Hey Everyone! Im happy and proud to report that this is my 100th Post! Can hardly believe it since it feels like just the other day that I started this Blog :) Im so thrilled and grateful to all the amazing readers/bloggers/followers that I have 'met' on this journey. It sounds silly, but sometimes I really feel as if I know you guys. I guess in a way we do, as I am constantly interacting with you all through this blog, facebook or twitter. Its pretty amazing :)
So I have two important things to mention:
Liebster Blog Award:
Steffy from the blog Steffy's World (www.steffysworld.com) has awarded the Liebster Blog Award to me! The award is bestowed upon newbie bloggers with under 200 followers on GFC (Google Friend Connect - Join me there!). It aims at getting bloggers to know one another and Im so honoured. Thank you Steffy! :)
The terms & conditions:
- I need to write 11 things about myself.
- I need to answer Steffy's 11 questions for me.
- I can choose up to 11 bloggers and link them in this post.
- Notify the aforementioned bloggers on their page.
- No tag backs.
Here Goes:
11 Things about my Myself:
1) My star sign is Scorpio and I have a temper to match!
2) My Dad is of Indian descent and my Mum is Cape Malay. The best of both worlds! :)
3) I love Nature and I love watching documentaries, even more than series.
4) I have a Law degree and have been practising as an Attorney for 6 years.
5) Im a complete neat freak and feel unsettled unless my world is picture perfect.
6) I have 2 younger sisters.
7) I was a complete dork at school and only dated a guy properly for the first time when I was 20!
8) During my teenage years, I was in love with Keanu Reeves and even wrote him a love letter confessing my feelings and sent it. Embarassing!!
9) I always thought fashion bloggers were ridiculous and never ever thought I would be one! Eating my words now ;)
10) Bitchiness between women and cruelty to animals are two things I cannot stand!
11) My cat's name is Pasta because I love Pasta!
Steffy's questions for me:
1. How long have you been blogging for?
I only started my Blog in late February 2012 so am very happy with how its progressed thus far.
2. What made you decide to start blogging?
I was posting my looks to Facebook until a friend suggested I start a Blog. I still had my doubts until one of the owners of an online fashion store also made the same comment and added that I was born to blog! ;)
3. Who are your favorite bloggers?
Chiara Ferragni from the The Blonde Salad is my favourite blogger and one of the first big blogs I started following. I also am blown away by Thirstythought by Kryz Uy - her style is inspirational!
4. What are your favorite fashion magazines?
I actually tend not to read too many anymore. The articles regularly border on shallow and trends seem recycled. I prefer checking out Bloggers now. I buy the occassional Vogue and Harper's Bazaar for international inspiration.
5. What does fashion mean to you?
Fashion is a way of life to me. It's not something I get 'dressed up' for or spend alot of money on. I make the most of what I've got to the best of my ability to express the real Siyaam.
6. How many times a day do you check your blog?
Practically the entire day as I get all notifications to my Blackberry.
7. Who is your fashion icon?
Loving Kate Middleton, Anne Hathaway and Emma Stone right now. I don't dress like any of them, but just take inspiration from how they wear clothing that suits them and highlights their individuality. All 3 of them always look ladylike, elegant and sophisticated though, which I admire.
8. What make-up brand do you use?
Anything and everything! Not loyal to one particular brand and love trying out new products.
9. Favorite online fashion retailers?
Diligo Online Store, Mr Price Online, Asos and Amiclubwear.
10. What is the one beauty product you can't live without?
Eyeliner. I look like death!
11. What beauty secret would you like to share?
That your best bet to looking great in the future is really to take care of your face and body from the inside out. Makeup and beauty products can only do so much, but true results will show in whether you exercise, eat healthily and keep your stress levels at a minimum.
I nominate the following Bloggers for the award:
My questions for them:
1. In what way does your Blog represent you?
2. What do you hope to achieve through blogging?
3. If you could raid someone's closet, whose would it be?
4. What do advertisers/promoters need to know when approaching bloggers?
5. What abilities of yours make you feel most confident?
6. Which ones make you feel most insecure?
7. Tips for a great blog?
8. What is your greatest fear?
9. What makes you the happiest?
10. What are your favourite trends of 2012?
11. What does Love mean to you?
And that's my little interview ;)
100 Posts!
Secondly, to celebrate my 100th post, Im giving away two R100 vouchers to use at Cover Concepts. Specialists in Blackberry and Iphone covers, they have the cutest designs at really great affordable prices which you can check out here on their website: http://www.coverconcepts.co.za/
Really bringing out my Grade 5 self, check out my cute cover I scored for R40 below:
Here are just a few other examples of whats available:
To win one of these vouchers, simply do the following:
1) 'Like' the SimplySiyaam Page on Facebook (link above)
2) 'Like" the Cover Concepts Page on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/coverconcepts and post to their wall that you were referred by SimplySiyaam Blog.
3) Leave me a comment here and let me know you have done the above!
Loooong Post but hope you enjoyed it! ;) Kisses!
