- 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 three years, which I guess makes this somewhere around Vol. 164. I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.
- Mood:
- Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
- Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
- Ruffles on clothing?
- Which blush do you reach for most often?
- Do you enjoy going to museums?
- Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
- Are you a speedy texter?
- I wish ______.
- Weekly goals:
Not bad at all. 🙂
Goody Spin Pins for buns and Goody Ouchless Hair Elastics for ponytails. They keep my long hair out of my face without breaking the bank (or too many strands).
I’m guilty of having fleeting lipstick crushes, so my answer to this one changes often, but I find myself coming back to dusty rose NARS Dolce Vita time and time again. I love its flexibility. The tube is always there for me when I need a jolt of glam.
In extreme moderation, thank you very much. Ruffles are like red pepper flakes — a little goes a long way. Go overboard with them and they’re all you can taste.
I’ve been super enamored with the Benefit boxed blushes lately, especially Dallas, Sugarbomb and Bella Bamba.
I do! And I love to bring my camera with me because museum lighting is usually phenomenal. I do sometimes suffer from museum overload, though, so whenever I go I like to take breaks throughout the visit. I’ll grab a snack at the over-priced museum cafe, where it’s so much fun to people watch, and try to get outside at least once for some fresh air.
Swimming at our condo complex’s pool. It was under construction last summer (they did a bunch of stuff to make it more eco-friendly), but it should be opening for the season soon. Yup, I’m such a water baby at heart. Swimming is one of my favorite things.
Hell, naw! I can’t text for crap. Every other word has a typo. I’m a pretty quick keyboard typist, but I don’t do the touchscreen keyboards on phones. I’m always back spacing and retyping. Maybe it’s the long nails…
I wish everyone in the world could have a good week, and if that’s too much to ask, then at least a good day.
Find a fashion inspiration (if you have any sites to recommend, I’d LOVE to hear about them; I’d describe my style as ’40s vintage with a little hip-hop/urban edge), run at least four times before Saturday, read for an hour every day, brush Tabs no matter how much he resists, find some new music to listen to (again, if you have any recs…) and to HAVE FUN!
What’s up, buttercup? Happy Monday to ya. 🙂 Before you slurp down that next cup of coffee or tea, can you spare a minute to let me know how you’re doing in the Monday Poll?
- To complete the Monday Poll, just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.
1. Mood:
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
4. Ruffles on clothing?
5. Which blush do you reach for most often?
6. Do you enjoy going to museums?
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
8. Are you a speedy texter?
9. I wish ______.
10. Weekly goals:
Here’s to hoping for great things this week! 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
1. Mood
Cheery
2. Hair accessories:
Cute barettes
3. Lipstick
Morgana Cryptoria Azalea Blue. Bright fuchsia with a blue sheen.
4.Ruffles?
Not my thing.
5. Blush?
Recently MAC Fleur Power
6. Museums?
Yes!
7. Looking forward to this summer?
Swimming!
8. speedy texter?
Yep
9. I wish ____.
I wish everyone would be nice to each other.
10. Weekly goals:
Ride my bike in the evenings to increase my stamina.
For fashion inspiration, check out Christian Dior’s Spring 2011 RTW collection. Very 50’s inspired, with a mix of nautical and tropical elements. Also, the makeup is divine, and easily toned down and replicated for use in real life. Here’s a link to the full collection:
http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2011RTW-CDIOR
I think this could really work for you! 🙂
1.Mood:
argh-like. I hate rain-they call me ‘sugar cube’ in the office
2.Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
Featherband headbands because they freakin’ awesome (go to Facebook and search for it)
3.Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
Chanel coco rouge in Boy
4.Ruffles on clothing?
Not too many-I feel like a pirate
5.Which blush do you reach for most often?
NARS in douceur
6.Do you enjoy going to museums?
Yes!
7.Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
I really want to go on some kind of adventure this summer-in the planning stages
8.Are you a speedy texter?
Hellz yeah! I have a Blackberry and an iphone…..love them!
9.I wish ______.
I wish the weather was a tad warmer
10.Weekly goals:
Brushing my fox terrier’s teeth every day this week (I am at an average of 5 days/week so far)
Take my pet rabbit out to play
Exercise 4-5 days this week
Take my vitamins every day!
Try to relax and love life-even if just for a minute
Get my blog posts up-got some good ones in progress!
1. Mood: Great. It’s hard to be in a bad mood after my morning today.
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Chopsticks, I use them in place of hair ties to hold my curls back.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? NYX Black Cherry
4. Ruffles on clothing? Depends where, I have a ruffled skirt I plan on wearing to my 4th date with a guy this week!
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Tarte Cheek Stain in True Love
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? All but art ones. I’m not big on art ha.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Cook outs
8. Are you a speedy texter? I was before I got my new Droid X, now I’m even faster.
9. I wish ______. I listened to him two years ago.
10. Weekly goals: Write two papers tonight, kick ### on my calculus test tomorrow, enjoy my uncomplicated life.
Android phones FTW
1. Mood: Good! Despite one miserable encounter on Friday night, I’ve had a great weekend (first time in almost a year!) and a super productive Monday!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Bobby pins. Since I started wearing my hair shorter (bob), they’ve become a life saver.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? L’Occitane – Mme Louis Henry Peony. Love the colour, texture, fragrance – EVERYTHING. If I had one reason to want summer already, it’d be so I can wear it day and night. (and if anyone has a similar, more winter-ish lipstick to recommend, please do!)
4. Ruffles on clothing? EH. So easy to go overboard with ruffles.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? I only have Orgasm, but don’t wear it every day.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Yes and even more since I started working in one! Made me understand how museums and galleries work, now I’m a lot more curious about displays and exhibitions.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Not really. I’m dreading the bad weather and work stress. 🙁
8. Are you a speedy texter? No!
9. I wish it would feel like spring already! It’s so cold and windy it’s taking the fun out of being on my pretty bike!
10. Weekly goals: convince my boss I could use some of the time he’ll be away doing some work for another department, to get more experience. He probably won’t like it.. Also, finish re-arranging the furniture in my room (I always get bored half-way through) and keep up with the positive attitude.
1. Mood:
-Tired, allergy season is alive and well! For some reason when my allergies flare up I feel like I can’t focus
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
-I’m a scrunchie kinda girl…I live in ponytails…those, and clips or anything to pull my hair up…it’s almost waist legnth but has no layers and I hate when it gets in my face
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
-I haven’t been a big lipstick girl til lately, I live for gloss, but I’ve been diggin NYX Tea and I also like MAC…hmmm…I forgot the name! It’s a caramely matte color though…
4. Ruffles on clothing?
-Yes, guilty…I like ruffles
5. Which blush do you reach for most often?
-MAC Fever
6. Do you enjoy going to museums?
-I do. But I don’t go nearly enough.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
-Simply put; the beach!
8. Are you a speedy texter?
-I’m the fastest texter in the West! 😉
9. I wish ______.
That I could find a way to do what I love and make a decent living off of it…and to have more self confidence.
10. Weekly goals:
Tame these allergies, plan my birthday weekend coming up next month (32, yikes!) pay some bills, drink more water!!
1. Mood: Cheerful!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Snap clips! My bangs like to hang in my face so I gotta keep them clipped up.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Ooh, Urban Decay Jilted! It’s got the prettiest blue sheen.
4. Ruffles on clothing? Eh, not a big fan.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Bare Minerals Avant-Garden! It’s nice and bright.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Oh yes, especially science museums.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Volunteering. I’m planning on working with a local independent radio station.
