Used to be that my idea of a rollickin’ Friday night was to leave the house at 10 with Jen, and dance till the wee hours of the morning at our favorite drum ‘n’ bass place in the city. Right before the sun would rise, we’d be driving back home over the bridge to the East Bay.
Now, I’m usually in my PJs by 10, LOL!
It’s the job… Mind you, I love being Tabs’ full-time assistant, but damn, the hours are crazy. By the time Friday night rolls around, all I want to do is relax.
Stopping by the Sephora down the street from my house (Novato Vintage Oaks) is one of my favorite ways to unwind. It’s my favorite beauty playground. I’ll sniff some perfumes, maybe spritz a scent on my wrist, cover my forearm with swatches, and maybe buy something new if it really strikes my fancy.
Last night I spent a while looking at brow pencils because Raul (the really annoying bald spot on my left brow) has been stressing me out again (we go through these phases), and a stick of Anastasia Perfect Brow Pencil in Deep Brown came home with me.
If you like cruising the aisles at Sephora as much as I do, guess what?
It’s giveaway time. 🙂
Have a great weekend, babe. I hope we bump into each other on Twitter or Facebook today.
- One (1) Sephora eGift card containing $50 sent to the winner by email (international readers, you may opt to receive $50 sent by PayPal instead).
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- Do you ever travel by yourself?
- How often do you get dressed up for something other than work?
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- What sounds do you hear right now?
- Mouse or trackball?
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- Do you like to shower before bed?
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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
I travel by myself for work a lot but I definitely prefer personal travel with friends and family! 🙂
I slept 9 hours last night
In my day to day job, I don’t get dressed up (I work at a licensed coffee shop in a retail store). However, two nights a week I teach piano and I’m told to dress as if I were going to church. Although I personally don’t, this is when I get to wear all the pretty dresses I won with subtle looking make up. I go to school dressed like this as well, and I’m one of the best dressed on campus. 🙂
I hear Modern Family playing in the background 🙂
I hear the cooking channel and youtube makeup tutorials in the background!
When I go to Poland I travel by myself, which I hate cause it’s a very long flight!
If I won the Sephora gift card, it’d be awesome. I could get the Hourglass powder trio and something for my brows maybe! Happy weekend to you, El Hub and Mr Tabs!
I’ve got the Ellen Show on the backgroun
I have Pitch Perfect on in the background. I know it’s a completely silly movie but it cracks me up every time I watch it.
Hi Karen!
The nearest Sephora is 75 miles away from home… too far for an evening ride……
I’ve never gotten to travel by myself, booo! 🙁
OOh, I need concealer and a refill of my fave mineral foundation. This would be awesome!
Slept maybe 5 hours last night which is more than i can say compared to my college days, glad those are over. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
I love bopping around Sephora and checking out everything new!
How many hours did you sleep last night- well its just 5 🙁 .. had to get up earlyy..
Hello! I usually do things by myself (I’m used to it. Kinda relaxing…). My last trip home was solo due to The Man being on the east coast for work. And I usually fly to Colorado to visit my sister and her monSTARS. As for a leisure trip…..I don’t think I’ve traveled solo for those; I usually have a traveling buddy. 🙂
It’s pouring out so I’m hearing the rain outside my window, and Love Actually is on tv. Whenever that movie is on I just can’t pass it by. It just draws me in every time.
I have never traveled by myself
Woo it’s the weekend!
I picked up the lip brush from the new Makeup Forever brush line at Sephora yesterday. I’m super excited to use it!
Slept nine hours last night!
I slept a much needed 12 hours last night. Today was my only day to sleep in until next weekend so I totally took advantage of it.
Slept 6 hours last night, had a double dinner date with some friends and havent seen them in forever! We were at the restaurant for 3 hours!
i love to travel alone. I get to do what i want whenever i want
I dress up all the time! not only for work! be it going out on shopping spree or a casual drinks night out with friends…or a movie date! 🙂
I travel by myself for work sometimes.
I travel by myself often, both for work and to visit my family!
Mouse, I find trackballs so weird!
Josie Maran’s SPF 40 moisturizer is the best sunscreen ever!
Is 44 too old to start getting excited about make-up? I hope not! I’ve been taking the time to do the basics (a bit of concealer, blush, mascara, lips), and my husband of 20 years is taking notice. Keep the compliments coming, honey!
Right now the sound I hear is the washer and dryer. Nothing like spending a Saturday doing laundry!
I have been having terrible insomnia lately — I slept maybe 4-5 hours last night. 🙁 First I couldn’t fall asleep, then I kept waking up!
I love traveling by myself! I do it a lot for research and conferences, but I also kind of like to vacation by myself, so I can just do whatever I want on my own schedule. A couple years ago I took a long weekend in Toronto by myself, it was so cool. I’d love to do it again, maybe go to Puerto Rico this time for some beach fun!
In the background, I hear the song Wheel of Fortune by Ace of Base. I am massively obsessed with the makeup and hair of the blonde girl (she has awesome bangs.. like seriously..) and i love 90’s music. If I won the sephora gift card I would use it to buy the sephora fantasy lip gloss set, and the tarte thoughtful treasures set. My favorite natural brand is a tossup between tarte and josie maran.
I’m impressed by anyone who can hold out on getting in their pajamas until ten. I’m usually in them by eight.
One of these days I will win! 🙂
The sound Im hearing is the Dogs are in the livingroom running after eacht other (puppies) cause I hear the sound of the newspaper when the walk over it ( their toilet) for now
My favourite natural beauty brand is RMS Beauty! I’m patiently waiting for their 00 un-coverup because I’m obscenely pale. And I always shower before bed. 🙂
I feel depressed tonight. Just this afternoon I was excited about the possibility about getting some new things….then it all changed.
Mood swings suck 🙁
I listened to some songs by Frou Frou to cheer myself up and painted my nails.
I never travel by myself. I don’t think I could do it either. I’d feel lonely. And helpless, lol.
I used to travel a lot by myself when I was in the long distance relationship with my now husband 🙂
Right now I hear Law & Order: SVU on my Roku, and yes, I do like to shower before bed but I’m lazy and only do it if I’ve worked out and need to get all the sticky-dirty sweat off me.
I used to travel a lot between the UK and US when I was in a long-distance relationship with my now Husband 🙂
I shower in the evenings because my hair takes too long to style in the mornings, so I do it the night before and it’s just looser in the morning.
I’m sitting wondering about what to wear tonight and now I also have to plan my makeup, lol! How easy it used to be when we only had one lipstick, lol!! Now I have to choose one of my many makeup looks haha
I always shower at night. I love going to bed feeling clean and relaxed.
I’ve never travelled by myself 🙂
I’m 37 weeks pregnant.
Hi karen! Have a great weekend 🙂 I travel 2-3 times a year, just to my sister’s a few states away. It’s usually me, my son, my dad, my step mom, and my step cousins!
I need a makeup intervention!
Never travel by myself, i slept 8 hours last night and i love taking showers before bed, it’s soooo relaxing !
I love to shower in the morning
Mouse!
I don’t travel by myself. I don’t have the money too. But I will be trying to move to California in Jan, so that would be by myself.
Ohh! I hear my kids laughing while they are watching ‘Peep and the big wide world” on TV…cuteness!
any recommendations for pumpkin masks?
I always try to shower before bed! It helps me relax and makes my bed so much more cozy when I’m nice and clean.
I don’t mind showering before bed, IF I’m not washing my hair. I absolutely hate going to bed with wet hair!!!
I don’t usually like to shower before bed. I usually do it in the morning because it also helps me to wake up for the day! 🙂
right now i hear my laptop fan… when it over heats it sounds like a bicycle wheel spinning into a card making sputter sound. i think it’s going to break down soon..haha
I am bored to death :/
Once you go trackball you never go back! Lol! Seriously.
my birthday is coming up~~~ YAY
I travelled by myself just once – when I won a free trip to Paris in a lucky draw! It was a fabulous experience and one that I think everyone should have at least once. 🙂
Purchased a couple of Rimmel London Lip Lacquer yesterday and while the colors were super pretty, one of the appicators broke and I had to run out this AM to exchange it. I just really loathe the fact that I have to run back to the store for reasons like that or products that were already open. Ugh!! :[
I always shower before going to bed. I do relax and leave all that happened during the day behind…or at least I try to. 🙂
Right now… I can hear the sound of my Sephora giftcard being checked by the cashier!!! Oh, no, I was dreaming, sigh. I’m actually hearing my tv and the microwave!
I hear Volbeat “Lola Montez” playing in the background
i have rebelution playing in the background 🙂
I usually get dressed up when I go somewhere with my boyfriend but other than that not much else.
I hope I get lucky and win sometime. 😀
Definitely a mouse person!
I’m watching our country’s X Factor now, so that’s what I’m hearing :).
Wearing M. Micallef Rouge No.1 today. I won a free sample and am trying really hard not to like it because it’s a $250 perfume!
I bought a make up mirror today with lights! It is also magnifying, can’t wait to try it next morning.
Didn’t get much sleep last night plus the dogs woke me at 5:30am. 🙁
I love to travel by myself because it forces me to go out and meet new people
I used to travel by myself all the time, but since getting married I’ve brought hubby alomg more often than not. 🙂
I love Zoya nail polishes. Besides being free of formaldehyde (and other toxins), Zoya has beautiful colors and awesome promos on their website.
I hear children playing. Makes me smile.
I hear the rain right now. I love it!
I slept 9 hours last night. go me!
I slept a good 8 hours last night! I do love to shower or bathe before bed rather than in the morning. I am in enough of a rush in the morning as it is!
Right now I hear nothing thank goodness as I have a headache. Last night I slept about 10 hours (around my usual needed amount) and my favourite natural beauty brand is tarte (off the top of my head). Thanks!
I dress up for anything other than work twice a week tops
I like to use a mouse. Fur ruffles to Tabs 😀
Trackball all the way!
I love showering before going to sleep. I’m not a morning person at all, so waking up early to shower would not be fun.
I hear rain hitting our house, thunder, and leaves rustling outside. A big storm has just moved into the Milwaukee area.
<3 Sephora
I slept 8 hours last night.
My bed is my sanctuary so I love taking a bath and being clean and fresh feeling when going to bed. 🙂
LOL, I love that you named your left eyebrow bald spot Raul! I have one on my right eyebrow (caused by a small scar). Hate hate hate it!!!
I love Zoya nail polishes. Besides being free of formaldehyde (and other toxins), Zoya has beautiful colors and awesome promos on their website.
I try to only shower before bed, or at least after I’ve finished my day, because I don’t want to bring all of that — let’s just call it “outside atmosphere” — into bed.
I always shower before bed. Makes me feel clean and refresh.
currently waiting for the heat guy to come look at our thermostat…i hate waiting!
I just discovered the Anastasia brow pencil, and I’m in love. Totally channeling my inner Cara Delevigne lately:)
I need this card, because I need the Hourglass lighting palette in my life
I slept about 9 1/2 hours last night. Giving blood kind of wipes me out and turns me into a hungry monster.
