Archives for September 2017

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 10 (!) 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.

Hi, babe. Super quick Monday Poll today because it’s Labor Day, and I don’t wanna be keeping you from getting your relaxing on!

1. Iced tea or iced coffee?

Iced tea, please, with lemon. No sugar.

2. Have you ever had a black cat?

I have! Mostly. His name was Socks, and he was black with white paws, a white chin, nose and a white chest.

I named him after the kitty in one of my favorite childhood novels by Beverly Cleary.

He was a sweet cat and very, very affectionate. I was a little kid at the time, and Socks was tiny. Whenever I’d go into the back yard, he would always weave between my legs.

3. What was the last piece of thought-provoking literature you read?

LOL! Don’t laugh, but it was the Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer. (Of course it was.) But seriously, the writing in those things is so clever!

Like, “No need to blink, pinch yourself, or shake your head vigorously like a cartoon character. That price you see, $5.99 for 13 roses, is a real price, available right now at a real Trader Joe’s store.” 🙂

4. Winged liner or false lashes?

Winged liner, fo’ sho’.

5. With whom would you like to go on a road trip?

El Hub. He could drive, and I would backseat drive, haha! No, really, he’s fun on road trips. Years ago we drove from Miami down to the Florida Keys and talked, listened to the radio and sang the entire time. It was a blast!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the question to copy and paste…

1. Iced tea or iced coffee?
2. Have you ever had a black cat?
3. What was the last piece of thought-provoking literature you read?
4. Winged liner or false lashes?
5. With whom would you like to go on a road trip?

P.P.S. Have a great day, babe.

Hi, beautiful! I can’t stop smiling because it’s a three-day weekend. ? Monday is Labor Day here in the U.S., and I’m so excited about having an extra day to chill (even though we’re in the midst of a heatwave). I hope you have a nice, long weekend, too.

I have this theory that if every weekend was a three-day weekend, people would be sooo much happier. I know I’d be. I’d be dancing in the streets! Actually, dancing everywhere, who am I kidding?

It was 80 degrees at 9 a.m. today, and it’s supposed to hit 106 this afternoon. That’s crazy hot, man. I don’t know what we’re gonna do, but we’ll have to get out of the house soon. Today is one of those days when not having air conditioning is inconvenient.

I know this is nothing compared to Hurricane Harvey, but still… Pretty hot.

Maybe we’ll go to the mall later. Or go to Cheesecake Factory and have a three-hour lunch, which I was actually thinking about doing.

I wish I could do some lazy surfing at an easy beach somewhere. That would be fun. I do have a wet suit and booties… No surfboard, though. I’d have to rent or borrow one because I sold mine a while back. I know, sad face. 🙁 But let’s get real. Even with temps in the triple digits, there’s still no way I’m getting in the water here. It’s too cold for me.

Now, the water at the pool? Maybe…

What are you up to this weekend? I’ve got some new links for you to wet your weekend reading whistle.

• CYO, a new affordable, “edgy” makeup line is coming soon to Walgreens. Looks like fun!
• Meet the world’s most powerful pets.
• Is this fancy new skin care from La Prairie your next splurge?
• The best way to introduce yourself in five potentially awkward situations. P.S. But what does one do if they find every situation is awkward when introducing themselves? (Asking for a friend.)
• This is a real job title, apparently: human catalog. Meet the 23-year-old who works as Ikea’s human catalog.
• Cute colors! All of the polishes in the Dr. Dana clean beauty nail line are also 9-free.
• Why, yes, wine wipes for your teeth are totally a thing.
• Gross… Here’s why you should keep the overhead vent running on your next flight.
• The best deals at Ulta’s “21 Days of Beauty” Sale
• The 411 on Glossier’s new loose matte powder
• Must-have MAC nude lippies

This hair color reacts to heat, SO COOL!

I’ve been listening to this on repeat…

Have a spectacular Saturday, my friend! Say hi if you get a chance.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen