• Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Twitter
My Women Stuff
  • About Me
  • Contact Me
    • For PR
  • Budget Beauty »
    • Save & Splurge
  • Makeup »
    • Eyes »
      • Brow pencil
      • Mascara
      • Eyeshadow
      • Eyeliner
    • Face »
      • BB Cream
      • Blush
      • Bronzer
      • CC Cream
      • Concealer
      • Foundation »
        • Cream Foundation
        • Liquid Foundation
        • Cushion Foundation
      • Highlighter
      • Loose Powder
    • Lips »
      • Lip Gloss
      • Lipstick
      • Lipbalm
    • Makeup Brushes
  • Skincare »
    • Cleanser »
      • Cleansing Balm
      • Cleansing Cream
      • Cleansing Gel
      • Cleansing Milk
      • Cleansing Oil
      • Cleansing Water
      • Makeup Remover
    • Mask
    • Moisturiser
    • Scrubs
    • Serum »
      • Vitamin C
      • Retinol
    • Sunscreen
    • Toner/Lotion
    • Treatment »
      • Acne
      • Anti-Aging
      • Brightening/Whitening
      • Hydrating
    • Bath & Body »
      • Body Lotion
      • Body oil
      • Hair
      • Shower Gel
    • Facial Oils
  • Tips »
    • Tips & Discussions
    • Blogging Tips
  • Lifestyle »
    • Cooking at Chez PB
    • Beauty Services »
      • Hair Salon
      • Facial
      • Spa
    • Fashion »
      • Bags
      • Jewellery
      • Shoes
    • Home
  • Brands
  • Product Reviews
    • Beauty hor d’oeuvres
Home » Entertainment » Its happening! My Women Stuff Readers’ Choice Awards 2012 : Your votes, Your choices

Its happening! My Women Stuff Readers’ Choice Awards 2012 : Your votes, Your choices

October 8, 2012 Paris B 56 Comments

mws readers choice awards 2012

Its that time of year again! Well, ok I only started this last year so technically its “again” but not quite “again” if you get my meaning 😉

For the uninitiated, the My Women Stuff Readers’ Choice Awards is YOUR chance to decide on YOUR favourite products and brands for 2012. We all know what the various beauty magazines have picked for their “Best of 2012” (I sat on one of the panels!) but do they really reflect our, the consumers’, choices? Well, now YOU get to decide. No sponsors, no frills, no fancies. You nominate and you choose your favourites and send your message out to the brands that this is what you like and want more of 🙂

I loved all the responses we got last year. It was very impressive and response was overwhelming. Some categories threw up surprise winners which I have to say, I did not expect. I wonder what’ll happen this year 😉 Here’s how you can be a part of this.

The MWS Readers’ Choice Awards is a 2 stage process.

  • Stage 1 – Nominations : The nomination form goes up here on the blog on Oct 10, 2012 for 1 week. You get to nominate your favourite products in the various categories on offer.
  • Stage 2 – Voting: After nominations are closed, I’ll tabulate and shortlist the top 5 in each category based on the number of nominations received. Voting then begins and the brand or product with the most number of votes wins.

The MWS Readers Choice Awards is for all of you, who I know have firm ideas on what you like in each category. As with last year too, when voting opens, every vote will entitle you to participate in my annual Celebrate October Giveaway which is open worldwide, as a thank you for the support I get for the blog, and my little projects alongside 🙂

I already have the 25 categories from last year and I have modified it and added a couple more so we have 30 categories this year. But you have the chance to vote for another 5 new categories. Leave your preferred new categories in the comments below and I’ll pick the Top 5 to be included if I have not already included them 😀 If you didn’t like the winners from last year, do make sure you put in your nominations and votes for your faves this year – I’d love to see some shake ups going on! 😉

We had an Awards Party last year but this year has been really kicking my butt so I haven’t had the time nor energy to think about organizing one. I wasn’t even going to have these awards but the responses on Facebook have been very encouraging so I guess I can swing it. Let’s see if there will be a party in 2013 – if anyone wants to donate their organizational and event planning services, or venue, I’m up for it LOL! 😛

Please leave a comment if you have a new category to suggest.

