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Two Ways to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora!

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

Win an eGift card in today's Makeup and Beauty Blog giveaway

Ah… Good old fashioned bribery works every time! My body and brain have been demanding a little extra exercise motivation lately, so I’ve decided to award them with new workout gear.

I figure, if I’m gonna break a sweat, even at times when I really don’t want to, I might as well do it in cute clothes. 🙂

There were those pieces I liked from Zella, which I’ve heard is like a budget friendlier Lululemon, but I’m a gal who likes options, so I put the question out there on Twitter and asked for recommendations for stylish, sturdy, affordable workout clothes.

A couple of girls mentioned Danskin at Wal Mart, and the Champion line at Target, Old Navy and Gap, so I’ve got a little more to work with now.

Let me know if you have any other ideas for me. The more the merrier.

Now, without further ado…on to the giveaway!

Win a $50 gift card from Sephora

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

  • 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, if you currently exercise, what’s your favorite workout activity? Do you wear makeup while you exercise? How do you feel about bananas? Do you have a favorite waterproof mascara? Do you have a workout buddy? What’s your most comfortable outfit (not just for exercise but in general)? — 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/yTJwFd

  • The deadline to enter is Sunday, February 26, 2012 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 Sophie! Congratulations, Sophie! 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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  3. I am so hoping the winds die down where i live. The lowest they’ve been this week is 25 mph and they were up to 60!

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  13. Just finished my Sat. morning cardio kickboxing workout–feels so good afterwards! I do wear a bit of makeup…mascara, lip balm and a dab of concealer. It’s all off by the end of the class.
    🙂

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  17. I do mostly cardio, HIIT, plyometrics, weight lifting etc at the gym. Lately I’ve been running 5K obstacle courses which is so much fun!

    I follow and Tweeted! (sofaa)

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  22. I won’t wear makeup when I exercise, feels too gross! Just chap stick for me! Hopefully going to workout at some point today with the hubby.. I want to so badly but it’s so hard to feel energized with a 7 month old still not sleeping through the night lol 🙂

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  30. My favorite waterproof mascara is Loreal Million Lashes! This baby works wonders in the gym; I think I’m in love. 😉

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  33. I bought into the hype a few years ago and bought the Reebok Easytone tennis shoes (the ones with the balance balls on the sole). A class action lawsuit was brought against them for failure to live up to the hype and now I’m getting a $50 check in the settlement! I’ve never had a problem with them, as I use them only for walking (not running) – kind of a bonus that I’m getting $ back 🙂
    Happy Saturday & thanks again for the giveaway!
    ~ Kim Pincombe-Cole
    kimpcole[at]comcast[dot]net

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  34. I run 3x a week, usually with a friend or local running group, but sometimes solo. If I already have makeup on I keep it on, but I never put makeup on just to exercise. (But I MUST have earrings on! Otherwise I feel like a boy.) And I hate bananas.

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  42. Makeup while exercising is a no-no for me. I’m at the gym to get fit, not impress everyone! Also, bananas are AMAZING! Great pre-workout snack too.

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  43. I can’t do anything without my makeup on. When I work out I usual just put light makeup on, like BE. I NEVER leave my house without makeup on. I’m one of those that always runs into someone I know when I look my worst.

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  49. Okay I’ll admit maybe some light cover up and some waterproof mascara only at the gym! Anything more i think is too much. Just my opinion: )

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  50. I need to do major for workout clothes, work clothes, and pj’s! But now that I’ve got the cash, I don’t have much time.

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  52. Um, yeah, I wear makeup while working out! lol Well, just waterproof mascara – it keeps my lashes curled and makes me feel less… gross?… when I’m all sweaty. I tend to exercise later in the day or in the evening, so I’ll take off the rest of my makeup but leave the eye stuff bc that usu requires some special remover.

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  53. Ah workouts… I’m an “active” gym member but haven’t stepped in since early last summer lol. My friend is now forcing me to start going since she wants to lose her baby weight. She’ll be my motivation!

