YouTube. Creativity. Makeup. Spooky Halloween Excitement. (Get ready with me: KVD Lolita Palette)

[@MagicallySam]

I missed your videos! I don’t use social media so this is the only place I see you and your seriously one of my favorites🖤

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

Aw, thank you so much!!!! I'll be here more often! KZbin creation may take about 10,000x more effort than other platforms, but I think it's really the most rewarding.

[@totalblacky7688]

Glad you're back! You seem so genuine and deep, that's what I find interesting to watch, no poses, no super joyful fake people, just honesty and being real, with a hint of shining darkness. Love from Italy :)

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

TotalBlacky thank you!! Grazie!! 🥰🖤😘

[@breathinginpetrichor]

I have really missed you. You're one of the ONLY youtubers/social media peeps I watch. You're so laid back and never seem to get involved in the drama. You just do your own thang and I LOVE that about you. I hope you stick around and keep just being you. But, if this is exhausting to your soul. I feel you. I'll miss ya!

[@alisonsheehan6924]

I got home from work and sat down to watch a bit of tv, and saw your pretty face!!!! I missed you! I'm so psyched to see you talk about Halloween, makeup and spooky stuff. That's exactly what I love. No drama. 😉 There is enough sad/madness in the world. You are part of the joy. Oh - and my chimney Fell OFF my house in April! Lol Seriously! I so know what you are going throu there! $3k to fix. 😐 I should have gone into chimney repair! Lol Welcome back, and know we're (my friends and I) thrilled with you just the way you are!

[@sweetseasons2510]

i like the chatty grwm. i get that the energy needed to function in life can get in our way. as an introvert i find this hard some days . hopefully people will just be kind on your channel. most of us just enjoy your company and uniqueness and appreciate your work xx keep it up lovely xx

[@justindenney-hall5875]

WOW ! Even without makeup she's still so pretty !

[@laurend7816]

I've been wondering where you've been. I'm glad you are back. I try to keep to the positive channels, so I love that you are dodging the drama of the beauty community.

[@DustinH81]

Make-up looks amazing Sara, I love the GRWM vids haha! But I know what you mean, with the KZbin drama, I hate it too, people can be so mean and hurtful, I wish more people would practice mindfulness and compassion towards one another. But ya, it is so important to do things that you love in life, away from work; Work is just to make a living but it's not life, balance in life is key :) Hope you have a great day Sara!🎃 Oh, and I forgot to say, Ichabod is SOOOO cute!! So happy to see you back Sara!

[@pennPi]

Welcome back! Speaking of Halloween, I highly recommend Rock the Divine's KZbin ghost story/Halloween videos. The creepiest ghost stories I've ever heard. As for all the drama, I agree...they give me anxiety. I prefer channels about animals, spiritual/occult type content, cruelty free beauty, and the book tube community.

[@ubermuawiya]

So glad to see you back! I hope y'all find Ichabod a suitable sibling - no requests on newmakeup reviews, I'm just all about how to make pretty stuff with palettes I already have (Venus XL, Urban Decay Heat) because OMG WHY DOES KZbin HAVE TO HAVE CHANGED FROM TUTORIALS TO COMMERCIALS... sorry. It frustrates. Excited to see whatever videos you post!

[@m0ggggy]

i’m excited to see you back! i understand what you mean about the state of youtube, things are so much more corporate and advertiser oriented. the most popular types of channels are never as viewer oriented and fun as the site was in something like 2009. either way, i can’t wait to see what hauloween stuff you find this year 🖤

[@AbKhaos]

I'm so ready for you to be back on youtube, I've been rewatching some of your videos lately! (the nola vlogs!) They give me such a chill, calming feeling. Welcome back

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

Aw, thank you!! Ugh - NOLA! I feel like I need to go watch those again, now. I miss it so much and that was such a phenomenal trip!!

