So…what is the Monday Poll?
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007).
1. Red or pink?
Pink! Warm pink, with a coral vibe.
2. Something you’re looking forward to this week?
Getting a haircut tomorrow afternoon. I still don’t know what I’m going to ask for, but a few inches off the bottom are definitely in the mix.
3. Are you wearing eye makeup today?
Yes! NARS Kalahari eyeshadow (the darker taupe side), Eyeko Cocoa Edit Liquid Eyeliner and MAC Extended Play Gigablack Mascara.
4. Last thing you bought yourself?
A Rose Apothecary tee from Target. If ya know, you know.
5. Last thing you ate?
A toasted Trader Joe’s Pretzel bagel with plain cream cheese on top.
6. Would you rather have a new foundation or a new lipstick?
Hmm, a new lipstick would be great! I’ll take a Chantecaille Lip Chic, please.
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
I think around 4:30 or 4:45. It was pretty early.
8. How good are you at parallel parking?
Because I lived in San Francisco for a few years, I can do it pretty well, however I’ve lost a little bit of my edge since I moved out to the suburbs, LOL! It would take me longer to parallel park on a hill than it used to, but I could still do it.
9. A piece of jewelry you’re wearing today?
My wedding and engagement rings.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.
1. Red or pink?
2. Something you’re looking forward to this week?
3. Are you wearing eye makeup today?
4. Last thing you bought yourself?
5. Last thing you ate?
6. Would you rather have a new foundation or a new lipstick?
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
8. How good are you at parallel parking?
9. A piece of jewelry you’re wearing today?
P.P.S. Have a stunning and a successful Monday, sweet friend! May this week bring you all the good things you deserve. 🤗
1. Red or pink? I like both, right now probably pink.
2. Something you’re looking forward to this week? Getting this stupid internal interview over with (not until Friday).
3. Are you wearing eye makeup today? Nope, allergies still a bit of an issue.
4. Last thing you bought yourself? Small Sephora order – deodorant replacement and a Smashbox palette.
5. Last thing you ate? Some Thin Mints.
6. Would you rather have a new foundation or a new lipstick? New foundation I think. The color I have isn’t quite right anymore with the tan I still have from my trip in March.
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 5:20 (alarm)
8. How good are you at parallel parking? Very good. I’ve had to park for DH more than once.
9. A piece of jewelry you’re wearing today? My regular two – Brass Rat (class ring) and my combined wedding set (had all the stones and a few more reset into a single setting as my 20th anniversary gift).
Have a good week, E.D. Hope the interview on Friday goes smoothly.
1. Red or pink?
Red
2. Something you’re looking forward to this week?
Getting organized with little stress.
3. Are you wearing eye makeup today?
Not yet. The only thing I’ve been using most days for the past many weeks (months?) is a fat eyeko liquid liner pen.
4. Last thing you bought yourself?
A dress from J Crew
5. Last thing you ate?
Tea and some leftover bread from a clam chowder bread bowl (from yesterday)
6. Would you rather have a new foundation or a new lipstick?
Hmmm… Good question. New lipstick, maybe a Chanel one.
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
5:45
8. How good are you at parallel parking?
Bad
9. A piece of jewelry you’re wearing today?
Thin gold chain
Hi Tisha! I hope your organizing goes well and with as little stress as possible. Have a wonderful week.
1. Red or pink? This time of year I love a peachy pink.
2. Something you’re looking forward to this week? Nothing special. This week is going to be pretty routine.
3. Are you wearing eye makeup today? Yes. Sisley powder eyeshadows in Silky Cream (browbone), Topaz (crease), Silky Coral (eyelid), and Bobby Brown gel eyeliner pencil in Chocolate Truffle. My brows and eyelashes are black and fairly thick so I don’t always bother with mascara or brow products.
4. Last thing you bought yourself? A couple pairs of summer sandals.
5. Last thing you ate? I’d love to say something healthy, but truth be told, I had some gummy bears.
6. Would you rather have a new foundation or a new lipstick? Lipstick. I could use some new summer colors.
7. What time did you wake up this morning? About 5:30.
8. How good are you at parallel parking? Pretty good. Back in the day, parallel parking was part of the driving test for a license in California. If you couldn’t parallel park, it was an automatic fail. Back then, most cars didn’t have power steering either so it was a bit of a chore.