I’ll pick the Top 5 most popular requests and include it into the nomination list which goes up on Wednesday! So come back on Oct 10, 2012 Ladies. Lets make this happen! 😀

Paris B

Tweet7
Share4
Pin
11 Shares
56 Insightful comments ... Read or JOIN THE DISCUSSION
Tweet7
Share4
Pin
11 Shares

YOU MAY FIND THESE THESE POSTS HELPFUL TOO!

About Paris B

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!

PREVIOUS POST: Travel Fun: 8 Tips to enjoy and get the most out of Hong Kong Disneyland
NEXT POST: Colours that shine with Iridescence from the Deep in the RMK Deep Iridescence Autumn/Winter 2012 Collection

56 comments ... Read or JOIN THE DISCUSSION

  1. rinnah says

    October 8, 2012 at 8:48 am

    Yes! That was literally the first word that leapt to my mind when I saw your blogpost! Aww to the fact that there’s no party this year but it’ll still be awesome anyway. XD

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 8, 2012 at 11:18 am

      Yay, thanks for the support Rinnah! 😀 The party thing just couldn’t happen but maybe if I’m really keen on it, I’ll get working on it earlier next year LOL! 😀

      Reply
  2. LeGeeque says

    October 8, 2012 at 8:56 am

    DAmn! I wanted the party cos Tinnipoo was meant to attend with her wedding cheongsam and I would rock up in my laubeh shorts, tank top and slippers, stand next to her and take pics ><

    Happy to offer my brains (whatever that's left) to help you with this event – you know how to get me 🙂

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 8, 2012 at 11:19 am

      LOL I know, me too! 🙁 I might have to take you up on your offer! 😉

      Reply
  3. AnT says

    October 8, 2012 at 9:07 am

    Oh my. It’s another year already… Time flies!! 😀

    Huh? No party this time? 🙁

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 8, 2012 at 11:19 am

      Yep, seems like it was just a couple of months ago right? And no, no party this year. No time nor energy to plan – unless you would like to lend your skills for next year? 😛

      Reply
      • AnT says

        October 8, 2012 at 3:46 pm

        LOL! My skills.. you got me wondering 😛

        If it’s just a small gathering, I can make some averagely good prawn spaghetti with Newman’s Own Marinara sauce 😀 Like most of us, I can still find some time to cook and eat 😛 LOL!

        Reply
        • Paris B says

          October 9, 2012 at 1:27 pm

          Hahaha! Not to worry, AnT. If there is a party, I don’t expect anyone to do anything drastic although a small fee might be charged to defray venue & refreshments costs 😀 p/s your spaghetti sounds delish!!

          Reply
          • AnT says

            October 10, 2012 at 3:09 pm

            LOLL! Won’t worry as long as we have nice refreshments 😛

            p/s thank you 😀 hope it’s truly delish when you get the chance to try it 😛 ahem… LOL!

            Reply
            • Paris B says

              October 10, 2012 at 10:53 pm

              Ooh how exciting! Marinara! 😉

              Reply
  4. Tine says

    October 8, 2012 at 9:10 am

    Aww no par-tay? I was hoping there’ll be a Skype session! 😛

    But awesome idea nevertheless. I noticed you didn’t have Favourite Concealer last year, so perhaps that might work? I’d love to know what everyone’s top fave concealer is. What about Favourite Eyebrow thingamajig? You know, stuff to draw on eyebrows? What’s that again? Right. Pencil 😛

    Reply
    • Tine says

      October 8, 2012 at 9:10 am

      Oh oh oh forgot to add – Favourite Lipbalm!

      Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 8, 2012 at 11:20 am

      Haha I know, next year if it happens, we’ll have to really hook up Skype or Google Hangout or something for overseas people wanting to join in 😀 Thanks for the suggestions, Tine! I did notice the lack of concealer and lip balm so I included that already. But great idea about the brow pencil! I’ll have that added in 😀

      Reply
  5. Lily says

    October 8, 2012 at 9:34 am

    Yay to the awards!
    Maybe you can add something like favorite face brush? Fave eye brush? Something on makeup tools 🙂

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 8, 2012 at 11:21 am

      Brushes! Tools! Thanks for the idea Lily! 😀

      Reply
  6. Monstro says

    October 8, 2012 at 10:03 am

    Supporting this, party or no! Hope I get a chance to vote as I will be away next week!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 8, 2012 at 11:22 am

      Thanks so much for the support, Monstro! <3 Have a category you want to suggest?

