Perfect Palette Tag

I've seen this around YouTube and I thought it would be a really fun tag to do!


1. Best Packaging


I have to give it to the Naked Basics. I love that the mirror stays in place. I love how sleek it is. It's not always easy to open, but I do wish more of my palettes were like this, basically because I can set it on a table and it will stay open.


2. Best Color Payoff


It's a tie between my Lorac Pro Palette, and my original Naked Palette. I feel like the color payoff on both of these is really true to pan.


3. Most Versatile


This definitely goes to the Lorac pro. I can create any look I want with this palette- from super neutral to dark and smoky. Anything I want to do, eyes wise, I can do!


4. Best for Traveling


This is also a tie! If I need to go somewhere, these are the two palettes that I want with me. It's not that the Lorac doesn't have enough mattes- it certainly does! But between the two, I have a mirror that can stay open, and enough of a mix of mattes and shimmers that I can do any look I need to!

5. Biggest Regret


This is also a tie. I may lose seriously blogger cred, but I don't get the love with the wet 'n wild  eyeshadow palettes- at least not this one. I get crazy fallout, the shades are chalky so they don't blend well- I just don't get it! I really need to just purge this out of my collection. I'm willing to try some of the other wet 'n wilds because this could be a fluke, but I regret buying this.
The Cover Girl palette I mainly got for the green and blue, and now I have better quality makeup that I don't absolutely need a white base to get absolute color payoff. I would have to layer so much eye shadow on my eyes to get close to the shade in the pan that it just wasn't worth it. 

6. Best Color Names


Of the palettes I have, it has to be this palette. I think Too Faced really does come up with the funnest names! The names of this palette include Cut the Cake, Hot Cocoa, Lovey Dovey, and Licorice Latte, to name a few.

7. Least Used
I think it's safe to say that my least used is also the ones listed under "biggest regret". I don't use those much because I'm not into the color payoff or the fallout. I really just need to trash them.

8. Most Used, Most Loved, Desert Island
The Lorac Pro! It's listed in several categories, and I am just so in love with it. It's the only palette I own that I can actually see having to replace the whole thing because I will have run out of virtually every shade. There isn't a single shade I dislike in this palette, and all are pigmented and flattering shades for my skin tone. I can get any look I want (as I said above), and I never worry about not being able to come up with one look using ONLY this palette (I usually have to use more than one if I'm using any other palette I own). Overall, this is the palette I will go back to.  


I Tag: Jenna and Allie, specifically, and any of you that want to do it! If you've already done this tag, please feel free to leave a comment to the post or YouTube video, and I will definitely go check it out!


FTC: All products were with purchased by me with my own money or received as gifts. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Bonus Post: 99 Questions Tag

I'm a little bored today, and am catching up on my YouTube Subscriptions, and saw MsGoldgirl's video on the 99 Question tag, and thought it might be a fun way for a) my readers to get to know me, and b)to waste some time while I'm procrastinating working on a huge blog post that will be coming mid October for the Geek Chic Dangerous To Go Alone collection. (Yes, I do work on blogs sometimes well in advance, especially if they are large posts!)

So, here it goes!


1: Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
My closet doesn't have a door, so I guess it's always open! (It does have a curtain, but the curtain is basically always open.)

2: Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?
It depends on the type of shampoo and conditioner. Typically, no.


3: Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?
Out, I move around too much to keep them tucked in.


4: Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
Not personally.


5: Do you like to use post-it notes?
I do! I use them often at work.


6: Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?
Yes.


7: Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?
Notice it says "attacked" by bees but not stung? I wouldn't mind being attacked by bees if they don't sting me.

8: Do you have freckles?
Not really... Like, not on my face or anything, but maybe a few on my arms?


9: Do you always smile for pictures?
It depends, but usually.


10: What is your biggest pet peeve?
I feel like I have quite a few, is that a bad thing? I really dislike people that are not mindful of their germs. Especially during flu season. I also don't like when someone comes up behind me and touches me. It kind of freaks me out! I don't like people touching me without an invitation, in general. I have a feeling when I get pregnant I'm going to want to walk around in a bubble to keep hands away from my belly!


11: Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
Only if I'm wearing a pedometer, which I'd like to get back into doing.


12: Have you ever peed in the woods?
Not that I can recall. 


13: What about pooped in the woods?
No.


14: Do you ever dance even if theres no music playing?
All the time!


15: Do you chew your pens and pencils?
No, but sometimes I'll tap the end on my lip.


16: How many people have you slept with this week?
Just the one (my husband).


17: What size is your bed?
Queen. It's a good size for us, I don't see ever wanting a bigger bed.

18: What is your Song of the week?
Gorilla by Bruno Mars. 


19: Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
I don't have a problem with it (it's just a color), but I would never buy a pink shirt for my husband. Mostly because I know he wouldn't wear it.


20: Do you still watch cartoons?
All the time- I just watched Tangled last night.


21: Whats your least favorite movie?
I can't think of anything off the top of my head.


22: Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
... why would you tell someone this?


23: What do you drink with dinner?
It depends.


24: What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
Sweet and Sour.


25: What is your favorite food?
I like comfort foods, and italian. I also love a good salad.


26: What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
So many. My husband and I have over 400 movies and I've watched at least half of them at least 3 - 4 times, if not more on some of them.


27: Last person you kissed/kissed you?
My husband for both.


28: Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
No.


29: Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?
Probably not.


30: When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
I honestly can't remember.


31: Can you change the oil on a car?
I'm sure I could, but I never have.


32: Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
Nope!


33: Ever ran out of gas?
No, I'm actually a fanatic about always making sure I have gas in my car!


34: Favorite kind of sandwich?
I freaking love sandwiches. My favorite sandwich I've ever had has to be the Tuna Salad Sandwich from Point Loma Seafood in San Diego. My brother-in-law recommended I have it last time we were in San Diego visiting them, and I've been having dreams of it ever since. I also love the Tuna Melt at Sequoia Sandwich Company. I clearly like a good Tuna sandwich.


35: Best thing to eat for breakfast?
I'm not sure about the best thing, but I love having bagels for breakfast.

36: What is your usual bedtime?
Usually between 9 and 10 on work nights.


37: Are you lazy?
I do tend towards laziness, but I try my best to not be!


38: When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?
I was a ballerina, I was Beetlejuice, I've been a Black Widow (which is funny, because I hate spiders), I was a dead cheerleader, I was Princess Leia... I've been a lot of things!


39: What is your Chinese astrological sign?
Rat. 


40: How many languages can you speak?
English.


41: Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
So many. I'm actually planning a blog post about that this month!


42: Which are better legos or lincoln logs?
Legos!


43: Are you stubborn?
I can be, but I wouldn't say it's a trait someone would tell someone else I have.


44: Who is better...Leno or Letterman?
Neither- I watch either Conan or Jimmy Fallon if I watch Late Night anything.


45: Ever watch soap operas?
I never really have!


46: Are you afraid of heights?
Yes. 


47: Do you sing in the car?
All the time!


48: Do you sing in the shower?
Sometimes, if I'm listening to music.


49: Do you dance in the car?
Again, all the time! 


50: Ever used a gun?
I've used a BB Gun. I want to take gun lessons, though! 


51: Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
Probably at my wedding.


52: Do you think musicals are cheesy?
No, I love musicals!


53: Is Christmas stressful?
Only if you allow it to be! My husband and I generally shop early (usually online either on Thanksgiving or the day after), and get everything wrapped as it comes in. 


54: Ever eat a pierogi?
I had to look it up, and I don't think that I have.


55: Favorite type of fruit pie?
I love the chocolate satin pie from Marie Callende'rs.


56: Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
A Teacher, A Librarian, or an Accountant. I am none of those things lol.


57: Do you believe in ghosts?
Yes, I absolutely do.


58: Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?
Quite often.


59: Take a vitamin daily?
No, but I should!


60: Wear slippers?
Sometimes.


61: Wear a bath robe?
Yes.


62: What do you wear to bed?
Depends. Usually a night gown (something like this), a tank and shorts, or a shirt and underwear. 


63: First concert?
I think it was Bachman Turner Overdrive at a fair. But if you mean in a venue, it would be The Offspring.


64: Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?
Target. I haven't been in a Kmart in years (though I do think they have cute stuff, I just always forget about them), and I really prefer not having to go to Wal-Mart.


65: Nike or Adidas?
Nike. Not that I own either, but if I had to choose.


66: Cheetos Or Fritos?
That really depends! To just snack on, probably cheetos.


67: Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?
Probably peanuts.

68: Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?
Nope!


69: Ever take dance lessons?
I took a few tap lessons when I was a kid!


70: Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?
I see him doing something he loves.


71: Can you curl your tongue?
Yes.


72: Ever won a spelling bee?
Nope.


73: Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
Yes, I cry all the time.

74: Own any record albums?
No.


75: Own a record player?
No.


