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Friday, September 2, 2011

CONTEST CLOSED: Giveaway: Madre Labs lotions and creams from iHerb.com (open worldwide!)

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

It's very rare that I host giveaways open to ALL of my readers (I'm so sorry about that but it's always up to the brand to set the rules), so I'm DELIGHTED to be able to offer everyone (international readers included!) a chance to enter this giveaway, compliments of iHerb.com.


THREE lucky winners will each receive one bottle of Madre Labs Hand and Body Lotion AND one tube of Madre Labs Hand Cream (a $20 value).

 But before I get into the details of the giveaway, I'd like to give you some helpful info and a review of these products:

iHerb.com, the sponsor for this giveaway, is a website that many of you have probably already heard of (I can't even count how many bloggers I've seen talk about ordering from this site over the years). They offer a large variety of skincare, haircare and other products on their site with great prices AND, if you're a new customer, you can enter code WOW123 to get an instant $5 off your order.

iHerb.com is the sole distributor of Madre Labs products. All Madre Labs products contain "No No-No's":


What does that mean exactly?

Madre Labs products contain NO sulfates, parabens, dyes, animal testing, animal ingredients.

 Madre Labs Unscented Hand Cream with Argan Nut Oil
(retail: $8.95; $6.71 on iHerb.com, 2.5 oz)

Unscented Hand Cream helps rehydrate dry, damaged skin. Argan Nut Oil (high in vitamin E) plus a premium blend of select oils (rich in essential fatty acids) have been included to nourish and moisturize your skin - making it feel Silky Smooth. Our proprietary blend of SuperFruits (Acai, Goji, Pomegranate & Seabuckthorn) has also been added - to help protect your skin from oxidative and environmental damage.

Key Ingredients: Oil of: Argan nut, jojoba*, sesame*, avocado*, olive* and coconut* plus shea butter*
Water (aqua), cetearyl alcohol (plant derived), glycerin (plant derived), carthamus tinctorius(safflower) seed oil, butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)*, glyceryl stearate (plant derived), isopropyl palmitate (palm oil), simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil*, persea gratissima (avocado) oil*, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil*, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil*, argania spinosa kernel (argan) oil, aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice*, punica granatum (pomegranate) extract, euterpe oleracea (açaí) fruit extract, lycium chinensis (goji) fruit extract, hippophae rhamnoides (seabuckthorn) fruit extract, polysorbate-60 (plant derived), cetyl palmitate, cetyl esters, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, tocopherol (antioxidant), sodium PCA, glycerin (natural derived), alanine (l-alanine), proline (l-proline), serine (l-serine), threonine (l-threonine), arginine (l-arginine), lysine (l-lysine), Glutamic Acid (l-glutamic acid), xanthan gum (natural thickener), citric acid (naturally derived), gluconolactone (corn derived preservative), sodium benzoate (plant derived preservative).
* Certified Organic ingredient
 No - sulfates, parabens, dyes, animal testing, animal ingredients.

  • pH Balanced
  • Eco-Friendly Packaging
  • Made in the U.S.A
  • Made with Biodegradable Ingredients
 Madre Labs Unscented Hand and Body Lotion with Argan Nut Oil
(retail: $10.95; $8.21 on iHerb.com, 12.85 oz)

Unscented Hand and Body Lotion helps rehydrate dry, damaged skin. Argan nut oil (high in vitamin E) plus a premium blend of select oils (rich in essential fatty acids) have been included to nourish and moisturize your skin - making it feel silky smooth. Our proprietary blend of superfruits (açaí, goji, pomegranate & seabuckthorn) has also been added -- to help protect your skin from oxidative and environmental damage.

Key Ingredients: Oils of argan nut, jojoba*, sesame*, avocado*, olive* and coconut* plus shea butter*.
Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice*, water (aqua), glycerin (plant derived), cetearyl alcohol (plant derived), butyrospermum parkii (shea butter)*, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, isopropyl palmitate (palm oil), cetyl palmitate, cetyl esters, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil*, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil*, persea gratissima (avocado) oil*, olea europaea (olive) fruit oil*, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil*, punica granatum (pomegranate) extract, euterpe oleracea (açaí) fruit extract, lycium chinensis (goji) fruit extract, hippophae rhamnoides (seabuckthorn) fruit extract, argania spinosa kernel (argan) oil, glyceryl stearate (plant derived), polysorbate-60 (plant derived), tocopherol (antioxidant), sodium PCA, glycine (naturally derived), alanine (l-alanine), proline (l-proline), serine (l-serine), threonine (l-threonine), arginine (l-arginine), lysine (l-lysine), glutamic acid (l-glutamic acid), xanthan gum (natural thickener) citric acid (naturally derived) gluconolactone (corn derived preservative), sodium benzoate (plant derived preservative).
*Certified organic ingredient
No - sulfates, parabens, dyes, animal testing, animal ingredients.

  • pH balanced
  • Eco-friendly packaging
  • Made in the USA
  • Made with biodegradable ingredients


After using both of these products for over a month now, I can tell you that I absolutely love them, especially as we head into cooler weather. Madre Labs Hand and Body Lotion is thicker than most hand and body lotions I own, and I love how soft it makes my skin, and how LONG it keeps my skin moisturized. I can put it on my arms and legs at night and my skin feels soft and protected well into the next day. Since this is a thicker lotion, it does take a little extra muscle to work it into the skin, but boy is it worth it. I also LOVE it for my rough, dry feet.

Madre Labs Hand Cream is actually a bit lighter than the body lotion (see pic above). I found this a bit unusual since generally hand creams tend to have a thicker consistency than body lotions, but after using this product consistently for several weeks, I have grown to adore it. My hands get so dry this time of year, and this product makes my hands feel incredibly soft every time I use it. I love that it seems to last through a couple of hand washings for me, and it doesn't make my hands feel sticky. It does take a minute to fully absorb into my skin, but it's worth it for me because this stuff really moisturizes. Also, I love unscented hand creams for office environments when you need to keep fragrance to a minimum. This one's truly unscented--I can't even smell the base.

AND NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY!

PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ENTERING:

1. Giveaway open worldwide. If you are in the US, you must be 18+ to enter. If you are outside of the US, please abide by your country's age of consent. Void where prohibited.

2. To enter, leave a comment on this post and answer the following question: What's your favorite thing about autumn?

3. For an optional SECOND entry, retweet the following message on Twitter:
Enter to win a set of Madre Labs skincare products from @iherb and @nouveaucheap http://bit.ly/q5Q7e1

If you elect a second entry, please be sure to let me know you retweeted this message in your entry comment on this post.

4. You do NOT need to leave you email address in your comment, BUT, when I announce the winners on this blog on Tuesday, September 6th, you MUST email me and/or respond in the comments on my post within 24 hours of the announcement or I will select another winner. Sorry, but absolutely no exceptions.

5. This giveaway begins today and ends Monday, September 5th, 2011 at 11:59PM Pacific. I will select three winners via random.org and announce the winners HERE on this blog on September 6th. The winners will have 24 hours to respond by email and/or in the comments on the announcement post. If a winner does not reply within 24 hours, he or she will forfeit the prizes and another winner will be selected.

Best of luck to everyone!

NouveauCheap.blogspot.com has not received any form of compensation, financially or otherwise, from iHerb.com or Madre Labs for hosting this giveaway. The products featured in this giveaway were given to NouveauCheap.blogspot.com for review.
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  1. My favorite thing about autumn is that the cooler weather means I can wear makeup without it sweating off!

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  2. My favorite thing about autumn is the end of the awful heat (I live in Texas).

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  3. One of the first things that come to mind about autumn, is how there wont be any more mosquito or flies! I seem to attract them more than anyone i know.

    I also love breaking out my big fluffy down comforter and flannel sheets.

    And boots! Can't forget about boots.

    I also twittered via TheMelonSlayer :D

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  4. For me, the favorite thing about autumn is the weather itself, cold and chilly with less intense sunrays and also I can layer my clothes. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  5. My favorite thing about autumn is that I can use the word autumn to describe it :) But really, this season is the bee's knees, it's cool (hoodie/cardigan time!), a bit breezy, and full of more fun/seasonal drinks (apple cider? heck yeah!)

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  6. My favorite thing about autumn is the changing leaves...oooooo pretty colors!

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  7. My favorite thing about autumn is that it's not too hot and not too cold; perfect for cute little jackets and hats!

    Also, I retweeted per your instructions.

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  8. There is SO much I love about autumn that it's tough to pick one thing, but I'd have to say the cooler, crisp air. It allows me to wear clothing meant for cooler weather, which I prefer to summer clothes.

