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 six years. I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.
- Leopard spots or zebra stripes?
Cat lady says what now?! Leopard spots, of course.
- Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger?
Not that I can recall, but stranger things have happened after a glass of wine or two… - A movie that scared you as a child?
Salam’s Lot, HOLY CRAP. I don’t know whose idea it was to allow a bunch of 5-year-olds to watch that movie at the babysitter’s house, but it went down, and I was (and still am) traumatized. - Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?
Yes! I usually fall asleep on my back, but then roll on to my tummy or side in the wee hours of the morning. - Who’s your team?
THE NINERS!
- Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?
I’m not sure… Maybe. I do get a very strong sense of déjà vu sometimes. And there have been a few times when something — a very distinct, unmistakable gut feeling that something isn’t right — has probably saved my life. - How are you at multitasking?
Absolute crap. - What was the last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?
I think it was NARS Aqua Gel Luminous Oil-Free Moisturizer… I used it a lot toward the end of summer because it was lightweight, super moisturizing and didn’t give me breakouts.It’s probably not moisturizing enough for me now that it’s gotten colder and drier, but I’ll use it again next spring and summer.
- If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be?
MAC or NARS, for sure. 🙂 - On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?
Hmm… I’ll say 7.5? I think I can handle the basic styles OK, but I’m sure there are plenty of tweaks and improvements I could do.
Now it’s your turn. Just copy and paste the following questions into a comment with your answers. I look forward to reading ’em! 🙂1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes?
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger?
3. A movie that scared you as a child?
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?
5. Who’s your team?
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?
7. How are you at multitasking?
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be?
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?
Somewhere between the 49er roll and deep-fried soft-shell crab somebody at the table brought up shapeshifters…
Yes, these are the kinds of deep thoughts my friends and I have while we’re stuffing our faces with sushi drizzled in a nice ponzu sauce.
So yesterday I went to the South Bay to hang out with my girlfriends, Jen and Cindy, and to take Jen to a spa for her belated birthday present, and then afterward we had sushi at this place called Cha Cha Sushi in San Jose.
Jen believes that shapeshifters — assuming they exist, of course — are limited to transforming into something of the same mass, like, the example used at the table was that if you’re a 100-pound girl who shapeshifts into a bodybuilder, you might look like a bodybuilder on the outside, but you’ll only weigh 100 pounds, so you won’t be able to lift as much as an actual 300-pound bodybuilder would…
I guess this makes partial sense to me, since matter is neither created nor destroyed (that’s one thing I remember from my science years), but I think that if you’re already assuming that shapeshifters exist, then you’re already messing with the natural world and its laws as we know them, so I think it’s safe to assume that certain laws are being bent, because hello! — someone is SHIFTING THEIR SHAPE! 🙂
Unfortunately, we left the issue unresolved because the food arrived to the table…
OMG! So freakin’ good. There’s just something magical about spas and sushi, really. Every day should be a spa-sushi day… Someone needs to print that on a t-shirt.
How’s it going this morning? Do you have a couple minutes to say hi and touch base in the Monday Poll? I hope so. It’s a nice way to get the creative juices flowing, and I always like to hear how you’re doing.
Talk to ya soon!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Spots. its the thinner look lol
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? Yes! usually in traffic & being a smart arse
3. A movie that scared you as a child? Dracula – I was 7. My 14yr old sister got stuck babysitting me, took me. I have never been able to watch thrillers or horror movies since.
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? all of the above. A professional toss & turner, blanket & pillow off the bed type of sleeper.
5. Who’s your team? Halifax Mooseheads! (Hockey – in NS/CA 3 MH players from last season were drafted for the Colorado Avalanche.)
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? I have a gut feeling that I follow after many times not following it and finding out later that I should have.
7. How are you at multitasking? Decent if there is no deadline.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? Vichey Under Eye Treatment
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? MAC. Their products and brushes are excellent.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? a 7 when I use blacks/greys and a 9 when I use browns.
You are very lucky to have girlfriends who like to go to spas, get pedis, etc. Apparently my friends are non girlie, no makeup or accessory types.
Hi Twyla,
It’s funny that you mention that because my friends aren’t particularly girly (one of them, Cindy, is a total tomboy), but they are ALWAYS down for massages, go figure! 😀
How was your weekend? Did you do anything fun?
I have never had a spa day with a gf or by myself,Pedicures yes! but its just me lol. If & when a gf or a sister needs their makeup done, they come to me cause they don’t own makeup & don’t know how to apply it.
as for the wknd, I celebrated Halloween as dia delos muertos – all with MAC & NYX makeup lol.
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? – Leopard spots!
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? – maybe when I was younger? I dont remember
3. A movie that scared you as a child? –
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? – mostly back or my left side.
5. Who’s your team? – Will I be shunned if I say I dont watch sports?
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? – no.
7. How are you at multitasking? – preeeetty well.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? – Clean & Clear Morning Burst (the orange one) Facial Cleanser
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? – probably LORAC or Urban Decay. both brands have amazing products.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? – maybe 4, it’s improving.
Hi Joni,
Thanks for filling out the poll today. Great choices for brands, btw. Love both of those!
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes?
Uh, duh…. leopard spots, of course!
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger?
Maybe to a little kid, not sure.
3. A movie that scared you as a child?
I’m a complete wuss when it comes to scary movies, so Wizard of Oz was enough to scar me for life!
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?
Side, with an occasional drift to the tummy.
