Showing posts with label beauty bloggers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beauty bloggers. Show all posts

Sunday, March 9, 2014

TMI Tag! Get To Know Me!

I'm not a YouTube expert, and my videos aren't fancy, but come get to know me and watch me answer the TMI Tag questions!


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Sunday, September 15, 2013

Versatile Blogger Award and Beauty Blogger Tag

Hey everyone, exciting things are happening in the blog world, and the lovely, talented Nicole from Neeners Makeup nominated me for the Versatile Blogger award. You need to go check her out. She has some really fun tutorials!
 
 
 
So, the award states I need to say seven facts about myself.
 
Here goes:
 
1. I am a huge Harry Potter fan, and I consider myself in Slytherin.
 
2. I love Jane Austen, and am waiting for my Mr. Darcy
 
3. Beaker is my favorite Muppet. I also adore Fraggle Rock!
 
4. Halloween is my favorite holiday. I love anything creepy, dressing up, pumpkin anything, and Nightmare Before Christmas!
 
5. I'm really into prohibition era things/movies/etc.
 
6. I am also really into turn of the century things/movie/etc. Haha
 
7. If an item of clothing has studs on it, I will buy it.
 
I nominate:
 
Avneesh and Karen
 
Abi
 
Lolli
 
Ashley
 
Ann
 
Make sure to put the decal on your blog, give seven facts, and tag away!
 
I was also added to the Beauty Blogger Tag by the simply gorgeous Ashley!
 
 
*Here are the rules for the beauty blogger tag*
State who this tag was created by, tag some other beauty bloggers, and title this post so everyone knows what it about!
This tag was created by The Beau Bow!
 
Questions & Answers:

1. Name a beauty routine you rarely do.
 
 
I rarely do much with my hair
 
 

 

2. Is washing your makeup brushes something you do regularly?
I try to do it at least once a week.
 
 
3. How long will you last with chipped nail varnish?Not even a minute. I can't stand chipped nail polish!

4. How long do you put off buying/replacing a beauty or nail polish product even if you need it (i.e. - top coat,foundation, etc.)?

I usually have more than I need anyway and I never turn down any excuse to go hauling :)

5. What is your worst beauty habit?
Not washing my face every night

6. Name something non-beauty related that you put off all the time.
Errands, like going to the dry cleaners, or shopping for non makeup related things.

 


7. When going out somewhere, do you leave getting ready until the last minute or not?
No, I try to give myself plenty of time, but I usually run late anyway.

8. Can you commit to spending bans?

 
That is a big fat NO!

9. How organized is your makeup and nail polish collection?

 
Nail polish is organized, makeup is not.

 
10. What is the longest time you've gone without writing a blog post?
 
Two to three weeks
 
 
 
 
Confessions of a Beauty Blogger
1. How many hours a week do you spend writing/editing posts?

At least 5 hours
 
 

 
2. Are you a spender or a saver?
Spender. But I need to start saving more. 

3. When is it easiest for you to blog?

Mornings or weekends
4. What makes writing behind a computer comfortable for you?
Just my pillows, blankets, and good music.

 
5. What’s your worst makeup/hair habit?

 
Picking at blemishes
 
6. One quote that you wish the world would live by?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

 
7. How long do you spend getting ready everyday?

About 45 minutes

 
8. Who is your favorite blogger?

Tons of favorites, all of you guys are probably my favorites :)

 
9. Who is a blogger that you read who deserves more subscribers than they have?
Every blogger!

10. One thing your excited about in the upcoming year?

Going to Hong Kong and London!

 

11. Your most awkward blogging moment?
Oh...some of the first posts were shameful

12. How long does it take you to prep for a post?
Maybe a half hour
13. Are you wearing pants(jeans/skirt) right now or are you actually wearing pajama bottoms?
Shorts!
14. What are you most proud of in your life?
My education and my relationship with my family
 
I tag:
 
Carly
 
Candice
 
Meesha
 
And seriously, if you are reading this...I tag you. I wanted to tag like everyone I know but it is late and I am tired! But if you want to do this, go for it!! :)
 
 
Whew! That was fun! I hope you guys enjoyed that, tag away!
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Versatile Blogger Award and Beauty Blogger Tag

Hey everyone, exciting things are happening in the blog world, and the lovely, talented Nicole from Neeners Makeup nominated me for the Versatile Blogger award. You need to go check her out. She has some really fun tutorials!
 
 
 
So, the award states I need to say seven facts about myself.
 
Here goes:
 
1. I am a huge Harry Potter fan, and I consider myself in Slytherin.
 
2. I love Jane Austen, and am waiting for my Mr. Darcy
 
3. Beaker is my favorite Muppet. I also adore Fraggle Rock!
 
4. Halloween is my favorite holiday. I love anything creepy, dressing up, pumpkin anything, and Nightmare Before Christmas!
 
5. I'm really into prohibition era things/movies/etc.
 
6. I am also really into turn of the century things/movie/etc. Haha
 
7. If an item of clothing has studs on it, I will buy it.
 
I nominate:
 
Avneesh and Karen
 
Abi
 
Lolli
 
Ashley
 
Ann
 
Make sure to put the decal on your blog, give seven facts, and tag away!
 
I was also added to the Beauty Blogger Tag by the simply gorgeous Ashley!
 
 
*Here are the rules for the beauty blogger tag*
State who this tag was created by, tag some other beauty bloggers, and title this post so everyone knows what it about!
This tag was created by The Beau Bow!
 
Questions & Answers:

1. Name a beauty routine you rarely do.
 
 
I rarely do much with my hair
 
 

 

2. Is washing your makeup brushes something you do regularly?
I try to do it at least once a week.
 
 
3. How long will you last with chipped nail varnish?Not even a minute. I can't stand chipped nail polish!

4. How long do you put off buying/replacing a beauty or nail polish product even if you need it (i.e. - top coat,foundation, etc.)?

I usually have more than I need anyway and I never turn down any excuse to go hauling :)

5. What is your worst beauty habit?
Not washing my face every night

6. Name something non-beauty related that you put off all the time.
Errands, like going to the dry cleaners, or shopping for non makeup related things.

 


7. When going out somewhere, do you leave getting ready until the last minute or not?
No, I try to give myself plenty of time, but I usually run late anyway.

8. Can you commit to spending bans?

 
That is a big fat NO!

9. How organized is your makeup and nail polish collection?

 
Nail polish is organized, makeup is not.

 
10. What is the longest time you've gone without writing a blog post?
 
Two to three weeks
 
 
 
 
Confessions of a Beauty Blogger
1. How many hours a week do you spend writing/editing posts?

At least 5 hours
 
 

 
2. Are you a spender or a saver?
Spender. But I need to start saving more. 

3. When is it easiest for you to blog?

Mornings or weekends
4. What makes writing behind a computer comfortable for you?
Just my pillows, blankets, and good music.

 
5. What’s your worst makeup/hair habit?

 
Picking at blemishes
 
6. One quote that you wish the world would live by?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

 
7. How long do you spend getting ready everyday?

About 45 minutes

 
8. Who is your favorite blogger?

Tons of favorites, all of you guys are probably my favorites :)

 
9. Who is a blogger that you read who deserves more subscribers than they have?
Every blogger!

10. One thing your excited about in the upcoming year?

Going to Hong Kong and London!

 

11. Your most awkward blogging moment?
Oh...some of the first posts were shameful

12. How long does it take you to prep for a post?
Maybe a half hour
13. Are you wearing pants(jeans/skirt) right now or are you actually wearing pajama bottoms?
Shorts!
14. What are you most proud of in your life?
My education and my relationship with my family
 
I tag:
 
Carly
 
Candice
 
Meesha
 
And seriously, if you are reading this...I tag you. I wanted to tag like everyone I know but it is late and I am tired! But if you want to do this, go for it!! :)
 
 
Whew! That was fun! I hope you guys enjoyed that, tag away!
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Saturday, September 7, 2013

Liebster Award!

Hey everyone! When Neeners Makeup nominated me for the Liebster Award, I couldn't have been more thrilled! It is a great way to get to know people in this lovely community and I am excited to bring you this post. Thank you again Nicole!
 
