Hey lovelies! So I've been working on a 100 day beauty blogging challenge because of hitting the 100 follower mark. So here are the first 50:
Favorites:
1. Favorite make up brand
2. Favorite make up store
3. Favorite hair product brand
4. Favorite nail product brand
5. Favorite black eyeshadow
6. Favorite neutral eyeshadow
7. Favorite eyeshadow color
8. Favorite nail polish color
9. Favorite lipstick color
10. Favorite lipgloss color
11. Favorite beauty blog
12. Favorite youtube beauty star
13. Favorite make up product
14. Favorite Lush product
15. Favorite MAC product
16. Favorite product from Ulta
17. Favorite product from Sephora
18. Favorite drugstore brand
19. Favorite drugstore product
20. Favorite shower product
21. Favorite bath product
22. Favorite current make up trend
23. Favorite current hair trend
24. Favorite current nail trend
25. Favorite make up look you've created in the past
26. Favorite perfume
27. Favorite blush
Other Questions:
28. What face products do you use daily?
29. How can you do a natural make up look in 5 minutes?
30. What was the hardest make up technique that you had to learn?
31. What do you use as your current shampoo and conditioner?
32. What is your opinion on animal testing?
33. What is your opinion on organic products?
34. What got you interested in make up?
35. What was your first MAC make up brush? If you don't have one yet, what MAC brush do you want the most?
36. Who is your beauty idol?
37. What inspires your make up looks?
38. Who is your favorite make up artist?
39. During the last season of runway shows, what was your favorite make up look?
40. What make up products do you use daily?
41. What is your daily make up routine?
42. When did you start wearing make up?
43. What is one beauty product you cannot live without?
44. How are you with fake eyelashes?
45. What are your top 5 beauty tips?
46. What are your top 5 beauty quotes?
47. How do you organize your make up?
48. Why do you like make up?
49. How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?
50. Do you have a signature beauty product?
I will be adding the fashion ones later. If you have ideas for those questions, don't hesitate to comment below.
xxoo,
Claire.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Monday, December 26, 2011
Fashion trends that will make you look wow
Who doesn’t want to look fashionable? To grab the best dress which no one else has tried is every fashionista’s desire. We all look out for uber sexy dresses that enchant every onlooker. Trends keep on changing and we need to be updated with the latest fashion in town. You don’t want your attire to be called as passé. The designers keep on exploring innovative collections every season, and the couture which they show on the ramp is scintillating.
Below we mention some cool fashion trends that will make you look wow in 2011:
1. Try out the 70s glamour
This era had an air of sexuality in the dress along with defiant independence. The lasses in this era carried a boldness quotient. And this style is something which has got the renaissance in the year 2011. Hot chicks are dressing themselves in 70s attire, and thus adding the perfect glam to their wardrobe. All you can look for this season is clean yet voluminous silhouettes. You can also try high waist bell bottom pants with a sleek belt. The blouses which you look for should be particularly of silk or satin fabric and the sleeves of the blouse should be billowing or bishop. You can also try hot pants or a smart printed jumpsuit.
2. The motorcycle chic look
The new trend which is sure to make you look gorgeous in 2011 is the biker chic. You can pair up leather jackets with tight skinny jeans. Try jackets of black or silver color. The silver one is sure to add enough of spark in your personality. You can get the biker chic jacket from Burberry, this has zipped sleeves. Short skirts will also do well with the jacket, and do remember to wear long boots with these.
3. Full skirts
Long skirts are back in fashion and these are sure to make you look debonair. Top fashion brands like Louis Vuitton and Prada are designing long skirts this season. Below the knee circle skirts and cinched in waists are gaining popularity. A straight cut or pencil skirt is the right one to give you the hour glass shape. Some accessorizing work which you need to do is try ladylike kitten heels with the skirt. Blood red lipsticks for your luscious lips and cats eyes glasses will just go well with it.
4. Don in red
The killer red color never moves out of fashion. Just wear anything in red, be it a one piece or shirt, you are sure to look like a seductress. You can also look for red trousers they just look so pretty and suave.
Trying the above fashion trends is sure to make to dazzle this season. So, all you can do is to get these dresses in your wardrobe and be the femme fatale.
About the author: Alia Haley is a blogger by profession. She loves writing on technology, home designing, luxury and Environment. Beside this she is very fond of watches. She has a huge collection of Tag Heuer Watches. These days she is busy in writing an article on Sony cameras.
Below we mention some cool fashion trends that will make you look wow in 2011:
1. Try out the 70s glamour
This era had an air of sexuality in the dress along with defiant independence. The lasses in this era carried a boldness quotient. And this style is something which has got the renaissance in the year 2011. Hot chicks are dressing themselves in 70s attire, and thus adding the perfect glam to their wardrobe. All you can look for this season is clean yet voluminous silhouettes. You can also try high waist bell bottom pants with a sleek belt. The blouses which you look for should be particularly of silk or satin fabric and the sleeves of the blouse should be billowing or bishop. You can also try hot pants or a smart printed jumpsuit.
2. The motorcycle chic look
The new trend which is sure to make you look gorgeous in 2011 is the biker chic. You can pair up leather jackets with tight skinny jeans. Try jackets of black or silver color. The silver one is sure to add enough of spark in your personality. You can get the biker chic jacket from Burberry, this has zipped sleeves. Short skirts will also do well with the jacket, and do remember to wear long boots with these.
3. Full skirts
Long skirts are back in fashion and these are sure to make you look debonair. Top fashion brands like Louis Vuitton and Prada are designing long skirts this season. Below the knee circle skirts and cinched in waists are gaining popularity. A straight cut or pencil skirt is the right one to give you the hour glass shape. Some accessorizing work which you need to do is try ladylike kitten heels with the skirt. Blood red lipsticks for your luscious lips and cats eyes glasses will just go well with it.
4. Don in red
The killer red color never moves out of fashion. Just wear anything in red, be it a one piece or shirt, you are sure to look like a seductress. You can also look for red trousers they just look so pretty and suave.
Trying the above fashion trends is sure to make to dazzle this season. So, all you can do is to get these dresses in your wardrobe and be the femme fatale.
About the author: Alia Haley is a blogger by profession. She loves writing on technology, home designing, luxury and Environment. Beside this she is very fond of watches. She has a huge collection of Tag Heuer Watches. These days she is busy in writing an article on Sony cameras.
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Christmas Haul!
So I'm blogging from my iPod. It isn't as nice as blogging from a computer, but it works!
So here is what I got:
48 Prismacolor colored pencils
2 blending Prismacolor pencils
Unforgettable by Cecily Von Ziegesar
Lucky by Cecily Von Ziegesar
The Teen Vogue Handbook
The Devil Wears Prada
Daisy Gift Set including
Daisy Perfume 3.5 fl oz
Daisy Lotion 2.5 fl oz
Daisy Shower Gel 2.5 fl oz
Daisy Roll On Perfume 0.24 fl oz.
Diamond Candle in the scent Apple Slice
MAC 187 brush
MAC creme blush in Ladyblush
Dior One Essential sample
Bumble and Bumble Let It Shine sample
Sephora mascara sample
Forever21 dress
4 Arizona friendship bracelets
1 Leather bracelet
Sapphire heart shaped earrings
$5 cash
$25 to JoAnne's
$75 to Forever21
What did you guys get for Christmas?
xxoo,
Claire.
So here is what I got:
48 Prismacolor colored pencils
2 blending Prismacolor pencils
Unforgettable by Cecily Von Ziegesar
Lucky by Cecily Von Ziegesar
The Teen Vogue Handbook
The Devil Wears Prada
Daisy Gift Set including
Daisy Perfume 3.5 fl oz
Daisy Lotion 2.5 fl oz
Daisy Shower Gel 2.5 fl oz
Daisy Roll On Perfume 0.24 fl oz.
Diamond Candle in the scent Apple Slice
MAC 187 brush
MAC creme blush in Ladyblush
Dior One Essential sample
Bumble and Bumble Let It Shine sample
Sephora mascara sample
Forever21 dress
4 Arizona friendship bracelets
1 Leather bracelet
Sapphire heart shaped earrings
$5 cash
$25 to JoAnne's
$75 to Forever21
What did you guys get for Christmas?
xxoo,
Claire.
