31 October 2011

Blogger2Blogger #2 - Zoe

It's that time again....time to meet another budding Blogger. This time I introduce Zoe from ZoZeZe 'The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams' 


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"My name is Zoe and it means Life in Greek. I'm a 17 year old who makes too many impulse buys and spends far too much money on superficial things. xo"

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Hello! I hope your'e all fired up for the questioning! It's not too gruelling, don't worry!
Haha, i love answering question so this is exciting for me!

How long have you been Blogging for?
Since 08/10/2011. 

Why did you start Blogging? Did someone/ something inspire you?
I started watching beauty videos on Youtube a few years ago but didn't(And still don't!) have the confidence to do videos so it wasn't until this year that i discovered the blogging community and recently i just decided it was the right time to jump right in and make my own blog.

Were you scared to start Blogging to strangers?
Everyone is so friendly, it doesn't feel like people are strangers.

How easy do you find Blogging? Html/ time/ money wise.
From having previous social networking sites i already knew basic html so that wasn't a problem for me.  Time wise i don't have any other real hobbies and although i'm busy at the moment with exam revision, coursework etc i always find time to blog.

Which audience is your Blog aimed at? Please also describe your Blog.
My blog is a mix of beauty, fashion, upcoming trends and occasionally an odd post about my kittens! I like the main focus to be on beauty related things such as make up, nails and hair because that's what really interests me. 
It's primarily aimed at teen girls similar to me, but i have a diverse range of followers. Anyone of any age could find something for them. 

Do your friends & family know of your Blog? Are they supportive?
No one knows, mainly because none of them really share the same interest in beauty related things so it's not something that would come up in conversation. I know that they'd all be extremely supportive though.

Would you like to still be Blogging in 5 years time?
I really would like to, yes.

Do you see yourself having a potential career from your Blog?
Not really. I already have career aspirations that are completely unrelated but if something was to come about from my blog then i wouldn't not consider it. 

What are the pro's & con's of having a Blog?
It's a great way to get your opinion out there and interact with such a variety of people that share the same interests as you. 
The only cons are that it requires time but it's a small price to pay for something that you love doing. 

How much time & effort a day/week do you put into your Blog?
It really depends on the day, i've done some posts that have taken me hours where as others that only took minutes! As well as reading and replying to comments, taking/uploading photo's and editing my blog it does take a substantial amount of effort and definitely time but it really doesn't faze me, i love doing it all.

Has Blogging changed your life?
I'm naturally quite a shy person even with people that i already know, especially when it comes to voicing my own opinion and ideas and within the few weeks i've had my blog i feel like its given me more self confidence. 

What is your holy grail beauty product?
This is a tricky one! It's quite a new product for me but i'm going to have to say Benefits 'they're real' mascara.

Have you any wise words for those unsure or new to Blogging.
I would say if your'e unsure about starting a blog, don't be! You have nothing to lose and you can always give up if you decide its not for you. 
For new bloggers i would say just be yourself and interact with other bloggers, you'll get the hang of it in no time!

What do you think of this new feature?
I think it's brilliant!

Random last one! Which sweet best describes your personality and why?
I spent ages trying to think of a good answer and everything i came up with sounded awfully embarrassing!


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I recommend you all check out Zoe's blog!

28 October 2011

Just a little reminder...

Blogger2Blogger is desperate for savvy newbie Bloggers to get involved and become apart of this feature. Not only is it a great and wonderful way to promote your Blog, you are also having the pleasure and satisfaction of helping other's out as well as meeting and befriending new Bloggers!
I aim to have at least one person a week whom will shed some light on their Blogging perspective along with their personal views. In between these posts from the Bloggers themselves I will be posting tips on subjects such as HTML, social icons, design, photography and many more useful snippets of information.
If you would like to be apart of this feature or would like to contribute any helpful posts then please do not hesitate to email or twitter me.


So what do you think of Blogger2Blogger so far? 
Has it helped you see the different Blogging outlooks?
Has it gave you some confidence to Blog?
Or have you discovered that it isn't so scary as it may seem?

You tell me!

26 October 2011

Blogger2Blogger #1 - Kirsty

Hello and welcome to the very first Blogger2Blogger post, featuring the lovely Kirsty from Behind These Closed Eyes!


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"Hi there! I'm Kirsty, I'm 19, and I'm Scottish. I created this blog so that I could have a place to write about all my make-up, hair and nail thoughts, and also some natterings from my day-to-day life. Being a student, I tend to stick to a budget for my cosmetics so expect a lot of high street budget buys. And as a warning, this blog will occasionally turn into a shrine to nail polish."

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 Hello! I hope your'e all fired up for the questioning! It's not too gruelling, don't worry!
Hi there! Oh I definitely am, and thank you for letting me be a part of this great feature.


 How long have you been Blogging for?
I created Behind These Closed Eyes around the middle of May this year but at that time I wasn't taking it very seriously and only made a few journal type posts. I quickly lost interest and left it alone until the end of August which is when I properly started blogging about beauty finds and the goings-on in my life.