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  9. My favorite thing about Autumn is Fall Makeup Launches!! :)
    I tweeted - barbieh4
    http://twitter.com/#!/barbieh4/status/109718168964050944

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  10. My favorite thing about autumn, albeit a little strange, is the smell of leather. It's everywhere as everyone pulls out their leather jackets, boots, bags - anything leather. And it's only there for a short time as the olfactory senses quickly get used to it, or maybe the smell just fades like a new car.

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  11. I love wearing jeans after months of heat and humidity!

    I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/jbrobs/status/109725916506230785

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  12. My favorite thing about autumn is roasted Japanese sweet potatoes, the yellow fleshed ones that taste like chestnuts. I know you can eat them year-round but there's just something about the cooler weather and eating a hot sweet potato that's perfect. I usually bake them in the oven -- but sometimes I just buy them already roasted from vendors at the local Asian market -- and peel and eat them straight out of the skin.

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  13. Thank you for this giveaway!!
    What I like most about automn is the weather!! We got finally rid of this terrible heat and it's not cold yet!!

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  14. My favorite thing about autumn is wearing cute light weight sweaters.

    I retweeted - pinkbonanza

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  15. though we do not have autumn here in India..but I love the whole sound of it..the weather and of course the new makeup collections !!
    Tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/bhumika_t/status/109729644047106048


    Thanks..

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  16. my favorite thing about autumn is getting pumpkin spice lattes at starbucks! and i also love the thick smell of cinnamon/spice candles in fall displaces at shopping stores :)

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  17. My favorite thing about autumn is it puts me in an extremely creative mood. The colors and smells of fall inspire me to bake,create,and decorate. It's the start of all the major holidays. Not to mention PRIME candy season. Lol!

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  18. My favorite things about autumn are that it includes my birthday, shopping for fall clothes and accessories and that the weather is still nice enough for the beach, but they're less crowded.

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  19. My favorite things about autumn is caramel apples and Brachs autumn mix, the smells are remind me of my mother, comforting, loved and safe.
    I tweeted here's the link

    http://twitter.com/#!/Somecrazedlady/status/109748699894263808

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  20. My favorite thing about autumn is all the new beauty trends

    P.S. I tweeted the contest link. my twitter: iSmile11

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  21. Unfortunately, autumn doesn't mean much of a weather change here in South Florida, but my favorite thing about the season is all the associated foods, scents, and warm colors.

    I love the influx of pumpkin pie, cinnamon, apples, spice-scented/flavored foods and drinks! :)

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  22. My favorite thing about autumn is football (haha) it brings my whole family together. We watch the games and have parties. I also love the cool crisp weather that makes it the perfect temp. To wear that cute little jacket I bought on clearance the spring before and have been dying to wear.

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  23. My favorite thing about autumn is that my favorite fruit, persimmons, are ready to harvest!

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  24. My favorite thing about autumn in general is the various colors of leaves and the cooler climate. It also allows for layering of clothes for fashion and less sweating and touchups for makeup.

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  25. I love the weather, and wearing warm-tone clothing. Thanks for the giveaway. [:

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  26. My favorite thing is autumn leaves! The colors are beautiful and it brings back memories of jumping into big piles of leaves as a kid:-)

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  27. Holloween hehehe what can i say I have a sweet tooth :P

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  28. My autumn favorites are SCARVES and TIGHTS!! I can't choose one!

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  29. My favorite thing about autumn is the fashion! I don't know why, but autumn colors and styles are almost always my favorite, regardless of the year.

    I've retweeted this as well. :)

    Thanks for the great opportunity, G!

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  30. My favorite thing about autumn is being able to wear layers. I love wearing hoodies, sweatshirts/sweaters, and cardigans. I've gathered quite a collection over the years I worked in retail.

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  31. I love Autumn! It's my favorite time of year because of the cooler temperatures and the beautiful Fall leaves!

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  32. I love the fall colors for clothes, make up, and nail polish. Also, the smell of the air and how pretty the trees look when they are changing colors.