8. Are you a speedy texter? I just got a Motorola Droid and it’s been interesting getting used to the touchscreen keyboard.. I’m grateful for auto-correct.
9. I wish ______. I wish for this week to pass quickly and smoothly so I can have some fun this weekend.
10. Weekly goals: Work on my group project, do a little nail art, move my stash into a bigger container!
1. Mood: cranky >:-(
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Head Bands
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? MAC Sheen Supreme in Ultra Darling
4. Ruffles on clothing? Yes! However if there are too many it ruins it.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Tarte Achoite Cheek Tint 🙂 (my FAV)
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? yes I do
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Graduating from college 🙂 🙂 🙂
8. Are you a speedy texter? yes. People are always like “How do you text so fast???”
9. I wish ______. I had a million dollars *crosses fingers* HOT DOG!!!
10. Weekly goals: Study for my Project Management test Thursday
1. Mood:
I’m so happy today. I’ve been on the road with some classmates this day and it has been a blast!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
Regular hair elastic to put my hair back or in a bun. And bobbypins to put the little hairs in place.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
I never actually wear lipstick.
4. Ruffles on clothing?
No, not my kinda thing.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often?
Nowadays it’s Coppertone from Mac. I used the blush a lot when I first purchased it. And now, after not using it for a couple months, it’s back in my daily routine.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums?
Depends on what kind of museum. If it’s one with paintings; no. If it’s a historical museum or a archaeological museum; then yes.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
The whole summerholiday! I’m not going on vacation but I’m going to work at a campsite for 5 weeks long as an entertainer.
8. Are you a speedy texter?
Yes I am!! 😀
9. I wish ______.
that I’m going to succeed my 2 test for math and language in a couple of weeks.
10. Weekly goals:
Continue on P90X, last week I haven’t had much time to do anything about it.
1. Mood: Tired
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Ouchless pony tail bands for me too!
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? At the moment its Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Boy, just a perfect my lips but better shade.
4. Ruffles on clothing? I like some but not too much.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Chanel Joues Contrast Narcisse
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? I love to wander around museums. It doesn’t matter whether they are an art museum or something fun like the James Bond museum we visited last year!
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? The Sunshine and Sunday walks along the beach dipping my toes in the freezing North sea water!
8. Are you a speedy texter? I’d say I’m average. I’m not slow but not as speedy as some of my friends.
9. I wish ______. I could find a job that I love.
10. Weekly goals: To get through this hectic week at work. To plant some beetroot, courgette, french bean and lettuce seeds for my veg garden. Try to fit in some exercise!
Happy Monday! 🙂
1. Mood: Quite cheerful.
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Hair elastics, for sure.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Clinique’s Just Gorgeous.
4. Ruffles on clothing? No, not for me. Kind of a plain Jane in the clothing dept. 🙂
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? NARS Orgasm right now, but that may change!
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? From time to time. I’m a much bigger fan of architecture than of art, though.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? A little warmth! 🙂
8. Are you a speedy texter? No, I’m terrible. And I hate the auto correct. Like you, I’m a whiz on the keyboard. I’m no good on a touch screen, though. In fairness, I think we’d improve with practice. I just don’t have the patience. Plus texting isn’t included on my phone/data plan.
9. I wish ______. for a really great quality of life for all my loved ones. Health and happiness!
10. Weekly goals: Um, skip, as usual. I’m calling it spontaneity and adaptability (instead of being goalless and lazy). It has a nicer ring to it. HAHA!
1. Mood: Tired, but good. Tommy woke up three times in the night, so we’re a little scraggly today…but he wants to snuggle. I’ll never turn down baby snuggles!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Bobby pins. I have a pixie cut, so doing things with cute pins is the only way I can go.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? The only lipstick I really love (I’m a gloss girl) is Lancome’s The New Pink. Silvery, sheer fuchsia is perfect with just about anything.
4. Ruffles on clothing? Not so much. I like clean lines.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? I’m in between blushes. I miss my UD pressed blush…it’s discontinued and was the perfect shade for this pale girl.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Absolutely.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Having a toddler to play with! Tommy started walking 2 months ago, and summer is going to be fun with him.
8. Are you a speedy texter? My iPhone and I are BFFs. I fly.
9. I wish I was a little bit taller…no, really. I also wish I had eyebrows I didn’t have to fill every day. Oh, and world peace.
10. Weekly goals: I’ll settle for making it through Monday.
1. Mood:
Irritated. Just had a fight with my boyfriend over something stupid. Ugh.
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
Just a hair tie in general. I don’t ever accessorize
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
I rarely wear lipstick, but I guess MAC Viva Glam Cyndi
4. Ruffles on clothing?
Some people can pull it off. Me. Not so much.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often?
The cream blush duo from Smashbox’s In Bloom collection
6. Do you enjoy going to museums?
Yes! I loved going to the children’s museum when I was little and that love for museums has transferred over into my adulthood
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
Going to visit my parents for a week and half. I love ’em to pieces and don’t see them nearly enough.
8. Are you a speedy texter?
Not really. The onl person I text is my boyfriend. And I have sausage fingers which makes texting difficult.
9. I wish ______.
I was better. In all ways.
10. Weekly goals:
Do every gross thing on my to-do list which are a lot of tedious errands and calls to people trying to figure things out.
Cheer up! 🙂 Boys are dumb and I am sure you are perfect just the way you are! 🙂
1. Mood: Pretty good and chill right now…
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Goody Stayput hair elastics: I can still recall the olden days of horror when I’d have to slide my elastic up my ponytail every half hour.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Any non mlbb shade – current favorite is Cle De Peau extra silky #110
4. Ruffles on clothing? Ugh never!
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Kevyn Aucoin Myracle – it’s a very glowy matte pink that doesn’t make me feel so self concious about my skin.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? More than I did in my teen years! I love animal related exhibits most still.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Being warm (you forget what that’s like in Canada from Oct – April).
8. Are you a speedy texter? Lol no, but I spend more time going back and fixing mistakes than actually typing.
9. I wish ______. I wish when half of a country disagrees about something with the other half, they could try and find a compromise instead of fighting each other. We all do better when we work together =/.
10. Weekly goals: Survive the last week of class!
*high fives* Tabs.
1. Mood:
lethargic/ tired
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
anything to put my hair up
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
loreal’s celebrity lipstick in penelope’s red
4. Ruffles on clothing?
i loathe ruffles!
5. Which blush do you reach for most often?
don’t use blush, i naturally blush pink often. either when it’s warm or i tripped and got embarrassed lol
6. Do you enjoy going to museums?
i love museums! haven’t been to one since i was a kid, but you get the idea…
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
going to the beach? not the heat, that’s for sure (i really don’t like summer)
8. Are you a speedy texter?
speedy gonzalez 🙂
9. I wish ______.
i was a millionaire, so freakin bad…
10. Weekly goals:
stop sleeping all day, figure out how to lose some weight lol
1. Mood: stressed & emotionally drained 🙁 Can’t wait for my 5-day vacation weekend coming up. Not going anywhere but plan on decompressing at home!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Goody Ouchless Hair Elastics for ponytails – I have one on my arm everyday! I’ve yet to try Goody Spin Pins for buns but think it would work well for my thick hair!