5. Who’s your team?
I don’t follow sports at all. During the Superbowl, I’m glued to Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl… especially the Kitty Half Time Show!
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?
Yes. Phoenix’s Mom can read people’s thoughts. It’s really spooky!
7. How are you at multitasking?
I SUCK at it!
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?
Josie Maran’s Argan Oil Cleansing Oil
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be?
Too Faced
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?
About a 6.5, depending on my patience level.
Hi Heids,
Been meaning to tell you that the TJ’s Pumpkin Body Butter you recommended has CHANGED MY LIFE. I bought a jar a couple weeks ago and absolutely love it. So thank you!
Happy Monday and have a great week!
Glad you love it! When that’s gone you should try their Coconut Body Butter, which is year-round, not just seasonal. It’s awesome, too!
Sorry I’ve been MIA around here lately. Lots going on. Phoenix’s Mom and I took him to the Pet Expo at the fairgrounds up here two weeks ago in order to have him meet this guy from Animal Planet that was appearing. Long story short, we are now the proud co-owners of an adorable Beagle! She’s a six year old laboratory rescue, was going to be difficult to adopt, and we looked in her eyes and couldn’t stand to leave her there. She lives at Phoenix’s house, but I get her for a couple of hours every day. She’s an amazing, gentle spirit. She is not bothered at all by Missy. Missy, however, is going to take some work. She growls and hisses. Hopefully soon we’ll get them to peacefully co-exist.
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? I like them both!
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? Probably. That sounds like something I’d do. Especially if I was driving past them and knew I’d never see them again. 😉
3. A movie that scared you as a child? This is going to sound weird, but A Christmas Story always scared me. Even now, at 30, I refuse to watch it. The tongue on the pole thing scared me the most, but other stuff, too. The whole tone of the movie is unsettling to me.
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? I start on my back and end up on my side. Then I toss and turn, switching sides all night.
5. Who’s your team? I don’t have one, so let’s say Team Trisha!
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? I think I read people well–I have really good intuition about people. Also, my mom sometimes has prophetic dreams.
7. How are you at multitasking? I’m great at it!
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? I’m not sure, but I’m dangerously close to finishing my Pond’s BB+ cream. I’ll be sad when it’s over.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? Sigma!
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? I’d say a 6 or 7. I can do a pretty good smoky eye, but there’s definitely room for improvement.
Hi Trisha,
Thanks for filling out the poll today. I love how you chose to do both stripes and spots. Mixing and matching prints! So very modern of you.
Have a lovely week. 🙂
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? I dislike both
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? I don’t think so.
3. A movie that scared you as a child? I don’t remember the name of it, but I was very scared.
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? definitely, not back.
5. Who’s your team? I only support Nation Teams.
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? I don’t think so.
7. How are you at multitasking? Nod bad, but not all the time.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? Probably something from Clarins.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? Hourglass?
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? I’d like to think above average 🙂
Hi Karen! I thought about the shapeshifting thing, and I agree that the laws of science are totally bent or ignored when it comes to things like this! I don’t know how I feel about shapeshifters existing, but hypothetically- I bet they could take on any mass or property they wanted!
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? – Leopard, babay!
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? – Um, yes. Definitely I have. One time when I was living in France, I was a bit drunk and tried to do the bisous (double cheek kiss) on a stranger in the street. They ran away.
3. A movie that scared you as a child? – The Witches! It was the movie version of Roald Dahl’s book- the book wasn’t bad, but as a little kid, the movie was terrifying!!
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? – Side sleeper, unfortunately! Which is going to give me the worst face wrinkles someday.
5. Who’s your team? – Detroit Red Wings!
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? – I don’t think so- at least, not they’ve told me about! And I don’t think I have one- at least, not one I’m in touch with!
7. How are you at multitasking? – Like you said- absolute crap. I don’t even try anymore, lol. My style is to put my all into one task, complete it, and then move on to the next one- no matter if the task is big or small. When someone interrupts my current work to throw something new at me that they need done right away, I internally go berserk.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? – The Body Shop’s Seaweed Facial Cleanser and Moisturizer (I finished them about the same time). Nice products, love the seaweed content, but they didn’t work wonders.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? – Too Faced or Kat Von D!
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? – Mmmm…. 5. Still lots of practice and experimentation to be had!
Another Red Wings fan, yay!
Hey Chelsea!! Wings all the way! 😀
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes?
Zebra Stripes, I love everything black and white
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger?
A strangers baby, maybe :p
3. A movie that scared you as a child?
Paranormal Activity 1 and Evil Dead (Don’t remember which one)I couldn’t sleep or close the washroom door behind me
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?
Tummy sleeper, although I am trying to save my face of all the wrinkles it might be causing
5. Who’s your team?
We play cricket where I live. So yeah, the national cricket team, Go Green Shirts!
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?
My fiance, he builds a good estimate about who is genuine and who isn’t. His predictions about people ALWAYS prove right.
7. How are you at multitasking?
Just ok. Not awesome like my grandma! She is 70 and can do 10 things at the same time!
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?
Cetaphil Moisturizing Lotion. It works best on my temperamental skin.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be?
That would be major day dreaming but-NARS! 😀
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?
I think I can do a good smokey eye,I would say 7 🙂
Btw, you look so good in that picture, wondering what foundation you have on… Also you and I are the SAME color :p Bobbi Brown Stick Foundation-honey and MAC face and Body-C5 :)So every time I want to be sure about my color in some product, I check up your blog to see if you have reviewed it.