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  54. I don’t wear ANY make up when I work out, but I love wearing make up and playing with it when I get out of the shower after a good work out! Nothing makes me feel more beautiful than a good sweat at the gym, nice shower, and nice make up :)!

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  55. No makeup while I exercise – I don’t want stuff sitting on my skin as I sweat. However, I can’t help wearing just a bit of mascara when I go outdoors for a hike. Gotta bring out those peepers!
    And, I love a good banana. It is my pre-lunch snack at work!

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  56. I’ve been using Cover Girl lash blast 24hour mascara and it does not come off ever! I even have a bit of difficulty getting it off with my make up removing clothes. It does keep my lashes curled which I’ve always had trouble with.

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  58. I love cute workout clothes, too. I especially love the brand lucy (lucy.com)–a little higher-end, but very high quality, so comfy, so cute, and if you search the sale section, you can find some really good deals.

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  59. Lululemon is worth the investment but, from experience the Old Navy and Danskin lines are decent options for being budget friendly. They’ve held up through yoga, pilates, spinning and running. The Target Champion line didn’t last as long but its a good option for pilates or yoga but not running. Another line I like is the Adidas by Stella MCcartney Not cheap but So cute!

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  60. If I hit the gym after work, I don’t bother taking off my makeup before I exercise, to me that’s just as silly as putting it on just to go to the gym. I go as I am.

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  65. I wear a uniform of comfy skinny jeans, a t-shirt, and a hoodie. I tried to revamp my style and dress more fashionably a year back, but it just took too much effort and $ and I ended up feeling silly. Now I let my makeup be the star of my look. 🙂

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  67. Heck yes I wear some makeup when I work out…..and I am not ashamed to admit it! Never know who you’ll run into afterwards.

    On another note, what kind of winter is this? Where’s the snow? I want a winter wonderland!

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  69. I can’t lie, I wear makeup when I work out. Since I wear makeup every day, it’s still on my face by the time I get to the gym. It’s not really a conscious decision like OMG GYM TIME IS MAKEUP TIME, it just happens to still be on my face.

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  71. My university has two gyms– one near all the dorms and one on campus. My friend that lives in my building will literally come into my room and drag me out to go with her, so working out has been pretty easy lately.

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  72. I rarely workout and when I do I usually just use the treadmill. I usually just fill in my brows, put some lip/cheek stain on and curl my lashes.

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  76. I can’t wear makeup to the gym, I start to feel gross when I sweat with it on. And if I’m wearing makeup when it comes time to workout, I always wash everything off

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  83. I am always training for a marathon or half marathon, so I run a lot. I also like weights, body pump and Zumba. I should get back into yoga as well..
    I always wear lipstick or lipgloss when I work out. And if I have a full face of makeup from the day I don’t take it off before the workout because Im gross like that 😀

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  89. Love bananas. And imo nike makes the best capri pants! I feel like a superwoman when running/ biking in them. Quality of those is the best! So worth the price. Do not like target’s champion line pants. They give u came ltoe, lol:). Even my bf noticed. RetuuuuurnedThere are a few things more embarassing than camel toes and visible panty lines. Even the gretest make up won’t help u then.

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  94. Happy Saturday. No make-up other than concealer for a heavy duty work out, but if I’m out just walking I wear a tinted moisturizer or very light foundation with sunscreen it. Oh & masscara too. Favorite work out is weights & my treadmill.

    Would love to win… please! 🙂

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  95. I like either the elliptical (with intervals of going backwards) or intervals on the treadmill. I don’t wear a ton of makeup when I exercise, but I at least put on eyebrow pencil (my brows are sparse) and mascara (my lashes are blonde at the tips!)

    I love bananas, and more importantly, my bunny Quincy loooovvves bananas. They are his favorite thing. I just bought the new CoverGirl LashBlast 24 Hour mascara in black gold, and I LOVE IT. It kept my lashes curled, no flaking, no smearing, and a pretty golden glint to it. No workout buddy, but I’m currently wearing yoga pants (though I do plan to hit up the gym later)

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  103. I like bananas..they’re delicious, but I prefer them au naturel rather than frozen and dipped in chocolate. I once had a banana pencil case that was peel-able, it was one of my most prized souvenires from Japan.

