Leibster Award!

Hello my lovelies! 

Today's post is exciting for me as I have been nominated for a Leibster Award by the lovely Karun over at simplykarun.blogspot.co.uk :) This means so much to me and I'm so excited! I would highly recommend her blog too, it really is brilliant! 

The Rules: 

1. Mention the person who nominated you and link their blog. 

2. Answer the 11 questions set to you by the person who nominated you. 

3. Nominate 11 other bloggers who have less than 200 followers. 

4. Set them 11 questions that you want them to answer. 

I really do think the Leibster Award is a lovely idea, as it helps newer bloggers get more attention and recognition, and links bloggers with each other. So here we go! 

11 Questions given by Karun:

1) What's your favorite thing about blogging? 

-- Honestly, the amazing blogging community. When I started it was just a way for me to ramble on about my love for makeup and beauty, but the people I've started talking to are all lovely and supportive. It's improved my confidence hugely. 

2) Would you rather never be able to follow a trend again or give up makeup? 

-- Probably never follow a trend. I like to do my own thing a lot of the time anyway, and I honestly couldn't give up my makeup obsession now! Haha, it's past the point of no return! 

3)Give one interesting fact about yourself. 

-- Urm... I might have mentioned it before, but I don't only write about beauty, I'm trained as a fashion journalist, and have also had some philosophy essays published in national journals.

4)What is your all time favorite beauty brand?

-- This is a hard one... I love Benefit but can't always afford them, so my go-to high-street brand is probably Rimmel. 

5) what is your all time favorite beauty product?

-- Clinique's Take Off The Day Makeup Remover. I could not live without it! Removes makeup so easily, and leaves my skin feeling clean, fresh and hydrated at the same time. 

6) What trend are you loving at the moment? 

-- Like I said, I don't really tend to follow trends as such. I buy something new if I like the look of it, and over winter I guess I've been really into the bright red or deep plum coloured lipsticks. Don't know if you could call that a trend though... 

7)What is your favorite blog to read?

-- I've been sat thinking about this for about 5 mins now and can't come up with an answer. I love so many wonderful blogs, and my favorite changes daily.. sometimes even hourly! 

8)What is your favorite type of post to write?

-- Haul posts. But to do those I have to spend money and buy a lot of things, which is both good and bad! I like doing good honest reviews though as well. If I get blogger block my go-to is a wishlist post. 

9)What would your dream holiday be?

-- Probably a shopping trip to New York. Always wanted to go there. Am looking at Hawaii for my honeymoon too though and am hugely excited at that idea. We would just need to save a huge amount on top of what we already need for the wedding! 

10)What is your ideal pamper evening?

-- Treat Yourself Tuesdays haha! A quiet night in with a bubble bath, candles, face mask and nail painting. Probably with a glass of wine too :) 

11) What piece of advice would you tell your younger self?

-- Don't waste your time worrying about what you are going to do with your life! It's ok not to have a plan, and you can never predict where life is going to take you. Just make the most of every day and enjoy the ride! 

Now I Nominate:

taylorscollectionn.blogspot.co.uk

sallysaysbeauty.blogspot.com

rainbowsandpolkadots.wordpress.com

Bloggerhannah13.blogspot.com

helloemski.blogspot.com

theseasoffashion.blogspot.com

Mynameisjilly.blogspot.

beediesbeautyblog.blogspot.co.uk

hellomandyhello.blogspot.com.au

robynrantsandraves.com

myfairpixel.com/beautyblog.html

My 11 Questions....

1. When you're not studying/working/blogging, what is your favorite thing to do?

2. What would be your dream job? 

3. How old were you when you got into beauty/fashion? 

4. What made you start a blog? 

5. Be honest... How long did it take you to come up with your blog name? 

6. Favorite thing to watch on TV? 

7. Do you read many magazines, and if so which? 

8. Do you do most of your shopping in town or online?

9. Lipstick or mascara? 

10. Name one key item in your skin care routine that you couldn't live without? 

11. What would you say to someone reading this who is wondering whether to start a blog or not? 

So there we go! Just wanted to say another huge thank you to Karun for nominating me, her blog is linked at the top and I would highly recommend it to anyone. It's amazing to know that there are people out there who actually like my random ramblings! 

