we won the lottery. I would place a huge Sephora order with overnight shipping before heading to Orlando!

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  30. Thanks for the giveaway! If I won the jackpot then I would definitely have a college savings account and take my parents on much needed vacation! (Sun, sand, and warm weather to escape the cold!)

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  32. You just found out you won the MEGA Millions $270 million jackpot!!! What are you going to do first?

    Pay my school loan I got after graduation.
    Pay that fee to realize my dog brother from the shelter and put money aside so we can pay for his food and medical cost. We have 2 dogs already a third one we need for sure extra.
    give the animal shelter and the Animals rights home an monthly amount of money
    Go dinner with my man and my parents.
    safe the rest of the money

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  35. I like make-up looks with colorful eyeliner but I never tried it myself, thinking of finding the matching color.

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  43. What would I do if I won the Mega Millions jackpot? Tell my manager to take this job and shove it, of course… 🙂

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  45. Colorful eyeliner…ummm sure when I was younger. Now I prefer a more natural look with black or brown eyeliner.

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  46. My current celebrity crush would definitely have to be Jennifer Lawrence, she’s so down-to-earth and good at acting! I also just found out she’s only 22,which I think is pretty surprising considering how mature she sounds during interviews!
    last but not least, her makeup always looks flawless 😉

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  50. I would definitely pay off students loans if I won such a large amount of money. I’m in serious debt lol

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  52. I found my beauty value buy of the year so far. The LAURA MERCIER
    Perfection Lip Trio in natural. For $38 Brown Sugar Stick Gloss, Lip glace in Opal, & Lip Pencil in Natural Lips. I thought it would wash me out since I have darker skin, but the sheer nude as a slight pink to it that works. Both the lipstick and gloss are extremely hydrating. I am still trying to decide how I feel about the lip pencil.

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  55. If I won Mega Millions? I definitely would pay back my parents for the free daycare they provide for my little ones. Then I would fix over my 1950’s kitchen… it’s a travesty.

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  56. Because I’m still stuck on the glamour of the Oscars, I’m all about fangirling Lupita Nyong’o and Michael Fassbender. Well, fangirling Lupita and lusting over Michael. Rumor has it that they’re dating. I can now live vicariously. lol.

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  62. Today is a good day as the sun has finally come out after 2 1/2 long weeks of cold and much, much winter snow. I can’t wait for spring to arrive and bask in the warmth of the much needed sun. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  63. Favorite glittery product right now?

    This is a tough one – there are so many gorgeous glittery products out for Spring! Ultimately, though, I’d have to say the shade “Choose” from Sephora’s Divergent collection kit. It’s this beautiful shimmer shade that you can layer on top of any other color and it’ll add the perfect sparkle and shimmer to it without tainting the original color.

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  66. I hate facial hair. My hubs is in the military, so for the most part I don’t have to deal with facial hair….until he gets leave or a long weekend. Basically, if he doesn’t have to shave he doesn’t. Which means I suffer from being poked whenever he kisses me.

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  69. I prefer men without facial hair. I think it can look good on them, but I personally don’t like it when my boyfriend’s scrub rubs up against my chin. I tend to break out along my chin, so it gives me anxiety when he hasn’t shaved lol

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  71. I prefer *some* facial hair, but generally not full beards despite the fact my husband normally has a full beard.

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  72. I prefer some scruff, but a smooth face can be nice too, just depends on the guy! 😉 I like my Gosling scruffy!

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  78. If i won’t the jackpot… i would first payoff all my families bills/debt then buy each member a nice size home… something they can maintain like a 3 bed house. then we all go on vacation. And i will go back to school

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  79. The general effect of facial hair is as follows: Beards- hotter. Clean shaven*- younger. Mustaches*- creeper. (*Must be done right and/or depends on the person.) Beards define the jawline. So in general, a well-groomed beard tends to work out the best.

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  82. I prefer colorful eyeliner myself. I like a li’l pop of color, even for work. A nice subtle look mixed with black or brown liner.

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  91. pick me pick me please!!!!!! I adore makeup and love your blog.

    I do not use coloured liners on me they don’t look the best. I am older 42…and have green eyes…I prefer black brown and possibly plum.

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  92. If I won the Mega Bucks, I would get my family settled for life and help a couple of charities – Wounded Warrior Fund & ASPCA.

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  93. I’ve never taken a makeup class, but I would really like to! I just don’t know where to go to take one. I should really look into that, though!

    Hope you’re having a relaxing day, Karen! 🙂

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  94. If I won the lottery, the first thing I’d do is pay off my student loans and then I’d breathe a huge sigh of relief :).

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  99. if i won the mega millions lottery jackpot, the first thing i would do is quit my job and take a vacation – first to florida, to see family & friends, and take my daughter to all the theme parks. i’d buy a new car and drive my old POS off a cliff. haha! i’d hire my good friend to be my personal accountant and manage my investments. i’d purchase a home on the beach, central florida gulf coast. well, i have other things on my list, but that’d be a pretty good start….

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  100. Love winning the jackpot idea.

    I would love to travel first class in an international flight 😀 and visit all the cities I wanted to see.

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  101. I used to hate facial hair, but my SO is pretty bearded, and I like it.

    I have never taken a makeup class but I could sure use one!

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  102. I’ve been eyeing OPI’s Glitter Off Peel-able Base Coat even though I know I can make my own using Elmer’s Glue.

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  103. I’ve recently began to take an interest in makeup and jazzing up my appearance. A friend suggested a YouTube channel for a particular makeup tutorial and I’m so glad she did because I feel like I’ve struck a gold mine with the wealth of info available there. I’ve learned so much in such a short time and have literally recreated my entire look. It’ been absolutely amazing.

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  111. Colorful eyeliner: yes, but only inside the lower rim. I have hooded eyes and uneven lids, so I usually do bright smokeys or emphasize the lower rim with a bright colour.
    I only use dark colours for cat eyeliners so I can mask the hooded part 😀

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  112. Oh, that jackpont sounds nice :D. I would definitely buy a nice house first in an area that has good public transport, and then buy all the stuff I have accumulated in my ebay wishlist :). Oh and fill a whole 15-pan MAC palette.

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  113. Aww man if I won the lotto, I’d probably buy a new laptop immediately because the old faithful is on the fritz, but then I’d be sensible and invest it and buy some land. And have a wee little splurge on lippies.

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  117. I am beyond excited about the premier of the reboot of Carl Sagan’s Cosmos television series tomorrow night at 8pm Eastern Time on National Geographic and FoxTV… Host, the amazing astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson! Please tune in!

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  119. My favorite glittery product right now is definitely the new Monet polish by Zoya! So much prettier in person than any pictures I’ve seen online.

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  120. I’m on my way to Destin Florida with my 18 year old daughter and 3 of her friend for Spring break should be an interesting week.

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  121. Facial hair on a guy really depends on the guy. I really like it on some men, but not on others. I’m not a big fan of a huge bushy beard though and prefer things neat & tidy. However, I don’t like the feel of whiskers on a man’s face.

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  122. Hi there 🙂 Thanks for a great blog! Lots of cool tips and tricks – and lots of colors and makeup-love!
    I think that a cool thing to do with bright colored eyeliner, is to find the right shade for your eye color, – then apply just a very thin/fine line over and under your eyes, – so fine it is barely noticeable – and then just a liiittle bit more, at the side of your eyes, – again, very subtle, – and what this does, is that it makes your eyes pop – it enhances your eye color – and it makes you look gorgeous – without having to use a lot of eyes shadow. You can just go for a very neutral eye shadow color, such as a warm beige, or a light coral – brown – or pink on your eyelids.
    That’s my tips for beautiful eyes <3 Much love, Nina.

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  127. Hello, I really like these questions!

    Have you ever used an airbrush makeup system (like Temptu or something else)?
    – No, but I hope one day I get to that.

    Bright, colorful eyeliner? Yes or no?
    -Yes I love it. I am still searching for a perfect cobalt blue one.

    Do you prefer men with facial hair or without?
    – I like beards on guys for some reason.

    Favorite glittery product right now?
    – I just bought some Inglot glitter so those.

    Have you ever taken a makeup class?
    – No but I hope I get money to take a make-up course.

    You just found out you won the MEGA Millions $270 million jackpot!!! What are you going to do first?
    – Open a bottle of Champagne, quit work immediately (and on my way I’d buy that pretty bag I always look at in the shop window opposite work), then go take the makeup course. And fly to London for shopping!

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  129. Hey Karen!
    If I won the MegaMillions right now, I’d buy my momma her dream house somewhere warm and beautiful! Gotta take care of momma. =]

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  131. Colorful eyeliner can be really fun and a great way to amp up your eyes, as long as you don’t go totally overboard with it!

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  132. I love colored eyeliner but tend to go for the more subdued shades like navy blue, army green, and dark purple. I have worn bright turquoise before but I felt like I couldn’t really pull it off! 🙂

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  133. First thing I’d do after winning Mega Bucks, would be to hire a financial adviser/planner. Thank you for having the giveaway!

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  134. You just found out you won the MEGA Millions $270 million jackpot!!! What are you going to do first?

    Get a professional to manage my money and then buy my mother a house in the Dominican Republic.

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  138. i find out i’ve won 270 million- well i would call my kids and tell them 🙂 then i would buy myself a new car and a house on the beach, and a cabin in the mountains. and i would quit working 🙂

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  140. I love your site! Some of my make up favorites: MAC Teddy eyeliner, MAC Mulch and Vanilla eyeshadows, Rimmel blush in berry, and Babylips in peach is a lovely, easy light nude lip for everyday and it’s a great price! I also really love when you give good drugstore makeup finds. It’s so nice to have options in other price ranges. Best, Athena.

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  141. I’ve never used an airbrush makeup system, but I REALLY want to. They’re pretty pricey, so I want to ‘test drive’ a system first before splurging…

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  143. Have you ever used an airbrush makeup system (like Temptu or something else)?

    No I have not! I’m fine with regular application of foundation.

    Bright, colorful eyeliner? Yes or no?

    YES! It’s so beautiful and different and looks so refreshing for summer.

    Do you prefer men with facial hair or without?

    With if they can rock it. But nothing wrong with a little after shave handsome.

    Current non-celebrity man/woman crush?

    My boyfriend.
    Favorite glittery product right now?

    I don’t own much glitter but I love how it looks. But if I had to choose a product with some glimmer, I have been loving the rms living luminizer!

    Have you ever taken a makeup class?

    Nope

    You just found out you won the MEGA Millions $270 million jackpot!!! What are you going to do first?

    Devise a plan on whom I’m going to share it with. 270 million can’t all be mine! money makes you cautious.

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  145. Hey Karen! I’m still very much a make up noob, so I play it safe with black and brown eyeliner (which I still fail at mind you). I can’t wait until I’m brave enough to try other colours though. Thanks for having this giveaway! 🙂

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  146. Bright colorful eyeliner takes me back to the ’80s. Lets bring it back with the leg warmers and headbands LOL

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  147. i like colored eyeliners but only for the weekend because of my job. i haven’t ever hadthe opportunity to get my makeup done with an airbrush system but one of my friends did and it was gorgeous. i love a man with facial hair but it has to be neat

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  151. If I won the jackpot I would buy ALL the cruelty free makeup!

    Oh and I have done bright eyeliner but generally I prefer to keep to more neutral colours to add depth to my look.

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  163. Bright colorful eyeliner? Yes! However, I’m starting to love using eyeshadow as eyeliners as well. It gives so many options.

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  167. I love blue and purple eyeliner! I prefer no facial hair but it isn’t a big deal. A makeup class is on my bucket list.

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  170. If I won the lottery I would buy a house that has floor to ceiling windows and lots of birds outside. (My cats made me write this!)

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  171. If I won, I would definitely buy all kinds of Hourglass, Glamglow and Illamasqua products! Seriously though, the millions will go straight to the bank.

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  172. Beard definitely; especially if it’s attached to Ryan Gosling at Sephora with a Sephora gift card saying “Hey Girl, I know you like makeup, how about we go inside and shop together on me”. One can only dream…

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  173. I love bright eyeliner! Lately I have been using the Stila sparkle liner, the applicator is awesome and while it is sparkly , it’s not a glitter balm. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  175. Oh, my. I DEFINITELY slept in this “morning”. And I put parentheses around morning because I woke up at 4PM lol So much of my day gone to waste! *sigh*

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  177. I love bright eyeliner, especially teals. It’s helping me break into the world of bright colors slowly, whereas before I was completely neutral.

