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What are your favorite colors (both generally and for makeup products)?    To wear? deep peacock blue, plum, dark green.  Makeup - purple anything, teals, bright bold colors! 

What colors do you use most in your apartment decoration?   Sage green 

Do you own a lot of items from any particular brand?  I have a ton of Mirenesse and Urban Decay palettes, but I still have holes in my collection.  UD is my fav!  I  own naked 1, but none of the other nakeds, and love all of their lippy's and own none of them!

What scents do you like:  Citrus, cranberry, clove, spice/cinnamon pumpkin, Harvey Prince Ageless, Skinny Chic, lush citrus-y or spice-y things

What scents do you not like: vanilla, floral.  I'm pretty sensitive to fragrance, in general my fav's don't make me sneeze, but almost any other scent will 

What makeup item can you not use at all:    blush - I've got very high red in my cheeks so blush never works on me, hair serums, blow out items (I don't curl or blow dry my hair)

What makeup item do you use every day:  liquid liner and tinted moisturizer, sugar lip balm in petal or plum


What colors do you avoid: coral and warm toned reds, oranges in lipcolor (but love orange shadow)


How would you describe your style of makeup? bold, gothy, I prefer color to nuetrals, but work a corp job so I wear a lot of jewel tones and berries in more conservative configurations:)
 

What  NON- makeup or beauty-related item,  would you be over -the-moon to see in your package? chocolate, stuffed animals, bat related things

What are your feelings on prepared/unsealed samples? totally fine with it as long as they have been sterilized or haven't come in contact with body fluids

What kind of extras would make your day? small edible treats, something hand crafted, fingerless gloves, your favorite sci fi or fantasy book. (I have a huge book collection but would love to discover a new or lesser known author).

What designs are you geared towards? (eg motifs, characters, themes, styles)  jewel tones, celtic, sci fi, victorian or cybergoth (but not skulls or spiders), gently curved geometric shapes (like the plates in the NM Popsugar box!)

What ONE PRODUCT (not brand or color in particular, just product) do you use more than any other?  (What runs out the quickest in your make-up drawer?)  starlooks precision eye liner or eyeko liner

You just won a $50 giftcard to [Insert your favorite beauty store here]. What's the first thing you want to buy???  Naked 3 palette, or a brightly colored eyeshadow set, or the sugar mini's set

 
Ok here is a question. Is there any particular brand that you dislike? Like... you really don't like any (or 99%) of the products from that brand?  My answer is (don't kill me...) Benefit. Almost every product I have tried, I hated. There are a few I haven't hated, but I didn't love them either. It's just a dud brand for me. 
I'm 50/50 with benefit. I hate They're Real (smudges like a mother) but love their cream shadows and brow zing. My brand overall that I just don't like is Too Faced. I haven't even tried Shadow Insurance which seems to be their knockout. Their eyeshadows and blushes always seem chalky to me.
 
Speaking of "HG" items, this would be a great question. I honestly have not found the "one" of anything yet that I can't live without, I love experimenting but often find myself going back to some products in my collection normally UD mattifying powder, Tarte maracuja oil rollerball for example and a few others. Q: Have you found your HG item(s)? If so what is it? 
I love Tarte's Matte Lip Tints.
 
Alright, time to jump into answering some questions...

What are your favorite colors (both generally and for makeup products)?

Generally I like ocean-y colors like blue-greens, sea foam, navy blue but I also don't dislike any other colors

For makeup I like bright, bold lip colors and neutral eyeshadows. I like corals, reds, and wine colors for lips and beige and brown for eyes.

What colors do you use most in your apartment decoration?

I still live at home (unfortunately) so not too much decorating yet. Hopefully I'll be moving out soon though so I can start decorating! My room currently has a lot of neutrals but I also like to throw some animal prints in there. ;) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Think of it as a sort of gentlewoman's safari type room.

Do you own a lot of items from any particular brand?

Not especially. Recently I've been getting a lot of Urban Decay stuff. I've fallen in love with their lipstick line and want all of them!!

What scents do you like:

I LOVE floral scents! I like my scents to be very feminine

What scents do you not like:

I hate, hate, HATE rose on its own! It's okay sometimes when it's a part of a mix of scents but on its own...uck. I also don't really like tropical scents much.

What makeup item can you not use at all:

Well, technically this is a hair product but dry shampoo. I wish I could use it but unfortunately it does nothing for me. Oh! I did think of a makeup item though! I can't wear nude lipsticks. They make me look kinda like a weird 90s hooker I think... Same thing with frosted lip colors.

What makeup item do you use every day:

I use liquid eyeliner every day! I love doing the cat eye look. My HG is Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner (the black one)

What colors do you avoid:

I tend to avoid bright colors for eyeshadow since I think they look a bit overwhelming on me but I'm all up for bright eyeliners! I avoid nude lipsticks like the plague...

How would you describe your style of makeup?

My style of makeup changes daily but the ones I keep going back to are pinup style and a sexy librarian-ish look.

What  NON- makeup or beauty-related item,  would you be over -the-moon to see in your package?

Doctor Who anything! I started watching the show recently and got completely addicted! I can't believe how fast I'm getting through it. I'd also love some kind of relaxation item like bath stuff or tea or BAKERY!! Yum! I'm going into my last year of college so any relaxation things are amazing. :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

What are your feelings on prepared/unsealed samples?

I'm totally fine with them! I don't even mind swatched items or items that have been used once or twice (as long as it's not like lipgloss or something). I'll just sanitize those bad boys and enjoy :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

What kind of extras would make your day?

I would love samples of my SS's HG items. I'm still trying to find my perfect makeup items so I love trying new things. I would also love it if, since I'm an avid reader, my SS would include a list of their favorite books.

What designs are you geared towards? (eg motifs, characters, themes, styles)

I really, really like nautical themed designs. It's always been my favorite. I also like nature designs.

What ONE PRODUCT (not brand or color in particular, just product) do you use more than any other?  (What runs out the quickest in your make-up drawer?)

I go through liquid eyeliner the quickest. I just love that stuff.

You just won a $50 giftcard to [sephora]. What's the first thing you want to buy???

Cologne for my fiance!! I'm trying to wean him off of Axe body spray... He's put off my the price of cologne but he'll wear it if I buy it for him or give him samples of it. He really likes Armani Code so I always get samples of it when I go to Sephora. If I got a $50 gift card to Sephora I would probably just bite the bullet and buy him a bottle.

Is there an item (makeup, tool, skincare) you feel is missing from your routine, if so what?

I feel that I am missing some makeup brushes from my collection that I should have. I only have an eyeshadow brush, one lip brush (unacceptable for someone who loves lip product as much as I do!), and those starter brushes for face from Bare Minerals.

What holiday items do you prefer chocolate/chocolate mint, gingerbread or eggnog?

Mmm.. Chocolate/chocolate mint is my favorite. I really like the smell of gingerbread. Not a huge fan of eggnog but it's okay I guess.

Is there any particular brand that you dislike? Like... you really don't like any (or 99%) of the products from that brand?

Benefit. Most of their products don't work very well for me.

Have you found your HG item(s)? If so what is it?

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Eyeliner, Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Naked, and DJV Fiberwig Mascara something or other. Can't remember the full name of the mascara right now but it's amazing.

 
I have come to realize that, for me, I don't want to live my life being defined by what society thinks are important things. I don't find the same things important. I know what is important to me and what I use to measure the "success" in my life.

 
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  YAY, loving the strong, successful women vibe too! I think we all tend to be too hard on ourselves if we don't have everything locked down. I wish I'd made finishing school more of a priority but I know why I didn't... I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up
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What do you gals do?

I work for a large consumer packaged goods company :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I manage trade and customs compliance, which basically  means I keep the company out of trouble with the customs authorities, look for ways to use free trade agreements to save $$ (I'm all over the TPP discussions), provide comments to the gov't on various regulations, and serve as an internal consultant ala - hey, we want to build a new factory here, what do we need to know about shipping stuff from here to there and back again. I don't do the actual shipping, but I set up the process and then turn it over to the folks who execute it. 

 
Quote: Originally Posted by tweakabell /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  YAY, loving the strong, successful women vibe too! I think we all tend to be too hard on ourselves if we don't have everything locked down. I wish I'd made finishing school more of a priority but I know why I didn't... I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up
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What do you gals do?
I am a grad student working on my M.S. in Chemistry.  I am trying to get my research done so I can start writing my thesis and get my degree done this year.  I also TA for undergraduate chemistry labs which is fun and scary at the same time.  I have a husband and a little dog who is definitely my little baby.  I keep thinking of all the women I really admire and the thing they have in common is just being happy with themselves.  No matter how long you stay in school, if you're married or single, confident and happy women will always be admired.  