I am working on making my own sugar scrub, I have to find somewhere to buy a essential oils. Then I can use it in my morning shower.
I think I slept about 8 hours last night. Anything more and I feel groggy.
Why, oh why, did I not appreciate being able to travel alone when I still could? I used to travel on my own to see friends and family all the time. But not since I got married nearly 8 years ago. Maybe it’s time to start it up again and leave my 4-year old son at home with the hubby for a few days! 😉
I played today with my makeup as in reaaaallllyyy played and got brave. Got colorful and OMG Im getting courageous! So new types of makeup here we come!
I usually prefer to take a shower in the morning, but more often than not I end up taking a shower at night because I usually work out in the evenings.
love sephora!
I’m watching dont trust the b**** in apartment 23! anyone else love this show?
My favorite place to unwind is the cosmetic department at Nordstrom!
I’m OBSESSED with getting my hands on that hourglass ambient lighting palette you blogged about recently. O-B-S-E-S-S-E-D.
Love travelling along (with my dog, technically) and I slept a glorious 13 hours last night – woo hoo!
fingers crossed i win!
I just found out about a cat themed store. It was described to as the place crazy cat ladies go to shop when they’ve given up. I’m trying to find a weekend to go!
I prefer traveling alone, but I don’t want to be alone at my destination!
I have never travelled by myself. Heck, I don’t often even get the opportunity to go to the washroom by myself as I have 5 children and 2 cats lol
Last night I probably only got about 3 hours of sleep. It was one of those nights where I just could not fall asleep. God, how I hate those nights.
I love traveling by myself! Sometimes a weekend away, alone, is the best way to relax 🙂
I’m always interested in your ongoing struggles with Raul, because I have an annoying bald spot on my right brow (Raul’s evil twin?) Haven’t tried the Anastasia brow pencil yet, but I’ll check it out the next time I’m at Sephora.
The last time I traveled by myself was when I visited my family in Japan.
I always travel with my sweetie and I wouldn’t want it any other way.
You are my blogger inspiration! I hope one day I can become as awesome and fab as you are!
I always use a mouse.Love all the goodies on your blog,I am drooling !
Well I drove my dad’s rv to his house from the town I live in today. I’ve never driven an rv, and I will just say I did it, and there were no accidents. I hope never to do that again. As for Sephora, I love wandering around in there, but it’s dangerous ground!
I am loving the Pixi eyeshadow palettes right now.
I have traveled by myself, and I both love and hate it!
I took a bus to Montreal alone once.
Mouse at home, trackball at work. (I have very different desk constraints.) Thanks!
Pick me!! I like reading a novel before bed to relax, although this can occasionally backfire if the novel is really good. 🙂
I slept about 5 hours last night.
We love Sephora! My sister and mom and I were in a car accident almost a month ago, and my sister broke her neck and is in a halo brace. It’s been awful. She’s a makeup addict and wants to be a makeup artist. So if I win, I’m totally giving the gift card to her. Thanks Karen and Tabs! xo
Can’t wait to see who gets the giveaway!
I have never traveled by myself, but I would if I had to.
I travel by myself a lot.
After living too long in Japan, I can’t seem to stop my night shower routine. Bad hair be damned!
Mouse, definitely!
I actually hate to travel alone. I don’t mind flying alone (that’s kind of easier), but when I travel to another country, I just find it easier to travel with a group or other people where the trip has already been planned out. Less stress about the day-to-day activities; then I can just go along with whatever was already planned.
Right now I hear: the sound my computer makes, the a/c, the sound of me chewing candy corn, and the traffic outside my house.
I slept 8+ last night. (Thank you pain meds and muscle relaxer)!
I don’t like to travel abroad by myself. I only dress up when it’s a big event, like a wedding or birthday. I couldn’t sleep much last night as I’m excited for Nuit Blanche & for Run For The Cure. I’m listening to Chvrches “Gun” right now.
Do you ever travel by yourself? YUP! I just was in New Orleans for about a week on my own. I have traveled to Spain, Italy, France, Israel, Kenya and Tanzania, to name a few, on my own. I actually thoroughly love traveling on my own at times. It really relaxes me.
I hear my 3 year old daughter spelling her name in sing-song
I rarely get dressed-up, other than when I go to work.
It’s a good life 🙂
I’m feeling a lot of appreciation for my significant other lately.
I’ve traveled by myself a few times while I’ve been studying abroad. I don’t mind it, but I’d rather travel with another person.
I traveled by myself on a yoga retreat once and had a great time!
I hear the dog snoring and I finally got almost 8 hours of sleep last night! I don’t travel alone anymore, the kids always insist on coming. 🙂
I travel by myself all the time, I love long car rides where I can just think to myself, it helps me de stress!
ive traveled by myself for grad school interviews.
I haven’t traveled by myself in a long time! I’ve been busy with school that I haven’t had time to travel. Maybe, after I finish with all my studies.
I am listening to the song by Johnny Cash – I hurt myself today.
He was a true legend.
I thought you might appreciate this….you posted about the Sonia Kashuk Roll Up Valet makeup bag on Sept. 6. I became a little bit obsessed with having it, but it’s been sold out at all of the Targets within a 50 mile radius and is also sold out online. I discovered that a Target in Omaha had one, so my best friend from high school (who is still my best friend after 25 years) went and got it for me and mailed to me! I LOVE IT! Thank for the recommendation!
I really like Bite Beauty – they make such great products!
