- 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. 152. I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.
- Mood:
- Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment?
- Pajama Jeans: yea or nay?
- Things you always seem to be doing:
- One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better?
- Something on your shopping lust list?
- Last movie you watched?
- Last person you smiled at?
- Outfit?
- Weekly goals:
A little groggy, but after a few cups (or perhaps maybe a vat) of caffeine ye olde mental motor will be cranking at full speed. Right now I’m drinking a mug of Green Tea Tropical, by Mighty Leaf. Have you ever had it? It’s so good!
The skin on my body’s itchy, dry and uncomfortable right now. 🙁 I think it’s because it’s been so darn cold here in Nor Cal (FYI, chilly for the Bay Area means 40s and lower 50s), and the combo of brisk air on the outside and dry central heat on the inside’s sucking all the moisture out of my skin.
Don’t hate, but I keep seeing commercials for these stretchy pseudo-denims (“Where style meets comfort!”) and have come very close to ordering a pair. Hey, you also get a free gray crew neck tee with each purchase!
Washing makeup brushes, searching for the lint roller, microwaving frozen veggie burritos, carrying laundry up and down the stairs, slathering on lotion, writing lists…
Come hell or high water, my @ss is getting on the treadmill and running four miles. IT IS DECIDED.
Some over-the-knee boots. I’ve been resisting because I’ve been afraid of looking like a short, brown Jack Sparrow, but I saw a petite gal rockin’ them at the mall yesterday and she looked really cute. I’d like a pair in black suede, with a 2-inch heel. Got any suggestions for me?
Camille with James Franco and Sienna Miller. He’s a parolee and unwilling groom forced to marry a woman he doesn’t love. On their honeymoon trip to Niagra Falls there’s an accident, and Sienna’s character, Camille, ends up “kinda” dead — of course she doesn’t realize it, and mayhem ensues. Also in the film: several brightly painted carnival ponies, an oddly touching scene involving a formaldehyde sponge bath and breathtaking shots of the waterfalls. If the plot and pacing were tighter it might’ve been cool, but the flick falls flat.
El Hub, right before he walked out the door for work.
I’m dressed purely for warmth right now: stretchy black pants (Pajama Jeans would certainly spice things up!), a pink long-sleeve thermal and gray zip up hoodie.
Continue the organizational kick I’m currently on, find an ab workout DVD I don’t hate (situps = blah!), eat plenty of fruit/veggies with every meal.
Heya, ladies. It’s been a little slow going this morning (this tea needs to hurry up and kick in already!), but otherwise it’s been a good on this end. If we worked together, I’d pop by your cubicle and drag you out for a cuppa joe so we could catch up. Since we’re separated by a computer screen, the Monday Poll will have to do for now. Take a moment to let me know what’s up, will ya? 🙂
- To complete the Monday Poll, just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.
1. Mood:
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment?
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay?
4. Things you always seem to be doing:
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better?
6. Something on your shopping lust list?
7. Last movie you watched?
8. Last person you smiled at?
9. Outfit:
10. Weekly goals:
Ready to have another stellar week with me? I think we can do it!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
1. Mood: Surprisingly calm. I have a million things to worry about, but I think Rock n Roll sticking her whiskered cuteness into my face this morning lifted some of my burdens.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment?: Weird skin. Dry legs, oily back, rough face.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Nay. Sorry, but I want my pjs the old fashioned way- super soft and covered in cows and half moons.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: checking email, washing dishes.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better?: Revamping my resume to get a cosmetics sales position!
6. Something on your shopping lust list?: MUFE HD #6 blush
7. Last movie you watched? “Waking Life”. Extremely interesting format and topics.
8. Last person you smiled at?
9. Outfit:
10. Weekly goals:
LOL re: the pajamas, Chris. 😀
Hehe. They are sky blue and covered in cows jumping over the moon!
I forgot to answer the last three.
8. Last person you smiled at?: My Rock n Roll when she rolled onto her back so I could pet her tummy.
9. Outfit: black pants and a emerald green top with a huge rosette.
10. Weekly goals: Really step up this job search, and keep posting swatches on my blog!
Ooh Karen, I almost bought Via Spiga’s ‘Maddy’ OTK boots when they were at Rue La La for $200. I’m still kicking myself!!
1. Mood: good! Not thrilled to be at work, but happy to be nearly pain-free
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? I just got a Clarisonic and I’m addicted. I want to clean my face morning, noon, and night.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Never heard of these before now. Mind = blown.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: washing gym clothes, reloading MBB. 😀
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Taking a nap after work. This is a continuation of policy.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Chanel Black Pearl! I cannot bring myself to buy this; I’ll wait for a dupe.
7. Last movie you watched? Dinner for Schmucks. Hilarious.
8. Last person you smiled at? Our admin, when she came in this morning and greeted me.
9. Outfit: Black pants, black boots, grey cable-knit v-neck, hot pink collared shirt (it went with my nail polish)
10. Weekly goals: Not to do anything that will mess up my surgery recovery, like exercising too hard or giving in to food that has an actual texture!
I just looked up those boots and they are CUTE!!!
1. Mood:
Tired. New semester has commenced, and today was my first class, plus it was an early morning class so I had to wake up earlier than usual. Coupled with the fact that I’m not a morning person…
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment?
I seem to have a small batch of pimples on my left cheek that doesn’t seem to go away… and when they do, they don’t stay away!
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay?
I’d have to say they look really good!
4. Things you always seem to be doing:
Fidgeting, pacing, daydreaming, writing/making up lists, washing my hands (I have mild OCD), rearranging things, dusting… and so on.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better?
Be more patient I guess 😛
6. Something on your shopping lust list?
DiorShow Iconic mascara and Chanel kohl eyeliner. They seem to be out of stock every where I go!
7. Last movie you watched?
Tangled. It’s a really cute movie 🙂
8. Last person you smiled at?
My boyfriend, because he spent some time with me shopping a little and woke up early to send me to my first day of class!
9. Outfit:
Khaki shorts, striped button down shirt.
10. Weekly goals:
Get my identification card renewed, go for my facial appointment and relax and enjoy it, relax and rest more.
Hi Stephanie,
What classes are you taking this semester? Anything fun/interesting?
I have only two more classes to graduate, one of which is a compulsory subject and that’s Counselling Skills. So far so good!
The other classes are Psychology in the Workplace and Public Speaking. Nothing too interesting this semester- last semester was the best! 😛
1. Mood: Awesome although in the middle of a brain freeze at the moment for drinking my booster juice too fast. ouch.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment?: I am still trying to find fluid line-dark diversion. Sometimes I feel that MAC treats Canada differently when sending us new collections. boo.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Yes-and if you order them let me know how they are!
4. Things you always seem to be doing: checking email, feeding animals
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better?: organized my cubicle and threw out a ton.
6. Something on your shopping lust list?: FLUID LINE IN DARK DIVERSION-throw me a bone here MAC.
7. Last movie you watched? Police Academy.
8. Last person you smiled at? My co-worker Sarah
9. Outfit: comfy off white cowl neck sweater, grey dress pants, red coach heritage flats, awesome pandora bracelet, even more awesome 7carat topaz ring
10. Weekly goals: organize, organize, organize, work out, weight watchers, organize!
I wore that Fluidline yesterday!
1. Mood: Excited..just arranged to meet up with my best friend to collect her wedding outfit !
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? moisturising after my bath…always forget ,especially after shaving my legs! Oooh and painting my nails later, hate going out with naked nails.lol
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Big ole naaaaaaaay !
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Cleaning-folding clothes,loading washing machine and mopping ! Cleaning make-up brushes,sorting out the rubbish in my handbag and charging my phone.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Went to my pilates lesson….loooves it 🙂
6. Something on your shopping lust list? A Mulberry Alexa in Oak. I heart it full stop. A little more purse friendly-a aviator black leather jacket.
7. Last movie you watched? Umm…..at the cinema-its was Saw 3D with a very ver nice boy 🙂
8. Last person you smiled at? Last person….ummm…..does smiling at my BB count….do that alot when I’m BB-ing like a nutter !
9. Outfit: Black legging, and a strippy pink and grey off the shoulders top.
10. Weekly goals: To continue pilates,jump on the cross-trainer for 30mins each day and catch up with friends I’ve neglected over the holidays.
Have a good week ladies 🙂
How exciting! Are you gonna be in the wedding?
Yep, going to be a braidsmaid ! Still havent found an outfit for me though……I remember the post you did about your friends wedding where you was a briadsmaid, very nice dresses !
1. Mood:
Decent. My weekend flew by and I didn’t get to sleep in!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment?
My skin is freaking out with this cold weather! I’m in SoCal and the weather has been in the 50’s-60’s…my legs looks awful :-/.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay?
