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. Lip tint or lip balm?
Lip balm, ideally something with SPF and a hint of color. I’ve got my eye on these by Colorscience because you can wear them on lips *and* cheeks, and they have SPF50.
2. Matchy-matchy: yes or no?
Yes, yes, yes!
3. Your thoughts on biker shorts?
I used to wear them back in the ’90s and liked them then. I probably wouldn’t wear them now though, because…why wear biker shorts when you can just as easily wear leggings? At least with leggings I get a little warmth and sun protection! LOL.
4. Snakes: cool or scary?
Um…scary cool? This is unlikely a shocker, but I’m not a big fan of snakes. We have a lot of them on the trails here in Marin County, so you have to be careful, and I’ve seen a few in real life. I get freaked out every single time. Once, I saw a MASSIVE snake. It was very long and as thick as my arm! I watched it slowly creep into the ground, and I was so stunned that I couldn’t move or talk.
That said, I do find that snake designs, especially in jewelry, can look very cool, although I don’t like snakeskin ANYTHING.
5. Something you wish you learned sooner?
That emotional neglect is a thing, but so is re-parenting yourself.
6. What’s your current go-to eyeliner style?
A SUPER thin, crisp liquid line on the upper lash line, with the smallest kitten flick at the end. Oh, and in black. It’s classic and has been workin’ for me, especially since I haven’t been wearing a lot of eyeshadow. I feel like liquid liner gives a high payoff in relation to the effort.
7. Something in your beauty arsenal that helps you get that glow?
Hmm…does liquid exfoliator count? I’ve been using the Jan Marini Skin Care Management System I got for Mother’s Day (it has a liquid exfoliator with glycolic, salicylic and azelaic acids!) a few days a week, and I swear my skin glows!
8. Do you own a CD player?
I don’t have one in my house anymore, but I do in my car. I don’t spend a lot of time driving, though, so I kinda want one in the house again so I can play my old CDs!
9. Last thing you drank?
A big glass of water with Tangerine Emergen-C.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.
1. Lip tint or lip balm?
2. Matchy-matchy: yes or no?
3. Your thoughts on biker shorts?
4. Snakes: cool or scary?
5. Something you wish you learned sooner?
6. What’s your current go-to eye liner style?
7. Something in your beauty arsenal that helps you get that glow?
8. Do you own a CD player?
9. Last thing you drank?
P.P.S. Happy Monday, sweet friend! ? I hope your morning so far has been filled with good things and perhaps even a little bit of unicorn magic (I know I could use some). ? I have Connor with me this week because it’s the in-between time right after school ends and before camp begins, so maybe she’ll even grace me with her makeover skills.
1. Lip tint or lip balm? lip balm
2. Matchy-matchy: yes or no? yes
3. Your thoughts on biker shorts? um not a fan for me
4. Snakes: cool or scary? scary but cool on britney spears
5. Something you wish you learned sooner? that i can and should say no more often
6. What’s your current go-to eye liner style? sephora
7. Something in your beauty arsenal that helps you get that glow?euk by the ordinary
8. Do you own a CD player? i did back in the day
9. Last thing you drank? an izzie blackberry.
Loved your answer to question 5, Ericca. It’s a lesson I wish I learned sooner too!
1. Lip tint or lip balm? Lip balm, lately, but I do love a good lip tint to make me look ~alive~.
2. Matchy-matchy: yes or no? Yes!
3. Your thoughts on biker shorts? In theory, I like ’em. But I always feel like I look like I’m wearing sausage casing….the length always cuts in on my legs. I’ll wear leggings.
4. Snakes: cool or scary? COOOOOOL!
5. Something you wish you learned sooner? That it’s okay to give up on some things.
6. What’s your current go-to eye liner style? Plum or bronze pencil line over my top lashline, blended into a rose gold shadow.
7. Something in your beauty arsenal that helps you get that glow? bliss Resurfacing Fruit Enzyme Treatment – it’s SUPER gentle for my very reactive skin. Yay!
8. Do you own a CD player? Sure do! Somehow my CD/Tape player still works (I think I got it in ’99 or ’00?!?! I was in jr high?) although sometimes it throws a fit and skips on CDs. The buttons a bit wonky. It’s in our kitchen and we use it for a radio 99.9% of the time. Our car also has a CD player which is used extremely rarely.
9. Last thing you drank? Water – working on my first 32oz after my cold brew, LOL
If I ever run into a snake again I’ll have to try to remember to take some COOL pics for you!
Exccccccccellent! 🙂
1. Lip tint or lip balm?
Tinted balm all day every day!
