Just For Fun

1. Mood:

Hella hungry! I’ve been up since six and have yet to eat breakfast. Otherwise, just peachy.

2. Do you believe in love at first sight?

Lust at first sight, yes, but love, no. I think love comes after you discover things like his unlawfully long toenails and penchant for Celine Dion power ballads — and yet, you still think he’s tops.

3. How long does it take for you to get ready in the morning?

If I can mosey along and take my sweet ol’ time, up to two hours. Most days, though, I finish in 30 minutes.

4. Guys who wear capri pants — hawt or not?

Please don’t make me stare at hairy man cankles, thanks.

5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:

After reading about MAC and Mad Men this morning I felt compelled to bust out a ’60s-inspired look. Eyes: a black cat eye with LORAC Front of the liner Pro and tons of Chanel Exceptionnel Mascara. Lips: MAC Lipstick in Cockney from the Euristocrats 2 collection. Cheeks: Lancome Color Design Blush in Petticoat Pink.

6. Have you ever gone out with someone you met online?

Back when Craigslist was in its infancy (hello, totally dating myself) and not yet brimming with scary pervs, I went on dates with a few nice guys. No serious relationships, though.

7. How many letters are there in your entire name?

30. Signing my name’s almost like writing a dissertation (almost).

8. The last thing that made you laugh?

Tabs acting like a crazy kitty last night. He kept circling the apartment at full speed and then going in for crash landings into his new kitty condo. Too funny!

9. Outfit:

I need to do laundry something desperate. Today I’m rocking what I like to describe as the “hobo-chic” look — barely clean dark jeans, a wrinkly gray tank top and a pink zip-up sweater.

10. Weekly goals:

Log in at least 10 hours of reading (I’m on a mission to reduce the hours I spend watching crappy reality TV … so hard!), go running at least twice, eliminate at least one pile of clutter surrounding my desk every day, and avoid procrastination.

‘Sup, ladies. I’m running a little behind today, but better late than never, right?

Before your boss asks you to complete yet another asinine task that makes you roll your eyes in the privacy of your cubicle (LOL, totally guilty of this), take a second to share what’s new by filling out the Monday Poll. Grab the list below, pop in your answers, and share in the comments. 🙂

Stay golden, ponygirls!

Le list

1. Mood:
2. Do you believe in love at first sight?
3. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
4. Guys who wear capri pants — hawt or not?
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
6. Have you ever dated anyone you met online?
7. How many letters are there in your entire name?
8. The last thing that made you laugh:
9. Outfit:
10. Weekly goals:

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

MY BEST:

Discovering how great Too Faced Shadow Insurance works as an eyebrow powder base. The stuff *really* puts a lock down on color and holds up well to sweat. So far I’ve only worn it to workouts, but I bet it’ll represent when I get my dance/sweat on at the club.

MY WORST:

I learned the importance of adequate sleep to successful at-home eyebrow waxing. Yes, it was my first time, but I think lack of sleep was a bigger factor. Now half of my left eyebrow is totes MIA!

What were your best and worst beauty experiences of the week? Spill the beans in the comments.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

• 15 Questions with Illamasqua’s Creative Director — Beauty and the Blog
• Something tells me Tabs would not be cool with a kitty mani/pedi — Pet Sugar
• Speaking of crazy manicures… — Bella Sugar
• 3 Jedi mind tricks to feel better in a nanosecond — Zen Habits
• I just *knew* the interwebz were giving me ADD — Stanford University News
• OPI’s Holiday Wishes collection looks amazing — Scrangie
• I’m dying over the new Barbie Loves Stila Smudge Pots — Stila
• Time to dust off ye olde knitting needles — Spindle Cat Studio
• 15 Ways to find an hour a day of extra time for focused learning — Mission to Learn
• Get your Scottish shortbread on — We Heart This
• Listen to Nikka Costa’s Pebble to a Pearl CD; it’s really good — Nikka Costa
• Love this look makeup artist Troy Jensen created for Rachel McAdams — Troy Jensen

Ugh, gals! It’s like sauna central up in here right now. The glow I’m sporting ain’t the sexy kind. It’s more along the lines of a sweaty beast.

What are up to? Is it hot there?

I think I need to escape my apartment until it cools down… I may go to a movie, at least for the air conditioning. 🙂

Whatever you’re doing tonight, I hope it’s fun!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

• The Sedu 4000i Hair Dryer stars in this, the best hair dryer review I’ve ever seen — Hair Thursday
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• 10 steps to silky, smooth, straight hair: A flat-iron how-to — A Mom in Red High Heels
• Why should you consider the Bobbi Brown Nude Eye Palette? — Makeup Bag
• How cute are these $4 Matchbox mini-nail files from Tweezerman? — Spoiled Pretty
• 3-minute body tips: Secrets to slimming down like Gabrielle Reece — Makeover Momma
• How to find a flattering lip shade — Beyond Beauty Basics
• Purple is the new black when it comes to smokey eyes — Talking Makeup

Heya, ladies. I hope you had a nice afternoon. Friday’s right around the corner, and unless something totally unexpected happens in the next four hours, it looks like we’re gonna make it! 🙂

Do you have any plans tonight? After I click the ‘publish’ button on this post (some fantastic stuff from my girls in Daily Makeover’s Beauty Bloggerati this week), I’m gonna make my din-din and plop myself down on the couch for a few hours of quality TV me time, yea!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen