TAG: Confessions Of A Beauty Blogger

Source: missbeccabeauty.blogspot.co.uk

As I'm trying to get back into the blogging habits after taking an incredibly long time off, I've found this TAG from Sinead from Dreaming Again and felt this would be a great tag to get the ball rolling again! 

Here we go!

1. How many hours a week do you spend writing / editing posts?

A little awkward seeing as this is my second blog post today after going a-wall for over a month! This question is a little tricky to answer seeing as I'm now so busy all the time with uni and just commitments I have - I would love to have more time though to just chill for a whole day and whack out all the blogs I've been dying to do! Get me on a beach with some sun and sand please!! 

2. Are you a spender or saver?

A saver I think - it's funny I say that because if you let me in boots, in no way am I a saver - but I like to think I'm pretty cautious with my money! But I'm defiantly one of those people that doesn't care and just splurges on things I know that I really like and will get a lot of use out of - especially make-up products!

3. When is it easier for you to blog? 

In the evening for sure, with all my uni work going on right now, there is in no way a minute in the day where I feel I can sit down and blog what I'm feeling or want to talk about! I wish I could though, so so much :( 

4. What makes writing behind a computer comfortable for you? 

I've always liked writing, I firstly wanted to be a journalist and now blog because it's such a big interest for me. I just like being in the comforts of my house and being able to blog what I want, when I want. 


5. What is your worst make up / hair habit? 

I'm actually such a lazy person when it comes to my hair and make up habits. I only take my make up off at night with a make up wipe and don't cleanse, and I only occasionally put on moisturiser and a toner when I feel I can be bothered! As for my hair, it's pretty much always natural, which is half straight with really annoying flicky bits at the front. My hair doesn't really like heat too much and I don't want to damage it, so that's my excuse for being lazy in that department. As for my make up habits, I have no excuses *hangs head in shame*

6. What is one quote you wish the world lived by? 

Offt, so many - I change my phone background every now and again to a new quote that I absolutely love and live by for inspiration to get by. My current background quote says:
'Life is too short to worry about stupid things. Have Fun. Fall in Love. Regret Nothing. And don't let people bring you down' 

7. How long do you spend getting ready every day? 

I pretty much get up an hour before I need to be somewhere, this hour includes actually getting out of bed, to getting ready, having breakfast, teeth and make-up - the whole shabang. It can take me up to half an hour, but I can easily do my make up in 3 minutes and be out the door! Pretty good quality to have if I'm honest seeing as it's a little more time to chill in bed! Plus if someone was to ever challenge me to a 3 minute make-up challenge, I'm sure to whip their butts!!

8. Who's your favourite blogger?

Seeing as I haven't been reading many blogs, it's hard to say - must admit though, I will forever love Sprinkle Of Glitter, I read her posts every time I need a pick me up. She's just perfect. 

9. Who is a blogger that you think deserves more subscribers than they have?

Meeeeeee! LOLJK. It's really hard to say, I do think Sinead does if I'm honest. 

10. What is one thing you are excited about in the upcoming year?
Hopefully passing my second year of photography *fingers, toes and everything else crossed*

11. What is you most awkward blogging moment?

Getting no views, but I'm too afraid to advertise my blog so I expect it if Im honest! ahah!
 
12. How long does it take you to prepare a post?

It really just depends on what type of post I'm thinking of writing - My 'Im back' post only took me 20 minutes, purely because I was slamming on my keys trying to get everything I had to say (which was a lot) all at once - Other posts though such as my 'What's in my everyday make up bag' literally took me like 2/3 days with taking the images, writing about them in detail and making it perfect! 

13. Are you wearing trousers right now or jogging pants / PJ bottoms?

PJ Bottoms! I'm late night blogging!

14. What are you most proud of in life?

Doing well in school and getting A*'s in A-level has always been a pretty good achievement thing for me. 5 best out of like 250 kids! WAHOO 

There we go! Another tag in the bag :) Hope you enjoyed! If you liked this blog and want to do it yourself, go ahead! Make sure you tag or let me know you've done it so I can read your opinions as well! :D

Nicole
xxx

I'm back!

Firstly, I think I should apologise for not posting for over a month, although I'm sure not many people read this blog, this was meant to be my way of 'escaping' the real world and doing what I enjoyed every once in a while. Unfortunately, this hasn't been the case for me recently and I felt I needed to take some time out to sort myself out, things have been pretty hectic lately, but now I'm really going to try and hop back on the blogging band wagon!

So, I'm still at university, studying Photography, but my recently discovered passion for make up artistry has grown so much and now I find myself looking at tutorials, practicing looks, following MUA's on instagram or rummaging through my kit thinking what else I can build to it all the time, it's pretty distracting but it's something I finally feel really passionate about and something I know I want to pursue in the future.

Recently, I've been helping out my friend Charlie Pope on his photographic shoots, doing make up on myself and other models, and I cannot begin to describe how happy it makes me, seeing the final images and knowing you were behind the make up for it is just so worthwhile. Here are some images from the shoots:

(MUA done by myself, Images produced by Charlie Hummerstone-Pope)

Being on a photography course, I feel so guilty all the time that I'm always in front of the camera, whether this be being the model for the shoot, or doing the make-up for it! I hate to say it, but I just feel more comfortable there - actually having the camera in my hands and having the option to do so much in the studio scares me more than it thrills me! Give me a load of Real Technique brushes and an eye-pallette and I feel a lot more comfortable! (No seriously, please give me more Real Technique brushes) haha!

Despite my forced passion for photography right now, I'm determined to persevere through at get this done, I've never been that person to give up - I'm far too stubborn - so tomorrow is finally my time in the studio! Nervous doesn't even cover how I'm feeling but it needs to be done!

Anyway that should be enough for a little catch up!

Nicole
xxx