I know. Where have I been? It seems like I’ve given up on blogging (and I swear I almost did), but something made me come back. I’ve promised many times to blog more on a daily basis, but let’s face it, unless blogging is your full time job, it’s HARD WORK!
I compared blogging to being in a relationship. Most relationships require attention and commitment. You can have the greatest love in your life, but let’s face it… it can wear you down and next thing you know you are on a break. Depending on how long the breaks are, maybe you need time to think, recollect your thoughts, or just need a breath of fresh air.
I’ll tell you this, I didn’t need any of those. In fact, I’ve been DYING to blog. What is my excuse?
No Time.
Hahaha, oh no, I pulled the time card out. Not again. But seriously, if you followed me on twitter and facebook, you would know I’ve been on an airplane to a different country or state every week. November and December sucked the life out of me. Even on YouTube, I did not post up a new video, and that’s a big deal considering that I usually upload a new video twice a week, if not, at least once!
I really apologize, and I’ll try my best not to do that again. Traveling is no fun for me, honestly.
As much as I love to see new places, the process of getting there is what I loath the most. I’m scared to fly (surprisingly) , if only Star Trek can come up with the teleportation sooner, I would be a happy camper.
Luckily, most have my flights have been enjoyable. I’ve been overseas, New York back and forth for 2 months. Seems like every week I was on a plane to go to work.
I got to watch my favorite movie while enjoying yummy snacks.
I LOVED the dinnerware. WOW.
16 hours flight, oh yeah You will NEED skin care.
My essentials.
And of course, a hydrating mask. I’m using my own IQQU hydrating mask.
Some of my makeup I carry on board. You gotta look purdy!
There is nothing better than landing safely, heading to your hotel
and enjoying your room.
I need a bathroom with good lighting. It’s essential for makeup.
I love hotels, but nothing is better than home right?
My New Years resolution? Blog more. Let’s see how long this will last haha. Hopefully better than my diet and exercise.
See ya on the next update. I’m so inspired to blog more. Let’s hope I don’t go on a break, I need to give my blog relationship more time and love =)
So what are you New Years resolution? Anyone going to blog more?
Kindly,
Michelle
hola michelle soy mexicana me encanta ver tus videos y tus consejos que das para poder maquillanos. muchas gracias. te mando un beso bye
haha keep up the good work =) take care
did you get rid of some of your iqqu products? how come? i noticed some changes on there.
it’s awesome seeing you grow from xanga blogger/youtube guru to something more and more every day! good luck with everything!
Hi Michelle I talk about Brazil, I tell you I loved your videos on youtube, you make the makeup look so easy ^. ^ Rsrsrs found their way of living life so fluffy that inspired me, then consider my muse inspiring … We art in common, I am a student in architecture, but I have no direction in life, I love decorating and everything that makes life seem like a fairy tale, but still have not learned how to apply it in my life. You with your way of being cute, made me think and be like you. You gave me reason to not only want life to be a fairy tale, but sailing well, it is how you make me think when I read the blog or see their videos. Thank you for inspiring me.
By seeing life through different eyes.
Bye… kisses
Hi Michelle, You make a great role model for inspriation. I abosoultly love your make up tutorials, my favorite is 5min makeup with a pop of color on the lower lids, but what I wanted to see from your perspective is a make up look for girls who love to wear capped hats
Your have such great ideas and exucute them with flawless technique that I would love to see your take on hats and beauty. Cheers, -EL
Dear Michelle,
Hi there. I just watched your make up tutorial from youtube. I started to draw since I was 3. Too bad, i didn’t persue it as my career. Yet, drawing shall be my lifetime interests. I am so agree with you that make up is like drawing on face(canvas).
It brings power to the ladies because boost up confidence.
Keep it up~~kambateh!
Have a nice day.
Love,
Nik
(from malaysia)
Hi Michelle~
i love your videos, keep workin~
-linnie-
Indonesia
luv ur make up in this picture can u made a tutorial of it plzz ^^
Wow, how beautiful you are.
I really like your blog.
Are that real eyelashes or fake?
I love your face <3
Michelle WTF don’t you blogg nothing??
what are u doing haaaa!!!!!
