So…what is the Monday Poll?
Excellent question! It isn’t, contrary to its name, an actual poll, like with little clicky buttons. It’s just a list of five more or less random questions I’ve been posting on this blog every Monday morning for the past quadrillion years (since 2007). I love reading your answers, and it helps me get my week off to a good start. ?
1. Goofy or serious?
G o o f y.
2. Hella sharp Instagram brows OR hella sharp Instagram contour? (Oh, and “neither” is not an option. You’ve gotta pick one.)
Ough… I have to go with the brows, even though I’ll look OTT, because Instagram contour on me is even more OTT. (Hint: Ever seen a real life Skeletor?)
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes?
Wow. OK, since my lashes are thin right now, and I don’t want to risk accidentally pulling them out while taking off the falsies, I’ll pick matte the red lipstick…even though getting those edges crisp and even is a pain in the @ss.
4. What are you having for lunch today?
One of those Trader Joe’s cheese pizzas with the cauliflower crust. (They taste like real pizza, I swear!)
5. Something on your desk?
The Revlon Cream shadow palette I got at Ulta last week.
If it ain’t broke…
I sat down to put on my makeup yesterday and did a glowing bronze BECCA-inspired look for the fifth day in a row.
This got me thinking about signature looks, one of which I apparently have at the moment… Do you ever think about having a signature look, or do you have one meow? I’m all for evolving and changing (particularly this year, since one of my “themes” for 2019 is embracing change), but if I already know what works for me, why not stick to it a while? So many style icons do it, so why can’t we regular folk? Ariana Grande’s got her high pony. Anna Wintour’s been wearing that same helmet bob for years, and my patron saint of coolness, Stevie Nicks, has been rocking the whole boho-witchy thing since the dawn of time!
Do you ever think about adopting a signature look? Contrary to popular belief (a.k.a. Tabs), mine would NOT be crazy cowlicks and questionable brows. If I were to stake claim to one right now, it would be bronze and glowing a la J. Lo!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
P.S. Question time! Here they are to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to you soon.
1. Goofy or serious?
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)?
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes?
4. What are you having for lunch today?
5. Something on your desk?
Jana says
January 14th, 2019 at 7:38 am1. Goofy or serious? – Goofy!
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour? – Definitely brows
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes? – the lipstick to add some color
4. What are you having for lunch today? – probably some frozen pizza
5. Something on your desk? – zillions of loose papers, most of whom should just go directly into the trash
Rachel Runyan says
January 14th, 2019 at 8:30 amHappy Monday!
1. Goofy or serious? Goofy
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)? Eek…I guess eybrows
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes? Matte red lipstick
4. What are you having for lunch today? I have no idea
5. Something on your desk? A couple makeup orders that need put away
I don’t have a signature look. I get too bored doing the same thing every day.
Jade says
January 14th, 2019 at 8:44 am1. Goofy or serious?
Goofy!
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)?
Brows! I love a good bold brow!
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes?
Red lipstick, I can’t put false lashes on myself! Also I don’t care if the lipstick is a tad lived in.
4. What are you having for lunch today?
Leftover butter chicken
5. Something on your desk?
A signed conference pass from Bill Nye 🙂
Karen says
January 14th, 2019 at 9:04 amWait, as in Bill Nye the science guy?!
Jade says
January 14th, 2019 at 8:06 pmHell yes! He was our keynote speaker at a conference and there was a meet and greet. I tripped on my way over, dropped the pen and he had to ask me if I was ok. Then he signed it we took a photo op and I stumbled my way out. Just keeping it smooth.
Karen says
January 14th, 2019 at 8:22 pmAmazing. You did so much better than I did when I’ve had brushes with celebrity! I quoted “Wind Beneath My Wings” when I met Francois Nars (“Did you ever know that you’re my hero?”). MORTIFIED. And the time I ran into George R.R. Martin, I asked to take a selfie, and then I literally ran away in four-inch heels. EVEN MORE MORTIFIED!
Girl you’re so professional!
Jade says
January 15th, 2019 at 8:38 amI think we’re both probably pretty ridiculous!
Barb says
January 14th, 2019 at 9:23 am1. Goofy or serious? – Goofy
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)? – Brows, definitely.
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes? I’m going with eyelashes, if someone could show me how to put them on correctly.
