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

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Probably not a surprise, but Tabs is very protective of his meow time. Today he has several things lined up, including a long walk outside, a deep-tissue massage and an intense grooming session with his favorite brush.

He keeps encouraging me to follow his lead and take more time out for myself, so today I’m going to go for a nice, long run, and then to Sephora to play with some makeup.

Maybe paint my nails, too. 🙂

Whatever you’re up to today, I hope you have some time for yourself.

Have a great weekend, babe. Maybe we’ll bump into each other on Twitter or Facebook today.

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:
    • What’s your favorite outfit to lounge around in?
    • Cream or powder eyeshadow?
    • What was the worst job you ever had?
    • How many piercings do you have?
    • When was the last time you washed your makeup brushes?
    • Are your pets very affectionate?
    • Are you good at drawing?
  • You can enter in up to seven ways to boost your chances of winning.
  • The giveaway ends on Monday, October 14, 2013 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time).
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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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  2. Powder eyeshadows all the way, I hardly ever use creams. I have only one piercing in each of my ears. Happy Caturday! Have fun at Sephora!

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  6. I just washed my brushes yesterday!
    I use a daily brush cleaner everyday that I use my brushes and do a deep clean with baby shampoo once every two weeks (which in this case, was yesterday).

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  11. My grandma bought me these hilarious/awesome leopard-print satin pajamas with black velour on the cuffs and the collar. I wore them one year with a burgundy smoking jacket to be Hugh Hefner for Halloween — those pjs are definitely my favorite lounging outfit!

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  13. Hi karen! My cat is very affectionate 🙂 She is laying on my lap right now, but that’s probably because I have a blanket on me…

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  14. I actually just bought some stuff from Sephora for my makeup brushes. You spray it on, wipe your brushes and let them dry. I try to do that every day now! 🙂

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  19. My kitty is very affectionate but only to me. She likes to lay pressed up right up against me at all times but won’t lay on me or even step on me! She also doesn’t like being held or picked up.

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  21. I’m starting a new job next week and just ordered a new perfume (YSL Parisienne). I’m looking forward to the changes this fall brings. 😺

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  23. If i’m not going out, i prefer just to wear a tshirt and pj pants. i have 5 kids, so no point in dressing up and its easier to chase after them this way

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  26. I think it’s been around 2 weeks since the last time I washed my brushes.
    I hope I win this giveaway this time, my birthday is coming next week! ;D

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  28. Number of piercings: 9 and counting

    Today I’m lounging around in yoga pants and a beat-up pink zip hoodie, with a sleepy great dane noggin in my lap.

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  31. The worst job I ever had was a retail call center. I literally had someone call and scream “Where’s my shoes, b!tch?” and hang up. Worst job ever.

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  33. I washed my brushes this morning and my boyfriend thought I was crazy because I lined them up to dry on the kitchen counter. It’s the only place long enough to hold them all >_<

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  34. Im soooo exhausted after looking after mom-in-law n my son, both of who were unwell since 10 days…. Im sure Tabs would agree that I need, and deserve, a lovely body scrub, massage and wrap at a luxe spa…….sigh!

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  37. I haven’t washed my brushes in a while. Oops D:
    I can draw well 🙂 but I haven’t really made a real drawing in a while.

    Should wash my brushes, eh? XD

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  38. Powder eyeshadow only for me. As much as I want to love cream shadows, they always crease (even with primer), cake & highlight my wrinkles. 🙁

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  45. Washing brushes are such a chore! I have well over 100 brushes and know that the collection continues to accumulate bc i like to avoid washing them. o well. i now find myself washing a few at a time on Sundays. Dr. Bonner’s liquid soap every time. Cleans my skunk brushes and Beauty Blender the best.

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  47. Hey Karen!

    I love your blog! I love all of the humor in it and of course, the pop culture references. Your post about the new Mariah Carey OPIs had me cracking up. I am a mostly unashamed Mariah fan too lol

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  48. Been washing my makeup brushes a lot more recently… washing the foundation brush especially seems to make a difference in my acne.

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  50. Washing brushes is such a chore! I have well over 100 brushes and know that the collection continues to accumulate bc i like to avoid washing them. o well. i now find myself washing a few at a time on Sundays. Dr. Bonner’s liquid soap every time. Cleans my skunk brushes and Beauty Blender the best.

