1. Mood:

The time change is playing tricks on my internal clock, so I’m a little sleepy, but otherwise peachy.

2. Do you consider yourself a good cook?

When I have enough time and the help of a good recipe to follow, I think I’m decent, but I’ve never made a dish that made anyone’s eyes roll back in their head.

3. Are you a spender or a saver?

A little bit of both! Makeup and shoes are my weaknesses…

4. What do you think about black lipstick?

With the right outfit, accessories and attitude to go with ‘em, an opaque black lip could look super hot.

5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:

I haven’t finished getting ready yet, so for now just some basics: MAC Eyeshadow in Concrete in my brows, Dior Sculpt Concealer on my lovely dark circles and Dior HydrAction Tinted Moisturizer all over my face.

6. Last movie you loved?

Management, starring Steve Zahn and Jennifer Aniston. As weird as he is in it, Steve Zahn cracked me up. It’s a quirky romantic comedy with some great unexpected twists.

7. Spiders?

I can deal, as long as they aren’t too big or too furry.

8. What’s the weather like out your way?

Cloudy with a chance of meatballs! Okay, not really. It’s clear and bright this morning. Temps up around 65 right now.

9. Outfit:

Dark skinny jeans (a big fat YAY for stretchy denim), white t-shirt and a tan blazer.

10. Weekly goals:

Get to bed before midnight every night, squeeze some push-ups and sit-ups into my workout routine, stay loose while writing, and give Tabs a good brushing.

Yikes, when did November happen? I can’t believe it’s almost 2010!

Before you start tackling your responsibilities today, take a second to check in. To fill out the Monday Poll, just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers in the comments.

Le list

1. Mood:
2. Are you a good cook?
3. Are you a spender or a saver?
4. Black lipstick?
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
6. Last movie you loved?
7. Spiders?
8. What’s the weather like out your way?
9. Outfit:
10. Weekly goals:

I hope your Monday’s being good to you.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

I need your help, ladies! This afternoon I sent Tabs to the grocery store to pick up some macaroni and cheese (I had a craving), but he hasn’t come home. I think he might be lost. Can you help him find his way home?

Please use the map below to help T-Money find his way home.

Click here to see the solution…

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Are you ready for the new week, chicas? I think I already have the Monday blues. I’ve been trying to chase ‘em away with leftover Halloween candy, but it’s not working… Maybe I just need one more Snickers.

Right now I’m eating canned chili over rice and downloading Adventureland in iTunes. What are you up to tonight?

MY BEST:

With the move, I fell off the cardio wagon about a month ago, but I finally started exercising again this week. I think I already notice a difference. I’m sleeping better, my skin looks a little clearer, and I have more energy throughout the day. Yay for endorphins!

MY WORST:

Trying to make Lippmann Collection’s Funky Chunky nail lacquer look pretty. Seriously, what do you do with something that looks like glittery tar on your nails? Not a lot of options…

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

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. How was your Halloween? Did you OD on candy (damn snickers)? We got just a handful of trick or treaters and were about ready to put on jammies when the neighbors invited us to an impromptu block party next door. They were all nice people (had a fire pit going, beer, ice cream, good convo). It was a lot of fun.

Ah, the joys of being easily amused…

I’ve been scarfing down candy and singing a Halloween version of Joan Jett’s I Love Rock ‘n Roll while I do some chores around the house, but in my version the song goes, “I love candy corn!”

I love candy corn;
Put another dime in the jukebox, baby.
I love candy corn;
So come and take your time and dance with me!

Philosophy’s I Love Candy Corn Shower and Bath Gel put the idea in my head.

It smells exactly like (yup, you guessed it) candy corn.

If you’re a fan of this tri-colored confection, enter this weekend’s Halloween giveaway.

The prize

One lucky lady will receive a big ol’ bottle of Philosophy I Love Candy Corn Bath and Shower Gel (a $16 value).

How to enter…

Entering is easy. There are two different ways, and you can do both of them for two chances to win.

First, you can enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post. In it, tell me the name of your favorite Halloween candy.

I’m a Snickers kinda girl, but I loves me some Blow Pops too.

Second, enter by following me on Twitter and retweeting (RT) the following message:

RT @karenmbb: RT to Philosophy I Love Candy Corn Shower and Bath Gel http://bit.ly/3OiSOW

Recap…

1. Enter by leaving a comment at the bottom of this post, and don’t forget to use a valid email address so I can reach you if you win.
2. Follow me on Twitter and retweet the following message:
   
   RT @karenmbb: RT to Philosophy I Love Candy Corn Shower and Bath Gel http://bit.ly/3OiSOW

I’ll pick the winner at random from among the people who enter by 11:59 p.m. PST on Sunday, November 1.

Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Happy Halloween, ghouls! Are you stoked about tonight?

I know it’s mostly for the kids, but I feel like a kid on Halloween (which works out well) — and not just because of the candy (Mmm… Snickers) or the spooky-yet-harmless sense of danger, either. I support any day in which it’s socially acceptable to wear sequins, feathers, a tail and/or a headdress to the grocery store.

I’m still not sure about my plans tonight (Tabs was invited to a costume party), but I got some Halloween candy for trick or treaters just in case.

Right now I’m surfing the interwebz and just chillin’ here at my desk with my morning coffee. The fog must have rolled in last night because it’s very Sleepy Hollow outside…

• 15 spooktacular last-minute Halloween makeup ideas — Bella Sugar
• Does your cat need stylin’ kitty neckwear? — Modern Cat
• Diggin’ this DIY multi-strand necklace… — Love Maegan
• Sign me up for a pair of these Hello Kitty rain boots! — Sicka Than Average
• How many crackers would I need to polish off one of these cheese sculptures? — Woman’s Day
• Just in time for Halloween! Black and orange interiors — Belle Maison
• A list of fantastic photography tips from an accomplished wedding photographer — I am Style-ish
• So you live on a fault line? Welcome to California! Here’s how to make your apartment earthquake-safe — Apartment Therapy
• 3 things you can do *today* to communicate better — Too Pretty For This
• A beginner’s guide to minimalist travel — Zen Habits
• How to effectively respond to design criticism (I think the lessons also apply to everyday life) — Smashing Magazine

I can’t remember the last time I carved a pumpkin…

Whatever you do tonight, I hope you have fun (and be safe!).

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen