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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 Bekah! Congratulations, Bekah! 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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Win a $50 eGift card from Sephora

Jackson and Tabs

This morning I awoke to a blood curdling scream!

I bolted straight up in bed when I heard it. “What the hell was that?!”

“I don’t know!” El Hub said, already getting up. “Stay here. Call 911 if I don’t come right back.”

El Hub grabbed a machete he keeps by the bed (yes, a machete) and hurried downstairs.

“What’s going on?!” I shouted after him.

No answer.

“Sweetie? What’s going on?”

I’d thrown off the covers and was sitting up on my knees with my phone in my hands. Then I heard other noises coming from downstairs, quieter sounds, like people laughing?

“It’s okay,” he called back, sounding relieved as he started back up the stairs. “False alarm.”

He stood in the doorway to the bedroom smiling at me. “But it looks like Tabs finally figured out how to turn on the TV.”

I guess he couldn’t wait to start watching the My Cat From Hell marathon I set the Tivo to record, so he decided to chill on the couch and start watching it now.

Or, slightly more likely, he accidentally stepped on the remote control…

The screaming was from a sphinx cat its owners were trying to bathe. 🙂

Tabs just loves watching My Cat From Hell, mostly because of the host, Jackson Galaxy.

He says that Jackson has always been very professional and kind every time they’ve worked together.

Good to know…

I’m gonna go watch the next episode now while I try to calm down… If you haven’t already entered this weekend’s giveaway, it only takes a comment (and for a second entry, a tweet). You could win a $50 eGift card from Sephora.

What folks are saying…

“Hi Karen. Oh my goodness! I can’t believe I won! :O Thank you so much! You, Tabs, and your blog are amazing! Thank you for keeping me updated on all things beauty and more importantly, for keeping me entertained! Keep doing your thing! Thank you again.”
-Jacqueline

“Thanks so much, Karen. Just in case you were wondering what I got with it, I decided to go with the Clarisonic Mia–I’ve been wanting it for years now, but have never purchased it because of the price. Your eCard helped me finally buy it! I look forward to using it. Thanks again!”
-Jane

“Shut the front door! OMG Karen, you have made my day. 🙂 I’m sick in bed with the flu and this has just cheered me up immensely!!!!!!!! BTW, I’m the one that sent you that pic of my pug in a wig a few weeks back LOL! Thanks again, honestly, I’m beyond giddy right now.”
-Angel

“Oh my goodness! Thank you so much Karen (and Tabs, of course)! I really appreciate this! I’d been eyeing the Anastasia brow pencil in Strawburn to match my red hair!”
-Chelsea (and Jiji the kitten and Quincy the bunny)

“Never before have I been so pleased to check my email right before bed!!! Thank you so, so much! I truly enjoy your blog and check it almost daily! Thanks again! This made my night!”
-Melissa, Edmond, OK

“Hi Karen. Thank you so much, I’m so excited, I’ve never won anything before. My name is Hana … I just turned 25 (today is my birthday!) Yay! Thank you.”
-Hana

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, have you started to see any signs of fall where you live? Do you prefer to paint your own toenails or get them professionally done? Do you have a favorite pair of pajamas? How often do you stretch? When was the last time you wore a cowboy hat? What’s your take on men who wear vests? Who does your hair? — 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/NhE8Mt

  • The deadline to enter is Sunday, September 9, 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 Bekah! Congratulations, Bekah! 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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    • Hi, Karen, I’m a new mom of a beautiful baby boy. I stumbled onto your blog a couple weeks ago during one of my late night feedings and have been reading this blog ever since. I love your reviews and especially the MAC Unsung Heroes entries.

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  6. My cat should be on My Cat From Hell! She is insane. With my husband and I, she’s sweet and loving (though a bit bitey and snappish when she’s grumpy), but if anyone comes into the house, she FLIPS OUT!! She growls and hisses at everyone, but she won’t just run away – she will stay in the room and just keep growling and yowling at them! Sometimes she’ll get on my lap and hiss at them from across the room. It isn’t just them either – she flips out on us too! She gets SO ANGRY that someone came into her domain, she will attack us for a day or two after they were here! We had a family gathering once with 20 people in our house – she hissed at every piece of furniture for a week and we couldn’t get near her! I need to contact Jackson Galaxy, STAT!

