- Mood:
- Outfit:
- Eyes/cheeks/lips:
- What book are you reading?
- A song that can always get you on the dance floor?
- What’s your least favorite type of clothing:
- What lotion are you wearing today?
- Do you dance by yourself when no one is watching?
- What was your last meal?
- Weekly goals:
Cheerful. I slept well last night, and I’ve been able to catch up on some reading on this trip.
Khaki green jersey sundress.
Urban Decay Get Baked Palette on my eyes, NARS The Multiple in South Beach on my cheeks and Chanel Levres Scintillantes Glossimer in Venus on my lips.
How to Write Fast (While Writing Well) by David Fryxell
It Takes Two, by Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock.
High-waisted pants. I have a short torso, so when I wear high-waisted pants that end up just below my boobs I look completely redonkulous. Oh, and I also hate having to wear socks… They oppress my feet.
I picked up a random bottle of Vaseline Firming Smoothing Body Lotion at Longs Drugstore yesterday. Not bad stuff.
HECK YAH!
Two malasadas (Portuguese doughnut holes; deep fried doughnuts covered in sugar) from a Leonard’s Malasada truck last night. Not exactly the most nutritious of meals, but very tasty!
Learn to stand-up paddle board, spend lots of time with my family, relax.
Good morning, pretties! I hope your Monday’s been smooth sailing from that first sip of coffee.
Let me know how things are going with you. Just copy the following list, and paste it with your answers to the Monday Poll in the comments. 🙂
Le List
Mood:
Outfit:
Eyes/lips/cheeks:
What book are you reading?
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor:
What’s your least favorite type of clothing?
What lotion are you wearing today?
Do you dance when no one is watching?
What was your last meal?
Weekly goals:
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Rachel says
Mood: Hanging out
Outfit: All black
Eyes/lips/cheeks: natural, curled lashes & lip balm
What book are you reading? nada; I just read Glamour with Jennifer Connelly on the cover, though.
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Kat de Luna – Whine Up
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? too-tight jeans
What lotion are you wearing today? none
Do you dance when no one is watching? sometimes to the reggaeton station
What was your last meal? lunch 🙂 it was leftover stir-fry
Weekly goals: keep organized, keep up with surv. sites, write, maybe try crunches?
Karen says
Hi Rachel,
Crunches are a perpetual part of my weekly goals list. I can’t say that I always get around to them, though. 🙂
wendy says
Mood:happy
Outfit:grey/black striped dress
Eyes/lips/cheeks:artic grey (chill) and mineral(ungaro) es MAC – Rosebud on the lips and Summer rose on the cheeks
What book are you reading? a couple of dutch books
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor:I will survive!
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? dressy
What lotion are you wearing today? Lush the comforter
Do you dance when no one is watching? all the time!
What was your last meal?
Weekly goals:
Karen says
Hi Wendy,
That song always gets me on the dance floor, too. Hope you’re having a nice Monday!
Sarah says
Mood:hopeful
Outfit:black slacks and black pin strip short sleeve blouse
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Bare Study Paintpot, Almay liquid eyeliner, some awesome Korean brand LacVert Eyebrow pencil, Smashbox Beyond Beauty Bronzer & TheBalm Hot Mama blush 😉
What book are you reading? wow, havent read a whole book in years. but I guess “Skinny Bitch” is one Ive been reading here and there
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: right now it has the be Paradiso Girls ft. Lil Jon – Patron Tequila!!
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? socks! flip flops all day everyday… if i could haha
What lotion are you wearing today? no lotion today
Do you dance when no one is watching? obvi!!!
What was your last meal? breakfast sandwich
Weekly goals: save money even though i spent a crap load preordering Mac’s Style Warrior collection
Karen says
Hi Sarah,
Sweet! What are your favorites from Style Warriors?
YadiQ says
Mood: headachy
Outfit: teal colored bohemian top wideleg jeans and flats
Eyes/lips/cheeks: stila precious pearls palette the (pink green and blue) with UD 24-7 eyeliner in covet – some random sephora clear pink gloss that was laying around on my desk and bare cheeks
What book are you reading? currently still working on my positive thinking book ” your erroneous zones”
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: anything hip hop even if my moves are dated lol !
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? office clothes like suits – i hate suits and work wear
What lotion are you wearing today? some fancy lotion i received as a gift – blue agave by lady primrose developed for palmilla cabo san lucas – i am running out have no idea where to buy more 🙁
Do you dance when no one is watching? hell yeah – i wouldnt have it any other way
What was your last meal? rice with steak and veggies
Weekly goals: stay positive, try to start running again atleast 2 times a week, maintain a 4 day workout routine, do 2 loads of laundry by wednesday !
Karen says
Hi Yadi,
Oh, isn’t a bummer when you get a lotion that you fall in love with that’s unfortunately hard to find? Gah!
Is your book helping you? It sounds like something I would like to read, too.
Katrina says
Mood: Content
Outfit: Levi’s jeans, tan Uggs, Old Navy green v-neck 3/4 sleeve tee with white sequined tank underneath
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Black liquid eyeliner, Clinique sparkling sage eyeshadow, black waterproof mascara, Mary Kay Caribbean Coral lip gloss and NARS South Beach on cheeks
What book are you reading? Nothing
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Save a Horse Ride a Cowboy – Big and Rich (I’m a country girl)
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? Button dress up shirts
What lotion are you wearing today? Tanning lotion (just got back from the tanning salon)
Do you dance when no one is watching? Sometimes
What was your last meal? Special K with a cut up banana and skim milk
Weekly goals: To enjoy the outdoors
Karen says
Hi Katrina,
LOL — my dad loves that song. He’s a country music fan, too.