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  113. I like Victoria’s Secret workout gear. A little pricy at times, but their sports bras have lasted me for years. Highly recommend them, and Champion as far as workout gear goes! By the way, I really enjoy reading your blog, and since I am new to it, reading old posts as well. It’s a highlight out of my day!

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  114. My favourite workout, or sport, is rollerblading. Tomorrow I’ll be off for 2-3 hours of city rollerblade, yay!! And with NO makeup on, heehee…

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  115. I just got my Chanel Roses Ultimes de Chanel & Las Vegas de Chanel pieces! I can’t wait to get done with work so I can play with them!

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  127. I just started working out again and my favorite places to get running gear are target and Amazon. Target has cute cheap gear for weight classes and yoga, while Amazon is great for deals on running gear.

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  129. My favourite mascara has to be blinc. It has the longevity of a waterproof but comes off with hot water- just awesome. I can cry, run, do yoga, bike, nap with this stuff on and it won’t smudge or flake. It just rocks! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  131. I’m crazy about working out. I workout six days of the week and then on three days I do weight training. I love it! Although I do miss the days of free gym in college.

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  134. My workout of choice is running outside. When I can’t do that I use the EFX machine. I never wear makeup to workout. Thanks for the giveaway

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  136. Right now I’m using Fairydrops Scandal Queen Mascara, which is a tubular, water-resistant mascara. I like the actual product, but I’m not loving the price tag ($24 is just too much for mascara).

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  139. My favorite workout right now is Insanity by Beachbody! Have you tried it?? I am almost done with the first round….time for some new workout clothes for me too! Have you gone shopping yet? Which brand did you choose? I love lululemon but I wear mostly Champion, it’s easier on the pocketbook!

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  142. I just started working out and I’m loving it! even when I wake up feeling all sore the day after. I don’t put any make up on just lip gloss 🙂

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  145. I love swimming, I find it that it works out my whole body and I don’t feel sore in the same way the day after. I try to combine both though since it is probably the best way to do it. Thanks for the give away Karen!!

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  148. i get all my workout gear on sale – nike and zella- just got a long sleeved nike dri-fit shirt- in pink!- for about $13 at macy’s prez day sale. i haven’t had good luck with less expensive brands- most times, they either fall apart too quickly or just don’t fit right. nordies always has nike and zella in their sales. the only problem i ever had with zella was wearing pink or blue shirts to bikram and the colors ran all over my towel. (and me)

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  150. Hi, I’m @lyssypoobears on twitter! My favorite high protein after workout snack is a banana with peanut butter on it. Simple yet super yummy!

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  151. I love bananas. Love them on a PB sandwich (with or with out honey), on my cereal, and plain. I can only buy them during the cold months though, as hot & muggy weather does horrible things to my basement apt & worse things to my bananas.

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  152. I love my lulu lemon pants, I wear them to workout and throughout my day! They are amazing but too bad for the price!! 🙁 thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  159. I haven’t been working out lately because I’m too lazy to do so during my period, but I have been doing the Insanity workout with my room, and, DAAAYUM, nothing about it is fun, but it kicks yo butt! I’ll tell you more about it another time! 🙂

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  160. I recently treated myself to a very nice exercise bike. Our old crummy one finally broke after 10 years. Since I have a nice one I have been using it regularly since Dec!

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  163. Thanks for the giveaway! I received my Sephora order with Nars Mexican Rose yesterday. So pretty! Haven’t worn it yet but swatched it on my hand and it left a stain even after washing. Excited to try it out 🙂

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  166. I just got one of those “Couch to 5K” apps – I’ve always wanted to be one of those girls who can run for fun. I guess its coming… slowly but surely.

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  167. Thanks for the giveaway! Loooove bananas (love plantains, too!). and I love to eat them both (not simultaneously, tho) in my fav outfit, jens, tees and sneakers. And I especially love to nap with my kitties!

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  168. Oh I love bananas. My parents named me accordingly, as I loved banana baby food. My bf also calls me Bananna :3 Man, I could go for a banana right now. They’re creamy, sweet, healthy, but delicious at the same time!