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  178. If I won the lottery, I first quit my job (and enjoy telling them what they can do with it!), go on a makeup shopping spree, take some trips and then invest the rest for me to live on

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  187. Depending on my mood I either like no facial hair or lots of facial hair on men…. As long as it isn’t prickly when we kiss! I love bright eyeliners for more of a fun day time look. Really loving a glittery purple one from MAC right now!

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  188. Hi Karen, Trying out hourglass products because of your blog. Love the calligraphy liquid eyeliner and the ambient lighting blush. I’ll try the illusion tinted moisturizer this weekend.

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  192. Have you ever used an airbrush makeup system (like Temptu or something else)?

    Yes, I own a Dinair airbrush make-up system, I love it!! I just ordered some great new colors from their Colair line & some eyeliner stencils. I have so many ideas for color combos. I also get make-up lessons from my Dinair make-up artist.

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  193. I’m curious about trying lip stains. I’ve only used lip gloss before, but I find it too drying and have to reapply often.

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  194. I love colorful eyeliner! Especially teals and purples. My favorite purple eyeliner is definitely the Milani pencil.

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  195. If I won $270M I would do something practical like pay off my student loans. Then I would buy a bunch of small stuff I’ve been wanting, but waiting to get: a few new pieces of clothing (tops and skirts), some decent makeup brushes, several different crafty books. Not terribly exciting, I’m too practical to blow it all on one thing.

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  198. Ok, this one isn’t hard to answer at all since I think about it 24/7! If I won the mega millions, the FIRST thing I would do (besides set aside $ for my daughter’s education which is a given) would be to buy a home in the UK! I would live there during the summers and travel, travel, travel to my heart’s content!
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  203. Funny you mention facial hair I was thinking earlier today about this actor Henry Cavill who is super gorgeous I might add, well he looks so good with and without facial hair so hmmm… its hard to say which one I prefer. Lol

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  211. I just did a glittery blue eyeliner today and red lip with sugarpill royal sugar chromalust and bite beauty crayon in pomegranate…it felt like wonder woman make-up! 🙂

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  214. I’m in love with bright colored eyeliner! It has to be done tastefully and carefully, but I think it adds to the mundane-ness of neutral eye looks all the time.

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  217. Do you prefer men with facial hair or without?

    – I personally really like facial hair, but only if it’s a full on beard. Go big or go home. The more he looks like Gandalf the better.

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  218. Hi there, I grew up in the East Bay, Hayward to be exact. As a teenager, I always thought that I’d live in San Francisco once I became an independent adult. Life has more changes in store for me than I could have imagined. Several years later, I found my Self headed East for a Graduate Program and became bitten by the Big Apple bug. Even the great weather of sunny San Diego couldn’t hold me down. New York City was gleaming in my mind. Twenty years later, I am thinking wistfully about the Bay Area with hopes of moving back. Only I know it will be much different than before. My life has taken roots in NYC, home of Fashion Week, Fifth Avenue, 34th Street, Million dollar shopping and Forever 21 Trend budget buying. What can I say? I love New York while my heart still has a Californian living in it. Now, over the passed eight years I have been developing a major make up habit. I love, love, love make up. Last year I started pinning on Pinterest, following beauty bloggers, yourself included, and upping my make up game. At the same time, I’ve been working to heal from injuries to my spine that resulted from a car accident in Jan. 2005. It’s been a long hard road and one that I am headed in a positive direction. One of the hardest parts has been being single without family to lean on. Money is definitely tight. Without a doubt, I would be overjoyed to win a $50 Sephora card. I started going to the Columbus Circle Store while headed towards Whole Foods, this is my guilty distraction, I found a great make up artist. Kenny Vargas always picks out the best products. I have champagne taste on my Soda budget. Lately I’ve been crushing on my Buxom blush that is coral like. When I put it on, I am reminded that Spring/Summer is just around the corner, in spite of the colder than cold weather. I truly enjoy your choices of make up to review and I love the way the colors glow on your beautiful skin. As I finish this comment, my fingers will be crossed in the hopes of winning. Please let me know. Have a great Monday. P.S. I have two wonderful girls: One Tabby & One Tuxedo Cat that are in my heart. They are intelligent and lovable (when they are in the mood). From one cat lover to another.