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes?
Leopard spots.
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger?
I don’t think so.
3. A movie that scared you as a child?
The Exorcist – and it still cares me to this day. A more recent scary movie is The Conjuring. Oh my goodness. I literally jumped out of my seat a few times.
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?
Tummy.
5. Who’s your team?
Ohio State Buckeyes – undefeated this season!
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?
Sometimes I feel like get premonitions. I will start to feel anxious and then sometimes something bad/annoying will happen.
7. How are you at multitasking?
Pretty good. I do it mostly at work – answering emails while I’m on a conference call, etc.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?
Clinique Even Better Dark Spot Corrector. When I use it consistently it actually works for dark spots on my skin.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be?
Too Faced or Urban Decay.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?
I need practice – so a 2 or 3.
Happy Monday!
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? C–all of the above, and at the same time…
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? Um…I do this all the time. Does that make me a psycho? I especially like to blow kisses to people who cut me off in traffic–it totally messes with their minds better than um, other, hand gestures.
3. A movie that scared you as a child? Its not a horror movie, but Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory freaked me right the hell out! When you think about it, there is A LOT about that movie that’s really sinister and creepy!
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? Again, all of the above!
5. Who’s your team? Skins all the way, baby! Hail to the Redskins, Hail Victory…
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? I ALWAYS know when my daughter is up to no good…does that count? 🙂
7. How are you at multitasking? I’m actually really good at it–I kind of have to be with my job and as a single mom. That is, until cloning becomes a thing!
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? I’m now on my 4th tube of my favorite Embryolisse moisturizer–I use those suckas UP (i.e. cutting the tubes open and scraping every last bit!)
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? I don’t think I could choose–I’m such a product whore!
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? Probably a 7-8 if I stick with a bronzy/brown smoky eye. If I’m using blacks, greys, etc. that number drops to a -10! Can’t seem to get those blended correctly, and it just looks sloppy/smeared–I look like I’ve skipped ahead of the whole day/night to the next day’s walk of shame! Not, of course, that a walk of shame is an inevitable end to my day or night! Did that just get awkward????
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? — Leopard Leopard 🙂
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger?- Noo 🙁 havent. will do it soon!
3. A movie that scared you as a child? — The sixth sense
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? — Side all the way. but i try to sleep on my back. I have heard sleeping on the side gives you wrinkles! Not sure though!
5. Who’s your team? — None!
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?– I am not sure too.. i think sometimes i do!
7. How are you at multitasking? — I am actually good. i can cook & crib about it at the same time 😀
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?– Cetaphil cleanser
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? — NARS – I am a Narcissist 😉
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? — 4.5 I am still trying!
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes?
-neither. Animal print looks silly on me.
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger?
-not exactly. I have in one of my youtube videos, but never in person.
3. A movie that scared you as a child
-Stephan King’s IT
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?
-I try falling aseep on my side but I normally lay on my tummy if I can’t fall asleep.
5. Who’s your team?
-I don’t watch sports.
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?
-Once in a while I get premonitions and then something bad happens after.
7. How are you at multitasking?
-I am pretty good at it.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?
-Ponds Dry skin creme (Blue top)
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be?
-Benefit. I like everything by them.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?
-I have actually never worn one. When I try it looks pretty jank. Maybe a 3 or 4 out of 10.
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes?
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger?
3. A movie that scared you as a child?
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?
5. Who’s your team?
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?
7. How are you at multitasking?
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be?
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Leopard cos it’s sexier than Zebra. #nodisrespecttoZebras
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? ummm I don’t think so
3. A movie that scared you as a child? Ok so not a movie but the Michael Jackson Thriller video always gave me nightmares but I still watched it cos come on it’s MJ!
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? Side
5. Who’s your team? University of Louisville Cardinals Go Cards!
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? I don’t have a 6th sense but my sense of smell is VERY sensitive. My husband says I’m like a human Bloodhound lol
7. How are you at multitasking? I’m the poster girl of multi-tasking
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? Olay Sensitive Skin SPF Daily Moisturizer. Love that stuff!
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? Not sure probably Mac though.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? 1.5 LOL! I don’t wear eye makeup often with the exception of mascara. I need to practice.
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Leopard!
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? Probably! I had someone suggest that as something to do when someone flips you off driving, LOL
3. A movie that scared you as a child? I didn’t really watch anything that scared me badly as a child!
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? A combination of back and both sides.
5. Who’s your team? Detroit Tigers and Detroit Red Wings!
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? I have a friend who thinks she’s psychic, but I think she’s a little off…
7. How are you at multitasking? Pretty good!
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be?
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?
Ah, I accidentally clicked submit before I was done!
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? Clinique Mild Clarifying Lotion and Tri-Derma Facial Redness Repair Moisturizer
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? Chanel or Dior!
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? 1! I don’t like the way they look on me!
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? leopard spots!! i have zebra shoes and barely even wear then (t.j. maxx purchase had to have them, but what to wear them with???)
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? hells yeah lol I’m just funny that way
3. A movie that scared you as a child? Stephen Kings “It” still dont like clowns to this day!!!!!!
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? i start on my back watching tv but always on my side when i wake up
5. Who’s your team? ugh not really a sports watcher but my husband would want me to say Giants, Knicks and Yankees (yeah we are NYers lol)
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? ugh my dad dreamed i was having a girl before i was pregnant and he was right I had a girl (does that count?)
