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 more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007).
1. Something beauty related that you’re excited about at the moment?
Chanel has some new long-wearing nail polishes that I’m stoked about! I’m thinking I need to get the pale yellow, blue and green into my life ASAP.
2. Something that isn’t related to beauty that you’re excited about?
I finally bought a new car to replace my much-loved ’99 Toyota 4Runner. I was surprised to see how emotional it was to say goodbye to her; I actually cried! I’m relieved to be driving something that was made in this century, though.
3. Lemonade or ice tea?
Both! Put ’em both in a tall glass with some ice, and I’m a happy girl.
4. Cropped pants: yes or no?
I used to think yes until I saw a recent picture of me in a pair, OMG! Gonna go with no on this one from this point out.
5. Expensive skin care brands that never let you down?
Skinceuticals and Kate Somerville will always have my heart.
6. A drugstore skin care product that you buy over and over again?
The unscented Aveeno body wash and lotion, always and forever. They don’t give me a headache when I’m migraine-y, and I know I can use both without having to worry about an unexpected allergic reaction.
7. What’s for dinner tonight?
I think I’m gonna do breakfast for dinner. Maybe pancakes.
8. What do you think of Bath & Body Works lotion and body spray scents?
When I’m in the mood (aka not having a monster migraine), I like them. I usually reserve the lotions for summer, though, because they don’t typically have enough oomph for my dry winter skin.
How’s your Monday so far, friend? I hope everything is going your way. Smooth sailing from here on out, OK?
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. Something beauty related that you’re excited about at the moment?
2. Something that isn’t related to beauty that you’re excited about?
3. Lemonade or ice tea?
4. Cropped pants: yes or no?
5. Expensive skin care brands that never let you down?
6. A drugstore skin care product that you buy over and over again?
7. What’s for dinner tonight?
8. What do you think of Bath & Body Works lotion and body spray scents?
1. Something beauty related that you’re excited about at the moment?
I got a spray tan to see if I would like it for my wedding. It looked so good and can’t wait to get sprayed again!
2. Something that isn’t related to beauty that you’re excited about?
May 15th – I’ll be off of work for 10 weeks starting on that date. And May 28th – my wedding date!
3. Lemonade or ice tea?
Unsweetened iced tea please!
4. Cropped pants: yes or no?
No – not flattering!
5. Expensive skin care brands that never let you down?
SK-II.
6. A drugstore skin care product that you buy over and over again?
Neutrogena salicylic acid body wash.
7. What’s for dinner tonight?
My boyfriend and my girls’ have leftovers from the Mexican restaurant we ate at yesterday; wait why don’t I have any?!
8. What do you think of Bath & Body Works lotion and body spray scents?
I’ll just say I pretty much only like their candles.
Congrats on the new car, Karen! I think your 4-runner lasting that long is a testament to the quality! How many miles were on it? I hope my CR-V lasts that long!
Oh my gosh, we had over 150,000 miles on it. It was SUCH a good car! It was really great until about 5 years ago; that was when bigger issues started to appear. It wasn’t until the last 12 months that it’s age was really starting to show, though.
I’ve never had a CR-V but I’ve driven Hondas before and they’re super solid for a really long time.
But enough car talk. I really want to know if you have your dress yet!
I do have a dress, from Target lol! Everything we’re doing is super simple and we’re basically just having a big barbecue reception! So my dress is white and super casual!
It can be so tough to say goodbye to beloved vehicles! I’m dreading doing the same thing soon. 🙁 Do you still have your zippy Mazda, Karen? I used to have something similar and miss it all the time.
Hi Kuz,
So, I’m totally not a car person, which is why 1) I’ve been putting off buying a new one and 2) I was so surprised with emotions. Believe it or not, I still have my Mazda (zoom-zoom). It’s probably going to be replaced though in the next year or so. That was the car we brought Connor home in from the hospital! I will probably be a mess when we say goodbye to it.
