You might be wondering, “So what the heck is this Monday Poll thing anyway?”
Well, it isn’t much of a poll. It’s more just a constantly evolving (devolving?), somewhat random list of questions I’ve been putting out to readers every Monday morning for the past four years. I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.
- How do you feel today?
When I worked at my old law gig, there were Monday mornings when I’d walk into my cube, and the first thing I wanted to do was roll myself into a cocoon under my desk behind a pile of boxes and stay there all day. Truth be told, I feel that way this morning, but I’m working through it. And talking to you always makes me feel better. 🙂 - What was the highlight of your weekend?
Seeing my friend Cindy on Friday night. We went to dinner and watched Warm Bodies together.About the movie, thumbs up! Who’d a thunk it? A zombie romance… It’s a little campy, of course, but great screenplay. They cut out parts of the book that didn’t need to be in the movie.
- What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
Flying out to Milan by myself for Fashion Week was probably the most adventurous I’ve been in years.Which reminds me — I need a new adventure!
- Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why?
I’m lovin’ the new Dim Light Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder. I swear it takes 10 years off me — POOF! — like that. - If you were a car, what kind would you be?
A souped up, light blue Mini Cooper. Small, spunky, stylish. - If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be?
Harriet the spy. And now, would someone please fix me a tomato sandwich? And if you need me, I’ll be hiding in the dumbwaiter. 🙂 - In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup?
Classic with a twist. - What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe?
UGH! PANTS. I desperately need pants. All of the non-stretchy pairs I have keep falling off my butt. And I’m over it. - What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today?
Nothing yet, but I’ve got Guerlain, MAC and Dior spring products on my mind (and waiting on my desk to test). - What are your weekly goals?
To get either some wall shelves for my office or some gigantic cabinetry, to have fun writing, and to treat myself kindly. NO negative or critical self talk. That annoying voice needs to pipe down.
To complete the Monday Poll, just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.
Le List
1. How do you feel today?
2. What was the highlight of your weekend?
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why?
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be?
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be?
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup?
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe?
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today?
10. What are your weekly goals?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
1. How do you feel today? Tired. Worn out. Determined not to let my kids’ crazy behavior ruin my week.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? Yesterday we went to a state park and checked out some historical sites. It was fun to see my kids enjoying the beautiful weather. There were some rather memorable quotes from my 3 1/2 year old daughter like, “Hey, aminals! Come eat me!” and “This is the dessert where I was born and my great-grandma came to see me.” We do NOT live in the dessert, we were NOT in a dessert, and her great-grandma has never come to visit her. Love that imagination!
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? I left Wisconsin to move to Florida, met my (now) husband, and got married all in less than a year.
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? Phew, this is tough. Probably NARS And God Created Woman. But in about 5 minutes I’ll change my mind and tell you it’s NARS Light Reflecting Setting Powder.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? Probably a 2005 Scion Xb. So practical, so cute, and analysts expect it to be a popularly restored classic in a few decades. Hopefully, I won’t need the restoration 😉
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be?
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? It’s an easy way to express myself and whatever mood I’m in for the day.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? I need to learn to wear blouses.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? Too Faced shadows and liner (Neutral worked into a daytime navy cat eye), an Indian Summer blush, and a spiced gloss. My nails are turquoise and chipped, about to be removed.
10. What are your weekly goals? Be patient with my husband, organize old digital photos, and plan next weeks posts.
1. How do you feel today?
Ex-haus-ted. *thud*
2. What was the highlight of your weekend?
Leading a beauty photo shoot that I’ve been prepping for months!
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
When I went to Costa Rica years ago, we went rappelling down waterfalls. It was amazing. The last part was a Tarzan swing and I felt like my stomach was in my throat. Loved that feeling!
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why?
I can’t think of any! Most of what I’m using are tried and true. 🙂 Oh, I know! Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be?
Something small and zippy, but nothing flashy.
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be?
Hmmm tough one, but I wouldn’t mind being in Batman’s shoes for one evening. That’d be cool. Except you know, I’d be Batgirl.
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup?
Playful and wearable.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe?
Those damn expensive cat lady flats from Charlotte Olympia.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today?
A little sample of Becca satin finish foundation from Sephora, nothing on lips (eating lunch!), Benefit They’re Real mascara, and bare nails.
10. What are your weekly goals?
This week: to sleep enough!
1. How do you feel today?
Tired! But strangely optimistic.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend?
We had a Super Bowl party 🙂
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
Hmmm…I spent the weekend alone in Switzerland!
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why?
Probably the new L’oreal lip stain. Really lovely!
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be?
A camaro, maybe. Bumblebee!
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be?
Hmmm, I dunno! Maybe Galadriel. That’d be COOL. All that elfy power.
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup?
It should be fun and make you feel like yourself!
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe?
A maxi skirt!
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today?
Annabelle BB Compact and MAC Stratus on face, L’oreal mascara and an Infallible on eyes, First Aid Beauty lip balm, and Butter London All Hail the Queen on nails.
10. What are your weekly goals?
Get some work done! And have a better week than last week.
1. How do you feel today? Okay, but a bit tired and stressed. Lots of school work this week, and I was up late doing data collection for some exciting research last night.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? Super Bowl Data collection.
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? Study abroad! It was the best experience of my life!
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? I love my TriDerma Redness Repair Moisturizer, and my Missha Signature BB Cream in 13. I’m anxious to try the Hourglass powders though!
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? It’d have to be something fast (I talk and think way too quickly sometimes! French prof used to scold me for speaking too quickly…) and somewhat dorky.
