You might have noticed some layout changes on the blog. Nothing so far is permanent, I'm just getting myself familiar with the html & coding so that I can build my own layout. If there is something you like/dislike, I am open to suggestions!
Soooo close to 100 followers! I can't thank you all enough for your support! I am having a blast with this and can't wait to broaden my horizons. A couple things regarding the giveaway; I will let the winner choose their prize. I have everything sorted out. Things like the Naked palette are for when I have 500 or so, while MAC single eyeshadows & smaller cosmetics items will be given away now. I'm trying to get these in order. I also decided that once I reach about 300, I will be doing contest like giveaways. Some things may be simple, like writing a small paragraph on how/why you like makeup, etc. Others may be FOTD contests. I'm still putting everything together & will let you all know. Any input is appreciated & as always, I am open to hearing your thoughts/suggestions. All prizes won from contests will be shipped within 3 days & will include DC, just in case. I am also going to do other random giveaways throughout the 100-follower ones. I have lots of goodies to give away!
I also am going to start posting more of my everyday makeup. So far, I've mostly just posted special things, or projects that I've spent a lot of time on. You may have noticed my liking for video games & while I haven't officially announced this as being a series, it is indeed a series :P I have several in mind to get the ball rollin' on after this one is done. But inbetween these, I will start posting more photos of makeup.
I want to also do a day for reviews & the follow day include several looks with the reviewed products, regardless of the rating/score/review I've given them. Sure, swatches are nice, but sometimes seeing the product incorporated into a look helps make or break your decision to purchase.
With that said, I really wanted to do makeup today. I'm completely snowed in due to the blizzard. I named it "ChicagOwned" or "ChiPwnd" ;D We got 22 inches here & I spent the entire day shoveling my way out of my house & also on my driveway. my arms feel like pure jelly & hurt so bad. Just showering was hurting, so I unfortunately don't see myself wanting to do makeup tonight :(
Anyway! Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. I am always, always open to hearing what you have to say! Thanks so much to everyone!
Um - stupid question lol, but how can we be sure we're actually following you? I've always followed blogs by RSS feed, but fairly recently discovered BlogLovin so that I could get daily emails. I know I'm following through that (not sure if that counts) and maybe through Google Friend Connect, but my crap ad blocker sometimes blocks that, sometimes doesn't, so I can't always even see it to be sure. GFC just confuses me, anyway.
ReplyDeleteI really like that you're keeping us all up to date on what you're trying to achieve with the blog :) I of course love seeing your fotd's and swatches, but knowing what's going on ~behind the scenes (especially if there are changes - even small ones, like a layout change) is always nice. :D
I love this peachy/coral/black layout!
ReplyDeleteUgh, the snow lol I'm in NJ and we're complaining about what we have. They were showing Chigago on the news last night and I now am not so upset about what we have because it could be so much worse!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the new makeup looks!
@Shannah; I have no clue, rofl. I generally will just go to another bloggers page, hit follow & that's it. Unfortunately, I have no idea about following by other sources.
ReplyDeleteI want to keep readers in the loop. I mean, afterall, you're the one's who have to look at this page :P
@Femputer; I was trying to go for something more pinkish, but settled on this...for now :P
@Katie; Here at my house we got 22 inches! It's insane. My car crashed into a drift, because I foolishly went to work the night of the storm. It was insane. So happy it's gone now, been working on digging myself out for two days :P