Beauty Blogger Tag

This tag seems to be doing the rounds at the moment and since I haven't done one in awhile I thought i'd give it a crack!

This was first seen by me on Chels' blog Confessions of a Beauty Addict - go there...after you read my wise words.

Why did you start blogging and how long have you been blogging for?
I started my old blog - lovevulcanella back in January 2010 and haven't looked back since, oh except when I moved to my new home here :)

Whose blog did you fall in love with first?

I'd have to say Scrangie & Temptalia were my first blog loves. They are still must reads of mine to this day!

What was the first blogosphere hyped about product you bought and was it worth the hype?
Ohhh most recently it'd have to be the Maybelline Vivids but I also think the Revlon Lip Butters were a great release and worth it.

What are your favourite five things about blogging and being a beauty blogger?
1. The amazing friends i've made that I know are going to be with me for a lifetime, and they know exactly who they are :) <3

2. Talking to other people about something you give a shit about and they do as well!

3. Learning about new products and finding that Holy Grail

4. Being so excited about a product you've bought you stop everything to blog about it

5. It's time consuming but knowing people are enjoying what your saying, this makes it all worth it.

 

What have you learnt from being a beauty blogger?
Honesty 100%. People can see through you if your transparent (duh!). Write about what you love and not what your obliged to write about, you will find it will flow easier.

Have you changed anything since being a beauty blogger?
I've become a little more daring with my makeup, bright lips are now my go-to and previously I was always just a boring lip gloss girl. I also have learnt to love blush, something I thought I could never wear with the redness in my cheeks.

What advice would you give to a beauty blogger just starting out?
Start for the right reasons and write about what you want to write about. Be your own voice not what you think you should be.

Name your top five brands!
1. Illamasqua

2. Australis

3. Maybelline

4. Urban Decay

5. Revlon

 

Recommend your top five favourite beauty products!
1. Rosehip Oil

2. Australis Multi Mega Lash Mascara

3. Illamasqua Skin Base

4. Urban Decay Naked Palettes (either!)

5. Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm

*these are current faves, this list changes frequently... that's what happens when your a beauty blogger :)

 

Tag other beauty bloggers to do this tag!

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Top 5 Tag!

I've seen this doing the rounds on the blogs I read so I thought since i'm sitting here eating my boring Tuna & Lettuce at lunch I might give it a whirl! If you do this or have done it, send me a comment below so I can go read.

Beverages:

1. Starbucks Caramel Frappucino Light (THIS IS MY JAM YO!)

2. Coke - sadly we've had to move into a long distance relationship but I occassionally still indulge :)

3. Ginger Beer - Love the stuff! I also found a sugar free version that doesn't contain Aspartame so hell to the yeah!

4. Coffee (particularly Caramel Lattes)

5. Water - who'd a thunk i'd grow to love this stuff?

 

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Snacks:

1. Cherry Ripe - in moderation of course!

2. Apples with Peanut Butter

3. Celery, Carrot, Capsicum sticks with Ranch Dressing (you should see my giant Ranch dressing I have...yeh i'm addicted)

4. Pork Crackles - don't judge, when your on a high protein, low carb diet and are craving chips these are a winner! shit loads of calories though so keep these snacks to a minimum

5. Cashews... nom nom nom!

 

Image Credit - We Heart It

Apps:
1. Twitter

2. Instagram

3. My Fitness Pal

4. Plants Vs Zombies

5. Tiny Tower (although I haven't been playing lately)

 

Movies

1. Edward Scissorhands

2. Mean Girls

3. Neverending Story/The Little Mermaid (sorry I had to!)

4. Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

5. Almost Famous (I mean I named my dog after one of the main characters!)

...surely i'm forgetting something!

 

Books:
1. American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

2. Charlie & The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl

3. This is Why You're Fat by Jackie Warner

4. Chelsea Handlers books (sorry couldn't pick 1, love them all)

5. Perks of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky (currently being made into a movie)

OH and I love the Harry Potter books too

 

Also if you haven't heard this song or seen this film clip, you haven't lived! Enjoy!

 

 

ABC of Meeeeeeeeeeeee!

This tag was nabbed from the lovely Miss Jade and also the lovely Miss Chew! Check them out :)

I haven't done a post like this in ages and it's always a little fun getting to know your bloggers a little better :)

A. Age: 29.. almost in my dirty thirties!

B. Bed size: Double..and I really need to upsize

C. Chore you hate: Laundry! Washing, Putting Away, Ironing

D. Day: Saturday.
E. Essential start to your day: Coffeeeeee

F. Favourite colour: Pink

G. Gold or Silver: Silver
H. Height: 157cm.. shortie!

I. Instruments: Guitar! I wish I kept it up and became a rock star

J. Job title: Finance Administration Assistant

K. Kids: Just 2 lovely doggies at the moment

L. Live: Western Sydney

M. Mum’s name: Jenny

N. Nicknames: Neet, Neets, Neeta, Blossom, Kiddo

O. Overnight hospital stays: None

P. Pet peeve: Ignorant people

Q. Quote from a movie: It has an eat in Chicken - Girl Interrupted
R. Right or left handed: Right
S. Siblings: None, just me!

