Special Anniversary Reader Interview Series: Get To Know Ashley

In honor of the five year anniversary of Nouveau Cheap, I'm interviewing fifteen readers in this very special series, as my way of saying thanks for your support (to read more about this interview series, including how the readers were selected, click here).

All of the readers who were interviewed for this series were given the same ten questions, and they were asked to submit a picture of themselves, their pet, their makeup stash, or anything else they felt like sharing.

The fourteenth interview in this series is with reader Ashley. Take it away, Ashley!

Reader Ashley

G: How long have you been a fan of drugstore beauty products?

Ashley: Ever since I was a kid, so probably 10-15 years now. I've loved makeup and beauty products for as long as I can remember. My first favorites were the Juice Bar body sprays and Bonne Bell Lip Smackers. [Aaaah, I loved those Juice Bar body sprays! --G.]

Special Anniversary Reader Interview Series: Get To Know Destany

In honor of the five year anniversary of Nouveau Cheap, I'm interviewing fifteen readers in this very special series, as my way of saying thanks for your support (to read more about this interview series, including how the readers were selected, click here).

All of the readers who were interviewed for this series were given the same ten questions, and they were asked to submit a picture of themselves, their pet, their makeup stash, or anything else they felt like sharing.

The thirteenth interview in this series is with reader Destany. Take it away, Destany!

From Destany's "Inspired by a Book" mani series - The Day The Babies Crawled Away

G: How long have you been a fan of drugstore beauty products?

Destany: For as long as I can remember! I'd say my entire collection of makeup growing up (and I'm no spring chicken!) was drugstore - Wet n Wild, Revlon, CoverGirl... but back then, that was pretty much all the choices we had!

Special Anniversary Reader Interview Series: Get To Know Glam Puss

In honor of the five year anniversary of Nouveau Cheap, I'm interviewing fifteen readers in this very special series, as my way of saying thanks for your support (to read more about this interview series, including how the readers were selected, click here).

All of the readers who were interviewed for this series were given the same ten questions, and they were asked to submit a picture of themselves, their pet, their makeup stash, or anything else they felt like sharing.

The twelfth interview in this series is with reader Glam Puss. Take it away, Glam Puss!

Flowers, soon-to-be-planted in Glam Puss's garden

G: How long have you been a fan of drugstore beauty products?

Glam Puss: My interest in drugstore makeup started during the summer between 5th and 6th grades when I was 11 soon to be 12. My best friend and I would wander through our local five and dime, oohing and aahing at the eyeshadow and nail polish. We were wide eyed innocents not realizing we were taking our first steps toward adulthood. We sang songs in the summer's melting heatwave, played with our bright blue nail polish and swam in the pool until our fingers wrinkled. It was the best summer ever.

Special Anniversary Reader Interview Series: Get To Know Waymire01

In honor of the five year anniversary of Nouveau Cheap, I'm interviewing fifteen readers in this very special series, as my way of saying thanks for your support (to read more about this interview series, including how the readers were selected, click here).

All of the readers who were interviewed for this series were given the same ten questions, and they were asked to submit a picture of themselves, their pet, their makeup stash, or anything else they felt like sharing.

The eleventh interview in this series is with reader Waymire01. Take it away, Waymire01!

One of six equine rescues who found a home on Waymire01's urban farm

G: How long have you been a fan of drugstore beauty products?

Waymire01:  I've been a fan of drugstore beauty products for over 25 years, although I did not get serious about it until about five years ago. I bought my first high end product three years ago.. and I prefer drugstore most of the time.

Special Anniversary Reader Interview Series: Get To Know Carol G.

In honor of the five year anniversary of Nouveau Cheap, I'm interviewing fifteen readers in this very special series, as my way of saying thanks for your support (to read more about this interview series, including how the readers were selected, click here).

All of the readers who were interviewed for this series were given the same ten questions, and they were asked to submit a picture of themselves, their pet, their makeup stash, or anything else they felt like sharing.

The tenth interview in this series is with reader Carol G. Take it away, Carol G.!

Carol G. with the legendary Billy Dee Williams!

G: How long have you been a fan of drugstore beauty products?

Carol G.: I've been a fan of drugstore makeup since I was a kid and could start wearing makeup!  I didn't work in high school and my Mom gave me $10 a week allowance so really that was my only option. (Although for Christmas, we always got the big Estee Lauder Blockbuster kits and boy was that a treat!)