The Liebster Award #2 + #3 ♥

Hey! I am so glad that everyone is enjoying reading my blog! I also got nominated for a Liebster Award from the beautiful Kelly - check her amazing blog out here! And Emily who by the way has two of the cutest cats i have ever seen - visit her blog here

So basically if you don't know what this award is... a blogger gets nominated who then has to nominate 11 other bloggers who have less than 200 followers. You write 11 random facts about yourself, answer 11 questions set by the blogger who nominated you & then write 11 new questions for your nominees! You also have to link to the blog that nominated you.

Let's get right in to it! I'm going to do one set of facts and then two sets of questions..

11 Facts about me

- I am starting my A-levels in september

- i love oranges

- paris is my favourite city in the worl

- floral patterns are the cutest!

- i am a procrastinator

- i'm allergic to coconut

- i love me some J20

- i'm a vegetarian

- i want to go to america so bad

- my best friends are like sisters

- i live in west yorkshire, UK


Kelly

• What's your favourite shop? - It has to be Primark, cheap, affordable and great choice!
• Do you have any peculiar talents? - erm.. no wish i did though.
• What's your favourite place in the world? - Paris, this city is just magical!
• Which do you prefer, straight or curly hair? - i love my straight hair but I do get annoyed at times.
• What's your favourite make up brand? - everything from maybelline is heaven!
• Would you rather have a night out or a night in? - night in, it is just easier and comfier! 
• Describe your skin care routine? - Exfoliate, cleanse and then moisturise.
• If you could have £1000 to spend on either make up or clothes, which would it be? - makeup...i wear the same clothes all the time!
• Who is your favourite beauty blogger? - i love essiebutton but it is really hard to pick! 
• What's your favourite online shop? - ooh! tough one. ebay! if that counts!
• Who is your style icon? - Cheryl Cole/ Kim K

Emily

• What is your favourite film? - My favourite film has to be the notebook, I am a sucker for chick flicks and this has to be my all time favourite! 
• What is your most worn item of clothing? - My most worn item of clothing has to be my jeans, I constantly wear them and I am in need for a new pair!
• What is one accessory you couldn't live without? - A watch, I personally think that you can dress any outfit up or down with a watch and it is also great to put on in a rush.
•  What is your favourite TV show? - Currently, it has to be Nashville; the programme is just amazing! My favourite does change all the time though.
• Who inspires you most? - My inspiration is the people around me, those who encourage me to carry on and succeed. 
• What is one makeup product you can't live without? - Concealer, it does everything for you!
•  What is one makeup product you CAN live without? - Eyeliner, I am not a huge eyeliner fan and I only wear it when I need to so.
• What is your favourite band? - One Direction
• Why did you start blogging? - I started blogging because I have always had an interest in fashion and beauty and I wanted to share it with everyone else.
•  Favourite thing to do in your spare time? - Read, I think it just relax's me.
•  What's your favourite book? - I have to say I love any book I end up reading!

My questions for nominees

• Where do you want to visit? 
• What phone do you have?
• Drugstore or high end?
• BB Cream or Tinted Moisturiser? 
• Bold, Bright Lip or Nude?
• Lipstick or Gloss? 
• Home Manicure or Salon?
• Favourite place to buy jewellery? 
• Favourite Candle scent?
• Do you have any aims in life, you want to achieve this year?
• Describe yourself in 5 words? 

40 beauty questions TAG ♥

I love doing all these tag post on here, I find it so much fun! I came across the '40 beauty questions TAG' on
citygirl907 and really wanted to do it!

SKINCARE

How many times do you wash your face daily?
I wash my face twice, once at night and once in the morning!

What skin type do you have? (dry, oily, combo)
I have normal/dry skin which is very sensitive... It is occasionally okay, but can tend to become dry around my eyes and nose when it's cold ect.

What is your current facial wash?
I am really loving the Skin Therapy One from Wilkinson's, it is a facial wash that doesn't seem to react with my skin and leaves it feeling fresh all day.

Do you exfoliate?
I try my best to exfoliate, however sometimes I don't due to my skin becoming dry really quick!

What brand do you use?
I use the Skin Therapy brand or sometimes  Simple as these don't irritate my skin. 

What moisturizer do you use?
I have recently started using the Nivea cream for dry skin!

Do you have freckles?
No

Do you use eye cream?

No

Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

It really depends, sometimes hormones trigger acne on my skin and sometimes it's reactions.

Did you ever have to use Pro-activ?
No 

MAKEUP

What foundation do you use?
I have started to use my favourite foundation of all time again which is my 'Natural Collection' one, this is because there isn't anything in it! And the coverage is medium which I actually prefer! 

How about concealer?
Yep, this is also from Natural Collection.

Do you know your undertone color?
No 

What do you think of fake eyelashes?
I think that they look pretty if the right ones are used, however I don't use them as I am a wimp.