I want to say YEA! I’d probably wear them around the house or to run errands lol.
4. Things you always seem to be doing:
Stressing about money lol…dang being a poor college student!
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better?
I’m going to start a organizing my makeup so it’s more easily accessible.
6. Something on your shopping lust list?
Sparkly mid-heel shoes. I’m 5’8″ barefoot and can’t quite embrace the whole towering over everyone thing.
7. Last movie you watched?
Despicable Me. LOVE IT!
8. Last person you smiled at?
Really smiled at? My friends on Saturday night, I laughed so much.
9. Outfit:
Grey v-neck sweater over a white cami, black skinnies, black flats.
10. Weekly goals:
SLEEP! I’ve been fighting a cough for a week now, I need to rest to get better. I also have to go through my clothes and get rid of stuff I don’t use anymore.
It’s super cold here too! The sun’s out, but I can’t feel any warmth, LOL!
1. Mood: Sleepy!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? Finding THE concealer.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Nay. I’d wear old, ‘holey’ pajamas anyday 😀
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Blogging, trying out new eye makeup, reading novel after novel after novel (I finished THREE in the past two days!)
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? My day;s almost over (I’m in India) but I spent a lot of time talking to my mom in law today – it made both our lives better!
6. Something on your shopping lust list? MAC saffron eyeshadow and siahi fluidline!
7. Last movie you watched? The Tourist. (SO slow!)
8. Last person you smiled at? ME! 😀
9. Outfit: It’s almost midnight so pajamas and a baggy t-shirt.
10. Weekly goals: Joining a dance class, starting work on my ever elusive novel, being a little less emotional!
Btw Karen, i’m going nuts wondering whether I should get gorgeous gold which is one of your unsung heroes – i’m a warm toned nc43-44 and I like neutrals, will this pair well with warm browns like saddle and handwritten? or maybe sumptuous olive and greensmoke?
Hi Ki,
I’m a greens/browns/golds kinda girl too, and I like it with all those colors. If you can you might want to swatch it first, because depending on your skin different degrees of green will come out.
Thanks Karen – I may go try these combos tomorrow itself!
1. Mood:
Pretty good. A little grumpy with myself for eating so poorly the past week and boy are my jeans tight.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment?
I’ve got hives on my leg so I need to find a good calming lotion and figure out which product is giving me hives to start with.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay?
Is there really that much of a difference between pajama jeans and jeggings? It doesn’t look like it to me.
4. Things you always seem to be doing:
Dishes, laundry and grocery shopping.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better?
Workout and write down everything I eat!
6. Something on your shopping lust list?
Either bumble and bumble prep or another orofluido…since i knocked my last orofluido off the counter and it shattered.
7. Last movie you watched?
The whole ten yards.
8. Last person you smiled at?
My husband.
9. Outfit:
Sweat pants, a long sleeved top and slippers. Aw working from home!
10. Weekly goals:
Workout and not eat everything!
My jeans are a little too snug as well. Thank goodness for stretchy pants!
Karen,
Loving your blog as always! Yes you have awesome product reviews but you always shine through!!! Keep up the awesome work! BTW: any drugstore collections that your loving so far? Oh Burts Bees has a banana cream that smells like the real thing. No lie!
1. Mood: dazed! It’s a snow day though yeah!!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? What to do with this hair so I’m growing it out until I find a hair crush.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? I don’t understand these and snuggies.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: charging my Ipod, doing dishes, baking
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Not watch A&E until the commercial about the dude with 2500 rats goes away. I’m terrified of mice and rats!!
6. Something on your shopping lust list? I really want the new CoverGirl gloss balm.
7. Last movie you watched? I watched part of Remember Me yesterday but I fell asleep midway. Not the movie it was Sunday and that’s what I do on Sunday afternoon.
8. Last person you smiled at? My mom yesterday thanking her for the grocery shopping spree.
9. Outfit: pj pants, a tank, and my trusty afghan if needed. It’s a snow day, I can’t go anywhere outside so why get dressed?
10. Weekly goals:recover from last week, do that mailing at work, order paper for work, rid the office of paper dust, keep my house clean, organize those hot spots, utilize my calendar, not freak out about my upcoming 30th b-day which is on v-day!
Thanks, Tania! <3 I've been really into NYC New York Color and Nyx lately. I'll have more drugstore stuff coming out this week. 🙂
I've heard good things about that Burt's Bees cream… I wish I liked the scent of banana (makes my tummy churn).
1. Mood: Trying to remain upbeat and positive inspite of feeling unchallenged and uninterested in my current position.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? Finding a pressed powder that keeps the shine down and doesn’t make me look ashy or cakey.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? NAY, LOL
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Messing with my iPhone, worrying about work, trying to figure out how to say things nicely to people.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Good question! I will be strength training today and maybe do a little yoga.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? A home in Lake Tahoe
7. Last movie you watched? We watched “The Hangover” last night. Not sure why we chose that movie!
8. Last person you smiled at? My fiancee before he had to leave for work.
9. Outfit: Fuschia cashmere sweater, grey trousers, and cute black ankle boots by Jessica Simpson that I found for $30 at Marshalls.
10. Weekly goals: Develop a fitness schedule, look into photography or baking classes, do more wedding planning.
Hi Michelle,
When’s the big day? Do you guys have the venue booked?
10/1/11
It’s coming soon! We plan on doing a small ceremony on Sand Harbor at Lake Tahoe.
Thanks so much for your wonderful blog. I enjoy reading it and look forward to your posts! =) You give excellent reviews, have great writing style, and I very much enjoy your photography. Thanks for a great site Karen!
1. Mood: Bored!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? I need more eyeshadows! Just finished fleshing out my face repertoire, now I need some pretty colors!
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Anything with “pajama” in it — I am automatically a fan.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Surfing the internet, reading, and drinking Diet Caffiene Free Dr. Pepper. I need to drink more water 🙁
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Going to the gym later with the hubby!
6. Something on your shopping lust list? The new Chanel spring collection.
7. Last movie you watched? Sadly, New Moon. Husband wanted to watch it, oddly.
8. Last person you smiled at? My husband when he left for work!
9. Outfit: PJS! Specifically a pair of floral print navy and teal cotton pants and my “12 PARSECS” shirt. Yes, I am a nerd.
10. Weekly goals: I hope to find a drawing class and get enrolled in school this week. Also, I want to go to the gym every day and DRINK MORE WATER!
Hi Stephanie,
I’ve found that keeping a big water bottle on my desk really helps!
1. Mood: Distracted and bored. Not much to do at work, so I keep thinking about the LOADS of stuff I could be doing at home.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? Dry skin, as usual. If you think it’s cold in California, you should see it up here in Canada!
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? I say Yeaaaaaaa-go for it!
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Going to the doctor, laundry, writing, buying makeup, thinking about makeup
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Try to relax
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Burberry eyeshadows—they are so nice!
7. Last movie you watched? DInner For Shmucks- Holy crap funny!
8. Last person you smiled at? My daughter.She always looks so pretty on her way to school!
9. Outfit: Light sweater, Cardigan, jeans–my uniform!
10. Weekly goals: Hmmm, I’ll have to get back to you on that…
Hi Tracy,
Sorry if I’ve already asked this, but what’s your day job like?
I’m a science technologist at a High School, so I’m in charge of all the labs and equipment and chemicals-Chemistry, Biology, Physics. I have my Chemistry degree. Right now it’s the end of semester, so there’s not much going on lab wise.
I’ll be leaving this job in a few months-time for a change! Not sure what though…thinking of going back to school and doing something not science related for once in my life!
1. Mood: Sick, congested, and overall weak.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? I need to find a faster way to wear makeup without being/looking sloppy but still look together
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? I like em!
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Cleaning the apt! Reading beauty blogs, letting “it” go (whatever that is at the moment)
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Not sure, feeling to sick to think positive
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Bare Essentuals the Girlfriend collection eyeshadows.
7. Last movie you watched? The Lucky Ones.
8. Last person you smiled at? My coworker for picking me up some lunch. Well atleast I think I made out a smile.
9. Outfit: Black slacks, dark blue sweater
10. Weekly goals: Get better, clean & cook for the in-laws visit, learn some phrases to politely combat my mother in law
Hi Ru,
Take care of yourself… I hope you feel better soon.
Thanks Karen 🙂
1. Mood: pretty good – feeling productive
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? uhh, I need a pedicure but can’t really reach my toes anymore 🙁
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? gotta say nay. sorry!
4. Things you always seem to be doing: applying lotion and hand cream, checking email, refilling my water bottle/cup, replacing the toilet paper roll
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? working a lot on my thesis, which makes me feel better / less stressed
6. Something on your shopping lust list? satin pj’s. WANT some so badly.
7. Last movie you watched? scott pilgram vs. the world last night on the sofa. in theaters – saw no strings attached at a preview.
