Blog Love!

I was so touched to find out that the lovely Tazz from City Girl Vibe had nominated me for a Liebster Blog Award. In a nutshell, the Liebster Blog Award is given to new blogs that show a lot of promise and have less than 200 followers. SO thrilled!

The rules are as follows:

1. Select 11 or less if you don’t have more bloggers for the award.
2. They must also answer the 11 questions the ‘tagger’ has set for them.
3. They must create 11 more questions to ask bloggers they have decided to tag.
4. They must then choose 11 bloggers (Please choose bloggers that aren't already nominated on this list).
5. These lucky bloggers must then be told.
6. There should be no tag backs to the person that nominated you.

And here are my answers to Tazz's questions:

1. If today was your last day on earth, how would you spend it?
I'd wake up super-early, make french toast for my fiance and I, and hop right back into bed to eat and drink cappuccino while watching a movie (something beautiful, like The Vow or Salmon Fishing in the Yemen). Next, I'd meet our families for lunch, preferably somewhere with a sea view, plenty of sunshine and a cool, fresh breeze. I'd squeeze a stroll along Long Beach with our dog in there somewhere too, and the day would definitely include plenty of cuddles for my cats. I'd also eat my body weight in macarons and spend all my money on beautiful shoes and clothes.

2. What is your biggest pet peeve?
Selfish people who don't have the ability to see past themselves. This includes idiots who speed along Oukaapse Weg (in fact, this includes anyone who drives recklessly), people who are in such a rush that they bash their trolleys into you while grocery shopping, people who constantly interrupt during conversations... the list is endless.

3. What product/item do you swear by?
There are many beauty products I swear by, but one product that I always go back to (especially when my skin is suffering from breakouts as a result of testing too many new products) is the original Creme De La Mer. A simple, non-fussy cleanser (like Kiehl's Ultra Calming Cleanser) and La Mer always manage to calm my red, angry skin.

4. What motivates you to blog?
When I started my blog, I wanted a space where I could write freely about all the things I love, from beauty and fashion to decor and food, without any restrictions. I have days (weeks, sometimes!) where I don't feel as though I have anything to say, but other days I find so much inspiration in the world around me that I can barely contain myself! I stick to subjects that I really love, which explains how this blog inadvertently and unintentionally seems to be turning into a beauty blog! 

5. If your room were on fire and you had 2 minutes to round up anything, what would you grab?
All our baby scans and cds, and the journal I've started keeping for Bean (which, I must confess, I've been very bad at updating).

6. What’s your biggest weakness?
Right now, Mars Bars. I am obsessed. I have to stop myself from eating one every day!

7. One person that inspires you?
My mom. She's the most caring, selfless and nurturing person I know.

8. The first thing that comes to mind when you hear the words “Take the day off”.
My bed! A pile of glossy magazines, a cappuccino from Vida, an endless supply of chocolate and a selection of movies to choose from. That, to me, is the perfect day off!

9. If you could swap wardrobes with any celebrity who would you choose?
Victoria Beckham, without a doubt. My style is very similar to hers, although you wouldn't say so - mostly because my budget is not the same as hers! I love classic, fitted pieces and I wear a lot of black. I also have a love for sky-high heels.

10. If you could go anywhere in the world for 1 day, where would you go?
The Seychelles - I could so do with a day spent lazing on the beach right now!

11. Summer or Winter?
Summer. Definitely summer!

So many of the gorgeous blogs I love to read have already been nominated, so I'm going to keep this very open-ended and ask you (yes, you!) to answer my questions on your blog (leave a comment below with a link to your post so that I know to go have a look!), or in the comments below.

My questions:

1. What three things do you always keep in your purse/ handbag?
2. What has been the highlight of your day so far?
3. Tea or coffee?
4. What are your weekend plans?
5. What were your new year's resolutions, and have you managed to keep any of them?
6. Who is your biggest beauty icon?
7. You pick up R50 on the street. What do you do with the cash?
8. What's your favourite song at the moment?
9. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be?
10. Your favourite colour?
11. What one word best describes you?


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