7. How are you at multitasking? damn good being a mom now!! you have to learn with a newborn
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? Makeup Forever primer (found that out at a makeup job, I should pay more attention to my kit lol)
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? I am, but a freelancer. I wish I could work for Nars or Bobbi Brown (they dont really have pro discounts so I would work for makeup not even money. I wonder how my landlord would feel about that lol)
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? I would say 8, you should always be open to learning something new, I’m open to a few new tricks.
This was fun I should do this survey more often.
Sorry about last comment was to eager and left out the answers..
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Leopard like the warmer colour there!!
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? Nope..
3. A movie that scared you as a child? Gremlins no doubt!!
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?
Used to be tummy but after I had surgery there half a year ago It has become on the side or the back
5. Who’s your team?
I have none, I do not like sports ..sorry
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?
Not really but I think it’s awesome to hear story about stuff like that!
7. How are you at multitasking?
Depends on how tired I am
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?
A Bare Mineral Moisturizer, but won’t buy it again it was ok enough to use up but that’s it..
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be?
I’ve recently fallen head over heals for Urban Decay, we don’t have it where I live but hey I would so love to work with that brand!!
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?
7 I would say.. I just always have to brighten it up in the inner corner.. just my eyes I think..
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes?
Leopard spots, please!
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger?
not that I recall…
3. A movie that scared you as a child?
I watched a rendition of Rip Van Winkle when I was in my elementary years, and HOLY CRAP. It was terrifying!! Even the mention of that story gives me the creeps.
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?
Mostly back and side.
5. Who’s your team?
the Seahawks!! Haha I totally don’t know anything about football, but I do get stoked when the Hawks win 🙂
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?
Not reliably… but I’d say that I follow my gut, for the most part, and it’s always a good plan.
7. How are you at multitasking?
pretty crappy. I hate having to do it. I always drop at least one of the balls I’m trying to juggle.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?
a bottle of jojoba oil, I think.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be?
Hmmm… Benefit, maybe? Or Bare Escentuals.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?
eaag… probably around a 3, maybe 4. I need some serious improvement!!
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Leopard Print, all the way. MEOW!
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? Yes. Wine may or may not have been involved 🙂
3. A movie that scared you as a child? The Shining. It still scares me, btw.
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? Side and tummy.
5. Who’s your team? Wolverines/Giants. GO BLUE!
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? I can sense bullcrap a mile away, does that count?
7. How are you at multitasking? I’m posting this, writing a blog, and posting content to push through on buffer. How ya like me now?
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? Airelle Eye and Lip Treatment…it’s the bee’s knees!
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? Make Up For Ever or Bobbi Brown.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? 9.5…::cue NKOTB:: I’ve got the right brush, baby! I know how it use it well 🙂
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Leopard indeed.
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? No
3. A movie that scared you as a child? Return to Oz
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?Tummy
5. Who’s your team? None, I don’t do organized sports.
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? I think so.
7. How are you at multitasking? Not too bad I think.
8. skincare product you finished down to the last drop? caudalie premier vendanges
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? MAC!
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? 4.
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes?
Leopard spots! Fellow cat lady. ^.^
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger?
Not that I can remember, but it probably happened while in college. 😛
3. A movie that scared you as a child?
As weird as this sounds, Pinnochio. The Blue Fairy scared me.
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?
Side-tummy! Sleeping on my stomach is terrible for my spine, but I shift in my sleep and can’t help it!
5. Who’s your team?
Chicago Blackhawks. <3
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?
Not that I know of, unless you count the dog downstairs who I swear sees things on the ceiling. 😛
7. How are you at multitasking?
I'm okay at it.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?
My Biore moisturizer. They don't make it anymore and I am SAD! It was the only one I could find that didn't make me oily, break out, or get irritated patches from.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be?
Tarte. Love them and their products.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?
Ehh. I say 3-4, I'm sure others would say better. I wear glasses and feel it's too much, but sometimes I have fun with a lighter, colorful smokey eye.
Happy Monday, Karen! And Tabs!
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes?
Leopard all the way!
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger?
No.
3. A movie that scared you as a child?
Jaws! I refused to go swimming in natural bodies of water for a few years after that movie… even though I lived nowhere NEAR the ocean!
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?
I start on my back, then move around a lot!
5. Who’s your team?
Not really a sports fan.
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?
I get gut feelings… but not really a 6th sense.
7. How are you at multitasking?
Depends on what I’m doing… multitasking dinner and laundry and dishes is possible… not much else is…
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?
CeraVe sun protection cream, SPF 30….
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be?
I really like Urban Decay… but as a somewhat shy person, I’d probably be more at home with Jane Iredale…
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?
7… I often do a smokish eye when I have to get dressed up for gigs.
Have a great week! I just booked myself a spa appointment for Thursday and can’t wait! The last time I had one scheduled, I broke out in hives (for no reason) and had to cancel… so here’s hoping that this week is less stressful and my skin stays happy!
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes?: Zebra stripes.
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger?: No. I don’t want to get any more attention than I already get!
3. A movie that scared you as a child?: Leprechaun. Strangely, I do love Irishmen. 🙂
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?: Side, but I do shift.
5. Who’s your team?: Team Cat Lady. 🙂
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?: I think I do.
7. How are you at multitasking?: When I get some coffee in me, I’m decent at it.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?: My Sprinkle with Grace Brown Sugar Body Scrub.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be?: Ben Nye or Revlon.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?: 1. My eyes are too damn big!
Happy Monday!
