I'm Moving!

Hi beauties!
As the title says, I'm moving!! Where to, you may ask? Las Vegas, Nevada!

I'll be moving on November 1st so if you see a lack in posting, that is and has been why. It's been pretty crazy but I'm so excited! I'll have more details for you soon but for now we'll keep it a surprise, though I will say that it's for a job.
I can't wait to give you more details and get back to a more regular post schedule!! ♥

Instagram FAQ

Hi loves!

So, on Instagram I asked if anyone would be interested in me doing a FAQ since I get quite a lot of questions that are usually the same. 
I figured why not make it easier to find answers?

These are the questions I received from my Instagram followers as well as my answers!

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"How did you come up with the ideas of your unique style of makeup?" ―melly_love4
I'm not really sure how to answer this one since I just kind of do it. I see colors that inspire me and typically I just wing it. Typically I go in knowing what colors I want to use, but not always how. I guess it all just comes from my imagination, I don't really consider my style unique.. just colorful. :)

"How did you get started in makeup?" ―siranthajax
Unlike most girls, I wasn't always into makeup. I wore it, but it was just a middle school "everyone else is doing it" sort of thing. I got interested in makeup by watching beauty vloggers on YouTube. I guess you could say it was monkey see, monkey do. I was just inspired to  start doing my own reviews, eventually ventured into nails and then my love for makeup blossomed.

"How do you manage to have such nice skin? / What's your skincare routine?" ―amymimichang, lupesmiile
This is a question I would LOVE to clear up! My skin really isn't as nice as everyone seems to think. It's pretty average, in my opinion. It has cleared up a lot since I've gotten older but the simplest way I can answer this question is spot treatment and makeup.

As for my skincare routine, I use The Body Shop's Tea Tree Toner and Face Wash along with my Smith Farms Marshmallow Face Cream. (Which I am now out of and it has become much to expensive for me to be able to afford, anyone have any good moisturizer suggestions?) I also use Clean & Clear's Spot Treatment which works wonders.

"What camera do you use?" ―juju_beautywithin, lupesmiile
I use the Canon Rebel T3i.

"Who are some makeup artists on youtube that inspire you?" ―taylorspectrum
My biggest YouTube inspirations are Nicole Guerriero, Lauren Curtis, and Karissa Pukas. But mostly Nicole because I met her at the makeup show,  screamed I love you at her, and she was awesome about it so the embarrassment has fueled my love.

"What's your favourite lipstick and mascara?" ―shineonsilvia
My current favorite lipstick is Model Co Cosmetics' Party Proof Lipstick in Nearly Nude.

"How old were you when you started your 'makeup adventure'?" ―shineonsilvia
I believe I was about 16 or just turned 17 when I really got into makeup. So yes, I am still very much learning.

"Why did you decide to record videos on YT?" ―shineonsilvia
I started doing YouTube videos because I'd get soo many requests to do it and peer pressure is a bully!! Lol no, but I just saw so many people who wanted to learn and I wanted to be able to help.

"What brand of foundation do you recommend?" ―bananafarmerxd
Frankie Rose Cosmetics' Matte Perfection Foundation!! Oh my gosh, I cannot recommend this foundation enough. Changed. My. Life. ...Well, my makeup life.

"I'd love to know your brow maintenance routine! Pretty please :)" ―indelibleline
Uhh.. well this embarrassing. I really don't have one. I pluck them when I see stray hairs. I've never had them professionally done because I have serious trust issues and I don't want to be one of those people sitting in a chair glaring at the stylist every time they pluck a hair giving them the "that better have been the right one" stink face. (No offense if that's you, I completely see where you're coming from!)

"How long does a normal nudish day-look take you?" ―chrisna_botha
Contrary to what a lot of people think, most of the time I don't even wear makeup out. However, when I do I can do a no-makeup-makeup look in about twenty minutes. I'm pretty low maintenance when it's not for a blog/instagram post.

"How long does your make-up last? Do you touch up during the day?" ―chrisna_botha
Typically, I remove my makeup shortly after I finish taking photos of it. However, when I wear it out in the Florida heat, I get a pretty good wear out of it. Using my Mat Velvet foundation, it's not even a question. I've worn it in 90 degrees for at least five hours and it looked freshly applied when I got home. However, other foundations I usually get a good three hours before it starts to look like it needs to be touched up.

I do not touch up during the day because I don't take my purse with me anymore. Again, I'm low maintenance. (And lazy, who am I kidding..)

"Do you always use prep&prime?" ―chrisna_botha
No. Can we skip the "primer is important" speech just this once? :D
On a difference note, ALWAYS USE A BASE COAT WITH NAIL POLISH! :)

"What type of video camera do you use and also the editor you use?" ―bananafarmerxd
I use the Canon Rebel T3i and Adobe Premiere Pro.

"How do you prevent eyeshadow from creasing?" ―chrisna_botha
Eye shadow primer! I've never had creasing with any primer, shadow, etc. I think my lids are a little oily but it's never been an issue for me.

"Do you have a blog too?" ―sqsunrae
Why.. yes I do. ;)

"Any tips on eye make-up that turns eyes red?" ―chrisna_botha
I've never had this issue so my only tip would be to try brands such as Red Apple Lipstick which are cruelty free, vegan, free of gluten, allergen, parabens, corn, and GMOs, and guaranteed not to make your eyes itchy, puffy, red, or swollen.

"What is your bear minimum products?" ―chrisna_botha
My bare minimum can be nothing. However, if I'm having a bad skin day I can be fine with just my Frankie Rose Cosmetics Prime Addiction Primer and/or Matte Perfection Foundation.

