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Two Ways to Win the New Tarte for True Blood Limited-Edition Eye Palette (a $52 Value)

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

tarte for true blood palette

Vamp gone get 'is drank onGood morrow, fellow denizen of the living world. I’d say “rise and shine,” but that might give bad sunburns to the undead readers of this morning’s post…

Yup, the vamps are back in Bon Temps, and I for one am thrilled! I gotta admit, though, I had my doubts after the first episode of the new season. That Power Rangers/LOTR vignette in the San Fernando Valley Fairyland looked a little too much like the landing party scenes from the original Star Trek series, if ya know what I mean. I kept expecting Captain Kirk to jump onscreen with a phaser and shout, “Sookie, this way! Enterprise, beam us up!”

LOL! But seriously, haven’t the past two episodes been great? I’m totally digging the new storylines with King Bill, Eric, the coven, and Jason and the were-panthers (great name for a band!), and I really like not knowing where things are headed.

What do ya think about the relationship between Jessica and Hoyt? Doomed or meant to be? Part of me likes Jessica better when she’s flying solo just to see what she does with her makeup when she goes out, ha!

Pam, as usual, has been looking fierce. I wonder how she feels about Tarte…

A Makeup and Beauty Blog Giveaway!

Tarte for True Blood

One lucky lady will win…

  • One Tarte for True Blood Limited-Edition Palette (a $52 value).

“You know how brands will sometimes haphazardly place unrelated shades beside each other in a palette? That’s one of my eye palette pet peeves, but I like how this palette groups smokey shadows in the lower right hand corner, warmer jewel tones in the lower left and the neutrals at the top. It’s conducive to creativity (at least I think so) and makes it easy to sift through the 17 shades.

Baby vamps probably wouldn’t realize this yet, but after a few hundred years, the nights begin to blur together. The way these shadows seamlessly blend together reminds me of that aspect of everlasting undead life. It takes barely a few flicks from an eyeshadow brush to transition from one shade to the next, even when I’m wearing several colors on my lids.” Read more…

  • 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, do you happen to know your blood type? What’s your favorite mythological/fantasy creature? What’s your favorite red lipstick? Do you own any products from Tarte? How do you like your steaks cooked? What’s your favorite makeup palette now? — 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 the New Tarte for True Blood Limited-Edition Eye Palette (a $52 Value) http://bit.ly/pzB0sq

  • The deadline to enter is Sunday, July 17, 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 years of age or older in the United States with these exceptions: Alabama and Nebraska, 19; Mississippi, 21).
  • 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 Nekosan! Congratulations, Nekosan! 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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  2. I don’t wear red lipstick often so I’ve only got 2- Elizabeth Arden Red Door and Lorac Ruby. The Lorac is also the only matte lipstick I have, but it’s so gorgeous!

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  4. My favorite palette right now is probably NYX’s Bohemian Rhapsody 10-eyeshadow palette. I love how there’s a mix of matte and glittery shades, yet they all work together and the formula is great on all of them!

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  5. Enter me please!!! Cause I have nothing from Tarte (*insert sad face here)…
    And those colours are gorgeous!!!
    Thanks! kisses

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  6. I have a set of 4 mini cheek stains from Tarte that I love. I use them pretty much every day. I wish they’d come out with more colors in the minis, but only in the old formula and not the clay infused one. I tried it and really did not like it at all.

    Thanks for the cool giveaway.

    auroragyps@gmail.com

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  9. Oh, how gorgeous! Call me weird, but I always kind of liked the Banshee… it might just be the name, but it’s a most chilling creature.
    If I win, I’ll do Banshee makeup! Hot Banshees! Imagine!

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  10. Other than just the start of a new season, I’m really happy to see the following; Andy out of that nasty cast. Sookie’s house is clean..!!!, Tara’s new hair, Jessica’s finding and owning her “VAMP”. Bill, Pam, Sam and Lafayette..!! Yeah..!!

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  15. I like my steaks rare! I gues I’d fight right in with the vamps, huh? I’m really trying to expand my lipstick collection but my favorite red is the classic MAC Russian Red. I also have a shade called Raspberry by Revlon (colorburst) that I love; however, I’m not too keen on the formula. It’s a deepened red with a bit of a shimmery sheen and a pinkish tone to it… If anyone knows of a good dupe, let me know!

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  16. Loving/complete obsessed with Urban Decays naked palette. I’m hitting pan and I love the neutral shadows! I’m in need of a new palette, enter me!

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  17. I am a LORAC pallette addict!! I don’t think I’ve met one that I didn’t LOVE!! And a new TARTE pallette would sure lift my spirits! *wink wink*

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  19. I’ve always been intrigued by tarte’s products but I’ve never really tried them out. The colors look niceee too!