Hey girl! I was taking a Xanga trip down memory lane (all the way back to 2005, holy moly), and I mentioned in a few of my old posts about what you were doing for the Hurricane Katrina victims and how much it inspired me to try and do my own thing(which failed miserably, but A for effort! Haha). Anyway, just thinking about just how long you’ve been at it, always helping others and doing the right thing – always being an inspiration! We haven’t talked for a really long while, but it’s just something I felt I should let you know about. Keep doing exactly what you’re doing. You’re making so many girls around the world so happy! I wish I could do something that big(I’ve totes been in the process though). Take care, hope to hear from you soon!
-Meghan
I really appreciate your work. So hot. I’m sure you leave your make up in your checked bags considering how difficult it is to travel now. By the way just watched the lady gaga make up video you put up. So that’s how she did it.
Maybe one day when I’m settle down in my career I’d like to do this on the side too.
I’m a guy and there is nothing gay about making people pretty.
By the way this your dime for everytime a guy hits on you. You’re hot.
All the rabbits are group animals and should not be kept alone. Therefore, always in pairs or more! It is best that rabbits have more than 2 square meters square. Only for a few hours is not enough. Rabbits need more space to hobble etc. When rabbits has little space, which can damage health if you want to please your pet, please inform yourself very well! But obacht, often so that many books or web pages are misinformed or the people are badly informed.
I have translated the text from German to English. May have been poorly translated, but I wanted to tell you absolutely.
I hope you read the text and your Mr. Bun Bun has enough room for 24 hours a day. And you rack up a new pig for Mr. Bun Bun, so he is not alone.
It is not enough that you spend hours cozy with Mr. Bun Bun. Imagine if you had a pet and the monkey is your boss. You have very little space and no friend. The monkey speaks his own language, you do not understand. You miss a friend who has mastered your language.
hey ANTJE are u tryin to sell mind to Michelle hahahah don’t get tired to write stupid things plzz ahhahaha…..
u totally fail at blogging.. but can’t blame ya! we’re all busy! but i really do miss ur old blogs :[
Please dont diet its not healthy your to beautiful. Take the T out of diet die thats a bad omen.
Hi! I’ve just discovered your videos on YouTube and your tutorials really helped me with foundation and “glasses make up”! I was wondering if you could tell me how you clean up your make tools: brushes, mascaras,… and also what kind of eye cream to use (I’m French so most of the make up and skin care brands you mentioned are not available to me, so any DIY?!) Thanks
Michelle, take all the criticism as a stepping stone to improve on your skincare line! My friends have been raving on Facebook about shipping IQQU over here to Singapore and I think you must be pleased to know that. If it is a form of encouragement to you, I’d be happy for you. Keep going, keep innovating, and last but not least… more makeup tutorials for us all! They are really creative and awesome. Loved the Gaga
‘m Brazilian
Michelle!
OMG i love your blog, your youtube channel and you of course!
You are beatiruful and you inspire me! Unfortunately, my mom doesnt let me wear make up yet…. ugh … espicially after seeing all your vids, i really DO want to wear some!
xx
Hello Mrs Phan, Nice blog. By the way, dont feel obligated to blog,
we love to see new videos or read some words here, but we support you as first place, so.. we understand that you have things to do and we always wish you happyness and sucess on your daily life!
I am a dude, but i really admire your art/job, make up can really help women feel better and more confident! Helping people to show their inner beatifull is something really amazing!
Peace Mrs Phan!
Hi Michelle!
I’m such a fan of your videos. I was wondering if you would consider doing a video of Audrey Hepburn from Breakfast at Tiffany’s (that iconic shot with the black dress, pearls and cigarette holder). It seems like something you would be able to pull off.
Best,
Ruthie
So much for your resolution of keeping up with your blog.. You have really let a lot of people down.
Hey, michelle u are an acon to me u are beautful and pretty and some much more i am your biggest fan l.o.v.e u!!!
i realy wish u would do a make up; tatorial on how u do ur make up u look like u have flawless skin and a perfect face i want 2 know how u do it not a star this time and i compare bloging 2 a newborn its a real hastle u have 2 cheack on it every few minutes and make sure u dont upset it of in blogings case u dont upset the blogers and its really hard 2 deal with but fun at times so theirs my thoughts
i realy wish u would do a make up tatorial on how u do ur make up u look like u have flawless skin and a perfect face i want 2 know how u do it not a star this time and i compare bloging 2 a newborn its a real hastle u have 2 cheack on it every few minutes and make sure u dont upset it of in blogings case u dont upset the blogers and its really hard 2 deal with but fun at times so theirs my thoughts
That’s what they serve you on the plane?? That’s crazy!! So fancy. =0
Wow, I have the same kabuki brush on your 5th picture!
I love this brush
My new year’s resolution in blog more, too.
(I know it’s hard for (you and) me. LOL)
I’d like to communicate various people thorough Blogs.
Internet is useful for getting acqueinted with others
I think you are wearing Abracadabra makeup in the last picture.
It’s cute and nice on you
I have been having problems, with looking too young and I was Googling tip, for looking older. I started doing your purple and gold, Holiday Glam look and I saw a major improvement! Thank-you, so much! Now, I look 25 and not 19! ; )
ur tutorial on bad romance make up is the best!
Hello Michelle. . I’m brazilian and I love your videos. .
Can u make a list with what u think is better on make up ?
like this : blush – mac (and please put the colors u like most)
if u can do this with the best of make up i will apreciate a lot !
because i’m tired of buying make up that I don’t like !
please help us. .
yOUR’RE still pretty MIA Michelle@@@
Your YouTube videos and your tutorials really helped. Thanks for sharing.
By the way, any chance that you post a new entry here on your blog?
Hi M! Just saw your aspirin mask tutorial. I am gonna try that first thing tomorrow! I have a lot of redness and acne. What do you recommend? And also, can you please suggest a good eye cream?
Thanks!!
D: its been like a month!! have you given up blogging again???
its February lovely michelle.. wats up. still busy from work i say?? haha keep up d good work!
Michelle i admire you i saw the other make up gurus in youtobe but no one is like you , no one have your make up tricks and the way u explain how to do the make up, you are just amazing Nr.1 !!!!
I love you ….xoxo keep doing the gret work Michelle
Hey, Back to the Future is also my favorite movie!
hi girl..
i´m jzmna from sonora, Mexico…
wow, i lov all ur make up tutorials…
sometimes i don´t undertand your tips because the lenguage, i don´t speak english so well yet….
well, i just wanna say thanks, every tips works great on me….
^^
but im so sad, cuse i´m going to move to Cuba, as you now there y so hot and wet, so,,,, please, can u tell what kind of productos are perfect for that kind of weather…. and fast tips cause i´ll study medicine, and in that career free time doesn´t exist.
see u..
and please, i´ll be waiting 4 ur answer…
xoxo ^^*
Jzmna
I love your blog and youtube! Dont give up on blogging! I love reading them so much!
Michelle loves snacks and we love Michelle <3 hahah
hello, I am french. I speak a little English =)
I love your movie!! It helps me has to make up me! =D
tank you very much!!
Continue. Caroline ( 12 years old)
Hello,Michelle.
My name is Maari.
I’m Japanese. I’m a high school student ( 15 years old ).
I like English very much,but I write a sentence only in English for the first time.
So,I don’t have any confidence in my English.
I hope that you understand my English.
I knew you in YouTube.
You transform yourself into a lot of people with makeup
Lady Gaga,Snow White,Sailor Moon!!,and so on.
I love comics very very very … much <3 LOL★
I loved Sailor Moon when I was little.
Of course,I still love it .
Then I was attracted by you.
I thought your makeup is wonderful!!!
I support you from now on.
I love Michelle XD
xoxo.
O.+* Maari *+.O
Hi Michelle ,
How are U ? And how is your health ?
all of your video was sooOooOOoo nice and good and all of my friend penfit from it , And i want to ask you somethings .
I used many concealer . But it doesn’t work with me . Can you tell me which concealer is more useful to Use .
Hi Michelle, i’m just a guy and i don’t do this (or makeup) normally but i somehow bumped into your makeup youtube and have to say u r one amazing and talented gal. I can see your passion on what u do and generous to share what you’ve learned with others. No, this isn’t a come on. Take care and keep on looking pretty:)
Hey Michelle!! I just wanted to say I am a HUGE fan, and I love your videos!! You have inspired me so much to do so many things, I can’t even tell you. You are the BEST!!
i love your vids!