I hope you all enjoyed this FAQ and it clears up your questions!

If you have any more, please feel free to leave them below!

My Absence

Hello loves,

I first want to apologize for being without posts for so long.. it really has felt like forever. I've been so busy and also lacking motivation. Between a concert and TMS Orlando, I've been packing and unpacking and repacking again as well as trying to fit in other things I need to get done and blogging has kind of been pushed aside the last 10 or so days.. which hasn't been fun.

As far as The Makeup Show Orlando, Alexis and I will be doing our posts about it together in a series since we attended the event together. The posts will be separate, on both of our blogs, and in our own words but posted at the same times. 

We have gathered so much information for you guys and it's coming soon so be sure to keep an eye out for it!

Until then, I'll leave you with a few photos I took inside the gorgeous Peabody Hotel, where TMSO was held.

Navy to Army

Disclaimer: This post contains product(s) provided to me by the company.

This post contains affiliate links.

The idea for the Navy manicure arose because I have a friend who's in the Navy and I told him a while ago that I would do nail art based off of the Navy Work Uniform. However, creating the design of the Army Combat Uniform is centered around my brother.
Keep reading to see the tutorial for this technique as well as the story behind the manicure.

Visiting New York

Helllooooo!

For the Fourth of July I was invited to go to New York for a few days and it was such an amazing experience. I took a lot of pictures and I figured, why not share some with you guys? I've wanted to go to New York for the longest time since it's a place you hear so much about and it really lived up to the hype. Times Square is absolutely stunning.

Due to the picture-heaviness of this post, I've added a jump.

I'm Baaack!

Hey everyone!

For those of you who don't follow me on Instagram or Facebook, I got my computer back today!

Unfortunately, they left me a nice number of scratches as well as did an unauthorized system restore causing me to lose all my programs (luckily not my files) so I have a lot of re-installing to do!

I'm working on posts now to get back in the groove, regardless of the negative outcomes I'm so happy to be able to blog again! Until my next post, I'll leave you with a Winter nail design inspired by Pshiiit!

Computer Issues

Hey everyone!

Yes, I'm still alive! First off I want to apologize for not having posts up lately. I've been lacking inspiration and then I had gone to visit a friend for a few days. However, as I was close to getting posts up, my computer refuses to start up due to the CPU fan failing. I'm hoping it won't take long or much money to have it fixed so that I can return to regular posting. I hope you understand! I'm currently using my laptop for the time being, however I don't have my editing software on this computer so I won't be able to post as I had planned. In the meantime, I'm going to use this time to catch up on blogs and commenting.

Another thing I want to apologize for is my lack of replying and returning comments. I truly am sorry, lately I just haven't been in a mood to leave meaningful comments. I've never really been one to leave one word and go, so it's harder for me when I'm not feeling up to it. As I said, I hope you all understand and I'll be going through my posts to return love to those of you who have stuck around through my silence!

Thank you. 

Design Help Page

Hellloooo!

For those of you who haven't noticed, I recently added a new page called "Design".

To be brief, I want to start helping bloggers who may not know much about graphic design or just want help with making things for their blog. You can read more about me and what I'm offering on the actual Design page.

It's pretty plain right now and doesn't provide a lot of detail but I went over the basics of it.
All help as of now is free. You can e-mail me at ChrissyAi@ymail.com with any requests or even if you have a question about something.

Updates & More

Hi!

This post I will try to keep short since it's just about some updates.

I wanted to let you guys know I believe I have an official date for my first giveaway. I haven't really been on top of posting for that reason because I'm so excited! I'm still doing nail art pictures on Instagram so if you follow me there you know that.  Also, a little info here in case anyone has been wondering, the reason I tend not to post a lot of my nail art on my blog is because I want to be a "universal" beauty blogger rather than just nail art. (Which is why [usually] I wait and do a picture heavy nail art post) However, nail art is something I'm really really into. 

I try not to spam you guys with it.. unless you don't mind? Haha. 

I've also made some changes to my blog, pretty minor but I feel that it is looking a bit better.

Finally, I was recently emailed by another blogger who also lives in Florida, is home schooled, and she's a teenager. I've only just met her and I can tell she's such a sweet and wonderful person and a great blogger as well. As soon as we began talking it was like an instant click, we're so alike! She has awesome nail art, reviews, swatches, images, you name it. I highly recommend you guys check out her blog at XOXO Alexis Leigh, you won't be disappointed!

That's all for now, thanks for reading!

120+ Followers, Domain, and new banner!

Hello lovelies!

I wanted to make this post to show my appreciation towards reaching 120+ followers!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! To my "old" faithful followers and to my new ones.

And incase you haven't noticed, I also bought a domain, I am officially ChrissyAi.com!

(I'd like to point out that if you still go to chrissyai.blogspot.com, the GFC Follow/Members doesn't work. 

I'm not entirely sure why this happens. Any ideas?)

I've also added a new banner since I felt my old was one getting.. well.. old. 

I've also been thinking a lot about a giveaway and I haven't settled on what exactly I want to do yet but I really want to have it ready by 150 followers. I was thinking about doing a "Favorites" giveaway of some of my favorite cosmetic products. Unfortunately, one of the cons of having the prize ready before the winner is announced is I can't really do anything that's skintone related. However, there's still plenty other prizes I could hunt down that aren't!

I'm open to suggestions if anyone has any!

What's are your favorite prize(s) to see in a giveaway?

What type of cosmetic products are you most excited to try out?

I appreciate all of the help and thank you so much to all of you who read my blog!

~♥~