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7 Ways to Win a $50 eGift Card From Sephora! (Ends Monday)

April 26th, 2014 by Karen 334 Comments

A Makeup and Beauty Blog giveaway

Win a $50 Sephora eCard from Makeup and Beauty Blog
Win a $50 Sephora eCard from Makeup and Beauty Blog

Hey, boo! Good morning. How are you? How’s everything out there?

“Out there…” Sounds like I’m talking to an astronaut. 🙂

I hope you had a good week. I hope you experienced something new, got some nice weather, and had someone pay you a compliment, because that always feels good.

If not, then let’s do it now: “You’re sweet and kind and creative and have impeccably good taste, and I love you.”

Looks like the sun came out here this morning. It’s not as overcast as it was yesterday.

We actualy got more rain this week, which is starting to approach unusual weather territory, because here in this part of Northern California our last real rains of the season usually happen right around early April…

Most of the time. If I’m remembering correctly.

I don’t mind though. It makes my allergies a little worse, but it’s better for Mother Nature overall.

Keeps the flowers around and everything green longer.

Do you have any plans this weekend? All I really have is my dad’s bday dinner in the East Bay tonight and maybe a breakfast sammy and coffee at Panera Bread with El Hub in a few. Beyond that, I’m just sort of wingin’ it.

Best of luck in this week’s giveaway. I wish — WISH! — I was able to hold a giveaway where every single person could win. That would be a dream come true. I actually fantasize a lot about what kinds of things I could do for us here on the blog if I ever won the lottery. One of the ideas is to take a group of 10 readers off to Paris for an all-expenses-paid two-week adventure (because one week wouldn’t be enough). We could visit Chanel headquarters and spend one entire day in the Louvre.

Le sigh…

Have a great day today, babe. My tummy is rumbly, so I’ll talk to you soon. Panera is calling my name! 🙂

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    • Where’s your favorite place to go for breakfast?
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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

7 Ways to Win a $50 eGift Card From Sephora! (Ends Monday) / Originally published April 26th, 2014

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  1. michelle says

    April 26th, 2014 at 8:42 am

    I wanna win!! <3

    Reply
  2. Angel says

    April 26th, 2014 at 8:46 am

    Oh my gosh! I’m actually so excited for next week, because I’m going to see Stars on Ice!! Aha, good luck on winning the lottery! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Rhoda K says

    April 26th, 2014 at 8:49 am

    I’m wearing Rimmel Oh Boy You’re So Fine! on my nails. 🙂 x
    Rhoda K recently posted … What Do The Colours You Wear Say About You?

    Reply
  4. El's says

    April 26th, 2014 at 8:52 am

    I’m wearing Shame from Urban Decay on my lips 😉

    Reply
  5. Maria J. says

    April 26th, 2014 at 9:07 am

    My favorite 3 apps on my phone are Instagra, Repix and A Beautiful Mess.

    Reply
  6. Troya says

    April 26th, 2014 at 9:11 am

    Great giveaway! Thank you!
    Troya recently posted … Review:: Bite Beauty Luminous Creme Lipstick in Fig

    Reply
  7. monica says

    April 26th, 2014 at 9:12 am

    My favorite place to eat breakfast is a local kind of quirky deli. They have the most delicious food. They filmed the L word there once.

    Reply
  8. Cindy says

    April 26th, 2014 at 9:15 am

    Looking for the perfect eyelash base. Sadly, Lancôme is not it.

    Reply
  9. Jessica says

    April 26th, 2014 at 9:20 am

    I have a cat named Nala because she looks like Nala from the lion king 🙂

    Reply
  10. Joni says

    April 26th, 2014 at 9:27 am

    Hi karen, hope you are having a great weekend. Haha one of my favorite apps on my phone is Bingo Blitz, I play it all the time, at home, at the doctor, everywhere! My other two would probably be Instagram, Facebook, and this is more than one but my 2 pregnancy apps, very helpful and full of resouces! On my nails is NY139 by NickaK, it’s a bright cherry red. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Patsy says

    April 26th, 2014 at 9:43 am

    Wearing Minnie Mouse polish from OPI on my nails with a coat of glitter polish on top!! It’s one of my faves!

    Reply
  12. Amy says

    April 26th, 2014 at 9:47 am

    boo! It’s raining here.

    Reply
  13. Amanda says

    April 26th, 2014 at 9:47 am

    I’ve been eyeing Nars the multiplier!

    Reply
  14. Meg R says

    April 26th, 2014 at 9:49 am

    Today I am wearing on my nail Original Mint by Mint Polish.

    Reply
  15. Pam says

    April 26th, 2014 at 9:56 am

    This is my first time checking this blog out and so far I am loving it!

    Reply
  16. Laurinha says

    April 26th, 2014 at 10:13 am

    Breakfast? At home, defenitely! All I need, all I have. If I go elsewhere, wow, much much much more than I need…… hahaha!!!

    Reply
  17. Natalie says

    April 26th, 2014 at 10:22 am

    On my nails I’m wearing Duri Rejuvacote with Essie Mademoiselle on top. 🙂

    Reply
  18. Rano says

    April 26th, 2014 at 10:26 am

    I’m wearing Essie lilacism
    Rano recently posted … Review Mac Magnetic Nude Collection, مراجعة كولكشن ماك ماجنتك نيود

    Reply
  19. Kelley Lively says

    April 26th, 2014 at 10:40 am

    I love Makeup and I am using it to change women’s lives who have been down on their luck. Makeup for a 2nd Chance

    Reply
  20. Rikki Poynter says

    April 26th, 2014 at 10:49 am

    I’m wearing OPI Meet Me On The Star Ferry.
    Rikki Poynter recently posted … April 2014 Favourites – MAC Playland, Sonia Kashuk, CoverFX, Kat Von D, MUFE

    Reply
  21. Noga says

    April 26th, 2014 at 10:59 am

    Just removed Zoya Godiva, need to pick something else… not sure what though, so many to choose from 🙂

    Reply
  22. Michelle says

    April 26th, 2014 at 11:07 am

    Cats are….awesome!

    Reply
  23. Ksenia says

    April 26th, 2014 at 11:19 am

    Cats are cute!

    Reply
  24. Charlotte says

    April 26th, 2014 at 11:21 am

    Cats are snuggly!! Our two kittens love to sleep under the blankets and cuddle with us at night. They’re our babies 🙂 love your blog!

    Reply
  25. Miki says

    April 26th, 2014 at 11:33 am

    My favorite t-shirts are hand-me-downs from my mom. They’re souvenirs from traveling she did when she was younger and they’re all soooo soft!
    Miki recently posted … Urban Decay Super-Saturated High Gloss Lip Color in Lovechild Review+Swatches

    Reply
  26. Charlotte says

    April 26th, 2014 at 11:38 am

    Cats are cuter than children.

    Reply
  27. Tiffanie says

    April 26th, 2014 at 11:44 am

    A trip to Paris for two weeks sounds divine!

    Reply
  28. Ashley says

    April 26th, 2014 at 11:47 am

    I’d love to treat myself with some retail therapy.