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  22. I can’t wait to see tomorrow night’s episode of True Blood! I absolutely love it. That and Game of Thrones!

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  24. I am addicted to the LORAC pallettes! I have yet to meet one that I did not LOVE!! A TARTE pallette would be a great addition and sure would lift my spirits!! *wink wink*

    Thanks for your consideration!!

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  29. I looove True Blood and I think this palette is gorgeous, but we don’t have Tarte here in Germany 🙁

    By the way…After reading alle these steak entries I really would like to eat a Medium Rare steak right now LOL

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  31. I have yet to try Tarte eyeshadows (although I use a lot of other Tarte products) but I’d love to try and this one looks gorgeous.

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  33. I’m a huge True Blood fan (as well as the Southern Vampire Mysteries in general) and have never had a chance to try Tarte.. my furbabies & I have been eyeballing this palette since I started seeing previews. 🙂 Cheeto & Binx would love to see it on their momma.

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  35. My blood type is B+. Try to donate as much as I can. Sometimes it’s hard because they always have the donations do far away and you have to pay for parking 🙁

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  36. Hi, my favorite eyeshadows ever are Lancome Erika F and Cuban Brown. Love them! But I really want to try Tarte eyeshadows! Thanks! 🙂

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  39. I’d love to win the palette! I was able to get the cheek and lip tints but not the palette, and I love me my True Blood!!!!

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  41. I can’t believe I’m going to admit this in public (well kind of public) but I can only eat steak if it’s completely cooked. I know, I know! It a waste of steak etc. But I just can’t do it.

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  43. I have yet to hop on the True Blood bandwagon, but this would be good enough reason to start! Tarte has amazing products!

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  45. I am loving my Tarte eyeshadow palettes I have now. This new True Blood looks awesome. If I win the palette- does Tabs come with it??? 😉

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  48. I don’t own anything from Tarte 🙁 buy those colours look gorgeous and the packaging is amazing! Enter me please! 🙂

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  50. I don’t own anything from Tarte 🙁 but those colours look gorgeous and the packaging is amazing! Enter me please! 🙂

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  51. The what’s your favourite fantasy crature was a good question 😀 My favourite is the pegasus, they’re so lovely,a horse with wings *-* love it 😀

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  53. My blood type is A+, which is the second most common blood type in the world :D. Certainly doesn’t make me feel special, but I guess it’s a good thing if anything awful were ever to happen, haha.

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  54. This is such a great giveaway! I would love to have this palette but I am not sure I could justify spending the money on it right now.

    My blood type is O+ 🙂

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  61. I would love to sink my teeth into this palette! I’ve never tried any Tarte products before, but I’m hoping that will be changing soon!

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  65. I have no idea what my bloddtype is. With the bloddtypes of my parents and grandparents I caqn have any bloodtype

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  68. Hmmm…come to think about it, I don’t know my blood type. I guess I should find out. I effin love True Blood!!! 🙂

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  71. My blood type is O+! I love the books better than the true blood series! Also my first tarte palette suck! The shadows were to shimmery for me and had a lot of fall out!

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  75. I don’t eat beef due to being Hindu so I’ll never know what steak tastes like 🙂 Speaking of True Blood..gotta say Eric looks so innocent these days..it’s like he looks younger.

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  80. I love True Blood, it’s my favourite show! I’m really loving this season so far, and I agree the first ep was pretty lame with the fairy parts. But I love how cute Eric is being with the shy apologies, lol! And did you notice Sookie was reading a Charlaine Harris book at the kitchen table when she was waiting for eric before Claudine came outside her house? I thought that was a nice touch!
    And what is up with that freaky doll that keeps appearing?

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  81. This palette is beautiful and I’ve never tried any Tarte products. Karen what are you wearing on your lips in this Tarte for True Blood photo? It looks so pretty and sparkly!

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  83. I love Tarte! I have 3 of their amazonian clay blushes, along with the glow your way to gorgeous kit. No eyeshadows yet though!

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  91. True Blood is my FAVORITE show! I was so excited to see Tarte do a collection dedicated to the best show ever. Thanks for the great giveaway! It would be great to win!

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  92. I’m still in love with the Naked palette, but I’ve been meaning to try Tarte products since they’ve been doing some great specials on QVC.

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  93. This palette looks great! About the show, it seems like these first few episodes are really packing on the extra humor! Puppy dog Eric has me laughing in tears and it seems like all the characters are just refreshed to start the new season. I like Bill so much better when he’s in control of himself rather than moping after “Sookehhh.” Also, I think this is Pam’s season to shine and kick some serious butt–anyone’s. 🙂

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  96. Favorite mythological creature is the Unicorn, though I like to believe that it is real, so that makes it my second fav animal overall right behind the flamingo.

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  99. Wonderful! I have been eyeing Tarte products due to their general ‘green’ line but I haven’t managed to pick up some products yet. 🙂

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  101. Oh I love Tarte! Please enter me!
    My blood type is O neg which means that im a universal donor so I make sure to go give blood several times a year. I know that’s not exactly a makeup blog topic but blood donations are so extremely important; just one pint of blood can save three lives! If you’re interested please contact the American Red Cross.
    That should cover my yearly PSA.

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  102. My blood type is A, not sure whether it’s positive or negative though. My favourite eyeshadow palette now is the blue one from Muji, from their spring LE set 🙂

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  103. As a change of pace, here are a few vampire jokes:

    Q. Where do vampires keep their money?
    A: The blood bank!!!

    Q. Why did the vampire need mouthwash?
    A. Because he had bat breath

    Q. What’s it like to be kissed by a vampire?
    A. It’s a pain in the neck.

    Q. How does a girl vampire flirt?
    A. She bats her eyes.

    Q. What happens when two vampires meet?
    A. It was love at first bite!

    🙂 cheers!

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  107. My favo red liptick not one at the time. My steak need to be will cooked 🙂
    My most dakry side ( true bloodish ) my black lace clothes 🙂

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  110. I’ve never used anything from Tarte before! I swatched a few of their palettes at Ulta recently, though, and was SUPER impressed with the quality. So creamy! I am loving True Blood this season – more shirtless Eric is never a bad thing!

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  111. I’m not sure what my blood type is, and I’ve never actually tried anything from Tarte before, though I am tempted! I don’t actually have a favourite palette, since I don’t own any (yet)! And I’m still looking for the perfect red lipstick–harder I think since I’m a natural redhead. 😉

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  112. I JUST ordered the Tarte “Glow Your Way to Gorgeous” kit from QVC and I’m so excited to get it! The blush looks to die for, but I just bought the Mac “Springsheen” blush and I’m worried they’re similar.

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  113. To be able to even get Tarte. Would be miraculous.
    Living in a world where you can only get urban decay by eBay. You can only imagine my pain. ((it means never getting it.))
    so please. *pick me* ((by no means subtle brain washing I promise you.))

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  114. Hiya Karen!
    Im an American living in England & I just love reading your blog to find out all the new things that are coming up in America! & getting my self hyped up for when they FINALLY reach the UK! I L.O.V.E tarte products but they are so hard to find here in England! 🙁 My favorite red lipstick has to be Dior Addict, shade “Diorkiss”. I love dior addict lipsticks because they are more glossy than other lipsticks & it gives me the security of a lipstick, with a slight shine like a gloss. YUMMY!

    KISSSES! XO

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  115. Hi Karen,

    Good Morrow to you, as well. Tomorrow is my grandson’s 5th birthday, he’ll be five. He lives in Arkansas right now and I miss him something awful! But, I’m always thanking the good Lord for us all making it to live another day. I hope you have a blessed and awesome day.

    I love Unicorns and Mermaids and a certain pirate named Jack Sparrow aka Mr. Johnny Depp!!! And I’ve never tried anything by Tarte and my favorite perfume is Deep Red, it is sinful! 😉

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  119. My favorite mythological creature would hands down have to be pegasus!!! haa sooo coool!!!
    My favorite palette would have to be Naked from Urban Decay there are so many colors in it. and also i own no Tarte products sadly 🙁

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  122. I also have a demanding tabby for a boss . He is a ginger tabster named Ra (yes, Egyptian god Ra =P). He recently had me purchase the Tarte radiant and rested vol 2 set and I have to say that I love it!!! We now have our eye on the True Blood set! Have a great weekend with your Tabs!

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  125. I love a good fiery orange red – my personal fave lipstick right now is Revlon Hot Coral, although maybe that’s more of an orange than a red??? IT’S SO HOT THOUGH

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  126. I forgotten what my blood type was.. I did a test, had a card but it was in the purse that got stolen… and I don’t really want to do a test again unless its absolutely necessary :s

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  127. My favorite mythical creature would be fairies. I imagine their wings would be iridescent and clothes would be colorful like butterfly wings…

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  129. I was all about team Bill until Alcide started showing up shirtless. Dear god! have you all seen the latest trailer? I could watch it 8000 times.

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  133. Karen, I also have a demanding tabby for a boss so, I feel your pain! Mine is a ginger tabster named Ra and he is definitely aware that he is named after a god ;P He insisted I purchase Tarte’s Radiant and Rested Vol. 2 set and boy, am I glad I did! It is an awesome little sampler of stuff and now I’m dying to go pick up some more new Tarte items! I have 2 Amazonian Clay blushes which I love so naturally I now need more ! Ra is now demanding I purchase the True Blood set as it is our favorite show!! He is so bossy! Anyways, have a great weekend with your own cat boss, Tabs!