4. What are you having for lunch today? – No clue yet. Maybe a bunless bacon cheeseburger from 5 Guys.
5. Something on your desk? Lots of papers, water cups, desk calendar, phone and JBL charger/speaker for my phone.
Amanda Klingberg says
January 14th, 2019 at 9:25 amI haven’t tried the Trader Joe’s pizza yet!! I’ve had the CauliPower (available at Byerly’s and Walmart—maybe Whole Foods?) brand and I liked it. Can’t wait to compare!!
Savannah says
January 14th, 2019 at 10:48 am1. Goofy or serious?
– I tend to be serious but I much prefer goofy (in a friend or partner or coworker)
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)?
-I guess the brows, lol.
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes?
-can’t do either 😁 My lips are so sensitive, I don’t think I’ll be able to wear a matte lipstick ever again in my life. Plus I’m allergic to lash glue. But I could wear a glossy red lip!
4. What are you having for lunch today?
-sad lunch. Something new. Not a fan of it, ha ha!
5. Something on your desk?
-Accounting text book. Bleh.
E. D. says
January 14th, 2019 at 10:52 am1. Goofy or serious? Serious
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)? If I have to choose, I have to go brows. I’ve never even used blush.
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes? Red lipstick.
4. What are you having for lunch today? Homemade Mexican rice and braised chipotle chicken with a small side salad from the work salad bar.
5. Something on your desk? My phone and reminders to renew my professional memberships for this year.
kellly says
January 14th, 2019 at 11:06 am1. Goofy or serious? Goofy
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)? Brows. No WAY am I going for contour. I already have cheekbones of my own, thank you very much.
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes? Lashes for sure
4. What are you having for lunch today? They brought in PIZZA for us at work 😀
5. Something on your desk? Everything including hot sauce for the pizza
Jennifer Emmett says
January 14th, 2019 at 11:13 am1. Goofy makes my days fun!
2. Instagram brows would look better than my sparse ones, tho a bit intense.
3. false lashes and I’m scared of red lips.
4. Salad with Carrington Farms croutons, they are amazing!
5. I’ve got a Ramensoup cat print makeup bag.
Leah G. says
January 14th, 2019 at 11:19 am1. Goofy or serious? I fall somewhere in between! It all depends on who I’m with. I tend to be more serious at work and goofy with my friends.
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)? I don’t use IG but I’m going to say contour!
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes? Matte red lipstick if I’m heading to an event I’m all dressed up for.
4. What are you having for lunch today? I went to this indie bookstore that has a cafe and got a pita that had avocado and other veggies in it.
5. Something on your desk? I have this candle in a cute metal tin. I got it at a spa/yoga studio. The brand is Voluspa (looks like it’s a brand from the UK). They make great gifts too. 🙂
Shannon says
January 14th, 2019 at 11:22 am1. Goofy or serious?
Goofy all the way!!
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)?
Oh lordy. I think I’ll go with the contour!
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes?
Matte red lipstick thx. Falsies are fun but are usually too much darn work, lol!
4. What are you having for lunch today?
Already ate it – went for pepperoni pizza (again) from the hospital cafeteria, where I work. I had the brilliant idea to snag some honey to drizzle on top of it, but – sad face! Didn’t see it in the cafeteria tiny-packet offerings 🙁
5. Something on your desk?
Um, a boatload of crap? lol! More kindly, my journal & kindle are all up on here, plus a little paper craft I’m indulging in.
And I have 100% thought about a signature look – more for playing gigs than anything else. I’ll admit, though, that it’s started to bleed over into my everyday look, lol! It’s just jeans and a t-shirt, but the Ts are typically on three themes: kitties; something to do with beer/food; and bands. I’m toying with the idea of having a signature makeup look, but for the most part I just really like wearing whatever wild lipstick I recently acquired 🙂 and my sister just gifted me the Fenty Diamond Bomb, so I think I have an obligation to be completely bedazzled/covered in glitter from this moment forward, lol! T-shirts and glitter: they go together, right? Haha.
tracy says
January 14th, 2019 at 11:25 am1. Goofy or serious? Goofy all the way
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)? Brows I guess, although both look way weird IRL, but I don’t even own a contour product.
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes? Lipstick. I’ve never used falsies.
4. What are you having for lunch today? Channa masala frozen meal and some mixed greens.
5. Something on your desk? new Ipad, cups, hand cream, plastic utensils, etc etc
Jane says
January 14th, 2019 at 11:28 amThese are tough ones today.
1. Goofy or serious? I’d have to go with goofy.
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)? I guess I’d go with brows, I’m too old for contouring.
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes? Again, since I don’t do either, I’d go with matte red lipstick.
4. What are you having for lunch today? I had a turkey sandwich with L & T on whole wheat bread and carrot sticks.
5. Something on your desk? My new Contigo water bottle.
Be well.
Sarah Lowes says
January 14th, 2019 at 11:58 amHave to admit to wearing the Stevie Nicks look myself quite often – if you can imagine a plump version of it!
Desk – full of needles, sequins, beads, bits of fabric, threads, notebooks, etc etc
Daphne B says
January 14th, 2019 at 12:25 pm1. Goofy or serious? Goofy!
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)? Brows
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes? false lashes – I love red lipstick, but it does not love me.
4. What are you having for lunch today? a salad I brought from home
5. Something on your desk? The french baguette single wick candle from Bath & Body Works 75% off sale
Ericca says
January 14th, 2019 at 12:39 pm1. Goofy or serious? i like being goofy but i like my men serious.
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)? Instagram brows. but i used to work with the public and a lady came in with brows and cat eye that would blow thundercats’ mind.
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes? matte red lips
4. What are you having for lunch today? domino’s pizza and a coke
5. Something on your desk?bath and body works hand sanitizer
Tatiana says
January 14th, 2019 at 12:44 pm1. Goofy or serious? Definitely goofy.
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)?
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes? Matte red lipstick. So much easier to apply than lashes. And I’ve found Hourglass’s new mascara really makes me happy with my natural lashes.
4. What are you having for lunch today? Had an al pastor street taco and a pork and cheese papusa from a new place in town. Yum.
5. Something on your desk? Don’t have a desk.
I’m trying to refind my signature look. It got lost along the way. Tried on a jacket from the Brooks Brothers sale and my daughter said I looked like a classy, Parisian lady. It struck me, that’s the look that suits me best. Sorta classic and sophisticated. Simple. Not over the top. Gonna be hard throwing out all my colorful palettes to get back to something classic.
Stephanie Smith says
January 14th, 2019 at 12:49 pm1. Goofy or serious? GOOFY!!! 100%
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)? Brows. Contour is too much “look” for me. I like it simple.
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes? Red lips, all the way!
4. What are you having for lunch today? Nothing! I started keto a week and a half ago, and I find that I’m just not hungry for lunch. I eat a big breakfast.
5. Something on your desk? Lip balm, all day every day!
I have a very natural look, full groomed brows, tightlined eyes, a little glowy blush, and a neutral lip. When I do it up, I add eye shadow and red lips. I’d like to change it up a bit, but not a whole lot. I love makeup, I just don’t want to wear a full face all the time.
Rachel says
January 14th, 2019 at 1:18 pm1. Goofy or serious?
Goofy.
2. Hella sharp Instagram brows OR hella sharp Instagram contour? (Oh, and “neither” is not an option. You’ve gotta pick one.)
Brows. I’m no good at contouring and maybe I don’t want to be?!
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes?
Red lipstick is fun once in a while.
4. What are you having for lunch today?
Quesadilla at home. Pretty blah, but I’m going to make something good tonight so I have leftovers most of the week.
5. Something on your desk?
A big bottle of “Everyone lotion” that I put on my hands every time I wash them. And a cat themed page-a-day calendar.
Lynne B says
January 14th, 2019 at 2:13 pm1. Goofy or serious? I probably veer serious. My husband’s the goofy one.
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)?
Aaagh! Hate ’em both but I’d have to go with the brows.
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes?
Lippies all the way
4. What are you having for lunch today?
Italian wedding soup with crusty bread and zaatar dipping oil
5. Something on your desk?
A snowglobe with my kids pic in it – Christmas gift from when they were itty bitty. And cute. lol
Erin says
January 14th, 2019 at 3:00 pm1. Goofy or serious?
A bit of both but I’m always using humor in new and inappropriate ways.
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)?
Contour I guess, my brows are okay as they are but my face could use some definition.
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes?
Matte RED!
