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 six years. I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.
- Soup or salad?
If the soup’s vegetarian, then soup; otherwise, salad…with the dressing on the side. - When was the last time you went to a haunted house?
It was a dark and stormy night back in 2010…Ha! Not really. Well, it was in 2010. It was at a Halloween ball held on an old decommissioned aircraft carrier called the USS Hornet in Alameda (The Monster’s Ball). They turned the ship’s innards into a haunted house.
Very spooky… Every time we turned one of the tight corners in the bowels of the ship and something popped out of the shadows, I screamed, haha!
- Are there any bargain beauty buys you’ve been recommending to all your friends?
Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Body Butter, babe! Best $4.99 you’ll ever spend (well, maybe one of the best). - For a big event, would you rather have your makeup professionally done, or do it yourself?
Honestly, even though I think I could handle it myself, I’d rather have it done. It’s one less thing to worry about, ya know? - Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no?
YES! Double yes. I’m craving one right now. - Where would you like to see yourself this time next year?
I would like there to be a new addition to our little family, or to have a baby on the way. Also, to have done more things with our condo to make it more comfortable (it’s only been three years, le sigh…) and to have struck a better work-life balance.That’s one of the downsides to blogging, to be honest. It’s easy to go overboard and lose track of time. Pretty soon it’s 10 p.m. and you’re still taking pictures. Happens all the time.
- Nudes or brights?
Brights. - You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it?
MAC Soft Brown, MAC Brun, MAC Woodwinked and NARS Night Star. - Last meal you had outdoors?
Hmm… I think it was two weeks ago. El Hub and I had late lunch at Blue Barn Marin in Corte Madara.It was nice. There was a band, and we just sat there and enjoyed one of the last warmish days for a while.
- What makeup do you wear when you want to look fresh-faced?
I’ll fill in my brows, curl my lashes, and coat them with a layer or two of mascara. Then, I’ll usually apply MAC Strobe Cream all over my face, a bit of foundation, under-eye concealer and lip balm. That about does it.
Now it’s your turn. Just copy and paste the following questions into a comment with your answers. I look forward to reading ’em! 🙂1. Soup or salad?
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house?
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends?
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup?
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no?
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year?
7. Nudes or brights?
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it?
9. Last meal you had outdoors?
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look?
Thought you might enjoy this: Sonicaid Music to Inspire Positive Thinking.
It’s not drum circle or whale mating music or anything too out there (not that there’s anything wrong with that). Mostly just soothing instrumental piano that’s supposed to boost alpha and beta brainwave activity, which is supposed to aid creativity and relaxation.
I’ve been listening to it all morning long (happy Monday, by the way) and feeling really positive about the day.
I hope it helps you, too. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
1. Soup or salad?
Depends how I’m feeling and how cold it is outside! Usually salad.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house?
Oh, looooooong ago. I don’t do scary things! Haha.
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends?
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup?
Have it done. Much less stress that way!
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no?
Yes, but lately I find them too sweet. They have to be half-pump or I can make them at home.
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year?
Hopefully at a new job!
7. Nudes or brights?
Both. Lately, more nudes, though.
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it?
Eeek, this is way too hard, haha.
9. Last meal you had outdoors?
Oh gosh. I don’t know. The weather hasn’t been fabulous lately.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look?
Skip foundation, but make sure to apply concealer (my fave right now is RMS Beauty Uncover Up). Blush, light and natural eyes with mascara, and lots of highlighter!
1. Soup or salad? Soup – Homemade Turkey or MooseMeat Soup
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? Never – I don’t do scary movies, houses or corn mazes.
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? Rimmel Makeup Remover – no oily residue
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? Any time I’ve had my makeup done, I’ve looked like a clown, always over the top. I prefer to do my own makeup and my friends/sisters prefer me to do theirs too.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? No.
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? 40 pounds thinner, just back from my 2wk adventure in either Peru or Ireland.
7. Nudes or brights? Nudes in Makeup, brights in clothing
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? MAC – Shroom, Era, Woodwinked & Patina
9. Last meal you had outdoors? Last month – Steak & Salad on my Patio
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? Foundation, Blush, Mascara & Eyeliner only. Vaseline Lip Therapy
1. Soup or salad?
Salad. Dressing on the side.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house?
Too long ago to remember. I think it was back in college.
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends?
I really like Milani eyeshadow primer. It works as well as Too Faced. Also, I recently discovered some Aveeno makeup remover wipes. They smell good and are gentle on my skin.
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup?
It would be fun to have my makeup done.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no?
I’m probably in minority, but no. I’m not a huge pumpkin spice fan for drinks. But I do have a recipe for pumpkin butterscotch blondies that are pretty good!
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year?
Settled into our new house – hopefully all unpacked and super-organized. 🙂
7. Nudes or brights?
Nudes as far as makeup goes. Brights for clothing and accessories.
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it?
UD Buck and Naked. MAC Soft Brown and Carbon.
9. Last meal you had outdoors?
Back in August for my birthday. There was a big group at a local restaurant to celebrate mine and my two niece’s birthdays.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look?
Curl my lashes, mascara and some black liner smudged into my lash line. Also, bronzer and a neutral lip gloss.
Happy Monday!
1. Soup or salad? I prefer a really hearty soup (with bread!) over a salad.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? I’ve never went to one, but I participated in creating one a decade ago when I was still in elementary school, ha!
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? I’ve been recommending CoverGirl’s Clump Crusher. It’s a solid mascara that exceeded my expectations so much that it replaced my beloved Lash Blast for daily use.
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? I’d have it professionally done – with a lot of my own input, of course.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? No, a latte is best for me when it’s in its bare bones.
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? I’m just out of college, and though I don’t believe in getting too comfortable with life ever, I’d like some job stability this time year.
7. Nudes or brights? Really intense nudes!
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? I don’t use eyeshadow regularly, so I’m looking forward to others’ responses for this one.
9. Last meal you had outdoors? I don’t remember! But I was just at Suppenkuche in S.F. last week – really packed eatery, but great food.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? Concealer, foundation, brows, mascara, and swipe of Clinique Black Honey! This is my daily look.
Today’s my birthday, so I’m hoping for a great birthday week! Here’s wishing a good week to everyone else, too! 🙂
Haha I love your poll. It’s random but so much fun! 🙂
1. Soup or salad?
It really depends what soup and what salad… I love a good Roasted Red Pepper soup or Jamaican Crab Bisque… but I also like my greens (spinach, edamame, roasted soy beans with Asian sesame sauce), oh and avocado… yum!
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house?
I don’t remember. Have I ever been?
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends?
I recommend a lot of things to my friends lol. I really like Maybelline Baby Lips and L’Oreal Shine Stains
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup?
I never had my makeup done professionally ever since prom. I feel like I know the best what I want even I don’t necessarily have the skill for it lol.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no?
yes… I’m gonna try not to get one today…
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year?
This time next year, I would like to finishing up the final exam for my designation. This would mean I need to pass every single one up before then. (I’m taking a break on studying and reading some blog posts :P)
7. Nudes or brights?
Nude nails, bright lips…
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it?
MAC Blanc Type, MAC Satin Taupe, MAC Wedge, Urban Decay Chopper
9. Last meal you had outdoors?
Eee… I haven’t let my apartment for a while lol. But I think it was some poutine from a food truck called Gourmet B*tches.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look?
– Use a BB cream / Tinted Moisturizer that stays on (I have oily skin), or just go for concealer (loving NARS Radian Creamy Concealer for that)
– Apply a wash of cream eyeshadow (Chanel Emerville or Maybelline Bad to the Bronze or both)
– Curl my lashes and apply mascara (Lancôme Hypnôse)
– Fill in my brows
– Put some blusher on (Benefit Rockateur or Tarte Exposed)
– Apply a tinted lip balm
x Rica
1. Soup or salad? – that’s a tough choice honestly =/ if i had the option to have both, then both. but depending on the soup flavor, probably soup.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? – probably a long time ago, lol.
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? – Jordana Best Lash extreme or Jordana FabuLiner, either of these worn alone would make your eyes pop.
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? – depends on what kind of big event. like a big show or event, someone else. but maybe just a holiday or special occasion, myself.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? – i’ve never had one! yes, gasp at me!
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? – well me & my fiance are trying for another baby, so hopefully with 2 kiddos! and the lorac pro in my possession!
7. Nudes or brights? – nudes!
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? – Buck from UD, this is a great transition/crease shade as well as brow shade. also Toasted from UD. Sexy from theBalm Nude ‘tude. and Corrupt from makeupgeek.
9. Last meal you had outdoors? – we had a cookout/bbq about a month ago.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? – probably the lightest colors in any of my palettes.
Happy Monday! I’ll have to check out the music when I get home. I’m up for whatever helps the old synapses to keep firing. 🙂
1. Soup or salad? Unless it’s French Onion, almost always salad with waaaay too much dressing. 🙂
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? We went to a Haunted Forest last weekend so I’m counting that!
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? I usually rave about CeraVe cleanser and lotion.
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? We’re pretty limited out here, but I think I’d still prefer to have my makeup done.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? Oh, yes, please.