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? MAC Intimidate slimshine
4. Ruffles on clothing? sometimes it’s cute to add that little touch but not too often or too much.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? My blushes are actually roughly equally loved. I guess I use Smashbox Soft Lights the most.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? It depends which one and my mood. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don’t.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? warm weather & spending a lot of time outside 🙂
8. Are you a speedy texter? yep 🙂
9. I wish ______. for sunny weather this week (don’t think it’s going to happen though – rainy here!)
10. Weekly goals: survive lol make it to wednesday so I can enjoy the rest of the week. I also need to do some productive work until then 🙂
Music recs…I’m not sure your tastes but I have been loving an up & coming band called Silversun Pickups. When I’m in an artsy mood, I put in some Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Live, and/or Feist and enjoy 🙂
1. Mood: Pretty darn good – I am loving the warm weather today
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? If Goody ever stopped making Ouchless Hair Elastics, I would freak out!
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? MAC Viva Glam VI
4. Ruffles on clothing? Yes, yes, yes.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? MAC Pinch O’ Peach
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Yes
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Taking a vacation!
8. Are you a speedy texter? Not really, but I am getting better
9. I wish ______. I called out sick today to enjoy the weather at the beach
10. Weekly goals: Bring my lunch to work everyday this week. Enough of the junk food!
1. Mood:
A bit tired. I put off doing chores until Sunday and was up late doing laundry.
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
Bobby pins or clips I can use to pin back my bangs. I’m due for a hair cut soon and they keep getting in my eyes.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
Hm, nothing at the moment. I’m more of a gloss girl rather than lipstick.
4. Ruffles on clothing?
Sure, but in small doses.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often?
Rimmel Bronzer. It’s not a blush, but I’m already on my second one b/c I use it so much!
6. Do you enjoy going to museums?
Yes, but I haven’t been to one in a long time.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
Warm weather! It’s April here in Ohio, but it still doesn’t feel like spring yet.
8. Are you a speedy texter?
Sort of, but not as fast as a teenage girl. 🙂
9. I wish ______.
I was on the beach with a cool drink and a good book.
10. Weekly goals:
Do menu planning for the rest of the week, grocery shopping.
One of my favorite fashion sites is youlookfab.com. It’s more of a general fashion site, but it’s one of the sites I visit on a daily basis.
As for music, Porcupine Tree is a great band from England. The In Absentia CD and the Arriving Somehwere DVD have some great tracks.
Have a great Monday!
1. Mood: Irritated…by allergies! They are in FULL swing today ugh 🙁 I need stronger meds.
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Bobby pins and fabric headbands. Can’t go to ballet class or wash my face at night with either either of those – I need them!
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Revlon Colorburst lipstick in Fuchsia. You know how they say that every woman has a perfect red lipstick but they just have to find it? Well this is my perfect PINK lipstick – we fell in love the moment we met and have been happy ever since 🙂
4. Ruffles on clothing? Ehh…I’m more of a “gathering” type of girl.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? NYX in Pinched is making all my other blushes jealous for attention right now.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Yes! Art, History, Science, whatever – I love to learn and explore!
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? My daughter moving out of daycare and into a “big kids” program since she will be 5.
8. Are you a speedy texter? Yes – I’m too impatient for R5 or R9 whatever it’s called. I’m like super-fast on a keyboard too.
9. I wish…I could adopt 2 of the dogs we saw at the pound this past weekend. We are getting a friend for our dog and I really like 2 of the dogs there. Hubby and I agree on one of them, but it is breaking my heart to think of leaving the other one I like there because we only plan on getting one 🙁 Can we handle 3?
10. Weekly goals: Convince the hubby that “Betty” is too adorable and sweet (even though she’s a big dog) to leave behind!!
1. Mood:
sleepy but motivated
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
Hot Tools, butterfly clip
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?Benefit’s Shy
4. Ruffles on clothing? Not if your over the age of 6
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Tarte cheek stain in Flush
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Love them
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Ice cold Carona’s on the patio
8. Are you a speedy texture? Not all all, thank goodness I have the voice to text option on my phone.
9. I wish ______.I had more Nars products
10. Weekly goals: that I don’t kill any of my coworkers 🙂
1. Mood:
Sleepy
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
None. I can’t stand the feeling of something in my hair or on my head.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
Tarte’s Rise & Shine Lipstain & Gloss in Nude
4. Ruffles on clothing?
Very minimal ruffles for me.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often?
Benefit’s Coralista
6. Do you enjoy going to museums?
LOVE art museums!
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
I hope to find a couple of great concerts to go to.
8. Are you a speedy texter?
I’m a terrible texter.
9. I wish ______.
That people would be more tolerant and accepting of eachother.
10. Weekly goals:
Continue fundraising for a charity I’m helping out, and run some errands I’ve been putting off.
1. Mood: Tired, I’m fighting a sinus infection
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Also Goody Spin pins. Love ’em!
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? MAC Dubonnet. I feel so womanly when I wear.
4. Ruffles on clothing? Yes, in moderation
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Right now, its been MAC Utterly Game
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Love going to museums!
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? The cruise my hubby and I are taking.
8. Are you a speedy texter? Yes
9. I wish ______. I wish I didn’t have dark circles & bags!
10. Weekly goals: Study, workout, cook at least 3 meals.
1. Mood: Good. It is not raining and it is a busy Monday.
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Hair band. My hair is always up.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? I don’t really wear lipstick. More gloss than anything
4. Ruffles on clothing? Doesn’t look good on me.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Sadly, I don’t use blush
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Yes I do.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? the SUN!!! and heat. I am done with the cold.
8. Are you a speedy texter? Yes
9. I wish ______. I could win the megamillions… : )
10. Weekly goals: Gym, eat healthy.
hiya karen! it’s been a super long time!
le list
1. Mood:
meh. it’s grey and rainy today.
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
goody ouchless hair clips, ponytail holders
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
everyday – chanel rouge coco in egerie or rose dentelle! natural and pretty for the office
dramatic – MAC matte lipstick in ruby woo, chanel rouge allure insolente, lancome color design matte lipstick in corset… i love bright reds, pinks & corals!
4. Ruffles on clothing?
yes on the shoulders/upper body (i have no boobage), nay on the bottom unless it’s in small quantities.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often?
powder – NARS deep throat
cream – NARS cactus flower, bobbi brown pot rouge in powder pink
6. Do you enjoy going to museums?
yes. montreal is amazing for that 🙂
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
driving around with the sunroof open, going to the pool/barbecues with the boy
8. Are you a speedy texter?
yes. i can also text blind (e.g. under my desk during important meetings), in two languages (english & french), including symbols and accents. funny though, because i can’t parallel park to save my life.
9. I wish ______.
people in the world would be kind enough to be decent to one another, wouldn’t be irresponsible parents/pet owners.
10. Weekly goals:
shopping ban, week 2
get my car cleaned/washed
see the boy at least 3 times 🙂
1. Mood: Happy.
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Headbands (the solid variety). I wear them all the time, because they let me leave my hair loose but it doesn’t look as messy as JUST leaving it messy.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? I feel best in just lip balm!