How often do you get dressed up for something other than work?: I dress up on the weekends during the day & at night! I don’t like looking sloppy
How many hours did you sleep last night? 9! It’s more than I usually get and I feel groggy!
What sounds do you hear right now? My boyfriend talking and the TV.
Mouse or trackball? Mouse!
Favorite natural beauty brand?: Tarte
Do you like to shower before bed?: Sometimes, if it’s really cold!
I haven’t travelled by myself but I really want to.
I’ve been looking for some new natural brands, most of the stuff I use is Burt’s Bees or I make it myself!
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Catching up on all my recorded TV shows this weekend!
I slept a good 8 hrs. Had a really long day so once I got to bed I was knocked right out.
I’ve had a fever for a month and I don’t know why
I’ve made too many trips to NJ by myself. It’s a 6 hour drive. The only good thing is being able to stop whenever I want!!
I actually love traveling alone. It makes things (generally) less stressful and I can go on my own schedule!
I only got 4 hours sleep last night because I started work at 6:30am this morning!! *yawn*
Always shower at night, that way I let my curly hair dry naturally & avoid the blow dryer!
Loving a lot of products from Josie Maran right now.
I got dressed up and went out to dinner tonight for my 1st wedding anniversary! 🙂 My husband came to dinner too, of course.
Feeling a little stressed lately and indulged in a little (or a lot) retail therapy today! A new watch, new clothes, and three Gosh eyeliners later…feeling better XD
Last time I travelled alone was to Texas. I don’t mind traveling alone in the US, but overseas is more fun with family and friends. we had a blast in France last summer. Tonight, we are listening to French music to relminiece, Have great evening!
I can hear children screeching. Can you tell I’m on of those “get off my lawn” types? haha
I travel a lot by myself, mostly because I’m going to visit the people I miss!
I got to wear my new pair of boots today!
I generally shower in the morning since it wakes me up
I use church on Sundays as an excuse to dress up 🙂
I slept 8 hours last night. I think I will roll back to bed, because today is Sunday here in Indonesia 😀
i slept 5 hours last night because my husband HAD to watch the new movie LINSANITY late last night and stay up talking about it…
I love traveling alone – miss it now that I’m married, although I still get in some solo road trips and long weekends.
I very rarely travel by myself…at least half way across the country, I had a bad experience the first time I traveled by myself
I usually travel alone – I can’t wait around for people to free up their schedules!
I find myself traveling alone almost of half of the time I travel, though I am usually meeting someone at my destination. The worst part about traveling alone is not having the husband to help with my luggage!!
Slept 6 hrs last night. Not enuf 🙁
The sounds I hear right now are my hubby and 4yo son playing Mario Bros on the Wii, yelling at the TV like they are watching a football game…. cuteness all the way
I prefer to shower at night because I like going to bed feeling clean however every once while in a while I like to take a shower in the morning, especially if I have an early start, because I find it wakes me up a little bit.
I slept 8 hours last night!
Right now I can hear wind in the trees, birds chirping, my cat yelling his head off for some reason and my dog huffing in her sleep. It’s a peaceful spring Sunday afternoon here in Australia and daylight saving time started last night so it’s my favourite time of year.
I slept 6 hrs last night
I love to travel by myself. Sometimes it gets lonely but it’s awesome to get to do exactly what you want to do.
does aveda count as a natural brand? if so, it is my fave one.
I love my new Lancome WineParty lipstick!
I always shower at night. It’s just so convenient for me to put my damp hair up in a bun or braid it, then wake up in the morning with completely dry smooth waves.
I never travel by myself. The only time I have is for work. I also like to shower in the morning to wake me up.
I just at Sephora last week and had a fun time checking out their skin care and nail polishes! 😀 I love that they have Deborah Lippmann nail polishes now 🙂
I’m watching a sitcom
I slept 7 hours last night, I think. And all I wanted to do wad sleep some more this morning because it was rainy and crappy outside lol
I usually get less than 5 hours of sleep a night. Two words – little kids.
Slept in late today! But tomorrow.. not gonna happen. Work at 8am :<
My favorite natural beauty brand is Burt’s Bees.
Karen, I didn’t know you extended the deadline until Monday! When I’m meeting friends in general I try to dress nice 🙂
I can’t sleep at night. I’m up every hour or so. Melatonin is not working!
I love to travel by myself!
I just love your site. You’ve made me make.some great cosmetic decisions and steered me away from a.couple of bad ones 🙂
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The only time I shower before bed if I work out at the gym, but if I didn’t work out that day and I bathe before bed, it’s impossible for me to sleep.
My favorite natural brand is Acure Organics. Ahh, I totally want the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette!!!
Sleeping?! What is sleeping? 2 kids that request the absolute necessity to sleep in your bed, then it makes 2 parents deprived of sleep, yes because those are not babies anymore, 5 and 2 year old’s feets going into my face or my back, is not the best way of sleeping!
I’m so excited for the holiday collections coming out, especially Guerlain, Chanel, and YSL!
I’m sick this weekend UGH…a treat would be nice. 🙂
Your rose gold bokeh photos are pretty! 🙂
I prefer to shower before bed as i have to wake up at the crack of dawn and it takes far too long to dry my super long hair.
I hear walnuts thump-THUMp-ing onto my roof, it’s very spooky!
I slept for 9 hours last night, but I didn’t go to sleep until 5am….
I actually prefer traveling alone! It’s so much faster. But good company is always welcome.
What I hear right now: Neil DeGrasse Tyson
My favorite natural beauty brand is Josie Maran.
