tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19334914613808823812024-02-19T23:32:06.479-08:00♥ Kate Gene ♥Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-69169185567437548422014-06-17T12:52:00.002-07:002014-06-17T12:52:20.070-07:00City Lips Review & 30% Off Discount Code<br />
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What is MySpace face? According to the hilarious comedian and dancer, Punch Robert, it's the duck lips facial expression we all fancied circa 2009. (Don't lie. You know you did it.) Fortunately, there are products available that plump your pout, allowing you to forgo the webbed foot look.<br />
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<a href="http://www.citylips.com/">City Lips</a> was kind enough to send one of their pout enhancing glosses.<br />
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<b>Pros: </b>City Lips' treatment gloss delivers plenty of sparkle and shine, instantly making your lips look fuller. The shade I received, Los AngeLIPS, is beautiful! The unique combination of ingredients work their magic in a matter of minutes, and doesn't fade for approximately two hours. City Lips states some will see a boost of up to three millimeters, and that results may become permanent after continued daily use.<br />
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For those of you who desire a fuller look - sans the minty, burning, and/or tingling sensation that is found in most lip plumping products - this product is for you!<br />
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<b>Cons: </b>Retails for $35.00. However, if the results from the lip treatment are truly permanent (with continued product use), I think it's worth the price tag.<br />
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Please check out other City Lips results <a href="http://citylips.com/promo/">here</a>. The results are impressive!</div>
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City Lips is generously offering my readers a discount! Please use the code: "KateGene" at checkout for a whopping <b>30% off</b>!<br />
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<b>xoxo,</b></div>
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Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-29675681915281377072014-05-07T00:50:00.000-07:002014-05-22T14:46:24.543-07:00Scentsational Soaps Skincare & Discount Code<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />Growing up, my family members and I took turns checking the mail. One hot summer day, I somehow managed to tear myself away from the brand new Whitney Houston tape I was <strike>shamelessly doing the running man to</strike> listening to, and sauntered out to the mailbox. On my way back to the house, I was stung by a bee...ON THE EYELID. Believe it or not, I was stung on the opposite lid shortly after that. Understandably, I was no longer a fan of anything black and yellow with wings. Ha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">That all changed the moment I received my first order from <b><a href="http://scentsationalsoapsskincare.com/">Scentsational Soaps Skincare</a></b>. Sarah Torrance and her son, Chad, create top of the line skincare products using local Florida honey. When Chad developed eczema, Sarah set out to make products free of the irritants often found in traditional soap. She eventually moved on to develop her own line of "buzz" worthy products (har har har), of which I am extremely excited to share with you today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Honey doesn't just taste delicious. It contains incredible antimicrobial and wound healing properties, and has been utilized for its skin care benefits for centuries. Keep reading to learn more!</span><br />
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<b><span style="background-color: #f1c232; color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-large;"> PROPOLIS SOAP: COOL MINT </span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>PROS:</b> Propolis is extremely powerful, promotes quick healing, and assists in the prevention of infection. I am a huge proponent of the stuff. After an allergic reaction to perfume, I developed small bumps on the underside of my forearm that are impossible to get rid of. This <a href="http://scentsationalsoapsskincare.com/shop/propolis-soap">soap</a> does an almost unbelievable job of smoothing those blemishes, giving me the confidence to wear short sleeves. It has a cool, minty, herbal scent that does not linger on the skin. It's very unisex!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">** Side Note: After writing my initial review, I was admitted into the ER. Despite being warned, I failed to remove a bandage from my arm in a timely fashion. The adhesive was so sticky, it ripped off the top layer of skin and bled. (Shame on me! I am a health care professional!) Thanks to this soap, I completely healed in a matter of days. I kid you not! **</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>CONS:</b> None. This soap is golden!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">[Retails for: $7.80]</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><span style="background-color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: white;"> BELIEVE SOAP BAR </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>PROS: </b>This goat milk <a href="http://scentsationalsoapsskincare.com/shop/believe-soap-bar">soap</a>, like the propolis soap, is also a dream for the skin. However, it does more than just moisturize and cleanse. One dollar of each bar ordered goes to Dup15q Alliance Research. Please support this wonderful cause!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"The BELIEVE bar of soap represents the mind set of all parents with disabled children, to BELIEVE in what is possible and BELIEVE in a positive future.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This bar of soap has the fragrance of Lavender which is used for calming and relaxing. OR - This bar of soap now comes in the scent of Blueberry. A wonderful fresh picked sweet blueberry fragrance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Each 6 oz. bar of soap comes individually shrink wrapped and also comes in a clear cellophane bag and wrapped in matching ribbon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For an added extra benefit this soap bar has vitamin-e." - Scentsational Skincare Website</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>PROS: </b>This <a href="http://scentsationalsoapsskincare.com/shop/bee-pollen-citrus-honey-mint">soap</a> smells of delicious, sweet spearmint tea or gum. According to the Scentsational Soaps Skincare website, bee pollen is good for wrinkles, acne, eczema, and other skin conditions. It truly is an all-encompassing product!</span><br />
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<b style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sarah and Chad are generously offering Kate Gene readers a </span>10% discount<span style="font-weight: normal;"> off their entire order! Enter the code:</span> "KateGene"<span style="font-weight: normal;"> at checkout. Please note the discount code is case sensitive. Offer Expires: 6/7/2014.</span></span></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Why order from Scentsational Soaps Skincare? Their products are of the highest quality, and their customer service is outstanding. Bonus: Sarah and Chad are sweeter than the honey they infuse into their goods! </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 20.799999237060547px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I strongly encourage you to place an order. I have yet to meet a Scentsational Soaps Skincare product I didn't like!</span></span></span><br />
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Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-70237248264672603612014-04-07T10:57:00.001-07:002014-04-07T10:57:07.239-07:00Buxom's Full On Diamond Lip Polish<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm not going to lie. I have considered lip injections. Duck face? I've done it. In fact, I've got a case of semi-duck face in the photograph below! Ha!</div>
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Fortunately, thanks in part to Buxom's Full On Diamond Lip Polish, I have yet to have needles poked into my pout. My lastest obsession is the shade, "April". It's pink, sheer, extremely shiny, and full of brilliant diamond sparkles. The formula is smooth, soothing, and slightly minty. The slightly sticky texture ensures long-lasting staying power.</div>
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Note: I am very frugal in general. However, I will splurge on this gloss because it's worth it! It lasts forever!</div>
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As you can see, my lips appears fuller and healthier when I've got this gloss slathered across my pout. I love wearing this alone or layered over pink lipstick.</div>
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What is your favorite lip gloss?</div>
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P. S. Don't forget to enter my <a href="http://katiegene.blogspot.com/2014/04/mini-giveaway_2.html%20%E2%80%A6.">giveaway</a>!</div>
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Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-18312316392365234762014-04-02T18:07:00.001-07:002014-04-02T20:07:15.567-07:00Mini Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;">
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To celebrate my return to the blogging world, I am hosting a mini giveaway.</div>
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[<a href="http://vnlink.co/S40db3D">JustFab</a> Earrings]</div>
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To enter to win this trio, you must:</div>
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1. Be a follower.</div>
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2. Leave me a comment and your e-mail address.<br />
3. If you are under the age of 18, you must have your parent or guardian's permission to enter.<br />
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That's it!<br />
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This giveaway will be open until April 13th. The winner has one week to contact me; please make sure you include your e-mail address in the comment section below!<br />
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To those who are new to my blog, welcome! To those who have been with me for awhile, thank you!<br />
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<b>xoxo</b></div>
Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-50847281262743451312014-04-01T07:23:00.000-07:002014-04-01T07:46:31.700-07:00Essie Polish F.T.W.<br />
Earlier this year, my beloved Seattle Seahawks took down the Denver Broncos in the Super Bowl. Sure, our team is incredible. However, the truth of the matter is, my nail polish is what led us to victory. The glossy, inky blue hue I carefully brushed across my nails weekly was worn symbolically to support my boys in college navy, action green, and grey. It was the only color I'd wear during the latter half of the N.F.L. season.<br />
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I'm kidding! That said, I'd be lying if I didn't get a tad bit superstitious during the football season. (Hey, according to Coors: "It's only weird if it doesn't work." Ha!)<br />
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Essie's "After School Boy Blazer" is a beautiful deep shade that appears almost black once applied. Enjoy the eye candy:<br />
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This polish applies very easily; two coats was more than enough to achieve the color you see above. When combined with O.P.I.'s base coat and the infamous Seche Vite top coat, it had excellent staying power.</div>
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Do you have a favorite football team? Are you superstitious?</div>
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<b>xoxo</b></div>
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P. S. Don't forget to read my previous post, the<a href="http://katiegene.blogspot.com/2014/03/tmi-tag.html"> T.M.I. Tag</a>! Feel free to link yours in the comment section!<br />
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P. P. S. Go, Hawks!</div>
Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-80315757079232325312014-03-29T20:16:00.001-07:002014-04-01T07:45:58.555-07:00T.M.I. Tag<br />
1. What are you wearing?<br />
I am wearing a pink hoodie, matching fleece pants, one of my husband's old undershirts, and Betty Boop socks. So fierce!<br />
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[Our Cat Who Sits Like a Person & My Socks]</div>
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2. Ever been in love?<br />
Abso-freaking-lutely. I fell in love with my husband at the ripe ol' age of 17, and am still mad about him to this day!<br />
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3. Ever had a terrible break-up?<br />
I don't think any of the relationships I had ended on a sour note. Even when I was cheated on, I was able to walk away from those relationships amicably.<br />
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4. How tall are you?<br />
My medical records say I am almost 5'1. My license says I am 5'1. I prefer the latter.<br />
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5. How much do you weigh?<br />
I fluctuate between 100 and 110 pounds. However, my front butt always remains the same size. >:(<br />
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6. Any tattoos?<br />
I have a red hibiscus flower tattooed behind my left ear. (In Hawai'i, a flower worn behind your left ear signifies that you are no longer on the market.)<br />
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7. Any piercings?<br />
I have four piercings in each ear. The cartilage of my left ear is also pierced. (I only wear earrings in the first holes.) My navel is pierced, but I am considering removing my hardware. The aforementioned front butt has stretched the piercing out to abnormal sizes. LOL!<br />
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8. OTP?<br />
What is OTP? Outrageous toilet paper? Somebody please fill me in!<br />
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9. Favorite show?<br />
<i>Breaking Bad</i>. I loved how each episode started out with an inexplicable opening scene.<br />
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[Make Your Own <a href="http://sbll.org/breakingbad/">Here</a>]<br />
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10. Favorite bands?<br />
I have too many to name! I literally listen to every genre of music. I love it all! The Black Keys, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, the Beatles, John Legend, and Carrie Underwood are getting a lot of airtime in our house these days! (The Husband doesn't like country, but tolerates it for my sake.)<br />
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11. Something you miss?<br />
I miss my grandpa. He was a huge part of my childhood! <br />
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I was recently diagnosed with gastroparesis, which is a gastrointestinal disease. I definitely long for the days when I was able to eat whatever I want, whenever I want!<br />
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12. Favorite song?<br />
Again, I have too many to name! "In My Life" by the Beatles and "All My Love" by John Legend are two current favorites.<br />
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13. How old are you?<br />
I turn 32 in May. In the beauty blogging world, I am in my eighties. (Has anyone else noticed that, similar to dogs and cats, we age very quickly in this community? Ha!)<br />
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14. Zodiac sign?<br />
Taurus. Boy, do I ever live up to the bull sign! I am stubborn, a creature of comfort, and do not appreciate being rushed. Although I enjoy the finer things in life, I am extremely frugal.<br />
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15. Quality you look for in a partner?<br />
Honesty, a sense of humor, and a kind demeanor. Nice guys finish last in this girl's eyes!<br />
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16. Favorite quote?<br />
Oh, goodness...I am a quote-aholic. Here is one of my favorites:<br />
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17. Favorite actor?<br />
"Favorite" questions are so difficult to answer! I really enjoyed watching the <i>Breaking Bad</i> cast. The actors did a great job of making their characters people I loathed, loved, or both. I also love Steve Carrell. He cracks me up!<br />
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18. Favorite color?<br />
It depends on what item this question applies to. I love red, blue, green, purple, pink, cream, black, gold, and silver.<br />
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19. Loud music or soft?<br />
It depends on what I am doing. When I bake, I like to have soft music playing in the background. When alone, I enjoy loud music in the car (but not so loud my eardrums feel as though they're about to combust).<br />
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20. Where do you go when you're sad?<br />
If I could, I'd run off to Hawai'i anytime I was sad. Unfortunately, that's not an inexpensive way to cure emotional ailments! I like going to the gym or running outside to blow off sadness or anger.<br />
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21. How long does it take you to shower?<br />
Twenty minutes.<br />
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22. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?<br />
Counting the shower, it takes me an hour to an hour and a half to get ready for the day. I recently ran out of contacts, so putting on make-up is a bit of a challenge. It has definitely impacted my ability to paint my face in a timely - and purty - fashion! Ha ha!<br />
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23. Ever been in a physical fight?<br />
Yes, which is embarrassing. It was with one of my younger siblings, but still...I was old enough to know better. <br />
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In elementary school, I once intervened when a kid was about to punch my friend. I caught his hand with mine like a ninja! He was as surprised as I was by the block. The good thing is, the interaction ended there.<br />
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24. Turn on?<br />
A sense of humor, confidence, honesty, a positive (but realistic) attitude, common sense, manners, and a great smile are all turn ons! (I found all of those things with my hubby!)<br />
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25. Turn off?<br />
Arrogance, dishonesty, a bad attitude, and lack of manners are all major no-nos.<br />
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26. The reason you joined YouTube? The reason you started blogging?<br />
I joined YouTube so I could subscribe to channels.<br />
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I added the second question for us blogging folks. Following an automobile accident, whilst recovering, I found myself with a lot of free time on my hands. (I am still on the mend, but getting better every day!) I fell in love with the beauty community, and decided I wanted a piece of the action. Thus, "Kate Gene's Blog" was created!<br />
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27. Fears?<br />
I am terrified of losing the ones I love. I am also scared of serial killers and rapists, but who isn't?<br />
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28. Last thing that made you cry?<br />
My husband, but in a sappy, good way.<br />
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29. Last time you said you loved someone?<br />
This evening.<br />
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30. Meaning behind your YouTube name? Meaning behind your blog name? <br />
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Once again, I edited this to include us bloggers. My YouTube and Blogger name is "kategene". The funny thing is, prior to blogging, the only people who called me "Kate" were my husband and family. (My full name is Katie.) "Gene" is my middle name; it was my grandpa's first name. I am proud to bear his name; he was a wonderful man!<br />
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31. Last book you read?<br />
<i>Old Man and The Sea. </i>Surprisingly, it wasn't something I read while in junior high or high school!<br />
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32. The book you're currently reading?<br />
<i>The Fountainhead. </i>I've been trying for finish it for years!<br />
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33. Last show you watched?<br />
<i>Gilmore girls. </i>It's my guilty pleasure; I watch it five days a week!<br />
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34. Last person you talked to?<br />
Our fur kid.<br />
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35. The relationship between you and the last person you texted?<br />
My Main Squeeze!<br />
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36. Favorite food?<br />
My husband can cook with the best of them! He makes incredible steak, BBQ chicken, pulled pork, stew, spaghetti, breakfast bake, etc.<br />
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37. Place you want to visit?<br />
Italy, Paris, Australia, Korea, Japan, Bora Bora, and Hawai'i, please!<br />
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38. Last place you were?<br />
Target. I bruised the bones in my left foot, so I have to ride in one of those motorized carts that you typically see the elderly rolling around in. I have no shame, though. I embarrass my husband by cruising like I am in a low rider, driving backwards quickly (which triggers a loud beeping noise), and taking off at the speed of light. Ha ha ha!<br />
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39. Do you have a crush?<br />
I hate to gush, but I can't help it. I have a crush on my husband. He's so thoughtful and supportive. All the little things he does make me fall in love over and over again!<br />
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40. Last time you kissed someone?<br />
I kissed my husband before he left for CrossFit class!<br />
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41. Last time you were insulted?<br />
Yo' momma turned me down. I sent her a letter, asking her to be my girlfriend. She checked the "NO" box. Question: Who does she think she is?! Hardy har har har!<br />
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42. Favorite flavor of sweet?<br />
Anything that is caramel flavored, please!<br />
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[Fran's Salted Caramel Chocolates = Crack]</div>
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43. What instrument do you play?<br />
Although I was adopted into a Caucasian family, I still lived up to the Asian stereotype by playing the violin for eight years. ;)<br />
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44. Favorite piece of jewelry?<br />
My original wedding set and ten year wedding anniversary "upgraded" wedding set are my favorite pieces of jewelry. I'm not a materialistic person, but I am very sentimental. I'd be one sad broad if either sets were lost.<br />
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45. Last sport you played?<br />
Does fantasy football count? (I took out my husband - and his manhood - out for the championship title in 2010. Muwhahahaha!)<br />
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46. Last song you sang?<br />
I sang a song I made up on the spot. LOL!<br />
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47. Favorite chat up line?<br />
"A/S/L?" (My husband and I met on AOL Instant messenger in 1999.)<br />
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48. Have you ever used it?<br />
Why, yes. After answering my husband's inquiry, I fired back with the same question. What can I say? I've got game.<br />
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49. Last time you hung out with anyone?<br />
We saw my grandma for her 92nd birthday a week ago.<br />
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50. Who should answer these questions next?<br />
I tag YOU!<br />
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<b>xoxo</b></div>
Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-23297324622449732172011-09-08T18:43:00.000-07:002011-09-08T21:19:29.087-07:00Yoga In Lieu of Botox?<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
The exercises featured in these videos are <i>epic</i>.<br />
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Thoughts?</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">xoxo,<br />
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Kate Gene</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My Jewelry Store: </span><a href="http://eightseventeenjewelry.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">EightSeventeen Jewelry</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tweet, Tweet: </span><a href="http://twitter.com/kate_gene" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://twitter.com/kate_gene</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ask Me Questions Anonymously: </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.formspring.me/KateGene" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">http://www.formspring.me/KateGene</a></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-78064965064766640112011-08-30T16:22:00.000-07:002011-08-30T16:24:30.493-07:00YouTube Guru Spotlight: Glam Life Guru<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The first time I watched an episode of '<a href="http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/tv/extreme-couponing">Extreme Couponing</a>', my features were frozen in an expression similar to this:<br />
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I have a lot more chest hair than Richard Simmons, but otherwise, this photograph is an accurate depiction of my appearance that day. For those of you who opted out of Sarcasm 101, I am kidding about the man sweater. Sort of. (Seriously, I'm joking. What kind of neanderthal do you think I am?!) <br />
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If you are unfamiliar with the premise of TLC's hit show, here is a brief overview:<br />
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'Extreme Couponing' features hardcore bargain hunters who save hundreds - sometimes thousands - of dollars by utilizing coupons, sales, and reward programs. Believe it or not, some of these savvy shoppers' transactions result in the <i>store</i> owing <i>them</i> money. It's unbelievable!<br />
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Scoring massive deals requires an exorbitant amount of patience and time. Sadly, some of the individuals on the show have developed an unhealthy obsession with couponing. It consumes their lives. My husband and I have incorporated coupons into our shopping, but on a smaller, more conservative scale.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5YJ7qORE4-t_8BXXTqzgH75n6ZW5rFWNaQYyc-H_SeCUoKAVWZLMlPF9nyv-XVUd0r5BZbUv7Z4DR6dTWzCgZxT850asXC-414XOIctXSFG5MmY2BsRVez78S70UQ3uV8uFP5dehTgNB/s1600/Dumpster+Diving.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge5YJ7qORE4-t_8BXXTqzgH75n6ZW5rFWNaQYyc-H_SeCUoKAVWZLMlPF9nyv-XVUd0r5BZbUv7Z4DR6dTWzCgZxT850asXC-414XOIctXSFG5MmY2BsRVez78S70UQ3uV8uFP5dehTgNB/s400/Dumpster+Diving.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><i>Dumpster diving for coupons. Crazy or crazy smart?</i><br />
[<a href="http://meetsobsession.com/2011/tv/cuckoo-for-coupons-a-closer-look-at-tlc%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%98extreme-couponing%E2%80%99/">Source</a>]<br />
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Tati, a.k.a. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/GlamLifeGuru">Glam Life Guru</a>, is a not-so-extreme coupon extraordinaire. You won't find her hauling eight carts of free spaghetti noodles out of the store, arms raised triumphantly in victory. She and her boyfriend, Master, visit multiple drug stores weekly, sharing current beauty-related steals and deals. I ROFLCOPTER while watching their videos. They're a <b>hoot</b>! (Yes, I said "hoot". Big whoop. Wanna fight about it?)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8zSWYfT8v-iZOi6Dnzpzz6EyXF6BJPmF0HsbtPZ_kEES2nlIjvKRWvH91f1cuwm5PqUDHX3Au8JRmO0KpbFXoJus2Js8Pc4VnPiG0fFsWLdxutsUZY1OUTWBSRP8oc178fJw1Y_4ir63k/s1600/Tati.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8zSWYfT8v-iZOi6Dnzpzz6EyXF6BJPmF0HsbtPZ_kEES2nlIjvKRWvH91f1cuwm5PqUDHX3Au8JRmO0KpbFXoJus2Js8Pc4VnPiG0fFsWLdxutsUZY1OUTWBSRP8oc178fJw1Y_4ir63k/s400/Tati.jpg" width="272" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Gaw-juss <u>and</u> thrifty!</i><br />
[<a href="http://glamlifeguru.com/?page_id=18">Source</a>]<br />
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Couponing can be intimidating and confusing. Tati breaks down specials perfectly for penny pinching rookies such as myself, and often provides links to printable coupons. Her channel and blog are excellent resources that I have been referring to for months. Although her subscriber count is steadily on the rise, she deserves more followers than she currently has. Please check her out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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For you fancy folks who can read real good-like, click <a href="http://glamlifeguru.com/">here</a> for Tati's blog. ;)<br />
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Have a great week, everyone!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo,<br />
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Kate Gene<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My Jewelry Store: </span><a href="http://eightseventeenjewelry.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">EightSeventeen Jewelry</span></a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tweet, Tweet: </span><a href="http://twitter.com/kate_gene" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://twitter.com/kate_gene</span></a></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ask Me Questions Anonymously: </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.formspring.me/KateGene" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">http://www.formspring.me/KateGene</a></span><br />
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P.S. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/CouponDivas">Coupon Divas</a> is another awesome money-saving resource. Check them out, too!</div></div>Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-10720402435859623062011-08-20T21:30:00.000-07:002011-08-20T21:30:12.393-07:00Misikko / HANA Titanium Flat Iron Review<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>When it comes to hair care, I have always been frugal. Believe it or not, my hubby ♥ is the hair diva in this household. Inexpensive gel is not allowed anywhere near his pretty, dirty blonde 'do. I once tried to convince him to try L. A. Looks products, and he went <a href="http://youtube.com/user/luanlegacy">Luan Legacy</a> on a *bleep*. (My DH also possesses a shoe and clothing collection grander than my own. Maybe <i>he</i> should be the one blogging. Ha ha ha! I love my crazy guy!) I, on the other hand, will use whatever is on sale at the drug store. <br />
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Most of the time, I am content using low end products and tools. However, being thrifty is not without its occasional pitfalls. Years ago, I spotted a flat iron on clearance. It was only $5.00. Not surprisingly, it didn't perform. The plates emitted very little heat. I later invested in a $20.00 flat iron, only to be disappointed once again. You should be able to fry an egg on your heat styling tools, dagnabit! I don't enjoy salmonella -- or frizzy hair.<br />
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A couple months ago, the folks at <a href="http://www.misikko.com/">Misikko</a> kindly sent me the HANA 1.5 Inch Titanium Flat Iron for consideration. As many of you already know, Misikko is an online retailer that offers a variety of hair care items: <a href="http://www.misikko.com/">hair straighteners</a>, <a href="http://www.misikko.com/fachiceflir.html">Chi Irons</a>, authentic <a href="http://www.hanasalon.com/index.html">HANA</a> products, etc. I have worked with Misikko in the <a href="http://katiegene.blogspot.com/2011/04/hanaair-professional-hair-dryer-review.html">past</a>, and have yet to be disappointed by their products or service!<br />
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<b>TITANIUM FLAT IRON SPECS:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>PROS:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>I am one of those "I-Abused-The-Snooze-Button-and-Now-I-Am-Late" girls. Styling tools that heat up immediately are a must, and this iron does just that.</li>
<li>Leaves my hair incredibly glossy, smooth, and stick straight.</li>
<li>You don't need to glide the iron over the same strands of hair repeatedly to achieve maximum results.</li>
<li>The heat proof silicone mat allows you to safely rest your iron on your counter.</li>
<li>The extra long swivel cord allows you to move around with ease.</li>
<li>Quick shipping, excellent packaging.</li>
<li><i>Extra goodies are included with every order: make-up, salon styling products, nail files, hand sanitizer, stuffed animals, scented faux rosebuds, etc. Items and quantities may vary.</i></li>
</ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>CONS:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><ul><li>The long cord can be a bit of a hassle to store.</li>
<li>The price. This bad boy retails for $239.99. However, it is currently on sale for $174.99 on Misikko's <a href="http://www.misikko.com/hana-titanium-flat-iron.html">website</a>. Shipping is free!</li>
<li>Our fur baby ♥ loves to eat rubber. The heat proof silicone mat has his name written all over it. I'm praying he doesn't figure out how to open up our bathroom drawers. ;)</li>
</ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4DBXoB-pcdQ/TlBeLeSS9EI/AAAAAAAABhM/DHuG1NjWbZU/s1600/Rubber+Eater.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4DBXoB-pcdQ/TlBeLeSS9EI/AAAAAAAABhM/DHuG1NjWbZU/s1600/Rubber+Eater.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">[Yes, our fur kid has a mustache. It makes him look distinguished.]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>FINAL THOUGHTS:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Think of me as Jerry Springer on kimchi.</i></span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QFWqIqGR-vc/TlBRqSRrZlI/AAAAAAAABg8/A5fQyUNznbY/s1600/springer_jerry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QFWqIqGR-vc/TlBRqSRrZlI/AAAAAAAABg8/A5fQyUNznbY/s400/springer_jerry.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">[<a href="http://supergilles.blogspot.com/2010/08/damn-i-swear-sports-and-music-are-so.html">Source</a>]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
If you have the funds, and straighten/curl your hair frequently, this flat iron is worth the investment.<br />
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Enjoy the rest of the weekend, everyone!<br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Kate Gene</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">My Jewelry Store: <a href="http://eightseventeenjewelry.blogspot.com/">EightSeventeen Jewelry</a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Tweet, Tweet: <a href="http://twitter.com/kate_gene">http://twitter.com/kate_gene</a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Ask Me Questions Anonymously: <a href="http://www.formspring.me/KateGene">http://www.formspring.me/KateGene</a></div></div><br />
<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer: The product was sent to me by Misikko to review, free of charge. I am not affiliated with the organization, nor am I being paid to endorse their products. My views are not influenced by anything other than my personal experience. Please use these products at your own discretion.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">HANA Titanium Flat Iron features information courtesy of Misikko.com.</span></div></div>Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-63678421391784986122011-05-27T23:12:00.000-07:002011-05-27T23:12:00.242-07:00Giveaway Winner<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Thank you to everyone who entered my Caudalie giveaway. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The randomly selected winner is...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>COLLIFORNIA!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations! <br />
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Please send your full name and mailing address to kategeneblog[at]gmail[dot]com. You have until June 3, 2011 to respond, otherwise a new winner will be chosen.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Enjoy your new bronzing products! I am confident that you'll achieve a gorgeous, natural tan -- just like these handsome devils!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kyQ6hKt6WuY/TeCMXVe7BRI/AAAAAAAABes/fhIIuOSnddk/s1600/Asian+Guido.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kyQ6hKt6WuY/TeCMXVe7BRI/AAAAAAAABes/fhIIuOSnddk/s1600/Asian+Guido.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">[<a href="http://www.guidofail.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/guasian2.jpg">Source</a>]</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
(Asian guidos? Who knew?)<br />
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</div><div>Ha ha ha! I kid. Caudalie's products are outstanding!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Have a great weekend, everyone!</div><div><br />
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My Jewelry Store: </span><a href="http://eightseventeenjewelry.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">EightSeventeen Jewelry</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tweet, Tweet: </span><a href="http://twitter.com/kate_gene" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://twitter.com/kate_gene</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ask Me Questions Anonymously: </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.formspring.me/KateGene" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">http://www.formspring.me/KateGene</a></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-39425154536477478122011-05-09T00:55:00.000-07:002011-05-09T01:11:17.419-07:00Spring Giveaway: Get Your Tan & Glow On!<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Spring has officially sprung!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.caudalie-usa.com/">Caudalie</a> is kicking off the new season with a fantastic giveaway for my readers. Harsh winter weather can take a toll on our skin, leaving it dry, dull, and pale. Feeling pastier than Eddie Cullen? Enter to win three bronzing, glow-inducing products!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLtWrnM7aARRAt7ZjvuQGGWt6NucsUAaxh8nn3PpD9avHrBfA5fV1YkAzuhTYGR8VIOLwjTHP7X44c9LTVqJlD78fVKLple9NCJqsiwuc99MPseJpbknoYwKJmhGsG68ZdcctUv7KYShl_/s1600/Spring+Giveaway+Banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLtWrnM7aARRAt7ZjvuQGGWt6NucsUAaxh8nn3PpD9avHrBfA5fV1YkAzuhTYGR8VIOLwjTHP7X44c9LTVqJlD78fVKLple9NCJqsiwuc99MPseJpbknoYwKJmhGsG68ZdcctUv7KYShl_/s400/Spring+Giveaway+Banner.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">[<a href="http://www.beautystat.com/site/makeup/review-swatches-lorac-introduces-summer-2011-makeup-collection/">Source</a>]</span><br />
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<a href="http://caudalie-usa.com/site/caudalie_cleanse_tone_gentle_buffing_cream.html">GENTLE BUFFING CREAM</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiziJg55VCZNKwM7mjPWO1sd-obVZ5g6ERc-ol5WZ-PcJ07Z2-9ELlmKKLhPxS9mj-qEKwPLGdaIVNqhsDVzp89pwJLZNqbeyIIDTnbQ_F8wqaF3QidaLiSg4o5A4jmtVjcnKeym9wWPQmM/s1600/caudalie_gentle_buffing_cream_img.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiziJg55VCZNKwM7mjPWO1sd-obVZ5g6ERc-ol5WZ-PcJ07Z2-9ELlmKKLhPxS9mj-qEKwPLGdaIVNqhsDVzp89pwJLZNqbeyIIDTnbQ_F8wqaF3QidaLiSg4o5A4jmtVjcnKeym9wWPQmM/s400/caudalie_gentle_buffing_cream_img.jpg" width="232" /></a></div>Failing to exfoliate prior to self tanning is a cardinal sin. Use this gentle buffing cream on your face, neck, and décolleté once or twice a week. (This product is amazing! It soothed and hydrated my parched skin. See my full review <a href="http://katiegene.blogspot.com/2010/12/caudalie-review-giveaway-sale-code.html">here</a>.)<br />
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Retails for: $35.00<br />
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<a href="http://caudalie-usa.com/site/caudalie_suncare_regimen_self_tanner_face.html">TEINT DIVIN SELF TANNER FACE</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yg1HeYWolZU/TcDJMmWgAFI/AAAAAAAABds/WBRty3EDXl8/s1600/caudalie_self_tanner_face_img.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Yg1HeYWolZU/TcDJMmWgAFI/AAAAAAAABds/WBRty3EDXl8/s400/caudalie_self_tanner_face_img.jpg" width="232" /></a></div>Apply Caudalie's moisturizing self tanner to your cleansed face three times a week. Remember to blend, blend, blend! (Who do I think I am? EnKore Makeup? Ha ha!) You'll be sporting a radiant, sun-kissed glow before you know it!<br />
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Retails for: $39.00<br />
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<a href="http://caudalie-usa.com/site/caudalie_suncare_regimen_tinted_moisturizer_dark.html">FRESH COMPLEXION TINTED MOISTURIZER - DARK</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1aPfSPLcKuR5u2etaXUzlFpV1iVlJ4jzgHYwBr03H_IVT_j8FfARrxlDneXvzM1duNyYT7uE-djRWtdcGwTW2-b1-5iHREKl6_VdDyo5-7B1kfG9XzQ626w9RjoJbFI2p0ipC8M5v7rr/s1600/caudalie_fresh_complexion_tinted_moisturizer_dark_img.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw1aPfSPLcKuR5u2etaXUzlFpV1iVlJ4jzgHYwBr03H_IVT_j8FfARrxlDneXvzM1duNyYT7uE-djRWtdcGwTW2-b1-5iHREKl6_VdDyo5-7B1kfG9XzQ626w9RjoJbFI2p0ipC8M5v7rr/s320/caudalie_fresh_complexion_tinted_moisturizer_dark_img.jpg" width="186" /></a></div>After you apply your usual day cream, smooth on a dollop of Caudalie's tinted moisturizer. The bronze tint will enhance your new tan.<br />
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Retails for: $39.00<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><u>Mandatory Rules</u></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
<b> Open to U.S. residents only.</b><br />
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</b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1. You must be a public follower of my blog.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. Do you have any self tanning tips? Share your wisdom and leave a comment below! (It's okay if you don't. :) However, please leave me a comment anyway, so I know you've entered.)<br />
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3. If you are under the age of 18, please get permission from your parent or guardian before entering.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><u>Bonus Entries</u></b></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">1. Follow my jewelry blog: <a href="http://eightseventeenjewelry.blogspot.com/">EightSeventeen Jewelry</a>.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">2. Tweet about my giveaway.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">3. Write a blog post or add my giveaway to your sidebar using the photo above.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b>This giveaway ends May 25, 2011 at 11:59 P.M. (PT).</b></div><br />
