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 seven years. I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.
- Your favorite pair of pajamas?
This really cozy, cute and boxy two-piece white flannel set with little pastel pink, blue, yellow and green drawings of little high heels all over it. They’re hella warm, too, and the bottoms also have big pockets, which I like. - Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
Well…I do when I have running hot water, LOL! Our gas is still off because of that construction project, so I’ve been taking zombie apocalypse-style showers since last week, heating up big pots of water on the stove that I then dump into a bucket in the tub.It’s really quite luxurious… Not! I sit in the back of the tub behind the bucket and use a big (Simpsons) cup to pour warm water from the bucket all over myself.
And there ya have it! — improv shower 101!
Yeah, I try to be in and out of there pretty quickly, so no shaving for me since last week, and the situation has gotten rather Sasquatch-y south of my neck.
On the positive side, I think the extra layer of fur insulation keeps me a tad warmer.
- When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
Yesterday. I usually do it once a day in the evenings. - Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
Nope. I had a long discussion about them with a friend a couple weeks ago, and I although I’ve never tried them before, I’m not sure I’d like them.I’m the kind of person who notices every little uncomfortable physical difference, like when there’s a single grain of sand in one of my shoes. I’ll freaking notice it! — and it’ll drive me crazy.
So I can just see myself going absolutely batty, even from the almost-imperceptible weight of a few lash extensions on my eyes.
- What are three of your eye makeup staples?
NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, MAC Pro Longwear Concealer and the Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil. - What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
I think they look wicked cool on other gals, especially when the nails are all blinged-out and intricately painted, but not so much on me.I don’t think I’m hip enough to pull it off, and I can see them as a disaster waiting to happen… I’d probably have ’em on for less than a day before I accidentally scratched my eyes out or something.
- What’s one weird thing your pet does?
When Tabs is in lovebug mode, he’ll hop up on my lap, climb up my torso, and drape his paws over my right shoulder.Always, always the right shoulder. Never the left.
I’ve tried to interest him in the left shoulder a bunch of times, but he’s just not into it. 🙂 It has to be the right; otherwise, no dice.
- Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
Yes, please! Both.It depends on my mood and what I’m doing. Sometimes I like singles, like when I’m going somewhere and need to be streamlined, and can only bring one or two shadows, or blushes, or whatnot.
Other times, I prefer palettes, like when I know I’ll want to do a number of different looks from casual to dressy.
- Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
It depends on the tea, but usually, yes. If it’s Earl Grey, English Breakfast or Darjeeling (YUM!), I take both cream and sugar. For green tea, though, or brown rice tea or something flowery or herbal, I’ll have it plain. - To do great things, you must _____.
Take the first step! — even if it’s just a baby step. Momentum is a powerful motivator.
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. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
10. To do great things, you must _____.
Hello, sweetpea. 🙂 It’s brisk in the old MBB offices this morning (which is code for “REALLY, REALLY COLD”) because, along with the lack of warm water, our furnace uses gas, so it’s been an interesting and educational few days, to say the least.
I’ve learned some interesting things, too, like just how cold couch cushions, bra straps and jeans can get in an unheated house overnight.
If you’re around today (Happy President’s Day, by the way), come say hi. Let me know how you’re doing in the Monday Poll.
Have a nice day today. Try to stay warm!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas? It’s a men’s style pj top from Target that I love. The colors remind me of Fruit Stripe gum.
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter? No.
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? I clean as I use them. I don’t wear makeup often.
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions? No. They are distracting.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples? I only like mascara.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails? They’re not for me. I like short squared nails.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does? I don’t have a pet and my plant died.
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl? I love palettes!
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea? Neither. I buy herbal teas that are infused with fruit flavors, so I don’t need any sweetener.
10. To do great things, you must _____. try them.
That was fun!
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
A very old green flannel pair that I’ve had forever. Very cozy.
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
Not until it gets to the point where it feels uncomfortable.
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
Too long. I need to get on that this evening.
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
Nope. The thought of it freaks me out, too.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
Too Faced Shadow Insurance, Too Faced Better than Sex Mascara, and Urban Decay’s Venus eye pencil applied to the lower waterline to brighten my eyes. These are the daily things I use, everything else changes from day to day.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
They look cool, but I don’t think they’d be practical in my world. I’m very tough on my nails.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
Seriously? Just one? Lately my cat, Missy’s favorite position when sitting on my lap has been front legs, stretched out on my legs, back end facing me, and butt sticking straight up right in my face! Thanks, babe!
