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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. Something in your makeup bag that you need to replace?

I should probably buy another stick of dark brown eyeliner because I have a feeling my Hourglass one is about to peace out. Side note, I’ve discovered that I’m a bougie eyeliner kind of girl. The last few inexpensive ones I’ve purchased made my eyes itch, gah!

2. Have you ever had your brows laminated?

No. I did go through a phase a few years ago when I loved brushed up, bushy brows, but I don’t love the look enough now to make a commitment to it.

3. How are your chopstick skills?

I get by ok with most things. Slippery noodles give me major chopstick anxiety though, ha ha ha!

4. A sunscreen that you like?

For my face, I’ve been into the Laneige one because it sinks in quickly and is super moisturizing. For my body I’ve been liking Banana Boat Light As Air.

5. Your biggest blush pet peeve?

I cannot deal with blush that’s difficult to blend. If it’s patchy or too overly pigmented and I need to be there swiping back and forth for days, then forget about it.

6. What’s your favorite summer fruit?

I have so many! I think summer is the best time for fruit. I love watermelon, cherries, strawberries and peaches, especially.

7. Did you get in trouble for cursing when you were a child?

Oh my gosh, I didn’t even attempt to curse when I was kid. There was an unspoken understanding that we were never to use foul language around adults.

8. Body splash, hair perfume or eau du toilette?

I’ll take a few spritzes of a summery eau du toilette today.

Hi, my sweet friend! Happy Monday. It’s the unofficial start of summer here in my neck of the woods, but you wouldn’t know it by the gloomy, overcast weather. I don’t mind the cool temps, though. I find that as I get older, I like it more than I used to.

What are you up to this week? Connor starts summer camp, so I’ll be juggling work and driving her to and from dance camp. One of these days I’m gonna put a tip jar in my car for chauffeur services!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

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

1. Something in your makeup bag that you need to replace?
2. Have you ever had your brows laminated?
3. How are your chopstick skills?
4. A sunscreen that you like?
5. Your biggest blush pet peeve?
6. What’s your favorite summer fruit?
7. Did you get in trouble for cursing when you were a child?
8. Body splash, hair perfume or eau du toilette?

Today’s my birthday — forever 43, baby! LOL. Even though I don’t really have any exciting plans because I have lots of work to catch up on (I swear, the end-of-the-year school activities are intense), I’m feeling really good because I’m happy to be alive and to be surrounded by so much love.

I do have one small birthday request to ask of you, my friend. I want to keep the feeling good vibes, so if you could please share with me one nice thing that’s happened to you recently, that would be the best birthday present. When you feel joy, I feel joy, too. 🙂

I hope you have a fabulous Friday and that things are spectacular on your end.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

It’s crazy to me how beauty trends constantly evolve and change, and how our own tastes for those trends change!

For example, I remember when accent nails first hit the scene and thinking that it was a little odd to have a single nail with a different color, but eventually I came around to liking it and rocking it all the time. This was 2013 or 2014?

Anywho, now, years later, I much prefer to have a more traditional mani with just a single color across all my fingers. No more accent nails for me (for now, at least).

Some other trends within the last few years that I tried, in no particular order…

• Bold brows — I even went through an intense phase where I did a complicated routine with carved out brows, OMG!
• Nose contouring — I did this for a while and liked how it looked in pictures, but then I stopped doing it when I felt like I *had* to do it every day to just step out of the house. I think that feeling like I needed to correct how my nose looked made me perceive that there was something wrong with my features, and I didn’t think that was healthy for me mentally in the long term. So I stopped.
• Overdrawn lips — Again, I like how this looked in pictures. In real life though, I think it might’ve just looked like I couldn’t figure out where my real lip line was. LOL! At the time I thought it was cute, though.
• Intense bronzer — Man, I wore so much circa 2014!

How about you? What are some beauty trends from the last few years that you’ve tried? Do you still like them?

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. Neon bright eyeshadow — yes or no?

I don’t mind it! I like it when it’s worn in an edgy, casual way that’s not too overdone. I remember seeing a look a while back with a gal rocking bright orange shadow as a simple swipe of color on her lids, and I thought it looked super cool.

2. Have you ever had eyelash extensions?

Nope. I’ve been curious for sure, but I don’t have the time, energy or the beauty budget to commit to them. It’s just another thing to keep track of, you know? I’d rather just curl my lashes and chuck on some mascara and call it a day.

3. How do you feel about wearing shorts?

I like them in the summer because it gets super hot where I live, but now that I’m in my 40s I’m more picky about the fit, length, material, etc. If I’m gonna wear shorts in public, they’re gonna be looser around the thighs, have a mid-to-high rise and be long enough to cover my bum when I bend over, OMG!

4. What’s a multitasking makeup product that you like?

Oh gosh, bronzer for the win. Cream or powder, it doesn’t matter, just as long as I can dust it on the high points of my face for some warmth and swipe some into my crease for definition.

5. Your sunscreen pet peeve?

I have so many. I guess the main one would be when it feels sticky after you rub it in. When I can feel that suction-y, sticky feeling on the backs of my knees, the crook of my elbows or my neck skin. I just can’t deal!

6. How does your ideal gloss feel like on your lips?

Smooth, lightweight, a little sticky but not overly sticky. I really like how the Tower 28 gloss feels on my lips!

7. Speaking of lipgloss, would you rather have one that smells and tastes like pepperoni or tuna?

So gross! Pepperoni sounds a little less disgusting, though.

Happy Monday, my friend. How are you feeling? I’m a little touchy because I booked my dental appointment to deal with my two cavities on Wednesday, so while I’m relieved to be getting it done, I’m not looking forward to it.

I guess I should just be glad to have the access to a good dentist, sigh.

Anywho, I hope you’re feeling good today, and that the people around you are nice and lift you 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. Neon bright eyeshadow — yes or no?
2. Have you ever had eyelash extensions?
3. How do you feel about wearing shorts?
4. What’s a multitasking makeup product that you like?
5. Your sunscreen pet peeve?
6. How does your ideal gloss feel like on your lips?
7. Speaking of lipgloss, would you rather have one that smells and tastes like pepperoni or tuna?