4. Ruffles on clothing? Yes, but not around the stomach. I have a large chest so stomach ruffles make me look fat.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? I generally skip blush.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? God yes. I want to go to the Natural History Museum this week.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? No. =[
8. Are you a speedy texter? If I don’t have to deal with the annoyance of a touch screen/autocorrect, yes.
9. I wish ______. I weren’t in class right now. 😉
10. Weekly goals: Get my essays done.
1. Mood: Good but tired
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Goody spin pins — love! And headbands with elastic backs so I can get my hair out of my face without getting headaches,.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? MAC Syrup. Goes with everything so I don’t feel self-conscious (especially if I haven’t worn lipstick in a while)
4. Ruffles on clothing? Rarely – and they must be minimal if they are going to be considered
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Most often I don’t reach for blush. I feel it brings out the blotchiness I used tinted moisturizer/foundation to cover
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Yes! Especially here in DC where they are free. I love that you can duck in for 30-45 minutes to see a little something. I’ll hit one between meetings, at lunch, or after work to decompress.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? . A sweltering day, feet in the pool, juicy peach to make it all good.
8. Are you a speedy texter? I’m ok.
9. I wish ______. I wish I knew what I wanted to be when I grow up. I figure that at nearly 39, inspiration should strike soon.
10. Weekly goals: Do my taxes. Yeah, I know I said that last time. I mean it this time.
1. Mood: Tired but happy! 🙂
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? bobby pins and ouch less hair elastics!
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? I haven’t worn lipstick in a long time but I am love Bobbi Browns shimmer gloss in Rose Sugar! Its the perfect bronze color for summer!
4. Ruffles on clothing? Yes Please! 🙂
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? I’ve been going for my NYX leopard with a tan bronzer lately.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? LOVE! There is no place I’d rather be than a museum!
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? the pool, sunshine, and the smell of tanning lotion
8. Are you a speedy texter? pretty fast
9. I wish ______. I had a genie to grant me more wishes! 🙂
10. Weekly goals: Work out at least twice, stay positive, and do some serious spring cleaning! Hope everyone has a good week!
1. Mood:
Like everyone else in Seattle who has witnessed the sun for the first time in weeks, I’m feeeeelin goooood!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
My quality of life diminishes enormously if I don’t have claw clips to keep the mad science hair contained.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
One I don’t have to futz with a lot – gloss is good cause I can swill beer and not have to worry about a lipline if I don’t retouch. I’m a class act, yo!
4. Ruffles on clothing?
I’m 6 feet tall, into powerlifting, and possessed of unsubtle feminine parabolas so definitely not for me but they look good on smaller, less curvy ladies!
5. Which blush do you reach for most often?
Orgasm, but I would love something with less shimmer.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums?
I’m a nerd, there are few things I love more.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
Sunlight! Fresh summer food and fly fishing and hiking in the mountains and not wearing a heavy coat and young men who aren’t wearing heavy coats… 😛
8. Are you a speedy texter?
I’m so cheap I have this really basic prepaid phone that costs me next to nothing so no lol, there’s no way to text fast on that puppy.
9. I wish ______.
Hooboy that’s an open ended one isn’t it? Today my wish is selfish – I wish I had better self esteem, it’s very very hard to build this up so I’m willing to resort to wishing! ><
10. Weekly goals:
Still looking for a new job but so happy with how everything else is going for me, so focusing on the career front is paramount.
Karen,
I’m finally getting to see Black Swan. So excited! Did you know that Google did an April Fools joke where if you typed in Comic Sans in the search bar and pressed enter, the font would change? Unfortunately I found out after the fact but thought of you when I saw it.
Le List
1. Mood: Freakin. Thinking things are happening later on in the month and they aren’t!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Goody’s hair ties in chocolate cake. The only thing that can hold this ‘do back and save it from the high winds! 3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
MAC’s lipstick in Cream de la femme. Top it with a bit of gloss and I’m ready to take on anything!
4. Ruffles on clothing? In moderation. Back in the day I rocked a yellow silky ruffled blouse ala interview with a vampire. Not cute!!
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Blush has to be my FAVORITE makeup item. Right now I’m obsessed with New York Colors blushable creme stick in urban spice. It’s amazing alone or underneath another blush. Can also use on lids, lips, etc. It’s like a NARS Multiple but the stick is smaller in width. I’m so going to buy more colors!
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Love them especially art museums. I could and have spent all day in them.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? I don’t know. I have several work trips so it’s crazy!!
8. Are you a speedy texter? Only on a blackberry keypad (I have a torch). Other keypads….nope!
9. I wish ______.
There were less lying in the world and stuff made for only one use. Seriously how many people need a container whose sole purpose is to hold bell peppers?
10. Weekly goals: keep doing my affirmations, meditate more, remember what day it is and what I have to do!
1. Mood:
anxious
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
the sephora elastics – they’re fabulous!
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
MAC Rubywoo
4. Ruffles on clothing?
Only if they are paired with something more streamlined, like a ruffled shirt with a pair of menswear inspired slacks
5. Which blush do you reach for most often?
I LOVE MAC Dollymix, but I just bought NARS Deep Throat and I have actually been using it more often.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums?
I do! I’m especially excited about seeing the Balenciaga exhibit at the de Young!
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
Hanging out in the park and BBQs!!!
8. Are you a speedy texter?
Not on my own phone, since I am a wee bit behind on cell phone technology 🙂
9. I wish ______.
I wish that I could be outside right now.
10. Weekly goals:
Clean my apartment, gym on Thursday, run 4 miles on Saturday, and keep my diet as clean as possible this week.
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1. Mood: Tired – heat kept me up last night and now we’ve had thunderstorms all day. Midwest weather is crazy!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? ouch less hair elastics!
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? I tend to wear glosses more than lipsticks (I can never find the ‘perfect’ lippie colour) so my fave is Buxom Katie because it’s very versatile. Natural but can be worn over all seasons.
4. Ruffles on clothing? Not for me
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? MAC Pinch o’ peach or Smashbox Bare, although just got the smashbox glambox (thanks Karen!) and like the sultry colour. Not sure that the sweet colour shows up on my pink cheeks.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Oh yes. I’m not a beach holiday person at all – I like cultural places. I really want to get to Petra in Jordan and Turkey and Egypt – I think the remains are like living museums.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Warmth and hopefully going to see my family.
8. Are you a speedy texter? was, until I got a keyboard smartphone. I miss my predictive text.
9. I wish ______. That I hadn’t had to give one of the cat’s two rear end baths in two days last week. He didn’t like it and neither did I.
10. Weekly goals: Get through my busy Tuesday and get some more outreach trials organised for the gym.
Karen, check out ASOS.com if you haven’t already. Alot of their clothing has a vintage vibe and they also have a nice eco-friendly section.
1. mood: overwhelmed but motivated
2. Hair accessories: No metal hair ties
3. Lipstick that makes me feel my best: It’s a Lancome lipstick called “Pale Lip.” The perfect MLBB shade for super pale people like me!
4. Ruffles on clothing: sure, I like some ruffles.
5. Most reached for blush: either MAC warm soul or Rimmel Autumn catwalk
6. Museums: Yes, but I get tired of them very easily. They physically wear me out! I keep meaning to wear a back support brace or something and see how that works out, but I always forget.
7. Something I’m looking forward to this summer: Lots of hot weather and hopefully finding a job!
8. Speedy texter?: I don’t text
9. I wish I could find a job!
10. Weekly goals: finish grouting my bathroom, clean the house from top to bottom, get my job search paperwork together.
1. Mood: keeping cool today even though I have a super stressful, busy week ahead of me
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? bobby pins
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Nyx Golden Pink Lipgloss
4. Ruffles on clothing? not so much, but accessories (scarf, purse, shoes, etc.) definitely
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? MAC Prism
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? yes, especially art museums
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? just hanging out with my 3 kiddos
8. Are you a speedy texter? getting better at it
9. I wish ______. this year will be better than the last one.
10. Weekly goals: Find a way to fit it all in and NOT totally freak out!!!
1. Mood: ate a 1,000 calorie lunch (yikes!) not feeling as fit and thin as I was yesterday!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? wide tooth comb (have not owned a brush in many decades since my hair is so curly).
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Any kind by Origins.
4. Ruffles on clothing? Yes, I have a black dress shirt by JCrew that has ruffles. It’s my go-to business trip shirt.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Benefit!
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Yes.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? First full summer with our lake house…so yes! New bathing suit (cute little surfer shorts) ready to go!
8. Are you a speedy texter? Yes. But I have to make corrections.
9. I wish ______. That I did not eat the 1,000 calorie lunch (everyone brought food to the work kitchen).
10. Weekly goals: Going to an ear, nose, throat doctor for the first time tomorrow. My goal is to get an official diagnosis as to why I get a lot of sinus infections and *hopefully* get off the steroid nasal spray. My hubby’s been bugging me to go to the doctor…now I’ll be able to tell him I went!
Happy Monday Karen!
1. Mood: surprisingly awake and cheerful. maybe it was the extra hour of sleep i snagged
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? hair ties! i wear one on my wrist at all times and its so convenient to just whip out and pull my hair back.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? lipsticks that make my lips look natural but polished. so mauvey roses, either cream finishes or with some shimmer – Revlon colorbursts in blush or petal
4. Ruffles on clothing? its fine, but not too many. i’m already sort of big, so more volume isnt always welcome
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Rock and Republic’s “bedroom” because its a matte peachy shade
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? has to be with the right people. i like to take my time and read the placards so i need someone who does the same.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? graduating from college!
8. Are you a speedy texter? not with the T9 keyboards, but im pretty good with a touchscreen or physical QWERTY keyboard
9. I wish ______. Time would move a little slower. Finals are coming and my boyfriend is potentially moving away for a job.
10. Weekly goals: drink less soda/drink more water, start writing my 15 page paper, start exercising
1. Mood: I’m good. This morning was definitely a Monday Morning, but I got my tunes going, got plans for tonight and getting through till 5 oclock!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Hair Elastics. My god, whenever I forget one at home, I frantically search every possible place for them(Car, purse, pockets, desk drawers). I know its bad to have your hair up all the time, but I really don’t like my hair against my face. I also love bobby pins (I haven’t tried the spin pins yet.. still looking at where I can get them here..)
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Right now? probably Marcelle Paris Rose. Its bright and makes me ready for spring 🙂
4. Ruffles on clothing? Agree with you Karen. In moderation. EXTREME moderation. I don’t mind them, but as soon as you’ve gone over that line, you’re in trouble.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? It used to be the MAC Oh So Fair from the Hark The Heraldy Face Kit, but I just got Pin Up Natural from Hard Candy — LOVE. Just enough pink and just enough bronze to make me a little less pale-sick. 🙂
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Yes. Sadly, I don’t think I’ve been to the main museum in my home town, but I have been to many museums in other cities and countries!
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Dresses. Moving out with the boy.
8. Are you a speedy texter? Yes.
9. I wish ______. I could let things go!
10. Weekly goals: Enjoy the week, even though the boy is going to be very busy for the next 3 weeks. See the friends that I’ve been ignoring! Get back to working out and drinking more water.
1. Mood: Bleh. It’s rainy and overcast, that always makes me tirrrrrred. Plus I haven’t been sleeping that great lately 😛
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Good old ouchless elastics! Every now and again I like a simple thin headband.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? I’m more of a balm girl. I’m pretty obsessed with Korres’s lip butters actually.
4. Ruffles on clothing? Nah
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? This week it’s been the blush side of an elf blush/bronzer duo I just picked up. But usually I’m pretty dedicated to Benefit Coralista or Nars Orgasm….all of these blushes are like the same shades lol.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Yes, I love going to them. Haven’t been to one since last summer when I went with my mom!
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? No classes, just work lol. Oh, and the hubs and I are getting involved in a play that’s set to be performed in October. Hubs is writing, I’m designing the set and doing props/makeup (of course) and we start the first rehearsal with the actors Wednesday!
8. Are you a speedy texter? Oh yeah 🙂
9. I wish ______. For a lot of things. World peace. My homework to do itself. But right now I’d just settle for not being tired.
10. Weekly goals: Stop eating junk food. For reals. I’ve been having such a bad spell of doing that lately.
1. Mood: Fabulous! It’s 75F and sunny here today. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Flexi8 hair clips. They’re pretty and they keep my thick hair up without damaging it.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Chanel Rouge Allure in Libertine. I love the light feel of Rouge Allure and Libertine is my perfect corally color.
4. Ruffles on clothing? Not for me! I’m a minimalist kinda girl
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? The Iconoclastic NARS Orgasm !
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Yes! I’m going this weekend to the Museum of Art to see a photography exhibit including some Cindy Sherman…love her!
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Being outdoors, boating, swimming. I live on the water.
8. Are you a speedy texter? Nooooo. I’m a 2 finger typist.
9. I wish ______. that people took care of each other
10. Weekly goals: I just upped the intensity of my workout, so I want to keep up with that.
1. Mood: Chill, despite the fact that I am worried about my math class. I have an inept professor.
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?: Hair ties for when it’s hot
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?: Revlon Spicy Cinnamon. It goes with nearly everything.
4. Ruffles on clothing?: In moderation.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often?: Revlon Berry Rich. It’s right in my makeup bag, and it’s sheer enough for me to not screw up when I’m rushing.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums?: I used to work in a museum. DEFINITELY!
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?: Exploring my West Village neighborhood and planning more photo shoots.
8. Are you a speedy texter?: I have to be.
9. I wish ______.People were nicer and more considerate towards others.
10. Weekly goals: Try to network more (makeup artist work), and read more for school. I sometimes get tired and slack off.
1. Mood: tired!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? headbands.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Sleek True Color Lipstick in Rose Petal, a beautiful and soft but pigmented antique pink.
4. Ruffles on clothing? yes, but not too many.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Milani blush in Luminuous.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? yes!
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? going on holiday somewhere nice. Hopefully.
8. Are you a speedy texter? yes.
9. I wish to find a job I really love.
10. Weekly goals: eat healthier.
1. Mood: kind of tired.
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Simple black bobby pins and semi-thin, stretchy, neutral colored (beige, brown, white, black) hair tyes.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? There are two of them. They are not my holy grail lipsticks, because they are of funkier colors, but I just love wearing them. One is Essence lipstick in 40/Look at me!, which is a rose toned light brown (I feel so vintage when I wear this :D) and Maybelline Moisture Extreme on 503 Strawberry Cream (a creamy, toned down strawberry)-it’s just a vibrant pop of color without being too bright :).
4. Ruffles on clothing? Most of the time, yay-if it’s done within measure and done tastefully.
5. Which blush do you reach for the most? Essence’s Silky Touch blush in 30/Secret It-Girl. It’s just the prettiest shade of peach. My skintone is quite yellow-toned, so warm-colored blushes look better on me, usually :).
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Yessssssss!!!!! Well, most of the time-the exhibition has to be of a topic I enjoy or I§m interested in :P. But I just love wandering around, meditating and daydreaming over the exhibited stuff. What is weird that I usually like going alone to museums…
7. Something you’re looking forward this summer? Spending my first summer in our newly renovated summer house!!!! (it’s still not finished, but it’s gonna be finished by summer :D)… and start decorating my room my way :).