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Zebra stripes, but only if they’re vertical and flattering. 🙂
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? Oh, probably.
3. A movie that scared you as a child? Nightmare on Elm Street. My friends and I still won’t watch it!
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? Back to side. I used to be a tummy sleeper before the boys; I don’t miss it because those pillow lines on my face don’t fade as fast in the AM as they used to!
5. Who’s your team? Broncos (for as long as they have Peyton Manning).
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? No, I don’t think so.
7. How are you at multitasking? Not as good as I once was but still pretty darn good. 🙂
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? I think CeraVe cleanser, but I pretty much finish everything to the last drop.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? Lancome, circa the time and place Jeremy Renner was a makeup artist for them….
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? 2, and that’s being generous, I think. We didn’t get any pics of my Halloween handiwork but I was glad it was supposed to look scary. HAHA! I got stuck at work and then we had to rush around before hockey. I’m still going to get a pic of the new kitten for Tabs’ approval. Hopefully while he’s still a kitten. He’s growing so fast!
Oh, and sorry Jen but True Blood proves you wrong. Remember when Sam turned into a fly? He never would have gotten off the ground if he still weighed his human weight. And, surely True Blood could not be wrong. 😉
I want to hear about the times your 6th sense saved your life!
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? stripes! I used to have the best zebra shirt, off the shoulder, velour, and I lost it in a cab on my way to roller disco 🙁
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? Nah
3. A movie that scared you as a child? Nightmare on Elm Street. I was so scared for months!
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? Right now, left side only pretty much, preggo
5. Who’s your team? Funny question b/c I absolutely don’t care about professional sports, I can’t even tell you how not interested I am in them! sorry
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? I swear my best friend since childhood has always been a little psychic…maybe she is just super in tune with the world and her surroundings, but she definitely has something
7. How are you at multitasking? Pretty good but I often lose focus so one bed is half made and the dishwasher is half emptied b/c I stopped to go check to see what my wild little 2 year old was up to! When I worked at a desk job I was stellar!
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? Simple eye cream. It was good. Pretty watery but good before makeup, not at night when I prefer a thicker one.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? MAC. I actually worked for them in the past and it was great. I loved it. Such a great company to work for in so many ways…NARS or Chanel would definitely make me happy too, I hope to return to that world one day, for now I just freelance.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? Depending on the day, I hover around an 8. Mostly b/c that is what everyone wants so I have had lots of practice in the past few years.
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Leopard, all the way. Still searching for a perfect pair of leopard flats.
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? Probably!
3. A movie that scared you as a child? Stephen King’s IT. I was terrified of sewer grates for years because of that movie.
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? Stomach
5. Who’s your team? NY Rangers!
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? I get strong deja vu feelings every now and then, but I rarely get gut feelings telling me to do or not to do something. I wish I did!
7. How are you at multitasking? Fantastic. My job requires that I handle a variety of tasks on the reg.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? Cetaphil’s super basic cream cleanser. A must for my dry skin.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? Benefit! I love how girly and playful everything is.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?
A traditional smokey eye? Like 0. I am super pale and really don’t like too dark colors on me. But a lavender or pink smokey eye with different tones? 8 🙂
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Zebra stripes! Zebras ruuuule!
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? Nope. I do sometimes stick my tongue out to kids on the school bus though. Yes, very mature.
3. A movie that scared you as a child? Beauty and the Beast. No kidding.
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? I try to sleep on my back, but I often turn to my side.
5. Who’s your team? I don’t have a team.
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? Not that I know of 😉
7. How are you at multitasking? Not good. I like to do one chore at a time.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? Does primer count? If so, my Smashbox Photo Finish primer.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? Ooooh tough one! I’d have to say MAC. Or maybe Inglot. Oh yes, Inglot!
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? Oh 11! lol
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Leopard spots
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? I have not
3. A movie that scared you as a child? Don’t know if that counts but Tales From the Crypt
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? All three
5. Who’s your team? NBA Celtics
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? I sometime get a bubbly feeling when something good is about to happen.
7. How are you at multitasking? A+ my daily life
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? Living proof prime style extender
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? MAC, NARS, Makeup Forever or maybe for my on line one day.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? 8
OMG! Tales From the Crypt! You took me back! 🙂
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Not very fond of animal prints!
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? Nope
3. A movie that scared you as a child? I was very careful to never watch scary movies when I was younger. As an adult, The Shutter scared me a lot!
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? Tummy and side mostly!
5. Who’s your team?
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? Not really. Though that would be cool albeit a little scary!
7. How are you at multitasking? If I’m in a happy place, then I can multi task quite well!
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? Bioderma micellar water. I know its a makeup remover but I put it with my skin care!
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? MAC !
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? I’d say an 8.5!
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Zebra
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? No
3. A movie that scared you as a child? Nightmare on Elm Street. Now I watch with no fear.
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? Tummy but then I end up in some other position.
5. Who’s your team? KU BASKETBALL
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? No
7. How are you at multitasking? I’m good at work.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? Loreal Youth Code Retexturizer Day/Night Cream
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? MAC so i can wear crazy makeup
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? I’m a boss and then I watch a youtube beauty guru and then I’m like, I suck.
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Leopard all the way, in all colors. I just ordered the Phillip Lim for Target leopard dress on clearance and am super excited to get it in the mail soon.
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger?
I’m sure I have back many moons ago when I was single. But Jose Canseco has blown me a kiss
3. A movie that scared you as a child?
Silence of the Lambs, and I’ve had to watch it many more times to get comfortable with it though it still gives me the chills
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?