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  219. Hi there, I grew up in the East Bay, Hayward to be exact. As a teenager, I always thought that I’d live in San Francisco once I became an independent adult. Life has more changes in store for me than I could have imagined. Several years later, I found my Self headed East for a Graduate Program and became bitten by the Big Apple bug. Even the great weather of sunny San Diego couldn’t hold me down. New York City was gleaming in my mind. Twenty years later, I am thinking wistfully about the Bay Area with hopes of moving back. Only I know it will be much different than before. My life has taken roots in NYC, home of Fashion Week, Fifth Avenue, 34th Street, Million dollar shopping and Forever 21 Trend budget buying. What can I say? I love New York while my heart still has a Californian living in it. Now, over the passed eight years I have been developing a major make up habit. I love, love, love make up. Last year I started pinning on Pinterest, following beauty bloggers, yourself included, and upping my make up game. At the same time, I’ve been working to heal from injuries to my spine that resulted from a car accident in Jan. 2005. It’s been a long hard road and one that I am headed in a positive direction. One of the hardest parts has been being single without family to lean on. Money is definitely tight. Without a doubt, I would be overjoyed to win a $50 Sephora card. I started going to the Columbus Circle Store while headed towards Whole Foods, this is my guilty distraction, I found a great make up artist. Kenny Vargas always picks out the best products. I have champagne taste on my Soda budget. Lately I’ve been crushing on my Buxom blush that is coral like. When I put it on, I am reminded that Spring/Summer is just around the corner, in spite of the colder than cold weather. I truly enjoy your choices of make up to review and I love the way the colors glow on your beautiful skin. As I finish this comment, my fingers will be crossed in the hopes of winning. Please let me know. Have a great Monday. P.S. I have two wonderful girls: One Tabby & One Tuxedo Cat that are in my heart. They are intelligent and lovable (when they are in the mood). From one cat lover to another.

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  220. I’ve never tried an airbrush makeup system before, but I have tried airbrush tanning. I did it for my wedding and the first day I was so dark, I looked an incredibly dark warm color (think Zoe Saldana). As I’m pale as a new sheet of paper regularly, this was quite a shock! However, when I showered the next day, I was a gorgeous golden tan and so excited, haha. Unfortunately, it faded in less than a week. Ah well, embrace your natural beauty, right? Says the makeup addict! 🙂

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  221. You just found out you won the MEGA Millions $270 million jackpot!!! What are you going to do first?

    I have actually thought about this a lot. I would take half of it and start an animal rescue for animals from kill shelters. I would probably also give some to my parents, before spending the rest on college and makeup 🙂

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    • Me too, Gena! El Hub and I talk about this A LOT. We have it all planned out. In our case, we’re going to start with a cat shelter of last resort where cats who aren’t getting adopted can live out there lives in the lap of luxury, but they can also still be adopted out. There will be 10 employees, a full-time veterinarian, 2 vet techs, office staff and carpenters and contractors who can build stuff like huge cat runs. We’ll also have 24×7 webcams where people can tune in to see what the cats are up to and video biographies like dating sites for each of the kitties to help them get adopted. 🙂

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  223. Maaaan! I’m so disappointed I missed the MAC Powell store opening! I’d been Googling for information on opening day and never found out.

    Have you ever used an airbrush makeup system (like Temptu or something else)?
    Only had it done on me, but hadn’t personally used one myself, but I’d like to!

    Bright, colorful eyeliner? Yes or no?
    Yes! But I’d also tightline in black so my lashes look fuller.

    Do you prefer men with facial hair or without?
    Without.

    Current non-celebrity man/woman crush?
    There’s this guy….

    Favorite glittery product right now?
    Too Faced Black Forest Truffle

    Have you ever taken a makeup class?
    I’ve been to some MAC class where they just try to sell you stuff.

    You just found out you won the MEGA Millions $270 million jackpot!!! What are you going to do first?
    See how’ll much I’ll lose in taxes so I know how much I really have! ha
    Then pay off those bills!

    And bonus: San Francisco and Novato were both my home at some point in my life.

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  226. When I was younger I remember absolutely hating facial hair and now that Im older (and Ive been married for a while now) I cant imagine my husband without his goatee and Ive even grown to love his winter beard.

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  230. I just discovered this blog and it’s awesome! I really love the colored eyeliner look since I’m so sick of everything looking dull all winter! I think it can add a pop of color without being too out there. I especially like some blue or purple liner on the lower portion of the eye or a black cat eye that’s outlined by colored liner.

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  231. I have never used an airbrush system but I’m going to be attending a cosmetology school soon and I’m SOOOOOO psyched to learn!

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  232. karen! i can’t wait to see the goodies your perused while in SF! we went there, the same day you were there, but caught BART early, due to the walking walking walking. :/

    hope your weekend is going well!

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  234. If I won so much money, I would first give a million each to my parents, and my husbands parents (they are nice!!). Then I would hire a nanny each for my 3 kids, and we would all go on a world trip starting with disneyland :)) and we wudnt carry much baggage (just basics) as we would just buy what we want from the wonderful cities we go to. ahhh! Now wudnt that be nice!

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  235. bummed to find out that they changed the formula on the NYC waterproof eyeliner pencils, they were a good colorful drugstore eyeliner option

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  237. I haven’t used an airbrush system or any airbrush makeup but I’ve always wanted to try it. Maybe one day if I find a good brush for it! 🙂

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  238. Hi Karen,

    I wish to thank you for your recent review of Clarins Smoky Plum EyeShadow. I bought it a few days ago, and it is gorgeous. It will certainly become one of my favorite eyeshadows!

    Ah, and to answer one of your questions, I prefer men without facial hair, without a doubt! 🙂

    Thank you for the giveaway!

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  239. I’m a little intimidated by bight eye liner but I’m really trying to explore it for the summer and spring this year.

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  240. First thing I would do after winning the jackpot is take a nice long nap to clear my head so I can make proper decisions on where to spend it!

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  243. Bright and colored eye liners?!? ABSOLUTELY!! They’re so much fun to add a pop to a neutral or tamed down eye look. I have several (too many to count really). Is that a problem?? lol Thank-you!!

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  245. I’ve never taken a makeup class, but I really should. It would be fun and I’d like to get out of always wearing the same makeup the same way 😛

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  247. I love colorful eyeliner!!
    I always wear neutral/matte eyeshadow so I get a pop of color either in my liner or lips

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  248. I usually prefer men without facial hair- I’m kind of over the hipster ‘beardy’ look going on right now!

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  259. I have used airbrush system..it cost me so much and had to go to NY to … I use it on my hands and feet to cover up white patches. They personalize foundation to skin color, make it there and then you can order it online. 🙂

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  261. I tried a sample of Lancome foundation, I LOVE it. Of course I do, it’s $49 a bottle! I’m trying to find a way to justify it.

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  262. I love colorful eyeliner, I prefer men with facial hair, and I love the urban decay glitter liners. If I won the mega millions jackpot the first thing I would actually do is look for a really good financial adviser but the first thing i would want to do is go on a shopping bonanza at Sephora.

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  263. I prefer men with no facial hair. I’m lucky my hubby only has a mustache and doesn’t grow any facial hair. I also like black eyeliner for my eyes. I think it works best.

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  266. If I won the mega millions, I would probably quit what I’m doing, grow tons of plants for fun, and open a soup kitchen/bakery.

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  272. Colorful, bright eyeliner is an easy way to add a little pop to a simple spring look. It’s a must have for me. You can do a basic eye and a nice purple or blue eyeliner which will heighten the look. Colorful eyeliners are nice for days when it’s hot out and you don’t want to do a full face of makeup but still want a little glam.

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  277. Brightly coloured eyeliner is my FAVOURITE. And if I won the lottery, I’d first pay off my student loans and then put 200 mil straight into the bank. Then I’d contribute to as many charities as I can.

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  282. If I won the Mega Millions, I would go to Sephora and buy everything!! Then I would take a vacation to the Bahamas.

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  283. Hmmm…colored eyeliner… I don’t think I can pull that off, maybe some muted purple or burgundy to bring out my green eyes…but that’s about it!

    Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  286. Bright colorful eyeliner all the way! Hardly a day goes by when I don’t wear it, it adds fun without going over the top 🙂 And…hmm…I definitely have something for men with facial hair.