 
"The Liebster Award is for bloggers with under 200 followers and the rules of the award is that the nominee must link back to whoever awarded them, write 11 random facts about yourselves, answer the 11 questions from the award giver and then nominate another 11 bloggers and make up 11 questions for them to answer. It's a great way for new and undiscovered bloggers to meet new people and find some blogs that they want to follow."
 
 
Here are my 11 random facts!
 
1. I am deathly afraid of squirrels. I am talking mortified of them!
 
2. I am currently in grad school at Sotheby's (the art auction house) in L.A. So exciting!
 
3. I have a huge crush on Gary Oldman, if you haven't noticed.
 
4. In undergrad, I was a Sigma Kappa. Dove Love!
 
5. Growing up I had a Shar Pei named Ewok (yes, from Star Wars!)
 
6. I love yoga and am really getting into the philosophy behind it.
 
7. I am a crazy good Country Line dancer. My little known talent.
 
8. I get really shy easily and get exceedingly nervous public speaking.
 
9. I write creative fiction as a hobby.
 
10. I am obsessed with gastropubs (and food in general)
 
11. I've met Lance Bass :)
 
Phew...still with me? Now let's move onto the questions I was given by Nicole!
 
1. Favorite nail polish?
Chanel Dragon
2. Do you prefer your hair curly or straight?
I wish mine was curly...but it only stands stick straight...so both?
3. Favorite perfume?
Jo Malone Earl Grey and Cucumber
4. Favorite high end product?
Chanel Nail polish :) 
5. Favorite drug store product?
 NYX lip liners
6. Favorite time of year?
Fall!
7. Who inspires you?
 My mother, Audrey Hepburn, and Cher Horowitz
8. Favorite tv show/movie?
 Pretty Little Liars/Castle/ (I can't pick one people...) Ferris Beuller's Day Off...Star Wars...okay I need to stop now
 
9. What purse are you currently using?
My new Michael Kors Hamilton bag. I am obsessed.
10. Best memory from 2013 so far?
Getting into grad school...round two!
11. Silver or gold jewelry?
Gold!
 
Now...the girls I nominate:
 
Abi
 
Carly
 
Alice
 
Meesha
 
Emily
 
Avneesh & Karen
 
Belem
 
Rachel
 
and
 
Ashley
 
Here are your questions!
 
1. If you could only wear one nail polish shade for the rest of your life, what would it be?
2. Do you prefer new beauty, or cult favorites?
3. Smoky eye or bold lip?
4. Glitter on your tips, toes, or both?
5. Celeb crush?
6. Favorite song?
7. One clothing item you can't live without?
8. To contour or not to contour?
9. Favorite indie brand (polish OR makeup)
10. Favorite mascara?
11. Favorite sweet treat?
 
**Update**
 
Ashley was kind enough to nominate me as well, so I am going to answer her questions. She has an amazing blog, so go check it out! It is a question bonanza over here!
 
1. Favorite all time makeup product?
Jack Black lip balm. I go through them like water.
2. Favorite hair products?
Argan Oil and Bumble & Bumble Tonic Spray
3. Favorite food?
Anything southern. Preferably fried chicken.
4. Favorite fashion accessories to wear?
I love fun rings!
5. Favorite animal?
Can anyone guess this one? Panda!
6. Favorite vacation spot?
Maui
7. Favorite place to shop?
Anthropologie
8. Must have items in your purse?
My Nook, lip balm, and 4,000 pens
9. Favorite book or magazine to read?
Book: Harry Potter series, Magazine: Marie Claire
10. Favorite way to relax?
Alone time by the pool
11. Favorite skin care products?
Josie Maran Argan Oil Moisturizer
 
Go forth ladies and enjoy! Thanks again to Nicole and I can't wait to read the answers of the people I tagged. *Quick summary of rules: tag me back, write 11 of your own random facts, answer my 11 questions, tag as many bloggers as you want, and ask them 11 questions*
 
Peace, Love, & Pandas
 
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Liebster Award!