[@BrightStar699]

I’m so glad to see you again!! We purchased an 100 yr old home approx 6 yrs ago and every year there’s a new nightmare to deal with- basement walls caving in, ceilings falling down on me (my kitchen ceiling falling on me during dinner prep), termites, new a/c and THIS YEAR our water heater failed so flooded our basement and there’s $1000. Take it day by day hun!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@samuelhaight195]

This year so far has made me half believe I've been literally Cursed. It's that horrible. This chatting video format is quite nice. On a lighter note it's marvelous to see you're still alive :)

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

I'm very sorry to hear that. I hope the second half of the year gets better and the tough times are behind you at least for a while. They always seem to resurface, don't they? And thank you!!! It's good to feel alive again!

[@sheiladelong7112]

Dude... Since Jan 1...

[@IndieRockCelt7488]

Omg I'm so happy you're back! You've inspired me to unleash my inner goth goddess. But fyi if I don't get a house tour soon, I'm LITERALLY going to cry lol 😂😂😂

[@paigehessong5224]

I agree i just want to come to a positive environment and enjoy watching people do things and creat things. Makeup videos, crafts, reviews, grwm 💙

[@anniealbaugh555]

Omg yes the drama on some channels is just unreal....love your channel! Just nice talk and makeup tutorials no drama the way it should be 💜💜💜

[@janiemorgan4966]

Yes please for more chatty getting ready with me videos. Loving the look you created. There is far too much negativity around, it's like people think they can say what they like sitting in front of a computer screen/mobile phone cos they've distanced themselves so they feel safe when a lot of em wouldn't have the balls to say it in real life. We need more positivity in the world, all this drama is just ridiculous. Like the sound of where your channel is heading. And when you get new items, maybe do a haul video if you can be bothered/have the time. 😊 Maybe some look books as I seriously need inspiration 😂😂 if not, no worries. Thank you for the video xxxxxxxx💜🎃

[@ingrid3291]

I like this style. Very laid back. It’s good to see you again. Life has been good but I want things to happen faster than they are. If that makes sense. Anyway you’ve inspired me to play with makeup tonight! Look forward to seeing you more often. I hope to see all the Halloween things!

[@LuminarisOfTheLord]

It's Vonda, definitely keep making videos!!! I love these

[@sarahbrowning7561]

So excited to see what you find on your Halloween hauls. I always enjoy those videos. Love rant videos where you do your makeup. Excited for your diy videos.

[@MTiley47]

My chimney literally blew off the side of my house a few years ago, in February, right before a particularly bad cold snap. Since wood is our only heat source, my husband had to take half a day off work to spend hours driving around buying parts to put it back together. He worked well past nightfall, the house was freezing by the time he finished, and it cost us nearly $1000. I feel you. I'm six years into homeownership, and I'm just now getting to a comfortable place.

[@MarciaPze]

Hello girl! I've missed you! Yes, I like the chatty videos, they are in way, very intimate and relatable. So, yeah, keep them up! Your background is gorgeous! You should do a tour video! Totally, this year has been a rollercoaster, very very intense.

[@emilymcdonald1456]

P.S: I also liked all the your travel vlogs you've done,and also your makeup or GRWM videos are always cool, and also you could always do just at least try random stuff or whatever like cleaning your chimney...and see how it goes!im just glad your back!

[@michellecasherr2953]

Love the chatty get ready videos and Halloween crafts. Sonia Kashuk and echo tool brushes from Target are awesome brushes. Marshall's also sells ecco tool brushes.

[@mzfantasia]

I’ve missed seeing you and Ichabod. Happy to see your ok and back!

[@SeraphinaNYC]

YAAAAYYYYY!!! I have missed your videos! And especially your voice.

[@jesicahoward551]

I am SO ecstatic to see an update from you!! Thank you for taking the time to film and share some things going on with you. 🖤🧡 It makes me happy that you are already excited about and getting ready for Halloween!! I struggle with having to force myself to do pretty much everything all day too. Damn depression.. sending positivity your way dear. You are wonderful 🖤

[@Cosmic.Epiphany]

🖤❤ I've missed seeing your face on here! ❤🖤 I don't check my socials very often (because of all the negativity), and have had to change some of the people I watch on YT (because of all the drama), so I absolutely hear and understand that you don't want to run the risk of getting in the middle of anything. I really enjoy watching you because you don't talk about drama. But honestly, you can make a video about *anything*, and I will eat it up. I find your voice very soothing. 😋

[@puddintanejingleheimerschm9389]

All of your plans sound awesome!!

