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!
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Friday, November 19, 2010
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!
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!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Tag, you're it! My Go-to Products
Note: I realize that a lot of these products are more expensive than what I normally feature on this blog. Because these are items that I constantly use on a day-to-day basis, I think it's okay to splurge on them because you get more bang for your buck. Still, I encourage you to leave some of your more reasonably priced go-to products in the comment section!
Primer: L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base ($12.95)
Foundation: Revlon PhotoReady Makeup in 004 Nude ($11.95)
Concealer: Clinique All About Eyes Concealer ($15.50)
Setting Powder: Clinique Blended Face Powder ($19.00)
Blush: Rimmel London Lasting Finish Blendable Powder Blush in Peach ($4.37)
Contour/bronzer: Napoleon Perdis Mosaic Bronzer (No longer listed online, but I think I paid $6.00 for it at Sephora)
Mascara: Rimmel London's Sexy Curves Waterproof Mascara ($7.50)
Eye Shadow: mark.'s I-Mark Custom Pick Eye Shadow in Nomadic and Tiki ($5.00 each).
Eye Liner: Sonia Kashuk's Dramatically Defining Long Wear Gel Liner ($8.99)
Lip stick: Rimmel London Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick in In Vogue ($5.00)
Lip Gloss: mark.'s Juice Gem in Juicy Pomegranate ($6.50)
Primer: L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base ($12.95)
Foundation: Revlon PhotoReady Makeup in 004 Nude ($11.95)
Concealer: Clinique All About Eyes Concealer ($15.50)
Setting Powder: Clinique Blended Face Powder ($19.00)
Blush: Rimmel London Lasting Finish Blendable Powder Blush in Peach ($4.37)
Contour/bronzer: Napoleon Perdis Mosaic Bronzer (No longer listed online, but I think I paid $6.00 for it at Sephora)
Mascara: Rimmel London's Sexy Curves Waterproof Mascara ($7.50)
Eye Shadow: mark.'s I-Mark Custom Pick Eye Shadow in Nomadic and Tiki ($5.00 each).
Eye Liner: Sonia Kashuk's Dramatically Defining Long Wear Gel Liner ($8.99)
Lip stick: Rimmel London Lasting Finish Intense Wear Lipstick in In Vogue ($5.00)
Lip Gloss: mark.'s Juice Gem in Juicy Pomegranate ($6.50)
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!
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!
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