So..what is the Monday Poll?
Well, it isn’t exactly a poll. It’s more of a constantly evolving (devolving?), somewhat random list of questions I’ve been putting out to readers every Monday morning for the past NINE (!) years. (It’s like a kickstart for your brain.) I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine. 🙂
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out?
It freaks me out a little…so about a 3. Like, I couldn’t handle a pixie cut right now. There’s just no way I’m emotionally prepared for that, but a spur-of-the-moment bob or a-line wouldn’t cause me too much undue stress.
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with.
Hmm, let’s see… It was Connor Claire Bear a few nights ago (I sent a picture of her in her PJ’s to my mom and brother).
Before that, I took a pic with Tabs in my bed. He’s taken to sleeping next to me again at night… I think he’s getting a little more jealous of the baby.
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)?
LOL! Yes, I know what a belfie is, and no, I haven’t taken one. 🙂 But if I were 21, unattached and on the manhunt, it would totally be a different story, hahaha!
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner?
I’d love a tostada salad from Blue Barn in Corte Madera. It’s my favorite salad in the world. Romaine, chicory chop, toasted corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, jicama, scallions, herbs, pumpkin seeds, tortilla strips, white cheddar and chipotle-agave vinaigrette, OHHHHH!
And for dinner, a bowl of homemade tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich.
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017?
Less: Contouring (so over it), and super sharp brow tails (although I’ll be the first person to admit I’ve rocked the look before).
More: Diversity, on so many levels. Like, I’d love to see a wider variety of makeup styles in glossy magazines and big brand social media accounts (is it just me…or is everyone on Instagram starting to look like the same drag queen?). I’d also love to see more women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s and up represented. I mean…there’s no cutoff age for having fun with makeup, right? There’s no rulebook that says, “Oops! Sorry! You’re 60 now so you can’t play with blush.” It’s just makeup! And, of course, women with different skin tones and facial features.
We’re all so different and beautiful, and we should celebrate that sh*t. Often.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Here are the questions to copy and paste…
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out?
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with.
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)?
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner?
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017?
P.P.S. Have a surprisingly easy, yet remarkably fulfilling week, my friend! 🙂
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out? I just couldn’t deal with short hair right now. I’ve got a bob that’s grazing my shoulders right now.
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with. Hah, my cat, Blue.
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)? No, cell phones were just coming onto the scene when I had a selfie worthy belly.
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner? We are having a snowstorm in Maine today and I’m in the office and have to drive home in it so I would like a bowl of pasta with broccoli and fresh mushroom in a tomato cream sauce and for dinner, sushi.
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017? More lip, more eyeliner, more nail and I agree with you on more diversity of ages for sure.
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out?
I really like my hair the length it is right now (it took years to figure this out) so going any shorter will freak me out at 9.5.
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with.
My husband.
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)?
Yes I have taken a belfie with me wearing my fave jeans. Hehe!
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner?
For lunch, I would like a sandwich with greens on the side. For dinner, some good ol’ tasty Malay food (I’m making some for dinner anyway so I’ll make my own food dreams come true)
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017?
Less of: Everyone looking alike.
More of: Embracing your individuality through beauty. Just stop with the ‘makeup or no makeup’ debate already! Do what you want and what makes you feel most confident.
xo
Happy Monday, Karen! Wow, I get to take the poll for a change; usually I’m at work by now but I have a later start date today.
1. I’d have to say that I’m about a 2 on the haircut scale. I totally trust my own stylist and I don’t worry too much about hair. Although, last time, my stylist wasn’t available and I had already made up my mind to get my hair trimmed. The new stylist left longer chunks which I didn’t see until the next day. Not happy.
2. I rarely take selfies so the last one was back in October with my three year old niece, Stella, at the pumpkin patch.
3. No, I haven’t taken a belfie. Great word, though!
4. For lunch today, I would love a burrito bowl from Qdoba and for dinner, I think a huge bowl of homemade spaghetti bolognese. I’m all about the comfort food right now as our weather is really cold (like 38 degrees) and rainy.
5. I would be happy to see less full coverage makeup overall. I would much rather see fresh faces and more natural looks. I want more representation (like you) of diversity of ethnicities and genders and ages and celebrating each person’s unique look instead of looking like clones.
On an unrelated note, I treated myself to ordering from Sephora for a Christmas gift and I should be getting that package tomorrow. One of my samples is my birthday gift which is a Marc Jacobs red lippie and black eyeliner. Super excited about that!
Have a wonderful week!
That is not a red in the set, or it wasn’t when I got it, it’s a mid-toned warm rose!
Oh, cool! The color wasn’t real clear on the website and I just assumed red. I’ve never tried Marc Jacobs before. Do you like it?
Every so often, I like to try to answer your Monday poll, so here it goes.
1. At 57, I no longer freak out about my hair at all. I get it cut when I feel like it and I hardly cover my grey. No use fighting it.
2. My last selfie was taken with Zack last week.
3. Nope, don’t know what a “belfie” is.
4. I’d love a burger for lunch and that is exactly what I plan to have for an early dinner (working the holiday shift at Lord & Taylor starting at 6PM).
5. I am not into trends per se, but I would like to see more focus on older women.
So, I recently broke out of my comfort zone (sort of) and purchased my first Chanel eyeshadow quad and waterproof eyeliner. I of course, went foe neutrals, but the Bobbi palettes just didn’t excite me. I get a pretty good discount at L & T, so I took advantage of it. My next thing is to try the Vitalumiere Moisture Rich foundation since Bobbi is discontinuing her Moisture Rich foundation which was my favorite. Anyway, hope all is well. Connor is looking so much like her mom, so adorable.
Yes! Let’s celebrate everyone’s uniqueness rather than all trying to be/look the same!
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out?
Depends on how short we’re talking. Short short? 10!
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with.
Woah, I had to scroll FAR! The last person I took a selfie with was a friend who I took mountain hiking without really telling him in advance what a challenging climb it would be. During the ascent he really kind of hated me, oops 😉 But he did smile for the pic! And he made it, so in the end all was good.
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)?
I know what it is, but I’ve never taken one. My butt isn’t very belfie-friendly…
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner?
Just had dinner. Had oatmeal and nutmix for lunch. And for dinner I had roasted potatoes and a mushroom salad.
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017?
Less Instagram brow please.
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out?
I guess it depends how short “short” is. But usually 2 or 3. I like it most of the time cause I know it’s good for my hair.
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with. I don’t take selfies with people or at all actually. And I am not even 30 yet. How weird am I right?
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)? No I don’t know what that is and I have a feeling that’s not something I would do anyway.
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner? Already had both. Basically that was frozen things and crispy stuff.
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017? I am getting over the liquid lipstick trend. I need regular lipsticks. And I want to see more metallic stuff on everything: lips, eyes, cheeks. And I’d love more duochrome highlighters.
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out?
I’m still loving my tailbone-length hair, but every once in a while I wonder if I could/would style it in more different ways if I cut it to bra-strap length, so the thought of a haircut doesn’t bring on a full-on meltdown, but… my super-long hair with the grey streaks/mixed in has become a bit of a signature look for me the past few years, so I’d probably totally freak out if required to, like, let a hairdresser do whatever they thought was best for some kind of makeover show or something… since most people seem to think that women 60+ should cut and color their hair…
although I had told my hair stylist that, when I get to more than 50% grey, I might go for a super-short silver pixie…
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with.
lol, either Marya or Sonya, my tiny hamsters.
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)?
I had to look it up to find out what it was, lol. Actually, I probably should take some (for myself only) when trying on dark-colored pants, because it’s hard to tell, even with mirrors, if things are really fitting right back there! I have a tiny hiney that results in wrinkles in the back of the thigh of most pants (except super-tight leggings and really wide-legged pants), and it drives me nuts, because alterations can’t fix the problem.
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner?
lol, you’ve caught me on a modified intermittent fasting day. No lunch today, and maybe no dinner, depending on how I want to do it. If I do dinner, it will probably be 4 oz. of baked fish with one or two low-calorie veg, a tiny mandarin orange for dessert. Or a mushroom and spinach frittata with a salad and the orange. (My son will also get rice, potatoes, or good bread with his.)
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017?
I vote with you for more diversity! Crazy for everyone to be doing the same look, we’re all different! And very much with you on showing lots of different makeup looks on women aged 40+, not just the “approved” soft colors, “natural” look, no glitter, no crazy colors, no fun!!!
The strangest thing happened here yesterday. Our neighbor in the next apartment, a graduate student from China, knocked on our door because he found a young toddler in the hallway wearing only a (very wet) diaper and clutching three cheese sticks still in their wrappers. My son answered and called the police for him, because he said he doesn’t understand English on the phone well enough to answer any questions he was asked. Then we stayed with him to help watch the little guy, who was very wary of strangers and wouldn’t let us put anything on him to help him stay warm. The little guy was wandering from door to door looking like he was trying to find his own. We kept him distracted with the guinea pigs for a few minutes, but, right before the police arrived he solved part of the mystery by jumping up, hitting the bottom elevator button, and running into it when the door opened. We kept the door from closing, and my neighbor went with the police to knock on doors throughout the building searching for the parents — he returned after about ten minutes, they were still searching. They told him they’d let him know what happened — I hope they do, because I’m still worried about the little guy. None of us could understand why there weren’t parents running frantically through the building searching for him. It was so sad and upsetting!
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out?
1 for me it’s just hair and it grows so I do with it whatever I want. I must admit that I miss my long hair but for me is awful the waiting and also I think I look better with short hair because my face looks sharper.
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with.
My sister, I’m debating myself whether or not to upload it because I don’t love to post photos with my family on social media.
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)?
I didn’t know the term but after searching for it I had, it’s one of the “joys” of the gay dating scene. Also I found the belfie stick.
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner?
We’re going to have chilaquiles for lunch and I love them so I’m more than ok with it. And for dinner I’d love to get some aguachile or shrimp salad.
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017?
Less contour/Instagram brows/too many foundation like you said a lot of people now look so similar and even though I think drag makeup is ok I hate seeing so much makeup in real life. I’d love to see way more diversity in every aspect and also trying to get more naturals looks while playing with colors.
Happy week Karen! Hugs to the Coywolf and Tabs.
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out? I just cut 15 gross and wispy and split endy inches off last month. It took a couple of weeks to calm down, but it was necessary and I love mt shoulder length a-line lob. So I’d probably be a 3.5 right now if I had to go shorter.
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with. My BFF, from a week and a half ago. Friends since the first day of kindergarten! We’re 41 now, that’s 36 years of friendship. There is nothing we wouldn’t do for each other!
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)? Sure have! I’ve been married for 20 years, gotta keep it interesting!
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner? I’d like a big avocado bacon burger and fries for lunch and tacos for dinner!
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017? I’d like to see less of a heavy handed make up look, skin wise, full coverage foundation is unnecessary and makes me think that people are trying to hide how they look. I’d love to see the diversity in makeup continue, Cover Boys, higher quality drugstore brands, eco friendly makeup that is worth it!
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out?
Not too much! I mean, I’d be annoyed if I had to cut it all off since I’m in the process of growing out a pixie… but eh, it’s still so short anyways (barely skimming the bottom of my ears) that it wouldn’t be too bad.
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with.
Does my guitar count? lol. I took some selfie videos with my friend Pamela for a song we sang together – I’m doing a “musical advent calendar” where I post up a new song every day from Dec. 1-25, and the one we sang together went up a few days ago.
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)?
OMG. I just looked this up and DIED. No, I’ve never taken a belfie, lol!
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner?
Mmm.. I just had lunch, but I’ll go for dinner! Rice & beans with melted cheese, and a side of sliced avocado, please. It just sound delish.
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017?
In general, I’d love to see less “perfection” and more low-maintenance fun. Definitely with you on the diversity thing, too, Karen! I’d love to see ladies (and men) of every stripe & age dominating more on social media & in print.
Love your little encouragement at the end of this post, Karen! <3 Hoping the same for you this week.
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out? I trim my waiste length hair but would never, ever consider cutting it. ‘Nuff said! 🙂
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with. My gal pal, Jill. We were visiting a Santa Barbara vineyard for a tour, tasting, and picnic.
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)? Yes, I know what it is. Hey! I’m 73!! Are you kidding me? LOL
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner? Lunch–brushchetta. Dinner–I’m going to try “Damn Delcious” wild rice chicken soup. Chungah comes up with some great soups and stews for a winter day. Wild rice, carrots, mushrooms, chicken in a light creamy soup–yum!