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  53. I love the random conversation starters, hehe…

    My chihuahua is super affectionate; he will just crawl up my chest and into my arms for snuggles.

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  54. When I moved to Canada, the first job I was able to find was in a Supermarket at the deli section. Right on the second day I cut my finger very bad and couldn’t go to work for two days. I worked there for 3 months and was a nightmare. Got cut over 4 times the management was very bad. Felt so happy the day I quit!

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  76. karen and tabs! happy weekend! hope you guys are having a good time. friends are in town, so i’m livin it up over here in the desert 🙂

    my favourite lounge clothes are a big tee, and no pants. LoL. there’s just something constricting about pants or shorts. maybe booty shorts would be ok, but MEH. hahha.

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  77. My favorite outfit to lounge around in is one that is both comfy but super cute… so, something I’d actually wear out! lol!

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  80. My pet is super affectionate! I just got back from a week away from him so Enzo is being super cuddly today (although now he’s chewing on an “I promise I’ll never leave you ever again!” treat from petsmart).

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  84. My dogs are super affectionate, all 3 of them are in the office with me right now! My husband calls them my shadows 😉

    Have a great weekend!

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  85. i need to get much, much better at washing my makeup brushes. luckily, i like cream eye shadows best, and those i can usually just put on with my fingers.

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  94. Oh a pet question! I have a cat too, a fluffy furball I’m sooo in love with <3 she's a siberian cat,a sweetie, not a superglue-kinda-cat but very affectionate anyway!

    Oh I forgot to mention, I always enter these givaways but that's not the only reason why I follow your blog! I love your posts,the way you do the reviews and your attitude! Just wanted to let you know, I usually don't comment but I always read 😉

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  99. I have my ears pierced. I had my lips pierces and industrial pierced but I removed those. So, just the ears. The older I grow the less likely to have piercings I am. I guess it comes with maturity.

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  104. We got my daughter’s senior pics back and they look amazing! And she told me today that I look like I just stepped off a runway…so sweet!!

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  105. Often, my cats are very affectionate and demand my attention but other times they’re busy and just can’t be bothered!

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  115. I have totally fallen in love with cream eyeshadow! Quick, sexy, easy and for an over 40 gal who works 12 hour shifts gotta love it 😉

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  116. Going down to Boston for my birthday tonight. Don’t care if no one else can come, don’t care if I’m going dancing alone, it’s been too long since I really celebrated my birthday and I’m going no matter what. 😛 Looking forward to it.

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  118. Probably the worst job I ever had is the one I’m in right now. Parking enforcement. Yep. The hours and the work are fine, but the people I meed tend to be pretty darn hostile.

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  120. I randomly picked up the Elf 32 eye shadow palette since I’m tired of investing in shadows and then never using them. Plus I wasn’t ready to shell out 50 bucks for the Naked palette. The Elf one was such a deal and there’s so many options!

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  121. 3 months ago, I would have for sure said powder eyeshadows, but I’ve been experimenting – Maybelline Barely Branded color tattoo and the new Dior fusion shadows are pretty amazing…

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  127. My pets are super affectionate and also INSANE. One of my dogs likes to stand in the water bucket while she drinks– it’s a round bucket so she has to scrunch herself into the weirdest position to do this!

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  129. The last time I washed my brushes was way too long ago. I’ve been intending to do them for the last week and kept forgetting, you’ve reminded me so thanks!

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  132. I love sephora i use alot of products at sephora and i always come back for more:) its my fav place to shop to have a beauty job is my dream job😍❤️💄💋
    Some of my fav brands are urban decay, clinque, and benifiet ☺️❤️

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  133. I was my foundation brush every day, but I was my other brushes once a week.

    I am fascinated by creme eye shadows and own most of the Maybelline Color Tattoos, but still don’t feel nearly as confident with it as I am with powder.

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  135. well our two dogs can be called affectionate but they need to learn how to show it, our 9 weeks one is still nibbling while our 5 months one is to enthusiastic and her nails can be a pain when she start with her paws.

    Worst job , working in a restaurant I had to be most of the time in the place where they washed the dishes, and old fashioned one.

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  137. If I use a cream eyeshadow I have to use a good eye primer and then layer it over with a powder eyeshadow because just the eye primer and cream eyeshadow on it’s own I feel crease on me or transfer and make my eyes look weird.

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  138. I like lounging in soft comfy pants and a t-shirt when at home.
    Powder eyeshadow for me.
    My least favourite jobs were waitressing at a family restaurant and a data entry job when in high school.
    I last washed my makeup brushes probably a few months ago.
    My two cats are very affectionate. I sometimes doodle pencil drawings, but that’s about it.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    FB: Alexia Harvours

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  141. I have really been into cream shadows. I’ve been using a medium blending brush and find it so easy to get my eye makeup done. Happy weekend!

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  146. Powder eye shadow for sure! And I actually don’t have a single piercing. My parents made me wait until I was 13 to get my ears pierced and after spending years begging them… I hated it. LOL

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  149. I am obsessed with cream eye shadows right now. I cannot get enough of them. They are so easy to use and look so pretty on the eye.

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  151. I’m actually about to go wash my brushes right now! I haven’t worn much makeup lately since I haven’t washed them yet, so I’m looking forward to clean brushes~

    Have a good weekend!

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  153. I have 3 very sweet and loving cats…well two very sweet and loving ALL of the time, one will only be loving when he can get human food!

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  154. I just tracked down the new limited edition Maybelline Color Tattoo in Nude Pink – I’m so excited! It’s gonna be my go-to eye base for the winter – and possibly longer!

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  157. I have recently discovered cream blushes and am a convert! My favorite is by Josie Maran in Poppy– but NYX in tea rose is pretty too.

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  163. My dog Phoebe is the sweetest thing and is always up for a snuggle. Recently she’s befriended a cat, whom she shares her food with and I’ve caught her rubbing noses with him.

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  168. I love lounging around in my nightie and have a zebra finch who is not affectionate in the slightest way and yells at me when I change the food and water

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  172. I love both cream and powder eyeshadows. My current favorite cream eyeshadow is from Laura Mercier caviar stick in rose gold.

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  174. Happy Canadian Thanksgiving weekend! Unfortunately I’m stuck at home studying midterms and writing a midterm paper.

    Have a good weekend though!

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  183. I have seven ear piercings, a tongue stud, and two other nonstandard decorations. I love them – had them for 15-20 years – and they’re all staying even when I’m old and gray.

    It bugs me when people say they took their piercings out as a sign of “maturity”. I am sufficiently mature, thank you, and I have not felt the need to alter my aesthetics. Your choices may be different, but don’t judge mine. Grr. Rant over.

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  185. Powder eyeshadows! I am just more comfortable blending and layering powders, and the couple of cream formulations I’ve tried tended to crease on my lids.

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  186. Overall I prefer powder eyeshadow, but I’m always in a rush at the moment and I find cream eyeshadow is so much quicker to put on.

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  189. My cat isn’t very affectionate, but he does have his moments. He especially likes to snuggle if it is cold (he likes the warmth) or if he has had a fright.

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  193. Hi! The last time I washed my brushes was just last night actually, they smell and look much better now 🙂 also my pet cat is extremely affectionate, she likes to snuggle next to me when we’re on the couch and likes to rub her head on my arms or legs just to show me she loves me.

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  194. My favorite outfit to lounge around in are my wool mint Christmas pants along with my big sweatshirt, and of course, bra-less!

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  196. I love to lounge around in a tshirt and yoga pants. When it’s chilly I might trade the yoga pants for a pair of sweat pants.

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  200. no piercings, no tattoos – though i do really want a tattoo. i suppose i am just taking my time to be sure i come up with the perfect lifelong design before i commit to it.

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  201. Cream or powder shadow? How about both… unless it’s the *perfect* color cream, I usually top it with powder to help set it.

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  224. I’m a huge fan of powder eyeshadows for the simple facts that they are so versatile. If I ever need that dramatically bold and rich pigmented color from a powder eye shadow, I could always add water.

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  233. My favorite outfit to lounge around in is what I’m wearing right now: a hoodie sweater(since I get cold in the mornings with out air conditioning on lol) and jogging pants.
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    And I just have my ears pierced 2 in each ear, it used to be three, but not anymore.