T. Time you wake up: 6.30am

U. Underwear: Boylegs

V. Vegetables you dislike: Peas...ick

W. What makes you run late: Deciding on an outfit

X. X-Rays you’ve had: Teeth for wisdom teeth and my throat because I had this weird breathing thing when I was young

Y. Yummy food you make: Ooohhh anything slow cooked and my famous potato salad. I also am pretty good at baking but since I can't eat many carbs my poor Kitchenaid has been neglected and nothing has been baked in awhile :(

Z. Zoo: I enjoy going to the zoo but I do feel sad for the caged animals, however if they are treated right i'm sure they will live a long happy life :)

Now you go do this and send me your link :)

My First... Beauty Tag

This is a new tag started by the lovely Sabine from Bini Blogs Beauty I thought since it's a Saturday night and i'm home (laaaame) i'd give it a go.

1. The first time I wore makeup

I think I was in year 7 in high school, so probably around 13 or so?

2. The very first makeup item I was bought/given

I believe it was a mascara, I can't remember the brand but it would have been a cheapo for sure!

3. My first high end makeup item

A poppy king lip gloss from David Jones (this was when Poppy King was first out, not the re-release)

4. My first "going-out" look


I can't remember exactly but I do remember my makeup mainly consisted of eyeliner, mascara and lip gloss during high school

5. My first makeup faux pas

Wearing black eyeliner as lipstick... I was going to a Marilyn Manson concert

6. My first favourite beauty brands

Australis, Maybelline... anything cheap!

7. As opposed to my favourite make up brands now

Stila, MAC, Urban Decay, NARS

8. My first perfume

Sunflowers! I'm sure i'd hate it now

9. My first beauty obsession

Lip gloss!

10. My first favourite hair & body items

Impulse body spray, Palmolive Milk & Honey bodywash (still a favourite!)

11. My first nail polish

I was into black nail polish when I was in primary school but i'd wear it on my toes so I didn't get in trouble, it was a cheapo $2 one from the chemist

TAG - Current Beauty Routine

I snatched this one from The Belle Lumiere go check her out. Do this tag too if you like and let me know if you've done it. I'm a nosey parker and love reading other peoples routines!

Face
01. Cleanser: Neutrogena Anti Acne Pink Grapefruit Wash & Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Cleanser
02. Toner/lotion: Garnier Soothing Toner (I think that's the name?)
03. Cream/moisturizer: Olay Total Effects or Clarins Daily Energizer Gel & Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 30 Lotion
04. Facial mask: Lush Oatifix
05. Exfoliator: Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Scrub or Lush Angels on Bare Skin
06. Make-up remover: Biore Deep Pore Cleasing Wipes, Simple Eye Makeup Remover Wipes

Body
07. Shower gels/soaps: Natures Organics Vanilla Berry Body Wash
08. Body lotions/creams: Dove Summer Glow
09. Anticellulite/firming treatment: Dry Body Brushing
10. Body exfoliator: Currently looking for one! Any recs?
11. Hand cream: Day - Mor Marshmallow Hand Cream, Night - Lush Lemony Flutter Cuticle Butter & Lush Helping Hands
12. Lip balm or lip treatment: Burts Bees Lip Balm
13. Perfume: Work - YSL Babydoll Play - Miss Dior Cherie/Marc Jacobs Lola (I have so many though so it changes a lot)

Hair
14. Shampoo/conditioner: DNA BlondeBrite Shampoo &  DNA Peppermint Conditioner
15. Mask or other treatments: Moroccan Oil

Make-up
16. Foundation: MAC Pro Longwear
17. Powder: Make Up Forever HD Powder or MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural
18. Blush: NARS Laguna or Benefit Coralista
19. Mascara: Using Max Factor False Lash Effect but Love Covergirl Lashblast
20. Lipstick/lipgloss: Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Momento / MAC Revenge Is Sweet Lipglass (perfect combo!)
21. Eyeshadow: Stila Wheat & GoLightly
22. Eyeliner: Too Faced Foiled Liner in Black Beauty

I use a lot of Neutrogena products :)

TAG! from Jademusing :)

I've been tagged by Jade to do this little question doobie thing. Of course I will :)

I'm bad at tagging people so whoever wants to do it, I tag you... and you can use Jades questions..I'm meant to make some up... but yes I'm also lazy :)

1. What is your current favourite makeup item? Do I have to say just 1? At the moment i'm loving my NYX blush in Peach

2. What is your current favourite nail polish? Turquois & Caicos by Essie.. the perfect light greeny blue! I wish I could wear it everyday because looking at it makes me happy :)

3. What is your current favourite item of clothing? I love my SES shirts I mentioned in an earlier post, and also this dress I bought from Barkins to wear to my mums party (I haven't worn it yet, but can't wait) http://www.barkins.com.au/dresses/belle-du-jour-print-dress/w1/i2374613_1026599/

4. Current favourite shoes? My lace up combat boots :)

5. General dreams and aspirations for the future? Happiness I think is my main dream and aspiration. As long as your happy you can do anything and be anything. I'd also love to go to work everyday and not see it as a chore (which I do now...)

6. Favourite animal? My dogs! Other then my dogs I love tigers!

7. Favourite jewellery accessory? Karen Walker bow necklace and my pandora bracelet (mainly because of the charms, I haven't bought any for myself they have all been gifts so are all significant)