Did you know that you are suppose to change your mascara every 3 months?
Yes, I found this out recently when writing my Spring Makeup Bag Cleanup, it is so weird and since finding out I have actually been sticking to it! 

What brand of mascara do you use?
Collection which I bought from the pound shop in my haul! 

Sephora or MAC?
I haven't tried either yet! 

Do you have a MAC Pro-card?
No

What makeup tools do you use in make up application?
With foundation I use my fingers as it gives me a better coverage, for concealer I have started using a brush as it is much nicer! Then blush and powder brush!

Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?

I don't use a primer instead I apply a light colour all over the lid.

For the face?
I haven't really tried a face primer before!

What is your favorite eyeshadow (color or shade)?
I love the MUA Artiste Palette and the eye-shadow in shade 'Chocolate'. Swatches can be found here.

Do you use pencil or liquid eyeliner?
None of the above;

How often do you poke your eyes with an eyeliner pencil?
I have poked my self several times, hence why I have stopped using them!

What do you think of pigment eyeshadows?

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Do you use mineral makeup?
I have a few products, never used them though!

What is your favorite lipstick?
I don't really have a favourite lipstick!

How about lipgloss?
Miss Sporty Hollywood Lipgloss in the shade 'pasadena'  these shades are my favourite!

What is your favorite blush to use?
NYC Outside Cafe, the colour is so pretty and subtle which I love! 

Do you buy your makeup on eBay?
I have always had a habit of buying makeup in store, as I like to know the actual colour!

Do you like drugstore makeup?
HELL TO THE YES! I don't really own that many high-end products! Why pay more for products when you can get them cheap?

Do you go to CCO’s? (cosmetic company outlets)
Ooh, unaware of any in England! 

Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?
I really would like to, however don't have time!

Are you clumsy in putting on makeup?
Yessss

Name a makeup crime that you hate?
People doing their makeup at school!! 

Do you like colourful shades of makeup (lipstick, eyeshadow) or neutral ones?
Neutrals are my personal preference as they suit me way better!

Which celebrity always has great make up?
I love Cheryl Cole's makeup (BIG FAN) the smokey eyes she has are amazing and her dimples are soo cute!

If you could leave the house using just ONE makeup item, what would you use?
Tinted Moisturiser!

Could you ever leave the house without any makeup on?
Yeah, I do all the time. I am not embarrassed at all!

Do you think you look good even without any makeup on?
I never feel the need or urge to wear makeup all the time! 

In your opinion, what is the BEST makeup line?
I can't choose! I have so many favourites! But, if i had to pick it would be MUA, the products they bring out are dupes for the high end stuff at a really good price and they are such good quality! 

What do you think of makeup?
I love makeup, it is a bit of fun. Taking it too seriously and too far is a bit OTT though! Many girls think that they can't live without their make-up but girls you can - BELIEVE! 

If you do this TAG, leave a comment below with a link to your blog! Or tweet me @shimmeringice <3

The Nail Varnish Tag ♥

The other day I stumbled by Laura's blog and I fell in love with everything she posts! It is amazing. She created the 'Nail Varnish Tag' which i decided to do as I LOVE nail varnishes. If you do the tag let me know down below I would love to read them.

Favourite nail polish company?

I can't choose one! Lately I have had a lot of Models Own, MUA and BarryM on my nails. BarryM are defo my favourite because their colours are just amazing and they have a great choice!

Glitter or no glitter?

Ooh! I love glitter! Whether I just put it on my ring finger or all my nails  - I love glitter. The different coloured glitters by BarryM are a must have at the moment. 

OPI, China Glaze or Essie?

I haven't tried any of these, however I am hoping to soon and I will probably love them all.

When do you change your nail polish?

I don't always wear nail polish as I like my nails to breathe every now and then. But if I change it whenever I feel like it need doing or even when its all chipped. 

What's your favourite colour to wear on your nails?

I love my nude shades and deep purples/reds at the moment due it still being winter/autumn.. as we go into spring I love wearing mint greens and other pastels.

Darks or brights?

Both, it really depends on my mood and the season to be honest.

What do you have on your nails right now?

I have my Nails Inc 'Oh My pink' on which, is a amazing colour! 

Matte nails... In or out?

I really dislike the matte nail trend on my nails, I don't know why as it looks gorg on every one else however really horrible on my nails. 

French Manicure?

This is a answer that I could go on forever about. I love a classic French manicure on my nails, different coloured tips and adding glitter on always give the French a twist!!

Favourite Winter colour?

ooh, another hard one! I really can't choose.. but if i had to it would a nude colour like BarryM 'Cappuccino'. Which is a lovely nude colour that makes my nails look pretty! 

If you do this tag (hope you do!) leave it below, i would love to read it!