8. Last person you smiled at? the hubby. we’re snowed in today!
9. Outfit: lol, I showered and put on clean pj’s with a tank under
10. Weekly goals: meet with advisor and have all my stuff ready for that, try not to be too grumpy about fasting on Wednesday
p.s. have you ever tried vaseline cocoa butter lotion? I usually get dry, itchy skin in winter. but I’ve been using this stuff and my skin is moist and feels awesome!
I haven’t! How’s the scent? If it’s too coco-y I might have to pass.
it’s a pretty light scent, faintly like cocoa butter. it fades pretty quickly too. not as strong as the palmer’s products.
Oh, maybe get the hubby to paint your toe nails? LOL
Awww, that kitty reminds me of my last cat Bubba. Love me an orange kitty!
Me too. I think Tabs is gonna need a stripy orange minion.
They’d be a veeeeeery cute pair!
1. Mood: Content
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? Finding the perfect emerald green gel liner
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Nay
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Applying lotion/lip balm.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Tell myself I can make it through ANYTHING life throws at me.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Fendi Peekaboo.
7. Last movie you watched? How Do You Know
8. Last person you smiled at? My fiance =)
9. Outfit: Blue cowl neck sweater (BR); Black slacks (Marc Jacobs); Black boots (Christian Louboutin); Handbag (Chloe Paraty)
10. Weekly goals: Eat right, study for my GREs, stop procrastinating!
Girl, when’s the wedding date? Did you guys set it already?
Not yet! But we’re hoping for a fall wedding! Fingers crossed!
LE LIST…
1. Mood:
productive. started with dance practice at 9am, got a bunch of stuff done around the house!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment?
dull skin, dark circles… haven’t been sleeping very well! we have a bit of a noise problem with the upstairs neighbors, in the process of legal pursuit. huge headache!
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay?
i like wide legged pants, so yay!
4. Things you always seem to be doing:
playing with my hair, checking beauty blogs obsessively
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better?
trying to get used to waking up early again… school starts next week!
6. Something on your shopping lust list?
dior & chanel spring collections… drool. also, a car, if i get this new job i have lined up with a major financial consulting company. ines is growing up, finally!
7. Last movie you watched?
moulin rouge
8. Last person you smiled at?
my dance teacher, during my practice… the samba is supposed to be happy after all.
9. Outfit:
simple – black tee shirt from american apparel, dark wash jeans by earnest sewn, ugg adirondack boots, lululemon hoodie in a plum & lime green combination, lime green scarf, black expedition jacket by canada goose, charcoal hat, roots venetian village bag in grey.
small diamond stud earrings & my family’s birthstones in a stacking ring set.
10. Weekly goals:
get back to blogging, asap! it’s been too long!
also, get my cycle back on track in preparation for the new semester.
I hope you get the gig, Ines! Crossing my fingers for ya. 🙂
hello tharrrr! 😀
1. Mood: upbeat. sleepy. a contradiction in terms.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? same as yours! i need to get to target to find some new lotion. st. ives isnt doing it for me. thing is i forgot my wallet at home so i cant do that today.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? yay LOL!
4. Things you always seem to be doing: folding laundry. 😛
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? ill be less irritated at my co worker.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? a new purse. no idea what kind yet but i want one.
7. Last movie you watched? angels and demons. it was badbadbad.
8. Last person you smiled at? virtually – the hubs over the phone. he just got out of his brazilian jujitsu class and said he needed to buy new gi pants because his old pair ripped. D
9. Outfit: skinny jeans, light brown shirt, thick brown sweater, brown boots.
10. Weekly goals: stay warm. sleep more. 🙂
awesome week for us all!
Argh! My skin is itching as I type this. Time to lotion up (again!).
ill remember not to forget my wallet tomorrow and grab a bottle of either curel or lubriderm. i need relief from the itchies!!!
1. Mood: Excited/nervous. I have a HUGE interview for the position of my dreams (cheesy, but true) tomorrow afternoon.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? My brows. Luckily, I have a natural soft shape that looks only slightly unkempt if they’re fully grown out, but I’m spending the day tweezing them. I hate having them waxed because everyone makes them too thin. However, I’m such a baby that I can only tweeze a fraction of underneath my brows before I have to take a break. :/
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? YEA! I hate that there’s no button (they have brass rivets on the back, why not a fake button) because it makes them look like Pajama Jeans. But I bet they’re great for traveling.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Laundry, cleaning, organizing, planning my wedding (!!!) reading beauty blogs/watching beauty vids on YT.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Getting my closet organized. I know I’m an As Seen on TV junkie, but I swear by these Wonder Hangers.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? The Katy Perry collection by OPI. I’m stalking my local Ulta.
7. Last movie you watched? Risky Business. I know I’m decades late, but I had never seen it before!
8. Last person you smiled at? My fiance, when he kissed me goodbye this morning as he left for work. (One of the perks of being a recent grad with no job? Sleeping in while he fights traffic)
9. Outfit: HAHA. Laundry/cleaning day. I’m literally in a cami, granny panties, and bathrobe. No lie.
10. Weekly goals: Nail this interview, get the bathroom organized, help my fiance rearrange his mancave.
Good luck at your interview, Kerry! I’ll think good thoughts for you.
Thanks! I’m feeling confident about it, which is always a good way to go into an interview, I think. Hope you have a great day, and that your four miles on the treadmill fly by! 😀
1. Mood: I too am finding it a bit difficult to get my head on straight this morning! I got into the office at 7:30am (and am now taking a quick break!) and I am not firing on all cylinders! I had a new hire orientation this morning and kept mixing up my words! Eek!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? Since my NorCal skin cannot handle these super cold (for us!) temps, my facial skin is dry and FLAKY! It’s like no matter how much I exfoliate and moisturize my foundation looks gross! I even resorted to buying Dermalogica’s SUPER RICH REPAIR cream yesterday, so we’ll see how that goes. Does anyone use it and love it?
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Ha! Nay…those are right up there with the Snuggie (which I actually have and love so maybe I shouldn’t talk…) and the Shake Weight…which…OK…I won’t say it.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: LAUNDRY, cooking, cleaning, organizing. It’s like there is never enough time to get it all done. 🙂
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Eating a healthy lunch. 🙂
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Oh man…lots of stuff. Maybe some Chanel make-up since I can’t bring myself to actually spend that kind of money for make-up!
7. Last movie you watched? Easy A. Amazing.
8. Last person you smiled at? My co-worker and she said “hi.”
9. Outfit: Gray slacks, black cowl neck sweater (blech…boring!) and my red puffer jacket. I’m SOOO cold in my office!
10. Weekly goals: I have a super busy week ahead of me including a bach party in SF this weekend. So much to do before then, including my very first spray tan (I’m doing a test run before the actual wedding at the end of January.) Thoughts or tips on spray tans?? So I guess my goal is to stay sane and kind. 🙂
I’ve never done a spray tan, but I’ve read that exfoliating pre-spray is very important.
I haven’t tried Super Rich Repair; you’ll have to let me know if it’s any good. I’m a Clarins Hydraquench kinda girl; it works great for my uber dry/combo skin.
that little orange kitten better watch his back. Tabs be lurking in da shadows waiting to pounce
Haha! Ain’t that the truth.
1. Mood: excellent (having a great hair/makeup day is always a good start)
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? my frickin’ watery, dry itchy eyes. It always happens this time of year and I think I’ve found a solution… I just hope it sticks.
3. Pajama Jeans: definitely yay! I’ve never heard of these until now and I want them.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: laundry – will it ever end? I have a basket waiting to be folded at home.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? going to grab a bag of Pretzel M&Ms later – I’ve been craving these big time. It’ll be positive for my soul but maybe not so much for my ass.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? That UD 15 Anniversary 24/7 liner set. I gots to have it!
7. Last movie you watched? Treeless Mountain – so sad. Are there any happy Korean movies? I have yet to see one.
8. Last person you smiled at? Our office manager on my way to my desk.
9. Outfit: Teal polo and dark grey slacks.
10. Weekly goals: pay bills and give myself a mani/pedi – I have been lazy with my nails as of late.
I haven’t watched any Korean movies, but from the bits and pieces of Korean soap operas I’ve seen there seems to be a lot of drama for your mama!
1. Mood:
motivated! Mostly thanks to this awesome work-out/diet tracker my mom got me (called Diet & Exercise Diary by Hinkler Books – only $3.99 at Barnes & Noble). It’s an amazing tool to meet my goals AND it’s written by our friends over the ocean because it’s ‘yoghurt’ & ‘colour’ which makes it more fun to read IMO 🙂
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment?
dry lips! One big downfall of this weather 🙁
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay?
OMG NO. no, no, no, no, no. no!
