- Mood:
- What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment?
- Yay or nay for ankle booties?
- Are you a creative person?
- Eyes/lips/cheeks:
- Are there any beauty items on your holiday wish list?
- How did you sleep?
- What are your plans for the upcoming holidays?
- Outfit:
- Weekly goals:
Unusually calm for a Monday… We’ll see how long that lasts, LOL!
I’m fickle when it comes to body lotions and rarely stick with the same one for long, but last week was all about Vaseline Sheer Infusion. Over the weekend I started crushing hard on Olay In-Shower Moisturizer — a *powerful* enabler of laziness (review coming soon!).
Yay with skinny jeans or leggings. 🙂
It depends on my general well-being from day to day. On bad days, your average piece of cold, greasy bacon has more imagination than I do.
It’s a NARS kinda day. I’m going with the Kalahari Duo (LURVE!) on my eyes, Sweet Revenge Lipgloss on my pucker and the Portofino/Malibu Multiple Duo on my cheeks.
I’m thinking about hand delivering my list to Santa at the mall to make sure he gets it. On the list so far — the NARS I Want You Lip Gloss Set and Chanel Professional Makeup Brush Set.
Pretty well, mostly. I’ve had some insomnia lately, but I took a sleeping pill before bed last night :(, and that helped. With the exception of one weird dream (I ran into Roger Sterling from Mad Men at the grocery store), I slept soundly through the night.
Home to visit our family in Hawaii, but I’ll be back in the Bay by New Year’s Eve. On that note, does anyone know much about pet sitting services? Any things to know before I look around? King Tubby Tabs will need an assistant while I’m out of the office.
Stretchy dark jeans with a black t-shirt and brown sweater.
Get a small Christmas tree, go running at least three times before Saturday, and find a kitty sitter/executive assistant for Tabs.
It’s hard getting back to the grind after a long weekend, isn’t it? I’m determined to make this a good day, though.
I was chatting with a friend last night about ruts and routine tasks, and how they tend to overtake life. It’s not always easy to see the forest through the trees… I told myself that today, if I start feeling overwhelmed, I’m gonna take a step back and remind myself to keep everything in perspective. 🙂
If you have a sec, pop in and let me know what’s shaking in your land of milk and honey. Just copy the list below, and paste it with your answers in the comments.
Le list
1. Mood:
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment?
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties?
4. Are you a creative person?
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
6. Any beauty items on your wish list?
7. How did you sleep?
8. What are your plans for the holidays?
9. Outfit:
10. Weekly goals:
Do you believe there’s power in positive thinking? I think there is, and I’m positive we’re going to have a great week (assuming we make it through Monday, ha!). 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Marina says
1. Mood:I am going on a vacation this Saturday so WOOOHOO!!!!
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? For Extra Dry Skin by Garnier ( the red one) It’s one of the best lotions everl.
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? why not
4. Are you a creative person?YES!
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: only Diorshow mascara
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? I could go on forever 😀
But I got A LOT this month so right now I want YSL shadows, mascara Singulier and some lip products by YSL, also some MUFE products.
7. How did you sleep? I had a terrible dream and I had the awful beginning of the day’ cause of this.
8. What are your plans for the holidays? I am going to the sea this Saturday and we’ll see about the holidays. Maybe Prague.
9. Outfit: black t-shirt and shorts
10. Weekly goals: pack the suitcase ! get all the beauty stuff and clothes I need for vacation 🙂
PS. Why don’t you ask your parents to keep Tabs for some time? 🙂
.-= Marina’s last blog post… Subscribe to Makeup4all to Get Daily Updates =-.
Karen says
I thought about that… they love him (he’s their “Grandcat”) and would be thrilled to have him stay with them. Unfortch they live an hour away and Tabs isn’t very good in the car. Plus, my dog lives with them, which would probably turn Tabs into a nervous wreck.
Where are you going on vacay? I’m so jealous!
Marina says
Yes, don’t make him live with a dog. My neighbour is a very good lady so I was not afraid to give her the keys so that she could feed my Sonya when I left. Maybe you can ask some of your friend to take him for a while?
This time it’s Egypt
.-= Marina’s last blog post… Givenchy Prisme Yeux Mono for Spring 2010 =-.
Karen says
That’s SO AWESOME! I’ve always wanted to go there and see the pyramids. How long will you be there? Where are you gonna go?
You’ll have to take lots of pictures so I can vicariously live through you.
Marina says
Since a lot of ladies are asking for the photos. I guess I post some on the blog 🙂 I’ll be there for a week and we planned some fun including Luxor!
http://images.google.co.uk/images?hl=ru&source=hp&q=luxor%20egypt&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi
.-= Marina’s last blog post… Givenchy Prisme Yeux Mono for Spring 2010 =-.
Christina says
Le list
1. Mood: motivated
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? Really, only my hands are giving me trouble at the moment, but Thymes Essentials hand cream is doing the trick.
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Yay!
4. Are you a creative person? Often, but not always.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Sigh. These polls make me seem so lazy, because I *always* respond with black eyeliner and Maybelline Volume Express… but c’mon, it’s Monday!
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Hmm… I’d really just love a little shopping spree at Sephora, not one item in particular.
7. How did you sleep? I woke up before my 6 o’clock alarm… grr… but it was great before that. 😉
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Moving to Washington.
9. Outfit: old jeans I forgot I had and LOVE, brown belt and mocassins, dark green long-sleeve tee and diamond stud earrings.
10. Weekly goals: Start shipping my belongings to the opposite coast, get buy a plane ticket, purchase the last of the Christmas and Hanukkah gifts for family.
Karen says
That’s a huge move, girl! Wow! What’s the reason behind the move?
Christina says
Haha… just saw I typed in “get buy.” Awesome.
I’m moving because one of the inherent problems of adjunct professors kicked in for me — enrollment is down at several schools in my area, so there aren’t enough classes in the spring. I’m heading to the Seattle area because there are more jobs there. Hopefully, I can get one of them. 🙂
Karen says
Hopefully you’ll be able to find a gig that pays well and satisfies you. I will keep my fingers crossed and send you good job-seeking energy!
Seattle is such a beautiful city! I’m sure it’ll be nice to be closer to your sister, too.
Jacks says
1. Mood: A wee bit stressed – it’s Finals season, ick.
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? Just a random St. Ives one that smells like flowers. I’m not really into body lotions/creams.
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Yay! I’ve never worn them but I think they look cute paired with skinny jeans.
4. Are you a creative person? I can be, but I really have to be in the mood for it.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Just some Studio Fix powder and Chapstick.
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Clean perfume, Essie Mint Candy Apple, a new hair straightener (GHD? I wish!)
7. How did you sleep? Pretty well but I could always use more 🙂
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Hang out with the fam, road trip with the BFF’s to Seattle, take a nice break from studying YAY, and just be good to myself.
9. Outfit: Grey skinnies, casual runners, brown leather jacket, leopard print scarf
10. Weekly goals: Get a start on studying for Finals next week, get plenty of sleep
Karen says
Good luck on your tests, Jacks. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you!
ines, felix and kitten (the office kitties) says
heya, karen!
i hope you had a happy turkey genocide weekend 🙂
Le list
1. Mood: a bit under the weather. feeling a little bit like i’ll get the flu or something…
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? LUSH dream cream.