8. Are you a speedy texter? Yes.
9. I wish… Avenue Q wasn’t cancelled here, in Hungary (but it’s going to be cancelled… I can just hope I can get a ticket for one of the last gigs…)
10. Weekly goals: some shopping… in a drugstore here in Hungary, this week we could buy charms (like Trollbeads and Pandora) for super cheap, and they look quite nice, too… they’re like 5 or 6 times cheaper than the cheapest charm bracelets we could buy here (from costume jewellery store or Avon), so it’s might worth checking out.
1. Mood: anxious (busy week ahead)
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Sephora clear elastics
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Chanel Boy
4. Ruffles on clothing? Just a few
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Chanel Espiegle
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Well, I work at one…so yes!
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Possibly moving to the east coast
8. Are you a speedy texter? Getting better now that I have an iPhone
9. I wish ______. I didn’t live so far away from my family.
10. Weekly goals: Do yoga every day
1. Mood: stressed from work but otherwise good.
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Ohh Karen I love those Goody Elastics so I am with you!
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Technically it’s not a lipstick but Avon Glazewear in Brown Sugar. Best color ever for me.
4. Ruffles on clothing? I will take it on shirts and shoes in moderation. I think it’s cute for Spring.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Lately NYC stick cream blush. I can’t think of the colors but I have been using a light pink color layered over a darker mauve.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Yes I do and I’ve been wanting to back for a long time. I really enjoy the MET.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? The time off from work, maybe going to PR again and the beach. If I just go to the beach 2xs a week I’ll be a happy camper.
8. Are you a speedy texter? Yeah.
9. I wish ______. People respected teachers more. You have no idea what we go through.
10. Weekly goals: go the gym (I finally joined!) 3xs a week, grade the practice tests, and finish my laundry.
1. Mood: Irritaed
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? : Elastic bands to hold my hair in place while sleeping
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Loreal 810
4. Ruffles on clothing? a few..
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? I used my lipstick Loreal 810 as my blush 🙂
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? no… i find them very depressing…
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Get done with my thesis , defend it and graduate.. finally…..
8. Are you a speedy texter? Yeah..
9. I wish ______.I could get to see my family often.
10. Weekly goals: Get few report done, try to cook everyday , go for daily walks..
1. Mood: Stubborn. I know I should go to the gym after work but I feel like my bed is calling me.
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Hair pins and those ouchless elastic hair thingys.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Benefit Good to Go
4. Ruffles on clothing? Umm I usually prefer no ruffles but I can do with a tiny bit here and there.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Lately it’s been MAC’s Pleasureful cremeblush but it’s only because I’m trying to do a project pan.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Yes I do! My favorite is the MET.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Vacation!
8. Are you a speedy texter? I try to be.
9. I wish ______. for happiness
10. Weekly goals: Reorganize my closet.
1. Mood: Pleasant
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? My vote also goes to ouchless scrunchies and bobby pins.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Right now I’m feeling MAC’s Ravishing. It’s a great springtime coral color!
4. Ruffles on clothing? As long as the ruffles are under control. I like ruffles on skirts.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Lately I’ve been using bronzer instead – NYC in Sunny.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? YES! I just went to the Museum of Fine Art in Boston last weekend. Not my first time, but every time is like the first. There are always new and amazing pieces I’ve never seen before.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? The warm weather! And sunshine! I’m tired of the snow!
8. Are you a speedy texter? I should be since I have a full keyboard, but I’m not.
9. I wish ______. for my mom to recover from her latest battle with cancer.
10. Weekly goals: To finish the painting I’ve been working on of The Joker!
1. Mood: Happy! The sun is shining and it is in the 80’s today!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Goody ouchless elastics and barrettes.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Right now it is a tie between MAC Baron Rose, I really wish they would make this color perm. Viva Glam 5 is also a favorite.
4. Ruffles on clothing? I like them on skirts.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Pinch O Peach or Trace Gold by MAC when I wear blush, I don’t wear it often.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Not really.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? The pool in our community is opening the first weekend in May and I am so excited. I already purchased my swimsuit and family is coming to visit in both May and June.
8. Are you a speedy texter? Yes!
9. I wish ______. to find an amazing hairdresser here…I have been here for almost 6 and haven’t been happy with a color yet.
10. Weekly goals: To find a patio set and outdoor rug and work outside in the yard.
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1. Mood:
Tired. Must be the thunderstorm-y weather coming on.
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
A hair tie. I hate having my long hair flying everywhere in the winter (when it’s static-y) and sticking to my neck in the humid summer.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
NYX Tea Rose—It’s the perfect petal pink for my skin tone, and instantly brightens my look.
4. Ruffles on clothing?
Yes—in moderation of course.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often?
No one in particular—I tend to choose colors based on outfit…and I use blush palettes so I have so many options!
6. Do you enjoy going to museums?
I LOVE museums. They are the places I escape to for a bit of peace and quiet. There’s nothing quite like interfacing with history and art to relax me.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
Wearing dresses!
8. Are you a speedy texter?
Only when I’ve been texting a lot recently. Otherwise I’m generally out of practice…I suppose it’s like playing the piano.
9. I wish ______.
I wish I weren’t so tired. Maybe I’d get something done. Who am I kidding?
10. Weekly goals:
Figure out what I’m going to wear to my cousin’s wedding! Argh!
1. Mood: Finally coming out of a migraine coma that started Thursday and lasted most of the weekend. Ugh. So happy to be up and around with minimal pain! 🙂
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Bobby pins! And headbands.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? I’m all about lipgloss and tinted lip balm! Fave right now is Korres Lip Butter Glaze, and the new Burts Bees tinted lip balms. 🙂
4. Ruffles on clothing? Cute on others, usually doesn’t work for me!
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? It was Nars Orgasm, but I recently ran out of that and had to find a more budget-friendly blush. I wound up with Physicians Formula multi-colored blush and really like it!
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? LOVE. My degree is in history and I love art, so its always a win-win for me.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Like you, I hope to be swimming a lot! My BFF and I are bidding on a condo that’s right next to the pool, keep your fingers crossed!
8. Are you a speedy texter? Yes, thanks to auto-correct (well, usually). 🙂
9. I wish ______. There was no such things as migraines.
10. Weekly goals: Process and blog photos I took at the shelter Saturday (the only productive thing I did with my weekend!), scan more of my grandmother’s photos that she took in Egypt, finally get this roll of film developed, walk Dante every night.
1. Mood:
Relieved; just finished up a hellacious math test and now I’m freeeee…
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
Bobby. Pins. Period.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
MAC’s Creme Cup
4. Ruffles on clothing?
Skirts, but that’s about it.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often?
MAC’s Ladyblush…love!
6. Do you enjoy going to museums?
Eh, I’ve grown up around so many great ones, so I sort of tend to take museum visits for granted.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
Being TAN. I’m an NW15 right now, and I wanna get to 20 or 25 by back-to-school.
8. Are you a speedy texter?
When my fingers aren’t frozen from the bitter Midwest winter, yes.
9. I wish ______.
I wish to get over my social quirks and get back in the tempo with my best friend of ten years.
10. Weekly goals:
East more ruffage! LOL Carrots, celery, here I come…
1. Mood:
Kinda tired and stressed out 🙁
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
hair ties, bobby pins and just random hair clips!
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
l’oreal penelope’s red, it’s a beautiiiiiful red!
4. Ruffles on clothing?
not my thing :S
5. Which blush do you reach for most often?
covergirl cheekers blush, but sometimes i use a prestige hot pink lipstick as blush 😉
6. Do you enjoy going to museums?
of coursee! i love anything art related!
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
going to the beach, relaxing mostly!
8. Are you a speedy texter?
oh yes 🙂
9. I wish ______.
he would talk to me and be interested 🙁
10. Weekly goals:
finish my art project that has been stressing me out, exercising at least twice, having my zit disappear, SLEEPING IN.
April, I saw your number 9 and went awwww…….i know how you feel…lol x
Diana, not April, where did I get April from….xx !!
1. Giddy, last week of school!!
2. Have to agree on the Goodie, Ouchless Hair Elastics
3. I don’t wear too many lipsticks, I get obsessed that they have to be perfect.
4. Ruffles, don’t bother me, I think they can look very feminine, but like you said in moderation….also know your body type, I have ASSets and ruffles on those would not be flattering.
5. OMG OMG MAC’s Stereo Rose MSF…I wear it everyday….I don’t know what I am going to do when it runs out.
6. I love musems! Especially history ones, I love learning.
7. Getting back in shape, the past year has been really rough on my waistline.
8.Moderate texter…have to spell correctly…slows me down.
9. I wish that I could stop sweating the small stuff, and be happy.
10. To get organized, eat raw veggies with every meal, and to some exercise at least 2.
1. Mood: Happy. I’m going to be an AUNTIE today!!!! YAY!!!!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Oh my favorite would have to be bobby pins and elastics for my pony tails.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Hmmm….I guess that would have to be MAC’s Modesty
4. Ruffles on clothing? Depends on how many ruffles there are.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Bobbi Brown’s Apricot Blush. On top of Bronzer that is …just heaven.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? I love museums. I just wish I went more often.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Being with my husband again. I will finally be with him.
8. Are you a speedy texter? I used to be. But these new smart phones are a bit tricky.
9. I wish ….I wish I was a little bit taller….I wish I was a baller….ok…so we’re not singing Skee Lo’s “I wish”? Well If it’s not then…then I wish the summer would get here already.
10. Weekly goals: Finish all the assignments I need to do at work. Here’s hoping I finish well.
1. Mood: Alright – getting over the flu
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?: Scünci elastics
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?: Guerlain Rouge G in Gracia
4. Ruffles on clothing?: No thanks; all it makes me think of is Easter dresses my mother would make when I was a little girl.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often?: I don’t typically wear blush, but when I do it’s Neutrogena Healthy Skin Blends sheer highlighting blush in Pure. Just a very pretty pink color
6. Do you enjoy going to museums?: Yes!
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?: Taking a well deserved break
8. Are you a speedy texter?: Now I am after I figured out how to work the predictive text – the QWERTY keyboard on a touchscreen was just too much for me
9. I wish ______.: it was autumn
10. Weekly goals: get caught up on my readings for class!
1. Mood: Lethargic. But it’s my day off so I’m just going to let myself be that way!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Headbands!! Sparkly ones, lace ones, bright ones, wide ones…any headband.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? MAC Viva Glam Cyndi..I always feel confident and sexy in it, and it looks great with my complexion!
4. Ruffles on clothing? Please! Ruffles, lace, puffy shoulders..
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Hard Candy Bombshell (more of a bronzer than blush)
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Yes!
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Camping, walking, slurpees, cabin at the lake, and moving in with my love!
8. Are you a speedy texter? I can text faster than most people can talk.
9. I wish ______. all of this snow would melt and the sun would shine so I could feel more positive about where I live!
10. Weekly goals: Work on my math class more, stay positive when I’m having a bad day at work, save all my tips to go shopping next weekend, do all my laundry!
Whoops, too many links on that one. Let’s try this….
When I first saw the “fashion icon†inquiry, I immediately thought of the Friday Style Icon from The Gloss (http://thegloss.com/tag/friday-style-icon/) – but I don’t think that’s what you’re looking for, since the most recent archives are mostly from ’90s teen movies. So I went to nymag.com’s fashion page, The Cut), and used the parameters from their LookFinder feature.
Here are the search results for the “1940s†trend:
http://tinyurl.com/453e2lh
As for the rest of the poll…
1. Mood: Quite cheery, considering all the things I’m facing this week (income taxes, faculty meetings, taking care of my Dad post-cataract surgery). The good news is that I’m done with the school year, and looking forward to several days off… up to and including my trip to New Zealand next month. Yay!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Now and forever, ouchless elastics
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? MAC “O,†because… why not? (Also because I’m up to my neck in gloss and nude lipstick right now.)
4. Ruffles on clothing? I own – or, shall we say, used to own – a gorgeous silk blouse with ruffles around the collarbone, going down in the middle of the front. The reason why I’m parting with it is that I’ve run out of places to wear it… and with all the weight I’ve been losing lately, it’s doubtful I’ll be able to keep wearing it as it is. So, long story short, that blouse is coming to New Zealand with me… so I can give it to my cousin over there
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Everyday Minerals blush in Salon Fun (raspberry pink) which I use sparingly.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Definitely! I’m checking out museums in Auckland and Wellington as we speak.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Since I’m working with the Philippine summer here (March/ April/ May), I’d say… New Zealand and Australia.
8. Are you a speedy texter? I text in complete sentences, so… yes
9. I wish ______: my dad doesn’t have any more complications from his cataract surgery. It’s been two weeks, and we’re still trying to figure out what’s wrong with his eye.
10. Weekly goals: Stay positive, continue the spring-cleaning, get more sleep
1. Alright for a Monday
2.Black elastic hair ties
3.Plink by Mac
4.I really enjoy ruffles from time to time, they are a nice fem touch
5.Melba by Mac
6.Yes! Im a gemini, so much info under one roof
7.Baseball, snow cones, wedges and a nice bronze tan
8.Im the slowest texter, also im too wordy(gemini!)
9.I wish Bradley Cooper would ask me out and i wish reeses peanut butter cups werent so fatting
10.Workout all week!
1. Mood: sick today. :/
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? other than a comb or a brush – nada.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? mac crosswires.
4. Ruffles on clothing? in a restrained manner, yes.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? mac melba. hands down my fave.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? yes i do. i <3 the houston museum of fine arts.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? sunshine, shorts and watermelon!
8. Are you a speedy texter? i can be.
9. I wish ______. to be well enough to go to work tomorrow.
10. Weekly goals: get better. summer flu sucks!
1. Mood: Great!! It was a fantastic weekend!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Ponytail holders and bobby pins, hands down. You can do ANYthing with bobby pins!
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? I’m more of a gloss girl, and I love MAC’s Big Kiss
4. Ruffles on clothing? I agree– in moderation! But I love them!
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Mostly just bronzer– I blush easily so I don’t really need any help, haha.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Yes but in small spurts. The Louvre was exhausting!!
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Hopefully getting a job and moving out, getting a puppy, and seeing le boy every day.
8. Are you a speedy texter? Oh heck yes, though my Blackberry doesn’t think fast enough! Grrr..
9. I wish ______. I had a job.
10. Weekly goals: Find a job, get over being sick, run, and read.
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? ponytail holders that don’t damage your hair
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? I don’t wear lipstick. Light colored gloss
4. Ruffles on clothing? Not crazy about it, but it seems to be “in” and I have a few pieces that have ruffles, but it’s in moderation
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? philosophy or bobby brown
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Actually yes, as long as it’s at my pace. Pretty fast. I miss DC!!!