Side, I bought a foam mattress just to make it easier to sleep on the side.
5. Who’s your team?
Team? Like sports team? I don’t do sports.
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?
The gut feeling, I always trust it!!!
7. How are you at multitasking?
I could win GOLD. Like right now, I’m eating lunch, texting, responding to emails, making plans for Sunday, making a to do list in my head, and auditing two clients.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?
Josie Maran Argan Oil, just ordered more.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be?
Of course MAC, but Hourglass is really tempting too.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?
Sometimes 6, sometimes 9. I feel like the harder I try to make it nice the worse it looks.
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Both ! As a spotlight on an otherwise all-black outfit.
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? Sure thing – I’ve actually KISSED a total stranger !
3. A movie that scared you as a child? Alien. I still have nightmares…
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? All three – I’m pretty mobile when I sleep.
5. Who’s your team? Pittsburgh Pirates – Go, Buccos !!!
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? I have a “normal” sense of woman’s intuition, but nothing that would let me pick out the winning lottery numbers.
7. How are you at multitasking? That’s all I do !
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? CAUDALÍE Vinoperfect Day Perfecting Cream – I cut open the tube and scraped the last bit out – it’s THAT good !
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? Can I choose two ? Urban Decay and MAC.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? Maybe a 4 or 5 ? I definitely need to watch some more tutorials. That’s your cue, Karen – we want to see how you get so beautiful !!!
Yay! I remembered the Monday Poll before it was Tuesday night! I feel like I deserve a spa/sushi reward. Daylight Savings Time – hurray!
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Leopard.
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? I’m absolutely sure this has occurred! I was always up for a good dare as a teen that typically ended with me looking afool!
3. A movie that scared you as a child? My older, cooler 5th grade friend made me watch A Nightmare on Elm Street when I was in 3rd grade. I kept leaving the room because I was terrified and she’d come get me and demand I keep watching it! I also snuck and watched Silver Bullet when I was in 5th grade, which was a huge mistake. I was scared for weeks! In high school, my friend and I snuck into the theatre to see Seven (Se7en?) though we bought tickets to Powder. This still cracks me up!
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? Side/tummy.
5. Who’s your team? ATL Falcons! Rise up! Not looking good this season though…
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? I used to have freaky occurrences where I’d taste iron when I was doing something dangerous and I’d immediately stop. The last time I really remember it was when I was climbing on a swing set – in roller skates – on concrete. I’m pretty sure that playground would never pass inspection nowadays!
7. How are you at multitasking? Pretty good, actually!
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? A big ol’ tub of Soap & Glory’s The Righteous Butter! That stuff smells divine and really hydrates like a super panther.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? Urban Decay, and I’d magically help them create a full line of blushes! If think if they released a blush line as fabulous as their eye shadows, people would go bonkers!
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? 8. And there’s no way you’re only a 7.5, Karen!! You’re at LEAST a 9.5! Refer back to the Laura Mercier Artists’s Palette if you have any doubts!
Have a great week! (o’;’o)
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes?
– Leopard spots!!
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger?
– Yes! Maybe 3 or 4 years ago, I was on the subway and this cute cute boy (probably 2/3 years younger than me) kept looking and smiling at me hahahaha. When he got of 2 stations before mine he kept looking and all I could think of was to blow him a kiss….and I did! He was so happy and surprised!! I never saw him again thank God!
3. A movie that scared you as a child?
– The elephant man…..I think that was the title.
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?
– Back and then side…..never tummy.
5. Who’s your team?
– Hummm don’t have one.
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?
– I have it from time to time….especially when it’s for those super important decisions in life. But my father…wow….he has seventh sense!!
7. How are you at multitasking?
– Depends on my mood….if I’m really excited I’m great….but on a daily basis I would say I’m as good as the next person.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?
– A facial mask from Avon.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be?
– Benefit or bareMinerals
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?
– A 5 🙁 I need to practice a lot!!!
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Neither, I don’t really like any animal print. I blame it all on one terrible day in my childhood involving a neon pink and purple cheetah print top lol.
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? Nope. They blow kisses to me XD
3. A movie that scared you as a child? I never watched any scary movies when I was a child. I was a Disney girl.
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? Back/Side
5. Who’s your team? Patriots
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? I had a coworker once who could see people’s emotions like an aura around them or something. She was ridiculously accurate.
7. How are you at multitasking? I’m a teacher so I think that answer’s that one lol.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? Aveeno Baby Calming Lotion with Lavender- I use this as a face lotion, because it’s so gentle and lightly moisturizing.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? Benefit!
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? Hmm… 6? I don’t do it very often, but it looks acceptable when I do.
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Both have their place… if pressed, I pick zebra, because I love black and white.
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? I can’t say that’s ever occurred to me.
3. A movie that scared you as a child? I don’t remember watching a lot of movies as a kid. I can tell you one that DIDN’T scare me, though – I loved the Wizard of Oz. When I re-watched it as an adult I couldn’t believe it didn’t give me nightmares.
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? Side all the way. Possibly with a cat curled up behind my knees.
5. Who’s your team? LET’S GO BUFF-A-LO! (I was born there and indoctrinated early!)
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? No, but I’ve always said I’d love to be able to read minds.
