Liebster Award!

I know. I know, everyone except me has done this award tag and I know, I was nominated like bazillion years ago (in october?), but busy life + exams = no time for blogging activities.

But woop woop, here I am.

So I've been tagged by these three lovely ladies (thank you *handhearts*)

Abbeylauren from agirlcalledglasgow.co.uk
Neesha from reinventingneesha.co.uk
Kate from professionalexploreroflife.blogspot.co.uk

*awkward whisper* Check their blogs out, they are awesome

So the rules of this award/tag include:
1) Answering the questions I was sent.
2) Coming up with my own 11 questions for next nominees.
3) And actually nominating other bloggers who have under 200 followers.

Boom. Lets get started?

Questions from Abbeylauren

What products do you tend to use more in the winter?

More of makeup? Hm.

What's your favourite winter shoe and accessory?

My studded biker boots (so comfy) and my silver owl ring (owl-obsessed)

Who's your current favourite blogger and why?
Oh my, it's le-happy.com
Her style is amazing!!!

What do you find the most challenging part of blogging?
Personally for me, the most challenging part is that I am coming out of my shell, and speaking to strangers, even though it's through internet.

Your blog may be stylish, but if we saw you while you were writing blogposts - what would you be wearing?
Probably something comfy...like.. my favorite sweatshirt and pants

What is your main inspiration to blog?
Basically everything that surrounds me, but I get inspiration from tumblr and reading blogs, sometimes even from movies I watch.

What makeup and outfit combination makes you feel your most confident?
One thing I know for sure, I am most confident when I have a tiny bit of foundation on and of course, my faux leather jacket withs studs.

What is your favourite blogpost you have produced and why? Link us!
So far my favorite post is this one http://aliceinboots.blogspot.com/2014/10/things-that-confuse-me.html

Have you ever made an embarrassing style/make up faux pa? What was it?
I don't think so.. I hope... I really hope..

What's your favourite part of blogging and the community that comes with it?
I think it's...when you are writer, the best thing is the opportunity to share what you've written with people from all around this big world. If there was no blogging, I think I would invent it. Seriously.

What tip would you give to anyone starting blogging?
I am still new to blogging and there is ALOT I don't know, but one thing I am sure about - always write about topics you are interested in, don't force yourself.

And finally, why did you start your blog to begin with?
to be heard...didn't we all?

Questions from Neesha

1) When did you start your blog and why?
Few months ago, I was actually leaning towards making a youtube channel, but...too shy?

2) Are you currently in education or thinking of going back?
Still in uni. *glares at the books I have to read to prepare for my next exam*

3) If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
Somewhere warm, me and winter don't get along.

4) What is your favourite clothing brand?
I would say it's Bershka at the moment, since my favorite high waisted jeans are from there.

5) What is your party trick?
My party trick is that I don't go to parties...

6) Can you speak any other languages?
I can speak Russian, Ukrainian, English and now I am studying Italian..
Awkward thing is that none of the above is my native language (which I can speak too, but I'll keep it a secret)

7) What is your favourite Make-up Brand?
I was obsessed with Maybelline like two years ago...

8) What is at the top of your bucket list?
I want a black faux leather backpack, but it's been a year and I still can't find the one that would look nice and be affordable.

9) Who is your favourite celebrity?
Probably Dylan O'Brien. He is super cute, super talented, super funny, and if you never heard of him, then...I am sorry, what planet are you from again?

10) If you could meet anyone if the world, past or present, who would it be and why?
Can I meet my future self?

11) Where would you like to see your blog in a years time?
It's kind of scary to think of what may happen with this blog in future, but I want it to stay and grow...hopefully.

Questions from Kate

1. Where is one place in the world that you are desperate to go to?

London. Please.

2.  If you could only use one makeup brand, which would you choose?

The best one?.... Probably MAC.

3. What is one lip product that you could use for the rest of your life.

Tinted lip balms are life.

4. You can create one ice cream flavour, what will you design?

It will contain chocolate...lots of chocolate...

5. What's that one song that always puts you in a good mood?

Right now it's Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass

6. Which beauty routine to you dread the most?

None...I think.

7. Do you prefer to use powder, pencil, gel or all three for your brows?

I've used powder before and didn't really like it, now I use a pencil, but not always, I have pretty think brows that don't need much definition.

8. What is a skill or talent that you wish you had?

I wish I could sing... I like my voice but when it comes to singing, I fail.

9. Summer, Autumn, Winter or Spring?

Endless summer, please.

10. What would be your dream brand collaboration be? What would your line include?

My dream is to work with Cropp. They have really nice street style clothes, with great quality and low prices. Every time I walk into that store, I just look around in awe and I want to buy everything. I am pretty sure my line would include some t-shirts with fun quotes/prints from popular movies and TV shows and super fun caps.

11. Which celebrity do you wish you could be besties with?

Probably Lucy Hale... I like her style?

Now time for my questions!

1. Name your most favorite book and one that you don't like at all.

2. Any obsessions?

3. If you were asked to use only one lipstick color for the rest of your life, which one would you choose?

4. Do you have any pets?

5. Name the most annoying thing ever, in your opinion.

6. Straight hair or curly?

7.  Favorite TV show?

8. If you could get a unicorn or money as a gift this Christmas, which one you would go with?

8.  Favorite nailpolish brand?

9. List top three blog favorites of yours.

10. Describe yourself in three words.

11.  Would you start a fashion brand of your own if you had a chance?

And finally on who I nominate... Honestly this was an impossible task... It seems like everyone has done this tag already, some even refuse to do any tags, and since I am still new to blogoverse and don't want to annoy anyone.. o_o.... I'll just say I tag whoever reads this post, if you read it - congratulations, you've been nominated by me! xx

Am I an Introvert?