      Reply
  7. stephy says

    October 8, 2012 at 11:00 am

    Wow… Am waiting to nominate!!!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 8, 2012 at 11:22 am

      Thanks for the support, Stephy! 😀 Do you have a category you’d like to see included this year? I know I missed out a few last year 😛

      Reply
      • stephy says

        October 13, 2012 at 9:24 am

        Sorry for the late reply. I’m curious to know what are the favorite eyelash curler, hair curler? =)

        Reply
  8. Renee | Beauty Fool says

    October 8, 2012 at 11:03 am

    Oooh exciting, Paris! Can’t wait. 🙂

    x Renee

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 8, 2012 at 11:23 am

      Thanks Renee! 😀 I had so much fun last year, it just HAD to happen this year too!

      Reply
  9. beetrice says

    October 8, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Aww darn, no party…it’s still going to be a whole lot of fun though! Will be more than happy to offer my services once I’m settled..you know you only have to holler 😉

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 8, 2012 at 11:24 am

      Thanks so much Bee! No party – don’t think we could swing one in less than 3 weeks, even with your awesome event planning skills, eh? 😛 That said, stranger things have happened LOL! 😛

      Reply
  10. Ting says

    October 8, 2012 at 11:26 am

    Hi Paris B =)
    Its great to know the award is coming back this year.. I missed out 2011’s fun, but i will join this year n hopefully contribute some fun into it..
    I’m a silent reader all these while, i just wanna say thank you for having this cool blog as it never fail to enlighten my day..
    Have a nice day to you n all pretty women out there =)

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 9, 2012 at 1:18 pm

      Yep! I just had to run it because I remember what fun it was! Thanks for dropping by to say Hi Ting! I love it when silent readers do, and hopefully you won’t be silent anymore 😉

      Reply
  11. Monstro says

    October 8, 2012 at 11:36 am

    Hey PB, did you have a category for sensitive skin? Like Best product line for sensitive skin? Or Best makeup brand for sensitive skin? Or allergenic skin? (I’m just thinking of my own needs, selfish me! haha!)

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 9, 2012 at 1:19 pm

      Hey Monstro, I didn’t have it but will have a think about it. Was afraid of bloating the categories!

      Reply
  12. Esther Neo says

    October 8, 2012 at 11:43 am

    Lip balm category??

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 9, 2012 at 1:19 pm

      Added! 😀 I keep forgetting things like lip balm and hand cream, just because I’m not a fan LOL!

      Reply
  13. RyoPi says

    October 8, 2012 at 2:23 pm

    what about adding Favorite Fragrances? ^_^

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 9, 2012 at 1:20 pm

      That’s an idea! I’ll add it in, out of interest, but will be interesting to see how it fares, because there are a billion fragrances out there! LOL

      Reply
  14. Windchijmes says

    October 8, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    Hi PB,

    How about best beauty oral supplements??? Now with all the hypes out there I believe it deserve a spot too 😉

    Nette

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 9, 2012 at 1:21 pm

      Hiya Nette, that’s a great idea! I’ll KIV it for next year though, because I’m not so sure about beauty oral supplements myself. Based on previous discussions we held on the blog, most people aren’t in favour of them either!

      Reply
  15. laila says

    October 8, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    party or not..at least you are doing it again this year…I am all eager up to vote …ahahah ….

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 9, 2012 at 1:21 pm

      Yay! Thanks for the support, Laila! 😀

      Reply
  16. plue says

    October 8, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    too bad this year no party, but if you need help for next year, I’m all ears and hands! 😀

    favourite hand cream? or is it lump together with favourite body cream/lotions? and brushes too! 😀

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 9, 2012 at 1:29 pm

      Will do, Plue! I included Hand Cream too – realised that I was forgetting that and lip balm last year, because I don’t use it LOL!