Yes i do travel myself when i go to work!
We dont have Sephora in the UK there are so many brands i want to try including Anastasia brow products! Would <3 to win! X
Barely slept last night. Had some friends over last night and well….the night got interesting to say the least!!!
I slept 10 long hours last night. I travel by myself most of the times, which it’s boring…until I get to the duty-free shops :).
Mmmm…mouse 🙂
Yes, i love travel by meself. In fact, in february i go to Florida again (i’m from the Netherlands)
So looking forward to it!
I’m currently listening to the sound of rain splattering against my window and light thunder from the storm…very peaceful! I also spend a good amount of time travelling to visit family and friends by myself.
I love your makeup reviews!
So long as I get to shower sometime before I sleep, any time of day is good!
I get dressed up about once or twice a week.
I slept a good 9 hours last night!
I hear Friends on the tv and I hear my baby bouncing in her jumper.
I would love to win this!
I slept 2 hrs last time but that’s OK since I read great beauty blogs!
It’s very nice of you to post the giveaway!
All the best!
I enjoy showering in the mornings, but if it’s cold, I’m a night shower girl 🙂
I went to San Francisco alone! Lmao
I slept for nine hours last night. Woo! I feel refreshed.
I don’t know how people travel alone, the thought alone gives me anxiety!
I slept for 6 hours, got up to feed the baby, then went back to sleep for 2 1/2!
I’m a morning shower-er, except those days when I take two showers (ahem, end of July in NYC). But that’s the only time I’ll shower before bed…
I usually shower in the morning, but sometimes at night.
flew cross-country last night, so slept about 3 hours. *yawn*
I quite frequently travel by myself. I end up flying by myself more often than not when I go to visit my family in Maui. I also used to take the train a lot in college to go see my then boyfriend, now husband. There are definitely pros and cons to traveling by yourself. You can go at your own pace, but then you have to take all your luggage with you when you go to the bathroom or get food.
I travel by myself all the time, and it’s wonderful. It’s how I experienced most of Japan!
It would be interesting to travel by myself. I haven’t yet, so it would be slightly nerve-wracking!
Took my puppy to the vet yesterday she has an ear infection! 🙁
I have an almost-3-week-old son, so sleep is hard to come by lately! I wouldn’t trade it for anything, though. Thanks for the giveaway; I love your blog!
I have to travel often between my two homes – and now I’ve moved away to university, but somehow going 23 hours alone is very different from two hours! ha
Right now I’m listening to a documentary on Netflix, “Marilyn in Manhattan”.
I travel by myself more than I travel with someone else! I kind of like it, too. Except when I’m taking long flights, it’s nice to have someone else to share the tedium with.
Even though I moved from the north bay to the east bay two years ago, I still make a point of stopping by the Novato Sephora when I’m driving north. I like the staff there (some have been there a long time!) and it always feels more relaxed than Emeryville or SF. Maybe I’ll run into you one day and say “hi”.
I have reconnectd with my childhood best friend. It has been 10 years. I am so excited.
My wedding was last week and I didn’t take any time off! I have fall break this week so I am hoping to catch up on my beauty sleep 🙂
I was at Sephora last night looking at the Marc Jacobs eyeshadow palette in the Tease. It looks pretty but its a little pricey…ahh I can’t decide if I want it or not. 🙂
I Love taking a shower before bedtime. It relaxes me and gives me a good night’s sleep! 🙂
I love shower before bed!!! so relaxing
I love makeup and your blog! your pics are perfect, so bright and gory, thanks for this giveaway!! xoxo
Mouse, definitely.
Just ordered the sephora microsmooth holiday gift set. I am loving their holiday colection this year.
Generally I only travel by myself when it’s for business reasons, so I’m not a huge fan. Traveling with others feels more like a vacation, though it depends on the people..
School is draining the life out of me. I need to shop!
I love Sephora!
For “natural” brands I’ve only tried Yes to Carrots gloss (pretty sheer). I do love natural skincare though.
Yaay! Give away time!
I only dress up every now and again. When I go out with my hubby, out with friends or when I feel like spending quite some time on me. But I find it hard to dress up often though, I’ve got 2 kids and hubster is away for work a lot. But it’s okay, because right now, I can hear our youngest snore peacefully 🙂
I always shower before bed! The thought of waking up earlier than I absolutely have to to take a shower and blow dry my hair makes me crazy. Plus, I don’t like the idea of laying in bed with all of the dirt from the day still on me.
I do take showers before bed (especially during the work week). It’s a great way to relax after a stressful, busy day.
I take shower in the morning usually, it’s just a good way to start the day! And I love my beeeed haha
Don’t judge Please!! But I love watching on TLC Long Island Médium!!! Love Theresa!
I have travelled alone, sort of. When I studied abroad in Florence, Italy, I went with a group of people I didn’t know at all to Munich. And I spent a couple days out of a week in Paris with my friends traveling around the city by myself! I like to spend a couple days alone, but I don’t know if I can do extended periods, beyond a weekend, traveling alone.
I like to take a warm bath at bedtime, slather on the serum on my face, and have my cat at my feet, so I can sleep.
I started traveling by myself because there were places I wanted to visit, and I didn’t want to wait around for someone to come with me. Do it now, right?
I need some new Sephora goodies…got my eye on the Becca Highlighter in Opal.
I only slept for five hours last night and I’ve got band practice today! I’ll be all right though.
I slept for seven hours last night, wish it were more.