Thank you for reading! 

Love to you all x

Leibster Award!

Hello :) Well, yesterday I was nominated for a Leibster Award by the lovely Beautiful Things. I am a huge fan of her blog lookinglovelyyy.blogspot.co.uk so was over the moon when she told me she had nominated me! I would definitely suggest you check out her blog! The Leibster Award, for those who don't know, is designed to help bloggers typically with less than 200 followers get more recognition and connect with each other. Such a brilliant idea! 

The Rules: 

You must link back to the person who nominated you 

You must answer the 11 questions given to you by the nominee before you

You must 11 pick nominees with under 200 followers to answer your questions 

You cannot nominate the person who nominated you 

You must let the people you nominate know they have been nominated 

The Questions Given To Me: 

1.What is your favourite magazine?

-- Vogue! I love reading Vogue, and am always excited when it comes through my letter box every month. 

2. Does anyone know you blog?

-- My other half knows (as I am always taking the laptop to blog/read blogs or taking pics in the middle of the room) and a couple of friends know from twitter. My family don't though. 

3. What do you most like to read on other peoples blogs?

-- I love wishlist posts, although that means I'm always adding new things to my wishlist! 

4. What do you like to watch on telly?

-- I don't watch that much TV to be honest. If I do, I'm not hugely into girly programs and prefer detective shows like Dexter, Elementary, Hannibal and The Following.

5. Do you support any sports team?

-- Not into watching sport at all. I'm often subjected to football by the other half, but I wouldn't choose to watch it. The only thing I watch are the England games, and that's just because I feel like I should! 

6. How often do you blog?

-- I try to blog as often as I can, but life often gets in the way. I aim for 3 posts a week, but it's usually more like 2. 

7. What is the proudest moment of your life so far?

-- The happiest and most proud I have ever felt was when my best friend gave birth to her beautiful daughter :) Can't believe that's nearly 2 years ago now! 

8. Do you have any pets?

-- No not anymore :( Often look after my sisters little dog, but would love my own. Either a puppy or a house bunny.

9. If you could change one thing about your self what would it be?

-- The fact that I struggle to completely relax. I'm stressed out most of the time, which doesn't benefit anything! If I took a deep breath and relaxed more I'd probably get more done. 

10. Favourite make up brand?

-- This is a tricky one! I LOVE Clinique and Benefit, but can't always afford to shop there. So my go-to drugstore brand is probably Rimmel. Love their Wake Me Up foundation and the Appocalips range is amazing. 

11. Do you prefer a bath or shower?

-- A lovely bubble bath :) 

I Nominate: 

forvanityssake

lifeandbeauty94

lovelaceybeauty

cazmosworld

youfounderin

pinkfrenzymissl

lillymint

surelychar

lusciouslane

whyhellobeauty

the-wallflowerrr

My Questions To You:

1. What is the most exciting thing you have ever done?

2. When shopping, where do you normally head to first? 

3. Name one item in your make up bag that you own way too many of? 

4. Who, if anyone, is your style inspiration?

5. How much time a week would you say you put into your blog?

6. What made you start blogging?

7. What is the most expensive impulse purchase you've ever made? 

8. What is your favourite type of music?

9. How did you meet your best friend? 

10. Where in the world do you most want to visit? 

11. What would you say is your best feature? 

Thank you so much again to Beautiful Things for the nomination, and to all those nominated, I can't wait to read your replies :)

Love to you all x

Leibster Award!

This award is used by bloggers who have 200 follows or less promote each other in order to make more friends in the blogging community and attract more attention to their blog! Each nominee must first list 11 random facts about their self, then answer the 11 questions provided by the person who nominated them. Lastly, choose 11 bloggers who have 200 followers or less on bloglovin and ask them your own 11 questions!