      Reply
  17. Becca says

    October 8, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    I propose: modifying “Favorite Scrub” to “Favorite Exfoliator” and also adding Favorite Lip Balm, Favorite Makeup Tools (which can encompass anything from brushes, eyelash curlers, and eyeshadow guards to q-tips, etc.), Favorite Powder/Setting Powder, Favorite Concealer, and one of my favorite products–Favorite Highlighter 😀

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 9, 2012 at 1:30 pm

      Good ideas, Becca! I’ve adopted some of them! 😀

      Reply
  18. Lizzie says

    October 8, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    Everyone has such great ideas! I definitely second Lily’s ideas of brushes, perhaps one for every type of brush would be a little too much, maybe ‘favourite budget brushes’ and ‘favourite luxe brushes’?
    Also Tine mentioned concealer, maybe have two categories – ‘favourite under-eye’ and ‘favourite blemish’? I find the two are so different – I’ve never been able to use one concealer for both areas and be happy with the results.

    Lastly, may I suggest a ‘favourite lip stain’ category? I’m biased because I love them but I think they’re becoming more mainstream with products like the fabulous YSL Glossy Stains etc.

    I’m excited for this!
    xx

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 9, 2012 at 1:32 pm

      Thanks for the ideas, Lizzie! I will be incorporating a category for brushes but have decided to restrict it to brand only. I am not sure of the reception and didn’t want to bloat the category list too much and bore everyone 😉 But I will be keeping your ideas in mind for the future. I do think it will work as the Awards mature 😉

      Reply
  19. Bugs says

    October 8, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    aiyah, no party this year ?…. I was all set to book my seat early this year as i missed the last one. Last year, during the MWS Awards thingy, i juz started reading beauty blogs, so I didn’t know what was going on… until entry for the party was closed then only i realised oh goss, there was a party and i missed it right under my eyes..??!! ==”’

    If u need one “keh leh feh” to help decorate or any other preparation work for the party ( hopefully in early 2013 ), juz ask. ^_^

    And about the award, category for lipbalm would be nice as my dry lips can’t do without lipbalm… Makeup brush category would be good for me as a beginner in makeup territory, still waiting to get Shiseido foundation brush.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 9, 2012 at 1:41 pm

      LOL Yeah, no party coz I didn’t have time nor energy to plan anything. Will work something out next year hopefully so keep your eyes peeled! 😉 True to tradition, it’ll likely be in the end 3rd to early 4th quarter of the year 😉 I remember putting you on the waitlist I think, but unfortunately no one pulled out at the last minute 🙁 I’ve included the category for lipbalm and brushes too 🙂 Looking forward to reading the nominations!

      Reply
  20. Jen says

    October 8, 2012 at 9:45 pm

    Hi! It’s my first time to join and I’m so excited for this. I have a lot of opinions about brands and I’m happy to nominate a few in the categories you came up with! I’ll be following you in Twitter so that I’ll be more updated about this! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jen says

      October 8, 2012 at 9:45 pm

      I cannot find your Twitter link so maybe Facebook then!

      Reply
    • Paris B says

      October 9, 2012 at 1:45 pm

      Hi Jen, I’m excited that you’re excited! 😉 You can find me on Twitter at @paris_b or Facebook is good too 🙂

      Reply
Newer Comments »

Comment Policy:At MWS we love reading your comments. However, if you are new to leaving comments you may benefit from reading the comment policy first.

What's your view? Share it! Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

My Women Stuff by Paris B

Welcome to My Women Stuff, a beauty blog based in Malaysia, written by veteran blogger, Paris B. What you can expect is honesty, critical views & a healthy dose of shared life lessons sprinkled amongst beauty product reviews. What you shouldn't expect is a page filled with unnecessary narcissistic photos. MWS is a blog for those who love to read, because we love to write! Read More about MWS and Paris B

Subscribe for weekly updates of all published content

BEAUTY & LIFE TIPS

expensive skincare worth it

Your Say: Is expensive skincare ever worth it?

