The Novato hills
- Mood:
- Shoes/bag:
- What’s your favorite face mask?
- First song that comes to mind?
- Eyes/lips/cheeks:
- _____ makes me happy.
- _____ makes me b*tchy.
- What’s a lesson you learned this year?
- Outfit:
- Weekly goals:
Calm and cheerful. 🙂
Brown and orange Keds and a brown/beige Michael Kors tote.
It has to be MAC Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask. The stuff really softens and smooths my acne-prone skin.
I’m stuck in a Phoenix frenzy! Fave song of the moment: 1901, and I’ve had it on repeat for the past two days.
Tidbits from the Prescriptives Lustre Holiday Collection, like Baked Eye Quad in Warm ($40), Moonbeam Reflective Gloss in Rose Gold ($18) and Shimmer Cheek Color in Warm Lustre ($24).
A purring cat on my lap, a hot cup of coffee/tea on my desk, El Hub in my thoughts, a clean bathroom and the sound of jingle bells.
Bold-faced plagiarism, Quinn Fabray’s character on Glee, bloating, and finishing a hot shower in a cold bathroom and realizing that I forgot to get a towel.
I think I actually learned a couple of big ones in 2009: 1) There’s no time like the present, and 2) there’s an element of luck in everything.
Old Navy Bootcut Diva Jeans (LOVE!), a blue turtleneck sweater and a black tank top
Get to bed at a decent hour every night this week, start doing more ab exercises, start sending out me holiday cards, and stem the tide of disorganization flooding my office at home.
Hey, gals! Happy Monday from a very chilly Nor Cal today. 🙂
I looked out my window this morning to find snow capped mountains in the distance and a thick layer of frost topping the houses all around us. We don’t see a lot of snow ’round these parts.
There’s a chill in the air, but I’m trying to keep warm with extra socks and warm tea. What’s the weather like where you are?
Before you get swept up by work and responsibilities, let me know how you’re doing this morning. 🙂
Le list
1. Mood
2. Shoes/bag:
3. Your favorite face mask?
4. First song that comes to mind?
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
6. _____ makes me happy.
7. _____ makes me b*tchy.
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year?
9. Outfit:
10. Weekly goals:
Wherever you are today, I hope you’re warm!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Tavia says
1. Mood: Angry
2. Shoes/bag: Cafe Noir black boots from leather / Randy Bess brown bag 🙂
3. Your favorite face mask? Clinique Turnaround 15 min 🙂
4. First song that comes to mind? Melinda: You and I
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Crazy pink eyeshadow / Ultra shine lipgloss by Sephora / L’oreal pink blush
6. _____ makes me happy. Sweets
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. Stupidity
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? True love can destroy your life completely….is not worth it. If you don’t have money love is impossible.
9. Outfit: White t-shirt and hello kitty black pants 🙂
10. Weekly goals: Try to concentrate on my work and don’t think about feelings
.-= Tavia’s last blog post… Clinique Top Rated Gift Sets for Holiday 2009 =-.
Karen says
Hi Tavia,
Oh no! Why are you angry today? I hope that you feel better soon.
Tali says
1. Mood – TIRED
2. Shoes/bag: Fendi Spy Bag in brown and dior snow boots
3. Your favorite face mask? Lush Cupcake
4. First song that comes to mind? That new BEP one!!
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nars Habanera on eyes, lips burts bees balm and cheeks Rouge Bunny Rouge bronzer
6. _____ makes me happy. My new boyfriend sending me messages
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. Mean comments
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? Things happen for a reason
9. Outfit: Jeans t-shirt jumper.. then a hoodie.. and a jacket lol im COLD!!
10. Weekly goals: to pack for my xmas in Australia!!
.-= Tali’s last blog post… RBR Up Close & Giveaway =-.
Karen says
Hi Tali,
Hope you’re having a good Monday. 🙂
Sarah says
Hey Girl! Hope you had a great weekend.
1. Mood CHEERFUL
2. Shoes/bag: My big ninewest black tote that my fiance says looks like a suitcase. Shoes… some very comfy blackboots from MACY’s
3. Your favorite face mask? I use to love Arbonne’s mask until they stopped producing it. Why stop a good thing?
4. First song that comes to mind? Jingle Bell Rock- too much holiday music in the air
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: eyes.. MAC’s duoshadow in “Engaging”, lips…Avon Blooming Pout, cheeks….Urbon Decay bronzer
6. _____ makes me happy. I have to say, our new kitten Maggie tearing apart the Xmas tree. I find it so cute!
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. CRAMPS!!!!!
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? Stop sweating the small stuff, life is too short
9. Outfit: Black and white blouse, black shirt underneath, black slacks… i really like black
10. Weekly goals: To not get so worked up about things I can’t control
.-= Sarah’s last blog post… 50 Geektastic USB Gadgets & Funky Flash Drives =-.
Karen says
Hi Sarah!