    Reply
  29. Lindsey says

    April 26th, 2014 at 11:52 am

    I can’t believe I am admitting it, but my Mamaw passes down her clothes to me all the time. She’ll buy stuff and then say it’s “too young” for her, so I get it! It’s cute stuff too! “)

    Reply
  30. Kara says

    April 26th, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    The highlight of April for me was seeing my boyfriend! He came to visit me at university 🙂

    Reply
  31. Sarah W says

    April 26th, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    This place called Magnolia Pancake Huas; I LOVE the Belgian waffles!

    Reply
  32. Kalli Melia says

    April 26th, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    I have just baked a cake, the boyfriend asked for a double chocolate cake. I just hope it comes out ok (I have strawberries too just incase!)

    Reply
  33. Kellie says

    April 26th, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    It’s my birthday! Yay!!!!

    Reply
  34. GB says

    April 26th, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    Nothing on my nails — I desperately need a manicure!

    Reply
  35. Colleen Boudreau says

    April 26th, 2014 at 12:54 pm

    Cats are my BFF! 🙂

    Reply
  36. Elaa says

    April 26th, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    My 3 fav apps are instagram, 9gag and evernote

    Reply
  37. Natalie M. says

    April 26th, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    I have OPI Don’t Bossa Nova Me Around on my nails.

    Reply
  38. Sienna says

    April 26th, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    i’m wearing a mint green nail polish, maybelline, i think???

    Reply
  39. Bria says

    April 26th, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    Bring on summer!

    Reply
  40. Sandy says

    April 26th, 2014 at 2:00 pm

    I’d love new goodies to perk up my day 🙂

    Reply
  41. Lily says

    April 26th, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    I’ve been going to Sephora a lot lately to revamp my makeup.

    Reply
  42. London B. says

    April 26th, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    “Oh my god, i love your skirt. Where did you get it?”
    “It was my mom’s in the 80’s.”
    “VINTAGE. super cute.”
    “That is the ugliest effing skirt i’ve ever seen.”

    Reply
  43. Sabrina W says

    April 26th, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    Cats are adorable

    Reply
  44. Kim says

    April 26th, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    Awesome giveaway! Dreary rainy day here – the ice went out of the lake only a few days ago! Waiting for some warmer weather!!

    Reply
  45. Ellen says

    April 26th, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    I’m wearing Opi Upfront and Personal on my nails 🙂

    Reply
  46. Jessica says

    April 26th, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    I’m wearing Kure Bazaar in or rose on my toenails

    Reply
  47. Stephanie says

    April 26th, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    I would love to win. My make-up stash is running low and I’m on that whole budget business.

    Reply
  48. Cez says

    April 26th, 2014 at 3:06 pm

    Cats are…the INTERNET!!! =^.^=

    Reply
  49. Chelsey says

    April 26th, 2014 at 3:33 pm

    Cats are adorable!

    Reply
  50. Rhea says

    April 26th, 2014 at 3:38 pm

    I actually have quite a few clothing items and accessories passed down from my mom! Me and my mom basically share wardrobes due to our close sizes, but she has given me a few of her vintage pieces which I love to throw into my everyday wardrobe.;) xx
    Glossedonbeauty.blogspot.com
    Rhea recently posted … Lancôme L’Extreme Mascara

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  51. Bunny says

    April 26th, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    I have a few dresses from my mom and my grandma’s blue suit and some of my aunt’s clothing as well!

    Reply
  52. gabriela sanchez says

    April 26th, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    My favorite place to go for Breakfast is Ihop.
    Love the pancakes

    Reply
  53. Mahdi Martin says

    April 26th, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    I’m wearing nothing on my nails! I only wear toenail polish.

    Reply
  54. dawn says

    April 26th, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    Bare nails after my mani (Revlon perfumery lavender color) was ravaged by dish washing…

    Reply
  55. Erica M says

    April 26th, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    My fave breakfast spot is a diner called NYPD, New York pickle deli. They have a stuffed French toast that makes me drool just thinking about it.

    Reply
  56. Emily says

    April 26th, 2014 at 5:12 pm

    Cats are….snuggly!

    Reply
  57. Alyx says

    April 26th, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    I didn’t eat breakfast this morning 🙁

    Reply
  58. Lynn says

    April 26th, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    I have forever21 glitter polish on my ring fingers, sort of an ode to my birthday.

    Reply
  59. Tania G says

    April 26th, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    I am wearing the new light lavender color from Essie on my nails, can’t remember the name of the color though 🙁

    Reply
  60. Eva says

    April 26th, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    My three favourite apps, the bank app, to then spend money on the Sephora app, then my email app to stalk my package

    Reply
  61. Holly Ann says

    April 26th, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    Karen I love that you love cats as much as me! My cats are my little rays of sunshine! Makeup, cats, and positivity are what make my world go Around! I have two gray tabby brothers and they could be Tabs’ cousins lol. Take care! Holly

    Reply
  62. Shaneka Giscombe says

    April 26th, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    I have no polish on my nails. Letting them breathe.

    Reply
  63. Terri says

    April 26th, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    I’m wearing nail strengthener on my nails right now. I want to paint them, but I know that, if I do, they will chip in the next week (and I won’t have time to fix them because of grading and finals).

    Reply
  64. Hannah says

    April 26th, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    I share tons of clothes with my mom, because we are the same size. Often, when we are shopping together, I convince her to buy an expensive dress “because you can wear it and then I can wear it, so it’s a great value” and have gotten many cute dresses into my wardrobe this way 🙂

    Reply
  65. Jordi says

    April 26th, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    I am not sure that I have anything from my mom, but I have jewelry from both grandmothers. Plus, I have the blazer that my dad wore on my parents’ first date!

    Reply
  66. Amanda says

    April 26th, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    I would love to get that new Hourglass palette.

    Reply
  67. Claire says

    April 26th, 2014 at 6:33 pm

    I’m a little late to the shellac game, but I haven’t been able to stop. Right now is a delightful shiny black on my nails.

    Reply
  68. Swati says

    April 26th, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    Cats make me sneeze, oh no!

    Reply
  69. @debbutterflys says

    April 26th, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    loved to sew my own clothes groeing up, gave me much more that if i bought the,

    Reply
  70. margarita says

    April 26th, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    I am wearing OPI Strawberry Margarita on my nails, and added OPI Teenage Dream as an accent on my ring fingers.

    Reply
  71. Jenni says

    April 26th, 2014 at 6:56 pm

    On my nails, I am wearing O.P.I. Live.Love.Carnaval. 🙂

    Reply
  72. Icequeen81 says

    April 26th, 2014 at 6:59 pm

    Thank you very much for the compliment , didn’t have one in weeks.
    My dream/ Wish was find a home for at least a couple of dogs/cats in the shelter , I am always trying to make people understand the importance of adoption.
    Yes I own a blouse that was of my moms I like it is very comfi.
    When you say cat I say Garfield,mystery( is a black cat from Emily the strange), Shadow-cat(Marvel) love that name. My favorite cats all my life , I am a big Garfield fan, and love wearing black cat shirt have one and love it

    I’m wearing La Girl Blackout , a beautiful pitch black glossy
    which is was glossier

    Reply
  73. Nik says

    April 26th, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    My favorite apps are Sketch Club, Instagram and Pandora! :{D

    Reply
  74. Susan h says

    April 26th, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    I am excited for spring. Just bought hourglass primer. Wondered where it had been all my life.

