Vlogger Rhiannon Of FashionRocksMySocks Shares Her Beauty Essentials And Video Inspirations
Though she also has a fondness for fashion (just check out her channel name, FashionRocksMySocks), Rhiannon is the product queen of YouTube. Her videos mostly focus on which hair, makeup, and skincare goodies she's enjoying every month, and she gives her viewers detailed descriptions of each beloved item. The vlogger also films videos on "empties" or products she's used up completely. She'll tell you how her experience was with each item from start to finish and if she'd repurchase them again. So if you need recommendations for what beauty products to try next, Rhiannon's channel should be your first stop.
Find out how watching comedy on YouTube eventually led this vlogger to go a more glamorous route with her own!
1/5This product junkie's unusual route to YouTube involved a passion for comedy.
Photo: courtesy of FashionRocksMySocks2/5**When and why did you first decide to start your channel? **
I’ve always been what I call a YouTube geek, spending hours watching comedians such as Charlieissocoollike. It made me want to be a vlogger so badly, but I knew I would be rubbish as a comedian. I didn’t come across the YouTube beauty and fashion community until the summer of 2010, but I was instantly hooked.
Where do you get ideas or inspiration for your tutorials?
Everywhere! Television, holidays like Valentine’s Day or Christmas, and even just walking down the streets of London. Other YouTube channels are very inspiring—that’s why I started in the first place.
Photo: courtesy of FashionRocksMySocks3/5Who are a few of your favorite YouTube channels?
Clothesencounters, Grav3yardgirl, and Vagabondyouth.
What’s your favorite hairstyle to create?
I love a good old half-up, half-down style. I part my hair in the middle and pin both front sections to the sides for a really simple yet classic look.
Photo: courtesy of FashionRocksMySocks4/5What’s in your makeup bag right now?
Revlon Colorstay Foundation in Buff, No7 Loose Powder in Translucent, Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair, e.l.f. Eyebrow Treat and Tame in Ash, Louise Gray for Topshop Mascara in Black, MAC Powder Blush in Fluer Power, and Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb.
What three beauty products do you find yourself buying over and over again?
Since I was thirteen, I’ve been using No7 Loose Powder in Translucent. More recently, I’ve been repurchasing the Avène Extremely Gentle Cleanser and Toner.
Photo: courtesy of FashionRocksMySocks5/5What was the hardest tutorial you've ever filmed and why?
There's a tag video called the No Mirror Makeup Challenge which involves putting on makeup without looking. It was as hard as you can imagine.
Do you have advice for a reader who wants to start a channel?
Nobody likes a copycat! You can be being inspired by someone else and have natural similarities, but be unique.
