I'm introducing something a bit different today; it's been a few weeks in the planning, and today a group of fashion and beauty bloggers, including myself, are launching a new collab series! #BeautiesOnFire will see us putting together a themed post each Thursday, with the first proper themed post being next week. Please vote in the Twitter poll below to help us choose our next theme - and have a look at
Elisabeth's post for all the details.
So as a little introduction to me and my blog for anyone who's come over from the collab... [You can meet the other bloggers
here!]
Hi! I'm Jess, and I've been blogging for almost five years now (I know! It makes me feel old thinking about it!), since I got bored in the summer holidays at uni between second and third years and thought, "Maybe I'll start a blog!" The Indigo Hours has undergone some changes along the way (not least its name; until January, it was called Just Jess!) and has settled somewhere in the realms of beauty and lifestyle blogging. When I'm not blogging or at work you'll probably find me either sleeping, reading, or at the gym - I enjoy running, swimming, cycling and having a go at pretty much anything else fitness-related.
When it comes to beauty, my must-have product is a good cleanser; taking good care of your skin is so important, and to my mind, it doesn't matter what else you put on it if it isn't properly clean! I'm loving
this Una Brennan Cleanser at the moment as it suits my oily skin perfectly. My make-up style falls somewhere between natural and glamourous, I'd say; I tend to dabble with trends but mostly stick to what I know, which generally involves a lot of eye make-up and a more toned-down rest of my face! I'm hoping the #BeautiesOnFire collab will help me push my boundaries a little more and try some new things.
Have you ever taken part in a blogging collab? Is there anything in particular you'd like to see us posting as part of #BeautiesOnFire? We'd love to hear any suggestions for themes or directions you'd like to see this go in!
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Great idea for a collab! Hope it goes well for you all :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Nikki! I'm excited to get started :) xo
DeleteI'm looking forward to seeing where this goes. I've done collab posts in the past, pretty fun. x
ReplyDeleteI am so so so so SOOO happy you joined the collab girl! I am such a fan of your blog and to have you join is just so awesome!! We can all learn so much from you! 5 years of blogging is just incredible and I can't wait hear all your advice. You're so amazing and I can't wait to see where this collab goes! I am so excited!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, I hope it goes really well for you all and will be looking out for your posts x
ReplyDeleteLove the collab idea - and having a great cleanser is totally a must!
ReplyDeleteMilly | Mini Adventures
What a fab idea to push your boundaries and try something new :D
ReplyDeleteThat is fab and hope it goes so well for you and new adventures.
ReplyDeleteI've never taken part in a bloggers collab before, would be fun to connect with some gaming bloggers though. Perhaps you could each select your favourite foundations for your skin types?
ReplyDeleteLove this! I've never done a blogging collar but what a great thing to be part of. x
ReplyDeleteOoooh I love collaborating with other bloggers - this sounds fun! Good luck with it. Kaz x
ReplyDeleteSounds fun, I've not participated in a collaboration with bloggers before :)
ReplyDeleteOh good luck with the collab - I'll look forward to hearing more!
ReplyDeleteI have never taken part in a blogging cola but excited to read more about your one x
ReplyDeleteI've never even heard of a blogging colab before and I too have been blogging for nearly five years! Best of luck with it. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great idea - good luck with it all :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I've never been part of a bloggers colab before so I don't have any particular requests - I'm happy just to come along for the ride!
ReplyDeleteOh wow this does sound really interesting, I am looking forward to seeing how it goes as ive never done a Collab before x
ReplyDeleteI've collaborated on food projects a few times. It works out beautifully, and I know yours will be great too!
ReplyDeleteI love collabs; they build such a nice wee social circle! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great idea and it sounds so fun x
ReplyDeleteThis collab sounds amazing. Never heard of it but looking forward to your posts.
ReplyDeleteI love collaboration posts, it's great to hear different perspectives from other bloggers :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea, this collaboration sounds awesome
ReplyDeleteMy blog is new but I believe I am the granny of the collaboration :)))) Congrats for blogging for 5 years. It must take some discipline to do that
ReplyDeleteit sounds like a brill idea to have a collaboration posts! good luck :)
ReplyDeleteGreat way to expand your network thru collaboration! You're such an active lady, dear. Give me some motivation in gym. Haha
ReplyDeleteAw this is such a good idea and a great way to try something new xxx
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great idea to meet some new bloggers x
ReplyDeleteGreat idea and sounds fun! I have taken part on few collabs and have met so many great bloggers x
ReplyDeleteLaura
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As if you have been blogging for five years, that’s incredible! How did you find the whole process of the name change, were it a bit of a pain? LOVE the eye shadow in the above picture, it’s such a pretty colour!! Talking of pretty, this blog is just too cute!
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