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  • WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is Kelly! Congratulations, Kelly! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂

Win a $50 Sephora eGift card from Makeup and Beauty Blog
Rise and shine, morning glory! Or, in my case, rise and glow like a dim night light with a 1-watt bulb.

So sleepy…

I feel like I could have slept another two hours, but when I opened my eyes this morning I couldn’t go back to sleep, so I figured I’d come downstairs and see what the Tabinator’s been up to.

The answer to that: about seven feet. At the top of his cat tower, sleeping all rolled up in a cute little ball.

Awwww… He looks so precious. I think I’ll wake him up. 🙂

“Hi, Tabs.” Poke, poke. “Are you sleeping?”

No answer…

“Where’s my toy [codeword for Tabby]? Have you seen Mommy’s toy?” Poke, poke, poke. “Tabby, Tabby, Tabby. Wakey, wakey, wakey.”

LOL! I feel so crazy sometimes.

Which reminds me, if I go see The Muppets this afternoon, what kind of makeup should I wear…?

I’d be tempted to do something worthy of the subject matter, but in a theater filled with kids, candy and soda, that might not be a good idea. It could be the spark that turns the place into this…

“Karen…” Oh, I hear a cup of tea calling my name. Why don’t you enter today’s giveaway, and I’ll be right back. 🙂

A Makeup and Beauty Blog Giveaway!

Win a $50 eGift card from Sephora

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

  • There are two ways to enter, and you can do both of them for two chances to win. First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, a comment about anything at all, like, how do you feel about cosplay and getting all made up for special events? What’s the most outrageous thing you’ve ever done with your makeup and/or hair? What are you wearing on your nails? How often do you de-fuzz your legs, and what kind of wax or razor do you use? — you get the idea.
  • Second, you can enter by following me on twitter Twitter @karenmbb and retweeting (RT) the following message:
    • Follow @karenmbb and RT to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora! http://bit.ly/sLZV0W

  • The deadline to enter is Sunday, December 4, 2011 at 11:59PM (PT).
  • Entrants must enter using a valid email address and/or Twitter account to win.
  • A maximum of two (2) entries per person — one within the comments at the bottom of this post, and a second entry via Twitter addressed to me @karenmbb.
  • Contest is open to individuals of any country who have reached the age of majority according to their local laws (18 in the United States with these exceptions: Alabama and Nebraska, 19; Mississippi, 21).
  • Sephora eGift Certificates can only be redeemed online and are not valid in stores or available for purchase or redemption in Canada. International winners may opt to substitute the Sephora eGift card prize for $50 sent directly to their email address by PayPal instead.
  • Tabs and I (heretofore referred to as “T-Money and K-Dawg”) will select one (1) winner at random from the entries either left in the comments at the bottom of this blog post or addressed to @karenmbb on Twitter.
  • The winner will be announced here within 48 hours of the deadline.
  • Void where prohibited by law.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

  • WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is Kelly! Congratulations, Kelly! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂

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  9. I once went to a party dressed as “bald Britany” AKA britney spears right after she shaved her head and went a bit crazy- basically I smeared mascara and eyeliner all around my eyes and got to wear sweats to a club!

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  14. It never really feels like Christmas to me until I see the Charlie Brown Christmas cartoon. That’s always been my favorite holiday show.

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  20. I went on a coffee date Thursday morning and thoroughly enjoyed his company more than anything presented to me in the month of November. And now, hello, December. =]

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  21. I ran to Target this morning to pick up the coconut chai tea you recommended and the most incredible thing happened… I found a king size missoni comforter and shams, for less than 35$. AMAZING. I also found a santa had and beard made for cats that I plan on having my kitty guy model on Xmas- oh, the humiliation.
    With regards to the muppets movie- I would definetly wear something sparkly on my fingers as a tribute to the fabulous Miss Piggy. Or maybe a scarf used as a headband- that seems like something she would do.

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  24. I always feel kind of bad when I wake my kitty up from a nap – but I rationalize it by saying hey, she can nap ALL DAY while I’m at work! Lucky kitty.

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  25. I had a similarly cute cat experience this morning. My cat (Jerry) looks a bit like Tabs! Anyway its raining and cold here and he did not want me to get out of bed. He informed me of this by sitting on my belly and nipping me if I tried to move. I guess that’s cute…right?

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  26. Hey Karen! Currently wearing OPI’s French Quarter for Your Thoughts on my nails. Perfect shade of gray to make me feel edgy & cool, but last week at Thanksgiving even my super-conservative mom said she liked them! A shade that every generation can agree on!

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  37. 🙂 You need to try sugaring in lieu of a wax. I found through lifebooker a sugaring place called sugar me los angeles. Fantastic. Hair doesn’t grow back as quickly and you get a mini exfoliation.

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  42. Unfortunately I’m not wearing anything on my nails yet (prohibited during clinicals) but i’m waiting until the last day to try out Sephora’s Trend Tips in Birds 🙂

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  45. I’ve bee wearing nay on my nails for the last little bit and I’m loving it 🙂 It’s Sally Hansen in Navy Baby! Also, go all out for the Muppets!! I love doing special makeup looks even if its for just a random event or seeing a movie on my own.. Its so fun!!

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  46. I **always** feel like I can slept another two hours! At least it’s sunny today – but if we have another 80 degree day in December I’m going to move to the North Pole!

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  47. I love cosplay! Ive been wanting to do it before and just started doing it last year! Now im totally enjoying it. I make my costumes from scratch, with the help of my dad. and also i try my best to style the wig! most manga and anime artists give the characters crazy hair! its a lot of work but in the end if it turns out great, im glad 🙂 and its hella fun to cosplay and meet other cosplayers!

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  48. I’m wearing OPI Barefoot in Barcelona with 3 coats of Katy Perry Teenage Dream. Trying to track down OPI Rainbow Connection & Gettin Miss Piggy With It. Sold out EVERYWHERE. BTW, I love your blog Karen.

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  50. Goodness, our cats try to help wake us up. Finder (the big galloot) will lick my eyelids if i don’t get up quick enough after the (radio) alarm goes off.

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  51. I love cosplaying so much! The first cosplay I did, I made everything myself! If I ever go back to Comic Con, I want to get a 4 day pass and cosplay something different for the 4 days 🙂

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  52. I love doing my makeup for a special occasion. When I went to see the Muppets movie, I wore a look from my TheBalm muppets pallett!

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  55. I did something similar to my nails last night! I was wearing Catrice Hip Queen Wear Blue Jeans, and then decided to add some crazy glitter (because I’m an adult). I used WnW Diamond in the Rough and did a gradient just like your last post. It needed a ton of topcoat, but whatevs, it’s sparkly.

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  57. hey! love your blog,

    and my suggestion for the show would be that you MUST floss any color from the O-P-I Muppets Collection!

    and in answer to your question about wax, i buy my own wax from Sally’s and don’t pay anyone to do my eyebrows cuz i do them myself!

    thanks and keep bloggin, i really like this place :]

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  60. I just purchased my sister’s xmas gift and bday gift– I think it might not be that fun to have a birthday so close to Christmas, if your family celebrates it, you know? But she has never complained. I hope she’ll like the Lancome lipstick I got her =D

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  62. My fingernails have been bare for over a month now, which is unusual for me. My toes are Butter London’s Big Smoke. Soooo pretty! I need to redo them soon though, it’s finally wearing off.

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  72. I feel like I haven’t painted my nails in forever even though it was really only last week…I had a pretty purple cream polish from essence on. I never realized how great that brand was!

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  74. Ooo I would cosplay in a heart beat (I’m such nerdy geek!) but DH wouldn’t be caught dead doing anything cosplay. Unfortunately, my life is such that I don’t have time for cosplay or anything remotely like that. Le Sigh………… :0)

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  75. Happy Saturday. I don’t have anything on my fingernails. Too much upkeep, but defintely have my toenails painted. Pink of course w/ flowers. 🙂

    Have a great weekend!

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  77. So it’s FINALLY feeling chilly in NYC, debating what to wear … Sister is having a boxing party tonight. Team Cotto! 😉

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  81. Once for a zombie costume i put an oatmeal and molasses mixture in my hair to look like brains….and after I washed it off, my hair was really soft and shiny!

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  84. Hi, Karen, Thank you for the giveaway!

    I just told my hubby that one of the goals for today is for me to find a red lipstick. I have medium olive (MAC NC35) skin. If any of you have any suggestions, I would greatly appreciate them. I normally don’t wear red lipstick (I am a gloss wearing gal). However, red lipstick is perfect for the Holiday Season.

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  90. I actually had never heard of Cosplay until I just recently saw this documentary on TV… I think some of the costumes look kind of cool. haha

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  93. I don’t like the cold weather of fall/winter but I do live the dark color nail lacquers out for fall/winter. Sephora has a great collection of colors by OPI, Nails Inc, Sephora, Dior & NARS. I can’t wait to fill my order!

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  100. i love your blog. i don’t know how i found you, but i’m glad i did! i’m getting my sis the benefit — ticket to glossytown — set. have you tried it?

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  103. I haven’t shaved in about 3 years. I always wax now. Yeah, it takes a lot of time, but think of how much time you can save not shaving everyday.

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  109. Im a beast.. i have to shave almost every day. My little cousins love rubbing my prickly legs. Lol. And I have essie mezmerize and china glaze tinsel town on my nails.

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  110. I love (annoy) my cat Princess Girl with my need to wake her when she’s sleeping “cutely”! I am one of those women who has NO IDEA what to do with makeup, let alone for a special occasion. Just came to your blog, looking forward to learning something…hopefully about makeup…LOL! Have fun at the Muppets!

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  116. Am I the only one who didn’t watch the Muppets as a child? I feel like I’m missing out on all the collections because I just don’t get the appeal…

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  122. Today, I’m filming part of a short movie for my Korean language class. It’ll be my first time doing such a project so I’m excited!

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  123. lol wow, I actually used to cosplay a lot when I went to nerdy conventions. I, personally, love costuming and role-playing so it was great fun to do that! But sadly I don’t really go to conventions anymore, so my box of costumes goes unused until Halloween. 🙁

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  124. Today is hubbies B-day. I felt so bad for him that he had to work and on top of it deal with a very rude customer who wanted to get everything for free and didn’t want to pay, what is wrong with people? hopefully the rest of his day will be better.

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  125. used WEN for the first time today in winter vanilla mint. i got a nice sample size from qvc’s beauty test tube. let’s see how it goooooes.

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  126. Nails Inc. Jermyn Street on my nails right now… but planning on bowling tonight, so will be needing new nail polish tomorrow. Love your Raiders nails!

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  127. I think if you’re going to see the Muppets, you need to wear at least one of the Muppets makeup items that’s come out recently! There are so many! Maybe some Miss Piggy Pink, or The Balm’s Muppet palette 🙂

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  131. When I was 15 years old I tried to go to a party with black liner all over the eyes. My mom had me turn around and take off all of it before I could get out of the house again. Heehee, black smoky eyes haven’t been my cup of tea since 😉

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  135. Do a fun bright make up look for going to see the Muppets. Even if the kids turn into Gremlins you can still sit back and enjoy the show! Hehehehe!

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  136. The most outrageous makeup I’ve worn was in the ’80’s! I’m really dating myself now. I went to see Culture Club & Boy George always wore outrageous makeup. I wore metallic blue eyeshadow on my lips. Bright pink cheeks, turquoise, blue & pink eye shadows. Probably black liner & mascara. I also used the turquoise shadow in my hair. Got lots of compliments while I was waiting to go in to the show.

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  137. I totally get cosplay-though I limit my dressing up to Halloween only. There is nothing I love more than getting ready for a good costume party! Thanks Karen! Enjoy your weekend!

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  138. I barely have patience to put on real clothes, let alone cosplay. You can only have the character’s costume not their body. I always wanted to be Batgirl. Purple patent latex on this fanny?? Notsomuch.

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  144. I’m struggling to write a paper, but your blog makes boring paper writing next to impossible! Hopefully, by the time this contest is over (and you’ve given away your gift card) my paper will be DONE! 😀

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  149. I would love to get the new Urban Decay Naked Palette. I love the original. I have done do many eye looks. I know the Naked 2 Palette will be great also.

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  154. My three daughters just lost my diamond solitaire necklace…aaaaaahhhhhhhhh! Just finished searching high and low. I am ready to cry right now. I need something to be happy about Karen ^_^

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  160. I think cosplay’s really cool and I admire/respect anyone who does it. I’d like to try my hand at making a costume one day but I’m such a weenie. I wouldn’t have the guts to wear the makeup, costume, or act the part…and that kind of defeats the purpose of cosplaying, doesn’t it? I love seeing videos and photos of cosplayers in action from anime conventions though. The attention to detail on some costumes is amazing.

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  162. Almost time to return to work after 10 days off – great Turkey day w/Hub and a train trip across FL to visit my friend of over 40 years – boy i’m getting old – LOL

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  168. Going this afternoon to see the Muppets with my niece and nephews. Wearing pinkish-brown eyeshadow and pink blush. Can6 wait to see Fozzie Bear, Gonzo and Beaker.

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  178. I love how people get so into cosplay–it’s really impressive how people commit to a character, down the last details. Plus, it’s an excuse to dress up!

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  183. I was thinking that this past year has, for the most part, been pretty good. Can’t believe it is almost over but I am looking forward to 2012 and hoping it is filled with wonderful things too.

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  184. I like cosplay and costumes in general, although I am not a huge fan of anything. I always enjoy dressing up for Dragon*Con, though!

    I have usually had outrageous hair, so nothing i do leaps out. I am thinking of shaving off my asymmetrical blue radical bob, though, just cause I have never shaved my head before. 🙂

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  185. I SO don’t want to go to work. I didn’t go to bed until 8:30am, so I didn’t wake up until an hour ago. I missed the day! Stupid insomnia.

