- WINNER: The giveaway is closed now, and the winner is sqrrlchik! Congratulations, sqrrlchik! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂
When he comes home from work in the afternoons, takes off his jacket and shoes and walks over to me for a kiss, I see his eyes smile the moment I say, “Hi, sweetie.”
That’s one of the things I — that I know El Hub loves the sound of my voice because I can see it in his eyes.
Good morning, young lady. Is it raining where you are? Here we are again, another Saturday morning. I think we’re the first ones up. It’s very gray and wet outside, like winter’s trying to make a comeback. Through the windows I can see the branches of an old oak tree reflecting in puddles of water on the railing of the back deck, but I feel safe and warm inside the house. It’s almost 7:30 a.m. El Hub is still in bed upstairs, but Tabs is here in the living room with me. He followed me down when I got up but then went straight to the top of his cat tower by the window and now looks like he went back to sleep.
Do you have any plans yet for today? Sometimes I feel strange writing about my mornings when I know that for you it might already be afternoon. Maybe you live in Paris where it’s 3:30 p.m. right now, and you’re a little sleepy and thinking about taking a nap. I should be asking you how your day went.
So how was your day? 🙂
One great thing about blog time is that it doesn’t really matter what time the clock says it is. Right now is right now for us all, and no matter what it’s still…
- One (1) Sephora eGift card containing $50 sent to the winner by email (or $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, where are you right now at this very moment? What was the last drugstore beauty product you bought? What was the best gift you ever received? What was the best gift you ever gave to someone else? — you get the idea.
- Second, you can enter by following me on
Twitter @karenmbb and retweeting (RT) the following message:
- Follow @karenmbb and RT to Win a $50 eGift Card from Sephora! http://bit.ly/h6g8ST
- The deadline to enter is Sunday, March 27, 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. The winner may opt to substitute the Sephora eGift card prize for $50 sent directly to their email address by PayPal.
- 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 sqrrlchik! Congratulations, sqrrlchik! If you entered but didn’t win this time around, keep trying, and click here to enter any ongoing giveaways before you jet. 🙂
cmon i wanna WIN!
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I haven’t been to Sephora in ages!
Oh my gawd. I just purchased my very first Mason Pearson brush (nylon type for thick hair) & I am SO excited.
I’m really looking forward to the UD Summer 2011 collection!
Have a wonderful weekend!
OOOOO another sephora gift card! yay!
The weather has been sunny all week and the weekend has been cloudy and gloomy and cold! 🙁 not enough with that, I’m stuck at home with my girl who’s been bugging me non-stop since morning. I wanted to sleep in but got dragged out of bed and now i am so sleepy!
And having a headache over how should I wash a wool sweater of mine, which needs hand wash but it’s taking ages to dry, and now that it has dried, it has this musty smell. Yikes!!!
I could do with a little shopping from Sephora.com if I win this eGift Card.thanks Karen.
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I’ve gone a bit mad buying drug store polishes recently! The uk finally got the revlon scented polishes in haha! I got beach, ocean breeze and peach smoothie. I also got blue lagoon because it’s so gorgeous!
Right now I’m in my dormroom just hanging out lol
Super sunny here which is nice because we’ve had a lot of the blah rain lately (and snow on Thursday morning!!) It’s not warm, but baby steps, ya know? Later the bf and I are supposed to go to Rhode Island his Newbury Comics stop and my Ulta stop (it’s the closest of either store to us, though still almost an hour away) I got a new floral dress in the mail yesterday, so I’m looking forward to wearing that out to brighten the day.
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Thanks for a chance to win
Don’t I wish I was in Paris getting ready for my afternoon nap….I guess I will just have to settle for a mid-morning beignet in South Louisiana. 😉
I woke up nauseous and owly and migrainin my head off and am trying to get stable enough to head out to the pass for some snow today – one of my good friends is an aging ski bum and took the day off for me but my neurology is fighting my plans!
Thanks for the contest!
It’s sunny and warm here. Perfect for a trip to Sephora!
I hope you are having a great Saturday morning!
I hope I win! I would buy the new Tarte Amazonian Clay products or maybe put it toward a new perfume! 🙂
We’d been having definite spring weather but now it is cold and they are predicting snow tonight. I’m just not prepared for that.
Hot weather messes with my bangs :S
I just bought the Covergirl lip perfection lipsticks and I love them !
Hope you have a great weekend Karen!
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What was the last drugstore beauty product you bought? The last drugstore product that i bought was Rimmel Stay Glossy Lip Gloss!
I’m so sorry i commented again i put in the wrong link to my website, stupid me….
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I love Sephora.. its an addiction! I love Saturday too!
Last thing I bought was the toki doki adios makeup set – it’s so cute, but I gave it to my daughter since she’d been begging for one (she’s 16).
I’m so happy to be home for the weekend!
Hoping my deliveries arrive soon so I can get some Shanghai food =)
I saw marmar commented about Mason Pearson brushes. I have heard great things about the brushes, however are they worth the price?
I’m still in bed and have no plans on getting up 🙂
Happy I exchanged my tinted moisturizer for a bottle of MK: Very Hollywood at Sephora 🙂
I’m keeping warm underneath my electric blanket at the moment…I’ve been babysitting since 5:30 this morning, and I’m pretending this is a forcefield that keeps all grubby little fingers away from me!
Stay cozy, Karen!
I hope the weather is great there… It is freezing here!
Oooo, I still want to get the Botan Rice Candy lip gloss 🙂 And then I found out that Smashbox is selling the O-Gloss Gold that came only in a set at Christmas on its own, finally! I loved the set, but the O-Gloss Gold was the best part of it, and I SENT IT THROUGH THE WASHING MACHINE. UGH. So I’ve been hoping and waiting for it to come out on its own. Now it is, and I could buy it! 🙂
I’m headed to my nephew’s second birthday party!!
Sitting at my kitchen table listening to NPR 😉
Yeehaw sephora!
Hope you are having a great day!! hope i win!
come on lady luck!
I haven’t bought anything in awhile but I have my eye on a handful of products from Josie Maran’s collection!
Chicken saladdddddd you’re tasty… you’re food to be eaten!
God I love Heather Graham
Girllllll you the bomb dot com!
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Cheers from Philadelphia! It’s 11:30ish and I’m babysitting my nephews aka watching ghostbusters II, contemplating on making their theme song my ringtone.
My last drugstore beauty product would actually be because of you! Revlon Super lustrous lipgloss in peach petal. Love it!
After being in the hospital all week on IV for a major eye infection, it was so easy to complain about it. BUT, then I wondered why I would be complaining when there are millions of people and animals right now that may not even have access to hospitals and are suffering from more than just an eye infection!
I swiftly found an amazing organization helping the critters affected by the Japan earthquake and tsunami, and reuniting lost pets with their owners who have lost everything. It’s called Japan Animal Rescue and Support, and I made a hefty donation to help others that really need it. (Being a student, any amount is hefty haha)
I encourage everyone to donate something to a legitimate charity, at home or abroad. It really makes a difference. After, I also took a trip down to MAC for a lipstick, that always seems to help with the blues after an awful week! 😉
Have a great weekend everyone! Give your pets and loved ones extra hugs
Currently I’m sitting in class. It’s too early to focus 🙁
Thank you for having the giveaway!
pegged jeans + a cute top + distressed keds = nina ready for a day out in the sun! 🙂 happy saturday y’all!
One of the best gifts I’ve received has to be from my boyfriend- he bought me a Thomas Sabo sterling silver charm bracelet for our first year anniversary, along with the promise that for every subsequent anniversary, a charm 🙂 It’s very thoughtful indeed and a really lovely gesture, so yeah!
One of the other best gifts I can receive however would be the gift card haha! <3
pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease
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I just bought a green Physician’s formula concealer after reading the “How to use concealer” tutorial one of your guest bloggers posted a few months ago! I love that green concealer so much!
Excited and so ready for Spring!
I’ve just eaten a croissant and starting my morning ritual of reading my favorite blogs before doing my chores- blah!
I’m stuck at home writing a paper all weekend 🙁 I’m still doing my makeup now, though, because it just makes me feel so much more productive and ready to start working!
I gave up all cosmetic purchases for Lent. I could put this to use in a month or so though. 😉
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First of all, thank you for hosting this giveaway! I would love the chance to try Sephora. I want create a beauty blog, too!
I Always Try!!!!
Sephora gift card! yay!
Sephora is my second home!
I just bought covergirl smoothers tinted moisturizer and it’s awesome!!! I’ve tried a lot of them but this one surprised me…it’s definitely one of the better ones I’ve tried
I just bought covergirl smoothers tinted moisturizer and it’s awesome!!! I’ve tried a lot of them but this one surprised me…it’s definitely one of the better ones I’ve tried
Right now, perusing the Net while listening to “Six Underground” by Sneaker Pimps and remembering how it felt to be 22 again.
I know I’m so so late to the party but I till have yet to get the Naked palette.
Top o’ the mornin’ to ya Karen (oh, sorry, K-Dawg)! Decided on getting the Aquis Microfiber towel for my Mom as a birthday gift. She always showers late so she ends up going to bed w/ wet hair. I’d like to help curb that habit lol. And hey, even if I don’t win anything I just wanted you to know your review helped a lot! xx
Eating chocolates and playing with my cousins 🙂
Eating chocolates and playing with my cousins 🙂
Woot woot! Another contest 😀 I have to say from my experience the best drugs store liquid eyeliner is carbon black linear intense from Lo’real and also their kohl eyeliner in black is amazing.
I swapped out my blackberry for a Motorola Droid yesterday and I feel like a kid with a new toy!
20mins until the little people go down for their nap and then I get to clean, clean, clean!! fun fun – not!!
Going to have a board game day today-can’t wait to play pandemic, power grid, space alert, and agricola!
Today I’m painting and watching a Parks and Recreation marathon. (The show is so ridiculous, but it always makes me giggle!)
This is so nice that you’re doing this! I just got done painting myself and my daughters nails, lol. We’re wearing OPI La-Pazitively Hot Matte and going to a family get together later for her uncle who just graduated!
We were also the first ones up very early this morning, we had strawberry & cream waffles, yumm! Hope you have a good day!
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Where am I? At work… However, it’s sunny where I am, which is lovely – hearing the birds chirping this morning reminded me that spring IS on its way.
Catching up on your blog while watching the snow fall outside =D Love your blog!
This would be a perfect start to spring break
I’m still in my robe, trying to find something that will hold my three year old daughter’s attention long enough so that I may take a shower. Lord have mercy on my hygeine.
I’m at home. I just woke up and it’s noon. One of those days. xP
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It’s wet an cold in Taiwan, which is an awful combination!
We had a righteous thunderstorm move through our area last night and now it’s cold again. I love spring weather almost as much as I love beauty products!
its a rainy day today!!
It is rainy and nasty here in SF! A gift card from Sephora would surely make my day 🙂
Just getting motivated for the day. Trying to decide how I should do my makeup, and what to wear to work 🙂
I’m stuck at work this weekend. Boo
Today is a cleaning day, hopefully someone will call and rescue me. Have a great day
Oh helloo!! Margarita’s beach golden tan. All thats missing is coral blushes, coral lipsticks and great yummy tropical scents which will come in handy with this gift. PLEASEEE!!!
Help a Skincare/ Coral addict out(:
My
I love sephora!!!
Awwww I loved the story about you and El Hub.
Lovely giveaway! I’m making my very first trip to Sephora in two weeks and can’t wait! 🙂
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Yay giveaways!! Love it!
I’m just started getting into eyeshadows and am dying for an awesome purples palette!
I just finished my Saturday workout and i feel awesome!!
I got a Brazilian Blowout on Thursday and I finally get to wash it this morning!!!!
The last drugstore makeup product that I bought were the new Milani baked blushes. I like them A LOT and I’m tempted to go back for more, but I can’t justify more blushes!
It’s finally a gorgeous day outside today after tons of rain and snow!
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I love weekends and I love Sephora!
Me! Me! Pick Me!! 🙂
So I usually have honey, strawberries or blueberries with greek yogurt, but this morning I tried peaches and, oh my yummy goodness!
Yay, I <3 sephora! I'm also a bit obsessed with wet n wild lately too. Love your blog!
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I’m just hanging out with my love, Penny (my furball)at home with my electric-heated blanket (AWESOME). It’s not really sunny here, but can’t wait until it is so I can take her to 3rd street 🙂 She’s never been. lol.
I bought Neutrogena’s oil-free makeup remover a couple months ago…it was pretty awful! But my new paraben-free Alba makeup remover is great! 🙂
I just woke up and I’m surfing on your blog! Yay! lol At home! 🙂
A new Sephora is going to open up soon at the mall where I work.
I’m toast.
The last drugstore makeup I got was the milani mineral blush, which is amazing 🙂
AND I’M HOME FOR SPRING BREAK. School is too tiring
Went grocery shopping. Subtotal: $101.23. After double coupons and sales. Final total: $46.96!!!!!
It is sunny, but still cold here this morning. I actually really like this sort of weather!
great giveaway!!!
Today I busted out the SPF lip balm for the first time. Let’s just ignore that I should be wearing SPF lip balm year-round. 🙂
I wish a gourmet coffee and breakfast truck (with scones) would come to my house every morning. that would be very helpful.
I just woke up and it’s raining(more like pouring) here too. Your post was so sweet and has already started my day off right. <3
Also, went to my MAC counter yesterday and they told me they're not doing pre-orders for Quite Cute. hmm…
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It’s around 6:30 am in Honolulu, and I’ve been up for 4 hours already. Highly out of the ordinary, as I’m usually just getting up. Maybe it’s because I fell asleep at 6:30 pm!
I’ll be seeing my nail tech for a pedi in a couple of hours – what color should I pick?
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well, Ijust woke up and it seems that florida sunshine is coming back finally beach here I come lol… Con: the dry humildy meaning bad hair days lol… well me and coco send love to t-money and k dawg love the blog.
Love from France
where i am [south NM]is really nice, its getting sunny but whenever the season changing it is always windy ,i hate winds!
i just got hard candy foy box milani eye liner and elf ronser last night.
i think i m going to return HC blush tho ,cus it s not showing on my skin at all ,meh-_-‘
I bought a lip liner earlier in the week, never used to bother with them but I do like it.
I need to get up off the couch and buy foundation today, I’m all out!
Waiting to see if my awesome boyfriend will want to head to the outlets this afternoon! Thanks Karen! 🙂
I am loving Clinique Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Powder. I got a sample of it, but just used it for the first time. Used a crease brushed and dabbed it on a stubbornly red zit (despite concealer etc) and it flat out disappeared! This yellow powder is amazing for making redness disappear!
I’m just about to check out the Urban Decay summer collection!
I love what you said about your husband–that’s so sweet!!
It’s not rainy here at all–I just took my dog out and it was sunny and HOT.
I have no big plans for today besides trying out a couple of new recipes.
I just started spring break. But it feels like winter!
I recently gave my best friend a tiffany and co. necklace for her birthday. thats probably the best gift I have ever given someone.
I cannot wait to get the new MSFN bronzers!
I’m always a little confused on this. I retweet – but do I have to comment that I did that? I’m such a nerd! Sorry.
Tested out a new foundation today…so far not hugely impressed unfortunately!
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Hi Karen! After reading ur post, I think that Your Hub is really sweet! Its this little gestures that makes a marriage stay strong and lovely. Have a great day and u r really blessed! P.S. I didn’t have a good Saturday but I hope u had a great day!
I really like the colors in the new smashbox eyeshadow palette, but smashbox always disappoints me. They are a well known brand and used in runways, but I feel the quality doesn’t come to par especially since it is a pricier brand.
Karen, thanks for all the sephora giveaways. I always feel like a kid in a candy store when I go shopping at sephora 🙂
When did you know that you were head over hills for makeup?
I am so overdue for a Sephora trip!! Thank you Karen 🙂
I was out of town for a couple days, so now I’m enjoying my coffee and catching up on your blog!
I have been loving matte eyeshadows lately!
The last drugstore product I bought is the Maybelline full and soft mascara. Its ok, but I would love a new one from sephora! Thanks gurrll!
I’d love to use this on the Urban Decay summer collection – or to jump on the pretty tangerine lipstick train…
It may be too early in the morning, but the gummy worms I got from the grocery store were calling my name. They taste so good!
The last drugstore products I bought were 2 of the new Wet n Wild 8-shadow palettes. Overall, they’re pretty good- excellent for the price!