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? 30 lbs lighter (but from better diet and exercise, not sickness, etc).
7. Nudes or brights? Nudes, of course.
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? No way. That would be my question to YOU. Karen, I’m going away for the weekend, what shadows should I bring? HAHA!
9. Last meal you had outdoors? I definitely have to think about that one. Probably at the end of September at the kids’ soccer tournament. I’m using the term “meal” loosely.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? Same as always but with a little white shadow on the inside corners of my eyes and some concealer/photo op under my eyes.
1. Soup or salad? Because it is cold, soup most definitely.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? I have never been to a haunted house.
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? Aquaphor! To take off makeup, to moisturize face, etc. Love that product.
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? Have my makeup done.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? oh hell to the yeah!
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? With a better job responsibilities wise and money wise as well.
7. Nudes or brights? Depends but mainly nudes.
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? This is sad but I don’t know the colors that well. I would use the four pan one from Bobbi Brown.
9. Last meal you had outdoors? Camping and it was hot dogs..
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? I just put on lip gloss.
1. Soup or salad? Salad, please, with cucumber & sweet vidalia onion dressing.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? Eighth grade and never again – too scary !
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? Pond’s Cold Cream – old school magic for beautiful skin.
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? I’d love to splurge on a pro !
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? No – I’m a regular coffee kind of gal.
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? The Amalfi Coast – Ciao !
7. Nudes or brights? A mix of both to keep it interesting, both face and clothes.
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? Urban Decay in Sin; Two Faced in Twinkle; Nars in Strada; Stila in Ebony.
9. Last meal you had outdoors? Burgers on the grill !
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? No black liner, curled lashes with minimal mascara, rosy-pink blush with highlighter on cheekbones, and a light, shimmer gloss in a pink-mauve.
1. Soup or salad? Soup. While I like both, I like to order soup and restaurants because salads are so easy to make. I don’t want to get something I can throw together at home in a minute or two.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? Two nights ago! I went to two and both were amazing.
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? Hmm…I stand by Suave Pro Captivating Curls mousse for anyone with curly hair.
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? Well…If someone wants to do my makeup for free, I’d be into it. But, I’m not going to pay for something I can do myself (hence why I haven’t gone to a hair salon in 15 years.) But, my future wedding would be an exception.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? Yes! Everything pumpkin!
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? Living somewhere tropical! No winter!
7. Nudes or brights? Brights forever.
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? Oh, gosh. I don’t know if I can choose just four, but I’d definitely have a really good gold in there.
9. Last meal you had outdoors? I think it was when I was camping this summer. Lots of good outdoor meals! I like cooking on a campfire.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? I do a little bit of eyeliner on the top lash line, mascara on the top and bottom, and a bit of shimmery blush.
Soup or salad?
Soup now that the weather is getting cooler, but always vegetarian soup! I had a delicious spiced chickpea soup for lunch just now.
When was the last time you went to a haunted house?
I’m VERY easily startled (to the extent that it’s a running joke among my friends), so I’ve never dared to go into a haunted house. I get the “haunted house” experience of jumping out of my skin on an everyday basis!
Are there any bargain beauty buys you’ve been recommending to all your friends?
Most of my friends don’t wear makeup (I’m in a literature Ph.D. program, which isn’t exactly a hotbed of fashion), but I recently convinced a friend to buy a Milani lipstick in Flamingo Pose, a lovely coral-pink.
For a big event, would you rather have your makeup professionally done, or do it yourself?
Professionally done–I’m hopeless with eye makeup.
Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no?
I tried my first pumpkin spice latte last year; it was so sweet I couldn’t manage more than a few sips, and I have a huge sweet tooth! I’m going to try another this year, in case that first one was a fluke…
Where would you like to see yourself this time next year?
More than halfway done with my dissertation!
Nudes or brights?
Nudes for eyes, brights for lips.
You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it?
Maybelline Bad to the Bronze, Maybelline Pomegranate Punk, and theBalm Selfish and Sophisticated (the taupe and shimmery dark brown shades from the Nude ‘Tude palette).
Last meal you had outdoors?
I can’t remember–it may have been when I had a veggie burger somewhere in the Marina in San Francisco a couple of months ago…
What makeup do you wear when you want to look fresh-faced?
Taupe or soft bronze eyeshadow, cool-toned pink blush, and a MLBB lipstick like NARS Dolce Vita.
1. Soup or salad? Homemade soup.
2. When was the last time you went to Bob haunted house? Several years ago when I was a youth pastor.
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? St. Ives lotions.
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? Do it myself but get my nails done.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? Prefer Pumpkin Spice Chai lattes.
