Liebster Award

Hi guys! Hope you're all having an amazing week! So yesterday I received a comment on my latest outfit post from the lovely Katherine at Series of Serendipity. She complimented my outfit and shoes, and told me she was nominating me for a Liebster Award! Basically, this award is for up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. It's a great way to get the word out on all the new great blogs and maybe make some friends along the way. The rules, along with the questions Katherine gave me are listed below!

                                                                             Rules

1. The nominees must answer the 11 questions provided by the nominator

2. Choose 11 of your favorite blogs (with under 200 followers) to be nominated

3. Make up 11 new questions for those bloggers

4. Let the nominees know they have been tagged/nominated

5. You cannot tag back or tag the same person

I am more familiar with the well known blogs, so this was a bit of a challenge. I decided to pick people all of whom I do not know, and whose blogs I came across by complete chance to make it more fun. 

Heres who I tagged:

1. just kate

2. my.pearl

3. Patterned Love

4. & Pretty Things

5. A Sequin Love Affair

6. The blonde latte

7. The Darling Prepster

8. Four Seasons Style

9. katie marie v 

10. Alison Wonderland | Fashion, Beauty, & Lifestyle Blog

11. Missmacbeauty

The questions given to me were:

1. What's been your favorite summer trend so far?

Anything with a floral print or a pop of neon color! 

2. What's your favorite brand?

As far as clothes go, the Loft and anything from Francesca's! (I am a sucker for those girly boutiques.)

As far as jewelry and purses go, Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors are my guys. What girl doesn't feel that way though, am I right?

3. Who is your fashion icon?

Gisele Bündchen. In my opinion, one of the most beautiful models of all time. 

OH, and Carrie Bradshaw of course! 

4. What is in your purse right now that you can't live without?

Oil blotting sheets for this sticky Midwestern summer humidity, and my minty eos lipbalm.

5. What is your favorite color to wear?

As my blog says, I'm rather simple. I like nudes, blacks, whites, and a pop of coral or mint every now and again.

6. What's your favorite thing to cook or bake?

I'm not much of either, but if I could pick one thing it's definitely chocolate cupcakes with creamy chocolate icing!

7. What do you hope to accomplish with your blog in the next six months?

Gain more followers! I want people to enjoy what I post and look forward to seeing a new update every few days. I also want to get more acquainted with HTML. 

8. What piece of advice do you have for any other bloggers starting out?

I waited and had excuses for why I shouldn't make one. "I don't have enough time." "Nobody will read it." "I don't have anything interesting to say." JUST DO IT! I am new to the scene, but I love the feeling of writing something I think my friends will like! As a journalism major interested in fashion journalism, I highly recommend practicing with a blog.

9. What's your favorite movie?

Oh my goodness, such a tough question. I'd have to say Stand By Me. Its held a special place in my heart since I was a kid.

10. What is your biggest accomplishment?

I think it's been branching out and growing as a person since I've been in college these past two years. I've got involved, and had a lot of amazing opportunities! I also have learned a lot about myself and who I am since moving out of a small town, and I think that's definitely a huge accomplishment. 

11. Where has been your favorite place you've traveled? 

I went to Montego Bay Jamaica a few years back, and it was amazing. The place in general was breathtaking and all the people are so relaxed. There is no time in Jamaica, everything is all good mon. 

My questions for the next group are:

1. Do you prefer iced coffee or hot coffee?

2. If you could eat anything for the rest of your life what would it be?

3. What is your dream job?

4. What is your dream city to live in?

5. Who is your celebrity crush?

6. Are you a dog person or a cat person?

7. What are 3 items you absolutely cannot leave the house without?

8. Who is your favorite designer?

9. What is your go to nail color?

10. What is your biggest pet peeve? 

11. Who inspires you the most in your life?