1. Mood:

Still a little out of it this morning, but I feel pretty good. I didn’t sleep well last night, so the old mental motor’s taking a while to warm up.

2. Do you make your bed?

Yup, every morning. It’s an easy way to start the day with a minor sense of accomplishment.

3. Have you started holiday shopping?

No! I need to start soon, though.

4. Favorite fruit?

I heart all kinds, but persimmons are really floating my boat right now, yum!

5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:

It’s a Clinique Black Tie Violets day for me.

6. In what ways are you like your mother?

We have very different personalities, but my mom and I are both total clean freaks.

7. Do you like to dance?

LOVE IT!

8. Long or short nails?

Long nails look so pretty to me, but I think shorter nails are just more practical. It’s a little harder to type with long nails.

9. Outfit:

I’m squeezing in a quick morning workout, so I’m covered in stretchy stuff that wicks — black Lululemon workout pants, a white tank top and black sweatshirt.

10. Weekly goals:

Eat sensibly (that means no more dark chocolate stars), work on managing my time better than last week, start a new filing system, research window treatments and do some planning for the holidays.

Good morning, ladies! Happy Monday.

I feel like I’ve been up forever… This morning around 4:30 Tabs went to work trying to open the cabinets under the sink, pawing and scratching at it for reasons unknown. I think he’s looking for CS Lewis’ magic wardrobe as a means to escape.

After I shouted at him to knock it off, he jumped on the bed, plopped on top of my head and started purring, completely ignoring the fact that I was mad. Typical.

Hope you have a great day today. While you tackle that first (or second) cup of coffee, take a second to check in with the Monday Poll. Just copy the list below, and paste it in the comments with your answers.

Le list

1. Mood
2. Do you make your bed?
3. Have you started holiday shopping?
4. Favorite fruit?
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
6. In what ways are you like your mom?
7. Do you like to dance?
8. Long or short nails?
9. Outfit:
10. Weekly goals:

All in favor of us having a great week say “Aye!”

Aye!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

How do you feel about glitter? Do you wear it much? I don’t rock it 24/7, but I will reach for a glittery nail polish, lipgloss or eyeliner when I’m feeling spunky (happens from time to time).

Urban Decay’s Heavy Metal Liner in Midnight Cowboy kinda changed my outlook on glitter. It turned glitter from something I liked into something I love.

By adding just the faintest sparkle, it became one of my staples for fun nights out. I’ll wear it as a shimmery golden liner along my upper lash line (where it stays like a mo’ fo’). The fine particles give it a sophisticated golden sparkle that lights up my face, but not in a cheesy, you’re-trying-too-hard way.

Some women look at glitter like they look at mini skirts — after a certain age, you just don’t go there anymore.

I don’t think so. Women of any age can sparkle.

What’s the best glittery product you’ve ever used, and what makes it great?

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Ladies, can I ask a HUGE favor? Tabs got the cover of Vogue this month — I know! How cool is that? Well, I’d like some extra issues for keepsakes, but they’re sold out everywhere! If you happen to see the issue on a newsstand, would you mind grabbing an extra copy for me? I’m just so proud…

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

MY BEST:

Monday’s unusually great hair day! Oh, and my skin finally cleared up after a two-week-long breakout.

MY WORST:

The moment of dead silence after I accidentally dropped my pan of MAC Blue Sorcery eyeshadow on the kitchen floor. It was like watching the Matrix, seeing the pan fall in slow motion, except that I was powerless to stop it… Poor thing didn’t stand a chance.

What were your best and worst beauty experiences of the week? Please share yours in the comments.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Lovely. My stomach just growled at me for not having lunch ready yet. It’s even worse than Tabs, always clamoring for something to eat!

I sure hope it likes steamed artichokes and tomato soup…

What are you up to today? I spent some time e-surfing this morning and found a few choice pickings (beauty and otherwise). Hope you’re having a nice weekend so far.

• Gwen’s Harajuku Lovers are rockin’ bikinis for spring, TOO CUTE! — Bella Sugar
• Up your style with these November tips — Icing
• G is for Glitter! Feed your inner glitter monster with China Glaze’s Meteor Shower — Temptalia
• Um, can I eat these (soap nuts)? — The Notice
• Let’s be better together with a week of slight improvements — Too Pretty For This
• 7 ways to avoid nail polish stains — All Lacquered Up
• All the things you DON’T have to know — A Beautiful Ripple Effect
• Kiehl’s Rare Earth Pore Minimizing collection keeps those pores in line — We Heart This
• 5 ways to fake healthy hair — Daily Beauty Reporter Blog
• What’s the secret to becoming amazingly great at something? — Zen Habits
• Why stress can kill your success or help your blog succeed — Pro Blogger

Amazing what some people accomplish in their spare time…

Found it!

If your kids ask you how babies are made…

I better get my booty in gear. This place ain’t gonna clean itself, LOL!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen