Aren’t you glad that wasn’t the actual poster for 2012?! 😉 (If you don’t know what I mean, look here)
At the risk of sounding trite, “I can’t believe its already 31 December, 2012! Where has the year gone?!”
I know many of you are probably getting ready to party like its 1999… er… I mean like its 2013 😉 So this isn’t going to take too long. I’ve had a pretty good year all things considered.
But as always, here at MWS, nothing would be what it is without all of you and your contributions to the MWS Community. So just for you, as we have done in the previous years (2010, 2011), here are the highlights of 2012 based on what you enjoyed most – the posts that got the most comments and the most interaction from everyone out there. I never know what you’d like to read or what will draw you out of your shell to leave a comment but you know what? Its rarely been about the product reviews! Now that’s a thought 😉
Here we go – blasting back from the recent past of January 2012. These were YOUR Top 3 posts in each month. Did you miss any of the hot topics?
January 2012
- Hand creams, if you can believe it! You lot love talking hand creams! 😀
- Guerlain’s limited edition Cruel Gardenia Meteorites powder had a look in as well on the beauty front.
- Readers share their various ways to dry makeup brushes. Can you use a hairdryer? Good question!
February 2012
- Revlon Colorburst Lip Butters came into town with a whizz bang and pop!
- We also debated whether we would prefer to buy our own diamond rings or let someone else buy them for us.
- And I shared 10+2 tips to get you started with your beauty blog.
March 2012
- MWS turned 5 Yay!
- We also had a good ol’ natter about whether beauty bloggers are all expected to be young and beautiful? Now that’s something to think about.
- Also some very lively discussions about whether we change our shoes from heels to flats when walking or driving.
April 2012
- So, how many skincare products do you use daily again? Here’s mine and yours. Interestingly, I’ve simplified things somewhat by now so maybe an update is due 🙂
- I took you on a ride down the Riviera with the new Dior Addict Extreme lipsticks – probably the most inspired post I’ve ever done to date!
- Is there a popular cosmetics brand you can’t get into? Well, here’s mine and yours!
May 2012
- Stand or sit? How do you do your makeup?
- The perfection that is the Shiseido Perfect Foundation brush. I still use this daily for a smooth well covered base that lasts beautifully on my skin. I have also recently been trying out another brush which I’ll share in the coming weeks. Its just as good but I find the finish a little different. Will talk about it soon 😉
- Online shopping! I love it but there are some things I absolutely detest and I know you do too – the discussions were varied!
June 2012
- I recovered from a sudden outbreak of pimples and acne and traced it to what I ate. Happily, many of you agreed!
- Oh did you know MWS got into the Beauty Box Subscription hype too? Here’s what we offered in our introductory box! 😉
- I discovered a sunscreen so good I’ve gone through 2 bottles and have 1 on standby. I’m presently using a different one but I’m going back to this once I’m done. Its pricey but I love it so there!
July 2012
- Seriously, how many lipsticks does a girl need? 1? 2? A drawer full? Good question!
- Toss your mascara after 3 months? Do you think I’m made of money? Happily, the 3 month rule no longer applies.
- Do you use your pretty makeup palettes? Or are they just a collector’s item for you to take out and admire from time to time? Many rational people out there!
August 2012
- Eyes to Kill – Giorgio Armani’s best ever eyeshadows. Ever.
- I found the one and only hand cream I’ll ever use. It even made it into my Best of… series to round up 2012!
- Oh and did you ever get your Facekini? It was the hottest new invention on the beaches of China and you even see me frolicking in one… almost! 😉
September 2012
- Do you expect to see photographs of brand new items on blogs and does that put pressure on you as a blogger? I’ve decided to say no 🙂
- Blog sales – what exactly do you think of them?
- Dior made nude lipstick wearable in their new Rouge Dior Nude Lip Blush range. Beautiful shades, beautiful texture!
October 2012
- Guerlain Perles du Dragon in all its majestic splendour!
- I tried to use nail polish remover to remove eye makeup. Do not try it at home! You share your worst makeup and skincare mistakes and I take refuge knowing I’m not alone 😉
- The one blush brush I’d ever need. Just. The. One.
November 2012
- Sales assistants! How they can make us love a brand or run so far from it no one can drag us back!
- Are you in some sort of rut? You can climb out of it, with a little help. Just do it!
- Do you mind if your friends buy the same accessories you do? Apparently few people mind unless its a stalkerish situation.
December 2012
- How do you feel about eating alone? The comments tell me many of us are confident enough to have a meal by themselves
- The blatant fakery and misrepresentation going on on group deal sites really galls me. Don’t be fooled and please tell your friends too!!
- I love dressing for cold weather. The problem is, I live in the tropics. What a conundrum yet I don’t feel alone because so many of you agree HAHA! 😀
Thank you to all of you for joining me in 2012 and for providing me with lots of enjoyment, satisfaction, joy, laughs and ideas. Its pretty much your blog as it is mine so thank you again for all your contributions. It helps me keep going when the going is tough 😉
Again, you have all demonstrated that readers of MWS are all coherent, intelligent people who can discuss and disagree on issues in a cordial, matured manner without being childish, petty or rude. Kudos to everyone for being well… adults! 😀
Wherever you will be tonight, as you ring in the new year, stay safe and have a marvellous time. I’m staying safely out of the traffic – human and vehicular but I know I’ll be watching the fireworks that are bound to light up the night sky the minute the clock chimes midnight 🙂
I’ll be back in 2013 and I hope I’ll see all and more of you here too!
xoxo
Paris B
Early happy new year, Paris! Love your new layout! It’s fun going over this year’s highlights again as well 🙂 I think I was there for the grand majority of them!