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My Jewelry Store: </span><a href="http://eightseventeenjewelry.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">EightSeventeen Jewelry</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tweet, Tweet: </span><a href="http://twitter.com/kate_gene" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://twitter.com/kate_gene</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ask Me Questions Anonymously: </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.formspring.me/KateGene" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">http://www.formspring.me/KateGene</a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px;">Disclaimer: All Caudalie images belong to Caudalie, and were used with permission from the company. I am not affiliated with the organization, nor am I being paid to endorse their products. My views are not influenced by anything other than my personal experience. Please use these products at your own discretion.</span></b></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-4163787874843614262011-04-21T23:53:00.000-07:002011-04-21T23:53:00.114-07:00HANAair Professional Hair Dryer Review<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was born in 1982. Like many children who grew up in the 80s, I suffer from Bowl Haircut Syndrome. (Jean, the pretty petite blogger behind Extra Petite, <a href="http://www.extrapetite.com/2010/08/life-with-pag-hair-y-past.html">knows exactly what I'm talking about</a>! Ha ha!) Symptoms include: reoccurring nightmares about concave containers, violent outbursts in the dinnerware section of Williams-Sonoma, and panic attacks at the sight of SNL's Target Lady.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Despite my B. H. P. T. S. D. (bowl haircut post traumatic stress disorder), I must confess that I occasionally long for my Dorothy Hamill tresses. In elementary school, my hair was strong, soft, and full of shine. Years of heat, bleach, and black hair dye have wreaked havoc on my locks. On a good day, I'd say my hurr is lackluster at best.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was kindly sent the <a href="http://www.misikko.com/hana-air-professional-hair-dryer.html">HANAair Professional Hair Dryer</a> from <a href="http://misikko.com/">Misikko.com</a>, an online retailer that specializes in selling <a href="http://www.misikko.com/hair-dryers.html">blow dryers</a>, <a href="http://www.misikko.com/best-flat-iron.html">the best flat irons</a>, <a href="http://www.misikko.com/fachiceflir.html">the Chi Hair Straightener</a>, make-up, and cosmetics. <br />
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My package arrived in two days, which was fantastic. Everything was clearly packed away with care. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r3YZrSghR84/TbERyOCScEI/AAAAAAAABdM/VkAfMHdbL18/s1600/Package.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" i8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r3YZrSghR84/TbERyOCScEI/AAAAAAAABdM/VkAfMHdbL18/s400/Package.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div>[Plenty of Pretty, Girly Extras! <strong>THANK YOU!</strong>]<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J6f1fp63yuU/TbESclyXYwI/AAAAAAAABdQ/G41L8xfolPE/s1600/Package+II.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240px" i8="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J6f1fp63yuU/TbESclyXYwI/AAAAAAAABdQ/G41L8xfolPE/s400/Package+II.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div>[Strawberry Scented Hand Sanitizer and a Stuffed Animal? Yes, Please, and Thank You!]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">There has been quite a buzz about this dryer in the beauty community, and for good reason. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>The HANAair Professional Hair Dryer's Features</strong></div><ul><li><div style="text-align: center;">Ion Technology- condition hair & reduces static electricity</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;">Tourmaline & Titanium Oxide Technology- natural ions promote healthier hair</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;">Silver Nanotechnology- for antibacterial Protection </div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;">Scratch Resistant Shell with black metallico finish adds durability and is easy to clean </div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;">Long life motor with low noise </div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;">Gyroscopically balanced for easy handling</div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Fiberglass concentrator </div></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Italian Design</div></div></li>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>PROS:</strong> Thanks to this amazing product, my hair is <strong><em>incredibly</em></strong> bright, glossy, and sleek. I have used this dryer for weeks (in conjunction with nothing more than drug store shampoo and conditioner), and am flabbergasted by my results. My husband has told me multiple times how great my hair looks, even when it's just thrown up in a messy chignon. (He noticed the extra shine without my having to point it out!)<br />
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This dryer has <strong><em>significantly</em></strong> reduced the amount of time I spend blowing out my down-to-my-waist-length hair. It's a tad on the heavy side, but with my dry time cut down to 1/4 of what it used to be, I'll cope. <br />
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Last, but not least, the cord is extra long, which is nice.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>CONS:</strong> This crème de la crème dryer is accompanied by a crème de la crème price. It retails for $314.00, however, is currently on sale at Missiko.com for $194.99. That said, I truly believe this fantastic tool is worth every cent. <br />
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I have one more, tiny complaint... The instruction manual and buttons are a bit confusing. Fortunately, a new instruction manual is in the works!<br />
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What products do you use to maintain healthy hair?<br />
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Kate Gene<br />
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<a href="http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/">NYX Cosmetics</a>, one of my favorite cosmetic companies, has just given me another reason to heart them:</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Purchasing Make-up = Helping Others? Heck yes!<br />
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This special event runs from <b style="color: red;">12:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. (PST) on April 8, 2011</b>. Mark your calendars, my fellow beauty addicts!<br />
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Not into social media? Thoughts and prayers are just as nice. :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My Jewelry Store: </span><a href="http://eightseventeenjewelry.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">EightSeventeen Jewelry</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tweet, Tweet: </span><a href="http://twitter.com/kate_gene" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://twitter.com/kate_gene</span></a></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ask Me Questions Anonymously: </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.formspring.me/KateGene" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">http://www.formspring.me/KateGene</a></span></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-70004029857392249312011-03-27T23:26:00.000-07:002011-03-28T07:15:32.509-07:00Caudalie Vine Body Butter Review<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Hello, everyone! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
First, I'd like to apologize for being M. I. A.. Jazzercise, ribbon dancing, underwater basket-weaving, and Dungeons and Dragons have completely taken over my life. (<i>I'm kidding!</i>)<br />
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This post is a long overdue review of <a href="http://caudalie-usa.com/site/caudalie_vinotherapie_vine_body_butter.html">Caudalie's Body Butter</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Retail Price: $28.00 for 6.7 oz.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This rich cream is packed full of skin loving ingredients: grape seed butter, omega 6, and vitamin E.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>PROS:</b> This body butter, like the other Caudalie products I have tried, epitomizes luxury and class. The packaging is sleek and sophisticated, and looks lovely sitting on our bathroom counter. It has a very subtle, fresh scent and leaves your skin looking and feeling incredibly hydrated and healthy. I love the glowing, dewy (<i>not to be confused with oily</i>) appearance it gives my arms and legs! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>CONS:</b> At $28.00, the price may be a bit steep for some. However, Caudalie occasionally releases coupon codes; if your funds are a bit low, keep an eye on my blog for sale alerts! Also, the butter is so rich, it doesn't sink in immediately. A very thin, careful application will accelerate absorption. (Once it fully settles into your skin, you'll look and feel <b>great</b>!)<br />
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Caudalie has yet to let me down. Check 'em out <a href="http://www.caudalie-usa.com/">here</a>!<br />
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P. S. Stay tuned for upcoming posts!<br />
<ul><li>False Lashes Review</li>
<li>Hot Rollers Review</li>
<li>Hair Dryer Review </li>
<li>Ariel's Secret Garden Haul and Review</li>
<li>Candles By Victoria Haul and Review</li>
<li>Prizes from TWO Giveaways I Won: Hourglass Cosmetics, LUSH, MAC, and more! </li>
<li>NYX Round Lipstick Swatches</li>
<li>Zoya Swatches </li>
<li>Weight Loss Update</li>
<li>Invisalign Experience</li>
<li>Buxom Lashes Review</li>
<li>Blogging/Vlogging Controversies</li>
</ul><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px;">Disclaimer: All images belong to Caudalie, and were used with permission from the company. The product was sent to me by Caudalie to review, free of charge. I am not affiliated with the organization, nor am I being paid to endorse their products. My views are not influenced by anything other than my personal experience. Please use these products at your own discretion.</span></b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div></div>Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-40423403023182589302011-02-04T15:26:00.000-08:002011-02-08T15:12:53.867-08:00My Zoya Order is He-yuh!<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin494b7IJDBHUXBB8-eBA-oNnO1l8jceYCn2lJ8QpLrgyqoj0FTRzkLmN3YNTXI8zrk2BqHqYO_9zbJeO5f62atQQfphWM4qTCvuvlwadnq7MtdCLSVwlcgyp_nhxv4YeHFt7dksGGrMIi/s1600/Pauly+D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin494b7IJDBHUXBB8-eBA-oNnO1l8jceYCn2lJ8QpLrgyqoj0FTRzkLmN3YNTXI8zrk2BqHqYO_9zbJeO5f62atQQfphWM4qTCvuvlwadnq7MtdCLSVwlcgyp_nhxv4YeHFt7dksGGrMIi/s400/Pauly+D.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">Pauly D. speaks the truth. My Zoya order <i>is</i> he-yuh! <br />
