I wanted to kick off this new series with one of my all time favorite beauty bloggers
ChicProfile. I have followed her for years and still visit daily to get the scoop on the latest beauty collection releases. I admire her dedication and love that is clearly expressed in her blog and she is an inspiration to me and my blog. If you aren't already a regular reader please stop by and check out the awesomeness that is
ChicProfile.
1. Why
and when did you start blogging?
I started blogging on Chicprofile in
June 2008. The true reason was after I quit my job ( 7 months
earlier) the idea of blogging about beauty and makeup was challenging
and was the only job I could think of doing and really enjoy at
the same time. Since I started blogging, Chicprofile has been my full time
job, so I put all my efforts, knowledge and resources into making this
blog pleasant and useful for my lovely readers.
2. Tell us a little bit about yourself?
Even though
I've been blogging for many years there are still things I haven't
told my readers ;) I'm a natural blonde and I never dyed my hair, I
like to travel a lot and I enjoy living for a few months a year in
different countries. I'm an ambitious person, funny and friendly but
sometimes I feel like I'm pushing myself and those around me too hard. I
love the sea, sweets, perfumes, shoes and my two favorite colors are
pink and black.
3. Who or what are your inspirations in life and
for your blog?
When it comes to my blog I'm inspired by all things beauty related and makeup tutorials that I love to watch as a way to relax. In my life, inspiration enters from many doors, I'm inspired by
the conversations I have with open-minded people, from traveling and
getting to meet new people and be connected with different cultures and
from the need of trying and learning new things every day.
4. How do you balance work, personal life, and
blogging?
Blogging is my full time job and what a wonderful and
fulfilling job that is :) It's much easier to take care of my personal
life when I do something that I really enjoy and feel happy about it and
OK I won't lie that blogging in my own house has its advantages as in being able to create your own schedule for the day. :)
5. How did you come up with your ‘name’?
Wow....choosing the name Chicprofile took a long time because all
the names I had in mind for my blog which involved "makeup" and "beauty"
were taken. After a few days of intensive thinking I knew I wanted a
name that would combine stlye, elegance, smartness and beauty all
together and there it was Chicprofile. :)
6. Where do you see yourself as a blogger
in a year and then in 5 years?
I'm planning on expanding Chicprofile
very soon and I'm trying to find the courage to start a Youtube channel in the near future. As for 5 years from now, I wish this blog will
become my beauty business and that I can transform it into a community from which my readers will benefit.
7. Where do you shop the most for
makeup/beauty/clothes?
Odd as it might seem I don't shop that much in my
country because the prices here are very expensive compared to other countries
and not to mention most of my favorite beauty brands are not even
available here. I like to shop a lot when I travel to other countries
like France and Germany and I like to splurge on luxury creams and
perfumes at duty-free shops whenever I fly. When I'm in my
country and I really want to shop I choose Sephora and Douglas
and for clothes I like H&M, Calvin Klein and Pimkie.
8. What are 3-5 things that your readers do
not know about you?
What I kept as a secret for quite a while is that I
don't go outside that much and there are days when I work on my blog for
14-16 hours per day but knowing that my visitors appreciate the info on Chicprofile and reading their messages and e-mails it means
the world to me. In the last year I've been wearing makeup only when I
had to attend special events or meetings with PRs and even then I tried
to keep the makeup to the minimum. Before I
started blogging, I was working as a croupier at a casino since I've
always been attracted to the gambling lifestyle and if I hadn't
started Chicprofile I would definitely want to be a flight attendant
as I love being on the road all the time and traveling by plane.
9. What is your favorite makeup/beauty brand and
fragrance?
This is probably the hardest question and I can't choose only
one answer :) My favorite fragrance brand is Calvin Klein while La
Prairie and La Mer are my favorites when it comes to face and body
creams. Favorite makeup brand....that's though because I always loved
Japanese brands for their packaging even though they are not available
in most European countries so my favorite brand judging by the majority
of products I've been pleased to use so far is Rouge Bunny Rouge,
followed by Senna and Shiseido.
10. How do you think your blog inspire others?
I
like to think they will always stop by Chicprofile if they want to read
about the latest upcoming makeup/beauty/perfume collections launches or
sneak peeks and previews about collections that will be launched even 6
or 10 months later. I wish my blog will inspire other bloggers in
writing their new articles or my readers for creating new makeup looks
or getting the best products but most importantly that everyone has a good time
enjoying their visit at
Chicprofile.
My thanks to ChicProfile for participating in this interview and allowing me to share her passion and love for blogging with my readers.
Image courtesy of www.chicprofile.com
