Hello guys! So today I wanted to do a recap of the Madness of Makeup MAYhem. For those of you who are new to my blog and are visiting, the whole 31 days of May I was either frantically blogging or editing. As a result, depending on the day you stopped by I either had a blog post or video up! It was an insane month, where I spent the majority of the time glued to my computer or glued to my camera. Tough times yo. I had an amazing experience with my first month off of school being productive in my favorite way possible, blogging and bvlogging! I'm going to share with you a couple things I've learned about myself and my favorite posts and videos that I did in May.
1) I bow down to the people who can take amazing photography of makeup. I am decent in landscapes and portraits, but with objects (in specific, makeup) I have a long way to go before I am happy. Purchasing a Nikon D5100 is a brilliant move, but I can't seem to get the hang of taking object photography. That being said, I have made it a goal for June to improve my photography skills in that aspect!
2) Blogging at home sucks, and I am not the efficient at home. Basically, spend more time in little coffee shops and boba tea houses to write my blog pictures! Maybe I can get pretty pictures taken there as well!
3) Video editing is nasty. And by nasty, I do mean it. I've taken up to four hours editing a video...and I have a feel like with how some of my videos will be in the future, it'll be a miracle if I can edit under three hours. That being said though, I do like how my videos are turning out!
4) I have no idea how some bloggers and bvloggers can turn out videos or posts every day. Mad respect for those who shoot, edit, and publish with consistently amazing content. There were days where I barely made it, where my blog posts or videos were about an hour away from being considered the next day on my timezone. Mad props to you guys ^_^
So those were a few things I've learned throughout May (beauty blogging and vlogging wise of course)! Now I have a two posts and two videos to share that were my favorites that I posted in May!
Thinking about buying Elf Cosmetics Brushes? Check out this lengthy post where I detail what I recommend, what I don't recommend, and some alternatives for you guys! I have a good portion of their brushes from their Essential and Studio line, so it's pretty comprehensive of about 70% of those two lines (if not more!)
Probably the most detailed review I have to date, the Anastasia DipBrow Pomade is a game changer in my makeup routine. When I say game changer, I mean it. Staying power wise, this beats the rest of my brow products hands down, and I find no need to use a brow gel to set it. Unsure of whether or not you want to fork over $18? Check out the review!
Finally got around to doing a review of the cult favorite, Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation. I've given this foundation about six months of testing before I reviewed it, making sure that I wouldn't be swayed by what I've heard from other beauty gurus and bloggers. If you are thinking about making the splurge, check out the review!
Summer is the time where most people tend to go for virtually no makeup or a very lightweight coverage one. Well, I never said that I fit with the mold did I? This summer foundation routine is provides medium coverage, and can easily be built to full if I added an extra layer of foundation on certain problematic areas of mine. Think that your oily skin and rising temperatures will cause your face to melt off? Think again. I can safely guarantee you that your makeup will look flawless from dawn to dusk with this routine (trust me, I've tested it out myself)!
Have you looked into buying white or daylight lightbulbs to help with your pictures. I just ordered some from Amazon and I am hoping they will my pictures.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I have thought about it but I haven't bought them! Thank you for the advice, I'm sure they will help with pictures!
ReplyDeleteHolla to your #bloggersproblems 1-4! I totally get you. Object photos are so incredibly hard to take, and because my place is a tip most of the time, it's pretty damn hard to get an uncluttered make-up photo. You did SO well to post every day for the month of May. I am with you when you say you are in awe of people that post every day (or even more frequently). I try and post every other day but Jesus Christ it is hard work! I don't think I discovered your blog before May, so I missed out on the Elf brushes post. Once I'm done writing this I'm going to check it out because make-up brushes are my one and only unashamed love. Congrats on taking on the challenge and whooping it's ass! Rosemary x
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yea i agree. i dont konw how ppl pump out video after video...it takes way too long and i'm so awkward in front of the camera.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about buying Elf brushes! I will check out your videos. thanks for sharing!
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It was SO difficult posting every day! Makeup brushes are such a big weakness of mine as well! Awww, glad you are enjoying my blog! I was so happy that I was able to finish this challenge!
ReplyDeleteWhat I've learned through my experience in front of the camera is that the more you do it, the less awkward you are at it! I kept stumbling and pausing so many times but I somehow got around to improving bit by bit with every video I keep making!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely look into elf brushes, they are a great value for their price! Such a fantastic brushes they have there!
ReplyDeleteI’m the same and have no idea how people can post everyday! It takes me a good few hours to ensure my posts are thorough! Love your header by the way!
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Great videos! Thanks for all the wonderful comments, I love it when you stop by. For some reason I never see you in my feed so I just followed you on GFC (which I thought I was already doing) so hopefully now I can see all your new posts :)
ReplyDeleteWowie zowie! I have no idea how you had time for this, I can only hope you aren't working right now... otherwise I am a terrible person for how gapped my posting has been.
ReplyDeleteVideos are for sure the time stealer, I try to do one or two a month. I wish I had time for more!
Thanks, glad you like my header! It takes me a really long time to write my posts as well!
ReplyDeleteI love stopping by your blog Erica! Woot Woot :) Thanks for following me dear! Glad you like my videos!
ReplyDeleteOh no, I'm not working right now. Taking a break off from school and resting for the summer! But videos are such a timer stealer, the amount of editing that has to be done is insane -.-
ReplyDeletewe have another thing in common here. i use Nikon D5100 too! :D or is it D5200... ill check later :) anyway i salute you for making good yt vids, i think standing in front of the camera is already a big challenge and stress much more planning & editing the entire video :)
ReplyDeletemore twinning! It's is so stressful doing the video, but it is so worth it! The feedback I get is great :D
ReplyDeleteRIGHT? Photography outside is so much easier--there's more to photograph and the colours are so much nicer, but with makeup/product photography, you have to think about arrangement, adjusting to the proper shutter speed and aperture like goddamn. Editing is also a hassle UGH UGH.
ReplyDeleteMad props to you for managing to pull this off though. MAD WOMAN. At least you got some video editing skills out of this! I hope to see your product photography improve ;)
Urgh, tell me about it. Sometimes I just cheat and photograph outside but usually I am unable to do so because I procrastinate and leave it to like midnight >.> Yes, I am a mad woman for attempting this...but I got around to learning how to edit more efficiently (for both photos and videos). Now need to work on my photo editing game!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, sometimes I spend hours editing photos for a post only to feel just "meh" about them when I'm done. I think it's incredible when bloggers can post daily. That being said, I think you have good photos! Don't be so hard on yourself, you post consistently and you have great content. That's what matters most!
ReplyDeleteAwww thanks hun, you are so kind. I only feel meh about some of the pictures, others are decent. Editing photos is such a hassle, its ridiculous sometimes how long it takes to get a good photo!
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