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? At a different job.
7. Nudes or brights? Depends on my mood.
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? A Maybelline quad with 4 dark sparkly colors that look great over liner.
9. Last meal you had outdoors? My nieces belated birthday a few weeks ago. My brother made seafood and I made cheddar bay type biscuits that everyone loved.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? primer, bb cream, Rimmel stay matte translucent powder, a bit of blush, a bit of liner, lashes curled, mascara, a little bronzer, tinted lip balm.
1. Soup or salad?
Salad
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house?
I’m too scarred to go even to a kids one..
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends?
I recommend they get at least one of the UD naked pallets, I have two of them and their the best buy ever even if I’ve only had them for two weeks
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup?
I love doing my own makeup!
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no?
No latte at all just Amerecano..
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year?
5kg’s less of me..
7. Nudes or brights?
Nudes but shimmery..
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it?
two light one of them with shimmer, medium brown and dark brown, can go with anything..
9. Last meal you had outdoors?
Breakfast in London two weeks ago at Starbucks..
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look?
Use a bit of blue..
1. Soup or salad?
Soup in the fall and winter, salad in the summer and spring!
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house?
When I did makeup for one 2 Halloweens ago. I loved doing the makeup but I refused to walk through it, even empty. Noooo thank you.
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends?
Aveeno Clear Face Cleansing Pads. I love them.
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup?
I get my makeup and hair done always. I tried doing it all myself once and I stressed myself out really bad. I like to spend the day of a big event getting pampered 🙂
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no?
Yes!
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year?
Going strong in school with a 6-month-old! Picking out her Halloween costume.
7. Nudes or brights?
Nudes.
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it?
Bobbi Brown Bone, MAC Expensive Pink, MAC Shroom, Bobbi Brown Taupe.
9. Last meal you had outdoors?
Joan’s on Third on Friday (I think?) for brunch.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look?
Foundation, powder, Bobbi Brown Light Pink blush, mascara. Simple!
I hope you had a good weekend!
I actually screamed a little when you mentioned a baby 🙂
1. Soup or salad? Just had both for lunch!
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? Cedar Point last year I think – NOT for me, I’m jumpy and have a heart condition.
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? Maybelline Dream Lumi undereye concealer!
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? I did my own for my wedding because I’m a control freak, but I do like having my makeup done.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? No. Not a coffee fan (and am not allowed to have caffeine because of my heart), and I’m not super into pumpkin stuff.
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? Having a job and good health insurance! I’m applying and job searching right now, so stressful along with my last semester of my Master’s program!
7. Nudes or brights? Mostly nudes! I need to wear more color. For clothes, I wear a lot of black, but I like to add some jewel tones.
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it?
I have this taupe color from a LORAC palette that I adore, the pale champagne pink from the Sephora Blinged palette last year, a matte taupe/brown color, and a matte ivory (I have one from LORAC I like, but I don’t remember the name).
9. Last meal you had outdoors? Probably eating on the patio at Sidetrack Bar and Grill in Ypsilanti.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? Concealer where necessary, filled in brows, a light, glowy blush, minimal eyeliner, curled lashes and mascara, and lip balm. this is a typical everyday look for me – I try to avoid all-over base because of my freckles.
1. Soup or salad?
• A well made soup is so cozy and refreshing. I’d definitely go good soup over salad.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house?
• It was probably 2010 for me as well. The Olympic Park in Calgary does a huge series of haunted houses that you can wander through and I took my poor, terrified friend through each one, holding her hand the whole way. And the kicker, she invited me!
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends?
• Not a lot of my friends wear makeup, but I definitely passed along some love for the L’Oreal lipstains.
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup?
• I love how I do my own makeup but also love getting a little pampered. If the event was big enough and I knew I’d be photographed, I’d go to a trusted MUA.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no?
• These used to be my jam, but now they are too sweet for my taste. I love me a pumpkin spice beer though!
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year?
• Hopefully putting money down on a new condo and settling into a creative position (would be great at the place I already work).
7. Nudes or brights?
• Both! Different times for different looks.
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colours from any brands. What do you put in it?
• Ooph, I don’t know my colours enough to choose!
9. Last meal you had outdoors?
• Way too long ago. Chicken and curry cauliflower salad probably.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look?
• Simple, neutral matte eye with a light blush.
I can’t believe you listed the TJs pumpkin body butter as your fave bargain beauty buy. I’m absolutely obsessed with it! My local store is out & said they won’t be getting more this season at all. I was devastated, only having the one jar. I wound up going to SF for a night & ran into a store there that was flush with them. Bought five more jars!!!
