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Showing posts with label survey. Show all posts

Friday, November 19, 2010

Tag, you're it! My Makeup Story

New beauty tag floating around. Check it out and get to know me a little more!

Questions:
1. How old were you when you started wearing makeup? Well, I got to wear makeup for the first time when I was in preschool and performing in a ballet recital. Since I continued to do ballet for the next 11 years, I always looked forward to my mom doing my makeup (some eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick) before the big shows. However, I got my own real makeup in about 5th grade, but I was only allowed to wear it on weekends. Then, in middle school, it became every Friday. Once I hit 10th grade, I started to wear it every day.

2. How did you get into makeup? I was always into really girly things, but I probably got hooked on it from my ballet recitals. Wearing makeup made me feel so mature and sophisticated!

3. What are some of your favorite brands? Rimmel London, Revlon, Sephora, Clinique, e.l.f., mark., Urban Decay.

4. What does makeup mean to you? To me, makeup is an art form. I see my face (and body) as a canvas that I can constantly redecorate every day. How fun is that?!

5. If you could only wear 4 products on your face what would they be? Concealer, eyeliner, mascara, and lipstick.

6. What is your favorite thing about makeup? I like that you can be whomever you want to be when you wear it. You can be yourself in a really natural look and just highlight things you like about yourself, or you can be a whole other person and test out some crazy look you've never seen on yourself before.

7. What do you think about drugstore makeup vs high end makeup? 99% of the time, I feel that drugstore makeup is just as good if not better than high end makeup.

8. What is one tip of advice you can give to a beginner? Don't be afraid to try new looks. You don't have to wear them all day, but take the time to try out different looks and styles. You might be surprised to see that something you never thought would work on you could look perfectly fantastic on you.

9. What is one makeup trend you never understood? Thin, penciled in eyebrows. I really love my brows' natural shape and curve, so I don't really do too much to them. I think they frame my face naturally and make me look more graceful.

10. What do you think about the beauty community on YouTube? And in this case, blogger? I think they're both really good! You have great gurus in both mediums and I think they have a lot of great experience to share with readers. But never forget that this community is NOT the Gods of makeup. All we do is share secrets that work really well for us. Don't be afraid to think outside our boxes and find products and looks that work for you.

I, of course, tag all of you: my loyal readers. Answer in the comments section, please!

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Tag, you're it! My Perfect Imperfections

Found this tag floating around Youtube the other day when a makeup guru I follow (DulceCandy87) posted her version of it. Basically, you name three physical traits about you that aren't necessarily perfect, but make you who you are and then three things you love about yourself. Sounds fun, right? Here's mine!

My Perfect Imperfections:
1) My under eye bags: No matter how much sleep I get or how much concealer I cake on, I can NOT seem to get rid of my under eye bags. I've tried everything: moisturizers, tea bags, cucumber, more sleep, more caffeine, less caffeine... EVERYTHING!! But no matter what, I always have little bags under my eyes. Sometimes they look really distracting and make smokey eyes look like black eyes, but now I've kind of just accepted that they're there and they probably always will be. Plus, I can look like a Vampire whenever I want (Lol.)!

2) My hair texture: I've discussed this before, but my hair texture is ridiculous. It can be smooth and silky one minute, and then frizzy and course the next. My hair is so ADD that I use dozens of different products to try to get it to just chill out. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. The good part is that if I am having a bad hair day, I can just thrown my hair up in a bun and be done with it. It's not super long (reaches about the base of my neck now), so it's not high maintenance in the brushing field. Of course, some days are really fantastic for my hair: it's soft, smooth, and doesn't fall flat. It would just be great if those days could be planned out in advance. Hehe..

3) My weight: Let me put it this way: I'm no skinny minnie. I have very real, very noticeable curves. I know I'm not fat, believe me. But I also know that I'm not a size zero which sometimes is a hard reality to deal with when you're shopping for the latest trends with friends that are half your size (or smaller). I'm definitely not jealous -- I know I fill out evening gowns and daisy dukes better than some -- but I can also definitely acknowledge the fact that my size is not society's "ideal" one. While I do work out quite often and eat healthily, I'm all too aware that certain parts of me are just not going to change because of my genes and body type. I think I'm okay with that, though, because I still love my body and it will always be my temple.


Three Things I Love About Myself:
1) My skin: I'm UBER fortunate to have skin that rarely breaks out, is not acne prone, is not sensitive, and has a really natural glow 95% of the time. I know that a lot of people struggle with their skin and hypothetically, I should have too, because my parents had problematic skin as teenagers and young adults. Maybe it's because I drink a lot of water, or maybe it's because I wash my face multiple times a day, but my skin is really, really good.

2) My eyelashes: Apparently, I have really thick and long natural lashes. My friend Courtney told me this last year as she was applying my makeup once. I didn't believe her at first, but then she handed me a mirror and made me look really closely. Even without mascara on, my lashes looked the same if not fuller and longer than her falsies. While I'm still a mascara fiend and almost always have it on, there have been days when I've rushed out the door without it and never noticed I didn't have any on until I go to take it off at night.

3) My dimple: You may not have noticed it in some of my posts, but I do have a small dimple on my left cheek, just to the side of the curve of my mouth. I really love this dimple because I feel that it makes my smile look more natural, more playful. You can always tell when I'm truly happy because that dimple shows up. I like that it looks youthful and adds some mischief to my appearance.

So there you have it. My three perfect imperfections and three things I like about myself. What would your list have on it? Post it in the comments, please! And feel free to tag me in any new tags you have!

Monday, November 8, 2010

Get to know Simone!

1. Do you have any pets?
I have a dalmatian named Xena, but she lives at home with my family. She's the cutest thing EVER!

2. Name 3 things that are physically close to you.
My Scentbug, a pink OPI nail polish, and my blackberry (Ohmygod.. I'm so in love with this phone!).

3. What's the weather like right now?
Sunny and cool (about 67 degrees).

4. Do you drive? If so have you crashed?
I do drive, but thank God, I've never crashed.

5. What time did you wake up this morning?
10:15.

6. When was the last time you showered?
Last night, before I went to bed.

7. What was the last movie you saw?
Social Network! I LOVED it!!

8. What does your last text message say?
"Mkay I need to stop by my room to pick up a calculator and I'll be right over =)"

9. What's your ringtone?
Haha. I have a few ringtones. For general phone calls, it's "Kids" by MGMT. For my boyfriend, it's "Love Story" by Taylor Swift (dorky, I know). For my mom, it's "The Circle of Life" from Lion King. For my dad, it's "Hello" by the Doors. And then for my brother, it's "All The Small Things" by Blink 182.

10. Have you ever been to a different country?
I'm super fortunate because my family really likes to travel and I've been able to go to many countries.

11. Do you like sushi?
No, I LOVE it =)
12. Where do you buy your groceries?
Publix, Super Walmart, or Super Target. I also really like going to farmers' markets for produce.

13. Have you ever taken medication to help you fall asleep faster?
No.

14. How many siblings do you have?
I have one awesome younger brother.

15. Do you have a desktop computer or a laptop?
I have a fabulous Macbook Pro that I'm thoroughly in love with.

16. How old will you be turning on your next birthday?
20. Yay!!

17. Do you wear contacts or glasses?
Neither.

18. Do you color your hair?
Oh yes! Lol.

19. Tell me something you are planning to do today.
Go to dinner with two of my besties. We met first semester of freshman year in an anthropology class and have been together ever since!

20. When was the last time you cried?
I'm not sure. But that's a good thing, right?

21. What is your perfect pizza topping?
Veggies! Especially mushrooms and onions. Don't forget the extra cheese, too!

22. Which do you prefer-hamburgers or cheeseburgers?
Neither, really. Although my dad does make a mean burger. But that's really the only hamburger I'll eat. I kind of avoid red meat.

23. Have you ever had an all-nighter?
Oh yes. Those are my favorite! Haha.. Just kidding. Sort of.

24. What is your eye color?
Dark brown.

25. Can you taste the difference between Pepsi and Coke?
YES! And Coke is much better. I'm a huge fan of Cherry Coke Zero.

Post your answers to this survey in your comment!

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Tag, you're it! This or That

So here is a popular tag that is currently going around Youtube, and I thought I'd answer it here. Enjoy! And post your own answers!

MAKEUP:
blush or bronzer
Bronzer because I like to contour my face with it.

lip gloss or lipstick
Lipstick. It tends to be less messy for me.

eye liner or mascara
Eyeliner. I kind of feel like my eyes disappear into my face without it.

foundation or concealer
Concealer! I have pretty decent skin, but terrible under-eye circles that NEED to be covered up.

neutral or color eye shadow
It really depends on my mood or what I'm doing. I normally do a neutral eye for day time with some browns or nudes, but I've really been into blue and green eyeshadows recently.

pressed or loose eye shadows
Pressed. Again, less messy =)

brushes or sponges
Brushes because they're easier to clean.

NAILS:
OPI or china glaze
OPI, but I'm not really a fan of either of them.

Long or short
I love long nails, but I have a bad habit of biting or picking at my nails, so I never really can grow them out.

Acrylic or natural
Natural because they're easier to upkeep, but I've been thinking of going back to acrylics.

Brights or darks
Brights, usually. But right now, I'm so digging this color!

Flower or no flower
Haha.. No flower, please =)

BODY:
perfume or body splash
Both? I usually apply perfume in the morning and freshen up with body splash by mid-day or early evening.

lotion or body butter
Lotion. Body butter feels to thick to me.

body wash or soap
Body wash! I love using my loofah!!

lush or other bath company
While I love Lush, I do not have a bath tub at school so I cannot use most of their products up here. Also, they're kinda pricey. I do love the Daddy-O shampoo, though! Still, I'd probably go with Bath and Body Works because they have killer scents and deals 24/7.

