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Two weeks ago I announced the giveaway of $1,500 worth of makeup. Chanel, Nars, Nikol Beauty, Laura Mercier, Chanel and more Chanel with a little more Chanel thrown-in for good luck. I put all the names in a spreadsheet and printed it, and then cut each name out with scissors, folded them and put them

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