Hi Ladies,
I'm back with 20 Beauty Blog Questions to let you know a little more about the girl behind the Serendipity Beauty Blog!
1. Why did you start your blog?
I started my blog because other blogs really inspired me. It was how I relaxed and wound down and wanted to write about products that I am passionate about and hopefully interest other like minded people.
2. How long have you been blogging for?
Not long! Since October 2011.
3. What do you enjoy most about blogging?
The community! I love chatting to like-minded bloggers/readers and meeting new people.
4. What frustrates you most about blogging?
At the moment, it is building up my blog and making posts interesting when I have no motivation. I want my blog to be recognised and I want to have lots of lovely followers!
5. How much time a week do you spend on your blog / reading other people’s blogs?
Reading other people’s blogs? HOURS and hours every week. On my blog? Probably a couple of hours per week at the moment.
6. What advice do you have for aspiring beauty bloggers?
Just do it! Write about what inspires you and makes you happy and you can't go far wrong.
7. What other hobbies/interests do you have?
Cinema, going to the gym when I can be bothered, seeing friends, eating out....
8. How many bottles of nail varnish do you own?
Probably around 100 I think, I don’t dare count.
9. Do you set yourself a shopping budget, or do you purchase on an as-and-when basis?
I purchase on an as-and-when basis or as soon as there is enough hype on the blogs to force me to buy a product. I wish I could stick to a budget as it would be more sensible!
10. What is your favourite make-up brand, and why?
Hmmm, a difficult one! I don’t think I could pick just one as I love different brands for different reasons. In particular, I love MAC, Bobbi Brown and Laura Mercier. Also, I’m developing a slight obsession with Illamasqua (the lipgloss in Divine is incredible!)
11. Do you ever leave the house without wearing make-up?
Yes, on ‘off days’ I don’t mind. Of course, I feel much more ‘me’ in make up. Dressed down basics would be foundation, concealer and lipbalm.
12. What is your favourite beauty product and why?
I’d say either foundation (currently using Jemma Kidd Light As Air and Mac Prolongwear) or lipbalm (too many to list!)
13. What is your favourite nail varnish of all time? (yep, only one!)
Ohhh, a really tough question!! I’d probably say either OPI Lincoln Park After Dark or Sephora OPI’s Metro Chic.
14. Tell us about the best holiday you’ve ever been on.
I couldn’t pick just one! I know my best holiday ever is due to happen this year though!! J
15. What would be your ideal day off?
A lazy morning of pampering and reading blogs, spend a long time getting ready, shopping, food and cocktails.
16. What is your favourite TV show?
Anything trashy such as Made In Chelsea or Keeping Up With The Kardashians. As geeky as it sounds, I can’t get enough of Ross Kemp On Gangs and The Idiot Abroad either!
17. What music do you enjoy listening to?
One word.....Drake.
18. What is your favourite food?
I love love love pasta! And steak and roasted vegetables from my favourite restaurant.
19. Where would you most like to visit in the world? (Money no object)
There are so many places. New York, Brazil, Australia, South Africa. I'd also like to go to LA and Vegas again.
20. Tell us a secret…
I used to be a Tomboy. My favourite outfit used to be a Liverpool FC football shirt, a Kappa tracksuit and Nike Air Max trainers. Cringe!!
Thank you for reading!
Love,
Amy xx
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Thursday, 12 January 2012
Monday, 28 November 2011
25 Beauty Questions
Hi Ladies,
I noticed this on a couple of the blogs that I read recently and I can't resist a questionnaire! I find it so interesting to read what others have to say so thought I would give it a go...
I noticed this on a couple of the blogs that I read recently and I can't resist a questionnaire! I find it so interesting to read what others have to say so thought I would give it a go...
1. Do you apply your foundation with a brush, sponge, or fingers?
I usually apply foundation with my fingers in the areas that need coverage then buff in with a foundation brush (MAC 187 is great for a flawless finish.)
2. Do you apply your eyeshadow from light to dark? or dark to light?
Light to dark.