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
Definitely palettes. Such a time saver, everything in the palette will work together, and I don’t have to go rummaging around through my singles to find things. Plus, it’s more economical…. at least that’s what I tell myself every time I buy a new one!
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
Unless it’s chai tea, I take it plain. When it’s chai i usually put some almond or soy milk in it, latte style.
10. To do great things, you must _____.
Believe in what you’re doing, with all your heart. Passion will take you far.
Hey, Karen. Long time no… post. Things have been crazy the past few months. I had a wicked flu, then Phoenix had it, then his Mom, then he got it again. And my friend with breast cancer ended up having to go through chemo, so I feel like I’ve been on nurse patrol forever. But everyone’s doing better now. My friend made it through her chemo like a champ, and will be starting radiation next month. She’s incredibly brave.
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas? Just comfy sweat pants and a t-shirt
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter? Yep. But I do wait a bit longer in between defuzzing sessions 🙂
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? Saturday.
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions? Yes, once. I took a course on how to apply them, and we practiced on each other.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples? Eyeliner, mascara and tinted lip balm.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails? Hate them! And I made that very clear on my blog today, actually 🙂
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does? You mean my boyfriend? I sometimes hear him talking to himself when he’s in the bathroom… 🙂
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl? For eyeshadow, palettes. For everything else, singles.
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea? Nope, I prefer to drink it pure.
10. To do great things, you must _____. Step out of your comfort zone.
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas? 2 piece flannel, plaid gray, White and light pink, wonderfully soft and warm
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter? not as vigilant but yeah I do
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? 2 weeks ago I did the proper cleaning. Use the spray cleaner intermittently and clean them properly about every two weeks.
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions? Nope, I dye my lashes and they are fairly long to start with.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples? Clinique Lash Power Mascara, UD 24/7 liquid liner, UD naked basics palette
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails? Not for me but supercool on others.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does? I Beauty used to lie under my chair as far in as she could come, in the frog position. She used to bang her head when getting up.
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl? Both, the more the merrier
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea? Nope not in general, I like my tea plain
10. To do great things, you must _____. Keep focus.
Saw the sun for the first time in months. It was glorious! Took a nice walk (slow tho since I am recovering from the flu )
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
— a cotton henley top in turquoise and a pair of flannel bottoms, white with penguins on them
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
— I don’t get alot of hair growth on my legs, so not so much during the colder months
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
— sadly, not as often as I should—maybe I should put that on my TO DO list for this week???
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
— Nope, don’t see the need (or expense) for it–mascara works fine for me. I have only used false lashes for EXTRA-SPECIAL events…
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
— NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow base, a good neutral eyeshadow (anything from the UD NAKED palettes works for me) and a good BLACK mascara!
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
— no long nails here—hardly have any nails anymore (which makes me wonder WHY I continue to HOARD nail polishes?!? — LOL)
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
— sadly, no longer a Pet household — once the baby came, the pets went 🙁
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
— I love my palettes, but as far as singles go, NARS and MAC work the best for me
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
— Both….a teaspoon and a half of sugar and a splash of 1/2 & 1/2.
10. To do great things, you must _____.
— Work hard. Nothing that comes easy is worth its’ value.
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter? Every day
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? week ago
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions? Yes
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples? paint pot, pigment, shadow
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails? cute but mine are square square lol
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does? Puts his head in my uggs and runs around the house like that he is ten pounds
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl? Single all the way
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea? Cream and honey!! or agave
10. To do great things, you must Be confidant!!!
Oh and fave Pjs are baby pink fleece drawstring pants with white persian kittens all over playing with yarn. And random tanks i find cozy and too beat up to wear out. Or my black hello kitty onsie its fleece with hello kitty heads all over!!!! fave for eyes mac paint pots or nars primer, mac gold pigment, and mac paint pot gel eyebrow paint. its LE so im pretty screwed in the next month when its gone.
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas? from Abercrombie & fitch
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter? YES!
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? Yesterday, actually.
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions? No, but I may try it one day.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples? ultra black and volumizing mascara, shu uemura’s eye lash curlers and dark brown eye pencil.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails? I used to love them.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does? Wish I still had a pet…
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl? I never had a palette where I’d love all the shades. Maybe duos or quads?
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea? yes, both.
10. To do great things, you must _____. simply do them 😉
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
What I call my cheshire cat pjs. Purple and grey striped bottoms with a purple top.
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
Yes. I like to swim and hot tub, so it’s a must for me.
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
Yesterday. I use Cinema Secrets Brush cleaner so I can clean my brushes immediately after use (or during use, or before use) and they’re dry in an instant.
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
No! But my friend Melissa got them on behalf of my blog and I wrote about her experience. I’m too creeped out at the idea of someone touching my eyes.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
Too Faced Shadow Insurance, Sugarpill Lumi, Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
They look fabulous on my friends. My nail shape is wrong for it so they don’t work on me.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
Just one? Phaedra communicates very clearly. She’ll come over and poke you with her paw until you move whatever is in your lap (like a laptop), off, so she can hop up into your lap. Having a 45 lb lap dog is strange to some people, but I love it.
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
Both 🙂
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
A bit of sugar. If it’s regular tea at a restaurant, I take it half unsweet / half sweet, because sugar never dissolves right unless it’s warm.
10. To do great things, you must
Try. You need to try and fail before you can succeed. Basically, people fail their way to success 🙂
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas? The comfy ones with polar bears all over it.
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter? Of course!!!
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? This morning. But I don’t clean them all at once. Some days I’ll do one or two, the next I’ll do 3, etc…
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions? Never and don’t want to.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples? Liquid liner (I like the Revlon one), a nice shimmery champagne color and a dark matte brown eyeshadow.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails? Hate it on me.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does? Don’t have a pet.
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl? Palette!
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea? Don’t drink tea.
10. To do great things, you must work hard I guess but also be a bit lucky.
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
I’ve yet to find a pair I really love! I had a silky pair of pj pants with monkeys printed on it that I wore throughout university.
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
Yes – even though they’re always prickly because the hair seems to grow back instantaneously!
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
…Tonight? I definitely don’t do this enough!
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
No – it seems like they’re so costly and time-consuming for so little change.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
Anastasia Brow Wiz, L’Oreal Voluminous, and MAC Feline
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
Gorgeous and impractical. Plus I tend to tear holes in my socks/tights the moment my nails get a little too long.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
No pet 🙁
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
Palette – I need options!
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
Like you, Karen, it depends on the tea! Yes please if it’s black, and no thanks if it’s herbal, green, etc. Unless it’s a green tea latte, then I’ll take soy milk and sugar, mmm.
10. To do great things, you must _____.
Put your heart into it. People can tell when you don’t.
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
A pair of PJ shorts from Aerie with snowflakes paired with a super comfy & soft t-shirt also from Aerie.
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
Yes.
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
Last week, I think.
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
No, they seem like a pain in the neck to take care off + super expensive.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
Urban Decay Primer Potion, Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Liner, and MAC Eyeshadow in Shroom which is what I use every day for my inner corner highlight.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
I think they can look awesome, just not on me :/
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
There are so many! The funniest is when he wiggles his butt before he goes to pounce on something.
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
Definitly singles!
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
Almost always sugar.
10. To do great things, you must _____Work your ass off & never let faliure get you down.
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas? Anything all cotton with cropped pants that are loose around the waist. I’ve gotten good pairs from Garnet Hill and Target (on opposite ends of the price spectrum!).
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter? Occasionally, but usually no. It takes a month or two to break the habit, but around late November I start to realize there’s really no point. Snow bibs and tights just don’t care (and neither does Hubs as long as there’s no stubble involved.) It’s actually nice to give those legs a break from the razor for a few months, though around March I do start to like the idea of freshening up. Generally, it’s a good cycle.
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? Don’t remember! Ooh. That’s bad. But then, I don’t use them that often – I’m more of a finger-application girl.
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions? Nope!
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples? MAC blush/bronzer in the crease – the same shade as on my cheeks (don’t recall the name); MAC eye pencil in Powerline; any good mascara (I’m liking Laura Mercier lately).
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails? I can see how others have an artistic relationship to them. Personally, I like the natural look. Probably because it’s easiest!
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does? Don’t have a pet right now, but I’ve had several in the past. My best cat ever, Pops, used to stand guard while his mate and kittens were eating. So sweet. They were feral, and we had them neutered when they moved in. I’ve rarely met a cat motivated more by duty and love than food!
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl? I like doubles or triples best but don’t have many!
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea? In black tea, usually cream and honey. Neither in herbal, or just a dash of honey.
