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Leave a Comment for a Chance to Win a $50 Sephora E-GIFT CARD! (Ends Monday)

February 20th, 2016 by Karen 379 Comments

** THE GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED **

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

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“I’m never gonna dance again; pregnant feet have got no rhythm. Though it’s easy to pretend, I know you’re not a fool…”

Dude, those easily could have been the lyrics to that song, because I kid you not, I’m a total klutz right now. I waddle like an emperor penguin, and if I stub my toes one more time… I swear…

Haha! I made myself laugh! It’s true, though.

Rise and shine, morning glory! Happy caturday. 🙂 What are you up to? I slept in a little, which my body seemed to really like. This weekend, it’s just more of the same for me — the baby waiting game. She could show up any day now, so I don’t think I’ll be going on any very long, solitary hikes. Probably not a good idea to get too far off the beaten path right now, ya know? I don’t want to deliver Baby Girl in a car or the woods.

No. That would not be ideal.

Here at Casa de MBB, while I’m off attending to Baby Girl’s needs, the interns will take over! Yes, six intrepid blogging beauties will be posting product reviews, makeup tips and other interesting things, and I’ll still be checking in from time to time, too. I’ve been working closely with the interns behind the scenes for the past few weeks, and I’m very impressed and excited. We’re all in for a treat.

Have a great weekend, my friend, and I’ll talk to you soon. Good luck in the giveaway.

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

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  • 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:
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    • What are your vices?
    • Coolest name for a celestial body?
    • A skill for which you were self-taught?
    • How long does it usually take you to do your hair in the morning?
    • Does your mom like makeup as much as you do?
    • There should be an award for…
  • One entry per person.
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  • The giveaway ends on Monday, February 22, 2016 at 11:59 PM (Pacific Time). 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Leave a Comment for a Chance to Win a $50 Sephora E-GIFT CARD! (Ends Monday) / Originally published February 20th, 2016

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  1. Nancy Crichlow says

    February 20th, 2016 at 8:13 am

    Good luck with Baby Girl!

    Reply
  2. Kiss & Make-up says

    February 20th, 2016 at 8:15 am

    Yes, my mom loves make-up! She’s always liked make-up, but I do think I’ve helped fuel the obsession 😉
    Kiss & Make-up recently posted … Using make-up to show different sides of yourself and reflect different aspects of your personality

    Reply
  3. Lubna says

    February 20th, 2016 at 8:18 am

    A skill I possess which is totally self taught is applying makeup! I can apply the perfect eyeliner without my glasses 🙂

    Reply
  4. Jana says

    February 20th, 2016 at 8:21 am

    My mom actually isn’t that much into make-up although she does seem to be more interested lately (I might be to blame for that ;-))

    Reply
  5. Nanna Hansen says

    February 20th, 2016 at 8:31 am

    My mom don’t have the same obsession as myself, but she do love makeup – and since I really got into it, her obsession might have grown a bit. I remember as a child always looking in my mom’s makeup drawers and putting it on, and then clean it off and pretend I didn’t do anything whilst I was on the bathroom for thirty minutes (it was before the phone era haha, so it didn’t take THAT long to go to the bathroom) 😀

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  6. Samantha says

    February 20th, 2016 at 8:45 am

    If I curl my hair it takes about half an hour to curl and tszuj. Otherwise, half a minute.

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  7. Laarni says

    February 20th, 2016 at 8:53 am

    I don’t have vices but coffee! Hihi.
    Laarni recently posted … güd from Burt’s Bees Pearanormal Activity Body Lotion Review

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  8. Jessica Siders says

    February 20th, 2016 at 8:54 am

    My love of makeup comes from YouTube videos, I like watching transformations from no makeup to full glam, it’s amazing!

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  9. Shelly says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:00 am

    My mom hardly ever wore makeups so I did this to myself haha

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  10. Anita says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:05 am

    My mom doesn’t wear any makeup, unless you count clear nail polish.
    When I was a kid I knew she had one lipstick that had a fake plastic vase for a cover but I never saw her even put it on. The only time she’s been to Sephora is to pick me up a gift card, and she has no idea what the products I leave on the bathroom counter when I visit are even for!

    Reply
  11. Allison says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:06 am

    I have a simple Bob that requires minimum styling; on mornings after I’ve gone to bed with wet hair it takes 10 minutes to flat iron the weirdness out. Otherwise I run my fingers through it and I’m done!

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  12. whome? says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:06 am

    My mom seems to know quite a lot about techniques, but she usually doesn’t wear much makeup. She counts on me to buy stuff for her though 🙂

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  13. Edwardine Maris Mondina says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:07 am

    My makeup obsession started when I saw my mom doing hers. During my high school years I didn’t mind having a bare face. As soon as I step into college my life turned in the other way. I became the girly-ish type but simple in a way. I always end up getting or asking mom to buy me my makeup stuffs. She was so so generous and she didn’t mind us (me and my two sisters) having a full makeup or some simple ones on our faces. She even encourages us to love ourselves even more. She taught us to be more confident. So me and my sisters more likely follow her. Now that I’m miles and miles and miles away from her and my sisters I want to be able to give back the love and obsession we have for makeups. I send them gifts of makeups that I tried and so so love and shared some of the tips that I use in putting makeups. We have our different styles but I’m sure for one thing we truely do love makeups ?.

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  14. oana says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:19 am

    my mom likes make up as much as i do,i guess.she never gets out without makevup.but i do..lol many times.

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  15. Teresa Luong says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:25 am

    My mom wears make up but is not obsessed like me! In fact she says it’s a waste of money.

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  16. oana says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:26 am

    my vices….i used to smoke,now i quied but still like it

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  17. Nicole Anderson says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:27 am

    Coffee coffee coffee and more coffee my vice I can’t live without I had surgery yesterday so I’m on the mend…painful):

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  18. Maria Helena Costa says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:36 am

    A coolest name for a Celestial Body would be “Erel”, it’s the combination of Eros, the greek god of love and the ending ” el” that we see in all Archangel like Mickael, Gabriel, Raphael, Uriel…

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  19. Lola says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:40 am

    My mom has always worn makeup, but when it comes to loving it…I am way above her level. 🙂

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  20. Christy Peeples DuBois says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:44 am

    I didn’t try to dance when I was as far along in my pregnancy as you are but I was a whale I felt like. I gained 50 lbs with both of my babies. I lost all the weight after I had each daughter without really trying but I didn’t enjoy being pregnant even tho it is such a blessing.

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  21. Tiffany says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:50 am

    My mom loves makeup, but not nearly to the extent that I do!

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  22. Vidya says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:55 am

    The only my mom wears is lipstick, and that’s only for special occasions. She hates how much I obsess over makeup and thinks I spend too much on it!

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  23. JackieC says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:57 am

    My mom is definitely not as into makeup as I am. Last summer we went out to get her the basics but she only wears it once or twice a month.

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  24. Mary Lou says

    February 20th, 2016 at 10:10 am

    I taught myself how to play the ukulele and how to SnapChat!! And I use both for work.

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  25. Tiffanie says

    February 20th, 2016 at 10:13 am

    I’m happy for you to be able to take a break to be with Baby Girl!

    Reply
  26. Uyen says

    February 20th, 2016 at 10:20 am

    I just got my first Tom Ford lipsticks and I am obsessed! Can’t wait to get my hands on more beauty from Tom Ford. If anyone has any recommendations please let me know 🙂

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  27. Justine says

    February 20th, 2016 at 10:30 am

    Makeup was completely self taught, especially since my mom isn’t into makeup at all!

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  28. jeanie says

    February 20th, 2016 at 10:32 am

    i taught myself how to type. 🙂 sending you great vibes for baby girl’s imminent arrival!!

    Reply
  29. Joselyn Hernandez says

    February 20th, 2016 at 10:40 am

    I don’t know if my mom likes make as much as I do, but I know my sister does. My mom was the first person to show me some makeup things.
    My sister always blames me for getting her so into makeup! It’s a nice thing to bond over 🙂

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  30. Eileen says

    February 20th, 2016 at 10:53 am

    My mom very rarely wore makeup, but I somehow inherited my love of makeup from her sisters, my aunties.

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  31. Emma says

    February 20th, 2016 at 10:53 am

    my mom definitely was not as into makeup as I am currently, but I remember her always having a lot of Bobbi Brown products in her bathroom 🙂

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  32. Maria says

    February 20th, 2016 at 10:54 am

    my hair is usually a five min bun on most days. There’s just no time!

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  33. Hilary says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:00 am

    I have really “easy” hair- it’s fine and straight- so I put very little time into it. I’d love to make it look more awesome by blow drying it to get some volume, but I just don’t want to spend the time on it!

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  34. Liliana Silva says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:03 am

    My mom doesn’t wear any makeup,bue I love makeup 🙂

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  35. Hannah says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:06 am

    I self-taught myself how to play the guitar! I actually just bought myself a new one for a Valentine’s Day present 🙂

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  36. Agata says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:07 am

    Hope you have a great weekend Karen. I cannot wait to see Baby Girl on this side of the world!
    Agata recently posted … Beauty Influencer’s Sunday Column Vol.22: New Year’s Beauty Resolutions

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  37. Heather says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:08 am

    My mom does not love makeup as much as I do, but I’m trying to get her there. You’re never too old to feel beautiful!

    Reply
  38. Allison Friel says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:09 am

    I have the easiest hair to deal with luckily. It’s naturally wavy so I let it air dry overnight and it is fine in the morning.