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  290. If I won $270 million, I would be a new house with a wonderful kitchen and a large bathroom vanity to fill with make up! 🙂

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  293. Hey – take a day off! Everyone needs a chance to recharge their batteries, especially after a busy trip! Maybe Tabs can make some biscuits on your back to alleviate shoulder tension? 🙂

    Bright, colorful eyeliner? Yes or no? I LOVE it, but usually grab a brown liner by default. I had my bridal hair trial yesterday and my stylist was rocking a bright turquoise liner with baby pink lips and it looked GORGEOUS! Made me want to break out some colorful liners and have some fun!

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  295. I LOVE a man with facial hair (: But it depends if it looks attractive on him. I love it on my man, he looks more manly and without it, he looks so young haha.

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  296. I wish I was the lottery winner. 🙁 Maybe next time! I love bold eyeliner. I really want to try Freak by Urban Decay. I think facial hair depends on the man in question. Some guys look great with a full beard and some look better with no hair at all. I’ve never taken a makeup class. I would love to just for the experience.

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  297. The hunt for the perfect bright peachy spring eyeshadow has begun! But I can’t seem to find anything yet! Is peach just tres passe? I still want to rock it!

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  303. Yes, i’ve totally had an obsession wth bright and colorful eyeliner! Totally lusting over the new colors of the Stila Smudge Sticks!

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  304. Bright, colorful eyeliner? Yes or no? yes!
    Do you prefer men with facial hair or without? With
    Current non-celebrity man/woman crush? All my beauty muses, you, Tati, essiebutton, emilynoel, and a bunch of others 🙂
    Favorite glittery product right now? Does MAC soft and gentle skinfinish count?
    You just found out you won the MEGA Millions $270 million jackpot!!! What are you going to do first? Faint? And then call my family.

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  308. Hi Karen,
    If I won millions, the first thing I’d do is book a trip for my family. We haven’t had a vacation together in too long. Actually, my son & I were just saying we would so love to go to Universal in Orlando to see the Harry Potter exhibit/ride. So I guess we’d go to Florida! =)

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  310. Whoo… I’m bushed! It was over 79 degrees here in Nebraska today so I did things outside (and I put the oven on self clean since I could open the windows and let the smoke/stench out while it burned off all the crud!) I washed my car and DH’s truck, and did some other things. It felt so good to be outside an active without freezing my tushi off!

    And I vote yes for colorful eyeliner! It’s really the only thing I go for a lotta color – otherwise,I’m a neutral gal all the way!

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  313. I don’t have a preference, my guy sometimes has facial hair, sometimes doesn’t… still trying to get use to his facial hair though.

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  317. I love me some colorful eyeliner. On days when I want a minimal look that packs a punch I always look to my colored liners. Lancome Artliners are my favorite at the moment.

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  326. If I just found out you won the MEGA Millions $270 million jackpot I am going to Botswana and traveling the Okavango Delta!

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  327. If I won the mega millions jackpot the first thing I would buy is plane tickets from my family to go on a REAL vacation..sum place warm& with lots of water:)

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  328. I’m (im)patiently waiting for the UD Electric Palette to be released! The gift card will be PERFECT to purchase it!

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  329. My favorite glittery shade right now is also my most recent purchase–Impulsion from Chanel’s amazing line of Illusion d’Ombres cream shadows! It is stunning as an all-over wash of color or as a layering shade used to brighten and draw attention. I love it 🙂

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  330. I recently did get the Temptu Airbrush and did use it, but what I had difficulty I had was finding my perfect shade of foundation based of the online colors, I believe I have the correct shade now, but it’s such a bummer that they don’t sell their machines or airpods at Sephora anymore to swatch or be color matched. The other thing I don’t like is that most air brush systems never leave a matte finish, which is what I prefer.

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  334. Oh my goodness, I’d love to win the jackpot!! First thing I would do is find a super glamorous NYC loft apartment and MOVE hahahah! Then I’d probably toss all my current makeup and buy one of everything from CHANEL, Dior, Guerlain – you know, my favourite high end brands!! 🙂
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  338. If I had $270 million I would buy loooooooooooots of makeup and clothes. Oh! And an awesome laptop. Mine is screaming like crazy when it’s on.
    xo

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  339. If I won the mega millions, I’d be opening a chain of no kill animal shelters with special feature and “homestyle” rooms. These would be areas for pets to play and relax with staff. I’d also make lots of areas for them to just be themselves. There would be a high ratio of staff to pets as well, even if it was just part time or volunteers. Bringing in the elderly for “homestyle” rooms would also be great to be companioned with older or recovering pets for companionship!
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  342. I love colored eyeliners with an otherwise neutral look. Right now I’m loving the Guerlain Deep Purple eye pencil!

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  353. If I won a bunch of money? First, I would pay off all my bills. Then, I would relax, sit down and figure out how much I could give to family and plan some fun trips!!! 🙂

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  354. KAREN not yet used the system in airbrush makeup, I was more mad longing to try one of dior

    I like colored eyeliner, plus much prefer black

    I like men with the facias and without them, the more they get with most charming! I find incredible

    Karen I really like makeup lessons much more like working stay at home watching youtube videos, alias is to translate your videos?

    One day I’ll win Karen have faith! I will first help abandoned cats even more than I help and buy a big house to house all my loved ones <3

    Would also studios to take pictures and keep up with my work blogger who is my passion

    A huge Beijao for u karen and my fluffy tabby
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  357. If I won the lottery, first thing I do would be pay off all bills & then go & take some people well deserving for a make over( including me) to Sephora. I would randomly pick someone I didn’t know that needs hair & make over with some new clothes.

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  359. I’ve never taken a makeup class, and I think I’m too intimidated to every sign up, but I’m sure I could learn a lot!

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  362. I just started watching Hannibal on Amazon Prime. So my newest celebrity crush is Hugh Dancy. Where have I been?!?! He is SO hot!

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  363. I love facial hair when it’s kept short! My boyfriend finally invested in a trimmer when I accidentally let it slip that he looks like a child when he shaves it all off :/ SO happy with the results though!

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  367. Yes! I absolutely love the colorful eyeliners. I love that they come in so many different shades and it feels like you can just add one to your waterline and it really changes the look of everything.

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  370. I prefer MY man with facial hair. When he decided to shave it all off last summer I was not happy. It was like having a stranger living in my house sleeping next to me.

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  371. I generally skip over the $50 giveaway only because I rarely think I will win (And I am a fan of your pages regardless), but that Ryan Gosling photo holding a gift card really made me laugh out loud. Love it! 🙂

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  372. I wish I could try an airbrush system because everybody raves about how great it looks. I’ve resisted buying one for myself because i know I would never want to clean it! Silly reason, I know.

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  374. I don’t like moustaches, but I do like how men look with some rugged scruffles. Not a full-on beard, mind you, just a few days of not shaving =P

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  376. I absolutely LOVE coloured eyeliner. With hooded eyes and glasses it’s a great way to still make my eyes stand out, and introduce colour into my everyday makeup without going OTT x

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  379. Trying to picture Jared Leto without his scruff and I just can’t bring myself to it. Facial hair and how I prefer it truly does depend on the man. On my celeb crush and on my boyfriend – I like them bearded! Trimmed and groomed for my real life romance; Jared meanwhile can go as scruffy as he likes – he usually does. Can’t tame that one!

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  380. I fell on the ice last Friday…all winter, walking thru the snow and ice in heels, and I fell wearing flats! It really hurt, but I’m feeling much better

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  382. I’m not sure that I would prefer facial hair in general, but when we started dating almost 20 years ago, my now-husband asked if I was OK with his beard and I said yes. He says I am not allowed to change my mind 🙂

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  386. Considering the fact that I often joke that I don’t even know the meaning of “day look”, yeah, I’d say that bright eyeliner of okay with me. 😛 And I just received some Kleancolorlipsticks from eBay that prove how far I’ll go to rationalize keeping oddly-colored lip products. There’s a gunmetal lipstick that’s dry, doesn’t apply perfectly…but the sparkle on the bullet…so nice. I’m hoping my Milani Anti-feathering lipliner will come to the rescue, which, may I say, is an absolutely brilliant tool. It’s pretty much become as necessary to my looks as my Fergie eyeshadow primer.

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  392. I’d love to take a make up class but fear the make over counter at department stores. I just have a terrible feeling that the products are covered in the grossest germs.

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  400. I typically prefer clean cut, GQ men, but Jonathan Scott (Property Brothers) and Jared Leto have me singing a different tune.

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