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? I would love to take a trip, but am afraid to take time off from work.
8. Are you a speedy texter? No
9. I wish ______. I could have my own busineess
10. Weekly goals: to stay disciplined with my studying to get certified in my field & not get down about my job.
Have a great week everyone!
1. Mood: no time for one. super busy!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? bobby pins and head bands!
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Yes to Carrots lip tint in Sunset Pink
4. Ruffles on clothing? HECK YES!
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? I use a lip and cheek stain by the Body Shop…most of the time I improvise by using my Korres lip butter on my cheeks
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? LOVE THEM! Just visited The Bodies exhibit (not exactly a museum but its up there)
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
8. Are you a speedy texter? Not really.. long nails make it hard on my iPhone
9. I wish weekends were longer!
10. Weekly goals:
1. Mood: I’m a bit tired since I stayed up too late last night.
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Stretch bands.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Corals, purples, bright colors.
4. Ruffles on clothing? They are not the best choice for me.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? I rotate them, but one I really like is Fun & Games.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Only in small doses.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Last summer we had the warmest summer EVER, and I spent my holidays inside cleaning (?). Must not do that again. Need to just enjoy the summer.
8. Are you a speedy texter? No, my phone is crappy.
9. I wish ______. ..I was alreday on vacation.
10. Weekly goals: Need to get back to my gym routine and prepare for the vacation next week!
1. Mood: Procrastinate-y. yes that is a word. I have a 1500 paper due tomorrow evening, but I don’t wanna write it.
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? Hair ties, bobby pins and elastic headbands! I’m lazy, what can I say?
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? Peaches and nudey pinks.
4. Ruffles on clothing? I gotta agree with you – moderation is key. That being said, a little bit can be super cute.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? CoverGirl Natual Shimmer. It always looks good, no matter how bad my skin is that day.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Usually, but I need to take breaks or I get bored.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? No more 6 class semester! I’m taking 2 summer classes so I’m only in school 2 days a week and they’re short days too! Oh and warm weather and sun! It’s gross, cold and rainy here.
8. Are you a speedy texter? I’m pretty good on my phone, which isn’t touch screen and has a full keyboard. I’m semi-decent on a touchscreen and terrible on the 3 letters per key type of keyboard.
9. I wish ______. People would stop killing each other. There are enough obstacles to overcome in life if you want to survive, let’s not add to them.
10. Weekly goals: To workout every other day and to get all my assignments completed! It’s my last week of school, so I’m excited! And stressed, but what can ya do?
1. Mood:
Languid, relaxed.
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
The spin pins for hair buns, pretty hair clips (For my fringe) and scrunchies (Yes, scrunchies).
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
I’m currently torn between Dior Addict, Clarins Rouge Hydra Nude and Chanel Rouge Coco Shine 🙁
4. Ruffles on clothing?
Unless it’s v-neck, along the collar and worn under a blazer, it’s not really for me!
5. Which blush do you reach for most often?
I don’t really use blush 😛 Cheeks are red enough as they are, really.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums?
I do 🙂 I love slowly enjoying the exhibits- reading about them, photographing them and just taking in the marvellous-ness of the exhibits. And yeah, I do suffer for museum overload too- makes me feel really light-headed.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
Travelling! Not sure exactly where yet, but will be doing quite some travelling since I’ve graduated!
8. Are you a speedy texter?
You bet! I can get used to texting on any phone- Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, HTC and iPhone haha 😛 But long nails do put a damper on how fast I can text, though, or newly trimmed nails.
9. I wish ______.
… that everyone will be more understanding and tolerant, and that things will go smoothly for my loved ones 🙂
10. Weekly goals:
Go for my facial, cycle/jog/exercise more often, study for my finals, relax and catch up on sleep!
1. Mood: Excited!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? I lovee bows and pretty barettes.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? MAC Fashion Mews
4. Ruffles on clothing? Yes, it just depends on what and where.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? NARS Crazed
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Yes, very much so.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? Being tan, so I can wear incredibly bright and vibrant lipstick 😀
8. Are you a speedy texter? yes.
9. I wish ______. I wish I had a gorgeous bronzed skin tone like Karen has! (naturally)
10. Weekly goals: To workout at least 3 days this week and increase my fruits/veggies 🙂
Hmm…why am I always late for the blog poll….and I am about 9 hrs ahead aswell lol…..
1. Mood: Fed up, one of those days when everything and anything annoy me…..meeh tmw is another day…
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)? snag free bands in black
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best? MAC’s Fleshpot, I know I know, its abit of a zombie colour, but I work it by layering brighter lipglosses on top for a bit of life. I’ve been through about 10 tubes now.
4. Ruffles on clothing? Hell naaaaawww……ruffles on a little mini midge is not cute.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often? Ummm….. MAC’s Hipness/Cubic/Bone Beige and Chanel’s Reflex…..ok thats not one, but I never just apply one anyway.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums? Errr…..I live in London and the city’s full of them, but I’ve never stopped to appreciate them….maybe it comes with age and maturity. I remember going to the Tate and just laughing with my best friends at some of the oddest pictures…and exhibits….I just dont get it….
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer? I know its bad and end up looking like a battered vintage handbag, but just some warmth on the skin of the UVB ray. And if we can get our act together-a holiday for my birthday 🙂
8. Are you a speedy texter? Yep….
9. I wish ______. I wish I could be happy.
10. Weekly goals: Work out !!! Sort outsummer wardrobe/outfits……and try to not think about the boy so much…its just a boy…..:( plenty more boys-good boys in fact, in the…..err sea…..lol
1. Mood:
Calm. Tired. A little nervous about an exam tomorrow.
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
Conair Ouchless hair elastics. My hair thanks me.
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
Korres Guava lipstick in Mauve
4. Ruffles on clothing?
A few. I have a few tops that are flattering with them.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often?
Don’t hugely care for blush, but I use a little cool pink one in a Sephora palette.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums?
Yes!! Especially art and history ones.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
Spending time with SO and maybe travelling to the beach!
8. Are you a speedy texter?
I do pretty well 🙂
9. I wish ______.
That everything in this financial crisis would settle down and improve soon.
10. Weekly goals:
To do well at my job, school, and hang out with SO. 🙂
1. Mood:
Chill – enjoying some homemade unsweetened iced tea with a huge lemon wedge floating amongst the ice cubes…mmm!
2. Hair accessories you couldn’t live without (or wouldn’t want to)?
Goody Spin Pins and Scunci colorful pony tail holders
3. Which lipstick makes you feel your best?
Benefit Lady’s Choice. It’s the most perfect nude lipstick in existence! First, I put on CO Bigelow’s mint lip gloss and then I wear Lady’s Choice over it…amazing!
4. Ruffles on clothing?
In moderation…definitely.
5. Which blush do you reach for most often?
I don’t wear blush. I actually wear Bare Minerals face color in Warm Radiance as a bronzer, even though it’s not actually meant for that.
6. Do you enjoy going to museums?
Love them. Especially art museums.
7. Something you’re looking forward to this summer?
SUN AND WARMTH! Driving with my sunglasses on, windows and sunroof open, music blasting 🙂
8. Are you a speedy texter?
oh yes!
9. I wish ______.
That I wasn’t such a walking ball of stress…allll the time 😛
10. Weekly goals:
Have a happy week