This is my second stab at the Liebster Award, thank you so much to Parotisse for nominating me to answer her questions. Since this will be my second go at this (here’s round one) I’m not going to go through the nomination’s again, but I thought her question’s looked interesting, so I thought I’d give it a go!
1. Why did you decide to write a blog?
I was doing a lot of research into cruelty free options, and a lot of research into China’s policies, how other brands were giving in to animal testing to enjoy greater profits, and a lot of research went into the actual animal testing procedures as well. This was for a class on crisis communications I took last semester, and I thought ok, I’ve done all this research and written a few papers, what’s going to be done about the actual problem? Nothing. So I decided to start this blog to widen the benefits of my research and hopefully let people know they can live in a kinder manner to other living beings.
2. Do you usually do manicure? or pedicure?
I’ve never had a pedicure, feet are gross to me. Growing up I might as well have been a boy, and I didn’t get into make up and beauty until around the time I was 16 or so. I had my first mani when I was 19 and have had maybe 3 in total.
3. Do you care about the ingredients of your cosmetics? Do you think they are safe for your health?
I definitely care. I try and buy natural as much as possible. I also care about the safety procedures that products are subjected to. I most definitely do not buy anything that has been tested on animals. This began January 1 2014 and I haven’t wavered once.
4. Do you usually wear make-up?
I work Monday to Friday in an office so I have to wear make up. On my days off I try my best to let my skin breath.
5. What are the essential items in your wardrobe?
T-Shirts and Jeans. I love to be comfortable
6. Skirt or trousers?
Pants. I’m not the most ladylike and I kind of forget when I’m wearing dresses or skirts.
7. What hair care products do you use?
Ok, I’m about to rattle off a lot of products here. Shampoo by Live Clean, Deep Conditioner by Ogx, Detangling Spray by the Body Shop, and Jojoba Oil by Desert Essence. On top of that I’m obsessed with the Tangle Teezer. Maybe I’ll do a more detailed post about this soon.
8. What is your favourite beauty or fashion brand? Why?
My favorite beauty brand right now is probably Jouer. I just love their products, the packaging, the whole branding around the cosmetic line. I really want to get into their products this summer.
9. What would you wear for a party?
Probably black jeans and a nice silky blouse, I’m pretty casual and for a lack of a better term, lazy, when it comes to going out for parties or clubs. I don’t set foot in the club, I prefer a bar setting so I can actually carry a conversation.
10. What is you favourite colour?
Green 🙂
11. Do you admire any celebrity in a fashion/beauty world?
I think Miranda Kerr is all kinds of flawless. I also think Emilia Clarke is so gorgeous and naturally a bombshell. I guess Emilia Clarke isn’t a fashion or beauty celebrity but I think she is the most gorgeous woman.
If you haven’t done up a Liebster post, I tag you to answer these same questions! Have fun with it!
Talk soon,
Xx Brianna
Cruelty Free Me 