A big thanks to Stephanie from Tragic Wardrobe for nominating me for the Liebster Award! I’ve stolen Stephanie’s explanation of what the Leibster Award is as she laid it out perfectly:
Liebster Award
This is an internet award that is given to bloggers by bloggers. The whole point of these awards is to branch out and network with bloggers, show bloggers that you read their content and enjoy them, and share with your audience more about yourselves. When you receive a Liebster Award, you will get taken to their blog page where you will read their Q&A, and then answer questions of your own. Here are some of the ‘rules’ associated with the Liebster Awards
Rules:
- Post a Q&A – answer the questions the tagger has asked you
- At the end of the post, nominate 4-5 bloggers of your choice who inspires you
- Either keep the original questions the tagger asked you, make your own, or remove/add your own
- Link back to the blogger who awarded you somewhere on your blog post
The Questions
1. Who are your favourite bloggers and why?
There are so many! These are the two that I am finding myself coming back to a lot lately
- Courtney Connolly from La Belle Sirene
I only discovered this blog a few months ago but I really enjoying it. She has beautiful photos and a great sense of style. I love that she also includes the occasional personal post. And don’t even get me started on her hair. GORGEOUS. If you haven’t checked her out already – do it!
- Alyson from Beauty Vanity
Alyson is another Bay Area blogger that I met at a few blogger events recently. She has a great balance of fashion and beauty and on top of that she is just an all around sweet person! I keep coming back to her blog because I love seeing the outfits she puts together and the makeup looks she creates. San Jose in da house!
2. What made you get into blogging?
I started a personal blog in 2008 and posted (barely) once a month for about 3 years. It was a way to keep in touch with my family and friends when I moved to Toronto and share what I was up to. For a year or so it sort of transformed into a lifestyle blog but in 2012 I did a complete blog redesign and now focus on beauty and fashion!
3. What opportunities have you experienced through blogging?
I’ve had the chance to meet so many fun, talented and creative people. As an adult it’s hard to meet people unless you work with them, so blogging has really allowed me to connect with a whole new group of people. Many have become great friends!
4. One piece of advice for fellow bloggers/new bloggers
Blog about what you love. If you love pizza, blog about that. If you love playing with makeup and trying out new products, blog about that. Just don’t let anyone else’s expectations determine the direction you take with your blog.
5. 3 facts about yourself
- I’m adopted
- I’m 5 foot 2 (short girls say YEAH)
- My eyes change colour depending on what I wear and how tired I am : )
6. Favourite event ever attended
Blogging related? Spark Sessions Conference 2013!
7. Link the blog post you’re most proud of
That’s a tough one. I was happy with the lighting and photos in my Elsa Frozen Makeup Look, so I guess I’ll say that one.
8. What social media platform do you use most often, and why?
Definitely Twitter. I don’t know why exactly, I joined in 2010 and now I am totally addicted. It’s a great way to share posts but also connect with people.
9. 3 apps on your iphone/smartphone that you love
A Beautiful Mess
Candy Crush
Twitter (obvs)
10. Biggest pet peeve
When people say “melk” instead of “milk”
I nominate the following bloggers!
Julie from Swatch and Review
Natalie from Ivory Avenue
Alyson from Beauty Vanity
Jodi from Up the Rollercoaster
Questions:
1. Who are your favourite bloggers and why?
2. What made you get into blogging?
3. What opportunities have you experienced through blogging?
4. One piece of advice for fellow bloggers/new bloggers
5. 3 facts about yourself
6. Favourite event ever attended
7. Link the blog post you’re most proud of
8. What social media platform do you use most often, and why?
9. 3 apps on your iphone/smartphone that you love
10. Biggest pet peeve
Can’t wait to see your answers ladies! : )
Courtney says
I just about cried of happiness when I saw you picked me as one of your favourites! You are such a sweetheart!! It means so much to me that you enjoy my blog. I can’t wait to meet you and give you a big hug!!
Megan Joy says
Your blog is amazing and it deserves to be nominated! I can’t wait to see you at Spark Sessions. Internet hugs will have to suffice for the next two weeks : /
Nadia says
I always love learning about how people started blogging! I wish I could be going to Spark Sessions, hopefully I’ll be able to clear my calendar for next year!
Megan Joy says
That would be awesome! I hope it just gets bigger and better every year ; )