FASHION:
jeans or sweat pants
Jeans. I never go out in public while wearing sweat pants unless 1) I'm going to the gym or 2) I was napping and you woke me up.

long sleeve of short
Short! I live in the south... we almost never get cold weather!

dresses or skirts
Probably dresses? I think skirts can shift around during the day and look strange.

stripes or plaid
Stripes! Plaid is not my thing!!

flip flops or sandals
Sandals, but flip flops are rather comfortable.

scarves or hats
Bahaha! Scarves, for sure. I own like a billion.

studs or dangly earrings
I wear my Mikimoto pearl studs almost every day, but I like dangly earrings for going out on the weekends.

necklaces or bracelets
Probably necklaces, but I do wear my papa's bracelet all the time.

heels or flats
Love my heels, but I'm just more comfy in flats.

cowboy boots or riding boots
Riding boots!! So much sexier.

jacket or hoodie
I think jackets just look more polished.

forever 21 or charlotte russe
Forever 21! It's one of my all-time favorite stores.

abercombie or Hollister
Neither. I don't like their prices, their discrimination against anyone who's not a skinny white girl, nor their ugly clothing.

saks 5th or nordstrom
Probably Nordstrom unless it's the actual Saks on 5th Avenue in NYC =)

HAIR:
curly or straight
I love loose, big curls.

bun or ponytail
Bun. But I normally rock a ponytail if my hair is straightened.

bobby pins or butterfly clips
Bobby pins.

hair spray or gel
I mix and match? Lol. I usually use a gel on wet hair with some deep conditioner to help support the curl. But I apply hairspray to any finished look.

long or short
My hair use to be super long, then I cut it all off, and now it's slowly growing back. I'm probably going to keep it around my shoulder blade length for a while.

light or dark
I LOVE being a blonde =)

side sweep bangs or full bangs
Side swept bangs. I'm too lazy to style my bangs every day, so I can just pin those suckers back easily if they're the side-swept ones.

up or down
Mostly up and out of my face unless I'm going out.

RANDOM:
Rain or shine
SHINE! I'm such a sun bunny! But I absolutely love it when it's raining and I'm all curled up in my bed.

Summer or winter
Summer! I love going to the beach, wearing fun sundresses, and getting a tan.

Fall or spring
It used to be spring, but this year it is totally fall. I love all of my new fall wardrobe additions and the weather has been spectacular.

Chocolate or vanilla
I'm all about dark, semi-sweet chocolate!

East coast or west coast
East coast, baby!

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Survey! Would you rather...

#1. Would you rather go out with messy hair and nice make-up, or nice hair and no make-up?
I pretty much always go out of the house with nice makeup and messy hair. Lol.

#2. Would you rather shave your eyebrows or have your eyelashes fall out?
Eek! I don't pencil my eyebrows OR wear fake eyelashes, but I guess for safety reasons I'd rather shave my eyebrows. Eyelashes are super important because they protect your eyes from debris and dust. So, for the purpose of this question, I'd learn to pencil in my eyebrows.

#3. Would you rather be forced to shop at only MAC or Sephora for the rest of your life?
Sephora! MAC is overpriced and kinda snooty. Sephora also carries many different brands of makeup which I feel gives you more variety.

#4. Would you rather wear the lipgloss/lipliner look or 80's perm?
I'm pretty sure I could rock the 80's perm =P Lol.

#5. Would you rather leave the house with an obvious foundation line or overdone blush?
Overdone blush, for sure! That can always be blended out or you can go for the prima ballerina/baby doll look. A foundation line doesn't work on any one.

#6. Would you rather wear MC Hammer pants or biker shorts in public?
Probably MC Hammer pants since those are kinda chic right now (Harem pants, anyone?).

#7. Would you rather have a bad orange-y spray tan or really weird tan lines that can't be covered?
I'm used to weird tan lines because of swim team. One piece bathing suits that have criss-cross straps never line up the same, so I was constantly rocking the octopus arms across my back.

#8. Would you rather have a bad haircut or bad hair color?
Bad hair cut. That can be covered up a number of ways and you can always get extensions. At the same time, with products like Developlus's Color Oops ($12 at Walgreens), you never have to have a bad hair color again!

#9. Would you rather have youtube or twitter taken away forever?
Twitter. It's pointless to me. Youtube, on the other hand, I could not live without.

#10. Would you rather give up using makeup brushes or mascara?
Honestly, mascara. I forget to put it on some days because I'm really fortunate to have naturally long eyelashes. And something just grosses me out about touching my face with my hands, so I always use makeup brushes.

I want to see what you have to say! Leave your answers in the comments, please!