So…what is the Monday Poll?
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of five more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). I love reading your answers, and it helps me get my week off to a good start.
1. Would you rather wear red lipstick or black lipstick?
Oh, my goodness. Red lipstick please, and if we’re getting specific, red with a matte finish. ?
2. Gel or cream?
Cream!
3. Some advice you’d give your 12-year-old self?
Self, believe it or not, you really do not have to be running around with your arms crossed underneath your boobs when you’re in P.E. ? (I know, they hurt when they bounce up and down like that, and I’m sorry you’ve been doing this for months) Please ask Mom to buy you a bra this weekend, because she won’t be the one to suggest it.
Also, if you’re uncomfortable with the thought of a regular bra, then get a sports bra instead. Not a big deal. ?
4. If you could have any makeup artist from any era do your makeup, whom would you choose and for what?
Kevyn Aucoin, for sure, on my wedding day.
5. What’s the worst Halloween candy?
Licorice (yuck)! But those chewy orange peanuts come a close second.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Question time! Here they are to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon!
1. Would you rather wear red lipstick or black lipstick?
2. Gel or cream?
3. Some advice you’d give your 12-year-old self?
4. If you could have any makeup artist from any era do your makeup, whom would you choose and for what?
5. What’s the worst Halloween candy?
P.P.S. I hope you find joy in the little things this week. ?❤️?
1. Would you rather wear red lipstick or black lipstick?
-if I could wear lipstick I would definitely go with the red!
2. Gel or cream?
-hmmm, I guess cream.
3. Some advice you’d give your 12-year-old self?
– may not be the best for my 12 year old self (perhaps older) but focus on your school and hobbies more than those friends, because good grades and accomplishments will still be there. The “friends” won’t.
4. If you could have any makeup artist from any era do your makeup, whom would you choose and for what?
-I’ll just steal your response, because I’ll probably look bomb on my wedding day if I do!
5. What’s the worst Halloween candy?
-black licorices!
Hi Savannah,
Such good advice to your younger self. Some friends come and go, but the things you accomplish will always stand.
Happy Monday to you!
1. Would you rather wear red lipstick or black lipstick? For October, black lipstick, for sure.
2. Gel or cream? Cream, if you’re referring to lipstick.
3. Some advice you’d give your 12-year-old self? Girl, don’t be in such a hurry to grow up! Enjoy playing tag and looking like a young girl. There’s plenty of time to be a big girl, but only a small, short time to be a child.
4. If you could have any makeup artist from any era do your makeup, whom would you choose and for what? Charlotte Tilbury for all occasions
5. What’s the worst Halloween candy? anything not candy that’s given out! Although, cheese crackers are okay in the from of Goldfish, cheddar bunnies, or Cheez-Its.
Hi Maxie,
I love your advice to your 12-year old self. I am going to try desperately to draw out childhood for as long as I can with my daughter. It goes by too fast.
Have a good rest of your Monday!
Red lipstick ? and I will go w the matte!
I like gel .
I thought Kevin Aucoin before I finished reading . I have his book .
Worst Halloween ? candy : anything bite size !
Hi Michele,
I have his book too. One of my faves!
Had a great weekend and realized that the great things are also the little things. ALL THE THINGS. 😀
1. Would you rather wear red lipstick or black lipstick?
Ugh….if I had to choose, I would wear black because I just can’t do red and was a goth.
2. Gel or cream?
I like gel but cream is better I think.
3. Some advice you’d give your 12-year-old self?
This acne shall pass; it’ll be a couple of decades, but it’ll pass….
4. If you could have any makeup artist from any era do your makeup, whom would you choose and for what?
ANY of the Westmores for a photoshoot!
5. What’s the worst Halloween candy?
Candy corn came to mind but for me, all of it, unless it involves bacon or a ribeye. #carnivoreHalloween
Hi RaeFrau,
Yes, all the things are great. Big and small!
Happy Monday to you.:)
1. Would you rather wear red lipstick or black lipstick?
Red! Love it. Especially since I bought this little $8 silicone lip exfoliating brush from Sephora. Stop the presses! That thing is amazing.
2. Gel or cream?
Cream.
3. Some advice you’d give your 12-year-old self?
Not everyone is as transparent as you are. Learn to be more discerning in your choice of friends. Really quickly. Like, immediately. This will literally affect the rest of your life.
4. If you could have any makeup artist from any era do your makeup, whom would you choose and for what?
Charlotte Tilbury, every. single. day. Because wouldn’t that be great- to look fab and not have to think about it?
5. What’s the worst Halloween candy?
Lately, everything has to be ‘poop’. Unicorn poop, emoji poop, etc. Really people? Grow up.
Hi Suzanne,
EEK! I think I need that lip brush ASAP. My lips get crazy flakes when the weather gets cold, so thanks for the recommendation.
This morning was the first morning in a long time where you absolutely had to wear a jacket to leave the house. I’m not ready for winter!
You’re so welcome! It’s the “Sephora Collection Refresh and Prep Lip Scrubber”.
Jacket? I’m so jealous! It’s over 90 degrees here. I think we’re finally going to get some rain, though, after over 6 weeks without, so that’s good.
1. Would you rather wear red lipstick or black lipstick? Tatcha’s Kyoto Red is the only red I wear nowadays. Given my age, if I were to wear black, people would wonder how I had managed to escape from the morgue! LOL
2. Gel or cream? If we’re talking lipstick, I definitely prefer a cream.
3. Some advice you’d give your 12-year-old self? Don’t worry so much about not having loads of friends. The ones you have are truthful and loyal and will have your back when the going gets rough.
4. If you could have any makeup artist from any era do your makeup, whom would you choose and for what? Kevyn Aucoin for the win! He could do my makeup any time he wanted to.
5. What’s the worst Halloween candy? Any of the novelty candies that relate to bodily functions. I agree with Suzanne: “Really people? Grow up.”
Hi Eileen,
That’s great advice to your 12-year old self. 🙂
Happy Monday and have a great rest of your week!
1. Would you rather wear red lipstick or black lipstick? Red lipstick
2. Gel or cream? Gel ,
3. Some advice you’d give your 12-year-old self? Love yourself and take what people say to you as a grain of salt. Your mom and you will never be close
4. If you could have any makeup artist from any era do your makeup, whom would you choose and for what? Pat McGrath
5. What’s the worst Halloween candy? Anything with marshmallow like those circus peanut things
1. Would you rather wear red lipstick or black lipstick?
Red all day, everyday.
2. Gel or cream?
Cream for most things.
3. Some advice you’d give your 12-year-old self?
It’s all going to be ok, just hang in there.
4. If you could have any makeup artist from any era do your makeup, whom would you choose and for what?
Leah Carmichael. Just an everyday look.
5. What’s the worst Halloween candy?
Mars. Yuck.
1. Would you rather wear red lipstick or black lipstick? Girl, RED!
2. Gel or cream? Cream
3. Some advice you’d give your 12-year-old self? Do not pull your lower lid down to put in your contacts! Just open your eye really wide, dummy. Also, spf
4. If you could have any makeup artist from any era do your makeup, whom would you choose and for what?
Kevyn Aucoin for church part of wedding Charlotte Tilbury for the reception!
5. What’s the worst Halloween candy? Candy corn
1. Would you rather wear red lipstick or black lipstick? I love both, but if I have to chose one, red.
2. Gel or cream? Cream
3. Some advice you’d give your 12-year-old self? Hang in there. Things will get better when you move out of home in a few years. Mom is a narcissist, so just give up trying to have any kind of relationship with her. She’s not a victim who needs help, and she’ll never care about you. Move on.
4. If you could have any makeup artist from any era do your makeup, whom would you choose and for what? I’d have to say the same. Kevyn Aucoin for my wedding day. Kevyn was the best, and could make anyone look stunning.
5. What’s the worst Halloween candy? Black licorice, for sure!
1. Would you rather wear red lipstick or black lipstick? Neither but red I guess
2. Gel or cream? Gel
3. Some advice you’d give your 12-year-old self? Don’t use skincare with alcohol or fragrance
4. If you could have any makeup artist from any era do your makeup, whom would you choose and for what? Kevyn Aucoin. For every day.
5. What’s the worst Halloween candy. Smarties. Cannot disagree more about licorice. Licorice is the best candy and black licorice is my favorite! !
1. Red. Black only works for Halloween.
2. Gel.
3. I was routinely harassed and abused in a public school system which didn’t give a **** about anyone who didn’t have well-off parents. I would advise my 12-year-old self to go ahead and tell the principal, etc., that my parents were going to sue them (and go public) if they would not stop the abuse (even though we never had the money to do that). I have heard that lawsuit threats can work wonders against school districts. Also, go ahead and physically fight those cowardly morons. (My one experience where I struck one of those scumbags proved that he was a complete coward.)
4. Ditto what Erica, above, said.
5. Butterfinger. I have NEVER understood what people like about Butterfinger!
1. Would you rather wear red lipstick or black lipstick?
Red but I wore glittery black lipstick for a costume this past weekend.
2. Gel or cream?
Depends on the product! Cream for moisturizer, I like gel blushes.
3. Some advice you’d give your 12-year-old self?
Oh man. Middle school was terrible. I’d tell me never to diet.
4. If you could have any makeup artist from any era do your makeup, whom would you choose and for what?
Lisa Eldridge for everyday!
5. What’s the worst Halloween candy?
I agree with your answers – black licorice and circus peanuts. I also have to say anything with real peanuts because those try to kill me.
1. Would you rather wear red lipstick or black lipstick? Red, matte.
2. Gel or cream? Cream.
3. Some advice you’d give your 12-year-old self? It’s okay to have a big toothy grin, it looks genuine and happy!
4. If you could have any makeup artist from any era do your makeup, whom would you choose and for what? Hmmmm, Charlotte Tillbury, so I would look glowy and glam everyday, you know, for Target runs.
5. What’s the worst Halloween candy? Gummy candy, any kind. It’s just not for me.
1. Would you rather wear red lipstick or black lipstick?
Red. Black is not a great color for thin lips.
2. Gel or cream?
Cream.
3. Some advice you’d give your 12-year-old self?
You are lovable just as you are.
4. If you could have any makeup artist from any era do your makeup, whom would you choose and for what?
All I can think of is classic Hollywood, because the stars looked gorgeous in black and white films, but makeup was probably much heavier back than and a lot of the glamour was the result of amazing lighting and good photography.
5. What’s the worst Halloween candy?
Hershey’s Special Dark. It’s not dark, and it’s not special, either. ?♀️
1. Would you rather wear red lipstick or black lipstick?
Red, although I miss being able to wear black lipstick without it making my lips disappear.
2. Gel or cream?
Cream, gel doesn’t do it for me.
3. Some advice you’d give your 12-year-old self?
Take “that” chance – who knows where it may have led you.
4. If you could have any makeup artist from any era do your makeup, whom would you choose and for what?
Lisa Eldridge, any day of the week for any occasion. She makes everyone she works on look like the best version of themself.
5. What’s the worst Halloween candy?
I have no idea, it’s not really a thing in Britain – as long as it is sweet and bad for you it works for Halloween here.
Happy Tuesday! I’m so sad to read some of the responses to giving advice to my 12 year old self. We really need to be better as parents, friends, neighbors and educators to make children feel loved and valued. 🙁
1. Would you rather wear red lipstick or black lipstick? Red
2. Gel or cream? Cream
3. Some advice you’d give your 12-year-old self? These will be your best friends forever – keep making memories. But be more thoughtful and kind toward those who aren’t your best friends.
4. If you could have any makeup artist from any era do your makeup, whom would you choose and for what? I literally have no idea. I don’t know any makeup artists.
5. What’s the worst Halloween candy? Totally with you on the black licorice!