1. Something beauty related that you’re excited about at the moment? absolutely nothing
2. Something that isn’t related to beauty that you’re excited about? i am almost finished with school
3. Lemonade or ice tea? iced tea
4. Cropped pants: yes or no? no
5. Expensive skin care brands that never let you down? caudalie
6. A drugstore skin care product that you buy over and over again? Cetaphil bar soap
7. What’s for dinner tonight? crabcake and salad
8. What do you think of Bath & Body Works lotion and body spray scents? great for low key outings and work.
1. Something beauty-related that you’re excited about at the moment? I just got a big box of Meadow Mineral Bath from Borel Folk in Canada (they ship to the US). Smells incredible, relaxes my sore muscles, and doesn’t leave a film in the tub. I could use this every night (followed by their wild rose body butter).
2. Something that isn’t related to beauty that you’re excited about? I’m getting a new ID for work – since the last one I’ve lost over 50 pounds. Can’t wait for a photo with actual cheekbones.
3. Lemonade or ice tea? Lemonade
4. Cropped pants: yes or no? Big No.
5. Expensive skin care brands that never let you down? Saint Jane Vitamin C drops and beauty serum are my splurge products.
6. A drugstore skin care product that you buy over and over again? The big tub of CeraVe Moisturizing Cream.
7. What’s for dinner tonight? Roasted vegetable and goat cheese quiche, salad, and homemade sourdough bread.
8. What do you think of Bath & Body Works lotion and body spray scents? Instant eczema trigger for me, as are most inexpensive fragrances.. I currently wear Chanel Paris-Venice or Ambre Blends Ahnu essence (which is hypoallergenic).
1. Something beauty related that you’re excited about at the moment? I just colored my hair with a violet dye. My natural color is super dark so it’s not shocking purple but it’s fun
2. Something that isn’t related to beauty that you’re excited about? We are 2 1/2 months into a huge home remodel. Windows, siding, roof, enlarging our outdoor spaces. You know you’ve hit a certain age when you are excited by new windows and roof
3. Lemonade or ice tea? Ice tea – pretty much drinking it all day long
4. Cropped pants: yes or no? I’m definitely an ankle pant girl
5. Expensive skin care brands that never let you down? I’ve been using beautycounter and merit lately
6. A drugstore skin care product that you buy over and over again? Dove body wash
7. What’s for dinner tonight? Stuffed peppers
8. What do you think of Bath & Body Works lotion and body spray scents? I don’t use the lotions any more but I do like the body sprays in the summer
1. I have an Ulta gift card to spend!
2. Attending my cousin’s wedding over Memorial Day weekend.
3. Ice tea!
4. No, I’m already short!
5. I don’t really use expensive skin care brands.
6. Neutrogena sunscreen
7. Your guess is as good as mine?
8. Haven’t really thought of them since I was in my early twenties
1. Something beauty related that you’re excited about at the moment? I want to buy a nice skin tint for summer. I am contemplating between Summer Friday or Caliray
2. Something that isn’t related to beauty that you’re excited about? Planning a short trip to Vegas and Zion national park over the memorial weekend
3. Lemonade or ice tea? Lemonade with ice, I love ice tea but I am very picky about it.
4. Cropped pants: yes or no? a big No, I have long legs and I just can’t pull them off
5. Expensive skin care brands that never let you down? Drunk elephant
6. A drugstore skin care product that you buy over and over again? elf makeup melting balm, its the best
7. What’s for dinner tonight? hmm.. may be will make some quick sandwich
8. What do you think of Bath & Body Works lotion and body spray scents? Theirs lotions have never been moisturizing for my dry skin, I did like some of the scents years back now I feel the new ones give me head ache
Congrats on your new car! Which one did you purchase? I need to do some research to replace my car in a year or two, but I am not a car person and I keep putting it off.
1. Something beauty related that you’re excited about at the moment? SUQQU Nude Wear Liquid EX. What is this magic in a bottle that is so sheer yet makes my skin look so good?
2. Something that isn’t related to beauty that you’re excited about? The company car for Dear Husband is finally ready to be picked up. It got ordered way back in October.