Travel Time: Airport Delays
I always fly to my Dad's house for Christmas. I've never experienced a delay before either. On Wednesday I experienced my first delay. Was it fun? Yes, but only because I'm pretty sure I lost my mind while waiting.
When we got to the airport the screen said my plane would arrive at 10:05 pm instead of 8:05 pm. It wasn't raining all that much on my way to the airport, but I guess there was some rain somewhere that delayed us.
My Mom and I walked to the terminal with the expensive shops and I got a chocolate croissant at Au Bon Pain. As we did that, my Dad called telling us to try to get me on an earlier flight. That didn't work out too well for us. Which I didn't mind all that much at that time.
Around 11 pm my flight finally came in. Only a few people got off. After all it was a connecting flight. They told us people, who were patiently waiting to leave the airport, that the plane had been struck by lightening. That meant that we were going absolutely no where. So after they got every single person off the plane they announced the lightening thing again and then said that at 12:45 am another flight would take us where we were going.
We finally left around 1:30 am and I arrived at the destination around 3:30 am. I got off the plane and met up with my Dad and Grandpa. They waited with me at the baggage claim. They couldn't find our baggage for half an hour. So we finally left around 4 am. I finally got to my Dad's house around 6 am.
So over all that was a long day/night. I was awake for most of it until I got on the plane too. Which definitely made me go insane. I like to be in bed by 9 pm when I've been at school all day. So I definitely was sleep deprived. It definitely was an experience though.
I hope you guys had a good holiday!
xxoo,
Claire.
When we got to the airport the screen said my plane would arrive at 10:05 pm instead of 8:05 pm. It wasn't raining all that much on my way to the airport, but I guess there was some rain somewhere that delayed us.
My Mom and I walked to the terminal with the expensive shops and I got a chocolate croissant at Au Bon Pain. As we did that, my Dad called telling us to try to get me on an earlier flight. That didn't work out too well for us. Which I didn't mind all that much at that time.
Around 11 pm my flight finally came in. Only a few people got off. After all it was a connecting flight. They told us people, who were patiently waiting to leave the airport, that the plane had been struck by lightening. That meant that we were going absolutely no where. So after they got every single person off the plane they announced the lightening thing again and then said that at 12:45 am another flight would take us where we were going.
We finally left around 1:30 am and I arrived at the destination around 3:30 am. I got off the plane and met up with my Dad and Grandpa. They waited with me at the baggage claim. They couldn't find our baggage for half an hour. So we finally left around 4 am. I finally got to my Dad's house around 6 am.
So over all that was a long day/night. I was awake for most of it until I got on the plane too. Which definitely made me go insane. I like to be in bed by 9 pm when I've been at school all day. So I definitely was sleep deprived. It definitely was an experience though.
I hope you guys had a good holiday!
xxoo,
Claire.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
NYX Lip Gloss Swatch: Pink Frost
Since I'm going to another state for Christmas, I got early Christmas presents from my mom on Sunday. She got me three NYX lipglosses. This is the first one I decided to swatch for you guys. The first picture shows the front label. The second pictures shows it standing up. The third picture shows the top of the lip gloss cap, which has an adorable bow on it. The fourth pictures just shows the information label (sorry for the bad quality). And lastly, the fifth one shows what it looks like on me.
So as you can see this is a light pink lip gloss. It's perfect for a black or brown smokey eye. Also with a nude look. I think this would be a great color for anyone also. I should be doing a review on this sometime soon.
xxoo,
Claire.
So as you can see this is a light pink lip gloss. It's perfect for a black or brown smokey eye. Also with a nude look. I think this would be a great color for anyone also. I should be doing a review on this sometime soon.
xxoo,
Claire.
Monday, December 19, 2011
What? 3 whole digits?!