4. Things you always seem to be doing:
putting lotion on my hands, washing my face, texting, letting the dogs out, eating lol
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better?
sister night tonight!
6. Something on your shopping lust list?
I am DYING to get the UD 24/7 Liner Anny set – please oh please will someone get it for me for my birthday Jan. 31st? (BTW about your suede boots, I would check out Gianni Bini at Dillards – I just got this SWEET pair, not suede but they do have some. And they are super comfy. It’s my favorite brand!)
7. Last movie you watched?
Blades of Glory 🙂
8. Last person you smiled at?
my coworker
9. Outfit:
gray dress pants, white short-sleeve top & white long sleeve shrug and Roxy grey flats.
10. Weekly goals:
improve & monitor my diet & exercise!
Thanks for the boot rec, Christy!
1. Mood:
A bit sleepy. Probably should have gone to bed earlier last night.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment?
I could use a manicure. My nails are uneven and have been breaking lately.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay?
Hm, they look comfy, but I probably wouldn’t go to the trouble of ordering them.
4. Things you always seem to be doing:
Doing the dishes, unloading the dishwasher, sorting through the mail, cleaning the kitchen.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better?
It’s a small thing, but instead of Coke, I drank water!
6. Something on your shopping lust list?
I would like to go to Nordsrtom and get some premium denim jeans. Also, a couple of pairs of good quality, weather-proof knee-high boots. I have been looking at some from La Canadienne on Zappos. If I get a bonus at work, I’ll be doing some shopping. 🙂
I was thinking about some OTK boots as well, but I’m only 5′ tall so I would be concerned about looking too short. I don’t have any recs, but I like Zappos, Endless and Piperlime for online shoe shopping.
7. Last movie you watched?
True Grit. A young girl recruits two marshalls to avenge her father’s murder. I know it’s gotten a lot of buzz, and it was a good movie, but not “OMG awesome”. 🙂
8. Last person you smiled at?
Co-workers that I passed in the hall.
9. Outfit?
Black pants, knit shirt, cardi and ankle boots. I like to wear something comfy and non-fussy on Mondays.
10. Weekly goals:
Cook dinner at least 3 times this week. Set up a meeting with a realtor. We’re considering putting the house up for sale and moving to a bigger place.
I’m 5’2” and appearing stumpy is always something I have to think about. The girl I saw was wearing black from head to toe — I think that’s why the boots worked on her.
Hope you get that work bonus! I need someone to help enable me, haha!
1. Mood:
Frazzled. BIG TIME. So many deadlines, so little time!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment?
I need to find a brow pencil in the correct color. Bought a medium brown NYX brow pencil this weekend and it’s waaaay too light. What was I thinking? 🙂
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay?
Would love to try them, but I’m sure I’d never wear them out in public.
4. Things you always seem to be doing:
Texting, scraping my windshield, forgetting my lunch
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better?
I’m going to do 30 mins of hard cardio. And I can’t WAIT!
6. Something on your shopping lust list?
Solotica colored contact lenses, the new Verizon iphone for my husband, brown wide shaft dress boots.
7. Last movie you watched?
New Moon. I’m so embarassed!
8. Last person you smiled at?
My co-worker.
9. Outfit:
Skinny jeans, black l/s tee, black tall Uggs, Gap hand knitted alpaca wool cardigan.
10. Weekly goals:
Finish all 80 million advertisments I have to do, wrap up annual meeting materials, have a girls night out, do massive amounts of laundry. 🙂
Who would’ve guessed Pajama Jeans would get so much love!
Where are you and your gals thinking of going for your night out?
Also, Benefit makes a really great brow pencil called Instant Brow:
https://www.makeupandbeautyblog.com/product-reviews/benefit-instant-brow-i-aint-afraid-of-no-ghost-brows/
Thanks Karen! I’ll definitely have to try out the Benefit brow pencil. I’m a Benefit fan for sure!
Girls night out is going to be beer and pizza at Old Chicago. Sounds like a guys night out but I’m very excited for 7:30 tonight! 🙂
1. Mood: tired!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? finding a way to give some volume to my hair. Nothing seems to work for more than a couple of hours.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? nay
4. Things you always seem to be doing: applying lip balm and checking emails.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? try to relax and take a nap
6. Something on your shopping lust list? A new bag.
7. Last movie you watched? Mary Poppins. It was on TV during the holidays. 🙂
8. Last person you smiled at? my mom
9. Outfit: pink sweater and denim jeans
10. Weekly goals: read more
1. Mood: Great now that my little man (3yo) woke up fever-free!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? My chin has broken out like crazy. Ugh.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Jury is still out for me.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: washing something…dishes, laundry, floors, etc.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Avoid the leftover cake in the fridge!
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Clarisonic Mia
7. Last movie you watched? Perfectly Prudence (Hallmark movie on last night) while I rocked my little sick guy to sleep.
8. Last person you smiled at? Myself – chuckling at the cats since they are both trying to climb in my lap and sit on the laptop as I type this list. 🙂
9. Outfit: I was wearing skinny jeans, boots, long sleeve black T and gray cabled alpaca sweater but now I am in my sweats (girl has to be comfy when hanging with a toddler).
10. Weekly goals: Run at least 3miles – 3 times this week.
1. Mood: Upbeat – the OC is having nice weather…no more rain!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? I want to find a great makeup remover (cloth) that doesn’t cost a fortune. I need to search old postings!
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Nay – but I love the commercial
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Typing, either at my desk or texting. Doesn’t anyone talk on the phone?
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Cutting out the drama, and the people who cause it. I know it seems harsh, but I feel like I am too old for petty disagreements, etc.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? A new purse.
7. Last movie you watched? Pride and Prejudice. I just love that movie.
8. Last person you smiled at? The barista at Starbucks.
9. Outfit: GAP black cardigan and gray perfect trousers, and Cole Haan flats.
10. Weekly goals: Hit the gym and stop drinking Vanilla Coke. I just can’t stop!
1. Mood: anxious
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? staticy hair..darn it hate it
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? nay
4. Things you always seem to be doing: procastinating..lol
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? day not over yet so hopefully something will happen
6. Something on your shopping lust list? a chloe bag but that is never going to happen unless i win lotto
7. Last movie you watched? kings speech, GREAT MOVIE
8. Last person you smiled at? the starbucks barista because he knew my order by the time i got there.
9. Outfit: black pants, black v neck..it’s an all black day
10. Weekly goals: gym, eat right and not be anxious
Okay, I’m not going to do the whole list, but I did want to say that Victoria’s Secret’s boots are all clearanced right now and they do have some super cute choices! So that’s where I’d look first, just because I love to bargain shop. I’m also voting nay on pajama jeans. I could never take someone seriously if they were wearing pajama jeans!!!
1. Mood: Excited. It’s the first day of spring semester for me at University. I’m always excited on the first day of school.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? My hair is a dry, frizzy mess. It’s refusing to go into its waves and slight curls today.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Nay. I don’t even wear my pajama pants outside my house.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Laundry, crocheting, and falling over.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Parking far out in the parking lot so I have to walk farther to my car from classes.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? New mascara, I don’t know which, and a new hair cut. My problem is I don’t know of any stylist in my area who can deal with my hair, which tends to look like Hermione’s in the HP movies.
7. Last movie you watched? Bride and Prejudice, a Bollywood adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.
8. Last person you smiled at? My cat, but it’s hard not to cause she’s so damn cute.
9. Outfit: Light blue skinny jeans, dark purple lace tank, oatmeal tweed cardigan (approved by my cardigan obsessed bartender, Joe) and brown boots.
10. Weekly goals: Make it all my new classes on time.
1. Mood: eeegghhh… Talked to the landlord today.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? Itchy dry chapped swollen lips!
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? I’m not sure! But the hubby was seriously asking if I want it!
4. Things you always seem to be doing: putting on chapstick, cleaning, running out of books to read!!
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? I’m determined to make a yogurt mask.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? I too would love knee high boots but I would settle for calf high! Tan colored!!
7. Last movie you watched? Ghosts of Mississippi. It’s ok.
8. Last person you smiled at? Hubby. He makes me laugh when I don’t feel like it!
9. Outfit: Pink shirt with a little pocket on the boob (from target), skinny jeans, and knit boots!
10. Weekly goals:
1. Mood: I’m just hoping I haven’t caught the cold that’s been going around…
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? Peeling/splitting nails. I think I need to give my nails a break from polish for a week or two.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? If I could pull them off, yay. I’m all or comfort.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Covering myself in blankets. I have piles of blankets in almost every room in my apartment. I’m a total blanket person.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? I dyed my hair! Does that count? I went much redder this time. I don’t know how well it turned out yet as my hair’s still wet and unstyled.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Chocolovers perfume. I got a sample of it from Sephora once and it’s awesome. It smells like chocolate.
7. Last movie you watched? Underworld: Rise of the Lycans. Sometimes it’s fun to watch vampires and werewolves duke it out, especially when Michael Sheen is one of them.
8. Last person you smiled at? My mom as she dropped me off at home last night. It was my step brother’s birthday and we ate fried chicken and ate a cake I made.
9. Outfit: A Purple 3/4-length sleeved top from Old Navy and some pink yoga pants. Nope, I don’t match at all.
10. Weekly goals: Be totally awesome. Oh, wait — mission accomplished! 😉
1. Mood: YAWN. I shut off my alarm this morning and slept in! my TJ’s peppermint coffee needs to kick in so i can get moving. (Sometimes, working retail is nice. I love having Mondays off!)
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? I rocked some MAC Girl About Town yesterday and now my lips are stained stained stained! Im going to take my toothbrush to them while in the shower to tone it down a notch. Otherwise, cold Chicago weather has my skin ouching all day and I definitely need to moisturize more!
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? What’s the difference between them and Jeggings? I like jeggings…
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Checking my phone!
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Cleaning and getting that winter funk out of my house!!! I also need to go and pick up my copy of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn for book club and maybe muster up the energy to hit the gym.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? LOTS of things. Hourglass Veil foundation, a new Marc by Marc Jacobs bag, and the UD 24/7 anniversary set
7. Last movie you watched? Dead Poet’s Society – came in netflix
8. Last person you smiled at? some coworkers at a meeting last night
9. Outfit: I rolled out of bed and pulled on my favourite collegiate sweatpants and a cardigan.
10. Weekly goals: lose two more pounds (that’s the goal, two a week!), play with liquid eyeliner some more (I paired a big ol’ liquid black cat eye with the Girl About Town lipstick yesterday), and read half of the book!
1. Mood: Calm-just had a cup of tea
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? Taming these unruly eyebrows of mine.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Absolutely NOT!!!
4. Things you always seem to be doing:Turning the lights off after my husband
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Eating healthy
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Does hard wood floors count?
7. Last movie you watched? Gulliver’s Travels. It was really cute.
8. Last person you smiled at? My co-worker when she told me a joke
9. Outfit: Grey slacks, orange cable knit sweater, and black flats
10. Weekly goals: Continue eating healthy, starte Jillian MIchaels 30 day shred, and study for the CPA exam.
1. Mood:
A little bit stressed – right now I’m doing a paper/exam on financial crises
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment?
Acne and the fact that my eyes now reveal my real age (not good)
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay?
Nay
4. Things you always seem to be doing:
Moisturizing my lips and doing laundry
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better?
This paper on financial crises I’m doing right now. Deadline is tomorrow and then I finally can apply for my university diploma, many years too late.
6. Something on your shopping lust list?
A powder foundation from GloMinerals, I’ve heard so many good things about these foundations
7. Last movie you watched?
Haha – can’t remember, but I know I watched Chicago on New years eve
8. Last person you smiled at?
My husband as he left the house to meet his geeky role playing friends. LOL
9. Outfit:
Ugly but very comfy
10. Weekly goals:
Besides from finishing this last paper – no goals. No “real” goals anyway: just going to the gym once and perhaps most important: doing a elegant, “barely there”-make up on saturday. You all know the kind – it takes a lot of make up to look natural…
1. Mood: Happy! Was just cuddling with my kitten before he went off to go eat
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? To trim my bangs or let them grow to be all side sweep-y
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? yea if they had a slimmer fit, they seem a bit baggy and the bootcut is kind of iffy to me
4. Things you always seem to be doing: cooking and knitting… it’s my winter break from school it’s alright!
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? I did some exercises this morning, complete with the kitten attacking and trying to jump on my back while doing pushups!
6. Something on your shopping lust list? products from Guerlain’s spring 2011 collection
7. Last movie you watched? Dinner for Schmucks
8. Last person you smiled at? my mother
9. Outfit: black tights, gray plaid skirt, dark red shirt, black blazer
10. Weekly goals: finish half of my grad school applications
1. Mood: A little tired, traveling always sucks energy out of me. But, now the hubs and I are in Florida visiting my Mom!!! A nice break from dreary New England weather.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? Acne and oiliness as per usual 😛 And since it’s winter, my skin has been very dry and flaky from my benzoyl peroxide.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Ambivalent 🙂 If they’re comfy, why not?
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Letting the dog out, making/eating soup, putting lotion on my hands
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Spending quality time with my family
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Oh, many many things 😀 I’m always on the search for cute new boots, and I actually need some new workout pants too
7. Last movie you watched? Changeling. It’s still stuck in my head too. I have a very hard time watching things based on the criminally insane that took place in real life. It was a very good movie, but it did make my stomach turn.
8. Last person you smiled at? Hubs
9. Outfit: Skinny jeans, black v-neck shirt, white cardigan, flip flops
10. Weekly goals: Relax. Try to beat insomnia this week. Spend lots of time with the hubs and my Mom. Yay!
1. Mood: Beat, just back from the gym after a killer spinning class. Unfortunately the flabs are still there 🙂
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? Annoying pimply skin (finally seeing a doctor tomorrow after months of trying to fix it myself)
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? I saw the website – would be awesome for 16 hours flights from Oslo to KL.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Moisturizing, moisturizing, moisturizing, and moisturizing.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Standing up for myself at work.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Leather lace up boots for spring.
7. Last movie you watched? The Book of Eli
8. Last person you smiled at? The bf
9. Outfit: Gym clothes – a little icky, time for a shower 🙂
10. Weekly goals: Go to the gym 4 times this week, eat healthy, stay away from ginger snaps and caramelized almonds.
1. Mood: It’s okay for a Monday.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? What eye shadow goes best when wearing a plum colored shirt?
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? I have similar jeans that I bought in 2010. No one can tell they are stretchy and do not have an ACTUAL fly. Jeggings on the other hand would just make my ass look fat (and it’s not fat).
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Putting off work to have fun…i.e. surf the web. 🙂
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Helping a favorite business partner.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Anything on Modcloth.com lovelovelove!
7. Last movie you watched? Tapped. A documentary about Water. It spoke to me because I have a place in Maine and feel for those poor people getting basically ripped off by Nestle (re: Poland Springs).
8. Last person you smiled at? My co-worker Emily.
9. Outfit: I look like I fell out of a LL Bean catalog today.
10. Weekly goals: To remember to breathe. My Mom moved out on my Dad on Saturday (they have been having a rough time–she has breast cancer). I need to remember to just breathe through it all. 🙂
1. Mood: frustrated
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? acne scars
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? nay!
4. Things you always seem to be doing: tweeting, eating
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? reaching out to friends and family
6. Something on your shopping lust list? YSL touche eclat
7. Last movie you watched? to wong foo
8. Last person you smiled at? my nieces
9. Outfit: VS Pink pjs
10. Weekly goals: get over situations i cannot control
1. Mood: I’m ready for bed! I’ve been cleaning all night.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? I need to buy a new foundation. I’ve been testing Mac Pro Longwear.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? I don’t think I’ve ever seen one here, nay?
4. Things you always seem to be doing: That’s about everything every day!
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Must be the cleaning I’ve been doing tonight.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? I must get some fine minty teas from UK!
7. Last movie you watched? The one on Edith Piaf.
8. Last person you smiled at? I was playing a sport last weekend, and our team had something to smile about.
9. Outfit: Pajamas.
10. Weekly goals: Unfortunately I have to keep cleaning every night this week, a friend is coming over for the weekend.
1. Mood: Tired and very very slothy
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? This black eyeliner with a bluish plum sheen that I’m wanting, highlight powders, light pink blushes, light pink lipsticks, hard candy beetle nail polish – need it
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? i wear jegging a lot so I sort of think they’ll be the same. If I saw pj jeans at a regular store for a very affordable price, I’d buy them…. but I wouldn’t buy them over the tv or the internet thru a company I don’t know.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: tumblr, twitter, tv…. not doing chores 🙂 playing with my hair
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? just taking it easy. i worked 3 days in a row… and for me sometimes that can feel like a lot.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? lots of rings so i can wear them all at once
7. Last movie you watched? princess diaries
8. Last person you smiled at? my mom
9. Outfit: light blue robe
10. Weekly goals: do not forget important appt. and make sure to connect with this person re: something i’d like to do (wow I excel at vagueness 🙂 )
That kitty is so cute! I had to say it.
1. Mood:
Meh. Blank but content.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment?
Last night I did a DIY haircut, and some of it is… not too good.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay?
From a fashion standpoint, nay. From a lazy standpoint, why the heck not? Tuck ’em into your boots and go grocery shopping. It beats sweatpants.
4. Things you always seem to be doing:
Napping.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better?