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  39. Audrey says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:09 am

    Hi Karen! Can’t believe you’re already getting ready to deliver baby girl! Do you guys have a name picked out?
    My mom likes makeup but, not as much as I do. Lol I’m a crazy makeup junkie! I can’t get enough! Just have to have it all and she has makeup and wears makeup but doesn’t collect like I do, know what I’m sayin. Lol
    Have a happy, restful Saturday! Enjoy your time to yourself and with baby daddy while you still can because I’m telling you children completely change the dynamic of your relationship and your life in general!

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  40. Chelsea says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:10 am

    My mom has never been much of a makeup lady, so definitely not! She also can’t understand why I go to Ulta so much, but alas. I definitely envy anyone growing up recently who is getting into makeup – I could’ve used those Youtube tutorials!

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  41. Sarah says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:10 am

    My biggest vice is a rich dark red wine. Somedays I just need it!

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  42. Kathleen says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:11 am

    Trying the baby foot peels…Has anyone had any success?

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  43. Dora says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:13 am

    My mom really isn’t into makeup but I’ve been encouraging her to try new make up lines.

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  44. Lindsay says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:14 am

    my mom isn’t as obsessed as i am with makeup but i have gotten her more into it. she even does her eyebrows now!

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  45. Aury says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:15 am

    I’ve given up on doing my hair. I either let it dry to its natural texture, or put it up in a messy bun. Once it’s longer, maybe I’ll start braiding it more.

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  46. KJ says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:16 am

    Vice….red lipstick

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  47. Amy says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:17 am

    My mom wears pretty much no makeup.

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  48. Tia says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:17 am

    My mom and I’s makeup habits are quite opposite. She uses the same products daily and repurchases her favorites whenever they run out. I, on the other hand, want to buy and try all the makeup!

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  49. Fallulah says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:18 am

    My mom likes and wears makeup but she doesn’t like experimenting as much as I do. She finds something she likes and sticks with it forever.

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  50. annalisa says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:19 am

    a skill for which I’m self taught is painting my nails/nail art =) I’m one of those nail polish addicts, lmao!

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  51. Colleen says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:20 am

    My mom is completely makeup free.

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  52. Paulina Rios says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:23 am

    my mom is not much makeup lover! but I always helped and so she test new products!

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  53. Sara says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:24 am

    My hair is super easy; I just comb it through in the morning. I always leave it down so it takes me only a few seconds to deal with it.

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  54. Lisa Brown says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:27 am

    Q) Does your mom like makeup as much as you do?
    A) About 10 – 15 minutes.

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  55. Mary W says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:29 am

    One of my biggest vices is chocolate although I don’t quite think of it that way. Some days I spend 5 minutes on my hair and other days it’s 30 minutes. It all depends.

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  56. Michelle says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:30 am

    My vices are too many to get into….

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  57. susan smoaks says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:34 am

    i taught myself how to type and i am one of the fastest people i know

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  58. Kathy Smith-Woodcock says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:34 am

    My mother never wore a stitch of makeup so I totally taught myself.

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  59. Loris Ayoub says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:35 am

    My dear mother loves make up as much as I do. I miss her a lot. I haven’t seeing her in 9 years. I am sure my love from make up came from her. …beautiful beautiful lady she is!

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  60. Sylvia says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:42 am

    My mom isn’t in to makeup. Sometimes I wish she was, it would be fun to shop with her.

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  61. Nina says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:44 am

    Have a safe and speedy delivery!

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  62. Nicole says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:45 am

    I wish my mom liked makeup even half as much as I do!

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  63. Laura says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:46 am

    I’m self taught when it comes to makeup. I am still the only one I know that is into it. Apparently, I know strange people.

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  64. Julia says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:48 am

    I was in a cooking mode today 🙂 tried to cook buffalo wings with blue cheese sauce, saw the recipe on sorted food youtube channel (great cooking channel btw) cooked chicken soup, baked chicken breasts and a brownie covered in marshmallows 🙂 Now im just tired and plan to take a bath

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  65. Nataya says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:48 am

    🙂 That made me laugh too, how you modified the song. I wish everything’s going well to you and your baby. Happy weekend!

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  66. Sandy P says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:51 am

    My Mom is 89 and she always wears makeup. I remember when I was a child she got up early to fix her hair and put lipstick on BEFORE breakfast. No one can believe how old she is as she looks so great! My own daughter has given me many tips on makeup.

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  67. Nur says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:51 am

    My mom does not wear make up , but she was so happy when I bought her makeup!

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  68. Amanda says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:51 am

    There should be an award for how many times I can press the snooze button! Happy Saturday!!!

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  69. Maria J. says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:54 am

    My mom doesn’t where I got it from because she’s not into makeup as much as I am. My sister & I are absolutely makeup obsessed, but she likes to get her nails done more than anything.

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  70. Lorraine says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:54 am

    My mom doesn’t like makeup nearly as much as I do. But she is a master at layering color! you name it, nail polish, lipstick- when you ask her what color she is wearing she will list about three different ones.

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  71. Colleen Boudreau says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:54 am

    It usually takes me about 30-45 minutes to do my hair.

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  72. Meghan P says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:58 am

    I usually take about 2 minutes to do my hair in the morning… I have really long hair, but I just brush it, haha! I just don’t give myself enough time to do anything else! If I curl it, it usually happens the night before 🙂

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  73. Kara says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:58 am

    My mom doesn’t wear much makeup; although I have gotten her interested in wearing more blush than she used to.

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  74. Tori says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:59 am

    My mum has a functional interest in make up and nothing more! Clearly didn’t inherit my obsession there…

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  75. Sarah Duehr says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    It’s ironic, my mom is not at all into makeup. When I was a teenager, I had to teach myself about makeup and such. Since I’m a geek at heart, I bought a book from Bobbi Brown for teens. 😀

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  76. Dawn says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    My mom isn’t super into makeup but she loves when I give her products that don’t work for me. My hand me downs always look great on her!

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  77. Allysa says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    Ahhhhhh Karen I’m so excited for baby girl to come! I hope your delivery goes smoothly.

    On another note, I’ve had to force my mum to wash her face daily, let alone apply makeup. She JUST started using moisturizer!

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  78. LaTanya says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    mom was into makeup and always changing her look, I am into makeup now and she isn’t so our roles have switched.

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  79. Bet says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    My love of makeup started with my mom. I started wearing gloss and a little eyeshadow when I was 5. But only at home. There are some blackmail worthy pics of my handiwork from those first forays. Lol!!!

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  80. Brittany says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:06 pm

    My hair is temperamental. On cooperative days, I can wear it down. On uncooperative days, I usually make two braids.

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  81. Kim Pincombe Cole says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    My mom is into makeup just as much as I am – in fact she follows your blog daily too!!

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  82. Lynn T. says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:19 pm

    I take about 5 minutes for hair, just got to straighten it a little. but boy make up takes me a good 30

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  83. Daria says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    my mother doesn’t wear makeup at all 🙂

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  84. Dominique says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    I’ll spend like 1 to 2 hours on my makeup and like 5 minutes on my hair, it’s the important things right lol ?

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  85. Marija Jevtic says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:37 pm

    Yes,my mom loves makeup…

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  86. judyo says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    I am the mom, and my daughter-in-law loves makeup, so we discuss it regularly. my daughter? not so much. she isn’t an addict like her mom.

    thanks for this chance

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  87. Maria says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    Yay! You and your hubby are Warriors fans! Lets go Warriors!

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  88. Rosemary says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    Luxury makeup and chocolate are my vices!

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  89. Lulu says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    My mom wears makeup more often than me)) She wears eyeliner , mascara and a lipstick every day)

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  90. jen says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    You must be sooooo ready for BG to vacate the premises already! Sending non-delivering-your-baby-in-the-car vibes. 😉

    My vice is Dr Pepper. I am trying to stop drinking it again but it’s not working. My current plan is to text my friend whenever I want to drink it, and she is going to shame me into not having it. Haha.

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  91. Cultfigure says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    Vices: coffee, nail polish and books.

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  92. BJW says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:55 pm

    My current vices include spending too much time online and buying too many books. This is not particularly exciting, I know.

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  93. Lindsey says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    I taught myself how to french braid! I was pretty young when I learned how to french braid, but I still can’t dutch braid very well… And I’m 23.

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  94. Annette says

    February 20th, 2016 at 12:56 pm

    My beloved mom never wore make up. Only when my twin (HER DAUGHTER GOT MARRIED).I wear makeup and I find it interesting to share as you shared with all your viewers to my nieces and friends.

    ciao

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  95. Gwenn says

    February 20th, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    We have 3 generations of Sephora lovers in my family….my mom, my daughter and myself!

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  96. Susan T. says

    February 20th, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    I am so excited for you! I hope Tabs doesn’t mind sharing the attention. My best friend’s dog became her baby’s best friend and would give little Sage a big, sloppy, doggy kiss every time he walked by her. It was super cute and it’s good for babies to be exposed to some germs right? Lol! Hopefully Tabs will accept BG as one of his people and love her too. 🙂

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  97. Kris says

    February 20th, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    Lol. The extent of my mom’s makeup collection was a palette with 12 shades that she had for 20 yrs and a red maybelline brow pencil! She is into great skin care though.

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  98. silviabia says

    February 20th, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    My vices are mostly music and makeup! My mom doesn’t like makeup as much as I do, she actually says that she never ever put any makeup in her lifetime! ahah

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  99. Kim P. says

    February 20th, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    Every time I search Google images for makeup reviews, I find your page. Really love the reviews and your style of writing!

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  100. anjum noori says

    February 20th, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    My mom was never into makeup. …I don’t know where I got this bug from 🙂

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  101. BlackAsphodel says

    February 20th, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    How long does it usually take you to do your hair in the morning? 2 minutes to brush it. :p

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  102. TrippyPixie says

    February 20th, 2016 at 1:34 pm

    My vice is food, especially junk food. I’m going through a very stressful period of my life right now (last year of college and student teaching in a tough area), so I tend to dig into a bag of Cheetos when I’m home at the end of the day.

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  103. Joni M says

    February 20th, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    Hi karen, hope you and baby girl are doing well. Cant wait to hear of her arrival soon. My mom likes makeup but not nearly as much as I do.

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  104. Megan says

    February 20th, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    There’s a star they named after Xena some years back, I always liked that.

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  105. Thea says

    February 20th, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    I taught myself to play piano 🙂

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  106. Rebekah says

    February 20th, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    I am way more into makeup than my mom–or my sister, or any of my aunts, or really anyone else in the family. I have no idea where I got it, but I’m kinda crazy about makeup 🙂

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  107. Amoure Jones says

    February 20th, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    Happy Caturday Karen (and friends),

    There is nothing much going on in my neck of the woods aside from nursing myself back to health. Arizona seems to have fallen victim to an outbreak of the flu and I’m one of the chosen many. So it’s hot soup, hot tea, plenty of fluids (water) and much needed rest for me.
    My mom isn’t as makeup obsessed as I am which is puzzling because I’m not sure where this love of all things beauty related came from. She doesn’t mind sneaking a lipstick from my stash though or patting on a bit of pressed powder , but that’s about it. I’ve never seen mom put on any eyeshadow, blush, foundation, or mascara. And I believe she thinks eyeliner is pure evil. Mom does like getting her nails done though.
    If I had a daughter I wonder if she’d be like me or my mother? Good question.

    Blessings. <3

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  108. Cindy says

    February 20th, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    My Mom loved makeup before I was born! Now I help “enable” her LOL

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  109. Aurelie Red says

    February 20th, 2016 at 1:59 pm

    Hi Karen, no my mum doesn’t like makeup… she only wears lipstick and sometimes mascara. I’ve never seen her put on any eyeshadow or blush…

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  110. Irene says

    February 20th, 2016 at 2:04 pm

    I self taught myself grammar. I wasn’t taught aspects of English writing, like clauses and semicolons, and I still have no idea what a conjunction is. BUT when I was a child I read a ton of books and have gotten through 19 years of school on intuition alone! By intuition I mean, when sentences sound wrong, I change them. 19 years is not a mistake either- at 26, I’m just finishing my second masters!

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  111. Sandy says

    February 20th, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    Happy Saturday Karen! My mom wears a little makeup, blue eyeshadow, liner, mascara and always red lipstick. She definitaly doesn’t love makeup as much as I do. I always slip a new red lipstick into her stocking at Christmas. This year is was MAC’s LE Dita Von Teese lipstick. I thought it was so beautiful in the bullet and even the box it came in! I had to explain to her that is was something special.

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  112. AmyB says

    February 20th, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    I taught myself to cook! Many years of trial and error and I have become quite good.

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  113. Lisa says

    February 20th, 2016 at 2:28 pm

    I’m lucky to have curly hair so it’s just wash n go.

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  114. maria says

    February 20th, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    Thanks for the chance!! I love makeup esp lipstick!

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  115. Michelle says

    February 20th, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    The nerd in me will now come out… I learned how to do some basic computer fixing… So essentially I learned how to be my own personal geek squad… However, still an amateur… So don’t expect me to fix your motherboard if it’s fried. 😉

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  116. Oliver says

    February 20th, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    My mom hates makeup.

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  117. Debora Covasa says

    February 20th, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    A skill i learned by my self: facial massage. I learned t from bls and practice.
    My mom doesnt wear makeup at all. And i always do. We are so different in this.

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  118. AmyBS says

    February 20th, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    Takes me less than 10 minutes to do my hair, not saying it looks great but hey! It’s quick!

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  119. Jamie says

    February 20th, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    Had a really hard week. On Tuesday, I had to put my 19 year old cat, Tigger to sleep. He had liver problems and his organs were starting to fail.

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  120. Laura L says

    February 20th, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    My mother is 68. She recently got into makeup.I think it is because she has been coming to my home for extended visits. It makes her feel pretty. I think it is great. I will buy her a gift soon…I was thinking the Too Faced Peach when it comes out!

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  121. claudia davis says

    February 20th, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    I have to admit something…Ive never had a facial. (Ive always been nervous about it). I also have to admit that this is the worst winter in a long time for my skin….my face feels dry, crackly (is that a word) and flaky. I know I need a super sloughing and regeneration and the only way is via a facial. Debating on getting one ….I think it would be a major treat for me but also scares me but might be something I just need to look normal again.

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  122. Terri says

    February 20th, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    My mom doesn’t like makeup, but she does wear it on occasion. When this happens, I usually end up doing it for her :).

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  123. Tatiana says

    February 20th, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    Wow! Six interns! That’s awesome. I would love to be your intern, except that I’m dyslexic and can’t write worth beans (without a huge amount of time and effort.) Looking forward to all the new posts.
    Can’t say I ever stubbed my toe in my last month of pregnancy, but I was darn tired of bumping into everything. Tables, chairs, door jambs. Everything open space seemed bigger to my eyes and smaller and tighter to my whale like belly. I think because I’m so short I just stuck out more out front, out the sides, you name it. The worst was when I was walking down the street and people would walk into my belly. I once got hit by this guy swinging his briefcase as he walked. Ugh. Soon you’ll have baby girl in your arms and you’ll be moving a bit easier. After she’s born, get El Hubs to baby-sit and get yourself a nice, wonderful massage.

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  124. Stella Martis says

    February 20th, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    Thanks for this giveaway

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  125. marta says

    February 20th, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    I have short hair so it is very easy and take almost no time to get ready!

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  126. Jessie C. says

    February 20th, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    It usually takes me five minutes to do my hair in the morning.

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  127. Susan Bender says

    February 20th, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    Hair takes me about 5 min in the morning.

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  128. Maria C says

    February 20th, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    I hope you have a quick and safe delivery.

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  129. MelodyJ says

    February 20th, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    I taught myself to knit, crochet, cook and bake.

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  130. Kecia S. says

    February 20th, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    My mom wears foundation every day but she keeps the rest of her makeup fairly simple: mascara; blush; & lipliner/Vaseline on her lips.

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  131. Nika says

    February 20th, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    My vices are laziness and gluttony! ?

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  132. Emily says

    February 20th, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    My hair ranges from seconds to half hour… depends if I wash and go or flat iron.

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  133. BooBooNinja says

    February 20th, 2016 at 3:58 pm

    My mom likes makeup, but not as much as I. I recently gave her a Hakuhodo eyeshadow brush and she sheepishly told me she rarely washes the brushes she has. 😛

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  134. Tanya says

    February 20th, 2016 at 4:04 pm

    My hair takes about 20-25 minutes. I recently discovered L’oreals blow dry primer spray which has it my drying time in half!

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  135. Kathy says

    February 20th, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    My mom uses pretty much no make up besides lipsticks once in a while. She is definitely an enabler for me though and buys me make up or gives me gift cards haha

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  136. Paula says

    February 20th, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    Okay-So this is going to sound terrible!! But, My Mom Loved makeup-which was Great except for the fact that she could not apply it at all! My Sister and I tried to help her by teaching her correct techniques and the colors she should be wearing to compliment her! On numerous occasions we even took her for Beauty/Makeup consultations…Needless to say she would be fine for 1-2 days and then she would be right back to Bright Orange Lipstick, the Brightest Blue Eye shadow,and super bright red cheeks. To this day My sister & I still laugh about how “challenged” Mom was when it came to Make-up!! Sometimes she looked awful (picture a tall, skinny clown) we would make her wash her face & then we would do it over!!

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  137. Lynda says

    February 20th, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    My vice is online shopping!

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  138. RedWeatherTiger says

    February 20th, 2016 at 4:36 pm

    My mom is not into makeup. She owns one lipstick that she uses until it is gone, then she replaces it. However, my daughters have far surpassed me in their artistry.

    Can’t wait to see pictures of your Baby Girl!! WOO!

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  139. Karen says

    February 20th, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    I have 2 self-taught skills…knitting and sign language. I don’t knit anymore, but I now teach sign language to preschoolers.

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  140. Karleena says

    February 20th, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    My mom doesn’t like makeup as much as I do, but she still wears a lil bit!

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  141. Susan Christy says

    February 20th, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    Vices – iced white mocha with an extra shot mostly. And Diet Coke.

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  142. Elizabeth says

    February 20th, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    My hair only takes about 10 minutes to style in the morning. All I do is comb out any knots and add some products to get rid of the frizz and enhance my natural waves.

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  143. Jaclyn Mercer says

    February 20th, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    I would really love to get some new makeup for my return to work next month. Maternity leave over, ready to face the world again!

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  144. Sanam says

    February 20th, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    I’m more into makeup than my mom.

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  145. Lauren says

    February 20th, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    No more Karen?!?! I literally just got so sad!! I can’t wait to meet your interns, and Katen, I wish you nothing but love and an easy delivery! I can’t wait to meet BG!!!!

    My Mom is as obsessed with makeup as I am, however, we like different brands, styles and colors!