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  187. I love your sephora gift card giveaways! I really wanted to get the NARS danmari palette but it’s out of stock in my store & online 🙁

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  189. My Naked 2 palette is out for delivery today, I can’t wait to get home from work to admire it…I can’t play with the eye shadows till after I take pictures in the daylight tomorrow!!! Ahh so excited especially since I never got the first one 😀
    Amanda recently posted … Wet n Wild Ice Baby Collection

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  190. I think cosplay can be fun but sometimes, it can be awkward lol . I think if I were going to an event I’d wear outrageous makeup.

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  193. I really never do anything wild with my hair or makeup….but now for the holidays I am trying to play with more colors especially with my lips 🙂

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  202. I will answer the de-fuzz question. I have been lasering for over a year and couldn’t be happier. I never need to shave certain areas. Wherever I need touch-ups I go in. But even then the hair that grows back is very very fine and light in color. The downside: I have spent over $4000!!!! But I think it is a good investment.

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  204. Have got a massive headache and have to watch hours of an online lecture on mathematical game theory. Trying to stay positive!

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  207. I’ve had my eye on the Urban Decay Naked palette lately, though I haven’t decided whether to get the original or Naked 2. (Thanks for the comparison swatches, by the way.) Either way, the gift card would be perfect! *fingers crossed*

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  212. i am most definitely not shaving my legs for as long as i can this winter. i haven’t shaved since the last friday of october!! :]

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  214. lol looking back at old photos, I always say ‘what was I thinking?!?!?!’ in regards to hair sttles or make up application. LOL. Shameeeee.

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  215. I hate to admit this, but I rarely defuzz my legs. I have very fine, light colored hair that is barely noticeable. I only defuzz if I am going to be wearing a dress or for a special occasion. I know, that sounds horrible!

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  218. I need polish on my nails this time of year. All the hand washing makes them dry and split. The polish keeps them protected. Now, if I could just keep my cuticles in shape. Who has time to moisturize after every washing?

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  223. I’m having a lazy day today lol. I’m watching Madagascar with my kids right now. How was the Muppets? Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

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  224. I have dark auburn hair and am a NC42. I got the crazy idea one time I wanted to be a blonde. I bought a box dye and did it myself. The result was orange straw hair. It’s a miracle my hair didn’t fall out!

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  229. This morning, the way I woke up? My wonderful calico cat was trying to drink out of the toilet and she fell in and got stuck! so I got out of my nice comfy bed and went to get her out AFTER I took some nice photos first! 😉

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  231. LOVE Cosplaying!! Oh so fun…why should playing my favorite character be limited only to Halloween. I love to sew and trying to recreate Rapunzel or Belle from costume to make up is just so much fun. Breaks up the bore of a nothing to do day twirling around with my 9 year old pretending to be a princess, video game character, or super hero for the day.

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  233. I think most cosplayers are great but then I always see LOL worthy ones on the internet. I shave my legs every other day though in the winter I get a little lazy… :X

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  234. Enjoy your movie, the Muppets film got many accolades from Rotten Tomatoes, awesome.
    The weirdest makeup for me is yet to come: going to an 80’s party next saturday. So, to go with my pink neon lace, will be wearing bright blue eyeshadow and fuschia blush, and crimping my whole head of hair. Lol I can’t wait 🙂

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  235. sounds like fun… you should dress up as miss piggy (and why not wear the makeup from her MAC collection while at it!)

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  238. Is anyone else just dying to get ahold of the new Naked2 Palette by Urban Decay?!! I have the first one and love it. I went into Sephora yesterday and they didnt have it yet. Sold out on the urbandecay site… Sephora said it will be in next week. Hopefully I can pick one up this holiday season.

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  239. Leg waxing is a real issue for me. (Is that weird or shallow? Maybe, but do I really care? Not so much. 😉 ) But, the thing is, I want to stick with waxing only, because I love the results, it’s just that the grow-out period kills me! I always end up falling back into shaving again due to some sort of event that requires a smooth leg before I am ready to wax. Oh well, the trials we face in the search for beauty. 😉

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  244. I just got back from Sephor and spend enough today and from Black Friday to ensure VIB status for next year. I’m really loving the Kat Von D collection though I’m definitely buying UD Naked 2

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  246. Naked2 is coming to Sephora online on the 27th of December and in-store on the 26th of January. I don’t have either Naked Palette and was planning on getting the first one before this came out. Now I’m not sure which one I want! HELP, Karen! I think I have warm undertones, but I know I have blue eyes, blond hair, and medium-fair skintone.

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  248. I cannot wear nail polish on my finger nails. Every time I get my nails done, it either starts peeling off or I myself begin chipping at it. I am intrigued to try the gel manicure. I wash dishes all throughout the day and refuse to wear gloves so my hands suffer:( Totally envious of all those pretty manicured hands.

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  250. Most outrageous thing I’ve done with my makeup has been wearing onyx lip gloss. It was part of a Halloween costume though so unfortunately I’m not that daring 🙂

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  251. Amazing giveaway! Thanks for the oppertunity!!
    Im exited for christmas, its my favorite holiday… But it really does suck to not be able to give because of being broke… I love to give and it hurts to not be able to..

    Keep up your amazing work. You inspire me so much!!

    XOXO,
    Sarah (:

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  253. I would LOVE to Cosplay!!! Especially since my husband and I play World of Warcraft (we met in game too!)

    Too bad I don’t know how to operate a sewing ma-CHEEN!

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  255. Karen,
    i hear you on being tired. I just woke up from a nice little nap after a very early and long day at work. Love the blog!

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  257. My Naked 2 was in my door and my bf forbid me to see it…he said I have to wait till Dec 25th…or he will put it on ebay if I peek…:(

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  262. I only need to shave once a week. My legs aren’t very hairy. Unfortunately, since I am post-menopausal, I also have a mustache and a beard that need to be shaved once a week too! I use a Venus Divine tropical for my legs and my hubby’s electric razor for the beard and stash.

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  263. i really hope my naked2 palette gets here monday. the tracking says it’s in dsm today, which is about two hours away. i think i need psychological help with my UD obsession..

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  265. My niece is into cosplay and I enjoy seeing her have so much fun with it and the makeup aspect but I couldn’t get into it myself 🙂

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  269. I will definitely be recycling my Halloween costume and cosplaying as Catwoman to my boyfriend’s Batman @ the new Batman premiere 🙂

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  272. How do you feel about cosplay and getting all made up for special events?
    It’s not my thing, but I have a couple of friends who do it, and I have no problem with it.

    What’s the most outrageous thing you’ve ever done with your makeup and/or hair?
    Probably my Halloween costume a couple of years ago… I was a geisha, and I did the full-on white face paint and elaborately styled hair.

    What are you wearing on your nails?
    OPI Yoga-ta Get This Blue!

    How often do you de-fuzz your legs, and what kind of wax or razor do you use?
    Not as often as I should! I can get away with doing it about once a week because I wear long pants most of the time. I use a plain ‘ol razor and shaving gel (Venus and Skintimate, respectively).

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  276. I’ve had it up to HERE with studying for my Organic Chemistry Mechanisms final. Gotta take a break to eat chocolate, watch TV, and paint my nails.

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  277. Nails are short and nude right now. I’ve been waiting to buy the Nails Inc. top coat and base coat to do manicures since I want to quit my current top and base coats. I just hate that Seche Vite has toluene in it (yikes!), and I’m pretty sure that the Orly rubberizing base coat makes my nails even more susceptible to peeling.

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  278. I’m painting my nails with Revlons Facets of Fuchia. Doing that and reading your blog, pretty good Saturday night if you ask me 😉 Enjoy the rest of your weekend Karen.

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  279. My kitty sleeps curled up in a cute little ball sometimes too. He’s more likely to be stretched out on his back with his front paws covering his face, though!

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  280. Just wondering what Tabs has on Christmas Wish List. But, with being a top cat super-model I cannot imagine there is much he does not have.

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  282. Hope that you make it to the Muppets, and enjoy the movie. It’s a charmer.

    Thanks again for another wonderful giveaway opportunity, Karen! 😀

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  283. I am completely enamored with grey nail polish. I have a metallic shade on now called Freja by Zoya. So pretty on uber short nails!

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  286. I’m not wearing anything on my fingernails, but I’ve got the remnants of a pedicure done with one of OPI’s Serena Williams nail polishes on my toes. I’ve been doing a lot of running lately so I’ve worn the polish down to almost nothing. It’s a great purple color.

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  288. Right now my nail polish is devils advocate by essie. Im dying to get my hands on butter londons black knight and nails inc donmar collection.

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  290. I love Cosplay. People take their role really seriously sometimes though which is so funny but I like that they take their time and effort to come up with awesome costumes.

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  296. Already getting the holiday blues, I think… 🙁 On the cosplay note, going to the San Diego ComiCon and dressing as Dany from Game of Thrones is on my Bucket List.

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  297. I have some light shimmery silvery color by Essie on my nails right now (don’t remember the color name). It’s chipping though so will need to repaint tomorrow. Have a great weekend!

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  298. I cannot paint my nails! All it takes is one tiny chip, and they drive me crazy! It’s like finding the fist few split ends on your hair…it’s never the same.

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  300. I wish I had more special events to do dramatic makeup looks for 🙂 and as to cosplay…still have yet to go to my first anime convention… :'( They always seem to happen at inconvenient times

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  301. I just had the OPI no chip manicure done yesterday in You Don’t Know Jacque. Love it so far…we’ll see how it stands up tho!

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  303. in winter i get so lazy about shaving my legs i really should be better!! but its so cold i dont ever want to stay to long in the shower

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  305. i hope i win so i can just buy the ud naked palette(the 1st one)….hehe…or mufe super matte powder!!!!! lalala hope you have a wonderful day

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  307. I just ordered Miracle Skin Transformer Treat and Conceal because the NY Times recommended it in the latest Fashion/Style section. $36 for a 0.5 oz tube. Wish me luck!

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  308. The craziest thing I ever did with my makeup was wear dark blue lipstick and light blue mascara together! I was in middle school, I would never be brave enough for that now.

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  310. Wearing bare nails right now. Probably a good thing, because I would have destroyed a good manicure after terrible Saturday I’ve had (someone stole my debit card # & made a $1900 purchase on walmart.com last night at 2:03am – acct now froze & I’m out that money to buy xmas presents until fraud case is resolved). UGH! Could use a little pick-me-up right about now :))

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  312. I literally just painted Essie’s Well Read on my fingers, it’s such a pretty red and I figured it fit the season, right? (;

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  313. my craziest makeup project was painting my face for Halloween in the “Calaveras” fashion. I got lots of compliments on it at the party I went to. I used eye and lip pencils and wet shadows, as well as paints from Kryolan to make the fancy designs.

    I just put my hair back and wore all black to have the face stand out.

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  322. Hahaha, I cosplay Sailor Mercury. And when I’m in costume I shave my legs, but otherwise I usually just let it grow–I don’t care enough to go through the hassle of defuzzing.

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  323. Lol, I use a razor for my legs, and I hate how prickly the tiny stubs get, so I usually shave about twice or thrice a week. Some say that’s too often though, but oh well. 😛

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  324. cosplay is cool but i wouth like to watch rather than being a cosplayer
    i think it is hard to shave my legs using wax, so usually use razor by myself…..

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  329. Right now I’m wearing a pearlized baby pink with a purple toned glitter top coat on my nails! Merry Christmas! LOVELOVELOVE the blog.

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  332. I’m wearing Orly Rage on my nails. Bed, Bath, and Beyond sells mini Orly nail polish bottles for half the price – so I’ve gone crazy and gotten several colors!

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  338. the most outrageous thing i did with my hair would be a toss up between when i had a mohawk/mullet and when i shaved my head. though it may be bold sometimes, i don’t think my makeup is ever really ‘outrageous’, except for halloweens!

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  341. Ever since I graduated and started working, I haven’t worn nail polish on my fingernails because my workplace is so conservative. Which means all senior year I switched nail polish colors every few days to try to get it out of my system =)

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  344. It’s getting cold here and my cat’s starting to follow me around like crazy telling me to go take a nap so he can cuddle, LOL…x))

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  347. I am wearing Wet n Wild nail polishs in FuchsiaRama and Hannah Pinktana. I was in a pink and glittery mood. And I have done so many crazy things with my hair is hard to name just one LOl!

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  359. No make up on at the moment, i was getting a little bored thinking of ideas for looks i can do but decided to do my nails instead. I thought of a cute dark purple with some glitter flakes on top.

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  361. hey karen! guess what! i got the same turquoise blue necklace you have on in ur hervana review 🙂 awesome right? well i think so atleast 😉 as for defuzzing thats a process for legs i’m using women’s schick quattro. for underarms i’ve been using the emjoi epilator, OUCH!!! but the results are totally worth it 😀

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  366. Thanks for doing these giveaways! Always fun to read some of the comments! By the way I am LOVING the ombre nail art as of late! I need to try it out!

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  369. For a while this summer, i had a lot of color highlights in my hair. Over the span of 2 months I had around 8 colors in my hair. But the wildest was during june, I called it pride hair. My base color was black, but I had the center area of my hair highlighted in yellow, green, purple, and hot pink, I know not a complete rainbow but it gave the feel of a rainbow. One of the perks of working at a salon.

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  374. I have a bad habit of letting my armpit hair grow, so I can wax it. Then something comes up and I need to shave quick. Ughgh! I’m in Detroit though so tank season is short

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  377. I’ve been spending way too much time on Sephora’s site, trying to decide on a new skincare line. Anyone have experience with Ole Henricksen?

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  380. Having a great weekend with the hub. Just got home from seeing Jo Koy. Hilarious Filipino comedian. Tomorrow gonna get my bake on; Snickerdoodles, white chocolate macadamia nut and loaded oatmeal cookies.

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  384. Ooo…I hope you wore some blingbling nails from the OPI Muppets collection! 😀 I had to wear somewhat professional colors on my nails today, so I’m wearing Dior Safari Beige.

    I admit I don’t defuzz as often as I should in the colder months. I’m so jealous of my naturally hairless mother…her knees shine because of the hairlessness, plus her skin isn’t dry at all, even without lotion.