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  137. I bought that Tarte glow your way to gorgeous kit and now I’m hooked on them! That Amazonian clay blush is the truth!

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  139. Been following you for a while now but have never commented…totally love this blog! I’d love to win this kit because I have yet to try Tarte…wanna pop my Tarte cherry? LOL!!

    ps. Oh, and I DO know my blood type: O+

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  140. O-negative over here! Universal donor 😉 Bottle of O-negative for the palette? I’ll even nuke it in the microwave for you a bit!

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  150. I only have one Tarte product – the Clean Slate primer. I love the texture that it gives my skin and that it has Sephora’s “Natural Seal”, meaning no parabens, sulfates, etc.

    My current favourite palette is the Too Faced Natural Eye Palette. Very appropriate for my job at the office and when going out, it makes me feel glamourous without going overboard! 🙂

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  151. My blood type is O+. I finally had the chance to start watching season 4 last night! Definitely getting better and Eric is sooo funny now that he’s forgotten pretty much everything! lol

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  152. My favorite makeup pallet right now is the infamous Naked pallet! I managed to get it just before the switch from liner to brush and it was one of the most exciting things ever! I didn’t think I was ever going to get my hands on it and then *BAM* it was available on sephora! I now use it every day.

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  158. I love Erick….my pretty viking vampire…Grrrrr! ^_^ I also love Tarte….but not as much as I love Erick, that’s starting to lean towards the obsession end of the scale. He looks so adorable and sweet now that he’s all dazed and confused.

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  171. I LOVE True Blood! Especially, ERIC!!!;-) I would love to win the Tarte TB Eye Palette!! The colors are gorgeous!!!:-D

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  176. Its sad….I’m 35 years old and keep forgetting my blood type. If I ever need to know, I have to call my mother…..

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  177. Tarte products are amazing! I love the creativity, and quality of their products. Everything is so well made. Although I have tried a lot of their products, I’ve never tried an eyeshadow!! Crazy!!! I love the Amazonian line. I have 6 blushes! Oh, and my blood type is O+ 😉

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  178. I adore vampires and am very much into the True Blood series! Plus the books the show is based on is great! (I loved your little Star Trek aside- hilarious!)

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  179. hi karen! today july 17 (my time) is my birthday so hopefully this will be my gift lol.

    all this time i thought my blood type is O (mother says so) so i was figuring out how come my daughter came out to be AB+… then i took a test and it says B.

    love love your cat!

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  187. Love love love love this palette. I keep eyeing the True Blood collection every time I see the products……

    Thanks for another great giveaway opportunity, Karen! 🙂

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  191. My favorite Red lipstick is Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Are You Reddy. It’s the perfect bright true red without either orange or blue undertones. And so cheap!

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  192. I don’t know my blood type, but it’s not rare. The odd thing is that I am a “weak” positive on the RH scale. I don’t have any Tarte but would love to try it!

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  193. My favorite palette, currently, is Kat Von D’s Ludwig – gorgeous with my green eyes. This Tarte one is sorely tempting, though.

    And yes, loving the new plotlines in True Blood!

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  194. Um, yes please! Looks so gorgeous, and I’ve never had anything from Tarte. Actually, I’ve never even had makeup worth more than $10 or so! I love True Blood (I’m type O+)! Thanks for all the great posts and giveaways, Karen!

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  198. What a gorgeous palette! Postively makes me want to sharpen my canines!!!!!!! Your makeup is STUNNING!!!You look positively gorgeous!

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  200. Blood type = O+
    Wonder if any of our faves on True Bood prefer that type (ahem, Eric?)??? lol
    Thanks for another great giveaway! 🙂

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  201. I’m an AB bloodtype! I’m not a huge red lipstick person (I prefer corals), and I’ve never actually tried any products from Tarte!

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  207. I’m a A+ bloodtype. I was told A+ blood attracts mosquitos more. I wonder if I will attract Vampires? I don’t get Tarte here in Singapore, I would love to have Tarte makeup on when a Vampire bites me… 😛

    P.S. I hope vampires are as cute as Eric Northman in True Blood.

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  215. I finally changed my blog layout. I though of doing that almost 8 months ago but well, time just flies so I did that 2 days ago 😀
    I’m finally satisfied with my design!

    This palette is really gorgeous! I love True Blood so I can say I would be beyond thrilled if I won 😀

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  220. On a side note, if you love True Blood, the HBO show, Game of Throne, is kick ass. Wow, that’s a lot of commas. Love you Karen and Tabs.