Happy Monday!
Nikki says
Mood: content 🙂
Outfit: im wearing a strapless black maxi dress
Eyes/lips/cheeks: mac eyeshadow, nothing on my cheeks(naturally rosy) and im just wearing burtsbees lip balm on my lips
What book are you reading? none at the moment, i just got done reading The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult. it was quite good i really enjoy her books
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Anything by lady gaga!
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? gaucho pants. they are the most ugly pants on the planet.
What lotion are you wearing today? freshwater cucumber from bath and body works
Do you dance when no one is watching? i dance non-stop!
What was your last meal? yogurt and orange juice
Weekly goals: getting my wedding band and working hard on my wedding(its in a month and a week!)..im in full freak out/stress/bridezilla mode
Karen says
Hi Nikki,
Congrats on your upcoming wedding. Do you still have a lot left to get done?
Megan says
Mood: Eh… heck of a weekend. Rear-ended on Friday (after I stopped because there were geese in the road – not too bad though…just a scraped and cracked bumper and a night of dreaming of car accidents), Cell phone brok Saturday, Laptop mysteriously stopped working Sunday…good times…
Outfit: Greenish gray cuffed trousers with a black sweater…it’s cold today.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: A maybelline quad i picked up at walmart a couple weeks ago – something chocolates, an estee lauder gloss, and Nars Sin/Casino duo
What book are you reading? I was reading The Shack – which my mother gave to me, but I forgot it at my dad’s house two weeks ago… 🙁
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Hmmm…I’m going with Baby Got back.
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? turtlenecks…seriously…get them away from me…
What lotion are you wearing today? Aveeno…same thing every day. My skin demands it.
Do you dance when no one is watching? All the time…sometimes I even dance when they are watching…depending on who it is.
What was your last meal? A SmartOnes for lunch Santa Fe Beans and Rice or something…and a cookie and an orange.
Weekly goals: Hmmmm…Clean my room before I hurt someone.
Karen says
Hi Megan,
Sorry to hear about your car and electronic trubs. When it rains it certainly pours. Are you okay? I hope you didn’t get whip lash or anything…
Zara says
Hi Karen! I’m a long time lurker but I do enjoy you blog very much. Its nice to find a blogger who has the same skin tone. 😛
Mood: Tired… but still smiling. 🙂 Gotta push through the week it’s only Monday after all.
Outfit: I say a fitted white tee and some slim fit jeans are always classic. Also wearing my favorite brown flats.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: My best attempt at a smokey eye with UD “Zero” Eyeliner, and some Benefit creaseless creme shadows/Clinique almost lipstick in “black honey”/Benefit’s “Dallas” box powder
What book are you reading? A melange of books about biofuel… I have a research paper to finish. Oh And Cosmo, but that really isn’t a book. Haha!
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: “September” by Earth Wind and Fire always gets me shaking wherever i’m at…
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? Sweats are fine when you’re lounging around at home, but it kind of irks me to see it on people out and about. ‘Specially paired with UGGS. Sadly on a college campus, seeing the pair is inevitable.
What lotion are you wearing today? Ack! none, other than sunblock– was in a rush to get to school.
Do you dance when no one is watching? Of course ;3 All the time.
What was your last meal? Some Frosted Mini Wheats for breakfast, though I am currently snacking on almonds at the moment.
Weekly goals: Finish lab report and work on research paper enough so I feel I deserve to sleep in on Saturday morning.
Hope you’re enjoying your time in Hawaii! 🙂
Karen says
Hi Zara,
It’s nice to meet you! What are you studying in school? Do you enjoy it?
nicole says
I’m going home tomorrow so I’ll be hitting that Malasada truck soon! Waikele?
Mood: Lazy/ Missing the BF
Outfit: PJS
Eyes/lips/cheeks: bare
What book are you reading? The Bell Jar
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Get Buck In Here
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? Something that’s hard to use the bathroom in :/
What lotion are you wearing today?
Do you dance when no one is watching? Of course!
What was your last meal? Raisin/Cinnamon toast
Weekly goals: Go Home, Clean, Organize for College, Keep in touch despite 6 hour Time Difference :/
nicole´s last blog post..my traveling makeup haul.
Karen says
Hi Nicole,
Nope, Kaneohe at Windward Mall! 🙂
meimei says
Mmmmm, malasadas! Leonard’s is addictive as heck, and great with coffee. I also recommend the ones from Champion Bakery on Beretania Street (a few blocks from Kapiolani Medical Center) – their malasadas are so soft and airy, they’re almost like fried custard.
Mood: Laid-back. It’s cloudy outside in my neighborhood – I don’t know if it’s rain, or volcanic haze, or both – so it’s a good thing I planned to stay in.
Outfit: A mu`umu`u – it’s the only one in my closet, and pretty old… but it’s A-line, calf-length and has a yoked neckline, all cotton and no frilly ruffles/lace/ mumsy-girly stuff. More like a pretty housedress than a muumuu.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Moisturizer for the most part on all three. But I just remembered that I finally got my *six* MAC empties… time to drop by the MAC store!
