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I’m excited about today’s 20 Questions! Since starting our blog, I have made friends all over the world, and Judy is definitely one of my favourites! We got to know each other over a swap we did back in October and now have a little joke that I am her English twin. Seriously, we like a lot of the same stuff (apart from jogging, maybe…) so I therefore declare Judy and her blog to be absolutely fabulous!
1) Why did you start your blog?
I worked part time at Ulta at the time I started my blog and my friends, family and coworkers kept asking me for advice – what’s the best for this? How do you apply that? So, I decided to start a blog and share all the makeup application and collection tips that I was learning along the way. In summer, my blog really evolved into a nail polish blog as I realized I really enjoyed writing about, reviewing and swatching nail polish and nail art!
2) How long have you been blogging for?
Since February 2009.
3) What do you enjoy most about blogging?
The people! I have amazing followers, many of whom also have amazing blogs!! Everyone is so kind and supportive. There’s a great sense of camaraderie in the nail blogosphere! 🙂
4) What frustrates you most about blogging?
Not having enough time lately to run my blog the way I want!
5) How much time a week do you spend on your blog / reading other people’s blogs?
That’s a good question! I can usually spend 3 to 4 hours on a weekend just swatching, not including the time it takes to prep the photos and write the posts. I spend probably 3 + hours doing post prep. Lately, though, I’ve been wearing my review polishes/nail art and skipping my usual weekend swatch-a-thons. In terms of blog reading, I spend a lil time each night scanning some of the blogs on my blogroll – different ones each day – I don’t comment as much these days but I am looking and loving!
6) What advice do you have for aspiring beauty bloggers?
Blogging is a hobby – like running or knitting. It’s something that you should give attention and time to if you want it to grow. Make sure you have that time and that it’s fun! And also get to know other bloggers. It really is wonderful having other beauty bloggers to chat with and share experiences!
7) What other hobbies/interests do you have?
I love running (I am getting back into shape and back into it currently!), reading, shopping (haha), traveling and food – mostly eating it (hence the running and getting back into shape) LOL
8 ) How many bottles of nail varnish do you own?
Hahaha…*blushing* well…I hope my boyfriend doesn’t read this! Over 1,000. I haven’t logged my latest purchases so I’m not sure the exact number…
9) Do you set yourself a shopping budget, or do you purchase on an as-and-when basis?
I NEED to set myself a shopping budget! I purchase on an as-and-when basis and then wonder why I’m eating ramen noodles for lunch the week leading up to payday (well, ok, it’s not that bad but still!) LOL
10) What is your favourite make-up brand, and why?
I love MAC, Urban Decay and Smashbox! But my absolute favorite is Inglot. They only have one store in the States right now, in New York City. I use so much of their stuff – liquid blush, lip pencils, glosses and sticks, face powder, eye shadows (LOVE their Freedom system!) and nail polish. Their eye shadows are my favorite!
11) Do you ever leave the house without wearing make-up?
Yes! The only thing it’s rare for me to go without is my green-tinted moisturizer. I have rosacea and am self-conscious about my ruddy complexion!
12) What is your favourite beauty product and why?
To piggyback my last answer – green-tinted moisturizer. Either Clinique’s or Eucerin’s. This product evens out my skin tone and makes it possible for me to wear colorful makeup!
13) What is your favourite nail varnish of all time? (yep, only one!)
Wow! This is so cruel! LOL I’d have to say…BB Couture Pipe Bender. It is a newer color, but the green with blue flash is absolutely gorgeous and a color I didn’t realize I was missing in my life LOL! Blue is my favorite color, and the way it complements the green in this polish is great!
14) Tell us about the best holiday you’ve ever been on
In 2007, I went to Vienna for work by myself. I took extra time at the end to vacation. It was the first time I’d ever been out of the country by myself, and it was a life lesson – as well as a great experience! I saw so much, ate at different places, drank different beers and wines, shopped and got hit on while site-seeing IN St. Stephen’s Cathedral, haha. I also happened to be in Judensplatz when the Pope visited! I saw the Pope in the Pope Mobile – it was so neat! He waved to our crowd. I am not Catholic, but it was still a pretty cool moment. Also – it was when I came home from that trip and Mike picked me up at the airport that I realized I was in love with him 🙂 That was September and we’d started dating in July. We didn’t exchange “I love you’s” until October, but we both knew we were in love when I came home from Vienna 🙂
15) What would be your ideal day off?
I’m definitely a warm-weather lover, but there’s nothing like a snowy, wintry day off, curling up on the couch with a good book, warm blanket and cup of hot chocolate!
16) What is your favourite TV show?
This is tough! Big Bang Theory…Grey’s Anatomy and NCIS! I also enjoy trashy reality tv like Jersey Shore (we Jersey girls are NOTHING like those girls!) and The Hills!
17) What music do you enjoy listening to?
I have eclectic tastes! Everything from Barry Manilow to B.O.B….from U2 to Stevie Wonder….from Michael Jackson to John Legend.
18) What is your favourite food?
Pho – it’s Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup, and it is wonderful!
19) Where would you most like to visit in the world? (money no object)
I’d take a weeks-long tour of Europe! And stop in England to meet Helen and toast a pint!!!
20) Tell us a secret…
I am a purse fanatic as well as a polish fanatic! Purses are my favorite non-polish accessory and I change my bags often!
Aww, I really enjoyed this! It’s nice to get to know a little bit more about Judy, she’s so sweet. And now I’m longing for a winter, snowy day, a hot chocolate and a book.;)
I loved getting to know even more about Judy. She’s a very sweet person. I really enjoy reading her blog. I consider her a friend. I don’t watch Jersey girls because they irritate me. I do watch Housewives of New Jersey. I’m a Jersey girl also but not like those idiots on MTV! Thanks for the 20 questions. I’d love to see more bloggers doing those questions.