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  221. Yay! Another give away! I hope I win!!! I went to Sephora today to try the lip stain and I loved it! But sadly, I didn’t buy because it is kind of expensive… Maybe I’ll get lucky this time! 😀

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  224. i so hope i win this giveaway this time . loving this tru blood palette. funny thing is i can never remember my blood type. :S .

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  225. Hello!
    I will love to have this palette. I don’t have anything of Tarte so it would be amazing start proving the mark with this product.

    Loves from Chile!

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  230. I have discovered that I am an A neg blood type. I’d love to win, that palette would so help me out when I move to Tallahassee and start my first semester at FSU! 😀

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  231. I’ve honestly been kind of disappointed with True Blood. After reading the books, the Show just doesn’t live up to them. It changes plot details and after Season One, it just kind threw the plotlines in the book out the window and did it’s own thing and it just didn’t work for me.

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  232. I love LOVE True Blood and this concept with the red cheek and lip stains are just too cool! This would be a good excuse for me to finally try some Tarte products =D

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  234. I am fascinated with mermaids lol Ever since I was a child I found them beautiful, of course that was in movies, now if I saw a real one I’d probably freak out haha.

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  244. OMG! Karen!!! I’ve been saving my change to buy this palette…yes, CHANGE. I know, it sounds ridiculous, but I was retired from the service last year, and money is tight, so I told el hubz that I’ll ONLY buy new makeup with the change that I save.

    The downside is that I’ve only got $32.17 so far. Shucks :0/

    Did you watch the True Blood episode last Sunday?? I laughed for hours at the part where Pam broke in and Eric jumped up and said “Who the hell is that?” “Wow, that was really rude, I’m sorry….sorry”. HAHAHAHAAHAHA It’s so weird to see Eric acting like that!!

    I’m so anxious to see what Bill has been up to this whole missing year..something tells me he’s been up to no good!!

    I hope I win! I need, need, need, need, need, need, need, need this palette in my life!!!!

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  245. I love Tarte products! Tarte is my favorite brand at the moment. I use several of their products daily including their smooth operator tinted Moisturizer, lights camera lashes mascara, cheek stains, and I have several lipsurgence shades! I also love trueblood! I have all the season box sets on bluray!

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  248. I want to try the Tarte Amazonian Clay Blushes but they cost I think $33 here in Canada! The shadows look gorgeous.

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  253. I’m so in love with True Blood! I watch it obsessively every Sunday and read the book series too. I love that the books and show have such different story lines because it’s like getting double the story!

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  254. OMG! I love that palette as much as I love True Blood! Huge fan here! And Tarte is not available in my country! My blood type is O+, I hope Eric likes that! Hahaha!

    =)

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  257. My favorite mythical creature is the chimera from Greek lore.

    I also find it awesome that Jason the loveable but dirty man-whore is now being whored out by the woman he loves to all the female were-panthers in her family. Ha!

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  266. My favorite palette right now is the Naked palette, Got it late, but love it!! Would love to try the UD 15th anniversary too, and the Tarte one of course 😉

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  267. I adore this palette! I’ve also wanted to try to Urban Decay Naked one as well. I don’t know my own blood type, however, my dad has the rarest type 🙂

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  268. I’m a huge fan of Tarte products. I’m currently wearing two; the smooth operator finishing powder and the lip surgence in the color glisten. Love everything I buy from them and would die for this palette.

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  273. God, I love this palette…and I love Tarte e/s..
    A bit random but: I am *so* glad that they changed the story lines of the books enough so that Lafayette is still around?! He´s so much fun and I seriously wish I could wear eyeliner like he does. :o)
    On a side note: apart from his looks I do not get what everyone sees in Eric..I think his acting is, no pun intended, totally wooden. Which is too bad ´cause he´s seriously charismatic in the books. *sigh*

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  275. My blood type is A+. My favorite mythical, fantasy figure is the Unicorn. My favorite red lipstick is Besame Red Hot Red. I like my steaks rare. I’ve never tried anything from Tarte but this looks fab!

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  278. Favorite red lipstick is MAC’s Dubonnet, as brighter reds tend to make my teeth look super yellow, or make it look like I’ve been eating a popsicle.

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  284. I’m a vegetarian… so I don’t like my steak cooked at all! 🙂 Is it possible for vampires to be vegetarian!?

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  289. I don´t think I can pull off any red lippy but would love to get my hands on Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in DRAGON. Looks amazing!

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  294. Yupp, I know my blood type. I’m surprised it’s not a common thing for people to know their blood type :O

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  295. My blood type is 0+, I’ve always like donating because it makes me feel like I’m making a difference 🙂

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  299. This palette is to DIE for! And i want it….badly! I’ll donate some of my A- blood for it, lmao!