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  8. Don’t you love when cats startle you awake? Hubby is a veteran and sleeps on high alert so I’m often woken by him jumping out of bed to deal with a fresh hairball.

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  11. ok Tabs, send me some luck. I would really like to win this time. I’m in the last part of my third trimester and well, this girl NEEDS a pick-me-up! thanks for the chance Karen. x

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  14. My hubby and I love My Cat From Hell. Our four kitties, however, don’t really seem to enjoy it. 🙁 We have gotten some great tips from the show though. We now feed our cats via hierarchy/age (which makes our 18 year old, Baby, VERY happy). We also have a devoted cat room with cat trees, toys, beds, etc. But our cats aren’t spoiled or anything……. LOL

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  18. I am going to do a different eyeshadow look today, I want to get out of my comfort zone. Gotta leave my naked 2 alone for once 😛

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  19. No fall here yet, it was hot and steamy this past week!

    I think somebody asked about my bunny gravatar last week, it’s a picture from cute overload, I wish it were my bunny(I don’t have one) but I would never get anything done because I’d be constantly watching it’s cuteness!

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  25. After years of living in “sun country,” I’ve forgotten that there even is a fall season and that it comes early here in WY; brrr this morning!

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  26. Although our leaves are not changing yet, the temps are getting lower so fall is definitely in the air! Bring on the hot chocolate!!

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  28. I bought a new brush cleaner today. Dr, Bronner’s Mild Soap. I heard it was amazing so I’m trying it out. I’m kind of excited 😀

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  42. LOL, your story cracked me up. : )
    I like to paint my own toenails. It forces me to sit still for at least a half-hour. Have only had one pedicure–the night before my wedding–and I didn’t enjoy it at all.

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  44. I’ve been looking for signs of Fall for months; Can’t wait for pumpkin everything and crisp sunny days!
    I’m afraid to paint my toenails anymore, since I’m in the water a lot it chips off super fast….

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  45. After one bad, expensive cutafter I moved back by the guy who did my hair the last time I lived in DC I found Brennan. Love him!

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  46. I always do my own pedicures! I feel weird about feet in general, but especially someone else touching mine!
    Hey Bunny, drop me your address and I will mail you a cute, *coughevilcough* mini lop!
    We have a bunny named Marshmallow. She snort/growls and scratches my hub and I, but she loves the kids. Too bad I’m usually the one to take care of her!

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  49. My favorite nightshirt is a daffy duck one I got it NYC when I was twelve. It is now 17 years old and is sooo soft, but has more than a few little holes in it!

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  50. I rearranged my room yesterday and the main reason I chose to is because my cats, Kush & Khalid, like to use me as a stepping stool to get to the window while I sleep at night. They’re a couple of real characters 😂

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  52. We have leaves on the ground already here :'( but I am about to head to my local sephora to try to find one of the new illamasqua polish 🙂

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  54. I love doing my own nails-fingers and toes. It’s a little inexpensive treat that I do for myself each week. Plus, it’s an excuse to buy lots of nail polish!

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  56. I do my own nails – read too many skin infection horror stories in Epidemiology class! The leaves are starting to turn here in upstate NY, but the temp is still pretty high.

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  57. Nope, there are no signs of fall here on Oahu! I go get my toenails done by a professional! I really need to go. Hopefully sometime soon! Have a great weekend!!!

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  59. Ha, that’s so crazy that you mentioned My Cat From Hell. That’s what I’m watching right now.

    Anywho, I always do my own nails. I don’t like people touching my feet and they’re usually too rough with my cuticles. And I’ve got more polish colors anyway.

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  61. I really like your evaluations of products & the tips to go with them. Plus I think my abyssinian cat, Katrina has become a big fan of Tabs.

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  64. I only get my toes professionally done – about every two weeks. But I have noticed that I take my own nail polish. I like that I can fix any chips at home.

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  66. Ahh I hope I win!!! I would use the gift card to get the new Dior Nude Glowing liquid foundation, I have been drooling over it like CRAZY!

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  68. My favorite pajamas are t-shirt/nightgown thing my MIL gave me that has a cat on it and says “Cats Meow.” I thought it was pretty ridiculous when I got it, but oh man is it comfortable!

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  69. my are ugly feet so i don’t want people to look at them. plus i don’t think i can handle people touching them and not squirm for being tickled.

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  71. I Love My Cat From Hell! That show is addictive, I was watching it until 2 am the last time it was on. My wonderful cat Bailey used to be a little bit of a handful, but he really calmed down his last couple of years. he just passed away after 11 wonderful years. I miss you baby.

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  75. I can tell fall is approaching because of the angle of the sunset and the gradually crisper temperature in the AM. Looove the fall!

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  83. Hi Karen, I hope you and tabs have a good weekend. I love autumn, it is my most favorite time of the year, and this year my birthday falls on thanksgiving!

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  85. I just realized I left my UD Naked palette in a rental car in another state! fail. Could this giveaway be an answer to my prayers lol

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  87. I have yet to see any signs of fall here in Connecticut. Mostly because I have yet to see any girls wearing burgundy lipstick or boys in wing-tipped shoes. I really need this gift card so I can buy a palette from NARS’s new Andy Warhol collection!!

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  91. I tried to watch My Cat From Hell before…and it was always so depressing! The owners were always doing something wrong it seemed. Did you see the one where they guy shot nerf darts at his cat?! Well of course the cat is going to have behavioral problems! Ugh!

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  93. Hello! i came across you’re blog on The Top 50 Makeup Blogs! I started to browse around you’re blog! so far i love what i see! I’m a 18 year old girl who just started her freshmen year of college!! How exciting It is so far! BUT sadly I still don’t know yet what exactly i want to be… (SAD FACE) but I do know that I LOVE makeup! and i do loveeeee talking about it! then it dawned on me. is blogging a career? even if it isn’t i would want to create my own makeup blog someday! 🙂 oh! I also notice that you were giving away a $50 Sephora Gift card! i was going to leave a comment regardless but what the heck! I want to enter too!

    soooo! signs of fall yet?! umm nope! it’s dreadfully hot and humid here still! It feels really yucky!! no bueno! But I Sure am looking forward for that cool fall!

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  101. A machete? Interesting choice 🙂 when I was home alone once, I made the very poor choice of watching an episode of MonsterQuest that took place in Ohio (I live in Michigan). I was so scared that I spent the rest of the night holding the dog on a leash and a butcher knife.

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  102. It’s still as hot and humid as ever down here, but there’s been a couple evenings where I could feel a very slight fall coolness in the air.

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  114. I luv fall, my favorite time of year. Can’t wait for egg nog lattes and pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks. Yum!

    Have a great weekend!

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  115. It feels a lot like fall here! It’s going to be in the mid 70’s all weekend. My significant other and his dad have been out doing yard work. I can’t wait for Halloween!

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  116. I wish I knew if there were signs of fall outside, but I’ve been too sick to leave the house for over a week 🙁 From what I can see from my window, though, it’s still pretty sunny and the leaves are still on the trees.

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  117. I do my hair. 😀 My aunt is a beautician, and she’s always done my hair for me since I was born. However, recently I’ve been keeping my hair a lovely shade of neon blue, so it was taking 4-5 hours out of her busy day to do my hair for me, and since I get the family discount I felt bad about taking away from her paid-in-full customers, so I had her show me how to do it myself and where to get the materials. Now I only go see her if I need a haircut, my aquamarine tresses are managed by me. 😀 P.S. for bright/funky hair colors, Pravana is hands down the BEST. Apart from my dark roots growing in, I don’t have to touch up the color for nearly a month. The blue fades from a really deep ocean blue to a lighter turquoise-like blue without getting green or weird-looking. I’ve never had another brand stay in this well. 🙂

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  121. Hey Karen I have this crazy ting, I love nail polish and I even have a nail polish rack at home fill with all of my favorite colors. But ask me what colors are my nails right no!!! NOTHING!! I never have time to paint them and not even that after you paint them you have to wait for them to wait and I never have time!!! If you have any suggestion or tips so i can finally get to use my nail polishes I’ll appreciated it!! HAHAH thanks for listening!! HUGS XOXO Fe

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  123. Hilarious story, Karen! The real cat from hell is giving me the evil eye as I write this. I guess I should step away from the computer and fill his food bowl…again.

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  127. The last time I wore a cowboy hat was last month in Whistler, B.C. It was so hot out I just needed extra protection from the sun. My best friend had her stag there it was so much fun! If you are in the Vancouver area during the summer I highly recommend visiting Whistler 🙂

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  134. I noticed the first sign of fall today. The trees in the back yard are just shedding leaves like crazy. Yesterday I swear there wasn’t a single leaf on the ground. Now it’s covered with them.

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  135. First signs of fall have made their way to El Paso, tx. Yesteday’s high was 98 and today the high is 79 with rain. I just can’t wait to make hot chocolate, wear scarfs and do fall makeup. Thanks for all the tips, tricks and reviews.

    Marissa

    Ps. Told my BF about the machete he thought that was the coolest thing. He is thinking of trading the baseball bat right next to our bed for a machete!

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  139. hahaha i do have a favorite pair of pjs, but they really should be retired! fall for me means eating fresh from the orchard honeycrisp apples. i look foward to it every year. 🙂

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  142. A’MEN! I HAVE BEEN FROM HELL AND BACK THIS WEEK AND KNEW ONCE I GOT GROUNDED TABS AND YOU WOULD BE THERE WITH SOMETHING FREE! I did not realize I was using all caps, but I am too lazy to go fix it, sorry! I really want to try Every color of the Sephora Jumbo pencils– Loooovvvee!

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  143. the only time I really get my nails or toes done is for a special occasion or when I want something I can’t do myself, i.e. gel or a french manicure

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  144. Love that you love cats! Wish I could have one but my parents won’t let me wehh 🙁
    What’s your favourite drugstore makeup brand?

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  146. The show My Cat from Hell is so interesting. I’m very happy my cat isn’t from hell, instead she’s more like a dog. I have never heard her hiss!

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  150. Pumpkin spice lattes, college football and the new holiday 2012 makeup palettes are a few of my favorite things about fall. And my birthday is Wednesday!! 😀

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  153. Hello,
    I do prefer to get pedi’s in a salon, but I can’t afford to, so I more often than not do my own. As far as my manicures- I prefer to do those. You pay all this $ + Tip, and half the time I do a much better job than the Tech. Eh.

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  156. I do my own pedicures. I find it relaxing, and I’m also paranoid about bacteria and infections from salons.

    Plus, you know, I’m a broke grad student.

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  160. I have had the same hairdresser since I was 10 years old. I plan my haircuts around school breaks! Last year I had to get my hair cut at school so went to someone knew, and it was terrible!

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  164. I give myself a pedi each week. It’s something I make sure I make time to do for myself, and it makes me feel so much better. Thanks for a chance at a giveaway.

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  167. just went to sephora last night…and behaved 🙁 only bought the moisturizer I was out of, and a double ended brow brush that was on sale for only $3!

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  171. Tabs wish me luck really need to get some beauty products to add to my small collection It would really make my weekend found out my cats sick 

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  176. I always paint my own nails! I can’t imagine forking over the amount it takes to get my nails done. Plus, the fumes really get to me. I always have to hold my breath past the salons in the mall!

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  180. I am an aspring esthetician. Starting school in the fall. I use to be a professional model so i was use to getting my nails and toes done all the time. Now im learning to do them myself and im having so much fun.

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  183. There’s a chill in the air today in the midwest….but I’m sure summer isn’t over just yet. Probably have a few more 90 degree days left.

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  186. Ugh, no signs of fall yet here in San Diego. It’s been in the high 80’s for most of the summer. I’m loving the heat but I’m so ready for fall.

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  191. How does everyone find the texture of the new NARS outlaw blush? The color on mine is beautiful, but im finding I have to build A LOT just to get any color out of it…..maybe i got a dud?

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  194. I cannot wait for fall, and I’m so sick of the rain and humidity…especially since it wreaks havoc on my hair and make up!!

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  195. I lacquer my own toes, and LOVE My Cat From Hell.

    Hope you have a great weekend and thanks for another great giveaway opportunity! 😀

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  200. No signs of fall here yet. Still kinda hot. So ready for fall weather and for the leaves to change colors. So pretty 🙂

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  201. I love your blog! And did anyone know u can make ur teeth whiter by scrubbing them with the inside of a banana peel? Lol random but trueee:)

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  204. I can see fall, its on the horizon! It was actually cooler today (80 degrees, no humidity and a breeze). We are off to build a fire on the patio tonight.

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  206. I could use a boost. I have an obsession with BE and would love some new stuff.
    I had my B-day and with have my 20th anniversary this coming week. i would love some new stuff to impress the hubbie.

    I have been unemployed for over a year and would love to have a little shopping spree to share with my 2 teens.

    thanks for a chance:)

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  211. I’ve never really had my toenails done professionally, except for my mom who worked in the beauty business for years and I have been lucky enough for her to do mine. For free 🙂

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  214. We’re definitely starting to see signs of fall here. Temps were in the 80’s today! Which is much better than the 100’s we’ve been having.

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  215. Gurrrrl…After not listening to them pretty much since high school I am on such a Blink 182 kick. And I’m almost 30 dang years old. Oh, well…

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  216. I did my hair using a pinterest tip and had dinner with a pinterest recipe and eventually ended up here after following some makeup on pinterest. I have a problem!

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  218. I would prefer to get pedicures professionally done, but the upkeep isn’t good for my wallet, so I usually just do them myself!

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  222. Karen, I loved your story about Tabs turning on the TV by himself. Amber can change the channel, but she can’t turn it on by herself yet 😉

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  223. I was introduced to your blog by my polish feind best friend…now I read it everyday before work and bed…I’ve put many of your tips to use at every opportunityzl, especially your unsung heros! Thanks

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  225. my tabby kitten is getting so big lately T_T i miss the days when i could catch her with one hand and she would nap in my lap… *sigh*

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  228. Yay! I made it! I always miss out on entering this contest because I’m chasing DS around all weekend (he’s 2!) and by Sunday, I’m fried. Glad I made it this time!

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  230. Fall is definitely arriving here. It is cooler at night and the leaves on the mulberry tree outside my window are turning yellow.

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  235. I have two beautiful black cats (they are really brown because black cats are very rare) that I and my daughter love so much! They are a year and a half apart and the only way we can tell them a part is by their eyes or even easier the color of there collars (red and purple). They make our lives interesting.

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  237. I prefer painting my own toe nails too. I do the beauty editor cheap thing where I paint haphazardly, go to bed, and remove excess from cuticles in morning shower. 🙂

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  238. I cut about a foot of hair off on Thursday and I am loving my sassy short hair! It’s very Elizabeth Taylor in the 50’s, so now I’m looking for the perfect red lipstick.

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  245. I’m about to fork over a whoooole lot of money at MAC for an upcoming concert series…yay for my face but boo for my wallet!

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  248. Loveeee painting my nails myself, especially using awesome dotting tools! I’ve started doing it for all my friends as well 🙂

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  250. If I win, I think I’ll be getting that new Mac radiance primer that you’ve posted on recently. P.S.- I love your blog. I check twice daily for new postings!!! Xoxo

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  256. My favorite nightshirt (which I have on right now) has Grumpy (from the seven dwarves) on the front drinking coffee. The back says “Grumpy before coffee”. Which pretty much sums up mornings for me!

