Showing posts with label the liebster award. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the liebster award. Show all posts

Sunday, 23 March 2014

| A Few Liebster Awards |



Helloooo Lovelies!!!

So the title of this post might come across a bit show offish - but this is not my intention. I had an influx of these nominations in the space of about 2 weeks and couldn't keep up! So I thought I'd kill several birds with one stone.

Disclaimer : No birds were harmed in the making of this post.


So basically the rules are; Link back to the person who nominated you. State 11 random facts about yourself . Answer their questions. Then come up with 11 random questions to ask and nominate 11 people to answer them. For more info and my 11 random facts about myself click here!

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So my 2nd nomination was from the rule breaker Lauren +Porcelain Queen She defied my rules and decided to nominate me back (which is SO not allowed!) However I'll let her off as she's so damn cool and writes awesome posts! Seriously go and check her out below, you won't be disappointed!

So - on with the questions!

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Number One - What is your one holy grail product that you would recommend to every one?

Humm, this is a new one for me and I absolutely love it. It's the Sleek Face Contour Kit. You can choose between light, medium & dark. It's such a good price and really does work. I don't leave the house now without using this. The little diagram that comes with it is very useful too.

Number Two - Which part of your makeup do you enjoying doing the most?

Easy - foundation. I love the fact I can create a flawless blank canvass to work on :)

Number Three - Which one brand in your opinion makes the best eye shadows?

I have loads of MAC eye shadows, Urban Decay Pallets and Laura Mecier shadows. It's a close one between the 3 but I would have to say Urban Decay as the pigments are amazing.

Number Four - What are you beauty 'hang-ups'? For example, mine is my ridiculously untameable hair and my combination skin.

My skin. I have combination skin and it drives in insane! I'm like make up your mind already!

Number Five - What's the worst beauty blunder that you used to do?

Never used to do my eyebrows. I know. Shocking!

Number Six - At what age did you first ever start wearing makeup on a regular basis?

I was a late starter haha I didn't wear makeup properly until I was about 15/16.

Number Seven - What is you all time favourite high end brand?

YSL and Illamasqua

Number Eight - What is your all time favourite high street brand?

Rimmel and Maybelline

Number Nine - Name your top three brushes, for example, MAC 239, Real Techniques Buffing brush...

Real Techniques Stippling Brush, Real Techniques Contour Brush &  Real Techniques Detailer Brush.

Number Ten - What celebrity are you regularly compared to?

Ha I actually have 2... Holly Willoughby and Sophie Dahl. I think it's the eyes!

Number Eleven - Name one thing about yourself that you love.

My eyes :)

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1. what's your favourite beauty product?

I'm going to go with my Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation on this one.

2. what does your blog mean to you?

The world. I can't believe it's taken me this long to pluck up the courage to write one.

3. what's your favourite song at the moment?

Erm - Let It Go...Frozen! Hell yes I'm a Disney fan and proud!

4. when you were little what did you want to be when you 'grew up'?

A princess. Still aim to be. Prince Harry hasn't met me yet.

5. Did you make any new years resolutions, have you stuck to them?

Yes! My blog was a New Years Resolution (check out my first post here!)

6. If you were a Disney character, which Disney character would you be?

Ahh LOVE THIS!!! I would be Elsa from Frozen as she's a Princess who doesn't need a man - GIRL POWER! Also add in a bit of Dory from Finding Nemo and Timone & Pumba from Lion King haha

7. If you had to describe yourself in three words what would they be?

Fun, Confident & Captivating

8. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Marrying Price Harry and becoming a Princess. What? haha

9. What is your most prized possession?

My sunglasses collection....bit of a sucker for designers and my car!

10. What's your guilty pleasure?

Ice Cream

11. If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

Humm good question! I would have the power to click my fingers and be ready. I take hours getting ready for a night out!

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1. What inspired you to start blogging in the beginning?

I wanted a change, something different. I wanted to make new friends and change my life.

2. How long have you been blogging for?

Nearly 2 months - eek!

3. What's the best thing that has happened to you since starting blogging?

Met so many amazing people, and the fact people like what I write is just mental!

4. Would you encourage other people to start blogging? If so, why?

Definitely - You'll meet like minded people and it'll really open your eyes that there are so many people out there who appreciate you and what you write.

5. What are your top 5 makeup brands

Laura Mercier, Illamasqua, MAC, Urban Decay, Rimmel

6. What would you rather give up, make up or skin care?

Oh god! Tough Question. I'd probably say skin care as make up can cover blemishes up.

7. Favourite nail varnish brand

Humm Illamasqua and Rimmel

8. If you could have £200 to spend on makeup, what would you buy?

Some things from Charlotte Tilbury

9. What's your favourite colour?

Lime Green and Pink

10. Favourite all time shop

Libertys or Harrods - I seriously get goosebumps every time I enter these stores.

11. Do you like my blog? If yes, thank you! But if not what can I do to improve?

Of course! I love the header picture its great and I love how clean cut your posts are.

1. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?

Canada. I loved it there but only in the summer when there's no snow. So perhaps I should choose America!! haha

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2. What are your top 5 makeup products you can't live without?

Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation, Sleek Contour Kit, Illamasqua Skin Base Lift, Rimmel compact face Powder & YSL Mascara.

3. If you could spend one day in the life of someone else who would it be?

Nice question - It would have to be Oprah!

4. What type of blogs do you find most interesting to read?

Blogs with a personal touch. I'm not too keen on posts that just show a picture of a product and talk about it like a robot. I really like to get to know the author :)

5. Your favourite item of clothing that you own?

Scarves! I have a serious collection of Scarves!

6. Lipstick or lipgloss?

Lipstick.

7. Whats a weird fact about yourself that not everyone might know?

I'm related to Judi Dench & Beatrix Potter (random I know!) :)

8. Your favourite shop to shop in?

As above Liberty's & Harrods!

9. What is your favourite makeup brand?

Illamasqua and MAC

10. Your best and favourite makeup tip?

Always prep, prime and hydrate your skin before applying makeup!

11. Your favourite song?

Ever?! Humm At the moment it's Let It Go - Frozen however all time fav I would have to say - GOD THIS IS TOO HARD! I like classics so it would have to be - no I can't do it. Sorry!

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1. your worst habit?

Cutting my cuticles..

2. your dream job?

Creating a fashion line for women who are blessed with curves of all different shapes and sizes, whether your petite or on the larger side! Nothing out there no matter what anyone says.

3. bar or pub?

Bar. Pass me a cocktail!

4. high street or high end?

Humm, high street.

5. where you see yourself in 5 years time?

Probably writing my 10000000000 Leibster Award post!

6. favourite childhood show?

Sabrina the teenage Witch! Or Buffy!

7. favourite quote and why?

Winners never quit, Quitters never win.

8. the person you are most inspired by?

I'm inspired by everyone around me. They keep me motivated and ambitious!

9.  feelings about the ugly shoe trend?

Hate it.

10. favourite youtube vlogger?

I love Fleur De Force, she's different to the rest of the big youtube vloggers.

11. greatest achievement to date?

Not going to University and working bloody hard to get a good job! Which I love.


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So there we have it, a load of questions and answers! So now for my nominations....this is tough as so many people have done this now, so instead I nominate you! Whoever is reading this to answer just 5 questions! I'm changing the rules a bit as like Lauren said - Rules are meant to be broken!

1. Whats the best post you've written on your blog (in your opinion)? Link it below :)
2. What is your greatest achievement to date?
3. Who was the first beauty guru or blogger that you watched on Youtube or read on blogger?
4. What is your holy grail Skin Care product?
5. Which part of your make up do you enjoy doing the most? 

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Thank you for taking the time to read this, let me know what your thoughts are on my answers! 

Even if you don't fancy writing up a post on this, let me know down in the comments what your answers would be to my questions :)

Also please follow me on twitter, instagram & bloglovin. It would mean the world to me!

So, as always guys, It's been a pleasure!

Char

xXx


Mwah xx



Tuesday, 18 February 2014

The Liebster Award



Hello everyone!! 

This for me is such a humbling award to be nominated for! A huge thank you goes out to the ever so beautiful Em Ford from My Pale Skin @ http://mypaleskin.blogspot.co.uk !! 
(I wasn't intending on sounding like I've won an award at the BAFTA's - but this does mean a lot to me)
If you've not checked out her blog yet - get your pretty behinds over there. 

I know I don't have a huge following, but I just want to say thank you to you guys who read, enjoy and comment on my posts - it means so much! I seriously can't get over how much the beauty community supports each other and for me this has been a huge confidence boost as I was so apprehensive about starting up a blog at the beginning of this year. 

You maybe wondering what this Liebster Award is - This award is given to those with less than 200 followers. You must get nominated for this; by someone who has already been nominated, who enjoys your blog and feels that you should have more followers :) You will list 11 facts about yourself, answer the 11 questions given to you, choose 11 nominees then set them 11 questions to answer.
Sharing the love people!!<3

Rules

You must link back to the person who nominated you
You must state 11 facts about yourself
You must answer the questions given to you
You must pick 11 nominees & create 11 questions for them to answer
You can not nominate the person who nominated you
You must let the people you've chosen know that you've nominated them