    Thx for the chance to win!

    mandmvaught(at)centurylink(dot)net

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  301. I’m AB+. I agree with you, the start of this season totally sucked but now it’s finally getting good! I can’t wait for tomorrows episode!

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  302. I feel the same as you about True Blood this season. I wasn’t sure I was liking it, but it ended up getting good. I am loving Eric, and hope to see more of Alcide. I am so jealous of Lafayette, cause I’m a girl and he STILL wears his makeup better, lol. And I also agree with the Jessica thing. Her “being bad” makeup and hair are gorgeous, and wish she would always do her makeup like that. The worse she gets, the better her makeup gets. 🙂

    I don’t know my blood type, but would hope it was like Sookie’s, cause she sure has some hotties after hers. ~ahem, Eric~ Wasn’t he so cute last episode, with his sad puppy dog eyes when Sookie scolded him?

    And I am in love with the Tarte palette. Of course the makeup looks gorgeous, but I REALLY love the style. The little drawer, and that gorgeous cover. I would be happy to win it, even if it was completely empty, lol.

    K, enough True Blood raving, thank you for having this giveaway and good luck to everyone!

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  304. I saw seasons three and four (first three) of True Blood on HBO on demand last week and just finished them all today! it’s so awesome I wish I watched seasons one and two first! Lol.

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  305. i have nothing from tarte because you cant get it in holland 🙁 sooo im so freacked that youre having this give away yaay..i really should find out what my blood type is though, it may come in handy

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  307. im harry potters biggest fan 🙂 and while I’ve only seen a few episodes of tru blood I NEED to get my hands on this palette. there isn’t a single color I wouldn’t use, and I love TARTE as a brand for their natural products 🙂

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  309. I have no idea what my blood type is, but I probably should! I haven’t started watching Season 4 of True Blood just yet, I need to finish re-watching season 3 first!

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  312. I can’t say I’m convinced by the new season of True Blood. Last season was just such a shambles and I don’t know if they can recover from that!

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  313. I’ve always wanted to know my blood type, but have never (yet) needed to know… I think it might be a cultural thing, as practically no one I know here in the UK knows theirs. Odd really.

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  314. Hi Karen,

    I love how you giveaway things I’ve been really lusting. This is one of them! We’re having a heat wave now, so I hope it’s cooler in Cali!

    Lots of love,
    Katie

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  315. i just tried out this cute little lipstick from e.l.f (only one dollar!) and it’s awesome! it’s the perfect slightly bubble gum pink mlbb I’ve been looking for for forever! (it’s the shade ‘classy’)

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  317. Hey Karen! Listening to Nicki Minaj Superbass and wearing Mac Pink Friday with a clear gloss on top. I may look crazy but I am feeling like a Barbie! Lol

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  318. Eric is just too cute, I can’t wait to see what happens since they are getting further away from the books story lines.

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  319. I am obsessed with this palette. i almost purchased it too, but it is a little out of my price range right now

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  327. Never watched Tru Blood before (have I been living under a rock?). Is it actually good?

    Thanks for the giveaway. 🙂

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  328. I love Tarte’s Amazonian Clay blushes, but have never tried their eyeshadows. This would be a great way to do it! 🙂

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  333. I have the Naked Palette and a 10 pan Freedom palette from Inglot. I own one Tarte product – the Amazonian clay blush in Blissful.

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  335. Omg that is Soooooo cute!!! <3 my fave mythological creature is medusa, the woman so hideously beautiful she turned mortals to stone with one look…lol. maybe she could've used a little help from this palette?

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  336. Oooh, I’ve been lusting after this palette (since I’m a fanatic for both True Blood and Tarte!). I actually don’t know my blood type exactly – I used to, but I’ve forgotten. I know it’s o-something. I should probably find out! My favorite red lipstick these days is MUFE Rouge Artist Intense #44. Just a bit deeper than the usual Russian Red type, and it works really well with my almost-a-freaking-vampire paleness!

    I love this season so far. Last season was kind of disjointed (especially seeing it week-to-week instead of all in one mad marathon). Though the Jar-O’-Talbot down the garbage disposal moment is totally one of my favorite things ever. I wish Lafayette would go back to a shaved head, though 😛 New Eric is pretty hilarious. Still an evil bastard, but now he’s all apologetic about it!

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  340. I love that the True Blood books and the television show have kind of gone separate ways. It’s like a two for one!

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  341. How I wish I found these pages a few months ago. I love all the colors in this Tarte palette! Actually if I don’t win, I might have to come in and purchase it. The colors are lissome! Thank you. Just what a person, (like moi), would expect from Tarte! I love using my brushes. I feel much more refined and on top of the world when I know I look good. I know there are a lot of women out there that don’t use brushes and thats okay, but one day, just try the brushes for a change and see what you think.