Thank you so much to everyone who has followed me! I have hit 100 followers over the weekend! I'm so thankful to each and every one of you. To celebrate this I will be creating a 100 day beauty blog challenge over my winter break. So expect me to start on January 1st, 2012. If you have any ideas of what to include, leave them in the comments below please. This will be the first 100 day beauty blog challenge I've seen, because trust me I've looked. Also if you leave an idea I like below I will feature you on the day I decide to do it!
xxoo,
Claire.
xxoo,
Claire.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Homemade: Gingerbread Body Scrub
You know what reminds me of Christmas? Gingerbread. Well more than
that too, but this post is all about those delicious smelling and
tasting cookies! So what better way to take care of your skin around
the holidays than using a gingerbread body scrub?
Gingerbread Body Scrub:
Makes: 1 application
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Shelf Life: 1-2 weeks refrigerated
Ingredients:
xxoo,
Claire.
Gingerbread Body Scrub:
Makes: 1 application
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Shelf Life: 1-2 weeks refrigerated
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Measure the ingredients in a bowl, mix well and combine completely.
- Use this in the shower, applying it from the neck down. Rub in circular motions, rinse off with warm water, and pat skin dry with a towel.
xxoo,
Claire.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Nail Polish Giveaway! (USA Only, Ends January 15th)
Hey lovelies! So I'm doing a giveaway because it's around Christmas time, I almost have 100 followers, and I love doing giveaways! Here's the video:
Here's the picture of what you can win (This is what you can use to put it in your sidebar/blog post):
Rules to enter:
1. You MUST be following this blog on Google Friend Connect
2. You MUST be subscribed to my youtube account (click here).
3. You MUST fill out the form if you're entering on the blog (no commenting on this post to enter).
4. You may enter on both youtube and this blog, but I suggest you just enter on this blog if you can.
5. If the winner doesn't reply to my email after 48 hours, I will pick a new winner.
(This all adds up to 1 point)
Extra entries:
1. Follow me on Twitter (click here) +1
2. Follow me on Pinterest (click here) +1
3. Follow me on Bloglovin' (click here) +1
4. Follow me on Tumblr (click here) +1
5. Follow me on Beautylish (click here) +1
6. Like us on Facebook (click here) +1
7. Comment on my youtube videos (click here) +0.5 per comment, only one comment per video
8. Comment on my blog posts +0.25 per post, only one comment per post
9. Tweet about it +2
10. Put it in your blog sidebar +2
11. Blog about it +3
You could get a MINIMUM of 14 entries! Plus virtually unlimited entries with commenting!
So what are you waiting for? Enter now!
xxoo,
Claire.
Here's the picture of what you can win (This is what you can use to put it in your sidebar/blog post):
Rules to enter:
1. You MUST be following this blog on Google Friend Connect
2. You MUST be subscribed to my youtube account (click here).
3. You MUST fill out the form if you're entering on the blog (no commenting on this post to enter).
4. You may enter on both youtube and this blog, but I suggest you just enter on this blog if you can.
5. If the winner doesn't reply to my email after 48 hours, I will pick a new winner.
(This all adds up to 1 point)
Extra entries:
1. Follow me on Twitter (click here) +1
2. Follow me on Pinterest (click here) +1
3. Follow me on Bloglovin' (click here) +1
4. Follow me on Tumblr (click here) +1
5. Follow me on Beautylish (click here) +1
6. Like us on Facebook (click here) +1
7. Comment on my youtube videos (click here) +0.5 per comment, only one comment per video
8. Comment on my blog posts +0.25 per post, only one comment per post
9. Tweet about it +2
10. Put it in your blog sidebar +2
11. Blog about it +3
You could get a MINIMUM of 14 entries! Plus virtually unlimited entries with commenting!
So what are you waiting for? Enter now!
xxoo,
Claire.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Inspire Me: Fashion Photography
Hey lovelies! So inspiration is a huge part of the art of fashion and make up. Right? Without it we would probably all look the same. So here are some photos that inspire me:
Seriously, how could these photos not inspire you?! The big jewelry, perfect color schemes, beautiful cuts, some of them have simply perfect layering. If you want to find out where I got these inspiring photos from, check out weheartit.com
What inspires you?
xxoo,
Claire.
What inspires you?
xxoo,
Claire.
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Homemade: Brown Sugar Scrub
Sugar scrubs are one of my favorite ways to get off all the disgusting dead skin. You can buy them at the store, but it's so much easier to make at home (and cheaper!).