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  146. Tracy Robertson says

    February 20th, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    All the makeup my mom wears is lipstick, but she never leaves home without it. She is good at picking great shades.

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  147. Al says

    February 20th, 2016 at 5:08 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway, Karen! 🙂

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  148. Lori P says

    February 20th, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    No my Mom isn’t into makeup like I am. She is just a foundation, blush and lipstick woman. But what is funny is when she wants to try something new…she comes to me for information on what is new and happening in the makeup world.

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  149. Bertha says

    February 20th, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    I taught myself how to knit & sew!

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  150. Cecilia Wong says

    February 20th, 2016 at 5:27 pm

    My mom’s 80 and she still likes to doll herself up. BTW, she looks amazing for 80. Once we had to catch a flight at five in the morning, and she showed up smartly dressed and fully made up, while my sisters and I looked like we just rolled out of bed. She wasn’t pleased ?

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  151. Andrea says

    February 20th, 2016 at 5:30 pm

    A skill for which you were self-taught? Winged eyeliner! Haha!

    How long does it usually take you to do your hair in the morning? 10-20 minutes, I usually just run my flat iron though my hair! Quick and easy.

    Does your mom like makeup as much as you do? She does not. She uses products religiously till their gone, and only THEN will she repurchase!

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  152. Randi Zwaduk says

    February 20th, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    I only wear lipstick and nail polish

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  153. Sarah says

    February 20th, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    My vices include overly purchasing makeup and skincare and anything beauty, eyebrow plucking obsession, coffee. And I definitely am way more into makeup than my mother. My mom likes makeup, but I’m just obsessed.

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  154. Carol says

    February 20th, 2016 at 5:44 pm

    MY vices: chocolate, makeup and dogs.

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  155. Alicee says

    February 20th, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    @Uyen
    You have to try Tom Ford’s cream shadows, they really live up to the hype and the #13 brush, it totally changed my eyeshadow game.

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  156. Tania G says

    February 20th, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    My mom has always been into makeup and always did such a beautiful job. I was never into makeup until about 5 years ago. So exciting waiting for your little girl. Can’t wait to hear about her arrival!

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  157. Annie says

    February 20th, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    Vices: Nutella, nutella, and hm…Nutella! I have a problem. Makeup is definitely another vice!! My mother is the reason I probably got into makeup! I love it. And thank her for it 🙂

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  158. Lana says

    February 20th, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    Karen, I know you love the Nars Velvet Matte Skin Tint. I tried it and it broke me out like crazy.

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  159. Jocelyn says

    February 20th, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    My mom isn’t into makeup and just wears a little bit. My 5 and 3 year old daughters are obsessed with makeup and love watching me do mine and doing their own or having it done!

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  160. CK says

    February 20th, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    I wish my mom liked makeup!

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  161. Krystle says

    February 20th, 2016 at 6:10 pm

    Tv is a vice of mine

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  162. Jennifer Pham says

    February 20th, 2016 at 6:21 pm

    Vices: buying too much makeup, eating too much sugar. Maybe even spending too much time watching Youtube.

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  163. Oli says

    February 20th, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    My mom doesn’t like makeup as much as i do

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  164. Jocelyn says

    February 20th, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    My mom loves makeup! One of my regular childhood memories is her using a qtip to smudge out her eyeliner. She still uses qtips and safety pins (to separate lashes, ack) even though I’ve bought her brushes. She likes to keep it old school I guess.

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  165. Erin says

    February 20th, 2016 at 6:33 pm

    What are your vices?

    After what I had for dinner I’m going to go with Mexican food.

    Coolest name for a celestial body?

    Andromeda

    A skill for which you were self-taught?

    Many! Too many to list!

    How long does it usually take you to do your hair in the morning?

    Very little time. Bun, pony, or down.

    Does your mom like makeup as much as you do?

    Hellz no. My mom is a makeup neophyte.

    There should be an award for…

    I’m going to go with not doing bad things. I almost had a physical altercation for the first time since ever when someone came into my backyard the other day and threatened me and my dog. While I know I’m in my rights do physically harm someone who comes unbidden into my home I wasn’t sure about yard so I was defensive instead of offensive.
    Erin recently posted … Spring Style Updates

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  166. Krystal says

    February 20th, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    People thing longer hair takes so much time but it’s the opposite. My hair takes less than 5 minutes in the mornings. All I have to do is run my fingers through it and I’m ready! 🙂

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  167. Deb says

    February 20th, 2016 at 6:42 pm

    My mom does love makeup as much as I do. I think my love of makeup stemmed from watching her do her makeup when I was growing up.

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  168. Alix says

    February 20th, 2016 at 6:45 pm

    Ten seconds to do my hair!

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  169. Emily says

    February 20th, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    My vices are chocolate, margaritas, and appetizers. And perfume samples, I have so many.

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  170. Lupe says

    February 20th, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    A baby in the woods would not be fun lol. Hmm my mother kind of likes makeup, but not crazy for it like me. She usually applies just a little blush and a eyeshadow.
    Lupe recently posted … My Skincare Routine

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  171. Nadia says

    February 20th, 2016 at 6:51 pm

    I skill I taught myself is how to sew by watching youtube videos. Pause and back button are my friends. Heheh
    Nadia recently posted … Leave a Comment for a Chance to Win a $50 Sephora E-GIFT CARD! (Ends Monday)

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  172. Kathy T says

    February 20th, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    My hair usually only takes 5 minutes since all I do is style my bangs and brush it.

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  173. Barbara says

    February 20th, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    My mom only wore lipstick and that was every now and then. My vice is iced coffee, can’t start my day without it.

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  174. CL says

    February 20th, 2016 at 7:05 pm

    I taught myself how to knit, crochet, and embroider.

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  175. Margaret says

    February 20th, 2016 at 7:12 pm

    It takes me about ten minutes to curl my hair. I let it dry a bit naturally while I put on my makeup. It cuts my blowdrying time way down.

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  176. Nicole says

    February 20th, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    My mum and I are polar opposites, makeup-wise. She will MAYBE wear mascara and blush for a special occasion. I honestly wasn’t a makeup person until about three years ago. I was a very tomboyish child/teenager/young adult, but now I couldn’t imagine going back!

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  177. Denise S says

    February 20th, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    If I do something like flat iron my hair, then it takes me about a half hour to do it. But I usually just brush and go, so maybe 5 minutes. I’d rather spend the time on doing my makeup than hair.

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  178. Karyn Kirke says

    February 20th, 2016 at 7:19 pm

    My mother wouldn’t dream of wearing makeup.

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  179. Maddie says

    February 20th, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    You must try the new SheaMoisture Shea Butter Luscious Lipsticks from Target. They are so amazing!

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  180. Swati says

    February 20th, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    My vice…. snakeprint anything!

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  181. Denay says

    February 20th, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    My mom who is close to 80 uses 3 products …foundation, blush and lipstick..nothing else…all Merle Norman. She puts nothing on her eyes…never has. I am beginning to think I was adopted.

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  182. Emily L says

    February 20th, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    I wish my mom was as into makeup as I was. She takes it very personally when I make any suggestions so I sadly have to just deal with her looking like an oompa loompa after she puts her powder on xD

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  183. Holly Mackowiak says

    February 20th, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    I just found the most perfect red lipstick today So happy!!!!! Clinique cherry pop. Love it.

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  184. Clare O'Brien says

    February 20th, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    My vice is spending waaaaaay too much time entering contests online lol

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  185. Sarah Sq. says

    February 20th, 2016 at 7:57 pm

    I’m lucky and have curly hair, so it takes me no time to do my hair in the morning. I usually just get up and go!

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  186. Lisa E says

    February 20th, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    Some of my staples are lip balm,A BeautyBlender,Mac fix plus and MUFE Ultra HD foundation. ?

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  187. Heather R says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:00 pm

    My mom does not do makeup at all

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  188. Brian says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    Ooh I want to try one of those Urban Decay Matte Revolution lippies in the pic!

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  189. Denniesga says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    My mom steals my makeup sometimes! so she is into makeup! She has always worn deep red lippies and liners mostly. Thats where i got most of my eyeliners and shadows back in high school teeeheeeheee (;

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  190. Jennifer says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    Wow, Baby Girl is almost here!! I thought my son would arrive late since late baby deliveries run in my family but he came early. I know ONE person whose baby was born on the exact due date. For some reason I was ridiculously disappointed that I couldn’t quite fit into my jeans as soon as I came home.

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  191. Melly says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    My mom was into nail polish more than me, but not makeup. I take the makeup cake (and the cherry, too!) in our family.

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  192. Becky says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:18 pm

    I have crazy thick curly long hair. A morning disaster. Thankfully, buns are super cool these here days so I can just pin the whole thing up on top of my head if I’m in a rush!! Otherwise it takes me an age to sort out!! X

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  193. chari perez says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    My mum loves makeup !!! She taugh me a lot of things about makeup, she is so pretty, and her face is georgeous!!! I’d love to be as her!!!

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  194. Lina says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    My mom actually asked me to show her how to put on makeup when she was in her 50s. I took her shopping and now she’s great at it!

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  195. Tasha says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:42 pm

    So exciting that your baby is coming soon!!

    My mom only very recently started wearing any makeup. She likes to pretend she has no idea what she’s doing, ha.

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  196. Christina says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:53 pm

    My mom is just starting to get into makeup now!

