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Home » Beauty Roundup » Thank you for an EPIC 2011 : A year in Review

Thank you for an EPIC 2011 : A year in Review

December 31, 2011 Paris B 38 Comments

2011 crept up on me quite sneakily but the last few days of the year seems to be have just rushed by – where has the time gone? I have however, managed to squeeze in some milestones this year, made some new friends, joined a band of bandits, tweeted up a storm and had my share of ups and downs 😀

Its been quite an epic year for me on the blog front, culminating in the MWS Readers’ Choice Awards and the Awards Party that just quite frankly, blew me away 🙂 I shared some of my “Best of 2011” picks yesterday but today its about YOU! 😀

None of this would have been possible without every single one of you who have dropped by whenever you could to say hi, leave a comment, offer a suggestion or just chat. This one’s for all of you.

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Thank you!

And like in 2010, by way of a thank you for all your contributions to the MWS community, here is a round up of your favourite posts (based on comment count) 😀

Did you miss any? Let’s find out 🙂

MWS Readers’ Favourite Posts of 2011

  • January: Close call between the discussions over whether you need cleansing oil if you do not wear makeup, and whether you would disclose your private information to someone purporting to be calling from a bank. Very good reads both.
  • February: I shared my morning spent with Kate Moss and the new Dior Addict lipsticks (they won your favourite lipsticks in the MWS Readers’ Choice Awards!). I also shared a tip on how to apply liquid foundation and BB Cream which some of you reported to be very effective.
  • March: We took a look at whether you thought blogs or bloggers were credible (opinions were mixed but I’m relieved that most of you felt we were mostly credible people 🙂 ) and we also learnt that most of you were happy being yourselves (yay!)
  • April: I shared the humungous list of cleansing oils I’ve used over the years and we looked at what products worked for others but not you. The discussion on whether you apply lipbalm everyday too got an impressive response.
  • May: We learnt some makeup tips from Japanese RMK Makeup artist Toru Kobayashi and I took you on a virtual tour of the Sephora Starhill store while we discussed if the first Sephora store in Malaysia was a hit or a hype.
  • June: You all confessed to popping pimples even when you know you shouldn’t and I loved knowing where all you lovely readers come from!
  • July :Do your skin flaws bother you? We discussed this at great length!
  • August: We discussed if we washed our hair everyday, and you were all amazing in offering tips for getting rid of spots. I also finally completed the 30 days of lip colour challenge
  • September: We talked about blogger endorsements and whether you’d believe it over a celebrity endorsement. We also discussed the strangest thing you’ve ever eaten. Ah you lot are adventurous!
  • October: Despite the many popular brands, there are still popular cosmetics brands many of us cannot use but the Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum Gel foundation raised a lot of interest, as did my initiation into the Lipstick Bandits 😀
  • November : Duck faces and lipgloss pouts rule the day, as did the very affordable, very effective Maybelline Hypersharp eyeliner.
  • December: Interest flared mostly in my rant about my Burberry lipstick that smelt off after just 6 months, and what I felt were 5 concepts of inner beauty I try to live by to be beautiful both inside and out.

It was quite hard to pick just one or two of your favourite posts, or posts that incited the most discussion, because there were quite a few! 🙂

So thank you for adding to the discussions and for your suggestions and company throughout 2011. Wherever you’ll be tonight as you wave away the old year and greet the new, stay safe and have a blast.

I’ll be back in 2012 and I hope to see more of you then.

xoxo

Paris B

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Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer's remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams and lotions, or playing with makeup, find her testing her culinary skills in the kitchen at Chez PB. Read more about us here or leave a comment below or connect with us on social media at Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

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  1. Larie says

    December 31, 2011 at 8:45 am

    You are so awesome, Paris 🙂 Happy new year!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 8:52 pm

      Thank you Larie and I’m so happy to have “met” you this (last) year

      Reply
  2. Saphy says

    December 31, 2011 at 9:03 am

    Happy new year!! Will be looking forward to your posts in 2012 too :D! *stalks* +__+

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 8:52 pm

      Teehee keep stalking! Hope to have more new stuff to come

      Reply
  3. Hanny Daforcena says

    December 31, 2011 at 9:05 am

    Happy New Year, PB! ^.^ I hope that we can meet in 2012 too! ^.^

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    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 8:52 pm

      I hope so too! Happy New Year to you too!

      Reply
  4. sesame says

    December 31, 2011 at 9:57 am

    Happy New Year to you Paris! Enjoy the holidays!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 8:53 pm

      Happy New Year Sesame! Wishing you the best in 2012!

