Liebster award! (X3)

Hey guys ^_^

so due to being super busy (I’ve finally started to learn to drive!) with work and training and family staying over, I’ve just put off doing this award till I have the time to properly sit down and think – which apparently isn’t going to happen, but after receiving a third nomination, I thought I’d better get a move on D:
The Rules Are:
Tell 11 random facts about yourself  decided to skip  this because there’s facts about me here and here
Answer 11 questions from the blogger that nominated you
Choose 11 bloggers with 300 followers or less
Create 11 questions for your chosen bloggers
Make sure to let them know you have nominated them
Don’t tag the person that tagged you
HUMUNGUS THANKYOU TO THE BEAUTIES WHO NOMINATED ME, I really appreciate it ladies ^_^ ;
1. Pippa – One of the funniest bloggers ever, Pippa and her blog are simply brilliant and you’d be crazy not to check ‘pippa-loves’ out ok (srsly you’ll regret it if you don’t)
2.Vanessa – Ma home gurl from across za pond, Vanessa is soooo funny too like between her and Pippa I can honestly say, what’ll be a bad day due to other things, can be turned around just by reading their musings and reviews, there’s nothing like getting to know the blogger’s behind the reviews and honestly Vanessa is one of the loveliest out there
3. Kayleigh – A beautiful Scottish lass who loves cupcakes and tea just as much as I do. Her blog isn’t so much focused on beauty but still has really lovely pictures of outfits, adventures and so forth!
Pippa’s q’s
My 11 questions (be forewarned, not too beautyish):

1.Favourite TV series?
-I honestly don’t have one because when I do watch TV it’ll be because I really love that particular show and I won’t continue watching it if I don’t love it (so basically I’m rubbish at answering this question!

2.Favourite book? (I need new books)
 ahhh so many that I can’t even think clearly about specifics right now! Probably A Thousand Splendid Sun and the Harry Potters.

3.Fav sites to download music on Favourite past-time besides blogging?
 (YouTube downloader because I’m not savvy with anything else) I loved reading but since school got so hectic it’s become shopping either online or with friends, nothing like a bit of retail therapy (or window shopping)

4.A place you want to visit that you haven’t yet?
ohhh good question! I’d like to visit Italy ^_^

5.One makeup item you can’t leave the house without applying?
concealer! It is my everything and saves many an eye from horror every morning!

6.Do you prefer the Ombre hair look or highlights? (What? Ok fine I’m asking for me)
hehehe well I used to love ombré on other people but I think highlights (though your hair is long enough for ombré to look gorgeous!!! So either :P)
7.Favourite sweet/candy?
SKITTLES!!!!!

8.Are my questions awful? Favourite things to write about on your blog? (i.e. reviews etc)
No ofc they aren’t ^_^ and probably hauls tehehe I’ve got one coming up, but then again I’m impartial to writing anything I just enjoy blogging in general :’)

9.Favourite season?
Autumn and spring (I’m a mellow person) actually I love me some triple layering in the winter too and I love summer in other countries gaah I don’t have one >_<

10.Favourite mascara?
Probably Max Factor 2000 calorie, it does amazing things and doesn’t try out super quickly either, though to be honest I’m not a huge mascara lover and most days skip it.

11.What are your favourite posts to read on blogs? 
Would it be cheating to say any? :p I love reading blogs so much (though I enjoy it most when I’m chilling out before bed) and it’s kinda replaced my long love for YouTube! Maybe because it’s the written version? I’m no sure but anyways I guess my favourite posts to read are any with beautiful, large photos so I can feast my eyes ^_^
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VANESSA’S Q’S

Here are my questions!

1. If you had to buy only one item off your wishlist, what would it be?
A NICE CAR PLEASE (and beauty related then NARS SHEER GLOW)

2. If you were to design a makeup/beauty collection, which brand would you love to collaborate with?
brilliant question ^_^ Probably Rimmel from high-street because I just love their whole brand, and higher end then The Balm, they possibly have cuter packaging than Benefit (or they’re both in the same league of cuteness anyways)

3. Corals, pinks, reds, oranges or purple/plum shades?
Pinks for face, coral/pinks for the lips and purple/plums for the eyes and nails ;D

4. Which beauty item(s) do you gravitate towards most? (e.g. blush, lipsticks)
Blushers and Eyeshadow Palettes, but if I had to pick one, blushers mainly because they’re just a lot more affordable than buying a gorgeous new mahoosive palette.

5. A beauty product you think is overrated?
Probably Revlon lip butters, if they were a fiver then fair enough but for the price and the amount of hype they got, not all that impressed

6. Your favourite personal collection (e.g. makeup, books, wardrobe, human trophies (wait, this isn’t Hannibal)
For sure my makeup collection thusfar. I mean aside from makeup, I hardly have any other proper collections..other than a hijab collection? but that needs a lot of work still as does my ‘shoe collection’ (I’m extremely fussy when it comes to footwear.

7. A quote/attitude you try to live by?
I’m not sure that this was a particular one up until recently but I’ve been very inspired and motivated by two recently, one taken from the Quran
“Verily, with hardship there is relief” (Qur’an 94:6)
I mean it’s pretty self explanatory, but essentially that though we go through hard times in life, there is always some form of relief, even if we don’t see it clearly at the time, there is good in everything and I want to be able to see that goodness in everything. I used to be a very positive person and the bubbly sort of girl but I feel growing up I’ve naturally changed, and I feel it’s really important for me to keep my mind as positive as I can.

and the second a quote from Rumi : “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”

8. Alright, say you had the opportunity to time travel (-coughcoughTARDIS/DeLorean-). Which era/period would you stop by, whether be for beauty, fashion, or historical (social/cultural/political) reasons?
I would go to the Ottoman period in Turkey! Their history intrigues me and to be able to see Sultans and their wives and the beautiful mastjids being built..it would be phenomenal!

9. If you had the chance to be a character in a TV series, which show would it be?
damn another great question..which I can’t for the life of me answer right now *brain blank*

10. Describe yourself in three words? (Idk man, idk)
VANESSA Y U DO DIS………erm…thoughtful and friendly (do I gotta give a negative one??)

11. One piece of blogging advice? 🙂
As I’m pretty new to this, the only kinda advise I can give is if you’re on a windows desktop/laptop etc. then download live writer, its BRILLIANT personally I don’t like writing posts on the blogger site and enjoy writing them a whole lot more through that platform, plus if you don’t have wifi you can continue editing posts and then post as a draft or publish them at a later time..and along those lines smartphone people (pretty sure it’s all of you guys) go download the blogger app! You can access drafts and continue adding bits and bobs to posts you intend to finish up later, when you have a spare couple of minutes. It’s a brilliant little app
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KAYLEIGH’S Q’S
My questions for the bloggers:
1. Why did you decide to start to blogging?
I’ve always loved the beauty community from YouTube and have been very inspired by the ladies on there but I could and cannot ever see myself posting videos up on the internet. That’s where the blogosphere comes in, I get to participate, connect with fellow beauty lovers around the world and unwind!

2. Where do you get your style inspiration?
Not from any particular person, but I gotta admit whenever I see Vanessa Hudgens in her day-to-day outfits she always looks lovely. I guess my style could best be described as casual with a pinch of ‘I’ve made a slight effort today’ (i.e I added some jewellery or a matching bag or maybe matched my hijab to something in the outfit lol)
Having said that sometimes my mum really inspires me with what she wears, she does have a great eye for fashion so I’m always going to her if I need a second opinion on anything ^_^

3. Where are your favourite places to shop?
H&M (on and off), ASOS, Zara, River Island, Primarni and of course online ;D

4. If you could only ever use one make up product again, what would it be?
this is a mean question 🙁 haha, probably concealer

5. What do you do in your spare time?
I read blogs, I shop, I learn more about my religion, I sit in coffee shops and catch up with my closest friends, I window shop online, I watch YT videos and I like baking too

6. When you were little what did you want to be when you grew up?
A teacher and funnily enough that’s my aspiration now too

7. What is your favourite season?
(already answered)

8. Do you prefer shopping online or going to the shops?
Generally speaking online, but for clothes then instore

9. What are your favourite blogs?
I’m too new to have specific favourites just yet, but if you mean genre then beauty for sure ^_^ I do love photography/lifestyle blogs too and sometimes will give a fashion blog the odd once over because it’s interesting to see how these fashionistas can look so fabulous all the time

