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Enter the Makeup and Beauty Blog Buxom Photo Contest to Win a Prize Worth More Than $600

June 5th, 2012 by Karen 59 Comments


One very happy girl and her banana frosty on the North Shore of Kauai

This series is brought to you by Buxom Color Choreography Eyeshadow. Buxom wants to inspire you to live life vividly.

So. Much. Beauty.

If your beauty wishlist is anything like mine, it just keeps getting longer every single day.

What’s up with that? 🙂

A blush here, a mascara there — and before you know it, your wishlist reads like a novella.

If you’re ready to start crossing a few of those things off your beauty wishlist, don’t forget to enter the Makeup and Beauty Blog Buxom Photo Contest if you haven’t already.

You could take home a $500 Visa gift card and a selection of beautiful Buxom makeup worth an additional $109.

All told, it’s a prize package worth $609.

And entering couldn’t be a whole lot easier. Full details are down below, but here’s the gist of it: submit a picture of yourself in which you’re “living life vividly.”

Maybe something from a recent vacation, or a shot of yourself just having fun.

NOTE: Goofy face shots totally count…


This is how we do it!

…as do happy faces and big smiles. 🙂


The beach makes everything better (even cold beaches like this one here!)

You might even have a perfect picture already, like how about that pic you took of yourself in that bright makeup look you did for Halloween?


Next stop: the grocery store!

Or how about a pic of yourself sporting a pair of bright, glossy lips?


Can you spot the husky tabby in this picture?

Highlights and life-changing hairdos also work!

Whatever you choose, your entries (remember, you can enter up to three pics) just have to show you “living life vividly,” like the pictures in this post.

For even more entry ideas, here’s a look at all of the entries so far.

Here’s how to enter

  1. Visit www.flickr.com and upload a photo that displays you “living life vividly,” as well as a short caption (200 characters or less) that explains the photo.
  2. Mark the photo as “public” (so I’m able to view it).
  3. Tag it with the following tag:
    • BuxomPhotoContestMakeupandBeautyBlog
  4. Simply post a link to your Flickr photo in a comment at the bottom of this post (yup, this post here)

How will the winner be picked?

Tabs and I will choose the winner based on the following criteria…

  • Creativity/originality (33%)
  • The overall quality of your submission (33%)
  • How well it displays you “living life vividly” (34%)

What’s the prize?

A $500 Visa® gift card and an assortment of Buxom® cosmetics, including two (2) Buxom Color Choreography eye shadow palettes, one (1) Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Polish, and one (1) Buxom Lash (volumizing mascara).

Approximate retail value: $609!

What about the small print?

  • The contest is open to adults 18+ in the US only (sorry, international babes!)
  • The last date to enter is June 12, 2012 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
  • Up to 3 entries per person (yup, you read that correctly: 3 entries per person)

Click here for the official rules, terms and conditions.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Do you ever take pictures of yourself with your phone (hello, I do)? If you do, you may already have the perfect picture just waiting to be entered. 🙂

Enter the Makeup and Beauty Blog Buxom Photo Contest to Win a Prize Worth More Than $600 / Originally published June 5th, 2012

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  1. Lydia says

    June 5th, 2012 at 5:35 am

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/79384425@N08/7267309172/

    Reply
  2. Nikki T says

    June 5th, 2012 at 6:22 am

    I dislike taking photos, and just photos of myself in general, so this is a rarity. It really captures my goofy side.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikkiteen29/?uploaded=1&magic_cookie=c0bcba98b8611255c4bc65e095e53f2b

    Reply
  3. Shannon says

    June 5th, 2012 at 8:34 am

    A picture from almost 6 years ago, but still a favorite of mine!
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/79999230@N08/7341747032/

    Reply
  4. Jasmine Valistreri says

    June 5th, 2012 at 10:22 am

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/79931537@N07/7156873513/
    I jumped off south point with some friends of mine. It took me forever to work up the courage to jump but it was worth it. If that’s not living life vividly then I don’t know what is. 🙂

    Reply
  5. ShannonW says

    June 5th, 2012 at 10:58 am

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/79956887@N06/7157006663/in/photostream

    Reply
  6. Superkitty says

    June 5th, 2012 at 11:15 am

    So, I did two pictures..

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/superkitty76/7342228234/in/photostream

    I haven’t had bangs since I was 11. I’ve had the same haircut pretty much for about 12 years, so I went to a great stylist and told her I trusted her and she suggested bangs. *gulp* Sometimes, you have to go big or go home, right?