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/sarahcrawford14/status/109791920519249920

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Sarahandmike@hellokitty.com

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  33. My favourite thing about autumn is the changing of the leaves. I'm reminded of the mobiles I made in grade school by ironing leaves between layers of wax paper. :)

    ps I tweeted about your giveaway here: http://twitter.com/#!/MysteriousWho/status/109792248400588801

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  34. my favorite thing about autumn is the smell of leaves in the air ^ ^

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  35. Pumpkin lattes!!!

    ehinks21 at yahoo dot com

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  36. peripatetic33
    the smell and colors of fall leaves

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  37. My favorite thing about autumn/fall is the crispness in the air and watching the leaves change color.

    Great contest!

    emilysmakeupbox.blogspot.com

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  38. My favorite thing about autumn is the colors - the deep golds, reds and browns in the trees inspire my makeup and fashion. It's my favorite season for fashion!

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  39. My favorite thing about autumn is wearing cute hoodies!

    hsuzy1990@live.com

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  40. We have very long, very hot summers so I LOVE the cooler weather of autumn!

    shunt6 at gmail dot com

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  41. My fav thing about autumn is that I can find apple cider in my local grocery store again! I love it! I also retweeted the message about the giveaway. Thanks, G!

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  42. The one thing I love about autumn is that I actually know how to dress for the cooler weather! I love coats and boots, and I can't wait to break those out of my closet again. I am constantly stuck in unflattering summer clothing during warm weather!

    I also retweeted the message!

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  43. I can never anticipate Autumn enough-Fiery falling leaves,cooled down earth,heavier moisturizers-better skin,less blemishes on my face,new trends,layering of clothes and the joy that winter and the holiday season is just around the corner.Sigh.
    Thanks for this wonderful giveaway :)
    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/thatskindy/status/109836575910805504

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  44. My favorite thing about autumn is the end of 100+ degree temperatures in Texas! Of course, that sometimes doesn't happen til October! I love seeing the trees change colors and the scents associated with fall.

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  45. My favorite thing about autumn is the clothing! Boots, cozy sweaters, comfy jackets, scarves, and hats (Oh my!)

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  46. I love autumn because the weather is cooler/nicer, and the air smells amazing, and the leaves change colors, and I finally get to bust out my light sweaters, cardigans, and BOOTS!! happiest day of my life every year, the first day of cool weather.

    and I tweeted the message! my twitter name is yoyocanary

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  47. My favorite thing about autumn is crunchy leaves (stepping on crunchy leaves) and lack of humidity in Indiana.
    I love unfragranced lotions, thank you for a great giveaway!

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  48. my fav. thing about fall is the cool autumn breeze! =)

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  49. My favorite part of autumn is when people trade in their summer salads and cold soups for heartier orange-y, red deliciousness like pumpkins, yams, or other scrumptious foods. It reminds me of squirrels preparing for winter and I find it so cute!

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  50. My favorite thing about the weather is the perfect weather!

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  51. my favourite thing about autumn is that weather gets colder and i don't sweat like crazy like in the summer..

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  52. the best thing about autumn is scarves! i love wearing them, and wear them all throughout the year, even some days in the summer. lol :D
    laheelahee [at] gmail [dot] com
    http://twitter.com/#!/laheelahee/status/109916126716243968

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  53. My favorite part of fall is our family's tradition of taking the kids on a hayride.

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  54. My favorite part of fall is our family's tradition of taking the kids on a hayride.

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  55. I really like how cool crisp air is a refreshing change of pace from a hot humid summer

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  56. My favorite thing about autumn is that it reminds me of the excitement of a new school year. Even though I've been out of school for a while, every September makes me feel like I can start something new, I can take on a new challenge, I'm ready for the next level. My favorite thing about autumn is that I take the opportunity to GROW.

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  57. We get the most beautiful leaf colors here in the fall!

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  58. Autumn brings pumpkins and apples. I want to bake lots of goodies with these!

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  59. My favorite thing about autumn is the weather. Also, my birthday is in autumn, so that is even better!

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  60. The weather cools down in florida finally, I love to go to the beach.

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  61. I love the fall colors here in midwest. when the leaves are at their prettiest :)

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  62. My favorite thing about autumn is the moment I can put on my thick knitted circle scarf and not look dumb in it <3.