[@123cillitbang]

13:36 I understand that. I am currently wrestling with that. Depression and ADHD is a bastard. Believe it or not watching mua/content creator's like you inspire me. I hope you are doing Well now! ❤️🖤❤️

[@kawaiimooncharms]

I do like this style of video! I have missed your videos so much!🖤 I love the Lolita palette and I’m glad you’re featuring it. I have a chimney, but I also live in an apartment so thankfully I don’t have to deal with maintenance of it myself lol. I can’t wait to buy a house though, because there’s so much you can’t do in an apt during the Halloween season. Btw love your decor!

[@Nerissie]

I just found your channel. And I absolutely love you!!! I was looking for a good black lippie and came across your channel. Everything you are saying is very true. I just started my KZbin journey and it is hard at times. For cheap brushes ShopmissA has 1.00 brushes. I buy them and use them all the time, and also BH cosmetics brushes are also very good and inexpensive. I cant wait to see what you have in store for Halloween 🙋🏽‍♀️💜

[@velvettrance3173]

So excited you are back and SUPER excited for your Halloween content!! YAY!! 🎃💀🕷🕸🧛‍♀️🧛‍♂️👻🖤

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

Velvet Trance thank you! 🥰💀🎃🦇🖤

[@danniparanormal]

Luxie brushes are amazing!

[@harleygrant]

So happy to see you back on here. :) I also have an old, broken house so I totally feel your pain. We are currently tackling a huge garden that hasn't been tended to in over 5 years 😭 but thankfully no chimney to speak of! I hope it goes well for you. 🖤 Also I'd recommend trying the BH Cosmetics brushes - - I recently got the Rose Quartz set and I was super sceptical (and not into the look) but they have performed really well IMO!

[@biankagarcia748]

Hey Sarah, so glad you are back! This year has been dificult because all the work and bills, and not that much fun things. I really wanna see the d.i.y and some decoration videos, all the spooky stuff! Hope you are okay and get some rest from work. 🦇

[@LucretiaPearl]

I am SOOOO happy you're back on!!! 💕 I'm just about healed up from a hysterectomy (periods 2x a month not cool bro) & soon to go back to work. I am excited for more of your makeup & spooky stuff & Halloweeny things videos!!!! Your aesthetic & your personality are so refreshing from the normal makeup community these days.

[@BrookeP87]

I definitely feel you about the petty drama in the goth KZbin community. You’re one of the only people I watch for the reason. Happy to see you back!

[@hannahryan3229]

I am so glad to see your back.! I love wet n wild brushes, you can find them at dollar tree sometimes and on the website. Also like aoa studio brushes, from shop miss a, a set of 10 for 10 bucks. Can't wait to see the Halloween content.!

[@AA-bk1oe]

Just found your channel after hunting for black lipstick reviews. I think grwm or chatty videos are nice! Hope your 2020 is doing okay

[@christiesmith6318]

So glad you're back. I always look forward to your videos. Excited to see what you create in the future. 💚

[@exiefiah1966]

I've missed your videos, so much! So glad your back! I think your content plan is very solid; it's all the stuff I began following you for in the first place. Personally, I've only ever owned two brands of brushes. One full set of Vander brushes from Amazon and various single e.l.f. brushes. Needless to say, the e.l.f. ones are my favorites. The Vander ones were kind of a waste of money. :/ But e.l.f. brushes are not too spendy, they have minimal shed, and descent density. Feeling other brands of brushes at the store, they just don't feel that much better to me, so I've never bothered to buy any others. I quite like chatty videos! ^.^ Good luck, have fun!!