I had a great weekend — thanks for asking!
Isn’t it funny how guys look at our accessories and say the craziest things? I have a puffer vest that El Hub refers to as a lifejacket, LOL!
Say hi to the kitties for me… I think Tabs has a crush on Maggie. 😉
Angie says
1. Mood
Half exasperated and stressed, half resigned. I’m in between finals and about to take the last math test of my life!
2. Shoes/bag:
Black mid-length suede boots with ruffles down the side/ Fossil canvas school bag
3. Your favorite face mask?
Be Fine warming clay mask with pomegrante
4. First song that comes to mind?
“The Bends” by Radiohead
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner in Slate with Benefit Bad Gal mascara/ Burt’s Bees Pomegrante chapstick/ Benefit Coralista and Lorac Bronzer
6. _____ makes me happy.
The first snow today, surprise texts from old friends, puppies, and Yogi Tea.
7. _____ makes me b*tchy.
When my procrastination catches up with me, being itchy, having friends flake out.
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year?
Don’t believe everything you’re told.
9. Outfit:
Gray H&M skinny jeans, blue and black plaid button up, side braid.
10. Weekly goals:
Get A’s on my Political Science and Anthropology finals, read something not school related, catch up on the news.
Karen says
WOO HOO!
I hope that last test went well! 🙂
Lauren says
1. Mood – lazy. I need to walk to the bank, but it’s colddd outside!
2. Shoes/bag: No shoes yet, but I’ll be wearing my black Nike Shox… and I’ve been carrying my Marc by Marc Jacobs coral zebra print bag lately.
3. Your favorite face mask? I’ve never used one!
4. First song that comes to mind? The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows – Brand New. One of my favorite songs, ever.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: None today. It’s the day before my finals start, I’ve got other things to worry about unfortunately 🙁
6. _____ makes me happy. My friends, champagne, knowing I get to go home and relax after Thursday!
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. Being cold. Argh.
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? Never be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
9. Outfit: Black yoga pants, orange cami, black and blue striped hoodie that I stole from my brother’s closet 🙂
10. Weekly goals: Get through finals! And do some end-of-quarter cleaning after I’m done with finals.
Karen says
Hi Lauren,
It’s cold out here too. I think I might need a third pair of socks, LOL!
Good luck on your finals. Are you ready?
Brianna says
1. Mood: Restless, work is boring and its my last week before 2 weeksf vacation!
2. Shoes/bag: Black Guess Bag and Frye boots
3. Your favorite face mask? Soap and Glory pore mast
4. First song that comes to mind? Kings of Leon – Closer
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Dior Show Mascara, Avon tinted moisturizer, Nars Orgasm, caramex lip balm.
6. _____ makes me happy: Watching Greys Anatomy, puring kitties, hugs from my boyfriend. Shopping.
7. _____ makes me b*tchy: Slow internet at work. When your boss gives you 1 hour to do something that usually takes one full day.
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year: Don’t sweat the small stuff. Just Relax!
9. Outfit: My boyfriends sweater, grey leggings.
10. Weekly goals: Go to the gym atleast 2 x and do step class atleast once!
Karen says
Hi Brianna,
Awww, purring kitties always make me happy. 🙂
Have fun at step class… I love those things! I’d go to them more often if I could.
Kajal Couture says
1. Mood: Happy….excited about my first holiday party this evening
2. Shoes/bag: still in PJs…hehehe
3. Your favorite face mask? MAC VATM
4. First song that comes to mind? Beyonce’s Halo
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: None yet
6. _____ makes me happy. Emails from friends, Disneyland, shopping, and my fiance!
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. Lying, people who don’t pay attention to the time difference when they call from different cities
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? Stop worrying so much about other people and focus on my loved ones
9. Outfit: Still in PJs…VS ones with gingerbread men on them, still have to pick my outfit for the day
10. Weekly goals: Exercise at least 3 times and finalize the hall for my wedding garba (Indian dance party)
.-= Kajal Couture’s last blog post… Smooth Legs for Santa…..Giveaway Time! =-.
Karen says
Hi Kajal Couture,
I LOVE attending Indian weddings! Can I come? LOL!
Lily says
1. Mood
sluggish, its snowwwing here!
2. Shoes/bag:
Brown Ugg moccasins, coach poppy tote.
3. Your favorite face mask?
I’d have to agree on the volcanic ash, it makes my face sooo smoooth
4. First song that comes to mind?
big green tractor 🙂 haha
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
benefit bad gal mascara, annnd some serious chapstick for my poor lippps!
6. _____ makes me happy.
disney movies, my friends, and long baths
7. _____ makes me b*tchy.
when you wake up hungry, but its too cold to get out of bed.
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year?
Stop caring what people think so much. I learned im alot better of a person when i dont try so hard.
9. Outfit:
Victoria Secret Pink Yoga pants, cross country shirt, ponytail 🙂
10. Weekly goals:
learn to ice after track. Black and blue knees are NOT sexy.
