Blog Award: A Ribbon of Affection

There are lots of different blog awards floating around in the blogosphere, some are awarded by magazines and some are started by fellow bloggers. These tags or awards usually have rules attached to them, meaning not everyone gets to be included and they can all get a bit samey. 

However, a few weeks ago I was awarded 'a ribbon of affection' by Carly from Carly Watts art and illustration. Yaaay!

Illustration by Carly Watts.

Carly decided to create her own awards, without strict guidelines, so she could just give a shout out to a few of her favourite bloggers. The idea is you pick some of your blogger pals (or those who inspire you), and write a few reasons why they're awesome/how you met! If you haven't read Carly's blog before, she's an extremely talented artist and one the kindest people you could ever meet. 

I always call Carly my favourite because she's incredible. I don't think she even realises how talented she is which is so endearing. I stumbled across her blog by chance and I'm so thankful I found her! She's kind, sweet and 100% adorable. I really want to meet her in person so I can give her a big squishy hug. We also commissioned her to illustrate us because we were blown away by her work. You can buy some of her pieces here, my favourites are nighteyes and the mermaid and the moon. Or for a really affordable fee, you can ask her to create something of your own just like we did. Thank you Carly for my award. It means so much to me. <3

Now for my choices (besides Carly ha)!

1. Sara of Waiste.

Oh Sara. I think there's an unwritten rule is the world that if your name is Sara or Sarah, you're a naturally snappy dresser. I met Sara about a year ago through her amazing re-worked vintage brand, Waiste. If you aren't familiar with Waiste, it's been seen on countless fashionistas including the one and only Cara Delevingne. I decided to nominate Sara because she really inspires me, not only because she's working hard and doing what she loves, but because she's so darn stylish. Her style is effortless in a Vanessa Hudgens-eque way and I just know this girl is going places. If you don't follow her personal style blog, go do it immediately.

2. Amy of The Little Magpie.

My girl crush on Amy is a little bit embarassing but thankfully a trillion other bloggers feel the same way. I can't remember when I first discovered her blog, I think it was about a year ago when a brand RT'd her. My initial reaction was 'say whaaaaat!? This girl is a prettier version of Kristen Stewart!' However after I started following her blog properly, I realised she's approximately 8000 x hottter than KStew. Not only do I love her style (the things I'd do to own her wardrobe), I just love the way she writes. She really does crack me up!

3. Megan of Thumbelina Lillie.

Waaaaah, Megan. Megan is such a doll! I don't think she knows how beautiful she is, which is super cute. Her blog is well written and her beauty reviews are perfect for a beauty novice like me. I also love her outfits, she has such a pretty style and I think it's great that her blog is starting to grow. She was even shortlisted for this year's Cosmopolitan Blog Awards (y'all better vote for her). What a cutie patootie.

Choosing just 3 bloggers was pretty tough because I'm dedicated to following 60 brilliant blogs. Feel free to pass this award on, I think it's such a nice idea to send positive vibes to fellow bloggers. As for my chosen 3, I hope you have that warm and fuzzy feeling. ;)

T - Pass it on. XoX