[@BiteThis96]

I love my morphe brushes as well as Royal & Langnickel!!! Both of those brands are comparatively cheap. I love the chatty get ready videos as well as anything spooky/halloween related. TBH I love your videos so much I would probably watch one where you spent an hour talking about Ichys ears...so there's that Love xoxo

[@annedoblanski6613]

You're back! I was seriously worried!

[@emilymcdonald1456]

Hey Sara, Missed you and Ichabod! This last year has kinda sucked for me but im trying to be cool! The whole thing with the goth drama and such is so not cool, and I feel your annoyance on it. I also am so freacking excited for Halloween too! I do dislike this time of year, but yay Halloween is around the corner. I do like the makeup stuff, and I think you should keep them up, as well as the hauls and defintly the D.I Ys and maybe you could do a live stream, or a tag or challenge video. So Thrilled your back, I missed you, and ill look forward to your videos!

[@dianefields295]

I understand how you feeling lots of pains. But welcome you back on youtube. I am here for you. You look great on video. 👍😀😘🤟🏽🖤💜🦇📱👏🏾

[@sheiladelong7112]

Aaah my husband had that same bat as a child and now our children play with it. His name is Echo. I definitely have heard other people saying the world is strange right now. These last few months have been awful for me except for a few things in June that were life savers. I love chatty grwms and vlogs. I think the best is to ignore the drama. I try to stay away from my home page (and the recommended videos there) and only watch channels that I subscribe to, because I don't subscribe to drama and "Goth is this and not this" and so on. I have more than enough drama in my personal life, you know? I do enjoy your videos and look forward to the upcoming Halloween season.

[@sheiladelong7112]

P.S. I would love it if you could talk about how to add colour to your life when you only want to wear black every day and fear becoming stale. Asking for a friend of course. 🤔

[@cathymoore6321]

Looking forward to your future videos......LOVE Halloween and want to see all the things you make. Glad you are back!!

[@laurenl7249]

Glad to see you again ☺. Enjoyed the chat and getting ready. Hope everything is going better with your chimney. I am dealing with car repairs right now. I can definitely say I have been experiencing the weirdness. Take care and wishing you the best.

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

Thank you! 🖤 I’m sorry to hear of your car troubles. I know those can be the absolute worst, especially if it’s your only way to work. I hope the weirdness eases up on you, as well!

[@vonglucke]

Sara!!!! Oh my goshhh how I’ve missed you love! 🖤 Halloween is definitely something and the only thing I look forward to every year ☠️🖤 and the Lolita palette is my go to literally every day, so easy to blend. Love your hair too! Gahhhh so good to catch up! Of course I could go on but by the time I’d be done it’d be a freaking novel 😂 xox

[@vonglucke]

Btw I really love the get ready with me’s as well! Halloween DIY’s would be awesome too, basically anything!

[@themoonflowerfaerie]

WooHoo! Nice to see you and Ichabod again :) I was just thinking of you last night and wondreing when we might hear from you. I love your ideas for what you want to do with your channel and agree that having it be a positive, happy place is a good thing :) Maybe at some point you can do a tour of your new home. It looks awesome from what I can tell so far ;) Happy you are back beautiful lady

[@noriborealis]

I've really missed you and your videos! I've always loved your content, so I'm very glad to see you come back. 😊 I agree with you about the internet, KZbin, and goth subculture drama. Yes, some things should be discussed, but it's truly exhausting to hear everyone complain about other KZbinrs and why they are or are not fitting in their specific definition of "goth." I can't wait to see your DIY videos. I also would love to see you discuss your mental health and anxiety disorder experiences.

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

Megan Aamot Thank you so very much, my dear!! 🖤🥰😘

[@auraessa]

You never need to worry about how long you havent made a video. - Your real followers will always understand your absence and I'm sure everyone would agree that we wouldnt want you to make videos against your will. Then they wouldnt be special. Missed ya though! You even randomly popped into my head the other week & I was thinking about when you would upload next. So I was super excited to see this video on my feed. Would love a video on mental health. This has been one of the worst years of my life... Take your time, and find your passion again. Thanks for being you, Sara. Your rock. ;)

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

Sophia Thank you so much 🖤 This means the world to me! I’m sorry you’ve had such a tough year- I’m right there with you. I’ll definitely talk about mental health. There’s so much stigma around it and that causes people to hide their problems to a dangerous point. I, myself, always feel a little less awful when I hear people sharing their own mental health stories.

[@castingcauldron6578]

Yes 6 months. Glad you're okay I've had a lot of changes too!

[@lindsayosterhoff2459]

So glad to see you back! As for brushes, how cheap are you willing to try? I've been really impressed by some I've gotten from ELF and from Wet N Wild lately, honestly. I'd love to see you review cheap, drugstore brand brushes if you are interested in doing such a thing.

[@LadyofFaewood]

Welcome back xx

[@kristyparlor7849]

I've had a rough time this year too and work all the time as well. Sigh. I love your Halloween Haul videos and can't wait for them. Glad to see you back btw!

[@hazelogrady2613]

Welcome back xxx missed your face 😘 would love to see DIY videos for sure

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

Thank you, darling!

[@ZoranCuckovic]

I'm going to watch your videos no matter what you're doing in them, I might not get to see you in real life very often, sadly, but there's always this and why I'll always watch your videos, no matter the subject. I'd love to see your crafts and how you made it. I'd say you could do some coverage of positive news stories, but that's probably not a good idea. Also, you could do some reviews, thought and opinions on some music that's either coming out or has come out recently. Love and miss you! 🖤🖤🖤

[@codio7073]

I like the chatty videos like this. Gives me something to listen to while I paint. And yeah totally agree about being so tired of the neverending "who's gothy-est" drama.

[@Patronulum]

I've missed you so much.. welcome back!!

[@Rainsofblood]

I always love watching your videos! We really share the excitement for everything Halloween and make up 🖤 welcome back!

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

Thank you, love!! I think that's one of the reasons I love the internet so much! It really can help us kindred spirits find each other

[@Rainsofblood]

Sara Monster it’s a good feeling! That’s what it should be for, to unite people not divide them with drama 🖤

[@anniealbaugh555]

It’s real ... getting new exploring new no matter what it is, is awesome thing!

[@swayastray4574]

I’ve felt exactly the same and thought I was the only one! I’ve Lost so many loved ones and I am sort of scared about what is happening, I’ve felt like I’ve been cursed or something:( It’s been all sorts of ups and downs. Love your videos btw, You are truly an inspiration and I’m really looking forward to see what you will post next🌛✨❤️

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

Thank you, love. Yes, those periods of life are terrifying. I've lost five family members in the last four years, and it feels insane. Unfortunately, I think this only happens more and more as we get older. I'll try to post as much constructive and positive stuff as possible! I know for myself, youtube vids can really help distract me from my troubles when I need it most.

[@swayastray4574]

Sara Monster I am truly sorry for your loss, I know exactly how it feels:( I love your spirit though! I totally agree, you have to try to have somewhat of a positive mindset all way through to keep on going even though you feel so much pain and loneliness, It’s good to at least try to focus on the good things life has to bring but also to let yourself be sad and have feelings. KZbin truly helps me as well! Take care

[@bugshinerkramer6232]

Omg yay! It has been soooo long! I was so happy to see you had uploaded again! I love all of your videos! My favorite brushes are the bh Cosmetics sets with the marble pattern on the handle and Real Techniques.

[@ghoulgoil5029]

It’s great to have you back! 🖤 missed you bunches!

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

Thank you, sweetheart! That means so much to me

[@amriadms671]

Oh my God you girl! Where have you been? I missed your tutorials, please do more videos, you're great 💕

[@blackmonday738]

Hello Sara, seen u on Liar of Voltaire and here to see what u do. Chicago here checking in. 🦇🖤🦇

[@stephkelly989]

Yess! You should make some Halloween videos 🎃👻

[@RobynRissa]

I use almost only BH cosmetics brushes. I have a couple of Morphe brushes that I don't love, and a couple of NYX brushes that I like, but I'd still reach for BH over NYX

[@sarahkapor7541]

So glad your back!! 🖤

[@piperwwren]

I was wondering where you went. I love your videos and appreciate that you're not into all the drama.