    Reply
  75. Tracy says

    April 26th, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    •What are your three favorite apps on your phone?

    Yelp
    Candy Crush
    Sephora

    Reply
  76. kristen geng says

    April 26th, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    that picture of all the hourglass lip glosses is just amazing. want them all!

    Reply
  77. Vanessa says

    April 26th, 2014 at 7:26 pm

    My favorite apps (besides the basic, essentials…):

    Kindle
    Zinio
    Paint joy

    🙂

    Reply
  78. Shannon says

    April 26th, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    Just bought Punk Rock Pink by Maybelline. Inspired by the prettiest manicure I saw this week of al lovely nude color with a single nail accent of glittery pink.

    Reply
  79. HannaBunBun says

    April 26th, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    My favorite breakfast place would be at home or anywhere I can get dinner food at 7am. I work night shift so my timing is all screwed up. It’s a good morning if my eyeliner is still on point after a 12 hour shift!

    Reply
  80. Wei-ying says

    April 26th, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    I love your blog! I’ve recently become obsessed with makeup (while experimenting for my upcoming wedding), and I also love cats, so your blog is perfect! Best Burmese food in the Bay Area: Little Yangon in Daly City.

    Reply
  81. Tiffany says

    April 26th, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    I went to a beauty event at the bay in Toronto, it totally beats Sephora’s VIB rouge events.

    Reply
  82. Elena says

    April 26th, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    I am wearing Eastern Light by Chanel on my toes!

    Reply
  83. Taylor says

    April 26th, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    My favorite place to go for breakfast is this local place, Blue’s Egg. I always get the Dubliner Benedict (creamed leeks and pulled ham on rye bread with a poached egg and paprika hollandaise). YUM YUM!!

    Reply
  84. Sebnem says

    April 26th, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    My cat is my baby.

    Reply
  85. Aida says

    April 26th, 2014 at 9:46 pm

    Instragram, Astronomy Picture of the Day & Cosmos, A Spacetime Odyssey <3

    Reply
  86. Midaa says

    April 26th, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    I’m wearing Nicole by O.P. I nail polish in Promises in the dark.

    Reply
  87. MARY MOUGEOT says

    April 26th, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    Actually, I like to make Sunday breakfast at home.

    Reply
  88. Monica says

    April 26th, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    On my nails I have pink/gold duochrome-y glitter over nude colored nail polish both from The Face Shop.

    Reply
  89. MelodyJ says

    April 26th, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    I’m wearing Essie Turquoise & Caicos on my nails right now. I just did a home manicure before I logged on.

    Reply
  90. Jennifer says

    April 26th, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    My favorite 3 apps on my iPad are Viggle, Hautelook, and 1SE. Thank you for sponsoring the giveaway! 🙂

    Reply
  91. Pat says

    April 26th, 2014 at 11:38 pm

    Currently wearing angora cardi by Essie 🙂

    Reply
  92. Camille says

    April 26th, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    Karen! i feel like i’ve neglected my makeup lusts! i usually turn to you for some insight on what to purchase from the sephora.

    i’m headed to make a return, so i might as well browse, right?

    hmmm….when you say cat, i think “meooooooooooooow.” <3

    Reply
  93. Marlin L. says

    April 26th, 2014 at 11:55 pm

    Aprils highlight was my birthday! 🙂 and Easter candy of course!

    Reply
  94. Mican says

    April 27th, 2014 at 1:32 am

    My favorite shoes were handed down to me from my mom. They are a pair she wore through college and during the time she met and dated my dad.

    Reply
  95. Emily Bruce says

    April 27th, 2014 at 1:42 am

    I have clothes handed down to me from my mom and grandma along with some jewelry and coffee mugs that belonged to my great-grandma that was given to me after she passed away years ago.

    Reply
  96. Mariam says

    April 27th, 2014 at 2:11 am

    Yes, I own a lot of clothes of my mum now as she just passed away a couple of months ago and we wore the same size. I do take care of them ox

    Reply
  97. Jennifer Pham says

    April 27th, 2014 at 2:13 am

    Cats are fiercely independent 😀

    Reply
  98. Kiss & Make-up says

    April 27th, 2014 at 4:15 am

    My mom and I had this tradition of doing a ‘breakfast with bubbly’ every now and then together in the city, and now that I live abroad I really miss that. So I don’t necessarily have a favorite breakfast place, but definitely a favorite breakfast tradition.
    Kiss & Make-up recently posted … Review | Kiehl’s Vetiver & Black Tea eau de toilette

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  99. Dollie says

    April 27th, 2014 at 4:34 am

    Right now my nails are bare…just cleaned them of OPI Elephantastic and will be keeping them bare for a couple of days…let them breath and all that.

    Reply
  100. Chloe K. says

    April 27th, 2014 at 4:39 am

    I’m loving Zoya’s Cynthia on my nails. I can’t seem to let go of dark colors for spring.

    Reply
  101. Molly says

    April 27th, 2014 at 4:40 am

    My latest beauty puzzle is working out looks using this mint green eyeliner I picked up in Seoul. So fun!

    Reply
  102. nina says

    April 27th, 2014 at 5:47 am

    My favorite place to go for breakfast is the walker brothers pancake house in chicago!!!

    Reply
  103. Liz says

    April 27th, 2014 at 5:48 am

    If they’re our cats, they’re sleeping.

    Reply
  104. Anna C says

    April 27th, 2014 at 6:23 am

    My favorite breakfast place of all time is The Original Pancake House…they have the most amazing Swedish pancakes, with the most deliciously crisp edges! I could eat them every day!

    Reply
  105. Diane says

    April 27th, 2014 at 6:30 am

    Cats are family. We spent Easter at the kitty-cat hospital because our boy had to have kidney stones removed. Not cheap, but he is worth every penny. He has one more week before his staples get removed (and the cone of shame!) and 10 more days of antibiotics. Our girl keeps vigil near his room wondering why baby brother can’t come out to play. We are all anxious to have him back to full health and can’t wait until he is all better. I am thankful we had access to a 24/7 animal hospital that has round-the-clock care for its patients-just like a human hospital. I’m so grateful for fellow animal lovers that care so deeply and come in no matter what day or holiday it is.

    Reply
  106. Berry says

    April 27th, 2014 at 6:32 am

    I just did my nails an hour ago, so I have the bottle handy. It’s Deborah Lippman’s “No More Drama”.

    Reply
  107. Deborah says

    April 27th, 2014 at 6:33 am

    I reaaally want to try NARS Sheer Glow foundation – I swatched ’em in Sephora a few weeks ago, and thought Gobi was the perfect match on my wrist, but I think Fiji is better for me (I’m NC15-20 and tan easily) for the summer?? Ahh!

    Reply
  108. Lauren E. says

    April 27th, 2014 at 6:33 am

    My cat is the sweetest and yet most energetic thing ever. Shes like a cross between a ferret, a cat, and a monkey

    Reply
  109. Casey says

    April 27th, 2014 at 6:54 am

    My nails are bare! 🙁 Haven’t had time to paint them!

    Reply
  110. Alyssa says

    April 27th, 2014 at 6:56 am

    Chef’s Cornersin VT is my favorite place to go for breakfast/brunch. They have an amazinggg French toast!!