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  385. Cosplay is awesome! Wish I had more time (and the body) to actually pull it off though. However, I’m currently in the process of helping out a male friend of mine prepare a cosplay for an upcoming convention…however he’ll be dressing up as a girl which is oodles of fun. XD

    This whole thing though has kinda sparked an interest in makeup in him (however, he’s also an artist and has been wanting to understand how it works as he draws/colors more drawings of women’s faces.) 🙂 So much so that we’ve had the pleasure of going to places like Ulta and letting him try on makeup, which have ended in exchanges like the following:

    “What do you mean blend out the foundation?”

    “Blend it out so you don’t look all streaky. You’re an artist, you’ll get what I mean.”

    “…OH! I get it!”

    He loves Tarte’s Recreate Anti-aging Foundation, btw. ;3 I’ve been sending him here as well as Temptalia for tutorials. I absolutely love how open he’s been about this and I like having a male friend who’s interested and willing to learn about makeup. XD

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  389. I’m a big fan of buffing my nails (that sounds so naughty, doesn’t it?), I can’t remember how long it’s been since I’ve put polish on them. My toes, on the other hand (or foot, I suppose), are a lovely shade of glittery dark blue.

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  390. Dang girl ! You really took it back to the old school with The Gremlins. Awww, brings back memories from my childhood. My cousin used to have the Gizmo doll but would never let me play with it. That turkey! LOL Anywho, take it easy on those 80’s movies chick.. Next thing you know you’ll be posting hair references to the “Critters” movie. Damn I’m getting old. hehe =P

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  391. Hmm…the most outrageous thing I’ve done to my hair is probably cut it short above my shoulders. The best haircut ever but couldn’t find my hairstylist after 🙁 Never can get a a good haircut like that again.

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  397. Hi T-Money & K-Dawg! 🙂 On my nails right now I have China Glaze “Sex on the Beach” under a coat of China Glaze “Platinum Pieces” (silver metallic crackle).

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  399. I’m working 7 days a week right up to Christmas — and what with an hour commute on either side of a 10 hour day have no time to defuzz, flat-iron, or do my face!!! My best Christmas present this year would be a whole day without work so I could perform some much-needed personal maintenance, lol.

    Happy holidays to all!

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  404. I had such fun at Sephora yesterday. I picked up the store brand liquid liner in Black, and the UD Electric pencil set. Best part, I had the $20 off $50 email, so everything together was cheaper than the set of pencils. Woohoo!! I also got hooked up with lots of samples 🙂

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  407. I have to clean the house today, YUCK!! Thanks for the giveaway and the temporary distraction of checking my e-mails and reading your blog! :)))

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  412. Oh how ide LOVE to be able to afford anything from Sephora. In this economy, 50$ is a whole lot… to me anyways. I love makeup. I really want to work in the fashion industry but it just seems so impossible. well, good luck everyone.

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  417. My two cats have a 6 foot tall cat tower and my boyfriend is the only one that can walk up to it and look them in the eyes, ergo he pesters them constantly…and they adore him for it.

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  421. During the winter I don’t shave my legs as often as a should. It’s pretty sad when my 4 yr. old son comes and hugs me around my legs and says ” Mommy you are so spiky.”

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  425. I got made up just last night to go out to dinner to celebrate my husband’s birthday. I love the Christmas parties this time of year too – I get to be all glam and have an excuse. lol

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  427. fab giveaway! 🙂 i’m about to paint my nails the new blue Zoya color I got from Birchbox…can’t remember the name…

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  428. oooh nails. lets see i’m wearing Essie Power Clutch, tho its time for a change and I’m thinking of either Essie Jazz, or Zoya Jana …

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  429. I love getting made up! Even if its just for the mall. It’s an opportunity to play with different products and I am a firm believer that if you look good, you feel good.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  431. I just painted me toes with OPI’s What’s With the Cattitude? and put snowlakes on the big toes with a bit of siver glitter in the middle!

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  432. I would love to do cosplay, I love costumes. I just don’t have that much time!

    I’ve been using the Walgreens brand 5 blade razor for women, and I LOVE IT. I get a really good shave, and the refill cartridges are super cheap. I tried the EOS shave cream, and I love it.

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  436. The craziest thing I’ve ever done with my makeup was trying to recreate 80s glam last Saturday at our 80s party! I went for bring colors and over extension of shadow past my eyes and really pink lips and cheeks! It was so fun! =) That night I applied and fell in love with Ardell lashes #113. Check them out too Karen and followers!

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  438. Right now I’m wearing Orly’s Luxe on my nails which is just gold lame, and it’s so festive and shiny. I can’t stop looking at my fingers!

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  439. Right now the only thing on my nails are the remnants from gel nails that I couldn’t get off with acetone. They’re irritating me that I can’t get it off!

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  441. My favourite christmas drink is hands down the gingerbread latte from Starbucks! I have yet to try the eggnog though.

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  442. I’ve been too busy shopping and decorating for Christmas to paint my nails! I hope I can get that done tonight, they are in a terrible state!

