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Comment to Win a $50 eGift Card From MAC! (Ends Monday)

June 6th, 2015 by Karen Monterichard 421 Comments

** THE GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED **

This giveaway is closed, and the winner has been contacted (CONGRATULATIONS, ELISABETH!!!), but check back next Saturday for another giveaway.

MAC giveaway
Win a $50 MAC eGIFT CARD from Makeup and Beauty Blog

Rise and shine, pal o’ mine, and happy Caturday! 🙂 It’s a sunny day in Novato, haaay!

Today’s headlines…

A new family of finches has moved into the hanging plant on my deck, and the bird action has been intense. The mommy and daddy birds get very chirpy and protective whenever Tabs or I go out there. It’s exciting stuff. I can control myself, of course, by the tabby overlord keeps wanting to get in on the action, so I have to keep a close eye on him when we’re outside.

Also, New Orleans! We’re heading out there for my birthday next week, and I’m damned excited. I’ve never been there before, but I’ve always wanted to go. I plan to take a bazillion pictures while scouring the French Quarter for interesting things to share. I’ll be checking in from time to time.

Have a great weekend, whatever you’re up to. Your tabby nephew says “mrow.”

Oh! — the new MAC website. Brace yourself. It’s coming soon. I have it on good authority that we’ll be seeing the brand new MAC website very, very soon (here’s a hint: on what day of the week do we usually do that poll?). 🙂

Prize

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

$50 MAC eGIFT CARD

Rules

  • Enter by leaving a comment 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:
    • Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s your favorite MAC finish or formula of them all?
    • What’s the rarest, most collectible piece of makeup you own?
    • Do you believe in the Abominable Snowman or the Loch Ness monster?
    • What’s the longest you’ve gone without shaving?
    • Have you ever cheated at cards?
    • Do you know anyone whom you swear really does have ESP/a sixth sense?
  • One entry per person.
  • You must use a valid email address to win.
  • The giveaway ends on Monday, June 8, 2015 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time). 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Comment to Win a $50 eGift Card From MAC! (Ends Monday) / Originally published June 6th, 2015

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  1. Jacquelyn says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:46 am

    I just shaved my legs last night for the first time in two weeks!

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  2. Jill says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:49 am

    I just got a new MAC lipstick (Vegas Volt) and freaking love it! And no, I don’t cheat at cards. 😉

    Reply
  3. Jen says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:51 am

    “Life’s too short, make every day a Red Lipstick Day!”

    Reply
  4. Michele says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:57 am

    MAC matte finishes I love eyeshadows, lipstick, bronzer EVERYTHING 😀 However naked lunch is my favourite eyeshadow and its most certainly not matte!!

    Have a great weekend Karen 😀

    Reply
  5. Tulipthecat says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:58 am

    How exciting for Tabs! Tulip has squirrels who play on our fence to occupy her time.

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  6. Agata says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:00 am

    Hi Karen, I am absolutely loving the new waterproof Pro-longwear foundation from Mac at the moment! Have a good weekend and enjoy your New Orleans gateaway!
    Agata recently posted … Beauty Influencer’s Sunday Column Vol. 8: What’s your current morning and evening skincare routine?

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  7. Davey says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:02 am

    I’m ashamed to say I once went 8 months without shaving a darn thing.

    Reply
  8. Honi says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:03 am

    I gotta say Im quite impressed with the Mac Dazzleshadows, I got “I like 2 watch” today and applied it on a sticky base. I had it on the entire day, through a bbq and the digging of a hole to plant an appletree and it looked virtually untouched.. I feel I need some more! I wish they had a corresponding nailpolish cause the multichrome of that one is amazeballs.

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  9. buckycatt says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:12 am

    Karen & Tabs – I’m getting excited for the newest UD Naked – Smoky! I have a wedding & a graduation to attend this weekend, so of course I have my lipsticks selected. Have a good one!

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  10. Gabriela Rodrigues says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:15 am

    I love my Diva lipstick from MAC, and all of my makeup things are from them. <33
    Need to get it.

    Reply
  11. Natalia says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:16 am

    Ahh, New Orleans! So jealous–I’ve never been! Have a great trip, and happy early birthday! Can’t wait to see your pictures 🙂
    Natalia recently posted … My Wash and Go Routine, Part 1: Shampooing, Co-Washing, and Conditioning

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  12. Karen Y. says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:18 am

    I wanted to get Mac Huggable lipstick in I’m Game, but it’s already sold out… I really like the formula of these.

    Reply
  13. Stephanie says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:19 am

    Dying for the Mac ellie goulding collection. I know you’ll ave it first!! I’m living the new lipstick I got called lustering. It’s a bright pink creamy finish. Perfect for summer!!! Xo

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  14. Pauline Gorczycki says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:26 am

    I DO BELIEVE IN THE LOCH NESS MONSTER. AND I KNOW WE SUPPOSED TO COMMENT ON ONE THING BUT I ONCE WENT A WHOLE YEAR BECAUSE I HAD A BAD CAR ACCIDENT AND I WAS GOING IN AND OUT OF SURGERIES. IT WAS VERY HARD ON ME. I HAD THE HARDEST THREE YEARS GOING BUT NOW I’M BACK TO WALKING THANK THE LORD AFTER ALL I HAVE BEEN THROUGH.

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  15. Elisabeth says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:36 am

    Karen, I miss your YT videos!!

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  16. Hazel says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:48 am

    I do believe in the Loch Ness, I think she is just a left over prehistoric that lived deep enough in the ocean to survive the ice age…..or at least it’s a nice thought. Wonder if Mac will ever design a collection around any of the mythical legends?

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  17. Lydia Smudja says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:49 am

    First off ..I love your blog
    second off …my fav Mac finish is matte …so this new collection coming out .. I’m dying with excitement ! I just placed an order to get Whirl , men love mystery , and persistence because I know my local Macs are going to be sold out and I am not feeling the whole … Fight a bunch of females right now. I’m really excited for men love mystery ! I love purple shades …. Flat out fab and heroine started my obsession !
    Have a great weekend pretty xo

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  18. Angela says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:53 am

    I’ve never tried any MAC products other than what they try me on at Sephora – but I am dying to try!

    Reply
  19. Ana says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:54 am

    I’ve never used any MAC products, but I would love to try their eyeshadows! 🙂

    Reply
  20. Lisa says

    June 6th, 2015 at 10:00 am

    I’ve been obsessed with Mac’s Cremesheen lipstick in Coral Bliss. It’s new to me, and just might be my all-time favorite! Happy Caturday and enjoy your NOLA trip!

    Reply
  21. Stephanie says

    June 6th, 2015 at 10:06 am

    I just started using MAC oil control lotion and I’m OBSESSED. I’m gonna need this!

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  22. Meghan says

    June 6th, 2015 at 10:15 am

    The longest I’ve gone without shaving!? Years now! I haven’t owned a razor since maybe 2011? Waxing and sugaring all the way! Even then, I wax/ sugar anywhere between 1-3 months 😀

    Reply
  23. Lyse Davitt says

    June 6th, 2015 at 10:17 am

    I think they are very under-rated but I LOVE Paint Pots. I rarely do my eyes without one.

    Reply
  24. Colleen Boudreau says

    June 6th, 2015 at 10:40 am

    I don’t believe in the Abominable Snowman or the Loch Ness monster.

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  25. Maria J. says

    June 6th, 2015 at 10:53 am

    I’ve always wanted to try a Mac Blush & Highlight so I guess here’s my chance…Thank You BTW!

    Reply
  26. TSALISEM says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:05 am

    I look for reasons to buy MAC…why, I’m not sure. Guess it’s what some call a MACaholic. MAC shadows were some of my first makeup products…coming from a tomboy to a girly girl. I’m taking it one day at a time. My favorite MAC product are the lipsticks…..the MAC Matte lipsticks. MAC took me from a lip balm girl to a lipstick Woman…so I’m sticking w/ them….lipstick wise….OOOHHH can’t wait until the new collection.

    Reply
  27. Sarah W says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:06 am

    I can’t bring myself to skip armpits, but I’ve gone a month without shaving my legs in the field!

    Reply
  28. Sarah Sq. says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:08 am

    I love MAC’s matte lipstick formula!

    Reply
  29. nicolthepickle says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:09 am

    I have cheated at cards. I was six. We were playing memory and our living room table was glass. 😛

    Reply
  30. Jennifer D. says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:09 am

    I remember when my aunt bought me my first MAC lipstick and liner. I was in the 6th grade. I lived it! The liner was spice and I think the lipstick was Wuss.

    Reply
  31. Shonoi says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:09 am

    I have not shaved in a month . I have no excuse. Just can’t be bothered.

    Reply
  32. Mary María says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:10 am

    I want to travel to Scottland to meet Nessie, real or not 😛

    Reply
  33. debbie says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:10 am

    First week of winter here in New Zealand. Its going to be a cold one. Brrr I dont believe in the Loch Ness monsters but I do believe it is a possibility that it might exist. I mean we supposedly have souls but no one has seen one. Does that mean it doesn’t exist? A qaundry to ponder.

    Hope you have a great week 🙂

    Reply
  34. Kimbo Ho says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:11 am

    Happy Caterday! *meow*
    My rarest makeup is MAC Pleasureflush. I only use it for special occasions. I hope they put it out there again one day!

    Reply
  35. Claudia Davis says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:11 am

    I havent shaved in 2 years (my legs)…I treated myself 2 years ago to a full leg series of laser and it actually worked!

    Reply
  36. Trudy says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:11 am

    I really want try Russian Red but keep forgetting

    Reply
  37. Andrea Pauquette says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:11 am

    Love the new waterproof Pro-long Wear foundation from Mac!

    Reply
  38. Erin Dear says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:12 am

    The longest I have gone without shaving my legs is 32 days! Lol while my husband was away at work over the winter. And my legs have never been warmer.

    Reply
  39. Lauren Wieland says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:12 am

    I just purchased two Mac products for the first time in almost 2 years!! I got the Mac mineralize skinfinish natural in medium golden and a lipstick in the color creme cup. I’m such a sephora girl so it was hard for me to branch out, but so far I’m loving my Mac!!

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  40. Andrea Pauquette says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:13 am

    Love Love Love the new Pro Wear Foundation from Mac!

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  41. tatiane breda says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:13 am

    karen I believe in man of snows! until the werewolf sasi perere and so many other stories! will know whether they are the ascended beings from other planets in the universe … I believe we are not sozinhas..eu also I believe in unicorns! are beautiful too!

    karen regret not having bought the girls Archie line! mac back the love of all! I’m crazy

    http://www.winxmake.com/2013/02/archies-girls-mac.html

    Vote for a collection for Tabbys! I want all here! all Brazil needs to know this kitten (ronron) beautiful than love

    XOXO success always love you

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  42. Amy says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:13 am

    I don’t believe in any of those urban legend creatures.

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  43. Georgia says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:13 am

    Oh yes! MAC me please!

    Reply
  44. Desiree says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:14 am

    I do not believe in the Loch Ness monster lol.

    I shave my legs once per week because the hair is blonde and cannot see it.

    I really need new makeup and would Love to win!!
    Thanks for the chance !

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  45. Ashley says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:15 am

    I love Mac cremesheen finish lipsticks for everyday, low-key looks!

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  46. Marisa says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:15 am

    OPI “Mermaid’s Tears” is the first rare/collectible polish that comes to mind in my collection 🙂

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  47. Chasity says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:16 am

    I just love this website, I can not tell you how many times I have laughed or thought wow she is so right.. it amazing to have such a site to learn new things and of course going out what is the next best thing. My powder girl(my cat) is so spoiled like done one else I know.. I just had her in my bed the other day she wanted my attention but of course I was watching videos she actually batted my phone out of my hand. Crazy right. Cats are so spoiled yet so lovable.. have a great weekend too all….

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  48. Lizzie says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:17 am

    I totally believe in the lock ness monster! Lol!

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  49. Shayna says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:19 am

    Happy early Birthday! you’ll have an awesome time New Orleans – right now i drinking out of my Cafe Du Monde mug, you need to go get some beignets from there!

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  50. Amy Z. says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:21 am

    I really like MAC eyeshadow for their range.

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  51. Chelsea Amanda says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:23 am

    I love the prime & fix spray, it works wonders! However my favorite thing is the Runner lipstick, i have an obsession with the color burgundy especially for fall/winter. I could definitely use this to stock up, I’m so gross right now. I’ve been doing yard work all day! 🙂

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  52. Lisa Brown says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:23 am

    The longest without shaving is 2 weeks

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  53. Maria says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:23 am

    I’m a huge fan of M.A.C. Cosmetics and always shop the new collections. I would love to get some more!

    Reply
  54. Rhia says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:23 am

    I could use a replacement for my NC30 concealer. Have fun in NOLA!

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  55. nat ogu says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:25 am

    mac natural skinfinish of course , i fall in love with each and every le extra definition skin finish and never get my hands on one but one day i shall have one and let everyone know!!

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  56. Susan T. says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:25 am

    We have a family of tiny birds living in the birdhouse in our yard. We bought a birdbath for them and they are super cute splashing around in it! Of course this was all done for the entertainment of our two cats who love to sit in the window and watch! 🙂

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  57. Michelle says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:26 am

    I remember reading one of those Goosebump books as a child, and one of the books was on the abominable snowman. It was pretty scary then!

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  58. Coline T. says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:27 am

    The longest that I have gone without shaving is 4 days, because I can’t stand the itching and it hurts when I’m in bed. I like to be smooth all over ^.^

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  59. Kelvene says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:28 am

    i only believe in things that can be scientifically proven so no to the Abominable Snowman or the Loch Ness monster 😛

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  60. Denise says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:29 am

    Hope you have a great time in New Orleans!!! Happy Birthday!

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  61. Kay says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:30 am

    The birds are chirping, my sweet doggie is next to me and I am probably the oldest person entering this contest!

    Reply
  62. BJW says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:30 am

    No, I don’t believe in Nessie and the Abominable Snowman. Now, the Abdominal Snowman is something else.

    Reply
  63. Karen D says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:32 am

    I have never tried MAC yet but would love to!

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  64. Jenn says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:32 am

    Love MAC velux pearl eyeshadows 🙂

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  65. Beverly spell says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:33 am

    Love ur blog and ur cat! I usually go a month in the winter without shaving. Embarrassing but true lol! Hope to win I’ve got to have some Mac!

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  66. Lakeya Bland says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:38 am

    My 1 year wedding anniversary is tomorrow. We are excited! We’ve known each other since we were 5 years old and grew up together. It’s funny how life turns out… the one could be right under your nose! I know my comment is random, I just wanted to share 🙂

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  67. Elizabeth says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:40 am

    i really love the satin finish lipsticks from MAC. They are just so perfect.

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  68. Mary W says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Cheating at cards? Please! If you ain’t cheatin’, you ain’t playing! Especially when it comes to Mah Jongg.

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  69. Kassy Garcia says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:44 am

    I’ve recently started watching once upon a time and one of my favorite characters is Anton the giant. It’s silly.

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  70. Stephanie Kiggins says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:46 am

    Yeah, it’s been about a month since I’ve actually used a razor to shave. I’ve been using my electric trimmers to chop the hair down instead LOL :p

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  71. margarita says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:47 am

    I love the MAC cremesheen glasses and lipsticks <3

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  72. Courtney Janak says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:47 am

    Yesterday was my birthday, and happy upcoming birthday to you fellow Gemini!!

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  73. Nicole says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:48 am

    Happy Caturday!!! =)

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  74. sara says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:56 am

    As a kid I cheated on cards frequently, then I decided to bet my dad. loser picks up dog poo for 1 month. Suffice to say I ended up doing this particular chore until the dog died. Lesson don’t cheat, bet, and lose to your dad.

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  75. Laura says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    I believe Loch Ness could be real, but I need to see it to believe it.

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  76. Sylvia says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    I absolutely adore Mac products. Especially their lippies and shadows. Lately I have not been able to order anything from the new collections due to a new move and more bills but I admire everything from afar. My favorite finish in lipsticks is most certainly satin. It is moisturizing but not super glossy. It is perfect! In shadows I would have to say Veluxe pearl because my favorite shadow is in that finish (all that glitters). I hope I win, love your blog Karen. You are so bubbly and fun and always have fun with makeup which is what makeup is for! You don’t take things too seriously. You and I are also the same shade (NC42)

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  77. Andrea Amy says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    I once had to go 6 weeks without shaving my left leg after I had surgery and I was in a cast. Other than that, I don’t think I’ve ever gone any longer than 5 days 🙂

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  78. Sylvia says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    I love the MAC Huggable lip color formula and wish it was permanent. Hopefully it will be some day.

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  79. Charisma says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    I love MAC lipsticks and brushes!

    Reply
  80. Lulle says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    I think it’s a great idea for MAC to revamp their website. I always found it pretty bad to be honest, with only teeny tiny pictures and swatches of the products and most of the screen taken over by their navigation menus. Can’t wait to see it!
    Lulle recently posted … #FrenchFriday: Lancôme Blush Subtil Crème in Corail Alizé

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  81. Isabella says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    I love the matte^2 shadows! I wish all the mattes had that texture. Have a great trip!

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  82. latanya t says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    Yes, I have cheated in card games

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  83. Teresa says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:14 pm

    I would be thrilled to win,

    Reply
  84. Samantha says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    I’ve gone about two months without shaving and I actually shaved today after three weeks! Cremesheen lipsticks are my favorite-my lips are hella dry and matte is not my friend. Enjoy New Orleans!

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  85. Carolyn Evans says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    The longest I’ve gone without shaving has been about 2 months when I was about 7 months pregnant. I couldn’t bend over to shave my legs to save my life…LOL. I could have had my husband shave my legs but to be honest I didn’t care at that point!

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  86. Jenny says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    I need the new Matte collection:)

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  87. Daria says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    my favorite my MAC finish is probably lustre as it’s the only one that doesn’t dry out my lips

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  88. Jenn says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    I’ve been rewatching Grey’s Anatomy on Netflix. I miss the original cast!! :'(

    Reply
  89. annalisa says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    hmm I really love the cremestick lip liner formula and and the satin finish lipsticks =)

    Reply
  90. Miki says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    My favorite MAC lipstick finish is Satin or Amplified.
    Miki recently posted … Orange Lipstick

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  91. LindaLibraLoca says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    Satin. My favorite finish has to be Satin.
    LindaLibraLoca recently posted … New in – The parcel edition

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  92. Aurelie Red says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:34 pm

    Without shaving ? Maybe one month… but only my legs ^^

    Reply
  93. Sabrina Del Rosso says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    Just bought MAC Sweet Heat eyeshadow! It’s amazing!

    Reply
  94. dawn says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    i seem to fall in love with mac limited editions. viva glam cyndi and candy apple red are my absolute favorite mac lipsticks.

    Reply
  95. Tiffanie says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    Hope you have an awesome vacation!

    Reply
  96. Efrain says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    O know it’s not the same but I have been a month without shaving my face (if I really had a beard it would be more tome).

    Reply
  97. Undamaris says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:39 pm

    I like MAC blush, especially Tawny

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  98. Amber Streker says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    Loch Ness Monster > Abominable Snowman any day and every day

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  99. Jackie Cummings says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    Love MAC. THE BEST!!

    Reply
  100. Amoure Jones says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    Happy Saturday Karen and Tabs,

    My favorite MAC finish is definitely Retro Matte. Many shy away from the finish because the fear it’s drying ability , but that’s what draws me near. I always feel like a pin-up girl when I wear any of the colors. The newest matte formula doesn’t seem mattifying at all which is why I lean more towards the RM. Plus I look stunning in RM’s
    It’s a warm 96 here today in AZ , but way too hot to enjoy so I’m going to find some activities to keep me busy indoors.

    Have a wonderful rest of the weekend.

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  101. Quimerula says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    I own a Chanel Silver nail polish, I think it’s pretty rare!

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  102. NathasjaT says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    My favorite MAC finish is the matte (lipsticks). I love, love, love them! I am hoping to get some from the new collection, the $50 would help with that 😀 – Have fun in New Orleans, I have been wanting to go there for agesssss. Looking forward to seeing lots of pictures from you when you return!

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  103. Andrea Darst says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    In the winter, I’ll go up to a month without shaving my legs because no one sees them! I got 8 laser hair removal treatments done on my underarms and still have to shave every day!

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  104. Michaela says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:53 pm

    Hi Karen have fun in New Orleans! And if you ever forget to pack something you can always go shopping. Who knows maybe you can discover a special find there. And Happy Birthday! The rarest most special item in my makeup collection would be a duo eyeshadow from the MAC “Love” collection. It is very mineralized & on the package it said it was made in Italy. It has two beautiful colors – a light turquoise blue color for the eyelids & a dark aquamarine blue for the crease. I use it a lot especially in the summer. But the light blue is almost running out!

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  105. Lauren says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    My next door neighbor just got home from New Orleans…she LOVED it!! I’m so happy you’ll have a fun trip for your special day!

    My family is convinced that I have a 6th Sense! I predict you’ll have an amazing time in New Orleans!! 🙂

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  106. Cyndi says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    I love the Mac ProLongwear concealer!! That stuff does miracles on my under eye bags/dark circles!!!!!!

    Reply
  107. Lynn T. says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    Sometimes I don’t shave for a whole season, like during the winter when I don’t want to spend more time in the shower

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  108. Jana says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    Oh, New Orleans! Have fun next week!

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  109. Amber says

    June 6th, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    I’ve got some China Glaze holos that are probably the rarest makeup related item I own.

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  110. Karen R says

    June 6th, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    You are going to just LOVE New Orleans!!! Make sure you hit Magazine Street for shopping Fleurty Girl is my favorite for all things New Orleans..the owner Lauren is such a sweetheart!!

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  111. Olivia says

    June 6th, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    I love anything matte from Mac!

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  112. Kristy says

    June 6th, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    Why shave when you wear pants all winter long? My answer is 4m and yes, I do live in SoCal. Lazy and hairy. 🙂

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  113. celine says

    June 6th, 2015 at 1:09 pm

    Thank you for the amazing giveaway. I have never tried any MAC products sooo fingers crosessssed **

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  114. Stephanie Matthews says

    June 6th, 2015 at 1:14 pm

    I’ve been told I have psychic powers!

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  115. Stephanie Nelson says

    June 6th, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    Great giveaway! Also, great questions so I’m going to answer them all!! Here we go, I have never tried a MAC product before (new to the whole makeup scene but falling in love!) I do believe in the Loch Ness Monster and wouldn’t be suprised if the Abominable Snowman existed! I have probably gone 6 months without shaving maybe more… When you’re single and have severe winters it is not necessary to shave your legs! I never cheat at cards, always has to be a fair game but I am super competitive. I sometimes think that my mom has a sixth sense and I get weird promonitions, which one time saved my life…

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  116. Ana says

    June 6th, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    As a poor student (who just finished her master’s thesis!! WOOH!) I rarely have the money to buy Mac products, but boy do I love their lipsticks! Would love to try out the matte ones, believe it or not I never tried a matte lipstick! 😮

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  117. INCI says

    June 6th, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    cheated at cards? Never! 😉

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  118. Madeline Richmond says

    June 6th, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    The longest I’ve gone without shaving is two weeks. My leg hair does not grow very fast, so I’m able to go about a week on average without shaving and still not look/feel too stubbly. 😀

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  119. Cristen Vaughan says

    June 6th, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    I really love Mac’s face powders/foundations. The Studio Fix powder foundation and Mineralize Skinfinish Natural powder are my favorite powder foundations. Despite having two very different finishes they both make my skin look great and last surprisingly well on my oily skin.

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  120. Erinaceina says

    June 6th, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    I love the Amplified lipsticks and veluxe pearl eyeshadows. I’ve also just discovered the False Lashes Extreme Black mascara, and I love it. For the first time ever, I think I’ve found a mascara which I love enough to spend that much money on, rather than just getting drugstore mascara.

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  121. Cory says

    June 6th, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    Oooh girl, I made my 1st trip to NO last September (flew from PA to Atl, then NO) & looooovvvvved it!!! We stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn on Gravier St., it was two blocks from Bourbon—Carondelet crosses Canal & turns into Bourbon—& the hotel lobby was on the 11th floor because of Katrina
    Loved the rooftop swimming pool view—was able to see the Astrodome from one side, the Quarter from the opposite side, & a really pretty architectural “thing” (think it’s the top of a bank) rt smack in front. I was so friggin excited to hit that city up! You have to try the Bananas Foster “Pralines” while you’re there (they’re pralines in a yummy caramel-type substance). Ooh & get a Mardi Gras mask & have el Hubs take a pic! They have some really cool ones. There’s graveyard/cemetery tours, Marie Laveau’s House of Voodoo (gimmicky), a Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics store, lots of great photographic material. Oh man I could go on & on!
    The ppl are so pleasant you’ll probably put it at the top of le list of places you love!
    Anyway, hope you & el Hub enjoy the city as much as I/we did! Have fun!!!

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  122. Sara says

    June 6th, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    I’ve never cheated at cards!

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  123. cristina says

    June 6th, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    Thank you for this. Have not bought Mac in a long time.

    Reply
  124. Brwnfruit says

    June 6th, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    I’ve been getting into eye makeup, I was alway a lipstick girl, but I’ve been having fun with eye makeup!

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  125. Al says

    June 6th, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway, Karen! 🙂

    Reply
  126. Christiana Mercier says

    June 6th, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    Job hunting after graduating with my masters degree I get discouraged. Need some new blush to cheer myself and have a reason to keep going lol

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  127. Denise McDowell says

    June 6th, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    I really neeeeeeeeed to win this gift card!

    Reply
  128. Cindy says

    June 6th, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    Favorite MAC finish of them all? Matte and Retro Matte!! I need a lipstick that *NEVER* moves . . .

    Reply
  129. Malaika says

    June 6th, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    New Orleans sounds like an awesome birthday trip. I haven’t done anything spectacular for my birthday in years I may have to work on planning a cool trip for next year.

    Reply
  130. Diana Compton says

    June 6th, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    I’ve never really tried Mac before 2 weeks ago and now I’m obsessed….. With everything they have!!! ( but especially their new long prowear foundation!!!!!!)

    Reply
  131. Elizabeth says

    June 6th, 2015 at 2:08 pm

    i love all things Mac! My favorite lipsticks are rebel and ruby woo!

    Reply
  132. Analy Rodriguez says

    June 6th, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    Guilty as charged for going weeks without shaving :$ Such a lazy lady but I “can’t even” when I see hair growing back the next day or 2 haha

    Reply
  133. Carolyn says

    June 6th, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    hello and happy caturday

    I’m a sick panda today so just in bed reading your blog and watching stuff

    Good luck getting packed for your trip!

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  134. Susan Christy says

    June 6th, 2015 at 2:17 pm

    I really should hire someone to mow my lawn.

    Reply
  135. amy pugmire says

    June 6th, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    I have gone about a week without shaving. and it was nasty!

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  136. Icequeen81 says

    June 6th, 2015 at 2:28 pm

    Do you believe in the Abominable Snowman or the Loch Ness monster?
    If they don’t kill people cooooool. Love them on scooby- Doo Story’s

    What’s the longest you’ve gone without shaving?
    a week after operation

    Have you ever cheated at cards? naahh I cant play card let alone cheat.

    Do you know anyone whom you swear really does have ESP/a sixth sense?

    well sometimes my mom. But i think is a mothers thing, when she didn’t like one our friends at school, she was right . It was not a good friend. My younger sister sister says our mother is a Witch.

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  137. Icequeen81 says

    June 6th, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    Hi Karen greetings from our Pet Paradise 🙂

    Do you believe in the Abominable Snowman or the Loch Ness monster?
    If they don’t kill people cooooool. Love them on scooby- Doo Story’s

    What’s the longest you’ve gone without shaving?
    a week after operation

    Have you ever cheated at cards? naahh I cant play card let alone cheat.

    Do you know anyone whom you swear really does have ESP/a sixth sense?

    well sometimes my mom. But i think is a mothers thing, when she didn’t like one our friends at school, she was right . It was not a good friend. My younger sister sister says our mother is a Witch.

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  138. Elizabeth natividad says

    June 6th, 2015 at 2:42 pm

    I have gone 6 months without shaving….luckily my legs don’t grow much hair lol

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  139. Ashlee says

    June 6th, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    “Red lips and Lashes”. My go to look when I’m not feeling pretty. Always lifts my spirit!!!

    Reply
  140. Heather G says

    June 6th, 2015 at 2:45 pm

    Oooo I’d love to get a MAC MSF

    Reply
  141. Tina says

    June 6th, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    I believe in the loch ness monster definitely!

    Reply
  142. Ariel Crawford says

    June 6th, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    “Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s your favorite MAC finish or formula of them all?”

    Cremesheen finish in the lipsticks because it’s the only one I can wear without a balm underneath that won’t dry out my lips.

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  143. Hilary says

    June 6th, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    I would love to win this! I’m wanting to buy the cool neutrals eye palette but it’s pricey!

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  144. Maddie says

    June 6th, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    I hope you have a wonderful birthday trip, Karen! I just started reading The Girl on the Train and hope to finish it by the time my next book arrives on my doorstep: The Luckiest Girl Alive.

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  145. Kim Pincombe Cole says

    June 6th, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    Have a blast in NOLA! It’s so much fun – be sure to take tons of pictures.
    And I think the longest I went w/o shaving was 7 days…

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  146. Ekaterina says

    June 6th, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    Hope you have a wonderful trip, Karen!
    New Orleans sounds like a drea to me 🙂

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  147. Lesr Kew says

    June 6th, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    thanks for this contest!

    I have literally brought my makeup collection down to just a few palettes
    Motives Elements Palette
    The balm Nude Tude palette
    Sonia Kashuk small gold palette( forgot name)
    and a NYX trio.

    That’s it. I’m already regretting having gotten rid of some of my too faced ones. But I’m loving that I have more time to spend on one palette than before. I wasn’t even touching some of them!

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  148. Rachel R. says

    June 6th, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    Happy Weekend! Karen, Happy Birthday (early) and enjoy your trip. I always hear New Orleans is amazing. I’d love to visit.

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  149. Jessica says

    June 6th, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    I hope you have a wonderful birthday trip and eat tons of yummy things to celebrate!!!

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  150. Alexandra says

    June 6th, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    I dont believe in either. But i do believe in ghosts.
    And i have been visited by my cats in spirit.

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  151. Léa says

    June 6th, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    What’s the longest you’ve gone without shaving?

    Well I shaved my pits last night, cause they can get smelly real fast. And I haven’t shave my legs close to 10 years, cause I don’t see the point. If man can live with it why can’t I?

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  152. Jill says

    June 6th, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    I’ve got my eye on a new MAC lippie! 😉

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  153. Melanie Scott says

    June 6th, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    In honor of my birthday (which is today), I’ve been sporting the new MAC matte lipstick in Men Love Mystery. It looked so good on you in your review a few weeks ago, I couldn’t resist testing it myself. Hope you have an awesome birthday!

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  154. Lisa says

    June 6th, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    Have a wonderful trip and I hope you and Tabs have great birthdays!

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  155. Ambritt says

    June 6th, 2015 at 4:07 pm

    Yeah I’ve totally gone a month without shaving my legs 😮 oops!

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  156. Leah says

    June 6th, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    Shaving my legs? I think it’s been about 8-9 years. I quit shaving my legs after my ingrown hairs got so bad that I really had to give it a rest for a few months. Once all my leg hair grew out (and the horrible mess of ingrown hairs cleared up!) I realized that I had fine, almost translucent leg hair. Why was I even bothering to shave this? I quit shaving my legs and I don’t miss it one bit.

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  157. Brian says

    June 6th, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    My fave finish at MAC are the Cremesheens! However, I picked up Men Love Mystery from the new Matte collection and I am LOVING it.

    Reply
  158. Karla Paniagua says

    June 6th, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    I bought Morange from Mac to make a statement. Now, when I wear it, it makes me feel empowered.

    Reply
  159. K Johnson says

    June 6th, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    I just got one of the new MAC matte lipsticks, Whirl! I’m loving it so far, and my favorite finishes are matte and satin.

    Reply
  160. Stephanie says

    June 6th, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    I really like MAC Careblend powder, I’ve been dying to try Mineralized Skin Finish powder.

    We have a bird feeder near the sliding glass door, the cats love “bird TV”. We just bought a Hummingbird feeder. I think we like watching them as much as the cats do.

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  161. Emily L. says

    June 6th, 2015 at 4:22 pm

    Love love love MACs Matte2 shadows!

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  162. Poppy says

    June 6th, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    I’m currently going on two weeks sans shaving that being said, My grandma gave me an empty Elizabeth Arden lipstick tube from the 1950s. It was her favorite. She kept it for the sentimental value, and passed it on to me when I was a little girl developing a love/obsession with makeup❤️

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  163. Marisela Bennett says

    June 6th, 2015 at 4:37 pm

    I have no shame and admitting to not shaving my legs through the whole winter which is usually about 3 months :}

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  164. Dia says

    June 6th, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    Favorite MAC finish/formula is by far the glaze lippies. So moisturizing. I wish they had more shades in the range

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  165. Suzanne G says

    June 6th, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    It is a gorgeous sunny hot day here in Canada. I was also wondering do you announce winner somewhere on your blog each week. I never can find who won this great prize each week.

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  166. AmyBS says

    June 6th, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    I do believe in the Loch Ness monster – I went to Scotland on my honeymoon, and we took a boat tour of the loch and looked for Nessie… didn’t find her, I still believe though!

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  167. Lala says

    June 6th, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    Hello from Canada! I love your blog – you always make me smile 🙂
    I confess that during the long winters we have here….I mayyyyy have not shaved for a while. I needed the hair to stay warm!!! LOL!! 😉

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  168. Lori P says

    June 6th, 2015 at 5:02 pm

    I love MAC Amplified Lipsticks…so opaque!

    Reply
  169. Suzanne C says

    June 6th, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    Noooo, I’ve never cheated at cards. My grandma and her sisters taught me to play cards when I was 4 yrs old. By the time I was 7, I could beat them all at Canasta. They would rise out of their graves and terrorize me if I cheated!

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  170. Grace Gonzales says

    June 6th, 2015 at 5:13 pm

    Mineralize skin, finish hands down.

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  171. Andrea says

    June 6th, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    Im struggling a little with some problems lately, it would be a blessing to win something like this.

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  172. Donna W. says

    June 6th, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    I shave at least every other day. Can’t stand how it feels not to.

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  173. Patricia Caradonna says

    June 6th, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    I believe in the Abominable Snowman and I love watching Rudolph at Christmas time each year. It brings back such fond memories as a kid at Christmas.

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  174. Lisa says

    June 6th, 2015 at 5:34 pm

    Mac matte finish is my favorite!

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  175. Kathy says

    June 6th, 2015 at 5:36 pm

    have a great birthday!

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  176. Supriya says

    June 6th, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    I am obsessed with the new MAC pro longwear nourishing foundation!!

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  177. Elena says

    June 6th, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    I totally believe in the loch ness monster…not so sure about the abominable snowman though!

    Reply
  178. Kathy T says

    June 6th, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    I have gone a couple months without shaving before.

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  179. Tania G says

    June 6th, 2015 at 6:01 pm

    I love Mac’s Luster lipstick and Satin eyeshadows 🙂

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  180. Susan P. says

    June 6th, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    My cats are black, grey, white and brown tabbies as well. Caboodle looks like your Tabs.

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  181. Illy Junus says

    June 6th, 2015 at 6:03 pm

    What’s the longest you’ve gone without shaving? it’s about 8 months usually in the winter, since don’t bother to do that

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  182. Laura A says

    June 6th, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    I am really liking Melba as a summer blush color

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  183. Alyssa R. says

    June 6th, 2015 at 6:08 pm

    today was my baby girls first dance recital! As I was doing my makeup, my daughter was sitting up on the vanity and was watching me. She wanted some of mommys makeup! I wondered to myself when grew up?? Anyway we are a Mac cosmetics family I guess! Lol

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  184. Becca says

    June 6th, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    New Orleans is like the Amsterdam of the U.S. Or at least that’s my opinion. Since moving to Louisiana, I have come to love the food, culture, and weather. There is a rich history here…what a great way to spend your birthday.

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  185. Lisa Foster says

    June 6th, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    I believe in the Loch Ness monster, I think there is something there.

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  186. Tiffany says

    June 6th, 2015 at 6:13 pm

    I once went six weeks without shaving in an attempt to prepare myself for an at-home wax. I looked like a yeti. The worst part was I waxed one strip of one leg and immediately regretted it.

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  187. Bertha says

    June 6th, 2015 at 6:18 pm

    3 days is about my limit for shave skipping! I can’t sleep if my legs rub together and the feel prickly!

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  188. BB says

    June 6th, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    Lustre is my favorite MAC lipstick finish! I like that it has a bit of glossiness.

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  189. windy says

    June 6th, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    I love all MAC products especially the lipsticks.

    Reply
  190. Emma says

    June 6th, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    I love MAC’s 217 brush it is the best multitasking tool!

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  191. cui lee says

    June 6th, 2015 at 6:37 pm

    I love the Mac extra dimension highlighters!

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  192. Lulubelle says

    June 6th, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    I’ve had multiple premonitory dreams that have have come true. They feel different than regular dreams in that I wake up feeling disturbed. Does that count as ESP?

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  193. Jenn says

    June 6th, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    Love these giveaways!

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  194. Elen says

    June 6th, 2015 at 7:06 pm

    I love Mac satin eyeshadows. Happy Birthday Karen! New Orleans is such a great place. Thinking about it makes me hungry for beignets. Have a great time there.

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  195. Johnna Quick Owens says

    June 6th, 2015 at 7:08 pm

    I just shaved tonight, but it isn’t that unusual for me to go most of the winter without shaving. My hair is VERY light, a natural blonde, and it has gotten lighter with age, so most people would never know whether I have shaved or not.

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  196. Brenda says

    June 6th, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    I love Mac!!!!

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  197. Amy V says

    June 6th, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    I’ve gone without shaving for a whole winter! Yikes lol
    Have a great weekend Karen!

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  198. Berry says

    June 6th, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    Love the cremesheen formulas of MAC lipsticks. They’re the only lipsticks that don’t dry my lips out.

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  199. Ms. Elise says

    June 6th, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    Longest I’ve gone without shaving really depends on the season and body part. Underarms, never more than a week or so. Legs, during the winter? Months. If I’d all bundled up anyway, who cares if I have a small extra layer keeping me warm?

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  200. Jen says

    June 6th, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    I used to believe in the Loch Ness monster, but I saw an exhibit in Scotland last year and I was convinced there isn’t a Nessie. Bummer. 🙁

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  201. athena rutherford says

    June 6th, 2015 at 7:41 pm

    i’ve gone months without shaving! gotta love winter!

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  202. Aenea says

    June 6th, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    Yes, i’ve cheated in cards when playing with my younger brothers.

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  203. Suzanne King says

    June 6th, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    Abominable Snowman is real just ask him. LOL! Thanks for the opportunity.

    Reply
  204. Jennifer X says

    June 6th, 2015 at 7:50 pm

    For Mac lipsticks, I really like the amplified or cremesheen. For other products, I don’t have much of a preference.

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  205. Molly says

    June 6th, 2015 at 7:50 pm

    One winter I realized that I hadn’t shaved in two months!!!

    (My leg hair does happen to be very fine, so I didn’t notice for a while.)

    :O

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  206. Rebecca M says

    June 6th, 2015 at 7:53 pm

    Yesterday I was victim of a hate crime and got physically attacked …worst day ever. Sorry for the Debbie downer comment…

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  207. Ling says

    June 6th, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    I’ve gone several months without shaving during the winter since no one sees my legs 😛
    Ling recently posted … What Was I Thinking?!?

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  208. Maren says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    There have been years I’ve gone without shaving.
    Maren recently posted … Our new book on energy & success: Napoleon Never Slept

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  209. Mallory says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    Wow it’ll be interesting to see the new MAC layout! It would be nice to see MAC update certain color swatch images to reflect accurate colors but I know that every brand has a difficult time capturing every color accurately. A girl can dream though right?

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  210. susan says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    I hate shaving so I can quite some time without doing it!

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  211. Bits says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    My favorite Mac product has to be Soar lipliner. Have an awesome Saturday!

    Reply
  212. Sandy says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:13 pm

    Mac’s Catherine Deneuve compact is my oldest item.

    Reply
  213. Virginia says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:15 pm

    I’ve always wanted to try the MAC Russian Red.

    Reply
  214. Shelby says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    I love NOLA! I interned there for a summer and I almost didn’t go back home to Illinois.
    My advice: don’t waste an entire night on Bourbon Street. Walk around for an hour and you’ll basically get the gist of it. The great music is on Frenchman. And while you’re on Frenchman, have dinner at Adolfo’s. Arrive early, because there’ll be a wait – every minute of that wait is SOOO worth it. Be adventurous and get the frog legs if they’re still on the menu.

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  215. Menchie says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:24 pm

    Most of my MAC lipsticks are all matte, retro matte or satin.. A few amplified but no sheer or lustre ones… But their regular Matte finish are the best formula for me:) i would love to have more mac matte lipsticks soon 🙂

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  216. maria says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    I love Mac, wish i could have all their lipsticks!

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  217. bhevarri says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    bleep bloop!

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  218. Rachel says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    I know they get a bad rap, but I love MAC Lustre lipsticks! They are sheer, which I prefer, and I don’t personally find them drying. I wear them ALL THE TIME!

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  219. Sandy says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:30 pm

    Was at Macy’s yesterday checking out all the MAC products. Sure would like to pick up a few!

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  220. Kiki says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:35 pm

    Mac retro matte!!

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  221. Sienna says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    Oops, I often go way too long without shaving. Have fun in new orleans!

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  222. Kirsten says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    Enjoy your birthday trip! I’ve always wanted to visit New Orleans!

    I’m not sure if I own any makeup that’s actually rare. I’m sure I have a lot of old, discontinued hard-to-find stuff or special edition stuff. I’ve seen some of the recent Anastasia palettes going for a lot on ebay. And I have a Lorac palette that was only made for a certain sale promotion and several Color Tattoos that are no longer available. Maybe my UD Rollergirl palette?

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  223. IRockFaces says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:51 pm

    The rarest lippies I own are two limited edition lipsticks by Jeffree star. Queen supreme is an awesome bright pink, and 714 is a pretty coral but neither is woc friendly on their own. I wear them both layered over a dark lip liner or a classic color like mac heroine. Any color that’s medium toned to dark works really. lol

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  224. Ana says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s your favorite MAC finish or formula of them all?
    LOVE the satin blushes and matte lipsticks!

    Reply
  225. Tatiana says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    I’m not sure I want to admit to how long I can sometimes go without shaving. Let’s just say there was one winter where it was cold and rainy, the Dear Husband was constantly traveling for business and I spent 6 days a week in breeches and boots and the 7th in jeans, so I didn’t really have incentive to shave.
    Drove through Novato on the way home today. It was so sunny and warm in the North Bay today, until we got around Mt. Tam and the fog was thick all the way across the Golden Gate until Serramonte. I thought about you and Tabs as we merged from 37 onto 101 South.

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  226. renu says

    June 6th, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    Do you believe in the Abominable Snowman or the Loch Ness monster?
    I don’t believe in them at the moment but I liked the idea, especially after reading books (fiction!) about them, it’s a fun idea to have.
    Of course, at some point, there would have been large, undersea creatures which are now extinct.

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  227. feee says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    Drumline is on! Why am I watching this? Help me tabs!

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  228. Erica says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    MAC satin!

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  229. Lisa S. says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:20 pm

    Ok, true storey. Two years ago I went an entire winter without shaving. I had to go over my legs twice before I go all the hair off!

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  230. Dollie says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    I didn’t wax/shave my legs for almost 3-4 months after both child births. That’s actually the last thing on a new mommy’s mind.
    Dollie recently posted … Gillette Venus Smooth Operator Winners Announced and Skincare Week On The Blog

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  231. Grace says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    My favorite MAC finish is their matte lipsticks. Definitely my go to lipstick choice.

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  232. Astra says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    I will be moving to another country in another continent in five days and I’m starting to feel nervous! ( :

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  233. Justine says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    I know somebody with synesthesia!

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  234. Bre B says

    June 6th, 2015 at 9:55 pm

    I’m currently loving mac’s msfn!!

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  235. Kristen says

    June 6th, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    I only wear MAC lipsticks and matte is my favorite finish. Although I have a ton of lipsticks in other finishes, I find that matte lipsticks not only stay better but also look neater and more refined on me than the other finishes do.

    Needless to say, the new matte lip collection was a dream come true!!! I tried to resist spending more money on lipsticks, especially since the collection is permanent, but I ended up buying Instigator, Stone, and Studded Kiss!

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  236. Kala Evans says

    June 6th, 2015 at 10:15 pm

    I’m dying to get my hands on the MAC mineralize skin finish! Hope it makes my skin look as luminous as yours!

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  237. Kiyanna says

    June 6th, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s your favorite MAC finish or formula of them all? Mac Matte Lipsticks is my all time favorite. I love, love, love them. Most of my whole collection from Mac is matte.

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  238. Xinrui says

    June 6th, 2015 at 10:36 pm

    MAC’s matte lipsticks are my favorite! I need mooooore 🙂

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  239. Maggie says

    June 6th, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    I can’t say I have ever cheated at cards. I’m not even sure how.

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  240. Becky says

    June 6th, 2015 at 10:42 pm

    I grew up riding horses round Loch Ness (and letting them paddle in the shallows!) I’ve never seen Nessie, but I like to think she’s in there, having a good laugh at us all hunting her!

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  241. Noirojos says

    June 6th, 2015 at 10:46 pm

    Mirror, mirror on the wall, what’s your favorite MAC finish or formula of them all? My heart’s on Retro Matte!

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  242. Andrea says

    June 6th, 2015 at 10:48 pm

    my rarest makeup pieces are probably estee lauder heat wave, mac heatherette lippies… i actually have a lot of LE mac lippies from a while back haha 😀

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  243. Trisha says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:03 pm

    I only own one mac eye shadow.. It was limited edition and bought it when shopping with my sister years ago. Oddly enough I own more mac brushes than actual make up.

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  244. Lorraine says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    Vintage and collectible Chanel nail colours. I can’t stop! Wish I had Jade, though. that is my unicorn polish

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  245. Joy Lu says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:25 pm

    I’ve never owned anything from Mac except lipsticks and have an obsesssion with collecting them. I’m usually obsessed with matte finishes but at this moment I am loving cremesheen!

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  246. Sejal says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:30 pm

    Just watched The Guardian and have new appreciation for the Coast Guard.

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  247. Bianca Rogoveanu says

    June 6th, 2015 at 11:37 pm

    Matte formula !

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  248. Zoya Qazi says

    June 7th, 2015 at 12:05 am

    I love your blog!!! I just got my friends and mom hooked..

    i’ve never owned anything as high quality as mac!!!! it looks so high end!!

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  249. Sarina says

    June 7th, 2015 at 12:22 am

    My four (yes four!) fur babies love looking out of our windows at the geckos that run around on the patio. Keeps them quiet for ages. My Turkish Angora has had a full body shave this weekend for the summer as the UAE was officially the hottest place on earth last week a lovely 50+ degrees, yikes! So now he looks like he has his own gecko tail so much so the others think it’s a game to chase his tail :p

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  250. Sara muniz says

    June 7th, 2015 at 12:37 am

    I think Karen has a sixth sense !!!!

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  251. Aviva says

    June 7th, 2015 at 12:55 am

    I once cheated during a game called cheat and I still lost!

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  252. Julie says

    June 7th, 2015 at 1:07 am

    My favorite rare beauty item in my collection is the Givenchy Le Prisme Blush in Bucolic Poppy (sometimes known as the Dexter blush, because the pattern looks like splatters of blood!) In addition to looking very cool in the pan, I love the way this blush applies!
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  253. Rhoda K says

    June 7th, 2015 at 1:21 am

    Sending birthday wishes your way. Hope you have a fab trip to New Orleans! x

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  254. Anastasia T. says

    June 7th, 2015 at 1:30 am

    My favorite MAC finish is natural skinfinish.I believe in the lock ness monster! 🙂

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  255. Wayne says

    June 7th, 2015 at 1:52 am

    Back up to 7 cats now, only 3 permanent residents though, 4 foster cats/kittens.

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  256. Piper says

    June 7th, 2015 at 2:47 am

    I swear my brother did when we were kids. He used to always predict things like when our cat gave birth and how many kittens she would have and even what color. Spooky!

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  257. Lucy Nguyen says

    June 7th, 2015 at 2:54 am

    I don’t believe in Abominable Snowman or the Loch Ness monster

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  258. Kiss & Make-up says

    June 7th, 2015 at 2:58 am

    I like MAC’s satin-finish eyeshadows. And the lustre finish lippies!
    Kiss & Make-up recently posted … Review | Rausch Chamomile – Amaranth Repair Shampoo, Amaranth Repair Rinse Conditioner & Amaranth Repair Serum

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  259. Mary says

    June 7th, 2015 at 3:06 am

    pics of the gold finches!

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  260. Gvenda says

    June 7th, 2015 at 3:33 am

    ugh, shaving is such a painful topic for me. Mu skin is so acne prone that after I remove hair in any possible way I get horrible thinks happening to places where I removed the hair from.