Karen says
Hi Lily,
I can’t believe I’m gonna say this in print, but it’s snowing here too. Sure, it’s off in the distance (thank goodness it’s not in the immediate vicinity), but I think it counts. 🙂
BTW, what event do you do in track?
gio says
1. Mood: tired
2. Shoes/bag: I’m still in my pink slippers at the moment, not sure what I’ll wear
3. Your favorite face mask? I don’t have a favourite one yet
4. First song that comes to mind? One by U2.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: nothing yet
6. _____ makes me happy. My boyfriend, my friends, chocolate and makeup.
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. mean people, slow internet and being cold.
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? LIfe is too short, don’t waste time and live now.
9. Outfit: orange sweater and denim blue jeans
10. Weekly goals: start Christmas shopping
.-= gio’s last blog post… Product Review: Max Factor Miracle Touch Creamy Blush =-.
Karen says
Hi Gio,
Have a great week!
Tatiana says
1. Mood-Yucky, getting over a lil sick bug
2. Shoes/bag: Pink flats, gray Kate Spade Tarrytown bag (I wish my shoes matched my purse like you Karen!)
3. Your favorite face mask? This carbon mask sample I got from Paula’s Choice
4. First song that comes to mind? That one by La Bouche, “Wanna Be My Lover”
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: NOTHING! because I’m going to put my face on during lunch, I got a holiday party after work
6. _____ makes me happy. yoga
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. stubborn people
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? Being open to new things is completely worth the hard parts.
9. Outfit: black turtleneck, jeans
10. Weekly goals: Write!
Karen says
OHMYGOD, Tatiana! I haven’t heard that song in forever!
Toni says
Le list
1. Mood: Feeling productive and fairly well rested
2. Shoes/bag: small black Coach hobo and New Balance cross trainers
3. Your favorite face mask? I don’t do one because of rosacea, but I have done the Milk of Magnesia mask in the past and really like it.
4. First song that comes to mind? When You’re Looking Like That by Westlife (found it via a YouTube fanvid of Jane Austen movies)
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes – NYX Frosted Flakes, Root Beer, White Pearl, and Midnight eye shadows, NYX jumbo pencil in milk, Urban Decay eye liner in Rockstar; Cheeks – Clinique blush (forget the name of it); Lips – Clinique lipstick in Blushing Nude and Jesse’s Girl lipgloss in Idyllic
6. _____ makes me happy. My husband, my kids, my friends and family, sales at my favorite department stores, makeup, a warm fire while sipping Russian Tea or hazelnut coffee, getting projects completed
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. My procrastination, my lack of organizational skills, mean people, drivers who cut in front of me.
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? That I really, really need to take better care of myself. Also, that less is more when decorating and purchasing things for my home. I am striving for simplicity.
9. Outfit: purply-blue sweater, jeans, funky blue and teal polka dot socks, and cross trainers
10. Weekly goals: Put up the Christmas tree, continue to work on my productivity/organization, get to bed earlier each night, and get the laundry caught up!
It’s cold here! Unfortunately, I haven’t been coat shopping yet (gave away my coat last spring) and I really need one! I’m trying to find a good one on sale. Stay warm and have a great week!
Karen says
Hi Toni,
You and me both. I need to find a warm coat, ASAP!
Have a great week. 🙂
chamayne says
1. Mood: relaxed and mildly excited
2. Shoes/bag: im pretty sure it’ll be my 7 yr old chucks with my gray coach tote
3. Your favorite face mask? i’d say alma powder made into a paste and origins new drink up intensive…softest skin ever
4. First song that comes to mind? john mayer heartbreak warfare
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: borba cashmere lip fix
6. _____ makes me happy. holidays, family, shopping, quality time with friends, the promise of a new day
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. being roused from my sleep, liars, BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE, prying questions when i dont want to talk about it and sneaky people
8. What’s a lesson you learn ed this year? Let go
9. Outfit: jammies, aka yoga pants, tank top and pull over cable knit hooded sweater
10. Weekly goals: hit that treadmill, finish a few pieces
Karen says
Hi Chamayne,
Ohhh, bad customer service makes me cranky too!
I used to do customer service work and am extra appreciative to the people in the industry that do their jobs well!
Suri says
Le list
1. Mood: cranky..I’m sick! boo
2. Shoes/bag: Dooney and Bourke bag, and no shoes on now lol
3. Your favorite face mask? I like Alba Bontanicals seaweed mask
4. First song that comes to mind? Have a baby by me baby be a millonaire!-50 Cent
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nothing I am sick so I haven’t gone anywhere today
6. _____ makes me happy: My students when they are good, good friends, the hubby, my family
7. _____ makes me b*tchy: Stupid people with no common sense, repeating myself over and over, meanness
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? family always has your back
9. Outfit: My thermal PJs..it’s cold out here today!
10. Weekly goals: Get better, start working afterschool, finish Xmas shopping…
Karen-I totally agree with you..Old Navy bootcuts jeans are awesome, I wear the Sweetheart ones…
<3
Karen says
Hi Suri,
Sorry to hear you aren’t feeling great… I hope you get better soon!
