The Liebster Award!

This is an Award/Tag that I’ve had my eye on for a while so imagine how thrilled I was when the lovely Amber from Lipstick and Loafers nominated me. The rules are pretty simple: Answer the questions the person that nominated you has asked. Think of 10 new questions that you would like your nominees to answer. Nominate other bloggers! For me, the answers to questions are never simple so tags challenge me to try and condense my answers while getting my point across. It’s a great exercise if you’re like me and you overthink every question. Now onwards with the questions!

                           

When did you start blogging and why? 

I started blogging in June 2013. Not that long ago. I came across a few beauty blogs a few months or about a year before I started my blog. I realized that I loved reading them and they helped me choose wisely about which products to buy. I also loved the fact that blogging makes you feel like you have a million friends across the world (some day I hope to reach that 1million) and whether you meet them or not they’re there to support you and your efforts. It took me a while to start the blog because I was afraid that I wouldn’t be unique but some lovely people in my life read what I had written and encouraged me to start. Now I feel proud of calling myself a blogger and I feel like it comes to me so naturally.

What is the one beauty or hair product you would re-purchase? 

The Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Concealer. If I run out of this product I would run to the nearest store that had it. It has the power to change your look.

What can you not leave the house without every day? 

As much as I want to say Mascara, I think it’s my Rimmel Stay Matte Powder.

What is your biggest ambition in life/the thing you would most like to do before you die? 

I just want to have an impact on the world. I guess my ambition is to be someone influential.

Your most recent celebrity crush?

Can I choose 2? I’m going to choose 2. Benedict Cumberbatch and Gabriel Macht

What is your favourite book/film and why? 

I think this is a really difficult question because I’m always looking for great new books to read and choosing a favorite would make me narrow in my hunt for the next amazing book. However, the 2 series that I have loved and I will always remember are Harry Potter and A Series Of Unfortunate Events.

Who is your fashion/beauty icon? 

I think the show Gossip Girl has made the biggest statement in the Fashion and Beauty realm that I have seen so far. Unfortunately it has ended. Anyone else feeling sad about having to let go of the drama?

If you had the opportunity to go anywhere in the world, where would it be? 

Everywhere!

Your favourite blogs/YouTubers? 

Fleurdeforce (Blogger and Youtuber), Tanya Burr (Blogger and Youtuber), Grace Helbig aka DailyGrace (Youtuber), Cynthia (Blogger)

What beauty or clothes stores to you visit the most?

I do love Vero Moda, Forever 21 and Zara. In terms or beauty stores I don’t have any particular stores in mind. Just any place that I can get my dose of Fashion, Beauty and Retail therapy would do! J

My questions:

What effect has Blogging and Makeup had on your life?

Do you have a favorite product in your collection?

Which one!?

Who inspires your fashion and beauty choices?

What’s your favorite blush?

Do you have pets? If yes, tell us more about them!

Your favorite blogs/Youtubers? (I know I copied this question but I’m really interested in what your answer would be)

Any awesome trick/method that you use while applying makeup that you think is special and unique to you?

Which is the one Skincare product that you can’t imagine living without?

A product ( Fashion or beauty related) that you’ve been eyeing recently and will most probably buy. Iinclude a picture).

I nominate:

Nicole from http://www.stylishbutskint.co.uk

Nicole from http://neenersmakeup.blogspot.com

Kelly from http://www.dreaminlace.com

Becca from http://wondercolourbehindafrostedwindow.blogspot.co.uk

 Tell me what you think of my answers/questions or this post in general. Leave me a link of your Liebster award post in the comments below. Have a great day J

Tanaya <3

This or That Beauty Tag : Part 2

Finally, after soooo long, Here’s the second installment of the This or That Beauty Tag. Its been so long since I did the first part but if you haven’t read it yet you can click here.

1) Lotion or Body Butter?
I have never had a Body Butter but I would love to. I’ve just always picked a bottle of body lotion or body puree over a body butter in the same scent. It could be because I lived in a very humid place so never needed much moisture but I can see my skin feeling the need for Body Butter now.

2) Perfume or Body Spray?
            Both! It would be inhuman to ask a girl to choose.

3) Body Wash or Soap?
    Body Wash. Definitely. You just can’t get the same amazing feeling of bubbles and softness with a Soap. And I love loofahs and loofahs can’t be used with a Soap.

4) Lush or other bath company?
     I really wouldn’t mind any company as long as the product smells wonderful and works well with my skin. I do love LUSH but I love other companies too.

5) Tan or no Tan?
     No Tan. Never had a fake Tan. Never desired to sit on the beach and burn to a crisp. Hahaha.

6)    Curly or Straight?
Curly. As a little kid I loved straight hair and straightened mine every opportunity I had but as I grew up I kind of just switched my love to Curly/wavy hair. I realized that I have beautiful natural waves and wouldn’t want to ruin them with a straightening iron anymore.

7)    Ponytail or Bun?
As much as I love buns I don’t think they flatter my face shape so ponytails it is.

8)    Hair Grips (bobby pins) or Butterfly Clips?
Bobby pins are way too cute and convenient.

9)    Hairspray or Gel?
None. But I guess if I really needed something it would be Hairspray.

10)                   Long or Short?
How about Medium?

11)                   Blonde or Brunette?
They’re both lovely but I’m partial to Red Hair.

12)                   Side Swept bangs or Full?
Either. Whatever looks good.

13)                   Up or Down?
        Down

14)                   Jeans or sweatpants?
        Jeans.

15)                   Long Sleeve or short?
      Short

16)                   Dresses or Skirts?
Dresses. I do like skirts but I don’t like the fuss of pairing them with a good top. Dresses are easy, classy, feminine and beautiful.