10. Do you prefer skirts/dresses or jeans/trousers?
Maxi skirts over maxi dresses and….right now trousers over jeans (palazzos and chinos but this does change often)

11. What is your favourite fashion/make up era?
AUDREY HEPBURN
NEED I SAY MORE (1950s)
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My 10 Nominations:
1. Rachel
4. Alex
5. Zara
9. Sam
10. Daphne
11. Poppy
If you’ve already done this award I’d love to see yours! so please leave a link in the comments below 🙂 If you haven’t (or if you have and want to do a part two) I’d LOVE to see your answers ^_^

My 11 Questions:
1. What is your favourite high end and drugstore brand?
2. Flowers or Studs?
3. The one beauty rule that you stick to no matter what?
4. What is the best part of blogging for you?
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
6. If you had to live off of either cheese or cucumbers for the rest of your life which one would you pick?
7. Glossy or Matte?
8. Do you have any HGs? If so what are they?
9. Are you generally a spender or a saver?
10. Share one blogging photography tip?
11. Which oil could you not live without?

They’re a big mix of things, certainly not all beauty related but I hope you enjoy answering them/reading them. PLEASE tweet me @blushinggiraffe or comment below when you’ve done it because I’d really love to read them ^_^

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25 comments

  • Shayne ♥ says:

    congrats on your award iqra 🙂 harry potter is also one of my fave books. expelliarmus! 😀

  • Anonymous says:

    thank you for nominating me! i did this award a few days ago –

    http://lunarbellebeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/liebster-award-warning-long-post.html

    i'm really busy at the moment but if i get a spare few minutes i'll answer your questions! 🙂 Xx

  • Iqra says:

    awh you're welcome! thankyou for linking it I'ma check it out now ^_^
    that's totally fine I understand!xxxx

  • Iqra says:

    Thankyou so much Shayne!
    They are wonderful :') I used to get them the very next day they were released haha, and the movies are brilliant too!

  • daffnee says:

    But you asked some really interesting questions so I hope that you don't mind me answering them here, as to posting another one on my blog.

    1. High End would probably either be Estee Lauder or Bobbi Brown or Laura Mercier. You can't just make me pick one! Drugstore would either be Revlon or Bourjois!
    2. Can't I have both? I love the girly/grunge mix.
    3. I can't say that there's a rule I stick to, but I'm a big believer in removing my makeup with a makeup remover, rather than a makeup wipe.
    4. Meeting new people, by far! the close runner up would be pushing myself to try new products, rather than always sticking to the ones that are tried and loved.
    5. Oh this is hard. I don't think I'm the kind of person to stick to one place for the rest of my life…but I guess it would be nice to live in the Netherlands…or Minnesota. Somewhere cold, probably.
    6. Cucumbers! I love my cheese, but the juiciness and freshness of cucumbers are more than amazing!
    7. Matte. I'm starting to get used to shimmer, but glossy, nope.
    8. The Estee Lauder Double Wear Light is close to HG, I won't say it is, but it's close. Also the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer is really good as well.
    9. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. I mean, if you read my blog, you'll know that I always cry about spending way too much money on things I don't really need. 😛
    10. Natural Lighting. I can never stress that enough. And don't ever use flash. It's just too hard to master.
    11….um, butter? It's so yummy! But beautywise, Argan oil. It makes my hair feel so amazing! xx

  • daffnee says:

    But you asked some really interesting questions so I hope that you don't mind me answering them here, as to posting another one on my blog.

    1. High End would probably either be Estee Lauder or Bobbi Brown or Laura Mercier. You can't just make me pick one! Drugstore would either be Revlon or Bourjois!
    2. Can't I have both? I love the girly/grunge mix.
    3. I can't say that there's a rule I stick to, but I'm a big believer in removing my makeup with a makeup remover, rather than a makeup wipe.
    4. Meeting new people, by far! the close runner up would be pushing myself to try new products, rather than always sticking to the ones that are tried and loved.
    5. Oh this is hard. I don't think I'm the kind of person to stick to one place for the rest of my life…but I guess it would be nice to live in the Netherlands…or Minnesota. Somewhere cold, probably.
    6. Cucumbers! I love my cheese, but the juiciness and freshness of cucumbers are more than amazing!
    7. Matte. I'm starting to get used to shimmer, but glossy, nope.
    8. The Estee Lauder Double Wear Light is close to HG, I won't say it is, but it's close. Also the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer is really good as well.
    9. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. I mean, if you read my blog, you'll know that I always cry about spending way too much money on things I don't really need. 😛
    10. Natural Lighting. I can never stress that enough. And don't ever use flash. It's just too hard to master.
    11….um, butter? It's so yummy! But beautywise, Argan oil. It makes my hair feel so amazing! xx