 
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I work for a large consumer packaged goods company :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I manage trade and customs compliance, which basically  means I keep the company out of trouble with the customs authorities, look for ways to use free trade agreements to save $$ (I'm all over the TPP discussions), provide comments to the gov't on various regulations, and serve as an internal consultant ala - hey, we want to build a new factory here, what do we need to know about shipping stuff from here to there and back again. I don't do the actual shipping, but I set up the process and then turn it over to the folks who execute it. 
@Dayo Steph CPGs FTW :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> :) :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
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  @Dayo Steph CPGs FTW :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> :) :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />
Indeed! I hope your job offer goes well! I've been with my current co for 13 years, eek!

 
Omg there are sooo many questions I don't know where to look/answer/read!!

I can't wait to find out who my SS is!!! And the advent calendar is great idea!!! If anyone wants to send me a non makeup item, I am currently on a quest for a cute animal hat (preferably a bunny one). I love hats. 

I have a couple of cute ideas for my SS hehehehe...

 
Quote: Originally Posted by jannie135 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Omg there are sooo many questions I don't know where to look/answer/read!!

I can't wait to find out who my SS is!!! And the advent calendar is great idea!!! If anyone wants to send me a non makeup item, I am currently on a quest for a cute animal hat (preferably a bunny one). I love hats. 

I have a couple of cute ideas for my SS hehehehe...
Those are so cute! I wish I could pull off an adorable novelty hat like that. I've always wanted a cupcake hat!

 
Speaking of "HG" items, this would be a great question. I honestly have not found the "one" of anything yet that I can't live without, I love experimenting but often find myself going back to some products in my collection normally UD mattifying powder, Tarte maracuja oil rollerball for example and a few others. Q: Have you found your HG item(s)? If so what is it? 
Hands down...NARS Orgasm Blush.
 
Quote: Originally Posted by usofjessamerica /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Those are so cute! I wish I could pull off an adorable novelty hat like that. I've always wanted a cupcake hat!
My short hair has made it possible for me to wear hats. Before I think I looked really bad in them lol

 
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I'm a little sad. I had hoped to send a DIY advent but looking at some people's lists it probably isn't going to be possible because the items I have are a giant mishmash of color/neutrals,skincare, bath/body, and nails. So it looks like it might go to my mom. The question I have is a few minis will fit in each box so one item per box or filled?

The very very beginnings,pre-prettifying

If by chance you get me, I would lose my mind (in a good way!) over a DIY advent, regardless of contents!!! :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 
Quote: Originally Posted by Jamie P /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  I think it would be a cute idea to make a little advent calendar using extras or samples... so it wouldn't even count towards the gift. Little envelopes with the date on them strung with ribbon. You could hang it on the wall and open on per day. Each could have a little skincare sample or something. Super cute. I may do that. HAHAHA I know I personally would love it. It's a cute idea to do with the extras.
I love the idea of doing a bunch of mini presents using samples/extras to open in the 12 days leading up to christmas or something...eeeee....

 
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  Quote: Originally Posted by jannie135 /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Omg there are sooo many questions I don't know where to look/answer/read!!

I can't wait to find out who my SS is!!! And the advent calendar is great idea!!! If anyone wants to send me a non makeup item, I am currently on a quest for a cute animal hat (preferably a bunny one). I love hats. 

I have a couple of cute ideas for my SS hehehehe...
Those are so cute! I wish I could pull off an adorable novelty hat like that. I've always wanted a cupcake hat!

I look like an idiot in all hats...so I figure I might as well go all the way, so all of my hats are silly novelty hats....bows, ears, pom pons, ear flaps...lmao

 
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  Quote: Originally Posted by usofjessamerica /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  Those are so cute! I wish I could pull off an adorable novelty hat like that. I've always wanted a cupcake hat!
My short hair has made it possible for me to wear hats. Before I think I looked really bad in them lol

ooooh I hope I get you, I am the queen of silly hats!

 
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  ooooh I hope I get you, I am the queen of silly hats!
We should just form a hat club.

 
Quote: Originally Posted by KellyKaye /img/forum/go_quote.gif
  The one brand, and more like the one product that I absolutely despise are Stila lip glaze. Now their stay all day eyeliners are my HG liquid liners though.
How do you keep it from drying out? I have a few and I love them the first week, and then they get too dry to use :( /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

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