    Reply
  111. Kate G. says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:22 am

    I’ve been cleaning and gardening a lot lately so my nails are so, so sad, but I’m wearing Urban Decay’s Chanel Graphite dupe, the name of which totally escapes me. Because despite owning Graphite, the better UD formula demanded my $$. Makeup junkies ‘r’ us.

    Reply
  112. Doreena says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:24 am

    Hope everyone is having a great weekend! I’m spending mine studying for a horrible math test on Monday! What was I thinking going to Pharmacy Tech school at my age??? LOL

    Reply
  113. Samantha Kensell says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:26 am

    The highlight of my April so far is finally starting a project I have been thinking about for a long time.

    Reply
  114. Chelsea says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:27 am

    Such a big fan of this blog!

    Reply
  115. Nicole says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:27 am

    My nails are bare today – I’m giving them a short rest.

    Reply
  116. andrea amy (@mommy2fiveboys) says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:29 am

    the three apps that I use the most on my phone are twitter, email and facebook

    Reply
  117. Talia says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:29 am

    Yeah! Good luck to everyone 😀

    Reply
  118. Melissa says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:30 am

    I love going to breakfast at mcdonalds!

    Reply
  119. Johanna says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:35 am

    It’s gonna be a hot Summer here in Florida

    Reply
  120. Neha says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:36 am

    My favorite place to eat breakfast is Panera!!!!! I have sarees passed on from my mom and grandmom. They are assets, hard to find that work today. I wear them on very special occasions.

    Reply
  121. Mariah says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:36 am

    I offically have a beauty addiction. I just made 3 different orders to Sephora and MAC over the weekend. There may be a fourth by the end of the day.

    I am envious of your Too Faced “The Little Black Book of Bronzers.” I love their Chocolate Soleil Bronzers. The “book” does look a little hard to store however.

    When I say “cats are” you say ________. Magnificent. Brownie points to win the gift card?

    Anyways…… Have a great rest of your weekend!

    Reply
  122. Katia Audrey says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:39 am

    I actually have a couple of shirts from my grandmother, she gave them to my mother and then my mom gave them to me. I love them!

    Reply
  123. Alice says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:40 am

    I’m wearing Essie’s “Exotic Liras” – it’s time to re-do my nails though, I think. 🙂

    Reply
  124. JaimeeM says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:40 am

    My favorite three IPhone apps on my phone are :Simpsons Tapped Out, ANKI Drive, and Funny Faces. Lame but awesome.

    Reply
  125. Alison Guichard says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:42 am

    Those Hourglass glosses look divine!

    Reply
  126. AJ says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:42 am

    My favorite place for breakfast is right at home! I can never understand why people want to have breakfast in a crowded restaurant… And everything is exactly how I want it!

    Reply
  127. Kim Pincombe Cole says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:46 am

    My fingernails are currently bare {gasp} but I’m wearing Zoya’s LC on my toes. I love Zoya polishes!

    Reply
  128. Denay Haist says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:48 am

    Cats are a joy to be around!

    Reply
  129. Fatma says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:49 am

    Hope to win <3

    Reply
  130. Daraya says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:49 am

    My three favorite apps are Blogilates, Spotify, and Instagram!

    Reply
  131. Francine Anchondo says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:51 am

    Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  132. Cassie says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:52 am

    The best thing that’s happened in April was graduating. Man, grad school was tough but it’s over!!! Your make up reviews have been awesome so thanks for helping me stay sane lol

    Reply
  133. Jessica says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:55 am

    Happy Sunday fun day! I’m wearing Essie’s new spring collection on my nails and my toes! The dark blue color and the reddish pink color! We just moved so I’m getting settled in. Ugh. Moving is the worst !
    Thank you
    Cheers

    Reply
  134. Stephanie says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:55 am

    Thank you for posting Too Faced’s bronzer story. I had no idea and now I will definitely make a point of buying Too Faced bronzer.

    My crazy female tortie cat is sitting on my lap, she’s a big fan of makeup. Her markings make it look like she’s wearing eyeshadow and eyeliner. (She told me she wants to change her look)

    My favorite meal out is breakfast, unfortunately we hardly ever do that because hubby isn’t a fan of a big breakfast.

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  135. Susan T. says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:55 am

    On my toenails is Julep Flora, a bright violet with blue shimmer. My fingernails are naked!

    Reply
  136. irini says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:58 am

    I want crepes so badly…

    Reply
  137. Ms. Elise says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:00 am

    Cats are adorable, and unfortunately my nails are bare right now because I’m too klutzy to paint them well and keep them from getting damaged/broken/ruining the paint immediately.

    Reply
  138. Erika C. says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:01 am

    The highlight of my April has been planting some pretty yellow tulips in my garden.

    Reply
  139. Lisa M. says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:09 am

    I am trying my hand at dehydrating tomatoes today. Looks easy enough, so hopefully they turn out. On my nails, I have the shade “Grin and Bare it”.

    Reply
  140. CKG says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:11 am

    Well, thank you for the kind thoughts!

    Thinking of the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe and Rue Cler etc is certainly preferable to thinking about work next week!

    I am also waiting to hear back from MAC regarding the MxPS blush mixup.
    Did you get any blushes from that collection?

    Reply
  141. Loris Ayoub says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:11 am

    have an excellent week my dear.
    Sun is shining, life is good
    ♥

    Reply
  142. Carol says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:15 am

    How wonderful that you are doing this

    Reply
  143. Denise says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:16 am

    Cats are my best friends…!

    Reply
  144. Sarah says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:20 am

    I am excited and nervous for this week because I’m defending my Masters thesis on Friday!

    Reply
  145. Lauren b says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:31 am

    Cats are awesome! I have 3 little monsters that are always getting into some sort of trouble. It probably doesn’t help that we spoil them rotten.

    Reply
  146. Noire Tropical Beauty says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:33 am

    I am waiting for spring to really show up!! It’s been mild or cold. Looking of some real sunshine! In the meantime, I am wearing all my spring inspired nail polish, no more dark colours for me!
    Noire Tropical Beauty recently posted … Be kind to the Earth with Zoya’s Earth Day Polish Exchange Program!

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  147. Belen says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:34 am

    hey! I don’t want to go the gym tomorrow :S lol

    Reply
  148. Liz says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:34 am

    This April has been pretty awesome so far. The two best parts? First (both chronologically and in importance), adopting Maria, who is about 5 and had been at the shelter for almost a year after arriving with her kittens and watching them all get adopted while she sat and waited (and waited and waited). She is still hiding most of the time, but she is getting less timid every week. The second thing was finally getting the motorcycle I’ve wanted for months, a Honda Rebel. It’s a small bike, but the short seat height means I feel stable at a stop, even with my short little legs. Vroom vroom!~

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  149. Ann says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:35 am

    I have just a clear treatment on my nails.

    Reply
  150. Veronica v says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:40 am

    I am not wearing anything on my nails because I need to go get a mani/pedi!

    Reply
  151. Lorraine says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:41 am

    Lancome Gris Angora. I black nightgown of my mom’s that I never wear but will never get rid of. A green blazer made by my grandfather(a tailor who died before i was born) worn by my Dad.