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? Something from Harry Potter – I want to go to Hogwarts! Maybe Ginny or Hermione.
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? Makeup should be fun.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? Leather pants! I ordered a pair of the Blank faux leather pants from Urban Outfitters (they were massively on sale) but the only size they had left did not fit.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? Missha Signature BB Cream in 13, Maybelline Dream Lumi concealer in Radiant, Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso, Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner in Brown, and Maybelline Falsies mascara in Blackened Brown. I have Eos lip balm on, and my nails are bare.
10. What are your weekly goals? Make some headway on my other research project, and fill out the French American Chamber of Commerce scholarship application. Also, homework and exercise!
Good morning, Karen! (and Tabs, too!)
1. How do you feel today?
Not quite rarin’ to go…a bit sleepy around the edges…
2. What was the highlight of your weekend?
Grocery shopping with the Hubby… guess we really are old marrieds…
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
I’ve done a lot of adventurous things, but travelling by myself to Rotterdam for an early music conference ranks up there… fortunately, most Dutch people speak English!
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why?
Cailyn eyeliner — it’s got great color and stays put all day!!
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be?
A Honda CR-V…ready for just about anything and very reliable.
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be?
I have to admit I really love Hermione Granger…
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup?
me, but better.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe?
Some floaty top that skims over my fat bits and makes me look like a goddess… not sure they make these things, but I want one.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today?
BRTC BB cream, Tarte eyeshadows in a very soft lavender, a deeper grey in the crease and teal for the eyeliner on the upper lid. Cailyn liner in grey for the lower lashline. SOme MAC lipstick in very neutral pinky-brown — can’t remember the name and the label’s been worn off.
10. What are your weekly goals?
Get ready for our trip to Aspen next week: AAA for maps, drop key off with catsitter, wash long-johns and wool sweaters, make sure there is enough cat food for a week, and test out the snow chains…
1. How do you feel today?
A bit frustrated. Work is slightly annoying today.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend?
Taking a nap on Saturday. We saw Warm Bodies too. I liked it.
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
In high school, I chopped off my shoulder length hair into a pixie cut. I didn’t tell anyone so it was fun to surprise my friends.
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why?
I haven’t bought anything new lately, but I’m hoping to place an order with Sephora soon.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be?
A VW bug – small and cute. 🙂
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be?
Nancy Drew. I always loved her sleuthing skills.
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup?
Simple, classic and neutral.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe?
I really want a pair of booties or slouchy ankle boots. I have a $10 coupon from DSW I need to use.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today?
One of the Too Faced neutral eye palettes (I forget the exact name), L’Oreal BB cream, Makeup Forever HD Fondation, Rimmel bronzer. Nothing on my nails
10. What are your weekly goals?
Do the taxes. Keep up with exercising 4x this week.
1. How do you feel today? good mood. started out with a workout, so i’m trying to make it a positive day! more studying ahead!
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? dinner date with my husband, on friday. he was supposed to work friday night, but he switched with someone else 🙂
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? did a day trip to san bernardino, from stockton, so i could see my now husband. my parents are strict, old-school filipinos, so even though i was in college, i still had to sleep in my bed every night.
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? i found badger lip balm. ever since i stopped using carmex, my lips have been flaky. nothing really worked to help the flakiness (burt’s, alba, chapstick), so i tried badger. it’s working WELLLLL!!!! yay!
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? a wagon. i LOVE wagons. it’s the old soul in me 🙂
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? jess from new girl. she’s so trendy and so awesome.
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? simple and put together.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? more dresses or skirts. it’s very girly and i like it, but i always feel like i can’t wear a dress more than twice. 🙁
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? right now, glasses, moisturizer, and lip balm. about to get my day started, so the dolling up will begin soon. 🙂 and i painted my toe nails yesterday! found the perfect red: loreal “he red my mind”
10. What are your weekly goals? schedule my exams and more studying and homework. i need to get this stuff engrained in my brain!
1. How do you feel today? Good! I’m a bit sore from my workouts this weekend though but I like it since it means I actually made it to the gym.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? Hubby, my sister and I went to see Argo. It was a good flick.
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? I’m not really very adventurous by nature but I guess you could call quitting a job that was wearing me down to start something new an adventure!
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? I love my new Eufora Damage Cure Clay Masque for hair. It smells divine and makes my hair silky smooth. It’s great for dry winter hair and is helping to keep mine healthy while I grow it out.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? Hmm, some kind of small SUV. Practical but stylish. Maybe a new Jeep or an Audi.
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? This is a great question. I love spy shows and movies and would love to be Sydney Bristow from Alias or Annie Walker from Covert Affairs for a while.
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? It doesn’t matter how cute your outfit is if your skin, hair and/or makeup are a hot mess so buy quality and stick with what works.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? A Burberry trench.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? Nothing yet but later it’ll probably be Boscia BB Cream, a Chanel eye shadow quad, Revlon 3D Photoready Mascara and Fresh Sugar lippy in Berry.
10. What are your weekly goals? Finish cleaning out the hall closet and sort through the stuff in the office since it’s going to become the nursery.
1. How do you feel today? STRESSED! My 10 year old’s science project was due today, I’ve been running around all day, but I did get a lovely half hour break at Starbucks with a danish and a Blonde coffee. But everything got turned in, the kids are happy, and now for some relaxation!
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? Hanging out with the inlaws to watch the Superbowl. Unfortunately our team lost, Go Niners, but being with family was the highlight! Well, that an my SIL’s lumpia, OMG! Delicious!
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? Started a family, I didn’t think I was the mothering type, boy was I wrong! Biggest adventure of my life! I also was in Roller Derby, that changed my life!
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? Hmmmm, I really like Benefit’s They’re Real mascara, I know it isn’t new this winter, but I just discovered it, and it’s loooooooove!
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? A souped up El Camino, business in the front, party in the back! LOL! There’s just something about them that I can’t get enough of!
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? Olivia the Pig, confidence and imagination all the way!
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? Casual with color!
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? Skinny jeans! I’ve got a rather substantial rear end, and skinnies just don’t work on me.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? Nothing except for SPF moisturizer and Fresh’s Lip Suger lip balm.
10. What are your weekly goals? Get a few workouts in, get the diet back on track (sick last week and the debauchery of the Superbowl), visit with my out of town relatives, go to the grocery store, and make a hair appointment!
Le List
1. How do you feel today?
~Tired but like I got enough rest because I finally got to sleep in today. Went for a run this morning, gonna do jiu jitsu this evening. Had to miss last week because of the crazy work schedule so hoping tonight goes fairly well.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend?
~Making it through a very stressful week and getting through 2 steps for a department, and getting to talk with some of the recruiting people.
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
~Probably go on my cruise, considering before I went I was afraid of flying and had a worry that my luggage would get lost. I like to try new things so it’s hard to pick one thing – I would say this and run my first marathon 4 years ago. This year is going to be the year for my second one.
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why?
~I like Garnier’s new BB cream for oily/combo skin because it cuts down on oil production and helps mattify my skin but also moisturizes. Garnier’s BB cream was listed as the most moisturizing one in Allure magazine, and it works well. The regular one worked just fine but I work on keeping my skin as zit-free as possible and that means using oil-free stuff whenever possible.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be?
~Probably a big Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500 with a Cummins diesel, a Ford F-350 King Ranch truck, or if Chrysler came out with a version of the Hemi Cuda like I’ve seen at auto shows. 1971 Cuda with a 426 supercharged hemi is my favorite muscle car of all-time.
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be?
~Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter; Catherine Chandler from the show Beauty and the Beast (Kristin Kreuk plays her, I love Kristin); or Detective Calleigh Duquesne from CSI Miami.
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup?
~Classic (and professional/neutral when needed) with the ability to make wild eye looks accessible and fun.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe?
~I can never have enough sports bras or exercise shirts. Especially now that I’m amping up my workouts to twice a day again with martial arts.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today?
~Currently nothing because I went for a mile run this morning and I will be going to jiu jitsu tonight.
10. What are your weekly goals?
~Make martial arts classes as much as I can – the more I go the better I will get.
~Not stress over a test I have tomorrow.
~Enjoy some time off, especially after last week, work on organizing the house and getting household chores done.
~Stay positive and be happy.
1. How do you feel today? It’s a quiet Monday morning, and I Feel Fine (Beatles-style). I’m trying to prepare myself for what I expect will be a busy week.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? I attended a beautiful ballet with my roommate on Friday evening. (Also, my makeup & outfit was awesome that night.)
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? I can’t think of one on top of my head! I may go to Europe with a friend this summer, so it’d be my first major vacation without family.
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? Hard Candy’s Sheer Envy Primer. Got it for $8 at Wal-Mart, works like a charm.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? Dunno what brand & type, but I’d be small in size, clean in design, and super shiny black.
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? Weetzie Bat. You must read this delightful book, Karen and MBB community.
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? Do what feels comfortable and sexy FOR YOURSELF!
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? A long black blazer or red skinny jeans
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? Sheered-out foundation, my holy grail Anastasia Brow Wiz, a little CoverGirl Clump Crusher mascara, and a very lovely Illamasqua Charisma on my nails. Very simple.
10. What are your weekly goals? Exercise every other day (I’m in so much pain from starting Saturday, but I strive to exercise more this year); get reading done; tie up some loose ends on some work projects.
And to answer your question from last week, Karen — my brother and I are also 6 years apart!
1. How do you feel today?
Kind of bummed to be back at work after a fun weekend.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend?
Took a mini road trip to Houston with my girlfriends to see Lady Gaga! Then we spent the next day shopping, eating, drinking and getting pedicures. Seriously the best!
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
I don’t know! Maybe starting a blog back in September?
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why?
Bare Minerals Ready Luminizer in The Love Affair. Picked it up on sale at Ulta last month and I love it!
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be?
Something sleek and stylish! Although I bought a new Hyundai Elantra a year ago and I love that car!
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be?
I would want to be Cher from Clueless because duh, her closet is still amazing! And I want her closet-outfit-picking software she had on her computer
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup?
Fun & flirty
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe?
Another pair of good skinny jeans.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today?
Face: Nars Orgasm Blush, Ulta Mineral Bronzer, Garnier BB Cream
Lips: Nuance Salma Hayek gloss in Strawberry (didn’t even know she had a makeup line! Maybe it’s only at CVS?)
Eyes: UD Eyeshawdow Primer in Sin, NYX Glam shadow stick in dazzling quartz, Nars eyeshadow in Lhasa, topped with a little black eyeliner and black Maybelline Colossal Volume Express mascara
Nails: leopard print Sally Hansen Salon Effects strips (it was for Gaga this weekend!)
10. What are your weekly goals?
To get through the week!
1. How do you feel today?
Relaxed. 🙂 And ready for this day!
