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African Blogger Awards 2015

Last week the African Blogger Awards 2015 were announced on Twitter and to my surprise I came runner up in two categories! I had actually forgotten about the awards! I entered a few months back and not given it much thought since then.

You can imagine my delight when Inspired Living SA was announced runner up in the Fashion & Beauty Category and the Lifestyle Category! As a blogger you always wonder how many people are paying attention and reading what you put out there. It would appear there are quite a few 🙂

The aim of the African Blogger Awards, is to acknowledge the top African talent in the world of Bloggers, YouTubers, Facebookers, Tweeters, and Instagrammers. These awards provide an opportunity to the most successful online influencers in Africa to be recognised, for their hard work in growing and keeping their communities active and engaged.

What sets the African Blogger Awards apart, from other similar campaigns, is there is no requirement for readers or followers to vote. To qualify for the awards I had to add my blog and/or social accounts on Webfluential {ensuring that social platforms and analytics are correctly linked to Webfluential so that judging could take place}.The Webfluential Algorithm, then measures blog traffic and engagement and compares it to others in the same category.

So a big thank you to all my loyal readers and my followers on both the blog and social media! Without your continued support I could not have achieved these awards.

Beauty, Beauty Products, Nail Polish

Essie Fall in Line { Mani-Monday }

Today’s Mani-Monday features Essie Fall in Line, from the Essie Fall Collection. I have also featured Partner in Crime and Dress to Kilt , which are from the same collection.

Essie Fall in Line

First Impressions ~

Essie Fall in Line is a creamy jade green shade – almost a military green. It is not a colour I would usually wear, as I prefer brighter greens like Trophy Wife. I like trying different colours so I thought I would give it a bash!

Application ~

I find most of the Essie creme polishes are thicker in consistency, which can be a bit more difficult to apply. Essie Fall in Line is thick but I still found it easy to apply. I used two coats of polish and the Essie top coat Good to Go but you could easily get away with one coat.

My Verdict ~

Although initially skeptical I really like the colour. It has a deeper finish than I expected and a lovely glossy shine, even without the top coat. Essie Fall in Line definitely gets a thumbs up from me. It ticks all the boxes – applies well, lovely glossy finish and a great colour. You are likely to see it on my nails often during Autumn and Winter.

Feedback ~

What are your thoughts about this colour – yay or nay? Please leave a comment below with your feedback. Thanks 🙂

The Essie Fall Collection is available at selected Dis-Chem, Clicks and Foschini Stores, as well as selected Beauty Salons. RRP 125.

Follow Essie on Facebook to keep up to date with new collections and product launches.

Beauty, Beauty Products

Maybelline Baby Lips Dr Rescue { Beauty }

Last year saw the launch of Maybelline Baby Lips in SA, which created much excitement! Well, Baby Lips fans will be super excited to know that the new Maybelline Baby Lips Dr Rescue, is now available in SA! [Read more…]

Competitions

Win WHY Jewellery Rose Gold Pendant

One of my Favourite Jewellery Trends for 2015 is rose gold. It is a trend, which you will see splashed all over the catwalks and glossy mags – everything from clothing and shoes, to bags and jewellery.

It would seem apt then that I am giving away, a stunning WHY Jewellery Rose Gold Pendant! This is your big chance to get in on the trend!

Enter below and you can win this amazing Diamond Hammered Pendant and Chain from WHY Jewellery worth R1500!

To enter and win a WHY Jewellery Rose Gold Pendant and Chain please follow the simple steps below and use the Rafflecopter form to complete your entry:

Share the competition on Twitter: I would love to Win a stunning Rose Gold Diamond Hammered Pendant from @whyjewellery and @Inspired_lifeSA
Show your love – like the WHY Jewellery and Inspired Living SA Pages on Facebook.
For an extra entry sign up to receive the Inspired Living email update: Subscribe to our mailing list

Leave a comment below telling me you have completed the steps above and whether you qualify for an extra entry.
Please ensure you read the *Terms & Conditions below carefully, to ensure you comply with all the entry criteria.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

*Terms & Conditions:

By entering this competition you automatically accept all the Terms and Conditions laid out below.

