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A BIG BIRTHDAY!

DSCN0648Happy Birthday to A Complete Waste of Makeup!

You are 5 years old today!

5 years ago I sat down at my then HP desktop (which I hated) and I wrote my first blog post on this site. It was a pretty random post and I had no idea if I would keep it up.

So A Complete Waste of Makeup on this BIG BIRTHDAY you are having I wanted to say thank you. Thank you for the amazing opportunities you have given me. Thank you for introducing me to some of the most amazing, inspiring and wonderful people in the world. Thank you for showing me what my passions are and teaching me so much.

I love this job and I could not be more proud of how my blog has grown and how hard I have worked.

But most of all I am beyond thankful for my readers. This life would not be possible without you. So today I wanted to say thank you to all of you who support me, read my posts, laugh and cry with me and continue to be the most loyal readers out there.

We had a little photo shoot and celebration for this little blog yesterday!

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For a thank you I wanted to offer a fun giveaway!!!

Please enter below to win ….wait for it…. a $250 gift card to either Jcrew, Nordstrom, Target, or Sephora!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

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  1. Abbe Mandel wrote:

    Neely,
    I am beyond proud of you and what you have accomplished! You are one of a kind!
    Love you,Mom

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  2. Lexi wrote:

    I am very happy for you and look forward to the next 5 years of fabulous blogging from my favorite blogger. During one of the worse years of my life, you lifted my spirits, made me laugh and dared me to think positive . Thank you. Thank you for the opportunity to win this fabulous contest. Luv Ya Neelykins. Fellow Hills watching buddy.

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  3. JoeyfromSC wrote:

    I would choose Target!:) LOVE that place lol

    Happy 5 year Blog-a-versary!!!! Congrats!

    Thanks for the chance to win too!!

    Joey J.

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  4. Shane wrote:

    Happy blogiversary! Target all the way 🙂

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  5. Kate wrote:

    Congratulations on 5 years blogging! I look forward to your posts each and every day and I love your ability to speak your mind and be classy about it. Keep celebrating 🙂

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  6. Julie wrote:

    Congratulations!! And I would love to spend a gift card at Target!

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  7. Kristin wrote:

    Happy birthday blog!

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  8. Ashley wrote:

    Happy Blogoversary! Wow, it’s crazy to think its been five years already! I am beyond grateful that you started this blog, because without it, we would’ve never met, and that would just be sad 🙂 It’s been so amazing to watch your blog grow into this amazing business, and I can’t even begin to tell you how proud I am of everything you’ve accomplished. You are one of the hardest working people I’ve ever known, and I’m so proud of how you’ve taken a dream and a love for writing and turned it into something so special. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next five years! Love you so much!

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  9. sam wrote:

    I would take target all the way! Happy 5th Birthday!

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  10. colleen wrote:

    Happy Blog Birthday, I would of course chose Target! I can’t get enough of Target!

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    • Ellen Casper wrote:

      Happy Blogiversary! I’d pick Target.

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  11. Jami wrote:

    Happy blog birthday!!!!! How exciting!
    As a makeup artist I would obviously choose sephora! Lol

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  12. Lynne Streeter Childress wrote:

    Neely, congratulations on your blog and thank you for all that you do to support fellow bloggers!

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  13. Becca Dargatz wrote:

    I would pick Target or Sephora! I would totally love to makeover our bedroom from Target, but my makeup bag could definitely use some updating, too! Congrats on five years!!!

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  14. Amy wrote:

    Happy 5 year blogiversary! 🙂

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  15. Mami2jcn wrote:

    I would go hog wild at Target! Thanks for the chance!

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  16. Kelly D wrote:

    I would choose Target since I can buy lots of stuff there for myself and my kids.

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  17. Heather @Cookies For Breakfast wrote:

    You’re adorable and I must have that shirt! I’d totally be all over a Target GC.

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  18. Summer wrote:

    Congratulations Neely! I would choose either Target (because you can get everything there) or Shephora (because I’m a beauty product addict). Thank you!

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  19. Elena wrote:

    I would choose Target. Happy Blogiversary!

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  20. April | Our Little Loves wrote:

    Ha. I love your “celebration”. Happy Blog Birthday!

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  21. Jenn K wrote:

    Happy Blog Birthday! I would choose Target.

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  22. Nikki wrote:

    congrats on 5 years!!! I would totes spend it at Nordies, I’ve been dying to get a pair of Hunters!

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  23. Allison B wrote:

    I would totally choose Target! I could buy groceries (and maybe a little happy from the home section….)
    Happy Blogaversary!

