NEW YEAR, NEW THINGS

Hi everyone and Happy Wednesday! 

I am sorry that I haven't put as many blog posts as usual lately, but I want to explain why. Like most of us I have been pretty busy seeing a lot of family and friends for Xmas and New Year celebrations. Following on from that I have had a few birthday events too (mine is today, eek).

I also attended a funeral in the first week of Jan which was a sad day, but also a time for reflection. It's so easy to forget or not appreciate the good people and things in life because we get so caught up in work, chores and errands that way us down.

I helped my Mum move to the coast on Monday so there was some prep for that too and I am still obviously settling her in now. I will miss her terribly. We usually see each other every couple of weeks, but that may not be possible so often due to the distance. It will worry me that she is further away, but she is near family which eases my mind a little. Since losing my Dad 8 Years ago I have become even more protective over my Mum. Not in an obsessive way or anything, but I just want to look after her to the best of my ability being her only child. She did after all do the same for me growing up.

I feel like this year is going to be a life changer. I have been living with my partner for about 2 1/2 years now and I feel like we have become closer and grown up a bit more in our home. We have been together for so long that we truly are those 2 peas in a pod.

I am not really sure if I had much of a point to make when I started writing this post, but I guess I just feel like I can talk to you guys about my life changes and thoughts sometimes.

I really want this year to be a blog discovery too. By that I mean I want to venture out further with my blog design and really get myself noticed. I know I write because I love it, but blogging takes a lot of effort and time so more recognition would be great. I have a full time job separate from my blog to pay the bills so it is a daily struggle to keep up with posts. It would be a dream to blog full time for a living of course and one I never want to give up striving for.

I am always looking out for blogging tips on organisation, photography, editing, blog design, social media ....... the list goes on. Feel free to let me know in the comments what you love or loathe about my blog. All criticism is good, because it makes me think and if I agree perhaps make changes. If you have ideas on future posts you would like to see leave those below too.

Love to you all for 2015

Vicky xx

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hi lovelies. I hope you all had a great Xmas. Mine was hectic, but lovely too. I am sorry I haven't posted since wishing you well for Xmas, but sometimes life takes over (in a good way) and reminds you that you are not superhuman. Allowing yourself to enjoy special moments with family and friends and just be yourself is not a crime, although being a blogger can make you feel like that sometimes I think. It's all about balance I guess, but it's a tricky one. I want my blog to be successful as in I hope more and more people will enjoy my posts. I love being a part of the blogging world getting to know lots of you, being creative and feeling inspired.

Without rambling on forever as I know I could I just want to say thank you to everyone who takes the time to read my posts and perhaps share them. I love reading your comments too. Also I am very appreciative of the PR companies and brands that have given me the opportunity to work with them and attend exciting events. I am an avid fashion and beauty lover always eager to test out the latest products while also be creative with fashion and make-up. I never want this blogging trip to end as it's part of my life and not just a hobby for me. 

I try to post as often as I can (at least 3 posts a week) and would do more if I didn't work full time. I am thinking of venturing more into videos as it's something I want to be better at. I am hoping I can then perhaps film all in one day 3 types of videos to share with you each week. 

Do you think this is something you would enjoy? Let me know in the comments below as your opinions matter to me.

Love to you all for 2015. Be safe and see you soon!

Vicky xx

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Happy New Year!

Hi there people and Happy New Year to every single one of you. I hope you had a great night last night whether you were snuggled up watching the fireworks on TV or out partying the night away. I stayed in doing a little oohing and aahing at home. Mind out the gutter people I'm talking fireworks!

Here is a link to my 1st Blog Post which was in May 2011. I can't believe it has been that long since I began blogging. I have enjoyed meeting lots of fab people, attending exciting events and learning more than I ever thought possible. I have lots more that I want to learn about blogging and I am determined to put myself out there even more with videos so watch this space.

Most importantly I just want to say thank you to every reader of my blog. Knowing that you have taken the time to view and/or comment on my posts makes the time and effort I put in while juggling a full time job and my social life so worth while.

If you have any blog post or video suggestions that you would like to see in 2014 on Beautiful Addictions then please let me know your thoughts below. Take care and have a fab new year!

Love to you all

New Look Blog, New Year

Hi Beauty Addicts. It has now past midnight and I want to wish a very Happy New Year to all of you. As usual and as most of us say the time has passed so quickly. I am looking forward to a new year as although last year wasn't bad or anything for me a new year always feels to me like a clean, fresh slate where things seem more possible. Don't worry I am not about to break out in written song, ha ha ;)

I has been great for me to write this blog and given me the opportunity to meet some lovely people both on line and face-to-face. I hope that these opportunities will continue and that more of you will read and comment on my blog, or continue to read it if you already do. I never thought that one day I would be writing something that people I have never met would take notice of. I love being part of the blogging community and enjoy so many of your blogs. I am also subscribed to many great Vloggers. You can catch me on Twitter & Instagram so come and say Hi once in a while :)

I of course enjoy writing about what I love (beauty products, make-up, nail polish & fashion), but if there are specific posts that you would like to see on Beautiful Addictions just let me know in the comments below. I will of course consider them all as I am grateful for your input.

I hope you like the new layout of my blog. I have been toying with the idea of changing it for some time and now just seemed appropriate. I am still dabbling with the idea of Vlogging. I get that same nervous feeling about doing it as I did before I started blogging, but the curiosity of seeing if I would enjoy it and how viewers would respond makes me think I should give it a go. Let me know if you would like to see me on screen rambling even more than I do in writing probably :)

Take care of yourselves in 2013. Smile, laugh and love whenever and wherever possible. Life's just too short and so am I, ha ha ;)

Love to you all