  • daffnee says:

    Thanks for nominating me lovely! I already did two posts on this so I'll link them to you if you want to check them out! Your style inspiration is the same as mine! VH always manages to have me think that I can recreate her outfit! And adding accessories to an otherwise plain outfit can really jazz it up! xx

    http://peanutbutterandchocolatelife.blogspot.tw/2013/07/the-liebster-blog-awards-20.html
    http://peanutbutterandchocolatelife.blogspot.tw/2013/06/the-liebster-blog-awards.html

    Daphne | Peanut Butter and Chocolate Life | bloglovin

  • daffnee says:

    Thanks for nominating me lovely! I already did two posts on this so I'll link them to you if you want to check them out! Your style inspiration is the same as mine! VH always manages to have me think that I can recreate her outfit! And adding accessories to an otherwise plain outfit can really jazz it up! xx

    http://peanutbutterandchocolatelife.blogspot.tw/2013/07/the-liebster-blog-awards-20.html
    http://peanutbutterandchocolatelife.blogspot.tw/2013/06/the-liebster-blog-awards.html

    Daphne | Peanut Butter and Chocolate Life | bloglovin

  • Iqra says:

    You're very welcome Daphne! ^_^ love your blog!
    thankyou for linking me <3
    I look forwards to reading them a little later on 😀

    ahhh she looks stunning doesn't she?!

  • Iqra says:

    You're very welcome Daphne! ^_^ love your blog!
    thankyou for linking me <3
    I look forwards to reading them a little later on 😀

    ahhh she looks stunning doesn't she?!

  • Iqra says:

    Daphne thankyou SOO much for doing this ^_^ ofc I don't mind in the slightest! was so lovely to read your answers! I would also pick cucumbers too and i'm also a massive spender D:
    Thank-you for the camera tips! i'm always on the look out for those 🙂 and I think the last question was abit odd haha but again thank you again! <3

  • Pippa. says:

    Awww shucks Iqra! GURL Y U SO KIND?!
    Thank you for answering my questions.
    I could relate to quite a lot, and yes Vanessa Hudson! Style queen!!
    I'm going to check out live writer, thanks for the tip.
    <3

  • Pippa. says:

    Awww shucks Iqra! GURL Y U SO KIND?!
    Thank you for answering my questions.
    I could relate to quite a lot, and yes Vanessa Hudson! Style queen!!
    I'm going to check out live writer, thanks for the tip.
    <3

  • Vanessa N says:

    Afdsdhgfh you say too many nice things about me! ♥ (Undeservingly, kinda)
    And I agree! Blogging/reading blogs has taken up so much of my time I barely have time to watch TV/Youtube anymore 🙁

    Oops, I forgot to specify my #1 LOL (oh well)
    Somehow the brand TheBalm has dropped out of my memory for the past few months ._.

    I love the second quote you chose!

    I have the blogger app on my phone but I hate typing on my phone so that's kinda useless for me LOL

    ASOSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

    (LOL, whats with the cheese and cucumbers q, b/c I love both)
    Vanessa | Citron and Guavaberry ʘ‿ʘ | Makeup & Silly things

  • Vanessa N says:

    Afdsdhgfh you say too many nice things about me! ♥ (Undeservingly, kinda)
    And I agree! Blogging/reading blogs has taken up so much of my time I barely have time to watch TV/Youtube anymore 🙁

    Oops, I forgot to specify my #1 LOL (oh well)
    Somehow the brand TheBalm has dropped out of my memory for the past few months ._.

    I love the second quote you chose!

    I have the blogger app on my phone but I hate typing on my phone so that's kinda useless for me LOL

    ASOSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

    (LOL, whats with the cheese and cucumbers q, b/c I love both)
    Vanessa | Citron and Guavaberry ʘ‿ʘ | Makeup & Silly things

  • Anonymous says:

    Thank you for this award!! 🙂 I've popped my answers down here for now but I will link to your blog on my page as soon as I get a chance!!!

