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Liebster Award (Times Two!)

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Thank you to MissHollyBerries & E-namel! They both nominated me for this award! The Liebster Award is usually awarded to up-and-coming bloggers with under 200 followers. I currently have 221, but had 209 when I received the first award. I’m so glad to have more readers! Now, onto the award protocol.

Official Rules!
 
1. Each person tagged must post 11 things about themselves.
2. They must also answer the 11 questions the ‘tagger’ has set for them.
3. They must create 11 more questions to ask bloggers they have decided to tag.
4. They must then choose 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers and tag them in their post.
5. These lucky bloggers must then be told.
6. There’s no tag backs.

11 Things About Myself:

1. I love the show The Big Bang Theory. It’s hilarious!

2. I still play Words With Friends, but only with my parents & my friend’s Mom!

3. I would love to get a Kate Spade handbag. Her designs are so bright & fun!

4.  The first concert I went to was in the sixth grade. I saw Britney Spears with my brother!

5. I keep my room at home messy, but while at school it’s rather neat.

6. I can’t stand country music, but can listen to almost anything else.

7. I get cold when I sleep, so I always use blankets even in the summer.

8. I think it’s fun to read celebrity magazines, even if the stories are all exaggerated.

9. I love everything that is pumpkin flavored, and aim to to eat as many pumpkin foods as possible each year!

10. The first time I ever got a professional manicure was during my sophomore year in high school for the homecoming dance.

11. I’m moving to law school tomorrow!!

11 Questions from MissHollyBerries:

1. What made you want to start blogging?
I’ve always wanted to blog, but I didn’t want it to be super personal. One of my suitemates mentioned that she read nail blogs, so I thought that would be a fun hobby.
2. Where are you from?
New England
3. What are your five favorite nail polishes of all time?
– Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Rockstar Pink
– Julep Niecy
– Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Celeb City
– L’oreal Check Me Out
– Wet ‘n Wild glitter topcoat
4. What is your dream vacation??
Disney World over and over!
5. What are some of your favorite nail polish brands?
– Julep
– Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear
– Orly
6. What are your favorite nail care products, base coat and top coat?
Sorry, this is getting redundant, but I use Sally Hansen Double Duty. It’s a base coat & top coat in one!
7. Number one nail tip you’d like to share?
Always wear a base coat, and do not substitute clear nail polish for a base coat!
8. How often do you do your nails?
Depends on when I have time. When I’m in school about 1-2 times per week. When I’m home, 2-3 times per week.
9. What do you want to do when you grow up?
Entertainment lawyer and/or sports agent.
10. What are your hobbies other than blogging and nail polish?
Shopping, reading, and crocheting.
11. What nail trends do you love, and which do you hate?
I love ombre nails and having an accent nails. I can do without stilettos and duck nails (eek!).

11 Questions from E-namel:

1. What do you love most about the city in which you currently live?
Well, I’m moving to NYC tomorrow!
2. If you were to make a bucket list, what would be #1?
Be happy with who I am.
3. Dream job?
I don’t really have a dream job. I just want to be successful.
4. 5 things you cannot live without…?
– Justin Timberlake
– Pizza
– My family
– My iPad
– Ice cream
5. Favourite cuisine?
I love Italian, Mexican, and Mediterranean.
6. List the “must have” items in your wardrobe.
Jeans, sneakers & flats, and sweaters.
7. Most inspirational quote you have come across…?
Not fancy, but I love the mantra Keep Calm and Carry On.
8. If you were to be a non-living object, what would you be? (I would be a Rubik’s Cube!)
A stuffed animal.
9. When was the last time you broke the rules? What did you do?
I don’t like to brake the rules!
10. Most expensive item you own till date?
My computer.
11. Favourite book/movie?
I love Harry Potter and Hunger Games series!

My Questions for my Nominees:

1. What’s the story behind your blog name?

2. Are you a morning or a night person?

3. What is your guilty pleasure television show?

4. Which food could you eat every day?

5. What is the one beauty products you can’t live without?

6. Who was your favorite teacher growing up?

7. If you could take a vacation anywhere, where would you go?

8. What are your top five favorite songs?

9. Do you have any pets?

10. What is your favorite season, and why?

11. If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?

My 11 9 Nominated Blogs:

Seems like many of the blogs I follow have more than 200 followers. If I missed you, I’ll get you next time!

