2000 Follower GIVEAWAY!!

Hello!!

This is a little cheeky bonus post as I have reached over 2000 followers on Twitter. Now Yes, I know that numbers aren't everything and I agree with that but it's still nice that over 2000 of you have clicked on the little follow button (ok I know that all 2000 aren't genuine people, I have some cam girls following me - thanks girls, I'm flattered). I started BlogsVlogsEtc back in August 2015 so I've only been doing this for about 8 months so it's all still very new to me but I'm so grateful for every opportunity that has came up, for every page view - basically I'm grateful for everything.

So I was in town on payday, you know the rich for a day shopping spree sort of thing and I picked up a few things to have in a GIVEAWAY to say a massive thank you for all the lovely comments and views and everything!

You can enter this giveaway by the Raffle copter thingy-majiggy down below. I picked up everything from Paperchase and obviously the Gift card from MAC.

In this giveaway there is:

£20 MAC Gift card

Leather Notebook with gilded pages

Two little notebooks (Are you a library book? Because I'm checking you out + Cute Pussy - Naughty)

Wild Animal Design Sticky notes (so cute)

3 Way Pad - memo, notes and list (perfect for getting organised)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This giveaway is only for people in the UK

I bought all of the giveaway myself - not sponsored

The winner will be picked at Random through Raffle Copter

Thank you for checking out my blog and entering this giveaway - Good Luck!!

Interview a Blogger, HannahHearts | Blog Series

Hello Again!

Welcome back to my Interview a Blogger Series! Today's blogger is Hannah from HannahHearts! Hannah is one of the very first bloggers I came across and she's been so lovely! Let's get to know her some more ...

1. Tell us something about yourself and your blog?

Hello! I’m Hannah and I blog over at www.hannahheartss.co.uk where I talk about all things beauty and lifestyle. I am such a big fan of all things beauty so having a blog and talking about beauty was a perfect fit. I absolutely love bunnies and have two of my own. 

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

I started my blog three years ago after a couple of failed attempts but this time it stuck and here I am! I think at the time I was obsessed with Zoella's blog and was a long time reader even before her YouTube career. I remember I had read a post from Sprinkle of Glitter about her hair history and it inspired me to do my own so that night I wrote it and published it and I am still going today! 

3. What does blogging mean to you and why?

It's my hobby and I love the social side of things. I really enjoy interacting with other bloggers on Twitter and have made some great friends though my blog. 

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

I keep myself motivated reading other blogs and coming up with ideas weeks in advance, if I didn’t do this I honestly think I would have stopped blogging a long time ago. I like to keep a note in my phone with a list of ideas so I always have something to fall back on. If I come up with a good idea, I will always write it down because I know I will end up forgetting it within an hour. 

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

I am obsessed with;

Stephanie: http://missstephanieusher.blogspot.co.uk her photography skills are incredible and I love her reviews. 

Jaina: http://whichbeautyboxuk.com Again, amazing photography and its one of the only blogs that I will actually read every single post. I am always left wanting to order all of the beauty boxes!

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

When I’m not blogging I am usually binge watching Dance Moms or Netflix. Or reading a chick lit book, I really love Laura Barnards books in particular The Debt & the Doormat series. 

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

I am most proud of my blog in general, I never thought it would turn into what it has now. I was in a magazine last year on a beauty panel because of my blog which made me so happy and proud. 

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

This is so difficult!! My favourite post I have written recently would have to be http://www.hannahheartss.co.uk/2015/12/20-favourite-blogs-of-2015.html I love sharing the love. 

9. As I’m mainly a beauty blogger I feel like I have to ask at least one beauty question so: If you could only use one kind of beauty product what would it be and why?

How I am meant to choose just one!! I would have to go with Mascara because I am never complete without some fake looking lashes. I would have to go with Benefit They’re Real even though it is a pain to remove, it gives my lashes crazy length! 

10. What would you say to someone who aspires to become a blogger?

Just be yourself and don’t follow suit or copy others content. If your starting for the PR samples, it will show. Start a blog because you want to write about something your passionate about. 

hannahheartss.co.uk | Hannah's Twitter | Hannah's Instagram

Thank you Hannah for taking part!!

Come back next Saturday to see who our next blogger is.

Spring Wish List | Plus size Fashion and Beauty

Hello Again,

It's that time of year again where there's daffodils everywhere and a little glimmer of sun (that's the big bright thing in the sky that is very rarely seen in Scotland) so it's time to banish those jeans and all the layers and start wearing lighter clothes - but remember a jacket and possibly a scarf and gloves because let's not forget that it's the UK! There's also so many bright lipsticks and eyeshadows that are gracing the shops so I thought I'd put together a little Spring Wish list (you know just in case I win the lottery or Sam wants to treat me *cough cough cheekathon*).

I love this cut out white shirt from River Island's new plus size range, the cut outs really give it that feminine look. This style of skirt has been around for a while now but I think it's at the time of year that I could wear it without catching a cold. This one is from New Look's plus size range and I love the button detailing down the front.

I used to be handbag obsessed then my handbag changed to a nappy bag (C'est la vie) but now that April is getting bigger I can love handbags again and they don't need to be massive so I would love this light purple satchel from River Island and I think the gold detailing finishes the look. I haven't been able to wear heels for a long time now, the talent kind of got lost, so I live in flats. I really like my converse so this look-a-like pair from New Look would do the trick for me.

Now onto the makeup! There's been so many new releases recently that everyone is raving about and the Lancome Juicy Shaker is one of the main contenders. I'd love to get this in the shade wonder melon which is a really nice pink, I do think the packaging and the way you apply it is a novelty but hey, I love it! Look at this palette from Makeup Revolution - it's the Fortune Favours the Brave and the colours in this are beautiful. Makeup Revolution products are super affordable and their recent palettes have been very pigmented. I'm intrigued by the marble effect shadows in this too - they look so high end. 

As you may know already, I'm a massive MAC fan and I want to add to my lipstick collection so I think I might add this one which is a satin lipstick in the shade Twig. Again it's that really nice pink (your lips but better kind of shade) that is totes appropriate for spring! Last up is the product that I want the most and it's the Cheekathon palette from Benefit! It has Rockateur, Dallas, Hoola, Corilista and Dandelion in it so all of them for £44.50 is an absolute bargain!!

So that is everything on my Spring Wish list! Have you tried any of these? Let me know!

Union Square Supper Safari

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One week ago I was invited by McFrank PR to attend a Blogger Supper Safari at Union Square in Aberdeen. It was a night of different courses in different restaurants and I was sold!

If you're not from Aberdeen, Union Square is a shopping centre located in the centre of Aberdeen at it opened back in 2009. It is full of shops and restaurants and is really the hub of shopping. Our Supper Safari started at Las Iguanas for cocktails, Yo! Sushi for starters, main courses at Bryon Hamburgers and then desert at Carluccios! Throw in some lovely bloggers and the night was complete!

I honestly had such a great night at all of the Restaurants and it was great getting to know all the bloggers a little bit better! Thank you to McFrank PR for inviting me along, Union Square and all the restaurants for having us!