I just helped my mom a bunch, so that will make my life better because she won’t yell as much.
6. Something on your shopping lust list?
Electronic hair rollers.
7. Last movie you watched?
Malibu’s Most Wanted
8. Last person you smiled at?
My sister.
9. Outfit:
Pajamas.
10. Weekly goals:
Fix my hair!
1. Mood: relatively good. Drinking coffee makes it better!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? My skin is freaking out since I’m using Retin-A again. I hate the initial period where your skin purges/itches/flakes.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? I’m going with ‘No’.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Reading blogs 🙂 Also, swimming, using my computer, and getting yowled at by my cat.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Working on a journal article that’s been hanging over my head for way too long.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Another pair of Paige jeans, preferably straight leg.
7. Last movie you watched? Eraserhead. It was very odd, but strangely likeable.
8. Last person you smiled at? My co-worker. I’m trying to pretend I like her when I secretly want to strangle her.
9. Outfit: Teal sweater, dark skinny jeans, gray suede boots.
10. Weekly goals: Keep working on the *&(^ paper, sleep, keep up with my reading for class.
1. Mood: Not too bad considering I’m either slightly sick or my allergies are way outta control. Can’t seem to figure out which it is quite yet.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? The lower half of my face is dry & flaking – ew! I’m away from home right now, so to solve my dilemma I mixed a packet of sugar (courtesy the hotel) and some moisturizer and gently scrubbed my face. It seemed to do the trick b/c my face is currently flake free!
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Hmmmm…yea? I’d be willing to take the risk if they came in longer legnths. 31″ inseam ain’t gonna cut it.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Facebook stalking, making lists, eating
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? exercising – in any fashion
6. Something on your shopping lust list? a pair of grey Converse
7. Last movie you watched? Gosh, I don’t even remember…
8. Last person you smiled at? the hubby
9. Outfit: an old pair of jeans that have become new again since I’ve had the hem let out (again, all about the inseam), a gold turtleneck, and a pair of brown suede boots
10. Weekly goals: To exercise no less than 15 minutes every day.
1. Mood: indecisive on whether to stick with my pharmacy career (which has sucked lately) or go to cosmetology school… 😕 choices choices!!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? dry skin… n super flat hair.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? haha super catchy commercial but no thanks i love my victorias secret pjs too much to switch. .-)
4. Things you always seem to be doing: making lists… putting things off…. finding reasons to not exercise….
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? looking up work out plans…. 😀
6. Something on your shopping lust list? the Urban Decay Naked pallet ulta n sephora are always out of stock!!! grrrr….
7. Last movie you watched? Toy Story 3!! I have to admit i got a lil sad during this movie!!!! haha. soo cute tho! <3 it!
8. Last person you smiled at? my boyfriend… 😀
9. Outfit: black skinny jeans….. purple tank top….flip flops… light hoodie… the weather isnt too bad in arizona today!!! 😀
10. Weekly goals: decide what i want to do with everything life wise… and workout n eat better.
1. Mood: Tired and relaxed. Just worked out and I’m going to bed in twenty min. or so.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? Eczema underneath my eyes… Arg! I don’t use any makeup there for now, and use a cream that helped me in the past. But it has been there for the last two weeks! 🙁
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Never knew those, but it seems like a nay. That is going to stretch in no time.
4. Things you always seem to be doing:Using hand creme and checking my phone 🙂
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? I arrived at school with a smile, instead of being grumpy during my first two hours; math.
6. Something on your shopping lust list?Honey I washed the kids – soap and a shower-cream thing for eczema, both from Lush!
7. Last movie you watched? The Truman Show. I gave it to little brother for his birthday, and he loves it too!
8. Last person you smiled at? My little brother when he went to sleep.
9. Outfit: Sportswear, I didn’t change yet…
10. Weekly goals: Get grid of the eczema and find time to go to Lush!
1. Mood:
Stressed and angry, My teacher mailed me today that I have a test tomorrow.. I have a lot to learn and to do but I don’t want to study because I know I’m going to fail because I know studying one day for a test is not enough for me! If I knew this a week ago I could learn and study because last week I had vacation and absolutly nothing to do.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment?
I scratched myself in the face this morning while putting on foundation.. not very charming!
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay?
They look good.. but are the as comfy as regular pj pants?
4. Things you always seem to be doing:
Read blog, typ blog, making photo’s, watching YT videos, paint my nails, do my make-up and sleep.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better?
Do some math homework, haha. That’s the best thing I did today.
6. Something on your shopping lust list?
A nice costume for carnival!!
7. Last movie you watched?
The Green Mile last night.. And I always cry at the end!
8. Last person you smiled at?
My little brother..
9. Outfit:
My pajama. (It’s 10:45 PM here)
10. Weekly goals:
Do a lot of homework with my studybuddy :D, apply for a lot of jobs for next summer and start swimming again.
1. Mood: Tired, tired, tired!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? Dry skin on my face with some flaky patches by my eyebrows. I’m thinking it is not just routine winter dryness.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? In the house, why not. Outside, no thank you.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Misplacing my keys. Constantly.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Booking a trip to see my super cute nephew.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Work clothes that really look sharp but aren’t suits. I look crazy young for my age and I need that extra professional look so people take me seriously. But, since I don’t have to wear suits every day, I’d rather not.
7. Last movie you watched? Cairo Time. I adore Patricia Clarkson. This is film is as much a story about the connection between the main characters as it is a tribute to Cairo. The city is another main character.
8. Last person you smiled at? The cashier at the drugstore at lunch.
9. Outfit: Black slacks, magenta sweater set.
10. Weekly goals: Get some of my personal paperwork in order.
It’s the freaking out week since school starts next week. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
1. Mood:
Veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeery sleepy and very unmotivated to comment (and I like commenting!). The writing bunny protested by going to Sydney, Australia the day after finals (it had had enough after 2 6-page papers and a massive 12-page paper). It’s finally state-side, but vacationing in the Texan heat. What’s worse is that the bunny didn’t take me to either place.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment?
Two dry patches on my face. It’s annoying as the rest of my body is nice and moisturized (even in the chilly 21 w/wind chill temperature and 8 mph winds), but I have TWO little dry patches on my face. ARGH!!!!!
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay?
Um, no. Pajamas are meant to be slept in…and I prefer them with the Grinch or Snoopy stamped all over the bottom, if they’re made in fleece. I do not go out in public with my jammies on…unless it’s A) to the mailbox (which is down the driveway for me) or B) to the ER for a migraine shot. There’s no use in changing into jeans if the medicine I’m getting is going to make me go to sleep. Give me my regular ol’ denim!
4. Things you always seem to be doing:
Occupying Zena, sleeping, going to the dentist, going to the root canal dentist (ugh), doing dishes, doing laundry, being on the computer….I seem to do a lot a lot
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better?
Calling the root canal dentist….again. Did I mention I need six root canals? This is going to be a fun year for me…..not to mention I need teeth pulled. I just love going to the dentist (not).
6. Something on your shopping lust list?
The new House of Night book. I want, I want, I want I want I want! And about five thousand other things. My list never seems to end…..
7. Last movie you watched?
The Swan Princess I tend to watch a different movie every night. It helps me wind down. What’s really funny is that I only have 50-something movies so I repeat movies a lot. I know most of the dialogue to most of my movies. I also Netflix a lot.
8. Last person you smiled at?
Does Zena count?
9. Outfit:
“I Love Snoopy” pajamas that are red on top (with Snoopy and the yellow bird) and light blue fuzzy bottoms with Snoopy and the yellow bird in all different directions; I’ve had them for three years and they’re my favorite pajamas.
New white with mulit-colored polka dots Tommy Hilfiger fuzzy robe that I got for Christmas (bought from TJ Max on sale for $19.99. Original price: $50.00. Ha ha ha ha ha!).
Light blue, heather grey and dark grey striped slipper socks that probably need to be replaced because they’re starting to develop holes.
Dark blue Dreamform fuzzy slippers. I match so well! Ha ha ha.
10. Weekly goals:
Go to Office for Students with Disabilities (my favorite place…not)
Call the root canal dentist
Go to the neurologist
Go to the psychiatrist
Prepare for the hell that is school starting the 18th
It seems I have to see a lot of doctors this time. I only have….five. I had 9 when I little, if you count the specialists.