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  261. Alix says

    June 7th, 2015 at 4:00 am

    Enjoying the cooler-than-average weather this weekend!

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  262. Laurinha says

    June 7th, 2015 at 4:23 am

    Hi Karen, have a nice and warm weekend!

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  263. Randi says

    June 7th, 2015 at 4:27 am

    Hope I win! I am after a MAC eyeshadow brush!

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  264. Kelly Kimmell says

    June 7th, 2015 at 4:45 am

    I have gone a couple of weeks without shaving a few times. Once after surgery and once when I had my daughter.

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  265. Deretta says

    June 7th, 2015 at 5:09 am

    Enjoy the birds! We have new feeders this year, and are loving watching all the birds.

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  266. RM says

    June 7th, 2015 at 5:19 am

    Saks at Canal Place is the best place to shop for makeup in New Orleans. I live in New Orleans so email me if you want shopping or eating recommendations!

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  267. Liz says

    June 7th, 2015 at 5:26 am

    I epilate my pits and tend to my bikini line, but the hair on my legs doesn’t really grow. I shave that area more because it exfoliates them.

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  268. Ann says

    June 7th, 2015 at 5:32 am

    I’ve never cheated at cards.

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  269. Angela says

    June 7th, 2015 at 5:36 am

    My favorite Mac formula is their Pro Longwear Concealer. I love it. It blends in perfectly, but I guess I might have to buy one in a NW shade to see if its cover the darkness under my eyes better.

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  270. Cathy says

    June 7th, 2015 at 5:44 am

    I love your questions . I love MAC lipsticks- I own a TON of them. My favorites are Creme de la Femme and Hot Gossip. Not sure what formulas they are- I think Creme de la Femme is a Cremesheen. I have not bought MAC in a long time though. i think the mythical creatures did exist in same way, shape or form at some time- but over the hundreds of years their forms got exaggerated- and that is what brought about the legends. I’ve never cheated at cards and the only time when I don’t shave is when I’m sick.

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  271. Lisa M. says

    June 7th, 2015 at 6:31 am

    I really like the Mac satin finish lipsticks. I like Brave and Captive.

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  272. Jessie says

    June 7th, 2015 at 6:37 am

    Make sure you visit the old cemeteries in New Orleans early in the day! We planned to go in the afternoon of our last day when we went and they were closed 🙁

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  273. Mallory says

    June 7th, 2015 at 6:47 am

    New Orleans is my FAVORITE place to visit!! You will love it! So much culture!!

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  274. Anastassia says

    June 7th, 2015 at 6:50 am

    I don’t remember when I shaved my legs last time. I wax them for years.

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  275. Barbie says

    June 7th, 2015 at 7:03 am

    My favorite lipstick is rebel but I don’t wear it very often be i too scared to go outside the box !!!! I’m a very neutral kind of girl!!!

    Get a New Orleans Starbucks mug-very pretty!!

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  276. Terri says

    June 7th, 2015 at 7:23 am

    I hope you have a wonderful time in New Orleans!

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  277. Christy says

    June 7th, 2015 at 7:44 am

    I also have never been to New Orleans but want to go for my birthday in January which is close to Mardi Gras too! Enjoy and let us know how you like it!! 🙂

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  278. Marie says

    June 7th, 2015 at 7:47 am

    Have fun in New Orleans!

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  279. Mimielle says

    June 7th, 2015 at 7:51 am

    The kitties really can’t help the terrible excitement when it comes to birds and squirrels and things, their inner wild hunter takes over no matter how well-mannered and loveable they are! But it’s funny to see their excitement too, it makes me laugh every time.

    My most ‘rare’ thing is CHANEL Ombres Perlees eye shadow 5-pan palette, and I say rare because it was LE and I can’t find another nor dupe them easily at all! They are a standout (to me) in formula, colors and finish and I SO wish I’d bought a backup (or 2!) or that they had released more palettes with that formulation. I was really surprised when they didn’t. I’m an eye shadow lover and have a ton of shadows of all kinds and I enjoy playing with them all but that palette was something pretty unique & special. I’ll probably always keep searching for something similar. At least that’s a good excuse to try new ones, hm?

    Thank you for the giveaways, Karen and your chatty posts. It’s always as enjoyable as it is informative to come read here. 🙂

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  280. Andrea says

    June 7th, 2015 at 8:04 am

    I love the idea of believing in the Loch Ness monster, the same way I always put out cookies and milk at Christmas time. Life is a little sweeter and richer with some magic and whimsy thrown in. So maybe someday Nessie and I will cross paths and give my heart a one up on my head.

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  281. Chelsea says

    June 7th, 2015 at 8:07 am

    The longest I’ve gone without shaving is probably about 2 weeks. Love mac hope I win!

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  282. Daraya says

    June 7th, 2015 at 8:10 am

    I’ve never cheated at cards! I’m not that good at cards anyways, so I wouldn’t even know how!

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  283. Christy Peeples DuBois says

    June 7th, 2015 at 8:15 am

    I have this thing about shaving everyday because I feel yuk when I don’t. I can’t stand stubble so I shave everyday. One time because of the odd circumstances I couldn’t shave for four or five days and it just about did me in. Thank goodness that was a one time thing. Hope you have a great day Karen.

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  284. Brittany says

    June 7th, 2015 at 8:30 am

    The loch Ness is out there somewhere! Lol.

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  285. Joanna D. says

    June 7th, 2015 at 8:30 am

    I don’t wear too much lip gloss but when I do, it’s from MAC. Wow, I sounded like that man from the dos equis commercial! Haha MAC lip gloss formulas are moisturizing, not too stick, and they have that lovely vanilla scent. Stay beautiful my friends! (;

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  286. Meg says

    June 7th, 2015 at 8:32 am

    I don’t know how rare it is, but I know the hardest makeup items for me to get were the MAC Osbournes things – that was STRESSFUL! I stayed up all night with the intent to only get a few things, and when it finally went live I ordered everything in the collection like a madwoman. No regrets!!
    Meg recently posted … Truly Yours Natural Eyeshadow Palette: Urban Decay Naked 3 DUPE!

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  287. Lauren says

    June 7th, 2015 at 8:49 am

    I’m currently expressing my chronic packing procrastinator side by reading your posts. Haha! I hope you have a lovely birthday adventure! If you haven’t been before, you should go by Hansen’s Sno-Bliz. It is honestly the most amazing thing I’ve every tasted.

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  288. Jennifer says

    June 7th, 2015 at 8:59 am

    Currently, my money is streaming out of my wallet at an alarming rate due to the number of graduation gifts I have to buy for the several graduation parties I will be attending the next few weekends.

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  289. Monica says

    June 7th, 2015 at 9:00 am

    I love MAC satin lipsticks! They would have to be my favorite finish

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  290. melody says

    June 7th, 2015 at 9:16 am

    I have seen the Loch Ness Monster with my own eyes!

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  291. Susan says

    June 7th, 2015 at 9:25 am

    So MAC Innocence Beware is my most prized makeup possession, it’s such a great nude and it can’t be replaced!!:(

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  292. Cheryl says

    June 7th, 2015 at 9:27 am

    Looking for reviews on MAC Crosswires and found your website. Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!

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  293. Susan says

    June 7th, 2015 at 9:28 am

    I am so excited to try out the new insta-ready primers from MAC!!

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  294. lexi says

    June 7th, 2015 at 9:37 am

    Would love to find a nice sunscreen for summer. Any recommendations?

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  295. Jessica Foto says

    June 7th, 2015 at 10:20 am

    Hi there just found your blog! Fantastic! Also I’m originally from New Orleans and I hope you have a good time! You have to check out Central Grocery to get a Mufaletta, as well as get pralines from Southern Candymakers. Go to Pirates Alley and grab some gelato and hit up the Faulkner bookstore. If you venture out of the quarter (please do!) Go to mid city and check out Brocatos. The Canolis are so good you will die. Check out the spumoni and fresh seasonal fruit italian ice. Go uptown and ride the street car down st. Charles. Go to Oak and Maple streets to do some boutique shopping and don’t forget to have brunch at Ruby Slipper or Katies (bottomless bloody mary’s) and enjoy yourself! I’m so glad I came across your blog, I have so much catching up to do 🙂

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  296. Deanna says

    June 7th, 2015 at 10:37 am

    I do not believe in silly fairy tales. Except for Santa.

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  297. Amanda says

    June 7th, 2015 at 10:38 am

    My favorite Mac lipstick finish is amplified is just delicious, adore up the amp I actually believe in the Abominable Snowman, have you ever seen Monster Inc.?

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  298. Barbara B says

    June 7th, 2015 at 10:57 am

    Shave my pits every other day always! Have gone three weeks without shaving my legs in the winter though!

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  299. Suli says

    June 7th, 2015 at 11:16 am

    I would love to wear lipstick or some pretty lipgloss from Mac, but I bit my lips throughout the day.

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  300. Jennifer says

    June 7th, 2015 at 11:21 am

    Mac Lustres are great because they’re more sheer and perfect for summer!

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  301. Karenine says

    June 7th, 2015 at 11:35 am

    MAC Satin finish lippies all the way!

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  302. Crystal says

    June 7th, 2015 at 11:36 am

    I love blackjack, but do not cheat at cards!

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  303. AC says

    June 7th, 2015 at 11:50 am

    I don’t shave, I epilate. Woot! 🙂

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  304. Tracey says

    June 7th, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    I’m going on a 3 week road trip, your recent post was timely, thanks. Tabs going with you? I’m betting The seafood gravy down there is scrumptious

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  305. Emma J says

    June 7th, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    I do know someone that has a 6th sense! She can see number in front of her and also sees colors around people which are kinda like their auras. There was an instance where her dad hurt his back and before this happened his aura turned bright red. I thought it was really really cool.

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  306. Michelle says

    June 7th, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Hi! Love your blog! Have fun in New Orleans & Happy Early Bday! Thanks for doing this awesome giveaway. I think MAC Amplified finish of lipsticks is their best finish! 🙂 Have a great week! 🙂

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  307. Valerie C. says

    June 7th, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    I’m very intuitive. I’ve had dreams about things and then the events happened. I had a dream about my best friend from high school who I never dream about and haven’t spoken to in 20 years….she was saying good-bye. Two days later I found out she passed away the day of the dream. It freaked me out!!