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  259. I paint my own nails…….toes and fingers, so I can splurge on higher end nail polishes……..hellllouuuu ysl:) It’s all about balance, right? In the end, I think I even save money…

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  267. No signs of Autumn yet, but I can’t wait till it gets here! Sweaters, boots, hot drinks, crunching leaves, and the smell of fall in the air… I can see it already (;

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  268. What a great breakfast, coffee, cookies and participate in a contest…. would the smoked , Stila’s lipstick, nars blush, ….thanks

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  275. I’m too cheap to get my toes done. If I had lots of money, I’d much rather get them to do it. All that bending and reaching is tough!

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  276. I haven’t started seeing fall yet… but it’s my favorite season so I’m really excited. I always do my own nails, why pay for someone to do them when I can myself? My mom does my hair 🙂

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  278. I love watching My Cat From Hell. I’ve learned a lot of things from Jackson Galaxy. Tabs has good taste when it comes to TV shows.

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  288. Hi Karen, heading on vacation next Saturday and I cannot wait. I have about a billion things to do before I leave, but instead I am on your blog.
    Have a great day!

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  292. I so enjoy watching My Cat From Hell for 2 reasons – 1) I’m fascinated with Jackson’s facial hair designs and 2) the problem cats make me feel so much better about my cats’ issues.

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  298. Heya…its raining like crazy out here and me and my girlfriends had planned to go out and wath a movie,but the rain compelled us to stay indoors,so we have a nail spa party this evening.I love it when when we crack up the silliest jokes and laugh like crazy ppl.

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  302. I prefer to do my own pedicures, I took the esthetics course in college – partly because I wanted to learn to do these things on my own 😀 did I say that outlud? hehe

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  303. I am gonna start my Whole30 diet tomorrow and I hope I will look better after 30 days! (with new makeup from Sephora, I hope :P)

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  304. I have a favorite night gown that I have had for nine years now! I got it the summer before third grade at space camp. I have been wearing it ever since! It has heels and powder compacts and mirrors and perfume bottles on it. 🙂

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  310. Hey.. I am from India and its raining cats and dogs here!!!!! Btw I absolutely love your blog. keep up the great work girl!! <3

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  313. It was about 100 degrees where I live yesterday. No sign of fall yet but I can’t wait! My boots and Scarves are ready!

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  318. I’m about to graduate college–what the heck do I do with my life? Or at least . . . what are my next steps?

    Anyone know a career that combines art/media with helping others?

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  319. I’m currently living in Los Angeles, so no, no signs of fall yet! But I do think this August/September has been noticeably cooler than last year’s.

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  321. After what seemed like an agonizing year of searching (sarcastic exaggeration)…..I’ve finally found the PERFECT nude nail polish: Wet n’ Wild’s Megalast in “Private Viewing”. It’s the loveliest, creamy, light pink-ish color that perfectly matches my natural nail tone but enhances it for a classier look; it goes on smooth with a flat, wide brush, which I love! PLUS, it was merely $1.92 at Walmart. What a score!! Way to go, WnW!

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  322. I cannot remember the last time I wore a cowboy hat. Have I ever even worn one? I’m not sure but talking about it makes me want to get one now, just to say I have.

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  324. I love to get pedicures but my wallet doesn’t allow it very often, but I just got a refund check for overpayment on my home owners insurance so i am going to get a manicure and a pedicure :). Thanks for the giveaway.

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  327. It was my birthday yesterday! so this would be an awesome birthday present! and I prefer to do my own nails! 😀 thanks again!

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  329. I never get pedicures because I think I can do them better on my own. Plus the one time I got them done the girl pushed my cuticles so much it hurt!!

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  330. Hello from Thailand!
    I’ve seen many make up gurus are raving about fall/autumn. How cool is that?
    We don’t have fall here, let alone real winter.
    I’m envious of you guys 😀

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  331. Nobody paints my nails as well as I do, I love the idea of getting a manicure or pedicure, but it would chip away after a day, not worth it. Luckily, I love doing my own nails, so it’s fine! 🙂

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  332. I am living in NYC and my whole family is in France. And this week end I had the met amazing gift and surprise!!! My sister came to visit……I am just so happy! Thank you G.D.