    Reply
  152. Frances says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:41 am

    Cats are so entertaining.

    Reply
  153. Sanam Rodrigues says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:45 am

    Hi Karen,

    You are really an inspiration to me. You make us women feel’not so guilty’ that we have to take care of ourselves first. As a mum of two toddlers, I’ve not given thought to myself in some time.
    You’re always positive and full of this ‘happy-pixie-fairy dust’ karma. I love it, and also its ONLY cos of u I wore ‘Lady Danger’ and MAN did I feel unstoppable!
    So thank you, for your hard work and boundless inner beauty-enthusiasm. 🙂

    Reply
  154. Nicole says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:46 am

    I always want pancakes!

    Reply
  155. michele l says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:46 am

    i have 5 flannel shirts that were my grandpas i love them i were them round the house one i were when i go out

    Reply
  156. Bianca Rogoveanu says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:48 am

    I am wearing Opi from Mariah Carey collection!

    Reply
  157. Krystle Thomas says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:52 am

    No hand me downs for me!

    Reply
  158. Gabi says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:03 am

    I’m going out to try and find the limited edition dare to go nude color tattoos today… Wish me luck!!

    Reply
  159. Candice C. says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:06 am

    On my nails right now is OPI Pirouette My Whistle and Don’t Pretzel My Buttons, because it looks like a salted pretzel!

    Reply
  160. Heather USA (Rafflecopter Rosie Areola) says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:10 am

    I’m wearing WnW 2% Milk on my nails o.O

    Reply
  161. Yolanda C. says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:12 am

    I love going to my mom’s house for breakfast! Mama always makes the best food!

    Reply
  162. Lisaa Fong says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:28 am

    This weekend has been all about planting an herb garden, tomato and pepper plants. I enjoy what the plants produce but not so much the labor of the initial gardening project.

    Reply
  163. susan says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:29 am

    The highlight of April has been Easter. The little one had such a great time!

    Reply
  164. Megan says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:31 am

    My nails are au natural right now!

    Reply
  165. crystald says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:36 am

    Unfortunatly the highlight of april is getting sick once agian…I dont rember ever getting sick this much. It seems every month my son brings something home& I catch it.

    Reply
  166. Samantha M says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:40 am

    What are your three favorite apps on your phone?

    My favorite three apps on my phone would have to be Instagram (of course), Clear (for to-do lists and productivity), and Horizon Calendar (i love the interface!)

    Thanks so much for the chance to win xx

    Reply
  167. Abby says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:43 am

    I’m wearing “Fashion Playground” by Essie!

    Reply
  168. Davi says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:43 am

    Cats (all 9 of them) are my children.

    Reply
  169. Natalie F says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:49 am

    I have “not just a waitress” by opi on

    Reply
  170. Laura says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:51 am

    Love from France!

    Reply
  171. Doreen Garza says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:55 am

    I love your blog!!
    My 3 fav. Apps are sephora, mac, and facebook!
    April is still pretty cool here in wi.
    My finger nails are bare at the moment!
    I love makeup. Also love Pai skincare.
    Its luscious!
    Nars lip glosses are wonderful cant wait to buy a few more colors!
    Thanks Karen!

    Reply
  172. Julie B. says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:57 am

    I am wearing nothing on my nails because yesterday I put on a coral/orangey color I thought would be very springish to wear to a party, but the color just was weird and my husband even commented on it, so I took it off.

    Reply
  173. Cindy says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:58 am

    Wearing Urban Decay Chaos on my nails . . .

    Reply
  174. Jennifer says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:58 am

    I have a serious aversion to nail polish, which makes me rather jealous of people who do nail art because it’s always so pretty!

    Reply
  175. Hollie H says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:07 am

    I am wearing Revlon Parfumerie in Surf Spray on my nails. The color is so gorgeous!

    Reply
  176. Katrina says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:11 am

    My nails are naked right now but I have every intention of painting them coral tonight so I have a bright start to another work week.

    Reply
  177. Kimberley Danzey says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:15 am

    So far I am loving the April weather.

    Reply
  178. Bonny says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:19 am

    I’m wearing OPI Sweetheart on my nails!

    Reply
  179. Michelle says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:20 am

    When you say cats, I say:

    Men are temporary, cats are forever! lol

    Reply
  180. Cori Westphal says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:24 am

    Awful me! I have some chipped nude nail polish on right now. You made me feel nice and guilty, so I’m going to freshen them up right now! 🙂

    coriwestphal at msn dot com

    Reply
  181. Kayte CookWatts says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:30 am

    The highlight of my month was finding out my sister is pregnant with her first child!

    Reply
  182. Anisha says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:45 am

    Highlight of April has been King’s Day (in the Netherlands)!

    Reply
  183. Shanie says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:47 am

    When you say cats, i say yes please!

    Reply
  184. Amy says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:51 am

    On my nails I am wearing – nothing! And boy is it time for a mani-pedi! Just finished my school semester so now it’s time for some treats!

    Reply
  185. Emily says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:53 am

    Cats are sweet 🙂

    Reply
  186. Janea M says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:53 am

    I’m wearing Essie’s Lapiz of Luxury on my nails.

    Reply
  187. teresa koedyker says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:54 am

    I am wearing A Blue Dolphin Polish by You Polish!! Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  188. Maggie says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:54 am

    I’m wearing nothing on my nails as I let them grow out 🙁

    Reply
  189. Lynda says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:55 am

    when you say cats, i say HATS!

    Reply
  190. Amber says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:56 am

    I adore the Vsco Cam app for iPhone!

    Reply
  191. Amy Cao-Hong says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:56 am

    If i win this i’m going to buy the hourglass ambient lighting palette!

    Reply
  192. Tricia says

    April 27th, 2014 at 11:05 am

    Had so much fun at the beach

    Reply
  193. tiffany says

    April 27th, 2014 at 11:11 am

    currently wearing nothing on my fingernails and essie’s hipanema on my toes!

    Reply
  194. Sylvia says

    April 27th, 2014 at 11:17 am

    I’m spending Sunday watching Supernatural and contemplating a fragrance purchase. Cats are always close by in my house as I have three!

    Reply
  195. MMM says

    April 27th, 2014 at 11:20 am

    Why is it so hard to find an affordable white fabric couch? BOOOHISSS

    Reply
  196. Katie says

    April 27th, 2014 at 11:24 am

    I’m wearing China Glaze “Flip Flop Fantasy” on my nails! 🙂

    Reply
  197. Kendra says

    April 27th, 2014 at 11:25 am

    I don’t own any clothes handed down from my mom or grandma but I wish I did! Vintage style is always in (:

    Reply
  198. Rene Groyer says

    April 27th, 2014 at 11:25 am

    Have enjoyed all the public holidays in April so far in my country.
    Pretty cool but oh so busy everywhere.Love from Cape Town,South Africa

    Reply
  199. Niki says

    April 27th, 2014 at 11:31 am

    I’m currently wearing OPI Toucan Do It If You Try on my nails and I love it so much!
    Niki recently posted … Link Love: 04.25.14

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  200. Natalie Brown says

    April 27th, 2014 at 11:39 am

    Hello! Panera sounds so good! Yummy!! I like Panera for lunch but, for breakfast, I like IHOP. Strawberry pancakes make me scream “Yay”!! lol My highlight for the month of April has been that I moved into my own place yesterday & it’s so nice. Thank-you!