What book are you reading? Mostly knitting books right now. I just joined a group, and we’re putting together a patchwork blanket of different stitch patterns for charity.
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Right now, “Elevate My Mind” by Stereo MCs. I love the ’90s.
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? Parachute pants.
What lotion are you wearing today? L’Occitane Lavender Shea Butter
Do you dance when no one is watching? Heck yes!
What was your last meal? Party leftovers with friends: BBQ chicken, spicy ahi poke, Chinese chicken salad, rice, *and* cake for dessert. Love it.
Weekly goals: Relax, stay on top of work, recycle my MAC empties, recycle my other recyclables while I’m at it, relax, borrow more knitting books… and did I say I need to relax, too? *LOL*
meimei´s last blog post..And Now, It Has Come to This….
Karen says
Hi Meimei,
Party leftovers sounds YUMMY!
Hope you’re having a nice Monday. 🙂
Neerja says
1.Mood: Super! It was a day well-spent and a great business proposal came forward 🙂
2.Outfit: Yellow-striped summery short dress
3.Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes: Shahnaz Hussain Kohl, Lips: The Body shop lip gloss dot in soft plum, bare cheeks
4.What book are you reading?: “The Law of Attraction” by Esther and Jerry Hicks
5.Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Let Me Blow Ur Mind by Eve Feat. Gwen Stefani
6.What’s your least favorite type of clothing? Uncomfortable or ill-fitting clothes
7.What lotion are you wearing today?: Papaya body butter by The Body shop
8.Do you dance when no one is watching?: Lol, you bet!
9.What was your last meal? Had dinner at my favorite local restaurant- Had cheese and spinach canneloni and cranberry juice!
10.Weekly goals: Take things easy and not worry too much about getting perfection out of everyone around!
Neerja´s last blog post..Nbpt studio feauturing Neerg
Karen says
Hi Neerja,
Congrats on your business proposal. 🙂 I hope that it works out for you!
gio says
Mood: tired
Outfit: red top and blue denim jeans
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Sleek Chaos palette on the eyes, Deborah D-Blush on cheeks and brown Kiko lipstick.
What book are you reading? Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte.
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: I will survive
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? High-waisted pants!
What lotion are you wearing today? none
Do you dance when no one is watching? All the time
What was your last meal? fish and chips
Weekly goals: exercise more
gio´s last blog post..Looks: Green and Brown
Karen says
Hi Gio,
LOL, I’m glad to know I’m not the only person who detests high waisted pants. Bluh!
NINA says
Mood: Loved. Hubs comforted me thru a worrisome lunch period. <3
Outfit: Brown skirt, brown/orange/rust/white striped top, silver sandals
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Rimmel Exaggerate Liner in Pine + Lancome Eyeshadow + Benefit Brow Kit + Benefit Posie Tint + BurtsBees Shimmer Lip Balm in Champagne
What book are you reading? Started reading Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: I Will Survive in whatever version or release – Hurray for Girl Power!!!
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? Jeans during summer!
What lotion are you wearing today? Johnsons Softlotion Deep Hydrating Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer – Love this!
Do you dance when no one is watching? Hellsyeah! 😀
What was your last meal? Mongolian Beef/Chicken/Shrimp + Fried Rice + Egg Roll + Egg Drop Soup + Fortune Cookie — had lunch with the hubs!
Weekly goals: Worry less, read more, be more creative. Laugh more.
Karen says
Hi Nina,
Glad that you made it through your lunch okay. 🙂 Hope you have a good rest of your day!
Christina says
Le List
* Mood: happy
* Outfit: old jeans, sweatshirt, moccasins
* Eyes/lips/cheeks: Maybelline Volume, chapstick, nothing
* What book are you reading? The Cultural Creatives… more or less a textbook, but apparently that’s my idea of fun 😉
* Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: a good Elvis remix will do it
* What’s your least favorite type of clothing? I’d really rather not wear shoes… flip flops are ideal
* What lotion are you wearing today? I forgot it this morning and my skin is PAYING 🙁
* Do you dance when no one is watching? of course!
* What was your last meal? it was going to be an organic salad… but I found a caterpillar pooping in it, so I settled for chicken and garlic bread.
* Weekly goals: LAUNDRY! And maybe a haircut…?
Christina´s last blog post..Betty White Is “A Seething Demonâ€
Karen says
Hi Christina,
YIKES! If I found a caterpillar pooping in my salad I would freak out. I don’t do well with squiggly animals.
Anyway, what kind of haircut are you thinking of getting?
Shiny says
Mood: Vague boredom
Outfit: Still in pj’s, Canadian holiday so no need to dress
Eyes/lips/cheeks: No makeup since I’m at home
What book are you reading? Shantaram, still near the beginning though, need to get some time in with it.
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Billie Jean by MJ
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? Not a fan of shorts, even though I like my legs I always feel self conscious in them.
What lotion are you wearing today? Nivea body?
Do you dance when no one is watching? For sure, and sing too.
What was your last meal? Leftovers from last night, and candy.
Weekly goals: Same as usual, get work done etc.
Megan says
Yeah I’m fine. The boyf was with me… it was like dusk and there were geese in the road… my lights were on though and I was actually honking at the geese. The lady wasn’t paying attention until too late…but she tried to brake… just not quite soon enough…so she didn’t hit us that hard. Honestly as soon as it happened I said… I should have just hit the geese. The biggest thing is the headache of now having to get it fixed really. I hope you’re having a blast in Hawaii!!!
Zdubb says
Mood: Happy – I slept like 12 hours last night lol!
Outfit: Gray T-shirt, Hat, Kut from the Kloth Jeans and a pair of raggedy Asics – today is slummy day as I’m running errands and dropping boxes @ Goodwill
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Bare faced! :::Gasp and wall slide::: I’ve been caught unprepared… But I do have on some sticky clear lip gloss 🙁
What book are you reading? “All We Ever Wanted Was Everything” by Janelle Brown and “DNA Repair and Mutagenesis” by Errol Friedberg
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Rockin That Thing by The-Dream
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? Running shorts…they always bunch up in the middle ugh.
What lotion are you wearing today? Huggies Baby Lotion with Shea Butter – that stuff is the Truth!
Do you dance when no one is watching? of course! I dance when people are watching!
What was your last meal? Chicken Potpie leftover from yesterday and a cup of blackberry yogurt.
Weekly goals: Yoga AT LEAST 3 times this week.
Zdubb´s last blog post..Color Boost
Kate & Zena says
Mood: A bit eh as I’m waiting for the caffeine to kick in.
Outfit: Pajamas, I woke up an hour ago and I haven’t gotten dressed yet.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: None yet. I’ll update this list again once I get my butt upstairs and change.
What book are you reading? The Soldiers of Halla, Book Ten (the final book. :sobs:) by DJ MacHale. I’m still on a break from Sherlock Holmes.
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Uh, none? I’m a dancer, but I don’t really like crowded places. If I had to say, it’s probably Madonna.
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? Anything that takes five minutes to figure out how to put on. The other type of clothing I don’t like is anything that could qualify as a fabric swatch (aka. micro-mini anything. I’m not a mini fan in general).
What lotion are you wearing today? Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion with SPF 15. It’s the only lotion I own aside from my Neutrogena Hand Lotion.
Do you dance when no one is watching? Yes, all the time.
What was your last meal? 10 minutes ago. I had a toasted cheese sandwich. Yum.
Weekly goals: I have no idea at the moment.
Nicole15 says
Mood: I’m sick right now so my mood is kind of draggin, but overall, it’s been a good start to my week.
Outfit: Black jersey knit skirt, Chartreuse green v-neck tee & black flip-flops
EYES: Soft Ochre paint pot, Golden Lemon pigment on inner half of lid, Golden Olive pigment on second half of lid, MAC Juxt e/s blended through crease, MAC Swimming e/s to darken crease slightly, MAC Femme Fi along brow bone, UD 24/7 liner in Stash on lower lash line
CHEEKS: MAC Golden Bronzer w/ NARS Amour Blush
LIPS: Ulta Espresso lipliner, MAC Culture Class lippie w/ MAC Prrr lipglass
What book are you reading? I’m ashamed to say I’m not reading anything right now
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Engine, Engine, No. 9, on the NY Transit line…..
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? Closed toe shoes. Living in Florida makes it very difficult to put on a boot or sneaker. Everyday is sandal or flip-flop day.
What lotion are you wearing today? BBW Moonlight Path
Do you dance when no one is watching? All the time :0
What was your last meal? Stouffer’s French Bread Pepperoni pizza
Weekly goals: Plan final details of my son’s b-day party (he’s turning 2), make some returns at the mall, watch a whole lotta season finales on the tube!
Tanya says
Mood: Productive 🙂
Outfit: Bright pink top, black pencil skirt, peep-toe heals. Again, standard office-gear.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Sonia Kashuk Duo in ‘Tongue in Cheek’ and Sonia Kashuk single in ‘Savory’ + a Shu shadow to highlight (P Beige something) / chapstick / Sonia Kashuk blush in Pink(yep, it’s just called Pink!).
What book are you reading? Haven’t started anything new since my finals are this week. But, I plan on starting the next book in the “Boleyn” series by Philippa Gregory.
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Funky stuff like “Brickhouse”, “Super Freak” and “September” 😀
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? Anything sleeve-less. I don’t particularly like my arms =/
What lotion are you wearing today? Vaseline. Forget the type. All I know is that it makes my legs silky smooth all day!
Do you dance when no one is watching? Allllll the time!
What was your last meal? Orange Juice and a Banana (breakfast).
Weekly goals: Get up early every morning to work out, continue eating at least 3 peices of fruit everyday, and don’t let the American Idol Finale drive me NUTS 🙂 🙂
Tanya´s last blog post..New Sonia Kashuk Goodies!!!
Rennah says
Mood: can’t keep my eyes open…
Outfit: ruffled red blouse, brown dress pants, brown/pink comfy flats
Eyes/lips/cheeks: CG mascara, Burts Bees lip balm, Dior blush
What book are you reading? just finished Angels & Demons (again)
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Calabria by Rune
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? heels, uncomfortable/tight stuff, anything high waisted
What lotion are you wearing today? none
Do you dance when no one is watching? yes
What was your last meal? Spinach salad… Red Bull… sour candy
Weekly goals: Have some fun.
Kim says
Mood: Hopeful (That I will make it to the end of the week!)
Outfit: Lawd this drab maroon uniform and jacket that is the Court’s Monday uniform.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nothing! It is truly a Monday and between getting the kids to school and making it to work on time I am as “natural” today as possible.
What book are you reading? Gray & Larsons “Project Management 4th edition” as I am also preparing for my final on this exam. One more class after this and I got my MBA
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Cindy Lauper GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN!
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? I hate those new dressess with the wide bottoms that are sort of like a bubble dress but not quite.
What lotion are you wearing today? Jergens Shea Butter
Do you dance when no one is watching? Often and when they looking too.
What was your last meal? A bowl of Ramen Noodles
Weekly goals: Ace my Exam, and depot my Mac eyeshadows.
Tania says
Karen,
Are you getting anything from MAC’s Style Warriors? Is it just me or does it look like Duran Duran’s “Hungry Like the Wolf”? Or “Rio”? Holla at ya girl!
Le List
Mood: lazy
Outfit: dark, ripped up and tired jeans, navy t-shirt, navy and white converse chucks.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: no makeup just some lipbalm
What book are you reading? “103 Questions Youth Workers Ask”
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Nirvana Smells Like Teen Spirit
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? turtlenecks not flattering at all.
What lotion are you wearing today? Aveen Intense Repair Cream. OMG it’s amazing! It saves my skin especially my hands after cleaning and doing dishes.
Do you dance when no one is watching? Heck yeah!
What was your last meal? I just had a veggie sandwich from Quiznos.
Weekly goals: Get everything planned for the Sunday evening worship service, get my summer schedule all ready, not freak out!
Vampy Varnish says
Mood: Recovering from a nasty cold all weekend. Feeling better and SO glad it happened this weekend and not next!
Outfit: Sweats and NOT looking cute!
Eyes/lips/cheeks: RoC wrinkle eye cream and that’s it today (I’m at home in case you can’t tell haha)
What book are you reading? The Host on my new Kindle2, which I am loving
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Paul Revere by Beastie Boys (HUGE Beastie fan here!)
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? Crocs. Never worn them and wouldn’t be caught dead wearing them. They are absolutely hideous, horrible for your feet and totally unsanitary (if you are a nurse or working with food), GROSS!
What lotion are you wearing today? I am really bad about putting on lotion, I tend to only put it in face and hands on a daily basis. I just get up wayyyyy to early in the AM to deal with it.
Do you dance when no one is watching? Yes!
What was your last meal? White Out pizza by Extreme Pizza. It’s all veggies with no cheese and it really kinda sucked! Trying not to eat much cheese though, boooo
Weekly goals: Get over sickness, Finish cleaning house for in-laws who are coming to house/animal sit and get ready for my trip to London on Sunday!
Vampy Varnish´s last blog post..OPI Bright Pair for Summer 2009
Emily says
Oh no you did not just go to Leonards! So jealous. Thinking of warm malasadas makes me want to take my first MBB poll…
Mood: Upbeat for a Monday.
Outfit: Yellow tropical print tank with jeans.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: bronze shadow, Blistex (gloss in other purse!), and sun from weekend practice.
What book are you reading? Just finished “So Long, Status Quo” written by my cousin.
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: ICE CREAM PAINT JOB! 🙂
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? Sweatshirts.
What lotion are you wearing today? Something from Victoria’s Secret.
Do you dance when no one is watching? Heck yes!
What was your last meal? Salad and strawberry yogurt.
Weekly goals: Keep a positive attitude and try to knock out my to-do lists at home and work.
Hope Hawaii’s a blast!
Emily´s last blog post..Running back our memories
Zara says
Wah! Its so cool how you try and respond to your comments! You’re super sweet.
I am currently studying at UCSD– I’m a biochem/cell bio major, and I enjoy it. 🙂 (shh… i’m typing this up during lab class, but don’t worry… it’s during downtime!)
I’ll be a senior come next year– the real world isn’t that scary once school is over, I hope?
Nicole says
Mood: LOVING this Bay Area weather!
Outfit: Interesting leafy/vine print shirt from Urban Outfitters and burgundy corduroy shorts
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Sheer wash of Gold Leaf eyeshadow from Ulta and black mascara, cherry Chapstick, MAC blush in Tippy
What book are you reading? I’m switching back and forth between Dreams from My Father and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (gotta review for the movie in July!)
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: ANYTHING by Britney
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? Anything with runching. It looks so cheap. HATE!
What lotion are you wearing today? Johnson&Johnson baby lotion with shea butter
Do you dance when no one is watching? All the time!
What was your last meal? Flat bread and hummus
Weekly goals: Get through finals in one piece!
KAREN i know you’re a Bay Area girl, what do you think about CVS buying out Long’s? It made me so sad! We’re losing a Norcal original.
Sally says
This is my first real post on here even though I’ve been reading for about a month and a half (thanks to my mom!)
Mood: Mellow but angsty: missing the boyfriend
Outfit: Loose DKNY jeans, black t-shirt with flamingo on it from a fundraiser party thrown by one of the frats on campus, and white Pumas with multicolored accents
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes: Kat Von Dee Beethoven palette, waterproof LashBlast mascara, and Revlon long-lasting eyeliner in Black Brown for the eyes, Nars Orgasm for the cheeks, and just plain Carmex for the lips
What book are you reading? Wise Blood by Flannery O’Conner
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: It doesn’t take much to get me out on the dance floor! 🙂
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? anything itchy, turtle necks, Uggs
What lotion are you wearing today? Olay Quench as always
Do you dance when no one is watching? Occasionally
What was your last meal? Coffee and a blueberry muffin
Weekly goals: Finish cleaning up my stuff from moving back home after 9 months in a dorm!
Lydia says
1. Mood:OK.
2. Outfit: Jeans and a black shirt.
3. Eyes/cheeks/lips: Carmindy eye palette, nothing on my cheeks, and snog lip balm on my lips 🙂
4. What book are you reading? The Budget Building Book for Nonprofits.
5. A song that can always get you on the dance floor? Um probably Tonto by the sugar hill gang lol.
6. What’s your least favorite type of clothing:
I also don’t like High-wasted pants.
7. What lotion are you wearing today? Something lime verbena scented I think.
8. Do you dance by yourself when no one is watching?
HECK YA!
9. What was your last meal? Jimmy Johns.
10. Weekly goals: To get my ass to the grocery store.
Kate & Zena says
Okay, the true List.
Mood:
Okay, the weather is nice today.
Outfit:
Candie’s jeans, a random print t-shirt, boyfriend heather gray cardigan, red blanket as it’s cold in my house.
Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Revlon matte eyeshadow Vintage Lace on browbone, Peach Sorbet on socket, L’Oreal Intense eyeliner and mascara on eyes. My standard pink on my cheeks and Revlon Creme Gloss in Fiercely Fushsia on lips.
What book are you reading?
The Soldiers of Halla by DJ MacHale. Sherlock Holmes is still on holiday for me.
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor:
I don’t have one. I’m not a party person.
What’s your least favorite type of clothing?
Micro-mini skirts. They look like fabric swatches to me.
What lotion are you wearing today?
My stand-by Aveeno Daily Moisturizing with SPF 15 lotion.
Do you dance when no one is watching?
Yes.
What was your last meal?
A toasted cheese sandwich and Pringles.
Weekly goals:
Buy more Band-aids. My razor created the Boston Massacre on my legs a few days ago. There was blood everywhere. I used all the Band-aids. I currently have fourteen Band-Aids on. Yea, not happy.
redhead says
Mood:
Outfit: Mint green spaghetti strap tank, blue and white pattern lacy babydoll top, Old Navy low rise skinny jeans. Unfortunately, my jeans are too loose and keep falling down!
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes – Bare Canvas paint as a base, Shroom all over that, the pale yellow from the Sweet Liason Suite Array duo allover lid, the dark brown from that same duo in the crease to darken, Blacktrack Fluidline on the top, smudged Bronze Le Stylo Waterproof by Lancome on the bottom with a bit of Sable over that, Mascara X, Lingering pencil LIGHTLY on brows. Lips – Pink Nouveau lipstick, Baby Sparks dazzleglass. Cheeks – TBS Sparkle and Shimmer Puff in Sunset Peach, Sugar Travel Tan Bronzer.
What book are you reading? Love, Stargirl by Jerri Spinelli – I’m rereading it, actually!
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Twist and Shout by The Beatles!!
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? Hmm.. Stiff jeans with flare that is above the ankles. WAAAY unflattering!
What lotion are you wearing today? None. It’s SUPER humid outside, so I didn’t feel like moisturizing.
Do you dance when no one is watching? Absolutely!
What was your last meal? Spaghetti and meatballs, a breadstick, French fries and an ice cream cone. Yum 😀
Weekly goals: Get the solo in For Good!
Solé says
Hi Karen! Happy Monday!
Le List
Mood: OVER-CAFFEINATED!!! Wait – that’s not a mood, is it? Spent most of the night writing the outline for a speech I gave in class today. Will probably be crashing soon…
Outfit: Light wash wide-leg cuffed jeans, yellow tie-back babydoll top, white peep-toe cutout flats, white beaded hoop earrings.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes: Half Baked and Twice Baked shadows and Bourbon liner from the Get Baked Palette, and MAC Dazzle Lash mascara. Lips: Makeup Forever Aqua Lip pencil in 3C, and MAC Lip Gelée in Saplicious; Cheeks: Smashbox Fusion Soft Lights in Sunset and Stila Cheek Duo in Quaint & Coral.
What book are you reading? The Gabriel Method by Jon Gabriel. Very interesting…
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Oye Mi Amor by Maná.
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? Anything overly cookie-cutter trendy that doesn’t flatter someone’s body type but they wear it anyway just to look like everyone else. Currently hating capri leggings with tunics.
What lotion are you wearing today? Lush Dream Cream.
Do you dance when no one is watching? Absolutely. Doesn’t everyone?
What was your last meal? Subway Italian B.M.T and iced tea.
Weekly goals: To get an A on my last Statistics exam before the final.
Nikki says
hey karen! urm, it kinda seems like i have alot left but i don’t think its too much. have to get alterations done, order the cake, get the rest of the wedding favors, decide on flowers, get our marriage license.
and not kill anyone in the process 🙂
LiNDSEY ♥ says
MOOD: Moody
OUTFiT: Hoodie I found on my floor, and jeans. NO SOCKS! 🙂
EYES/LiPS/CHEEKS: Nothing, I woke up really late this morning.
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READiNG? Lord of the Flies. I am actually interested. Oh the joys of high school.
SONG THAT ALWAYS GETS YOU OUT ON THE DANCE FLOOR: Circus by Brittney Spears Ooo.. how I love to dance to that song. Even though I’m a die-hard Coldplay fan. 🙂
WHAT’S YOUR LEAST FAVORiTE TYPE OF CLOTHiNG? hmm… I’d have to say belt. They just don’t work with me. ;(
WHAT LOTiON ARE YOU WEARiNG TODAY? Burt’s Bees something.
DO YOU DANCE WHEN NO ONE iS WATCHiNG? errr… If I told you, I’d have to thrill you. Micheal Jackson style. haha. 😀
WHAT WAS YOUR LAST MEAL? I ate a frozen waffle a few minutes ago..
WEEKLY GOALS: To book my week, I love being busy. It keeps me away from reality tv. 🙂
LOVE YOU GiRLS. xoxo Lindsey
S says
Mood:
Exhausted, it’s 1 am and i have ANOTHER exam @8am
Outfit:
PJ aka the Eric Clapton tour shirt
Eyes/cheeks/lips:
Nothing at all.
What book are you reading?
Along with Goverment&Labour law, Sandman book 2, Slaughterhouse 5, Jane Eyre. Yea, all in the same time…I can never decide so I go with them all…
A song that can always get you on the dance floor?
Hoist that rag by Tom Waits, Twist&Shout by The Beatles …yea, I don’t like dance floors much
What’s your least favorite type of clothing:
Raincoat? I dunno, turtlenecks, I never gave it much thought.
What lotion are you wearing today?
Lush Dream Cream, heavenly…
Do you dance by yourself when no one is watching?
OF COURSE and who says no is a liar…
What was your last meal?
Some cheese mayo and pickles sandwich, oh and THANK YOU so much Karen for finally giving a name to a wonderful pastry I ate 2 years ago in Cape Cod and had no idea what it was called!
Weekly goals:
Live thought an exam, study for another, go se Coraline in theater, study some more, spend time with mom, find a perfect bikini. And study.
penelope says
Mood:lazy and excited
Outfit: peach tee and dark skinny jeans and my black nikes
Eyes/lips/cheeks: lip balm
What book are you reading? Are You There God, It’s Me Margarot?
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: POker face by lady gaga and girls just wanna have fun
What’s your least favorite type of clothing?
What lotion are you wearing today? some cheap one
Do you dance when no one is watching? yes
What was your last meal? trixs cereal
Weekly goals:
Stephie says
Mood: content but kinda borderline anxious. i got the job i interviewed for but its an M-F 8-5er for the whole summer.
Outfit: black jersey dress with loose sleeves until my elbows, a tan woven leather belt at the waist and slippers
Eyes/lips/cheeks: mac all that glitters on the lid, stila duo in a terracotta color in the crease and stila duo in a dark purple in the outer corner with clinique black cream liner on top and sally hansen brown liner on the lower/ chapstick/ stila cc color in fuschia
What book are you reading? … textbooks?
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: used to be that song thats like urban line dancing haha, but that last 2 times i heard it i passed 😛
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? mini denim skirts, i get paranoid enough with dresses that are a little higher than above my knees, i constantly low key check my butt
What lotion are you wearing today? St. Ives Vitamin E lotion, at the time it was bogo free.
Do you dance when no one is watching? HEck ya!
What was your last meal? pad thai but i wish i had some malasadas!! there’s a hawaiian bakery right close to the thai place I live near too.
Weekly goals: get through finals. UGH
Gracie says
Le list:
Mood: sunny 🙂 it’s nice here (FINALLY) and it puts me in a good mood.
Outfit: well, I was wearing jean capris, a cute grey zip up from anthropologie and flip flops, but it was SO HOT that I just changed to shorts and a tank when I got back from school (darn dress code!).
Eyes/lips/cheeks: UD eyeshadow in S&M, UD eyeliner in zero plus lashblast for the eyes, NYX blush in peach and nyx lipstick in Indian pink with MAC big baby lipgloss on top.
What am I reading? To kill a mocking bird by harper lee (for school, but I’m liking it so far 🙂 )
What song always gets you on the dance floor? Electroplop by Jupiter rising -such a fun song!
Least favorite clothing item: well, I don’t know if this counts as clothing, but I ABSOLUTLY HATE CROCS!!!! Sorry if you like them, but… Ew. They look SO cheap, and are NOT stylish. Ugh, i’m cringing just thinking about them…
What lotion are you wearing today? CETAPHIL!!! Like always…
Do you dance when no one’s watching? HELL TO THE YES!!!! It’s like my life!
What was your last meal? Umm I ate half a muffin a couple hours ago, but the last meal was at lunch: Turkey and cheese, some strawberries, a bag-o-fritos, a vitamin water and some minty Oreos. Yum 🙂
Weekly goals: enjoy my week 🙂 I need to RELAX. It’s finally sunny and I need to forget school and all that crap and just enjoy myself.
Gracie says
Btw, I meant ELECTROPOP, not ELECTROPLOP…. LOL. Darn iPod makes it so hard to type 🙂
Nikki says
Mood:
Outfit: pale blue jeans with a gray t-shirt that features an American flag
Eyes/lips/cheeks: nothing on eyes or lips; cheeks have my peach CoverGirl blush
What book are you reading? currently none
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: anything with a good dance beat
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? pantyhose…which I haven’t worn since I was a kid
What lotion are you wearing today? on the face I’m wearing Clinique sheer moisturizer with SPF 15; on body: Avon Naturals Gardenia Body Lotion
Do you dance when no one is watching? yes
What was your last meal? bowl of cereal with milk
Weekly goals: to finish packing, get my hair cut, take a test, and make it to St. Louis for my flight…and last…to enjoy Spain.
ines says
hey karen!
today was the third day of a glorious long weekend in canada (victoria day) 🙂
Le List
Mood: meh. kind of tired.
Outfit: blue dance team hoodie, tshirt and jeans
Eyes/lips/cheeks: nothing at all. wearing a little biotherm aquasource levres on lips
What book are you reading? nothing at the moment
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: hey mama by the black eyed peas. it’s an awesome samba.
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? pleated denim skirt. HELLO PARIS HILTON/TARA REID.
What lotion are you wearing today? j r watkins lavender body cream
Do you dance when no one is watching? all the time. also when people are watching. i’ve dance in line for the bus, on the metro, in front of my dance school, and in bars where noone else is dancing.
What was your last meal? lobster rolls (yummy!) and salad.
Weekly goals: sleep at a reasonable hour
Ellery says
Mood: Happy.
Outfit: Skinny jeans, t-shirt with lightbulbs on it, and cute stripy socks.
Eyes/lips/cheeks: Cute-ster lipstick on my lips.
What book are you reading? None, I’m too lazy to read. :p
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Mis-teeq – Scandalous!
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? Cardigans, they always look awful on me.
What lotion are you wearing today? Estee Lauder “Sensuous” lotion.
Do you dance when no one is watching? I get too embarassed hahaha.
What was your last meal? A cupcake that I made myself. :p
Weekly goals: Clean out my closet and get rid of stuff I don’t wear so I can make room for new stuff, yay!
You remind me how I need a vacation. Jamaica here I come! Wooooo!
Neerja says
Hey Karen, Thank you so much! Btw I am a recent subscriber to your blog and I must say, you got me hooked to it 🙂 Cheers~
Neerja´s last blog post..Nbpt studio feauturing Neerg
Jenny says
Hiya Karen! I love me some Leonard’s Malasadas!! When my bf visited me in Hawaii, he had Malasadas’ almost everyday for 2 weeks. Have you been to the Leonard’s Malasadas’ free standing store on Kapahulu Ave? I saw their commercial the other day and they sell other goodies. I haven’t tried it, but what they hey? I’ll probably check it out this weekend!
Mood: happy 🙂 i got my sephora haul today!
Outfit: pyjamas!
Eyes/lips/cheeks: bare.. time for bed soon.
What book are you reading? where the red fern grows. it’s an oldie, but a definite goodie.
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: bebot by apl.
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? anything that bares my midriff. *sigh*
What lotion are you wearing today? vaseline moisturizing lotion.
Do you dance when no one is watching? sure 🙂 i like to get jiggy with it on my own.
What was your last meal? i had pork pimentos (i have no idea how to spell it)
Weekly goals: lose another pound!
nina says
Mood: tired w/ a bit of a headache, but generally cheerful
Outfit: black skirt, striped buttondown & blue polo sweater; blue silk flats
Eyes/lips/cheeks: almay brown eyeliner, clinique concealor, some random (yet perfect) ulta brand blush, smudge of clinique pink eyeshadow…my five minute look!
What book are you reading? a rhode island guidbook! ie prepping for my newport holiday weekend!
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: any JLo or britney song..sadly ;-p
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? TIGHT pants! AHHHHHHHH
What lotion are you wearing today? aveeno stuff…haha
Do you dance when no one is watching? h to the yeah
What was your last meal? rotini bolognese & salad
Weekly goals: work out 2more times for a total of 3x this week; make my packing list; be productive at work; find a DC internship (am moving soon!)
Elle says
today for me is tuesday so ill give a rundown on today since yesterday was jst a boring stay-at-home day for me —
Mood: tired but i feel like i want to do something
Outfit: black pants with a blue and white striped dress shirt
Eyes/lips/cheeks: revlon colorstay black eyeliner with a napoleon perdis charcoal eyeshadow over the liner (to help keep the liner stay on longer) and covergirl thick lash mascara/ kose brand lip cream/ jane’s blushing blossom
What book are you reading? i’m giving myself a break, i’ve been reading txtbooks >.<
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: anything that’s techno/rave-ish
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? turtlenecks… suffocation
What lotion are you wearing today? aveeno moisturizing lotion
Do you dance when no one is watching? of course!
What was your last meal? i had an egg and cheese on a roll this morning
Weekly goals: relax myself and make my nails look pretty lol
annmarie says
First I am so glad I figured out how to respond to these blogs! I know, I know doesn’t take a genius but I am very proud of myself! Here are my answers for Monday.
Mood: Grateful
Outfit: Black yoga pants, and pink t-shirt
Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Eyes: MAC Silver Ring, Electra,Black Tied, and Ricepaper, Black Fluidline, DiorShow Mascara, and Anatasia brow kit (since that nasty little plucking incident a couple months back that I’m still waiting on my brows to grow back!) Lips: MAC Spice Lipliner, MAC Myth, MAC Prrr Lipglass. Cheeks: MAC Enough Said (contour) MAC Springsheen blush, Mineral Skin Finish Powder in Soft n Gentle.
What book are you reading? Currently nt ready one.
Song that always gets you out on the dance floor: Everybody Dance Now I think it’s by Snap,
What’s your least favorite type of clothing? Capri’s (this is for me only, they look great on other people)
What lotion are you wearing today? Vicoria’s Secret Pure Seduction
What was your last meal? Spaghetti no meat in sauce.
Weekly goals: Find CPR Certification, get application in the mail, unpack all my clothes, clean the cabinets, clean the bathrooms, clean fans, mop floors.