I just got back from the bank and why are banks always so packed on a Sat?!
I’m using your blog as a distraction and procrastinating right now! 🙂
I have so many things in my Sephora cart, I hope I win!
At this very moment im lounging in bed with a water bottle and a pack of pixi stix. Gotta love those!
I just put some CND Solar Oil on my nails after removing my old CG Love Letters polish with Zoya’s Remove+ (crud, I need some more!) and am about to take a shower, washing my hair with Lush’s Squeaky Green shampoo bar, conditioning with Lush’s Jungle solid conditioner and scrubbing down with the last of my Snow Fairy shower gel. I’ll then moisturize with some mineral oil and Cetaphil lotion, then bling my face up with my make-up stash. How’s that for product placement? LOL! 😀
Hey Karen!
It’s snowing off and on here. I would much rather have rain instead!
I’d love to be entered in your Sephora contest. There is so much on the website I’d love to buy. 🙂
Going to my first MAC seminar today! Unfortunately, I have to take the bus there in the pouring rain 🙁
i miss my cat 🙁
I just bought the Wet ‘n Wild Petal Pusher palette. Pretty and cheap, the perfect combo.
it feels like it’s been raining for two weeks straight! where is my spring?
just at home chilling right now haha but aa so excited i’m going to buy my dinner dance shoes tomorrow and hopefully pick up some new makeup :’)!
I wish I was in Paris !
i’m in my dorm room : )
Feeling extra motivated today … A lot on my honey-do-list so it’ll take a lot of effort watching my hubby work lol
I really love this blog, it brightens up my day. am looking forward to buying a blush from the new upcoming Mac collection.
Wheee! I hope I get this…Happy Saturday everyone!
Last drugstore product I bought was L’oreal Tru Match concealer. Works pretty good!!!
It isn’t raining here but I’m feeling the grey today anyway – I think it’s because I painted my nails with China Glaze Pelican Gray yesterday! That’s okay though, because I’m enjoying the color 🙂
Really wanting Urban Decay’s Greed primer potion! Hope I win so I can buy it! Oh and give tabs some love from me!
I love spring!
Still in bed,Im using my laptop!
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I am cleaning and preparing my house for my birthday party. My hubs will be frying good ole southern catfish. I am so excited!
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I have a human physiology exam this Tuesday that I am not really ready for…at all. Please wish me luck!
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Pregnant and tired…..a sephora gift card would brighten up my day!!!
i just brought maybelline mascara yesterday
Yay~ Sephora!
I am at home with my daughter on this rainy day playing with her toys!!
Urban decay Deslick is the best! I have super oily skin and it prevents make up from melting off my face.
Nice lazy Saturday for us so far…but those might be my favorite kind of day!
I last bought some Ecotools brushes. I so so love them!
eeek i always get so excited for your sephora card giveaways! last drugstore products i bought were revlon lippies in demure, rosedew, and love that red. they are my new favorite (affordable!) lipsticks!
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Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!!! No seriously, though…..PICK MEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Hey Karen!
My hubs is still asleep and it’s almost 1pm! (yeah I know he gets piggie on wkends cos he works so hard on wkdays!)…
Weirdness of the day: I woke this morning to a loud whirling sound and discovered that a HELICOPTER was directly outside my 25th story apt!!! It was apparently being used to lift things off the building across from us, but it was seriously WEIRD – it was so close I could see the pilot!
Oh yeah, I’d love to win the Sephora gift card! xoxo
The best gift I have ever received is from my boyfriend who gave me some family pearls. I had never ever owned any real jewelry before and his mother gave it to him to give to me because he told her I was the one. Awww makes me all happy again thinking about it.
me, please! awful week!
ahhh there are so many urban decay things i want to buy!
I gave up shopping for lent and I’m totally kicking myself for it…
I’m off to get my roots done today – a girl’s gotta be blonde!
It’s supposed to be spring but with the temperature of 32 outside, it’s hard to enjoy the sun.
I’m going to a pro soccer game sooon!
It’s getting warmer here 🙂
I really need to buy a new foundation, this one is a little too dark…on the other hand, my skin has never been so clear! So maybe I don’t /really/ need it.
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hey karen!
i recently bought the sally hansen stick on nail decorations in the lace pattern. they’re really cool, but are already chipping, so not really worth it at $10.
so excited about the giveaway!!
xx
This has become one of my favorite things about Saturday mornings (although it is almost noon now, since I’m reading this a bit late).
Latest drugstore purchase is Maybelline One by One mascara… I’m opening it next week & hope it is a good alternative to Covergirl lashblast!
Sephora… I have a long wishlist… really hope to win this one!
Totally a lazy Saturday afternoon here! I had the most ridiculously emotional and stupid week, so I am LOVING the peace and quiet 🙂
It’s been raining here for about two weeks straight now and it’s wreaking havoc with my hair 🙁
I am having an earth hour party tonight…so I am cleaning, cooking and downloading a playlist!
I bought some wet n wild drug store stuff a while ago!
oh the things I would do with a Sephora gift card! teehehe
Random side note: I just made home made pirogies. And I ate 3 of them. And now I’m full. Oh, and HOORAY SEPHORA! #srsly
Woo! I just became a VIB at Sephora and can’t wait to see all the goodies I get throughout the year to come :3
It’s so beautiful here in NYC! Clear, blue skies and sunny but jeez it’s cold! Only 31 degrees today! Hope I win 🙂
I made a tomato and mushroom omelette for breakfast. Yum!
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Awww… my kitty follows me around the house too. So cute!
Enjoyed the sunshine and went for a wander today!
Aww that’s super sweet, about you and your husband. I’m crazy in love with my boyfriend and I hope to be married to him someday. 🙂
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My Saturday is not very exciting – I went out to run a few errands, and now I’m home getting ready to do some laundry.
I really, really, really want a cupcake right now…
just had a very healthy dinner, time for some pampering, face mask, foot bath…. pleasures of
just had a very healthy dinner, time for some pampering, face mask, foot bath…. pleasures of the flesh….
Enter me! I REALLY WANNA WIN!
good luck to all.
I wish drugstores had testers, but I would imagine them not being cleaned very often. The ones at Target are horrible. I heard of a study that said that department store makeup testers were a lot more germy on the weekends than on weekdays. I don’t remember what the numbers were, but it made want to stay away from Sephora on the weekends–I don’t really shop for makeup at department stores. But of course I’m kind of bored today and want to visit Sephora or Ulta. haha.
I spend the wee hours of Friday morning in the ER with allergic reactions to some medication I’m on but have been on for 8 weeks and finally the side effects got really bad (I hadn’t noticed them before) and so I was itching, my skin felt like it was on fire, I was extremely flushed and then my body got slightly numb and then weak and extreme cold and shivering so lots of meds. I later told a friend if it hadn’t been so bad it would have been funny to make a tutorial on how to cover your red face and then ended up like, “wait, it can’t be done, sorry” Cause it was the reddest red all over so that everyone in the ER kept commenting on it and asking, “Are you normally this red?”
Hi Karen!!! I love your makeup blog, and I have purchased so many things from Sephora based on your comments! Right now I am sitting here in Monroe, WI and as cold as it is (wind chill 25) my dog insists on the balcony door being open so he can lay outside on his pillows. So, as I type this, my fingers are almost frozen to my keyboard but thats ok!
You rock!!
Thank you,
Cindy
I just ordered my first ever NYX Palette’s online today! Velvet Rope and Secret World.
I am SO excited.
My friend gave me Surma, recently, which is a middle eastern Kajal(Kohl), that is kohl powder which is mixed with oil and applied with a stick.
Its gorgeous and stays for over 12 hours. I LOVE IT.
You should try it if you can get your hands on it. She gets it in a Saudi Flee Market. :O
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So excited! Just found the Suave Dry Shampoo at our neighborhood Kroger store (grocery store)!
Going to visit Little Tokyo today!!!
I don’t have sephora in my country ):
Come on summer, I’m waiting eagerly for you to come! 🙂
Thank you 😀
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My tax return just arrived — it’s all I can do to not blow it all at Sephora!!!
I would use the $50.00 towards helping buy the MUFE 12 Flash Color Case! I want it soooo bad!!!!!
Ahh, right now I’m back from LSAT prep…need a Sephora trip like right now, these eyebags don’t look too pretty!