1. Soup or salad?
Soup, please! Especially as it’s getting chillier.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house?
Y’know… I can’t actually think of the last time I went to a haunted house. Maybe I went to one in grade school or high school, but I sure don’t remember it. I’ve been seeing videos of them this year, though, and desperately want to go to one soon!
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends?
The ELF eyeshadow primer. It’s not perfect, but for $1…. it certainly keeps most eyeshadow on lockdown through the work day, and that earns it kudos in my book.
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup?
I think I’d rather do my own. I haven’t had my makeup done that often, and I feel like I’m better at capturing my personality than others are.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no?
Yes, please! But with just a little less sweetener than normal (like, 2 pumps of the syrup if they usually use 3).
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year?
Hmm. I would like to see myself working 20 hours or less a week at a “day” job, and spending the rest of my time working to make music my full time job.
7. Nudes or brights?
Hmmm.. I love me some brights, but tend towards nudes, I think.
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it?
The Shimmering Beige Taupe in Cargo’s Baja color palette (fuh-reakin love that color), bareMinerals Earth (from The Elements palette), UD Grifted, and some chocolatey black shadow… I have in mind the kind I want, but still haven’t found it!
9. Last meal you had outdoors?
Probably eating lunch buy the East River, a week or so ago. I’ll take my lunch out there and just sit on a bench and watch the boats and the water go by.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look?
I generally skip the foundation, but I fill in my brows, use Benefits’ Dandelion on my cheeks (and often swipe the almost-spent brush over my eyelids and under my eyes), go to it with the mascara, and finish it off with some tinted chapstick, Burt’s-Bees-style.
1. Soup or salad? Salad, always! I hate hot liquids, including soup.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? Never– I do not enjoy being spooked. However, I do sort of think my house has a poltergeist. Things have a tendency to move on their own!
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? I love the elf eyeshadow primer– just as good as TooFaced in my opinion!
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? I’ll only have my make-up done for my own wedding. Getting ready and putting on all my fancy make-up is half the fun of going to an event!
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? Nope– no coffee for me!
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? I’m pretty happy with where things are in my life now, so in a similar place would be fine. I wouldn’t mind if he put a ring on it by this time next year, however 😉
7. Nudes or brights? Nudes for lips, brights for nails, cheeks, and eyes!
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? Ooo, that’s tricky! Urban Decay SWF and Too Faced Nude Beach, Push-up, and Honey Pot
9. Last meal you had outdoors? BBQ on the water in August.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? I don’t ever really do “fresh faced.” Probably everything the same without eyeshadow– Smashbox primer, Tarte Amazonian clay foundation, Benefit dandelion blush, Tarte mascara (currently Lights, Camera, Flashes), and UD 24/7 glide on eyeliner.
1. Soup or salad? Soup! Salad can get a bit boring.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? I think it was sometime around this time last year…in my school’s gym haha. I know my University has a bunch of events this upcoming week though
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? Wet N Wild Eyehsadow Quad in Walking on Eggshells – quite pigmented for such a low price, and so pretty! Also Eucerin for anyone with dry, itchy skin.
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? I get really paranoid with people touching my face and from experience…I usually like my own makeup better. So. Me 🙂
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? Yes! #AJO
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? Happy. I want to see my mom healthy again.
7. Nudes or brights? Nudes for face, brights for statement pieces (my favorite red combat boots!)
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? Brown, Gold, Purple, Cream.
9. Last meal you had outdoors? Ahh…late August? It gets cold in Chicago really early.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? I throw on some tinted lipbalm – been using Mega Melon from Clinique’s Chubby Stick collection recently. I also use that as blush sometimes! I also curl my lashes, and instead of mascara, I rub some pawpaw’s ointment on them…it gives a natural finish and my lashes stay curled all day 🙂
Such a cute idea!
1. Soup or salad? Salad
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? At least 10 years ago, I’m a wimp and I don’t like scary stuff 🙁
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? Covergirl Outlast 3-in-1 foundation! Such great foundation for so little $
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? I’d rather do my own.. I’m too scared I wont like what other people do.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? Ew.
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? In a new home.
7. Nudes or brights? Nudes
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? 1. Matt Malloy from the Meet Matt(e) pallete by The Balm, 2. Urban Decay Tease, 3. Urban Decay Busted, 4. MAC Satin Taupe
9. Last meal you had outdoors? a birthday dinner at a BBQ place
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? light, matte foundation, light color on the eye with a really natural color in the crease and outer corner, eye liner on the top only, lots of natural mascara, and a tiny bit of bronzer (no blush). Oh and lip gloss of course 🙂
1. Soup or salad? When it’s hot outside, the salad (dressing on the side), when it’s cold, the soup. Unless it has dairy or grains in it, then salad.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? Gosh, I don’t even remember. Years. We helped our friend with one in our town, SO FUN!