2. What was the highlight of your weekend?
The reunion of Destiny’s Child at the Superbowl!
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
Set my life aside for a year abroad in England. That was fun. I would LOVE to go back again.
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why?
I didn’t buy much this winter. My favorite was a gift, and it was a LE lipstick from Lancome called Delicate Orchid. It is a wonderful shade of pink on my lips and I wouldn’t mind if it was the only lipstick I ever owned in my life!
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be?
A Honda CR-V. It’s what I drive x)
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be?
Emma Swann from Once Upon A Time. She has an awesome job and I would love her talent in being able to tell if someone was lying.
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup?
I like to show that I am bright and bubbly but not too dramatic.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe?
Heels!
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today?
Just some powder and concealer on the face, and I decided to wear a bit of orange on the lids today because I felt like it(though I did blend with some red to tone down the brightness in the orange) and added brown to the crease.
10. What are your weekly goals?
Study, study, study; take the train to and from work to save money on gas; clean!!!
1. How do you feel today? Really worn out !
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? My Nars haul last Saturday, mini haul the 2 duos and today I purchased Dressed to Kill, such a pretty lipstick
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? Going through a forest with weird people living around, it’s near the ocean shore that’s why but I don’t intend to do it again !
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? Burberry Military Red lipstick, a gorgeous and classy red ( a red lipstick must be perfect otherwise it’s some kind of vulgar )
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? A Megane RS ( 35 000 € and a great car ! )
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? Dr Quinn, I love Jane Seymour or… Darth Vader don’t ask, well it’s a bit strange I know lol
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? Makeup should be colourful and classy
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? I don’t know maybe a pretty hat for winter ?
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? Today just Bouthan duo and a Kiko mascara, Dressed to Kill lipstick, on my toes MAC Carine Roitfeld nail polish in Underfire red
10. What are your weekly goals? Going dowtown to make an appointment with a lawyer and going to the MAC store for 3 lipsticks : Hot Chocolate, Firm Form and Absolute Power !
I was reading your Milan adventure and boy,I would kill to have one like that..I would wana go to Milan and then Venice and twirl my forks around sphagetti by the side of those canalettos ,tinkling glass of prosecco with DH(sigh..a girl can always dream).LOL I forgot I had to do the monday poll..not done in ages !
1. How do you feel today? Pretty Ok considering its a monday..had a sad face drop off at baby’s daycare today which in nagging me at the back of my mind though 🙁
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? Trimming baby’s and hub’s hair.I am the pro-hair stylist of home now 😀
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?Marrying my husband LOL
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why?No magical discoveries yet.Love argan oil and tried glamaglow samples yesterday.it made my skin all soft,but still not sure if its worth the price.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be?long stylish red race car 😀
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? Mougli from the jungle book(very low maintenance..I mean see his hair :D)
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? It keeps on changing..mostly chic natural.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe?A well-fitting jeans..why oh why is it so hard to find?
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today?Too faces BB cream,Nars glossy lip pencil,UD zero,Nailtini Frapuccino. 🙂
10. What are your weekly goals? workout(!!) and be more patient with kiddo 😀
Happy Monday! 🙂
1. How do you feel today? Oh, beat like a rented mule! Just an expression – I would never advocate abusing anything. I’m verrrry tired, though.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? The whole weekend was nice but we had a fun time at a friend’s for the Super Bowl. Our usual suspects, which always means lots of laughs.
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? Hmmm, this is probably not adventurous for others, but having kids was the scariest thing I’ve ever done. It’s turned out to be the best, continuing adventure.
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? NARS eye shadow primer. It’s helped liner to cling to my oily lids and I just ordered another tube.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? I guess a BMW z8 convertible. German, fast and fun, upscale when it needs to be but casual – I almost said at the drop of the top, but I should rephrase. HAHA!
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? Oh, my. I think I’d be James Bond. I’d sub Bond Boys for Bond Girls, though. 🙂
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? Minimalist and natural, focusing on accentuating my eyes with voluminous mascara.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? A Burberry Trench!!
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? Tarte Smooth Operator, NARS Orgasm, UD Whiskey liner, YSL Faux Cils, Clinique brow pencil in honey.
10. What are your weekly goals? Make good (healthy) decisions every time (food, exercise, sleep).
1. How do you feel today?
Totally chill and hungry LOL
2. What was the highlight of your weekend?
Going to Patty’s birthday party! (She’s my best friend)
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
Going to Guadalajara, Mexico by myself when I was 18 to meet a friend I found on the internet (yeah, I’m crazy)
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why?
My MAC MSF in Stereo Rose, seriously is the most gorgeous highlighter/blush ever!
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be?
A pink VW Beetle (like the Barbie edition one) and I totally dislike the 2012 Version of the Beetle looks so squared!!!
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be?
Hard to choose but I would love to be a Twilight’s Vampire 🙂 (Like Bella which is awesome and powerful)
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup?
Classic and bold.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe?
Blouses! I love them 🙂
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today?
No makeup on my face and my nails are wearing”Awakening” nailpolish by China Glaze.
10. What are your weekly goals?
Working on my master!
1. How do you feel today?
Ok.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend?
Hanging out with friends.
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
Flying to London on my own.
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why?
Haus of Gloi Pumpking Butter in Depravity. It’s sooooo moisturizing and has a gorgeous scent!
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be?
A vintage car.
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be?
Hermione Granger.
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup?
Bright and fun.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe?
A pair of heeled suede black boots.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today?
Peachy eye makeup, Benefit cha cha tint on cheeks and lips, and nothing on the nails.
10. What are your weekly goals?
Read more.
1. How do you feel today? – Eh, tired. Was sick on Friday and dealing with a sick child all last week. Just feel a little worn out.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? – Can doing absolutely nothing be a highlight? Cause that’s exactly what I did!
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? Hmm… a toughie. I guess having my son at 17 was pretty adventurous and then deciding to have another when I was 30.
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? Right now my favorite is Vaseline Lip Therapy. Since I’ve had this cold, I can’t breathe through my nose and my lips have been horribly chapped. I found this stuff and it’s working miracles.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? I’m gonna say a Mini Cooper too. I love those cars and was trying to talk hubby into buying one.
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? I love a good mystery and always wanted to be in the medical field so I’m gonna go with Kay Scarpetta. Patricia Cornwell’s books are sooooo good!!
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? Chic and sophisticated.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? A new winter jacket/coat. Need one desparately!
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? My makeup is kind of non-existent today due to my cold and constant nose blowing. I did a superbowl mani and you can check it out here https://www.facebook.com/babznails#!/photo.php?fbid=403463456411243&set=a.334141383343451.77333.334133390010917&type=1 Football and astroturf nails 🙂
10. What are your weekly goals? I am rejoining the gym tonight. Going to exericse at least 4 nights/days a week.
1. How do you feel today? Super tired.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? Exploring my new neighborhood here in Switzerland!
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? Explore the tunnels underneath the old town of Rhodes with my brother.
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? Lush’s Ultra Balm 🙂 Cures me of all my winter skin woes.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? Something fast and unpredictable, lol.
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? I need a LOT more time to think about this, haha.
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? Helps you to be the best possible version of yourself and to express yourself.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? An engagement ring, haha.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? Too much to write down here I am afraid, woops 😉
10. What are your weekly goals? Weekly? Let’s start with tomorrow: do groceries, work out, do laundry, play taxi for the boyfriend, cook dinner,… basically be a good housewife 😉
1. How do you feel today? Good, well rested and caffeinated.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? Hmmm, it as prtty mellow. Just resting yesterday, watched a little Super Bowl and Puppy Bowl, hung out with my girlfriend and our dog.
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? I’ve traveled extensively by myself.
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? Tom Ford lipstick in Narctic Rouge. The formula is moisturizing and very long lasting, and the color is a super saturated matte(ish)red that really brightens my face.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? 1959 Dodge Coronet. A classic that withstands the test of time.
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? Maisie Dobbs, although I love the Annie Walker character someone else mentioned, too!
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? I think for me it should obscure flaws, play up features, and add some flair.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? I need a good everyday purse, I’m thinking of getting one of the new Coach duffles in a bright color or metallic.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? Clinique Redness Solutions foundation, Nars multiple in G-Spot, Dr.Hauschka voulmizing mascara, and Bite Beauty lip tint in Raspberry.
10. What are your weekly goals? Study and prepare for class, exercise a little more, clean my house.
1. How do you feel today?
Having one of those weird days where things are not going well yet I’m totally calm about it.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend?
It was a very errandy weekend so no highlights per say but we got $$ back on our tax return – so yaye?!
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
Moved away from anything and everything I ever knew in NYC to a place where I knew nothing and no one to Washington, DC. 6 years later, I’m still in DC!
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why?
Loving the UD Lip Pencils (the really bright ones- forget the exact name). They are fun and make drab winter exciting.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be?
My car of course- an Infiniti G37 Coup- unique, classy, but knows how to get the job done (fast sports car) 🙂
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be?
A superhero of course. Maybe Mystique from the X-men. Superman would be great too even if he’s a boy 🙂
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup?
Sultry classic fun
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe?
A coat dress like the one the first lady had on in inauguration day
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today?
Face: UD Naked Foundation, Tarte Undereye Concealer, NARS Multiple on cheeks
Eyes: MUFE Eye Prime; MAC Groundwork; Tarte Shimmering Firewheel; Smashbox purple liner (forget the name!)
Lips: n/a, keeps coming off no matter what I put on
Nails: Sephora by Opi “I wont tell” Raven colors!
10. What are your weekly goals?
Organize my mail; hit my macros for food; finish things on the to do list
Hi Ru,
Good for you for having n “erand-y” kinda weekend. I need one of those in my life soon! Have a great week!
1. How do you feel today? Blah..fighting a cold
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? Go to steak dinner with my parents
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? Moved to NYC without knowing anyone!
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? Haven’t tried anything new lately. If anyone knows a good volumizer for fine hair I would try it!
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? Audi A8 ..hehe
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? Wow this one is hard…
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? Enhancing
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? A Ricky Owens leather jacket
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? Nothing because not feeling well
10. What are your weekly goals? Run, eat well and no SUGAR.
Hi Lolamd,
Feel better soon!
1. How do you feel today? Goood, I have the rest of the week off, went for a check to the dentist today, that was the “bad thing” of the week.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? I slept a lot and listened to some audio books.
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? Right after school I traveled cross country from New York to San Francisco, though I was with a group I didn’t knew anyone.
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? Bobbi Brown Longwear Creamshadow, because it lasts!
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? A VW Beetle, but one of the old classic ones.
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? no idea…
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? Simple, fast, not afraid of colour.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? I need a little black dress.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? Nothing on my face, but Dior Charnelle on my nails and Dior Plaza on my toes.
10. What are your weekly goals? Relax, relax, relax! And enjoy the me-time!
Hi Yogirl,
That Bobbi Brown Longwear shadow is amazing! Have you ever tried her Jet liner? It’s lasts FOREVER on both lash and water lines.
I double the recommendation on Jet Liner. It’s awesome and DARK (very black black, the brown is nice and dark too)
1. How do you feel today? Exhausted. I barely slept and I was super busy at work.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? Nothing. I was sick all weekend and I barely slept.
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? Get tattoos and lots of them. I think I need some more adventures too!
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? I am loving St. Ives Collagen Cream which is a new find for me. It’s been really great with my dry skin.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? I think I’d be a Volvo. High quality but underrated, safe and dependable.
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? I feel like I’d be one of the girls from the Baby Sitters Club…Classic!
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? Neutral with a pop of color
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? High Heels..I just adore them but I really can’t wear them too much.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? I was in a rush so I just did foundation-Tarte Amazonian Clay, The Balm Hot mama blush (LOVE!!), Maybelline Great Lash in Blackish-Brown, and Loreal Balm in Nude.
10. What are your weekly goals? Write the giant paper and presentation, get some rest, and don’t sweat the small stuff.
Hi Suri,
How many tattoos do you have? I’m the only one out of my friends who’s never gotten one (too chicken, and I have commitment issues).
1. How do you feel today? Cold. It’s snowy here, lab was cold and on the way to my car, my socks got wet through my boots.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? Potted Potter, which is a comedy parody of all the Harry Potter books. Quite funny.
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? Spent a week in another country (Bahamas) doing field research on the barrier reef off of Andros. While exploring the interior, I had the opportunity to jump off a cliff into a blue hole 30 yards below. So much fun.
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? Moroccan Oil Curl Cream. Moisturizes my parched curls and waves.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? A pick up truck or a soft top jeep. Practical and ready to get muddy.
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? I have so many: Lizzy, Emma, Hermione, Scarlett, Blanche…..
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? Simple. I used to do more, but now that I’m doing a lot of field research, I don’t really wear much aside from sun screen. I still like a smokey eye when I have the chance to dress up.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? A new Carthart jacket. Warm but light weight so I don’t feel like the little brother in A Christmas Story. And maybe some new hiking/hunting boots that don’t get my socks wet.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? Sunscreen, a bit of mascara, EOS lip balm, and chipped purple polish from China Glaze.
10. What are your weekly goals? Research for 1. osteogenesis imperfecta 2. wealth and poverty of India; Read a bunch for classes; continue Origin of the Species; find new hiking boots for forestry and personal use; watch Unbreakable (see research #1)
Hi Rachael,
I absolutely loved your adventure story. Do you remember if the cliff has a name? If I’m ever in the Bahamas I want to jump off of it.
There were two that I had the option to jump off of (I took all of the above as an option). Uncle Charlie’s Blue Hole was smaller and easier to get to. Church’s Blue Hole was worth the trip to get to it. That’s the big one that I jumped off of.
1. How do you feel today? Kinda tired already! I slept a bit late last night, which is the worst thing you can do with an 8 am class the next day. Buuuuut I’m also a bit excited over the possibility of going to San Francisco to go to a health conference at UCSF!! I really hope it all works out as I’ve ALWAYS wanted to go to San Francisco and especially be at student at UCSF X3
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? Probably preparing my second order from my Etsy and buying more supplies <3 The paperwork involved with having a business (even as tiny as mine) can be a total drag but the actual creating and decorating is a blast :3
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? Probably going to Montreal without my parents but, then again, it was heavily supervised and chaperoned since it was for a convention. Still, it was a pretty big deal for me at the time since I was a high schooler!
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? Probably a toss up between the Kate Somerville Quench Oil-Free Hydrating Serum and the Bliss 15 Minute Steep Clean facial. My skin has been CRAZY dry and these products help keep my face in shape!
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? As I don't know much about cars, I'd like to be a recently released Honda Civic. It's small, sweet, and reliable! And, recently released because my current Honda Civic doesn't even have a CD player 😛
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? Ooooh, that's a tough one! Probably Hermione Granger because she's incredibly brilliant, an amazing witch, and such a strong female protagonist.
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? My outlook on makeup is bright, sweet, and bold!
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? *Nerd Alert* I want a pair of molecular earrings with one being serotonin and one being dopamine 🙂 I already have an oxytocin necklace and I really want to complete my hormone/neurotransmitter trifecta of accessories 😛
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? I have some chipped Revlon Scandalous polish on my nails but I'm planning to take it off, file my nails, and paint on a deep, lovely red 🙂
10. What are your weekly goals? To TRY and not procrastinate on studying for upcoming exams plus getting to bed early and not arrive late to class XD I swear I've been running on Filipino time since I officially graduated and moved back home. Also, I'm trying to finish up some new products for my Etsy for Valentine's Day.
Hi Christina,
Let me know if you’ll be in town. Would love to meet you for coffee!
1. How do you feel today? HAPPY AND HOPEFUL 🙂
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? HANGING OUT WITH MY CRUSH AND MEETING HIS FRIENDS 🙂
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? MOVING TO A NEW COUNTRY ON MY OWN
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? SEPHORA CLEANSING OIL – GETS ALMOST EVERYTHING OFF AND MY FACE FEELS NICE N SUPPLE AFTER (NOT DRY AND THIRSTY, NOT OILY – JUST PERFECT!)
