THE LIEBSTER BLOG AWARD

This evening I received a tweet that completely just made my day!  The fabulous Elysia, of the Little Beauty Blogg, nominated me for the Liebster Blog Award!

For those of you who don't know what the Liebster Blog Award is, it's basically a nomination from someone who loves your blog and wants to show it some love. The blogs that can be nominated for this award are seen as being the up-and-coming blogs and they must have less than 200 subscribers.

As a nominated blogger, I have to do a couple things:

• Reveal 11 random things about myself
• Answer 11 questions that the person who nominated me has set
• Create 11 new questions for my nominees
• Tag 11 other blogs with less than 200 followers & let them know they've been nominated...no tag backs!

So, here goes!  Read on for 11 random facts about me:

1. I talk incessantly at bed time.  My poor husband loses a lot of sleep because of it.

2. I must have lip gloss, balm, or lipstick on my lips at all times or it drives me crazy!

3. I could eat macaroni & cheese every day of my life.

4. I wear hair extensions 99% of the time.

5. I can't sleep unless I'm lying on my stomach.

6. I'm a horrible singer.

7. I don't like the foods on my plate to touch.

8. Christmas is my favorite holiday...and I'm already counting down!

9. I watch too much reality TV.

10. I'm not (and never will be) a morning person.

And here are my answers to Elysia's 11 questions...

1) If you could have any job in the world what would it be?
This is tough, because my dream is to be a stay-at-home wife, LOL!  Does that count as a "job"?  Probably not, so I'll go with a cupcake bakery owner!  :)

2) On average, how long do you spend on each of your blog features?
It depends, but generally an hour.  That time is usually spent taking & editing photos, doing research, and of course, typing.

3) There's a famous saying 'if at first you don't succeed, try and try again'. Do you agree with this or do you admit defeat easily?
I agree with it.  I think anything can be accomplished if you never give up.  Determination is everything!

4) What if your favorite item of clothing?
 My leopard print socks :) They are the comfiest, warmest socks in the world and I feel so cozy when I wear them!

5) Blogging can open up a lot of new doors and present a blogger with new opportunities. If you have a goal for your blog, what is this? What would you most like to happen as a result of you blogging?
I haven't really thought that far into it as of yet... I've only been actively blogging for a few months now.  But, if opportunities arise, I certainly would pursue them!  I think it would be awesome to test out & blog about new beauty products for different companies.

6) I love jewelry, especially rings; if you could only wear one item of jewelry what would it be and why? (or if you don't wear jewelry; why do you choose not to?)
Gotta go with my wedding ring.  I don't wear a ton of jewelry, but I never leave home without my wedding rings.  They symbolize an important part of my life and one that I am so grateful for - my husband.

7) If you could only choose one makeup brand that's in your makeup bag right now, which one would you choose?
Revlon!  They never disappoint.

8) I find that I am forever looking at expensive designer bags and saving up for them. What makes you want to splurge your money?
For me it would probably be clothes.  I do a lot of online "window shopping" and have a list about a mile long of things I want!

9) I always like reading about and finding out about new products - what is the best product you purchased last month and why?
Maybelline's One by One Volum Express mascara.  I never find mascara that I love, but this one is amazing! Lengthens and volumizes lashes like no other!

10) If you go on holiday anywhere in the world where you would you choose and why?
I'd love to go to Fiji.  It just looks so gorgeous and I've never been to any place like it!

11) I love sweets (in moderation); what if your favorite treat and why?
Me too!  Of course my favorite is cupcakes!  I'm a little obsessed.  They can be decorated so beautifully and they taste like heaven!

The blogs I nominate are:
1. Kristen of http://imperfetto-x.blogspot.com/
2. Mimi of http://mimisvanitybox.blogspot.com/
3. Dani of http://daniduffy-makeup.blogspot.com/
4. Natalie of http://natalielovesbeauty.blogspot.com/
5. Mackenzie & Miranda of http://prettysquared.blogspot.com/
6. Martha of http://quickcheapandpretty.blogspot.com/
7. Tori of http://toritherebelangel.blogspot.com/
8. Colleen of http://www.vanityandvodka.com/
9. Ainsley of http://wallflowers21.blogspot.com/
10. Holly of http://prettygirlswearvintage.blogspot.com/
11. Katy of http://skinstuffbykaty.blogspot.com/

My questions for the above nominees:
1. Why did you decide to start blogging?
2. Do you have a vlog channel?  If not, would you ever consider vlogging?
3. What is your absolute favorite beauty product?
4. What is your favorite store to visit when shopping for beauty products?
5. What is your favorite clothing store?
6. Where did you grow up?
7. What has been your favorite purchase in the last month? (Not just beauty or fashion - anything!)
8. Where do you do most of your blogging? (Your bedroom, your dining room, a coffee house?)
9. What's a current beauty or fashion trend that you wish would go away?
10. Who is your inspiration?
11. If you could be a celebrity for a day, who would you choose and why?

If you have already been nominated for the Liebster Blog Award, I apologize for tagging you in this. If you haven't already been nominated I hope you take the time to complete this and therefore entitle yourself to proudly display the Liebster Blog Awards logo on your blog :)

Thank you so much to Elysia for being such a doll and nominating me.  I am truly flattered and wish I could tag you back! :) xoxo