Around a week ago I was notified that I’d been nominated for the beauty blogger of the month award by Honor Recommends, who I’d like to say a huge thank you to! This award was created by Cecilias Corner and I think it’s a great way to recognise beauty bloggers.
Now onto my answers to the 7 questions set by Cecilia.
Where does your makeup inspiration come from?
A: I started wearing make up from a very young age(around 11), I’d always be told off for spending too long putting on mascara and that I didn’t need to bother at that age. My love and inspiration for make up definitely comes from the beauty community on YouTube though. At the age of 14/15 I started watching people such as FleurDeForce, Sammy Marie and MacBarbie107 and I remember wanting to buy everything they talked about and I followed all of their tutorials. Even now 3 years later I still watch beauty gurus and get tips and tricks from them, I think it’s a great way to learn about make up!
What are 3 of your makeup Holy Grail products you cannot live without?
A: Hmmm. Definitely my Naked palettes as whenever I’m wearing eyeshadow I will without fail be wearing at least one shade from those palettes.
Another product that I absolutely love is Mac’s Pro Longwear foundation, I just think that it’s the most perfect combination of matte and sheer and it provides excellent coverage.
For the third product I’m going to go with my Benefits Brows A Go Go. I’ve used this eyebrow kit for over 2 years now and I can’t imagine using anything else on my brows, although I must say when it does finally run out i am going to search for an alternative because it’s just so expensive.
What is your makeup signature look which you have on most of the time?
A: The make up look that I wear more than anything else is a smokey eye using half baked and buck from the Naked palette and a nude lip using Mac Creme Cup. I just think it’s a really pretty effortless look.
Let us know your favourite makeup brands?
A: Umm this is a hard one because I don’t have one stand out brand that I own a lot of make up from. But I’m going to say Rimmel, Sleek and Mac.
Your ultimate makeup pet peeve?
A: I could go on for a while but my top make pet peeve is people who don’t fill in their eyebrows or people who fill them in really really badly (the sharpie look). There’s just no excuse with the amount of good brow products on the market these days.
You’ve heard about all the hype on this makeup item, bought it, tried it and don’t understand what all the fuss is about…Name that product!
A: Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, I bought this stuff in a trio on the plane back last year and I think I’ve used it about 5 times since. I really don’t get the big fuss about it?
Concealer OR foundation ONLY for the rest of your life. Choose one and tell us the reason!
A: Ooo tough one. I’m going to say foundation just because I feel like if you’re using a good enough one you sometimes don’t need concealer. I’m lucky enough not to suffer with dark under eye circles or many spots so I only really use it to highlight the under eye area.
My Nominees:
A Casual Beauty
My Make Up Trunk 