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  346. I haven’t been keeping up with the latest season of True Blood, but I need too! Pam is definitely my favorite vamp.

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  351. This seems like a wonderful palette, with both everyday wearable and dramatic shadows.

    Also, my blood type is O+, which I know because I periodically donate blood.

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  353. Love TRUE BLOOD! I’m so glad the show’s writers are making it easy to hate Bill? Becoming King of Louisiana sure has gone to his head. Anyone else annoyed to see Alcide back with Debbie?

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  357. I’m an O+. Apparently it’s the most common. My boyfriend’s blood type is only shared by 1 or 2% of people though!

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  375. My favorite palette is still my Urban Decay Naked Palette. Its perfect, and its easy to throw into my work bag for touch ups.

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  377. I am a HUGE tarte fan. I have so many items, including their Amazonian mascara (my now fav mascara) Amazonian clay liners, amazonian clay shadow pots, the Amazonian clay foundation, Amazonian Clay Bronzing HD Finishing Powder, Maracuja Oil and so much more. Hence I would luv this palette.

    T

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  380. Tarte is one of my all time favorite brands. Their Amazonian Clay blushes are out of this world! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  383. My favorite creature is a Dragon….I’m totally obsessed with dragons! My son gets every stuffed animal “dragon” I can find 🙂

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  389. I like my steak extra well..i can’t look at anything that looks like it can possibly get up and run away on my plate..

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  390. I saw Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2 today. It was great, but what can I say… Avada kedavra my childhood 🙁 and am I the only one who absolutely adores Draco Malfoy?

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  395. I adore tarte stuff. I think my favorite product of theirs is the brow mousse. Lasts ALL DAY. Second would be the 24/7 lip sheers. They have SPF! w00t!

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  400. Lol I do not know my blood type sadly but do know for a fact that I love this palette. It’s super gorgeous! 🙂

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  402. I don’t own a red lipstick, but I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect one. It’s hard because I’m so pale and have really big lips so I tend to get a clown-lip effect. The search continues!

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  405. OMG I am obsessed with True Blood ! I just watched the 3 season in less than a month ! I couldn’t believe it when I saw the makeup collection! Wow ! I.Want.It !

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  408. >So far, 367 people have commented on this article. How cool is that?

    It’s pretty cool but gives statistically no chance to win smth:) Which is not so cool.

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  414. I usually don’t enter in contests for stuff I’m not that interested in, but I would LOVE to win this for my friend. Her makeup collection is pretty small, and she loves True Blood. Gifting her this would be a great way to expand her collection (And fulfill her True Blood needs).

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  415. I am loving this season of True Blood because Eric is just adorable on these new episodes. I never like a whiny vampire and I am happy to see Bill pushed aside! Hopefully, I’ll get this palette and be able to get my own Eric 🙂

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  422. I like my steaks medium. I know, the rarer, the better, but the notion of blood in my food sickens me a bit. Soft and a little medium feels cooked -just- enough.

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  424. Wow… I looove True Blood! I’ve read all the books – there are 11 I think. Great Product, I hope I win!

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  430. Ooooh, that is gorgeous! I’ve just started getting into the True Blood books and can’t wait to see some episodes of the show. Hope your Saturday was a good one!

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  431. I <3 True Blood and I <3 Tarte!! I would love to win this palette and try out different looks while watching the show haha!

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  433. I love True Blood! I haven’t watched any of the new episodes, but I plan on catching up on them on my days off work!

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  446. My favorite mythical creatures are vampires, I’ve always had a fascination with vampire and werewolf legends.

    I LOVE your give aways!

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  447. I used to love the show so much, but I read the books before the series. It’s so radically different that I have to tell myself they’re completely different shows that happen to have the same character names.

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  448. OMG!!! I totally want this!!! I LOVE TRUE BLOOD!! Eric is my favorite!! I am tweeting about this too!!!
    Thanks!!!
    Tina H

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  449. I would love these! Such a nice collection of shades.
    I’m so excited about summer – back to doing some biking finally!

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  450. I could probably use a cosmetic-buyers support group, and NOT more makeup. But seriously, makeup + TrueBlood?? Tarte knows how to tug at the heartstrings!

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  452. That is a really good palette ! Even though I’ve never watched an episode of True Blood in my entire life! Makeup will always be makeup regardless .. so makeup addicts like us will love it no matter what show it is based on! lol 😉

    jenny
    xx

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  461. I just bought Butter London’s All Hail McQueen and this is probably the first ‘work safe’ colour that I’ve fallen in love with!