3. Do you prime your eyes?
Sometimes. I usually use Mac Painterly Paintpot as a primer on my eyes but I have lost it! I have the Urban Decay Primer Potion but for some reason, I don’t reach for it.
4. Concealer first, or after foundation?
After. I don’t understand the logic of putting it on before as it will just wipe off when foundation/tinted moisturiser is applied.
5. Go for manicures, or manicure yourself?
I usually do them myself if my nails are short and natural. If I want gel/Shellac/acrylic then I would always go to a salon. I’m careful where I choose though as I’m so particular about my nails.
6. Exfoliate lips, face or both?
I exfoliate my face YSL Exfoliator or Dermalogica Daily Resurfacer and usually exfoliate my lips with a flannel and warm water when needed.
7. On average, how long does it take you to do your makeup?
It can take me between three minutes – thirty minutes depending on what I am doing that day and how tired I am!
8. Do you wear makeup everyday and everywhere?
No. I don’t wear make up when I go to the gym and I don’t wear it if I’m just around the house.
9. What release are you most excited about? (Makeup)
Ummm, to be honest, none that I am aware of. Mac can be hit or miss with their Christmas collection. YSL’s does look very pretty this year though.
10. What’s your weakness? Shoes, purses, clothes, jewelry, eyeshadow, lipstick or other?
I would have to say bags. Guilty as charged!
11. Do you whiten your teeth?
I had them whitened some time ago and use whitening toothpaste every day but now I am thinking of trying the Crest Whitening Strips.
12. Wax eyebrows, or pluck?
Thread or pluck if I am really desperate!
13. What do you use to contour?
At the moment I am using the Sleek Contour Kit and Nars Laguna Bronzer to contour
14. False lashes, or natural?
I go through phases. Natural at the moment. I think The Only Way Is Essex might have put me off lashes for a while.
15. Favourite makeup brand?
MAC with Laura Mercier and Bobbi Brown as close seconds.
16. Liquid eyeliner, pencil or gel?
Depends on my mood. Usually I’ll use Mac Smoulder Eyeliner, if I have the patience and time, Mac Fluidline in Blacktrack.
17. Lipstick, lipgloss or chapstick?
Chapstick at the moment as it’s really cold but usually a gloss would be the winner.
18. Pigments, pressed or cream eyeshadow?
Pressed eyeshadow. It’s the least messy!
19. If you had to wear only one thing, excluding foundation; what would it be?
Bronzer to lift the face and to contour. Or Mac Strobe Cream. Or Dior Amber Diamond. I don’t know!!
20. Favourite colour?
I love colours like Urban Decay – Half Baked and Mac – Melon – sooo pretty and different!
21. Favourite colour combination?
A plain base colour like Mac Phloof with a shimmery brown like Mac Woodwinked.
22. Natural? or Dramatic? (Eye Makeup)
It depends on the occasion. Sometimes I love nothing more than a natural pretty eye. Saying that, I love lots of liner, mascara for nights out.
23. Do you care more for quality or name brand?
Quality, 100%.
24. Do you enjoy using face masks? If so which ones?
To be honest, I haven’t used a mask in a long time! I need to up my game by the look of this questionnaire! There are a few lush ones that I would like to try, any recommendations?
25. What is your current addiction? (example: lipsticks, eyeshadows, earrings..)
Mascara, I’m always on the look out for the one that will change my life! I thought YSL Mascara was the one….sadly not though.
I hope that you enjoyed reading! Please comment if you decide to do the same questionnaire as I'd LOVE a nosey at your answers.
Thank you for reading!
Love, Amy
x
Sunday, 16 October 2011
40 Beauty Questions
Hi Ladies,
I noticed this on Vivianna's Blog and thought it would be a good way of getting to know me a little better....
Skincare:
- How many times do you wash your face daily?
Twice, I just splash water on my face in the morning then before I go to bed I do the whole works (cleanser, toner, exfoliator, moisturiser, eye cream and lip balm.)
- What skin type do you have?
I have combination skin, which becomes drier in the winter months.