Hey everyone! When Neeners Makeup nominated me for the Liebster Award, I couldn't have been more thrilled! It is a great way to get to know people in this lovely community and I am excited to bring you this post. Thank you again Nicole!
 
 
"The Liebster Award is for bloggers with under 200 followers and the rules of the award is that the nominee must link back to whoever awarded them, write 11 random facts about yourselves, answer the 11 questions from the award giver and then nominate another 11 bloggers and make up 11 questions for them to answer. It's a great way for new and undiscovered bloggers to meet new people and find some blogs that they want to follow."
 
 
Here are my 11 random facts!
 
1. I am deathly afraid of squirrels. I am talking mortified of them!
 
2. I am currently in grad school at Sotheby's (the art auction house) in L.A. So exciting!
 
3. I have a huge crush on Gary Oldman, if you haven't noticed.
 
4. In undergrad, I was a Sigma Kappa. Dove Love!
 
5. Growing up I had a Shar Pei named Ewok (yes, from Star Wars!)
 
6. I love yoga and am really getting into the philosophy behind it.
 
7. I am a crazy good Country Line dancer. My little known talent.
 
8. I get really shy easily and get exceedingly nervous public speaking.
 
9. I write creative fiction as a hobby.
 
10. I am obsessed with gastropubs (and food in general)
 
11. I've met Lance Bass :)
 
Phew...still with me? Now let's move onto the questions I was given by Nicole!
 
1. Favorite nail polish?
Chanel Dragon
2. Do you prefer your hair curly or straight?
I wish mine was curly...but it only stands stick straight...so both?
3. Favorite perfume?
Jo Malone Earl Grey and Cucumber
4. Favorite high end product?
Chanel Nail polish :) 
5. Favorite drug store product?
 NYX lip liners
6. Favorite time of year?
Fall!
7. Who inspires you?
 My mother, Audrey Hepburn, and Cher Horowitz
8. Favorite tv show/movie?
 Pretty Little Liars/Castle/ (I can't pick one people...) Ferris Beuller's Day Off...Star Wars...okay I need to stop now
 
9. What purse are you currently using?
My new Michael Kors Hamilton bag. I am obsessed.
10. Best memory from 2013 so far?
Getting into grad school...round two!
11. Silver or gold jewelry?
Gold!
 
Now...the girls I nominate:
 
Abi
 
Carly
 
Alice
 
Meesha
 
Emily
 
Avneesh & Karen
 
Belem
 
Rachel
 
and
 
Ashley
 
Here are your questions!
 
1. If you could only wear one nail polish shade for the rest of your life, what would it be?
2. Do you prefer new beauty, or cult favorites?
3. Smoky eye or bold lip?
4. Glitter on your tips, toes, or both?
5. Celeb crush?
6. Favorite song?
7. One clothing item you can't live without?
8. To contour or not to contour?
9. Favorite indie brand (polish OR makeup)
10. Favorite mascara?
11. Favorite sweet treat?
 
**Update**
 
Ashley was kind enough to nominate me as well, so I am going to answer her questions. She has an amazing blog, so go check it out! It is a question bonanza over here!
 
1. Favorite all time makeup product?
Jack Black lip balm. I go through them like water.
2. Favorite hair products?
Argan Oil and Bumble & Bumble Tonic Spray
3. Favorite food?
Anything southern. Preferably fried chicken.
4. Favorite fashion accessories to wear?
I love fun rings!
5. Favorite animal?
Can anyone guess this one? Panda!
6. Favorite vacation spot?
Maui
7. Favorite place to shop?
Anthropologie
8. Must have items in your purse?
My Nook, lip balm, and 4,000 pens
9. Favorite book or magazine to read?
Book: Harry Potter series, Magazine: Marie Claire
10. Favorite way to relax?
Alone time by the pool
11. Favorite skin care products?
Josie Maran Argan Oil Moisturizer
 
Go forth ladies and enjoy! Thanks again to Nicole and I can't wait to read the answers of the people I tagged. *Quick summary of rules: tag me back, write 11 of your own random facts, answer my 11 questions, tag as many bloggers as you want, and ask them 11 questions*
 
Peace, Love, & Pandas
 
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