Oh, and I’ll have to try those Sweetheart jeans next. 🙂 Thanks for the rec!
Faye says
Can’t do a full reply now, as I’m in a meeting and BlackBerry won’t let me copy and paste your questions properly for some reason. But I just have to say THANK GOD someone else doesn’t like Quinn Fabray. I HATE that character! I don’t feel one ounce of pity for her, no matter how many times the show has the Glee club sing sappy songs to her and no matter how many sad looks she gives. That girl is eeeevil, I tell ya :). Rachel all the way!
Ahem. Carry on, then . . .
Karen says
LOL! Yeah, Quinn makes me REALLY CRANKY. Like, unbelievably so.
What did you think of last weeks ep? I loved Jump!
Faye says
It’s funny, because I wasn’t so crazy about “Jump” when I heard it on youtube before the episode — but after seeing them bouncing around on the mattresses in those freaking adorable pajamas, I fell in love with it.
I can’t believe this week’s episode is the last one until April 13 — I’m going to be in major “Glee” withdrawal!
YadiQ says
1. Mood CRANKY BUT THATS NOTHING NEW
2. Shoes/bag: black coach satchel and minnetonka tan moccasin booties
3. Your favorite face mask? kiehls microdermabrasion
4. First song that comes to mind? a christmas song my fiance wrote with a few of his song board friends called “all rapped up a christmas carol”
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: none i am a mess
6. _____ makes me happy. sleeping, eating, and jazzy jazmine (kitty)
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. lack of sleep, irresponsible people, and rachel and quinn from glee lol
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? patience is something i need to acquire
9. Outfit: black long sleeved baby doll shirt and dark denim jeans
10. Weekly goals: clean house put up xmas decorations and start xmas shopping
Karen says
LOL, no love for Rachel?!?
Hope you’re feeling a little less cranky… are you gonna work out tonight? You can always take out your aggression during your street fighting class!!
Lisa says
1. Mood: pretty good, but a little unmotivated to do anything
2. Shoes/bag: Black and white Kate Spade, grey suede knee-high flat boots
3. Your favorite face mask? That Mint Julep one from Walgreens 🙂
4. First song that comes to mind? Bob Dylan, ‘Shelter from the Storm’
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Stila Kitten smudge pot, chapstick, Meow Canna
6. _____ makes me happy. Sleeping in, swim practice, my fluffy kitten, sunshine
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. Cold, gray Chicago weather, the end-of-the-semester stress
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? I learned to have more faith in myself, as well as to not be afraid to really throw myself in to projects
9. Outfit: Skinny jeans, maroon tank top, teal sweater
10. Weekly goals: Last week of the semester: survival!
Karen says
Hi Lisa,
That’s the Queen Helene Mint Julep mask! I *loved* that one when my skin was full-on oily!
Anyhoo, hang in there! Freedom is just around the corner. 🙂
Jamie says
1. Mood: finally…inspired.
2. Shoes/bag: green/yellow OP sneakers from Goodwill and $3 handbag from Salvation Army
3. Your favorite face mask? Queen Helene Mint Julep
4. First song that comes to mind? That R.Kelly song that he says, “something religious about you…something church about you….” lol!
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: blue/green/orange out of the LA colors bright palette, MAC liquid liner in black, mascara, lips:NK Beige l/g and MAC Cork l/l. WnW blush
6. _____ makes me happy. twitter,online friends,blogging, jewelry. makeup, spencer’s one dimple, kel’s brown eyes, coffee, sleep, good tv, bills paid.
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. hunger( this damn diet), not being able to be the big girl im destined to be be b/c i can’t afford new clothes, stupid music on the radio, michelle o bashing
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? There’s is plan for you, and most likely it aint your very own.
9. Outfit:black mossimo cardi, blue ruffle s/s tunic, green cargo pants, $1 purple earring, black headband, green socks….I felt like stepping out of the box.:)
10. Weekly goals: hook the kids’ vcr/dvd player up, wash clothes, eat good, wash my hair, post, figure out a christmas giveaway for the blog.
.-= Jamie’s last blog post… RG Project: L.A. Colors 12 Color Palette in Traditional…. =-.
Karen says
Inspiration is always good. You gotta latch onto it when it hits!
Have a great week!
Amy says
1. Mood: Distracted
2. Shoes/bag: Cole-Hahn ballet flats and a Marc Jacobs bag
3. Your favorite face mask? Shu Uemura’s, where you put a piece of white gauze paper over your entire face.
4. First song that comes to mind? Anything from Gotan Project
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes: Bobbi Brown Black Gel e/l, Dior Show Mascara, Guerlain Brunes Dore quad
6. _____ makes me happy. The HOLIDAYS!