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? yay with skinnies or leggings!
4. Are you a creative person? often… need to be “creative” for dancing i suppose! yay for improv!
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: nothing except a little lip balm.
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? nothing in particular… waiting to get my hands on some urban decay once i head stateside for xmas.
7. How did you sleep? really good, flu & cold meds knocked me out cold!
8. What are your plans for the holidays? chi-town for my cousins, food and shopping.
9. Outfit: skinny jeans, gray and pink lulu remix hoodie, a white henley & tank, ugg boots.
10. Weekly goals: STUDY STUDY STUDY. exams start the 7th.
.-= ines, felix and kitten (the office kitties)’s last blog post… 10 Minute Meal – Artichoke & Palm Heart Salad =-.
Karen says
You poor thing. It’s hard to be sick and be in lock-down study mode. Are you ready for your tests?
ines + cha cha says
ugh, don’t even get me started. i’ve got a battle plan… now to put the plan in action…. seriously caffeinating it up now 🙂
just discovered cha cha finds the coffeemaker fascinating. the little guy runs RIGHT up to it and watches the coffee come out. he’s not even afraid of the grinder sound!
.-= ines + cha cha’s last blog post… 10 Minute Meal – Artichoke & Palm Heart Salad =-.
Karen says
Too funny!
You know what Tabs is obsessed with? GRAPES! It’s the weirdest thing.
Sarah says
1. Mood: sleepy but pretty content
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? The new Vanilla Nutmeg Body Butter (body shop)
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? yay for others; i can’t pull them off, though
4. Are you a creative person? I wish i was, but not so much
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: eyes: BB Chrome Pewter and CG lashblast length; lips – playing with a couple of Stilas Holiday Lip Glaze collection; cheeks – Benefit Coralista
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Clarisonic!
7. How did you sleep? varis from complete insomnia to sawing logzzzzz
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Going to my bro’s place. For tabs, you might want to call his vet’s office and see if they recommend anyone. I worked and intern at a vet office for years, and we had a bulletin board with reputable sitters on it.
9. Outfit: uniform – I’m at work (federal officer)
10. Weekly goals: – get my Xmas tree (tonight, hopefully), keep runnin’, have a productive therapy sesh!
Karen says
That’s a good idea, Sarah! I will add calling the vet to my to-do list. 🙂
I am hoping to get a Christmas tree tonight, too. We usually get small ones (so cute!), but I think this year since I have a little bit more room I’ll go for a medium tree.
YadiQ says
HI KAREN !!! long time no comment but i am back in action 🙂 i have been totally lost in my head these months so i am trying to climb outta there 🙂
1. Mood: bad case of the mondays – i hate coming back from long weekends
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? eucerin calming cream i have been super ashy lol
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? i cant do the ankle booties i am pretty bottom heavy so i feel like a duck wearing them
4. Are you a creative person? YUP! i love to paint draw write take pics – i have studied art for many years i guess its my thing 🙂 this past weekend i went to a friends baby shower and part of our silly games was to make a baby out of play doh – i won for the best baby! i made a little baby in a fetus position with little features and an umbilical cord lol everyone elses clay babies looked like cartoons lol
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: i am a wreck today my makeup is in my bad not my face 🙁 i did had kat von d’s newest palette ( the purple one) in my bag though
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? i have been so bad that its not that long these days i am lemming nars douceurs de paris palette
7. How did you sleep? bad the anxiety of knowing i had to go back to work had me up all night
8. What are your plans for the holidays? going to the parents house a borough away in QUEENS!
9. Outfit: dark denim trouser jeans, buffalo david bitton butterfly sleeve sweater in black purple and grey, and black suede aerosoles boots
10. Weekly goals: put up my xmas tree, put away laundry and get in 3 workouts this week
how have you been karen ? sorry i have been MIA been reading just haven’t had the focus to post comments 🙂
HUGS to you and tabs from me and Jazmine
Karen says
YADI! I’ve missed you. Glad to hear that things are on the up and up.
Are you ready for the holidays?
Big hugs back to you from me and Tabs. 🙂
Marce says
Le list
1. Mood: Lazy! But happy, this week I finish Uni, forever! LOL
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment?: I’m not a body lotion fan, I tend to let the scales be. But at the moment I’m absolutely LOVING Dove’s Cream Oil shower thingy, it smells fantastic, spreads and foams like a dream and leaves my skin super hydrated. I think I know where your Olay review is heading 😀
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties?: Not now, it’s too hot for any type of boots here! But yay, cos they look hot with jeans, dresses, skirts, leggings. You know the drill.
4. Are you a creative person?: I think I am! A makeup artist has to be. And I like painting, drawing, cooking, and I believe they need a certain dose of creativity.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nada, I’m just chilling at home. In a few I’ll be recreating a Style Black look, so maybe I should check back in a while?
6. Any beauty items on your wish list?: I was thinking of indulging on a MAC Holiday palette, but then I changed my mind since the price was 10X the original. It’s just too much of a splurge. So I’m thinking a couple of lippies or shadows. But if there were an imaginary list, OMG I’d go crazy. The list would be taller than me 😀
7. How did you sleep?: Like a pig, yo. 10 hours, a bit too much.
8. What are your plans for the holidays?: My grandma and cousin are visiting from Brazil for Christmas and New Year, and we’ll probably go partying -with my friends-. Then I’ll probably go to the beach with the girls, and after that maybe live for a couple of months in Brazil with my aunty. Maybe.
9. Outfit: PJ’s, with bottoms in a disastrous state.
10. Weekly goals: Finish my last essay, have a hella good time at my grad party on Friday, be able to wake up on Saturday morning to go to my makeup course, do a girls makeup in the afternoon and then assis her Sweet 15th. And rest on Sunday. No doubt about it.
.-= Marce’s last blog post… Young Punk Look – Tagged – Contest =-.
Karen says
That’s so exciting, Marce! Do you have any your post-grad plans lined up?
Marce says
Um…I think I’m gonna go to my aunt’s in Brasil to see if I can work over there for some months, maybe do another makeup course while I’m at it. If I get a job, great! If not, I’ll chill out at the beach for a month or so and then come back home and get a job here. I feel like studying photography, and practicing makeup, LOL. Obsessed? 😀
.-= Marce’s last blog post… Feeling MAC, MAC, MAC! =-.
Karen says
I vote for chillin’ at the beach. Seriously, you have the rest of your life to work. Take a few months off! I wish I had done that.
Rachel says
1. Mood: Tired & a wee bit overwhelmed but… happy!
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? Neutrogena Norweigan Body Cream; it smells really good and is so hydrating.
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? I like them… but don’t like them when they aren’t covered with pants.
4. Are you a creative person? I like to think so, yes.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: ATM, none.
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? I’d love YSL touche eclat in shade 1. I’d also like this box of all the 24/7 liners from Urban Decay.