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  333. I’m ready for fall and winter! Bought 2 pairs of boots this week. Usually I get myself one new pair of boots each year but I decided I should probably invest in a decent pair of snow boots too, since my old ones were from 10 years ago!!

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  335. Im trying to change my style of clothes & make-up this fall as the old is too boring and I have seen many outfits I love & make-up that are really colorful. I won’t to change w/ the season

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  337. I would love to buy the YSL Touché Éclat foundation with this gift card. Loving these giveaways. Thanks Tabs 😉

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  347. So excited I found a foundation that matches my skin and doesn’t break me out! Looking to buy some good brushes to apply them 🙂

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  348. Just got back from a bike ride! It’s been so nice this weekend. Maybe we’ll grill tonight! Don’t you just love nice weekend weather?

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  350. Its still hitting 95 degrees here so no signs of fall yet, which is kind of cruddy for me since I can’t deal with the heat at all!

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  352. I commented before but I don’t think it went through since I don’t see my comment. Anyways, I finally saw the show “My Cat from Hell” so now I know who that guy in the pic you posted to this blog is. For a minute I kind of thought he was your hubby, lol.

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  357. Painting your own toe nails can be tough. For me, it involves getting into some strange contortions (usually reserved only for yoga classes) with the fabled hope of seeing my toes better. But alas – I always inevitably get more polish on my feet than my toes.

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  366. The leaves are changing color and starting to fall. I’m sad that summer is over, but fall is my favorite season. I’m excited to dig out my sweaters and boots!

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  367. I had two foundation samples lying around—one of Urban Decay Naked Skin, one of Benefit Hello Flawless liquid—and the Benefit totally blew me away. I was thoroughly unimpressed with the UD and I was shocked about it.

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  368. It’s sunny with low humidity today here in Nashville, TN. No leaves changing but you can just “feel” Fall arriving!! Yay!!

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  373. Hi Karen,

    My favorite time of day to stretch is at night right before bed. I find it really helps reduce swelling after a long 12 hr shift on my feet :). Thanks for ur humor and amazing reviews of all the newest beauty products. You are my favorite bedtime reading material!

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  376. I don’t really wear pj’s. I have two nightgowns but I never wear them. I sleep in boy shorts and a tank top. I find pj pants too hot to wear, nightgowns are annoying and sleeping naked much to scary…what if I had a fire and had to jump out the window naked! Yikes! :>

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  377. I’m trying to get in my final summer mani’s before the weather starts turning…at the same time I cannot WAIT for the weather to cool down!!

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  378. I’m trying to get in my final summer manis before the weather starts turning…at the same time I cannot WAIT for the weather to cool down!!

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  380. Still hot and sunny here in LA. I’m going swimming later, so it definitely doesn’t feel like fall. But I’m excited for the new shows…

    And THANK YOU for another awesome contest!!

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  399. I LOVE My Cat From Hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 its awesome how he always helps the kitties eveyrtime! Most of the time its the owners error!

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  401. Well in the southern hemisphere its spring time,so nice !I have never painted my toe nails.Maybe I will soon for fun,nice sandals for spring to show them off.
    reneeg at discoverymail.co.za
    @ReneGroyer

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  408. Who knew celebrating a 1st birthday could be so exhausting…OMG, I feel like I ran a marathon when I woke up this morning! My baby Jiselle is not a baby anymore

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  409. I saw a press release for the Cinderella collection from Sephora and now I find myself constantly checking if maybe it has been released.

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  413. I really would love to win! Btw, I finally saw the show “My Cat from Hell” and now I know who the guy in the pic is in the pic you posted here on this blog. For a minute I thought he was your hubby, lol.

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  415. I’m so ready for fall to fully take over the Bay. Burgundy is going to rule the season! What color do you think will be a hit for fall?

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  416. Fall is definitely here. The weather was PERFECT today…not too hot, and not too cold. I wish I could have stayed outside all day!