9. A piece of jewelry you’re wearing today? Nothing. For me that’s quite unusual because I love wearing jewelry even when I’m just at home.
Hey, sometimes gummy bears hit the spot! Have a great week, Eileen.
1. Red or pink?
Pink. Blush tones.
2. Something you’re looking forward to this week?
I’m having lunch with some friends on Friday and going to what I think will be a very interesting art show.
3. Are you wearing eye makeup today?
Ilia eye tint in Fresco (using your brush tip from last week, FYI). I really like this technique. And a few coats of mascara.
4. Last thing you bought yourself?
I ordered a sports bra and tank from Madewell (way on sale!).
5. Last thing you ate?
Salad and leftover thin crust pepperoni pizza. But it was a whole foods frozen pizza which means the pieces were tiny and I’m already starving again!
6. Would you rather have a new foundation or a new lipstick?
A new lipstick is always exciting.
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
Around 7:30am which is sleeping in for me on a weekday.
8. How good are you at parallel parking?
Not great. I remember knocking down a cone during my driver’s test but managed to pass. Since I finally have a car with a back-up camera I imagine that would help but I’m not chancing it.
9. A piece of jewelry you’re wearing today?
Nada.
Have a great week!
Have a great week, Megan!
1. Red or pink?
Pink.
2. Something you’re looking forward to this week?
My online book club is having our annual Summer Reading Guide release this week. It’s a huge day for book nerds, lol.
3. Are you wearing eye makeup today?
Makeup Free Monday.
4. Last thing you bought yourself?
A kitchen timer. Because I live large like that.
5. Last thing you ate?
A Trader Joe’s chocolate biscotti.
6. Would you rather have a new foundation or a new lipstick?
Oh, those are two of my three makeup addictions, so that’s hard. (Blush is the other one.) I’d probably go with lipstick.
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
9 am-ish. The last few weeks finally caught up with me.
8. How good are you at parallel parking?
Terrible.
9. A piece of jewelry you’re wearing today?
It’s also Jewelry Free Monday. So really, I’m putting as little effort into today as possible while still being able to call myself an adult. 😄
Hi Suzanne,
Is it weird that I’m excited about your Summer Reading Guide? You’ll have to let me know if there’s anything that looks good. (I need a new book.)
1. Red or pink? pink
2. Something you’re looking forward to this week? The weekend! Lol
3. Are you wearing eye makeup today?
Just some Physicians Formula brown liquid liner and Lash Paradise mascara
4. Last thing you bought yourself?
Some foundation. I am dealing with dryness from Tretinoin so I’m struggling to find a foundation that looks good. Recommendations are appreciated!
5. Last thing you ate? 2 Reese Thins
6. Would you rather have a new foundation or a new lipstick? Right now a new foundation (see #4)
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 5:20
8. How good are you at parallel parking? I live in the country so thankfully I don’t really have to parallel park!
9. A piece of jewelry you’re wearing today? My wedding set
Hi Carla,
What kind of coverage are you looking for? When my skin is dry, my face tends to like sheerer foundations.
I like lighter coverage foundations but it seems like no matter what I try, it shows every flake and pore! Any suggestions on any I should try? Drugstore or higher end is fine with me!
So frustrating! Are you open to tinted moisturizer? I’ve been having great luck with an old school favorite — Laura Mercier’s! Also, for a lightweight foundation, It Cosmetics Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare is also great. For higher end, I really like Dior Diorskin Nude Air Serum foundation. I have dry skin and pores with oily spots on my forehead and cheeks. 🙂 Please let me know if there’s any questions I can answer for ya!
I am definitely open to tinted moisturizers! I haven’t tried the Laura Mercier one but I used to use the IT Cosmetics CC Cream and I really like it! I will have to try the LM one and the IT…again! Thanks!
1. Red or pink? Pink
2. Something you’re looking forward to this week? Nephew’s birthday on Wednesday
3. Are you wearing eye makeup today? Yes- primer, eyeshadow, and eyeliner
4. Last thing you bought yourself? Shampoo from Ulta
5. Last thing you ate? Chicken and rice
6. Would you rather have a new foundation or a new lipstick? New foundation
7. What time did you wake up this morning? Officially 5:30am, but I had trouble sleeping and kept waking up.
8. How good are you at parallel parking? I probably haven’t done it since I started driving, so probably not very well.
9. A piece of jewelry you’re wearing today? Earrings from Target
Happy birthday to your nephew, Danielle. I hope he has a wonderful birthday!
