The Q&A ft. Liebster Award | Beauty, Fashion and Lifestyle

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I've recently surpassed 50 followers of my blog via bloglovin' so I thought what better way to allow my followers to get to know me a little bit more than doing a Q&A? I asked here and on Instagram if anybody would like one and if so to leave their questions below in the comments. I've also recently been tagged by Sophie from Sophie Louisa who runs a fashion and beauty blog to do the Liebster Award(thank you!), so go and check out her blog to see what that's all about and i'll answer here questions here too.

The Q&A

1. What is your go to outfit? - @heyitisjess who also has a blog, here.

I'm definitely a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl, I like to be comfortable and that's usually what i'll throw on. I try to make dresses and skirts casually work for me but I can't seem to find any that I feel completely comfortable in without having to worry about a gust of wind to bare all. 

2. Would you ever start a YouTube channel? - @phoebescotland

I've always thought about what it would be like to make YouTube videos but realistically speaking, when i'm home I like to be in my pyjamas with no makeup on and my hair thrown into a bobble. So probably not as i'd also be super awkward in front of the camera, not to mention looking horrendous! 

3. What are your favourite type of blog posts to read? @thriftyvintagefashion who's also a fellow blogger, here.

I love reading about fashion and beauty, mainly beauty though. I enjoy reading reviews to find out whether or not I should give a product a go and finding out dupes of high end brands. Though I also really enjoy favourites and beauty rants, I love reading a good discussion!

4. What made you/inspired you to start a blog? - @amymayyx who also has a YouTube channel, here and Lucy from Ooh La Luce.

I think I read blogs before I even realised what exactly they were, but a few people over on Instagram started blogs not long before me and it seemed they were really enjoying it and I loved reading them so I thought why not give it a go myself? And I love it!

5. Best bargain of 2015? - @amymayyx as mentioned previously.

I had to think a little about this as I've not really bought that much. I'd have to say my Origins Skincare sample set as it was reduced by nearly £15 in the sales and I really like a few of the products in there, which you can read about here. 

6. What can you not leave the house without? Lucy from Ooh La Luce.

As much as I hate to say it, my phone. I honestly feel so lost without it as I don't wear a watch, so it would put me out of sync for the whole day. Also what else do you do when you're the only one sat outside the classroom waiting for your lesson to start?

The Liebster Award

(In case you are unaware of this award, it's basically a tag where you answer questions given to you and then write questions for the ones you've tagged. It also helps smaller blogs to gain more recognition and to make friends in the blogging world)

1. Do you prefer to take baths or showers?
Definitely a shower, they're much quicker and I can't seem to relax in the bath anyway!

2. Would you rather go without concealer or mascara?

Concealer, as I would just use a heavier foundation to cover blemishes. I also look ill without any mascara as I've learnt.

3. What is your dream job?

I honestly do not know, I think i'd love to have my own daycare nursery or have my own business as a children's party organiser. I'd also love to be a makeup artist for a while!

4. How do you see yourself in 10 years?

I'll be nearly 28 so i'd like to be happy in my job and maybe married or engaged- haha!

5. Who is your role model?

It's cliche, but definitely my mum as she's worked hard for what she has now and has put up with a lot of crap.

6. What is your favourite piece of makeup that you own?

I love my L'Oreal True Match foundation and the Naked 2 palette dupe, the W7 In the Buff palette!

7. Do you watch YouTubers? If so, who?
To be honest, mostly all the popular beauty guru's that everybody watches!

8. What is your favourite piece of clothing?

I love my Zara shopper/tote bag- i've used it pretty much every day since I got it last year!

9. Tea, Coffee or Hot Chocolate?

Tea, Yorkshire Tea all the way!

10. What is the first thing you do when you wake up?

Check my phone and then pee- haha!

11. Would you rather spend your money on clothing or beauty?

Beauty but I should really start investing some of my money into new clothes!

I should now be nominating 11 others to do this but I've previously done this TAG and I can't think of others off the top of my head to tag, so i tag you all- if you'd like to do this!

My questions for you are:

1. What do you most enjoy about blogging?

2. Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?

3. Where is your favourite place to eat out?

4. Who are your inspirations?

5. Where would you most like to visit in the world?

6. What are your hobbies aside from blogging?

7. What is your go to outfit?

8. Books or films?

9. What is your current favourite song?

10. What are your favourite kind of blog posts to read?

11. Are you a glass half full or glass half empty kind of person?

Let me know if you do decide to do this TAG and i'll be sure to check it out.
Thank you to those of you who asked questions and thanks again to Sophie for tagging me!
See you next time,

♥   ♥   ♥

'20 Questions About Me' tag.

Hello!
So I thought I'd break this up a little and give you a tag. This is the(I forgot to note down the name of the tag) 20 Questions About Me tag.

Favorite colour: I really do love pastel colours, but that would be to obvious of me to say. So mint green, I've loved green for ages and  I've  finally put my finger on why, mint green- that's why!

Favorite number: 6. I'm really unsure why, I think it had something to do with one of the 'Bratz' saying it was their lucky number but now it's stuck. 6 is definitely my lucky number!

Dream career: This is really hard for me as my 'dream career' is something that is hopefully reachable. I'd definitely like to work with children in some way, there is a list of things i'd like to do but i'm so undecided. They are- Midwifery, Specialising in children's behaviour, Teaching Assistant or finally the one i'm edging more towards having my own company organising children's parties, although i'd like to be the entertainer once in a while!

Where do you see yourself living when you’re on your own? I'd love to live on my own for a short period of time but nothing too long, I get lonely way to quickly! I'd love to say i'd like to go to Uni but i'm unsure at the moment, but if I do I want to go to England, hopefully somewhere near the seaside but with a decent town centre near by(preferably Plymouth)!

Plymouth Hoe- This just appeals to me greatly.

Favorite way to travel: Of course by plane as that usually means there's a pretty good destination! Although I've not been on a plane for about 9 or 10 years now, sad right? I need to get abroad! But I can tell when I finally learn I will love driving, especially in the summer!

What do you do in your free time? I don't see my friends that regularly now I've left school but I do enjoying catching up with school friends. I also like to instagram, catch up on my favourite TV programmes, bake and blog!

Favorite clothing stores: I really like New Look at the moment as it's got really lovely clothes that I wouldn't expect to find in there for such a reasonable price! I do also like Primark(obviously), H&M and Topshop when I can part with my money!

Who would you like to see in concert? This is pretty hard as I'm so stubborn when it comes to 'really liking' a particular band or artist as in i'm stubborn to add another artist or band to my list that I love. Silly right? I've saw Olly Murs many times and I would definitely like to see him again, I've also seen McFly/McBusted a few times too. But for who I would like to see and who I haven't seen, it'd probably have to be the 1975 or Twin Atlantic! 

When I went to see Mcfly in Cardiff- 10/05/14

Favorite tea blend? I don't enjoy herbal or fruit teas at all, so definitely English breakfast tea. That counts, doesn't it?

Do you collect anyting? Not that I can think of off the top of my head. I'd probably say makeup, if anything. I used to collect bottle corks. I know i'm embarrassed, I don't even know why.

I can’t sleep without: I'm one who needs a blanket, I just feel so uncomfortable without one. Even in the hotter months I still need some sort of blanket otherwise I just won't sleep.

If you were given 1 million dollars all for yourself what would you do with it? I'd definitely travel, it's something I've always wanted to do due to lack of holidays abroad. There's a few places i'd like to visit to date these being- Disney World- Florida, Mykonos- Greece, Kefalonia, Lapland for Christmas and to see the Northern Lights, Tenerife and finally Morocco. 

Kefalonia- Ionian Island

Favorite make-up brand? I haven't really tried many high end brands apart from samples and Benefit. But in the drugstore I really like Rimmel and L'Oreal. 

Favorite treat to eat? Carbs and I hate that about myself, I love bread, pasta and potatoes. Not good for me all the time, but I do also love sugared ring donuts, that's more of a treat.  

What is your favorite season? My favourite would probably have to be Autumn, I love Autumnal colours and layering, feels so cosy and reminds me that Christmas is on it's way!

Do you sleep with your doors open or closed? Closed, I hate the light coming in from anywhere else in the house!

Why did you start blogging? The blogging community seemed really lovely, and that's what drew me in. I think I started my blog last October, since then I haven't been keeping on top of it due to work load. Since i'm finished for a long summer and have more time and ideas, i'm hoping to be blogging more frequently, at least once a week! I also like the idea of helping others, as I've learnt a lot from other blogs reading recommendations and products to avoid.

Do you have any magazine subscriptions? I used to be subscribed to Bliss, haha! It was such a waste of money as after about 3 months, I just wasn't reading it. Also just for your info the subscription started when I was about 11/12 and I didn't even cancel it until about a year and a half ago, such a waste. I don't have any at the moment as I tend to read what I catches my eye at the time in shops and I couldn't subscribed to all them.

What were you doing at 12AM last night? I was probably asleep after such a tiring school trip with more than 50- 6 year olds at a big aquarium. I am partly qualified now so I helped out at the school my sister teaches in, I had my own group of 5 and I was not prepared for it! I was exhausted afterwards! 

Favorite perfume? Would definitely have to be Giorgio Armani Si! The only downside is it's quite expensive for a small bottle but it smells absolutely amazing! Probably perfect for younger and older, it's quite sophisticated but honestly smells so lovely! If you haven't smelt it then definitely give it a spray in Boots before buying!

I did not make up this tag although I may of slightly winged it on the name because I forgot the exact name, whoops. If you'd like to do this yourself, please feel free as I tag everyone!

Comment below if you've done this and i'll be sure to check it out!

Thank you for making it this far into this post, see you next time!

Amy X