Im at the car dealership service center for about 3 hours. i wouldnt mind shopping at sephora while i wait for car to be completely seviced 🙂
I’m so sad that Spring Break is almost over… this next quarter is going to be rough. But after that, all I have is a few classes in the summer and then I graduate! Scary and exciting.
shimmies in….moonwalks…..sashays out
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Im currently at my moms hanging oyt with my sisters and my 7th month old son 🙂 his name is kelvin and hes so cute. Likes to scream at the top of his lungs its adorable. I love sephora.
I love receiving small surprising thoughtful presents from friends. It can be something small like a packet of bobby pins or headbands, because they remember I had run out or something. It’s just so thoughtful and heartwarming.
I’m goin to a 2 y/o bday party today. It’s day 2 of knowing I’m preggers w/baby #4. I have 3 boys so everything’s crossed for a girl!!
The last drugstore product I bought was Maybelline One By One mascara and I’ve been pretty pleased with it. It gives a nice natural but amped up look. I know lots of people complain about the tube but I think it’s kind of fun.
Hi Karen! Last drugstore beauty purchase was Alba Passion Fruit Nectar Lip Balm, because I needed a new lip balm that would taste great. So far, so good.
The last drugstore product i bought was the Sonia Kashuk eye liner/shadow pencil sets! Loves them but loves Sephora more 🙂
So many gift cards! You must have some happy followers. :]
“It’s hard out here for a [broke college student]!” 😉
Best gift I got was my Chi!
I love love love love love Sephora!!! Its my fav!!
right now I’m studying for a test…
The best gift I’ve ever received was my cat, Daisy, who is sleeping in her little donut cat bed next to me on my computer table as I type this. My ex-boyfriend gave her to me and she’s a gem.
I’m sitting on a chair on a 4 hour bus ride back to school and having a terrible day that involved throwing away broken shoes in the middle of NYC and spilling my $4 large iced latte on a bus and having everyone laugh at me, I must have really bad luck… my last drug store purchases though, I’m super excited about- NYC lipstick in Sheer Red, a dark pink lipstick from the Wet and Wild wild shine lipsticks, the 7 deadly sin palette in Lust and Vanity!!! and the color icon single shadows in envy! I was in drugstore make up heaven after I had to throw away most of my makeup a few weeks ago. Anyway, awesomeee giveaway.
I recently HAD to buy the scented Revlon polishes. Haven’t tried them yet, though 🙂
Why, oh why! am I suddenly craving a second Naked palette?
Just got back from doing a Trader Joe’s run. Managed to get groceries before the next round of rain started, so yay!
My last drugstore purchase was the Maybelline Falsies One-by-One mascara. 🙂
MM I want this so bad!
I like you better than all the other “big” beauty bloggers
Karen, every time I go to Target and the Sonia Kashuk section is wiped out, I always wonder if it was your influence. 😀
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Ooh my order from Coastal Scents just came in today. I got the bionic flat top brush, oh my GOD it’s so soft. It applies foundation like a dreeeaaaam 🙂 and it takes half the time to put on foundation than a regular foundation brush because it leave no streaks and it covers quite a large surface area in comparison, while still being able to reach into the corners of your nose and other little spots on your face. I’m never looking back.
I bought my second 20 piece Inglot palette yesterday. I now have about 100 Inglot eyeshadows. I was thinking how many palettes I will be making for my friends and what fun I will have.
Then a coworker called- she wants me to accompany her to the doctor- she is expecting a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. I guess maybe that will be the best gift I will give any time soon….
Loving the new hard candy foundation from walmart… Shockingly enough it makes my ginormous pores look smaller and covers my old acne marks. Great stuff!
I am sitting on the couch at my house this very moment.
It s so cold here!!!! i did buy a eyelashes hot curler, don t know if it works but i wanted to try.
I like you better than all the other “big” beauty bloggers
Thanks for the giveaway!
I am registered on so many make up blogs but this is the one I spend time to read everyday!
I wish we had a sephora in charleston, SC!
Have a great weekend! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Urban Decay is coming out with new stuff! You know what that means?! A trip to sephora!
I can’t even remember the last drugstore beauty item I bought because I spend way too much time on Sephora haha….
Haha! It’s actually just after 3:30 here! And… I just got up… =)
love all ur reviews 🙂
Sometimes, I seriously don’t know why I stay up so late on the weekend -.-
Entering!
I could really use something like this card to perk me up, because I got rudely awakened by a phone call from my mom this morning who was nagging me about this and that =T
The last drugstore product that I bought that has now become a staple for me is the Olay Foaming Face Wash for sensitive skin. So glad something that works is so cheap!
come on spring!
I found a great rooibos tea with ginger, pepper and lemon. Little things that make me happy.
Oooh, pick me, pick me! 😛
I think my last drugstore purchase was Maybelline Superstay foundation. My review? Still using it…fine for now.
The last drugstore beauty purchase I made was Physicians Formula Healthy Wear SPF 50 powder foundation. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this stuff. It is perfect (texture,color, high mineral-based sun protection) and NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS. I also recently learned that was has turned out to be my favorite moisturizer for my dry/tight-feeling facial skin is ….99 cent travel-size tube of Eucerin Calming Creme (absolutely NO breakouts from this very moisturizing and soothing, also not tested on animals.) Who knew?
oooh I’d love to win, if I do, this gift card is going toward a Bite Beauty purchase! I’m crushing on that Pomegrante Matte Pencil that you wore, sooo pretty.
The last drug store product I bought hmm my Essence green nail polish! 🙂
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Pick me! I need to get my glam on!
I just went into Sephora the other day and was amazed by all the new collections of new products. I really want to try the new Josie Maran products, particularly, the argan illuminator and concealer! Thanks for this opportunity!
I have a bridal shower on Sunday that I have planned. I am so nervous! The other bridesmaids live out of the state and have not helped me at all. They didn’t even help pay for it. So now I am spending $800 and its really frustrating.
I love these contests when you can leave a comment about anything you want. Sometimes it just makes you feel better to put something into type. 🙂
Watching The Lovely Bones, such a sad movie!
ooh, so excited! if i win, i’m buying myself a tarte lip stain!
It isn’t raining here, but it’s blistering cold here! 29 degrees cold! I thought it was spring, not winter!
I love Sephora and cats!!! My day is okay so far. All I’ve really done is vaccuum.
It’s finally getting sunny and warm here. Spring is coming extremely soon for Atlantic Canada!
the last drugstore beauty products i bought were 2 revlon nail polishes, organix hair products, ardell lashes, & a burt’s bees cleanser :).
i also posted this on twitter under the handle @callitbeauty_
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Is the burt’s bees cleanser good??
Good morning to you too Karen!
Reading about your “beauty adventures” has so far been very entertaining and informative for me. I’m afraid I discovered your blog only quite recently (I was actually googling for “wonder woman” for a project) and I came across your blog. I’ve always loved makeup and its one of my not so guilty pleasures. I guess I sort of see this blog as a sympathetic partner in crime. (my favorite post on this blog thus far has been the “M.A.C Fifi swatch mission..lol) . Anyway, this is a really awesome blog. Have a wonderful weekend : )
wow love this giveaway and i love sephora a lot n want to bug thing from there ,thanks so much for having a lovely contest
The best gift I received was a string of pearls and matching earrings from my mother, in the same manner that she received a set from her mom. Happy weekend!
The last drugstore beauty products I bought were Burt’s Bees tinted lip balm in Tiger Lily and Hibiscus. I think I lost my Hibiscus one, so I’ll have to go back.
I’m in Southern California, in the high desert. Today is my first day of spring break from cal state university, so I decided I’m going to completely relax. No homework, cleaning, cooking 🙂
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just bought my wedding dress yesterday! am beyond excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i love your website! the best drugstore makeup item that I bought was eos lip balm in mint! it smells amazing and is soo cute!
Having a good Saturday morning!
Any recommendationns for tinted moisturizer for brown girls?
My last drugstore purchase was L’Oreal HIP eyeliner gel in brown.
