Interview a Blogger, Emilina | Blog Series

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I'm loving getting to know so many bloggers, are you? This week we have the amazing Emily featuring  (also known as Emilina) so let's get to know a bit more about her and her blog!

1. Tell us something about yourself and your blog?

I'm Emily from Birmingham, England, I live in London but I'm currently on a working visa in Australia! My blog is Emilina that I've had since 2010. I used it at first for an online diary whilst I was at college and university and it has slowly progressed in to a fashion blog. Emilina is almost another side to me. A more confident and motivational side to me and I like having that.

2. How did you get into blogging? Did someone else inspire you?

Well It didn't really seem to be a thing 5 years ago. I had seen bloggers like Lily melrose starting out but for me I was obsessed with Fashion Toast's Rumi Neely in her Jeffery Campbell Platforms!

3. What does blogging mean to you and why?

Right now, everything. I'm lost without it. I had a time where I didn't think about it too much but all I want now is to make my career out of something I love doing.

4. I personally have almost stopped blogging so, What keeps you motivated?

You shouldn't! I think a good way of keeping motivated is to stop thinking about what others will think. I did that too much to the point where I didn't think anyone would like what I was posted. Now I tend to just upload posts that I like and if people will like it they will. Have more confidence in yourself. Also events, blogging events.. Speak to people, interact and it might push you to want to better your content!

5. Name some (one,two or three) of your favourite bloggers and tell us why they’re your favourite?

That's really hard! I love Lily Pebbles for beauty. I trust her. I also love AMissAMelle! Her style is spot on.. I also enjoy Helen Andersons vlogs!

6. What do you do when you’re not blogging?

I use to be a visual merchandiser for H&M which I loved, and miss my I dad. But just exploring Australia!

7. What are you most proud of when it comes to your blog?

I don't know. I'm still not at that point of feeling proud of it. But I'm excited about it overtime I click on my page!

8. Everyone has a favourite and a least favourite post, what are yours?

Beauty Blogger Award Tag

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I love reading tag posts but I haven't done a lot myself so when the lovely Jenny and Jess tagged me in this Beauty Blogger Award Tag I wanted to answers the 10 questions right away! As both jenny and Jess have tagged me in this, I will answer both sets of questions, so let's get to it!

First up are the 10 questions asked by Jenny:

1. Where in the world are you? I am in my home in Aberdeen, Scotland .

2. What do you like most about blogging? I really enjoy the creative side of it, I've never really had an outlet so I enjoy writing about what I want to. My blog is like my online Diary! 

3. Who inspires you? My Parents, for different reason. My Mum because she never stops. Whatever life throws at her she just get's on and deals with it. My Dad because of his strength, he's never given up. My Parent's are the only people I can truly rely on (other than Sam obviously).

4. What is your number one pet hate? People who TUT! There's just no need!

5. Lipstick or gloss? Lipstick, I don't like the stickiness of gloss.

6. What are your current fave pieces in your wardrobe? My Green jumper from H&M and my new tan suede bag from Next.

7. Do you prefer cool or warm toned shadows? Warm!

8. What motivates you? Sam and our Daughter! They're the reason I get up each day.

9. What is your go to skincare brand? I don't actually have on, is that bad?!

10. Favourite drugstore and fave high end product? My fave drugstore product is Maybelline's lash sensational mascara and my fave high end product is my Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette!

Now my Questions from Jess:

1. Are you a city or a country girl? Definitely a country girl! I love the fresh air!

2. If you had to choose, eyeliner or lipstick? This one is easy, eyeliner! 

3. What is your favourite pizza topping? I really don't like cheese so on my ideal pizza I'd have, BBQ Sauce, Chicken and bacon!

4. TV series or a film? Oh this is a tricky one!! I'd say TV series because I like to binge watch something.

5. Which do you prefer, vlog or blog? Blog! Hands down! I did try YouTube for a while but I just lost all confidence with it. I might pick it up again on the way though.

6. What is your favourite item in your make up bag? Just now it's my MAC Face and body foundation.

7. Yankee Candle or Lush? LUSH! I can't really be that trusted with candles (I once melted the side of my TV with one).

8. What do you do when you need cheering up? I have a hug from Sam or April but if they're not around then I'll just have some chocolate!

9. Coffee or Tea? I'm not a big fan of either but I'd say Tea.

10. What is your ideal date night, takeaway and a film or dinner and cocktails? Takeaway and a film, that way you can just chill in your comfy's and relax.

I now get to nominate 10 bloggers to answers my 10 questions:

1. Hannah -  hannahheartss.co.uk

2. Chloe - ladyandthefiend.blogspot.co.uk

3. Shae - http://beautypadawan.blogspot.co.uk

4. Emily - emilinalove.blogspot.co.uk

5. Kat - chaptersofkat.co.uk

6. Ebony - littlethingsbyebony.wordpress.com

7. Charlotte - thisbeautylover.wordpress.com

8. Sarah - xsarahspeaksx.co.uk

9. Lousie - louiseroserailton.com

10. Fran - frannymac.com

My Questions:

1. What are you doing right now?

2. The last thing that made you laugh so hard your sides hurt?

3. MAC or Urban Decay?

4. Do you prefer drugstore makeup or high end makeup?

5. Why do you blog?

6. What is your fave kind of food?

7. Do you prefer flats or heels?

8. If you could only one which would you choose, Lashes or Eyebrows?

9. Instagram or Twitter?

10. If you could tell you 16 year old self one thing, what would it be?

The Rules: 

1. Tag the blogger who nominated you


2. Answer the questions you were given


3. Nominate 10 bloggers who blog about beauty/fashion/lifestyle topics


4. Create 10 questions for your nominees to answer


5. Inform your nominees that you have nominated them for the award!

Thank you to both Jenny and Jess for nominating me! I hope you like my answers!

Cue Aberdeen | Review

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This Sunday past I attended a Blogger Exclusive event at the new restaurant in Aberdeen, Cue Barbecue. I have to say I was so pleasantly surprised at my experience, so much so that this post is going to be all about it! Before I delve into all the amazing interiors and fantastic food I will give you a little bit about how Cue came about. 

'It all started over a plate of food on a road trip south of the border.'

'Meat juice dribbling down chins, ordering more than we could eat, we needed this mouth-watering taste and the smell of wood smoke in our lives. Our mission; bring the dedication of the pit master to you with soul, and explore the diverse culture of barbecue in the southern US and Latin American styles. Watering mouth and you know you have ordered more than you can eat, you relive the mantra: Rub me, Smoke me, Sauce me, Eat me.'

Interview a Blogger, Chapters of Kat | Blog Series

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I hope you have been enjoying my Interview a blogger series, I certainly have. Today we get to know all about the lovely Kat from Chapters of Kat! I am a massive fan of baking (not that I'm any good at it) but I'd love to try and make her s'mores brownies - they look amazing!!