1. Red or pink? Pink
2. Something you’re looking forward to this week? Massage tomorrow.
3. Are you wearing eye makeup today? Ilia Infinity on the lid, Ilia Polka Dots and Moonbeams Illuminator under my brow, and Chanel Stylo Yeux waterproof eye pencil in Gris Graphite on the upper lash line.
4. Last thing you bought yourself? Necklace from Lita Seaglass Jewelry.
5. Last thing you ate? Trader Joe’s goat milk yogurt sprinkled with Cherry Republic granola (we love this stuff so much I order several bags at a time online)
6. Would you rather have a new foundation or a new lipstick? New foundation.
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 5:30.
8. How good are you at parallel parking? Pretty good, considering I drive an extended cab 4 x 4 in Chicago (NOTHING says YIELD like a redhead out of estrogen driving a giant pickup truck).
9. A piece of jewelry you’re wearing today? Wedding ring.
Oooh, enjoy your massage, Brigid! I’m so jealous!
1. Red or pink?
Today, red. Maybe it’ll wake me from my stupor!
2. Something you’re looking forward to this week?
Seeing my parents, who are driving to the area for a shore vacation. Hugs imminent. 3. Are you wearing eye makeup today?
No.
4. Last thing you bought yourself?
A sterling silver facial roller by Sacheu. Ulta had an AAPI brands point multiplier yesterday and I couldn’t resist.
5. Last thing you ate?
A piece of chocolate. Typical.
6. Would you rather have a new foundation or a new lipstick?
New lipstick.
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
8AM. This was unfortunately offset by a two-hour nap mid-day.
8. How good are you at parallel parking?
Okay. It improved when I moved here, as our parking lot is on a hill and has no demarcation lines. We’re all just winging it.
9. A piece of jewelry you’re wearing today?
None.
Have fun on your vacation and enjoy the time with your parents, Susan!
Happy Monday! That nail polish header is inspiring me to redo my mani for the week!
1. Red or pink?
Pink, a nice warm one.
2. Something you’re looking forward to this week?
My husband being home tonight! It’s been almost two weeks!
3. Are you wearing eye makeup today?
Yep – a warm bronze from a ciate palette and Bad Gal Bang! mascara.
4. Last thing you bought yourself?
Ulta online run: Lime Crime hair dye (Pony, gotta touch up my purple!) and Bare Minerals Pressed Mineral Veil in Light
5. Last thing you ate?
Mike&Ikes (Original)
6. Would you rather have a new foundation or a new lipstick?
Foundation, I get more use out of it.
7. What time did you wake up this morning?
6:45, even though I could have slept in until 7.
8. How good are you at parallel parking?
Very good in my tiny car- city livin’! Although we just got a small SUV and despite there being a backup camera I need to practice more with that one (luckily that one gets the garage both at home and work).
9. A piece of jewelry you’re wearing today? Teeny gold huggie hoops.
I just painted mine yesterday with OPI Bubble Bath. Have fun doing your nails!
A classic!! Love it.
I was doing Funny Bunny for several in a row and just did a mint green, I’m thinking an electric peach is next (our weather just turned very warm and it has me in a mooood!).
Funny Bunny is next on my list. I need all the classic colors!
1. Red or pink? Pink, all shades.
2. Something you’re looking forward to this week? We’re moving out of state next week, and this is a busy week, so I’m looking forward to it being over.
3. Are you wearing eye makeup today? No.
4. Last thing you bought yourself? A half tank of gas and a Frappuccino. The Frap was my reward for going to the gas station.
5. Last thing you ate? Before my Frap I met a friend for chicken teriyaki bowls.
6. Would you rather have a new foundation or a new lipstick? A new lippie.
7. What time did you wake up this morning? 5:30, I like a little quiet time before I get the kid up.
8. How good are you at parallel parking? HA! Let’s just say I’m not good at it.
9. A piece of jewelry you’re wearing today? My wedding ring.
Moving is so hard. I hope everything goes smoothly!