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Oh, <i>Jersey Shore</i>... I will never get sick of you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gH7-jOeU0czqa8qbaYlZ-CyASPptEC0DagZx9EjLsC1jstqUwKF2LswV2UvShNZx1SV537jBIWf7h7rBDUKsLf-2y5K07jmAD0cmiM07uJ9I6AQg8U3HlFWpnF5Kso_8OLkKQFbzh6Ij/s1600/Zoya+Polishes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gH7-jOeU0czqa8qbaYlZ-CyASPptEC0DagZx9EjLsC1jstqUwKF2LswV2UvShNZx1SV537jBIWf7h7rBDUKsLf-2y5K07jmAD0cmiM07uJ9I6AQg8U3HlFWpnF5Kso_8OLkKQFbzh6Ij/s400/Zoya+Polishes.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">[L - R: Ibiza, Julieanne, and Stacy]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">How pretty are these polishes? I can't wait to try them out. ("Stacy" is actually a gift for a friend, so I won't be able to swatch it.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Unfortunately, the sapphire blue polish, "Ibiza", arrived chipped. Initially, I didn't notice the damage, and nearly sliced my hand open trying to get the bottle open. I am not one to complain (especially when something is free), but the edges of the crack are incredibly sharp. I wrote to customer service last weekend, and am waiting for a response. (To be honest, it's not really that big of a deal. I'm tempted to just wrap some duct tape around the bottom. Ghetto? Perhaps. That's how I roll! XD) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What freebie polishes did you guys pick up during Zoya's amazing promotion?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Pauly D. Photo Credit:<a href="http://www.bsideblog.com%20/">B-Side Blog</a></span></span></div></div></div></div></div>Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-60271314046366633082011-01-24T13:16:00.000-08:002011-02-05T00:14:32.905-08:00Forget Snuggies!<div style="text-align: center;">Oh. Em. Gee.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't normally wear bath robes, but this one is too cute for words:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TTUsSnq2hSI/AAAAAAAABYo/PMsSDNADIHE/s1600/Cupcake+Robe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TTUsSnq2hSI/AAAAAAAABYo/PMsSDNADIHE/s640/Cupcake+Robe.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">[<a href="http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/2011/01/cupcake-robe.html">Source</a>]<br />
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It is currently on sale at Nordstrom.com.<br />
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Check it out <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/pj-salvage-print-robe/3106626?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=pj_salvage_print_robe:307462&cm_pla=sleepwear:women:robe&cm_ven=Froogle&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=D1B26242-48E8-DF11-8F9A-001B2163195C">here</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Speaking of robes, this video is a must-see for anyone who is considering purchasing a Snuggie. Bahahaha!</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sherrilenett">Ariel's Secret Garden</a>, my favorite soap company, is currently hosting a sale.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizoY3jOVP9aYDY_mOlVCsxAZGO0j4-5wYrXtJWqorwQ33Y5Yl5UjlR3dbfe4J1mFwuRIiZItUZbapi5gNS_0y-77IO23QsRk0rPsaFTVlRYf7qbxF7vpOB7obGyBuE1m3bWdxGtRK7nB9t/s1600/Cupcakes+and+Corsets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizoY3jOVP9aYDY_mOlVCsxAZGO0j4-5wYrXtJWqorwQ33Y5Yl5UjlR3dbfe4J1mFwuRIiZItUZbapi5gNS_0y-77IO23QsRk0rPsaFTVlRYf7qbxF7vpOB7obGyBuE1m3bWdxGtRK7nB9t/s400/Cupcakes+and+Corsets.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">[Photo Credit: Ariel's Secret Garden] </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you are on the market for fresh goat milk soap, you should definitely check out their Etsy shop!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Aren't their products pretty? If I could, I'd buy out their entire store! LOL!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out my rave review <a href="http://katiegene.blogspot.com/2010/10/review-ariels-secret-garden.html">here</a>.</div><div style="margin: 0px;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My Jewelry Store: </span><a href="http://eightseventeenjewelry.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">EightSeventeen Jewelry</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tweet, Tweet: </span><a href="http://twitter.com/kate_gene" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://twitter.com/kate_gene</span></a></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ask Me Questions Anonymously: </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.formspring.me/KateGene" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">http://www.formspring.me/KateGene</a></span></div></div></div></div>Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-47442681304200509012011-01-09T20:51:00.000-08:002011-02-05T00:15:38.105-08:00Creamery Creek Goat Milk Soap Review<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<b>Goat Milk Soap = ♥</b><br />
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<a href="http://www.creamerycreek.com/">Creamery Creek Goat Milk Soap</a> has received rave reviews from multiple YouTubers, including the lovely "ginabinawina99". Check out her honest, incredibly thorough review <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve_RC8340Ds">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TOMldCC11sI/AAAAAAAABGY/hxCvUSihoZ8/s1600/Creamery+Creek+Order.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TOMldCC11sI/AAAAAAAABGY/hxCvUSihoZ8/s400/Creamery+Creek+Order.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">[Everything smelled divine!]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
After perusing Creamery Creek's website, I whipped out my debit card and placed an order. I could not <i>wait </i>for my goodies to arrive!<br />
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<b>My Thoughts...</b><br />
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Creamery Creek definitely lives up to the hype. Why?<br />
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"<i>First</i> of all, and <i>second</i> of all..."<br />
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(Sorry. Drunken Deena's first night in the 'Jersey Shore' house is still fresh in my mind. LOL!)<br />
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Below I've listed my pros and cons. Keep reading to learn why this soap makes my skin rejoice!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TOMmEDswPVI/AAAAAAAABGc/AUiKF5AXP0E/s1600/Creamery+Creek+Soap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TOMmEDswPVI/AAAAAAAABGc/AUiKF5AXP0E/s400/Creamery+Creek+Soap.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">[How cute is this little guy?]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<b>PROS:</b><b> </b><br />
<ul><li> This soap lathers into a luxuriously rich, heavily whipped cream. I have <u>never</u> seen anything like it!</li>
<li>Doesn't dry out your skin.</li>
<li>Comes in realistic scents. No artificial, plastic fragrances!</li>
<li>Lightning fast shipping. (No, seriously. My order arrived in two days.)</li>
<li>Extra goodies were generously included, as well as a handwritten thank you note.</li>
<li>$5.00 a bar. Not bad, considering the bars are hefty.</li>
</ul></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>CONS: </b><br />
<ul><li> The scents are light and do not linger. That said, to some, this may actually be considered a pro. This soap is great for those with sensitive skin -- and noses.</li>
</ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRJfQsDahNLGhAPxFzjORExSn1vCcHZQwDwt0rcP3lZ-4ts78Ty_v4vkyc4xdEAUNUMgFKX5KjXyc9gorrKh2za4Z_eLCV1os0elUZRrt9PJqbe1pXCglrtoiUUiX8OJKmB31kvEKpY2e-/s1600/Creamery+Creek+Ingredients.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRJfQsDahNLGhAPxFzjORExSn1vCcHZQwDwt0rcP3lZ-4ts78Ty_v4vkyc4xdEAUNUMgFKX5KjXyc9gorrKh2za4Z_eLCV1os0elUZRrt9PJqbe1pXCglrtoiUUiX8OJKmB31kvEKpY2e-/s400/Creamery+Creek+Ingredients.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">[All of these ingredients are fantastic for parched skin.]</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I highly recommend you check out Creamery Creek's soaps. I will definitely be re-purchasing from them again! </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b>On a Fun Note...</b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I am happy to announce that my adorable hubby and I recently celebrated <b>ELEVEN </b>years of happiness together!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TSWHG_o8TPI/AAAAAAAABWo/i3nlqAmTyAc/s1600/oldlove.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TSWHG_o8TPI/AAAAAAAABWo/i3nlqAmTyAc/s400/oldlove.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">[<a href="http://jordyneedsme.tumblr.com/">Source</a>]</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We went on our first date in 1999, became an official couple in 2000, and wed in 2003. Not only is the guy my husband... He is my best friend. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>I love him more than anything in this world! </i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">[Insert 1980s - 1990s "Whoooo!" sound here. You know, the idiotic noise they played on sitcoms whenever people kissed. Ha ha!]</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a great week, everyone!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My Jewelry Store: </span><a href="http://eightseventeenjewelry.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">EightSeventeen Jewelry</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tweet, Tweet: </span><a href="http://twitter.com/kate_gene" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://twitter.com/kate_gene</span></a></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ask Me Questions Anonymously: </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.formspring.me/KateGene" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">http://www.formspring.me/KateGene</a></span></div></div></div></div>Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-37668757035207411262011-01-05T12:13:00.000-08:002011-02-05T00:16:00.210-08:00Love Bruno Mars? Check This Out!<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Timothy DeLaGhetto2 spoofed Bruno's incredibly cute "Just The Way You Are" video. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">(If you haven't seen the original, click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjhCEhWiKXk">here</a> before watching the video below.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GGBA-q7zG6E?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&hd=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GGBA-q7zG6E?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&hd=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bahahaha! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hilarious! </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My Jewelry Store: </span><a href="http://eightseventeenjewelry.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">EightSeventeen Jewelry</span></a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tweet, Tweet: </span><a href="http://twitter.com/kate_gene" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://twitter.com/kate_gene</span></a></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ask Me Questions Anonymously: </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.formspring.me/KateGene" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">http://www.formspring.me/KateGene</a></span></div></div>Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-85046597080300338902011-01-01T15:32:00.000-08:002011-02-05T00:16:20.520-08:00Happy New Year!<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