I dress up all the time, for everything, for nothing. For example, I’m adorning a bright pink, blue and turquoise cut-crease eye, and rocking a lacy number, long pearls, sparkly earrings and some *high* heels. And i’m just chilling around the house! It’s gloomy outside…rain, rain, go away.. Excuse me, that reminds me, it’s hairspray time! <3
i got 8 hours of sleep last night!
Oh also, my twitter got hacked so I only got to enter 5/7 times 🙁
Remember me! I love your blog, and take your advice to heart! Roaming the aisles of cvs for the desert storm maybelline palette lol — the only one sold out, of course!
I had to travel for work once and i took a 2 seater plane , it was terrifying and awesome at the same time!
I love to go shopping for mskeup all by myself. I enjoy the opportunity to explore new trends and product releases. I also have a background in marketing for which I remain in touch with trends and themes.
I love to go shopping for makeup all by myself. I enjoy the opportunity to explore new trends and product releases. I also have a background in marketing for which I remain in touch with trends and themes.
Listening to 69 Love Songs again. 🙂
I’m listening to some City & Colour while drinking a Pumpkin Spice Latte and trying to study for midterms (although I seem to have found my way onto this blog… hmm) 🙂
Dying to try out some new Origins products and this would definitely help!
I work from home so I look for any occasion to get dressed up.
Hope you had a great weekend!
I shower before bed. I absolutely DETEST showering in the morning! I feel way too rushed and there’s no way I’m getting my butt out of bed earlier. My hair can’t really take the heat of the blow dryer either, plus it takes forever because it’s so thick!
My dad is choosing my damn career for me.
Guess I’m going to be depressed for the rest of my life 🙁
I’ve never traveled alone before but I think that’d be an adventure.
I really hope this government shutdown ends like tonight. It is putting a cramp on me finding a position. =(
I love dressing up everyday no matter the occasion. Its a feel good factor for me.Keeps me upbeat 😉
Right now I hear the noise of my brother tapping on the window glass, trying to get my attention lol.
I currently hear “Sweet Caroline” playing as I’m trying to write a client advisory for one of my classes and the sweet sounds of my 3-month old puppy softly snoring 🙂 I make any excuse to dress up! I wear yoga pants and a t-shirt to my current part-time job, so there’s no looking dressy there. My go-to is a black maxi skirt, button up chambray top, sheer red lips, and light cat-eye liner. I also like to rocking the leggings and an oversized top when I’m at home, though 😉
It’s my birthday today, so I really slept in this morning after going out last night! 🙂
As a fellow beauty addict I always find myself lost within the aisles of my nearest Sephora. Gotta love it! I recently bought the Kat Von D Lock it Foundation and Powder and I am absolutely in love. Offers a wonderful full coverage without a cakey feel! Definitely recommend it to anyone who wants an all day full coverage foundation or powder!
I’d love to be able to buy myself something nice for my upcoming birthday!
I’ve just started my first year of university and I’m loving it! 🙂
I only slept 4 hours 🙁
I don’t travel by myself much. I do, however, travel for work sometimes with a colleague. Those are really fun trips.
I slept 10 hours
My favorite natural beauty brand is Tarte.
I usually travel by myself. It’s nice to not have to coordinate schedules with people to make sure we can both get the same days off (I tend to be a spur-of-the-moment kind of traveller). Plus, I wind up doing what I want to do (or sleep in). I think not having a companion makes me come out of my shell a little more and interact with the locals and if I’m not chatting with the person next to me, I can observe more as I walk around.
I’ve never travelled by myself before, but this summer, I’ll be flying to paris solo!
We were away from home for ~36 hours. How I missed my sweet little kitty!
I LOVE Yes To for natural beauty products, especially their cucumber face wipes!
I shower before going to bed, I love feeling clean
I’ve traveled by myself once before but I definitely prefer traveling with friends!
Let’s see, how many hours didn’t I sleep last night would probably be the better question ;O
I got over 8 hours of sleep last night. Yay for me!! Sleeping is one of my favorite things.
I hardly ever wear makeup for work. I work in surgery, so I just make sure my eyebrows are kicking that day. However, my husband and I will soon be working at the same hospital and shift. I will feel the need to look hella good all the time for me.
I never travel alone!
Hello Karen and Tabs!
My favorite natural beauty brand is Tata harper 🙂
Wow! I love your giveaways and your blog! You always make me wanna spend more money!
I can hear the traffic out on the street, a lot of busses go by here.
I am more of a bath person, and I will take one at night sometimes. Nothing better if you are stressed than a bubble bath.
I love traveling by myself! I was just in France for work and spent 3 days wandering about Paris. It was awesome!
I have never traveled by myself, too scared to especially in a foreign place!
Thanks as always for the giveaway! Hope Tabs gives you a vacation soon! 😉
I’ve never traveled by myself 🙁
I’ve travelled on my own before- it gets kinda lonely unless you meet some new people also traveling or the locals you meet. Met a great friend in Germany about 6 months ago, and we still keep in contact!
I have never travelled by myself!
Got to wear black lipstick for the first time in a long while the other day! 🙂 We were making a special focus on Halloween items and, conversing with three customers, I realized how lucky I am to be working at a place where they not only accept a guy who wears makeup, but allow me to express my creativity in various ways. 🙂 Not bad for a stop-gap part-time job.
I only had 4 hours of sleep last night. I really need to start getting more rest.
I shower after dinner so my hair can air dry and I won’t get dandruff. Sleeping with wet hair can cause dandruff.
I would love to win this. I would spend it on my favorite all natural beauty brand Tarte. 🙂
I love showering before bed! So relaxing.
