daniel sandler

Hello! By now you should know that something very exciting is happening! For the very first time, I am going to be holding the Posh Fashion Awards. Last year I did ones for fun, but this year, I really want to make it special! This year, bloggers and their readers will be able to nominate their favourite (or their own) blogs, to 10 different categories. There will be 3 shortlisted blogs for each category, and then 10 overall winners.
I decided to do this because it will be fun, easy, and also a nice way for blogs to gain exposure! Some big brands and magazines do awards, but this time it will be a chance to shine a light on blogs which perhaps don’t get as much recognition. I have also got some amazing brands which are going to are providing prizes for each category too (see below), which makes it extra special! Below you can find 3 simple rules for nominating, as well as some FAQs which may answer any questions you have…

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1. Nominations are 1 per COMPUTER, no email addresses will be collected for non-bloggers. This allows for family members etc to vote as well on their own devices. The reason of not collecting email addresses is because it will make the nomination process easy and hassle free for non-bloggers.
3. Bloggers WILL have to enter their email address if they are nominating their own blog, as Tolly Dolly Posh may need to contact you! Don’t worry though, as you will NOT be signed up to any annoying newsletter/weekly emails! We all hate them!
4. THINK before NOMINATING! Some blog awards only go to established bloggers and I think it is nice to really think about who deserves one! Take time to think about your real favourites. Of course you can nominate established bloggers, but it’s nice to share the love to everyone!

FAQs:

What are the categories?: Best Fashion Blog (Any blog which does Fashion posts), Best Beauty Blog (Any blog which does Beauty posts), Best Lifestyle Blog (Any blog which does Lifestyle posts), Best Young Blogger (Age 10 – 16), Best DIY Blog (Any blog which does DIY posts), Best Use of Photography, Best Beauty Vlogger, Best Fashion Vlogger, Best Newcomer (Upto 1 year old), and Best Unique Blog (A blog which is very very different from the rest!)
Can I nominate me own blog?: Yes, you can nominate your own blog. One vote per computer (See #1 above).
How many categories can I nominate a blog for? As many as you’d like, as long as they are definitely true to what the blog is about.  (This will be taken into account when the shortlist is created)
I blog about Fashion and Beauty, what should I nominate it for? You can nominate it as Best Fashion and Best Beauty, or which ever you think you deserve most.
When will nominations start and end? Nominations will open on June 1st (sorry it’s a long wait!) with nominations closing on July 1st 2013, a month after they open.
I live in the USA, can I still nominate my blog? If you live outside Europe, you can still enter, but you may not receive a prize in the post, an alternative will be awarded from the category sponsor.
I know a blog which only recently started, but I’d still like to nominate them, can I? Please only nominate blogs which have been running for at least a month, so the judges can get a view of what the blog is really like. Make sure to nominate them for Best Newcomer!
Will I get emailed when my blog has been nominated?: You will be emailed once your blog has at least one nomination other than your own.
What are the prizes? The prizes are being donated by different brands (see above), and more information about prizes and the brands themselves will be released in May.
Who will be choosing the shortlisted blogs, and winners?:  The shortlist will be compiled by myself (Tolly Dolly Posh). The winners will be chosen by myself, with the help of Daniel Sandler (Proffesional MUA) and Natalie Wall (Online Fashion Editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine) who both know what a good blog really is about!

What will be the judging criteria?: The shortlist will be created by 4 factors: 1 – Top votes per category, 2 – Whether the blog suits the category, 3 – Character of the blog itself, 4 – Ease of Use (of the blog). The winners will be decided upon 3 factors, including… 1 – Quality of Content, 2 – Appearance/Ease of Use, 2 – Individual Opinion (of the judges).
Will the Newcomer and Young blogger categories be judged differently?: They will be judged around the same factors, but the age of the bloggers and blogs themselves will be taken into consideration.
Will there be runners-up?: No, there will be no runners up due to their being quite a few categories!
Is there an event or awards show?: Unfortunately not! I believe it would be unfair as it is open Worldwide, and not everybody would be able to attend, and I am only 12, therefore I do not have the budget!
What are the T&Cs?: Along with the rules above, you can find all the terms and conditions etc on the T&Cs page here.