7. How are you at multitasking? Pretty good, but it seems to vary a bit from day to day – sometimes I get sucked into one thing and drop the others.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? I have drained multiple bottles of Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? Probably Bobbi Brown or Laura Mercier – I’m better at subtle looks. I’d struggle with MAC or UD because I’d have a hard time working in the bolder shades.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? 2, haha. I wear glasses with thick frames and try not to go overly dark on the eyes because they’re already a bit in shadow!
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes?
That’s a hard choice but either one I’d only wear as an accent. Probably leopard stripes though.
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger?
Yes actually I have lol.
3. A movie that scared you as a child?
The movie that scared me as a child (and still today) is Exorcist.
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?
Back and side.
5. Who’s your team?
Coffee. I don’t like sports.
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?
Not that I know of.
7. How are you at multitasking?
I do pretty well but I’m use to it being that I was a 911 operator for over 5yrs.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?
Proactive blemish cream.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be?
My own, but I like Milani so it would probably be them.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?
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1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Leopard spots! Was it your blog that had a link for a tutorial on how to create leopard spotted eyes?
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? Yes, only once and it was meant a silly thing to do as a teenager. I’ve had many thrown to me as an adult. A bit creepy.
3. A movie that scared you as a child? ALL scary movies! Carrie, Friday 13th, Poltergeist, and many more that I’ve blocked from memory!
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? Side
5. Who’s your team? Flyers, Phillies, and when Vic leaves I’ll resume football and the Eagles.
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? I believe I have a sixth sense when it comes to listening to my inner voice.
7. How are you at multitasking? Pretty darn good
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? Skinceuticals C&E Ferulic
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? Laura Mercier or Chanel
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? Probably a 6.5… good enough that I don’t look like I have a black eye. My husband loves it. I only tolerate a dark brown smokey eye once in a great while. Not good enough to do a decent dark grey or black smokey eye. And, I’m not a fan of dark blue smokey eyes since I tend to look like a victim of abuse.
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Leopard, I consider it a basic “color”.
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? No, but I’ve kissed strangers.
3. A movie that scared you as a child? A Christmas Story terrified me as a child.
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? Side, I think it’s the worst for you, too.
5. Who’s your team? I’m not into sports.
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? No, but I have a good “gut”.
7. How are you at multitasking? Ok, but I really prefer to do one thing at a time, I like giving something my full attention.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? Nars eye primer.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? I don’t think I would enjoy having that job.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? 7 on creating one, but I don’t really like to wear that much eye makeup.
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes?
Leopard Spots HANDS DOWN. I own atleast eight pieces of leopard print clothing/accessories and am always looking to buying more of them. 😀 A fellow feline fan, I am. 😀
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger?
Yes. Nothing more. 😉
3. A movie that scared you as a child?
Anaconda. My parents took me to watch this movie as a 5 year old, and I couldn’t sleep for nights after that. I’m over it now, haha.
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?
All of them!
5. Who’s your team?
Not a sports fan.
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?
All humans have a sixth sense, I think. I hope I do!
7. How are you at multitasking?
Bad. I probably missed out on that good-at-multitasking gene that all girls have.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?
My Garnier facewash.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be?
MAC, Revlon, UD, MUA, Anything, really. 🙂
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?
Probably a negative! I’m just starting to dabble in makeup. 🙂
xo
Ashwini.
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes?
Leopard of course but I don’t discriminate LOL
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger?
In my youth of course, now I’m quite selective. 🙂
3. A movie that scared you as a child?
Old Yeller? SHiz, I couldn’t watch Lassie as a child(or Flipper for that matter). Now mass people murders? I’m down with that but don’t let an animal stub his toe. KWIM? (Oh, and I did go to see the Exorcist when it first came out – we had to sneak in because we weren’t old enough – I really should have waited…OMG!)
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?
yes
5. Who’s your team?
I particularly like the women at ULTA! YEAH! lol
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?
yes and yes
7. How are you at multitasking?
pretty good – I’m actually better under “hurried, too much to do” stress. Give me too much time and I don’t do ANYthing. Ugh.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?
Dr. Brandt V-Zone Neck Cream, Vichey Moisturizer, Clinique Rinse-Off Eye Makeup Remover, DHC Cleansing Oil, and I’m almost down to the last drop of AHAVA Osmotor something or other.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? Oh Dear, Wow, huh, mmm… MAC, Too Faced, LORAC
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? Haven’t tried a “real” one in a while but I’d say maybe a 7-8. I say that because as I age it gets harder and harder LOL. Between not being able to see details as well and the skin on my eyes being less than cooperative… you catch my drift. LOL
1. Zebra stripes
2. Sarcastically, yes.
3. Childs Play
4. Side
5. Vancouver Canucks
6. My great aunt does
7. Depends on the day! haha
8. Avon blemish gel
9. NYX, I love the pigmentation in their shadows.
10. 6
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Leopard all the way, baby. Rawr.
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? Never! But maybe once I have a few drinks in me…
3. A movie that scared you as a child? A Mexican version of Little Red Riding Hood with real actors. The wolf always scared me, even if it was just a man wearing a wolf suit. XD
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? Tummy or side.
5. Who’s your team? San Antonio Spurs! I’m not a hardcore fan, though.
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? Nope. All that stuff creeps me out.
7. How are you at multitasking? I’m pretty good, I’d daresay.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? Clinique Take the Day off makeup remover!
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? MAC, UD or Chanel (even though I don’t own any Chanel… yet!).
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? About a 9.