My closet is full of dresses. I kind of look like I dress up everyday, even though I don’t necessarily have an occasion
I love traveling by myself! Especially when I’m taking the train through a scenic area.
I love getting dressed up! My friends and I plan fancy brunches for excuses to air out our fancy dresses.
I travel often by myself, but it’s always to family 🙂
I love Sephora! They have the best selection. My sister went to cosmetology school and her birthday is coming up, I would LOVE to win this for her! Thank you!
I have traveled by myself, particularly when I fly home for a visit, but I definitely prefer to have a travel buddy for the boring flights and long layovers! 🙂
I took my daughter for her senior pictures today and cried a little bit
my birthday is coming up next week! this gift card would make a nice gift….
I like to shower before I go to bed.
I only got 6 hours of sleep last night I worked this weekend 🙁
Make my day Karen!
I want this!
I mostly travel by myself… love those few moments of peace and introspection travelling alone provides you!
My favorite natural beauty brand is Silk Naturals.
I prefer showering in the mornings rather than before bed! Thanks for the giveaway.
I have insomnia so I slept a grand total of three hours in a row last night. I don’t travel alone anymore because I have a hubby and child.
I love to shower before bed; when i have time i’ll use a body scrub too then put on some body butter 🙂 nothing like waking up to moisturised skin!
I can’t live without my mouse lol
I would travel alone but I’m navigationally challenged, so it’s a better idea for me to take someone else with me, lol.
It’s Monday
I think I have a Raul too lol
I never traveled by myself… but it could be cool, like a SPA-Weekend or so 😀
I sleep like crap last night, between my 5 year waking me up at 1:30, my husband snoring and the thunder storm I might have gotten 4 hours of total sleep.
Oh, hey, I have the Anastasia Brow Wiz. At first, I was like “meh, it’s OK” but I recently grabbed my old Clinique pencil and it made me appreciate the Anastasia. I still wouldn’t say I’ve found my brow Holy Grail, but I like the Wiz. 🙂
I hear cats eating their breakfast. Gotta start the day off with a full belly.
I slept good last night about 10 hours which is unusual for me
I don’t get dressed up that often, but when I do, I have fun! 🙂
I’ve never traveled alone (well ok maybe when I was a child going to visit my dad.. but that doesn’t count) I think it would be neat to take a mini vacay all to myself.
Hey Karen! I’m a makeup and beauty addict. Right now I can hear birds chirping in the background which most people like but I’m terrified of birds! (I saw a girl get attacked by one when I was little!) anyway I love your blog and advice! Have a great day!
Good morning Karen. Right now I hear the keys of my co-worker’s computer clacking, some people talking and general office chatter.
What did you finally wind up watching on Netflix over the weekend? Grey’s or Parenthood?
Happy Monday!
So many holiday collections….ahhhh and December is my birthday month…so me buying some makeup is okay?haha
I only got about 5 hours of sleep last night. So a bit tired today!
I’ve actually never travelled by myself before. And I only had about 4 hours of sleep last night.
I normally shower in the morning, but sometimes it’s nice to shower before bed.
I’m always dressed up even if I’m just staying home. A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do to feel good 🙂
I prefer my wireless mouse for my laptop because it makes me most comfortable.
I am at work and I hear a train passing. Oh and I got a blissful 9 hours of sleep last night (Thank you Zyrtec – non drowsy my hiney!).
I always shower before bed mostly because I’m too lazy to get up any earlier than I have to in the mornings.
I have never traveled by myself!! And I have never drunk a coffee by myself…
I’m hearing the sound of my computer, I think thats the fan cooling it down or something… But isn’t that annoying? Don’t you wish machine some times would be just a bit more silence, I mean If since and technology are so advance that they can make you see what’s going on in the other part of the world I think They should be able to make machine shut up for a little. I know a little bit random but you asked!!!! hahahah Hugs
I’m excited about the Sephora gift card because I am such a novice – I’m always intimidated by that place.
I have a fancy schmancy Razer mouse (it has five million extra buttons on it), because I game a lot. I absolutely LOATHE trackball mice!
I successfully cooked a rice omelet today. You can’t understand the accomplishment of this, I have no predilection towards cooking, AT ALL…
My husband’s ex-girlfriend calls him once or twice a year,”is this a bad time? are you still married? hows that working out for ya?”
Um, we’ve been married 23 years now, most of them happy. You mentioned mouse or trackball? how about SCRATCHING POST?
ROFLMAO – I am really thankful that this is still funny.
I’m loving this cloudy weather here in Southern California! The weekend was way too hot!
Been not sleeping well lately..not sure if its the mattress or somethinng else..am perpetually tired..:(
I’ve never traveled by myself, but I don’t think it would be so bad!
I don’t love traveling by myself, but I do it a lot to visit my family that’s all over the place. Right now my boyfriend and I are stopped at a little town in Oregon because his car broke down, so this time I definitely wish I traveled alone on this trip! We did finally find a little motel and I’m happy to have at least gotten 9 hours of sleep.
I am a horrible sleeper, and it’s only getting worse as I get older. No trouble falling asleep, it’s waking up and then not being able to fall back asleep that’s the problem. If I sleep more than 5 hours straight that’s a good night for me!
i slept 7 hours last night
Natural brands? Well, Burt’s Bees and Yes To are pretty cool. I haven’t tried too many natural cosmetics, though. Mostly just bath/body & lip balms.
Do you like to take a shower before bed? Sadly No because my hair is so thick that it will not dry completely if I go to bed within an hour of taking a shower 🙁 I do love the feeling of being clean and have nice shaved legs before bed but half the time I forget to wear a shower cap haha
yay!