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  170. Makeup and exercise (which for me consists of dance), do not go well together. Only exception is for shows, but that’s a whole other story.

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  174. Ah, workout gear! I upgraded some of my winter workout gear this year, and found that the long-sleeved workout tees (scoop neck version) from H&M are really fantastic, and are the best-fitting that I’ve found in years. The fit is close to the body, but not so snug that it restricts movement and are loose enough to wear a tank and sports bra comfortably underneath.

    I’ve had a decent experience with a C9 sports bra purchased at Target last month, even though I normally go for higher-end, sturdy sports bras.

    Thanks for another great giveaway opportunity, Karen!

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  178. I don’t wear much to begin with so I don’t mind wearing makeup to the gym. I only have 3 necessary things I must put on: brows, liner, and concealer for my undereyes.

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  181. It’s said that getting a great body has the most to do with a good diet.
    For me, I *must* exercise too – not to fuel the burn fire, but because I find exercising really helps me eat better. I happen to know the calories for just about everything & that 1 hershey kiss = 25cal = 1/4 mile…. Math like that helps me realize that 1 really don’t want to have to run a FULL MILE for just 4 hershey kisses….

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  184. Hmm my current fave workout routine is most likely just plain running..I do want to incorporate some muscle-toning exercises but I haven’t found good consistent ones to work out my problem areas =/

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  192. My favorite workouts are running and zumba. Don’t like makeup on my face when sweating but I do use lip balm to keep my lips moisturized.

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  193. I started following YouTube work out videos and they are perfect for busy schedules! I just search one up and do it right in my apartment 🙂

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  195. i put on my LMFAO station on pandora and dance like a nut job for 45 min every day. i used to just walk but dancing is so much more fun.

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  199. I just started working out, right now my favorite workout activity is jogging. I just love it, it’s so relaxing and fun. 😀

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  209. I joined a gym a few weeks ago. I am in need of some cute workout clothes ideas… And maybe a sephora giftcard too. Just sayin’ 😉

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  210. I do zumba 3 times a week and regular gym workouts. My zumba teacher turned me on to Zella workout clothes because she also works at Nordstrom. They are wonderful. P.S. I also draw on bananas! A sign of genius.

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  213. I loved your post about the freak out conversaion between you and El Hub nd the Jemma Kidd glosses. I LOL’d.
    Have a great day, all!

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  217. I love to mix bananas into smoothies. My favorite waterproof mascara right now is Maybelline One By One Volum’express.

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  218. I just picked up the new benefit foundation because it looked great on you and I loved your review! Please do a review on the new NARS tinted moisturizer because I’m excited about that product as well. 🙂

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  220. Hey Karen! I was actually JUST at Sephora…I swear I’m addicted! I bought Smashbox’s Artificial Light luminizer and the Make Up For Ever Full Coverage Concealer.

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  229. Road Runner Sports (in San Diego and online) is all about high quality workout clothes at decent prices. Victoria’s Secret Pink is tacky (“Pink” stamped on your butt is so wannabe Juicy 2003. Aka over).

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  234. the best sports bras i’ve ever found are the champion ones from target with the thin straps. so much support (and i need it!) and i LOVE the old navy yoga pants. the only issue i have is that after you wash them, some stay the way they were and some strech a little. but they’re a great deal for the money!

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  235. My most comfortable outfit is from New York & Co.. I could live in their Streetwear Slim pants, long tee and flyaway cardigan! It’s like wearing pajamas but looks great!

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  237. I’ve been fighting a cold for the last 3 days, so I’ve been on a short sabbatical from exercise. I usually do elliptical (love my life fitness machine!), yoga, & pilates. I haven’t been eating much, but I’m starting to get my appetite back–unfortunately I’m craving carrot cake instead of a nice, healthy salad.

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  239. I love love love your blog and am completely and utterly OBSESSED with makeup like you have no idea!!! I am also currently obsessing over winning tickets for the ONE DIRECTION concert in Australia. I love them too!!!! Its really hot today :):) MAKEUP IS MY LIFE!!
    xxxx
    Natalie

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  240. I just stumbled across your website how glad I am its brilliant i have one to http://www.lippyeyes.com this shows my real passion for hair and make up Im currently studying media make up and hair design which is amazing.