I hope this has answered any of your questions, and I hope you’re excited! You can find more information here. Information about the sponsors and judges will be released soon, and that’s it for now! Watch out for blog posts propping up with more info! If you do have any itching questions, please tweet: @PoshFashAwards or email: awards[at]tollydollyposhfashion.com

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Over the past month or two, I have had the most amazing support from Daniel Sandler, he has really boosted my motivation about carrying on with my dream. He has been brilliant! (Thank You!) I asked him whether he would answer some questions for the blog, and he was happy to answer them! I was so thrilled, and I am so very grateful! Daniel Sandler is a Make-Up Artist who has his own Make-Up Brand. His Make-Up is worn and used by people like Pixiwoo, Tanya Burr and thousands of other people. His Brand has won many awards including ‘Cosmo Awards for Best Blusher & Best Brushes‘ and ‘Cosmetic Executive Women Award‘ for his Lipstick in the Beauty & Lifestyle Brand Category. (Images courtesy of Daniel Sandler)

What is it like working in the beauty world, and what is the hardest thing about it?: Because I love cosmetics and helping women of all ages to look their best, the beauty world is perfect for me to work in. Makeup empowers women to look how they really want to which helps them feel confident. The hardest thing is telling someone that the makeup they love to wear doesn’t compliment them or is badly applied.

What’s been the best thing you’ve done so far in your career?: Creating my brand Daniel Sandler Cosmetics but I have also visited some exotic and beautiful places when I was a jobbing makeup artist on fashion shoots. I was privileged to enter into luxurious private homes or fabulous hotels and see the opulence in which some people live every day.

You have a product line which is used by thousands of people and top make-up artists such as Pixiwoo, wo would you like to see wearing your products the most?: My products are worn by anyone and everyone so I guess my dream would be for everyone to have at least one of my Watercolour Fluid Blushers in their bag.

What’s your favourite product from your own range?: My Watercolour Fluid Blusher as it’s unique and is my favourite product. A blogger recently named me the ‘Patron Saint of Blusher’ and I am delighted she picked up on the fact that I love blushes and contour. My favourite shade is called ‘So Pretty’ as it’s a shade that makes a girl look really healthy and glowing.

If you were to collaborate with another brand/make-up artist, who would you like to work with and why?: I guess MAC would be a brand I’d link in with because they would understand my philosophy and would be able to compliment it. I could see me working on a Diffusion Blusher range with them.

What are your views on airbrushing throughout the industry, do you think it should be banned?: Each make-up artist has their own technique and if they get the result then that’s a good thing.

What is the best thing about working with make-up?: Being able to transform someone into something stunning has to be the ultimate buzz for me.

What is a must have for any working woman?: Products that last all day are essential because it means you don’t have to reapply them throughout the day.

What inspires you when you are creating a new look?: Mother Nature. The fish in a tropical ocean, or a beautiful butterfly or exotic birds have the most stunning colours all over them, which inspire me to put colours and textures together in a very different yet flatter way.

A quick fun question – If you were a super hero, what would be your super power and why?: To me, a super hero is either a Doctor or a Surgeon. They are out there trying to make sick people better. It’s a great gift being able to help people continuing having a healthy life, and it’s definitely a power I wish I had.

Thank You so Much for answering all these questions Daniel! It was really interesting finding out more about the industry, and what inspires you. Maybe one day he’ll be doing my models make-up at LFW! That would be amazing! And those images? The make-up is stunning! Everybody should go and try out his products, or just take a quick browse! Go!

If you are feeling nice, I would be so grateful if you could nominate my blog as Best Teen Blog in the Company Style Blogger Awards. Please use the URL: http://www.tollydollyposhfashion.com (Nominations end April 10th)

Have you ever tried Daniel’s products? Did this inspire you? Make sure to leave a comment below!