7. How did you sleep? Good, long and DEEEEEEEEEP
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Just be with the fam
9. Outfit: Looks down *LOL* comfy stuff
10. Weekly goals: Go to sleep earlier so you can wake up earlier
.-= Rachel’s last blog post… EOTN hehe =-.
Karen says
Oh, I love the smell of that lotion, too!
How’s your Monday going? Hope you’re having a good one!
Faye says
1) Mood:
Mellow because I just bought a whole boatload of makeup and that always makes me happy. I freely admit to being shallow sometimes ïŠ.
2) What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment?
Hmm, I need to find one of these. Have some Chanel presents that I might try out.
3) Yay or nay for ankle booties?
Love ‘em! As long as the heels aren’t too spindly, so I don’t fall and break my neck ïŠ. I just bought a new pair of Christian Louboutin ankle boots with thicker heels and they are super-comfortable!
4)Are you a creative person?
Not as much as I’d like to, am more of a science and math person by nature. But I like to get creative in the kitchen, by experimenting with cooking and baking . . . and with makeup of course!
5) Eyes/lips/cheeks
Eyes: MAC Photorealism quad with Humid as a liner; Estee Lauder mascara (one that curls, forgot the name); MAC See Sheer lipstick; Benefit Coralista on cheeks
6) Any beauty items on your wish list?
I’ve been lemming Laura Mercier Pink Grape lipstick ever since I saw my friend wearing it, but I cannot find it anywhere, including online stores, regular store, eBay, MUA, etc. Any ideas? Or should I give up on this Moby Dick?
7) How did you sleep?
I’ve been having nightmares for a week . . .very weird since nothing is bothering me. Any psychologists here?
8) What are your plans for the holidays?
Home for the holidays; hubby and I traveling to Bora Bora in February ïŠ
9) Outfit:
Emerald green cashmere sweater, black wool pencil skirt, black tights and Louboutin ankle boots.
10) Weekly goals:
Delegate at work, plan menus for holiday parties, buy toys for neighborhood charity toy drive
Karen says
Faye! What makeup did you get? Share, share!
Faye says
Oh Karen, I am almost ashamed to say what I got. After all the boatloads of stuff I have, and the resolutions I made last week not to buy anything (“I don’t need anything else from this year’s holiday collections!”) I somehow found myself buying from:
*Armani (four of the new Rouge d’Armani lipsticks)
*Lancome (a tinted Aqua Fusion moisturizer and four of their new L’Absolu Rouge lipsticks)
*Saks (the red lipstick and gold gloss from Estee Lauder’s holiday collection)
*Too Faced (three lip plumpers — they’re staples I use almost every day)
*Kate Summervile (decided to try her oil-free moisturizer)
*Nordstrom (pretty much the entire Shiseido Crystal Rocks holiday collection – two eye shadows, the lipstick, two face powders, an eye liner)
*Sephora (a Givenchy lipstick that, in my defense, I’ve been trying to get for a year and just came back as an LE item and a NARS lip pencil)
So now I’m blushing just reading this. It was the sales that sucked me in . . .those darn sales!
Have you gotten anything lately?
Karen says
I splurged a little this weekend — I got some nail stuff from Sephora (a cuticle pen and another polish clean-up pen thingy) and a set of hot rollers from Sally Beauty. 🙂 I’m finally getting my hair cut and colored on Weds., which will be my big beauty splurge for the month.
Ohh, you’ll love that Kate moisturizer. I tried it and liked it, but my skin needs more moisture. It’s fabulous for oily skin, though, and the packaging is genius!
Let me know what you think of the Lancome tinted moisturizer! I’m curious…
Faye says
Let me know what brand the Sally rollers are, if you get a chance, and if you like them — I’ve been thinking about trying some to give my super-straight hair a different look occasionally.
Post pics of your hair once you get it done! We must be in sync — I’m getting a cut and Nigella treatment (for shine/bounce) on Thursday :).
Karen says
Hi Faye, the rollers are by Jilbere! Will let you know if they’re any good.
Have fun at the salon on Thursday. I love getting my hair done… it’s so relaxing. “)
Ann says
1. Mood: Kinda yucky. I need to go to the gym. Bleh.
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? Victoria’s Secret PINK Fresh & Clean (I think?) the blue (and pink) one.
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? YAY. With skinnies.
4. Are you a creative person? Sometimes. Not when I need it the most, though.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: I was in a rush this morning: MAC Tempting (eyes), Chantecaille Les Petales lip gloss (lips), NARS Outlaw (cheeks).
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Guerlain Meteorites!
7. How did you sleep? Crappily. With no roomie and no BF at the house I kept tricking myself into thinking there was an intruder in the house. 🙁
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Sleep. And visit my mom in CO. 🙂
9. Outfit: White tee and jeans with Wallabees
10. Weekly goals: Not fall asleep at work.
Karen says
I freak out in the same way when I’m home alone at night. It kinda helps to have Tabs, but honestly, he’s not the world’s best guard cat, ha ha!
Hope you get better sleep tonight. 🙂
jana says
aww… if i weren’t on the opposite side of the golden gate, i’d watch tabs! you can board him at a vet or kennel place, but usually they’re in small cages… sometimes bigger ones- depends on how many animals they already have boarding… another option is to have a pet sitter… they’ll come 2-3x a day to make sure he’s ok… if you check craigslist, there’s a lot of people offering their services…. sometimes they’ll even bring the pet to their house and have them stay at their own home… hope that helps! i’m jealous you’re going to hawaii!!
.-= jana’s last blog post… save the tiny burrowing owls… =-.
Karen says
You’re so sweet, Jana. 🙂 Thank you for all these great ideas! I will def. give the vet a ring.
How’s your Monday going? Are you having a good day?
Anna says
1. Mood: I’m not bad today…baring in mind weather is freeeeezzzing today.
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? Its been Jergens Natural for a while…doing my bit for the enviroment..paraben free and locally made so no carbon footprint..yay ma !!
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? ay, love them…cute with skinnies and leggings.
4. Are you a creative person?Depends on what….I can think of 101 ways to organise my make-up, but still draw stick men……:)
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: MAC Patina,Smut and Grand Entrance. MAC Liquid liner. UD Stash on lower lash line/ MAC Blankety/ Shu Uemura blush ( dont know the number) MAC Porcelain Pink MSF.
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? The Perfect Cheek blush from MAC, missed it and been beating myself up since. Another few 217’s LOVE them.
7. How did you sleep? Like I havent even sleep….not good, will be going to bed early tonight.
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Big family dinner round my aunts. So will be cooking some bits and bobs to take over.
9. Outfit: Home right now, so sweat pants, big oversized T-shirt.
10. Weekly goals: To get my xmas shopping done and to get the heating fixed……
Karen says
Oh, girl, I need to add a 217 to my list too. I’d also like another 239. 🙂
gio says
1. Mood: ok
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? The Body Shop Coconut Body Butter.
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Nay, I don’t like them at all.
4. Are you a creative person? I like to think I am esp with makeup. I like to experiment with colors and come up with crazy combos.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: nothing yet
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Urban Decay Book of Shadow Vol II, Sleek Sunset Palette and MAC 217 brush.