10. To do great things, you must _____. Be inspired and unselfish.
Have a great week Karen, Tabs, and everybody! I hope you get your hot water back soon, Karen. ;0
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas? – any pj’s I have from Pink.
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter? Hellz yes. There ain’t no fuzz on me, any time of the year.
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? Uuuh … 3 weeks ago :s
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions? Nope. Just fake lashes.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples? Concealer, liner, and shadow.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails? HATE. I DESPISE THESE. Sorry for yelling. I think they are absolutely atrocious and ridiculous, and seeing them makes me froth at the mouth.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does? My cat drools, and can only handle loves for 5 minutes. 🙂
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl? Palette. I don’t always have the creative genius to put single colors together
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea? I use milk only, and Stevia and sugar. (The stevia by itself has a strong aftertaste, so I add a little sugar to curb it).
10. To do great things, you must fight through the rough spots, and never allow negative criticism from others to penetrate your psyche.
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas? as little as possible—ha—night sweats! 😉
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter? OH yeah—especially since I’m always warm and uncovering my legs.
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? two days ago
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions? no….or false
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples? Lancome Definicils mascara; good black liner for upper waterline; cream shadow—MAC paint pots or BB cream shadows
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails? UGH….yuck…witchy. (Sorry!)
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does? Sob…sniff sniff…can’t have as hubby and kids allergic. WAAAAAA!!!
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl? singles
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea? Splenda and cream in Breakfast-type or black teas; herbal, no.
10. To do great things, you must pray and live in a state of grace_____.
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?: I don’t think I have one. I need more pjs.
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?: Nah.
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?: They’re WAY overdue for a cleaning!
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?: No. I was blessed with naturally long lashes.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?: Concealer, a neutralizing primer and liner.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?: They’re cool on other people, but not my thing.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?: Lie in the middle of the floor and get in the way. There’s all that space…and she chooses the middle of the floor.
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?: Palettes.
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?: Agave syrup and almond milk.
10. To do great things, you must believe you can do them.
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
The one I’m wearing right now from J.Crew. My boyfriend gifted it to me on Valentine’s Day since my old pjs are breaking apart… I must say we’re pretty practical haha
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
I’m blessed with lighter hair on legs so I rarely do it in the Summer… So I don’t bother 😛
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
Just this past weekend! My den smells like brush cleanser the whole day lol
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
Nope. Frankly I’m scared… I will stick with falsies for now…
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
NARS Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base, MAC Blanc Type (use this way too often), and one of the 4 Urban Decay Naked palettes (ya, it’s on rotation, and it’s currently the Naked3)
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
It looks good on some people… really only some… I stay away from it though…
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
I don’t have a pet :/
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
Hmmm a bit of both but I really can’t say no to a good palette. Right now I’m loving the Urban Decay Naked3 and the Marc Jacobs The Lolita… and I probably own too many neutral palettes… So yes, I guess I’m a palette girl haha.
Speaking of which, I still haven’t jumped on the LORAC Pro Palette bandwagon… I need to get on that…
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
Yes but not cream nor sugar… I like to add soy milk or almond milk with honey in my tea. Honey makes tea (and coffee) tastes so much smoother. Try it and see if you like it!
10. To do great things, you must _____.
persevere. Nobody is good at first try. It really does come to being persistent in trying to be successful. It takes time but the process and the results make it all worth it.
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
My dad’s old t-shirts
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
Not really. My legs are crazy hairy but I don’t really shave them often lol.
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
A couple days ago. I need to wash more today 🙁
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
Yes! I wore them exclusively for a couple years before learning how to do them myself and then getting tired of them. It’s a lot of maintenance! I prefer strip lashes now
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
Currently my Anastasia brow gel, Mac studio sculpt concealer and duo eyelash glue. I don’t do much to my eyes regularly. I’m too lazy lol
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
Love them! I’m clawing on my iPad with a set now lol!
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
I have a miniature poodle that lives off the company of me and my mom. He won’t eat if we’re not around. And when he does it’s always in my room on a pile of my clothes. Otherwise he won’t eat LOL. I have no idea where he gets these odd habits from lol
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
Palette! I do like singles but my laziness prevents me from reaching for a ton of them for a look
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
I’ve never tried cream but I must have sugar usually. Tea can be so bland!
10. To do great things, you must _____.
Plan for them! I’m huge on making a plan for everything I do
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
~A pair of fleece plaid ones I got for Christmas a few years ago. They are very warm!
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
~I do because my skin gets rather dry otherwise, and it feels weird to put lotion on top of stubble. But I do it every other day, versus every day in the summer.
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
~Just a few days ago. I have seen where not cleaning them often can cause zits, so I try to do it every few days to once a week. I also clean my hairbrushes once a week, too, to get rid of product build-up.
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
~Nope, and not even fake eyelashes. My real ones are naturally pretty thick and long so there was no need.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
~Any type of primer (I use everything from Urban Decay to primer samples from Sephora to long wearing neutral cream shadows like Benefit in Birthday Suit); good, neutral shadows (MAC Woodwinked, MAC Mulch, MAC Club, MAC Gorgeous Gold, NARS Galapagos, Sonia Kashuk Eye on Neutral palette, and the Naked 3 palette have been my faves lately for quick, neutral looks); and good long-wearing, but not necessarily waterproof mascaras (I wear L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly, MUFE Smoky mascara, Benefit They’re Real, or DiorShow Blackout).
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
~Not a huge fan, maybe good for Halloween but not much else.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
~Don’t have any pets but a horse I trained used to like to jump across the creek on the trail because he was afraid of water. And getting in it to show him it wasn’t a bad thing didn’t work.
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
~Palettes make life simpler at times (especially being doubles, triples, quads or more), but a great single eyeshadow is a gem. I love NARS Galapagos because I can wear it soft and smoky or more aggressive and dramatic. It blends well and plays well with other shadows, too. It complements any eye color, too, and isn’t overly glittery.
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
~I usually drink it black, but I do put cream and sugar in coffee.
10. To do great things, you must _____.
~Go for it. As I’ve been getting older, I have realized that life is too short to be afraid of things. I also have realized that I’ve lived through some of the worse things that can happen in life and I survived. Planning on going for it and getting my motorcycle license as soon as I can get into a class.
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
I don’t own any!
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
Every so often… I usually forget then remember when I’m at the gym on the leg press!
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
Last night, I do them every day.
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
No, my eyelashes are pretty long anyway, so I really don’t need them!
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
MAC Paint Pot in Painterly, a good black mascara and a kohl pencil. I can work miracles with just those things.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
Not for me. I can’t cope if I can feel my nails above the ends of my fingers let alone function. Long nails make my fingers look chunky!
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
Which one? Zelda likes to lick my hair in the morning. Its like she is trying to groom me!
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
Both… Depends on the night. I have 2 small palettes, one for day and one for night, both neutrals, and I have a couple of singles that need nothing else.
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
No sugar and definitely no cream… Even if I could have real dairy cream does not belong in tea! I have oat milk these days.
10. To do great things, you must _____.
Persevere, it will come in the end.
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
A pair of Peter Alexander pajama pants with cartoony breakfast foods with googly eyes. Impossibly cute and super comfy!
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
Hell no! I don’t even bother in the summer if I’m not going to be baring my legs. I love the smooth feeling, but laziness and de-fuzz-induced eczema are powerful contra-motivators!
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
Technically I clean them multiple times a day – I use my fingers almost exclusively for makeup application! ^_^
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
Nope – seems like a lot of trouble and expense for an effect I can achieve with my trusty curlers and a good mascara. Especially since I rub my eyes a lot!
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
Urban Decay’s Demolition liner pencil, YSL mascara, Chanel curlers!
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
They make me shudder. I am impressed by the art people achieve on them, and I am also impressed when anyone can manage to grow their natural nails that long and be bothered shaping them, though!
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
I don’t have a pet – does my husband count? 😛
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
Definitely palettes – singles are fine, but I’ll never use them up, and for what makeup costs here, you kind of want a bit of variety!
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
I’ll take milk in Earl Grey and other black teas, but never sugar, and if the tea is green or oolong or herbal, I won’t take either.
10. To do great things, you must _____.
Allow yourself the ability to do so – too many people (myself included) are held back by doubt and low self esteem! Just give it a go!
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas? Hee Hee Hee, I don’t wear jammies!
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter? Yeah, every two or three days. I get scaly if I don’t moisturize and I don’t like lotioning up when I’m too hairy. Plus, I don’t wear jammies!
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? It’s been awhile, I should remedy that!
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions? No, and I won’t. I wear glasses, and I don’t want lashes touching my lenses.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples? Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner (any color), Benefit Benetint, Clinique Almost Lipstck in Black Honey. I like the classics!
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails? On others, they’re great! On me, not so much. I’m too active, I’d break them off.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does? The turtles dive under the water when we walk into the room, but pop out and act excited when I feed them.
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl? Palette! Fun fact: until I started reading your blog, I was not a palette fan! Then on a review you did on an Urban Decay palette, can’t remember the name, I bought and loved it! So thank you!
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea? I don’t drink tea.
10. To do great things, you must _____. Follow your gut! If it feels hinky, it probably is. Listen to that inner voice!
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
Not really, though I do have a nice pair for summer lounging. I have some fav pj pants though!
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
Depends. Right now we’re saving money with every penny counting. I’m a natural blonde (SHHHHHH) so unless I need to be fancy, then at the moment no. When money is not tight, yes.
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
I don’t even want to think about that. Possibly 6 months ago? But I rarely use them. All the makeup I have that I currently use is finger painted on 90% of the time, so it’s not as gross as it sounds.
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
Do I look like I’m made of money?
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
Yikes: L’oreal Infallibles, Guerlain Loose Kohl, Prestige Kohl, L’oreal Voluminous Full Definition, Stila Kitten, Armani and Guerlain Palettes for special occasions. OH and Hourglass and Jemma Kidd Palettes for snazzy times too.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
My nails are “long and strong, and down to get the friction on”
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
My cat sleeps like an otter and my dog loves being massaged. He doesn’t care how. He will foam roll, Moji, get in a massage chair (he snapped at me when I tried to remove him from a friends chair at their home) or any device used for massaging. It’s like he knows and he always figures out how to use them!
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
If the palette is wearable with a minimal amount of crazy, then palette. Only for shadow though.
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
Neither.
10. To do great things, you must _____.
I have a million answers for this. I’m going to go with persevere.
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
– Currently my red flannel pj pants with bows all over them. I got them for Christmas from J Crew
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
– I’ve had laser hair removal, so the growth on my legs is pretty minimal. Typically I have to shave every other week. And since it’s been so warm here in AZ lately, I have been keeping up on it!
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
– Yesterday! I just read an article about how often to clean your makeup brushes, so I made a point of doing it yesterday!
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
– No. I’m like Karen, I notice every little thing! Plus I have contacts, I assume the combination would drive me crazy!
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
– Urban Decay Naked or Naked 3 Palette, Perfekt Beauty Lash Perfection Gel and Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eye Liner.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
– I’m a short and rounded girl.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
– Every day when I come home from work, Lily greets me at the door, and then follows me into my room. As I’m taking off my jewelry, she jumps on the dresser and puts both paws on my shoulders and nuzzles me.
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
– Palette. They just make life so much easier!
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
– Not when I’m drinking green tea, that’s always plain. But sometimes I’ll be all British with my black tea!
10. To do great things, you must _____.
– believe in yourself!
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
The pink, brown, and black leopard-spotted pj bottoms I’m currently wearing.
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
When they get too hairy, yes.
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
Too long ago. D:
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
Nope. I might try it given the opportunity.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
A good primer like TFSI, a good liner, and a neutral base.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
Not a good match for me either. I think I’d just end up breaking them very quickly.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
I don’t have any pets right now, but my parents’ cat will lie on the top of the couch and lick people’s hair.
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
I waver between palettes and singles, but right now my love’s been Coastal Scents’ Revealed palette.
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
Neither.
10. To do great things, you must _____.
Work hard and never give up.
Happy Monday, Karen!
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
Sports bra and a pair of oversized Hanes sweatpants lol
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
Luckily my hair is blonde so if I forget for awhile, it’s hard to tell. But I’ll shave way less often in the winter. Maybe once every 2 weeks.
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
Eep, probably 2 or 3 weeks ago…
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
Nope, and they sounded ridiculous to me until I saw them on a blog. They look amazing. Prob still wouldn’t do it though.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
MASCARA (blonde lashes, womp womp), brow pencil, tinted lip balm
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
Nope nope nope nope. I hate long nails and even more when they’re pointy. How do you get anything done?! I love my nails trimmed short and filed down, nice and square.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
Don’t have one 🙁 but my parent’s yorkie goes crazy at around 8pm every night and runs “the racetrack”, which is a figure 8 around the couches and coffee table. It’s really insane. You can’t walk through the room, you just have to wait haha
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
Right now, palette. I got an ELF 32 shade palette and it’s everything I need.
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
Ugh I wish I didn’t require it, but I do. I need at least a little milk and a nice spoonful of honey for black tea. Only the honey for green tea.