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  444. I’m doing a month of epically festive nails – I’ve got China Glaze Poinsettia on with a coat of China Glaze White Cap on top. Would’ve worked a little better if White Cap didn’t have a sliiiight green flash – I might try this again with a green creme base!

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  446. Do not shave (except for big swim meets), since I have very thin, sparse hairs on my arms and legs. It isn’t even worth it since they aren’t noticeable at all….Asian legs ftw 😀

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  448. Love your blog! 🙂

    I just redid my nails last night…they were way overdue. I’m currently wearing one of my faves, OPI’s Under My Trench Coat.

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  450. Right now I’m wearing on my nails China Glaze “Midnight Kiss” from their holiday collection last year. I wanted the shiny gold for my holiday party last night! Might have to add some purple sparkles on top to make it an LSU mani! I’ll prob use the technique you’ve been posting!

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  457. I have some of those nail sticker things? Red and black plaid! Honestly they’re not very noticeable on my short nails … 🙁

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  460. My nails are all tore up right now. When I get stressed out, I tend to pick at them (gross I know, grad school is rough). On my toes, however, is a lovely shade of dark blue from Zoya. Love their nail polish, it doesn’t chip for anything!

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  467. I always spend way too much at the holidays…probably because they really take it out of me and I need a lot of pick-me-ups!

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  478. It is ridiculously cold! Though I love the Christmas season and how happy everyone is, the one thing that gets me is the weather! I’m definitely a summer baby at heart. I love your blog! Thanks for all your advice 🙂

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  482. I am wearing OPI Fresh Frog of Bel Air on my nails. I’ve never done anything too crazy with my hair or makeup, unless you count dressing up for Halloween. The most outrageous thing I’ve done would be smoky eyes or a little glitter.

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  484. Thank you for the giveaway! :), One of the most daring thing i ever done with make up is, I had run out of eyeshadow primer, there was this revlon cream eyeshadow palette I had hidden away cause I cold never find a use for it until I wonder maybe it can help make my eyeshadow stay better since it was creamy and a little bit sticky, so I gave it a go then voila it did help my shadows last a little longer but not as great as actual primers. haha!

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  486. First of I hate shaving, and waxing. Why do us woman have endured all the pain lol! I like to use hubby’s razors for a clean, smooth shave. Men’s razor work best, even though he gets mad when I sneak in & steal he’s razors 🙂

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  488. What a great blog. I’m a makeup junkie too. I’m so happy I stumbled on this site if not for the simple topic alone of truckstop baths. I always called them hippie baths. 🙂

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  491. I don’t apply polish on my nails, but all those reviews of polish and what you can do with them is tempting me so….

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  493. This is my first time entering a giveaway I’ve been reading your blog for a while now but I never really enter your giveaways I think they are awesome =D I love your post and they are really helpful. keep it up =D

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  496. I havent painted my nails in forever. I gave up when I had my first kiddo, my nails would be perfect for all of ten seconds then it was time to change a poopy diaper Lol Am long past the diaper phase and might try again 🙂 Thanks for the sweet giveaway!

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  499. I have no strong opinion of cosplay. Although sometimes I admire the costumes that are pulled off well. Thanks for the giveaway, K-Dawg! 🙂

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  504. I saw your suggestion about what was the craziest thing I’ve done with makeup. Well… at the time I was working for Estee Lauder and an event of ours happened to fall on Halloween. I couldn’t decide on a costume, so did a split costume. Half fairy and half something else (why can I not remember what it was?? ) Along with the half and half costume, I did half and half makeup. A gigantic blue star covering almost my entire face on one side and purple, blue, pink and white fading into each other with swirls on the other ( for the fairy).

    People at work loved it… now if I could only remember what that other half was and why I had a star on my face.

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  506. I’m currently wearing Illuminate, on of OPI’s Dedifner Series colors on my nails. It is such a great color, holographic and kind of duo chrome too.

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  507. I just painted my nails a color called Chili by Revlon and I love it!! Done with my dark fall hues for a bit and going for a bright orange-red!!

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  512. Oh don’t even get me started on weird har-dos. I had to do some modeling when I was younger and as such I’ve had bee-hives, 20 foot-long braids (fake of course), and various children’s toys in my put in my hair. And as for shaving, the longer I can get away with missing a day, the better. 😉

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  513. My nails are bare…once it gets cold and I can’t wear sandals… it takes forever between manicures unless there is a specific event i am preparing for.

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  515. I’m sleepy, too… And the bad weather makes me even sleepier!
    I’m going to save the day by buying lots of make-up… eheheh.

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  516. I’m currently wearing Zoya’s Sabrina on my nails; it’s my go-to neutral nude-y pink, really flattering and lasts for-evah! 🙂

    Happy Holidays!
    XO

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