7. How did you sleep? pretty well
8. What are your plans for the holidays? not sure, I haven’t planned anything yet
9. Outfit: white vest with a black V-neck sweater and denim blue jeans
10. Weekly goals: read more
.-= gio’s last blog post… QOTW: Do you wear makeup when you’re not feeling well? =-.
Karen says
You always have the best color combos, Gio!
Have a good week!
Kristen says
Le list
1. Mood:
Sluggish…didn’t sleep well last night.
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment?
Bobbi Brown Beach…can’t let go of summer!
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties?
YAY! Love them with tights and dresses.
4. Are you a creative person?
Yes – I’m a writer, so I get crafty with words and I’ve made it a goal to do so with my hands as well.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
MAC Filament eyeshadow under some matte black Bobbi Brown shade from a palette that’s really old; Bobbi Brown Extreme Party mascara; Bobbi Brown Pink Raspberry blush from said palette; and MAC Tendertone balm in Take a Hint.
6. Any beauty items on your wish list?
A ton! A new bag for my brushes, Armani Eyes to Kill mascara (I don’t feel like droppin’ the cash on it around the holidays), Billion Dollar Brows brow serum.
7. How did you sleep?
Terribly. Up till 2am, awake again at 6. Not a good night.
8. What are your plans for the holidays?
Visit the fam, give some gifts…the usual. Going to try to split the time between my fam & my boyfriend’s fam for the first time.
9. Outfit:
J.Crew white ruffle-collar blouse under J.Crew grey cardigan with chiffon ruffles down the front; black pants; J.Crew long gold necklace with pearls and “diamonds”; pink suede pointy-toe flats; Louis Vuitton Speedy 30.
10. Weekly goals:
Back to the gym! Pick up some freelancing work.
.-= Kristen’s last blog post… CyberMonday Beauty Deals =-.
Karen says
I love BB Beach, too. I think I need to bust it out today…
Hope you’re having a fantastic Monday!
luv2smilexo says
1. Mood: tired.
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? I actually made my own using oils and the body lotion base from gardenofwisdom.com. i have very finiky skin and its liking this.
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? yay for others but not for me
4. Are you a creative person? on occasion
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: eyes: UD chopper, Lips: co bigelow mentha frosty in peppermint, cheeks: stila cc in peony
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? I never ask my family for beauty stuffs…id rather do it myself but i do think my mom is going to pick me up another aveda tm as i love it and its almost out.
7. How did you sleep? meh..i agree on the insomnia thing…must go get some tylenol pm 🙁
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Going home for a while. maybe going to tahoe with the boyfriends family. Have you considered asking a neighborhood kid to watch tabs? I used to watch all my neighbors animals when they were gone. Its great way to help the neighboring kids earn a little cash and then you dont have to worry about leaving him somewhere he is unfamiliar with. He can just stay at home.
9. Outfit: Wide leg jeans from h&m, black ck tank top and blue fleece jacket from columbia
10. Weekly goals: clean room, unpack from thanksgiving trip
Karen says
I’ve thought about that… most of the kids around here are very young — like elementary school. That’s a great idea though.
keerthamina says
1. Mood: Sleepy!
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? Gold Bond Ultimate Healing
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Major yay! Love my black platform wedge ones with minidresses + black opaque tights… legs for days!
4. Are you a creative person? Sadly, not at all.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: black Revlon Colorstay e/l / Zoya Hot Lips in Destiny / nothing
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Illamasqua nail polish in Unnatural and the MAC Haute Hijinks pigment set.
7. How did you sleep? Not well. 🙁 Stayed up talking w/ BF ’til 3, and then his alarm went off at 7 and got me up. I need a nap!
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Going home to SF to see my family and my dog, can’t wait!
9. Outfit: white sheer v-neck tee, black sweatshirt, black leather hoodie, gray jeans, black moto boots, plum scarf
10. Weekly goals: deep-clean my apt, cook delicious meals at home instead of eating out all the time, swatch holiday-themed polishes to post when I’m at home in CA, away from my stash!
.-= keerthamina’s last blog post… swatch: zoya ciara =-.
Karen says
I didn’t know you were from the Bay! The weather has been nice here lately… I hope it holds up for your visit home. 🙂
Frances says
1. Mood: dragging – first day back at work after 4 day weekend is tough.
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? I alternate between Lush’s Potion and Bliss’s Lemon Body Butter.
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? nay – don’t have the legs for it.
4. Are you a creative person? I daydream a lot. I’m not as creative as I’d like to be.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Eyes: Nars cream eyeshadow in Corfu, lips: Smith’s rosebud salve (lips are extremely dry due to adverse lip gloss reaction over the weekend. boo) cheeks: Nars blush in sin.
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Many. In particular, I want a MAC make over with a complete set of fresh products and brushes ( I spent the weekend cullling my make up cabinets and threw out a bunch of old product), a long list of items from sephora, and more bliss body butter.
7. How did you sleep? ok – I always wake up in the night though.
8. What are your plans for the holidays? going to my sister’s house
9. Outfit: wrap dress from BR with black tank under, black sling back heels, gold cuff bracelet and gold hoop drop earrings
10. Weekly goals: get my work done on time, keep to mostly clean eating plan, and work out at least 3 times
Karen says
Good luck with your eating and work out goals. I’m right there with ya. 🙂
Rachel says
1. Mood: slightly overwhelmed by everything i need to get done, but i feel motivated enough to do it!
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? actually it’s a body oil….khiel’s superbly restorative dry oil, to be precise. it does wonders
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? like you said, only in some skinnies. i don’t like the look with skirts or something
4. Are you a creative person? yes, but i get so discouraged when i don’t feel that sometimes comes out just right, so my creativity suffers :[
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: i’ve got a mac day going on…on the eyes it’s sable with a little vapour…on the cheeks it’s mocha, and a little light-handed with some creme cup lipstick.
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? i’d really like some illamasqua nail polishes…the boo and baptiste combo i saw from one of your past posts was divine!
7. How did you sleep? i had too much on my mind when i got under the sheets, but once i was out, i was *out*
8. What are your plans for the holidays? i have a wedding in florida right before, but i think i’ll be back in chicago’s snowy weather in time for christmas
9. Outfit: in bum clothes currently, but for work i have black dress pants and a short sleeve mock neck zebra top
10. Weekly goals: to get through these papers for my classes. but the holidays are almost here so i see a light at the end of the tunnel
Karen says
I’m sending you good writing vibes for your papers! Good luck, and may all your subjects and verbs agree. 🙂
Madeleine says
Le list
1. Mood: Sleepy 🙂
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? I live in Northern Ontario where skin during winter gets really dry,so I go for a lotion that actually does the job.I use Eucerine for dry skin,fragrance free,and it works for me just beautifully 🙂
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? I like them on other people,I even owe a nice pair,but don’t really wear them 😀
4. Are you a creative person? MY husband says that I am,,but I don’t think so 🙂
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Lancôme Hypnose black mascara/Blonde MSF/bare lips
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? God spare…I will get it myself (if I have to) 😀
7. How did you sleep? Oh,I slept well,after two sleepless nights 🙂
8. What are your plans for the holidays? We’ll spend Christmas Day with my husband family,and Boxing Day with my family 🙂 We rotate every year 🙂
9. Outfit: Navy sweat pants/light green T-top/teal sweat shirt ,navy socks 😀
10. Weekly goals: to survive first snow…. and to loose another 2 pounds (I’m on a diet);
Karen says
Hi Madeleine,
What do you think of that mascara?
