Liebster Award

Thank you so much to the amazing blogger Maddie Darling for nominating me for the Liebster Award. You guys should definitely go and follow her blog as it is an amazing blog. So I am going to tell you the rules of this award so you guys can understand it more.

THE RULES:
1. Thank the blog that nominated you and link them
2. Post eleven facts about yourself
3. Answer the eleven questions provided by the person who nominated you and then create 4. eleven-question set for the next group of nominees.
4. Choose eleven people to nominate and link them in this post.
5. Let your nominees know they've been tagged and no tag backs
6. Nominate blogs under 200 followers

11 facts about me.

1. I have two bronze medals for karate both from the Wado Aiwakai Invitational National Championships, 1st from 2013 for my fighting and the 2nd from 2012 for my kata.

2. I used to go dancing and for my dance show I had to dress like the flintstones including a bone in my hair and had to do a forward roll with it on my head on a wooden stage. This was very painful.

3. I used to ask santa for a baby brother, baby sister and an elf every christmas and I am still waiting for these presents but I don't think I am going to get them.

4. I have an obsession for Costa's sticky toffee creamy coolers, they are just amazing especially in this heat.

5. I would choose flats over heels anyday.

6. I wish I could speak a different language because I feel I would be able to communicate to more people. 

7. I have an obsession to hand creams I have 6 at the moment and I always want to buy more.

8. I can be really shy at first but then my attitude around people changes.

9. I never really do much with my hair because it always look dead messy straight after I do it.

10. My favourite thing about having to go back to school is stationary shopping, and I have made sure I have completed this already.

11. I will buy anything that is pastel coloured because I love pastel colours at the moment

The 11 questions that Maddie asked me!

If you could buy one thing in the whole world what would it be?

If I could buy one thing in the whole world it would be something for charity, so something like a wheel chair for someone who needs one and can't one, or something that will help someone.

Would you rather read a book or watch a film? 

This is a really hard one because some books are better than the films and some films are better than the books. So I am going to have to say read a book just because it allows me to imagine I am somewhere else. 

How long does your daily makeup routine take?

I have recently changed my make up routine again so its now different to the youtube video I filmed about two weeks ago, but I am going to guess somewhere between 20 minutes to half an hour depending how I do it and what products I wear.

Why did you start blogging?

This summer I had 12 weeks off and I wanted to able to do something productive so I started a blog and a youtube channel and also it gives me somewhere to but my actual thoughts down and actually communicate to people seen as I am not so good at that in person.

Favourite film?

Right now it has to be 'The Fault In Our Stars' I loved this film and the book and I watched it about a week ago and as soon as I came out the cinema I wanted to watch it again, so I will definitely be buying the DVD when it is out.

 

Who is your favourite Youtuber or Blogger?

This an easy one to answer because mine is my idol and she is my favourite youtuber and blogger and that is Zoe Sugg, aka zoella. She is so good at beauty and hair all her tutorials are amazing, and also she is amazing advice in which I find useful, if you watch her videos you will definitely guess because its her well known one at the moment.  

Favourite makeup brand?

My favorite drug store makeup brand at the moment is MUA, all there products are really cheap and they are all amazing products, However my favourite more expensive makeup brand is Benefit there products are just amazing and all do what they are meant to so thats an added benefit to the products and they look amazing when you're wearing them. 

Bargain Hunter or Big Spender?

Big spender, I spend so much on clothes and makeup. Everyone will say this I have more money than sense especially when ever I go to Nottingham I will be in the Jack Wills shop making a purchase.

Favourite sweets/candy?

I rarely eat sweets because of the amount of sugar and I am on a permanent diet, but when I do eat sweets it would be chocolate or jelly beans but they take me ages to eat.

Favourite season of the year?

This another difficult one because I love the weather in summer, But I love the Holidays in Winter because of christmas and my birthday. However I don't like the weather in winter because the cold gives me chilblains. I can't decide which is my favorite so I am going to say both winter and summer.

Biggest pet peeve?

It would have to be when people think its all about themselves and don't care about anyone else and expect to have the attention on  them all the time. Also when people use people, good example of this is when you are really close to someone everyday and then as soon as you are part they won't talk to you ever again, so basically fake friends.

Now the people I nominate for the Liebster Award are:

Maddie

Holly

still in my nightie

Holly

Amelia

Amie

My questions:

Whats your favourite makeup item?

Favourite youtuber?

Favourite drink?

Favourite food?

Favourite blogger

Weirdest thing about you?

Favourite book?

Favourite film?

Favourite topic of blog or youtube video?

Favourite Holiday?

Items you won't be able to live without?

50 Facts about me

Hey guys,

So I realised you guys don't know me that well so I thought I would do My version of 50 facts about me. So here goes guys lets learn about me.