4. What are you having for lunch today?
I had a slice of Tamale Pie that one of my sisters coworkers sent her home with, green chile and cheese!
5. Something on your desk?
Very little on my desk, my iMac, my leather desk blotter/mousepad, my mouse and KB. I Think I have tissues and a bottle of Smartwater.
Mitzi says
January 14th, 2019 at 3:24 pm1. Goofy or serious?
Seriously goofy!
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)?
Oh yikes….umm…..brows? I have a ‘sparse’ spot on the left side (we’re talking half the brow!), so I guess if I’m working on that, I might as well go full on.
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes?
Lipstick – I can’t for the life of me get the hang of setting false lashes. Plus, they just don’t look right on me.
4. What are you having for lunch today?
Something probably extremely unhealthy. It’s 3:13pm and I’m starving!
5. Something on your desk?
I’ve got everything on my desk – it’s the one spot that looks like an (organized) disaster zone (L-R): Eyeshadow palettes, perfumes, my Hello Kitty collection (tee hee), 3 kitty cremation holders, rotating lipstick holder, my Connor Claire mug filled with makeup brushes (!!), and my tax prep folder (eek).
Barbara Felton-Wilson says
January 14th, 2019 at 4:48 pm1. Goofy or serious? – Goofy! Goofy! Seriously goofy!!!
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour? – Definitely brows I don’t need contour,but this lady has no eyebrows…so brows!
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes? – the lipstick to add some color-I love a red lip!! Highly allergic to eyelash glue. The two times I tried to wear false lashes, my eyes swelled shut. Never again!!
4. What are you having for lunch today? – I had a roast chicken sandwich.
5. Something on your desk? – a coffee cup
Susan C. says
January 14th, 2019 at 5:47 pm1. Goofy or serious?
Today, I’m serious.
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)?
Instagram contour for my chubby cheeks! Instagram brows above my eyeglass frames would look cray-cray.
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes?
I’m more or less over matte, but gotta go with the lipstick. False lashes scare me.
4. What are you having for lunch today?
Actually I skipped lunch today.
5. Something on your desk?
My extremely dead desktop computer, which dates back to 2006. Guess I should recycle her.
Christine says
January 14th, 2019 at 7:32 pmI love the TJ’s cauliflower crusts! I stock up every couple of weeks so we can have Pizza Saturdays.
1. Goofy or serious?
Goofy for sure.
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)?
Brows! I love my strong brows and love that brows are in.
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes?
Lipstick – I wear glasses and feel like I’d get annoyed by falsies.
4. What are you having for lunch today?
I had brunch-ish? A vendor brought in a fritatta and breakfast potatoes around 9… I ate the fritatta and nibbled at the potatoes between meetings. Next thing I knew, it was 1230 and I wasn’t hungry for lunch.
5. Something on your desk?
The multi vitamin I need to remember to take and my second cup of coffee (next to a la Croix and a full water bottle LOL).
LindaLibraLoca says
January 15th, 2019 at 3:48 am1. Goofy or serious?
Serious.
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)?
A neither is not an option, I´d go for the brows too.
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes?
Matte red lipstick. I am rubbish at applying falsies.
4. What are you having for lunch today?
Porridge with fresh fruit. We have our main meal in the evenings with the kids.
5. Something on your desk?
A Chapstick. My lips are so dry right now.
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Eileen says
January 15th, 2019 at 8:15 am1. Goofy or serious? Although I definitely have goofy moments, my overall demeanor is serious. How’s that for avoiding an either/or? LOL
2. Instagram brows OR Instagram contour (and “neither” is not an option; you’ve gotta pick one)? I have thick eyebrows, pronounced cheekbones, and a clean jawline so I really don’t need eyebrow products or contour. But, since I have to pick, I’ll go with the ridiculous Instagram brows since I can obscure them with my bangs.
3. Matte red lipstick or false lashes? False lashes—especially since there are so many very natural ones available.
4. What are you having for lunch today? Heavens! It’s only 8:00 am. I don’t have the slightest idea.
5. Something on your desk? IMac, keyboard, mouse w pad, and HP printer. Everything else is put away until I need it.
Michele DiCola says
January 15th, 2019 at 8:44 amHappy Monday !
Def goofy 🙃
Sharp brows .
Matte Red
Lunch : Virtua shake ( diet )
All the makeup I used this am
Don’t fix it !