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? BLACK MERCEDEZ BENZ C CLASS – CLASSY AND RELIABLE
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? HMMM NO IDEA
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? HMMM…DEPENDS ON MY MOOD 🙂
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? SHORTS! NEED TO WORK OUT MORE FIRST THO
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? PRETTY MUCH NOTHING EXCEPT MY CLINIQUE CONCEALER AND GARNIER BB CREAM 🙂
10. What are your weekly goals? WORK OUT 3X OR MORE AND EAT OUT 2X OR LESS 🙂
What country did you move to by yourself, Yelena?
1. How do you feel today? Not too good. I think I might’ve eaten too many Superbowl munchies yesterday :/
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? hanging out with my family on Superbowl sunday
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? Cliffdiving at the beach when I can’t swim very well and I’m scared of sharks
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? Chanel’s Poudre Signee de Chanel Illuminating Powder. It’s for Spring but it WAS released in winter 🙂
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? I don’t know…maybe a VW Jetta with flower decals in the windows? 😛
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be?
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup?
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? A new purse!!
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? on my eyes, I’m wearing Senna’s New Moon shadow, the purply-taupe from Dior’s Petal Shine quint (with a touch of the shimmering violet on my lower lashline), MUFE liner and Hourglass mascara, Guerlain Terracotta Light bronzer in Brunettes and a bit of Senna’s Passion just on the apples, Burberry Lip Mist in Copper on my lips and Hourglass’ brow pencil
10. What are your weekly goals? fix my sleep schedule, eat healthy, work out/go for walks at least every other day, study!
Feel better, Becca!
1. How do you feel today?
Tired, had a long session at the swimming pool.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend?
Pigging out on dominos pizza with my bestie.
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
I’m not particularly adventurous but I’m a sucker for a roller coaster!
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why?
Rimmel Apocalips – they’re super pigmented and ultra glossy.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be?
Range Rover Evoke
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be?
Elena Gilbert from TVD, who wouldn’t want to have two Salvatore brothers brooding after you? 😉
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup?
It’s ever evolving, making us ladies look our best.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe?
A designer handbag and purse.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today?
Chanel perfection Lumiere with MAC strobe cream, MAC stereo rose, Benefit they’re real, MAC soba and satin taupe, Rimmel Apocalips in nova and essie Marshmellow
10. What are your weekly goals?
To post daily on my blog
Katie xo
Hi Katie,
What kind of swimming do you do? Do you lap swim or take do water aerobics?
1. How do you feel today?
Exhausted and in mourning. My Niners were so close =(
2. What was the highlight of your weekend?
The Superbowl! The Puppy Bowl! The Nacho Bowl! Wait, one of these doesn’t look right.
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
I jumped off a cliff into the ocean in Hawaii as a kid. I didn’t have time to do it again when I was older.
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why?
NARS Light Reflecting Pressed Powder. It looks like plastic, goes on like white baby powder, and vanishes on my skin O_o
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be?
A Nissan Maxima. Family car on the inside, super sporty joyride on the outside. My dad’s first car was a Nissan Maxima, so I guess nostalgia rides on that, too.
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be?
Haruka Tennoy/Sailor Uranus. She did her own thing and didn’t care what others thought. She rocked her crop haircut way before Rihanna.
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup?
My magical girl (woman) transformation items.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe?
Jeans. Regular jeans never fit quite right and I’m tired of stretchy faux denim tights!
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today?
Face – Make Up for Ever Duo Mat Powder Foundation, NARS Light Reflecting Pressed Setting Powder
Lips – NYX Butter Gloss BLG05 Creme Brulee
Eyes – NYX Love in Paris in Parisian Chic, NYX Glam Liner Aqua Luxe in Glam Nude, NYX Slim Eye Pencil in Gold Glitter, CoverGirl Lash Blast Length Mascara
Nails – O.P.I. DS Classic, China Glaze Champagne Kisses
10. What are your weekly goals?
Get back on the hamster wheel, I mean stair climber!
Hi Tennoyceres,
Do you remember the name of the cliff? Was it the rock at Waimea on Oahu?
6. Tank Girl! Or Arya Stark from the Game of Thrones books.
1. How do you feel today? – Disappointed in how quickly my day got derailed by people letting me down – bummer :\
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? – Watching football and eating too much w my hubs
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? – Hiking Mt. Sinai
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? – Just one? Pfff.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? – A Mustang
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? – Hermione! Strong, determined, smart, and beautiful 🙂
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? – Classic and a little sexy
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? – Black dress pants that actually fit right and flatter me.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? – I just washed everything off my face! So lotion. Pretty & Polished Peebles on my nails.
10. What are your weekly goals? – Write every day and finish the novel I’m reading.
Hi Jay,
It happens sometimes. Keep your chin up. Tomorrow is a new day!
Hi Karen!
I read your blog daily, but I’m not a big commenter on any blog. Its more hit & run for me if I feel like I have something to contribute. But I felt compelled to say I really like you. You should like you too! I wish you could see your blog thru my eyes for a day.
I MARVEL at your creativity & the effort you must put into keeping things fresh & witty. I look nothing like you & some of the looks you post wouldn’t flatter me. But they INSPIRE me! I love seeing the looks you choose & you introduce me to products I might never even consider because I think of them as being really high end & most SA’s are intimidating to me.
I enjoy the spirit that you breathe into the blog and I love that you aren’t afraid to be silly. If I had a blog, I’d want it to be like yours.
Some bloggers I read are just lovely, but pics are posted of FOTD or EOTD are the exact same angle with the same smile each time & it makes me think of Posh Beckham & how she never smiles in public yet how utterly adorable I thought she was when I saw a rare pic of her laughing & how endearing I found it.
