Liebster Award

It's award season over here, oh yeah! Today I'm answering the questions from the lovely Heather, pretty Meghan and gorgeous Natalie - They have nominated me for the awesome Liebster Award! Yay, thank you ladies! The Liebster Award is given to up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. "Liebster" is a German word, which means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome.

Rules for receiving this award:

• Each person must post 11 things about themselves.
• Answer the questions that the tagger set for you plus create 11 questions for the people you’ve tagged to answer.
• Choose 11 people and link them in your post.
• Go to their page and tell them.
• You cannot tag your tagger back.

11 Things about me.

1. I'm an introvert with a zest for life.
2. When I grow up I would like to become a life coach.
3. I'm a body butter collector. 
4. Sometimes when I'm alone I eat Strawberry Rice Krispies for supper. I'm silly/lazy like that. ;)
5. I recently appeared in Glamour Magazine.
6. I once tasted a dried Mopane worm. It was horrible and tasted like tumeric. Yuk!
7. Years back I used to teach at a little Christian pre-school with the most adorable kiddies.
8. I can make real good spagetti bolognaise, because...
9. I once had an Italian boyfriend who used to cook all the time and who gave me some tips.
10. I'm planning a European holiday.
11. I love handmade art and jewelry. 

First up - Questions from Natalie:

1. Do people in your every day life know about you blog?

Yes, my sisters and my boyfriend...

2. Where is your favourite place to holiday and why?

Cape Town for sure - I love all the stunning food markets they have. My dream destination however would be Italy, I love their cuisine.

3. Do you believe in Soul Mates? Or love at first sight?
I believe in vibes... But sometimes they burn out quickly, so love at first sight? No. Soul Mates? Maybe.

4. What sports or cultural activities have you participated in?
I'm useless at sport... 

5. Are you more of a bag person or clutch/sling?
I love a good old sling bag.

6. Who is that one friend you can call at 3am  in  the morning? What will your friend think you are calling about?
My sister - these kinda calls are usually relationship related... 

7. Team Aniston or Jolie.
I'm team Jolie.

8. Have you ever been arrested?
No, never.

9. Favourite band?
The Beegees.

10.What are your hopes for your blog?
To write engaging blogposts that will make readers run back for more.

Questions from Meghan:

1.What makes your blog unique? 
I'm honest and I try to write engaging blogposts.

2. How long have you been blogging?
One year and eight months...

3. Flats or heels?
Flats.

4. If you could live in any era which would it be?
Mmm, the seventies, love the hippie vibe they had.

5. Which blog is your absolute favorite?
Yes and Yes - I really learn so much from Sarah Von Bargen.

6. Where do you see your blog in 1 year?
More followers that comes back every time - that would be awesome.

7. How important is fashion in your life?
I dress to feel spoiled + pretty. But I will never buy an expensive dress and be broke near the end of the month, eating cheese curls for dinner. Nah!

8. In 5 words how would you describe yourself?
Intelligent, charming, loyal, intense, whimsical

9. Favorite song at the moment?
Get Lucky by Daft Punk & Pharell Williams

10. What would be your one blog related tip for people who want to start blogging?
Find you own voice and stay true to what you love + like.

Questions from Heather:

1. Whats your beauty secret?
Sunscreen 

2. What is the inspiration behind your blog? 
 Mmm, I wanted a place where I could express myself - I had a pen and paper diary all my life so this was my step higher. :)

3. How long have you been blogging?
One year and eight months.

4.What would be your best advice to newbie bloggers?
Fiend your own voice and stay true to what you love + like.

5. What has been your most successful Social Media Platform?
Twitter

6. If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be and why?
Antonio Banderas, he's just so charming. 

7. Do you have any green initiatives. charities or social projects that you support?
I support CANSA. Just finished their Relay For Life event.

8.If you could go on a shopping spree and choose any 5 items , what would they be?
Ipad, Just Cavalli perfume, notebook from Typo, shoes from Call it Spring and a dress from Top Shop

9. Choose one ...laptop, Ipad or Cellphone and tell us why?
Laptop, I work from home so without my laptop I'm lost.

10. Choose one ... make-up , perfume or skin care and tell us why?
Make-up, nothing beats a pretty lipstick + mascara.

11. What is your secret obsession that no one knows about? 
Shhh... Can't tell.

And I've nominated these beauties... ( I know some of you have been nominated already, with followers way, wayyy over 200, because you are just totally awesome - so just see this as another huge compliment from me to you. )

The lovely Charlene - http://prettypleasecharlie.blogspot.com
The gorgeous Chicara -  http://lipglosskisses.com
The multi-talented Desle - http://divadesle.blogspot.com
The whimsical + super intellegent Laura Jane - http://whimsyisforever.com
The super awesome Ashley -  http://yoursuperawesomelife.com
The inspirational Connie -  http://conniechapman.com
The fabulous Luzanne -  http://pinkpeonies.co.za
The pretty Truchen - http://jasminonjupiter.blogspot.com
The beautiful Chereen - http://forthebeautyofit.blogspot.com

My questions for you. I'm keeping it simple. :)

1. Name your fave movie?
2. Do you have bucket list?
3. Would you eat snake meat balls for a cash prize of R500 000?
4. Fave soap brand?
5. Do you have a signature dish?
6. Have you ever danced in the rain?
7. What do you want to be when you grow up/what's you profession?
8. Fave lipstick shade?
9. Paris or New York?
10. Share one money saving tip...
11. What's your biggest goal for 2014?

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Collage - My own