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. Eyeshadow palette or blush palette?
Ooh, I love both! Right now, though, let’s go with the blush palette. I could use a new one.
2. A color that looks good on you?
Hmm, if we’re talking about clothes — which I have on my mind right now because I should buy some new shirts for work, but currently I loathe clothes shopping — warm pastel pinks are flattering on me. So are certain shades of pastel blue.
3. Horizontal or vertical stripes?
Vertical, please!
4. Have you ever been in a car accident?
Yup. Two, knock on wood. The first one happened in high school. My mom was driving me to class, and we were at a stoplight when my classmate, who was driving to school a few cars behind us, rear-ended the car in front of her, which then caused a chain reaction of accidents! I’ll never forget seeing her face when she stepped out of her car. (“Hi, Karen. I guess we’re gonna be late for biology.”) The second was in college, two hours after I’d been given the keys to a brand new Honda Civic. Yup, good times.
5. The names of few of pets that you’ve loved?
Tabs (miss you extra today, sweet boy), Rosie, Shauna and Bell.
6. French manicure on your toes: yes or no?
Not for me! My toes are long and thin, so a French manicure on my toes would make it look like I had fingers on my feet.
7. Something you love about fall?
I love cooler weather much more than I used to, and so I live for the crisp chill in the air. I also love Halloween because it’s the only fall holiday where I just get to show up and eat candy — no cooking or cleaning involved!
8. Black boots or brown boots?
Dark brown, babe.
9. Pumpkin spice latte — yes or no?
Yes! With oat milk if you have it, please.
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. Eyeshadow palette or blush palette?
2. A color that looks good on you?
3. Horizontal or vertical stripes?
4. Have you ever been in a car accident?
5. The names of few of pets that you’ve loved?
6. French manicure on your toes: yes or no?
7. Something you love about fall?
8. Black boots or brown boots?
9. Pumpkin spice latte — yes or no?
P.P.S. Good morning, my friend! 🤗 I hope you’re feeling rested and ready to conquer the week. You’ve totally got this, OK? I believe in you!
1. Eyeshadow palette or blush palette? Eyeshadow palette with no more than four or five shades that form a cohesive color story. I’m not into the mega palettes that look like a kid’s paint box. They’re pretty but I’m not a makeup artist and would never use the majority of the colors. I’ve never encountered a blush palette that really worked for me ☹️
2. A color that looks good on you? If I were to look in my closet, I’d say blue, but truth be known, I always get lots of complements when I wear cherry red.
3. Horizontal or vertical stripes? Vertical for sure.
4. Have you ever been in a car accident? Yes.
5. The names of few of pets that you’ve loved? That’s just too sad for me to answer.
6. French manicure on your toes: yes or no? No. I seldom wear polish on my toes but I do a bi-weekly pedi at home. Because I take good care of my natural nails, polish is fun, but superfluous.
7. Something you love about fall? Absolutely everything! Well, not everything. I really dislike pumpkin. Fall with its spicy scents, vibrant hues, nip in the air—it’s my favorite season.
8. Black boots or brown boots? I have both but I wear my black boots more frequently.
9. Pumpkin spice latte — yes or no? No, thanks. I dislike pumpkin and I am lactose intolerant so no lattes for me.
1. Eyeshadow palette or blush palette? Eyeshadow palette, like a really pretty one with easy to mix shades
2. A color that looks good on you? Navy blue, always
3. Horizontal or vertical stripes? I love horizontal stripes
4. Have you ever been in a car accident? Yes
5. The names of few of pets that you’ve loved? All cats: Canavar (it means ‘monster’ in Turkish), Arti and Lotti
6. French manicure on your toes: yes or no? Nah, I don’t care enough about my toe nails to look extra fancy
7. Something you love about fall? So many things: pleasant temperatures, foliage, scented candles, apple picking, pumpkins …
8. Black boots or brown boots? I always wear black boots cause I feel I can combine them more easily with the rest of my wardrobe
9. Pumpkin spice latte — yes or no? Yes, but only after fall has offically started
Happy Monday! I forgot my caps lock was on and almost wrote you a ransom note. HAHA!
1. Eyeshadow palette or blush palette? Blush, pls.
2. A color that looks good on you? Black? And cool colors: green, aqua, purple.
3. Horizontal or vertical stripes? Vertical (unless they’re black and white).
4. Have you ever been in a car accident? Only one with significant damage. I was the passenger in my friend’s brand new mustang. Young driver and bad winter weather are a dangerous combo. 🙁 I’ve gone off the road in storms a couple of times with no damage and have also backed into a few things – when I was young – with minor damage.
5. The names of few of pets that you’ve loved? Snowball, Elie, Emma, Harriet, Sophie, Willoughby.
6. French manicure on your toes: yes or no? Sure!
7. Something you love about fall? Foliage, cozy sweaters/sweatshirts, hiking, Thanksgiving!
8. Black boots or brown boots? Black.
9. Pumpkin spice latte — yes or no? Yes, pls. Sugar free with heavy cream, if possible.
1. Eyeshadow palette or blush palette?
I’ll go with blush b/c I’ve discovered after some cleanout I don’t need to purchase another eye palette maybe ever!
2. A color that looks good on you?
Most shades of blue.
3. Horizontal or vertical stripes?
Love a horizontal striped shirt.
4. Have you ever been in a car accident?
Yes. One in college which was relatively minor but scary as heck and one a few years later. I also ran into a poll in a parking garage if that counts!
5. The names of few of pets that you’ve loved?
Muffin and Sasha (my childhood kitties)
6. French manicure on your toes: yes or no?
Not for me.
7. Something you love about fall?
The colors. The crisp air. Leaves crunching beneath my feet on my favorite walking trail. Halloween and Thanksgiving!
8. Black boots or brown boots?
I would love a new pair of black boots/booties for fall.
9. Pumpkin spice latte — yes or no?
Yes as long as it doesn’t taste too artificial or too sweet. I pulled out my milk frother over the weekend and made one with some pumpkin spiced chai tea my mom gave me and vanilla oat milk.
Good luck on the first day of your new job! It sounds like a wonderful opportunity.
1. Eyeshadow palette or blush palette? Eye shadow palette, but no more than five shades.
2. A color that looks good on you? Bright pink ( I assume you meant clothing).
3. Horizontal or vertical stripes? Neither
4. Have you ever been in a car accident? Just a minor one.
5. The names of few of pets that you’ve loved? I’ve never had pets.
6. French manicure on your toes: yes or no? No, too mch to deal with and I don’t have the patience to wait for it to dry.
7. Something you love about fall? The cooler temperatures.
8. Black boots or brown boots? Black boots
9. Pumpkin spice latte — yes or no? I can pass on it.
So I checked out the Sephora store at my local Kohl’s. They didn’t have much of what I wanted but I didn’t go away empty handed. I picked a UD waterproof liner in Smoke and a CT mini airbrush face powder in Tan. I figure it will be a good bronzer for the cooler months.
Be well.
1. Eyeshadow palette or blush palette?
Eyeshadow- I don’t like the way blush palettes spill into each other’s pans.
2. A color that looks good on you?
Blue.
3. Horizontal or vertical stripes?
Horizontal. Contrary to popular opinion, it can be done in a flattering way.
4. Have you ever been in a car accident?
Yes, more than one, but never my fault.
5. The names of few of pets that you’ve loved?
Lucy and Julia.
6. French manicure on your toes: yes or no?
Nope.
7. Something you love about fall?
It’s not summer!!!! 💖💖💖 Also, the most fun for decorating.
8. Black boots or brown boots?
I like the way brown boots look on other people, but I always feel like Robin Hood.
9. Pumpkin spice latte — yes or no?
No, I’m definitely not a fan.
Congratulations on the new job! It sounds like something you’re going to be great at.