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  197. Olivia M says

    February 20th, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    My mom likes makeup but isn’t as obsessed with it as I am. Makeup is my passion. Sometimes she regrets asking me a makeup related question because I get really into it haha

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  198. Lauren says

    February 20th, 2016 at 10:07 pm

    UsuaLly my hair is just in a pony tail which takes me 1 minute

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  199. Amy Z. says

    February 20th, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    My mom doesn’t wear makeup and she has gorgeous skin without needing any skincare products. I’m so jealous lol

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  200. Sara says

    February 20th, 2016 at 10:46 pm

    My mother was who got me into make-up!

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  201. Virginia says

    February 20th, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    My mom is a natural beauty, and never had as much fun with makeup as I do. She always likes makeup I pick out for her though.

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  202. Julie says

    February 20th, 2016 at 10:56 pm

    Sugar is my vice! Tried to give it up for lent and lasted only three days…

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  203. Karen R. says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:14 pm

    My mom isn’t really into makeup. I, on the other hand, am obsessed with it. I would love a giftcard to Sephora, because Monday is my Birthday!

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  204. Birgit L. says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:19 pm

    I need maybe a minute to get my hair ready – I just brush it and when it behaves it’s all it takes 😉 and if it doesn’t I resort to the good old ponytail.

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  205. Kerensa says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:39 pm

    Hi Karen,Hey Karen,

    Good luck with the baby waiting game. I am sure the waiting will be worth your while ?. I have been loving make-up from a young age. All the colors at a make-up counter can make my heart jump a beat ?. Growing up I couldn’t share my love for make-up with my mother. But, my 5 year old daughter seems to be more on my side on this. Sometimes I powder her face a little bit and I bought here a clear brow gel to use as mascara (now and then) and she loves it. Can’t wait for her to be older so that we can do make-up together (although she said I would be to old to do make-up when she’s grown up ?). I will never be to old for make-up! ?

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  206. Stacy Z says

    February 20th, 2016 at 11:47 pm

    My biggest vice is diet soda, not the healthiest habit!

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  207. Anais says

    February 21st, 2016 at 12:07 am

    Washing and styling my hair in the mornings used to take a ton of products (oil, wax, hairspray, the whole nine yards) and time, UNTIL I CHOPPED IT ALL OFF. It’s a pixie cut now and washing, drying, and styling has never been more of a breeze. I’m thinking of getting a buzz soon, so it’ll become even more low-maintenance and great for maximum laziness.

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  208. LindaLibraLoca says

    February 21st, 2016 at 12:14 am

    My mom loves makeup nearly as much as I do, and she did teach me quite a lot about it. But I guess my obsession outgrew hers in the last years.
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  209. mrsshukra says

    February 21st, 2016 at 12:16 am

    Vice: Watching too much TV!

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  210. Judy Thomas says

    February 21st, 2016 at 12:20 am

    My one vice is gambling a little every week 🙂

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  211. Kiki says

    February 21st, 2016 at 12:27 am

    It’s fun to have a baby girl. Imagine all the makeup playing session you’ll have with her when she grow up!

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  212. Farzana says

    February 21st, 2016 at 12:52 am

    I love checking out new makeup!! I am definity makeup obsessed…

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  213. Rachel R. says

    February 21st, 2016 at 1:15 am

    Happy Caturday! I’ll miss you while you’re out, but I’m sure your interns will do a great job. Can’t wait to see what Baby Girl will look like and what her name will be.

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  214. Inspersia says

    February 21st, 2016 at 1:32 am

    My biggest vice is coffee – can’t live without it.

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  215. Anastasia T. says

    February 21st, 2016 at 1:45 am

    Yes, my mom like makeup as much as I do 🙂

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  216. Isabella says

    February 21st, 2016 at 1:55 am

    My vice is nicotine in the form of snus. I’m down at 4 a day and hope to quit by the summer 🙂 Than I’ll probably turn to chocolate haha

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  217. Nikolina says

    February 21st, 2016 at 2:01 am

    A skill for which you were self-taught? Smiling 😀
    How long does it usually take you to do your hair in the morning? I avoid doing my hair in the morning…..
    Does your mom like makeup as much as you do? Even more… 😀

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  218. Alina says

    February 21st, 2016 at 2:27 am

    My mom is a big fan of pink lipsticks:)I want to make a gift for her – buy one of Ford lipsticks:)

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  219. MDubb says

    February 21st, 2016 at 2:58 am

    I gave up cussing for Lent 🙂

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  220. NFJ says

    February 21st, 2016 at 3:04 am

    Does your mom like makeup as much as you do?

    My Mum is tried and true about one thing, lipstick!
    She won’t even take out the rubbish without having swiped some on. She doesn’t do the full face every day like I do but even around the house she’s got her lipstick on. I aspire to be as chic and lady like as she is!

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  221. leya says

    February 21st, 2016 at 3:20 am

    Unfortunately for me, my mum isn’t into makeup, which was quite a challenge growing up as I was always being told to wipe off my face! haha..

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  222. Marissa says

    February 21st, 2016 at 3:29 am

    Gosh I’d love to win. It would be the perfect birthday wish come true.
    Marissa recently posted … Day 1: We’re off to Hong Kong!

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  223. Maren says

    February 21st, 2016 at 3:30 am

    Does beautymania count as a vice? Seriously, I might need to calm down here.
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  224. Karen says

    February 21st, 2016 at 3:39 am

    So, I’m the mom! And yes, I love makeup and am probably more obsessed with it than my daughter!!

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  225. Lena says

    February 21st, 2016 at 3:48 am

    I just brush my hair so I only need two minutes

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  226. Paula Samuels-Zijlstra says

    February 21st, 2016 at 3:58 am

    My grandma used to wear a little face powder and gave me the advice when I was 17 to’not use too much make-up, because only “bad” girls did that’. My mom used the whole kit and kaboodle, eyeshadow, mascara, blush, face powder, abd lipstick. She was always partial to a coral toned lipstick. I am an addict, I’ll by and use anything and everything?

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  227. Veronica Lee says

    February 21st, 2016 at 4:00 am

    I learned to decorate cookies from watching Youtube videos.

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  228. Majick says

    February 21st, 2016 at 4:12 am

    I’m having a rough weekend. My parents both died 5 years apart on my b-day (2/19)years ago and I honor them; but yesterday I attended the funeral of Grand Master Ernie Temple; a great teacher and my Sensei – a man who was a huge part of my life and helped change many others. Sorry for the downer post, I’m just starting to open up. Thanks for listening.
    Good luck with your baby! Life is what needs celebrating!

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  229. Katie M says

    February 21st, 2016 at 4:53 am

    My Mum is not really into makeup, however she does like when I do her makeup for special occasions 🙂

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  230. Missy M. says

    February 21st, 2016 at 5:06 am

    While my mom isn’t as into the variety of makeup I am, she does actually wear it more than I do, since I’m frequently too tired in the morning to get up in time to put it on for work

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  231. vineetha charles says

    February 21st, 2016 at 5:48 am

    I like the name “Serenity” name for a celestial body :). Hmmm…, it could be a throwback to my Firefly fan days.

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  232. Coline T. says

    February 21st, 2016 at 5:55 am

    My mom don’t wear a lot of makeup, but she loves the beautiful creations 🙂

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  233. Janetta says

    February 21st, 2016 at 5:57 am

    I have no idea where I got my love for makeup from. My mom only wore it on special occasions.

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  234. Jennifer Mitchell says

    February 21st, 2016 at 6:08 am

    My vice is honey buns…the Little Debbie ones that you buy in a box. Happy sigh. I only indulge when I’m super stressed. ?

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  235. steve weber says

    February 21st, 2016 at 6:09 am

    What are your vices? – jim beam and dave matthews band
    Coolest name for a celestial body? – big bad mamma jamma
    A skill for which you were self-taught? – typing
    How long does it usually take you to do your hair in the morning? – 30 seconds
    Does your mom like makeup as much as you do? my mom is no longer with us
    There should be an award for… most awkward situation

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  236. Aarti says

    February 21st, 2016 at 6:30 am

    My mom is definitely not a makeup person so I’m unsure as to where my love for it comes from!

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  237. Rebecca says

    February 21st, 2016 at 6:34 am

    My mom does not like makeup as much as I do… In fact she just wears some purple eyeliner and nothing else. Ever. Lollll
    Rebecca recently posted … flashback friday: shattered mint

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  238. Lisa Foster says

    February 21st, 2016 at 6:39 am

    I recently cut my hair shorter and it is only taking me 5-10 minutes to style in the morning, with a quick blow dry, and touching up a few places with a round brush.

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  239. Icequeen81 says

    February 21st, 2016 at 6:49 am

    I think Teaching is a skill self taught everybody does it differently , you pick of course some tips but you make your own style.

    My hair can be difficult ,I have those small baby hair that work on my nerves now they are toddler long but still a thing to tam.

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  240. Bridget says

    February 21st, 2016 at 6:55 am

    Dude, I do not spend a lot of time doing my hair. I wash it every two-three days and on those mornings, I use Joico split end mender on the ends, and Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe sea salt texturizer, finger comb, and let it air dry before work. It takes maybe two minutes? On non-washy mornings, I brush it out with with Lush No Drought dry shampoo and use Carol’s Daughter black vanilla leave-in conditioner.

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  241. ursula saunders says

    February 21st, 2016 at 7:24 am

    I am afraid to say that my mom thinks that I am crazy spending all my money in makeup she really does get me.

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  242. AmyD says

    February 21st, 2016 at 7:46 am

    Aaah, I’m wishing the best for you, Karen!!