1. Mood: Ok. My jaw is really bothering me today, and the weather is disgusting. (p.s. Karen.. cold here is around 0F) 😀 Its cold and snowy and a pain in the ass to get anywhere.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? My skin. It has decided to be sensitive lately, without any hope of getting moisturized.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? umm. I dont know what these are 😀
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Looking for my keys. Painting my nails. Reading.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? make a healthy dinner 🙂
6. Something on your shopping lust list? I’ve been looking for boots for 2 years now. Its still on my list!
7. Last movie you watched? Mona Lisa Smile. 🙂 It was good.
8. Last person you smiled at? The boy. Yesterday when he left.
9. Outfit:Jeans, long sleeve shirt, huge sweater, vest, and attrocious uggs. Gross.
10. Weekly goals: Survive. Take care of the pets/house while people are away. Don’t get too lonely.
1. Mood: Tired. I didn’t get to drink my very tall cup of tea before class this morning so I am dragging and hoping it will wake me back up.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? I am going to the Mac counter to buy a few things but want help matching my skin tone for the Studio Finish concealer but i just hate having to talk to people about makeup. I just like to look and decide on my own!
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? I have NOT seen the commercial (I don’t have tv) but my boyfriends older sister (28) and younger brother (8) could not stop talking about how intriguing they look!
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Making a list so I don’t forget something. Drinking tea. Doing school work.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better?Going to the grocery store!! AND buying some new makeup!!
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Really any clothes or makeup, kinda broke right now. (I have an $80 GC to Macy’s, so thats how I am buying some Mac!)
7. Last movie you watched? Black Swan! AMAZING!
8. Last person you smiled at? The boyfriend over skype last night.
9. Outfit: Skinny Jeans, cream lace tank top under a white 3/4 length sleeve shirt, a black sweater type thing, a gray leather jacket, and my beautiful pair of Silver Morocco TOMS! AND my gorgeous teal Melie Bianco, my bestie bought me for Christmas!
10. Weekly goals: Completely get rid of this cold, actually go to the store!, unclog the sink so I can wash dishes. Boring!
🙂
1. Tired, but much better than last week 🙂 My health issues are clearing up.
2. A rash under my eyes from an allergic reaction.
3. Nay
4. I feel like I’m always cleaning up someone’s mess!
5. Cuddled my puppy 🙂
6. a new vanity with drawers for my makeup stash.
7. Dinner for Schmucks
8. my husband, when he came home from work.
9. My grey and purple lounge pants and my black True BLood shirt
10. To ride my bike 3 days this week. Already did it one day 🙂
1. Mood: Very pleasant
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? Mascara! I can’t find one I LOVE! Color me annoyed
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? LOl I’m thinking about it
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Cleaning the stinking dishes! Seriously how many dishes can two people make!
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? I did my laundry. Seriously life changing
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Cherry 7up
7. Last movie you watched? Marley and Me – still crying
8. Last person you smiled at? My husband/man
9. Outfit: blue jeans, turquoise shirt and brown boots
10. Weekly goals: Start my recipe scrapbook!
1. Mood: Tired 🙁
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? Dry feet. I’m from the southern hemisphere and as it’s summer here at the moment my poor feet are suffering from the heat.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Hmmm. I’m leaning towards a no, but they remind me of those fake jean tights that are made of cotton not denim, and those were alright…
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Dishes! Ugh.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Cutting class to catch up on sleep. Is that positive? I think putting my health and sanity before a lecture is alright just this once.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Make up… just loads and loads of make up. I’ve just recently got obsessed with it so I have a long wishlist. Lots of Lime Crime, Sugarpill, OCC and Chi Chi (an Australian brand). Also dresses from Modcloth, like the Soda Fountain dress in grape (look it up on modcloth.com).
7. Last movie you watched? I’m not a movie person per say… I think it was a nostalgic viewing of Monsters Inc. This is what you do when you’re in your 20s right? Revisiting your childhood?
8. Last person you smiled at? Possibly the boyfriend but I got home from work at 8am so I was very tired and grumpy. Otherwise it was one of the girls at work.
9. Outfit: Right now? Pajamas. It’s 1:10pm for me right now, haha, but see above for my justification!
10. Weekly goals: Complete my assignment that’s due this coming Monday.
Karen! Have you tried Buffy from Lush before? I feel like it would really help with your dry skin! Use it like a soap in the shower, it’s cocoa and shea butter based as well as exfoliating so it moisturises too. I am an SA at Lush, but it’s really a great product that I’d recommend regardless 🙂
I am interested in over-the-knee boots as well but really haven’t seen any I love enough to buy 🙁
1. Mood: Confused, afraid, sad
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? whether I should continue Latisse. I’ve got gorgeous, long lashes now but I also have darkness under the eyes from it.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? BIG nay! My daughter and I laugh every time we see that commercial! She always points out that they give you a FREE hideous tee shirt with the horrible jeans.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: cooking
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Oy…..I can’t speak of it. It’s going to make me or break me….thus the confusion, fear and sadness in question 1.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? music for my ipod
7. Last movie you watched? Last night I watched a movie called: The Fall on netflix online. It was one of the best movies I’ve ever seen! I’d encourage everyone who has NetFlix to check it out.
8.Last person you smiled at? Probably my son. He worked out with me today.
9.Outfit: I just took a fragrant bath and I’m already in my PJs
10. Weekly goals: They’re up in the air right now. Keep exercising and eating right. Hang in there.
1. Mood:
Tired. Had to get up early to take my car into the shop to find out why my engine light was on. The verdict: a cracked gas cap! Seriously… that triggered the light?
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment?
Need to get my hair cut soon.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay?
If their comfy and not worn in a totally inappropriate environment… sure… yea!
4. Things you always seem to be doing:
Surfing the internet; makeup shopping
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better?
Getting my car fixed!
6. Something on your shopping lust list?
I’d love to get an iPad, but that will have to wait until I have a job.
7. Last movie you watched?
Bruce Almighty. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve watched it.
8. Last person you smiled at?
Another customer at the auto repair shop….. he was cute!
9. Outfit: Black slacks, black turtleneck, red sweater.
10. Weekly goals:
Job hunting, still!
1. Mood: Disappointed. I start to work again tomorrow. Waaaah!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? Trying to find a dream concealer instead of using two different kinds to get the undereye look I want.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Always a Nay.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Besides cooking? Making coffee and writing in my journal.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Laundry! =-)
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Lust? Hmmm a Michael Kors Watch and some Cuff Bracelets (to match) from The Current Custom. *drool*
7. Last movie you watched? “Black Swan” Wow!
8. Last person you smiled at? My father, this morning. He is not very chipper but at least I try to lift his spirits.
9. Outfit: Black Leggings and a stripped top.
10. Weekly goals: Going back to work and hoping to adapt as quickly as possible!
1. Mood: kinda down.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? My hair is getting weirdly dandruffy, but only on the sides of my head. wtf.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? NAY.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Making tea, drinking tea, driving around
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Eating a real dinner instead of 4-5 snacks. I hope.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? I really want a cute plaid shirt! All the ones I’ve tried have been “eh” though, and I haven’t succumbed yet.
7. Last movie you watched? I watched The Corporation the other day. It was informative but depressing.
8. Last person you smiled at? People I was in a meeting with (not because of the meeting, but because it was over. Haha)
9. Outfit: brick reddish orange top with a ruffled neckline, a grey tank top, jeans, and black shoes. also, a reddish orange lace scarf because I am cold.
10. Weekly goals: de-stress. It was a lousy weekend here in Tucson.
1. Mood: good I actually don’t have that pounding sinus headache!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? getting my raggedy cuticles together!
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay?umm no thanks
4. Things you always seem to be doing: laundry like a mutha!, lesson planning, cleaning, eating, drinking coffee
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? working out
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Clarisonic!!!!!
7. Last movie you watched? Easy A-very cute
8. Last person you smiled at? the hubster
9. Outfit: now I’m in my white and black polka dot pjs
10. Weekly goals: finish some work stuff, vaccum, and get ready for this snowstorm that’s about to hit NYC 🙁
1. Mood: Kinda worried ! Parent issues (I just turned 22 a week back and I still stay with parents ) India !!!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? getting my skin to glow with the right foundation
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? yaaaayyy coz they would rock !
4. Things you always seem to be doing: drinking coffee and consoling people !
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? watch a good movie !
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Cle de peau leonardis R3 lipstick
7. Last movie you watched? Tron legacy – was like a video game
8. Last person you smiled at? MOM
9. Outfit: Light brownish pink top and jeans
10. Weekly goals: Get back on to my feet after the wreck of last two days.
1. Mood: content. sitting on my bed, watching a movie and chillin with one of my kitty friends. wild late nightt baby!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? i have a crack in the corner of my mouth (bleh angular cheilitis)..and its not due to dry skin, but instead a lack of B vitamins. which is weird because i take a multi vitamin every damn day! oh well. so that’s healing, but not fast enough.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? nahhh. i see no shame in wearing regular sweats. they don’t need to look like mom jeans at the same time. heh.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: putting on chapstick, biting my cuticles, checking my phone, going on FB from my BB, picking my nail polish, and running my hands through my hair and flipping the ends out…hah (when it’s straight)
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? taking control of my life and learning about myself to make my life better.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? the naked palette, damnit!! i just got the UD eyeshadow ammo palette, which is currently occupying my lids on the reg, but only until i can get my paws on naked!