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017? Less–I absolutely can’t stand how totally distorted the “Instagram” brows have become and think they need to go. More–satin finishes that give a soft glow without being shiny or glittery.
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out?
Maybe a 4, my hair grows slowly, so if I get a botch job, it’s gonna be a bit.
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with.
My dog. No one ever takes pics with me.
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)?
I didn’t know what that was, which is good I guess. Google is my NCO. I’ve never taken one but I’m sure my husband would love it.
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner?
A winning lotto ticket? I’m craving french food, so probably onion soup for lunch, with salad and cheese plate. Dinner would be at Le Comptoir or roast chicken from a little place over in the 6th with duck fat fried veggies, plus their cake. I’m not a cake fan but holy hell that was good cake. I’d also love some traditional Spanish or Italian, or even greek.
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017?
Less aggressive contour and less aggressive highlighting. I was never into the “Instagram” look but it’s way too much for my taste. While everyone can do what they want, I’d like to go back to a time where individuality was embraced more and not everyone was trying to look like a Kardashian.
I never read anyone else’s responses so my answers aren’t colored until after I post, it’s amazing how many of us think similarly on #5!
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out?: Maybe a 3. I’m very selective about who gets to cut my hair, but I tell myself it’s only hair and it will grow back.
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with.: I never take selfies.
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)?: I would guess a photo of your belly? No, I haven’t.
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner?: For lunch, a grilled chicken salad with good dressing and for dinner beef stroganoff with a side of fluffy mashed potatoes.
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017?: Less Instagram makeup and more makeup for busy, active people.
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out? I only get my hair cut 1-2x/year so it’s like an 8 for me.
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with. My husband! We took a selfie during our hike on Saturday. It was only 28 degrees out and we bundled up and went for it. We did around 3.5 miles. 🙂
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)? No idea what that is.
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner? For lunch I had a salad, a roll and this wonderful chocolate covered shortbread cookie (homemade in Maryland–our CEO got the for us).
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017? I hate the trend of unfinished hems on denim. It looks like someone just cut them and did not bother to hem. That’s more of a fashion trend I just realized. One I’d like to see more of is jeans with zippers on the ankles like the 80s!
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out?
Right now, about a 25. We just moved and are in week 6 of remodeling- so much fun living in a construction site. (Not!) If I couldn’t throw my hair up in a ponytail, I would never make it through.
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with.
My 10 year old niece.
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)?
I don’t know what that is- butt or belly, maybe? I generally avoid pictures of me.
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner?
I had a grilled chicken sandwich with magic sauce from a favorite local restaurant. For dinner, I would love a steak topped with crab and mornay sauce from my friend’s restaurant, but sadly, he’s closed on Mondays.
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017?
Less: contouring/highlighting! I don’t know one single person who has time for that IRL. Also, I love a well-groomed brow, but people are starting to look perpetually surprised, like silent movie stars. (“All right, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up.”)
More: practicality and diversity in hair and makeup.
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out?I’d be a 1. My hair grows fast.
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with. A couple of lady friends on our last girls day out.
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)? I’ve never heard of a “belfie.” I will be googling it, I guess. 🙂
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner? No clue. I never know what I want to eat. lol I’ve been on a Chinese food kick lately, and I never say “no” to pasta.
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017? I’d just like to see people doing whatever they feel good doing, whether it’s following trends, a conservative look, or going full-on avant garde or alternative. I think too many people care what others think. Don’t wear makeup if that’s not your bag. Wear bright pink eyeshadow and black lipstick if that is your thing. More freedom, less judgment in 2017.
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out?
As I’m now growing it out after a bob two years ago and bangs last year, somewhere in the middle. It’s down to about my bra strap length right now, and I’m really trying to take good care of it. I got a trim a few weeks ago for the first time in probably 5 or 6 months.
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with.
My friend Brittany! We were at Moe’s Southwest Grill and recovering from the election results / drowning our sorrows in queso.
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)?
I think I took one when I was 17 or 18, (11 – 12 years ago) before belfie was a word and I was using an old ass digital caemra.
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner?
Oh man, I don’t even know. Maybe some kind of delicious soup for lunch and something involving mashed potatoes for dinner.
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017?
I’m not a huge fan of hardcore contouring for everyday. It’s got its place for theater, photography, but I don’t like the look of it in everyday life (but if that’s your thing, you do you. I’m sure a lot of people don’t love my makeup looks either!)