[@anniealbaugh555]

Your Back ...so happy you look great 💜💜💜

[@Caitlyn.Campbell]

I'm so excited for Halloween

[@nicoley.7429]

Watching this at the end of May 2020; and hearing you talk about how weird the world has been lol. Hope you are safe and doing well during all the 2020 madness!

[@froggy9191]

Man I miss your videos and your down to earth personality, so refreshing in the alternative community. Hope all is well 👻🌹

[@squeakco]

Good for you wanting to stay positive here. I never get where people get so snarky about makeup. Have you been to Orlando for Fright Nights? So much inspiration!

[@bennu547]

Spend about 5 minutes in the k pop community. It get pretty vicious real fast. Image you’re taking a walk in the park on a beautiful day. Then a giant octopus with laser beams attacks you. That is how the k pop fans do. It makes it hard to enjoy k pop or anything really. So I totally get what you mean about people getting vicious and unforgiving online. I don’t have the energy for it anymore either. I believe that there are good things and good people in the world that are worth being happy about

[@Andyttcc]

I agree. I love K-pop too but the most active members on social media are younger gen z and they are so toxic, immature and ridiculous. They are so easily offended and have this toxic positivity mentality that literally drains the life out of us older fans that have more open views. I still listen to kpop but I don't engage in the fandom bc I have kids and a job and responsibilities so i don't have time to deal with their tantrums.

[@anniealbaugh555]

Love this video!

[@dianefields295]

Oh so cute I love your dog. 👍🤟🏽😀😘🦇📱

[@heidiroth5091]

I was so excited to see you posted a new video! I was rewatching your old videos trying to find some inspiration. Welcome back 🖤

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

Thank you!!! :D

[@RobynRissa]

Also I'd love a scarecrow video!!

[@krystikilcoyne1378]

Missed ya girl glad you’re back 🖤🖤

[@anniealbaugh555]

Love you guys too💜💜💜🐾💙🐾

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

Annie Albaugh 🖤🥰😘😘😘

[@Mossball589]

I love this type of video! I've missed you ❤️♥️

[@dianefields295]

I miss you a lot. I am glad you are back. I am glad to see you again. 👍😀😘🤟🏽🦇🖤💜💀🎃🕸⚰️📱

[@katepushkina8066]

Wet n wild brushes are pretty dope

[@TheRubyFeline]

Ichabod is one of the cutiest doggies ever!

[@hellobathory9990]

I'm gonna try tomorrow

[@go2hellgrl]

I missed you! Welcome back! I have experienced lots of weirdness yes.😜

[@perfecteuphoria]

I’ve missed you and your videos! Glad to see you back. I would love to see more romantic goth hairstyles!

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

[@anniealbaugh555]

Yes last year has been very strange as well for me !

[@mortedoll7355]

Yaaas girl I missed you so much! You truly were one of my og's. 🖤

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

ahhhh! Thank you!! Such an awesome compliment

[@taliykat3712]

Any other hobbies I love seeing the different skills we all develop gossip is useless but if there's anything you love doing but haven't showcased yet

[@keeleytate9029]

I’m sooooooo happy you’re back!!! 🌙💀💙

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

ah! Thank you, sweetheart! That means so much, I can't even express it!

[@anniealbaugh555]

I’m loving the real techniques ....and I usually get them when they are bogo 1/2 off

[@carliemichelle3110]

Love your new video and makeup look. Gorgeous

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

thank you!!!

[@ug_fricking_ly4543]

I missed you so much🖤🖤🖤glad your back

[@SaraMonsterOfficial]

The_satanic_ goat thank you, darling!!! 🥰😘🖤

[@CLPark-ht6zp]

The point you made about people attacking what is and isn’t goth lmao. Goth is a personal thing. And it’s always been a creative self expressive thing. so goth elitists lol goodbye. my goth is mine lmao. Love you missed you welcome back❤️❤️