TMI Tag

I've seen this tag going around YouTube, but as I don't make videos, a blog post will have to do ;)

1. What are you wearing? I'm just out of the shower, so my pjs and fluffy polka dot housecoat!
2. Ever been in love? Yup.
3. Ever had a terrible breakup? Not terrible... but I felt terrible for doing it!
4. How tall are you? 5'1" or 5'2"
5. How much do you weigh? can u not
6. Any tattoos? Four... and I want at least two more!
7. Any piercings? Just my ears. I had my lip done too, but I took that our two years ago.
8. OTP? Zoe and Alfie. Literally the cutest couple!
9. Favourite show? Home And Away
10. Favourite bands? Westlife, Snow Patrol, The Script, to name a few.
11. Something you miss? My family.
12. Favourite song? It changes a lot, but at the moment 'Waiting For A Star To Fall', by Boy Meets Girl. My all-time favourite is 'Flying Without Wings' by Westlife.
13. How old are you? 26. *gulp*
14. Zodiac sign? Aquarius
15. Quality you look for in a partner? He has to make me laugh, he has to be caring and he must have a big......... you know....... heart :)
16: Favourite Quote? I have loads, but one is 'you can have it all... just not all at once.'
17: Favourite actor? Daniel Craig!
18: Favourite color? Light pink.
19: Loud music or soft? Soft.
20: Where do you go when you're sad? Listen to music or blog.
21: How long does it take you to shower? Around half an hour! Even when I go for a 'quick shower', it's at least 25 minutes!
22: How long does it take you to get ready in the morning? It really depends on how much time I have. I can be ready in 15 minutes, but I can take over an hour if I have the time.
23: Ever been in a physical fight? When I was like 6, a girl on my street hit me so I went into my mum's house and hit the girl with a broom... haha!
24: Turn on? Men in suits. Good lord.
25: Turn off? Arrogance.
26: The reason I joined Youtube? To like/comment on other videos

27: Fears? Losing the people I love.
28: Last thing that made you cry? Leaving my family I think.
29: Last time you said you loved someone? Today
30: Meaning behind your Youtube/Blogging Name? I love polka dots and I'm a princess? ;)
31: Last book you read? It was a short e-book thing called Raveled By You, by Clarissa Wild... very good ;)
32: The book you're currently reading? None.
33: Last show you watched? 8 out of 10 cats. I rarely watch TV, only a handful of shows!
34: Last person you talked to? My fiancé.
35: The relationship between you and the person you last texted? He's my boss, haha.
36: Favourite food? Pizza... so cliché!
37: Place you want to visit? Rome, Hawaii, Switzerland, America... and more!
38: Last place you were? Visiting my sister in law in the holiday home she's staying in :)
39: Do you have a crush? Yeees
40: Last time you kissed someone? Today.
41: Last time you were insulted? Aaages ago!
42: Favourite flavour of sweet? Orange!
43: What instruments do you play? None.
44: Favourite piece of jewellery? My engagement ring, or my gold ring from my parents!
45: Last sport you played? Are cleaning and tidying sports? ;)
46: Last song you sang? Waiting For A Star To Fall.
47: Favourite chat up line? Did it hurt when you fell from Heaven? because I think your legs are broken.
48: Have you ever used it? Hell no
49: Last time you hung out with anyone? Tonight!
50: Who should answer these questions next? Sarah needs to!! And anyone else who wants to ;)

eBay Eye Makeup Brushes

As a girl who is slightly obsessed with makeup and beauty, I'm constantly on the lookout for new makeup brushes to add to my collection - a girl can never have too many brushes! Who doesn't want a flawless finish when it comes to makeup? Everybody does, but let's face it... nobody wants to spend a fortune on makeup brushes.

I was browsing eBay recently and came across these beauties, which were being sold by one of my favourite sellers. I ooh'd and aah'd over them for ages before clicking on 'buy it now'. Obviously, I didn't want to buy something crap (am i allowed to say that here?), but I took the chance and bought them. The bristles are synthetic, and the brushes have black wooden handles and silver ferrules (the metal part, don't you know? teehee) and the set cost me a mere €4.50. I was expecting good brushes, but nothing fantastic. What I wasn't expecting, was the AMAZING quality of these brushes. I actually think they're the best brushes out there, but I can't be sure of that as there are loads I haven't tried.

They're eye brushes, but I'm sure you can use them for anything... although saying that, I'm not going to sit there and apply foundation with one of these ;) They are, however, amazing for eyeshadows (obviously) and concealer. I've used them for powder and liquid, and they're brilliant. I've yet to try creams, but I imagine they'll still be amazing. Upon arrival, the brush hair has a kind of 'factory' smell (so hard to describe!). I washed mine with warm water and baby shampoo before the first use and they smell lovely now.

Here are the brushes and how I use them...

 Flat Top Eye Brush

After applying my usual foundation, I love using this brush for stippling my Collection 2000 liquid concealer around my eyes and on any blemishes that the foundation didn't cover. Afterwards, I lightly tap the brush into my powder, and pat it over the liquid concealer to set it. I'm sure you could use it to apply eyeshadow to the lid area too, but I already use my MAC 242 shader brush for that.

 Angled Top Eye Brush

The bristles of this brush are slightly angled, so I like to use it mainly in my crease area to apply and blend out eyeshadow, and to apply a highlight to my browbone. I've also read that some women like to use these angled brushes for contouring the face. I'll give it a go, as I've yet to master the art of contouring!

Round Top Blender Brush

This is a really fluffy brush, so it's perfect for blending. I actually think it's BETTER than my MAC 217 blending brush that I lost. It's so soft!

 Tapered Top Eye Brush

This is another brush I use for applying eyeshadow to the crease area, and also dabbing my highlight to the inner corner of my eye. I also use it to lightly smudge out shadows on the upper and lower lashline.

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I'm in love with these brushes! So far, none of them have shed, and I've just washed them for a second time. I'm definitely going to buy another set, because as I said, a girl can never have too many makeup brushes! I would highly recommend them; they're without a doubt the best brushes I've ever tried! You can buy the set here. Is the voice on your shoulder telling you to buy them? Listen to her, she's speaking sense!