    I never wear make up when I excersie, thats a lie I always have to make my eyebrows look good by filling them in and extending them only slightly this gives me the confidence to get my excersise clothes out and head on over to zumba (dance class) which might i add is amazing.

    I <3 Make up and I now <3 ur website 😀

    xx

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  242. Hey Karen,

    So i just recently found out my cat is a boy after having “her” for almost 9 months hahaha. It takes some getting used to calling her a him, but I’m sure i will get used to it!

    Oh, and my favorite type of masacara is Dior Show

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  250. Just came back from miami, and you should check out victoria secret for workout clothes! But lululemon is defs worth investing in!

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  251. I always try to take off face makeup when I work out. I don’t want to clog any pores. Sometimes I leave eye makeup on and my non waterproof mascara usually doesn’t run (only a tiny bit on the bottom) :).

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  253. Favorite workout routine: Warm up on elliptical, stair master, then run 1 mile! Do lunges and my blitz ab routine that has been working for years.

    I love Adidas workout clothes. However, there’s an awesome brand called Alo that has caught my eye. LOVE LOVE LOVE their stuff! I’m drooling over some shirts they have.

    Thanks for the giveaway, Karen! Hope you’re having a lovely Saturday so far 😀 Wish me luck on my tests this next week!

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  254. My favorite workout activity? HIP HOP classes at the gym! I used to take all sorts of dance classes, and hip hop is so much fun to learn!

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  255. I’m loving Zumba at the moments it’s so fun I forget it’s exercise 🙂

    I wear tinted moisturiser or bb cream to the gym with a coat of lip balm , I like to look healthy and glowing during a workout rather than made up x

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  258. I like the workout clothes from Target. It helps that they’re affordable. And yes, I wear makeup when I work out. I wear makeup just about all the time so I would have to wash it off before working out and reapply after working out…. which I think is a little overkill :). Besides, workouts are good tests of certain types of makeup :).

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  259. While working out I don’t usually wear more than under eye concealer and brow powder. I don’t like the feeling and idea of my makeup sweating off so I avoid wearing face makeup.

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  260. Err… So I broke down and purchased the Guerlain Météorites Cruel Gardenia when I saw it in stock. It’s gorgeous… but I really should be watching my pennies. What to do?!!!?!?!?

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  261. I need to start working out! I usually love doing cardio and some weights too. I have the clothes and shoes..I just need to get on a consistant schedule, once I start I know I’ll be okay. It’s been a tough year for my working out resolution since my one workout buddy (best friend/sister) lost her life to ovarian cancer on Valentine’s Day. 🙁 I do wear some makeup when I work out, just a little bit of foundation to even out some post breakout marks, light eyeliner and my favorite mascara to wear with anything. I love Clinique’s Lash Power mascara because it’s water-resistant but comes off with warm water.

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  265. I usually wear a little powder and eyeliner when I go to the gym. I never wear a full face of makeup when I work out, but I don’t go anywhere completely bare-faced either. Never know who you’ll run into. 😀

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  268. I have been trying to find a good foundation. I think mufe hd 123 is a good match for me. If I win the gift card I’ll be able to afford it! Yay

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  272. I haven’t worked out in forever! Going to start going back to my Zumba classes soon. My workout buddy, my nana, hurt her back. 🙁 When I go to Zumba though, I love to wear tinted moisturizer, lip balm, and maybe a little mascara.

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  273. I have nothing bad to say about bananas. I should be sick of them by now but I love them. And makeup when you’re working out just sounds uncomfortable and messy.

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  276. I just started a new internship this week that may or may not be my dream job – I’m really excited for it but a bit scared to see how well I’ll be able to balance work and school at the same time!

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  285. I work out at Barry’s Boot Camp in West Hollywood. And I love Lululemon! It’s expensive, but lasts forever and fits the best. I always wear some makeup when I work out. I’m so pale, I at least need blush. LOVE your blog so much!! 🙂

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  289. HMMM…I guess I’ll answer ALL of the questions! 🙂
    I do currently exercise and my current favorite workout activity is definitely running around the lake in my complex. It’s so much easier than crunches and push-ups! I don’t wear makeup when I exercise because I really don’t even like the idea of sweat and makeup coexisting. So, unless I’m going to the gym where there are people I know and I don’t want to be bare-faced around them, I skip the makeup. As for bananas, I like the way they taste, but I hate the texture. My favorite waterproof mascara is Diorshow Waterproof Mascara. I don’t have a workout buddy because I’m not comfortable being super sweaty and gross around other people….yikes! 🙁 I think my most comfortable outfit consists of a T-shirt and comfy sweats.

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  290. Usually my exercise of choice is outdoor running, but I’ve been spinning through the winter to maintain endurance and it is awesome.

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  293. To be honest, I think it’s a little silly when people wear makeup to the gym-you’re just going to sweat it off! To me, it’s a little bit like putting on makeup before you go to sleep-pointless. Besides, you’d just have to reapply your makeup afterwards anyway since it would be all gross and runny. But, I guess to each his own

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  299. I work out more now than I ever have before, which is saying a lot because I was on active duty for the U.S. Army two years ago. I love weight training and setting new personal records (that’s what keeps me motivated), but my all time favorite thing is running. It can be unenjoyable while actually running, but no other work out I have done can compare to the feeling that running leaves you with. My motivation to keep going is just knowing that after each work out I will be just a tiny bit healthier than I was before. I won’t be just another American suffering from obesity.

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  300. When I workout I’m usually not worried about my makeup or what I’m wearing. I just want to be comfortable and presentable. It looks a little ridiculous when I see women all dressed up, with a fresh face of makeup on. Just do you, and wear and do what makes you feel good.

    On another note, I just got out of the military, after being in the Air Force for 8 years, last month, and I’m having a lot of fun with makeup that I was never able to wear before. I started a blog recently and would like to get more members to my page, so your Giveaway idea really gave me some food for thought. I think I’ll be doing a giveaway pretty soon too, so Thank you!

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  302. I totally understand, Karen! I like to wear nice gym clothes too when I work. It’s actually a very good extra motivator. When you look good, you feel good and you want to do your best to keep it that way!

    By the way, I LOVE your makeup look in the last post, with the Dolce & Gabbana eyeliners. You looks beautiful!

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  306. I’ve been working out but I hate it! No matter how much I try to get into it… I can’t. But it has to be done. I wanna feel great!

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  310. I do martial arts. You feel accomplished as you reach higher levels, plus you’ll (hopefully!) be able to defend yourself in dangerous situations. And be able to do a pushup (that’s my greatest accomplishment, don’t laugh!).

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  311. NY&Co did workout wear a couple years back and I have three outfits from them that I really like – I must have been the only one who did, because I don’t think I’ve seen the line in the store since. I have been terrible about working out and need to start going again, actually.

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  316. I don’t really have an exercise routine, but my college campus is HUGE and I don’t have a car anyway, so I spend about 45 mins to an hour everyday briskly walking where I need to go. What is silly is that I lug my hand weights with me everytime I move back into an appartment for school, but I never use them. I need to start. :3

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  317. My favorite comfortable outfit is a cotton jersey empire dress. It’s a long sleeved maxi dress. I have about 5 or them. I wear them while at home. Love them.

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  320. My favorite exercise machine is the elliptical. but my favorite exercise activity is bike riding – spring is almost here and I can’t wait!

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  328. I desperately need to stop buying nail polish. Also, based on past purchases, I cannot stop paining my nails for …. quite some time. 🙂 Love the site!

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  333. I’m on spring break but I have so much work to do D: Two papers and studying for two tests as soon as school starts back up. Bluh!

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  337. My workout partner is my 4 year old daughter. She’s always on me about making sure I exercise. Now that im 5 months pregnant, she makes me get up and move around so that the new baby “has fun”.

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  341. To get my best complexion, I try to start my day with a cardio or hot yoga work out to get sweaty. The more sweat, the more dirt and left over makeup get pushed out of my pores. Washing your face with a gel cleanser after exercising will wash away everything that the sweat brings up–creating the perfect slate for skin care and makeup products. Some of my favorite work outs: Jillian Michaels’ Yoga Work Out DVD–it comes with two 30-min routines that I cannot get sick of! 🙂

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  344. Hmm… My mom is my workout buddy, and sometimes a good friend of hers, because she likes to run marathon, and I prefer to run vs other ways of exercise. I never work out too much, and I just get lazy. 😛

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  348. I just started to eat healthier and workout as well and I feel great! I think that Old Navy has the best workout clothes and they are always on sale! Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

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  351. I hate running but I make myself do the couch to 10K program just so that hopefully….I’ll enjoy it more after getting better endurance.

    Here’s to hoping!

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  352. I do heated vinyasa yoga and I never wear makeup when I work out. I sweat wayyy to much and end up wiping the sweat out of my eyes and off of my face that I can’t imagine any would stay on at all.

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  353. I want to try Zumba. Everyone seems to love it. Right now I do Cardio/Strength Intervals, Weight Training, Yoga and Pilates. I love it.

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  354. Yes, I exercise. My favorite workout activity is Zumba. I love bananas. I eat one almost daily. I don’t wear makeup when I exercise. My favorite waterproof mascara is Maybelline Full n Soft. I don’t have a workout buddy. My favorite comfortable outfit is leggings, a tunic and boots.

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  358. My only workout buddy is my ipod – though I haven’t been to the gym in ages! I bike everywhere on my college campus, so hopefully that makes up for it (yeah, right lol).

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  362. I haven’t found any other workout pants/shorts more comfortable, stylish, durable, and butt-flattering than Lululemon’s. I hate that they’re so expensive, but at least they last a long time. I do go cheap on my non-fashion swimsuits. Sporti bathing suits and bikinis are cute, functional, AND affordable – perfect for swim days and water aerobics (just make sure to size up as they do run small).

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  363. Need to work out more as I have fallen off the wagon 🙁 But when I do work out its all about the running and the weights! I usually have on makeup as I don’t take off my makeup until the end of the day which is after working out before bed!

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  366. I just think its a hazard to wear makeup while working out. Lately my routine has been starting from Monday, pilates, zumba, yoga, zumba and on Saturdays, weightlifting class. I’ve seen my jiggles don’t jiggle as much, which is a plus but i want a tone, firm body!

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  369. Sunday morning, I take a shower, put on my fave 1989 Levis 501 and my old cashmere sweater, a ponytail, a bit of Stereo Rose on my cheeks for that healthy glow, I groom my brows, a bit of mascara and shiny lip balm, my old baby pink Converse and I take my dog out. And I breathe, breathe, breathe. Feel good. Walk for 2 hours and give a call to a beloved one, for nothing. Just to say “Have I ever told you that I was happy to know you and have you around?” and put a smile on someone’s face. I come back, have a green tea, an apple and simply feel….alive and happy. Another day begins, full of possibilities.

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  377. Hot yoga is AWESOME, but unfortunately the one in my city is sooo far away from my house… I love exercise DVDs though, and there is this one really old one called Callanetics that has the best moves… it looks really lame (filmed in the 80s), but once you learn the moves you can mute it and listen to music while you follow it! 🙂

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  379. I have recently started morning walk, its not been even a month but I feel Super through the day and feels like the usual day is just a bit extended with a couple of extra hours! More time, More work, More fun and more life!

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  381. Happy Sunday!

    I currently work out kind of infrequently. When I do work out, my routine is to run a mile and half on the treadmill and then stumble around the weights section. I typically go to the gym straight from work, so I wear whatever make up I had on that day.

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  383. Come on lady luck! I have been obsessing over NARS eyeshadows lately. It would be fantastic to indulge in a little retail therapy. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  385. I teach Zumba and it is definitely my favourite, but I also run, do step, kickboxing, dance classes, walking….mostly because I really, really like eating.