Wow, I have just been nominated for the Leibster Award by the lovely Just Nicolette (Link to her wonderful blog here). I'm so happy and honored to know that my blog is actually being read, as I love writing it :) So a HUGE thank you to all those out there who take the time to have a look! <3

The Rules:

1. Post 11 facts about yourself
2. Answer the 11 questions the awarding blogger posted for you
3. Nominate 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers an link them in your post
4. Let them know they have been nominated 
5. No tag backs!

So let's get started....

11 Facts About Me:

1. I'm slightly addicted to home study courses. Got national diplomas in Journalism, Vintage Fashion Studies, IT, Makeup Artistry and am now on my Beauty Therapy Lvl 3. GEEK! :P

2. I would love to be a full time writer, although failing that, I plan to study to become a social worker.

3. I'm the baby of the family. I'm 22, and my sisters are 38 and 41. It's often like having 3 mums.

4. I've been with my fiance for almost 2 years now, although we actually got engaged after just 2 months!!

5. I have a weird habit for naming things... the plant near my window is called Spike (I'm rather odd!).

6. My favorite thing to eat in the whole world is blueberries.

7. I lived in London for most of my life, but moved up to Yorkshire last year to be near the rest of my family. It's cold up here.

8. I want to learn to play a musical instrument. My other half used to be in a band and I'm always jealous when he plays the keyboard.

9. When I was 19, I had a couple of philosophy articles published in a national journal.

10. I've only ever been abroad once in my life and that was to Paris. I need to go travelling asap!

11. My makeup hoarding is getting out of control, and I find lipsticks in the most random places round my house (e.g next to my pillow, the knife and fork drawer, and inside bowls in the cupboard... how do they get there???).

Next, Her Questions For Me: 

1. When did you start your blog? 

4th September this year... it's still very new :) 

2. If your life were a television show what would the theme song be? 

Ooohh that's a hard one... I have no idea!! My life is too random for any song :P 

3. Do you have a hidden talent?

I'm pretty good at painting and sketching. I don't do it as much as I used to though. 

4. What is your favorite animal?

Probably ducks. Random, but if I get really stressed, I like to go feed the ducks. 

5. What is the last book you read?

I like reading classics (it stuck after Alevel English Lit). The last book I read was The Picture Of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. It's my favorite book and I read it every year. 

6. What is the one thing you can't leave home without?

My phone. I feel completely lost without it.

7. Where would you like to travel to?

I've always wanted to travel round America. Rent a car and go coast to coast. That and Italy. 

8. What is your favorite food?

Blueberries <3 

9. Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate?

Coffee!! I feel sorry for anyone who speaks to me in a morning before I've had a cup of coffee! 

10. What is your candle scent of the moment?

I'm loving all the Christmasy ones out at the min. Got a Blackberry Frost one which is AMAZING!! 

11. What is your favorite color?

I'd have to say purple :) 

Now I Nominate: 

1. laurenwanders
2. ssthenextchapter
3. bloggingbysophie
4. venturerkerrylouise
5. lippylikes
6. The Beauty Inside
7. thebeautifultruth
8. sweetheartsweetmind
9. bold95beauty
10. skaybeauty
11. onestopsavvy


Now My Questions: 

1. What made you start blogging?
2. Other than blogging, what do you most love to do in your spare time?
3. Where is the most exciting place you have ever visited?
4. What is your best childhood memory?
5. Who is your favorite band/singer?
6. What is your favorite film?
7. What would your dream job be and why?
8. Are you a morning or night person?
9. What do you like to do to really relax?
10. What would you say you spent most of your money on, other than rent/bills etc?
11. What has your favorite thing about blogging been so far?


So that's it from me. Again, I just want to say thank you for the nomination, it really means a lot :) and thank you to all those out there who take the time to read my posts!

Love to you all x