    Reply
  7. Superkitty says

    June 5th, 2012 at 11:16 am

    And this one –

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/superkitty76/7156993051/in/photostream

    Last year, we went on our first EVER vacation, and we went to Hawaii which was amazing.

    Reply
  8. Robyn says

    June 5th, 2012 at 11:40 am

    Here’s my one and only entry:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/80080528@N07/7157134001/in/photostream

    I’ve done plenty of exciting things in my life. I’ve felt like I was living life vividly before…But I couldn’t think of a better way to express when I feel like I’m truly living, than when I’m with him.
    Love is a powerful thing

    Reply
  9. ZULMA GARCIA says

    June 5th, 2012 at 11:40 am

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/ezgarcia/7157124273/in/photostream

    some of my most memorable times!

    Reply
  10. imamakeupaddict says

    June 5th, 2012 at 11:50 am

    Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and I went all out for this one!

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/7692493@N07/7342390028/in/photostream

    Reply
  11. Regina Reed says

    June 5th, 2012 at 11:51 am

    Crossing my fingers! http://www.flickr.com/photos/78861072@N07/7262498772/

    Reply
  12. Rie Maeda says

    June 5th, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    thanks for the opportunity!! 🙂

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/80067502@N05/7342623400/in/photostream

    Reply
  13. Sarah Biondich says

    June 5th, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/80094943@N04/?saved=1

    Chapel Bell ringing at UGA!

    Reply
  14. Nabel says

    June 5th, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/80088410@N03/7157770339/

    🙂

    Reply
  15. Nabel says

    June 5th, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/80088410@N03/7343001680/in/photostream

    Reply
  16. Nabel says

    June 5th, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/80088410@N03/7343008812/in/photostream

    Reply
  17. Stephanie M. says

    June 5th, 2012 at 3:04 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/domorethanexist/7223548476/

    Reply
  18. Nikki Palmer says

    June 5th, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/79942589@N03/

    Posted pictures of some of my exotic animal encounters (because they fascinate me, and make me so happy!). Truly wonderful experiences and memories

    Reply
  19. Tania says

    June 5th, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    I already entered in the previous post, will that one count?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 5th, 2012 at 5:37 pm

      Hi, Tania. Yup, it will count. 🙂

      Reply
  20. Lauren Sutherland says

    June 5th, 2012 at 6:03 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/70864977@N06/7343403552/in/photostream
    I took a ferry to school every day for high school, and the best part about getting out for the day was playing at the beach while waiting for our ferry. This is me on the last day of high school: jumping for joy that I was able to spread my wings and embrace summer and the future.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/70864977@N06/7343444712/in/photostream
    Also at the beach, this is the love of my life. His name is Sunny and he’s been my best friend for 12 years now.He’d do absolutely anything for me, including swimming in the freezing ocean and going for splashing runs during the summer.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/70864977@N06/7158239851/in/photostream
    And last but not least, is my Halloween 2011 costume, the Cheshire Cat. My entire costume was based around my makeup, and I scared so many people!

    Reply
  21. Karen K says

    June 5th, 2012 at 6:22 pm

    Ooh! What I really want to know is what the makeup is for your Halloween picture because you look GORG in that! Also the lipstick in the last phone. Sooo pretty! I NEED to know because it will enhance my life. LOL! No really. Loooking good!

    Reply
  22. Christina Ordonez says

    June 5th, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    Ack, what did I do wrong? Why is my brain not cooperating with my hands?! Let me submit again …
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/79955366@N04/7343380470/in/photostream/
    It took me an embarrassingly long time to upload and caption, I’m a first time flickr-er. I put all three photos/entries under the same link/account. I don’t know if you required three separate links but I hope I’m saving you on some clicking time.
    This is such a delightful concept for a contest.

    Reply
  23. Sunita Magar says

    June 5th, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/79951023@N03/7158565037/in/photostream

    This was taken at my college’s event. It was my first time riding a “bull!” It was REALLY FUN! I can safely say I stayed up there for pretty long for a first-timer. I don’t think the guy handling the on/off switch was being kind. How could he possibly know it was my first time, right??

    This photo reminds me of happy times.! 🙂

    Reply
  24. Chelsea says

    June 5th, 2012 at 8:19 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/82971759@N00/7264298702/

    At the SASHA animal sanctuary, hanging out with the coolest mini-mini-horse ever, Tinkerbelle.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/82971759@N00/7264256588/

    I flew halfway around the world to intern at the world-famous advertising festival, where I attended galas, met all kinds of advertisers, and learned!

    Reply
  25. colleen kennedy says

    June 5th, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/79947517@N02/7343761614/in/photostream

    After 4 (quick) years at the University of Florida. I am proud to say that I survived my time as an undergrad and graduated with honors. I bid farewell to the times as an undergrad, the unforgettable football games, overpriced lemonade, stadium workouts (won’t really miss you so much), and the crazy fans that turned into my good friends. Until next time Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and always, Go Gators!

    Reply
  26. colleen kennedy says

    June 5th, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/79947517@N02/7158493753/in/photostream

    My sister held her wedding in a winery in Pennsylvania in the middle of December. Once their vows were exchanged, pictures started and we all walked outside and to my excitement, it began to snow. Thrilled beyond belief, I couldn’t help but relish in the fact that snow flakes were falling from the sky. At nineteen years old, it was the first time that I had ever seen snow. With our fathers passing a year before, I would like to think that this is him giving his love to us and that he is definitely here with us in spirit.

    Reply
  27. Amanda says

    June 5th, 2012 at 8:36 pm

    This is my first entry: http://www.flickr.com/photos/80021214@N08/7158610473/

    Reply
  28. marisol says

    June 5th, 2012 at 8:48 pm

    Here are my entries.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/mari_mariposa/7158628461/

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/mari_mariposa/7343835714/
    marisol recently posted … I’m part of the triple digit weight loss club!

    Reply
  29. Amanda says

    June 5th, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    This is my second entry/photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/80021214@N08/7343857038/in/photostream

    Reply
  30. colleen kennedy says

    June 5th, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/79947517@N02/7343859106/in/photostream

    My first bite of a German sausage while visiting my sister in Sweden. So, a Swedish, German sausage? Nonetheless, it was very tasty and I probably ruined the yummy creation by drowning it in ketchup and mustard.

    Ps-This facial expression reminds me of my favorite Disney movie character from Mulan. “And I’m Chien-po”

    Reply
  31. Liz K says

    June 5th, 2012 at 9:44 pm

    Here I am in the back of the boat (waving at the camera/front of the row) living life vividly! THis was a very twisty turvy ride down a river but so fun!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/79962220@N04/7158754943/

    Reply
  32. Liz K says

    June 5th, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    This is my second entry…me standing on a cliff at the Grand Canyon, living life vividly 🙂

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/79962220@N04/7343978928/

    Reply
  33. Liz K says

    June 5th, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    This is my third entry…

    Here I am with a couple of friends, on a ride at an amusement park in New Zealand (my best vacation to date). My friend at the bottom of the pic was hamming it up because she knew there was a camera around (I am at the very top of the picture) 🙂

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/79962220@N04/7158828595/

    Reply
  34. Nicole says

    June 6th, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    This is me on a drive across country and what’s a drive across country without a stop through Yellowstone! It was an extremely hot day and we stopped by a stream to cool off. There’s nothing better than the cool water streaming through your toes when the temps are soaring.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicocoa/709370753/

    Reply
  35. kelly m. says

    June 6th, 2012 at 5:36 pm

    Hi Karen, here are my 3 entries.
    This is from when I went skydiving. I have always been very afraid of heights, even getting on a step ladder used to scare me. I mentioned skydiving to my father and he decide that I must go to conquer my fear, so we went for his birthday. I really loved it and am not nearly afraid of heights as I used to be. Ladders or tall buildings are nothing compared to falling out of the sky at 13,500 feet. p.s. that is my instructor in the photos not my father.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/80055364@N08/7161522341/in/photostream
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/80055364@N08/7161522387/in/photostream
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/80055364@N08/7346732296/in/photostream

    Reply
  36. Jane says

    June 6th, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/55917363@N04/7346856098
    First entry!

    Reply
  37. Jane says

    June 6th, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/55917363@N04/7161646153
    Entry 2: It’s basically a closeup of Entry 1 but I love how excited and happy I look lol

    Reply
  38. Linh @ Linh's Kitchen says

    June 6th, 2012 at 9:13 pm

    Whoa Karen, after all these years, my very first entry into MBB.

    Sisterly meet up in Cuba.

    Link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/64910218@N05/7162010931/

    Reply
    • Linh @ Linh's Kitchen says

      June 6th, 2012 at 9:17 pm

      Sorry Karen, was in rush to join in and missed the fine print about U.S. residents only. I’ll withdraw! *blushes*

      Reply
  39. desaya says

    June 7th, 2012 at 5:31 pm

    This an awesome opportunity, thanks for the chance.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/35500957@N08/7164660653/in/photostream/
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/35500957@N08/7164662087/in/photostream/
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/35500957@N08/7164662523/in/photostream/

    Reply
  40. mcao says

    June 9th, 2012 at 1:48 am

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/cowmilkwxyz/7353759398/

    live life vividly!

