via thanks to the beauty file

It’s hot in here.

Possibly because I currently have 3 appliances plugged in (blow dryer, flat iron, curling iron), all to achieve the effortless waves you like so much, and I realize that the next time I want to deny that I am high maintenance, I’ll just effing sigh in resignation. I concede.

I wonder if I’ll ever be a “wash and wear” hair kind of girl, and if not what does that say about me? Decide not to give it a second thought. Decide not to care what people think if I include that in a blog post. For now, it means I’ll have pretty princess hair for the day, so WIN.

I wonder if I can tell you how happy I am that you’re here. I wonder if it’s too soon to tell you that lately my blessings are feeling like burdens, but I’m working on it-I wonder if you’ll understand what I mean and not judge me. I wonder if you’ll care that a broken friendship of mine is mending and that makes me really happy. I wonder if you’ll ask the right questions, say the right things-I wonder how I’ll react when you don’t. I wonder what will happen when you read the.blog.

Make-up time. It’s amazing what a little Nars Orgasm blush can do. Orgasm. I wonder what it will be like…

I wonder what it will be like when I stop wondering and just know. Know exactly what you smell like after a shower, or when you wake up, or come home from a bike ride and my fabulous, albeit yoga pants clad ass pauses the Kardashians long enough to give you a hug, because I don’t care that you’re sweaty. In fact, I kinda love it. I wonder what it will be like when you know all my friends names, faces and life stories, who’s fighting with who and who’s opinions really matter, who (or who’s boyfriend) will come after you with a hockey stick if you hurt me. I wonder what it will be like when you have coffee (or a martini, knowing her) with my sister, alone, because she’s my world and I’m your world and they’re colliding.

I wonder what it will be like when we bridge the communication gap, the distance gap, the schedule gap. I wonder if we’ll ever completely bridge every.single.gap life throws at us, and I doubt it. I decide again not to worry about it, and instead just hold on to your hand tighter and jump. I decide that if I’m going to be doing all this jumping around, I should do it in style, so I buy these jeans. Something about jumping around screams, “BUY THE HUNTER BOOTS to me, so I do. I mean, maybe with all this jumping I’ll land in a puddle, and a girl has got to protect herself.

And if I stumble into that puddle sans the hunter boots, would you lay your coat over it to save my pink satin stilettos?

I wonder…

Love Liz

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I love you guys and I adore your emails and comments. With that said, I often get asked the same questions (and refuse to get a formspring), so I thought it would be easy if I answered all the most popular ones here. I’m going to link this in my header as well. Don’t be shy though-if I missed anything, don’t hesitate to get at me.

Why Did You Move To Wordpress?
I still don’t know my way around here completely, but what I love is that the options are endless-design, analytics and SEO being the major factors that drove me to make the jump from Blogger. I also want to clarify that my domain is self hosted-I host through bluehost and use the Thesis theme. This is huge because I own my website. Like I said, I’m still learning about all that Thesis and WP in general have to offer as far as “plug ins”, etc go, but I felt it was the right time for me as I have a lot in store for the next year of It’s Unbeweavable!

Do You Own It’s Unbeweavable!?
This is timely-I am in the process of trademarking It’s Unbeweavable! So don’t fight me, betches.  Colombians play dirty. :)

What Do You Do For a Living?
I do PR in the fashion industry. I’m a freelance make-up artist. I’m a writer and I work as much as I can on my blog and have a lot of exciting things coming up. If you’re interested in learning more or potentially working together, definitely email me.

How Did Your Blog Gain Such a Following?
I’m going to break this answer up into 2 parts-
1. Write about whatever the hell you want to write about. What are you passionate about?! Put effort into it, but remember why you started your blog in the first place-we all, eventually will get caught up in the numbers, the statistics, the page ranks-it can become an obsession-I know. Go back to your first couple of posts from time to time.
2. Read blogs. Make genuine connections, and I stress genuine. What I call “tit for tat” commenting will suck the life out of you and you’ll burn out. Comment on blogs that you love, chances are that blogger will love your blog too. Realize that a great following doesn’t necessarily mean 80 comments per post. So many of my readers don’t have blogs-but they might have Twitter! Use Twitter to foster those connections…If you aren’t using Twitter, but ask me this question, it’s the VERY first thing I will suggest to you.

How Can I Get Stuff For Free Like You Do?
This question makes me so uncomfortable, because I never intended to get any swag and it is NOT why I blog. Don’t ask this question, ya’ll, it’s tacky. I will just say-use your voice. Have opinions. It doesn’t go unnoticed by PR and Marketing companies.

Do You Have Hair Extensions?
Nope! :) I did when I started It’s Unbeweavable! but have since had them removed and my hair is healthier and longer than it has ever been-so I’m KILLING all the rumors about extensions ruining hair. Specifics-I had individuals (keratin bonds) in the front, and link in wefts in the back and the crown. I used the best human hair available and went to a salon I trusted. The initial cost was about $600.