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  243. Pam says

    February 21st, 2016 at 7:52 am

    How long does it take me to fix my hair in the morning? Well, that depends on how much effort I put in. If I’m running behind, I just let it air dry, I’m not saying it looks good like that but it happens. If I give it my all – maybe 20 minutes. I need to hit up Sephora soon and get some new hair products. Any recommendations for a heat protectant to use with a flat iron or curling wand?

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  244. Wanda says

    February 21st, 2016 at 7:52 am

    My mom never wore makeup and I wasn’t allowed to either. I recently started watching You Tube videos of how to apply makeup and started paying around with it. It is fun, but I’m still learning a lot. Would love to know how ladies make their foundation look so flawless.

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  245. Lydia says

    February 21st, 2016 at 7:56 am

    My vices are fancy coffee drinks and nail polish and it takes me about 10 minutes to do my hair in the morning :0

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  246. Jen J says

    February 21st, 2016 at 8:07 am

    I taught myself to cook. My mom kept trying in vain to teach me, but I had no interest! My mom doesn’t wear makeup, but I do give her samples of things that don’t work for me. Good luck with Baby Girl!

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  247. natasha lamoreux says

    February 21st, 2016 at 8:09 am

    My mother loved makeup. I would sit and watch her put it on when I was a child. I think that is what sparked my interest. She would look so glamorous on date night with my dad.

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  248. Melanie says

    February 21st, 2016 at 8:17 am

    Applying makeup was my self-taught skill!

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  249. Remi says

    February 21st, 2016 at 8:19 am

    Crochet is my self taught skill..

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  250. Danielle says

    February 21st, 2016 at 8:20 am

    I’m so lazy with my hair. But I do like the T3 body waver I got after I saw yours

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  251. Michelle says

    February 21st, 2016 at 8:25 am

    I am so excited for you to meet your little girl! I was 4 months shy of my 40th when I had my little boy. And while I know all mommies luv their little ones, I cant help but think its maybe just a little sweeter when you have had to wait so long. I had basically resigned my self to being a great auntie, when completely out of the blue I got pregnant. Best.Thing.ever. He is five now and I have loved every second.

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  252. Kelly D says

    February 21st, 2016 at 8:25 am

    I taught myself how to swim.

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  253. MK says

    February 21st, 2016 at 8:32 am

    If I wash my hair, it takes about 15 minutes to blow dry and run a flat iron through it. If I don’t wash it, it only takes me 5 minutes 🙂

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  254. Vipasha says

    February 21st, 2016 at 8:34 am

    Youtube is my vice …

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  255. India says

    February 21st, 2016 at 8:52 am

    I taught myself how to knit. Pretty useful when you want some DIY scarves but that’s pretty much the extent to which it is useful.
    India recently posted … Mini Sephora haul?

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  256. Vanessa says

    February 21st, 2016 at 8:56 am

    My mom doesn’t do makeup at all!

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  257. Nancy Tipton says

    February 21st, 2016 at 8:59 am

    There should be an award for Foot-In-Mouth-itis!!! I am an expert at this wonderfully embarrassing self-taught skill, having cultivated it for many decades. LoL!
    Or for being The Best Cat Dancer, because I love to dance to Fun’s Some Nights with my huge hairball, Scunci.

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  258. Kimm says

    February 21st, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Yay Karen! Almost there! The baby waiting game is the hardest!!! I had never felt so bored in my life waiting for my daughter to be born. I took like three weeks off from work before since both my boys were two weeks early and I didn’t want my water to break in class or something. God humbled me and my “know it all attitude” that she’d be here early like her brothers and she was two days late. And I went from a 12 hour labor w the first to 6 hours w the second. I thought she’d be quick… Nope! 24 hours of labor! Curious to see what will happen w number 4 in a few months. And I still don’t have a name for him! Help!!!!
    My mom doesn’t really care for makeup. My obsession makes up for the both of us!
    Good luck Karen! Hang in there!!!

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  259. Susana Trindade says

    February 21st, 2016 at 9:12 am

    My vice has to be makeup! 😉

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  260. Anissa says

    February 21st, 2016 at 9:21 am

    My mum and I used to fight a lot about me wearing make up when I was around 16. She did not approve of it, but now, when I’m almost 21, she actually comes to me for advice and if she has a special event, she’ll often come to me to get here make up done. So yeah, my mum and I came a long way

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  261. Lilly says

    February 21st, 2016 at 9:28 am

    Please update is when the baby come!

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  262. Fran says

    February 21st, 2016 at 9:29 am

    I usually only spend five to ten minutes on my hair in the morning. Once a week I spend a couple of hours deep conditioning, washing, and blow-drying, then the mornings are quick and easy 🙂

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  263. Laurinha says

    February 21st, 2016 at 10:05 am

    Hi Karen!
    Have a nice weekend!

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  264. Deanna says

    February 21st, 2016 at 10:18 am

    I just discovered your blog & read thru about 40 pages of your posts! It’s now bookmarked along with my other daily blogs 🙂

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  265. Amy Z. says

    February 21st, 2016 at 10:34 am

    My mom isn’t into makeup at all, but she does like skincare!

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  266. Lisa @ Lisa Living Well says

    February 21st, 2016 at 10:35 am

    It usually takes me about 15 minutes to do my hair in the morning.

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  267. Jennifer says

    February 21st, 2016 at 10:36 am

    It usually takes me a minute to do my hair-throw it up in a pony tail most days!

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  268. Liz says

    February 21st, 2016 at 10:42 am

    I spend about 30 seconds on my hair in the morning; all I do is brush it and either put it up or slap on a headband. As long as my hair is clean and healthy, I don’t do much to it on a daily basis. At night, I’ll moisturize it. I go for blowouts at least once a week.

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  269. Lesley says

    February 21st, 2016 at 10:52 am

    I taught myself to be a gourmet cook. My parents were both good cooks, but when I lived at home I studiously avoided learning how to cook. But once I live on my own, I bought a couple of good cookbooks and started to learn.
    My hair – about 30 seconds each morning. It has a mind of its own.

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  270. Jamie says

    February 21st, 2016 at 10:57 am

    “I wish I knew how to quit you,” Diet Pepsi

    Looking forward to reading the new content from the interns!

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  271. Trinity Allyn says

    February 21st, 2016 at 11:13 am

    “Does your mom like makeup as much as you do?”

    I’d say so… I grew up watching her apply makeup only to love it myself. She doesn’t spend the kind of money on it that I do, but she always tries the latest and greatest from the drugstores!

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  272. Rhoda K says

    February 21st, 2016 at 11:26 am

    I actually can’t think of a self-taught skill. This is going to bother me all day now. 😉 Hmmmm

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  273. kristen says

    February 21st, 2016 at 11:47 am

    i’m a self taught sewer and knitter 🙂 thanks for this opportunity!

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  274. Ellen says

    February 21st, 2016 at 11:59 am

    Well, I wash and go, so it takes about…10 seconds to do my hair?

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  275. Julie Murphy says

    February 21st, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    I taught myself to cook

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  276. Melissa says

    February 21st, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    I love your blog. It’s been very helpful seeing your reviews and swatches.

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  277. Ali Celestino says

    February 21st, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    My Mom loves makeup just as much as me she taught me how to apply it and use it as a child. We always wear makeup!

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  278. Erin Ortiz says

    February 21st, 2016 at 12:42 pm

    My mom really isn’t too interested in makeup, but funny enough, she did force me to put eyeliner on when I was a tomboy in middle school and I wanted nothing to do with makeup. She would make me choose brown or purple and then put in on me haha! I think she gets more interested now when she sees a product on me that she likes.

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  279. Cathy says

    February 21st, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    My mom isn’t interested in make-up at all. She wears a little but it’s all very neutral colors. And unfortunately my hair is not wash and go. If I’m going out I have to shampoo, dry and curl..otherwise it looks like a rats nest. It’s very thick and layered plus I have bangs. It takes about 15-20 minutes total.

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  280. Jacqueline says

    February 21st, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    My grandmother (which is like a mother to me) still wears makeup, and she’s 91. She won’t even go to the store without putting on lipstick or powder. So you definetly know that inspired my passion for cosmetics.
    Jacqueline recently posted … Mark On The Dot Eye Color Compact in Smokey

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  281. amy pugmire says

    February 21st, 2016 at 12:55 pm

    It usually takes me about 15 min to do my hair.

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  282. Arlette says

    February 21st, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    My mom calls me “vanidosa” or vain because of my investment in makeup application. Compared to e, she doesn’t of her makeup as much but she loves her lipsticks and also likes to wear eyeliner. I definitely inherited my love for lipsticks from her 🙂

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  283. Christine Leong says

    February 21st, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    lol I’m 22 and my mom still doesn’t approve of the fact that I wear makeup

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  284. Maureen says

    February 21st, 2016 at 1:25 pm

    I always put my hair up-5 minutes.
    But, it never looks as good as would like. I’ve given up on it a little. Letting it grow out a bit.

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  285. Judy says

    February 21st, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    Can’t believe it’s almost March break! Can’t wait…

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  286. Kayla Han says

    February 21st, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    I don’t do anything special with my hair, just leave it down straight. I don’t use a straightener to get my hairtye creases out. I actually use water and my comb to straighten it lol 🙂 easy and free!

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  287. Trillina Palemi says

    February 21st, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    My biggest vice is a rich dark red wine

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  288. Caitie says

    February 21st, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    So exciting that Baby Girl will be here soon!! My mom isn’t super into makeup if left to her own devices, but she has gotten pretty excited about a few things I’ve introduced her to over the years:)

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  289. Chris says

    February 21st, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    Happy Sunday! I was self taught to type using a awesome typing game. Words, symbols & numbers fell from the sky and you had to destroy them by typing them correctly!

