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So…what is the Monday Poll?

Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007).

1. Charlotte Tilbury or Westman Atelier?

I love both, but currently, I’d go with Westman Atelier.

2. Have you ever used a fake ID?

Nah. I was too much of a rule follower to really care about one, and back in the day, even if I wanted one, I’d have no clue about where to start.

3. Would you rather ride a motorcycle or go skinny dipping?

Honestly both sound like nightmare scenarios for me. Um, I guess skinny dipping? At least that way, I’d come out of the situation in one piece and with no broken bones.

4. Lip brush or an angled eye brush?

Angled eye brush. I’d get more use out of it!

5. Something nice you can do for yourself today?

Honestly, go to bed early tonight. Oh, and make sure I eat enough protein; it really does make a difference in my energy levels and mood.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.

1. Charlotte Tilbury or Westman Atelier?
2. Have you ever used a fake ID?
3. Would you rather ride a motorcycle or go skinny dipping?
4. Lip brush or an angled eye brush?
5. Something nice you can do for yourself today?

P.P.S. I hope you have a wonderful Monday. Things will work out for you today; I just know it!

Good morning and happy Caturday. Rosie’s been stuck to me like glue all morning! She would like to wish you a wonderful day, and she also wants to remind you that weekends are the best times for cuddles and extra treats. 🙂

What are your plans for the day? I’m going to do some reading with Rosie-Pose on the couch, and then some laundry. Girl, laundry sure is devoted, isn’t it? It is always there. I keep hoping that it will break up with me, but no. LOL!

This week’s reading

• Serena Williams has a new beauty brand called WYN.
• Chicago friends, legendary makeup artist Bobbi Brown is opening a new store in your neighborhood for her Jones Road brand.
• Sugar plum fairy makeup is a thing.
• How to carry out a French skin care routine.
• Bath & Body Works launched a new line of designer perfume dupes.

I’m going to try this

I see a few of my favorites

I love her

Have a great rest of your weekend!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

I was at Sephora yesterday to get a few things from the savings event (more on this in a second) and the experience was a little better than the last time I was there. I got to chatting with a very nice salesperson about his favorite things in the store, and our conversation reminded me of a few things.

There’s always nice, fun people out there that make beauty interesting and fun.

You just have to run into them; that seems to be the key!

I often find myself these days feeling like I’ve seen it all before. I’ve been writing about beauty since 2007 (!), and sometimes it feels like nothing really surprises me. But when I get to chatting with other people about cool things we love, that spark, that lightness I used to feel all the time whenever I got into beauty talk mode with someone who knew the language of makeup, I feel it again.

I left the store for the first time in a long time with a spring in my step.

This leads me to a Q for you.

What makeup is working for you in the store these days?

This is question I asked the salesperson yesterday (hi, Jeron!). I’d love to hear about what’s working for you, if you’re up for it.

Here’s my list. I’m wearing everything in this pic!

• Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Skin Foundation in Warm 8
• Hourglass Veil Retouching Fluid in Sand
• All kinds of stuff from Rare Beauty: Brow Harmony Precision Pencil, Perfect Strokes Liner in True Brown, Perfect Strokes Matte Liquid LIner and the Black Mascara
• Supergoop Shimmershade Cream Eyeshadow in Sunset
• NARS Blushes in Deep Throat and Lustre (I mix them together)
• Laura Mercier Loose Powder

This visit was better than my last because there was a variety of different age groups in the mix.

Maybe it was because the savings event brings out people out of the woodwork? I don’t know. I do know that while there were the usual handful of children swooning over Drunk Elephant (I mean, I could pop off on the irresponsibility of beauty brands marketing to children, but alas, I’ll save you from that rant today), there were also several people who represented different groups across the board. It was refreshing.

So, Sephora, if you’re listening, please…

It was nice to chat with a variety ladies and gents about the products they love; whatever you can to make everyone feel welcome, please, do that and then some.

Also, invest in your employees who work on the sales floor. They have the power to really make someone feel good, and we need more of that in the world in general.

Last but not least…

This is what I ended up getting!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

So…what is the Monday Poll?

Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007).

1. Bowling or tennis?

Bowling because I could go and hang out in the arcade. LOL!

2. Have you ever taken a cruise?

Nope. A cruise seems like it could be fun, though, if you go with a good group. If you’ve ever done a fun one, please let me know about it!

3. Do you stick to one hair product line, or do you like to mix and match?

I tend to mix and match these days. I have stuck to a single product line in the past, though, and I’ve found that my hair likes Oribe and Bumble & Bumble.

4. Pet strollers: yes or no?

Sure, why not?

5. A habit that makes you feel like you’re taking good care of yourself?

Getting enough sleep. I definitely feel better when I go to bed early!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.

1. Bowling or tennis?
2. Have you ever taken a cruise?
3. Do you stick to one hair product line, or do you like to mix and match?
4. Pet strollers: yes or no?
5. A habit that makes you feel like you’re taking good care of yourself?

I saw this Zendaya meme on Instagram the other day, and dagnabbit, it spoke to my soul because I’m 99% sure that my work lewks are equivalent to the photo on the right.

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The funny thing is, everything seems okay when I leave my bathroom mirror in the morning before I leave the house. I’ll go about my day, and then sometime later on I’ll get a glimpse of myself in the harsh overhead lighting at work and will be like, “WHOA. What happened?” LOL!

Anywho, the weather here has been crazy all week long. I forgot what a true spring feels like, apparently. It’s been years since we’ve had one here in Northern California. For a while there, we’d just jump from winter to warm weather in the blink of an eye without anything happening in between. Side note, hello global warming!

The past few days, though, have been a reminder of what I remember spring feeling like when I was a kid. The swing between balmy 70-something temps and cold, wet rainy days has been a shock to my system and my wardrobe. One day I’m wearing a parka and fleece sweater, and the next I’m in a t-shirt.

Ya know, I like spring a lot more now that I’m in my 40s. I love seeing everything come back to life. It reminds me there is always another time to bloom again; there’s something about the idea of renewal and reinvention that speaks to me now more than ever.

Regarding reinvention, I’ve been listening to the new Beyonce album, “Cowboy Carter,” nonstop. I love how Beyonce mashes together different musical genres; I especially love the harmonies and layered vocals. My favorite songs so far are “Blackbird,” “II Most Wanted” and “Protector.”

Have you listened to any of her new music? Give it a go if you have a chance. I think you might like it.

Have a wonderful Saturday and a peaceful weekend.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

So…what is the Monday Poll?

Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007).

1. Stand up comedy – love it or leave it?

Eh, leave it. I find it a little tedious, and I’m not a fan of comics who are mean.

2. Do you and your family or friends play April Fool’s pranks on each other?

Nah, but if we did, it would be epic.

3. Something beauty related that you thought was a prank but actually wasn’t?

Years ago Demeter had a perfume that smelled like tomato vines, and I thought it was a joke for the longest time until I actually ran into the perfume in person and gave it a sniff — and it smelled really good!

4. Have you ever successfully pulled off an April Fool’s prank?

I like to think so!

5. Someone in your life who can make you laugh so hard that you get tears in your eyes?

El Hub and Connor both crack me up!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.

1. Stand up comedy – love it or leave it?
2. Do you and your family or friends play April Fool’s pranks on each other?
3. Something beauty related that you thought was a prank but actually wasn’t?
4. Have you ever successfully pulled off an April Fool’s prank?
5. Someone in your life who can make you laugh so hard that you get tears in your eyes?