11 Random Facts About Me
  1. I am seriously obsessed with TV series - verging on a health warning I think! I love; The Vampire Diaries, True Blood, NCIS, Criminal Minds, Arrow (Omg - marry me now?!), Revenge, Once Upon A Time, Unforgettable, Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, Beauty and the Beast and any other american cheese you throw at me! 
  2. Speaking of cheese - LOVE me some cheese.... My moto in life is 'Cheese makes everything better' which might explain my dress size! Seriously though - cheese on pasta, cheese on pizza, cheese on jacket potatoes, cheese on toast, cheesy chips!! -drools-
  3. I'm a sucker for a good slice of Pizza (extra cheese I might add!)
  4. If i'm not in my room watching TV (sad to say!) You'll find me baking up a storm in the kitchen. I love baking celebration cakes & decorating them. However I do love baking cheesecakes too.....mmmm cheese!
  5. I am a secret geek - don't tell anyone!
  6. I love films sci-fi, fantasy, action & adventure, animated and comedy films; Batman, James Bond, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, all Disney films (hell yes!) etc.. you get the picture! Really not a fan of romance films.
  7. I secretly enjoy playing the PS4 with my boyfriend...nothing too brutal but I defy anyone not to like Lego Marvel Heroes!!
  8. I love socialising, so I'm always going out for meals or cocktails!
  9. Cocktails! - I'm more of a cocktail girl rather than wine. I don't really like wine, however on a recent trip to Covent Garden I ended up watching the world go by with a large glass of Merlot. 
  10. I'm quite an insecure person when it comes down to it - I may appear confident on the outside but don't let that fool you :)
  11. I am a workaholic and never stop! I'm constantly being told by my lovely mother that 'I'm burning the candle at both ends!!'



Okay, now to answer the questions from Em Ford herself  :P



1. If you're stranded on a desert Island, and can take 5 products with you, but no mirror... what would you take? 

Okay I'm going to try and be clever!
First I would take with me my Biotherm Lait Solaire in Factor 50. Amazing stuff! If i'm going to be stuck on a desert Island for a while I do not want to look like I'm 150 when I get rescued!
Second would be my Laura Mercier mini palette (review here) got me some eye shadows & face powders and a lip gloss in there (+ a hidden mirror - Em won't know!!)- Ready to be rescued!!
Third would be my Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser with UV protection!!

Fourth would be a huge pot of Vaseline - multiple different uses!
Fifth would have to be a hair product so it would be my Kerastase Soleil - It's a luxurious after-sun formula that prevents chlorine and salt build up and leaves coloured hair looking radiant. This stuff is seriously amazing!

2. What inspires you?

You do - not being cheesy (mm cheese!) but just looking at how many people read my blogs & follow me on either Bloglovin, Instagram or Twitter seriously inspires me to write more posts and fall more in love with this community!

3. Favourite store?

Umm, this is a tough one as I love Liberty of London or Harrods. Honestly, the feeling I get when I go inside is 'Honey - I'm Home!!' Not that I can afford half the stuff in either but if I had to choose it would be Harrods. The times I've imagined getting locked in and spending the night....Gets me quite excited even now! haha

4. Worst purchase you've ever made? 

It has got to be the Britney Spears Curious perfume - Honestly I bought this online thinking it would like her others.. Jeeeez! This just smells effing horrible! Bleugh! 

5. Who is your Girl Envy? 

Easy - Kim Kardashian. 

6. Worst make up mishap?

Bright pink / purple eye shadow up to the eye brow. Used to think I was the bees-knees at school.  NEWSFLASH - It weren't pretty, god knows what I was thinking!

7. What product have you been lusting after, but yet to add to your collection?

I was going to say the Naked 3 palette but I just treated myself haha So it's going to have to be the Dior Rose Skin Shimmer 

8. What is something you would love to wear (make up/fashion) but feel you can't pull off?

Really dark purple lip or just a purple lip. It ain't happening girls!! 

9. How long does your everyday make up take? 

10-15 mins

10. What product do you wish had never been discontinued?

Dior Creme De Rose Lip Balm & Chanel Pro-Lumiere Foundation - WHY CHANEL?! WHY?!
 
11. Where do you see yourself this time next year?

Still addicted to my tv series and cheese :) maybe setting up a youtube video...?! but most importantly having made a tonne of new friends!! 


So the questions I'm asking you are:



1. Why did you decide to start writing a blog?
2. What was the first thing you ever posted about?
3. Your man (or lady) crush has just called whilst your running out the door for work, saying they'll meet you for lunch. You've only got time to run back through the door and grab 1 product - what is it? 
4. Name a make up brand that's not so popular that your loving at the moment.
5. What is your favourite food?
6. Whats the ideal present you would want from me right now (if money were no object)?
7. Flowers or Chocolates?
8. Shrek or Finding Nemo?
9. Where's the furthest place you've even been?
10. Starter or Pudding?
11. What's the most expensive thing you have in your wardrobe (i.e bag / clothes / shoes / makeup)?


My Nominations

These guys need more love! These bloggers are seriously so nice and what they write is so interesting and basically they deserve to have more followers!! xx













I hope you've enjoyed this (I was going to say little!) installment but lets face it, it is rather long!

Remember to follow me on:

 Twitter @charlie-teee , Instagram @charlottelouisethompson89 and Bloglovin 

It would be seriously incredible if you could! :) 

Big love to you all, and as always, it's been a pleasure !

Char
xXx


Disclaimer: This is not a purple lipstick!!

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