I've been nominated for a Liebster Award!

I've seen the Liebster Award popping up on my feed a lot more than usual recently, and I'll be honest, I was pretty jealous of the girls doing it. It seems a great way to find new blogs and for other bloggers to interact more. So when I came online today and saw two people had nominated me, I was so excited that I'm doing it right away!

The two girls to nominate me were Emma from http://nailsmakeupbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/ and Dawn from http://dawncorsame.blogspot.co.uk/, so be sure to check both of their blogs out! They both did the award slightly different so I'm going to mix the two ways together.

If you're unsure as to what this is, the Liebster Award is something you give to bloggers with less than 200 followers. Then once they've been nominated they give 11 facts about themselves, answer the questions they've been given, pick 11 other questions and nominate 11 other people. You need to ensure you link back to the person who nominated you, and answer all of the questions given. 

The 11 random facts about me

I first started reading blogs when I was in year 11 at high school, about 3 years and a bit years ago.
The first blogger I ever followed was http://www.shewearsfashion.com/ I loved her charity shop buying and vintage style
I've never been outside of the UK
I have four brothers and two sisters
As a teenager I was a massive fan of JLS, and even went to see them three times, including their last tour. Think how some girls are obsessed with One Direction now, that was me!
I've worked at McDonald's for three years, despite thinking I'd have a new job within 3 months of starting.
I'm going in to my second year of university at The University of Salford and I can't wait to live in a proper house with 5 of the best people I know
I'm from a town just outside of Blackpool called Lytham St.Annes, which is pretty much known for it's golf course and nothing else.
I only really started wearing makeup two years ago when I was 17 after discovering Pixiwoo and Tanya Burr on YouTube
I love baking, and during my first year at university I would just bake out of pure boredom when I was left alone for the night.
I'm 5ft 4 and dress size 6

Emma's questions

What is your all time Holy Grail beauty product and why?

I'm not going to pick makeup, and instead pick La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo. Whenever my skin is breaking out I put this all over and within a few days it's sorted!
Favourite Nail Polish?

I don't wear nail polish
Why did you start blogging?

I'd been reading blogs for years and wanted to be part of it, and my boyfriend kept telling me to do it and he finally convinced me!
Favourite Clothing Shop?

Primark and TopShop
Heels or Flats?

Flats, I'm too clumsy to wear heels day to day
Beauty product most disappointed with?

Glamglow Youthmud mask, for £39.99 I was expecting miracles, but it really just works like any other face mask
Who is your Style Icon?

I don't really have one, I just wear what I like
Summer Style or Winter Style?

Winter 100%, I like wear jumpers and tights and coats. I'm just no good at summer fashion
False Eyelashes Yes or No?

Yes, if I can get them right! They look amazing on some people, and when do right pretty much always make a look better
Favourite Film?

Titanic or Nowhere Boy
Lipstick or Lipgloss?

Lipstick! I'm trying to get in to lipgloss but it just doesn't stay on the lips long enough

Dawn's questions

What keeps you blogging?

I've only been doing it for two weeks, but I love the comments, it's cool to know people are reading what I'm writing

Who is your inspiration in life?

I don't have one of these either, should I?

If you were an ice cream flavour, what would you be?

Strawberry, I went through a phase as a kid where it was my favourite thing to eat

4. What would be your favourite colour?

Pink, I'm a typical girl

5. Which do you prefer, sing or dance?

Dance, I like to think I can do both, but in reality can't do either

6. What type of sport are you into?

None, I'm the most unathletic person ever

7. Cupcakes or cookies?

Cookies!

8. What's your favourite comedy movie?
I'm not really sure, I don't tend to pick comedies to watch

9. Summer or Winter? Why?

Winter, I prefer the clothes and the makeup, and I'd rather be cold than hot

10. How would your friends describe you? (Tact, friendly, etc.) 

I don't know, I think I'm pretty funny and I think I'm good with new people and starting a conversation. They'd probably just say I'm a bit of a mong though

11. What would be that thing that you can't live without?

Probably my MacBook, it cost too much money to loose. Or does this mean anything including people, and I have to get really cheesy

Who I nominate

Sara from http://shewhoisshort.blogspot.co.uk/

Hayley from hayleyivy.blogspot.co.uk

Georgina from http://www.shineabrightlight.blogspot.co.uk/

Sam from http://beautifie.com/

Rosie from ohhsorosie.blogspot.co.uk

Karin from karinjr.blogspot.co.uk
Philippa from http://peplumsandcupcakes.blogspot.co.uk/
Marija from http://flowers-and-coffee.blogspot.co.uk/
Suzy from http://pret-tea.blogspot.ca/
thebeautyboardroom.com
Laura from lauralondonblog.com

My Questions
Either way you have the same budget, would you rather only wear high end or only wear drugstore makeup?
What is your beauty guilty pleasure?
Lipliner, yes or no?
When did you start your blog?
What's the reason behind your blogs name?
Which one luxury product do you wish you had in your collection?
Do you think you could ever make the move to YouTube?
Favourite TV programme?
Who was the first blogger you followed?
Who was the last blogger you followed?
What was the first makeup item you ever bought?

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The Beauty Blogger Tag

Okay, so I probably can't be classed as a blogger if this is only my second post and no I haven't actually been tagged to do this post, but neither of those are going to stop me from doing this tag. So I thought for a second post I'd do something to let people get to know me a bit more, and something which is still easy for me to do whilst I learn what I'm actually doing on here.

1. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?

I have naturally straight hair, and lots of it!

2. What is your natural hair colour?

A medium brown colour, a bit similar to Kate Middleton's.

3. Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?

I've never dyed my hair.

4. How often do you wash your hair?

About 4/5 times a week, I have a bath most nights and like to wash my hair often.

5. Do you wear the same style every day or change it?

I wear it either naturally down or in a pony tail, I'm too lazy to do anything major.

6. Do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a salon?

Neither, my nails are too short

7. How often do you change your nail polish?

Obviously never

8. Do you polish your toes in the winter, too or just in the summer?

Never, I hate feet so don't feel the need to get them out.

9. How long does it take to put on your makeup?

About half an hour, if I'm messing about and purposely taking my time I can take up to an hour.

10. What do you do first? Face or eyes?

I do my foundation and concealer, then my eyes and then finish my face.

11. Do you "collect" makeup or just buy what you need when you need it?

I guess I collect it, but I use everything I have and I don't have lots and lots of makeup. 

12. How often do you wear false eyelashes?

Hardly ever, the last time was New Year, I can't apply them that well

13. Do you do a full face of makeup every day?

If I'm going out then yes, I enjoy doing it all so I choose to do the whole face. I just make it stand out a bit more with more eyeshadow and a brighter lip when I'm going out at night,

14. Do you wear makeup when you are home alone (or with family)?

Nope, I don't like to waste it, and I hate doing a full cleanse routine when I have makeup on. So if I don't wear any I don't need to double cleanse.

15. Will you leave the house without makeup?

Yes, up until I was 17 I didn't wear any makeup. I'm confident in my skin but I just prefer to wear it.

16. How many high end products do you have?

I own 9 pieces of high end makeup, but I own a few bits of high end skin care as well.

17. How often do you wash your makeup brushes?

Every week - two weeks. It depends on if I remember but ideally every week.

18. Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you are getting dressed?

When I'm getting dressed, it depends how I've done my makeup or how my hair is that day.

19. How often do you change your handbag?

I have my main Zara Office Bag for when I'm at uni, but it's way too big for day-to-day, which alternates between two Primark bags.

20. What time do you get up & go to sleep?

It depends on if I have work and what time, I usually go to sleep between 1am - 3am, which is really bad. Hopefully I can sort it when I'm back at uni!

21. How often & when do you workout?

Never, I'm hoping to join the gym when I'm back at uni though.

22. Left-handed or Right-handed?

Right-handed

23. How tall are you?

5ft.5

24. Do you speak a foreign language?

No

25. How many pets do you have?

1 dog

26. How often are you on Blogger?

I used to be on every day to check blogs, but now I use bloglovin. Now I've started blogging I'll be using Blogger more.

27. Do you read the comments posted on blogs?

It depends if I'm interested in the post

28. Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?

No, I just keep a mental list in my head

29. How did you come up with your blog name?

It's just my name, I'm clearly not creative enough

30. What kind of camera do you use for photographs?

Canon 600D

31. How often do you clean your house? (Daily, weekly, other)

At home I don't unless I cook, but at uni it's every couple of days

32. What is your favourite colour?

Pink, I'm too much of a girl

33. What is your favorite beauty/fashion magazine?

I don't read any, I prefer to read blogs rather than pay for magazines

34. Do you swear?

Yes, way too much

35. What are you doing with the rest of your day?

Going to bed and sleep!!

That was a pretty hefty tag, but it's a way for me to learn more about Blogger and anyone reading to learn about me. If you've seen or done any tags recently I'd love to read them! 

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