      Reply
  5. peach_ says

    December 31, 2011 at 10:20 am

    Happy New Year, Paris! 😀 Happy to have found your awesome blog this year!

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    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 8:53 pm

      Likewise Peach!! I’m so pleased we discovered each other hehe

      Reply
  6. xin says

    December 31, 2011 at 10:30 am

    thanks for being my listening ear for the past months 😉

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 9:02 pm

      You’re welcome 🙂 feel free to use the ear again if you need it

      Reply
  7. Juan says

    December 31, 2011 at 10:33 am

    See you next year!! 😀

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 9:02 pm

      Seen! 😀

      Reply
  8. Klee says

    December 31, 2011 at 10:37 am

    Wishin you a fantastic new year 2012! Love the blog!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 9:03 pm

      Thank you Klee! Would be nothing without all of you lovelies!

      Reply
  9. Tracy@Beauty Reflections says

    December 31, 2011 at 11:11 am

    Happy New Year Paris! It’s been awesome “meeting” you this year!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 9:04 pm

      Happy New Year Tracy! I’ve love getting to “know” you and what d’ya know? Lipstick Bandits AND blush fiends! 😉

      Reply
  10. Marina Khong says

    December 31, 2011 at 11:47 am

    Congrats on an awesome 2011 of fantastic beauty updates! Looking forward to a brighter and more beautiful year with MWS! Happy New Year dear!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 9:05 pm

      Thank you Marina! It was great to catch up with you again this year after so long 🙂 Happy New Year!

      Reply
  11. AnT says

    December 31, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    Happy New Year to you too dearie Paris! 😉

    Blessed 2012 to come! Mine so blessed knowing you 😀

    See you soon babe! 😀

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 9:06 pm

      Happy New Year Ant! Maybe 2012 will be the year we finally get to meet 🙂

      Reply
  12. Nikki says

    December 31, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    Happy 2012 PB! It was a great 2011 for me because I get to meet you and the rest of the girls, I’m hoping for another meetup comes 2012? 😀

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 9:06 pm

      Who knows how things work out Nikki! It’s been so awesome to finally meet you 🙂 Happy New Year

      Reply
  13. Lavender says

    December 31, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    Hi Paris,

    You are such a wonderful blogger/writer. I have learnt so many things here. Here is to wish you a very Happy New Year and keep up your passion for writing and sharing!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 9:07 pm

      Thank you so much Lavender and I’m so happy you’ve found the posts helpful or useful. Wishing you all the very best in 2012 too. Happy New Year!

      Reply
  14. Stephanie/Yukaeshi says

    December 31, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    Happy New Year 2012 Paris and everyone! 😀

    Thank YOU Paris for the wonderful blog which I have been reading for so long, and especially for MWS Awards in 2011! It was such an honour to be able to meet you and all the other bloggers 😀 Rock on and here’s to a better 2012!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 9:12 pm

      Happy New Year Stephanie! Here’s to more fun and games in 2012

      Reply
  15. Sam says

    December 31, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    Happy New Year – have really enjoyed reading MWS and intend to keep reading into 2012 and beyond 🙂

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 9:13 pm

      Thank you for your support Sam! I’ve been checking out your blog for books to read too 🙂 happy New Year 2012!

      Reply
  16. LeGeeque says

    December 31, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    It’s been quite a journey, eh? How many bags and gadgets have we egged each other on? How many rants and raves have we shared? Here’s to a fabulous 2012 and more enabling! Hugs and kisses from across the oceans 🙂

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 9:15 pm

      Indeed! Bags and gadgets… And makeup! We are so bad for each other, it’s probably a good thing we live on different continents else we’d both be broke. Well dressed, and looking good but broke all the same 🙂 Happy New Year geek! May this be the year we finally get to hang out, one way or another 😉

      Reply
  17. milktea says

    December 31, 2011 at 3:24 pm

    Thank you.. Paris B! For the great content of your blog! 🙂

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 9:15 pm

      And thank YOU for your support 🙂

      Reply
  18. Monstro says

    December 31, 2011 at 4:52 pm

    HAPPY NEW YEAR PB! *cue confetti*

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 9:16 pm

      *tosses confetti* Happy New Year Monstro!!

      Reply
  19. Tine says

    December 31, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    Oh what a year it’s been! And I get to end mine finally catching up with you before I left 😀

    Happy new year Peebs, and I hope to see you again in 2012 *hugs*

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      January 2, 2012 at 9:17 pm

      Major highlight for me too, Tine!! I do so hope to hang out with you some time this year. Happy New Year!

      Reply

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