10. To do great things, you must _____.
TRY!
haha, didn’t realize #5 was EYE makeup staples. Certainly not putting lip balm on my eyes… sooo
mascara, brow pencil, and undereye concealer (No.7 concealer I just got yesterday at Target. LOVE IT)
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
My favorite pair of pajamas are oversized tank top style for the spring/summer time and flannel style night shirt for the fall.
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
No, I am soo guilty of this.
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
Yesterday. I at least spot clean after using them. Then a deep cleaning once every 15 days.
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
No, but I am curious to try them.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
1) Masacara, it has to be lengthening and volumizing.
2) Eyeliner, definitely a black matte color.
3) Concealer, needs to cover those dark circles.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
I like them but not on everyone. I would definitely rock them.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
I don’t own a pet but I did have a chihuahua when I was 9 years old. She liked to sleep with her paw over her eyes.
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
Definitely a palette kind of girl. I own single eye shadows but I won’t use them as much.
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
Only if it chai tea.
10. To do great things, you must _____.
Be mindful of others,pay it forward and have faith.
It’s been too long since I’ve done a Monday Poll!
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
I have a pair that are white and grey leopard print with the faintest bit of glitter in the spots. I hate PJ shirts, so I just pair it with one of my Wonder Woman t-shirts.
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
Only if an occasion calls for me exposing my legs to the elements.
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
The Sunday before my cousin’s wedding week (which ended yesterday).
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
Nope, I don’t need them, which is kind of nice.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
NARS Orgasm blush, Stila eyeliner, Lancome Doll Lashes mascara
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
I like the look of them, but they’re so impractical for my life!
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
n/a whomp whomp
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
I’ve become a palette girl thanks to Urban Decay.
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
Sugar usually, and never cream, it has to be milk!
10. To do great things, you must _____.
Surround yourself with supportive people.
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas? As I only own one pair, I’ll say it’s my favorite pair 😀 It’s actually just navy pajama pants with multicolored dots along with whatever t-shirt I feel like wearing.
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter? Every one in a while, mostly when I’m in a seductive mood 🙂
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? Let me see… I have no idea!
4. Have ou ever worn eyelash extensions? No, but I used to consider it.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples? A good blusher (Catrice Rose Royce atm), medium-coverage mineral powder (Meow Purrrfect in Sleek Himalayan), mascara (I like the ones from Max Factor)
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails? Hate’em 🙂
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does? I don’t have a pet. My friend’s dog wouldn’t let you pet him without licking your hands and forearms, though 🙂
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl? Singles! I know the colors and finishes I like too well. When I have a palette, half the shades end up not being used. :/
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea? I’d rather say milk and honey! Though I’d usually have it plain.
10. To do great things, you must _____. Help yourself!
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
I don’t actually own a pair of pajamas, but I usually sleep in too-big leggings, a tank top, and socks. For some reason, my arms have to be free but my feet have to be covered.
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
I’ve just started taking a weekly yoga class, which has given me an incentive to shave my legs. Otherwise…yeah, not so much.
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
Um…never. *hides* Oh god, I’m a monster.
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
No! Seems like too much trouble…
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
CoverGirl LashBlast Length mascara, Maybelline Bad to the Bronze eyeshadow, and NARS Lhasa eyeshadow.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
I’m a lifelong nail biter, so I envy anyone with enough self-control to grow long, pointy nails! I’ve mostly stopped biting in the past year, but my nails are still too weak to grow very long.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
I wish I had one. Both of my childhood cats died in the past two years. 🙁
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
I have just one palette (theBalm’s Nude ‘Tude), but I’m not tempted to buy another because a few colors invariably end up going to waste. I’d rather choose individual colors I really love and pay a bit more per color.
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
Yes, please!
10. To do great things, you must _____.
Care less about what others think and more about what you really want to do (provided you’re not hurting anyone, of course).
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas? I don’t have pajamas, per se, but I like either a vintage bias cut gown or a soft sleeping dress.
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?byes, but not as often.
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? Ummm, it’s been a while…
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions? No, not for me.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples? Nars shadow primer, stila stay all day liquid liner, lately Bad Gal mascara.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails? Cool looking, definitely not on or for me.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does? The cat gallops around the house in the middle of the night and eats all the ferns; the dog likes to snack out of the cat box.
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl? I like eyeshadow palettes, but for other products like lipstick or blush I prefer singles.
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea? I like strong black British-style tea with almond milk, or herbal tea as is.
10. To do great things, you must _____. Not be afraid to fail and keep trying.
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
Sweatpants and a t-shirt
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
Not usually. When I wear long pants all the time, there’s no need. Now that we’re in Hawaii for the winter, yesiree — that razor is getting good use!
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
When they lived in the bathroom back home, I washed after every use. Now that we share a tiny bathroom, the makeup (and brushes) live in the study… and I really should wash them…
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
No. It think they might feel weird and I’d scratch at them — which is what happened the last time I tried false eyelashes.
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
UD’s Naked Basics, ELF eyeshadow primer, L’Oreal TruMatch concealer pencil — all very portable.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
Pretty in theory and on other people. On me, they’d get ruined in 10 seconds. I use my hands way too much to futz with nailpolish most of the time.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
I miss my kitties so much! They are in NY with grandma and making her crazy…
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
Right now I’m liking palettes because they are easy to organize.
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
Black tea, yes; British style with milk and sugar. Iced tea, green tea or herb teas… just plain.
10. To do great things, you must _____.
Keep showing up. Sometimes it’s not about talent or smarts, but about consistency. That’s how I’m approaching the half marathon I’m doing next month. Each week I improve on how far I go and although I am old (50) and non-athletic, by the time mid-April rolls around I will be able to finish 13.1 miles in less than 5 hours.
Noooooo!! Zombie apocalypse showers! When is the gas line going to be fixed?! Y’all must be freezing!!
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas? Gray capri length cotton stretchy pants that are so old and thin and delightful (though hideously ugly!) and an oversized v-neck t from Target.
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter? Much less frequently!
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes? Last week. ONCE a DAY?! You are dedicated!
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions? No, but I would totally be down for it if it weren’t so astronomically pricey! I’d love the feeling of wind in my lashes for the first time ever!
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples? NARS Smudge Proof E/S Base, a medium matte brown shadow for crease definition, and L’Oreal Voluminous Butterfly Mascara in Blackest Black.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails? I know I would injure myself beyond recognition, so they’re a no for me.
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does? Sad face. I iz petless. Soon!
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl? Palettttttes! In the words of circa 2007 Britney, “Gimme gimme more, gimme more”!
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea? I just can’t get on the tea train. I do like chamomile, but I never drink it with any type of consistency. I’m a coffee drinker!
10. To do great things, you must _____. Try. And be kind!
1. Your favorite pair of pajamas?
These super super baggy pair of sweatpants from the men’s section in Target, along with a fitted long sleeve shirt. The pants are SO soft and have pockets!
2. Do you still de-fuzz your legs in the winter?
Pfffft! Nope.
3. When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes?
I usually clean them either right after I’ve used them or at the end of the day. I deep clean them about once every three weeks.
4. Have you ever worn eyelash extensions?
No, but I really want to! The only thing that worries me is pulling them out (I do that as a nervous habit thing) or loosening them with makeup remover!
5. What are three of your eye makeup staples?
MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre, MAC In Extreme Dimension Mascara, Physician’s Formula Eye Booster Liquid Eyeliner.
6. What’s your stance on long, pointy nails?
LOVE. I’ve got ’em right now. They can be dangerous (I made my palm bleed just the other day), but they just look so badass!
7. What’s one weird thing your pet does?
My Schnauzer Phoebe likes to push around her bowl of food until she either eats from it or knocks it over. I don’t know why she does it, or what it means, but I can always hear that bowl being knocked around.
8. Are you more of a palette or a singles girl?
I think I like palettes a little more, because even though I buy single eyeshadows plenty, they end up depotted in a palette.
9. Do you take cream and/or sugar in your tea?
MMM…. Yes.
10. To do great things, you must _____.
Bite the bullet. It won’t be easy, but you have to stick it out.
Fav pjs…men’s shorts and a sports bra.
I defuzz my legs when I feel like I need to. Otherwise that an extra layer!!!
I clean my makeup brushes every morning after I am done using them. Sephora purifying brush shampoo loovveeee it.
I’ve used fake lashes once…I’m allergic to the adhesive. Yikes.
Black waterproof eyeliner…revlon, a too faced makeup pallet pretty rebel, too faced bronzer snow bunny!
Long pointy nails…no Ty. I’ll wear Bugles and eat them.
I have a weeny dog…he lifts his bed up by getting underneath it, snorts, and rolls on it.
Palette all the way!!!!!
Both please!
To do great things…you must take risks!!!!