What did y'all do last night?<br />
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I am still under the weather, so my adorable hubby and I rang in the New Year while relaxing on the couch. I am a homebody, so that was fine by me! <br />
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This Polyvore collage just about sums up our evening:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div><div style="height: 500px; position: relative; text-align: center; width: 500px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/happy_new_year/set?.embedder=1211975&.mid=embed&id=26596260"><img alt="Happy New Year!" border="0" force="1" height="500" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFm1qNWtPa3NWNEJHX0Fsb3NLc0RzUlEAAAACaWQKAXgAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Happy New Year!" width="500" /></a></div><br />
<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/happy_new_year/set?.embedder=1211975&.mid=embed&id=26596260">Happy New Year!</a> by <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?.embedder=1211975&.mid=embed&id=1211975">kategene</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/silver_jewelries/shop?query=silver+jewelries">silver jewelries</a></small><br />
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<small><span style="font-size: small;">The hubby sipped on some adult beverages, but because I had indulged on cold/flu medicine, I stuck with water and sparkling cider. LOL!</span></small><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TR-lwfses6I/AAAAAAAABV4/2jaw8GaNxC4/s1600/NYE+Toast+Blogger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TR-lwfses6I/AAAAAAAABV4/2jaw8GaNxC4/s640/NYE+Toast+Blogger.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><small><span style="font-size: small;">[Rated G Bubbly]</span></small><br />
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<small><span style="font-size: small;">As some of you know, I was in an auto accident a couple years ago that resulted in my being a temporary crapple. (Don't know what a crapple is? I demand that you watch every episode of 'Family Guy' immediately!) </span></small><br />
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<small><span style="font-size: small;">My New Year's resolution is to get healthy again. <b> </b></span></small><br />
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<small><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bring it, 2011!</b></span></span></small><br />
<small><span style="font-size: small;"> </span> </small></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TR6NIDIZsUI/AAAAAAAABVs/phPdmsz2KmU/s1600/antidepressants-new-years-2011.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TR6NIDIZsUI/AAAAAAAABVs/phPdmsz2KmU/s400/antidepressants-new-years-2011.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> [<a href="http://www.someecards.com/new-years-cards/new-years-2011-resolutions-celebrate-party">Source</a>]</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Hilarious!<br />
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On a lighter note, I am proud to announce that I recently clinched our league's Fantasy Football Champion title. Woop woop! I beat out eleven <strike>pathetic girly men</strike> guys, including my hubby.<br />
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Hey, I might throw like a girl, but at least I didn't get beat by one. Ha!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQS1XdFttWxu6GIspBovRNVS9Z1TE5bu5HReQ1cRLOrgRpsQBP9QydGb5KITLZl5QmmKllNMJpr8af10FFm_RBoXVJsNmd5ZC15eqHS4xNvjweSdkVhP9EmOxQ2T4zYQav3U9UiBjL2PQY/s1600/FF+Trophy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQS1XdFttWxu6GIspBovRNVS9Z1TE5bu5HReQ1cRLOrgRpsQBP9QydGb5KITLZl5QmmKllNMJpr8af10FFm_RBoXVJsNmd5ZC15eqHS4xNvjweSdkVhP9EmOxQ2T4zYQav3U9UiBjL2PQY/s400/FF+Trophy.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>[<a href="http://fantasyfootballgoat.com/fantasy-football-news/check-out-these-unique-fantasy-football-trophies">Source</a>]</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
I must admit that crushing my opponents was not an easy task. Fortunately, this is my fifth year playing, so I have the experience to back up my smack talk. LOL!<br />
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<b>Blog Update:</b><br />
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I re-vamped my blog the other day, and am pretty pleased with how it turned out. This year, I plan to mix things up a bit. As much as I love beauty blogging, I'd like to broaden my horizons and sporadically discuss other interests of mine. <br />
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Check out my recently added F.A.Q. <a href="http://katiegene.blogspot.com/p/faq.html">tab</a> for... F.A.Q.s. (Wow. That college education is really paying off!)<br />
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Happy New Year, everyone!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My Jewelry Store: </span><a href="http://eightseventeenjewelry.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">EightSeventeen Jewelry</span></a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tweet, Tweet: </span><a href="http://twitter.com/kate_gene" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://twitter.com/kate_gene</span></a></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ask Me Questions Anonymously: </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.formspring.me/KateGene" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">http://www.formspring.me/KateGene</a></span></div></div>Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-59385532116579265602010-12-30T18:39:00.000-08:002011-02-05T00:17:48.959-08:00Review: Essie Good to Go! Top Coat<div style="text-align: center;">No matter the occasion, a girl can't go wrong with a fresh, glossy manicure and pedicure. For years, I got my nails done on a weekly basis at a salon that refused to accept plurals.<br />
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More Than One Nail = Nail<u><span style="font-size: large;"><b>S</b></span></u><br />
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Ha ha ha!<br />
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Although my nail technician was amazing, my obsession with maintaining immaculate french tipped digits wreaked havoc on our budget. When I decided to ditch my corporate desk jockey job to pursue my medical field dreams, my weekly habit came to a screeching halt. My new career came with a pay cut, as well as rules against talon painting. <br />
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I now buff, file, and polish my own nails at the Kate Gene Salon a.k.a. our home. When I am in the clinic, I usually opt for natural nails, but occasionally go wild with a neutral pink polish. On my own time, I tend to stick with vampy hues.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://apothica.com/Essie-Good-to-Go.html">Essie's Good to Go! Top Coat</a> delivers a shine that I consider to be comparable to the highly sought after Seche Vite.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TPbQNXdAPAI/AAAAAAAABJk/iEt3pIzHM_g/s1600/DL+Polish+Swatch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="332" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TPbQNXdAPAI/AAAAAAAABJk/iEt3pIzHM_g/s400/DL+Polish+Swatch.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">[Even the dreary December weather can't diminish this glass-like shine!]<br />
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<b>PROS</b>: Dries pretty quickly. <i>Extremely</i> glossy. When paired with O.P.I. polish, my manicure lasted nearly a week before chipping.<br />
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<b>CONS</b>: Retails for $9.90. However, if you do a little research, you can find coupon codes for <a href="http://apothica.com/">Apothica.com</a>, which is where I got my bottle from. <br />
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I am very pleased with my new top coat thus far.<br />
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What are you using to protect your handiwork?<br />
