About Me/Liebster Award

Hey everyone!

I was tagged by Katy from Skin Stuff by Katy for this award! Thank you so much Katy! 

For those of you who don't know what the Liebster Blog Award is, its basically a nomination from someone who loves your blog and wants to show it some love. The blogs that can be nominated for this award are seen as being the up-and-coming blogs and they must have less than 200 subscribers.

As a nominated blogger, there are some rules I have am supposed to follow:

- Reveal 11 random things about myself
- Answer 11 questions that the person who nominated me has set
- Create 11 new questions for my nominees
- Tag 11 other blogs with less than 200 followers and let them know they've been nominated. No tag backs either!

Random facts about me:

• I like to make up my own rules, so this is what I have to say about the last two things I "have" to do for this tag... 

•  My favorite color is pink.
• I used to be blonde. 

• I went to a Montessori when I was younger because I was very anti-social and quiet.
• I was a tomboy in middle school. 
• I was on the Drill Team in high school.
• I used to be a bus driver. 
• I know how to ride a motorcycle. (kinda) lol it's been awhile ok?

• I'm a horrible waitress. 
• In the past 3 1/2 years I've moved to 6 different places. 
• I am deathly afraid of cicadas!!!! They freak me out!
• I'm allergic to bees.
• I am going to college to be a teacher. I would like to teach 6th grade English. 
• My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 4 years. 

• I am lactose intolerant but my favorite thing to eat is ice cream.
• My sister is one of the most important people in my life. 

• I've lost track of what number I'm on so I'm going to stop here. 

Now on to Katy's questions:

1. What do you like most about blogging?

I like that I am able to express myself. I like that this is something that is all mine. Everything on here is me and no one else's. That's what I like. I have the freedom to post anything I please. :)

2. If you could eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Mmmmm... this is hard. I love ice cream, chocolate, mac n cheese, chicken, and pizza. lol Ya know, the healthy stuff. Really any one of those would be good.

3. What's your favorite makeup brand?

I really like Urban Decay and MAC (high end wise). As for the drugstore, I love Revlon and Wet N Wild. 

4. Do you prefer cats or dogs?

Dogs. Definitely. Here's a picture of my dog Shadow. She passed away a few years ago but I still think about her all the time. She was the best dog in the world! In this picture we caught her talking to us. She LOVED to "talk" to people. We got her from the SPCA in Houston and we found out that the owners before us beat her and that's why the tip her tail was broken. She turned out to be the best dog I've ever been friends with. She really was my best friend in a dog. 

5. Who is your favorite Youtube Beauty guru?

Ok. I can't just pick one so I will give you a list of some that I really like to watch. 

• Amarixe
• Pixiwoo
• AndreasChoice
• MakeupbyTiffanyD
• Fashionista804
• Michele1218
• CarlyCristman
• CarliBel55
• DulceCandy87
• HRHCollection
• JaclynHill1
• NikkieTutorials
• NikkiPhillipi
• Rachhloves
• SMLx0

6. Could you go a whole year without buying makeup?

No. lol 

7. Are you good about cleaning your makeup brushes regularly? (Be honest!)

No. I need to tell myself to do it more often. 

8. Do you have support of friends and family with your blog?

Yes. Pretty much everyone knows about my blog and everyone who really knows me knows how big of a makeup freak I am so it really didn't come as a surprise. 

9. If you didn't blog about beauty, what else would you blog about?

This question is kind of hard for me... Daily life maybe? Idk. To be honest, I probably wouldn't blog if it wasn't about beauty.

10. What's your favorite type of foundation? (powder, liquid etc.)

Liquid, hands down. I can't stand mineral powders and stuff like that. I know some people love them but I personally hate mineral makeup. I like liquid foundation and I always set it with a powder.

11. Are there days when you don't wear any makeup at all?

Yes, and those are the days where I don't typically leave the house. lol

This was so fun to do! Thank you again Katy for nominating me. I'm sorry I'm not following all the rules but I nominate everyone who reads this! Feel free to answer the same questions Katy asked me. :) Hopefully you feel like you know a little more about me. 

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Laine Blogger Award

Hey guys!

I was recently nominated for the Laine Blogger Award by Livvy from A Teenager With A Keyboard. She  has such a cute blog so I recommend everyone go check it out :) Now... on to the good stuff

The Rules:

Tag the blogger who awarded you.

Answer the five questions below.

Award the Laine Blogger Award to five of your favorite bloggers.

Easy!

What is your current beauty obsession?

Right now I am really loving my Clarisonic. Lately, because of the changing weather, my skin has been acting kind of weird. It's dry in some spots and oily in others. My clarisonic has helped really keep my skin in balance. Plus, I love the way it gives my skin a super deep clean feeling.

What is the one beauty item you wish you owned?

I am still craving the Soleil Tan De Chanel Cream Bronzer. I still have yet to get it.

What’s your favorite post to read or write about?

I really love to read and see other people's hauls. I like to see the newest products on the market and to see what people are actually buying. I also love makeup tutorials. Those are probably my favorite to write about because I get to show off what I can do and be creative. I can also share helpful beauty tips with others :)

What inspired you to become a blogger?

After constantly watching hours of beauty gurus on Youtube I realized one day "Hey, I can do that!" and decided to start a blog. I wanted to start making Youtube videos but figured blogging would be a good place to start until I get more comfortable.

What nail polish are you wearing right now?

I currently have on OPI Black Cherry Chutney and Sinful Colors Forget Now. 