17)                   Stripes or Plaid/Tartan?
Depends on the color.

18)                   Flip Flops or Sandals?
I’ve lived 99% of my life in Flip Flops and Flats. But now I’m making an effort to start using more sandals. My answer shall be sandals. (I still love flip flops and their comfort and bright colors).

19)                   Necklaces or Bracelets?
Necklaces. No doubt about it.

10 ) Heels or Flats?
Heels. They make me cry and they make my feet hurt so much but I just can’t resist them.

21)                   Jackets or Hoodies?
Jackets because they’re most trendy. Besides, I have way too many Hoodies so it’s time to go Jacket-Shopping.

22)                   Rain or Shine?
       Rain

23)                   Summer or Winter?
Although I love summer trends and makeup and everything…I hate summer weather. So I choose Winter.

24)                   Fall/Autumn or Spring?
      Both
25)                   Favourite Ice Cream Flavour?
Tender Coconut/Lychee/Chocolate chip

I hope you liked this Tag that took so long to be posted. Leave me links of your posts where you've done this tag in the comments. 

I tag http://www.themakeupsquid.com http://www.twentythirtyglam.blogspot.com
http://perlasancheza.blogspot.com

Tanaya<3

This or That Beauty Tag: Part 1

I love tags! I love them in blog posts and I love them in videos. So when I saw the This or That tag on ClosetDiamonds you could be sure I was going to hop on that opportunity. However, I wasn’t tagged to do this post so I felt a little weird about doing it. However, you lovely people seemed to like the idea of doing it when I tweeted about it and so here I am. Now this tag had 44 questions which I think is far too many and I don’t want you guys to fall asleep while reading this so I’m going to split it into 2 parts.

Let’s start then.

1)   Blush or Bronzer?

Blush! Although I love my bronzers if I had to pick one I would go for a blush.

2)   Eyeliner or Mascara?

Mascara. I can survive without eyeliner. Here’s a secret – I’m far too lazy to actually spend half my morning trying to line my eyes perfectly every day when a good coat of mascara can do the job of defining your eyes just as well!

3)   Gel, Liquid or Cream Liner?

Gel for sure. Although I love gel eyeliner I still feel the need to learn and perfect how to use the liquid eyeliner. Don’t ask me why. I guess it just seems classy and it’s like one of those instincts that every beauty lover feels.

4)    Waterproof or Non Waterproof mascara?

     Waterproof mascara! I find that it’s just so much more comforting             to have that peace of mind of knowing that even if you somehow get drenched at any moment your mascara’s got your back. The rest of your makeup may betray you but your mascara isn’t going to flow     down your face.

     

      5)    Foundation or Concealer?

      Now this one’s a toughie. I wouldn’t walk around with just concealer on my face with no foundation to help blend it out. I guess that if I have a great foundation I would be able to manage without a concealer (Now this definitely does not include under eye concealer. Name one girl (that loves makeup) that would willingly give up her under eye concealer! )

           6)    Liquid or Powder Foundation?

 Liquid! There’s no way to get that famed “dewy glow” with powder foundation. If you have the right foundation I believe it’s going to be mre comfortable to wear than powder foundation and you wouldn’t need to touch up so often.

7)    Neutral or coloured Eye Shadow?

      I’m a neutral eyeshadow girl most days. Don’t get me wrong, I do love to add the occasional dash of bright color on my eyelids in the form of eyeshadow or eyeliner but for every day, I stick to my beautiful neutrals.

8)    Pressed or loose Eye Shadow? 

Pressed Eyeshadow. It’s less messy. It’s easier to build color and your chances of messing up and greatly reduced. Nobody would let someone like me handle loose eyeshadow! I would drop it as fast as lightening. Hahaha.

9)    Matte or Sparkly Eye Shadow?

     Sparkles :D Life is incomplete without sparkly eyeshadow. It just adds more dimension to the eye.

10)    Brushes or Sponges?

          Brushes. Do you use sponges? If yes, could you please tell me how in the world are they used!? I hate sponges for applying makeup so much that I feel like I must be doing it wrong.

11)      Lip Gloss or Lipstick?

           Can I cheat here? Pleaseee? Pretty please? I’ll just cheat. Haha. I bet you would agree it’s difficult to choose one so I’m going to choose something like the Revlon just bitten kissable balm stains or YSL rouge volupte or Bourjois color boost. I tend to wear gloss over any other lipstick if I feel like it’s too drying.

     12)          Lip Balms or Lip Butters? 

           What’s the difference? I didn’t know there’s much of a difference between the  two L Can you please tell me?

13)          OPI or China Glaze?

            I haven’t used either. Bad beauty blogger! I’m probably like a shame to all the lovely beauty bloggers out there that just read my statement and facepalmed themselves. But let me tell you about Maybelline’s nail paints! Okay I’ll probably do a post about them later.

14)      Long or Short Nails?

  Short. While long nails provide a lot of surface to get creative I feel like mine are long enough for that even when theyre short.

15)       Acrylic or Natural?

     Natural

        

16)        Brights or Darks?

      Brights! :D Definitely brights.

17)         Flower or no Flower?

      Depends on my mood. I’m weird about nails sometimes. I may love flowers and sparkles one day but hate them the next.

18)        Glitter or no Glitter?

      Like I said, it depends on my mood and the day. But glitter, although pretty, is such a task to get off!

Phew! That's a long post. Finally I would like to tag a few of my fellow beauty bloggers.

Anoushka Loves

ZoeGeorgina

Emma Alexandra

However, feel free to do this tag even if I haven't tagged you and leave me a link to your tag post in the comments below!

I hope this post helped you guys get to know me better. Tell me if you like this post and we leave any other post ideas that you would like me to write in the comments. 

Tanaya <3