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  290. Kelsey Gardiyash says

    February 21st, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    My mom doesn’t like makeup at all! She was really against me wearing it as a teenager. I started working very young so that I could start buying makeup, and I taught myself everything I know from watching YouTube videos! It has been very cool because the more I wear and learn about makeup, the more interested my mom has become! She will even let me put makeup on her once in a while 🙂

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  291. Mel B. says

    February 21st, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    My mom and I are equally obsessed with make-up. Our favourite thing to do is go shopping for new make up. Sephora is the best store for looking at make up. There is always something new to buy/look at/try out.

    Good luck with the delivery of your Baby girl. I can’t wait to see pictures of her.

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  292. bearby says

    February 21st, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    The only time that I have seen my mom wearing makeup is on my sister and my wedding day. Yet, at 78 years old, she shill has very good skin.

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  293. Nlm8 says

    February 21st, 2016 at 2:44 pm

    My mom and I love makeup! Always have a fun time sharing tips and browsing items!
    So excited to see pics of your baby!

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  294. Josie Ramos says

    February 21st, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    Reading loads…that is my vice.

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  295. JR says

    February 21st, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    there should be an award for makeup addict like me!!!

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  296. Solangel says

    February 21st, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    Congrats to the new interns, what a lucky bunch!

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  297. Kelsey says

    February 21st, 2016 at 3:55 pm

    I remember when my girls were toddlers! Giiiiiirl, you better put those Tom Ford quads outta reach–baby girl is gonna come after them as soon as her chubby baby legs can get her there! My daughter ruined some of her clothes with my YSL lipstick. :/ Also the lipstick. But it was so darned cute, I couldn’t be mad. The other daughter stained my carpet with hot pink Sugarpill loose eyeshadow! High pigmentation is awesome on eyes, less so on carpets. 😉

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  298. Joyce says

    February 21st, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    There should be an award for knowing your disney songs word by word.

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  299. Jules says

    February 21st, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    In the 90’s when swing dancing was the craze, I really wanted to learn. So I got some video tapes and learned from watching those. I’m a pretty good dancer so it wasn’t that hard. I ended up teaching East Coast Swing when we got stationed overseas. I miss the 90’s.

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  300. Charlotte says

    February 21st, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    I’m so excited for you, Karen! I can’t wait to hear about her grand debut!

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  301. LizzyLovesSatan says

    February 21st, 2016 at 4:54 pm

    I’m having some trouble getting my katvond liquid lipsticks to actually last a long time. they wear off so quickly on me!

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  302. Mylinda says

    February 21st, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    Out of sheer boredom, in my youth in the Philippines, I taught myself to play several instruments. We had a huge-a*s organ (seriously, like a church organ) that my dad got from a tv show set clearance and it sat in one of the rooms of our house. In the afternoons, I would muck around with it. My sister, who is 9 years older, took lessons for a time and she had left her folders, with all the sheet music on the organ bench. By the time I was in HS, going to Catholic school and all, I was part of religious organizations and I was one of the people tasked with operating the church organ for various religious activities. That was the only thing it ever came in handy for, though. I’m not actually good enough to play for my church or anything, I think. I also learned guitar and various string instruments like the banduria/octavina. Although of those, the only thing I learned by myself was the guitar.

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  303. Amanda says

    February 21st, 2016 at 5:24 pm

    I love cats and I love makeup. I just found this blog and I’m now addicted! Hope I win!!!

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  304. Mel says

    February 21st, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    Andromeda is absolutely the coolest name for a celestial body :)))

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  305. Clemence says

    February 21st, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    Can’t believe spring is just around the corner!

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  306. Kim Henrichs says

    February 21st, 2016 at 6:00 pm

    My current vice is Deadpool…

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  307. Sakura says

    February 21st, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    I am so excited for you (BG)! Following your pregnancy through the months has been cool. Good luck&Best wishes!

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  308. em says

    February 21st, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    i don’t really do much with my hair just add a hairclip. just wash and go

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  309. Cyndi says

    February 21st, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    My hair time varies… if it’s freshly washed then it takes me about 15 minutes?? Lately I’ve been embracing the curly/wavy status of my hair so I let it sit in a towel while I do my makeup, then I add a little product, scrunch while blow drying, and voila! If I need to I curl a few pieces that didn’t turn out quite how I like them. Now if I straighten my hair it takes way longer… so I haven’t been doing that as much.

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  310. Rebecca says

    February 21st, 2016 at 7:13 pm

    how is your cat aging so well? I’ve read your blog for a few years now and tabbs is always looking so ADORABLE!

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  311. Chelsea says

    February 21st, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    My vices are sweets, circus, and cute animal pictures!

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  312. Yesenya says

    February 21st, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    My hair takes me less than 5 minutes to do in the mornings – usually wear it down or in a ponytail.

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  313. Nicole says

    February 21st, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    I self-taught myself how to play “My Heart Will Go On” on the piano. Surprisingly, it only took me one or two hours. I used to take piano lessons when I was younger, but it wasn’t something that stuck with me throughout life. But last year, my dad brought a keyboard home and that’s when it happened, lol.

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  314. Aenea says

    February 21st, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    My mom isn’t into makeup. She only wears mAkeup on special occasions.

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  315. Valerie C. says

    February 21st, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    My mom passed young, but, I was amazed as a child, that it only took her 5 minutes to get ready! It takes me a good hour 🙂

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  316. jessica says

    February 21st, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    if I don’t need to wash my hair, I usually don’t do anything to it. on washing days though… it takes almost two hours. my hair is SUPER thick and it takes FOREVER to dry.

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  317. Jessica says

    February 21st, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    My mom never liked makeup. She always made a big deal about me liking makeup as if it was bad thing. Growing up I didn’t have much of a collection. Like 1 lipstick, 1 eye shadow quad, 1 foundation, 1 blush, etc. She didn’t want me to be excessive… and we were poor! If she were to see my makeup collection now…. ooooh boy. Glad I never showed her! She would disapprove!

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  318. Karen says

    February 21st, 2016 at 9:18 pm

    My mom was definitely the one that introduced me to makeup. I used to spend hours watching her do makeup in the bathroom and asking her to put some on me and help me do my makeup and hair. She definitely taught me well… I do love makeup a lot though and now, my mom will send me samples of products she’s seen to ask my opinion on them and if I think they’ll work for her! She even asked me to do her makeup the other day – which was quite a treat 🙂

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  319. Alona Y says

    February 21st, 2016 at 9:18 pm

    “pregnant feet have got no rhythm” – oh LOL! It’s true, at least it was (is) for me. My biggest vice right now is wanting to buy all the indie nail polishes, ever.

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  320. Catherine says

    February 21st, 2016 at 9:19 pm

    It either takes me 20 minutes or 3 minutes to do my hair, depending on whether it’s down or just thrown up into a bun

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  321. Hillary says

    February 21st, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    At any given time you could find about 20 lipsticks in my mother’s purse! We always count when she cleans it out and it’s always in the double digits! Haha!

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  322. Brenda disimone says

    February 21st, 2016 at 9:40 pm

    Right now I’m wearing sally hansen gel nail polish I purplexed and it’s lasted a long time and it’s so shiny !

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  323. Rachel says

    February 21st, 2016 at 10:58 pm

    My mother was totally into makeup and taught me how to use it. When she thought my sister and I were old enough, she’d take us to the drug store sometimes to check out new things. She was an art teacher and taught me about colors and blending! We sure do miss her. 🙂
    Rachel recently posted … Drugstore Makeup for Pale Skin!

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  324. Luna Tran says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 12:53 am

    My mom loves makeup. I remember playing with her Mary Kay’s when I was young.

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  325. Sharon C says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 2:45 am

    I have been unemployed for about 6 months and I need to get back to using makeup every day. I have gotten used to myself without it. Makeup truly is necessary.

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  326. Monica says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 2:46 am

    Vices? I used to smoke but I successfully quit on March 31, 2009! I used to drink a little too much in social situations (never home alone in my sad pajamas). But now that I’m right smack dab in my mid-30’s, I don’t go out as much. Maybe two to three times a month I’d find myself in a bar with good friends and I’d have 3 to 4 drinks so I don’t consider it a serious vice, per se. My biggest vice nowadays is sugar and carbs in all its glorious forms!

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  327. Nicole - paleandfreckled says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 3:27 am

    Really glad to see you’ve arranged things so you get some time off when baby girl arrives!

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  328. kimberly murley says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 4:48 am

    Thanks for the giveaway. My vices are massages, I cant get enough of them:)

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  329. Isu says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 5:15 am

    My mom is not into makeup at all and nor is my sister. But im really really into it. Hehe.?

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  330. Melanie says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 5:35 am

    When I was pregnant with my daughter, I broke 2 coffee carafes, countless glasses and cups, had bruises in places I didn’t even know you could bruise, and poured raspberry coulis in a pastry bag without a glass underneath… on my 8 months pregnant belly… My husband threatened to put me on bedrest just so that I wouldn’t break anything else and that the house would still be standing by the time I delivered! So you’re not alone 🙂 The struggle is real 😉

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  331. Anastassia says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 5:39 am

    My mom wears less make up than me but she swears to Estee Lauder. She just loves everything from Estee.

