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Today’s Friend Friday from ModlyChic is all about the products that help us stay pretty once we wake up in the morning.  I’m fairly simple when it comes to everyday make-up and beauty products:  I cleanse, mosturize, add a bit of power, do up my brows, line my eyes and wear a light gloss or sheer lipstick.  No matter how simple I keep things, I definitely have my favorites.  What are yours?

What’s your favorite drug store makeup product and your favorite higher-end product?

I love the UK brand, Boots for skin care products.   I tried the Boots brand in London and have been hooked ever since.  One can imagine the elation I felt when the line came to Target.  Now, it’s the only product I use.  Being an Anglophile, I gravitated towards the Rimmel London line for make-up.  As far as high-end products, I used to like Clinique and Estee Lauder, but now I really just stick to the Boots and Rimmel lines.

Is there one type of product that is your go-to, can’t live without?  

I need some kind of everyday exfoliant or light facial scrub.  I also love facial wipes when traveling.  I consider the Boots Cleansing and Toning Wipes a girl’s best friend!  I just like products that keep my face feeling refreshed, since it tends to get oily quickly.  Oh, and my Brow Fix kit by Milani Cosmetics (seen here).

What’s the best hair product you’ve ever used?  

Joico K-PAK conditioner and Joico Brilliantine pomade.  

Fess up, what’s the worst beauty look you’ve tried to rock and look back at now with a little shame or apprehension that you actually did that?  

I tried the tanning salon to even out a tan right before a wedding I was in.  I will never go to a tanning salon ever again as long as I live.

When it comes to beauty products, we all use the same basic products. What do you use that helps show off your personal flare and personality?

I don’t usually use beauty products to show off my personal flare.  I use my hairstyle and clothing to do that.  I simply use beauty products to keep my skin healthy and to maintain a clean, fresh look.  I’ll just brighten and accentuate my make up for evenings out or parties, but really, I’m quite simple when it comes to beauty.

(Images courtesy of Target and Counter Culture Beauty)

I finally did it! I have been reading about this group for a while now, seeing the posts on many of the blogs that I follow, but I finally joined Fashion Beauty Friend Friday.

If you are not aware of this group, there is a fantastic introduction as well as “How To” on Grit & Glamour that explains everything you need to know (see the post here). This group was created so that bloggers could share their thoughts on a topic given by Katy of ModlyChic. As a result, we have instant interesting content and we get to know other fellow bloggers in the process.

Well, it looks like I arrived just in time because this week’s FBFF post launches the “Blog Awards” (hence the pictured tiara). Participants will nominate one blogger for each of the categories below and explain why they were nominated. All the responses will be collected and a list of the top five bloggers will be named in each category. Those finalists will then be opened up to a public vote. I am unsure of the timeline as this is being posted, but I will definitely make sure to post updates as I find out. Being a newbie, I apologize if I put the same blog in more than one category. Happy Friday!

• Creative Juices – The Citizen Rosebud: Her outfits are always fantastically creative.
• The Real Deal – The Citizen Rosebud: In addition to the great outfits, she has great content.
• Spark Notes – Grit & Glamour: My guide-book to smart & responsible blogging.
• Newbie – Beautifully Invisible: It looks like we started blogging right around the same time.
• Can You Hear Me Now – Grit & Glamour: (see my previous reason)
• If I had a Hammer – Better in Sepia: Love her recipes and her Etsy store.
• Tribe Leader – ModlyChic: FBFF!
• Practically Perfect – Style Underdog: She is my style icon for the gal over 40.
• Paint by Numbers – Those Graces: Lots of great make up tips.
• Renaissance Woman – Statements in Fashion: Collette’s got it all!
• (Update) Honorable Mention – Full Time Fabulous/Vogue Gone Rogue: I can’t believe that I forgot to mention Kristy and all of her community building during the time she was in the contest with Sunglass Hut. A big shout out to Kristy…she could fit into every category here!
• (Update) All Time Favorite Blog – The Glamourai: I know this category isn’t a part of the “FBFF Blog Awards”, but just wanted to mention that I adore Kelly Framel’s style, DYI and jewelry line. Just fantastic.