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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. Duochrome powder shadow or matte cream stick shadow?

The matte cream stick shadow, please. It’s gotta be easy to blend, though. No creasing, either!

2. What blush have you been wearing lately?

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Blush in Corsica.

3. What’s a lipstick you could wear over and over again and never get tired of?

MAC Velvet Teddy!

4. Lava lamp or disco ball?

Um, disco ball, I guess? I’d get a tiny little one and hang it on a plant. LOL!

5. Last party you went to?

I took Connor to a Winnie-the-Pooh themed birthday party at a bowling alley last Saturday. She had fun, especially in the arcade! I kinda did, too. I chatted with a lot of parents and played ski ball, which was my go-to game back in the day.

6. What are you going to do after you fill out the Monday Poll?

A whole lotta nothing. Connor has this week off from school, and today we’re just going to relax. We’re going outside to draw on the sidewalk with chalk, ride bikes and just enjoy the day.

7. Carnations or tulips?

Tulips!

8. Do you remember getting your ears pierced?

Nope, I was a teeny tiny baby.

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. Duochrome powder shadow or matte cream stick shadow?
2. What blush have you been wearing lately?
3. What’s a lipstick you could wear over and over again and never get tired of?
4. Lava lamp or disco ball?
5. Last party you went to?
6. What are you going to do after you fill out the Monday Poll?
7. Carnations or tulips?
8. Do you remember getting your ears pierced?

P.P.S. Have a joyful day, beautiful girl!

Hiya, friend! Happy Saturday. Is it just me, or did this week feel unusually long? I think we should all receive a trophy like the one above just for making it to the weekend, LOL!

This week’s reading

• Derms like to tackle multiple concerns in one fell swoop by combining skin care treatments into one single session.
• Sometimes I cannot with all the trends. Now “caveman skin” is a thing.
• Re: trends. I’m guilty of rockin’ chunky highlights in a reddish Cherry Coke shade in the early Aughts.
• New evidence supports the theory that our scalp hair evolved to help us stay cool.
• Speaking of hair, ever wonder what causes those pokey chin hairs that seemingly pop out of nowhere?
• What’s in it for skin care lines sponsoring NYFW runway shows?
• 3 ways to habit stack for better skin.
• Look out for the following hair accessories this spring: black leather headbands, plaid fabric headbands, jeweled headbands, oversize bows and Y2K stretch combs (ahh, memories).
• “Nearly 30 women are suing hair care brand Olaplex for negligence and false advertising, claiming their products contain allergens and irritants that caused them hair loss and dry, brittle hair.”
• How to keep your hair healthy if you use box dye.

I’m so intrigued!

This looks like fun.

Food for thought.

Meow!

I think it’s time for another cup of coffee. Who’s with me?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

I saw these beauties the other day in the sky when I picked up Connor from dance class. Don’t you love the colors and the shape? They look like clouds in a painting. Gorgeous!

Well, it’s been a couple days of several firsts on this end.

I found Connor’s first written banana note, for one.

I’ve always liked writing little notes on bananas; it’s just a funny thing I’ve always liked to do.

Now that Connor is learning to read, I’ve been leaving her notes on her bananas at snack time. Today I wrote, “You are kind, important and so loved” on one side and “You are beautiful inside and out” on the other.

Anyway, I went to grab a banana today out of the bunch on the counter, and found a note in her handwriting.

So sweet.

Another first: I went to my very first dog birthday party.

Our friends had a dinner to celebrate their dog Bella’s second birthday, and we were invited over for pasta and dessert.

Bella’s mom made her a birthday cake from scratch that included ground chicken and carrots, among other things. The party was fun and super cute!

Last, but certainly not least, I went to my first official video meeting for – drumroll please – a new writing gig.

Yup, it was for one of the interviews I had in the last month, and I’m super stoked because it’s with a luxury Korean skin care line with a product that saved my skin when it was breaking out terribly, which I’ve purchased and used to the last drop many times.

That same skin care line has another brand in its portfolio with a product that’s been sitting on my nightstand for years!

I really wanted to write for a line that I’ve used and loved, so I’m super excited about what’s on the horizon.

Anywho. Thanks for being here and listening while I’ve looked for a new job. You’re a good friend, and I appreciate you.

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. If you could fill one of those big, oversized red velvet Valentine’s hearts filled with treats for yourself, what would the treats be? You can pick anything!

Honestly, a combination of See’s milk chocolate and some OPI and Essie nail polishes would be great. LOL! While we’re at it, let’s add a few gift certificates for skin care and a spa visit. Can I stuff a new bag and a cute shoes in there, too?

2. What makes you great? (Don’t you dare hold back on this answer, babe.)

My creativity, charisma and drive. My ability to ask for help when I need it. Side note: this happened for me later in life, and only with lots of self-reflection; I suffered needlessly for years before I figured it out. Anywho. My want and need to become better at things – a better student at life, a better mom, a better person. My ability to empathize with others. My ability to make friends with cats! My intuition; it never fails me.

3. What’s one nice thing you can do for yourself this week that says, “I love ya, sweet girl.”

You know what? I’m going to treat myself to a long walk outside while I listen to some fun music!

I’m also going to find a cute spring outfit that makes my heart sing because I’m tired of wearing clothes that technically get the job done but don’t inspire me in any way. Life is too short to wear gray and tan shirts 24/7.

4. Pick one: red lipgloss or pink lipstick?

This is a very hard choice for me. I’ll do a sheer red gloss from Tower 28. They have a shade called Spicy that looks fun!

5. What color would you rather wear for an outfit of the day: pink or red?

I feel like I can pull off both, but today let’s go with a warm coral pink because it feels like we’re on the edge of spring, and pink would be fitting.

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. If you could fill one of those big, oversized red velvet Valentine’s hearts filled with treats for yourself, what would the treats be? You can pick anything!
2. What makes you great? (Don’t you dare hold back on this answer, babe.)
3. What’s one nice thing you can do for yourself this week that says, “I love ya, sweet girl.”
4. Pick one: red lipgloss or pink lipstick?
5. What color would you rather wear for an outfit of the day: pink or red?

P.P.S. Hello there! How’s your Monday going so far? My wish for you is that your week is peaceful, smooth and filled with so much love. Enjoy your day, my beautiful friend!