Madeleine says
Hi Karen 🙂
I love the mascara.I honestly love most of Lancôme mascaras.
Every single one,delivers what had been promised.
And it’s not Turbo – I deeply despise anything like.
Sorry 🙂
Steph B says
1. Mood: Groggy. My sleep cycle is all screwed up.
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? In between favs. I don’t like the ones with a lot of silicone and it seems they all have that right now. Going to head to the natural store to find one without. Yes to Carrots was most recent attempt but can’t stand the heavy floral scent.
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Yay. I have a nice black pair that work with my suits. I get a nice look and my feet are thankful for a chunkier heel.
4. Are you a creative person? Somewhat. I dabble with making necklaces, writing, and cooking/baking.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nada. It is a stay at home and write a policy piece kind of day.
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Sigh. So many. Starting with a new facial moisturizer for my acne prone skin that is getting major winter dryness.
7. How did you sleep? Not great. I’ve been up way too late (I’m talking 4-5 am late) the last few nights.
8. What are your plans for the holidays? NY baby!
9. Outfit: Yoga pants, t-shirt, fleece vest.
10. Weekly goals: Get my sleeping back on track, review a paper, and rock my interview on Thursday.
Do you believe there’s power in positive thinking? Absolutely! I believe that negative thinking will sink you even faster.
Karen says
I’m jealous of your NY trip! Are you heading there to visit family?
Steph B says
Yep. I grew up in NY through high school and while I’m now old enough that I’ve lived more than half my life elsewhere, it will still always be home.
Molly says
Mood: Stressed… got a paper to write on “Heart of Darkness” and a toothache. 🙁
Body Lotion: This little Fruits of Passion gifty size tube.. yummy Guava/Grapefruit smell
Booties: I look awful in ’em, but do like some of them… with skinny jeans, or leggings WITH A LONG ENOUGH TOP or dress. I have seen enough leggings-and-shirt combos. They are a no-no.
Creative: I like to think that I am. Homemade peppermint bark, anyone? nom nom.
Makeup: Smidge of Clinique loose powder and Quo cream blush, UD toasted eyeshadow, with MB ink black kohl liner and Rimmel Glam eyes mascara.
Beauty Wish List: MAC expensive pink, and honey lust. My last roommate had them, and I used to sneak a bit now and then…. shhhh 😉
Sleep: Delightfully late. Did it on purpose. Class is for suckers today…
Hols: Going back to the East coast to see my family and besties and my puppy who isnt a puppy anymore, she’s like seventeen.
Outfit: Beat-ass jeans with a hole in them and my glow in the dark Weezer Red Tour tee. And fuzzy teal socks.Because it is GROSS outside and I am lazy, the end. 🙂
Goals: Write this paper… and go to the dentist tomorrow… and change my cell phone provider.
Karen says
That’s one of my favorite books. Have you ever seen Apocalypse Now? It’s loosely based on Heart of Darkness.
Oh, and I’ll take some homemade peppermint bark!
Molly says
Funny that you mention that- it’s a class called Literature into Film… and that’s pretty much the point of the class. Book, movie, discussion, repeat. Most of the people taking it thought we’d be reading/watching Harry Potter and the like… turns out it Oedipus and Amadeus. It IS a uni. class… really.
Kate & Zena says
1. Mood:
Tired. It’s Monday.
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment?
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties?
Nay, they shorten me. They look great on other people, but not me!
4. Are you a creative person?
Insanely.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks
Cat eye, standard cheeks, pink lipgloss
:
6. Any beauty items on your wish list?
Yep
7. How did you sleep?
Pretty okay. I was frozen for a good hour trying to go to bed though. My electric blanket is being fussy.
8. What are your plans for the holidays?
Grandma’s house, as always. Watching the Grinch too. That’s tradition. We watch both the cartoon version and the other version with Jim Carrey. We’re Grinch-crazy!
9. Outfit:
purple thermal long sleeve henley, black pullover vest, darkk wash denim jeans, black flats, shell flower earrings
10. Weekly goals:
Do thou final essays. I’ve got like 5!!!! Blah.
Karen says
Good luck! Five more papers and then freedom!
Kate & Zena says
I can’t wait to be done. I’m so ready for vacation!
Sonja says
1. Mood: a bit tired, it’s pass 10pm here…
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? Body Shops Japanese Cherry Blossom, a bit too greasy but smells divine!
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Yaayy
4. Are you a creative person? I’d say so, yes. At lest I try to be in every situation.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Lips bare, cheeks Coralista, eyes black kolh lancomes all around the eye, and mac patina eyeshadow.
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Dior Silver Purple nail polish and so many others
7. How did you sleep? So-so.
8. What are your plans for the holidays? I’ll probably spend a couple days before Xmas decorating the house & tree, but as soon as Christmas day passes I’ll be back to writing my thesis.
9. Outfit: Skinny dark jeans, a lumberjack tartan green shirt, black boots
10. Weekly goals: Study Study study!
Karen says
I like that scent, too. If you don’t like the greasiness you could always use a different lotion and spray the body splash on top!
Karen4 says
Le list
Hi Karen! Thought I’d check in on the poll–
1. Mood: Relaxed. Had a decent night’s sleep last night, which helps! I’ve had a nasty cold this past week, and wasn’t really sleeping well.
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? I’m addicted to body lotions, so I rotate a few at a time. Right now, LOVE Philopsophy’s Pure Grace body lotion, but when I need more moisture, it’s Lubriderm for extra dry skin. Works wonders.
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Yay with leggings or tights
4. Are you a creative person? Yes
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: BB shimmer sand eyeshadow, chocoate liner, Estee Lauder mascara/Bare Escentuals plumping gloss/Nars the Mulitiple in South Beach
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Lip Fusion’s lip gloss gift set.
7. How did you sleep? Pretty good!
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Hosting Christmas dinner at our home in CT
9. Outfit: J Crew jeans & brown ls t
10. Weekly goals: Exercise every day, do some holiday shopping, and enjoy the warmth and sunshine while I’m still at our home in SC!
Karen says
Hi Karen!
That’s a lovely lotion. I’ve been meaning to get a bottle… now I need to add to to my Christmas wish list. 🙂
Have a great week!
Rebecca says
1. Mood: Tired…
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? I just use boring old Vaseline 😛
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Total yay – I think they’re super cute! Especially with leggings.
4. Are you creative? Sometimes… I gotta be in the right mindset.
5. Eyes/Lips/Cheeks: Maybelline mascara, drugstore eyeliner, Body Shop eyeshadow in Paprika / Stila lip gloss / NARS Multiple in Riviera
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Ugh, so many! I need some good palettes – I’m especially lusting after the new Urban Decay one!
7. How did you sleep? Pretty good, once I actually got to bed! Now if only that had been before 2 AM…
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Heading over to California… San Francisco babyyy!
9. Outfit: navy Gap Sweatshirt, Gap jeans (booorrrring :P)
10. Weekly goals: Start eating healthier (it’s been nothing but pumpkin pie and cheesecake for all of last week), save some money.
.-= Rebecca’s last blog post… Too Faced To Go Pocket Palette swatches & review =-.
Karen says
Keep your fingers crossed — the weather has been really nice here lately. Sunny and crisp, but not too cold. 🙂
Rebecca says
Well, I’m pretty sure it will be an improvement over where I am – low 40s/high 30s, grey & rainy. Why does anyone live in New England??
.-= Rebecca’s last blog post… Too Faced To Go Pocket Palette swatches & review =-.
Tiffany says
Le list
1. Mood: stressed
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? Victoria’s Secret garden collection lotion
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? yay on other people, but I don’t have any
4. Are you a creative person? not especially
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: stila kitten eyeshadow, lash blast mascara / burt’s bees pomegranate / cargo blush in cable beach
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? ohh yeah, I asked for the tarte 2 carats set, sephora lip service sampler set, philosophy kiss & wish set…
7. How did you sleep? really good actually, I was pooped!
8. What are your plans for the holidays? the usual, stick around home and do lots of baking and shopping!
9. Outfit: sweats 🙂
10. Weekly goals: finish presentation that’s due weds. and plan and pack for trip to tampa this weekend
Karen says
Oh, trip time! What’s in Tampa?
Tiffany says
The ACC championship!
Catherine says
1. Mood: Freaking out. My first two graduate school applications are due tomorrow night, I have two homework assignments due tomorrow morning (neither of which I’ve started) and I was up until 7am working on my statement of purpose which is still a weak piece of crap right now. I just got an email from my GRA with suggestions on how to strengthen it, but I’m already so close to the word limit (for one of the sops anyway) I’m not sure what I can do. AND I still have to write a diversity statement for both schools…
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? Korres Jasmine Body Milk. I want the matching body butter too.
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Big yay! These are my favorite kind of boots! I especially love the style when they have the slouchy or folded over cuff. I only have one pair without heels though, since I walk so much.
4. Are you a creative person? Comparatively, probably fairly creative. Very creative? No, and definitely not as much as I would like to be.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nothing yet.
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Oh yea, the Tsumori Chisato for Shu Uemura Lucky Cat palette, a Laura Mercier Shimmer Bloc, Paul & Joe nail polishes, a couple Paul & Joe blushes, the Paul & Joe compact mirror, a Jill Stuart Blush, the Jill Stuart potted lip balm, the Jill Stuart Holiday Coffret (though this is going to be astronomically expensive on ebay by the time I can afford to pay for it), etc etc.
7. How did you sleep? Badly.
8. What are your plans for the holidays? SO and his family and I are going up to the Bay Area for a couple weeks.
9. Outfit: Still in PJs.
10. Weekly goals: Survive. After tomorrow I still have another huge hw assigment due Thursday and then finals the week after, along with another two applications. My stress symptoms are already acting up and I have a sore throat… it’s going to be a very long next two weeks. =/
.-= Catherine’s last blog post… ekimura’s & ekiLove giveaways =-.
Karen says
You have a lot on your plate, girl. Take care of yourself… and take it one day at a time. 🙂
Trude says
I’m so jealous of your holiday plans! I’m dying to go somewhere tropical, my trips have always been to Europe during college and regularly to visit family in Norway. 🙂
1. Mood: Surprised its after 4! Where did the day go?
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? Loving Soap & Glory’s The Righteous Butter from Target, smells sooo good!
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Not for me, it’s always a bad idea for me to cut my short legs off at the ankle. But I’ve seen other gals carry them off beautifully!
4. Are you a creative person? More so than I’ve ever been. I discovered digital scrapbooking (I’m crap with scissors and glue) a few years ago, and also been getting further and further into photography. They’re my main creative outlets. 🙂
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Stila pinkish eyeshadow quad, Nars Orgasm blush, Covergirl tinted lip balm.
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Isn’t there always? 😉 Definitely want to get the full size of Too Faced’s Shadow Insurance primer, that stuff made me finally see the true color of my shadows! Also want to finally find a new fragrance, but that will be a quest in and of itself.
7. How did you sleep? The usual, i.e. lots of crazy dreams. This time it was about going to a convention in New York, but having to dig through snow and drive on half-finished bridges to get there.
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Home! My family is super close and we wouldn’t dream of going anywhere for Christmas (except maybe to Norway for once, my dad’s whole side of the family is there). We do everything Xmas Eve, so Xmas Day is pajama day! 🙂
9. Outfit: Sequined grey cardigan from Kohl’s (half off, booyah!), loose black tank, black pants. Clearly, I didn’t want to iron today.
10. Weekly goals: Try to find something to wear for my photo session on Sunday, go shopping for a new iMac (RIP, old one!), start on homemade Xmas gifts.
.-= Trude’s last blog post… Happy Turkey Day! =-.
Karen says
Aww, I wish I could go to Europe! I went once in 2005 and am dying to go back.
Hee, if I ever end up traveling to Norway now I know who to ask for travel tips! 🙂
Trude says
Fo sho, honey! 🙂 I highly recommend it, and National Geographic always rates the fjords one of the top places to visit in the world! Oh, and can’t forget the desserts. Yummm.
.-= Trude’s last blog post… Happy Turkey Day! =-.
lo says
1. Mood: UGHHHHH. So much school crap for the next 2 weeks… I’m going to be living in the library.
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? St. Ives Mineral Therapy… it’s the only thing keeping my skin from drying out and falling off.
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Meh. I don’t love them, and I don’t hate them.
4. Are you a creative person? Yeah, when I get particularly inspired, I go to town!
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Maybelline quad in Emerald Smokes, and Full&Soft mascara in Very Black/lip balm/nothin’
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Not presently. I’m sure I’ll find something with all the beautiful collections out for the holidays!
7. How did you sleep? Not terribly, actually. I’ve been having really weird dreams, but I woke up a minute before my alarm.
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Go home! And then I think I’m going to this awesome conference in Atlanta after Christmas, through New Years.
9. Outfit: Green v-neck tee, white cami, jeans, brown leather belt, studded moccasins.
10. Weekly goals: Survive! I have a huge presentation due tomorrow, an online quiz, a final on Thursday, and a huuuuuge test on Friday. Plus I have to start on my 10-page paper for one class, another 6-8 for another class, a final to study for on Wednesday… and even more I’m sure I’m forgetting. Kill me!
Karen says
Hang in there, Lo! You can do it. 🙂
Leanne says
1. Mood: Relaxed, if I don’t think of my Physics test on Wednesday :[[[[[
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? The Kiehls one is pretty good
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Yay!
4. Are you a creative person? Sureee
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Bobbi Brown Gunmetal eyeshadow, Diorshow mascara
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Urban Decay is always good, Chanel is a bonus! :]
7. How did you sleep? I had trouble falling asleep but once I did it was all gooood
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Probably nothing besides staying home
9. Outfit: True Religion skinnys, Free People flowy top
10. Weekly goals: Not absolutely flunk the Physics test ! D:
Karen says
Any day there’s Chanel up in the mix is a good day. 🙂
j.j. says
1. Mood: Good mood overall! =) Got quite a bit accomplished at work today.
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? Either use Norwegian body cream or Philosophy’s Amazing Grace.
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Looks great on others. Haven’t found a pair I like on me.
4. Are you a creative person? Not really. Much more analytical than artsy.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Always feel I answer the same (see not creative, huh? LOL): Bobbi Brown cream shadow in Malted, golden shimmer powder, indigo ink gel liner. diorShow mascara. Nars Orgasm on the cheeks and Chanel Glossimer in Muscat on the lips. The colors work with the red hair and green eyes so I rarely stray from it.
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? The gel liner in Indigo Ink – having trouble finding that shade. Always have Fresh Brown Sugar scrub at the top of my wish list. Yummm.
7. How did you sleep? Was sleeping well until the dog started barking at the window. It was 3 am. The alarm goes off at 5:30.
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Going to San Antonio to see the family. Spend one afternoon/evening up in the Hill Country.
9. Outfit: Gray trousers, blue cami and black sweater. Loafers.
10. Weekly goals: Finally gettng the tree decorated – at least the lights are on it. Getting more done at work before the boss comes back from her holiday. Cooking more to eat better. I even prepped the vegetables yesterday to make it more likely to happen so I don’t end up eating cereal or yogurt just because it’s easier. Otherwise, just getting more into the holidays.
Karen says
Glad to hear you got a lot done at work! What do you do?
Gracie says
Le list
1. Mood: very very tired…..im in high school so we got 4 1/2 days off (including the weekend) and i’ve been away at school for about 10 hours 🙁
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? I’m not a huge body lotion person, I don’t really know why. My skin gets dry, I guess I’m too lazy to put on lotion. I guess the one I would use is Cetaphil’s Daily Moisturizing Cream.
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Yay!! I wear flat suede ones, although that’s more like ankle boots, not booties. But I do think they’re adorable, although I would look very silly wearing them.
4. Are you a creative person? Um, yeah I’d say so. I’m pretty even when it comes to being right and left brained, but I like art and dance and such.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Mac Technakohl liner in Photograuve and Covergirl Lash blast, Some C.O. Bigelow lipgloss (tastes like I’ve just brushed my teeth!!) and NARS Orgasm blush.
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? I told my sister I want the roller ball version of Viva La Juicy perfume and Clinique Naturally Glossy Mascara, and I guess I need some new Mac Mineralize Skin finish Natural. I’ll have to tell that to me madre….
7. How did you sleep? Pretty good, I went to bed around 10:30 and got up at 6:45….lazy much 😀 I should be waking up at 6:20, but I prefer sleep to eating and getting ready for a while.
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Every year my family has Christmas at our house, but I’m not going any where. I REALLY wish I could go to some tropical island…..One can dream!
9. Outfit: Hah, it’s pathetic. Sweats, uggs, a t-shirt and a Northface. I admit, not very stylish, but SO COMFY!! I’ll make a valid attempt tomorrow.
10. Weekly goals: finish loads of homework, work on crap for my mock trial, don’t die, be asleep at 10:30 every night, and attempt to eat healthier.
Karen says
Hey, you never know! You may end up spending the holidays somewhere tropical… 🙂
That’s cool that you’re in mock trial. Many moons ago I did forensics, and I liked it a lot.
j.j. says
I’m the Compliance/Privacy Officer for our company. aka the work police…..But I do say yes on occasion. =)
Karen says
LOL! Do you like your job?
Christy says
Le list
1. Mood: Meh. I found out yesterday that one of my uncle’s has pneumonia.
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? Korres Quince Body Butter, I love the dispenser & the non-greasy feel.
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Yay, I have 2. Great with leggings or skinny pants/jeans.
4. Are you a creative person? At times, just depends on my mood.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Volturi Twilight Myth, Dusk & Dawn Eye shadow, MAC Nuance MB & Shimpagne MSF.
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Chanel Jade nail polish, but I refuse to spend $100+ shipping.
7. How did you sleep? Ok given my mood.
8. What are your plans for the holidays? To stay sane.
9. Outfit: Black leggings, slouchy knee high brown boots, long sleeve gray t-shirt, and a shortsleeve gray cardigan tied at the waist.
10. Weekly goals: Write more and do some healthy cooking.
.-= Christy’s last blog post… FOTD: Volturi Twilight Lover, Beloved & Obsess Lip Gloss =-.
amy says
1. Mood: Ok not terrrible
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? St Ives Swiss Vanilla
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? yes
4. Are you a creative person? Yes
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: items from the Tarte Treasure chest
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Urban Decay Book of Shadows II and Tarte Crow Jewels
7. How did you sleep? Well
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Preparing presents
9. Outfit: back in sweats since I am off work
10. Weekly goals: Stay positive.
.-= amy’s last blog post… Dior Cristal Boreale Holiday 2009 Collection: Smokey Crystal #089 5 Couleurs Palette Fard À Paupières Lumières Vibrantes Review, Swatches and Product Pictures =-.
Stacie says
1. Mood: Nervous! I’m getting a haircut tomorrow afternoon–always an ordeal for a curly girl!
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? Currently I’m using B&BW body cream in Twilight Woods. Love the scent, but the cream isn’t working for my cold-weather skin. I need something thicker!
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Oh dear, a fashion question. I’m terrible with clothes! Inevitably my hair and makeup will look smokin’, but then I’m in jeans with a cute top! I need a personal shopper or something. The What Not to Wear people would tear me apart.
4. Are you a creative person? I wish! I tried scrapbooking before, but I never could come up with my own layouts.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Cargo Tahiti palette, UD 24/7 liners in Honey and Covet, Nars Orgasm blush (as usual!), and MAC lipglass in Queen Bee, topped with Stila Kitten lipgloss.
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Oh, geez! UD Super Stash and Book of Shadows II are at the top. And several MAC eyeshadows and lipglasses! And I’ve been wanting to try Diorshow Iconic mascara forever, I can just never bring myself to drop $27 on it!
7. How did you sleep? Great! The trouble will come tonight. I’m used to sleeping during the day, since I work nights. But I really need to keep normal person hours for the next couple of days. I predict dark circles!
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Working! I was off Thanksgiving, so I’m working Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
9. Outfit: Heh. Jeans and a fitted Avenged Sevenfold top. With glittery silver Converse sneakers. Yep, not a fashion diva! (I’m telling you, I’ll do my own makeup, I just need someone to dress me!)
10. Weekly goals: Get my haircut (and hopefully not hate it!), go to the gym at least twice, and come up with a new makeup look.
singrsling says
Hi Karen,
I can’t answer all of the questions you posed, but I wanted to suggest checking with your vet’s office for pet sitters.
If you have friends that don’t love too far, perhaps you can ask them? So long a someone pops by once a day, that should be fine. Probably the best solution would be to board Tabs. Not ideal, but at least you know where he is all the time! There is a great cat-boarding place in San Carlos that lets the kitties out once a day to roam around (just one at a time) and had a separate play room for one on one time with the staff to exercise and interact with them.