7. Last movie you watched? i’m watching new moon right now.
8. Last person you smiled at? myself, in the mirror, after i took my crest whitestrip off, lol! but before that, i smiled at my cat, who looked at me and made the cutest face ever.
9. Outfit: fleece pj pants and my boyfriend’s tee shirt (who is away for a month, so it helps. a little)
10. Weekly goals: to have fun tomorrow at a friend’s bday celebration, beat the snow, get to work on time, talk to my bf once a day, get my cell phone bill taken care of and chopped down a little bit, manage my money better and not spend it all, and a few other things i can’t quite think of.
have a nice week, karen and everyone else!
1. Mood: If cold could be a mood, I would be cold. I totally agree with you that it’s been CHILLY in the Bay Area recently. It’s not even that cold but it feels freezing!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? I have this mark right above my right jawline that kind of looks like a hickey. It’s actually the hyperpigmentation left over from a massive mosquito bite. Not cute. T_T;
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? So, I gotta be honest, at first I was like o_____O ehhhh? But I watched the infomercial and I’m kinda tempted too. I basically don’t wear jeans throughout the winter and drier months since I have dermatographia and even leggings that aren’t soft enough can cause enough rubbing to make me itchy…so, those actually look kinda awesome.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Procrastinating, trying to clear my desk and dresser top of stuff, cleaning my floor, laundry, wondering what to make for dinner, running out the door just late enough to just miss the shuttle/bus.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? I am finishing my fellowship application goshdarnit.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? The Chanel quint from Spring! And with the late graduation gift I just received from my aunt I can actually afford it now too. 😀
7. Last movie you watched? TRON: Legacy
8. Last person you smiled at? A coworker when I left campus.
9. Outfit: I am currently bundled up in a robe and fuzzy Hello Kitty pajama bottoms in bed with my electric blanket turned on and my feet are still like ice. ;_;
10. Weekly goals: Um, right now I’m just hoping to get through tomorrow haha…. gotta finish this fellowship app!
1. Mood:
Surprisingly, I feel pretty happy even though I’m “doing homework and totally not procrastinating and reading beauty blogs”.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment?
Have a couple of spots. Annoying, but at least concealer works! And deciding if I should repurchase the Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer or try something else. Any suggestions?
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay?
I had no idea what these were until I read your blog post. Never even knew such things existed! But, not for me.
4. Things you always seem to be doing:
Procrastinating, what else? Also, putting on lip balm, reading blogs and drinking water.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better?
Eating healthily. (: And concentrating on my education – already starting to study for AP tests!
6. Something on your shopping lust list?
I have TONS of things but I want to get some eve lom cleanser, perfect skin (I WISH) and maybe the Chanel tinted moisturizer/bronzer?
7. Last movie you watched?
The Tourist.
8. Last person you smiled at?
my little sister.
9. Outfit:
navajo print cardigan
black tights
mocassins
loose black tee
rings
10. Weekly goals:
To just get through the week, finish all my homework, and relax.
Also, to keep eating healthily and create a new skincare routine!
1. Mood: so-so. I have a cold and I’m at the office — blah!
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? last week I wrote on MBB that I was so happy my skin was perfectly clear, and OF COURSE a pimple appeared right between my eyebrows, in the dead center of my face! I bought a gel that should reduce swelling and redness, hope it works!
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Nay, unless you have a perfect fisique.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: tidying up my room (takes half my life!)!
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? I’m trying to be constant in putting on makeup in the morning. Looking at myself in the mirror and seeing something nice makes me feel better about myself 🙂
6. Something on your shopping lust list? I’m on a no-buy moment, because I’ve gained weight, and I want to shed some pounds before buying stuff!
7. Last movie you watched? I watched again the Sex and the City movie, the first one of course! Ah, the clothes…
8. Last person you smiled at? a colleague who stopped by
9. Outfit: A blue dress, brown leggings and brown flat boots
10. Weekly goals: Pluck up the courage to declutter my wardrobe, in depth. Maybe reduce it by half? I have things from the 90s… I want to free space for the new!
Hi Alice!
How’s your forehead since you’ve gone off the toner? Is it better?
Oh, and if you just have one or two pimples, I’ll give you the best procedure I’ve ever gotten from my mom, if you want to get rid of them; you’ll need a clean washcloth, warm water, a pimple extractor and either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid (I think you’re the one that uses Retin-A. You can use your Retin-A if you want to).
1. Wet your washcloth with warm water and wring.
2. Place warm washcloth on pimple for about thirty seconds to a minute. This will bring your pimple to a ” head.” If it is at a head, it will help bring all that nasty stuff in your pimple up to the surface.
3. Take the washcloth off and grab your clean extractor (use rubbing alcohol to clean your extractor!). Make sure you put the pimple in the center of the hole in the extractor and press firmly (but not too firmly) down; do not make a back and forth motion! You want to get all the gunk out of your pore, so you want to push down until you see a tiny bit of blood come out of your pore. That means everything is out.
4. Once you wipe off the gunk, rub in a tiny bit of the acne gel you chose with clean hands. You can put on an ice cube to reduce the redness if you wish.
P.S. It is better to do this at night as the area will be red for awhile. That and I don’t like the idea of putting makeup on a newly extracted spot. It just doesn’t seem right.
1. Mood: Motivated.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? My self tanner keeps fading so fast, and I am so lazy about reapplying 😀
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? Nay for me.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Cooking, working, paying bills.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? I’m jogging. I was on vacation for 10 days, now I have to get back to my usual routine.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Make Up Forever HD Blush in Quickie!
7. Last movie you watched? Um…Salt with Angelina Jolie.
8. Last person you smiled at? Probably someone at work.
9. Outfit: I’m in sweats since I have to run in an hour.
10. Weekly goals: Remember to take my vitamins…such an easy task, yet i’ve had the same bottle for 6 months, when it’s only supposed to last 2 months with 60 tablets 😀
Mood: tranquil and content :).
Pressing beauty issue at the moment: facial hair… ugh.
Pajama jeans: nay… I prefer my super soft lousy “kill me before I go out in this” pants.
Things you always seem to be doing: studying, applying lipbalm, procrastinating, overanalyzing everything (and the fun stuff: writing, daydreaming)
One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life better: I actually posted a poem of mine on my blog (I mean, I’ve been writing for ages, but now I was brave enough to show it to the public… well, in my book, that was a really nice challenge for me… maybe I’m gonna be more confident and braver if it comes to other decisions and challenges in my life)
Someting on your shopping list? Way too many things (I picked up a few today, but still, there are way too many). I need an eye primer, a Manhattan Intense Moisture&Gloss lipstick (I still don’t know which shade I’d like… I mean, if I could I would buy ALL!) and a dark blue eyeshadow are leading the list :).
Last movie you watched? Bordertown.
Last person you smiled at? Probably my mum :).
Outfit: black pants, a black-grey-black-red top with swirl pattern and a red cardigan over it.
Weekly goals: Passing the lexicography exam and to finally order the tikets for the concert I’ve been eyeing :).
1. Mood: Cold! Got to love ice storms.
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? Like you Karen I have been suffering with dry skin. This year it was been abnormally cold here in the south so aveeno body wash and shampoo and conditioner have been my best friends right now.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? I think nay but they are probably really comfy.
4. Things you always seem to be doing: Doing laundry and cooking dinner.
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Trying not to worry about little things.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Uggs!
7. Last movie you watched? I have been so busy lately that I can’t even remember.
8. Last person you smiled at? My husband.
9. Outfit: Flannel Pj’s!
10. Weekly goals: Organize more of my things left in boxes and toss out what I don’t need.
1. Mood: PMS (Ladies know what it means:))
2. Pressing beauty issue o’ the moment? Dry lips.
3. Pajama Jeans: yea or nay? I’m really not sure. Maybe it’s not so bad:)
4. Things you always seem to be doing: blogging, biting my nails and thinking I can do nothing special to succeed (at the same time I know that I can, damn!)
5. One positive thing you’re doing today to make your life a little better? Studied a little about photo editing.
6. Something on your shopping lust list? Actually I want a new coral blush but not in the mood for shopping right now.
7. Last movie you watched? The Kid with Bruce Willis
8. Last person you smiled at? My boyfriend I suppose
9. Outfit: pink pants with strawberries and red T-shirt. My home look:)
10. Weekly goals: Reading some articles about food photo and English study. One of the goals for this year is to start my own blog in English. So I really need to get serious with language. By the way, sorry for mistakes, if any. I’m nearly sleeping so let me skip checking and editing:)