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  391. My workouts are extremely limited right now; I’m about two weeks away from having a baby. So I’ve totally lost my abs, but that’s okay, because I’ve been working out buns and thighs. I do wear makeup, because I’m not breaking a sweat with the little I can do. Sephora gift card = very good eye cream for very tired mom.

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  392. I’ve always disliked bananas (unless I also have a dish of peanut butter and honey!). But I’m studying abroad this year, and suddenly a banana among the mounds of oranges and hard pears is so very exciting!

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  396. Exercising: why is it so hard?
    My favorite is the rowing machine, but I’ll be honest: I don,t visitate her (it’s a she!) nearly enough, or at all, in the last weeks. Shame on me!

    thanks Karen!

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  404. I’ve been trying trying to get back into the workout mode. I went to my gym the other day to try a beginners spinning class but it ass cancelled 🙁

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  409. I just started exercising again after a winter hibernation. I don’t want to deal with my spring and summer clothes being too tight, so I’m upping the activity level now.

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  417. I usually don’t wear makeup while I workout.. when I sweat, it tends to drip in my eyes… which means I get make up in my eye! 🙁

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  423. I love all of the random questions you ask. I happen to love bananas. Let’s see, it’s cold and it snowed 7 inches where I live. Perfect for skiing! This is me trying to make the best out of winter. Anyway love your blog! Pc

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  425. I’ve been lusting over hosiery and tights lately even though it’s too cold here for me not to cover my legs in thick layers!

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  428. I don’t wear makeup when exercising- it’s just too gross. And my favorite waterproof mascara is Blinc- it’s not the greatest in a lot of ways, but the fact that it is SO easy to remove and yet never comes off during the day makes it my favorite.

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  429. I never wear make-up while exercising. I find it kind of pointless… for me, exercising/gym is not a place to flaunt my making-up abilities… and after all, I’m going to end up looking a washed-up zombie with sweat all around, and a little bit of eyeliner wouldn’t help my look, either :D. Also, only a certain amount of make-up products are really that long-lasting not to start pouring down on my face after sweating, and I sweat badly (+ somewhat oily skin)… and most of those stuff are not in my budget. so… yeah. that’s it :).

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  437. I am mildly allergic to bananas sadly, but I still eat it (: haha. i do not wear makeup when I work out, afraid it’s gonna sweat off my face and make it look blotchy so I don’t really see a point! (:

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  440. My clothes have to be comfortable when I work out. Most especially: NO WEDGIES! I’ll deal with sweat. I’ll deal with hair flopping in my face. I will not deal with wedgies. I’ve actually stopped a work out because it was so uncomfortable.

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  442. Generally, I don’t like exercise. However, I don’t mind it if I’m doing something fun. Currently, I keep in shape by taking Karate.

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  445. Hello Karen! Hope I win! 🙂 Oh yes, and I work out maybe only once a week, but I do walk about 3 miles a day with my doggie!

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  446. Ooh, exercise! I love the Les Mills classes, particularly BodyStep and BodyCombat for cardio and BodyFlow for some stretching and strengthening.

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  453. My go to workout is just running. However, I’ve been thinking about trying spinning just because I’ve search that it’s such an intense workout – but I’m scared to try!

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  455. I’m not working out much at the moment (gasp!) but when I do I always take off my makeup beforehand, usually with a MAC wipe. My most comfortable outfit is my DKNY velour tracksuit since it’s soft and flexible.

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  474. I am so not a fan of waterproof mascara. It just seems to go on thinner and even shinier, which I don’t like. It’s not the actual fact of whether it’s washable or not that I mind–I use some longwear shadow sticks and waterproof liquid liner and don’t have a problem with using some remover to get it off.

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  476. Bananas are my favorite fruit, so portable and easy to eat. I try to walk at least 10,000 steps a day and do some videos for aerobic activity – usually before I’ve put on my makeup.

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  483. I love, love, love my yoga. I started doing it about a year after I hurt my back, as a progression from the physical therapy I was doing. I like that it can be as easy or hard as you like, depending on how you’re feeling. I also like how non-competitive it is. The fact that it also encourages meditation and a holistic approach to health doesn’t hurt either.
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