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.
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
Larie says
December 31, 2011 at 8:45 amYou are so awesome, Paris 🙂 Happy new year!
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 8:52 pmThank you Larie and I’m so happy to have “met” you this (last) year
Saphy says
December 31, 2011 at 9:03 amHappy new year!! Will be looking forward to your posts in 2012 too :D! *stalks* +__+
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 8:52 pmTeehee keep stalking! Hope to have more new stuff to come
Hanny Daforcena says
December 31, 2011 at 9:05 amHappy New Year, PB! ^.^ I hope that we can meet in 2012 too! ^.^
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 8:52 pmI hope so too! Happy New Year to you too!
sesame says
December 31, 2011 at 9:57 amHappy New Year to you Paris! Enjoy the holidays!
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 8:53 pmHappy New Year Sesame! Wishing you the best in 2012!
peach_ says
December 31, 2011 at 10:20 amHappy New Year, Paris! 😀 Happy to have found your awesome blog this year!
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 8:53 pmLikewise Peach!! I’m so pleased we discovered each other hehe
xin says
December 31, 2011 at 10:30 amthanks for being my listening ear for the past months 😉
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 9:02 pmYou’re welcome 🙂 feel free to use the ear again if you need it
Juan says
December 31, 2011 at 10:33 amSee you next year!! 😀
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 9:02 pmSeen! 😀
Klee says
December 31, 2011 at 10:37 amWishin you a fantastic new year 2012! Love the blog!
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 9:03 pmThank you Klee! Would be nothing without all of you lovelies!
Tracy@Beauty Reflections says
December 31, 2011 at 11:11 amHappy New Year Paris! It’s been awesome “meeting” you this year!
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 9:04 pmHappy New Year Tracy! I’ve love getting to “know” you and what d’ya know? Lipstick Bandits AND blush fiends! 😉
Marina Khong says
December 31, 2011 at 11:47 amCongrats on an awesome 2011 of fantastic beauty updates! Looking forward to a brighter and more beautiful year with MWS! Happy New Year dear!
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 9:05 pmThank you Marina! It was great to catch up with you again this year after so long 🙂 Happy New Year!
AnT says
December 31, 2011 at 12:36 pmHappy New Year to you too dearie Paris! 😉
Blessed 2012 to come! Mine so blessed knowing you 😀
See you soon babe! 😀
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 9:06 pmHappy New Year Ant! Maybe 2012 will be the year we finally get to meet 🙂
Nikki says
December 31, 2011 at 12:52 pmHappy 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? 😀
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 9:06 pmWho knows how things work out Nikki! It’s been so awesome to finally meet you 🙂 Happy New Year
Lavender says
December 31, 2011 at 12:55 pmHi 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!
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 9:07 pmThank 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!
Stephanie/Yukaeshi says
December 31, 2011 at 2:14 pmHappy 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!
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 9:12 pmHappy New Year Stephanie! Here’s to more fun and games in 2012
Sam says
December 31, 2011 at 2:38 pmHappy New Year – have really enjoyed reading MWS and intend to keep reading into 2012 and beyond 🙂
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 9:13 pmThank you for your support Sam! I’ve been checking out your blog for books to read too 🙂 happy New Year 2012!
LeGeeque says
December 31, 2011 at 2:57 pmIt’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 🙂
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 9:15 pmIndeed! 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 😉
milktea says
December 31, 2011 at 3:24 pmThank you.. Paris B! For the great content of your blog! 🙂
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 9:15 pmAnd thank YOU for your support 🙂
Monstro says
December 31, 2011 at 4:52 pmHAPPY NEW YEAR PB! *cue confetti*
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 9:16 pm*tosses confetti* Happy New Year Monstro!!
Tine says
December 31, 2011 at 8:31 pmOh 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*
Paris B says
January 2, 2012 at 9:17 pmMajor highlight for me too, Tine!! I do so hope to hang out with you some time this year. Happy New Year!