Love the idea for more diversity, more folks of different ages, genders, colors, orientations, social statuses…
1. I would be stressed out if anyone cut my hair but on top !
It has to be cut very little because it doesn’t grow !
2. Took a selfie w my granddaughter Anna or rather she took the selfie ??
3. Definitely less contouring and more face makeup color choices ; never can find the right one !
4. oops forgot lunch ? Definitely a tuna hoagie but without the bread ?!
Plenty of onions , celery ; small amount of mayo !
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out? 3 or less. My hair is already pretty short.
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with. Friends or my husband.
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)? Best friend selfie.
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner? Mushroom pizza with a salad for lunch. Vegetarian chili with rice for supper.
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017? Less: very dark lipstick colours and rainbow colour hair & more: metallic coloured lipstick/glosses and frosted eyeshadows.
P.P.S. Have a surprisingly easy, yet remarkably fulfilling week, my friend! ?
Just For Fun
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out?
1, not afraid at all.
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with.
It wasn’t with my phone, but the friends we visited in Seattle this weekend!
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)?
I have absolutely no idea what it means!
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner?
I’ve already had lunch (Subway, not very exciting!) and dinner is finishing to cook while I’m staring! It’s orzo (I looove orzo) with veggies and sausage, and an oven baked squash.
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017?
Less of: excess in everything. Excessive contouring, excessively bold brows, excessively matte lips, excessive highlight, excessively flawless skin, excessive false lashes… I wouldn’t mind if looking human started trending again!
More of: sheer base, blended eye looks, natural blush, satin lips.
Have a great week Karen!
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out?
Oh, about an 8 if it’s anything more than a couple inches. It’s taken me ages to grow my hair bra strap length, and I’m really enjoying it.
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with.
My neighbor friend. Several months ago we took a riverboat night tour of the Schuylkill in Philly. Fun and educational!
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)?
After googling it, I must admit, I have. ?
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner?
Have eaten both already, they were as follows –
Lunch: Mixed green salad with teriyaki tofu, tomatoes, cucumber and creamy garlic dressing. And potato chips. Dinner: Palak paneer on a bed of basmati. And potato chips.
Normally I don’t keep potato chips in my home. Now you know why.
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017?
Less contouring, less strobing, less caked-on, baked-on makeup!
More variety, as you stated; different genders, ages, sizes, races (please!!), and I’d love to see a comeback of interesting or daring hairstyles. I miss the ’80s in that regard.
1. A 5 or 6 if I have to get it cut short- short, otherwise it’s a 2.
2. With my daughter
3. I had to google what a belfie is and no, I haven’t!
4. Lunch- chicken rice, which is like this super yummy local food ( I’m from Singapore). Dinner – probably something soupy and light.
5. Less instagram makeup! So over the caked on, overly dramatic makeup!
Wish you a great week ahead too, Karen! Connor is such a cutie <3
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out?
Hair is something that grows again… nevertheless a pixie cut would require more maintenance with my hair… so it's a 4.
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with.
The hubs.
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)?
I feel a little uncool not knowing what "belfie" is *googled*… ah, I see. OK I think I actually have. *lol*
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner?
I'd like to have a nice warm pie… it's so cold here in Berlin these days! And for dinner… Indonesian fried rice style!
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017?
Less of: makeup that looks like paint
More of: beauty that embraces who you are. I'm so with you on this one Karen, beauty trends across all skintones, race, and age!
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 1 being super chill and 10 being full-on meltdown, how much does the thought of cutting your hair freak you out?
a one , the people around me are already having a meltdown. Usually, people hate cutting black girls hair that is real long. they feel like 1. you probably wont be to get back the length and for some reason people attach themselves to your hair.
2. Scroll through your pics, and tell me who was the last person you took a selfie with.
My doctor and my foot, check it out on instagram, he took an ingrown nail out.
3. While we’re on the subject of selfies, do you know what a “belfie” is, and have you ever taken one (no judgement!)?
NO.
4. What would you like for lunch today? And for dinner?
shrimp and for dinner more seafood.
5. What are some beauty trends you’d like to see less of, and more of, in 2017?
i have no idea. I really just ignore trends i dont care for.