The Procrastinating Beauty Blogger TAG!!

I have seen this tag on a few blogs and thought it was such a great idea. I really wanted to do it so I ended up tracking down Lauren from The Beau Bow. (She's the one who made up this tag) and asked her if I could do it. Thank you Lauren for letting me join in and creating this fun tag!!

Rules:
1. You must copy and paste these 'rules' into your post when you write it, it doesn't take long!.
2. You must state that this tag was created by Laura from The Beau Bow
3. You must thank the person who tagged you at the start of your post (link their blog as well) -follow them if you're feeling nice!, and then at the end of your post state who you tag, and then comment on their blog on their latest post to let them know you tagged them, and link your post so they can see what to do.
4. Title this post 'The Procrastinating Beauty Blogger TAG' so everyone knows what it is about.
5. Have fun! :)

1. Name a beauty regime that you rarely do?

The first thing that comes to mind is applying eye cream. I know it's important and I own eye cream too. I just always forget about it. 

2. Is washing your makeup brushes something you do regularly? 

I wish I could say yes but I haven't been. I used to be really good about it, I would deep clean them at least once a month and give them a quick cleaning once a week. Then I don't know what happened, but this question just gave me the motivation to go clean them now!

3. How long will you last with chipped nail polish?

I wouldn't be able to last long at all, if I was able to I would either fix it or do it over right away. Thankfully my nails never chip (knock on wood) because of my favorite top coats. I use either Sally Hansen's INSTA-DRI or Seche Vite Dry Fast and there both amazing!

4. How long do you put off buying/replacing a beauty or nail polish product even if you need it? (i.e purchasing a new topcoat, or a new foundation etc.)

It depends on what it is, if I ran out of my favorite top coat I would have to replace it or I wouldn't be able to do my nails. I've gotten better at not blowing money I don't have on beauty products, so if it's something that I don't absolutely need right now I will wait. 

5. What is your worst beauty habit?

 I lay out in the sun in the summer sometimes, but not excessively like I used to because I know I'm damaging my skin. Plus, I will use SPF now instead of tanning oil or nothing at all. 

6. Name something non-beauty related that you put off doing all the time?

Things that have to do with my car, cleaning it or bringing it to get washed, getting my oil changed or if there's something that needs to be fixed that's not extremely important, I will put it off. I really dont know why either. 

7. When going out somewhere, do you leave getting ready until the last minute or not?

Yes! Probably 80% of the time and then I wonder why Im always stressed or rushing around right before I leave the house.

8. Can you commit to spending bans?

I think I could if I really had to but I know it would be very difficult. It's hard for me to go to CVS for just one thing and not leave with at least two extra beauty products.

9. How organized is your makeup and nail polish collection?

Very organized, my nail polishes are always organized. My makeup is too, but I need to get more room since my makeup collection seems to keep growing.

10. What is the longest amount of time you have gone without writing a blog post?

It was about 3 or 4 months, It wasn't because I didn't want to or didn't care. My computer crashed and I had to bring it to get fixed and it took so long. It was so upsetting! Then when I got my computer back it was hard for me to get back into the flow of posting as much as I was. I felt totally out of the loop with the whole blogging community but I finally feel like like I'm back to normal now. 

I TAG...

Love For Beauty

Julz' Obsessions

KAKA BEAUTY BLOG

Jenny @IBDFM

Wonderland Beauty

Little girl, big thoughts

Hairspray and High Heels

My Blog Spot

Gloss & Glitz

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Sharing is Loving! My Weekly Roundup

Last week was my first time linking up with My So-Called Chaos and High-Heeled Love in there weekly share the love round up. I really enjoyed it and said I was going to start doing this weekly. So here I am with the posts I really enjoyed this week. It's hard to just pick a few because there are a lot more I really liked but these are the 5 I picked this week.

- Sal from Little girl, big thoughts wrote a post this week about how to make your own nude lipstick/lipgloss. It was perfect, especially for me since the only color lipstick I will wear is nude. It's such a great how-to, tutorial. I tried it right after and loved it!

- Elle from Miss Nail Polish is one of the other participants in the ABC Nail Challenge and I absolutely loved her nails this week. If those were my nails I probably wouldn't be able to stop staring at them all day.

- This is another nail post but I had to add it because it was one of my favorites. Ange from Hairspray and High Heels is awesome at nail art . She shared a post on 20 of her easy DIY nail art & tutorials.

- Brittany from Brittany's Secret wrote a really good review on Nars Lugana Bronzer. I trust Brittany's opinion so she just saved me from wasting my money on a product I was going to buy eventually. Thank you Brittany!!

- I can always count on Silvia at GlitzGlamBudget to let me know about new products and sales. I never tried blush by elf but after reading her post I'm definitely going to. These $3 blushes look so pretty! Take a look :)

What were your favorite posts this week? Link up with My So-Called Chaos and  High-Heeled Love to share them :)


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Sharing is Loving! My Weekly Round Up!

Hey Beauties!!

So I decided to link up with My So-Called Chaos and High-Heeled Love in there weekly round up. I think it's such a great idea to give love to other bloggers and share what they have posted.

The whole idea of the weekly round up is to share the posts that you really liked or inspired you in some sort of way during the week and list them for your readers to see. I'm going to do this every Sunday from now on!! 

Here are some of my favorite posts I read over the week, these are just some, there were a lot more. 

* Janna from Gloss and Glitz who is one of my best blogger friends had a huge announcement to share in her post. She was MIA for a bit and had a really good reason for it. She told us that she is having a baby!!! I was extremely happy for her and you could just tell how happy she was in her video. I told her that not only is she going to be a terrific mom, she's also going to be a huge MILF!!! lol :)

* One of my other best blogger friends, Nykki from  Nykki-Talks-Beauty wrote a funny post on her love for monkeys and her day at the zoo with her niece and nephew. I loved the part when she said she really wanted to take the monkey home and her 5 yr. old niece said no! lol

* If you know me then you know that I'm a nail polish junkie so I love reading anything nail polish related. I came across a post on Makeup Savvy.co.uk called Favorite Nail Polish Essentials. She shared her favorite base coats, top coats, matte top coats and black and white polishes. I now have a few new nail polishes on my shopping list thank to her post!

* Beautyqueenuk wrote a post this week on the Yes To Carrots Feel the C Pampering hand and nail spa product.  Just like her I always feel like my hands and nails are dry so I'm always looking out for moisturizers that will actually help. I like reading product reviews by bloggers I trust. Not only does she tell you what the product is and what it does, she also goes into detail on how and why you should use it. Another product added to my shopping list!!

* I've heard very little about the new Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation and haven't seen it in any stores here yet. I've still been very curious about it though because I really like Rimmel's Lasting Finish 25 hour foundation.  Kimberley's Blog had a really thorough review on this product. She gave some pros and cons which really helped determine if this foundation is a good fit for my skin type. I think I will give it a try when it comes over to the U.S.

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Throwback Saturday- What are you thinking today?

I was looking through my old posts and came across a post I did in 2011, What are you thinking today? It was a random list of questions I came up with for myself and you guys to answer. It was a fun way to get to know my readers better and I really enjoyed reading everyone's answers. So I thought it might be fun to do it again using the same questions I did 2 years ago.

It's really simple, I will post the set of questions below my answers so you can easily copy and paste the questions into the comment box and answer them.

1. Current Mood: Okay I guess, It would be better except that there's so much snow outside that I'm stuck in the house.

2. Current Beauty Product Craving: I really want the Tria Hair Laser Remover but since it's $500 it will be a while before I get it.

3. On your nails right now:  Navigate Her by Essie, I used this for week E of the ABC Nail Challenge.

4. Plans for the day/night: I was supposed to go to the doctors and then go out for dinner with a few friends but I guess mother nature had different plans for me.

5. Current Hair Look: My hair is up in a messy bun right now.

6. Favorite/Most used eyeshadow/palette of the month: Too Faced Natural Eye Collection palette. I love the colors and I can use it for day and night looks.

7. Latest blog post or YouTube video: ABC Nail Challenge: Letter E

8. Current Facial Moisturizer:  I've been using Clinique's Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief gel moisturizer. It's probably one of the best moisturizers I've tried.

9. Looking forward to this month: I'm gonna have to say I'm looking forward to this month ending because then spring will be closer.

10. Current outfit:  Just jeans and a pink v-neck sweater.

Okay now its your turn!! Here are the questions so you can copy them. You can also do this as a blog post if you want. I'm looking forward to reading your answers!!:)

Here is the list:

1. Current Mood: 

2. Current Beauty Product Craving: 

3. On your nails right now: 

4. Plans for the day/night:

5. Current Hair Look: 

6. Favorite eyeshadow/palette of the month:

7. Latest blog post or YouTube video:

8. Current Facial Moisturizer: 

9. Looking forward to this month:

10. Current outfit:

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TAG: 50 Random Facts About Me..

I've seem this tag go around the blogosphere recently and decided to do it too. For the past few days I've been jotting random facts into my phone as they popped into my head. I hope this gives you a chance to get to know me a little better. I have to warn you though, you might get really bored or think I'm a little crazy while reading this.. :)

 

1. I've never been a sports fan and think watching games on TV are really boring. 

2. My middle name is Elizabeth along with all my female cousins because that's my grandmothers name.

3. I've always been scared of talking in front of a large group of people.

4. I tend to procrastinate with things that aren't high on my to-do list.

5. I always feel the need to have some kind of tan.

6. I was born in New York and moved to Connecticut when I was 11.

7. I love all kinds of music and I mean everything from 80's to rap to rock to pop with the exception of country music

8. I don't like the taste of soda, so I usually drink Gatorade, juice or water.

9. I had my gallbladder taken out when I was 15 years old because I had gallstones. It was the worst pain I've ever felt.

10. I'm one of those people that constantly changes the radio stations every two seconds in the car. I'm pretty sure it annoys everyone.

11. I only have one younger brother that's 26.

12. I'm really good at finding cards that suite everyone.

13. I had an eating disorder from the ages of 17 to 21.

14. When I was younger my cousin and I would reenact dance scenes from the movie Dirty Dancing. ha ha!

15. I've read 50 Shades of Grey and actually really liked it.

16. My favorite type of food is Mexican (non spicy) but I hardly ever get to eat it.

17. I really like reality TV, it's entertaining even though its garbage.

18. Mostly all the people that live in my town are Italian (and I'm not). When we first moved here I would tell the kids in my 5th grade class I was so they didn't think I was weird.

19. I exercise either at the gym or at home every day or every other and if I don't I feel like crap.

20. I'm so indecisive when I'm shopping, it really annoys me because I never used to be like this.

21. I'm obsessed with my phone and would be lost without it.

22. I hate listening to the sound of my voice.

23. I still have magazines from when I was a teenager (Seventeen, Teen Vogue) and won't throw them away. Can you say magazine hoarder?

24. The one word I always spell wrong is definitely, thank god for spell check

25. I'm a picky eater I don't like a lot of meat or vegetables. 

26. I'm not really into going to the mall that much anymore. 

27. I have no tattoos and peircings expect for my ears.

28. I'm not a big fan of going to the movies. Every time I do go, the movie stinks and I want to leave.

29. My nicknames are; Kel, Kellabella, Kels, and K.

30. My favorite color combo is purple and black.

31. I have 4 mirrors in my room.

32. I get really nervous when a huge truck is in the lane next to me on the highway.

33. I can't drink coffee from Starbucks, my heart starts to race and I get all jittery.

34. I don't like to talk on the phone that much anymore, I would rather text.

35. I've never gotten the flu (knock on wood).

36. I'm shy for the first few minutes of meeting someone.

37. I can't just sit around and relax, I have to be doing something or I get really bored.

38. I'm not a good cook, probably because I never tried to learn.

39. I've only been on a airplane once and that was to go to the Bahamas.

40. I had braces from the 5th grade until the 8th grade and hated them! Now Im grateful I got them. 

41. I've been known to complain about silly things.

42. I'm allergic to cats and wouldn't want one even if I wasn't.

43. I have the best parents in the world, they would and have done so much for me.

44. I've struggled with anxiety for about 4 years but thankfully I have it under control now.

45. My favorite kinds of books are mysteries and I really like James Patterson and Stephen King books.

46. I can't fall asleep without the TV on, it actually takes me longer to fall asleep if its off.

47. January, February and March are my least favorite months, I just think there boring.

48. I don't like taking naps during the day because I wake up grumpy and it throws off my whole day.

49. I dread job interviews, always have. I get so nervous and worked up before the interview. 

50. I love New York City especially around Christmas time.

Well there you go...If you've done this tag or end up doing it let me know so I can read it!

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10 Days to Christmas Challenge- Day 1

Day 1- Merry Christmas! Describe your day

I had a nice day, I got some really nice things too. We drove to my Aunt & Uncle's house in New York this morning and spent the day. All my family was there and it's always fun to watch my little cousins open up there presents. I can't believe Christmas is over already though! :( I always say this every year. I hope everyone had a great day too!!! xoxo

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10 Days to Christmas Challenge- Day 2

Day 2- Are you a last minute shopper

I guess you can say I am because I'm always out shopping on Christmas Eve. I'm not one of those people that waits to get all of there shopping done though, that would give me anxiety lol. It's usually just a few last minute things I thought of. I had to go to TJ Maxx and CVS today and both stores were packed! I couldn't imagine going to the mall, that's too much. :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GREAT DAY HOWEVER YOU CELEBRATE 

XOXO!!