Good luck with that – keep us posted!
Suri says
Le list
1. Mood: agitated
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? It’s this random lotion I got from the beauty supply but it has vitamin E and shea and it rocks!
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? yah
4. Are you a creative person? Um I guess, I don’t neccesarily think so.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Nothing now!
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Quite a few, but I can’t remember them now!
7. How did you sleep? I went to bed at 11:30 and woke up at 6, so not long enough..
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Dinner at home with hubby, maybe stop by my parents
9. Outfit: PJs
10. Weekly goals: Not stress the finances, make it through the work week alive, and just keep a positive attitude
<3
DonnaN says
1. Mood: exhausted…just came off a 12hr workday…..Happy Cyber-Monday!
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? Eucerin Calming Creme….helps with my itchy dry skin when it’s cold.
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Ah, NAY….I wish I had the ankles and feet to pull off the BOOT look….
4. Are you a creative person? Yes, at least I try to be
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: I was at lucky that I got anything on today—Hope in a Jar, Mascara and CO Bigelow Lemon & Pomegranite Lip Cream
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Clarisonic (I’d love a PLUS, but would be happy with a MIA); MAC makeup brushes; A spa package from my local salon
7. How did you sleep? Not well….long days, short nights
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Local – Christmas Eve at my parents….Christmas Day plans not yet determined.
9. Outfit: Sweats…..again, Cyber Monday (great place that I work for encourages COMFORT)
10. Weekly goals: Surviving the Holiday Retail SURGE…
Jen says
1. Mood: Kinda blah… the weather’s gray, and I haven’t left the house all day.
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? Aveeno body lotion. Loves it!
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? They’re cute, but I don’t own any. Still, yay!
4. Are you a creative person? Definitely. I have an overactive imagination.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: None today, except I did try the Lancome Rose Fishnet lip gloss with the matching liner.
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? Tons! But the top two would be Cargo Hands of Hope palette and Kat Von D’s True Love palette.
7. How did you sleep? Pretty well. I did have a dream about a dystopian future though.
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Spend time with family and friends, catch up with Heroes, season 3 (I know, I’m behind!)
9. Outfit: Sleep shirt and sweatpants, all day. Ugh.
10. Weekly goals: Make it through to Friday! Two weeks left in the semester!
Genesis C says
1. Mood: A little worried with finals coming up and stuff.. but okay for the most part
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? I have tried several and I can’t seem to get away from Jergen’s body lotion in it’s Original cherry-almond scent. Loves it!
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Umm. Yay on other people, no for myself .. I don’t think they look right!
4. Are you a creative person? Well I am left-handed, and we are known to be more creative.. but I don’t think I am toooo creative lol.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Just some L’Oreal Volume Mascara (the one with the chunky brush)
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? I need new concealer! Mine is almost out. Was using Revlon’s undereye concealer with a blemish fighter, but am looking into a new one but not sure which to get.
7. How did you sleep? Usually on my side, or on my stomach.
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Try to exercise! And spend time with friends, be happy.
9. Outfit: PJ’s! (It is 1 am)
10. Weekly goals: Get work done! Stop slacking, eat healthy and think healthy.
.-= Genesis C’s last blog post… GenCuesta: @whitneyjblue Whaaaaat. Look at you getting all deep! I wonder who this is for lol =-.
Natalia says
1. Mood: Semi-Motivated
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? Well I dont use lotion much(which I really need especially) but when I do I use my Winter Candy Apple Body Lotion fromBath and Body Works
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Yay AND Nay, they only work on certain looks but shatter others, in my opinion
4. Are you a creative person? I would like to think so, especially with music =)
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: Bare, except moisturizer and Carmex
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? A lot from Philisophy, some stuff from MAC(Warm and Cozy collection and Dazzleglass Creme), and so much from Sephora. Damn me for not having a job yet =P
7. How did you sleep? Pretty good thank you =)
8. What are your plans for the holidays? Either my Hubby and me are going to spend it comfy and cozy at his place or we will be at his relatives house to spend it with his family
9. Outfit: Sweatpants and my Hubby’s Sweater(we spent the day in)
10. Weekly goals: Keep applying to jobs that have animal care in it and also look for schools to get my Vet Tech degree
mill says
1. Mood: tired!!!!
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? havent found one yet, im on a search as we speak
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties?
i LOVE them
4. Are you a creative person? yea
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Maybelline Volum Express mascara and Revlon Matte eyeliner, Cheeks and lips benetint (i had to go to school so not much makeup for me)
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? too many to count. the brush set that karen reviewed by Lancome is number one 😉
7. How did you sleep? not great, i didnt wash my hair and i hate sleeping on unwashed hair.
8. What are your plans for the holidays?
australia in january 🙂
9. Outfit: MinkPink acid wash dress
10. Weekly goals: sleep earlier, practice piano and flute
Rita says
1. Mood: A little tired.
2. What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment? A Winter Body Lotion from Dermosil.
3. Yay or nay for ankle booties? Nay for the ’80s booties, but basically I would wear a pair if I could find a good one.
4. Are you a creative person? Definately! I plan and create a lot of things with my hands.
5. Eyes/lips/cheeks: MAC Honesty, Mythology, Shroom, Dazzlelight, Teddy / Sunbasque & Golden Bronzee / Red Full Stop l/s, Red Devil l/g /or Popster TLC
6. Any beauty items on your wish list? It’s a never ending list… nothing major until the next MAC collections.
7. How did you sleep? Not so good this week.
8. What are your plans for the holidays? At my mother’s
9. Outfit: Pullover & jeans
10. Weekly goals: Christmas Party!!
Joey says
I’m always so late with this!
Mood:
Pretty upbeat today. It’s December 1! Gotta get into the holiday spirit.
What’s your favorite body lotion at the moment?
Um I don’t use body lotion – I’m all about oils. I’m still really into the Johnson and Johnson Baby Oil Gel.
Yay or nay for ankle booties?
Yay! I would like a pair.
Are you a creative person?
I think everyone is creative in his or her own way. I definitely have my artsy, creative side and makeup is just one way of expressing that.
Eyes/lips/cheeks:
Eyes: NARS Habanera duo with NARS Himalayas to highlight, random Jordana eyeliner and L’Oreal Voluminous Carbon Black mascara.
Cheeks: NARS Montenegro cream blush.
Lips: A MAC Lipglass but I don’t remember which…
Are there any beauty items on your holiday wish list?
Oh yeah – I hauled like hell at Edward Bess and Paul and Joe at Bergdorf Goodman.
How did you sleep?
Surprisingly well considering I’m a natural insomniac.
What are your plans for the upcoming holidays?
I’ll be off from work for most of the time between Dec.24 and Jan.2 so I’ll be home relaxing, watching all the DVD boxsets I ordered myself for Chrismas.
Outfit:
Black Levis 231s, green tank top from Old Navy under a black and white striped shirt from H&M over a black hooded pullover from Macy’s.
Weekly goals:
Get a baby shower gift for my BFF, get my parents’ Christmas presents, find a tiny tree for my room, make a HUGE list of all the other things I want to do this week that I’m forgetting!