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  235. My cat, Belle is not so sweet but my dog, Macy is the sweetest thing ever!!! I love them both but Macy makes it easier:)

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  237. My current favorite item to lounge in are the fairisle sweater leggings i got a couple of days ago from the sleep area of Target. PS Karen, they have kitties instead of reindeer!! You need them in your life.

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  241. My cat can be very affectionate- when I can find him! He’s an outdoor cat, so sometimes I don’t see him except in the mornings & evening. He is especially affectionate when I am giving him food haha

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  242. Karen, thank you for your thoughtful post on the controversy surrounding the NARS+Guy Boudin collection. I am trying to get out of a violent relationship and I won’t spend my money on anything that remotely says this is ok. Keep up the good work. Your website is my refuge on a bad day.

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  244. My pets are very affectionate. Especially when they wake up in the morning. Lots of snuggling and kisses are the best alarm clock ever.

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  246. I have two very affectionate Boston Terrier pups, Kali and Bailey. =) I also like both cream and powder shadow. Mac paint pots are perfect for primers!

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  250. Hi Karen, I have to say I prefer powder eyeshadows. My eye shape just makes blending cream eyeshadow inconvenient, and I prefer to use my fingers here.

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  252. I actually washed my brushes last weekend! Of course, it had been nearly 4 months since the previous wash. =/ How often are you supposed to wash them?

    Thanks for the great giveaway! 🙂

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  254. I washed my brushes last weekend, and i probably should wash them again but i’m way too comfy right now in my new yoga pants (: whenever my brushes get too dirty is when i start doing my makeup with only my hands lol

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  260. My ears are my only piercings. One hole in each. I’m toyed with the idea of a naval ring years ago but never followed through. I haven’t ruled it out forever though.

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  262. my cats are like most cats, affectionate on their own terms. which means, when i have all the time in the world to pet and play with them they want nothing to to with me. when i’m working, it’s play time!

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  265. When was the last time you washed your makeup brushes?- I just washed them yesterday. I have not been wearing a lot of makeup lately but I still wash them once a week

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  271. Well this week I am lusting for the Laura Mercier Artist Palette for Eyes, and going back and forth on getting it now or waiting for a Sephora sale. I won’t get an invite to the F&F sale so would have to wait till November. Not sure what to do.

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  273. I love cream eyeshadow, and I am good at drawing! In fact, I’m considering minoring in art, since my mom is not cool with an art major daughter 🙂

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  276. I’m having a very lazy day, so I thought I’d answer a few of your prompts 🙂
    What’s your favorite outfit to lounge around in? Yoga pants & a crewneck sweatshirt
    Cream or powder eyeshadow? Powder! I find it easier to blend/doesn’t streak when applied above primer like cream can sometimes be
    What was the worst job you ever had? Despite a 20% discount, by far the one summer I spent as a salesgirl at Nordstrom.
    How many piercings do you have? Three– two in one ear and one in the other
    When was the last time you washed your makeup brushes? About two weeks

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  282. Long-time lurker. My cat, Nicholas, likes to do his own thing, but everyday he makes sure to have one nap cuddling with me.

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  283. I washed my brushes this evening and I must say that higher quality brushes (like Mac, chanel or similar) not only are better at applying make-up but they also get cleaned better, it only take seconds to wash them and they rinse easily. You can totally see a difference between the brands!

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  287. My me time is sleeping in on Sunday, having a cup of coffee and pampering with a face mask and probably painting my nails later. 8)

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  289. I definitely need to wash my brushes tonight!! I love both powder and creme eyeshadows, it’s hard to choose a preference haha. I only have 6 piercings, 3 on each ear 😀 My tragus piercings are my favorite!

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  293. 0 piercings!

    my fav lounge outfit is sweatpants and a comfy t shirt and zip up hoodie

    PS. you need to watch TLS’s Alaskan women looking for love, its an awesome new reality tv show!

    PSS I am totally in love with Bath and Body works candle in Autumn Day. Totes recommend it!

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  300. My cat Smokey is super affectionate. He follows us around from room to room, so he can be with us, all of the time. He also does this thing where he sniffs between my eyebrows, and then gives me a big lick. He also tries to groom me…he starts licking my hand. It sounds really strange, but it’s so cute!! Thanks for another giveaway!!

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  304. Just bought MAC Hibiscus Kiss with the RiRi packaging. It’s soooo pretty! Kind of sad fall is coming, but the colors remind me of vacation. Hard to resist coral makeup.

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  308. I’m currently lounging in my favorite Lululemon leggings and Free People off the shoulder top – the best lounge outfit while my husband watches football all day. It’s the best time to catch up on my favorite beauty blogs!

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  309. I have a new, 4 month old puppy, and not only is she the most affectionate thing ever, she screams bloody murder whenever I leave the room. Makes me feel very loved, but the neighbors are starting to hate me:)

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  310. I really suck at drawing the most I can do is stick figure. those look good enough lol. I wish I could remember when I washed my brushes, but I’m so bad that I get behind with things and keep forgetting to.
    I used to have a cat called Diamond and he loved to cuddle and play. He was such a sweetie pie 🙂

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  315. Thanks as always for the giveaway! Speaking of painting nails,I am SO excited for Gwen Stefani’s upcoming OPI nail lacquer collection!!

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  316. Ahh, let’s see… makeup brushes. How I loathe to wash thee, but I did just do so last night. I don’t wear makeup everyday thankfully, or else I’d probably end up neglecting to do so as often as I should. They gotta make an easier way.

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  332. Thanks for another awesome giveaway, Karen! 🙂 Hope that you’re having a great Monday. It’s Canadian Thanksgiving over here, so it’s very relaxing, and soon I’ll be eating some great food – can’t wait!

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  341. I prefer powder shadows because they’re easier for me to blend. I do love some cream shadows for just a quick wash of color.

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  344. I am good at drawing. My son would sit in my lap for hours and I’d draw him all kinds of things. He loved trains the best and started drawing them himself at the age of 4. When he started school I’d draw characters from books we’d read on his lunchbag.

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  347. I used to only use powder eyeshadows, but recently I have been buying more of the Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 hours shadows because I love the color payoff. I’m still teaching myself how to use them to get the most out of them and so far, I like the smooth cream consistency 🙂

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  352. I have oily skin, so I always use powder eyeshadow. Primer is a must! Otherwise my eyeshadow melts into the crease, within a few hours.

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  357. i hardly wash my makeup brushes :S i know i know.. i shud!!!

    i lounge around in boxers and a shirt! hehehe which i m doing now!

    happy thanksgiving!

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  359. My comment today will be that I am craving a big ol fancy cupcake from the cupcake shop the next town over. I have been so hungry all afternoon for junk food but a cupcake would really take the cake (ha!). Hopefully I can stave off my craving with some carrots or something after work and won’t succumb to the sugarbomb… although my attempts to resist in the past have been futile. Happy Monday, Karen and Tabs! Thanks for doing these giveaways!

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  365. I am obsessed with pretty eyeshadows, however, I never have tried out cream eyeshadows before. I have oily lids, so I’m afraid they will crease throughout the day.

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  370. I have been waffling back and forth about getting a tattoo to cover my heart surgery scar since my surgery at 39. I’m 49 now and I think I know what the big 50 present will be to myself!

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  376. I don’t have very many excuses to be in loungewear because I’m in and out of the door so often, haha! I did have some relaxed study-time at home today, so I stayed in my cozy pajamas- lace sleep shorts, an XL tank top, and too many pairs of wool socks!

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  378. I just gave my dog a bath for the day, since my dog has an infection on his left back paw he wasn’t able to walk for a whole 7 months properly but he seems to walk pretty well today so I’m very excited for him!

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  382. Only about 5 hours and 14 minutes until the lucky person is announced for the giveaway! Super excited 😀 and also I ate some Pumpkin Spice Cake which is the best cake out there! Definitely my favorite treat during Thanksgiving, it beats the good old pumpkin pie for sure 😀

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  383. Finally got the Chanel Taboo nail polish the other day…OMG. It’s lasted five days without chipping and that’s with doing lots of hand washing, diapers, etc. Most polishes chip within 24 hours, but not this one. The one coat of coverage is fantastic too (if I forget what my husband’s face looked like when I told him the price! Yikes!) I think I have a new favorite polish line!

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  391. Whew, made it just in time to enter. And thanks for the reminder to wash my brushes, I think it’s been two weeks since I did a full cleaning.

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