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  308. Lola says

    June 7th, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    MAC Amplified lipstick finish!
    Shine, but not to much shine.
    Pigmented!
    The vanilla scent is wonderful. Seriously, someone should come out with a MAC lipstick perfume…

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  309. Kayla W says

    June 7th, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    Choosing my favorite MAC formula would be like choosing between my children (which are cats in my case), but I would have to say that matte and cremesheen hold the top spots!

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  310. Katsy says

    June 7th, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    i need more MAC lipsticks

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  311. chris says

    June 7th, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    I love the new Mac matte lipstick collection.Some of the colors I’ll wait until fall to wear.

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  312. JackieC says

    June 7th, 2015 at 1:26 pm

    I absolutely love Mac’s amplified and satin formula lipsticks. They’re both heavily pigmented and extremely comfortable to wear. Just writing this post makes me want to go on Mac’s website to see what other shades I can add to my growing collection lol.

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  313. Emily c says

    June 7th, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    I cheat at cards, but I play with fellow cheats.

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  314. Clemence says

    June 7th, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    “It’s like I have ESPN or something” haha

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  315. Karen says

    June 7th, 2015 at 1:55 pm

    In the winter I rarely shave my legs…only if I have an event to go to where a dress is required….sad but true.

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  316. Rachel H says

    June 7th, 2015 at 2:02 pm

    In the winter, I go forever without shaving. My hair is so light that I barely need to and I’m always covered up anyway! I like giving my legs a break (:

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  317. shrey chopra says

    June 7th, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    I really adore u girl…i read every article by u….u r seriously vei true with ur reviews.. :*

    N btw i love MAC studio finish fluid foundation…. My fav foundation eva.. 😀

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  318. Rosie says

    June 7th, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    luv to have a new MAC lipstick! I had baby robin nest right outside my bedroom window – so cute! and mom ‘n pop were very protective, dive bombing at us when in the yard!!

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  319. denise says

    June 7th, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    MAC sheertone blush in Gingerly has to be my all time favorite product from MAC. I’ve had a hard time finding a neutral blush for tanner skin and this one is perfect!

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  320. Ashleigh says

    June 7th, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    Do you know anyone whom you swear really does have ESP/a sixth sense?
    A few years ago I lived in a place where my landlady’s boyfriend was a clairvoyant… I think by profession. Apparently he had nothing but good things to say about “my energy” so that was good news for me, hehe. I’m hoping she didn’t choose her tenants based on his opinions, but maybe she did.

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  321. Chelsea says

    June 7th, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    No mythical creatures that I believe in, but they filmed an episode of Finding Bigfoot in my hometown. People sharing audio recordings, talking about the smell. It’s really just bears.

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  322. Paol Trenny says

    June 7th, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    Yes, I still believe in all the legends and fairy tales. NO evidence to suggest that they do not exist. I am fortunate that I do not have any visible hairs on my arms or legs so never had to shave before.

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  323. Kellyn says

    June 7th, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    I could never cheat at cards or any other game because I have the worst poker face! I wear my emotions on my face so I’d never get away with it 🙂

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  324. Brittany says

    June 7th, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    I went pretty long this winter without shaving. It was just too cold overall, plus the heating in the house wasn’t working 100%, along with the heater inside the bathroom. Double bummer!

    I am dying to try out Mac Costa Riche Eye Kohl. I know you love it Karen! I’ve had so many women recommend it to me recently, I might have to take the plunge!

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  325. judyo says

    June 7th, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    my favorite mac formula (right now) are their lustre lipsticks. the first non-drugstore lipstick i bought was “high strung” from mac, and it remains my favorite lipstick. time for a new one. thanks for this chance

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  326. Kristy says

    June 7th, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    After reading your post about it, I really want to try the MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural powder

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  327. susan h says

    June 7th, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    sunny seoul is my new favorite mac lipstick

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  328. lena says

    June 7th, 2015 at 4:51 pm

    Mac Face & Body is my favorite Mac product!!!

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  329. Elena M says

    June 7th, 2015 at 4:55 pm

    Happy birthday! Beignets, shrimp étouffée and coffee with chicory!!!

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  330. Brandi says

    June 7th, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    I’ve probably gone a few weeks without shaving before 😡 embarrassing lol.

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  331. Leah says

    June 7th, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    I adore the loch ness monster! I want to ride on it’s back some day!

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  332. Megan says

    June 7th, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    This is the longest I’ve ever gone without shaving during the summer — about a month! Happily in sunny Santa Cruz this is not at all out of the norm and I can rock my leg fuzz proudly 🙂

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  333. krystel says

    June 7th, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    iv always wanted to try macs penultimate eyeliner

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  334. Gina says

    June 7th, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    Sorry Karen, I don’t believe in either, the abdominal snowman or the lockless monster!!! Girl, where do you get this stuff?????

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  335. Sheri Holzel says

    June 7th, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway and Happy Birthday!

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  336. Karla says

    June 7th, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    I love the matte formula!

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  337. Cherie says

    June 7th, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    two weeks…..it was winter after a wax…TMI!!!

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  338. sandy says

    June 7th, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    My favorite thing from MAC is their cremesheen lipsticks. I like MAC’s lipsticks in general, but I’ve found nearly everything else from them to be disappointing.

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  339. Lisa @ Lisa Living Well says

    June 7th, 2015 at 6:27 pm

    A co-worker of mine claims to have ESP.

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  340. BlackAsphodel says

    June 7th, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    What’s the longest you’ve gone without shaving?

    A few weeks.

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  341. Adrianne B says

    June 7th, 2015 at 6:42 pm

    The rarest makeup I own is a Mary Quant crayon set (in the yellow tin with the black flower) from the 60s. It belonged to my mother.

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  342. Gail says

    June 7th, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    Happy Birthday!

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  343. CL says

    June 7th, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    I don’t believe in the Loch Ness monster, Abominable Snowman, or Bigfoot, either, for that matter. The American/Canadian Bigfoot legend clearly came from people seeing (from a distance) grizzly bears standing on their hind legs. There’s no way a very large primate could be living in the US without photographic proof of its existence. With all the hunters in the US, someone would surely have provided a freshly-shot Bigfoot for the press to gawk at.

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  344. Kristen Runge says

    June 7th, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    My favorite MAC matte eyeshadow is Wedge.

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  345. Erin Ortiz says

    June 7th, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    My husband and his family swears that some of them can see ghosts. I’ve heard their stories, all are the non-scary type, and they just scare the crap out of me!

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  346. Jocelyn says

    June 7th, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    I love the MAC matte2 eyeshadows, they have such a gorgeous finish. I wish they made more of them.

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  347. Elvan says

    June 7th, 2015 at 7:38 pm

    I really love the lustre finish, because I can barely feel it on and depending on the color it can look natural but polished and pretty. The only drawback is that it doesn’t last a long time!

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  348. Tosha says

    June 7th, 2015 at 7:43 pm

    Hi, I recently found your blog while looking up reviews on the Naked on the Run palette, and I cant stop reading! I’ve never tried anything from Mac, but I’d love to!

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  349. Linda says

    June 7th, 2015 at 7:45 pm

    I went to Loft today and wow! Karen, you are so right, it’s great!

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  350. Alex says

    June 7th, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    My favorite MAC finish/formula is matte. Hands down.

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  351. Julia says

    June 7th, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    I’ve actually never have used or owned MAC products ,so it would be interesting to give it a go!

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  352. Jessica says

    June 7th, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    I’m pretty excited about the MAC website redesign. I usually don’t like change, but the screenshots you showed so far look really good! We will all see for sure when it comes to finding what we are looking for!

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  353. Vicki says

    June 7th, 2015 at 8:14 pm

    My favorite MAC lipstick formulas are satin and matte. I love Matte2 eyeshadows and I wish there were more shades in that formula. I could never cheat at cards because I don’t have a hood enough poker face lol!

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    • Vicki says

      June 7th, 2015 at 8:16 pm

      *good not hood lol

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  354. Alyza Rae says

    June 7th, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    What’s the longest you’ve gone without shaving?
    Nine years, the nine years from birth until age 9, when (thankfully!) my parents finally let me start shaving. I say thankfully because it was bad, like I was being bullied at school whenever I would wear shorts. And I think the early start has helped reduce the amount of hair that grows in anymore!

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  355. Lisa C says

    June 7th, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    Sad news, I just lost my cat of 18 yrs the other day. So very hard to lose, she was just like family. Please hug your kitty for me 🙁

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  356. BrooklynShoeBabe says

    June 7th, 2015 at 8:53 pm

    Have a happy birthday and a nice trip to New Orleans!

    Reply
  357. Devis says

    June 7th, 2015 at 8:57 pm

    I have Heaux and Riri Boy 🙂

    Reply
  358. Celia says

    June 7th, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    Hi Karen!

    So I’ve never actually tried Mac before, still intimidated by the associates, BUT I am counting the days till the Ellie Goulding collection comes out. I mean, six months is a lot of days, but I’ll do it! So excited for that. Have fun in New Orleans!!

    Reply
  359. Jennifer Pena says

    June 7th, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    I can really use this to add some more lipsticks to my collection:D

    Reply
  360. Jennifer Pena says

    June 7th, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    I love matte formulas! I really can use this gift card for some more lippies!

    Reply
  361. Ellie says

    June 7th, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    Currently obsessed with the perfect skin finish of MAC Face and Body foundation. The only problem is that the lightest shades (N1/C1) are too dark for my uber-pale skin. Hoping to pick up the White soon so I can finally have my HG foundation!

    Reply
  362. Karla R. says

    June 7th, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    I have to admit I sometimes go a week without shaving my legs. It is a really bad habit.

    Reply
  363. Tracy says

    June 7th, 2015 at 10:53 pm

    New Orleans is on my list of places to visit :)!

    Reply
  364. Georgie C says

    June 7th, 2015 at 11:07 pm

    I’ve never cheated on cards!

    Reply
  365. Liana says

    June 7th, 2015 at 11:07 pm

    Yesssss! MAC me baby! I need new foundation like whoa!

    Reply
  366. Maritess Lee says

    June 7th, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    Mac Mineralized skin finish all day!

    Reply
  367. Krissie says

    June 7th, 2015 at 11:35 pm

    My kids think I have ESP because I always know when they are lying!

    Reply
  368. Chelsea says

    June 8th, 2015 at 12:04 am

    I totally believe in the Loch Ness monster!

    Reply
  369. Samia Tabassum says

    June 8th, 2015 at 12:09 am

    I love the matte finish lipsticks.

    Reply
  370. Julie Murphy says

    June 8th, 2015 at 2:30 am

    i have never cheated at cards.

    Reply
  371. DESPINA VENETI says

    June 8th, 2015 at 2:46 am

    I believe there are human monsters and I’ve cheated in cards once or twice.

    Reply
  372. Nathalia says

    June 8th, 2015 at 3:02 am

    So, I’m a brazilian girl living in Turkey (yep, globalization right here), my favorite MAC finish is matte (like, hmm, 90% of sane people?! I mean, MAC mattes are DAMN.F*.AWESOME.), I’ve once gone six months without shaving my legs (winters are hard, let’s just change the subject) and I do believe in the Loch Ness Monster (but kinda like to think he’s a sweet and adorable monster, like Sulley from Monsters, Inc.).

    Reply
  373. Alexandra says

    June 8th, 2015 at 3:22 am

    I can go all winter long not shaving my legs.. it’s gosh darn cold in the Nordics!

    Reply
  374. Nikolina says

    June 8th, 2015 at 3:28 am

    I don’t believe in the Abominable Snowman nor the Loch Ness monster, but I do believe in Aliens though… 🙂

    Reply
  375. emy says

    June 8th, 2015 at 4:04 am

    I am French and I read your blog regularly …. your photos are beautiful and you too !!!
    I do not usually play but $ 50 gift card will be a good idea, I start again my brushes ….: p
    thank you for everything

    Reply
  376. Astrild says

    June 8th, 2015 at 4:09 am

    I looooove Mac color range in everything (lipsticks, eyeshadows…) but at the end my most used product is Fix+. So random.

    Reply
  377. Marija says

    June 8th, 2015 at 4:11 am

    1 week without shaving! 🙂

    Reply
  378. sue14625 says

    June 8th, 2015 at 4:46 am

    i would love to be a Mac woman have not had the pleasure of using Mac products

    Reply
  379. Amanda Sakovitz says

    June 8th, 2015 at 5:25 am

    One of my friends from college swears she has a sixth sense.

    Reply
  380. Emily says

    June 8th, 2015 at 5:38 am

    Love your funny commenting ideas 🙂 I don’t believe in the Loch Ness monster, but I totally think there’s tons of weird creatures living at the bottom of the ocean that we have yet to discover!

    Reply
  381. Anne-Marie says

    June 8th, 2015 at 6:03 am

    I just showered and got all tiredy. Warm water always does that to me.

    Reply
  382. Janea M says

    June 8th, 2015 at 7:15 am

    Oh my goodness, I do believe I once went 3 weeks without shaving.

    Reply
  383. Ruth says

    June 8th, 2015 at 7:42 am

    I totally believe in Nessie! just because it’s been a while since she’s been seen, doesn’t mean she’s not there.

    Reply
  384. Vanessa says

    June 8th, 2015 at 7:47 am

    Technically, I don’t shave, so decades… But I epilate. Probably between 3 to 5 months for that 🙂

    Reply
  385. Majick says

    June 8th, 2015 at 8:11 am

    My favorite makeup collectible is an old heart shaped lipstick case from YSL with a big red crystal heart shaped stone in the top. It was supposed to be refillable but I was never able to find the refills. oh well…

    Reply
  386. Michelle says

    June 8th, 2015 at 8:21 am

    glad you asked, i still havent fully shaved my legs below my knees since i started my let-the-leg-hair-grow-if-it-aint-gonna-show binge at the start of the cooler weather last year in the winter, so that’s like a looooong time. i started shaving a few inches above the ankle for cropped pants, and will increase by the inches over the next two weeks; i’m fearing razor burn and ingrowns on my recently-overly-exfoliated legs.

    Reply
  387. Demi says

    June 8th, 2015 at 8:36 am

    You can not be young after the age of 40, but you can be IRRESISTIBLE at any age :* -Chanel

    Reply
  388. Inés says

    June 8th, 2015 at 9:32 am

    I totally believe in the Loch Ness monster. Actually, next autumn I,m travelling to Scotland (yay!).

    Something weird. I’ve had my MAC 239 brush for… I think 15 years, and I still use it.

    Something weirder. My cat hates the Game Of Thrones opening, he meows like he was dying every single time.

    Reply
  389. Chelsea says

    June 8th, 2015 at 9:57 am

    What’s the rarest, most collectible piece of makeup you own? Probably my Fresh face palette. They don’t make them any longer, but it’s my fave!

    Reply
  390. Emiliya Petkova says

    June 8th, 2015 at 10:00 am

    2 months without shaving

    Reply
  391. Judy Ruffolo says

    June 8th, 2015 at 10:00 am

    I do believe I’ve gone quite a few weeks without shaving…winter blahs!

    Reply
  392. Cynthia Richardson says

    June 8th, 2015 at 11:16 am

    I have not yet met a MAC lipglass that i didn’t love.

    Reply
  393. Lisa says

    June 8th, 2015 at 11:19 am

    Once went 1 month without shaving. Yikes,

    Reply
  394. Jamie Steagall says

    June 8th, 2015 at 11:41 am

    “What’s the longest I’ve went without shaving?” I think at one point I had went 10 weeks…it was towards the end of my pregnancy, and I was so big that I could barely move/bend/stretch/etc. It was virtually impossible for me to safely shave at that point. But hey, once you grow that hair so long- it softens up and you forget it’s there…yep, that’s my defense lol.

    Reply
  395. Erika says

    June 8th, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Longest without shaving…a week after c-section.

    Reply
  396. Monali says

    June 8th, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    Cheated at cards? If I won, then no!

    Reply
  397. Fatima says

    June 8th, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    My mom may have be a little psychic. She has had dreams of things that end up happening in real life.

    Reply
  398. Hilary says

    June 8th, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    I don’t believe in the Loch Ness monster or the abominal snowman

    Reply
  399. Tricia says

    June 8th, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    Love the cremesheen lipsticks!

    Reply
  400. Savannah says

    June 8th, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    I can’t stand going more than a week without shaving but my best friend has gone much, much longer. After a few months or so (I believe) she was able to even dye her under arm hair green. It was honestly pretty rad.

    Reply
  401. Cathy Oppedisano says

    June 8th, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    I had some decades old lipstick around the house so figured my nieces and I should colour and draw with it instead of throwing it in the garbage. This was a fun way to retire some unsuitable shades of lipstick.

    Reply
  402. Ashley says

    June 8th, 2015 at 2:22 pm

    My favorite formula right now is the Lustre lipsticks. I bought Milan MOde not too long ago and I can’t wait to go back and buy more!

    Reply
  403. Jessica Whitehouse says

    June 8th, 2015 at 2:47 pm

    Pick Me Please!

    Reply
  404. Tamara Mullen says

    June 8th, 2015 at 3:42 pm

    I love the lipstick from mac

    Reply
  405. Jen says

    June 8th, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    Love love love MAC Mineralize Skin Finish, it’s a game changer!!

    Reply
  406. Tricia Hope says

    June 8th, 2015 at 6:15 pm

    I love Mac mascara

    Reply
  407. Britt says

    June 8th, 2015 at 6:16 pm

    This contest just reminded me to shave my legs!! Sundress season just started in Chicago

    Reply
  408. Jen C says

    June 8th, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    OPI’s teenage dream is the rarest nail polish I own (super pretty too)!

    Reply
  409. amy says

    June 8th, 2015 at 6:39 pm

    I think I’ve gone over 2 weeks without shaving! scary! 😛

    Reply
  410. Ana says

    June 8th, 2015 at 6:45 pm

    I rarely shave in the winter!!!

    Reply
  411. Rose says

    June 8th, 2015 at 8:09 pm

    “What’s the rarest, most collectible piece of makeup you own?”

    A signed Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Palette

    Thanks!

    Reply
  412. Lancelot Ottley says

    June 8th, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    I am so ashamed to say it, but yes I have cheated many times while playing cards.

    Reply
  413. Emel says

    June 9th, 2015 at 2:16 am

    My favorite Lipstick finish from MAC is satin, I love it because of the coverage, covers like mattes but without drying your lips

    Reply
  414. Donna Liberatore says

    June 14th, 2015 at 10:55 am

    I have never used MAC products, but would be happy to win! I haven’t shaved my legs in so long, I don’t really remember the last time! Wearing pants so much has rubbed most of the hair off, so I don’t worry about it.

    Reply
  415. Linda Clinton says

    June 14th, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    It’s a good day.

    Reply
  416. brenda disimone says

    June 14th, 2015 at 8:44 pm

    i live in new orleans you have got to get a poboy for lunch and beignets for breakfast !

    Reply
  417. Avida W. says

    June 15th, 2015 at 5:28 am

    I just started using MAC lipstick. I have 2 in matte finish.

    Reply
  418. Nancy Wallner says

    June 15th, 2015 at 9:51 am

    When I was in high school we went to Disneyland for what was called Disney Magic Music Days. We got to go behind the scenes a bit and go to the building where they hold auditions for singers. I got to sing Part of Your World and the man was so impressed he told me to come back when I was 18. I never did but I loved that field trip best.

    Reply
  419. Ashley Nash says

    June 15th, 2015 at 11:38 am

    I would love to win some Mac makeup, to expensive for me to personally buy.

    Reply
  420. Candice says

    June 15th, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    I am currently using EOS lip balm lol (:

    Reply

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