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. The economy 🙁
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? Keep trying!
9. Outfit: Jeans and t-shirt
10. Weekly goals: Work, work, work
.-= Amy’s last blog post… Chanel Shanghai: Heavy Brows and Winged Liner on a Near-Perfect Canvas =-.
Cindy (Prime Beauty) says
1. Mood–Great!
2. Shoes/bag: Brown suede boots, purple suede hobo bag
3. Your favorite face mask? Chella Enzyme Exfoliating Crema Mask
4. First song that comes to mind? A song from church yesterday
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes: Benefit bikini line, fawn ovr me, dandy brandy, cheeks: Benfit Coralista, lips: Clinique Buttershine in Cinnamon Stick
6. _____ makes me happy. Drinking tea in my jammies
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. Rude ppl, ppl that interrupt me
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? Love comes in many forms–it may look and feel different but it’s still love
9. Outfit: Brown pinstripe pants, red/rust cashmere sweater, Amrita Singh necklace
10. Weekly goals: Write for my blog (write ahead), take care of a IRA account, be patient
Madeleine says
1. Mood: pretty good 🙂
2. Shoes/bag: Columbia Sport Shoes / brown leather backpack
3. Your favorite face mask? Clinique Turnaround 15 min
4. First song that comes to mind: any Christmas carol….
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Pro Lash black MAC mascara/MAC Syrup/MAC something rather – don’t really remember – sorry 🙁
6. _____ makes me happy. work well done,when I can do everything all by myself and not to count on anybody (the more life skills the better) 🙂
7. _____ makes me b*tchy.other people’s laziness and lamie excuses….
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? Again,not to trust almost anybody,how sad (by my age I should’ve really known better…)
9. Outfit: black cords,stripy teal,white,purple and black mock neck/black socks
10. Weekly goals: to put up my x-mas tree,finish x-mas shopping,send my Mum a gift….
Jen says
1. Mood: A little tired, a little confused, and a little grouchy that I’m still sick!
2. Shoes/bag: Erm, as we say in da Islands, rubbah slippahs! And my go-to bag is a Volcom shoulder bag.
3. Your favorite face mask? I’m guilty of not using one!
4. First song that comes to mind? I currently have “Slow Hand” by the Pointer Sisters stuck in my head.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: None yet, but I think it’ll be a Smashbox kinda day.
6. _____ makes me happy. Hot tea, hot chocolate, European coffee, playing the flute, dorking out with my friends, doing yoga, traveling.
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. Bad grammar, when my hair is wet and makes the back of my t-shirt wet, litter, washing the dishes, people who argue for the sake of arguing, being late
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? No regrets, just lessons learned.
9. Outfit: As usual, slummin’ it in my pjs. I’m wearing cute sleep pants from Aeropostle though. It has little doggies on them 🙂
10. Weekly goals: Make it through the week (lots of presentations coming up!), prepare for finals, go to yoga twice to finish up my class pass.
Having grown up in Hawaii, I’ve never seen snow fall. I did see hail for the first time in Germany this summer! That was kinda weird. But alas, I am deprived of snowflakes and fluffy white stuff.
Trude says
1. Mood: exhausted from a crazy good weekend and a persistent migraine I’ve had since Saturday
2. Shoes/bag: Cute classic two-tone pumps, black Tiffany & Fred bag
3. Your favorite face mask? Aveda Outer Peace. Sooo wonderfully purifying without drying. Totally soothing.
4. First song that comes to mind? White Christmas. Where on earth did I hear that?? Oh, right, every store I’ve been in lately.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Bobbi Brown pink blush, Say Yes to Carrots lip balm, NARS Cairo shadow (perfect brown-pink shimmer)
6. _____ makes me happy. Getting a photo the way I envisioned, curling up with my dog and a good book, sharing a good laugh with my friends.
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. Cars who speed without their lights on when its raining. SoCal people have no idea how to drive in the rain!!
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? Out of the many, I’d say listen to your gut. I always believed in this, but even more so than ever now! And also to quit holding myself back. I can be such a self-doubter!
9. Outfit: Summer outfit turned (SoCal) winter – pink cardigan, black v-neck top, black poofy high-waisted skirt, black patterned tights.
10. Weekly goals: Catch up on photo editing, start all the custom calendars I’ve been planning as Xmas gifts!
.-= Trude’s last blog post… This Week =-.
shivotra says
1. Mood Stressed and calm at the same time?
2. Shoes/bag: UGGS lol and my jansport school bag.
3. Your favorite face mask? I like Clinique’s turnaround five minute facial.
4. First song that comes to mind? baby one more time.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: some lancome shadow and cherryburst lancome juicy tube…nothing on the cheek.
6. _____ makes me happy. good hair days, acing my exams/
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. not doing well in school, annoying group partners.
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? The only people you need in your life are the people who need you in theirs.