3. Lemonade or ice tea? Both, I like an Arnie Palmer. But I prefer iced coffee.
4. Cropped pants: yes or no? Oh gosh no. Nothing makes me look even shorter than I already am.
5. Expensive skin care brands that never let you down? I would say SK-II but they reformulated my beloved RNA Power moisturizer, so… Murad and Kiehl’s both have retinols I can tolerate once or twice a week.
6. A drugstore skin care product that you buy over and over again? La Roche Posay Toleriane cleanser.
7. What’s for dinner tonight? Leftovers. Beef rendang and nasi goreng.
8. What do you think of Bath & Body Works lotion and body spray scents? I’ve never shopped at B&BW so I have no opinion.
So inquiring minds want to know, what kind of new car did you get? I’m impressed that you kept a 23/24 year old car running! I’m still mad I let Dear Husband convince me to sell my 2004 TL. God I miss that car. When we were looking for a company car, I sat in the new TL and my heart went pitter-patter.
1. Something beauty related that you’re excited about at the moment?
I’m going to have my hair cut tomorrow, always get excited about that!
2. Something that isn’t related to beauty that you’re excited about?
Two books I really liked received Pulitzer prizes, Stay True by Hua Hsu and And Then The War by Carl Phillips. Both are so good!
3. Lemonade or ice tea?
Iced tea, unsweetened.
4. Cropped pants: yes or no?
Yes, they’re cute.
5. Expensive skin care brands that never let you down?
Tatcha.
6. A drugstore skin care product that you buy over and over again?
CeraVe night cream. It’s the gentlest on my skin, I’ve been using it for years.
7. What’s for dinner tonight?
Went out for tacos, so delicious and satisfying.
8. What do you think of Bath & Body Works lotion and body spray scents?
It’s been many years since I’ve smelled them, but I remember them as being very strong and too synthetic.
1. Something beauty related that you’re excited about at the moment?
I’m trying some products from The Ordinary. That I tried Burt’s bee’s tinted lip balm and like it.
2. Something that isn’t related to beauty that you’re excited about?
My new goal to sew a quilt. And for some reason I love watching Sugar Rush on Netflix.
3. Lemonade or ice tea?
Both- Chick fil A’s lemonade. And Ice tea made with herbal tea and after its chilled pouring Calif brand toasted coconut milk over it with ice.
But what I really like the most is drinking herbal tea almost daily.
4. Cropped pants: yes or no?
Not really 😖, but it’s what I have so I guess I’ll wear them again this year unless I buy the shorts I have in my Kohl’s online cart.
5. Expensive skin care brands that never let you down?
I don’t use expensive brands. But the most expensive one I like is Ilia’s tinted serum SPF.
6. A drugstore skin care product that you buy over and over again?
Maybelline’s full n soft mascara and ELF brow pencil.
7. What’s for dinner tonight?
Broccoli cheese soup, green salad, melon and homemade brownies.
8. What do you think of Bath & Body Works lotion and body spray scents?
Nope. I don’t like scented body lotion. I do like their hand soap though. I use the body gels as a refill for the foam soap. I do like ice raspberry Bellini spray, but I use it as air freshener in the bathroom.
Thanks for the cheery and uplifting blog! Happy Spring!
1. Something beauty related that you’re excited about at the moment? I got my NewBeauty Awards box today and there was an Hourglass lipstick included. It’s in a coral shade, which is something I’ve been meaning to get. I said in your poll last week that I wanted to try one of their newer lipstick formulas and there it was! 😁
2. Something that isn’t related to beauty that you’re excited about? The school year being almost over
3. Lemonade or ice tea? Ice tea that’s just a touch sweet
4. Cropped pants: yes or no? No
5. Expensive skin care brands that never let you down? Sunday Riley, Skinceuticals and Hydropeptide are favorites
6. A drugstore skin care product that you buy over and over again? Vanicream moisturizing cream
7. What’s for dinner tonight? Pasta with artichokes, spinach, olives and sausage
8. What do you think of Bath & Body Works lotion and body spray scents? Haven’t bought anything from them since the 90s I think
1. Something beauty related that you’re excited about at the moment? That I just tried UD All-Nighter (nuts it took me this long, always thought it was a gimmick, nope, it’s awesome!)
2. Something that isn’t related to beauty that you’re excited about? My bike race this weekend!
3. Lemonade or ice tea? Tea, no sugar.
4. Cropped pants: yes or no? Nein
5. Expensive skin care brands that never let you down? Farmacy
6. A drugstore skin care product that you buy over and over again? Palmer’s lotion
7. What’s for dinner tonight? It was Nachos with homemade pico.
8. What do you think of Bath & Body Works lotion and body spray scents? Any sweet ones? Gimme.
1. Something beauty related that you’re excited about at the moment?
Switching out my makeup to corals.
2. Something that isn’t related to beauty that you’re excited about?
My Old Navy shipment arrives by Friday.
3. Lemonade or ice tea?
Ice tea
4. Cropped pants: yes or no?
Yes but they must be sleek–no cargo pockets or pleats.
5. Expensive skin care brands that never let you down?
Peter Thomas Roth and Murad
6. A drugstore skin care product that you buy over and over again?
Neutrogena and L’Oreal.
7. What’s for dinner tonight?
Crispy chicken burgers (fresh from the freezer) and brocoli on the side.
8. What do you think of Bath & Body Works lotion and body spray scents?
I was obsessed with BBW a long time ago, about 25 years ago. I used to buy all the things. But these days, it’s just the hand soap.
1. Something beauty related that you’re excited about at the moment?
I’m loving Elf’s Halo Glow which is a fantastic dupe of the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Filter. And it’s so much cheaper.
2. Something that isn’t related to beauty that you’re excited about?
My new portable blender from Amazon that’s $25. It makes the best protein shakes and I love that I can take my post-workout shake anywhere with me.
3. Lemonade or ice tea?
I’m with you, Karen! Both.
4. Cropped pants: yes or no? At only 5’0 tall, I look ridiculous. So, no
5. Expensive skin care brands that never let you down? It’s not crazy expensive, but Rhode beauty products are doing some serious heavy lifting for my 46 year old skin. Also, like you, Karen, the Antibac from Kate Somerville helps me so much in the summer when my skin breaks out from the humidity.
6. A drugstore skin care product that you buy over and over again? Loreal Telescopic Mascara
7. What’s for dinner tonight? I’m thinking shrimp tacos
8. What do you think of Bath & Body Works lotion and body spray scents? Not a huge fan as a lot of them smell just very artificial to me. However, I still remember Plumeria from my younger days and it brings back so many memories.
What kind of car did you get, Karen? Do you love it? Good luck to you with it. My Jeep Wrangler has 175k on it & knock on wood, she’s still kicking! I have always gotten very attached to my vehicles as well.
1. Something beauty related that you’re excited about at the moment? Not sure, haven’t really seen much.
2. Something that isn’t related to beauty that you’re excited about? I think we are going to be able to pack up a bunch of small home improvement jobs with upstairs hardwood installation and get it all done around the end of the year. That would be great.
3. Lemonade or ice tea? Lemonade 100% unless it’s not black tea. Iced white tea or green/white would be fine.
4. Cropped pants: yes or no? No. My legs are short to begin with and cropped pants just make it worse.
5. Expensive skin care brands that never let you down? Dr. Dennis Gross and I’ve had very good luck with Ole Henriksen.
6. A drugstore skin care product that you buy over and over again? Jergens Ultra-Healing lotion with the yellow label. Sinks in quickly, isn’t sticky and the odor isn’t offensive.
7. What’s for dinner tonight? Homemade pizza with broccoli and onion.
8. What do you think of Bath & Body Works lotion and body spray scents? They all need to be shot into the center of the sun. All too strong and lingering and definitely not good for my head. I don’t wear them myself but a few coworkers do and I’m one more headache from a total meltdown. I’ve asked if they can apply less, but it hasn’t helped.