(I’m not picking on any other bloggers at all. I never really though of it too much until recently when the contrast between your pics & other started to really stand out to me each day.)
But like Posh, I’d far rather see your inner light come thru than see a “Pro” or “Model with a Capital M” type pic. When you shine, you make me think maybe I can too!
People can suck sometimes & its easy to hear their echo in our inner voice. I just hope you realize how much you have accomplished & inspired others. Give your self a break & a hug.
(and say hi to Tabs for me! I too am a human minion to a saucy flame point Himalayan)
1. How do you feel today?: Meh, I feel a cold coming on. It’s winter.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend?: Not sure! I had class all day Saturday, and the Puppy Bowl was pretty cute on Sunday.
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?: Sneaking into places I shouldn’t be in.
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why?: I’m a bit late, but I love Guerlain’s Cils d’Enfer.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be?: A bike 🙂 I don’t drive.
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be?: Not really sure! I don’t read as much as I should.
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup?: Simple and clean.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe?: Hats. I just can’t pull them off.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today?: Face: Dr. Jart BB cream, MUFE concealor, and Guerlain Météorites pressed powder and Voyage. Lips: Dior Creme de Rose and Guerlain Shine Automatique in A la Parisienne. Eyes: Guerlain Cils d’Enfer. Nails: Revlon Perplex (the Chanel Paradoxal knock-off).
10. What are your weekly goals?: Relax!
1. How do you feel today? Pretty great! I’ve been having hypersomnia issues, and this is the first day in months that I’m actually awake.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? I got acupuncture, which pretty much made me feel like a different person (see item #1).
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? Hmm. After my last breakup, I did some random travel alone. That’s pretty adventurous for me.
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? I’ve been into Ole Henriksen skin care products. They’re making my skin nice and invigorated looking.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? Probably a nice, generic Toyota Corolla, just like what I drive. I like to blend in.
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? I would love to be a character from a Murakami novel just because the settings are so surreal, but the characters range from miserable to crazy to miserably crazy, so.
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? Natural without needing to be touched up because I have no time at work. That’s a sentence, right?
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? Yesterday I would have said a Kate Spade bag I’ve been eying for awhile, but I bought it on sale yesterday. Exciting!
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? I had Revlon foundation, YSL Glossy Stain on my lips, Painterly paint pot on my eyes, and my nails aren’t painted, oddly. I have Butter London Rosie Lee on my toes, though.
10. What are your weekly goals? Sort out stupid school stuff. No naps.
I love this poll btw! i must do it even tho its tuesday
1. How do you feel today? I feel pretty good, since ive had my bkfast and my tea and everything im straight. well rested
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? The highlight of my weekend was going to visit one of the persons i studied the bible with and relax and talk and eat and help clarify their views on Jehovahs witnesses
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? hmm idk ive done a lot of adventerous things but idk i think it was adventurous to ride through the niagara falls or by them idk on the maid of the midst. n i lived in DR for a month & talked to people about the bible there, in their homes, some of which were up in mountains and in corners and made out of sheets of metal.
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? i absolutely love urban decays all nighter spray, i just decided to investin it and i love it because not only does my face stay looking frsh all day, even when i only put blush, but it adds a slight dewy, glowy look as well.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? hmm, probably a pcik up truck, cuz im very helpful
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? hmmm probably elizabeth from pride n prejudice. or the main character from persuasion
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? mainly make sure i look pretty lol. i like experimenting but it has to look good too. my go to look is just a nice thick eyeline, some blush n mascara
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? i need more leggings/tights its so cold!
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? im wearing some loreal voluminous mascara, some mac smolder eye kohl around the eyes, some sonia kashuk bronzer mixed with mac format and mac lustre drops and some wet in wild lipstick in 541b. with my urban decay spray lol
10. What are your weekly goals? to help at least one person learn something new about God from his Word the Bible, and share a point they will find really helpful in their lives. & to make someone smile.
1. How do you feel today? Pretty good.
2. What was the highlight of your weekend? A girlfriend of mine took two planes to come spend last saturday with me.
3. What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done? That’s a hard one. I’m not spontaneous. I like to know where I’m going, so being adventurous is being spontaneous for me. Anything out of my ordinary life is already an adventure. I went to live 9 months abroad during my studies and that was an adventure, in terms of the psychological impact it had on me.
4. Favorite new makeup/beauty product this winter and why? The NYX matte lipsticks! A great discovery because they’re so cheap for an amazing quality. Smooth, moisturizing, long lasting, great color coverage… I could go on and on.
5. If you were a car, what kind would you be? The De Lorean from Back to the Future.
6. If you could be any character from fiction, whom would you be? The little mermaid of course! Breahting under water: so cool!
7. In one sentence, how would you describe your outlook on makeup? Makeup is about enhancing your beauty and revealing your inner artist.
8. What’s one piece of clothing, or an accessory, you wish you could add to your wardrobe? One of the many gorgeous night gowns Fran Drescher wore on the Nanny.
9. What are you wearing on your face, lips, eyes and nails today? On my face: Mac BB cream, a bit of powder, NYX cream blush in Glow. Eyes: Mac paint pot in Nubile, Cork eyeshadow in my crease and Revlon Colorstay eyeliner. Lips: Mac Diva matte lipstick.
10. What are your weekly goals? Prepare the perfect Valentine’s Day Diner for honey and me.