I’m up for a Blogosphere Award!

I’ve been nominated for an award! What.is.life?

Jacket: Nasty Gal

Back in March I wrote about the mind-boggling fact that I’d been featured in Blogosphere Magazine’s Spotlight series, something I felt super honoured to be a part of (you can read about it all here) and this week I found out I’ve been nominated for the ‘Beauty Influencer of the Year’ category in the Blogosphere Awards… how bloody swell is that?!

Hat: Nasty Gal

I’ve been questioning my blog and content in general A LOT of late. I hate to go on about Instagram, but I’ve seen my stats dwindling and it’s led me to do a whole load of research into how to optimise my account. One of the biggest and most repeated suggestions was ‘find your niche’. I didn’t really have a niche, I mean, what even is a niche? But anyway, from that moment on I decided that at least my Instagram account would be dedicated to beauty – and that’s what I did.

I became engrossed in my makeup looks, churning out one face after another and although I’ve been loving it, I felt like my aesthetic with my layout wasn’t there, and I was definitely not as ‘cool’ or ‘glam’ as some of my peers. Last weekend I even had plans to completely change my Insta, and I’d really been doubting whether I’m good enough to focus on beauty; but this nomination basically changed everything!

As bloggers, there’s nothing quite like recognition or validation, and although it’s not something we should be defined by, I feel like it’s a real boost when you’re doubting yourself.  I have some stiff competition and some really amazing people in my category, but regardless, to be considered has made me feel like a million bucks.

It’s an alien feeling to be up for an award as for years I’ve been more of an onlooker to these things, so I want to say to those who might feel a little put out at not being nominated – you matter too! Don’t let anything define you, or make you feel like you haven’t achieved amazing things. There are so many people in the online world I admire; who are killing it with collabs, paid-for promotions and quality content – you’re all amazing!

Thank you so much for considering me Blogosphere Magazine!