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10 Days to Christmas Challenge- Day 3

Day 3- Favorite Christmas Character

This is a hard one because there are a few I really like but I'm gonna have to pick Charlie Brown. To this day I still like watching Charlie Brown's Christmas. It's a classic!

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10 Days to Christmas Challenge- Day 4

Day 4- What you like about Christmas

I think the main reason I love Christmas and the holiday season is because of that feeling you get when you either hear Christmas music, drive by houses with lights, decorate, go Christmas shopping, etc. It's a nice cheerful cozy kind of feeling, if that makes any sense lol.  It's not just the day I like, it's the whole month of December. When I was a kid I used to love it because of all the presents but now it's a lot more. I can't really think of one thing about this holiday I dislike. 

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10 Days to Christmas Challenge- Day 5

Day 5- Family Christmas Traditions

Everyone except my immediate family lives in New York (where I grew up) so we spend Christmas day there, either at my Grandma's or one of my Aunts or Uncles. I  think it would feel weird if we stayed home on Christmas since that's what we've been doing forever. At one point it will obviously change but I like it this way for now. Another tradition was when me and my brother were younger my parents took us to the Christmas show at Radio City Music Hall every year and we would spend the day in the city shopping, walking around and looking at the tree. That was always fun, it's so pretty there around this time.

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10 Days to Christmas Challenge- Day 6

Day 6- What your tree looks like

We've had a fake tree for the past 3 years, we tried the whole real thing and I guess it got too annoying. Besides that we have tons of ornaments. We have the regular red, green and gold ones and the fancy ones. Then we have all the special made ones that I love. When I was in pre-school we made an ornament out of a tuna fish can then put gold garland all around it and then there is a picture of me and my teacher. My brother also has one too so its so funny to see them on the tree every year. We have white lights with an angel on top, oh and I just hung candy canes around the tree. It's very pretty and I can't believe we're gonna have to take it down soon because it feels like we just put it up!

What does your Christmas tree look like?

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10 Days to Christmas Challenge- Day 7

Day 7- Your Favorite Christmas Scent

My favorite Christmas scent has to be the smell of pine cones.  As soon as I smell them it reminds me of Christmas.   

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10 Days to Christmas Challenge- Day 8

Day 8- Top 3 Favorite Christmas Movies

1. Miracle on 34th Street (old and new one)

2. The Christmas Story

3. Home Alone

I love all three of these movies. I'm not sure if Home Alone is categorized under "Christmas Movies" but the movie is during Christmas and I remember watching it around that time. What are your favorite Christmas movies?

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10 Days to Christmas Challenge- Day 9

Day 9- Your Earliest Christmas Memory

I'm not sure how old I was but I had to be at least 5 because I believed in Santa Clause. I remember leaving a note with milk and cookies to Santa with my little brother on Christmas Eve. Then I would wake up around 4am, sneak out to see if Santa actually came. I would always see the cookies and milk eaten (by my parents) and all the presents under the tree. I remember being so excited that I would wake up my brother and parents. We ended up opening presents no later than 6am. I love Christmas as an adult but loved it even more as a kid.

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10 Days To Christmas Challenge- Day 10

I absolutely love the Christmas season ever since I can remember. I wanted to do a 25 Day Christmas Challenge but I missed that, so I decided to do a Countdown till Christmas challenge instead. Feel free to join in if you want :) I picked the questions from the other challenges on the Internet.

Day 10- Five Favorite Christmas Songs: 

I actually really like Christmas music.  It reminds me of all the previous years since I was a kid.  I picked the first five songs that came to mind.  (in no particular order)

1. Happy Christmas - John Lennon

2. All I Want for Christmas Is You- Mariah Carey

3. Santa Claus is Coming to Town- Bruce Springsteen 

4. Silent Night- Stevie Nicks

5. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause- The Jackson Five

Do you have any favorite Christmas songs?  Also, let me know if you do this challenge. I would love to read your answers :)

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TAG! This...or That?

I haven't done a tag in a while and it's fun to do one every now and then. I wasn't tagged by anyone, actually the lovely Jana from Gloss & Glitz recommended this to me. So thanks Jana!! Oh and if you haven't yet read her blog you really should and her amazing YouTube channel!

I'm not going to tag anyone so feel free to join in if you haven't done it yet:)

1. Blush or Bronzer?
I definitely have to go with bronzer. I've been wearing it almost everyday for the longest time, especially during the winter. Don't get me wrong I like blush too but if I had to choose one to wear it would be bronzer. I'm currently using Physicians Formula Healthy Wear with SPF 50.

2. Lipgloss or Lipstick?
I'm not a big lipgloss or lipstick girl, never have been. I've always liked my chapstick. Once in a while when I find a lipgloss I really like I'll wear it. I've probably only worn lipstick a handful of times in my life.

3. Chapstick or Lipbalm?
Chapstick! I have a few favs, Blistex Silk and Shine and Lipsmakers. I do like Revlon's Lipbutters though, there so moisturizing!

4. Matte or Sparkle Eye Shadow?
Matte is better for me personally. Sparkly shadow can be too much sometimes.

5. Gel, Liquid, Cream, or Pencil Eyeliner?
I like all 3 for different reasons. I like liquid for doing a cat or winged effect, pencil is best for the bottom lids. Gel is easy to apply especially with the right brush.

6. Foundation or Concealer?
I would pick foundation, I don't use concealer too much unless its really necessary. Usually when I wear foundation its enough coverage that I don't need concealer.

7. Liquid or Powder Foundation? 
I started using Bare Minerals foundation almost a year ago and I'm in love with it. It's just enough coverage and gives that flawless finish they promise. I still like my liquid sometimes. One of my favorite liquid foundations is L'Oreal's True Match.

8. Neutral or Statement Eyes?
Definitely statement eyes since my lips are usually neutral.

9. Pressed or Loose Shadows?
The only loose shadow I use is Bare Minerals Tinted Mineral Veil. Besides that I always use pressed.

10. Waterproof or non Waterproof?
I never buy waterproof makeup because I don't find it necessary. I've never had a problem with my mascara or liner running so why take the extra time to remove it.

11. Brushes, Sponges or Fingers?
99% of the time brushes but once in a while I will use a sponge to even out my foundation.

12. Powder, Cream or Liquid Highlighter?
Powder, it gives off a more subtle look then creams or liquids.

 That was a fun tag to fill out! If you decide to do it let me know I would love to read your answers :)

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Question Wednesday---All About Blogging!

This post is in response to Aly from Wonderland Beauty. She does this feature every Wednesday and this week is All About Blogging!!! Make sure to check out her blog so you can join in on the fun!!

1.  How long have you been blogging?

This past May was my one year blog anniversary. I cant believe I've been blogging for more than a year! 

2. Why did you start blogging?

I've always loved reading about beauty and sharing my thoughts on different beauty forums  Then I started watching YouTube beauty videos and reading beauty blogs. I always thought I would love to have my own YouTube channel or blog one day because I knew I would have lots to post about. It took me a few months to finally get the courage to publish my blog but I'm so glad I did.

3. What is the best thing about blogging?

There's a lot of things but I think one of the best things is connecting with your readers and getting to talk to them. When I first started blogging I had no idea I would meet and become friends with so many great people. 

4. If you didn't have a beauty blog, what type of blog would you have?

I would definitely have a fitness/health blog. Just in the past 6 months I've started to exercise regularly and I love it! I also have learned what it really means to eat healthy. I would love to start doing posts about fitness on my blog. 

5. Lastly, whats the toughest thing about blogging?

I would have to say not always having enough time to post as much as I want. I used to post almost everyday but lately I haven't had the time and I hate it. But I know I will have more time soon so I'm looking forward to catching up. 

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11 Question Tag!

Aly from Wonderland Beauty tagged me in this 11 Question Tag, thanks Aly!!! I never did this tag so it should be fun. I like tags every now and then, just like Aly said it's a fun way for your readers to get to a know a little more about you.

Rules to the Eleven Question tag~

1. Each person must post eleven things about themselves on their blog.

2. Answer the questions your tagger has sent you as well as create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer.

3. Choose eleven people to tag and link them in your post.

4. Go to their page and tell them they were tagged.

5. No tag backs!

6. You have to really tag eleven people, not just say "If you're reading this, consider yourself tagged!" or something like that.

TAG! 19 Random Question Video

Hey Dolls!!
There's been a video tag going around on YouTube and I first saw it yesterday on Angie's channel at  http://www.youtube.com/user/BeautyFashionFitness. It's been a long time since I did a video and thought this would be a fun way for you guys to get to know me a little better.

So I hope you enjoy the video and feel free to join in, you can even do it as a post if you'd like.  The questions are below.

Colors of the Rainbow Tag

Hi Dolls!!
Happy Friday!!:) Today I have a fun tag for you that was actually created by Aly from Seven Things Beauty ♥. The idea of this tag is to name at least one beauty product from every color of the rainbow.

• Red
• Orange
• Yellow
• Green 
• Blue
• Indigo
• Violet