76: Regularly burn incense?
No.

77: Ever been in love?
Yes, and I still am!


78: Who would you like to see in concert?
I'd really enjoy seeing Bruno Mars, or Macklemore. I also want to go see Rush again (they're my favorite band), or Metallica again. Both put on a great show.


79: What was the last concert you saw?
I think Rush a couple of years ago. It's been a long time since I've been to a concert.


80: Hot tea or cold tea?
That really depends on my mood, but I do love a good hot cup of tea!


81: Tea or coffee?
Tea, I dislike the taste of coffee and it makes me jittery. 


82: Sugar or snickerdoodles?
Snickerdoodles.


83: Can you swim well?
No, I am not a strong swimmer. I learned to swim later in life, and I attribute that to my inexperience. Plus, I just don't get in the water all that often. 

84: Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?
Yes.


85: Are you patient?
Sometimes? Lol.


86: DJ or band, at a wedding?
We had a DJ at our wedding.


87: Ever won a contest?
I've won things before, but I've never been like a grand prize winner.


88: Ever have plastic surgery?
Nope! 

89: Which are better black or green olives?
Black.


90: Can you knit or crochet?
No, but I wouldn't mind learning.


91: Best room for a fireplace?
A living or family room.


92: Do you want to get married?
I am married, and I hope to never have to get married again!


93: If married, how long have you been married?
A year and a few months.


94: Who was your HS crush?
My HS crush ended up being my boyfriend my senior year. 


95: Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?
No, I'm an adult.


96: Do you have kids?
Not currently.


97: Do you want kids?
Eventually, I want one. We might decide to have another, but right now we are planning on "one and done". 


98: Whats your favorite color?
Purple


99: Do you miss anyone right now?
I kind of miss my grandparents, I should give them a call!


Okay, that was fun! I might do another sometime!

Would You Rather Tag: Makeup Edition!

One of my absolute favorite beauty bloggers, emilynoel83, posted this tag on her blog, and I thought it would be a great way to get to know a little about me and my makeup habits!

1. Would you rather lose all of your mascaras, eyeliners, lipsticks, and lip glosses or lose all of your palettes and eyeshadows?

This is very hard for me, given I have developed a love for mascara. However, I feel like "palette" is pretty open ended, and I have invested so much more into my eye shadow, I guess I would have to say lose the first set, keep the second.

2. Would you rather chop off all your hair or never be able to cut it again?

Chop it all off- it will grow back! I couldn't imagine not ever being able to cut my hair again. I'm going to assume this also means trim... so I'll chop it all, and let it grow back. 

3. Would you rather have a coral cheek or a pink cheek?

Pink.I feel like it goes with more.

4. If you had $1,000 to spend, would you rather buy clothes or makeup?

Clothes. I do love my makeup, but $1000.00 is a lot of makeup at once!

5. Would you rather apply lipstick as eyeliner or eyeliner as lipstick?

Lipstick as an eyeliner. It doesn't say what color of lipstick. 

6. Would you rather only shop at MAC or Sephora?

Sephora, I only own one thing from MAC, and it is a foundation powder my sister-in-law bought me for my wedding. As much as I do love looking at their stuff, I feel like it's pretty easily duped. 

7. Would you rather only use one eyeshadow color or one lip color for the rest of your life?

Lip color. I usually rock a neutral/slightly glossy lip anyway, and I love variety in my eye makeup.

 

8. Would you rather wear winter clothes in the summer or summer clothes in the winter?

This is really hard for me because where I live, it gets to be over 100 degrees in the summer, but pretty chilly in the winter. However, I find it's much easier for me to warm up than to cool off, so summer clothes in the winter, it is! 

9. Would you rather have dark nails or bright nails all year round?

As much as I love a good bright nail, I'm going to have to go with dark nails. 

10. Would you rather give up your favorite lip product or your favorite eye product?

Lip product. 

11. Would you rather only be able to wear your hair in a ponytail or a messy bun?

Ponytail. More versatile.

12. Would you rather never be able to paint your nails again or never use lip gloss?

Never use lip gloss. I don't know what I'd do without my nail polish! 

13. Would you rather shave your eyebrows and have none at all or Sharpie them in everyday?

Sharpie those babies in! They have really fine-tip sharpies, and it would look way better than not having them. Just thinking about myself without eyebrows is horrible!

14. Would you rather live without makeup or nail polish?

This is a nightmare of a question. I have quite a bit of both. I guess I could live without nail polish, if I absolutely had to. But it would be really, really hard.