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  201. Renee says

    April 27th, 2014 at 11:53 am

    When I say “cats are” you say cute but selfish. I love doggies 🙂 #teamwoof Sorry Karen 🙁

    Reply
  202. courtney b says

    April 27th, 2014 at 12:05 pm

    i love your blog !:) keep up the hard work and amazing pictures!

    Reply
  203. Katie says

    April 27th, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    My cat Coach, who is also a tabby, and I love your blog. We think that you and Tabs make a great team! 🙂

    Reply
  204. meghan says

    April 27th, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    i hope you see this because you will appreciate it, karen-
    i went to the grocery store to buy cat food. i was staring long and hard at all of the different varieties of fancy feast, which is our cat’s favorite brand. she prefers food with extra gravy and little chunks- no pate for her. she also likes the fish flavors above the other ones. anyone who doesn’t have a cat will think this sounds crazy.

    next to me is a woman, also staring at and comparing the different foods. ‘picky cat?’ i asked. she rolled her eyes and said ‘its amazing what i go through for this cat.’

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  205. Michaela says

    April 27th, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    My favorite place to eat is at Panera, too! I love their breakfast sandwiches as well as their sweet muffins. They offer a wider selection of savory and sweet menu items than Starbucks does.

    Reply
  206. Laura says

    April 27th, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    BLD in LA has amazing breakfast!

    Reply
  207. Anastasiya says

    April 27th, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    My favorite place to go for Breakfast is Maldives)))))))

    Reply
  208. Bhevarri says

    April 27th, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    Randomness yay!

    I think cats are scheming, evil monsters. Mine is, anyway..

    Reply
  209. Jessie says

    April 27th, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    Not wearing anything on my nails! I usually don’t bother painting them because most polishes chip so fast on me.

    Reply
  210. Kylie says

    April 27th, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    I have a bracelet from my mom that she purchased with her first pay check from her first real job. I love it!

    Reply
  211. Petunia says

    April 27th, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    It’s time for a Sunday nap! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  212. Lori P says

    April 27th, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    I’m wearing Formula X by Sephora in the color Relentless, a pretty pink that reminds of a Starbucks Strawberries N’ Cream Frappucino

    Reply
  213. Joanna says

    April 27th, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    OPI Espresso is what I am wearing!

    Reply
  214. Amie F says

    April 27th, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    You say “cats are” I say “the best”

    Reply
  215. Grace says

    April 27th, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    Currently on my nails is Essie Topless and Barefoot.. how nice it’d be if reality wise I was actually at such a tropical place to do so lol.. thanks for contest!

    Reply
  216. christina p says

    April 27th, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    I would love to be at the beach right now. Too many rainstorms this weekend!

    Reply
  217. ashley celikay says

    April 27th, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    I got a mani/pedi yesterday so I can’t stop looking at my hands and feet… am I the only one who does this? lol

    Reply
  218. Krystle Thomas says

    April 27th, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    No hand-me-downs for me

    Reply
  219. Leslie Kiley says

    April 27th, 2014 at 2:17 pm

    I have two favorite breakfast places and neither one is where I currently live!The first is Hash House a Go Go in San Diego and Vegas and the second is The Naked Cafe in Solana Beach! Both are epic for breakfast!!!!!

    Reply
  220. Julio says

    April 27th, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    My favorite place for breakfast is… my kitchen! I make the best pankcakes. 🙂

    Reply
  221. Maren says

    April 27th, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    Cats are… furry and special. But you know that. 🙂

    Reply
  222. Clemence says

    April 27th, 2014 at 2:35 pm

    My nails are bare right now!

    Reply
  223. Ashley S says

    April 27th, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    Nothing on my nails. I hope to change that tonight!

    Reply
  224. mrsshukra says

    April 27th, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    Morning showers but cool weather in paradise!

    Reply
  225. Cyndi says

    April 27th, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    I don’t own any clothing from my mom, but I have some jewelry from her – loving the vintage accessories right now!

    Reply
  226. catherine crain says

    April 27th, 2014 at 2:46 pm

    i’m wearing a pretty pink/purple color on my nails, by ORLY!

    Reply
  227. Denise F says

    April 27th, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    Cinnamons in Kailua Hawaii 🙂

    Reply
  228. Amy says

    April 27th, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    Nothing on my nails today!

    Reply
  229. tina says

    April 27th, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    yes plz!:D

    Reply
  230. Jess says

    April 27th, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    Hi! I’m wearing Essie go ginza. Great for spring! Fingers crossed you win the lottery. Your trip giveaway would be Devine.

    Reply
  231. Mandy says

    April 27th, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    I am Indian and as per our heritage I have quite a few heirloom sarees handed down to me from my mom. Each is one of a kind. I cherish them all in her memory.

    Reply
  232. Nataya says

    April 27th, 2014 at 3:07 pm

    Hi Karen, happy bday to your dad. my best wishes for him and you too. Good luck everyone.

    Reply
  233. Julie P. says

    April 27th, 2014 at 3:10 pm

    My favorite app is Instagram!
    Julie P. recently posted … Sephora Promo Codes: Updated April 25, 2014

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  234. Katy says

    April 27th, 2014 at 3:34 pm

    Ooo, I just painted my nails with 2 coats of Padma from Julep followed by a thin coat of Estelle from Julep.

    I just took advantage of the Zoya Earth Day sale and had to paint my nails to tide me over until the polishes come.

    Reply
  235. Lindsey O. says

    April 27th, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    My fave breakfast: Loco mocos back home in Hawaii or eggs benedict 😀 And cats are awesome and cute 🙂

    Reply
  236. Carolyn N. says

    April 27th, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    Those Hourglass lipglosses are so enticing!

    Reply
  237. sarah thompson says

    April 27th, 2014 at 4:06 pm

    So been wanting to make an order from Sephora! Sad they dnt carry LAROC anymore!

    Reply
  238. sarah thompson says

    April 27th, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    So been wanting to put an order into Sephora. Sad they dnt carry LAROC anymore!

    Reply
  239. eunice esteves says

    April 27th, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    Cats are family! :))

    Reply
  240. Lisa C says

    April 27th, 2014 at 4:12 pm

    Can’t wait for summer! Cruise time 🙂

    Reply
  241. Hannah says

    April 27th, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    This reminds me that I need to do my nails.

    Reply
  242. Anne Trinkle says

    April 27th, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    April is very special to me because my Daddy who turned 84, my brother, and my beautiful daughter all have birthdays in this month. I am a huge fan of rosé beige lipsticks, lip glosses and nail polish. My kids tease me about it all the time. Mac lipglass in spite and Sephora number 41 and 0153b (r21) are my fave lipsticks in the Sephora brand. 😉

    Reply
  243. Mandy says

    April 27th, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    I’m so jealous you have a cat!

    Reply
  244. Natasha says

    April 27th, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    My favorite place to eat breakfast would be Perkins! I love their breakfast 🙂
    Natasha recently posted … Packing Progress!

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  245. patricia says

    April 27th, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    Cats are night terrors! 😉

    Reply
  246. Natalie says

    April 27th, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    Cats are…so nice to come home to after a long day at work!