Thank you Sunny and thank you too for contributing to all the high points! Hope your new year celebrations were fun
Happy new year Paris! Its been great reading your blog and thank you for blogging. Cheers and I’m staying in tonight too 🙂
Thank you for reading, Lily and good job on your blog too! Hope there were some nice fireworks to view at home anyway? I was fast asleep by the time the clock struck 12 LOL!
Oh this was fun! I’m really surprised, since I mainly associate this space as a beauty blog, but looking back, this really isn’t the case, is it? I read all of these posts and can’t believe I didn’t realize how varied it was beforehand (crossing my fingers that it stays this way, I enjoy how much this is a safe space to discuss any and all matters!). Here’s to an awesome 2013 with even more lively discussion!
Glad you enjoyed it, Laura! It always surprises me too to look back at the posts with the most interactions and find that its not so much about the beauty reviews, but about the stuff we talk about aside from the products. Its fascinating! 😀
Blessed New Year 2013 dearie Paris!
It’s our blessing for having you 😀
LOL I love the Turtle neck poncho you are wearing. I wear my poncho with an inner long sleeve 😛
You stay safe too and enjoy the fireworks! Tee hee~ 😀
*hugs*
Oh you are too sweet 😀 I would wear something long sleeved underneath if I didn’t expire from the heat lol! Hope your New Year’s celebration was a fun one
What a journey, eh? 🙂 Here’s to a fantastic 2013 ahead with a lot
lessmore (who am I kidding?!) enabling!*virtual hugs across oceans*
*clinks champagne glasses* HAPPY NEW YEAR! xxx
It most certainly has been one hell of a journey and what would it be without the constant enabling, one way or another 😉 Happy New Year!
Happy 2013! May the new year bring health, joy and lots of inspiration to you. And to all our fellow readers here, Happy New Year! Cheers:)
Cheers to you Honey, and Happy New Year to you too! Hope it will be an excellent one.
Hahahaha I had to laugh at the first picture. Thank God 2012 didn’t turn out like the movie, eh? 😛
Happy new year, lovely! *clink!*
I thought it was apt haha! Thanks for noticing! 😀 Happy New Year to you too, Tine!
Happy New Year!!!
I’m glad I found your blog and will continue reading it.. Keep writing! 😀
Thank you for the support, Effa! I’m glad you found my blog too! 😀 Happy New Year to you
Hmmm where did my earlier comment go? I must have exited the page before I submitted it… grey matter erroding. Haha!! 😛
Anyway, was wishing you a very happy 2013! 😀 Keep rocking on like you always do! 🙂
ps: still can’t get over the facekini thing – it’s so mind boggling!!! >.<
I know!! I wonder if its still a fad in China. Or maybe not coz its still winter but come summer, maybe we’ll see more fashioanble facekinis appearing… or maybe even elsewhere in the world? *gasp* 😀 Happy New Year, Jenn!
wish you a very happy new year, Paris 🙂
Thank you for being there in 2012, Swati! Happy New Year to you too!
Dearest PB,i am sure you inspired many ppl out there.so keep up with your writing any topics,not limited to beauty only.sometimes we feel we are ugly too but then realise we have other things to focus more like building better character,knowledge,learn to become more reliable and responsible person.So,there we go.2013 is around the corner.Time to be better and better.Happy New Year to all ppl out there.Cheers.
Thank you Tuti and the eclectic mix of topics will be sure to continue – I enjoy it as much as I hope everyone out there does! Hope you had a good new year celebration and here’s wishing you an awesome 2013 😀
Happy New Year to you and your family PB!!! I enjoyed reading your posts on 2012 and I’m looking forward for more posts this coming 2013! And of course, I’m praying for another meet up? 😀
Who knows, Nikki! That meet up could happen 😀 Wishing the best to you and your family too in 2013. I’m sure its an exciting year ahead!
Good work, Paris, keep it up! I’m glad that I found your blog. Lots of reviews and advices from various people everywhere, not only on beauty issues, also on many other things, interesting! Helping me to save on some, burning hole on the pocket too :P, & learning lots of things too…etc. Cheers…
~Happy New Year~Here we come, 2013…
Happy to have you on board too Jesz! Glad you’ve enjoyed your time with us 😀
Great write up to conclude 2012 Paris! We get to see all the top post here 🙂 And mostly importantly ‘Happy New Year’ to you 🙂 and all your readers too. Can’t wait for more and more inspiration and great post from you..
Yes indeed! All the posts with the most interactions in one place – always amazes me how interactive we can get 😀 Thank you for being here with me in 2012 and here’s to an excellent 2013!
I remember your magazine editorial style way of presenting makeup this year. =D Love it.
Haha Thanks Jyoan – here’s to more inspiration this year… if I can drum up any 😀
My mother warned me as a child not to wish for time to pass. She said as you get older time will just fly by and she was right.
Indeed! As a kid, all I wanted was for the days to fly by and now, I’m all “Wait! I’m not ready!” LOL Hope your new year celebration was a good one!
Happy new year to you Paris! I havent been online for some time and just noticed you changed layout! It looks great! 🙂
Thank you Catherine! I hope your new year celebration was a good one! 😀
Happy New Year to you, Paris! Keep rocking & blogging!! 😀
Thank you for being there, Amanda! Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, Paris! Hope 2013 brings unlimited happiness for us 🙂
Happy New Year Paris B!! It’s always so fun and nice to read your everyday blog!! 😀 I will keep on supporting My WomenStuff!!!
Thank you so much for the support Michelle! Its been a pleasure having you on board too 😀