- What is your current facial wash?
At the moment I am using Dermalogica's Special Cleansing Gel (be careful to use only a pea sized amount though as this can dry out skin if you use too much.)
- Do you exfoliate?
Yes, usually every 2-3 days.
- What brand do you use?
I use either Dermalogica Daily Resurfacer or YSL Natural Action Exfoliator (the yellow grains.)
- What moisturiser do you use?
At the moment it's Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream. I tend to switch though with Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion and if my skin is really dry, E45 cream - really good and cheap too.
- Do you have freckles?
No.
- Do you use eye cream?
Not up to about a week ago but now I am using Dermalogica Multivitamin Firm I think it's called?
- Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
Not really, I do have the occasional break out on my chin but I guess I'm pretty lucky. If I do though, I find that putting a little bit of Sudocrem on the area before bed really helps.
- Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
No.
Make Up:
- What foundation do you use?
I switch between Mac Studio Fix Fluid, Laura Mercier Oil Free Foundation and Chanel Pro Lumiere.
- How about concealer?
Mac Studio Fix in NC30.
- Do you know your undertone colour?
I have absolutely no idea!
- What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I love them. I think Boots do the best ranges. Individual ones look nice too if you don't want your eyelashes to look 'too much'. Don't use any old glue though, the Mac Duo one is the best if you can get that one.
- Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?
Yes, I'm quite guilty when I say that I don't always stick to this rule though!
- What brand of mascara do you use?
Lots of different ones but Loreal Telescopic and YSL Shocking Mascara work the best for me.
- Sephora or MAC?
Well we don't have Sephora in the UK so I'll have to say Mac.
- Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
I wish!
- What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
A mixture of my fingers and a random selection of Mac and brushes that I like the look of from Boots! (I desperately need some new brushes.)
- Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
Not really, I just use Mac Paintpot in Painterly.
- For the face?
No.
- What is your favourite eyeshadow (colour or shade)?
It would either be Melon Pigment by Mac or Half Baked by Urban Decay (both very similar.)
- Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Both, depending what I am up to that day/night.
- How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Never luckily!
- What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
I find them a bit messy and time consuming but love the finished look.
- Do you use mineral makeup?
I tried the Bare Essentials one a few years ago but didn't rate it.
- What is your favourite lipstick?
Either Gosh - Darling or Mac - Myth, both great bases for a tint or gloss.
- How about lipgloss?
It's not a gloss as such put I really like Clarins Lip Perfector in 02.
- What is your favourite blush to use?
I'm really liking Coralista by Benefit at the moment but I change all the time.
- Do you buy your makeup on Ebay?
I bought a bronzer from there as I heard that the Kardashians used it (Smashbox in Suntan Matte) but haven't really used it.
- Do you like drugstore makeup?
Yes! I love GOSH, Barry M and Rimmel and Maybelline. Loreal and Sleek too!
- Do you go to CCO's? (Cosmetic Company Outlets)
We don't have them in the UK unfortunately.
- Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
No.
- Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
Sometimes when it comes to using pigments, yes!
- Name a makeup crime that you hate?
Foundation that CLEARLY doesn't match the skin, concealer lips, badly applied lashes!
- Do you like colourful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
Neutrals 100%. I need to experiment with more colour.
- Which celebrity always has great make up?
Kim Kardashian always looks really flawless!
- If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item, what would you use?
Either Foundation or Tinted Moisturiser, depending on my skin that day!
- Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
Yes if I have a bit of fake tan on so don't look so pale.
- Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
I think everyone looks better with a bit of make up on.
- In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
I'd say Mac, EVERY TIME.
- What do you think of Makeup?
I love it. I like to know what friends/other Bloggers/celebrities swear by and then I HAVE to have myself!
Thank you for reading!
Love, Amy
x
I noticed this on Vivianna's Blog and thought it would be a good way of getting to know me a little better....
Skincare:
- How many times do you wash your face daily?
Twice, I just splash water on my face in the morning then before I go to bed I do the whole works (cleanser, toner, exfoliator, moisturiser, eye cream and lip balm.)