    Reply
  41. Neha says

    June 10th, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/80194310@N08/7359027828/in/photostream
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/80194310@N08/7359028000/in/photostream
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/80194310@N08/7359027922/in/photostream
    Some of the more interesting and amazing experiences in my life. Definitely vivid to me! 🙂

    Reply
  42. Paula says

    June 10th, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/33254118@N05/7359654626/in/photostream/

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/33254118@N05/7174435481/in/photostream/

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/33254118@N05/7359666176/in/photostream/

    Thanks!

    Reply
  43. Frances says

    June 11th, 2012 at 2:48 am

    Thank you so much for the opportunity!!!
    Here are two of my most vivid moments and memories in life captured!

    Magic of Design:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/44444895@N07/7360966760/in/photostream/

    A Dance Marathon:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/44444895@N07/7360966872/in/photostream/

    P.S. Your blog is hilarious! I wish I had discovered it earlier 🙂

    Reply
  44. Sole says

    June 11th, 2012 at 10:19 am

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/80304538@N02/7177051557/in/photostream

    My significant other was going through training in Savannah before going to Afghanistan. When I visited him we took the tour of the Sorell Weed house, walked the beautiful streets of Savannah, and of course played putt putt golf. I won!

    Reply
  45. Sole says

    June 11th, 2012 at 10:20 am

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/80304538@N02/7177043473/in/photostream

    This past Halloween we all went as witches. At another friends house we set up a large haunted driveway that the kids had to go through to get their candy. One guy even chased them with a fake chain saw. Hilarious!

    Reply
  46. Sole says

    June 11th, 2012 at 10:20 am

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/80304538@N02/7177040621/in/photostream

    Two years ago we chartered a small fishing boat and went 20 miles off shore of Grand Isle. The fish weren’t biting at first, but then we started reeling them in. It was a great day.

    Reply
  47. mcao says

    June 11th, 2012 at 11:21 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/cowmilkwxyz/7364454202/

    thank you for this opportunity!!!

    Reply
  48. Toni says

    June 12th, 2012 at 10:24 am

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/zamophotography/7180688179/

    LOL! Thanks!

    Reply
  49. Joy says

    June 12th, 2012 at 12:14 pm

    It may not be what others consider vivid – but it’s wonderful living to me!

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/27056594@N08/?uploaded=1&magic_cookie=f9378ecb0e53b01172a980752eb0c789

    Reply
  50. DanaJae says

    June 12th, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/76354093@N07/7181057345/in/photostream
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/76354093@N07/7181021757/in/photostream/

    Thanks Kare for this great contest!!!

    Reply
  51. Toni says

    June 12th, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    Okay, one more…

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/zamophotography/7181208605/

    Reply
  52. Mariee says

    June 12th, 2012 at 5:22 pm

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/marieimy/7181863481/

    Reply
  53. Nicole M says

    June 12th, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    I love this photo of me LIVIN LARGE with my bff. Do you love our sweet staches?! http://www.flickr.com/photos/80381098@N06/7181877995/in/photostream

    Reply
  54. Nicole M says

    June 12th, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    and one more of me making sweet wishes with my BFFs

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/80381098@N06/7367103214/in/photostream

    Reply
  55. Lulle says

    June 12th, 2012 at 6:47 pm

    Hey, thanks for this fun contest! I really enjoying looking at everyone’s pictures!

    Here’s my 1st pic, living life vividly with a bold makeup!
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/64421305@N05/7182039161/in/photostream

    Reply
  56. Marilyn (aka BananaCave) says

    June 12th, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    Whew – I figured out how to set up a flickr account and upload to it! Here are my entries:

    1. http://www.flickr.com/photos/80395731@N08/7367382898/in/photostream
    2. http://www.flickr.com/photos/80395731@N08/7365575192/in/photostream
    3. http://www.flickr.com/photos/80395731@N08/7365574420/in/photostream
    Marilyn (aka BananaCave) recently posted … Ulta Nail Polish: Indigo-Go Girl

    Reply
  57. eRiN says

    June 12th, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    I got to visit my guy in England last month – my first international flight alone! – and while there, I was lucky enough to go to the Harry Potter set tour. This is definitely one of my favorite pictures with my [Harry Potter-lookalike] guy 🙂

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/16159997@N08/7367611664/
    eRiN recently posted … Easter egg nails

    Reply

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