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  24. Elizabeth wrote:

    I’d think I’d finally buy myself a great pair of short black boots for work at Nordstrom (I wish I had a more exciting answer!) and maybe a pair of Hunter rain boots.

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  25. Starla B wrote:

    Happy Blogiversary to you girl! 5 years! What an awesome accomplishment! So happy for you and your blog, you are awesome at what you do! 🙂 I would choose Target because it’s Target and probably one of my favorites places on Earth! 😉 xo

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  26. Sandy Headtke wrote:

    The practical me says Target.

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  27. Betsy Barnes wrote:

    If I won, I would choose the Target gift card. I love shopping there, especially in their home decor section. I spend hours, browsing and wishing I could change up my living room decor in the trendy items 🙂

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  28. Dorothy Walton wrote:

    Definitely Nordstrom!

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  29. Nicole Dz wrote:

    I would have to choose the Target Gift Card, I love shopping here for just about everything.

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  30. Emma @EverEmma wrote:

    5 years is quite the accomplishment! Congrats! I would probably spend it all at Target because they have the best sales.

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  31. Stephanie wrote:

    Congrats on five years. I would go for my first love…….Target.

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  32. Heather Dawn wrote:

    Happy Blogiversary! I would get Target!!

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  33. Shae wrote:

    Happy 5th Blog Birthday! I really enjoy reading your blog 🙂 I would have to go with Target!

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  34. Brooke wrote:

    Happy Birthday to your lovely blog! I’ve been a longtime follower. It’s amazing what you have accomplished.

    Thank you for the wonderful giveaway!

    I would choose to spend the money at Nordstrom! My favorite! With Target a close second 🙂

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  35. Farrah wrote:

    Happy blogiversary and here’s to many more years to come! :] Thanks for running this giveaway! I would choose Target! That’d fulfill my love for both cute workout clothes + skincare products! 😛

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  36. Heather wrote:

    Oooh I could do some damage at any of those stores, but I’m especially dangerous at Target! 🙂 Happy 5th birthday to your blog! 🙂 Congrats!

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  37. Amanda @ Queenofthelandoftwigsnberries wrote:

    Probably Target, but maybe spend a little at Nordstrom. Five years is such an accomplishment…you go, girl!

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  38. Molly wrote:

    happy blogiversary!!

    Target for me!

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  39. Shana Elliott wrote:

    I would probably put the money towards a vacation with my daughter 🙂 Although I would love to buy myself some new clothes! 😉

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  40. mallory wrote:

    Congrats! I would definitely buy a new MK bag.

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  41. Elise Burkhead wrote:

    I would spend it at Madewell 😉

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    • Elise Burkhead wrote:

      Whoops, I was thinking J. Crew, but saw a Madewell email, so that’s what I typed by accident! 🙂

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  42. Emily @ Whatever Floats Your Oats wrote:

    Congratulations!! I would buy a new flat iron – mine has seen better days… 🙂

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  43. Karen Peterson wrote:

    Happy Blogiversary!! Five years is exciting!

    I would definitely go with Target. Best store on the planet!

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  44. Erica wrote:

    Congratulations on the 5 years! What an inspiration! 🙂

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  45. Erin wrote:

    Happy 5 years Neely & A Complete Waste of Makeup!! I’ve never shopped at Sephora, I’m kinda cheap like that in the makeup department ;), but I’ve always wanted to. So I think I’d take $250 to have my first shopping experience at Sephora!

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  46. Anna wrote:

    Congratulations!
    I would choose J. Crew.

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  47. Brooke wrote:

    Congrats on 5 years! I think I’d have to go with jcrew!

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  48. Talya Tate Boerner wrote:

    Sephora. LoveThatPlace!

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  49. Nicki M. wrote:

    Happy 5 year Blogiversary! I would choose Target, my favorite place!

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  50. Bridget Heiple Reich wrote:

    I think I would choose Target. Congratulations on 5 years! 🙂

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  51. Page wrote:

    Happy Birthday to ACWOM! I’d use the gift card at Target – that was a hard choice!

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  52. Jamie Lee wrote:

    Happy Blog Birthday!

    I would pick Target! I’m not working right now so this would help fund some interview clothes!

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  53. Kristina wrote:

    Congrats!!! I’d go with Target. All of them sound great but as a mommy I’m sure I’ll be getting some diapers with the gift card.

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  54. Heather @ Life of a Traveling Navy Wife wrote:

    I’d choose Target and with your permission give it to a friend who needs it much more than I do. Happy 5 years to you, Neely. That is just awesome.

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  55. karin wrote:

    i’d use it in sephora

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  56. Sarah wrote:

    I would pick Target!! Congrats to 5 years blogging!!!

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  57. Rebecca Scott wrote:

    Congratulations on 5 years blogging : ) I would choose Nordstrom!

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  58. Heather wrote:

    Happy Blogoversary! My blog is ready to turn six in march! Its been a blast!!

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  59. Allison K. wrote:

    Happy Blog Birthday!! 🙂

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    • Allison K. wrote:

      I would spend it at J.Crew for sure!! I love their style.

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  60. Jessica wrote:

    Happy Birthday/Anniversary! Congrats on the success of your blog 🙂

    I would choose Target! That’s a no-brainer 😉

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  61. Cheryl wrote:

    I would love to spend $250 at Target.

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  62. Cheryl wrote:

    Happy Birthday! That is quite an accomplishment.

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  63. Kristen wrote:

    I’d choose Target because I spend so much of money there already!

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  64. Jill @ Do Try This at Home wrote:

    Happy 5 years! Very cute pictures! I could spend that much on cat food at Target easily…and litter. But who wouldn’t rather have new clothes?!??!?

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  65. Kristin @ My Year in the Making wrote:

    Happy Blogiversary Neely!! :))

    Can’t wait to take your blog class on Saturday so you can teach me some of your ways.

    If I won the giveaway I’d have a tough time deciding between Target or Sephora. I’d say 50% of my income goes to both of those places (only a slight exaggeration) so it’d be a toss up haha.

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  66. Bethany wrote:

    Happy Birthday, ACWOM! I could easily hit the accessories aisle of Target and be completely happy!!

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  67. Toaa wrote:

    Congrats on 5 years!!! I would choose Sephora!

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  68. Amy M. wrote:

    Happy blogiversary and congratulations!!

    Those are literally all of my favorite places, but I think I would have to pick Nordstrom!

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  69. Terin Garrett wrote:

    Target!! Duh!! 🙂 Happy 5 years!!

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  70. Heidi Pearson wrote:

    Nordstrom!!!! Have a wish list going already!

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  71. Kristen wrote:

    I would choose Target. It is my happy place!

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  72. Kait Sawyer Hanson wrote:

    I would spend my money on new clothes for my husband for his birthday at JCREW 🙂

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  73. Karen Glatt wrote:

    I would pick Target if I win! Happy 5 Years! Thanks for having such and aweosme giveaway!

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  74. Katherine wrote:

    Nordstrom for sure! Love that place

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  75. Stefanie Gladden wrote:

    I’d love $250 to Nordstrom so I can get a great outfit for the holidays!

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  76. Amanda Sakovitz wrote:

    Definitely Target! Happy bday and happy holidays!

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  77. Elle P. wrote:

    I would choose J. Crew most likely.

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  78. Anna wrote:

    I would pick Nordstrom 🙂

    & also I made a typo on the rafflecopter
    instagram: annaluungo

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  79. Thomas Murphy wrote:

    I would choose target.

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  80. Ashley Tucker wrote:

    I would pick Target!

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  81. Kerbi H. wrote:

    Target! Happy 5 years of blogging!

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  82. Carolsue wrote:

    Happy 5th! Woot!
    I would buy a Kindle! I’ve been wanting one for a long time!

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  83. Amanda wrote:

    Happy Blogoversary!

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  84. Karla P. wrote:

    I would choose to spend it at Target!

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  85. Nancy wrote:

    I’d pick Nordstrom or Target! Happy 5th Blog Birthday 🙂

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  86. Kaitlin wrote:

    I would pick between Nordstrom and target!

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  87. Nataly Carbonell wrote:

    Hi Happy Blog Birthday and Happy Holidays! <3
    I'd choose to spend it at Target! ^_^

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  88. Alaina Brown wrote:

    Would choose Target. Or Sephora as a backup. It’s hard to choose! Haha.

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  89. Laura S. wrote:

    I’d love to spend the $250 at Sephora!

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  90. Amber wrote:

    Yay, happy 5 years! 🙂 Such an amazing giveaway too, would LOVE the Sephora gift card. Thank you so much! Happy holidays!

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  91. Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More wrote:

    I would get a pair of dressy black flat boots. Need them for work.

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  92. Kassie wrote:

    Happy Blogiversary! 🙂

    I think I would go for Nordstrom, because they have an awesome beauty selection as well as great clothing and home items!

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  93. Melanie Dauterive wrote:

    So hard to choose just one, but I’d get the most for my money at Target!

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  94. celine wrote:

    I would spend it on Sephora 😀

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  95. Kristen Alexis wrote:

    I would chose Nordstrom. I need some new clothes….badly!!! lol

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