Went to Target today to look at the new Sonia Kashuk stuff! Love the blue and white print on the handles and make up bags! So cute!
omg 50$ sure urban decay new palette
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Last drugstore item I bought was the Happy Booster Blush in Natural from Physicians Formula. I got sucked in by the cute packaging and heart design, but it turned out to be a really nice product. Now I’m thinking about going back and getting the highlighter in Translucent. I just went to Sephora earlier today to get a new foundation. Maybe it’s because I now live in a small town in the Midwest (for school), but I feel like the girls there, thought really nice, never really know what to do with my skin tone. Like no, the last thing I want on my yellow undertone skin is an pink or peach color that makes me look either inflamed or orange—what’s even more irritating is when they can’t tell what’s wrong. Maybe I should stick with shopping for makeup only when I’m back in the west coast, lol.
So excited for all the spring and summer collections coming out! 🙂
I live in southern California in the high desert. Today is my first day of spring break and I’m completely relaxing. No homework, tests, cleaning, or cooking 🙂 Twitter name: LionsLamb274
Its so ugly and dreary up here in Nor Cal, I’m more than ready for spring. I want to rock a coral look!
The last beauty product I bought… yesterday at the ABC Store I bought a Island Girl Flower Power lip gloss mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 🙂
It really pretty right now in Kihei 🙂 just going down to the beach in a few.
EDIT: Hi, Melissa. I combined your two entries from the comments. Just one entry in the comments. I hope you have fun at the beach. -Karen
Most recent drugstore product purchased was the CG Falsies mascara! Love it!
Really needed this weekend to come…been really sleep deprived planning high school math lessons…slept a solid 11 hours last night…then took another 3 hour nap and just woke up lol face is bloated from all the sleep, must do a face mask now!!!
I’ve finally gotten all my stuff moved out of my apartment (it was broken into twice two weeks ago). Too bad it took up my whole spring break! I’ll be glad when this semester is over.
Happy Saturday, my dear! 🙂
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I ended up cutting my finger yesterday and it’s making my life extremely inconvenient. -_-‘
I was sick, so my sleeping schedule is off again. Amazing nocturnal woman away! Anyways, I just got up (to kitty vomit- poor kitty) and now I’m at my computer desk, trying to wake up, so I can go make food. Honey Wheat Thomas’ Eng. Muffin with PB & golden raisins. Nom!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Wish I could win the lottery!
I’m on a mission to potty train my son!
My son was diagnosed with Autism last year. The military denied us England last year and Japan this year. My husband called me yesterday to tell me we are moving to Hawaii! I’m so excited because im an Island girl (= it’s so close to home and because of that we are stoked! It’s been hard living far away from family for so long.
EDIT: Hi, Dar. I’m sure you’ll have a blast in Hawaii. El Hub’s family is from there, and it’s a wonderful place. BTW, I combined both of your comment entries into this one to make sure they count. There’s only one entry allowed here in the comments (and one more on Twitter, but I count those separately). -Karen
its still snowing here 🙁 that makes me sad, but i know spring must be right around the corner!
Whoo-hoo, contest!! 🙂
Recently at Rite Aid I bought a Jane eyeliner because it was on sale for $1.09! Lisa Eldridge says blue makes brown eyes stand out more and I’d have to agree!
Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend (even if we aren’t in Paris!)
I just came from Target, where I picked up a tube of Naturelux foundation to try, the Sonia Kashuk chubby pencil set you reviewed earlier this week, and some leave-in conditioner. I wanted those SK lip quads too, but they didn’t have them. Bummed!
My latest drug store find: Rimmel London Soft Kohl Kajal Eye Liner Pencil in Royal Blue. Your blog inspired me to give a drugstore brand cosmetic line a try…& I have to be honest it’s the same as any other luxary eyeliner! $3 very well spent!
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I really wish i could ever win on all these giveaways….never got lucky enough …………………….. 🙁
Alba natural toner from Target
Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
My UD naked palette JUST came in the other day. 🙂
Hi Karen! It is a beautiful but cold day here and I am getting ready to go to a friend’s birthday party. He is turning the big forty! Thanks so much for the tip on using Smashbox Photo Op and then concealer. I have been doing that since you answered my comment and I can’t believe what a difference it makes! Keep on blogging!
The last beauty item I bought at a drugstore was a black/charcoal shadow duo packaged in a coffin-shaped cardboard palette, on sale after Halloween for $.75 :)) It’s my favorite dark gray shadow with amazing staying power for such a low price!
I am sitting here on my couch watching Uncle Buck because it’s way too windy/rainy for me to be outside 🙁
Aaw I wish it would rain here! I love the rain <3 I really live in the wrong place for it! Curse how fantastic this city is!!
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Hi…Hope you are having a great weekend 🙂
The best gift I ever received was a trip my parents took me and my sister on when I was in high school–it was a beautiful three city tour in India. A gift I received today was a surprise free haircut at my usual place since its my birthday!
Love these giveaways and I’m always surprised at how often and how cool they always are!
I’m listening to All of the Lights by Kanye West. have a wonderful day Karen, love your Blog!
i’m home. ^^
We have sun- but it’s only 28 degrees and windy!
I’m in Barcelona!
Right now, I’m about to take a Saturday afternoon nap!
I’m actually not too far from you in the Bay Area! It was raining all last night for me, and even though it’s sunny right now, there are some occasional drizzling now and then =)
It is actually sunny here. Wish it was a bit warmer but at least it is not raining. Have a great Saturday!
I just bought MAC Blot powder after seeing your review and – holy crap! It is nothing short of amaaaaaazing!
I love Makeup and Beauty Blog!!!
The rain has subsided, for now in San Francisco, and I am chomping at the bit to get outside!
Sun in my face, best thing ever!!!!!
Last drugstore item i bought was the Loreal 360 clean facial cleanser. IT’s a cheap sub for my Kanebo Impresso cleanser and does a great job for the price!
My last drugstore visit was a week ago….for lashblast of course 😉
not sure why I got it, considering the collection of mascaras i own haha
curiosity killed the cat 😛
Trying a new restaurant tonight, very excited!
I’m a nurse I work at night. Most of my co-workers wear very little makeup and we had a very slow night. Sooo at 3am I introduced everyone to some of my favorite products and had quick little mini make overs! Urban Decay eye shadow primer, Lancome eye shadow (show stopper), Stili Smudge Pot, and Tart mascara (Lights, Camera, action)
Karen, the pictures where you show glimpses of outside your window are so encouraging! It’s so nice to see that green!
I’m in bed, still nursing a broken ankle.
The last drugstore beauty product I bought was Biore pore strips!
It may be cold outside (-13 degrees celsius) but the bright sunshine is puting me in a cheery mood
Today is the first day its been sunny in about a week where I am!
Oh, I just love sephora!!!
i’m on the sofa watching the office season 2
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I am currently eating sunflower seed butter. I thought I’d mix it up from usual pb. Its pretty good!
I’m hungry. I want to get sushi.
The best gift I ever got was a Tiffany anniversary ring from my hubby!
i just remembered i have a paper for philosophy due on monday. *sigh*
I’ve never won a contest before so I hope I win this one!
Sephora carries Bumble&bumble now! I’m so excited 🙂
I’m going to Washington D.C. in a few days with my friends! For free! I’m so excited 🙂
I love Jane Iredale products; you should look at reviewing some of her stuff….. 🙂
I just returned from the grocery store and am now doing laundry. Pretty boring for a Saturday, huh?
Having a rainy morning here in Sydney too.
Though we are actually transitioning into winter now. And not to freak you out even more – but I’m totally writing this from the future – Sunday morning to be exact!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend!
Have a great day Karen & Tabs!
just had some greek food for lunch! so good!
Just at home, wishing we could get some of that rain you’re having!
The best gift I have ever received was a little yellow baby bird in a giant pink cage from my boyfriend (now husband) on my birthday. Our little bird live a long and happy life with us, and it still makes me smile to think about the special present he got me so many years ago. <3
Ugh, it’s sunny here but freezing. The sun tricks you so it is disappointing every time I go outside. On a positive note, I’m $10 away from VIB status at Sephora :).
spring break is almost over. Sad!
Pick me!!! =)
It’s super raining here. I’m over it and ready for SPRING!!
The best gift I ever gave was Urban Decay’s Naked Palette. My cousin saw that I had want and wanted it really bad. Months went by and she had forgotten about it. By the time her b-day rolled around Urban Decay had it in stock so I bought it and had it sent to her house. She was ecstatic!
This week I bought 2 of the Pacifica Body Butters at Sephora, in Tahitian Gardenia and Tuscan Blood Orange. Love them!
It’s 3:40 here in Denver, and my fifteen month old just started her nap. I wish I could join her, but I’ve got to make some black tea and get some housework done while I have a chance!
Your giveaways are so sweet! Thanks :3
just got home from the grocery store in the rain………yay!!!
The last drugstore beauty product I bought was L’Oreal Volume Million Lashes.
Just got done exercising at home and about to go to mall to do some shopping!
My best friend got me a Sephora gift card a few years back. 🙂 One of the best birthday presents I got that year. 🙂
Right now I’m reading your blog even though I should be studying for my CPA exam! Haha but this A LOT more fun!! I love reading your blog. I randomly found it while searching for the tarte 12-hour blush review! :p
Thank you for offering this giveaway, Karen! Give Tabs a kiss on his fuzzeh belleh, ‘k?
I buy so many drug store products I can’t keep track! It’s sort of an addiction, but it helps with the stress of nursing school 🙂
Hmm, the last drugstore product I bought was Maybelline Color Sensational lipstick in Pink Please. It’s such a pretty nudy pink!
Watching the ncaa tourney. Disappointing thus far.
love your giveaways 🙂
New hair cut and belly piercing! i feel good 🙂 🙂 🙂
Today my 4 year old daughter and I are lounging on the couch watching Back To The Future movies. 🙂
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Right now I am watching international soccer (Mexico vs Paraguay) and surfing on my iPad.
My last drugstore makeup purchase was a Milani baked blush and I am very pleased with it.
Thanks for the opportunity to win, I am such a Sephora whore 😉
Last beauty purchase was Maybelline’s The Falsies mascara – I’ve been hearing good things and can’t wait to try it out!
The last drugstore beauty product I bought was the Wet n Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Trio in Silent Treatment.
I just started using a foundation brush instead of a sponge or my fingers. So much better!
Saturday has been great thus far. The weather’s warming up enough that my bare feet are fooled by a warm deck, and try to convince me that it’s OK to start dressing to fit spring……even though the daytime highs are still around 30F where I am.
The latest drugstore purchase was the NYX lip cream in Stockholm. I love it, and want to get my hands on Antwerp and Monte Carlo.
Hope that you have a great weekend, Karen, and thanks again for another giveaway opportunity.
oohhh i’ve been on a ‘no buying makeup’ stint since january so i dont know if this would be good for me or bad for me. 🙂
It has rained so much this week that i broke out the raw hides –AKA– puppy pacifiers
I could really use some retail therapy via Sephora. Hopefully I have a good job interview later on this week and even if I don’t win this giveaway I can afford to hit up the makeup counters again…
That new Physician’s Formula liner. The last boosting one? I don’t know about the lash boosting part, but the liner is awesome! Hands down the thinnest line out of all my current stash. Now I might need the brown version too!
I love mineral blush!
The last drug store beauty product I have purchased is Garnier Moisture Rescue Gel Cream 🙂 Its a nice light weight moisturizer will be great for the summer
Just finished Saturday clean up around the house. Now it’s time to sit back and relax and catch up on MBB. Great contest, thanks for the chance to win. Happy Weekend All! 🙂
My last drugstore purchase was a Wet n’ Wild colour icon palette in ‘Vanity’ and I love it!
The last drugstore product I bought was Kiss My Face Upper Management Hair gel and Maybelline masscara
I haven’t bought any drug store stuff in awhile, but I did buy Essie’s “Sand Tropez” at Walmart.
Also it’s SNOWING here In Mid-Missouri and I and my just starting to come alive landscape are way disgusted! So here I am sitting in front of my computer getting ready to watch last nights episode of Fringe (which got renewed for next season-YEA!) and drinking a hot tea (Tazo chai)
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I’m at work right now, the last drug store I bought was wet and wild lipsticks at walmart yesterday =) !
The rain sucks.
i’m hanging out with my niece! xoxo.
loving skincare this month! been a while since I really stopped to take care of my skin, which i now realize is so important…
just bought the falsies mascara…. hope I don’t dislike it
my bracket is shot to hell
I just bought the John Frieda 3 Days Straight spray. I can’t wait to try it tomorrow!
Ooh, the last drugstore product I bought (and love!) was the NYC sheer red lipstick. It’s my perfect red!
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I’d love to win…in the meantime,I’m checking out cover girl liqidline eye pencil
Aww that’s so sweet. You guys are so lucky to have each other!!
the two drugstore products I bought are EOS lip balm, revlon photoready. I really love my mip balm
It’s my first time to your blog and find it very interesting; Hope to get lucky and win the giftcard.
I just bought a Revlon lipstick in Siren. Its orange and I really like it.
So much rain outside, gotta get myself motivated to go to my hot yoga class tonight!
Just painted my toes for the first time since Christmas!
I love sephora
I love Sephora!
I don’t shop at the drugstores for makeup anymore,just don’t like any of the makeup there.
Bought the Suave dry shampoo spray today since you gave it a good review. I can’t wait to try it!
I just colored my hair and wish I read Sam’s post first. I just washed it yesterday 🙁
A little shopping spree at Sephora would be fun. Thanks for this giveaway! 🙂
The last drugstore product I bought was Essie’s Ballet Slippers at Walmart.
I’ve gone to several walgreens and CVS stores and have yet to find that Suave dry shampoo you blogged about recently 🙁 my budget can no longer afford oscar blandi even though its awesome.
I just retweeted about this contest on my twitter page (@DianeLori) and the link is as follows:
http://twitter.com/karenmbb/status/51663852001173504
Good luck to all.
Diane K.
kleimanlaw at aol dot com
lala
I really need a hair cut.
I loved your write up the other day on the new MAC collection soon to be released early April. Love the pastel colors. Perfect for Spring. Thanks for all the great swatches of the colors that you always give us.
Diane K.
kleimanlaw at aol dot com
What was the last drugstore beauty product you bought?
Physician Formula 2 in 1 Eyeliner and Eyelash booster. The eyeliner is very good. As for the lash booster, well, time will tell if it really works.
I ammm…. In my living room. Watching lakeview terrace.
I hope I win! And I love how you started this post!
The last drugstore product I bought was… Jergen’s Natural Glow Daily Moisturizing Lotion.
I can’t wait for the rain to let up and spring to come into action! I’m so ready to whip out my shorts and sandals. (:
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Did you know that Walgreens was buying beauty.com and SkinStore (and a couple of others I think(. Wow.
Tarte is my new favorite line and I loved the Amazon 8th wonder set from QVC.
Love your blog a lot!!!!! Thanks for contest.
I’m currently in my apartment in Ohio, getting ready to start up my 3rd quarter of grad school. My husband is here with me, he’ll be going home tomorrow!
Love your site btw. I’m such a newbie & this site has such a wonderful environment!
I love your blog, read it everyday! My fav gift was a clarisonic;)
The last product I bought at a drugstore was the Olay Professional Pro X Advanced Cleansing System… I am liking it so far! 🙂
Neutrogena’s Healthy Skin Radiance cream. 🙂
I got the Suave professionals dry shampoo today. Yeah! Thanks for the tip Karen.
I’m planning on getting my mothers and grandmothers makeup brushes for Mother’s Day. I’m slowing collecting the SK large powder brush when I find it in stock at Target. And I need to decide on the eyeshadow brushes. I couldn’t find the Elf one you recommended in your brush reviews.
My last drug store beauty purchase? Milani Liquif’eye Metallic Silver Liner! So excited to use it!!!
Oh and I tweeted: @beanagirl01
Thanks!!!
woweeee:)
This giveaway came jut in time!! I just recently read yor review on the UD naked palette and NEED it desperately 😀
I paint my nails in this order:
1. right foot – right to left
2. left foot – left to right
3. right hand – right to left
4. left hand – left to right
Repeat.
When I discovered your blog, I finally felt better about my cat obsession.
And my makeup obsession, though I like to keep that hush hush.
I’m so excited that Sephora now carries Bumble&bumble hair products!
Good day so far for me, now that it’s time to wind down here on the east coast, the hubs and I are enjoying coconut cream pie ice cream and some tv 🙂
Favorite drug store product: alpha hydrox!