One Lovely Blog Award

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A huge THANK YOU to Beauty Geek of WordPress for nominating me for the One Lovely Blog Award. It means so much to me that people are enjoying my blog. I can’t believe this is my second blog award, as I’ve only been around for about four months. I hope you will all continue to enjoy my Adventures in Polishland.

 

There are five guidelines for accepting this award:

1. Link back to the blogger who nominated you.
2. Paste the award image on your blog, anywhere.
3. Tell seven facts about yourself.
4. Nominate up to 15 other bloggers for this award.
5. Contact the bloggers that you have chosen to let them know that they have been nominated.

Seven facts about me:

1) I’ve met President Obama (though before he was president).
2) I was a competitive dancer in jazz, tap, and sometimes ballet for ten years.
3) I know every word to the song “La Vie Boheme” from RENT.
4) I’ve been to Disney World four times, and Disneyland twice.
5) Full House is my favorite TV show of all time.
6) I absolutely love shopping.
7) I could wear jeans every day of the year.

My Nominated Blogs (5 WordPress, 5 Blogger):

  1. Miss Holly Berries
  2. Jemma Grace
  3. Our Painted World
  4. Am1e’s Nail Diary
  5. Polish Monster
  6. Apple Lacquer
  7. Lace & Lacquers
  8. Pretty Face, Happy Bank
  9. Naked Without Polish
  10. Lena Loves Nails

I follow so many lovely nail blogs it was difficult to choose just ten!

Thanks again, Beauty Geek!

What?! A Blog Award?!

Posted on by Adventures in Polishland

That’s right, everyone! Thanks to Entaeyen over at Samples by Entaeyen I received my first blog award. I’m so excited! Adventures in Polishland is just continuing to grow!

Here are the rules for accepting the award:
1. Nominate 15 fellow bloggers who are relatively new to blogging
2. Let them know that you have nominated them.
3. Share 7 random facts about yourself.
4. Thank the bloggers who have nominated you.
5. Add the Versatile Blogger Award picture to your post
My nominations are:
  1. CraftLikeaTeen – Ashley is just getting started & is doing a great job showing her nails and jewelry.
  2. ManPolish– The husband of a fellow nail polish lover is using his creative writing abilities to poke good fun at us who are polish obsessed. So hilarious!
  3. Polish Monster – A cute name & a great blogger! She shows us many different polishes from mainstream and indie brands.
  4. Irnbb – This awesome nail blog began in March. She’s got lots of great polishes & posts already!
  5. Modest Matte – Only one month in & this proves to be a very promising blog.
  6. BeautyDaze  – Another new WordPress blog! Features everything from makeup to clothes, and the website is beautiful.
  7. Lacquer Land  – She has amazing swatches & is super friendly!
  8. Pick Your Polish – Brand new to nail blogging, but already has great stuff going on over at her blog.
  9. RaraReid – She features adorable nail art on her blog!
  10. LDN2NYC – Two lovely ladies, Tanya and Fiona, run this blog. Another beautiful webpage featuring nail polish and more.
  11. Beyond the Polish – This nail blog is very well done, and Maya is so sweet.
  12. Nail Varnish Paradise – Lots of cute nail art! She shows you great products, too.
  13. Lacquer and Lashes – Another nail blog run by two lovely ladies. They’re also so nice!
  14. Polished by Maddie – If you like swatches, Maddie’s blog is for you!  Lots of pretty ones.
  15. Frugal Polish – Just like me, she’s dedicated to nail polish on a budget.
7 Random Facts About Me:
  1. I’m obsessed with the song “Call Me Maybe” and love THIS YouTube clip of the Harvard Baseball Team.
  2. My favorite broadway show is Priscilla Queen of the Desert, which I sat in the front row for after winning the lottery with my friend Lisa.
  3. I purchased one pair of Sperrys as a splurge and now I want them all.
  4. My favorite flavor of ice cream is mint chocolate chip.
  5. I love dogs and cats, but don’t have any.
  6. I was a competitive dancer growing up in tap and jazz, and also took ballet classes.
  7. Minnie Mouse is my favorite Disney character.

Thanks again for the blog award! Stay tuned for more Adventures in Polishland.