- What skin type do you have?
I have combination skin, which becomes drier in the winter months.
- What is your current facial wash?
At the moment I am using Dermalogica's Special Cleansing Gel (be careful to use only a pea sized amount though as this can dry out skin if you use too much.)
- Do you exfoliate?
Yes, usually every 2-3 days.
- What brand do you use?
I use either Dermalogica Daily Resurfacer or YSL Natural Action Exfoliator (the yellow grains.)
- What moisturiser do you use?
At the moment it's Dermalogica Skin Smoothing Cream. I tend to switch though with Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion and if my skin is really dry, E45 cream - really good and cheap too.
- Do you have freckles?
No.
- Do you use eye cream?
Not up to about a week ago but now I am using Dermalogica Multivitamin Firm I think it's called?
- Do you or did you have acne prone skin?
Not really, I do have the occasional break out on my chin but I guess I'm pretty lucky. If I do though, I find that putting a little bit of Sudocrem on the area before bed really helps.
- Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
No.
Make Up:
- What foundation do you use?
I switch between Mac Studio Fix Fluid, Laura Mercier Oil Free Foundation and Chanel Pro Lumiere.
- How about concealer?
Mac Studio Fix in NC30.
- Do you know your undertone colour?
I have absolutely no idea!
- What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I love them. I think Boots do the best ranges. Individual ones look nice too if you don't want your eyelashes to look 'too much'. Don't use any old glue though, the Mac Duo one is the best if you can get that one.
- Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?
Yes, I'm quite guilty when I say that I don't always stick to this rule though!
- What brand of mascara do you use?
Lots of different ones but Loreal Telescopic and YSL Shocking Mascara work the best for me.
- Sephora or MAC?
Well we don't have Sephora in the UK so I'll have to say Mac.
- Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
I wish!
- What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
A mixture of my fingers and a random selection of Mac and brushes that I like the look of from Boots! (I desperately need some new brushes.)
- Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?
Not really, I just use Mac Paintpot in Painterly.
- For the face?
No.
- What is your favourite eyeshadow (colour or shade)?
It would either be Melon Pigment by Mac or Half Baked by Urban Decay (both very similar.)
- Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
Both, depending what I am up to that day/night.
- How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
Never luckily!
- What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?
I find them a bit messy and time consuming but love the finished look.
- Do you use mineral makeup?
I tried the Bare Essentials one a few years ago but didn't rate it.
- What is your favourite lipstick?
Either Gosh - Darling or Mac - Myth, both great bases for a tint or gloss.
- How about lipgloss?
It's not a gloss as such put I really like Clarins Lip Perfector in 02.
- What is your favourite blush to use?
I'm really liking Coralista by Benefit at the moment but I change all the time.
- Do you buy your makeup on Ebay?
I bought a bronzer from there as I heard that the Kardashians used it (Smashbox in Suntan Matte) but haven't really used it.
- Do you like drugstore makeup?
Yes! I love GOSH, Barry M and Rimmel and Maybelline. Loreal and Sleek too!
- Do you go to CCO's? (Cosmetic Company Outlets)
We don't have them in the UK unfortunately.
- Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
No.
- Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
Sometimes when it comes to using pigments, yes!
- Name a makeup crime that you hate?
Foundation that CLEARLY doesn't match the skin, concealer lips, badly applied lashes!
- Do you like colourful shades of makeup (lipstick,eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
Neutrals 100%. I need to experiment with more colour.
- Which celebrity always has great make up?
Kim Kardashian always looks really flawless!
- If you could leave the house using just ONE make up item, what would you use?
Either Foundation or Tinted Moisturiser, depending on my skin that day!
- Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
Yes if I have a bit of fake tan on so don't look so pale.
- Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
I think everyone looks better with a bit of make up on.
- In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
I'd say Mac, EVERY TIME.
- What do you think of Makeup?
I love it. I like to know what friends/other Bloggers/celebrities swear by and then I HAVE to have myself!
Thank you for reading!
Love, Amy
x
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