That’s actually a very good point regarding shapeshifters. It doesn’t make sense for someone to be able to turn into something with more or less mass than their original form. I understand that magic is involved, but magic without rules isn’t any fun. To some degree, it still has to obey physics, at least in this universe (though Discworld is a special case; on Discworld, magic exists in place of physics, though it definitely has its rules, and it’s in your best interest not to annoy them).
Your friends and my friends need to go out for sushi sometime. I think we’d have some pretty awesome conversations. 😀
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes?
Screech owl feathers, thank you very much! Though I’ll take snowy owl in a pinch.
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger?
Yep, sarcastically. 😀
3. A movie that scared you as a child?
You’re kidding, right? My bedtime stories were E. A. Poe. I got deliciously creeped out by movies. I adored Poltergeist and Something Wicked This Way Comes.
You know what scared me? The Cold War. I’d watched the news with my parents since birth, and was introduced to the concept of international relations when, as a toddler, I asked why the hostages in Iran didn’t just come home if they were unhappy. I understood the concepts of countries, and war, and killing, and I knew more about WWII than any little kid ever should–hence, I knew what nuclear bombs could do.
I was a messed up kid. Thankfully, I grew into a messed up but reasonably cool about it adult.
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper?
Whatever’s most comfortable on any given day. Also, whatever doesn’t disturb the cats.
5. Who’s your team?
#TEAMBOMBUR!!!!!
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense?
I’m a major skeptic, but I have a weird ability to know when things are going to happen. I’ll think about people I haven’t seen in years or decades, and I’ll run into them. I’ll think about movies, and they’ll come on. It’s eerie.
Additionally, I don’t believe in any kind of predestination, but at the same time, I should be dead at least a dozen times over. And I don’t mean, oh, if I’d been going a little faster, that car would have hit me. I mean, on my sixth birthday, I got hit by a wave near SF that covered me by at least three feet, but there was no power behind it when it went out. I swear the Pacific did me a solid. And when I was 16, my pulse rate hit 260–no, that’s not a typo. Fetal heartbeats are only about 240. I should have flatlined. But, no, I was fine by the next day. Things like this happen to me fairly regularly, and I don’t know why. Either I’m really lucky, or Death is really bored.
7. How are you at multitasking?
HAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA!!!!! My inability to multitask actually came up in my FORMAL DISABILITY ARGUMENT. That’s bad.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop?
My first spray bottle of pure jojoba oil. I use it to clean and moisturize my skin. It’s a miracle product around my eyes. I swear, that stuff should be sold as an anti-aging product. It gets rid of fine lines like gangbusters.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be?
Does Weta Workshop count?
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye?
Depends how shaky my hands are on the given day. Could be anywhere from a 1 to an 8. Bad day, I can barely put on sunblock and powder. On a great day, what color smoky eye do you want? I’ve found that bruise purple with my waterlines rimmed with either burgundy or black kohl (yes, Middle Eastern-style kohl), and my lash lines smudged with charcoal or deep purple gel liner, looks absolutely incredible with green eyes. I’m dying to try a red one with black kohl and liner, or a navy one with black. Traditional gray or black ones are awesome, but what’s the point in doing your makeup exactly like everyone else?
1. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? Hmmmm, leopard spots. But not too often.
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? Yes, mostly to babies! LOL! A few grown ups before I met the husband.
3. A movie that scared you as a child? I didn’t watch scary movies when I was a kid, but I do know that “RoboCop” was the first movie I watched that changed me, the violence in it.
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? Side. Mostly my left side.
5. Who’s your team? NINERS!!! I married into a 49er family, it is grounds for divorce if you aren’t a niner fan! LOL!
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? My friend’s Grandpa was killed in a car accident in the middle of an orange grove that he didn’t own. There was no way at all to be able to find him. My friend, on a feeling, drove to exactly where he was. How she did it, I’ll never know, but I’m so glad that she was able to do that. Also, my Grandpa visited me in a dream a month after he died, it wasn’t a dream, he was actually there, it amazed me at the time, it still does. Very comforting.
7. How are you at multitasking? If I give everything the same priority, then I’m great. If something is more important than something else, then I forget it. And if I don’t write stuff down, I’ll never ever remember it. Ever. Ever.
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? Benefit’s Hello Flawless foundation. I’ve never finished a foundation in my 38 years of life, but this one I really like. It’s light and buildable and really works for me.
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? Urban Decay, the colors and names of products, loooove!
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? Hmmmmm, probably a 2. I prefer a smokey eye in colors, purples or olives, not blacks/greys. Looks better on me. But I like a more neutral eye and a bold lip.
. Leopard spots or zebra stripes? LEOPARDs classy, zebras tacky!
2. Have you ever blown a kiss to a stranger? yes when I was young and flirty and patroned bars
3. A movie that scared you as a child? the exorcist and jurassic park
4. Are you a back, tummy or side sleeper? tummy !
5. Who’s your team? MN LYNX womens basketball! champs!
6. Do you, or does someone you know, have a sixth sense? people always say the do…i beleive in de ja vu but other than that you got me…
7. How are you at multitasking? amazing but I like to focus on one thing at a time and do it well
8. Last skincare product you finished down to the last drop? makeup wipes, cleansers. Right now I’m finishing Olay complete daily moisturizer. i always finish clinique’s moisture surge to the drop!
9. If you could be a makeup artist for any brand, which brand would it be? MAC ! I have already worked for Clinique and Lancome my other favorites.
10. On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your current ability to work a smokey eye? I’d say an 8-9 I can make it happen