I'm still Unbeweavable...just without the weave.

Will M.A.C Foundations/Powders Break Out My Skin?
Obviously, I drinkdrankdrunk the M.A.C koolaid for quite some time, so I’m admittedly biased. My answer is no, absolutely not. M.A.C began as a make-up line to be used by professionals, and even if it’s readily available everywhere now, it is still professional grade. It is formulated to withstand the bright lights and heat in photo shoots and fashion shows. It is NOT formulated for sensitive skin, it is not going to “heal” any skin problems you might already have. However-you guys, it all comes down to skin care. You absolutely can’t sleep in M.A.C. I know, it happens, we roll in at 2am sometimes, but wash.your.face. And if M.A.C doesn’t work for you, it doesn’t mean it sucks. I’m still drinking the koolaid, apparently. :)

What Do You Look For in A Guy?
A best friend I can’t keep my hands off of. Laughter. Someone who loves the good in me and forgives the bad, but challenges me to be better. When I say, “I need to get a grip”, he responds with “Grip on to me.”

Will You Write a Guest Post For Me?
Maybe! I can’t promise I will have time at that moment, but I always appreciate the offers.

How Do I Get Sponsors?
For me, it all goes back to relationships-I know every single one of my sponsors and count them as friends. I support them and they support me. Also? Every single thing they sell I am OBSESSED with. Only accept sponsors you love!

Where Do You Find The Pictures You Use In Your Posts?
I am such a visual person that sometimes finding the right image for my posts takes longer than writing the actual post. I am pretty burned out on weheartit.com, but I stalk tumblrs, and have a packed inspiration folder on my computer with images I’ve had for years. Even if it’s not applicable to a post I’m currently working on it, I will still save an image I love because it might be perfect for my next post. Always make sure you can use the image, and always always always link back to the image source. Always.

What Are You Currently Listening To?
Right now I’m into La Roux, Bon Iver, Lady Antebellum, Hot Chip, John Mayer, and Madonna’s The Immaculate Collection will never get old. I usually listen to the same song on repeat while I’m writing a post. I get real O.C.D. up in this piece.

(I’m disabling comments because I need to get caught up).

Love Liz

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Great Expectations.

March 3, 2010

(Before I get into it-I got my “blojo” (blog mojo haha) back, according to a friend. Thank you for all the sweet emails, comments, twitter-love? twits? huh? For the record, I missed you too!)
I have a lot of expectations.  Of myself.  Of others.  Of things.  I know some of you may think that if [...]

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I have to get the business out of the way-YES, COVERGIRL generously sent me a ton of amazing products to try. NO, they did not pay me to say they are amazing. NO, they are not paying me blog about them. The thoughts, opinions, hopes and dreams expressed in this post are all mine. [...]

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You guys…I am NOT 19.  I thought I had sarcasm on lock, but some of you, BLESS YOUR HEARTS, thought I just turned 19.  Nasomuch…
All this 19 talk got me thinking, and I’m finally breaking through the raging case of  bloggers block I’ve had this week.  I am someone who is always looking ahead, learning, [...]

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It’s My Birthday! Or? Cheers To Some Bad Decisions.

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Oh, hi. It’s my birthday. So remember when I was all ohhh I miss you and I’m totes attacking your blogs with a vengeance and making Wordpress my bitch and then I didn’t? Well, you can’t be mad at me because it’s my birthday and I make the rules.  All that stress from last week [...]

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The Heart Of The Matter.

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Testing, testing…
Not sure who’s going to be reading this lil post.  Can I just explain something to you guys?  I’ve received so many (sweet) emails regarding my switch to WP-basically along the lines of “HOW COULD YOU DO THAT YOU ARE GOING TO LOSE ALL YOUR FOLLOWERS AND SPONSORS AND NO MORE FREE STUFF AND [...]

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February 6, 2010

So, this is my new home! LiLu made it for me, whaddya think?
The url is the same but unfortunately, you’ll have to resubscribe to my feed in your Google Reader or whatever you’re using… you can do that HERE.
Go on. Do it. I’ll wait.
P.S. I’m recovering from a car accident on Friday, so it might [...]

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It’s For You, No Not You…You.

February 5, 2010

I rarely use my blog as a way to communicate with someone else, I think that’s lame. However…in the spirit of the month of L-O-V-E, I’m breaking my own rule. So dear Mr.,

In the best way ever. That’s all. Have a good day, you.

In other news-sorry for being M.I.A, been so busy, like away [...]

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First of all, thank you all so much for your comments on my last post. Without further lagging, here are the winners of my blog birthday giveaways. I used random.org and have the formal documentation if you desire, but it’s fugly and it would be fugly x 5…so yeah, just let me know [...]

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