stay alive

2021 Life Mantra : Stay Alive!

2020 year that was

5 Lessons I’ve learnt looking back on a challenging yet unique year

Instagram @parisbmws – You don’t know what you’re missing

Now we’re back in lockdown, the only beauty item Now we’re back in lockdown, the only beauty item worth using besides skincare is perfume 😅 Happy 100 years of Chanel No. 5! 🥳 One of the most iconic scents in this last century. Anyone out there a fan? 🥰
#chanelfragrance #n5 #n5100years #parisbmws #chanelmalaysia #chanellove #welovecoco #chanelbeauty
Pondering the eternal question of whether expensiv Pondering the eternal question of whether expensive products are worth it 😅 On the blog 👆🏻
#chanelskincare #chanelmalaysia #sulwhasoo #sulwhasoomalaysia #drunkelephant #diorskincare #esteelaudermalaysia #luxurybeauty #luxuryskincare #parisbmws #ontheblog #beautybloggermy #over40skincare #skincareenthusiast #skincareblogger
Apparently elephants would eat the fruit of the ma Apparently elephants would eat the fruit of the marula tree and they’d get drunk 🤣 Trying out this #drunkelephant Marula oil. Very popular but worth the hype? On the blog! 
#marulaoil #sephora #sephoramy #cleanskincare #naturalskincare #parisbmws #skincarereview #malaysianbeautyblogger #beautybloggermalaysia #skincareblog #over40skincare #facialoil #drunkelephantmalaysia
I remember when I first tried the #antipodesskinca I remember when I first tried the #antipodesskincare Aura Manuka Honey Mask. It blew my mind away! Soothes skin. Boosts hydration and just makes you feel like you have the best skin ever! Not kidding. If you have a spot or irritated skin, it calms it down and helps get rid of your spots too. Honey is anti bacterial after all, so it’s a great multitasker. 
I also love the Manuka Honey Skin brightening Day Cream. It’s light but creamy and sinks into the skin. I’ve reviewed them both on the blog in the past. If you run a search for Antipodes, you’d also notice how much I love the brand! 😁
I’m super late with this but if you’re planning to purchase any of these 3 Manuka honey items from TNS Skinlab, the code MYWSTUFF10 will give you an extra 10% off (until tomorrow 31 Dec) I highly recommend grabbing the Aura mask. You’ll never want to be without (I always have a backup!) 
Thanks for the gift @tnsskinlab and I must apologise for my tardiness 😩 I’ll learn to cope better from next week! 
Now I have to scuttle and write my year end musings. Some traditions must be kept! 😜
Tell me your fave Antipdoes skincare product! 
#antipodesnz #greenbeautycommunity #cleanbeautyproducts #organicskincare #naturalskincare #tnsskinlab #parisbmws #malaysiablogger #malaysiabeautyblogger #over40skincare #brightestskinever
It’s my first year doing retail and honestly, I’d never been so busy! The year-end rush is unreal! But busy is good, right? At least that’s what I tell myself 😂
While I pack up gift boxes of treats for doggies 🐶 (I’ve tied so many ribbons I’ve finally started to get it right!) #loccitanemalaysia makes it easy to shop for humans 😅 at experienceloccitane.com with their L’Occitane en Demande service. Place your order, and pick up in store or have it delivered. 
Had a bit of breather today and put together a little video. Blink and miss my little monster 🐶 helping me shop! Not sponsored but I did receive a gift from L’Occitane, for which my sun-exposed, dry dog-walking skin thanks you! 
Haven’t done any Christmas shopping this year. It has only just struck me that it’s but mere days away! 😨 Have you done yours? 
#make2020better #newwayofgifting #loccitanegifting #loccitaneendemande #loccitane #loccitanemy #loccitaneenprovence #giftofnature #parisbmws #notsponsoredijustliketheirproducts #loccitaneshoweroil
As much as I enjoyed using this #antipodesskincare As much as I enjoyed using this #antipodesskincare product, it left me quite confused about what to make of it. It’s up on the blog. 
#antipodesnz #organicskincare #newzealandskincare #antipodesblessing #antipollutionskincare #veganskincare #greenbeauty #tnsskinlab #parisbmws #over40skincare #over40blogger #skincareblog #skincareblogger #veganbeautyproducts
Join over 9500 followers on Instagram

ABOUT ME · CONTACT ME · DISCLAIMER & COPYRIGHT · PRIVACY · ARCHIVES

© Copyright MY WOMEN STUFF 2007 - 2019 · All Rights Reserved