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My Jewelry Store: </span><a href="http://eightseventeenjewelry.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">EightSeventeen Jewelry</span></a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tweet, Tweet: </span><a href="http://twitter.com/kate_gene" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://twitter.com/kate_gene</span></a></div></div></div></div></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ask Me Questions Anonymously: </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.formspring.me/KateGene" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">http://www.formspring.me/KateGene</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 20px;">Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Apothica.com. My views are not influenced by anything other than my personal experience. Please use these products at your own discretion.</span></b></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-89506810245024845892010-12-29T12:19:00.000-08:002011-02-05T00:18:09.490-08:00Eye Candy<div style="text-align: center;">I had no idea Ivanka Trump had her own <a href="http://shop.ivankatrumpcollection.com/">jewelry line</a>! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TRuJCA42S7I/AAAAAAAABTQ/H3a4ONGBvMg/s1600/ivanka-trump-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TRuJCA42S7I/AAAAAAAABTQ/H3a4ONGBvMg/s640/ivanka-trump-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> [<a href="http://thewitcontinuum.wordpress.com/tag/jewelry/">Source</a>]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Where have I been?!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ha ha! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Her collections are beautiful. I loved all of her pieces, especially her rings! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://shop.ivankatrumpcollection.com/index.php/rose-gold-black-onyx-cocktail-ring-with-diamond-accents.html">Cocktail Ring with Diamond Accents</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I like how bold - yet delicate - these cocktail rings are!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://shop.ivankatrumpcollection.com/index.php/thin-diamond-band.html">Thin Diamond Band</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This dainty band is elegant and timeless. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TRuHLHajsAI/AAAAAAAABTM/V4xj-F7rCsw/s1600/Thin+Diamond+Band.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TRuHLHajsAI/AAAAAAAABTM/V4xj-F7rCsw/s320/Thin+Diamond+Band.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">In addition to the pretty baubles shown above, I found myself drawn to her red carpet-ready <a href="http://shop.ivankatrumpcollection.com/index.php/earrings.html">earrings</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sadly, these beautiful Trump-designed pieces are accompanied by Trump price tags. There's no harm in looking, though, right? ;) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you're all having a wonderful holiday season!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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My Jewelry Store: </span><a href="http://eightseventeenjewelry.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">EightSeventeen Jewelry</span></a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tweet, Tweet: </span><a href="http://twitter.com/kate_gene" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://twitter.com/kate_gene</span></a></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ask Me Questions Anonymously: </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.formspring.me/KateGene" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">http://www.formspring.me/KateGene</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo Credit: All of the jewelry photographs belong to: <a href="http://shop.ivankatrumpcollection.com/index.php/">http://shop.ivankatrumpcollection.com/index.php/</a>. </span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-2842491978030610482010-12-28T18:27:00.000-08:002011-02-05T00:18:31.462-08:00Caudalie Giveaway Winner<div style="text-align: center;">The winner of my Caudalie Giveaway is...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>shala_darkstone</b></span>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Congratulations!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please send your full name and e-mail address to: kategeneblog at gmail dot com. You have until January 2, 2011 to claim your prize, otherwise a new winner will be randomly selected.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks to Caudalie for sponsoring this giveaway, as well as everyone who entered!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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My Jewelry Store: </span><a href="http://eightseventeenjewelry.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">EightSeventeen Jewelry</span></a></span></div><div style="margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Tweet, Tweet: </span><a href="http://twitter.com/kate_gene" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://twitter.com/kate_gene</span></a></div></div></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ask Me Questions Anonymously: </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.formspring.me/KateGene" style="color: #999999; text-decoration: none;">http://www.formspring.me/KateGene</a></span></div>Kate Genehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02313623363861109059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1933491461380882381.post-47230517632311363072010-12-20T12:30:00.000-08:002011-02-05T00:18:55.209-08:00Giveaway Reminder & Blog Birthday Announcement<div style="text-align: center;">What's up, gangsters?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am currently curled up on the couch, popping antibiotics, and devouring candy canes. Yes, I am still <strike>whining about being</strike> sick. It's been over a month and a half, though! Eek!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">On a happier note, I am proud to say I have been blogging for over a year now! Whoo hoo!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TQ6ngpcJw5I/AAAAAAAABQE/cmsY_ZfBlEs/s1600/Celebrate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TQ6ngpcJw5I/AAAAAAAABQE/cmsY_ZfBlEs/s400/Celebrate.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">[<a href="http://weheartit.com/entry/5644061">Source</a>]<br />
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I can't believe I failed to announce my first bloggin' birthday! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-17SvkLomYUn7tvtCY23dEO2JD52IqwcwFmaZBf_Rs3LczGL1v2rnAimIQjsQ1RWHlFppfOnAqjz-HbfbdU0CJY0hReyRjeYGANKobYnAjhD6kF_zB5MvWqwgkLZH1SSE3P_icwoCfvT/s1600/happy-birthday-facebook-down-ecard-someecards.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-17SvkLomYUn7tvtCY23dEO2JD52IqwcwFmaZBf_Rs3LczGL1v2rnAimIQjsQ1RWHlFppfOnAqjz-HbfbdU0CJY0hReyRjeYGANKobYnAjhD6kF_zB5MvWqwgkLZH1SSE3P_icwoCfvT/s400/happy-birthday-facebook-down-ecard-someecards.png" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">[<a href="http://someecards.com/">Someecards.com</a> has the funniest online cards ever.]<br />
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In my defense, December 15th <i>was</i> <a href="http://katiegene.blogspot.com/2010/12/happy-national-cupcake-day.html">National Cupcake Day</a>. I got distracted!<br />
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My posts lately have been sporadic and completely devoid of my usual antics. I really appreciate the wonderful readers who have stuck by my side! <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>GIVEAWAY REMINDER </b><br />
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<b>This giveaway ends December 23, 2010 at 11:59 P.M. (PT). Open to U.S. residents only.</b><br />
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Check it out <a href="http://katiegene.blogspot.com/2010/12/caudalie-review-giveaway-sale-code.html">here</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">These products are uh-maaaazing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">There aren't a lot of entries yet, so your chances of winning are great!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Good luck! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Cupcakes are my kryptonite. I can literally eat half a dozen in one sitting. (Hence, the Z cup gut.) I absolutely love these delightful pastries. So much, in fact, that my jewelry line includes a <a href="http://eightseventeenjewelry.blogspot.com/2010/08/cupcake-collection.html">Cupcake Collection</a>! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TQky0WPABhI/AAAAAAAABOY/sriZsLt0ieA/s1600/2913263621_d8e161db0b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TQky0WPABhI/AAAAAAAABOY/sriZsLt0ieA/s400/2913263621_d8e161db0b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">[<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nycblondieandbrownie/2913263621/">Source</a>]<br />
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Mmm... Trophy Cupcakes are my favorite! Their frosting is to die for! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TQk1V862LHI/AAAAAAAABOc/XoFU3VLJ0jE/s1600/cupcakeroyale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TQk1V862LHI/AAAAAAAABOc/XoFU3VLJ0jE/s320/cupcakeroyale.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">[<a href="http://marylouiseart.blogspot.com/2009/03/some-updates.html">Source</a>]</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Cupcake Royale is a close second! Their cakes are out of this world!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TQk2wT-jN-I/AAAAAAAABOg/3p2ZecQYCeY/s1600/tack_cupcake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TQk2wT-jN-I/AAAAAAAABOg/3p2ZecQYCeY/s400/tack_cupcake.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">[<a href="http://www.hellocupcakebook.com/">Source</a>]<br />
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This book has been on my wish list for years. Inside, are photos and instructions on how to create fun and unique looking cupcakes. Too cute! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TQkw26lgciI/AAAAAAAABOM/TCjfAFvYPeg/s1600/hello+kitty+cupcakes.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5YGgi3GhJE4/TQkw26lgciI/AAAAAAAABOM/TCjfAFvYPeg/s400/hello+kitty+cupcakes.png" width="295" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">[<a href="http://bakati.com/s%7Eq-professional%20hello%20kitty%20cupcake.aspx">Source</a>]<br />
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Hello Kitty. Hello Kitty's friends. Cupcakes. What more is there to say? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEier0xCmigYd65C3GkkqDCBujTgc02qD7_hBOAUyqz43YyNpKWe5cLpD807zP2PLOmuo44DC4PMGy7xxSvt1pWb4laBKtIO-lUZks4ERJ7Ms9X5GpBwD8SI-OzPpMmmiey5f7gcs3d5qnAy/s1600/judith-leiber-strawberry-cupcake-clutch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEier0xCmigYd65C3GkkqDCBujTgc02qD7_hBOAUyqz43YyNpKWe5cLpD807zP2PLOmuo44DC4PMGy7xxSvt1pWb4laBKtIO-lUZks4ERJ7Ms9X5GpBwD8SI-OzPpMmmiey5f7gcs3d5qnAy/s400/judith-leiber-strawberry-cupcake-clutch.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">[<a href="http://www.pursepage.com/other-designer-handbags/judith-leiber-strawberry-cupcake-clutch.html">Source</a>]<br />
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My adorable hubby and I are planning on having kids in the near future. Should we be blessed with a daughter, I would love for her to tote around this gorgeous Judith Leiber purse. I would, of course, not allow her to store cell phones inside. We all know how that goes! ;)<br />
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At $4,295.00, this Austrian crystal studded sweet is a steal! (Oh, simmer down... I am being sarcastic. Ha!)<br />
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That's it for today! I apologize for all the random posts lately. I have some product reviews coming up soon. Until then, grab a frosted treat and head over to my <a href="http://katiegene.blogspot.com/2010/12/caudalie-review-giveaway-sale-code.html">Caudalie Review and Giveaway post</a>. It's worth your time, I promise! <br />
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Cupcake bottoms up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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