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What is it with cats and laundry baskets?

I’m proud of myself, ladies. I stuck to my plan to be totally unproductive today, and DAMN it felt good.

How’s your weekend coming along? Anything exciting happen yet? I can safely say that nothing exciting has happened to me in days, not since the food drama last Thursday (I had some Japanese that didn’t sit quite well).

Speaking of unfortunate edibles and other randomness, have you ever had bacon on a stick? There’s a huge candy store here in Novato that has it on the counter… I’m curious, but I don’t think I’m ready “to go there” yet with bacon.

I guess if I combined it with these weird fried egg gummy candies, I’d have a full breakfast, ha! 🙂

Wait — I almost forgot. Something exciting DID happen today. My Sephora order arrived (used my VIB coupon for 15% off)! I restocked a few must-haves (got a HUMUNGO bottle of PMS, aka Philosophy Purity Made Simple) like…
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• The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winner, Brenda! Before you go, check the home page for ongoing giveaways.

Afternoon, girls. Today’s giveaway ironically comes at a time in my life when I’m almost happy with my skin.

Like millions of young men and women, I went through some rough years with terrible acne back in my late teens and early twenties. I look back at old pictures now and remember some of the mean things people said… Still hurts my feelings to this day.

Coping with acne isn’t easy (I’m here if you need someone to talk to), but today there are options that didn’t exist even 10 or 15 years ago, options like the TRIA Skin Clarifying System.

The prize

One lucky lady (or gent) will win the new TRIA Skin Clarifying System, a three-piece set designed to clear, smooth and brighten acne-prone skin (a $473 value).

What is the TRIA Skin Clarifying System?
Are you familiar with blue light acne therapy? Previously only available with a prescription, it’s used to safely and gently eliminate P. acnes, the bacteria that causes mild to moderate blemishes.

TRIA’s nifty, at-home blue light device (no prescription necessary) is one of the three steps in their acne-clearing system.

• STEP ONE: Cleanse. TRIA’s creamy Clarifying Foam Cleanser contains AHAs and BHAs to gently clean, exfoliate and prepare skin for blue light therapy
• STEP TWO: Treat. TRIA recommends five minutes of blue light therapy per day to heal existing breakouts and eliminate the acne bacteria
• STEP THREE: Nourish. This serum’s blend of anti-oxidants and nutrients accelerates renewal and improves the texture of skin

What can the TRIA Skin Clarifying System do for you?
TRIA says their system works gently over time to eliminate acne while preventing future breakouts. Participants in clinical trials, the company says, saw a significant reduction in breakouts after seven days; smoother, more even-toned skin after 10-14 days; and skin that looked healthier, clearer, brighter and more radiant after eight weeks.

How to enter…

Entering is easy. There are two different ways, 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 — what you had for lunch today, what your plans are for the weekend, or what you think of Burn Notice on USA (I love it!).

Second, enter by following me on Twitter and retweeting (RT) the following message:

Follow @karenmbb and RT to win a TRIA Skin Clarifying System valued at $473 http://bit.ly/bGDpoV

• Sorry, international babes, the folks at TRIA requested that this giveaway be limited to Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico readers only, but I’ll hold more giveaways that include y’all very soon.

Recap…

1. Enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, and don’t forget to use a valid email address so I can reach you if you win.
2. Follow me on Twitter and retweet the following message:
   
   Follow @karenmbb and RT to win a TRIA Skin Clarifying System valued at $473 http://bit.ly/bGDpoV

I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59 p.m. PST on Tuesday, April 20.

Sretno!!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Oh, you still have a few hours left to enter to win that MAC Zinc Zone Greasepaint Stick if you haven’t already (it only takes a few seconds). Good luck, and have a great night!

• The giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winner, Brenda! Before you go, check the home page for ongoing giveaways.

1. Mood:

A resounding “a’ight.”

2. What’s your date night fragrance?

It’s usually Coco Mademoiselle, but I’ve been reaching for Chloe more often lately.

3. Can you swim?

I was always scared to death of the ocean until I took swim and surf lessons back in 2002; now I’m much more comfortable in the water.

4. Your current favorite article of clothing?

A blue, green, yellow and white button-down plaid shirt that hides my muffin top oh-so-skillfully 🙂

5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:

MAC Studio Fix Lash Mascara/MAC Lychee Luxe Lipglass/MAC Ombre Blush in Ripe Peach with MAC Cream Colour Base in Hush

6. Name something good that’s happened to you recently:

Two things: 1) going to the symphony last Friday night and 2) sleeping in on both Saturday *and* Sunday.

7. Maxi dresses: yay or nay?

Yay! — only if they’re in a sold color and I’m wearing platforms; otherwise, I look like a kid playing dress-up in grownup clothes.

8. Have you ever painted a room?

Twice. Once when I was in high school, when my brother and I painted my room but made the mistake of not cracking a window before we started. By the time we’d finished, we were both cuckoo for Coco Puffs on paint fumes! The second time was about 10 years ago in my first place in SF. The color? seafoam green.

9. Outfit:

Old Navy Diva jeans, a black t-shirt and zip-up hoodie.

10. Weekly goals:

Remember to live “in the moment,” make an appointment to get my roots done, refrain from eating junk food and work through 30 Day Shred at least twice this week

Wake up, buttercup! How you doin’? I’m still waiting for this tea to kick in, so ye olde mental cylinders aren’t quite up to 100% yet… I should be good in about a half an hour or so. 🙂

Drop in and let me know how your Monday’s coming along. I could use some friendly words (having a tough day today). Just copy the list below, and paste it with your answers in the comments.

Le list

1. Mood:
2. Your date night fragrance?
3. Can you swim?
4. Your current favorite article of clothing?
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
6. Name something good that’s happened to you recently:
7. Maxi dresses: yay or nay?
8. Have you ever painted a room?
9. Outfit:
10. Weekly goals:

Repeat after me: We are having a great day today. We are having a great day today. We are having a great day today.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen