NessasaryMakeup: Geez louise it's HOT (& a CONTEST!!!)

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Geez louise it's HOT (& a CONTEST!!!)

Posted by Vanessa at 12:21 AM .

***CONTEST CLOSED****

As much as Cali is a fun place to be, the summers here are killer, and today was no exception, although it's still spring, it was so damn hot today! It makes me miss winter already...

The BF and I went to the Beverly Center last weekend since I have NEVER been there and I've been living in Cali for like 12 years now! It was fun just walking around, he bought some shirts, and I didn't really buy much (shocker!) which is a good thing since I am trying hard to control my spending habits and not go overboard since my birthday is around the corner, then it's Hawaii time. Based on pictures and swatches I've seen online, I only want 3 or 4 things from the MAC Rose Romance Collection, just one of the beauty powders, a lipstick and 2 lipglosses. None of the eyeshadows are wowing me at the moment, but the lippie lover that I am, those are definitely worth looking at.

Did anyone see Gossip Girls last night?!!?? Was that one of the funniest episodes or what! I loved how Dan and Serena were pretending to be together in front of Gabriel, it was hilarious! And poor Chuck, what a lost soul, but he is a cutie!

Anyway, I am having another CONTEST! The WINNER gets to choose 5 FULL-SIZED colors from Glamourdolleyes.com, as you recall I did a post with a few swatches last week, and these eyeshadows are amazingly pigmented and affordable.

So what do you have to do to get a chance to win? Simply follow my blog (to the right under "Followers") and/or leave a comment on this post with your email!

When does the contest end? The contest ends TODAY April 21st, at 11:59 PST. All entries submitted AFTER 11:59 PST WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Follow the rules!

Who can enter? ANYONE can enter, US AND International readers can enter! Just either follow my blog and/or leave a comment in this post with your email (if you have a blog or profile that I can contact you from, you DO NOT have to leave your email).

The winner will be notified (picked randomly) via email April 23rd, 2009 and can then let me know the 5 colors of their choice. Good luck and thanks for participating!

Here is a quick look I did using Glamourdolleyes eye shadows in "Lime Light Pie" and "Olivia Green", sorry I got outta the shower and started playing with makeup haha. (lips: MAC "Fleshpot" to neutralize lip color, then applied MAC "Creme d' Nude" lipstick)

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o0foreva0o said...: its cold here in toronto!
I wish i was in cali!

evasinchan@gmail.com :); April 21, 2009 at 3:07 PM
o0foreva0o said...: i wish i was in cali. its cold here in toronto.
evasinchan@gmail.com.
thanks. :); April 21, 2009 at 3:08 PM
mszcheysser said...: DANG!

202 comments already. Haha (:

mszcheysser@hotmail.com

Hope I wiiiiiin!; April 21, 2009 at 3:19 PM
Vanessa Ann said...: OMG Vanessa, it must be SCORCHING hot down there! i'm in the Bay area and it is HOOOOTTT :( i'm melting LOL

I love your contest and how easy it is to enter haha!

Hope all is well!! <3

vivaciousmakeup@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 3:27 PM
Anonymous said...: Hahaa(: so many comments!

victoriahung777@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 3:28 PM
Deanna said...: Great contest! Thanks :); April 21, 2009 at 3:31 PM
Christie said...: Oooh, this is très fab!! I love how the eyeshadows look on you...it makes me want to win really badly!! haha
Oh, and Gossip Girl is the best; that scene with Dan and Serena at the seder was hilarious!

thanks so much!
Christie C.
xoxojadore(at)yahoo(dot)com; April 21, 2009 at 3:32 PM
Michelle said...: hi! count me in on the contest! i'm already following.; April 21, 2009 at 3:37 PM
ruby14 said...: u should have visited me at heritage store its my home store away from corp but yay its freaking hot......

anyways i want to join a contest

lianneafable@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 3:38 PM
miss theresa :) said...: hey vanessa! oh yeah norcal is sooo hot. sf alone is in the 80s & we're never ever warm until september!

theresam34@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 3:38 PM
Anonymous said...: hiya! count me in :)

alamanda_f@hotmail.co.uk; April 21, 2009 at 3:47 PM
'Nelle said...: I wish it was hot over here....it's rainy in New York/Conn...would love to enter the contest! KissofTwilight@gmail.com!; April 21, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Anonymous said...: hiya! count me in :)

alamanda_f@hotmail.co.uk; April 21, 2009 at 3:48 PM
divinexjanice said...: What a great contest idea!

divinexjanice@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 3:57 PM
zoeyybellex3 said...: I agree with you. I love California, but the heat is killing me! I feel like I'm going to get SUPER dark. ):

mi2z_r0zelle@hotmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Heather said...: aww over here in virginia it's somewhat warm and we are loving it haha. it's been cold for way too long.
your too sweet :)

heatherbae@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 3:59 PM
zoeyybellex3 said...: I totally agree. I love California, but the heat is just too hot! I feel like I'm going to get super dark or something! ):

zoey.belle@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 3:59 PM
danxi said...: mm contests:)

bookeatingflower@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 4:18 PM
El Sabio said...: i want to enter!!!

lilwill27330@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 4:20 PM
El Sabio said...: i want to enter

lilwill27330@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 4:20 PM
tracibt said...: Count me in. These eyeshadows are amazing!!!

tracibt@hotmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 4:21 PM
tracibt said...: Count me in. Those swatches are awesome!!!

Thanks, Traci

tracibt@hotmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 4:22 PM
Wanderlust Queen said...: Please enter me in the contest!
Thanks!!

Sara

saraklingel@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 4:26 PM
Courtney said...: You miss the winter? I want some of that Cali sun. :( It's 8 and rainy here in the GTA. But I guess it could be worse.
Also, yay a contest.
coconutangel@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 4:35 PM
Cute Kitchen said...: i would love to enter..thanks 4 this contest :); April 21, 2009 at 4:43 PM
Cute Kitchen said...: i would love to enter..thanks 4 having this contest :); April 21, 2009 at 4:44 PM
sarasala said...: YAH! Another contest. Count me in Sister... =)

My email is s.vang84@yahoo.com

I know what you mean about the Cali weather.. It's only Spring and look at how hot it is already.. Wait 'til Summer, it's going to be worst, but hey, that means more shorts, capris, and sandals.. Beach time. You have a good day.; April 21, 2009 at 4:45 PM
Lolita Riot said...: I'd love to enter! you're on my blog roll! I can be reached here: lolita_riot@hotmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 4:50 PM
Anonymous said...: Count me in!
carolynfides@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 5:02 PM
rar said...: i'd love to be in the contest!
linhx33@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 5:09 PM
giel said...: I would love to have those mineral eyeshadows! Thanks, Nessa!; April 21, 2009 at 5:10 PM
rar said...: contest!
linhx33@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 5:10 PM
Anonymous said...: iam914@hotmail.com

=D; April 21, 2009 at 5:17 PM
Lilly said...: stp_yang_girl09@yahoo.com

Love your contests!; April 21, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Lilly said...: stp_yang_girl09@yahoo.com

Love contests!; April 21, 2009 at 5:26 PM
ohhbonnie said...: thanks for having this contest!
bonnie.deng@hotmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 5:29 PM
Christine said...: Those shadows look awesomeeee!!! :D

vanityismurder@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Unknown said...: Awesome contest! Count me in! ;)

I've been lurking your blog for a couple of months now and it's amazing! You're gorgeous and I adore all your FOTD's!

followthecheekypig@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 5:34 PM
ashley said...: Thanks!
Jisun Kim
jisunsshi@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 5:37 PM
dani said...: ooh i love contests!

thank you for doing these.

dani231985@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Joanna Peck said...: I've got you on my google blog reader ... but have just 'followed' you :)

don't stop posting.; April 21, 2009 at 5:46 PM
House of Prayer SLO said...: I would like to enter the contest.
Tamara
tdb7297@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Anonymous said...: hey Vanessa!!! this is Kelly.. from work..the "girl next door"!!.. i wanted you to know i still read ur blog!!! and i miss going over and visiting u!!!!
minisaurusmom@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 6:07 PM
Unknown said...: That look is fierce. I would love to win those colors. Please enter me in the drawing.
Lynn,
redcreme@hotmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 6:09 PM
Unknown said...: It was snowing here in Iowa like three weeks ago and it's supposed to be 82 on Friday! I think it was like 60-something today. People are already busting out the shorts and flip flops here! It's crazy..

I would like to enter the contest!! I think I'm a follower..but just to be sure..
o5courtneybradley@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 6:10 PM
Unknown said...: It was snowing here in Iowa three weeks ago and now it's crazy amazing weather! It's supposed to be 82 on Friday! Today I think it was 60 something...people are already busting out the shorts and flip flops here. It's crazy..

I would like to enter the contest!; April 21, 2009 at 6:12 PM
mailodie247 said...: add me!! :)
e-mail: mailodie247@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 6:12 PM
yolanda said...: hopefully....
beestar_72@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Anonymous said...: audreycsm@hotmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 6:17 PM
Kirin Bir said...: Please enter me!
Philippine - missphilippine@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 6:24 PM
H said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; April 21, 2009 at 6:26 PM
Kim said...: The look you did came out really nice! I'd love to join your contest=); April 21, 2009 at 6:31 PM
hi said...: OK so I am following your blog now!
xemailheather@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Yolanda said...: Love it, wish my MAC store was as big as what you have in the US!

yolandavu @ gmail.com (to prevent spam); April 21, 2009 at 6:40 PM
aaj83 said...: i am a follower of this blog.. :)

and oooh..nice contest! ;)

aisharulz [at] yahoo [dot] com; April 21, 2009 at 6:48 PM
Unknown said...: Must say that the makeup eye guide is so smart of you to make. Has helped me tremendously!!! I'd love to win the contest to add to my little makeup collection :)

misscara02@yahoo.com / hellomisscaruh@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 6:50 PM
Tina said...: Sweet! Enter me please. :); April 21, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Unknown said...: Must say the eye makeup pic was so smart of you to do. It has helped me tremendously with applying my eyeshadow. I'd love to win this for my budding makeup collection.

hellomisscara@gmail.com/ misscara02@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Halifax @ Sparkled Beauty said...: Nessa, can you give email subscribers a chance like you do followers - so I can get 2 entries :-)? Love to try out some Glamour Doll shadows. THanks
juan_hurrican(at)yahoo(dot)com; April 21, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Robyn @ Purely Cosmetics said...: Don't enter me in the contest - got more shadow colors than I can ever use anyway (gee, I wonder why?) - hate the heat? No worries; back to the mid-60's by the end of the week. Pick a season and stay there, dammit!

BTW, didja get your Ben & Jerry's free ice cream today?; April 21, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Anonymous said...: awesome - free stuff! count me in! i'm so glad i found your blog!

bambilegal@aol.com; April 21, 2009 at 7:12 PM
Make Song Up. said...: I want to enter the contest!

Love your skin complexion!!

sthao1987@hotmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 7:13 PM
maci said...: asooma.86@gmail.com :g:; April 21, 2009 at 7:17 PM
hot07jitters said...: How exciting! Thanks.
hot07jitters@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 7:18 PM
Anonymous said...: yay for contests!

mokayaxd@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 7:20 PM
Anonymous said...: I absolutely LOVE when you do green looks. They always look so nice on you!!

jlreding@snet.net; April 21, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Whitney & the full effect said...: DANG I live in San Diego and it's hot as balls!!

haha

anyway, I'm already a follower- my email is:

whitneykrainock@gmail.com

:); April 21, 2009 at 7:27 PM
Janet MG said...: ooo contest!!
I'm super excited :D; April 21, 2009 at 7:33 PM
Janet MG said...: my fingers are crossed! :); April 21, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Anonymous said...: ilovethecalling@aol.com :D; April 21, 2009 at 7:41 PM
MJ said...: hey vanessa i love your makeup!
I'm already one of your followers and i absolutely love how you do your eyemakeup!
email: mengjumac@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Unknown said...: Love your blog! Enter me in your contest!! thanxs! :)Joanna_Rocha31@hotmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 7:57 PM
Rawr said...: ooo i want to win...
meiseen.michelle@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Jay said...: Your green look were always my favorite. But I'm so excited about this contest!

shortypride@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 8:11 PM
SARAH C said...: Oh wow love the color payoff =)

SarahC88@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 8:15 PM
Anonymous said...: ack! that hot?! I'm not a fan of heat...but I would prefer it to all the rain we have been getting in Toronto >_<

Thanks for hosting a fun giveaway :); April 21, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Michel'le said...: I would like to enter!
teen_xheat@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Essy said...: ooo I want! You're so sweet for holding these contests, Nessa :); April 21, 2009 at 8:18 PM
MaurAdelCast said...: i want to join

fallcobraacademy@hotmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 8:21 PM
iamgrape1119 said...: I wanna join too!

iamgrape1119@hotmail.com

Thanks!; April 21, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Aimee said...: Hi Nessa!! I'll try this contest since u said it's for internationals too lol, I'm from Dominican Republic :) pink_floyd98@hotmail.com

Thankss for this contest and good luck everyone!!; April 21, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Justine said...: Ooh, I'm digging the greens in this post!; April 21, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Justine said...: Ooh, I'm digging the greens in this post! Contests are fun, too!; April 21, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Aimee said...: Hi Nessa!! I'll try this contest since u said it's for internationals too lol, I'm from Dominican Republic :) pink_floyd98@hotmail.com

Thankss for this contest and good luck everyone!!; April 21, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Anonymous said...: I just started getting really into beauty blogs. I used to be a strictly fashion blog girl, but i've branched out lol. Love your blog. Love contests. This is my second online contest entry.

iheart_dirt@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 8:44 PM
rmarief said...: rmarief@gmail.com

Pick Me, Pick Me, =); April 21, 2009 at 8:45 PM
Pierre said...: Hey Vanessa,

Thanks so much for doing the glamour eye dolls trial. I'm really excited i ordered some samples from Vanessa and she is soooo sweet, and heaps wrapped about sending them to me here in Australia!

Thanks again.

petadela@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 8:48 PM
enoogen said...: awesome! thanks vanessa

enoogen@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 9:05 PM
enoogen said...: thanks vanessa!

enoogen@gmail.com

emilyy; April 21, 2009 at 9:06 PM
Unknown said...: Hi Vanessa
*crossing my fingers and hoping I win*
email: myalohas@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 9:07 PM
Reese said...: I absolutely fell in love when you swatched the colors!!! They're GORGEOUS!!! I absolutely love it!

Thereseseijo@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 9:12 PM
Anonymous said...: green is my favorite color and AS ALWAYS the look you did is gorgeous =D

amor_libri@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 9:15 PM
kansssss32 said...: contest!
been checkin out your blog 4 a lil more half a year now! you should come visit vancouver sometime! & i'm in on the contest thanx.

- irene

iirenesencio@hotmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Mai said...: cooool :)

stefani_ly@Hotmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 9:21 PM
Melissa Joy said...: Green is my fave on you! i would like to enter your contest!; April 21, 2009 at 9:45 PM
Karla said...: i love crazy color eye sahdows...and i wish i could do my make up like you...it takes practice to be as good as you hopefulyl some day lol

anyways count me in...she has awesome eye shadow colors

-Karla V
-karla24290@hotmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 9:53 PM
Ana Lidia said...: I want to be the winner!!

Ana L. Mata
aniz.silver@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 9:57 PM
Ana Lidia said...: Ana L Mata
aniz.silver@gmail.com

I love your blog!; April 21, 2009 at 9:58 PM
its MEluhhKNEEE :) said...: enter me in pleaseee :D . thank youu!!; April 21, 2009 at 10:14 PM
MakeUpMyEyes said...: Hey Vanessa!

Woohoo! My first comment & first contest! I can't believe that last weekend was the first time you went to Beverly Center...since they have MAC there. I love that mall!

leilani@makeupmyeyes.com; April 21, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Anonymous said...: I've been a huge fan and check your page everyday. Thank you so much for your tips and referrals, I've learned so much and broaden my skills because of you. I know it must cost alot to up keep with this website, buying all these products and all. But Thank you, I simply cannot thank you enough. Love everything, keep it up!!

Madeline_Maiquis@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 10:23 PM
SHAUGHNESSYMARIE said...: YAY!
hashelduck@hotmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 10:29 PM
SHAUGHNESSYMARIE said...: YAY!!

hashelduck@hotmail.com =); April 21, 2009 at 10:30 PM
admin said...: I'm in, too!

info[at]makyajcantam.org; April 21, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Unknown said...: Which island are you visiting? I live in Oahu!

d4ncelife@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 10:46 PM
nymphette said...: Yayee! I am so in love with them after seeing your swatches. tlien415@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 10:47 PM
nymphette said...: Yayee I am so in love with them now that I've seen your swatches!!! tlien415@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Unknown said...: Which island are you visiting? I am from oahu!

d4ncelife@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 10:49 PM
simpleaddictions said...: i'm been wanting to try the colors, but need to watch my spending habits! :[

some_azn_chick89@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 10:52 PM
s p u n k said...: I love reading your blog!
jdeguzman18@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 10:57 PM
dramaticxo said...: awwe this is so exciting!

tarynparnell1991@hotmail.com

xoxo; April 21, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Melissa said...: I would love to join the contest too! :)

hoangmel32@gmail.com

The weather in Seattle is amazing too! But it was only in the mid 70's I think... but for Seattle, that's like 90! :)

And Vanessa, you looked so pretty in the last picture! :); April 21, 2009 at 11:01 PM
Unknown said...: yay!!!!!!!!!! :j:; April 21, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Unknown said...: oops forgot email: murry219@yahoo.com; April 21, 2009 at 11:18 PM
eenerkwak said...: OMG hope i win!
<3 Cali

rkwok@berkeley.edu; April 21, 2009 at 11:23 PM
RonaAnn said...: Count me in for the contest too Nessa!

RonaCapili@gmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 11:33 PM
Anonymous said...: you are so awesome! and generous!

divine_beauty_1@netzero.net; April 21, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Anonymous said...: I'd love to join the contest!
-Leah
Geminigirl613@hotmail.com; April 21, 2009 at 11:47 PM
Anonymous said...: Very pretty!
Thanks for sharing with us!

dangerzhao@gmail.com; April 22, 2009 at 12:01 AM
Unknown said...: this contest sounds like fun... you do know how to cheer up the atmosphere n allow everyone to join in the fun too :); April 22, 2009 at 12:07 AM
♥Leigh♥ said...: wow the e/s are just as good as MAC's. =)
hehe.. I wanna join! =); April 22, 2009 at 12:43 AM
Anonymous said...: I don't know if I made it on time (different time lines here), but if I am, my mail is: lina1911@gmail.com.; April 22, 2009 at 12:50 AM
Anonymous said...: tiffiny3287@aol.com; April 22, 2009 at 1:53 AM
Julienne said...: Please enter me into your contest, hehe. ♥; April 22, 2009 at 2:32 AM
HESHIYUN said...: YAY !! i love the greens :h:

my email is

heshiyun_@hotmail.com; April 22, 2009 at 2:42 AM
PiinkLove said...: Good Luck Everyone!!!
pink_freza@yahoo.com; April 22, 2009 at 4:48 AM
Anonymous said...: Have to have those eyeshadows! I am darker complected and I sometimes have trouble with colors popping on my skin. By ur swatches I KNOW they woul work for me! maladymia@aol.com; April 22, 2009 at 5:12 AM
Unknown said...: wow i didnt know so many people followed this board
janna.edmonds@gmail.com; April 22, 2009 at 9:48 AM
Angela said...: I like your blog. It helps me to understand everything about makeup (I only did my eyebrows up to last year). Believe it or not I will be 32 this summer and I am just now learning how to apply makeup.

thanks

magana_angela@hotmail.com; April 22, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Fabulously Thrifty said...: You make bright and colorful combos look so wearable!

MLeb115@gmail.com; April 22, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Chewed Checkers said...: it is SUPER hot in irvine!! ahh it's ridiculous. luckily the weather is bi-polar here, so it's not too bad.. haha =]

i would love to enter your contest!
my email is: xtina115@gmail.com; April 22, 2009 at 2:15 PM
Unknown said...: Contest!!
Thanks; April 22, 2009 at 3:28 PM
symphony said...: symphony =]
symphonyyy@gmail.com

woot for sick pigments!; April 22, 2009 at 5:20 PM
Anonymous said...: I wanna join !
I am hyobin from South Korea !
IN SOUTH KOREA, I always come to your blog and enjoy your posting.

hyobine@hotmail.com
http://blog.naver.com/gmlwo0720
* It is my blog about cosmetics, although you can't read ( cuz it is filled with Korean ! ) , visit me ^^ ); April 23, 2009 at 4:39 AM
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