2. Matchy-matchy: yes or no?
Yes please
3. Your thoughts on biker shorts?
Same as Karen I wore them back in the day. These days I much prefer skirts or flowy shorts.
4. Snakes: cool or scary?
Definitely both. They’re super cool, but I’m an Australian so we have a healthy respect for the danger noodles.
5. Something you wish you learned sooner?
There will always be some people who just don’t like you. And that’s ok.
6. What’s your current go-to eye liner style?
Tightline top lid only.
7. Something in your beauty arsenal that helps you get that glow?
A good cream blush and cream highlight that glows, not glitters.
8. Do you own a CD player?
Only in the car – unless you count the PS4
9. Last thing you drank?
Just water. My main drink of choice.
Skirts are great (I’m still on the hunt for some) but only if they have POCKETS!
1. Lip tint or lip balm? Lip Balm
2. Matchy-matchy: yes or no? It depends.
3. Your thoughts on biker shorts? I wouldn’t wear them but on some people they work.
4. Snakes: cool or scary? A bit of both. I like to see videos and pics of them, but would be scared to see one in person.
5. Something you wish you learned sooner? Be true to yourself.
6. What’s your current go-to eye liner style? Marc Jacobs Ro-cocoa
7. Something in your beauty arsenal that helps you get that glow? I have oily skin, so it’s trying to keep the shine at bay- usually with powder
8. Do you own a CD player? I do! Haven’t used it in forever though, lol…
9. Last thing you drank? Water and Ginger Ale.
Hey Danielle,
Do you mix the water in with the ginger ale? I’ve never thought to do this and I’m intrigued because some ginger ales (I love them so much) are too sweet for me.
Oh, no, I meant separately. You could try adding ice to it or try the ginger ale with no sugar added. Otherwise I would suggest trying kombucha- if you haven’t already.
I hope Connor Claire does, too, and that you share the results!
1. Lip tint or lip balm?
I find that lip tints are pretty balmy. That Glossier Ultra Balm is pretty nice and pigmented, too.
2. Matchy-matchy: yes or no?
Actually, yes now, especially mani-pedi.
3. Your thoughts on biker shorts?
Like midi-skirts, totally unflattering on me. I’d rather wear super short shorts or leggings, but in practice, prefer super short shorts; leggings too hot and constrictive.
4. Snakes: cool or scary?
Scary IRL; cool in jewelry and tattoos.
5. Something you wish you learned sooner?
My yoga practice; I just wasn’t ready for it at the time, though. It’s come to me at the right time in my life and I’m right where I need to be.
6. What’s your current go-to eye liner style?
Upper waterline and bat-wing flick.
7. Something in your beauty arsenal that helps you get that glow?
Saie Glowy Super Gel in Starglow + Byredo Colourstick in Vienna + Jones Road Miracle Balm in Dusty Rose (ALL ABOUT the dewy glow because my skin is so dang dry)
8. Do you own a CD player?
No. I still own lots of CDs though! What to do….
9. Last thing you drank?
Still drinking it; hot ginger/lemon water (had to stop drinking coffee *sob*
Speaking of Saie, they have a tinted moisturizer that I really want to try!!!
The SPF one?? Me, too!!
I’ll book something with Connor please!
1. Lip tint or lip balm?
Lip balm!
2. Matchy-matchy: yes or no
Yes!
3. Your thoughts on biker shorts?
I wear them under dresses, especially when I walk my dog!
4. Snakes: cool or scary?
Scary! Hettie found one on our walk the other day, I was like AH NO. Luckily Michigan doesn’t have too many venomous snakes.
5. Something you wish you learned sooner?
How to care for my joints!
6. What’s your current go-to eye liner style?
Similar to yours!
7. Something in your beauty arsenal that helps you get that glow?
Hmmm. Sometimes I put a gold fleck Vaseline lip balm on my cheeks.
8. Do you own a CD player?
No.
9. Last thing you drank?
Water!
I’ll check to see if she can work you into her schedule, LOL!
We were just outside looking for four-leaf clovers (didn’t find any) and I thought of you!
I’m going to throw some into a birthday card for my friend’s Abuela this week!
1. Lip balm for sure.
2. Sure, why not?
3. Hell no.
4. Cool.
5. To turn love inward. Still learning this.
6. Tightline my eyes using a soft brown kohl liner.
7. Living Libations seabuckthorn oil cleanser.
8. I used to!
9. Water.
1. Lip tint or lip balm? Lip balm, with SPF. Tint would be nice too.
2. Matchy-matchy: yes or no? Sure! Except for nail polish, my fingernails and toenails can not match, it’s my pet peeve. Weird I know. They must be opposites!
3. Your thoughts on biker shorts? I’m currently wearing some. Lol! Helps with chub rub, they have pockets, I live in them in the Summer.
4. Snakes: cool or scary? I have two pet snakes, so cool!
5. Something you wish you learned sooner? That self care is really important. I thought it was selfish if I did something just for me, but I have realized that my batteries need to be charged just like everyone else’s.
6. What’s your current go-to eye liner style? A smudge of black along my upper lash line.
7. Something in your beauty arsenal that helps you get that glow? I grease myself up every night, and use copious amounts of sunscreen. I like being shiny!
8. Do you own a CD player? No. I don’t have any CD’s anymore either which is so weird because I used to have so many in the 90’s.
9. Last thing you drank? An iced coffee!
1. Lip tint or lip balm? How about a super creamy balm with sparkles.
2. Matchy-matchy: yes or no? Coordinatey- coordinatey
3. Your thoughts on biker shorts? Only for bike rides.
4. Snakes: cool or scary? Cool! I support savethesnakes.org to help garner more interest and protection.
5. Something you wish you learned sooner? What other people think of me is none of my business.
6. What’s your current go-to eye liner style? Smudged out UD Zero.
7. Something in your beauty arsenal that helps you get that glow? Tower 28 bronzer.
8. Do you own a CD player??There is one in my car. That’s where I bump WuTang albums.
9. Last thing you drank? Waterloo lemon lime sparkling water.
1. Lip tint or lip balm? Lip balm.
2. Matchy-matchy: yes or no? Yes.
3. Your thoughts on biker shorts? No, just no, no, no.
4. Snakes: cool or scary? Both. I’ve never seen one where I live, but my family had one in our driveway in California when I was a child. I have to remind myself to really look when I’m pulling weeds or dealing with gardening tasks to keep an eye out for snakes. I try to stomp around enough that they’ll clear out before I get there, since they feel vibrations in the ground (they can’t hear).
5. Something you wish you learned sooner? How to avoid dealing with narcissists and sociopaths – this is something I still have problems with.
6. What’s your current go-to eye liner style? Thin pencil or liquid line, no flick.
7. Something in your beauty arsenal that helps you get that glow? Occasionally I use a highlighter or dewy tinted moisturize. Nothing stands out as being amazing.
8. Do you own a CD player? Yes – four of them in the house, one in the car, but the car one just broke (car is 18 years old).
9. Last thing you drank?? Coca-Cola.
1. Lip tint or lip balm?
Lip balm.
2. Matchy-matchy: yes or no?
Yes!
3. Your thoughts on biker shorts?
If you like leather burns, go ahead and wear them at the barn. If not…wear at least leggings.
4. Snakes: cool or scary?
I’d rather not discuss snakes.
5. Something you wish you learned sooner?
Medical trauma is real and it manifests in so many ways.
6. What’s your current go-to eye liner style?
I wear eyeliner? I’ve sort of given up on it at present. I can’t actually remember the last time I’ve worn it.
7. Something in your beauty arsenal that helps you get that glow?
I have a beauty balm that has a tiny bit of shimmer. Nothing special or secretive. I drink A LOT of water. That’s the real secret right there.
8. Do you own a CD player?
I do. It’s with my CDs. LOL.
9. Last thing you drank?
Dr. Pepper.
1. Lip tint or lip balm?
Lip balm.
2. Matchy-matchy: yes or no?
Yes.
3. Your thoughts on biker shorts?
Love ‘em.
4. Snakes: cool or scary?
Very, very cool.
5. Something you wish you learned sooner?
If you don’t use it, you lose it!
6. What’s your current go-to eye liner style?
I haven’t worn liner recently.
7. Something in your beauty arsenal that helps you get that glow?
Too Faced Sweet Peach Glow palette. Pretty!
8. Do you own a CD player?
Yes, two — one in my car, and one that can also play cassette tapes (!).
9. Last thing you drank?
Water.
1. Lip tint or lip balm? Lip balm or tinted lip balm.
2. Matchy-matchy: yes or no? Yes, to a point. It’s always go to through in a surprise or some contrast.
3. Your thoughts on biker shorts? I like to wear them under shorter dresses, so I don’t accidentally flash my panties. I have a big booty.
4. Snakes: cool or scary? COOL, and surprisingly smart.
5. Something you wish you learned sooner? To set boundaries with people.
6. What’s your current go-to eye liner style? Bright or neon on the lower waterline.
7. Something in your beauty arsenal that helps you get that glow? Oily skin. LOL
8. Do you own a CD player? I think so … ?
9. Last thing you drank? Cold, filtered water.