The nominees I choose are:

Jessica - The Mod Mermaid

Em- A Day in the Life of Ems

Andrea- Andrea and the Beauty Blog

Carly- Purple Shampoo

Laura- Laura's All Made Up

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Beautiful Blogger Award

Rules:

Thank the person that nominated you and link to their blog

I was excited to see that I was nominated for the Beautiful Blogger Award by Laura from Laura's All Made Up Beauty and Jessica from The Mod Mermaid. Thank you so much girls!

Tell us how the idea of  making a blog popped up and what makes you continue it?

I was obsessed with watching beauty Youtube videos. I would always click on their link to their blog. Then, I figured if they can do it, so can I. Starting a blog was something I was a little nervous about just because I wasn't sure how people would react or what kind of feedback I would get. So far I love it. I love to hear other people's thoughts and to see that other people are actually interested in what I have to say.

Describe a usual day in you life

Well, lately my weekdays have been filled with summer school work. I took a Physics and Psychology class. The physics class was horrible but the psychology wasn't bad at all. My weekends are typically filled with shopping! lol duh. 

The best collaboration with a blogger

Well, I have collaborated with anyone yet but I will have guest post up soon! :) So watch to see who it is!

The worst collaboration with a blogger

None, yet... would someone really call out another blogger like that?

Describe what having a blog means to you

A blog is important to me because it's a way for me to share my passion and interests with others. It's also a way for me to connect with others with the same interests.  I love keeping up with the latest trends and love to show and tell with people. 

Nominate 5 other bloggers

Anneliis @ 12 Steps to Fabulous

Grace @ A Southern Drawl

Holly @ All Things Bright and Bootiful

Bay @ Bay's Style Diary

Romany @ Chasing Pavements Beauty Blog

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Versatile Blogger Award!

Happy Friday!! I was nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award by Ashley from Pink Margarita Pearl! 

The rules are as follows:

                            -Nominate 10 fellow bloggers who are relatively new to blogging

-Let them know you have nominated them

-Share 7 random facts about yourself

-Thank the bloggers that have nominated you

-Add the versatile blogger award to your post

7 Random Facts About Me:

1. I love to sing! I am quite the song bird. I always listen to music and know nearly every song that's played on the radio. You can always catch me singing! I love it. I was in honor choir when I was in the 4th grade but other than that I haven't had any professional training. 

2. I love spicy food. I always add jalepenos or hot sauce to food. I just think it makes food so much tastier.

3. I went to New York in H.S. While in New York, I was on Good Morning America and met Diane Sawyer, Chris Cuomo, and the famous chef Emeril Lagasse (he made us muffins to eat.) I also got to go to a dance workshop and dance with the Rockettes. 

4. I have a younger sister who is 6 years younger than me. Every time we are together we act so silly. :) We constantly laugh at everything and nothing. She means to world to me. She's such a beautiful person inside and out. 

5. I live with my boyfriend who I've been with for a little over 3 years. He means everything to me. He's always been so supportive and he's such a strong-willed person (which I love.) 

6. I have a ridiculous obsession with makeup and shoes. I always buy one or the other when I go out shopping. 

7. I love reality T.V. I always watch the Kardashians and shows like American Idol or Teen Mom. 

Hope you enjoyed! And let me know what things we have in common or some of your interests!

Here are the people I want to nominate for this award:

1. MissMeliss

2. TheModMermaid

3. BlowARainbow

4. WithLoveFromKat

5. SavvySpice

6. BaysStyleDiary

7. 15MinuteBeauty

8. AlwaysMaylee

9. NailVarnishVixen

10. IllicitFashion

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Tagged Again!

I was tagged again! These are so fun to answer. lol This time I was tagged by the sweet Miss Meliss. So, I guess, lets get started!

1. What is the one beauty item you wished you owned?

I wish I had Chanel's Soleil Tan De Chanel bronzer. I guess I can't seem to justify spending $50 on a cream bronzer... watch it be my next purchase- that's usually how it goes.

2. Whats your fall clothing must have this year?

I love knee high boots and jackets. I have a little obsession with jackets. I have way more than I really need.

3. What's your favorite movie?

It's hard to pick one but I really like Step Brothers. Haha just thinking about it makes me laugh.

4. What are your summer plans?

Well, as of right now, I am trying to finish my 2 summer classes and then the rest of my summer is free. I would like to go a on little vacay later in the summer but we'll see. :)

5. What makeup item can you not leave the house without it on?

I have to have on concealer and mascara... At least mascara. It makes the biggest difference to me. 

6. What is your favorite scent?

I love fresh, clean scents. I also like the smell of vanilla. Typically when I buy candles they are vanilla scented.

7. Why do you love to blog?

I love to blog because I have the freedom to post whatever I want. I post things that I especially like and can share my ideas with others and get their feedback. I like to interact with others who have the same interests and also don't think I'm crazy when I get excited about a new makeup product that comes out.

8. What is your staple nail polish?

Pink. I LOVE to wear pink on my nails. I especially like Barbie pinks- it just makes me feel so cute and girly. I love to look down at my nails and see my favorite color. I think wearing your favorite colors just puts you in a happier mood.

Strawberry Margarita

9. What's your hair styling tips?

I'm not very good when it comes to hair, but I know that when my hair is not wanting to mold in the shape I want it, I can use a little volumizing powder in my roots. This seems to give me texture so it's easier for me to shape.

10. Who is your inspiration?

This is hard for me... I can't think of a single person that truly inspires me all the time. I am mainly inspired by other's creativity. I also get inspired by really "chic" things (which really consists of anything I think looks expensive.)

11. What is your most worn piece in your closet?

My most worn piece in my closet has to be my blazers. I love the way blazers take an outfit from casual to pulled-together. Blazers are such a versatile piece and can change the look of any outfit.

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