1. Eyeshadow palette or blush palette? Eyeshadow palette…I’m more picky about blush colors and I don’t usually like enough colors to justify purchasing a blush palette
2. A color that looks good on you? Red…One of my favorite colors
3. Horizontal or vertical stripes? Horizontal
4. Have you ever been in a car accident? Yes
5. The names of few of pets that you’ve loved? Brody – the sweetest & most loving labradoodle ever…I miss him sooo much 😢. He passed away in 2020. My husband and I were grieving so much…we went a little crazy and got two labradoodle puppies…Ollie & Barry. We also have a 12 year old Aussiedoodle named Lexi.
6. French manicure on your toes: yes or no? No
7. Something you love about fall? EVERYTHING…Pumpkin, Candy, Boots, Sweaters, Costumes, Cool weather, Dark lipstick, Hot Cocoa….LOVE IT ALL
8. Black boots or brown boots? Black if I had to choose…But I love them both…Gray too
9. Pumpkin spice latte — yes or no? YES
1. Eyeshadow palette or blush palette? Blush palette
2. A color that looks good on you? warm tones. gold , jewel tones
3. Horizontal or vertical stripes? horizontal stripes.
4. Have you ever been in a car accident? yes. i had someone hit me from the back when I was just started to get the hang of driving and my ex was taking me out to drive at night. it set me back for a while.
5. The names of few of pets that you’ve loved? Ajax , my cat. He is my only animal love
6. French manicure on your toes: yes or no? no . not on me
7. Something you love about fall? the fallen leaves and apple cider.
8. Black boots or brown boots? black boots
9. Pumpkin spice latte — yes or no? yes but with almond milk
1. Eyeshadow palette or blush palette?
Eyeshadow palette hands down – even though I have too many. The new one from MAC Tempting Fate Collection looks gorgeous.
2. A color that looks good on you?
Fuschia
3. Horizontal or vertical stripes?
Vertical on me but horizontal look great on others. So nautical.
4. Have you ever been in a car accident?
Yes a few – one bad highway rollover but there was a guardian angel looking out for me somehow. I should not have been able to walk away from that one and I did.
5. The names of few of pets that you’ve loved? Goldie, Copper, Autumn, Ivy and Laika
6. French manicure on your toes: yes or no? Not for me as I like short toe nails best
7. Something you love about fall? The changing colour of the leaves
8. Black boots or brown boots? Brown!!!
9. Pumpkin spice latte — yes or no? Yes but only half sweet.
1. Eyeshadow palette or blush palette? Eyeshadow
2. A color that looks good on you? Blue
3. Horizontal or vertical stripes? Vertical
4. Have you ever been in a car accident? Yes
5. The names of few of pets that you’ve loved? Casper and Frosty
6. French manicure on your toes: yes or no? Yes
7. Something you love about fall? Sweater weather!
8. Black boots or brown boots? Black
9. Pumpkin spice latte — yes or no? They’re growing on me, so a maybe? (I love my chai lattes too much!)
1. Eyeshadow palette or blush palette? Blush, I wear glasses and don’t really wear a lot of eye shadow.
2. A color that looks good on you? Every time I wore pink, my Grandma would tell me how good it looked on me.
3. Horizontal or vertical stripes? Horizontal on top, vertical on bottom.
4. Have you ever been in a car accident? Yes. When I was 16, 30! Years ago. My fault. It sucked.
5. The names of few of pets that you’ve loved? Fanny, Tofu, Big Chungus, I will miss them forever.
6. French manicure on your toes: yes or no? No. It’s just weird to me.
7. Something you love about fall? Cooler weather, the smells of fall, apples, love it.
8. Black boots or brown boots? Brown, all shades.
9. Pumpkin spice latte — yes or no? Sure!
1. Eyeshadow palette or blush palette?
Eyeshadow; my blushes are lying dormant due to mask wearing.
2. A color that looks good on you?
Warm navy.
3. Horizontal or vertical stripes?
Horizontal, on a boatneck sweater.
4. Have you ever been in a car accident?
Yes, twice, and both instances involved extensive body repair.
5. The names of few of the pets that you’ve loved?
Sparky, Samantha, Isabelle. Jasper and Jasmine (the twins).
6. French manicure on your toes: yes or no?
No. I’d like some color, please.
7. Something you love about fall?
The sound and smell of leaves crunching underfoot.
8. Black boots or brown boots?
Black boots, always.
9. Pumpkin spice latte — yes or no?
Is this the year I try it?
1. Eyeshadow palette or blush palette? Eyeshadow palette, she says, while geeking out about the imminent Naked Cyber early access!
2. A color that looks good on you? Obviously my favorite color, purple, does, but I also like how I look in red. My mom says I look good in black, but I hate it.
3. Horizontal or vertical stripes? Vertical.
4. Have you ever been in a car accident? The school bus driver taking me and a bunch of other kids to our high school graduation rehearsal drove the wrong way on an exit ramp and crashed into a kid who was driving himself to rehearsal. 6 of us were treated and released at local hospitals (not me-I had some minor whiplash, went to my doctor’s office, and was able to treat it with Tylenol), and everyone made it to graduation the next day.
5. The names of few of pets that you’ve loved? Gizmo (my favorite cat from my childhood), Stewie, and Ivy (my aunt’s current cats, not mine. Stewie is extremely friendly, almost to a dog-like degree-he followed a then-boyfriend of mine around and sat under his chair when the ex attended a family New Year’s party. Ivy is incredibly shy but once overcame her shyness and nuzzled my hand while I waited for a migraine to abate).
6. French manicure on your toes: yes or no? No. I used to like nail polish-but only on my fingers, and never a French Manicure-but I eventually lost the patience to do any of it.
7. Something you love about fall? The oppressive summer heat is gone!
8. Black boots or brown boots? Brown-preferably a medium-to-deep reddish brown or even a burgundy!
9. Pumpkin spice latte — yes or no? No. I’m more of a caramel macchiato girl.
1. Eyeshadow palette or blush palette? Eyeshadow please
2. A color that looks good on you? I’ve always been told red is my color.
3. Horizontal or vertical stripes? Vertical
4. Have you ever been in a car accident? Goodness yes, 2 just recently! Got rear ended 2 times in 5 weeks on I75 going home (Dallas traffic sux) Thank goodness both people were nice & both had insurance & I was far enough behind the car in front of me that I didn’t get pushed into them. Oh yeah, and no one got hurt 🙂
5. The names of few of pets that you’ve loved? My 2 current ones – Thomas & Molly Jean and some from the past – Toot / Tooterooski / Tootini, (that’s 1 cat!), Lagniappe, Pudge.
6. French manicure on your toes: yes or no? No – it’s kinda weird to me.
7. Something you love about fall? The cool temps (it was 104 here in Dallas yesterday – ugh), the colors, the excitement of all the holidays coming.
8. Black boots or brown boots? Brown, dark brown
9. Pumpkin spice latte — yes or no? Not if it’s sweet – can’t do sweet coffee. But I’m drinking pumpkin spice flavored coffee right now so I’ll say yes!
I’m a bit late to the party but here goes:
Eyeshadow palette or blush palette? Eyeshadow – I have that Scottish complexion with rosy cheeks, outside of a little contour or highlight, blush just makes me look like a tomato.
2. A color that looks good on you? A purple hued blue. (Love my MAC Fatham’s deep eye shadow).
3. Horizontal or vertical stripes? Horzontal is only good if you are a size 2 or are incarcerated in my opinion.
4. Have you ever been in a car accident? Yes, I was parked at a 7-11 drinking a diet Pepsi when a drunk missed the corner, sailed over the sidewalk and hit my car. I was in college and of course had liability only insurance on it and the drunk had NO insurance so I was working a lot of extra hours to pay for that.
5. The names of few of pets that you’ve loved? Barkley was probably my favorite (which is why he got a whole book written about him), then there was Clyde the Lab and Tank the kitty (his name fit him) who belonged to my best friend.
6. French manicure on your toes: yes or no? I was in ballet at a very young age and in toe shoes WAY too young (back then, they didn’t consider that). My toes are so bent that most people wanting to do a pedicure would run screaming.
7. Something you love about fall? Long walks in the Metropark.
8. Black boots or brown boots? Brown
9. Pumpkin spice latte — yes or no? Not a fan though I made a beer bread out of a pumpkin ale that was really good a few weekends ago.