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? Orly Nail Defense Nail Strengthener, use it as a base coat and then top coat your nails with it the day after a manicure, it’ll last a week! Crazy!
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? Myself! Nobody knows my face like I do, and it’s always better when I do my own.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? No, but honestly I’ve never had one. I’m not a fan of flavors in my coffee.
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? We’re considering a move out of State, and I’d like to see some progress with that.
7. Nudes or brights? BRIGHTS!!! With some nudes.
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? HA! I don’t know the names of eye shadows, but I’d do a purple, an olive green, a warm bronze, and a champagne.
9. Last meal you had outdoors? Chipotle, the beginning of the month. Oh! And the husband and I enjoyed a Starbucks outside last week!
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? Moisturizer, eyeliner, cream blush, and a blue lip gloss because it makes your teeth look whiter!
Ps. Totally have a baby! It’s a good idea, Tabs will get used to having a sibling, and you’ll never regret it! Wellllll, maybe the first 8 weeks or so, then it perks up! 🙂
1. Soup or salad?
salad (or both)
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house?
Saturday, my neighbors is haunted.
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends?
I know there is something…
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup?
do my own – I would never have time to go out to get it done before my event LOL
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no?
um…never had one
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year?
looking at my in-laws REBUILT house at Camp Osborn in Mantaloking NJ
1 year since Sandy and NOTHING is done…stronger than the storm is BS (sorry)
7. Nudes or brights?
yes please LOL more nudes now but refuse to give up the fun
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it?
my head just exploded!
9. Last meal you had outdoors?
it was a fantastic buffet at my neighbor’s on Saturday – everyone made food.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look?
do all skin care prep, smashbox cc cream, SB lid primer, concealer, little touch of bronzer, highlighter, blush, tightline with UD rockstar (top lashline only),mascara and lip gloss or balm. (JEBUS, I remember when fresh face used to be Moisturizer, mascara, gloss – what the he!! happened? LOL
Oooh, Karen! I love this week’s Monday Poll! I hope you do have a little baby on the way soon! That would be a fantastic for you and El Hub and y’alls family, but it would also be quite the celebration for your M&BB following 🙂 I would so volunteer to babysit if I A) didn’t live halfway across the country and B) wasn’t a total stranger! Anyhow, onto the poll!
1. Soup or salad? – Either! Whatever sounds good in the moment.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? – Well, I think I was on a haunted trail 2 years ago. On a boardwalk in the middle of the woodlands. You can hear legit coyotes howling, and the woods are so scary at night!
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? – This probably isn’t available anymore, but I have the cutest little seashell lip gloss from H&M. Is it quality gloss? Nah. Color payoff? Not really. Natural ingredients? Not willing to bet my life on it. BUT the compact is sooo adorable, it makes me feel like a mermaid when I pull it out of my purse! Sometimes I love packaging just as much as the makeup itself, which can be a dangerous temptation. But I love my seashell lip gloss and it has actually been a conversation starter in the past 🙂
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? – Like wedding big? Somebody else should probably do it!! Job interview or bridal shower? I can totes handle it.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? – A THOUSAND TIMES YES. That’s my fuel in the autumn season. Pumpkin EVERYTHING.
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? – I would love to be working full-time in a job that pays enough to allow me financial independence- I have a degree, am beyond ready to move out of my parent’s house, and would like to start building a life for myself!
7. Nudes or brights? – A healthy dose of both. I’m going to be a rebel and not choose 😛 I’m a nudes person day-to-day, but an evening out or special occasion, and you better believe I’m going to do something bright!
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? – Kat Von D Vespertine, Kat Von D Unrequited, the darker pink from the Revlon Seashells creme shadow palette, and L’Oreal Infallible in Glistening Garnet. I am about to start investing in some MAC shadows and holiday palettes to branch out a bit more- I hear Brun is a must-have!!
9. Last meal you had outdoors? – Can’t even remember, I do that a lot! Not much since the temps have dropped in Northern MI though.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? – Primer, BB Cream (I prime with any foundation or tinted base, my oily skin will annihilate it otherwise!), concealer- to me, fresh-faced is youthful, dewy skin, no blemishes!- a cool-toned pink blush, no heavy contouring, big soft eyelashes, maybe a soft brown liner on the upper lid, a cool matte shadow or blend of shadows, and dewy, rosy-pink lips! Something very innocent and Natalie-Portman-in-high-end-makeup-commercials-ish, or like really really young Brooke Shields, like Blue Lagoon days Brooke Shields.
1. Soup or salad? Soup
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? 🙂 I don’t know
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? Kiko lip balms ( all, they cost 4,90 € !)
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? Definitely do my own makeup
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? No !
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? in Paris
7. Nudes or brights? Brights !
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? A MAC one from Lady Grey quad, a Dior one from the summer quint Blue Lagoon, a Chanel one from Fascination quad and a Nars one from any duo.
9. Last meal you had outdoors? Today 🙂
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? I use the Chanel CC cream, one of my blushes and my go to blush is MAC Rosy Outlook, a high end lipstick either a Rouge Coco or another one. Just 3 makeup products in fact.
Hi Karen, I enjoy reading your polls and what others write!
1. Soup or salad? Soup if its vegetarian. I’m NOT vegetarian but for some strange reason I can’t stand the taste of (any)meat in a soup.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? mmm, never.
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? Essence nail art polish remover! great stuff.
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? Have it done.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? There’s only two things I could add the word “latte” to and actually drink it, none of them is “pumpkin” 😛
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? Oh well, I’d love to have a second baby, find a nice job too!
7. Nudes or brights? Both!
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? Why to bother, I’ll just grab my Chanel quad Premier régard.
9. Last meal you had outdoors? Last Saturday we went to game, well I don’t think you want the details on the food, there was a lot of meat! haha
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look?
I use Dior BB cream and a little under eye concealer, a touch of cream blush, filled in eyebrows and mascara.
1. Soup or salad? Salad, definitely. Honolulu is usually way too hot to enjoy soup.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? Two years ago, I think! That was the last time I spent Halloween in California.
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? Rimmel Scandaleyes kohl pencils. They are fantastic and cheap!
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? I always do my own makeup. I don’t trust most makeup artists at counters or Sephora!
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? Yes yes yes!
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? Back in California, halfway through my first semester of grad school.
7. Nudes or brights? I love brights, but I always tend to go for nudes. I think they are so classic and chic regardless of the season.
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? Patina, Saddle, Copperplate, and Smut (all MAC obviously)
9. Last meal you had outdoors? Lunch last week. I brought food from home and ate in a nice outdoor seating area on campus.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua, concealer, tawny blush, full brows and tons of mascara- no eye shadow. Maybe a little lip gloss, but usually just lip balm.
1. Soup or salad?
Soup, I’m not a big lettuce fan. Unless the salad is something fun like spinach or kale, then maybe salad.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house?
Never, I am terrified of anything scary, especially when things jump out at you.
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends?
Can’t think of any, I don’t really have any makeup-loving friends.
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup?
Do it myself, I don’t like sitting still for things like hair or makeup (I always make my mom do my hair for events if I’m home, otherwise I just let it do whatever).
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no?
I’d rather have plain coffee with the same spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger) — I just throw them in with the grounds before I brew and the coffee comes out with a hint of spice.
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year?
Out of the Midwest! Preferably back to CA, but at least somewhere where it’s not already 30 degrees in October…
7. Nudes or brights?
Brights! Especially red and purple.
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it?
I don’t really wear eyeshadow, so I couldn’t say. Probably shades of plum, black, brown, and gold.
9. Last meal you had outdoors?
Delicious Mexican dinner in La Jolla in August. It’s too cold here (Michigan) now to eat outside.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look?
This one’s easy, just don’t put on any makeup and slap on some chapstick!
1. Soup or salad? Both. Why limit myself? Though now that the season is getting colder, more likely soup.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house?
A looong time ago.
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends?
I count most drugstore beauty products as bargain buy’s. I personally am very glad I found that the Revlon Whipped Creme foundation works for me and the Revlon Photoready Primer has texture a lot like the Hourglass Mineral Primer. Milani eye pencils, L’Oreal mascara, Rimmel lip liners, the list goes on…
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup?
Depends. I’m sensitive or intolerant to so many beauty products out there so it would be weird to ask an MUA–assuming she’s most comfortable with her own kit. But if they’re familiar or knowledgeable with MY products–I’d love to be primped by someone else so long as I trust their skills and knowledge about my preferences.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? Yes! But I’m allergic to soy and dairy. So there needs to be an alternative.
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year?
Hmm…I would be hoping I’m working toward whatever I want to work toward. Trying to figure out which path to take now. And wowsers! A baby?! I totally squealed.
7. Nudes or brights? Both! Again, why limit myself?
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it?
A weekend getaway sounds like it would be fun–not professional. How about UD Mushroom, UD Naked, UD Absinthe, and some gold shadow (whichever shade goes well with absinthe)? I will of course have a bunch of liners to supplement.
9. Last meal you had outdoors?
Turkey Cobb Sandwich Roll split with my brother. Sat on a bench facing the bay on a sunny day.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? I stick to no-makeup makeup: tinted spf, filled brows, curled lashes, mascara, a little bit of liner, bronzer, and blush plus a MLBB lippie with a slight shine. I’ll powder and conceal/correct as needed.
1. Soup or salad? I love both, would not want to choose.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? Never, I don’t like being scared.
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? Sally Hansen complete manicure.
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? It would be fun to have it done.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? In theory, yes, but they’re too sweet.
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? In nursing school.
7. Nudes or brights? Brights.
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? Wouldn’t bring any.
9. Last meal you had outdoors? Had lunch on the back deck a few weeks ago.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? Bb cream, mascara, a little highlighter on my cheek bones, korres lip butter in quince.
1. Soup or salad?
Definitely salad.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house?
The last time was when I was in high school and I was actually part of the haunted house.
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends?
Water. It’s inexpensive and it helps with all over beauty.
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup?
If it were my wedding I’d like to have it done, but if were for a not so grand event I’d much rather do it myself.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no?
Yes, definitely.
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year?
Finished with school and in a shop.
7. Nudes or brights?
Nudes
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it?
Mac – Brown Script, MUG – Fluid Gold, MUG Insomnia , UD – Half Baked.
9. Last meal you had outdoors?
Greek food.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look?
I like to keep it light and use little to no color on the eyes, mascara and a nude lipstick. Also, I always wear a highlight and bronzer as my blush.
1. Soup or salad? Usually soup unless it’s a spinach salad!
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? At least four years ago. My friends and I went to the Haunted Hotel in downtown San Diego. I remember I gripped my friend’s arm really hard the entire way through 😛
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? Probably Revlon nail polishes. They have really beautiful color and last a decent amount of time for a drugstore brand.
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? I would definitely have it done. I’d be afraid of being so distracted that my look would get completely messed up.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? YES PLEASE <3 I've only had one in the past two months but I should get myself a birthday latte :3
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? Hopefully in a MPH program in a grad school outside of San Diego. I'm grateful for my time here and being able to stay with my family for so long but I'm ready to venture out on my own, you know?
7. Nudes or brights? Brights! 🙂
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? MAC Beautiful Iris, MAC Knight Divine, MAC White Frost, and MAC Pink Venus
9. Last meal you had outdoors? Honestly, I can't remember!
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? Filled in brows, some light pink blush, a little highlighting, and a neutral lip color (LOVING Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Petal).
1. Soup or salad? Soup
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? prob like 10 years ago – freaked me out completely
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? color tattoo from maybelline
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? Have it done, as you said – one less thing to worry about
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? never tried since they don’t have them here in sweden as far as I know…
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? trying to figure that out right now
7. Nudes or brights? combos ^^
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? MAC Sumptious olive, Smashbox Serpent, MUG Corrupt, MUS vanilla
9. Last meal you had outdoors? bbq lunch last friday after our community yard cleaning
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? BB-cream, brows, mascara, some undereye concealer and creamblush, maybe some gloss
Oh, fingers and toes pressed for your next year projection 🙂
1. Soup or salad? I’m very indecisive, but usually if it’s cold outside I pick soup, if it’s warm I pick salad.
2. When was the last time you went to a haunted house? Like a real haunted house? Probably accidentally went there when I was a kid. If it’s sort of an amusement haunted house, possibly around 10th grade (a loooong time ago).
3. What’s a bargain beauty buy you recommend to your friends? There’s this natural cosmetic drug store brand in Germany, Al Natura. It’s fairly cheap but also very good! So well worth just grabbing a couple and play with it.
4. For a big event, would you rather have your makeup done or would you prefer to do your own makeup? Get my makeup done by someone I trust.
5. Pumpkin spice lattes: yes or no? No, not really a pumpkin fan here.
6. Where would you like to see yourself this time next year? Get my company running and I could hire some people to help me with it (ps: it’s beauty related!)
7. Nudes or brights? Depends, lately it’s more brights though :D.
8. You get to build a four-pan eyeshadow palette for a weekend getaway using any colors from any brands. What do you put in it? Oh dear this is hard.. MAC Tweet Me & Spectacle of Yourself (from the Peacocky collection), Armani #2 lust red, Urban Decay Naked.
9. Last meal you had outdoors? Last week at a yummy Thai place.
10. How do you do your makeup when you want a fresh-faced look? BB-cream, something like luminizer cream, brows, Rubenesque PP on the eyelids, and tinted lipbalm.