    Reply
  247. Flor says

    April 27th, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    I’m sporting Essie’s hide and go chic.
    Perfect for summer, and oh yeah it’s summer here in the Philippines 🙂

    Reply
  248. MsAnne says

    April 27th, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    I am happy the semester is over

    Reply
  249. Karla says

    April 27th, 2014 at 5:11 pm

    Hi Karen! I’m having a bad day, ordered the Nectar and Nude eyeshadow palette from Bobbi Brown and it doesn’t show up well on my skin ö

    Reply
  250. Lindsay says

    April 27th, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    Cats are…Awesome! I have four, so I’d say I’m approaching Crazy Cat Lady status!

    Reply
  251. Kai says

    April 27th, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    Sally Hansen’s Sugar Coat Line ( the one with the texture) in Lick-O-Rich!

    Reply
  252. Karla says

    April 27th, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    I do have hand me downs from my mom. Sadly (for me), when she was my age, she was a lot thinner, so most don’t fit me. Sadness.

    Reply
  253. Alexis Mullins says

    April 27th, 2014 at 5:28 pm

    I’m not wearing anything on my nails. Naked nails!!!

    Reply
  254. Emily C says

    April 27th, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    My favourite place to be for breakfast is in bed

    Reply
  255. Karla A says

    April 27th, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    On my nails: OPI’s (from Gwen Stefani) Love.Angel.Music.Baby

    Reply
  256. KF says

    April 27th, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    Just wondering, just in case any of you girls can help me. I ordered a Nars palette limited ed killing me softly cheek palette. It was indicated that it is shipped and sold by Amazon. I ordered just one set for $49, and 3 sets came in. I don’t know but it looks fake to me, for some reason. Are the nars products on amazon ( the ones shipped and sold by amazon) authentic? Do they have an official store on amazon? Thank you for those who can answer my question!

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  257. Jessie C. says

    April 27th, 2014 at 5:58 pm

    I have a Burberry coat from my mom.

    Reply
  258. Melinda L. says

    April 27th, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    Currently wearing Revlon’s Mysterious nail polish

    Reply
  259. Tiffany Kelly says

    April 27th, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    Mmmm breakfast… I love a good bagel and cream cheese from einstein’s!

    Reply
  260. Mystina says

    April 27th, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    When you say cats, I say awesome. My cat is named Taz. <3

    Reply
  261. Vanessa F says

    April 27th, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    Cats are…awesome!

    Reply
  262. Kate says

    April 27th, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    I’m currently wearing Samoan Sand by OPI on my nails! I’ve been dying to buy the Naked 3 palette for FOREVER!

    Reply
  263. Jamie Pereira says

    April 27th, 2014 at 6:48 pm

    Love your blog!

    Reply
  264. Stephanie G says

    April 27th, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    Cats are the best!

    Reply
  265. monica says

    April 27th, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    My favorite place to go for breakfast is ihop

    Reply
  266. Lindsey M says

    April 27th, 2014 at 6:58 pm

    I don’t have hand me down ‘clothes’ from my mom, but I do have the heels she wore at her wedding!

    Reply
  267. Mardi says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    Cats are… Amazing, beautiful, elegant, wonderful, full of personality, soft, sweet smelling, furry, devils, wicked, adorable…

    I have eight furry monsters (and one downtrodden dog).

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  268. Stephanie says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    love your blog xx

    Reply
  269. Debi says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    My favorite breakfast place is here in my small town, and called The Country Kitchen. It is always crowded and still run by the same ladies who opened it a million years ago, and the same waitresses for the most part. You can’t beat their bisquits!

    Reply
  270. stacy says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:24 pm

    There’s a wild cat running around outside.

    Reply
  271. Jenna Osborne says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    I love breakfast at IHOP! Oh man strawberry pancakes.

    Reply
  272. ShimmerLV says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    Hello there –
    Love your blog, and your youtube channel. You are so helpful, and your blog helped me make some great choices in makeup decisions! Keep up the great work.

    Reply
  273. ellen casper says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    I am wearing Opi bubblegum

    Reply
  274. Nlm8 says

    April 27th, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    Cats are…a wonderful addition to the family!

    Reply
  275. Terri says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    Right now, I have Incoco nail appliqués in glitter purple ombré on my nails.

    Reply
  276. Anastacia says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    The highlight of my April so far is finally getting around to really organizing my vanity room. I have gotten an organization that I am satisfied with. It took forever or doing it over and over but I love it.

    Reply
  277. Wayne says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    It was actually warm today, I heard a rumor it was Spring.

    Reply
  278. Isabel V says

    April 27th, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    As far as breakfast places go, I’m always down for a place that has delightfully crispy waffles or kickin’ omelets. I love breakfast (although I’m not much of a morning person), so I’m not terribly picky. This weekend I ventured into SF with some friends! We ate some cheesesteaks, watched one of our buddies fly a kite (shaped like the orneriest wizard you’ve ever seen), and had a grand old time.

    Reply
  279. Amber Johnson says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    I get hand me downs from my mom occasionally but she works at Banana Republic so I also get to partake of her 50% discount too! 😉

    Reply
  280. anissa says

    April 27th, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    right now, on my nails, i am wearing colors by llarowe (CBL) “orchids are better than roses any day” (aka OABTRAD) – a gorgeous dark pink holo that does indeed fall right between “orchid” and “rose” 🙂

    Reply
  281. Jessica says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    I do have hand me downs. But they’re dated, for old women and worn. haha

    Reply
  282. christiana mercier says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    I”m wearing my Easter Egg nails…each nail on my hand has a different pastel base (lilac, pink, yellow, orange, green) with dots and stripes as accent… Perfect for Spring and Easter

    Reply
  283. em says

    April 27th, 2014 at 10:59 pm

    I just came back from LA and I want to move there! I miss the weather

    Reply
  284. Meg says

    April 27th, 2014 at 11:06 pm

    The highlight of my April was getting our puppy! 🙂
    Meg recently posted … Montagne Jeunesse Mask Review + Giveaway!!!

    Reply
  285. Bons says

    April 27th, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    I have a black dress from my mother’s time.

    Reply
  286. Amber says

    April 28th, 2014 at 12:39 am

    THANK YOU Karen for doing this giveaway weekly! It would be great to win this week…

    Reply
  287. lucy says

    April 28th, 2014 at 1:01 am

    I’m wearing a very dark, almost black, purple nail polish as its Autumn over here 🙂
    P.s Love your Too Faced posts

    Reply
  288. Aubrey says

    April 28th, 2014 at 1:58 am

    On my nails is Turquoise and Caicos by Essie! Lovely shade but HEADS UP it’s really sheer. Took 3-4 THICK coats to get it completely opaque and even! 🙁

    Reply
  289. Sydney says

    April 28th, 2014 at 3:49 am

    Right now I am wearing Deborah Lippmann’s Build Me Up Buttercup from her new Spring Reveries line.

    Reply
  290. mary-gaëlle vezina dionne says

    April 28th, 2014 at 5:29 am

    I own so many clothes that my mom and grandma gave to me (and some flanel shirts from my dad too)

    Reply
  291. Valerie says

    April 28th, 2014 at 5:45 am

    Can I be lame and say my favorite place got breakfast is my kitchen? I make a mean omelet!!