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  332. Illy Junus says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 5:49 am

    I take less than a minute for my hair in the morning, that if i want to do my errands, but i always do my hair at night, so i don’t have to hassle in the morning

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  333. Casey says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 5:55 am

    My mom wears makeup, and it’s fun to go shopping with her, point her to blogs/YouTube, and be able to talk about it together!

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  334. Joanna says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 6:16 am

    My mom taught me everything I know about make up. My family always tells her she should start her own make up blog due to her talent and the amount of makeup she has. For Christmas, my birthday, Easter, any excuse she has she buys me the latest make up. If I do not apply it well when I am in a hurry, she will always let me know. If the color or texture doesn’t look right on my skin, she will always tell me. When I do a great job on my make up- she always praises it!

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  335. Kim says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 6:30 am

    I’m so glad you found some great helpers! You’ll be able to concentrate on all the exciting stuff!!

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  336. Julene says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 6:42 am

    My vice is, ready for it…….makeup! My mom was more into makeup years ago, which I think is where my interest in it stemmed from.

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  337. Laura P. says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 6:48 am

    My mom doesn’t really wear makeup except on special occasions. I wear makeup but my hair only takes 5 minutes or close to it because I just put it in a ponytail for work.

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  338. Carolyn says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 7:15 am

    Good Morning Karen,

    I’m getting really excited for you that BG could be here anyday now!!! Hope you’re stocking up on lots of sleep before she gets here.

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  339. Basak says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 7:18 am

    My hair takes no time; I let it be. I use all the time I have for makeup 🙂

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  340. Audrey says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 8:13 am

    Hi Karen! Im sure your the cutest penguin ever lol? I usually spend 5 minutes on my hair since I wash the night before and just flat iron it in the mornings. My mother is not at all into makeup as much as me . She just uses foundation/concealer for her dark spots and lipstick and that’s it. I use probably a dozen products daily, maybe when I’m older I will give up a few things but not atm.

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  341. Shumaila says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 8:35 am

    I taught myself how to cook.
    Fortunately,I’ve straight hair so it takes very less time.
    My mother doesn’t like makeup too much.

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  342. jaz says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 8:52 am

    My mother doesn’t like makeup, but will tell me that I need to wear some LOL

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  343. Makyla says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 8:56 am

    It doesn’t take me long at all to do my hair. Lately I’ve been throwing it in a hair clip and calling it good haha. Hope you had a great weekend, Karen!

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  344. Pamela Haddad says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 9:14 am

    My mom’s make-up always looked flawless! Plus her skin was porcelain and so beautiful, even as she aged. Wish I had the same skin like hers! Enjoy your week and hope your waiting is over soon so you can welcome your new edition to the fam and Tabs!

    Reply
  345. Stella says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 9:15 am

    excited to meet all of the interns!

    Reply
  346. Deborah says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 9:16 am

    My Mom doesn’t wear much makeup, maybe a little foundation for a special occasion. However, I have quite a collection…

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  347. Cass says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 9:16 am

    It takes a long time to do my hair, if I don’t leave it natural. I haven’t been leaving it natural for about a year because my ex was not a fan of it. 🙁 But since he ended it a few days ago, I’m feeling the need to really let my hair down, literally and figuratively, and let my natural wavy curls shine!

    And I’m much more into make up than my mom ever was, she doesn’t know where I got that bug from!

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  348. Lynda says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 9:17 am

    i taught myself how to whistle!

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  349. Jordan says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 9:21 am

    My mom and I share a love of makeup.

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  350. Catherine R. says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 9:41 am

    My hair is a beast and a half, it’s big, it’s bold, it has a mind of it’s own. It usually use a hair oil right after washing to tame down the frizz and add moisture to my hair. Once it’s fully dry (which takes eight to ten hours), it takes fifteen to thirty minutes to curl my hair with a curling iron.

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  351. Aimen Abbasi says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 9:41 am

    I self thought, or well watched my mom and learned how to do my eyebrows 🙂
    It’s pretty easy ! But super money saver !

    Reply
  352. Stephanie Hartman says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 10:24 am

    My mom doesn’t wear any make up or really do anything with her hair, it’s a joke in our family that I came from the milkman 🙂

    Reply
  353. Rosa says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 10:36 am

    My mom does not wear any makeup whatsoever. I don’t remember when was the last time i saw her made up. Hmmmm maybe i can get her a makeover for her birthday this year? 🙂

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  354. Jessica S says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 11:07 am

    My mom likes make up but she thinks it takes up too much of her time to do. For me, I could never get enough time to play around with make up!

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  355. Sarah says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 11:08 am

    I can commiserate with the waddling and toe-stubbing! I’m due in early May but feel like a whale already. There should be an award for…. all women in their 3rd trimester!

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  356. Deanna says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    My mom only wears lipstick.

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  357. Katie says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    My mom goes pretty light on makeup; a little foundation and some eyeliner/mascara

    Reply
  358. vanilla says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    I was self taught on creating my own blog
    vanilla recently posted … I Spy A Shimmer Cube Dupe?

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  359. Trude says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    My parents came to visit this weekend, so that was lovely. 🙂 Definitely the hardest part of moving has been how much I miss them!
    Trude recently posted … 5 Things

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  360. Courtney says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    It usually takes me between 5 and 10 minutes to do my hair in the morning

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  361. Kirsten says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 3:06 pm

    What are your vices? Mine’s definitely food. Anything with cheese, mmm! And ice cream, even in the middle of winter.

    A skill for which you were self-taught? html coding.

    How long does it usually take you to do your hair in the morning? I am a wash and go person, so maybe two minutes?

    Does your mom like makeup as much as you do? No. *sadface* We took her to a counter once for a makeover and she bought some producs, but I don’t think she ever used them. She’s a “cake eyeliner with the wet brush and a bit of mascara” woman from the ’50s.

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  362. Andrea Darst says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 3:32 pm

    I remember as a young girl watching my mom get up hours before she had to go to work and sit with her cup of coffee and do her makeup. I loved watching her! Nowadays, she’s a makeup free kind of gal, though.

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  363. Michelle says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    I don’t know where I got my love of dressing up and playing with new looks.
    My mother never wears make-up, does not care about skincare and counts blow drying her hair as putting in a lot of effort.

    Where as I rarely ever leave the house without my make-up done and have a multi-step skincare routine.

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  364. Gita says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 5:08 pm

    Ugh, my worst vice is drinking too much soda! Gotta drink more water! 🙂

    Reply
  365. Sandra Davis says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    I always rinsed my face with water during the day to keep it fresh and that has helped it keep young with the use of skincare products.

    Hard choice on the prize, love both.

    Reply
  366. Kuz says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    Vices: red lipsticks and Alex Pettyfer (a British model-turned-actor). He’s yummy, that’s for sure!

    Reply
  367. Vi Groueva says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 5:21 pm

    My mom wears red lipstick every single day, but she couldn’t care less about other makeup. She’s in the less-is-more camp for sure. I on the other hand love it all!

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  368. Kalli says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 5:39 pm

    I definitely got into makeup because of my mom, but I’m way more into it. But she’s got great tastes, she uses a lot of Lancôme and Guerlain so I always like admiring her stash!
    Kalli recently posted … Gwen Stefani x Urban Decay – 714 Lipstick & Lipliner!

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  369. Amber Long says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 6:19 pm

    Well my mother unfortunately doesn’t believe in makeup. Thankfully she has relatively good skin. I guess that makes me a late bloomer to the makeup party. Better late than never 😉 Theres not fun without eyeshadow and sexy lippies!

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  370. Rachel says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 7:36 pm

    My mom wears the same makeup everyday and re-purchases her favorites when they run out, while I want to buy and try everything! She loves to look at makeup though and I’d love to treat her to some new goodies!

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  371. Efrain says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    In fact most of the time she’d only use lipstick and not in a daily basis so not completely.
    Efrain recently posted … Review: Clinique Mild Clarifying Lotion

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  372. Alyssa Lee says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 8:30 pm

    My mom doesn’t nearly wear as much makeup as I do.

    Reply
  373. Kevin K says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    What a great giveaway.

    Reply
  374. Cynthia Richardson says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    Since I got a pixie cut, it takes me about 5 minutes to fix my hair in the morning.

    Reply
  375. alice says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    There should be an award for making it to the end of a monday without losing it!

    Reply
  376. Victoria says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 9:18 pm

    Shopping for make up with my mom is one of my favorite activities ever!…and the more I think about it, I’m not sure my mom knows just how much I enjoy doing this with her!

    I remember, as a little girl, how much fun I had watching my mom put her make up on. Her usual routine was powder, shadow, liner, and lipstick! The basics!

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  377. Kristen says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 9:29 pm

    My mom is the one who got me into lipstick, but she’s not obsessed with it the way I am.

    Reply
  378. Susan C. says

    February 22nd, 2016 at 9:29 pm

    My mom is not very involved with makeup; she basically uses the same Maybelline eyebrow pencil, Cover Girl powder, and Revlon lippie she’s been using for years, with nary a change. This is over the moisturizer formerly known as Oil of Olay. Seriously, she couldn’t give two figs about the whole thing. My sister and I have tried to hook her up with modern moisturizers, stronger sunscreens, and some natural looks from Bare Minerals. She goes along with us but doesn’t care to pursue any of these things.

    And you know what? She’s the most beautiful person I know. <3

    Reply
  379. Amber says

    February 23rd, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    Ooh, I would love to win, my birthday is coming up! I taught myself to speak french a few years ago, now I’m hooked 🙂

    Reply

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