Entries are open from 21st April 2015 until the 29th April 2015 the winner will be announced on the 4th May 2015!
You must complete all the steps as stipulated above: Leave a Comment, Like and/or Share on Facebook and/0r Tweet about the competition, subscribe to Inspired Living email updates.
To ensure that your entry is processed correctly (please use a valid email address). Your details will only be used to validate your entry and inform you, if you are selected as a winner.
This competition is only open to South African residents and to readers who have not won a competition on Inspired Living SA in the past 6 months.
Entries will be considered incomplete and thus disqualified if the entrant does not provide all requested information. Entry information will not be shared with any third party without the entrant’s prior knowledge and consent. The prize, a WHY Jewellery Rose Gold Pendant and Chain, worth R1500, will go to the first name selected at random after the closing date.
The prize is not transferable and may not be exchanged for cash.
By “Liking” you enter and agree that this promotion is in no way associated with, administered by, or endorsed by Facebook; and acknowledge a complete release of Facebook by your participation.

The WHY Flagship store and workshop is located in the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village, in Cape Town or you can shop online from the WHY Jewellery Website.

Contact Details: Metaxia Sterianos {Head Designer} tel: 021 4257770 or via email: [email protected]

Competitions

{Love Your Home} Win a Kärcher MV6 Vacuum Cleaner

Kärcher MV6 Premium

Housework is usually the last thing on most peoples list of fun things to do but it is unfortunately unavoidable! Imagine you had something, which could make this task bearable, maybe even fun!

Well let me introduce you to the amazing Kärcher MV6 Premium Vacuum Cleaner! Once you have used this baby, housework will never be the same again! It is not often I get this excited about a cleaning appliance but this machine is the Rolls Royce of vacuum cleaners! I was sent one to review and I am in love! {full review to follow soon}

The Krächer MV6 has outstanding suction power, exemplary energy efficiency, high-quality accessories, an innovative filter concept and maximum ease of use. It is the most powerful Kärcher multi-purpose vacuum cleaner yet and it really does tick all the boxes. A match for any type of dirt, the Kärcher MV6 has 20% more power and uses 30% less energy, making it easy on both your electricity bill and on the environment. Experience efficiency as you’ve never seen it before – here’s your chance to win the Kärcher MV6 Premium Vacuum Cleaner!

As you know February is the month of LOVE – so we would like you to Love your Home, with Inspired Living and Kärcher – enter our Valentine’s month competition!

To enter please follow the simple steps below and use the Rafflecopter form to complete your entry:

Like KärcherSA and Inspired Living SA on Facebook.
Answer this question: Can the Kärcher MV6 be used for wet and dry cleaning?
Share the competition on Facebook: Love your Home & Win with @KärcherSouthAfrica and @InspiredLifeSA enter here http://goo.gl/NLGUdM
Please ensure you read the *Terms & Conditions below carefully, to ensure you comply with all the entry criteria.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

*Terms & Conditions:

By entering this competition you automatically accept all the Terms and Conditions laid out below.

Entries are open from 13th February 2015 until 5pm on the 10th March 2015 the winner will be announced on the 11th March 2015!
You must complete all the steps as stipulated above: Leave a Comment, Like and/or Share on Facebook and/0r Tweet about the competition.
To ensure that your entry is processed correctly (please use a valid email address). Your details will only be used to validate your entry and inform you, if you are selected as a winner.
This competition is only open to South African residents and to readers who have not won a competition on Inspired Living SA in the past 6 months.
Entries will be considered incomplete and thus disqualified if the entrant does not provide all requested information. Entry information will not be shared with any third party without the entrant’s prior knowledge and consent. The prize will go to the first name selected at random after the closing date. Kärcher and Inspired Living reserve the right to publish the name and photograph of the winner.
The prize is not transferable and may not be exchanged for cash.
By “Liking” you enter and agree that this promotion is in no way associated with, administered by, or endorsed by Facebook; and acknowledge a complete release of Facebook by your participation.