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  463. I like my steaks hot, juicy, and rare….. My blood type is O+; suitable for sharing. And, …..oh, how I love this palette!

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  465. I do not yet own any Tarte products because I can’t get over the price! My pockets are small, but I’m pretty sure I will one day push past this hesitation 🙂 They seem really worth the cost.

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  466. Oh True Blood. I have such conflicted feelings about this show; it makes me both happy and sad that we cancelled cable.

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  471. I have crazy mad love for true blood. Read all the books, seen every episode at least three times, it’s downright pathetic. I would love to win this and then play eyeshadow dress up and pretend I’m as cool as pam.

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  473. I’m camping and I’m only using urban decay bulletproof tinted moisturizer, Mac refined golden bronzer, and eos chapstick.
    Thx for the giveaway entry.

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  474. Tarte always has such high quality eye shadows! And they last forever!! This palette looks beautiful and I hope to win!

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  475. Im a big fan of true blood and wanna try tarte cosmetics but sadly i cant purchase tarte here in ireland 🙁 this would be a great addition to my collection and would help me achieve that just bitten look haha

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  483. I have no idea what my blood type is, and I don’t know how I’ve managed to get to my age without the knowlege of this. It’s pretty bad, right?

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  484. My favourite eyeshadow right now is half-baked by UD. It’s a golden shimmer colour and it goes well with a great variety of other shades. I <3 it!!!

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  485. I am still looking for my favourite red lipstick, I like the look of the new Urban Decay F-Bomb and might try that!

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  486. I feel sluggish due to flu-induced fever. Gah. And I’m craving for chicken and fries. Which I can’t have because I’m sick and mom’s forcing me on a veggie diet.

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  494. Tarte is amazing and I am on a waitlist for the Amazonian Clay Foundation. True Blood is great and loving these posts! Thank you for the opportunity.

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  503. If only they were giving away Eric Northman… but I could also settle for Sam!
    Love your blog, Karen, I drop by several times a day to read the news, learn and laugh…

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  506. HI! OMG, if I won this I would just cry! They don’t sell tarte in my country and true blood is my FAVOURITE show, so this would be a dream come true 🙂

    Thank you

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  517. I find it odd that true blood has a makeup line and wonder if Lafayette uses it? He was wearing some nice flasies last week. Either way el hub and I LOVE this show.

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  521. I need this palette lol I love True Blood! I’m waiting for the lipstain and cheek stain to arrive in the mail! 🙂

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  524. I recently discovered I was actually O positive after giving blood … And now I am getting spam mail by the blood bank asking for more donations since my blood type is so rare.

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  525. My stomach is not very well today. I ate to much at weeding yesterday :$ …I think I am going to make some tea for me!

    I know my blood type is A, but I don’t remember if it is the + or – type.

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  526. I tried to sleep in this morning after a long week but couldn’t do it. For shame.
    But seeing this makes me feel a bit perkier.

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  529. I only know my blood type because I donated blood and got one of those donor cards. I don’t normally read paranormal books, but I’m currently reading The Wolves of Mercy Falls trilogy by Maggie Stiefvater and I would choose her werewolves over any other literary werewolves, except for maybe the werewolves in the Harry Potter series. (Book 1 is Shiver, book 2 is Linger, and book 3 is Forever.) I love any and all red lipsticks so it’s difficult to choose a favorite! I don’t own any Tarte products.

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  530. I *should* know my blood type. In high school biology, we learned our blood types, but I have since forgotten. =/ thanks for the giveaway, Karen!

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  531. I still have to say that season 1/3 of True Blood were my faves 🙂 the whole ‘fairy’ thing has really got me thrown.

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  532. I do like unicorns, but the nyan cat has it beat by miles
    Have you seen the nyan cat?
    It has this song that just slowly seeps into your brain and you’re forever nyanning, you know? haha.

    Anyway, I like your contest. ~

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  533. I always tell people that they should have me around, coz I’m an O+ and would defo come in handy at all times 🙂 Plus, I have this thing about unicorn and dragon so maybe if they’re attacked, sure helps that I’m around…LOL!

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  544. tarte hasn’t come out with something so intriguing since their sephora beauty insider palette….the e/s were housed inside this metallic purple box…does anyone remember that? =)

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  557. I’ve gotten really into Tarte products the past year – now I have to collect every new eye palette they come out with. I guess they’ve got me pretty well “glamoured” at this point. 🙂

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  558. I was born with a rare bleeding disorder; hemophilia. I’m the perfect vampire-prey, ’cause I won’t stop bleeding!

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  560. I have always wanted to try Tarte’s eyeshadow–I have read reviews that it is chalky, but I can’t count it out til I try it!!

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