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  63. The fact that I can wear one of my 38 pashminas again. I am nothing without my drapey scarves.

    christatic@msn.com

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  64. Favorite thing about autumn is the color of trees and how beautiful everything looks!
    I tweeted via my user id happycynic24

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  65. I love the cooler weather and the changing colors of the leaves.
    Jeanne307@aol.com

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  66. Hello! I love autumn for a lot of reasons, but I especially like sleeping while there's a storm outside!
    This is my second entry comment link: https://twitter.com/#!/Valenspervoi/status/110108070604054528
    Have a fatastic day :)
    xo Valens

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  67. Autumn to me is about new beginnings, a chance to get it right before the year ends and then yes another beginning at the new year!

    blowens32 at hotmail dot com

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  68. My favorite thing about Autumn is the colors of the season itself-rusts, oranges and browns. Also the cooler weather is a welcome relief from the 100+ summer temps here in Texas. In addition, my birthday is on Halloween!

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  69. My fave thing about autumn is Halloween!!!

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  70. My fave thing about autumn is Halloween!!!

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  71. My favorite thing about autumn is the anticipation of the winter holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years!

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  72. I love Autumn because it means no more sweating and sunburn! Also because I get to wear my jeans and boots more often, I much prefer cool weather clothing. :)

    kate1485 at hotmail.com

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  73. I tweeted about it here:

    http://twitter.com/#!/NTFancy/status/110272852581814272

    kate1485 at hotmail.com

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  74. Pumpkin lattes, cooler weather, changing leaves, my wedding anniversary, the holidays, deeper colors in makeup & clothing! I also tweeted abt this. Twitter name - lov2read68.

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  75. My favorite thing about Autumn is the crisp cool weather and the chunky sweaters I can wear with my jeans and leather jacket. :)

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  76. I love the fallen leaves... and the change in color of the leaves... they are so pretty!

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  77. My favorite thing about autumn is the fall fashion trends.

    Tweeted the giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/pearlmakeup/status/110454684111749122

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  78. Beautiful, crisp, saturated colors, burning leaves, cooler air, sweaters and some weird sense of excitement that ALWAYS fills me during the season!

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  79. My favorite thing in autumn is the color of the leave as they change.

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  80. My favorite thing about autumn has to be, my family getting together and enjoying eachother's company! It's so nice just having everyone talking and celebrating.

    email - kakpik@hotmail.com

    I also tweeted about the giveaway, my twitter name is KateAshlen

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  81. I like the autumn because the weather is always pleasant (not too hot or too cold), and the sunset where I live is beautifull, for me is the best season of the year.

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  82. Not sure how to show that I had twitted the phrase, my user name is: makeupyes.
    thank you.

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  83. my favorite thing about autumn is the cool weather, cardigans, and leaves!

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  84. My fave thing about autumn is the fact that we get to go back to school. Yay!

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  85. My favourite thing about autumn is the fact I can break out my sexy boots! Yay shoes!!! =)

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  86. My favorite thing about autumn has to be the weather changes! After a blazing hot summer I'm ready for some autumn breezes!

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  87. The end of sweat and beginning of pumpkin lattes. Huzzah!

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  88. I love everything about autumn! It's my favorite season. I love the cooling weather, the colorful leaves, the slight romanticism in the air. I wish it was autumn all year.

    I tweeted the giveaway as well: http://twitter.com/#!/burcidi/status/110843187261734913

    email: burcin.cevik.bir at gmail dot com

    Thank you!

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  89. My favorite thing about fall is all the new nail polish collections that I can't wait to try out!!

    I tweeted too: http://twitter.com/#!/RuthGBCN/status/110844408387215360

    Thanks xx

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  90. My annual pumpkin carving party!!

    Thanks for all of the hard work that goes into your blog!

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  91. My favorite thing about autumn is, well I have a few: my autumn starts early beginning with my birthday(september 7th),the cooler weather, the leaves changing colors, the cool jackets and boots I get to wear.
    I retweeted : kbaby82

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  92. Like others have said, I am looking forward to not having to worry about sweating all my makeup off! And I am looking forward to it being cooler in my apartment!

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  93. My fave thing about Autumn is the crisp autumn air & of course fall boots! =) YAY!

    thanks for such a fab giveaway. xo

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  94. Following & Tweeting:

    http://twitter.com/#!/SS_Dal/status/110890716477128705

    (@SS_DAL on twitter)

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  95. My favorite thing about autumn is everything, jeez. The changing colors, the cooler weather, excuses to wear all of my favorite knit things and a fine excuse to knit MORE things... it's my favorite season of all!

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  96. My favorite thing about autumn is the leaves turning color!
    email: purplegreenpanda (at) gmail.com
    Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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