Get To Know My Beauty Habits!

Hey guys! I’m sorry I have been nowhere near close to being good at this blogging regularly thing.  Time just gets away from me.  I seriously can’t believe that it’s already the middle of November. Where in the world did the time go?! I don’t know, but I didn't want to go too long without blogging anything, and I came across these questions, and since my blog is centered mostly around beauty lately I figured I’d answer these for y'all so you could get a better look into my beauty habits and routine! I’d love for you to answer them yourselves on your blogs and let me know when you do! I love reading these kinds of things!

1. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?

-It’s this weird mix of in-between, and I hate it.  If I want it to look any kinds of good without using some sort of heat on it I have to just put it up in a messy bun when wet and hope for the best.  Most of the time it just looks like poo natural. (so jealous of all of you who can just take a shower and leave the house)

2. Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?

-None of you probably know this, but I have a big problem with gray hair!!! Yes, I know.  I’m 21 years old and my hair is gray…like there are a ton in there, and they grow FAST!! Most of the time I will just use the nice and easy root touch-up to cover them up.  I know dying your hair from a box is bad, but honestly, since I've moved down south I have not for the life of me found a hairdresser that I would let touch my hair. If you know of any good ones, please, send them my way!

3. Do you wear the same style every day or do you change it?

-Most of the time I will just straighten it, because it takes the shortest amount of time, and I don’t have to worry about it.  Honestly, on days that I work, I end up just putting it in a pony within an hour into my shift, because my measuring tape gets tangled in it…..and my ear piece…and my pen..y'all, one day I was literally walking around work for like an hour with a pen stuck in the back of my hair…I am a mess.. Haha, but on days that I don’t have to work, and I go out and run errands or go shopping, or go out with the boy I will try to curl it.

4. do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a salon?

-I am a broke college student.  I did the whole gel nails thing for like 2 months before I realized how much money I was wasting, and I have SO MUCH nail polish it would be stupid for me not to do my own nails.  Besides, it’s such an easy way to relax.

5. How often do you change your nail polish?

-The minute it chips I have to take it off, because I can’t stand having chipped nails.  I try to do them every other week, but it really depends on my work schedule.

6. Do you polish your toes in the winter or just the summer?

-my piggies always have polish on them.  Is it just me, or do you guys think bare toes look so weird?!

7. How long does it take for you to put on your makeup?

-20 minutes to an hour. Just depends on how my morning is going, and how many breaks I take.

8. What do you do first? Face or eyes?

-I do my concealer first, and then my eyes, and then my foundation routine.  I’m pretty messy when it comes to doing my makeup, and doing my foundation after my eyes helps to cover up the mistakes I make, haha.

9. Do you collect makeup or just buy what you need when you need it?

-Is this a serious question? I am a makeup junkie.  I’ll buy anything and everything no matter what.  I have so many unopened products it’s not even funny.  Oh lord, I have a problem.

10. How often do you wear false eyelashes?

-never. I already have SUPER long and thick eyelashes, anything else would probably be over-kill.

11. Do you do a full face of makeup everyday?

-when I’m at work I do, because I need to look professional, and I’m always up close and personal with my clients, and I want to look good.  But if I’m just going to class I don’t wear any makeup.

12. Do you wear makeup when you’re home alone or with family?

-It depends on what I did that day.  Right now I’m at home alone and have a full face, lip gloss and all, heyyyyyy.

13. will you leave the house without makeup?

-yes!

14. How many high-end products do you have?

-I prefer the high-end stuff over the drugstore brands.  I believe you get what you pay for, and the high-end stuff just works better with my face.  Now I do love the Revlon lip butters.  They’re my holy grail, but that’s basically the only drug-store makeup I use regularly.

15. Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you’re getting dressed?

-I am the most indecisive person ever.  My outfit changes at least 17 times before I leave the house every time I get dressed.

16. How often do you change your handbag?

-I change it with the seasons mostly.  I carry around a big brown bag on a daily basis, but when the boy and I go out I’ll switch to something smaller, only because big bags in a bar are like the most annoying things ever.

17. What time do you wake up and go to sleep?

-I’ll go to bed anywhere between 9pm-2am, it just really depends on what I did that day, but I’m awake almost every day by 6:30-7, thanks to my wonderful internal clock. Thank the lord for coffee.

18. How often or when do you workout?

-Definitely not as often as I should, but I’m pretty active.  Work normally wears me out, I’m constantly walking back and forth between bra rooms and the fitting rooms.  I do love a good workout dvd when I’m feeling unmotivated, or when I have a full day off though!

19. Left handed or right handed?

-right

20. how tall are you?

-5’4”

21. do you speak any foreign languages?

-No. I speak English, because this is America.

22. How many pets do you have?

-Boyfriend and I have a wonderful, sweet, (and by that I mean devil, really, I just had to put him in his cage because he was attacking me) kitty-cat.

23. How often are you on blogger?

-NOT AS OFTEN AS I SHOULD.

24. Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?

-Yes! I have a huge running list in my phone. Whenever I see something or hear about something I want to try I’ll write it down.

25. How did you come up with your blog name?

-It was my old anonymous twitter name, and it just made sense to have a blog to go with my twitter. RIP @perfect_belle

26. What kind of camera do you use for your photographs?

-My phone, which is an HTC One V

27. How often do you clean your house?

-I pick up/ do dishes every day, but once a week I will vacuum, mop, sweep, clean the toilets, do laundry, and all of that fun stuff.  I live to have a clean house, and I can not stand messes. (my car, however, is another story)

28. What is your favorite color?

-Purple!

29. do you swear?

-I try to be a good representation of myself, but some things just need a good swearin’ to.

30. What are you doing with the rest of your day?

-After this I am going to work on a pile of homework ( I may or may not be procrastinating right now, oops)

I pinky promise I will try to update more soon, I'm working on a 'Products I've Used Up' post, but I'm working on trying to use up more products so I will actually have something to talk about! 

Stay Sweet! 

xoxo

Summer

Favorite Beauty Products!

Hello!  I hope you all had a fabulous Friday!!! I worked for 5 hours, got some Taco Bell, and have been watching American Idol on DVR ever since, haha I'm a winner, I know.  I have been wanting to do this post for a while, but, ya know, I'm somewhat of a procrastinator, so there's that.  I don't want to bore you with a long intro, so lets just get to it.  

Favorite Hair Product.

It's A 10: Daily Conditioner.

This stuff is seriously AMAZING.  I use it every night when I shower.  It leaves my hair soft and silky, and I hardly have any tangles when I comb my hair after.  The smell is a little weird, but I think I've gotten used to it.  You can find it at Ulta, and it retails for $22.00.  A little pricey, but definitely worth it!

 Favorite Skin Care.

Benefit.

I have been using this for about a week now, and I seriously have never been as happy with any skin care line as I am with this one.  I used Proactiv all throughout high school, and it worked for me, but I wanted to try something different.  I have dry skin, and normally only get like one break out a month.  This stuff moisturizes like no other! The other great thing about it is that it is SO light, and a little goes a LONG way.  The eye cream is also to die for.  I don't get dark circles ever, because trust me, this girl makes sure she gets her sleep! but it has changed the look of my eyes a lot, just from using it for a week.  They look brighter, and more awake.  Another bonus is that it has a VERY pretty scent, my boyfriend even told me my face smelled good, haha thanks baby!  You can get this at Ulta in a set if you want to try it for yourself.  You get a facial cleanser, exfoliating cleanser, toner, moisturizer, deep moisturizer, and an eye cream all for $24!

 Favorite Bronzer.

Benefit Hoola Bronzer.

I love being bronze and having that sun-kissed look as much as the next girl, but I absolutely hate the bronzers that make you look orange, or the ones with all of that sparkly glitter.  This one is perfect.  It is the best matte bronzer, and it doesn't look orange on your skin at all!  I got this as a sample, and I'm ready to be done with it so I can buy the full sized one! This product retails for $28.

 My Signature Scent.

Michael Kors: Very Hollywood.

This is one of those scents that you just can't put your finger on.  I wish I could describe it to you, but all I can say is it's amazing, and y'all just need to trust me on that.  This is my second bottle.  I'm almost positive it has been discontinued, but I saw it at a Perfumania like a month ago for $50.  Good Luck!

 My Favorite Teeth Whitener.

Rembrandt Fluoride Mouthwash.

This stuff will make your teeth like three shades whiter just after using it for a week, and it is much cheaper than those crest white strips!  I love it because it's easy.  Rinse for a minute after brushing your teeth, don't eat or drink for 30 minutes, and show off your pearly whites!  Plus it tastes delicious, and the added fluoride is a total good thing!  You can find this at Target for about $9.

 Anti-Breakage Spray.

Garnier Fructis Fall Fight.

I have the longest, thickest hair on the planet, and I shed like a dog!  I picked this up a few weeks ago and have been using it every night and every morning.  I have been seeing some results..not as much hair falls out anymore, I'm just hoping the more I use it the better it will be!! I don't shed as often during the day anymore.  It seems that my hair only falls out now when I brush it!  It smells delicious, and doesn't make my hair greasy or flatten it at all, it's super light weight, and I recommend it to anyone who has a nice glob of hair in the drain at the end of their shower! It retails at Target for about $6.

 Favorite Foundation.

Hello Flawless Oxygen Wow Brightening Makeup.

Hello Flawless is right!  I just discovered this little gem from Benefit, and it is AMAZING! It has excellent coverage, and it is a super light formula.  I can hardly even feel it on my skin.  I wear the color Champagne.  It retails for $36.  This is my sample size, and you can get this for $10 if you want to try it out, but don't want to spend the money.  

 Best Mascara Ever.

Urban Decay's Super-curl Curling Mascara.

I was blessed with tons of long eyelashes, so whenever I use anything that lengthens or volumizes my eyelashes end up looking like..bad.  Which is exactly why I LOVE this stuff.  All it does is curl!  I don't even use my eyelash curler anymore, because this does the job for me.  It doesn't clump and it doesn't leave my eyelashes feeling heavy.  The only downside is that it isn't waterproof, but I can live with that.  It retails for $20 on the Urban Decay website. 

My Most Recent Favorite. 

Benefit's Pore Perfection.

 This stuff is a God send, and I'm pretty sure anyone who has ever used it can agree.  It takes away any and all shine, and literally feels like silk on my face.  I wore it by itself today and loved it.  Not to mention it minimizes the look of those pesky pores!  You can get it at Ulta for $30.

 Can't Live Without It!

Benefit's High Beam.

What girl doesn't like that fresh, bright, barbie doll look?   This will surely help you achieve it!  I use this everyday right above where I apply my blush, and on the sides of my nose.  Anywhere I feel like I need a little extra brightening up!  It can turn a bad day into a good day in an instant!  This again, is a sample size, but you can get a full size from Benefit for $26.

I hope y'all enjoyed this blog post!  If you have any questions, or want suggestions on other makeup products, please please please ask!!!  Makeup and Beauty products are my passion, and I would love to help in any way I can!

Stay Sweet!
<3 Perfect_Belle