9. Outfit: french connection dress, leggings, knee high lacoste socks.
10. Weekly goals: studyyy
Stefanie says
1. Mood – Good. Just very tired. Got off work at around 3:30am then had to get up at 7:30 to get my boys off to school.
2. Shoes/bag: brown Sketchers fuzzy boots and my latest great love – B. Makosky satchel in wisteria (dusty purple)
3. Your favorite face mask? I like Queen Helene’s mint julep mask, but I’m beginning to think that all that tingling may mean that it does more harm than good so I’m on the hunt for something new.
4. First song that comes to mind? Snow Patrol “Shut Your Eyes” Love that album.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Eyes – UD Primer Potion in Sin, Loreal HiP in copper and brown (I forget the names..), Stila smudgepot in bronze, and Maybelline Colossal mascara.
Lips – NARS gloss in All Night Long. Love the color, not so much in love with the staying power.
Cheeks – MAC Deep Throat
6. _____ makes me happy.
My little boys laughing, a larger than expected paycheck, and free make-up samples
7. _____ makes me b*tchy.
Crabby kids, ignorance and wastefulness
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year?
Anything worth having is worth working to get (and keep).
9. Outfit:
navy cords, grey long sleeved t-shirt layered under a cream Fossil graphic t-shirt
Sounds funny, but I think its cute. 🙂
10. Weekly goals:
Find time to catch up on sleep without neglecting the fam, keep up with housework so its doesn’t get out of hand (again), cut our Christmas tree!!!
Kelly says
1. Mood: I have a cold so tired and sickly
2. Shoes/bag: Fluffy socks and slippers!
3. Your favorite face mask? I have one from H20 (blue one) that I like a lot
4. First song that comes to mind? The Monster Mash for some reason, LOL!
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nuthin’ but MAC lip conditioner on my face
6. _____ makes me happy. The holidays, my animals, my hubbie, Mad Men and Sephora’s website
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. People constantly swiping my pics for eBay usage, when people talk on their cell phones on BART and dingy co-workers
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? Keep thinking bigger and it will happen
9. Outfit: Red fleece sweats, long-sleeved thermal shirt and socks
10. Weekly goals: Get better ASAP!
.-= Kelly’s last blog post… New BB Couture For Men Collection Swatches and Review =-.
Stephie says
1. Mood
2. Shoes/bag:
3. Your favorite face mask?
4. First song that comes to mind?
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
6. _____ makes me happy.
7. _____ makes me b*tchy.
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year?
9. Outfit:
10. Weekly goals:
Stephie says
1. Mood Hectic
2. Shoes/bag: F21 pleather boots with brass studs
3. Your favorite face mask? Pro Activ sulfur mask
4. First song that comes to mind? Lady Gaga Christmas Tree
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: MAC blanc type, Clinique black craem liner/ Nivea chapstick/ NARS Amour
6. _____ makes me happy. My best friend, chocolate, having nothing to do
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. being under pressure, rude people, misdirected blame
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? stop procrastinating, sometimes my mother is right
9. Outfit: black boots, dark wash jeans, cream tee, tan cardigan, black bomber jacket with fur lined hood
10. Weekly goals: get my shizz together. period!
.-= Stephie’s last blog post… OOTD times TWO =-.
Steph B says
Le list
1. Mood – Meh. Gray, slushy weekend kind of zapped me of energy. Guess I have to face the fact that winter is here.
2. Shoes/bag: Franco Sarto ankle boots, Kenneth Cole black buckle work tote
3. Your favorite face mask? MAC Volcanic Ash when my skin is breaking out or post-beakout and needs a boost, Cetaphil layered thick when I need a moisture boost
4. First song that comes to mind? Stan Getz’ version of The Girl From Ipanema – my chill out, writing disc is Getz Gilberto
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: BB Stone w/ Ulta Auto e/l in Moss (dupe for UD Stash) & L’Oreal Carbon Black Mascara (whoa! major lashes)/MAC Capricious/nada
6. _____ makes me happy. Fresh from the oven chocolate chip cookies, holding babies, good meal out with friends
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. Stupid policies that make no sense and benefit no one!
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? Look beyond the surface even if it requires major digging
9. Outfit: Black slacks, teal cowl neck cashmere sweater
10. Weekly goals: Write, write, write
Jenna says
1. Mood: Happy
2. Shoes/bag: Nine West T strap shoes and a Nine West black bag.. huh.. I like Nine West apparently…
3. Your favorite face mask? Burt’s Bees Pore Refining Mask is awesome at reducing the size of pores and softening!
4. First song that comes to mind? Consolation Prizes by Phoenix, since you got me thinking about how awesome Phoenix is!
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
6. _____ makes me happy. TV shoes like Buffy and Arrested Development.