→ Why did you start Blogging? Did someone/ something inspire you?
I never really thought about starting to blog but I actually started out using Tumblr on a whim after seeing it mentioned on Twitter, but found that it didn't feel very personal as a blogging website. After seeing a few of my favourites on Tumblr move to Blogger I had a quick look and decided that this type of blogging was definitely what I was searching for.


 Were you scared to start Blogging to strangers?
I think a part of me was definitely scared, yeah. I think it's like most things. You feel worried about putting yourself out there incase people don't see things the way that you do but at the end of the day blogging is a very personal thing and what you post is completely up to you, regardless of what other people may think!


→ How easy do you find Blogging? Html/ time/ money wise.
I find blogging to be quite an easy task on the most part, although my hardest hurdle was the photography being up to scratch as I hadn't used my camera much for any close-up focused photography. Lets just say it took a lot of getting used to haha. I'm quite comfortable with HTML although I'm too much of a perfectionist and ended up changing the look of my blog a lot before settling on this layout. As a full time university student and part time worker it can sometimes be hard to find the time to blog but I think most people will be in similar situations and therefore there isn't pressure to constantly be posting in order to keep your blog alive. Nobody wants rushed posts so everybody can definitely wait for the next gem to be posted by someone.


 Which audience is your Blog aimed at? Please also describe your Blog.
I'd like to think my blog is aimed at girls of any age who enjoy make-up and nail polish as much as I do, but who can also appreciate the more 'every-day' brands sold on the high street. I'd have to say my blog is a mix between beauty and lifestyle with posts about recent buys, product reviews and the things that happen in my life.


 Do your friends & family know of your Blog? Are they supportive?
None of my friends or family know about my blog as I like having this little piece to myself where I can express my love for all things beauty. They get bored of my constant natterings about make-up anyways, but I'm sure they would be supportive of it.


 Would you like to still be Blogging in 5 years time?
I definitely would! Who knows where my life could be in 5 years time but I would love to keep blogging. 


 Do you see yourself having a potential career from your Blog?
As a Finance student at university I'd have to say no unfortunately (boohoo). I have my heart set on completing my degree and finding work in the financial sector but blogging would always be kept as a very very enjoyable hobby!


→ What are the pro's & con's of having a Blog?
I won't bore you with a million things so I'll just list a few of each..
Pro's - To me the main advantages are having a place to write about absolutely anything that interests you, finding other people that share these interests and learning new things from other bloggers.
Con's - I've racked my brain and can't think of many con's so I'll just say that blogging can influence people in the way of being follower/comment driven and therefore their posts would simply be made to hold on to these followers rather than for the benefit of the bloggers themselves.


 How much time & effort a day/week do you put into your Blog?
I try to put as much time and effort into my blog as I can and I usually try to have at least one new post out every day or two. I'm always trying to think of new ideas for blog posts and I'm sure there will be more new features out in future. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated *wink wink*.


 Has Blogging changed your life?
In a way it has yes! It has opened me up to a fantastic beauty blogging world which is always giving me new ideas and showing me where the real winners are hidden. In the short time I've been blogging I've also met some lovely people so I wouldn't change a thing.


 What is your holy grail beauty product?
Right now my holy grail beauty product is definitely Garnier's BB Cream which has been used every day since I bought it. As an avid foundation fan I wasn't sure how I would take to the product, but in all honesty most days the foundation is ditched in favour of the BB Cream. I find the light shade to be a great match for my skin tone and it certainly does blur any blotches/marks without feeling like you're caked in make-up. Thank you Garnier, you have a massive thumbs up from me!


 Have you any wise words for those unsure or new to Blogging.
I would just say that if you do decide to start blogging (which you wouldn't regret, I promise!) please stay true to yourself and don't change for anybody else who might not share the same opinions or blogging ideas. Your blog is for you and others will be there to share in your blogging experience, not change it. 


 What do you think of this new feature?
I think this new feature is a fab idea and will bring together lots of new bloggers in a way they couldn't before. Many thanks to the lovely Emma for making this happen!


 Random last one! Which sweet best describes your personality and why?
Oooh this question really made me think. I think I'll go with a packet of Starburst as you have the best of both worlds with crazy flavours which would probably drive you insane if you had too much, but others which are more mellow and easier to indulge in. That probably makes no sense but it did in my head haha.


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I recommend you all check out Kirsty's blog!

Start of something new!

This is a brand new feature, Blogger2Blogger, where I will ask 'newbie'  Bloggers questions about their Blog, why they started it, where they got inspiration from and a few other questions about their life, make-up loves etc. 

I have decided to do this in order to help readers get to know and acknowledge other newbie Bloggers that haven't been around a long time. I believe we all need to start somewhere, and by introducing yourself right from the start this will help you become a successful and established Blogger within time. It can feel very daunting sometimes looking at fully established Bloggers with 1000+ followers with years of experience and wondering how on earth you can be able to do it too!


This page will contain all of the previous Blogger2Blogger posts from each Blogger whom has participated, which then allows readers to view and access these posts at their own will. You are completely welcome to use the badge & page on your Blog too, for your audience to read, as long as you link back to me.

I'm hoping that within a couple of months I will have accumulated a group of 'newbie' Bloggers whom will help encourage other newbies or people aspiring to Blog, to take the plunge and become apart of the Blogging world, as they will be able see from your own words how it all happens and works!