Who won?

After raising six children and seldom spending time on myself, I would love to get in a pampering mode and "play" with all the make up that I am long overdo in using.

I think we all feel better, when we look our best. And this would be a nice assortment to win, to keep us looking good. Thanks for having the contest!

I hope you got my email =D I think I might have tagged it wrong.

i changed my point of view,i will focus on the people who loves me and not the ones who does not

In the past year, I have been on a lost and found journey. I lost 47 ½ pounds and found out all kinds of things about myself, things I didn’t anticipate. I had hoped to lose weight to look better and have more energy. I didn’t expect that at 43, I would feel so young, energetic and hopeful again. I feel like a new person, and if I were to win this contest, I would use these beauty products to make myself look as good on the outside as I feel on the inside. In losing weight, I changed the way I eat and I started exercising consistently. In doing so, I’ve had to spend a lot of money on new clothes, so my budget has been tight when it comes to other luxuries, such as cosmetics and bath items. Men used to ignore me as if I were invisible. They notice me now. At first it was startling. Who me? You’re holding the door open for me? You’re smiling at me? You’re flirting with me? I’m still getting used to it, and I know that if I put the frosting on the cake, I would have more confidence to try and start dating again. I would love to get a hair and face makeover to go along with my new shape so that I look really put together, and this wonderful prize package would help me to continue my life makeover.

She's 18 now! My one and only child turned 18, leaving me to the infamous question "who am I". Life begins at forty or so I am told and I am questioining (and answering) life's questions. I have been stuck in the 80's and need to relearn hair and makeup- the right way... and that is what I would do with this win- become ME again.

Just over a year ago, I was lucky enough to start working at a fantastic restaurant as just a cook. Things have progressed to the point where I am meeting and greeting guests as well as being a chef. To put my best face forward, and represent the restaurant, a good, useable make up kit would be great. Thank you for your time.

I also entered via email. I did like reading the entries there were posted here.

I hope I win this!!!

2007 was definitly a growing year for me. It was the first full year my son was alive. Watching him grow and change. Looking back I have changed also. Through a tough chain of events I learned that everything ( family, friends, work, ect) I have to deal with myself. See I was diagnosed with postpartum depression. That is a hard thing for someone you love to inform you you have. I was very aggravated at first. I was the only one taking care of our son and he said that to me. I finally contacted the doctor and the first thing they said are are you alone and do you feel like killing your son? That thought never crossed my mind. I thought this was about what was going on with me not my son. It did have to do only with myself. I felt as though I was not a women any more. I felt as though I was doing everything I had to and it was not enough. One thing I needed to realize was that I was not in this alone. My husband was doing whatever he could to make me feel as though I was an excellent mom. It was not until December I discovered that I was more than a mother I was a women. What made me discover this was not what you would expect. My husband bought me a blow dryer for Christmas. I guess taking care of myself made me rediscover the woman inside. NOw my husband says I should start doing my makeup. Sometimes I wonder the reasoning behind that, but I am coming to realize that if I take care of myself I feel better about myself.

I never win anything, but this would be a good place to start!

well this year my husbans and i both took the biggest leaps of faith in our entire lives, and are int he process of moving our family across the country, my husband went ahead to get settled, and i have been a single mom for 3 months now, although it is hard, i am learning that life is an adventure, and being on the adventure train can lead to great things, and i would use the prize to make me feel and look like a million bucks when i finally get to see my husband again.. thanks

great site

entered per mail. :)

My life changed forever in 2007 when I lost my 18 year old son to epilepsy. He went into a coma after a fall. My husband and I had to make the difficult choice to let him go off life support and give life to others through organ donation. Losing him made me want to live for him. My eyes opened to how my life had been sliding into mediocrity. My looks also became mediocre. I took my looks for granted and I am middle aged. The make up in the prize will help me to make a fresh start with a fresh look. I have changed this year by reaching out to others in my neighborhood, the lonely women in my town and the teens struggling just growing up. I have started to lose weight and have decided to put regrets and hurts behind me. I have renewed my relationship with my husband and am finding new things to do together. I have helped my surviving son get on with life by teaching him to drive, finances and mentoring him with school choices. I want to show my family that I can live through the tragedy of death and continue to live and thrive. Temptalia is a great site and this prize of Almay, Clinique, and MAC products can help me create a great look. My eyes are my best feature and the romantic palate will enliven them. Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange Perfume will make me smell wonderful .Garnier Nutritioniste Ultra-Lift Lotion will keep my aging skin smooth.

I entered through email!

Hi, I entered via email. Thank you!

I've learned that spending time with a 4 year old is much more important than anything my boss wants me to do!

I’ve struggled with my weight all my life. I’ve let it hold me back. I figured people were judging me solely from my appearance. Silly, I know… Well, one of my wise friends talked me into trying out for our community theater. As I walked into auditions I seemed to be surrounded by cute, thin, young women. “What am I doing here?” I asked myself. Just then they called my name to audition next, which meant I didn’t have time to turn around and walk back out! So I gathered up my courage and marched into the audition. Imagine my surprise when I was cast in one of the lead parts! I’d never done any acting in my life! They wanted me! What an exhilarating feeling! I realized that the only thing holding me back was my perception of myself. It was been wonderfully freeing to come out of this self-imposed shell. I truly feel like a new woman. My size hasn’t changed, but I have. I feel beautiful, size doesn’t matter. I have gone on to other lead parts, have become the President of the Community Theater Committee, and have just been asked to direct our next production! Wow! I want a new look to go with the new me. I’d love to win this make-over kit so I can play with new looks for the new me! I want to try all the colors and techniques. I’d feel like a kid in a candy store! I want to look as good as I feel. Oh yes, let’s not forget how much fun all the make-over stuff would be as I start to create my next character on stage. Oh, the possibilities….

Thanks......really need this 4 my girl

Hi everyone! I have changed my life around radically in 2007 after I observed that there were big differences in the health of my parents and my in-laws who took care of themselves very differently. One of them failed to eat right and didn't exercise, and at the age of 67, he/she is very overweight, has Parkinson's disease, and can barely walk. On the otherhand, one of them is the same age, takes great care of him/herself, in great shape, and waterskiis. I know that the decisions that I make now will catch up with me later on in life. I wanted to take better care of myself but found it difficult, so I joined a support group of women who were determined to change their lives through diet and exercise. My diet had changed dramatically. I began to eat wholesome servings of whole grain, fruits, vegatables, and lower fat meats everyday. I became educated on nutrition and educated my husband as well. Due to the change in diet, we feel much better and have lost weight in the process. This is a lifestyle change we have made and we are happy that we did it.

I've weighed the same amount 80% of my life. This year I have gained weight and have not been able to take it off. After two kids, it's bound to catch up with me. However, 2007 was a great year as my oldest child started Kindergarten. However, turning 31 this year has made me realize that I need to put myself first a little more often. Kids want a mom who cares for herself and has confidence in how she locks. I vow in 2008 to become that woman. Please help!

i entered via e-mail... good luck everyone!

2007 was the worst year of my life! I gave birth to my fifth and last child at Christmastime last year which was a great thing, of course. Then three months later my hair started falling out and it hasn't stopped yet. I've heard of postpartum hair loss, but this is ridiculous! I used to have extremely thick hair. When big hair was in, I was made fun of for having hair that was too big. Now its very thin, by my standards anyway, and if I stand under a bathroom light I can see my scalp. Hair that I always vowed would be long has been chopped short. This has caused a lot of depression and I'm almost too embarrassed to go out in public. I know strangers on the street wouldn't look at me and see anything strange, but losing at least 50% of my hair makes me feel like a freak and after four different doctor visits I've given up on finding an explanation. I've been having babies since I was 20 and now at 38, my husband says, no more! Most people think I'm a nut for having five kids, but its been depressing trying to accept that I will never experience all that again. I'm in a midlife crisis! After the baby I went on a vegan diet and lost all the baby weight and 20 pounds more in three months, but have since gained most of it back. I want to get back on the diet, but its hard to keep from my old eating habits. I love sugar too darn much! I haven't worn make-up in 20 years and never really knew how to use it correctly when I did. I could sure use a new makeover to boost my confidence in the new year. I would use these prizes for that and to finally learn how to use make-up. I've vowed that after such a depressing year in 2007, that I will work one day at a time to make 2008 my best ever and a makeover would be a great part of that.

I'm Claudia,I'm 17.I'm a shy girl,and 2006 wasn't a very good year for me.I was depressed,I wondered that nothing in the world is better because of me,I consider myself as a failure,and I thinked about the difference that my life made to anyone,none unfortunately. Afterwards I was in love with a guy,but unfortunately he didn't love me back,it was unreturned love,and even today I still think about him,unluckly I still love him.In 2006 I was careless about my appearance,I didn't care about anything,but towards March of the same year,little by little,I started to consider that I wasn't so ugly ,and so I begin to take care of myself,I started to reconsider my appearence and to put some make up on too.But at the beginning I didn't have a clue about what an eyeshadow,powder,foundation is,so I begin to watch some videos on internet.And now I'm a totally fond of make-up,I can't live without it :),consequently I loose some weight too,and i also acquire some self-confidence,even if I don't have much self-esteem,and I will never have it :(.Anyway by now I'm pretty happy,but still a little bit depressed,I really hope to be better as soon as possible :) . In the link there are 4 pics of me the first one is me in 2006 ,the 2nd one me in the end of 2006 the last two me in 2007 :),hope the link works Myself through the years