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).

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I’ve received some emails about my makeup in the martini picture from Mondays post. Here’s a new version…with a smile and le red eyes because I can’t for the life of me get them out (this one is from my Blackberry so it’s not the best…but I’m just tryin to keep things fresh!)Most questions were about lips-

Reminds me to count my blessings, big or small.

Don’t forget Gabby’s Favorite Things Giveaway-last day! Yay for wombmates!

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#1 and #2- Pureology Pure Volume Shampoo and Conditioner. Since I have extensions, I have to use Pureology, which I love but the price blows. Herbal Essences makes a great one I used before I got my weave did, yo. What I do love about Pureology is that while some other volumizing products rough up the cuticle to add volume and that can result in frizz-Pureology is still uber moisturizing and pumps up the cuticle with all natural, vegan ingredients.

#4 Frederic Fekkai All Day Hair Plump Ok…I love this. I originally got a sample from Sephora and was hooked. The price tag kind of sucks-but mix it with the Surf Spray on wet hair and VA-VA-VOOM! Again, it’s super conditioning so your big hair will be soft! I use this OR the fantabulous Moroccanoil that I’ve blogged about here.#5 Ok…products in. Now it’s time to blowdry. I use a big round brush and work in the OPPOSITE direction my hair lies, kind of stretching my hair against my head as I go. In addition to the opposite direction thing, I turn my head upside down and go to town until it’s still damp, and then smooth with a paddle brush. GOAL-to look like you got electrocuted at this point.

#6 and #7 I will curl my hair with my flat iron as seen here when I want smooth on top but pretty princess curls at the bottom, however when I want BIG HAIR, I use velcro rollers and bobby pins. (I use pins because I have so much hair that the rollers tend to fall.) OR I make my own curls and pin minus the rollers. I spray each section of hair HEAVILY before I pin it. I’m used to sleeping on them which really works the best. If you can’t, finish blow drying on low and spray like crazy.

Happy Weekend dolls! XOXO, Liz (P.S. Date tonight. I’m NERVOUS.)(All images via vi.sualize.us)

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Hey Dolls!

{When I first got em in! So excited…little bathroom photo shoot…}

How long do they last?

A Few Things...

Price doesn’t always equal quality when it comes to extensions. Where I go in Newport Beach, CA, my stylist does celebrities, I am in love with my results and yet her prices are far more reasonable than other’s I’d had consultations with. The ONLY reason I am dropping the celeb thing is to prove that proper extensions can be affordable. If you have questions about price/methods-don’t hesitate to email me. Let me just say-it should be way under $1000 for a full head, including the highest quality hair. WAY. I really can’t stress that enough!

{Moi and the Orange County, CA extention queen Kristin}

-Have consultations! 20 if you have to! Ask to see before and after pictures, see if there are clients you can talk to for a referral. There are some jacked up salons and stylists out there-and I don’t want any of my girls looking like Britney at the MTV awards, mmkay? So take your time, don’t go to the first yahoo you see on Craigslist cuz she’s cheap and never feel pressured! Here is my own before and after…see how she matched my already highlighted hair perfectly? Amazing.

To wrap this up, I want to say that personally I would go without new shoes or bags for months to afford my extensions if it came to that. Or I’d live in a cardboard box with great hair, rent isn’t important! OH where’s that douche to call me materialistic and self involved when I need him? Haha…but seriously, I was lucky to have them done RIGHT the first time, and I’m truly in love with the results.

Only gets a little tricky when you’re making out in a car and the.hottest.guy.ever’s hands are all up in your weave…but that’s another story. Of course there are other options that aren’t so permanent and costly that can be fabulous too! So take your time, consider your options and don’t hesitate to ask me any questions! Sorry if this post didn’t appeal to everyone, but lot’s of readers have asked for it since I started le blog!

Next up…How the heck do I get my hair so big?… Have a great day luuvers! Did you enter to win a Mandizzle here?!

XOXO, Liz

(Images property of itsunbeweavable.com. Don’t steal my pics, yo…this isn’t myspace.)

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Happy Tuesday!

Amber at Life as We know It had a great question about primers-sorry if my answer is long!

Aubrey at Made You Blush asked “What’s the best lipgloss that lasts without soaking into our luscious lips?”

Well, dolls…I come from M.A.C-land of the lipglosses, but I have to say I have yet to find a gloss there that lasts, isn’t sticky, has great color payoff or doesn’t get caught in my hair (my pet peeve.) A fellow make-up artist used Revlon Colorstay Liquid lipcolor, and I fell in lipgloss lurrve. I am always wary of long-lasting formulas, but I wore this all day and it didn’t pull a disappearing act, dry out my lips or feel annoying! It’s about $8 and they have tons of colors. I highly recommend you try this one out! Here it is in…Keep Blushing.

D at Dream Sequins asked, “Can you show us how to highight our eyes for a daytime look that is not too crazy or nighttime looking? I work in a conservative office, so I want my eyes to pop…but not look too crazy. (I will bring the crazy to the events after work, however.)” Um, love her. Ok…a couple things you can do…and one you should always do! -Eyeliner-instead of brown or black-use a very dark purple or green pencil. These will pick up the natural pretty sparkles in your eyes! The colors should be subtle…(That was the only picture available-I DO NOT recommend that color for a conservative office kthx) I like Sephora brand, the color selection is ahhmazing and they are only $5 so go crazy! Kristin are you proud of me? Oh, wait, but save the crazy for after 5pm!

And lastly…my girls Kristen and Brooke asked about my fav foundations and concealers, respectively.

-M.A.C Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15-excellent coverage, not cakey, and I’ve been able to find a color that matches almost every skin tone perfectly. But as I’ve said before, foundation is per-son-al and there are so many deciding factors to consider. I know I’m making it sound like the most important thing ever…but I think we’ve all seen a bad foundation job. Just sayin.

Whewww…I hope this was helpful?! Sorry so long dolls, I wanted to be as thorough as possible and since we can’t just sit down and have coffee…you get to read a long ass blog. Tomorrow-HAIR!

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