Phys. Formula healthy bronzer SPF 50 — LOVE it.
oops i almost forgot to comment. thanks doll
I’m feeding my baby Sophia. <3
I love your blog. Thank you for sharing all the wonderful products with us.
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Hiya!! Just finished working an 8 hr shift, came home, fed the kiddies, now relaxing with my computer 🙂 Just saw the yummy new spring shower gels from Philosophy…MARSHMALLOW CHICK?!? Hafta look for that in the stores!!! Now I’m craving a box of Peeps! 😉
I went to Get Reel With Your Dreams today and met some amazing people. I could not believe that I met the creator of the program herself Sade Baderinwa (she shook my hand and hugged me)!!! By the way her makeup was gorgeous and she is absolute stunning 🙂
it’s been rather a rough week so maybe karma is on my side!
I love your writing! 🙂
I heart sephora! I keep trying to win one of these I am so grateful you even offer them as a reward! You are awesome!!
The best gift I ever received was a ticket to see Wicked with all of my friends and coworkers! It was amazing and a perfect gift for me, since I love musicals and the theater.
I think that if I knew you in real life we would be best friends!
I got some Olay Daily Facials Express wipes at the drug store. 🙂
today has been le tiring… sleeping in tomorrow is inevitable.
I went to Sephora today and picked up Tarte’s Amazonian Clay Blush in “Natural Beauty”. I’ve been lusting after it ever since you posted your review on the new blushes. It’s absolutely gorgeous!
Hey Karen! I really enjoy reading your blogs, but what I do not enjoy is doing resumes and cover letters on a Saturday! I really need new makeup so hopefully I win this giveaway 🙂
the last drugstore beauty product i purchased was loreal’s lipliner in eternal mauve. LOVE the color!
I’m thinking about trying a matte or creme orange lipstick. What drugstore brand would you recommend for someone who has dark brown/black hair & medium skin with warm undertones?
It is loreal infailible eyeshadow in all night blue. I really love it,
I hope i win this time, pleaseee! =)
I’m watching House reruns with my furbaby.
Hi,
I AM SO SO GLAD THAT I FOUND THIS SITE!! YOU ARE JUST SUCH A NATURAL BEAUTY & A GREAT BALL OF LOVING ENERGY!! I REALLY ADORE YOU & TABS TOO!! 🙂 I THINK THAT IT IS SO WONDERRFUL THAT YOU ARE GIVING A GIFT CARD AWAY!! THAT IS SO KIND AND GENEROUS!! AND I REALLY REALLY PRAY THAT I WIN IT BECAUSE I REALLY NEED IT!! I have had ALOT of things GO WRONG in my life LATELY!! I had to get a hysterectomy, then my hair that was down to my waist had to get cut off due to it constantly falling out and then I got pneumonia and then MY SO CALLED BEST FRIEND dropped ME as a friend after ALL I HAVE DONE for HER, given HER ETC!! I am the type of person that if you need it I GIVE IT!! And I CANNOT STAND to see ANY CHILD SUFFER or go without!! WELL THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HAVING THIS BLOG SITE!! I TRUELY ENJOY IT AND LOVE TABS!!!! Love, Melissa 😉
Yesterday I got the SHATTER polish by OPI KATY PERRY, BUT am having a HARD TIME WITH IT!! My AUNT bought it for Me as a suprise gift, since I have been mostly stuck at home due to health reasons!! I dont know if it only works with the other OPI KATY PERRY POLISHES or what?? To Me it just looks like a GLOB of BLACK that is old smeared polish??
I adore Parks & Rec this season. It’s one of the best shows on TV right now.
Have a good weekend!!!!
The last drugstore beauty product I bought was this orange lipgloss by L’Oreal… I really like it, but I still can’t tell whether it truly looks good on me because I have bad lighting in my bathroom/house that destroys both my natural coloring and the coloring of makeup products. :/ Alas.
In other news, someone upthread mentioned coconut ice cream and now I want some. 😀
I am a beauty junkie! My favorite brands are Bare Escentuals, MAC, and LORAC. I am due a trip for Sephora so please pick me! I got pink eye from my son this week and I have to throw out all my makeup I used!!!! 🙁
Enough to get Naked LOL!
I mean from Urban Decay, of course!
the rain has finally stopped. time for spring sandals!
Watching Banditas on the Hallmark Channel now!
The new spring trend that I want to try: bright pink lips! I’ve always been a neutral gloss kind of girl, but the pretty new rouge lipsticks and such are swaying me in a brighter direction!
just ate some Subway and I am so stuffed. food coma ftw!
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the last drugstore product i purchased was St Ives apricot scrub.
great giveaway!
I can’t wait to start wearing sun dresses!
The last drugstore products i bought were two of the Wet N Wild 8 shadow palettes.
My boy got me a Citizen Ecowatch, which runs on solar power! He’s such a tech gadget guy; I just LOVE that he gets me sporty stuff that he knows more about and cares about. I feel like it’s more meaningful than if I got me something I know more about (girly stuff, makeup), you know? I’m touched 🙂
At this exact moment, sitting on the couch perusing makeup blogs. My last drugstore purchase was wet n wild palettes…I like them very much!
WANNA WIN IT 🙂
Rough week. I need a Sephora fix and quick!
I’m so excited for the new MAC collection :))))
The last drugstore beauty product I bought was the Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque. You should try it out Karen! 🙂
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I need to get me that UD Eden primer potion in that squeezy tube!
As of this moment, I’m sitting on my living room couch in chilly Chicago (where’s spring?!?) swatching away on my arms the arsenal of lipsticks/glosses that I own so I can properly group them by color nuances ’cause that’s just how I roll ;). I’ll be running out of real estate soon and my legs look very tempting…and bare.
I finally got the Naked Palette! I’m so happy!
I just finally ended buying the Vegan Palette by Urban Decay, and I love it! The colors in it are gorgeous! But it was a tie between Tarte’s amazonian blush, which was also gorgeous, haha.
My new year’s resolution was to buy less makeup. Not good so far for 2011. I am on a serious Josie Maran/Tarte kick. I can’t stop. I don’t know what it is. I am addicted to the Tarte 12 hour blushes!
In some ways I think it would be bad to win this becacuse I would totally end up speding more than $50 lol
I love Sephora!
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my last makeup purchase was some la colors palettes.
My last drugstore purchase was Maybelline Eye Studio gel liner. I LOVE it! It blends so easily and it’s pigment stays true. I have bought 3 different colors now and they are all great. I use it as liner and shadow. And it’s so easy to create a smokey eye. New personal fave.
I got the finding mr bright by benefit kit today!
I love your blog so much! I have learned alot from you & saved alot of money thanks to your reviews!!! Thank you for doing this giveaway! *fingers crossed*
Spent the day re-vamping my vanity with beautiful thrift store finds and some high gloss spray paint! Currently enjoying a cup of Chai Tea and my last drugstore beauty product purchase was the Garnier Nutritionisten Skin Renew Anti-Puff Eye Roller. 🙂
The last drugstore item I bought was one of the CoverGirl Lip Perfection lipsticks in Feline. likey!
The last drugstore item i bought was the wet and wild quads. Wet and wild are steeping up their game!
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hi! kisses from Brazil!
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I wish spring were still here in NYC!
My latest beauty purchase was probably over a month ago, Benefit Badgal mascara, my go-to mascara. Other than that I think I’ve been behaving myself lately lol.
Really really wanna win! Thanks for the chance!
the last drugstore product i bought is max factor’s second skin foundation. and i’m super duper distressed because it oxidises on me!! 🙁
The last thing I bought, some Prestiage Bronzer…wanted to try it…my favorite is still the Rimmel Bronzer.
It’s almost 6 AM and I’m still up reading your blog o.o
I recently bought some Rimmel London eyeshadow and they are amazing.
watching eat. pray. love
I definitely “Awwww”ed in the beginning! 🙂
Can’t believe it’s snowing at the end of March! 🙁
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I cant wait for spring!!! and summer ahaha
We just had an ice storm yet mentally I’m SO ready for summer 🙂
Had just painted my nails Essie Van D’ Go and sealed with Seche Vite before I hopped on my nightly rounds of surfing your site…my nails got scuffed up real nice when I read this post! Sephora gift card = loveee!
Great contest. Loovvveeeee me some sephora!
The last thing I picked up at the drugstore was some ‘say yes to cucumbers’ conditioner. smells great and works awesome!
If I won, I’d buy the Naked Palette 😀
It’s going to be a long night for me! 🙂 I took a nap now I can’t sleep!
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This giveaway sounds perfect and just the thing I need right now to make me smile! Thank you so much for doing it! Right now I am cuddling with the hubby and puppy and doing a quick catchup on reading my face blogs and tweets! Something that made me smile today was giving my cousin a birthday bag o presents filled with all beauty products that I knew she wanted but wouldn’t buy for herself! She loves it all and had some happy tears! I loved it! So, I wish everyone luck! Fingers crossed! I would def love a chance to win this! I tweeted the contest (@alliwinston) as well
alliwinston0816@yahoo.com
Just reconnected with some old friends from 10 years back! It was awesome :]
Pick me, pick me 🙂
My last drugstore beauty purchase was loreal lineur intense felt tip liquid eyeliner. I love it!
Thanks for all the posts about Sonia Kashuk brushes. We in Canada always have big lemmings about her brushes. With Target coming to Canada, we hope to indulge soon
My last drugstore purchase was some Burt’s Bee’s hand creme! Yum!
I’m hungry:S
omg I want to win this so I can try out a couple of the new Tarte Amazonian Clay blushes!! 🙂
I’m visiting Seattle right now and having a great time!! Loving it soooo much!!
my last drugstore product was the rimmel fix and perfect primer
thanks!!
loving my ipad 2 currently 🙂
Hmm, my last drugstore product… L’Oreal eye makeup remover from CVS 🙂
i bought a WnW blush, it’s awesome!
i recently picked up the new box blushes from hard candy 🙂 they are pretty good for the price! i just waiting for my hubby to get home 🙂
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Just bought some Essie polishes…on the fence at this point. Hope I’ll grow to love them. 🙂
recently my favorite drugstore bargain find is the e.l.f. facial shimmer whip. it’s lovely 🙂
Hi, I went to Ulta yesterday, and I bought Nyx blushes in “pinched” and “mocha”, Already tried them and I love them!
Mee too! I finally found “Pinched” (I’ve been looking for a while!) It’s really pretty!
THE coral blush I love most is Hot Mama by The Balm!
The last drugstore item that I bought was Revlon Age Defying concealer.
I recently bought the Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser. I’m on my 2nd tube already!
What a sweet intro!!
It’s super cold here today – teeth clattering cold!!!
the last drugstore make up I bought was some e.l.f. stuff to try out. For $1-5 for the stuff, it can’t hurt to try. The liquid lipstick I bought for $1 was a great color actually!
Hey! Just stumbled upon your blog. Very enjoyable! Please enter me in your contest! Thanks!
Excited for movie night tonight!
I need a Sephora fix!
I’m in my basement watching some Real Housewives!
Enjoying some herbal tea.
I’m so glad that it’s finally spring so I can break out my bright, colorful makeup!
my choir is performing tomorrow at the kimmel center in philly! so excited.
I love Sephora!!!
I saw “Limitless” today and really enjoyed it.
Thanks for the giveaway!
my choir is performing tomorrow at the kimmel center in philly! so excited. 🙂
I wanna win. Have a great Sunday everyone.
I have over $50 worth of product in my sephora cart that I want so bad but can’t afford right now so this would be awesome to win. I love that you do these great giveaways!
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About to go watch Sucker Punch!
Exhausting work at week! This would be a great perk me up! 😀
I recently got a hair cut & they trimmed my bangs way too short! Now I’m wishing so hard my hair will grow fast 🙁
One of the best gifts I’ve gotten was a keyboard. It was the start of writing and singing own songs.
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Your blog’s made me want to check out Sonia Kashuk stuff at Target!
just bought 36 mineral eyeshadows online at etsy. i can never just pick a few colors i need to have them all! i’m a super crazy makeup addict, funny thing is, i don’t wear it everyday. i usually end up giving it away to my friends or family but not these ones i’m getting they’re very special and super awesome!
i wish the duke blue devils had won the big dance this year D:
I really need to go to Sephora and MAC and check out the new spring products. I haven’t gone shopping since Christmas and I really want to go soon.
So after venturing to my first official (USA vs. Argentina) soccer match with my man, we had a heated argument over something essentially dumb. Words were thrown, tears of Bad Gal mascara were leaking out of my eyes, but fortunately resolutions came and love wasn’t lost! I come home and go thru the daily blog reads including yours and it came to mind.. Your blog is inspirational: It truely radiates not only your passion for beauty products but also the love for others (and animal!) in your life. Bravo, Ms. Karen.. No mo’ pricey tears drippin from these eyes anymore!
I’d love you forever if I won! That’s a lie, haha. Love this blog to death
I had LASIK surgery on Thursday and I can’t wear eye makeup for a week! I’m going through eye makeup withdrawals! >.< (Side note: I can see great now- 20/20 in one eye and 20/25 in the other.)
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im broke as a joke and am going through sephora withdrawals! i’d love to win this little contest 🙂
I just got a target gift card for my birthday and I can’t wait to spend it on some Sonia kashuk products!
The last drugstore item I got was the ELF Complexion Perfection Powder. I was skeptical at first, but it actually works! I also followed you and tweeted
http://twitter.com/#!/meaculpa115/status/51881953594576896
It’s nearly 5pm Sunday here. I have no idea where this weekend has gone, it’s just flown by!
I am reading SEXUS by Henry Miller at the moment; keeps me confined in the house and ordering pizza later!
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multitasking – watching a movie and reading blogs 🙂
Hi Karen! How’s your weekend? I had a tiring yet happy and fun weekend! One of my closest friend just got engaged on Saturday. So happy for her! Can’t wait for her wedding this December! 🙂
i love sephora stores.
I have been really into Sonia Kashuk’s spring release. Her new blush in sunset is a great dupe for MAC Ripe Peach!
Last drugstore item I got was NYX Mosaic highlighter in Paradise. Loved it!
So happy I saved almost $20 on Revlon lippies in the drugstore today. 40% off is making me wanna go back for more.
My last drugstore beauty purchase was 4 of the new spring Sally Hansen Insta-Dri nail polishes. 😀
Hi Karen-
Thanks for the giveaway! I’m scratching my head in amazement right now that it is the end of March and snowing where I currently reside… Could really use some some spring color in my makeup palette!
cloop: the sound made when a cork is pulled out of the neck of a bottle.
My favorite purchases from the drugstore right now are the new wet n wild nail polishes!
Just got back to school from spring break today… So sad.
The last drugstore product I bought was the Maybelline Falsies mascara and I do not like it at all.
Smudgey, Flake-y, too wet, and just……. bad, lol!
Off to London next friday!! Can’t wait to hit Boots… again! 😉
In Australia on the couch in pj’s trying to work out how to get my little mitts on a clarasonic and stat!
It is too cold here!
I’m sitting in bed at the moment… it’s quarter to midnight and I have class at 9am tomorrow but I couldn’t resist catching up on blog reading before I went to sleep.
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Right now, I’m at home, eating cheesy puffs (I have to have my junkfood days :D) and rewinding memories of yesterday evening (girly night, musical in a theatre… good times :D).
The last drugstore product I bought was an NYC lipstain. This is a new brand in The Netherlands, so I’m very happy about that! I wish i could buy more American brands here in Amsterdam!
I am at WORK on a SUNDAY and I feel like CRYING 🙁
I just bought John Frieda’s new volumizing dry shampoo and L’oreal Million Lashes mascara.
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My most recent drugstore purchase was a mini haul from Target…I picked up 4 of the Wet N Wild 3 pan shadows along with 3 of their blushes and 4 of the new colors of Milani’s Liquifeye pencils. These seriously rock!
Lemming for some NARS products!
The Sundrop “drop it like it’s hot” commercial makes me laugh like a big ol dork and I am forced to mock the chickie in the video whenever it comes on.
I just bought the Yes to Blueberries eye cream — can’t wait to try it out!
At this moment I am laying on my couch lol 🙂
i just bought an outdoor grill wok. literally. its a wok u put on ur grill for veggies and such.. i am ridiculously excited about this.
I am relaxing in my bed right now! It was a rough week, so I need some chill time with coffee and my cat!
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It’s been a busy weekend so far. I bought my first house, and I’m making the permanent move-out from living with the parentals.