1. My real name is Amanda.
2. I live in England
3. I am an Aquarius but I don't really have any of the traits of an Aquarius person.
4. I am a really fussy eater and I don't like trying new foods.
5. I have 3 siblings and I am the youngest.
6. My favourite colours are pink and blue.
7. My favourite band at the moment is 'Of Monsters & Men', my favourite song of theirs is Little talks and also brings back loads of memories.
8. I have 12 pets at the moment, 8 chickens, 1 cockerel, 1 cat and 2 hamsters. 
9. I don't have a middle name but I always say thats what makes me special.
10. The only film I remember watching when I was little is 'Bob the builder: A christmas to remember' but thats only because I used to watch it everyday. I still own this film on VHS.
11. When I was little I wanted to be a Builder or a Postman.
12. When I was little I used to carry around a screwdriver and pretend to fix things.
13. My favourite drink is Vinto Squash.
14. My favourite food is Mango.
15. I eat using the wrong hands but sometimes it changes.
16. Only three people call me Amanda, 2 of my great aunts and a friend who knows I don't like being called it, thats why he calls it me.
17. I really really really hate spicy foods.
18. I was emitted into hospital for the first time when I was a week old and wasn't emitted again till I was 14.
19. I am 5 foot 2 inches, yes I am very small.
20. I have a youtube channel its Mandybelle
21. I am very accident prone.
22. I have only been abroad once but going abroad again in February.
23. My inspiration is Zoella for loads of reasons which I am not going to list because we will be hear for ages.
24. My favourite makeup brand is Benefit.
25. My favourite clothes brand will have to be Jack Wills.
26. I am my parents only child who hasn't attended university and graduated at least once.
27. I am very very very grateful for every view I get on my blog and on my youtube channel.
28. It's my aim to raise money for people that are less fortunate than us and at the moment I am trying to sort something else.
29. My favourite chocolate is white chocolate especially milkybar because of the milkybar kid. Comment below if you remember the milkybar kid and his horse.
30. The food I hate the most is mushrooms and potatoes.
31. I have loads and loads and loads of fears I am such a wuss.
32. I have no idea what I want to do in the future.
33. When I am older I would love to travel loads.
34. When I am older I would love to live near a beach or in the countryside. 
35. I probably have the worst memory possible.
36. I love Disney films.
37. My favourite book is 'The fault in our stars'
38. My favourite film is 'The fault in our stars'
39. I still can't eat a full happy meal at the age of 16.
40. No one trusts me to learn to drive because I am so accident prone.
41. I get chilblains in my hands when they get too cold.
42. I have tiny hands, its rare that I would find anyone near my age to similar or smaller hands then me.
43. I have massive eyes and this is something everyone says.
44. I have size 5 and a half feet so I can still fit in childrens shoes.
45. I will never smoke and never will.
46. I love tango ice blasts, there my main reason to go to a normal cinema
47. I used to have a addiction to tic tacs, and now I won't let myself eat them. Also I am proud to say I haven't had any since my addiction ended.
48. I am rubbish at swimming its unbelievable.
49. When I am older I would love to own a pug.
50. One day I would love to meet all of you guys to say thank you.

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Mandybelle x

Recreating Zoella's outfit

Hey guys,

So today I decided I would do a fashion post so we are going to be recreating one of Zoellas outfits so I hope you enjoy it guys.

So this is the outfit we are going to recreate, I choose this one because its really cute and you can change small things so it more personal to you.

The first item you will need is the top and I have found one at American Apparel. Also the good thing about this top is that instead of have the Z you can have your initial so its more personal to you.

Link: http://store.americanapparel.co.uk/unisex-helvetica-alphabet-t-shirt_2001haw1 
Price: £22

The next item me need to complete is the skirt and I have found one similar to Zoe's at Topshop. Alot of places sell these skirts so if you can't find one at Topshop you are bound to find one somewhere.

Link: http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/clothing-427/skirts-449/skater-skirts-3111163/black-scuba-flippy-skirt-2637155?bi=1&ps=20

Price: £25

The final main item of this outfit is the shoes and I have found some that are similar to the ones Zoe is modeling in her outfit at New Look. You can also get them so they have a smaller or larger heel, so it can suit your preference.

Link: http://www.newlook.com/shop/shoe-gallery/view-all-shoes/black-leather-ankle-strap-wedge-sandals_314955301
Price: £24.99



Now we have the outfit sorted we can go to the accessories that Zoella is wearing.

So one of the accessories we can see Zoella modeling is the camel coloured belt and we have found one very similar to hers at Topshop. I feel like this will bring the whole outfit together.

Link: http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/bags-accessories-1702216/belts-466/charm-skinny-leather-belt-3020499?bi=1&ps=20
Price: £18

The next accessory is the glasses that I think really suit Zoella and the outfit, so I have found some similar to Zoe's at Claires. Also these come in different styles and patterns so you can choose your favourite.

Link: http://www.claires.co.uk/black-rubberised-retro-geek-glasses/shop/fcp-product/18589
Price: £6

Also know that Zoella always wears her rose gold watch and we can see that she is wearing it on her left wrist in this outfit, so I found one similar at Topshop.

Link: http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/bags-accessories-1702216/watches-2497426/nixon-small-rose-gold-kensington-watch-2652084?bi=61&ps=20
Price: £170

We can also tell that on her right wrist she is wearing a black bracelet. So we have found a simple black bracelet at Pandora, obviously you can use a different black bracelet if you wanted.

Link: http://estore-uk.pandora.net/bracelets/moments-black-triple-leather-bracelet/590714CBK-T.html?prefn1=color&start=2&cgid=39cfe14b-61cd-4afd-ae28-a0c9008dd246&prefv1=Black
Price: £45

Finally we can tell Zoella is wearing a dark red lipstick that gives the outfit a bit more colour but it still suits the outfit because it is a dark red. I have found one by BarryM that is a similar colour to the one Zoella is wearing. You can use a different brand if you don't like this brand or if you prefer a different brand.

Link: http://www.superdrug.com/Barry-M/Barry-M-Lip-Paint-Cranberry-Red/p/551156
Price: £4.49



So that was my version of Zoella's outfit please recommend, comment and follow. Also please follow my twitter @Mandbelleblog and subscribe to my youtube I will start uploading videos soon.

Thanks and bye Guys.