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We just had to get to know newest member Beauty411 just a little bit more: Join us will youi???

INTERVIEW:

1. What made you start your blog?

Beauty411 says: Because I have a background in Cosmetics, I’ve always had friends asking me about “what product to use for this”, or what was the latest, greatest product I had tried. A friend suggested I started blogging so that I could document my reviews and people could access them. I had been reading others’ blogs for years–Elke, yours was one of the first I had found–and it opened up a whole new world. There were other beauty addicts like me out there!

(aww, gee. blush! really? elke)

2. WHY do you blog?

I get a real sense of satisfaction in helping people to make informed decisions about the beauty products they buy. I’ve also learned so much and am looking forward to learning from my partnership with the BBN bloggers.

3. What is your all time fav product?

Oh, this is a killer question! I would have to say the Bobbi Brown Stonewashed Nudes collection. That’s my “go-to” eyeshadow.

4. What is the coolest thing that’s happened to you because of your blog?

I think it’s been fun learning about the PR side of blogging and being aware of that. Also, I’ve met the nicest people. I think that’s been the best part of blogging!


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Our very popular “The Makeup Girl” in our beauty blog network has a new writer on it’s rooster, the getting to be very popular Josi…. we just had to know how she landed that gig and what made her get into blogging… read on!

1. What made you start your blog?

I actually found Lianne through Myspace…I loved her stuff. I started emailing her with questions …and then on the luckiest of days I read on her blog that she was on the lookout for a new writer…….I had started my own little “blog” on Myspace actually because I am a total obsessive and just wanted to get my beauty thoughts out there…(and out of my head)…I realized that blogging was something that came natural for me…..

2. WHY do you blog?

Well for product of course…I gotta keep it real…but also because over these last 13yrs I have learned a lot that I want to share with others…..esp. those that are “afraid” of makeup..the readers that used to come into the makeup counters and you could just smell their fear the poor things….

I realized from the get-go that makeup can be VERY intimidating for some women…so I love being able to talk to them on a “friend to friend” basis…..and watch their confidence grow….

..I also want to share what works “on the cheap”…thats why I love doing Drugstore Diva so much…..I would hate it when I worked the counters and they wanted me to for instance, sell treatment to people I know would be better of in a dermatologists office, or be SO persuasive that the poor dears had “buyers remorse”….

Plus now that I am finally out of the mall and working on my makeup artistry portfolio I need a way to “stay in the loop”..and I gotta say..ya’ll know your s*&#!

3. What is your all time fav product?

OMG this is a hard one………..let me think for a minute…I hate to be boring but I would have to say Retin-A……I have used it since I was 15 and it has really saved my skin….


.AND I will never forget this day…I served coffee (yeah, I did a stint @ Starbucks for the health insurance…latest 6 months…) and I had some plastic surgeons that were daily customers….so I asked them HANDS DOWN…what product/treatment was the best defense against wrinkles and they said Retin-A for sure…they were like “use it everywhere….even get as close to the eye as your skin will tolerate”..crazy, no?

4. What is the coolest thing that’s happened to you because of your blog?

Definitely going to Fashion in the Park here in Dallas…..in addition to gaining Lianne as a friend and entering a world where there are others that are as NUTSO about makeup/beauty as I am!!!.

Welcome Josi!



The Makeup Girl

1. What made you start your blog?

I’m a small town girl from the midwest who’s always had BIG dreams. I finished Spelman College with a degree in chemistry and I’m now pursuing my true passion- beauty! I’m a licensed cosmetologist, esthetician and make-up artist with a focus on hair, skin and make-up. I started blogging near the completion of cosmetology school (at the end of 2006) as a way of sharing my excitement and passion for beauty. My blog has also been a way to recruit models for haircolor, waxing, brow & lash tinting and facial services in order to complete various apprenticeships.

2. WHY do you blog?

Again, blogging is one way of sharing my passion. After having had the opportunity to perform beauty services/treatments on clients and use a wide variety of beauty products, I can now use my blog as an educational/teaching tool, as well as a way to share product reviews and beauty tips. I love the fact that blogging keeps me updated on all the current beauty products, services and trends.

3. What is your all time fav product?

It’s hard to pick just one product! But, I will tell you all that I’m loving Dermalogica’s Daily Microfoliant. It’s one of the best exfoliants I’ve used and I love how my skin feels after using it. I use it based on my own personal skincare regimen- not everyday.



4. What is the coolest thing that’s happened to you because of your blog?

I’d say that the coolest thing has been meeting so many talented beauty bloggers!

Thanks Kitlya! Welcome! Elke



Kitiya
Cosmetologist.Esthetician.Makeup Artist.
Beauty Editor: “Mischo Beauty”
http://mischobeauty.blogspot.com/

The highly popular Mischo Beauty comes on board!
A blog that is dedicated to beauty, product reviews, skincare, haircare and all beauty news.

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Welcome!

I asked the lovely Melissa, from The Makeup Divas, a few questions about her and her blog… let’s read on shall we?

1. What made you start your blog?
There were several reasons why I started my blog but the most important one was to find a way to express and share with others my beauty finds as well as beauty reviews.

2. WHY do you blog? 
I find it a lot of fun and it’s sort of like a creative outlet for me to express my love for beauty products. I love to share the great things that I find on the net as well.

3. What is your all time fav product?
It would have to be Prescriptives Lipstick in Liaison, which has been discontinued. Face Atelier Foundation would be my second.


4. What is the coolest thing that’s happened to you because of your blog?
The many wonderful friendships that I have gained in such a short time.

Thanks Melissa. And welcome to the network!

We welcome our newest and 98th member in our Beauty Blog Network…

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CYBELSAYS

Written by super popular Cybele Parsignault, “Cybele Says” is the latest addition to our Blog Network. Cybele says, “We’ve been writing reviews about beauty products since Feb 2001 and went to the blog format last year. Blogging wasn’t even a word when we started! New posts everyday.” We’re honored to have her join our network!

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