Confessions of a Fashion Blogger Tag

I saw Melissa's answers to this tag over at imanawkwardturtle and decided that it would be a nice pick-me-up to my Monday evening!

1. How long does it take you to edit/write a post?

It honestly depends. A tutorial or curated post might take hours, but an outfit of the day probably takes about 30 minutes including taking the pictures.

2. Are you a spender or a saver?

Saver all the way! I might splurge on a new suit (for work) or a pair of timeless shoes, but otherwise I love sale shopping, thrifting, and generally getting the most bang for my buck!

3. What type of post do you enjoy writing/recording?

I enjoy hunting down pieces to share with you in my Luxe Bargian posts (it's an extension of my saver habits from the previous question!)

4. Do your friends and family know about your blog/channel?

A think a bunch of them do or they at least subscribe to my Facebook page ;)

5. Are you most likely to buy a bag or a pair of shoes?

Shoes. It's an obsession. I even have my own shoe closet in my walkin (no judging!). Although, I did go on a purse kick for a while recently while I was vintage shopping.

6. What clothing item do you wear way too much?

Loose fitting cardigans. I tend to get hot and cold a lot (something I attribute to my chronic illnesses), so I tend to layer one of these on just about every outfit.

7. Are the outfits you post really what you wear in public?

Yep!

8. Who or what inspired you to start your blog/channel?

I gor my introduction to blogging a few years ago when I started a frugal blog. Then while I was recovering from neurosurgery, I started watching beauty vloggers on YouTube. One day about two months ago I decided that I wanted to shift my blogging efforts to beauty and fashion and join part of the online community. I also have a jewelry line by the same name.

9.What’s your style mantra?

Where what makes you happy! It's your life and you're the one who has to live it in those clothes. Be adventurous, take chances, follow your whims. Maybe you'll miss the mark sometimes, but so what?

I tag everyone! If you do this tag, leave your responses in a comment below so I can read them!

Procrastinating Beauty Blogger Tag

Image Credit: Matt Trostle via Flickr

I saw this tag over at Love Life and Makeup and couldn't resist.

1. Name a beauty regimen that you rarely do. 

I'm not big on serums and face creams. I'm also terrible about remembering to apply sunscreen. I'm sure I'll pout when I have wrinkles and wish I had done more!

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

Yes, I thoroughly clean them regularly or right away with makeup brush cleaner towelettes if I'm using a liquid or cream product or a really dark shadow color.

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

This is a tough one. It really depends on what I'm doing. If I'm going in to work daily, then I will either touch it up or take it off regularly. If I'm doing housework or making jewelry, usually a few days.

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.) 

I try to stretch the product as long as I can. I even purchased a beauty spoon knockoff to try to get more out of each container. Once I'm totally out, I'll put it off for as long as it takes me to find the one I want! 

5. What is your worst beauty habit?

Biting my nails.

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

Sorting through all the mail and getting rid of all the junk. I tend to pull out what is important and needs my attention right away and then leave the rest of the sale papers for whenever I have some time.

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

I pretty much have getting ready down to a science, so I usually budget that amount of time up to a few minutes before we have to leave. 

8. Can you commit to spending bans? 

When I need to, but usually I'm able to be frugal and get what I need without over spending. Coupons anyone?

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

Very! I have a 9 cube shelving unit that I use to store all my products. In the cubes I have smaller containers like boxes from Ikea, small storage drawers from Walmart, and small bins from Office Depot that I use to keep everything organized on the shelves.

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

This blog is relatively new, so the longest has been a couple of days. On my frugal blog, up to a month or two when I was dealing with health issues.

I tag: Everyone!