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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 897

admin — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:01:45 +0000

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1. Something you do to help make your makeup routine a little easier when you’re getting ready?

I keep a small bag within my regular makeup bag filled with the barest of the bare essentials. Now that I see that in writing it seems a little crazy, LOL! But yeah, having a super pared down mini bag helps a ton. Inside it I have brow pencil, mascara, undereye concealer and a cream blush that doubles as a lipstick.

2. When it’s rainy outside, how do you typically do your hair?

I don’t even bother, really. I run a brush through it and throw it in a bun or a ponytail.

3. What’s your favorite fall lip color?

Matte red, baby!

4. What’s the newest thing in your makeup bag?

I bought a waterproof mascara by Maybelline that’s $5 on the recommendation of a tv/red carpet makeup artist who said she’d been using it for years. We’ll see if it’s any good!

5. Something you love about fall beauty?

Dark, short, shiny nails. I think they look chic!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.

1. Something you do to help make your makeup routine a little easier when you’re getting ready?
2. When it’s rainy outside, how do you typically do your hair?
3. What’s your favorite fall lip color?
4. What’s the newest thing in your makeup bag?
5. Something you love about fall beauty?

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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 893

admin — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:31:03 +0000

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1. Are smokey eyes dated?

I feel like 10 years ago you could get away with wearing a full-on smokey eye in the middle of the day to go buy a loaf of bread and it was totally not a big deal, right? Because wearing ALL THE THINGS was very much the look of that era. Now? Eh, maybe not so much. That said, I still think that for certain events, a smokey eye still looks classic and chic, but it totally depnds on what you pair it with.

2. How early is too early?

Anything before 5:30! 5:30 is no problem, though.

3. Do you enjoy driving?

If I’m just scooting about town, then I don’t mind it. If it’s anything longer than two hours on the highway, then nope.

4. Are you a Swiftie?

I like a handful of Tay-Tay’s songs but I’m not a hard core Swiftie at all.

5. Something you would love to have for dinner?

Assuming I didn’t have to cook it? Garlic noodles with shrimp would be great!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.

1. Are smokey eyes dated?
2. How early is too early?
3. Do you enjoy driving?
4. Are you a Swiftie?
5. Something you would love to have for dinner?

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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 892

admin — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:06:43 +0000

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1. Something on your nightstand?

A big ol’ stack of books that are about to fall over, LOL!

2. Something funny your pet does?

If Marnie likes you and walks past you, she’ll quickly lick your knee or your leg if you’re wearing shorts or a dress. We call it “drive-by lickies.”

3. Something you’d like to do today?

Cook some late summer veggies that I’ve had since Tuesday. I wish all those lovely string beans, squash and zucchini would saute themselves in olive oil and a little salt, but alas, that’s not happening.

4. Something you’re trying to let go of?

UGH, the clutter. I always think to myself, “I might need this someday,” but honestly, 99 percent of the time, I don’t even use whatever I was hoarding.

5. Something you absolutely love?

That feeling after a good eight hours of sleep! My body wakes up on its own, and I don’t have that tired feeling in my eyes. Love, love, love it.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.

1. Something on your nightstand?
2. Something funny your pet does?
3. Something you’d like to do today?
4. Something you’re trying to let go of?
5. Something you absolutely love?

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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 890

admin — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:09:35 +0000

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1. What’s your favorite genre of novels?

Lately I’ve been really enjoying cozy romances (yes, they’re a thing).

2. A flavor of ice cream that you NEVER order?

Orange sherbert, ewwww!

3. Concealer: in a pot or in a tube with a wand?

Tube with a wand, please.

4. One thing you’d like to do this week?

Go to the gym on Tuesday. After three years of mostly ignoring exercise, I’m trying really hard to get back into the habit.

5. Breakfast for dinner or dinner for breakfast?

Breakfast for dinner, please!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.

1. What’s your favorite genre of novels?
2. A flavor of ice cream that you NEVER order?
3. Concealer: in a pot or in a tube with a wand?
4. One thing you’d like to do this week?
5. Breakfast for dinner or dinner for breakfast?

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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 888

admin — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 01:25:11 +0000

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1. How often do you do meal prep for the week?

Very rarely. I do a super loose version or “meal prep” (air quotes) by cutting fruit and veggies on Sunday, and that’s about it. I tried making meals on Sundays a few times but then got sick of eating the same thing mid-week, so meal prep has never stuck.

2. Do you work out when you’re on vacation?

I try to! I bring my tennis shoes and a couple sets of clothes to exercise in, so that at the very least, I can go for a walk.

3. Is bronzer a daily thing for you?

Once upon a time, this was a hard yes. Love me some bronzer! I don’t wear it much these days, though, because I’ve been trying to get away with as little makeup as possible for like the last year or so. Now that I’m thinking about it, though, I might pop a little on after I’m done with this poll just for funsies.

4. A show that reminds you of after school time as a kid?

Weirdly enough, “Three’s Company.” It was always playing in the background when I got home.

5. A nice thing you did for yourself recently?

I made an effort for some “me” time on Saturday afternoon and finally got around to grooming my brows, which had been unruly for weeks (um, maybe months, if I’m being 100% honest). I also joined a gym last week and went swimming a couple times, which felt great.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.

1. How often do you do meal prep for the week?
2. Do you work out when you’re on vacation?
3. Is bronzer a daily thing for you?
4. A show that reminds you of after school time as a kid?
5. A nice thing you did for yourself recently?

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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 885

admin — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:34:48 +0000

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1. Do you keep backups of your favorite products?

These days, the only backups I buy are things I know I’ll finish on a regular basis (like shampoo and conditioner, or body lotion). I don’t even bother with makeup backups anymore, though. If I finish something like a blush or an eyebrow pencil, great, and if it’s still around when it’s time to restock, that’s even better. If it’s discontinued, I might mourn it a little bit, but there’s always something new coming out, and I don’t mind trying new things, so I don’t stress about it too much.

2. Something that you read/watched/listened to recently that was surprisingly great?

I watched “KPop Demon Hunters” on Netflix with Connor over the weekend, and I was surprised to enjoy it as much as I did. If you liked “Jem and the Holograms” back in the day, I think you’ll enjoy this movie, too.

3. Something beauty-related that you want to try?

The new tinted SPF by Merit seems intriguing!

4. Documentaries or TV shows about serial killers: yes or no?

Nope! Hard pass.

5. Something that you’re relieved to finally have gotten done?

GIRL. I finally did my nails. You don’t even want to know how tragic my pedicure has been for the last three weeks! But now everything is freshly polished and nice, and all is well with the world.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.

1. Do you keep backups of your favorite products?
2. Something that you read/watched/listened to recently that was surprisingly great?
3. Something beauty-related that you want to try?
4. Documentaries or TV shows about serial killers: yes or no?
5. Something that you’re relieved to finally have gotten done?

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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 884

admin — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:47:36 +0000

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1. Do you have a favorite vegetable?

Yes! Carrots, for sure. The fact that you can turn them into a cake is a big deal! I mean, come on, have you ever heard of a broccoli cake? Or an okra cake? Yeah, I didn’t think so, LOL! I also love that you can put them in salads, roast them or just eat them plain with a variety of different dips.

2. A song that’s been stuck in your head lately?

“Top of the World” by The Carpenters has been on repeat in my car.

3. Something you’ve been avoiding lately?

Social media and the news cycle in general.

4. Lip masks: yes or no?

Yes, but only if we’re talking Laneige.

5. Whatcha reading right now?

“The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris” by Evie Woods. I’m on a magical realism kick!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.

1. Do you have a favorite vegetable?
2. A song that’s been stuck in your head lately?
3. Something you’ve been avoiding lately?
4. Lip masks: yes or no?
5. Whatcha reading right now?

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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 883

admin — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:43:52 +0000

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This made me laugh so hard! Happy Monday

1. Do you care about Labubus?

Nah, I just don’t get the hype.

2. What’s your favorite summer dessert?

Hmm, all of them? If pressed to pick one, then ice cream.

3. Do you have plans for the Fourth of July yet?

Connor will be dancing with her dance team in the town parade, so that’s our main event during the day. We’ll probably do a barbeque at home after the parade. Where we live doesn’t allow fireworks, so we may or may not go looking for a fireworks display. We’ll see how ambitious we’re feeling!

4. How do you feel about maxi dresses?

If it’s in a petite size and the print isn’t too overwhelming, then I’ll rock a maxi dress, for sure.

5. What is the last thing you had to drink?

I’m chugging a huge bottle of cold water as I type this. Oh, and you know what? I don’t know how I made it through the ‘80s and ‘90s because I barely drank any water back then, LOL! I don’t remember feeling awful at the time, but I guess that was due to the magic of being young. Now if I don’t drink massive amounts of water throughout the day I feel it in my body, my brain, my skin, sheesh, even my eyes feel dry if I don’t have enough water, haha!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.

1. Do you care about Labubus?
2. What’s your favorite summer dessert?
3. Do you have plans for the Fourth of July yet?
4. How do you feel about maxi dresses?
5. What is the last thing you had to drink?

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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 880

admin — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:32:09 +0000

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1. When was the last time you spent a good amount of time outside?

Yesterday morning. Connor had a sleepover with a friend the night before, and the girls wanted to play outside, so we all hung out in the circle. The girls played and did art projects; I walked Marnie and threw her ball for her about a billion times, LOL!

2. Do you sleep on your back, your tummy or your side?

Usually my back. If my sinuses are stuffed up (hello allergy season), then it’s my side.

3. What’s something beautiful about today?

Well, I get to spend it with the people I love the most – Connor, El Hub, Marnie and Rosie.

4. What’s one pair of shoes you wear a lot?

I have a beat up pair of white Converse platforms that frankly, I need to replace. They’re comfortable and go with everything, though, so I keep wearing them.

5. What’s something you hope to accomplish this week?

I really want to support Connor as much as I can this week. She’s finally ready to move up from the junior dance team, and her auditions for the serious competitive team are on Tuesday and Wednesday. So, we’re going to bed early every night, eating lots of healthy foods and hyping each other up for a great week ahead.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.

1. When was the last time you spent a good amount of time outside?
2. Do you sleep on your back, your tummy or your side?
3. What’s something beautiful about today?
4. What’s one pair of shoes you wear a lot?
5. What’s something you hope to accomplish this week?

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Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 881

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:54:54 +0000

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1. What time do you usually wake up in the morning?

These days, 6 in the morning. Ideally my day would start off at 5:30, though.

2. How organized is your purse?

It’s on the verge of haphazard, always, LOL! I mean, I can find the usual things I absolutely need – my phone, wallet, keys, medication, lipgloss. But do I find those things in an efficient manner? No.

3. If you could make one rule that everyone around you had to follow, what would it be?

Make your deadlines. I can’t stand it when people are casual about due dates!

4. How do you feel about wearing makeup when it’s hot?

I’ll do it, but I don’t like to do too many layers. I’m happy with cream blush, liner, mascara, brow pencil and gloss.

5. What are you focused on this week?

Getting all my deadlines in, and not sweating the small stuff!

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Here are the questions to copy/paste with your answers in a comment. Talk to ya soon.

1. What time do you usually wake up in the morning?
2. How organized is your purse?
3. If you could make one rule that everyone around you had to follow, what would it be?
4. How do you feel about wearing makeup when it’s hot?
5. What are you focused on this week?

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