Brown Sugar Scrub:
Makes: One full body application
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Shelf Life: None, Keep refrigerated
Ingredients:
Scoop some into the palm of your hand. Spread it around your torso and limbs. Avoid broken skin and your face. Also make sure you do this in the shower.
If you guys use this, let me know! I definitely plan on using this recipe sometime soon.
xxoo,
Claire.
Brown Sugar Scrub:
Makes: One full body application
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Shelf Life: None, Keep refrigerated
Ingredients:
- 1 and 1/2 cups of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Pour the brown sugar into a bowl and pack it tightly with the back of a spoon.
- Add the olive oil and mix it into a paste.
- Add the vanilla extract and evenly distribute it. It adds a nice scent.
Scoop some into the palm of your hand. Spread it around your torso and limbs. Avoid broken skin and your face. Also make sure you do this in the shower.
If you guys use this, let me know! I definitely plan on using this recipe sometime soon.
xxoo,
Claire.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Packing Guide: Weekend Trips
Hello gorgeous!
So I'm starting a new segment. It's all about packing. If you travel a lot you probably have some ideas, but if you don't then here they are! There is a list of questions you need to ask yourself in order to pack.
Where are you going?
In the summer time you may be going to the beach. During winter you may be going to your countryside house. You could be going to the city for the weekend for networking and socializing. You could be visiting your parents back home. Each of these scenarios require different things that you need to pack.
What will I be doing while I'm there?
Beach Weekend:
You will most likely be laying out on the beach, walking around the local shops, and relaxing.
Countryside Weekend:
These are all about family and relaxing, right? So you'll most likely be on your property the entire time.
City Weekend:
This is about going out, socializing, having fancy dinners, meeting new people. So it's always nice to look your best and look polished.
What will I really need?
Beach Weekend:
Countryside Weekend:
City Weekend:
xxoo,
Claire.
So I'm starting a new segment. It's all about packing. If you travel a lot you probably have some ideas, but if you don't then here they are! There is a list of questions you need to ask yourself in order to pack.
- Where are you going?
- How long will you be there? (In this case, a weekend)
- What will I be doing while I'm there?
- What will I really need?
In the summer time you may be going to the beach. During winter you may be going to your countryside house. You could be going to the city for the weekend for networking and socializing. You could be visiting your parents back home. Each of these scenarios require different things that you need to pack.
Beach Weekend:
You will most likely be laying out on the beach, walking around the local shops, and relaxing.
Countryside Weekend:
These are all about family and relaxing, right? So you'll most likely be on your property the entire time.
City Weekend:
This is about going out, socializing, having fancy dinners, meeting new people. So it's always nice to look your best and look polished.
What will I really need?
Beach Weekend:
- Bathing Suit
- Cover Up
- Sun Dress
- Shorts
- Tank Top
- Pajamas
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Sandals
- Basic Toiletries
- Phone Charger
- Magazine/Book
- Emergency Kit (It's handy anywhere you go!)
Countryside Weekend:
- Pajamas
- Jeans
- Sweater
- Comfortable Boots or Flat shoes (anything similar to the UGG boots or slippers is what I'm talking about)
- Basic Toiletries
- Phone Charger
- Magazine/Book
- Emergency Kit
City Weekend:
- A simple shift dress
- Tights
- Heels
- Flats
- Jeans
- Big sweater
- Scarf
- Clutch
- Basic Toiletries
- Phone Charger
- Emergency Kit
xxoo,
Claire.
E.L.F. Flawless Face Palette Swatches
1-4 are Shimmer Creams
5-8 are Concealers
9 is blush
10 is bronzer
2 and 3 are my first choice for the shimmer creams, but 1 and 2 obviously show up best.
5 and 7 blended into my skin the best.
The blush in this picture looks kind of brown, put it's actually a subtle pink with subtle gold sparkles in it. The bronzer is also very subtle, I just put a lot of to make it show up.
All in all this palette is a great starter for face make up. I also love how it shows you where to put things (even though I don't agree with a couple of the ways). It's $5.00 and you can find it here.
xxoo,
Claire.
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