I've been thinking about letting this post "flow into the sea of blogoverse" for a while, but it was too serious random weird deep  much for speaking it out loud, until recently I thought "What the heck, it's not something to be ashamed of".

So here I am. As you can see by the title, it's gonna be tough one. I mean, it's not like I doubt the fact that I am an introvert, no, I am pretty sure it is true, but what I am not sure if it is the state of...mind I always was in, since the beginning.

I guess I became an introvert, somewhere in middle school. I don't remember much from my early childhood years, but according to my parents I was much more content and social than I am now, and everything changed through my teenage years when I had to change schools, and things in new school didn't go well.

Nowadays, I can just name the things as they really are, without getting emotinal. So, yes, I was bullied in middle and high school, probably all years except senior one, since everyone been finally more interested in better grades and getting accepted to a college, than in bullying a girl they didn't like. And even though I am over that stuff, and no longer having these people in my life, I still wonder, what if my school years were different?

Would I be a different person? I think I would. All I am trying to say is that even though I trained myself to never depend on others, never open up or show emotion, even though I am fine with spending days alone and doing everything on my own, sometimes I want it to change. All these things I've mentioned about my personality, they may look cool, but in reality, it kinda sucks.

Because sometimes you gotta open to people and let them in, sometimes you gotta trust them and accept their help and show that you care, but I shut it all off. So now I really wonder, is it really me being an introvert or me being mentally scarred?

This post is by no means a way to make you feel sorry for me. No.

It's a shoutout to all of you, who feel uncomfortable on public.
For those, who feel too shy to make friends or flirt.
For those, who are afraid of being laughed at.
For those, who've ever been betrayed by people they trusted, so now they don't give others a chance.
I feel ya there, and if you, the person reading my post, find yourself related to this topic, then you are not alone, there is at least two of us now.

I just wish people would realize how strong their impact on others can be, and that the actions of one single person can change so much. But the saddest thing is you never learn what pain is until you are hurt. You can't make them understand how much you suffer, unless they experience the exact same pain they caused to others. See the irony?

Schauma Fresh It Up! Shampoo Review

What does it claim to do: basically to keep your roots fresh and less oily and for the tips of your hair to become less dry. If you want to find out more about this product from their official site, click here.

Hair condition before using this shampoo:
NOT dyed aka natural color, medium length.
Hair type - normal to oily, with slightly dry tips and more oily roots. I wash my hair every other day, sometimes 2.

Testing time: 4 weeks, the bottle completely emptied.

Actual testing experience: Not gonna lie, when I first seen this bottle, I was like "OMG so cute", because it's so girly and definitely catches one's attention. Next, I was surprised after reading what this shampoo claims to do, because to me, you can't create something that will dry your roots and soften your hair tips at the same time. But since no other shampoo looked appealing enough, and I had to buy one that day to simply have something to wash my hair with, I gave this one a try.
First of all, I loved the smell, it's fresh, and kinda all spring/summer time-ish to me. It also did wash my hair good enough. After two weeks I was surprised to admit that my hair indeed stays fresh for much longer time, woah. BUT. I've, of course, used conditioner or a hair mask with it, and if I wouldn't use them, but only this shampoo instead, yes, it would dry my hair. Not super dry, believe me I tested shampoos, that were drying life out of my hair and this is not one from that category. However, I think, this shampoo would be good for people with more oily hair, or for those, who, just like me, use other hair products to soften their hair.

Hair condition after using this shampoo: much fresher look + shine and nice scent.

Do I recommend this product and will I buy it again? Yes, but not to people with originally dyed or dry hair and yes, I will most likely buy it again. xx

BOOK Review: The Break-Up Artist by Philip Siegel

This one was an easy read. I wanted something light and humorous, and that's exactly what I got.

However, if you prefer books with deep meaning and logical plot, then pass by, this book is absolute nonsense most of the time.

I mean...look at the name, whaaaat.

I really liked the whole idea. The whole "I am gonna finally read a book that isn't about undying love and sloppy kisses everywhere". But oh my, how much I hated the whole fictional world of it in the end.

What I disliked and why:

1. Becca, a teenage girl, the actual break-up artist, claims to be all "no love = no problems", yet all she does and talks and thinks, is somehow revolving around love, relationships, couples, and etc. Later on, she manages to fall for her bestfriend's boyfriend (yeah, screw the girl code). Also is a little obsessed with her ex best friend. Prepare to hear her rumblings about "I hate her, she stopped talking to me one day, and I still can't get over it". And I don't think the fact that your friend spends her time with her boyfriend can be a reason to start splitting all the couples in your school up. 

2. Becca's sister. Another hater of everything couple-ish, because a year ago she was dumped by her fiancee. Her moody ways will annoy you so much, that you may mentally scream "Shut up" every time she talks.

3. Female characters in general, so thirsty, so bitchy, so typical. Apparently author thinks that all women talk about is shopping and men and gossips about other women.

No other topics? Seriously? Not even homework? Movies? Favorite books?

It's fucking high school, some of us, actually most of us, don't have a boyfriend/girlfriend, and WE ARE OKAY ABOUT IT.

4. Male characters. No gentlemen here, no cute boys, no NORMAL boys. Nada.

5. Friendships. The whole "I got a boyfriend, so I don't need my best friend now, because my time and my attention fully belongs to my lover"

6. Gossips. I, personally, never gossip, and if someone tries to involve me in a conversation that consists of gossips and dirty rumours, I refuse to join. So the fact, that this book was full of gossips and stupidity, it annoyed me big time.

I was supposed to rate this book...um... 2/10. 

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