10 Beauty Questions (That I'm Never Asked)

A favorite treat of mine is to get a bunch a magazines, some good coffee, maybe put on a face or hair masque, and read away, preferably on a weekend morning. I got a chance to do that this weekend, and while reading Glamour Magazine, I noticed these questions in the editor's letter, about her own beauty awards.

I get asked often for my beauty faves or for beauty tips, but not these questions that follow. I thought this was fun to answer and that you might like to answer them too. Here are 10 beauty questions that I'm never asked:

Most unexpected place to collect beauty ideas:

-Everywhere. It might be a color, a memory of a scent, the solving of a beauty issue, or the desire to make a less expensive version of a beauty product that will give me inspiration

Product I recommend to everyone:

-Lip balm--I have over 20 uses for it Here

Product I wish I'd started using earlier:

-Sunscreen--I miss those pretty tans I used to get every summer, but I'd take them all back now

Products I splurge on:

-Eyeshadow palettes, foundation, skin care

Products I save on:

-Mascara, lip liner

Trend I'm mesmerized by:

-The Instagram Brow or the Instagram Look in general. You know-- that fake-looking painted on brow. When I went to the Makeup Show, which is usually for professionals but this time was opened to the public, I was struck at how everyone looked the same with that crazy Instagram Brow. Some things look better on camera and not in real life.

Best Hair:

-Blake Lively, Kate Beckinsale

Beauty free beauty boost:

-Sleep!

New fave beauty icons:

-Emily Ratajkowski--she isn't afraid to call out the double standards there are towards women, especially the shame towards women for loving their bodies...wish I had her confidence at her age and now!

Best beauty tools:

-eyelash curler makes an instant impact and oval makeup brushes are one of my fave beauty tools from the past year...love how they apply makeup

Tell me your answers!

I tag you!

Ride or Die Makeup Tag

Happy Labor Day! I hope you're enjoying yours, and maybe getting some shopping in. But before you do, I made a video of my favorite makeup products. It's called the Ride or Die Makeup Tag and I'm tagging YOU!

Primer:

• UD Pore Perfecting

Foundation:

• Armani Luminous Silk

Powder:

• RCMA No Color

Setting Spray:

• Mac Fix Plus (I use my DIY dupe here)

Eyeshadow Palette:

• LORAC Pro

Mascara:

• It Cosmetics Super Hero

Perfume:

• Miss Dior Cherie

Bronzer:

• Tarte Park Avenue Princess

Blush:

• Exposed by Tarte

Highlight:

• The Balm Mary Lou Manizer

Eyeliner:

• Kat Von D Tattoo (see my other fave in the video!)

Lipstick:

• MAC Lady Danger (see my other faves in the video plus a sweet story!)

Lipgloss:

• Buxom 

Brow:

• Benefit (yes I know Essence is a dupe--see my comparison here)

Concealer:

• It Cosmetics Bye Bye Under Eye Illuminator

AND THERE'S EVEN MORE on my Youtube, plus the reasoning behind each item!
I TAG YOU!
Let me know you makeup must-haves!

Finish 5 By Fall Tag

Hey you! It's Friday! But you know what is isn't? FALL! No ma'am--not yet. I've yet to enjoy anything remotely resembling fall (my fave season) around here. I was tagged by Youtuber Melissa Bubbles to do this tag. And I'm tagging YOU! Just pick 5 things you want to finish by fall! And while mine are mostly beauty-related, I extend this tag for anything (5 books, 5 summer pieces you want to wear one last time, etc).

Check out my super-quick video below, which I filmed on 2 hours of sleep, so you need to watch for the deliriousness. Is that a word? It is now!

Can't see the video? 

C&p this link into Google Translate. Click translate and it will show up!

Happy Holidays Tag!

I am on a kick with doing tags--finally, right? Well, today's tag is in video form. It's 4 1/2 minutes and features a cameo by a certain pup. And I had to edit it 3 frustrating times, so please, please watch! Thanks MeetMissJackson for tagging me! Learn more about my holiday preferences in the...

1. Which Holiday do you celebrate? 
2. Favorite Holiday Meal/Dish? 
3. Favorite Holiday Treat? 
4. Favorite Holiday Drink? 
5. Favorite Holiday Movie? 
6. Favorite Holiday Show? 
7. Favorite Holiday Song? 
8. Sled Riding or Ice skating?
9. Do you make cookies? 
10. Favorite Holiday Memorie(s). 
11. Whats on your wish list?
12. Best thing you have gotten as a gift. 
13. Any other traditions? 
14. Are you making any resolutions? What are they?

Can't see the video? 
Click http://youtu.be/g8datpMFfS8

TAG YOU'RE IT!

PS: I'm in a contest and need your note--just like my pic!

Thank you!

Current Giveaways:

Pulsaderm Cleaning Brush--ends FRIDAY

Urban Decay Naked Palette 3

Procrastinating Beauty Tag

I'm currently dealing with food poisoning from last night's Christmas party that my apartment complex hosts. I was saving this post for a sick day, and since you liked my tag from earlier this week, I thought I'd share another. Hopefully I'll be back tomorrow with my regular posts. Until then, enjoy and I tag YOU!

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1. Name a beauty regime that you rarely do?
Filling in my brows--they're thick already

2. Is washing your make-up brushes something that you do regularly?
Yes! Once a week or every other week, depending on what gets used

3. How long will you last with chipped nail polish?
Usually once two or three are chipped, I immediately have to take it off or repaint

4. How long will you put off buying/replacing a beauty product, even if you need it?
I can usually shop my stash or make do until I get a chance

5. What is your worst beauty habit?
I don't brush my hair every day. I usually just run my fingers through it and go.

6. Name something non-beauty related that you put off doing all the time?
unloading the dishwasher or making my bed

7. When going out somewhere, do you leave getting ready to the last minute?
No. I can't stand being late, especially when someone is waiting on me.

8. Can you commit to spending bans?
Yes. I do it annually, usually for a month.

9. How organized is your make-up and nail polish collections?
pretty organized, but when I'm getting ready I can be messy...should I make a video of it?

I tag YOU!

Giveaways

• $50 Gift Card
• Pulsaderm Cleaning Brush

Video: Colors of the Rainbow Tag

brightest pic ever!

Hey you! We finally made it to the weekend! Did it seem like a long week to you? What are your plans? I'm going to be catching up on your blogs and writing posts. My schedule has been crazy this week, so pardon the light posting. I've been so overwhelmed and tired. I'm really hoping to have it all back to normal soon.

And to kick off the weekend, I made another video for you! This is the Colors of the Rainbow Tag, where you list different beauty products for each color. I was tagged by Jackie! I encourage you ALL to play along, even if you aren't into beauty. You can sub clothes, accessories, shoes, whatever instead. Enjoy!



To encourage you to watch, I'll leave the products blank for now, but I'll update in a week. But speaking of products, I was sent these beautiful summer gel polishes from Sensationail. And I'm sharing them because I adore the colors! I thought they were fitting for the Colors of the Rainbow, right? And they're so pretty. I've been a fan of their gel polishes for over a year now, and I highly recommend them. I couldn't pick a fave, so I am wearing them all!

On my fingers:

• Cabana Boy--a fun red
• Beat the Heat--a yellow that is noticeable!
• Teenie Bikini--my fave! A gorgeous pink.
• Ride the Wave--a shimmery, ocean blue--my other fave.
• Sun-Kissed--an orange-coral, perfect for summer

What products have you been loving lately?