    1. What is your favourite high end and drugstore brand?

    I don't use too many high end products if I'm honest. My Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish, and my Elizabeth Arden 8 hour cream would probably be up there with my most expensive beauty products. My favourite drugstore brands would have to be the Boots No 7 range – I love their BB Cream and Body Moisturisers.

    2. Flowers or Studs?

    Flowers – I'd definitely say I'm more of a girly girl!

    3. The one beauty rule that you stick to no matter what?

    Always take your make up off before bed – even after a night out!!

    4. What is the best part of blogging for you?

    I've met some amazing people through blogging that I wouldn't have met otherwise. I've also had doors open to me that I wouldn't had had before (e.g. writing for Hi! Magazine)/ interviewing some cool people).

    5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?

    I'm sure most people would say somewhere really exotic but honestly if I could live anywhere I'd probably say back in Scotland somewhere. I love living in Ireland but I'm a bit of a home-bird and miss my friends & family loads and I'd love to be closer to them!

    6. If you had to live off of either cheese or cucumbers for the rest of your life which one would you pick?

    Well I'm allergic to cheese so that's ruled out completely! But it's okay because I love cucumber anyways

    7. Glossy or Matte?

    Matte looks much better on me.

    8. Do you have any HGs? If so what are they?

    Elizabeth Arden 8 hour Cream, I love it. I use it for so many different reasons, in fact I'm going to do up a post on it soon!

    9. Are you generally a spender or a saver?

    I'm a terrible saver. I wish I was better but my fiancé has to reign me in. I'm working on saving now that we're organising our wedding though.

    10. Share one blogging photography tip?

    Don't edit the photo's too much – especially if your photographing beauty products. I can't stand when bloggers edit them so much that the colour of the product becomes distorted or untrue.

    11. Which oil could you not live without?

    Probably a strange answer for you but Grapeseed Oil. I recently passed my exams in Holistic Massage and I swear by Grapeseed oil as a cheap and hydrating oil to use during my massages.

    Sam from http://www.lovelifeandhappyeverafter.com

  • Iqra says:

    Thanks for some great answers Sam! the Grapeseed oil is really intersting, I never even knew such a thing existed 😮 and I defo agree with you about the over editing with colours, pretty frustrating especially when you pick up say a lip product with expectations from that swatch and its totally different :/
    that is amazing that you've done interviews and stuff for magazines! wow! what an amazing achievement/experience ^_^
    thankyou very much <3

  • Iqra says:

    Thanks for some great answers Sam! the Grapeseed oil is really intersting, I never even knew such a thing existed 😮 and I defo agree with you about the over editing with colours, pretty frustrating especially when you pick up say a lip product with expectations from that swatch and its totally different :/
    that is amazing that you've done interviews and stuff for magazines! wow! what an amazing achievement/experience ^_^
    thankyou very much <3

  • Iqra says:

    No no totally deservingly :')
    ahhhhh it's kinda crazy >_< like when I think about it I can spend like 7 hours reading blogs, photographing and blogging (and snacking away) and the time just flies by o_0

    haha idek why but I always ask the kids that at work, its a pretty good icebreaker and gets them thinking for a while x)

  • Iqra says:

    No no totally deservingly :')
    ahhhhh it's kinda crazy >_< like when I think about it I can spend like 7 hours reading blogs, photographing and blogging (and snacking away) and the time just flies by o_0

    haha idek why but I always ask the kids that at work, its a pretty good icebreaker and gets them thinking for a while x)

  • Iqra says:

    Not at all ^_^
    you're most welcome lovely and yeah she really is!
    thankyou for nominating me in the first place <3

  • Iqra says:

    Not at all ^_^
    you're most welcome lovely and yeah she really is!
    thankyou for nominating me in the first place <3

  • Margrét says:

    Thank you for my nomination! Can't wait to go and answer them 🙂

    Margrét
    x

  • Margrét says:

    Thank you for my nomination! Can't wait to go and answer them 🙂

    Margrét
    x

  • Unknown says:

    Thank you, Iqra you lovely thing!! I'll be answering them over on my blog in a full post so, I'll let you know soon as ^.^

    -alex x

    http://somedays-sunshine.blogspot.co.uk/

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