Have you tried the Laura Mercier brow pencils? I used to use those religiously before I moved over to light-brown eyeshadow shades for filling in my eyes instead.
I really like the brand burt’s bees! I have about 7 of there chapsticks and their body butter is really nice and it doesn’t irritate my skin.
Hey Karen!
I prefer to shower in the mournings but sometimes I’ll treat myself :p and wash before bed too.
I love to dress up every chance I get!
Not sure if they are ‘natural’, but I love Alba Botanicals and Weleda skin products! Weleda ‘skin food’ smells so good it’s unreal.
Mouse always. I hate trackballs not user friendly at all
My fave natural beauty product is coconut oil.
I bought the origins clear improvement charcoal mask at sephora the other day. Absolutely love it!
I slept a total of 3 hours last night! A high fever and just overall feelings of grossness will do that to you :/
Right now all I hear is the wind blowing as we have a tornado watch at the Jersey Shore!
It is beautiful outside, can’t wait to break out fall clothes!
I don’t always dress up, but I always like to look presentable. I’ve been running into a lot of people from my past lately, and I’m always relieved that I made myself presentable that day 🙂
Today was probably one of the worst days I’ve had in a while. I slept for over 12 hours due to pounding migraine, and it has yet to say goodbye. Every time I move my head starts pounding and I just wish I could crawl back in my bed.
thank you for the great giveaway!
while traveling with another is great, I love traveling by myself as that means I can choose what I want to do and when!
Hey Karen! I usually only dress up when I have something to do, but I’m trying to make more of an effort! And I don’t mind taking a shower before bed, especially when I remember to put my hair up for one of those over-night hair styling tricks! I am not a morning person, so this setup saves so much time! Hope you had a great weekend! God Bless!
Your cat is adorable! I’m sure she doesn’t have the bad habit my cat does, she pees on my stove when she is mad at me! And you usually can’t tell until you turn it on to cook something, and then it smells like burning cat urine!! Gross!
I sleep between 7-9 hours, it’s gotten a lot better since I cut soda out of my diet!
barely even 7 hours of sleep *cries*
I usually sleep for 6 hours a night, for some reason I have a hard time sleeping past 7am. Who knows, if I slept more, maybe I wouldn’t be needing so much from Sephora 😉
I wore a cute bracelet today, and I NEVER wear bracelets! Might try to do it more often.
I only slept 5 hrs last night 🙁 gotta get up early for lecture.
I’m watching Rules of Engagement, so that’s what I hear right now.
I love Baking Soda. Use it as a facial scrub, mouthwash, toothpaste and clarifying hair shampoo. I also use it in my washing machine to soften the horrible hard water we have in my area.
im at 115 points id love to get a BI gift!!
thanks for the giveaway!
I’ve traveled by myself before. And I’m going to NYC in Nov.
I often times travel by myself and not just by flight even road trips I take by myself. I am a single woman and I don’t have a large circle of friends so if i wanna go somewhere I do so without hesitation even if it means im solo.
the kitty on the bottom of this page is really cute!!!
In 2 weeks time I have to travel alone with my 2 yr old to India. I have already starting to panic about it,
Right now I hear Tegan and Sara, wonderful sounds 🙂
I HATE traveling by myself. But I love buying makeup.
currently at school freezing my bottom off.
I love showering at night – I prefer getting into my comfy bed nice and clean and it’s better for my hair the next day 🙂 I’m sampling Sephora’s anti- shine primer and so far it rocks!
Had too much coffee. Now has coffee jitter
<3
I usually shower in the morning, mostly because I’m too lazy to dry my hair before bed
Usually travel with the Husband… we’re off to Kauai in a few weeks! 🙂
I probably slept about 6 hours.
I hate traveling by myself
I just came back from a weekend by myself. One of my high school girlfriends got married, so I took a trip back home. Went dancing until 2:30 in the morning the night before the wedding! Then on the wedding day, the bride and groom had a small gathering at her mom’s house for a few special people who live far away. (They were leaving on their honeymoon a week after the wedding) We had such a great time, drinking wine and reminiscing. Then on Sunday I got to spend the day with my parents and nephews and their babies. It was such a fun time!
No never travel alone,have to take a friend coz if I get lost at least I wont be alone…if I won this giftcard I would buy face serum really need it.
I like to travel by myself- it gives me time to read, get some work done and be in charge of my own schedule. My in-laws are the type who need to get to the airport 4 hours before!! I get there 30 minutes before because I am a procrastinator.
Mouse! I hate trackballs, they feel so weird. I used to have one at work and I never got accustomed to using it.
I’ve never traveled alone, in fact I just flew for the first time last week to go on my honeymoon to the Dominican Republic! Hope I win the ecard 🙂
I only slept about 4 hours last night 🙁
I used to travel by myself when I was much younger but I’ve lost my sense of adventure in my old age 🙁
I love to shower before going to bed!
Always wonderful to travel on my own for the first two weeks, after that I’m dying to talk to people!
I got 7 hours of sleep last night!
I’ve been watching a lot of TV shows from the beginning the past few months – went through all of The Office, Nashville, Scandal, and some others, and now I’m on 30 Rock! Loving them all so far 🙂
i’m not hearing anything right now except for my typing on the key board but as soon as i’m done here, i’m going to be watching (and hearing) some downton abbey 😀
Favourite natural brand, Tarte, for those dang blushes!
Just made a mistake and posted my answer as a reply to someone else’s answer. But anyways I slept 9 hours last night and could use some more sleep 🙂