    Reply
  292. Silvia says

    April 28th, 2014 at 5:59 am

    for me the perfect place to take the breakfast is in bed..anytime..anywhere 🙂 i am a lazy person.

    Reply
  293. Amanda Sakovitz says

    April 28th, 2014 at 6:41 am

    My nails are clear right now.

    Reply
  294. Krista says

    April 28th, 2014 at 6:57 am

    Do you own any clothes handed down from your grandma or mom? This question made me laugh. My grandma gave me these tshirts years ago that I just wear around the house. It seems like every time I Skype with my sister she says, “Are you wearing one of Baba’s shirts???”

    Reply
  295. Marisa says

    April 28th, 2014 at 6:58 am

    I am wearing essie ballet slippers on my nails.

    Reply
  296. Kimberley says

    April 28th, 2014 at 7:39 am

    The highlight of my April was my baby girls first birthday!! Happy Birthday HannahJoe!!

    Reply
  297. Jennifer says

    April 28th, 2014 at 7:39 am

    Two April highlights for me. April 16th was our 37th wedding anniversary, and my sister just got the ok to return to work on a part time basis next week. She was terribly injured by a falling tree during Superstorm Sandy.

    Reply
  298. Teri says

    April 28th, 2014 at 7:58 am

    The highlight of my April was seeing my oldest son baptized on Easter Sunday. It was an absolutely wonderful day!

    Reply
  299. Trude says

    April 28th, 2014 at 8:19 am

    There’s a local old school diner that we love for breakfast/brunch on the weekends. Which ties into my April highlight – our one year anniversary! 🙂

    Reply
  300. Olivia K says

    April 28th, 2014 at 8:20 am

    Cats are funny.

    Reply
  301. Vanessa C says

    April 28th, 2014 at 8:52 am

    I just found out that Beyonce and JAY Z are going on summer tour together!! Fingers, toes and hearts crossed that I score a pair tomorrow morning 🙂

    Reply
  302. Bridget Heiple Reich says

    April 28th, 2014 at 9:42 am

    I am wearing nothing on my nails, but really need to paint them!!! Thanks for all these great giveaways!! 🙂

    Reply
  303. BB says

    April 28th, 2014 at 9:45 am

    I have Sephora Formula X in Invicible on nails.

    Reply
  304. Jessica S. says

    April 28th, 2014 at 9:57 am

    My new favorite place to have breakfast is Tubby’s in Rohnert Park – a little north of your home town of Novato (i’m sure you’ve heard of it) – but if you are ever in my neck of the woods at breakfast time its totally worth a stop! French toast is out of this world but I don’t think you can go wrong with anything on the menu!! 🙂

    Reply
  305. ciara says

    April 28th, 2014 at 9:57 am

    i have hourglass child on my lips! 😛

    Reply
  306. Bee says

    April 28th, 2014 at 9:58 am

    I have started getting lines in between my brows and a serious Resting-bitch-face… need me some good retinol. what do u use ?
    Bee recently posted … Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer Review, Swatches

    Reply
  307. Ruchita says

    April 28th, 2014 at 10:19 am

    My favorite place for breakfast is Waffle House!

    Reply
  308. Kristie says

    April 28th, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    My favorite place to go to breakfast is “The Tombs” next Georgetown University in DC.

    Reply
  309. Casey says

    April 28th, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    I feel ya on the cat hair thing! I’ve got two that turned out to be medium/long hair by the time they grew up and man, it’s EVERYWHERE.

    Reply
  310. Kristen says

    April 28th, 2014 at 12:22 pm

    I’m wearing Essie over the edge

    Reply
  311. krupa patel says

    April 28th, 2014 at 12:38 pm

    Wearing OPI moon over Mumbai on my nails

    Reply
  312. Donna Marie says

    April 28th, 2014 at 12:47 pm

    Highlight of April was meeting Stephen Amell this weekend at his wine party. sooooo amazing.

    Reply
  313. Rachel P. says

    April 28th, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    Cats are cute! 🙂

    Reply
  314. Lilly says

    April 28th, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    I just cut my hair into a long bob, and now I see long, flowy hair everywhere!

    Reply
  315. Grace says

    April 28th, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    I’m wearing OPI Sweetheart on my nails!

    Reply
  316. Aimen says

    April 28th, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    I might sound boring BUT, camera, snapchat, and YOUTUBE 🙂

    Reply
  317. taahirah says

    April 28th, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    community food and juice in nyc! everything on the menu is amazing

    Reply
  318. Jennifer M-K says

    April 28th, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    What are you wearing on your nails? – ciate limited edition caviar manicure set in tutti frutti :). I’m really liking playing with pastels and caviar bead accent nails lately and I scored this set 50% off in the clearance section at sephora!

    Reply
  319. Andrea Darst says

    April 28th, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    I’ve been miserable with an infected tooth since Wednesday…lying around in pain is no fun!

    Reply
  320. Kerri says

    April 28th, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    My favorite part of April has been going and seeing the Tulip Feilds!

    Reply
  321. Jamie C. says

    April 28th, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    Favorite Apps on my phone are Vine & YouTube

    Reply
  322. Ruth says

    April 28th, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    Cats are cute!

    Reply
  323. roz says

    April 28th, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    cats are crazy/cool!

    Reply
  324. Lisa says

    April 28th, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    My favorite place for breakfast is a little cafe in Carlsbad, CA. They have the best cinnamon buns I’ve ever tried and one of the inside walls is covered in little succulents! Perfect spot for a relaxing Saturday.

    Reply
  325. Monica says

    April 28th, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    Currently have OPS’s “Jade is the new black” on my nails.

    Reply
  326. Bcteagirl says

    April 28th, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    I am wearing OPI ‘Make Him Mind’ polish, a light rose gold sand that is STUNNING.

    My phone has no aps, I use it for phone calls and texting, not games 😛

    Reply
  327. INCI says

    April 28th, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    Yes, I have a cardigan and a coat which belonged to my grandma. 🙂

    Reply
  328. Amy says

    April 28th, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    I like going to a local diner for breakfast.

    Reply
  329. kathebonbon says

    April 28th, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    I love cats!!!! i could describe cats like AMAZING they are cute and so lovely <3 i'm from chile (southamerica) and i alwaysssssss read your blog, some products doesn't arrive here at my country but i'm always looking for makeup alternatives 🙂 on my nails right now i'm wearing polka dots from maybelline in blue color… i love it! it's like if i went to the salon but i already done my nails by myself!!!
    hope i win !! bye

    Reply
  330. Rachel says

    April 28th, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    I have the remnants of OPI A Woman’s Prague-ative left on my nails!

    Reply
  331. Alleycat says

    April 28th, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    Cats are my chowchow’s worst enemies!

    Still looking for my perfect orange lipstick. 🙁

    Reply
  332. Thomas Murphy says

    April 28th, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  333. Jessica says

    April 28th, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    My three favorite iPhone apps are Instagram, Downcast, and Pinterest.

    Reply
  334. Siobhan says

    April 28th, 2014 at 11:24 pm

    My nails today are “Live.Love.Carnaval” from the OPI Brazil Collection!

    Reply

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