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. Severe hunger. And PMS =)
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? Living with my boyfriend is awesome. Does that count? Hehe
9. Outfit: Right now PJs. It’s cold in my apartment, I just want to be cozy.
10. Weekly goals: Find a good book to read that I already own, relax because I’m done applying to law schools, hurray!!
Jenna says
Oh crap, I missed the Eyes/lips/cheeks part! Eyes: Clinique Cream e/l in Bronze, Benefit Birthday Suit cream e/s, and Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara (I just realized 2 of the 3 things on my eyes are purchases motivated by your reviews, Karen!). Lips: Philosophy Kiss e Balm. Cheeks: MAC Dainty mineralize blush with a tad of Perfect Topping MSF on top.
pinksoysauce says
Wow, I have the exact same goals as you! All this studying has made me pudgy around the tummy…
1. Mood: Happy, just got my PSAT results back! Haha. 🙂
2. Shoes/bag: Socks and no bag; got home from school.
3. Your favorite face mask? DDF Sulfur Mask is a miracle worker for breakouts. I love how soothing it is! My only qualm about it is the smell, but it’s not too strong and I’m willing to sacrifice smell for strength and effectiveness.
4. First song that comes to mind? Janet Jackson Rhythm Nation. We learned a dance combination for it in gym class today and are expected to know it by Friday. IMPOSSIBLE. My body cannot physically move that fast!
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Bare.
6. No homework makes me happy.
7. Excessive amounts of homework makes me b*tchy.
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? Be proactive. Get things done ahead of time!
9. Outfit: Pajamas, already. 🙂
10. Weekly goals: Get through the week before finals!
christine says
1. Mood: feeling content
2. Shoes/bag: socks; no bag
3. Your favorite face mask? Fresh Umbrian Clay Face Mask
4. First song that comes to mind? “Meet Me Halfway” by Black Eyed Peas
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Bare–I just took off my makeup, exfoliated, did a face mask, and I’m all moisturized!
6. _____ makes me happy. Being snuggly warm
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. Traffic and people who are not punctual
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? Don’t take things/people for granted
9. Outfit: PJ’s, knee high socks, a head band to push all my hair back
10. Weekly goals: catch up on sleep, catch up on housework, get some online xmas shopping done bc shipping sucks
Kate & Zena says
1. Mood:
Dirt Tired.
2. Shoes/bag:
White slippies and an ancient Guess bag. The bag is starting to fall apart from five years of constant use! I use it every day except for the rare exceptions when I decide to switch bags.
3. Your favorite face mask?
Jurlique Intensive Repair
4. First song that comes to mind?
The Grinch song from How the Grinch Stole Christmas. I t was just on the radio!
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Cat eye with grey and moss green eyeliners, pink cheeks and a random pink lipgloss.
6. _____ makes me happy.
Zena
7. _____ makes me b*tchy.
Essays and Finals
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year?
Never take three essay-heavy classes at once. It’s hell.
9. Outfit:
Cerulean cami, purple thermal, purple hand-dyed silk scarf from Australia, dark denim jeans, watch
10. Weekly goals:
Study for my own test final and finish essays!
Leanne says
1. Mood: Tired but really glad that I’m out of the rain now
2. Shoes/bag: I wore Converse but ugh the rain totally soaks through it -_- I had a blue metallic leather bag.
3. Your favorite face mask? I don’t knowwww
4. First song that comes to mind? Survivor by Destinys Child because I’m watching a Beyonce special on E! 😛
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Foundation, DIorshow mascara, Chanel lip gloss in Hirondelle
6. _____ makes me happy. My friends, shopping, chocolate, magazines, the tv show What I Like About You :]
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. THE RAIN, liars, rude people especially if they’re complete strangers
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? Not to expect much from people
9. Outfit: True Religion skinnys, Converse, a Marc Jacobs t-shirt, a Vince cardigan under a Forever21 coat, and a scarf
10. Weekly goals: This week I hope I don’t procrastinate in studying for finals!!
Gracie says
Le list
1. Mood: extremely tired……been away at school for a long time.
2. Shoes/bag: These grayish green ankle boots from the Nordstrom rack. I don’t know the brand. My bag is my backpack lol.
3. Your favorite face mask? The clarifying mask from Murad works very good at somewhat clearing my acne, it’s a white clay mask. I really like it!
4. First song that comes to mind? I’m listening to 1901 as I’m writing this!!! that is so weird, it just happened to be playing when i saw this. I love Pheonix so much!! my other fav is litzomania or however you spell that 😀
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Rebenesque paint pot, mac Photograuve eyeliner, covergirl mascara, Orgasm blush and some C.O. Bigelow lipgloss
6. _____ makes me happy. Glee, Bones, my puppy, good music, snow, fires on a cold night
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. 20 degree weather, public speaking, acne, not having a boyfriend
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? I learned that you can’t wait around for your good friends to magically appear, you have to be yourself and don’t try to be someone’s friend who you genuinenly don’t care about. Make yourself happy, not other people. My mom really opened my eyes as I was waiting for a best friend when I just can’t do that.
9. Outfit: skinny jeans, a reddish coral tank tope with a zebra stripped cardigan over it and those boots i talked about earlier. Oh and a huge coat, as it’s freezing outside!
10. Weekly goals: work out once, do good at my mock trial thing, and don’t stress too much!!
Lily says
ahh! thats scary, snow isn’t my favorite thing, but i guess you gotta live with it.
Well, i used to be a sprinter, running 200 and 400 but this year i decided to train with xc and LOVED IT. So, im changing more over to middle distance. 🙂
Joey says
Mood:
Content, and somewhat sleepy – it’s 11:30pm!
Shoes/bag:
Dark grey Sailor Jerry Converse sneakers, and a silver Bloomies GWP tote bag.
What’s your favorite face mask?
Right now I’m really loving this KenzoKi Marshmallow mask.
First song that comes to mind?
“Firefly” by Saves the Day
Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Hm I don’t quite remember…my lips were a Tarte Borba gloss (I think Liquid Sunshine?). I think my cheek color was a Clinique blush. My eyes – Fyrinnae Beholder, NARS Strada, and NARS Abysinnia.
_____ makes me happy.
A good day at work.
_____ makes me b*tchy.
Being hungry.
What’s a lesson you learned this year?
Nobody will ever make me as happy as I make myself. And also, change is unavoidable.
Outfit:
um, blue Levis 231s, a black camisole under a grey Old Navy tee.
Weekly goals:
Get my Christmas cards and Christmas gifts together. Continue to eat at home as much as possible. Call my doctor to refill my prescriptions. Pay my rent early. Go for one nice long walk.
Lydia says
1. Mood: Seriously exhausted.
2. Shoes/bag: Right now I have no shoes on lol, but today I had this cute bag that I actually got from Bath and Body Works and its purple 🙂
3. What’s your favorite face mask? I used to have this one from Mark that I loved that was like tomato something and they stopped making it ;(.
4. First song that comes to mind? The new one by the black eyed peas?
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Today I only had on cover girl lash blast mascara!
6. _____ makes me happy. a hot cup of coffee on my desk makes me happy too!
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. To many clients at work!
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? I learned a few…
9. Outfit: Pajama pants and an old “Donna’s” T shirt
10. Weekly goals:I need to get to bed at a decent hour every night this week as well.
amy says
1. Mood OK a bit tired
2. Shoes/bag: I was wearing skinny jeans and uggs
3. Your favorite face mask? MAC Volcanic Ash Mask
4. First song that comes to mind? Radiohead My Iron Lung
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Tarte Treasure Chest items. I like the lipglosses and the face products but for some reason I can’t get the eyeshadows to work for me. The colours don’t look pigmented on me and it also oxidizes even when I wear a base. Anybody else have this problem? Have any tips?
6. _____ makes me happy. I also like the sound of my kitty purring. It sounds like she is smiling
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. people lying to me
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? i learned so much, there is just too many to name
9. Outfit: I am in my PJs now and with a blanket
10. Weekly goals: Stay positive, work on my portfolio, declutter and prepare Christmas presents.
.-= amy’s last blog post… FOTD Hot Pink Eyeshadow Using Tarte Treasure Chest Items and Medusa’s Makeup Mineral Eye Dust in Pink Cadillac Inspired by Lily Cole Rimmel Ad =-.
Christy says
I’m a bit late on this, but I’ve been busy with so many things lately!
1. Mood: Happy I got a Christmas tree for $57 w/ tax when it was regularily $200 w/tax. I know my mom is going to yell at me for buying it though, it’s 7.5 feet tall and nearly touches the ceiling.
2. Shoes/bag: At home today, but yesterday I wore my Jimmy Choo for H&M crossbody bag & Tall sand Ugg boots.
3. Your favorite face mask? MAC Volcanic Ash Thermal Mask
4. First song that comes to mind? Michael Buble “Haven’t Met You Yet” The music video was filmed at a grocery store near by.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: At home today, but yesterday I wore the Tarte Treasure Chest, top tier golds & browns in upper left corner. Sheer coral lipgloss and peachy pink blush from the Treasure Chest.
6. _____ makes me happy. Chocolate, good food, rubbing my dog’s belly & seeing his smile, and a passionate kiss from my honey.
7. _____ makes me b*tchy. Mean people, bad drivers and bad walkers. A girl walked into me at the mall yesterday!!!!
8. What’s a lesson you learned this year? Take it easy and don’t let the small stuff get to me.
9. Outfit: 7 for All Mankind bootcut jeans and brown wool sweater
10. Weekly goals: Stay calm and make lots of Filipino comfort food for my mom & aunt who are coming home Saturday. eg. Menudo and Tocino. Plus some cookies and ube cupcakes. 🙂
.-= Christy’s last blog post… Volturi Twilight Gift Kit Pack Review & Swatches =-.