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. Which are you more likely to like: a 30-pan eyeshadow palette, or a good quad?
The quad, for sure. Ideally, something with a combo of cool-toned golden brown and beige, because then I’m more likely to actually get use out of it.
I like the idea of those boombox-sized mega-palettes with their limitless possibilities, but I know myself too well. I’ll only end up using a handful of the shades.
2. What blush are you wearing today?
Nothing yet. I’m about to work out, but there’s a Clinique Chubby Stick on my desk just begging to be wielded when I’m done. 🙂
3. What was one of your teenage dreams?
Uh…to marry Keanu Reeves?
Wait, no, that’s still one of my dreams (sorry, El Hub!). 😂
But seriously (not really), to marry Keanu, then move into a house a few doors down from where my high school friend Jen lives, so that our kids can grow up together.
Apparently, neither one of us can let go of this dream because we still send each other real estate listings for houses in the neighborhood.
4. Pencil or pen?
Pencil (a mechanical one though).
5. Last time you got your hair done specifically for a special occasion?
Geez, it’s been forever. I think it may have been for the Emmys five years ago.
I can’t believe that was already five years ago…
Thank you to those who served
Happy Memorial Day, and happy first unofficial day of summer.
It does NOT feel like summer here today though. It’s cold! (Well…it’s in the 50s.) I’m wearing sweatpants and long sleeves right now, as a matter of fact. The neighborhood pool just opened, but there’s NO WAY I’m getting in that water today. It’s been unseasonably overcast and rainy for a few days, and that thing isn’t heated.
The forecast does say that it’s supposed to warm up starting tomorrow, so…someone call me when the sun comes out! 😎
What are you up?
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. Which are you more likely to like: a 30-pan eyeshadow palette, or a good quad?
2. What blush are you wearing today?
3. What was one of your teenage dreams?
4. Pencil or pen?
5. Last time you got your hair done specifically for a special occasion?
Jaclyn Levy says
May 27th, 2019 at 10:00 amYou look EXACTLY like your Dad! In fact before I looked at the picture closely i thought it was you.
1. 30 pan. I got the James Charles x Morphe palette and my life is complete.
2. The natural blush that comes from a good workout. 😉💪 Otherwise I am still using a 4 pan ELF palette.
3. To be bilingual and travel the world.
4. Pen. I hate how pencil smudges.
5. Girl I have no idea. My wedding? That’s depressing because that was 13 years ago!
Kelly says
May 27th, 2019 at 10:02 amOoh, I’m actually home today so I can participate!
1. Which are you more likely to like: a 30-pan eyeshadow palette, or a good quad? Definitely a good quad because I get paralyzed by indecision on what colors to use with anything much bigger.
2. What blush are you wearing today? Nothing yet but I usually wear a peachy color by Tarte.
3. What was one of your teenage dreams? It’s been so long ago, I can’t remember although I’m pretty sure one of them was to be done with school and get on with my life. Haha. Checked that one off.
4. Pencil or pen? Pen. There’s something so permanent about pen that I like.
5. Last time you got your hair done specifically for a special occasion? My wedding 23 years ago?
Erica says
May 27th, 2019 at 11:26 am1. Which are you more likely to like: a 30-pan eyeshadow palette, or a good quad?
A quad. I have all of my single shadows in a few double sided magnetic palette. I pull out to use color combos of 4 into my magnetic quad so I could not handle a mega 30 pan palette. I prefer nothing bigger than an ABH palette!
2. What blush are you wearing today?
Ooh great question. Blush fanatic here! I’m wearing Lancome Miel Glace. Makes me feel fancy:)
3. What was one of your teenage dreams?
I was more of a Leo Dicaprio fan as a teen. Saw Titanic a multitude of times in theater. Had Titanic posters. Had the soundtrack. My friends bought me a Leo biography when I traveled abroad. I was Leo obsessed!
4. Pencil or pen?
Pen
5. Last time you got your hair done specifically for a special occasion?
Probably something like 14 yrs ago for my brother’s wedding!
Chelsea says
May 27th, 2019 at 11:31 am1. Which are you more likely to like: a 30-pan eyeshadow palette, or a good quad?
Quad, for sure! I don’t wear eyeshadow often and I always use similar shades (except for when I do rainbow eyes or something)
2. What blush are you wearing today?
The Chantecaille gel blush in lively!
3. What was one of your teenage dreams?
Being a model!
4. Pencil or pen?
Pen. Preferably purple or green.
5. Last time you got your hair done specifically for a special occasion?
Probably my wedding in 2013! I have gotten my haircut specifically before job interviews and events so it looks nice though, LOL.
Chelsea says
May 27th, 2019 at 11:32 amAnd it’s nice here in MI today! I sat on the porch and painted my toenails while Hettie laid in the sun. Zack’s grilling.
Daphne B says
May 27th, 2019 at 11:34 am1. Which are you more likely to like: a 30-pan eyeshadow palette, or a good quad? the quad, for sure. I am planning to get the Bottle Blonde 3-pan palette from Nicole Johnson (have you seen it in her video where she does her everyday makeup? it is gorgeous!) but that will be my last palette, because I am switching to creamy eye crayons, because my eyes are more hooded now.
2. What blush are you wearing today? Nars Deep Throat (thanks for the recommendation, Karen!)
3. What was one of your teenage dreams? To move to England (still want to visit there)
4. Pencil or pen? Pen
5. Last time you got your hair done specifically for a special occasion? I do not think I have ever had my hair done for a special occasion.
You are so lucky, Karen! I forgot that the Bay Area has those great cool days in the summer. We did not even have central air when I lived there as a kid. It is 96 freaking degrees here in Georgia! We are way above the average temp for this time of year. We have been in the 90’s for almost 2 weeks, with no end in sight. Wish I was back in the Bay Area!
Tatiana says
May 27th, 2019 at 11:59 am1. Which are you more likely to like: a 30-pan eyeshadow palette, or a good quad? A quad. I get overwhelmed by too many choices.
2. What blush are you wearing today? Nothing.
3. What was one of your teenage dreams? To own a modern house filled with modern art.
4. Pencil or pen? Either as long as it’s a good one. I’m more fussy about the quality of the sharpening or the quality of ink flow.
5. Last time you got your hair done specifically for a special occasion? Mmm, prom? I can’t remember. I don’t really have my hair done. It’s short, so not many styling options.
It was cold and overcast when I went to the gym this morning at 8. By the time I left the sun was out and it was warm and I had to tie my jacket around my waist. Walked all over town looking for a cup of cappuccino but half the places where closed and the other half had lines out the door and I am impatient when I want coffee.
Hope your weather has gotten sunnier and warmer and you’re enjoying the day.
Ruchita says
May 27th, 2019 at 1:44 pm1. Which are you more likely to like: a 30-pan eyeshadow palette, or a good quad?
Definitely the quad. I get overwhelmed by the big palettes.
2. What blush are you wearing today?
Nothing today. I have the day of work and am lounging around the house.
3. What was one of your teenage dreams?
I dreamed of working in the music industry, but I ended up with a more stable job.
4. Pencil or pen?
A good pen in a fun color like pink or purple.
5. Last time you got your hair done specifically for a special occasion?
I think it was 15 years ago when I was a bridesmaid in my friend’s wedding.
Hope you are having a good Monday! I can’t believe it’s so cold there. It’s finally in the 80s here and I’m enjoying it.
Rachel Runyan says
May 27th, 2019 at 2:28 pmHappy Memorial Day. It’s been a lot cooler and rainier than originally forecast. Typical.
1. Which are you more likely to like: a 30-pan eyeshadow palette, or a good quad? If the quality is the same, the 30-pan palette. I like having lots of variety and not having to reach for other palettes or singles. However, I’d rather have an A+ quad than a so-so 30-pan any day.
2. What blush are you wearing today? None today. Yesterday I wore Physician’s Formula Butter Bronzer in Light instead of blush. The last blush I wore was MAC Spring Flock a few days ago.
3. What was one of your teenage dreams? To be able to go to college. (I was, thanks to financial aid and lots of scholarships.)
4. Pencil or pen? Pen. It doesn’t smudge as easily or fade as fast, and it overall looks and feels more “grown up.”
5. Last time you got your hair done specifically for a special occasion? I think it was a few years ago for an awards banquet for my husband’s work.
Stephanie Smith says
May 27th, 2019 at 5:05 pm1. Which are you more likely to like: a 30-pan eyeshadow palette, or a good quad? A good quad. I have so many eyeshadow palettes from Urban Decay, and I will never use them. It’s sad.
2. What blush are you wearing today? None. But if I did put it on, it would be Glossier cheek tint in Puff.
3. What was one of your teenage dreams? Also to marry Keanu Reeves! Sexy and sweet, be still my heart! But I really wanted to feel confident in my skin and be happy. I had simple wants. I still do. And those dreams have come true!
4. Pencil or pen? Mechanical pencils, with skinny lead.
5. Last time you got your hair done specifically for a special occasion? Ha! It’s been forever! Probably 21 years, when my sister got married. I don’t need to have my hair done. Now I feel like I need to change that!
Savannah says
May 27th, 2019 at 5:38 pm1. which are you more likely to like: a 30-pan eyeshadow palette, or a good quad?
-I’m with you, I’d take a good quad over a billion so-so, or crappy ones.
2. What blush are you wearing today?
– One of my faves! Chanel Malice blush.
3. What was one of your teenage dreams?
– A mix between an actress, professional dancer, model or singer. I’m still convinced that if I had gone to an arts school I could maybe be one of those today.
4. Pencil or pen?
-Depends on the make. But I seem to reach for my mechanical pencil at work all the time.
5. Last time you got your hair done specifically for a special occasion?
-That would be my high school grad, 8 years ago.
Kate & Bree says
May 27th, 2019 at 6:20 pm1. Which are you more likely to like: a 30-pan eyeshadow palette, or a good quad?
A quad. OMG, can you imagine me with a 30-pan eye shadow palette. I’d cry not knowing what to do with it or how to store it. I literally just cannot, okay? I can. not.
2. What blush are you wearing today?
Nothing on these cheeks. It is raining like cats chasing mice and I’ve said no to makeup.
3. What was one of your teenage dreams?
Seeing Spice Girls in concert. Don’t shame me.
4. Pencil or pen?
A good, trustworthy, mechanical pencil.
5. Last time you got your hair done specifically for a special occasion?
Now that I think about it, I have never ever had my hair or makeup done by a professional for a special occasion. I even styled my own wig for my brother’s wedding. That was a new challenge!
How are you feeling today, Karen?
Susan C. says
May 27th, 2019 at 8:55 pm1. Which are you more likely to like: a 30-pan eyeshadow palette, or a good quad?
The bigger palette is more likely to spark joy for me. I appreciate the creative options, even if I don’t always exercise them.
2. What blush are you wearing today?
None! I’m on vacation at the beach, and the only makeup I’m wearing is Almay BB cream and Clinique High Impact mascara.
3. What was one of your teenage dreams?
To be a writer, married, and living in that big yellow house.
So far, no, no and nope!
4. Pencil or pen?
Pen. Make it permanent!
5. Last time you got your hair done specifically for a special occasion?
Um, if you count my sister (who is not a stylist) doing my hair for my wedding (which ended in divorce, unrelated to any hair disaster), 1990.
Eileen says
May 27th, 2019 at 10:19 pm1. Which are you more likely to like: a 30-pan eyeshadow palette, or a good quad? A good quad with a cohesive color story for sure.
2. What blush are you wearing today? Chanel Rose Initiel.
3. What was one of your teenage dreams? I wanted to study drama at RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts) in a London.
4. Pencil or pen? I love the feel of a good pen gliding across paper.
5. Last time you got your hair done specifically for a special occasion? The last time I had my hair professionally styled was 57 years ago. I was a bridesmaid at a dear friend’s wedding.
I hope you all had a restful long weekend. And, thank you to all of you who serve our country and keep us free.
Kim says
May 28th, 2019 at 5:24 amHappy Tuesday! I hear you on the cool weather and the rain. It’s been that way here, too. Sigh.
1. Which are you more likely to like: a 30-pan eyeshadow palette, or a good quad? Definitely a good quad, though I’d still probably only use one shadow. As a liner!
2. What blush are you wearing today? Malice. I know. Someone could knock you over with a feather. 🙂
3. What was one of your teenage dreams? I’m sure there were half a dozen actors I wanted to marry. And, of course, live in a beautiful house on the ocean with a private jet and a garage full of Lambos and Ferraris. HAHA!
4. Pencil or pen? Pen
5. Last time you got your hair done specifically for a special occasion? Yikes, probably my own wedding in 2001.
Barb says
May 28th, 2019 at 7:09 amGood morning, Karen. Hope you guys had a good Memorial Day Weekend! Ours was good. I went to 2 concerts! Billy Joel on Friday night and The Who on Saturday night. The Who concert was a totally last minute thing and I had a good time. Went to a BBQ Sunday and Monday just chilled around the house. Went for a 3 mile walk and got sunburned. Kinda feeling it today. Anyway, on to the questions.
1. Which are you more likely to like: a 30-pan eyeshadow palette, or a good quad? I always go for the bigger palettes.
2. What blush are you wearing today? – Seychelle by Buxom.
3. What was one of your teenage dreams? – To marry John Taylor from Duran Duran. Or Matt Dillon. Oh, and to be a pediatrician or a pediatric nurse.
4. Pencil or pen? Pen – a good gel one.
5. Last time you got your hair done specifically for a special occasion? – I don’t think ever. I get my hair done every 6-8 weeks. Touch-up and cut. That’s it.
Kristen says
May 28th, 2019 at 10:15 amCurrently wearing that blue polish on my nails!
Karen says
May 28th, 2019 at 1:54 pmOh, so fun! I love it. 🙂