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  417. Today is the last day of my vacation. I’m driving back home with my boyfriend after a weekend out good food and much college football. Back to the grind tomorrow.

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  421. A little chilly in the mornings and evenings, and days are getting shorter, but still in the 90s in the afternoons. Can’t swim in the heat of the day, though, because the cool nights mean the pool is COLD!! That’s what early fall is like in Davis.

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  425. Super obsessed with Starbucks Pumpkin Spice since it came back last week! I probably had it once a day since then! And twice a day this weekend haha! I love Autumn!

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  432. I experimented with copper and green eyeshadows today after spotting a makeup look on Google Images – I was actually researching the new limited edition Maybelline Color Tattoos – and it turned out SO GOOD! It got me really excited for Fall – my favorite season ever!! (“Scarf season,” I call it.) To top it off, I’m in the best mood over today coz it is SUCH a GORGEOUS day in Arizona. It’s so rare to catch a cool breeze in the summer. I’m gonna drink in every moment of this great weather and rock out coz the wind gives me really cool, music video hair! Hahaha.

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  436. I like to do my own toenails cause no one can do them the way i like them but i love getting a fit massage and scrubbing my feet.

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  439. I’m in Austin, TX and it’s finally cooled down to the low 90’s during the day and mid 60’s at night! It’s not much, but I’ll take it as the first sign of fall. 🙂

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  442. Thanks for the giveaway 😃 The sun is setting sooner and temps are falling slightly. I can’t wait for fall. The scarfs and boots! Great season

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  445. I’m excited about my most recent purchase from Sephora. I purchased the Makup Artist brush belt set online for $99 valued at $422. I am determined to become a MUA.

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  449. I definitely prefer getting my mani/pedi professionally done, but I don’t mind doing it myself every once in a while.

    xoxx,
    Nicolle

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  451. I’ve never had a manicure or pedicure… it seems so easy and cheap to do my own, I can’t see any reason to have it done for me.

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  453. i was just recently in the hospital. the nurse came in the room. told me my mother was on the phone and she sounded very upset. sat up- grabbed the phone- ma, are you ok?…… her response:
    “the cat sat on the remote and it’s almost time for Wheel! i don’t know how to fix it without you.”

    yea
    seriously

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  457. First Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season today – fall is officially here! I like the pampering of a pedicure but I’m usually not happy with the job they do painting my toes.

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  462. aw, this weekend went by way too fast! I’d love to go to Sephora and find a new fall scent. All my perfumes are very light and summery!

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  466. It is finally starting to feel like fall in the mornings however it is still getting really hot during the days here (central PA) thanks so much karen!

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  481. Hi Karen,

    I’m building anticipation to see your thoughts on the new MAC Pro Longwear Blushes! In the mean time, I’ll be bingeing on chocolate covered cashews. NOM.

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  482. Ooh ooh pick me pick me!!! I am newly obsessed with gel manicures. I’m so rough on my hands and I can finally have a pretty, girly manicure that lasts more than a day! They are AMAZING!

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  485. When I paint my own nails…my left hand looks like a millions bucks!! My right hand….like 2 cents!
    I am officially nail polish lopsided!!! ALWAYS!!!

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  486. Crazy weather in the southern California desert tonight. Scary drive home from work. Wind, rain, thunder, lightening. Not typical around these parts.

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  495. I wanna get some of that Illamasqua Rich Liquid foundation in the white shade to lighten up some of my foundations-yes, I am that pale! Oy.

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  506. I just had my first pumpkin spice latte the other day…hellloooooo fall! 🙂 I do need some new fall lipsticks, and some more Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation….crossing my fingers for the gift card!!

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  508. This has been a great summer…up until 2 weeks ago when I broke my back in a boating accident (Short story: we went over a wake, I went up, the boat went down, I yelled and that was it). Now I’m in a back brace for 3-6 months (depending upon which doc I listen to) and in a lot of pain. I’m trying to look on the upside, which is, at least it wasn’t my mom that was hurt on the ride! And I’m realizing how much my family loves me and takes care of me when I’m in need. I love them!!!

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