Makeup and Beauty Blog Monday Poll, Vol. 342

You might be wondering, “So what in tarnation is this Monday Poll thing anyway!?”

Well, it isn’t exactly a poll. It’s more of a constantly evolving (devolving?), somewhat random list of questions I’ve been putting out to readers every Monday morning for the past seven years. (It’s like a kickstart for your brain.) I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, and I hope you enjoy reading mine.

1. If I ever become rich and famous I’m going to __________.
   • Ask Beyonce and Jay-Z over for tea.
   • Yell at the paparazzi to “get the hell off my lawn!”
   • Start a rescue cat sanctuary and adoption center (complete with hugely elaborate outdoor cat enclosure play space) for needy Northern California kitties.
   • Buy a Volvo with fantastic side visibility and power locks. (My current car doesn’t have automatic locks, and I hate when I’m walking to my car someplace isolated or dark, like an indoor parking structure, and I have to get my keys out to open the door. Doesn’t feel safe.) I’m not a car person at all, but I’ve always wanted a Volvo. I hear they’re supposed to be very safe and reliable.
   • Fly first class to Thailand for vacation on a whim.
   • Build a fancy personal library.
2. What’s a mascara you find yourself buying over and over again?
   Good, old reliable Chanel Le Volume de Chanel. I never get tired of the great volume and curl hold, and it has TONS of big drama.
3. Your biggest boy band crush (or any band, for that matter) growing up?
   “You’ve got the right stuff…baby.” (Um, NKOTB, hello!)
4. Ponchos: yes or no?
   OK, I like the idea of wearing something that resembles a blanket (you can sleep in it any ol’ time!), but I’m going to have to go with no. I’ve tried ‘em, and they don’t work for me. I look like I belong in Middle Earth.
5. In general, is your daytime makeup routine very different from your going out/evening makeup routine?
   Actually, not really. I don’t have any strict rules when it comes to colors or coverage for daytime versus night. As long as I feel good in what I’m wearing, I’m down for whatever.

Your turn. Just copy and paste the following questions into a comment with your answers. I look forward to reading ‘em!

1. If I ever become rich and famous I’m going to __________.
2. What’s a mascara you find yourself buying over and over again?
3. Your biggest boy band crush (or any band, for that matter) growing up?
4. Ponchos: yes or no?
5. Is your daytime makeup routine very different from your going out/evening makeup routine?

Hello, sweet friend!

Before I get to your Karl quote of the week, The Walking Dead season premiere last night. I haven’t seen it yet! We got in a little late last night, but I recorded it, so I’m going to watch it tonight. Please, no spoilers. I beg you.

And for your Karl-Lag quote for the week..

“What I love best in life is new starts.”

– Karl Lagerfeld

Me, too, Karl. Me too. On that note, I hope your Monday got off to a great start.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen