Monday 22 October 2012

Interviewing Taylor Swift!

So I've been keeping a big secret from you all, and it's been killing me.

Two weeks ago I got the chance to meet my all time favourite musician, Taylor Swift! I've been a huge fan of Taylor since the beginning of her career, so was ridiculously excited, and nervous, to be given the chance to meet her in person.

I think it's one of those monumental moments in your life, meeting someone that you really look up to and idolise, and what made this particular occasion so special is that Taylor lived up to my expectations in every way. She was utterly humble, charming, and all around a lovely person. I got to spend a whole 15 minutes with her, one on one and she was an absolute dream to interview. I got the chance ask her a few questions about her perfume Wonderstruck, discover what's in her makeup bag, and find out all about her brand new album, RED.

I was unable to film on the day, but I did get to record our chat, so I've included a few sound bites from our interview. Hope you like it!
I started off asking her about the process of creating her fabulous perfume, Wonderstruck...

I also got the chance to find out a little more about her brand new fragrance 'Enchanted' which has just hit stores in the US...
 
Taylor's personal style has changed a lot throughout her career, but red lipstick has remained one of her trademark looks, and one that is featured heavily in the artwork for her new album RED.

Of course I had to ask her what red lipstick she uses...
 
And as I'm a beauty blogger, of course I had to ask her what's in her makeup bag right now...
 
It's clear from her style over the past year or so that Taylor has developed a love for vintage fashion and the 1940's and 50's more specifically, and she confessed her love for vintage shopping to me more than once during the interview, but she is perhaps more well known for her love of sparkly dresses, and has had the chance to wear more than her fair share since she shot to fame at the age of 16. I asked her what her all time favourite was...
 
She was super excited about the upcoming release of her new album and she described it for me in 5 words...
  
She also told me a bit more about her collaboration with Ed Sheeran (whom she named as her favourite British artist right now, along with Snow Patrol)
 
Last but not least, I made a little confession to Taylor. Not many people know this, so it's going to be a bit of a confession to you all as well. Way back in 2008, I saw an interview that Taylor had done with Teen Vogue. In it she confessed her love for watching makeup tutorials on YouTube when she was bored. This intruiged me, so I went to see these videos for myself, got hooked on watching them, then hooked on making them... and here I am today! I told this to Taylor and couldn't believe her response...
 
Meeting Taylor was such a wonderful experience, but it's not something I would have been able to do without you guys, so THANK YOU for watching, following and supporting me over the past three years, and giving me the opportunity to realise a dream. I wanted to share a little bit of the experience with you all, so I asked Taylor to sign a bottle of her perfume for one lucky follower to win.
I'm also giving away three copies of her new album, three sets of the cover girl makeup she mentioned in the interview, and a gorgeous Ted Baker makeup bag full of lovely Elizabeth Arden skincare.
If you'd like to be in with a chance of winning one of these prizes, then head over to my YouTube giveaway and tell me your favourite Taylor Swift song! 
You can also check out my Vlog from the day if you'd like to see my reaction to meeting her!
Wonderstruck is available nationwide from Boots and The Perfume Shop, starting price £20
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154 comments

  1. I am so jealous Fleur! you are so lucky xo

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  2. OMG!!! You're so lucky!!! I'm so jealous to death!! :))


    xx The Expert Dreamer

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  3. u soo lucky! want to meet her someday! ^^

    xx

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  4. what a brilliant experience hun, its always amazing when you met someone you idolise. Fantastic giveaway to, i bet you was itching to tell everyone lol? you did well 2 weeks!!

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  6. This must have been an amazing experience for you, congrats and great job :)

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  7. I'm soooo happy for you Fleur!!!
    My fav recording is the one where Taylor recognises you from your Youtube video's :D

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  8. Oh yay!! This interview sounds amazing! I love that she watches YouTube! Such an exciting experience for you! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. That's amazing! Glad you had fun!

    xxxx
    Tasha

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  10. Amazing Fleur! You asked some great questions. I know you've been a fan of hers for such a long time and I'm so glad you had the opportunity to meet and interview her.

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  11. What a wonderful experience Fleur, I'm so jelaous! hahaha

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  12. I was smiling throughout when she said that she recognised you! So happy for you fleur :)

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  13. Wouw such a great opportunity. Love this!

    Lots of love, Lisette

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  14. Once again I`m so happy for you, Fleur! And I'm really appreciate that you shared it with us)

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  15. omg Fleur - I'm sooooooo happy and excited that u met Taylor.
    I know it was one of your dreams!
    Taylor is one amazing lady and I hope I can meet her too one day!

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  16. Wow! That is so amazing Fleur! My favourite bit was where she recognised YOU!!

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  17. I'm soo jealous! But I'm glad you got to meet the person who ended up introducing you to the Youtube makeup community (:

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  18. I'm so jealous!!... and also i'm very happy you got to meet her.. and thank you for sharing it with us... :]


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  19. wow Fleur this is amazing, you deserve it! So happy for you and very jealous indeed! xo
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  20. incredible! so glad she was lovely in real life x

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  21. Ahh, this is so cool! So happy you got to meet your idol :D xx

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  22. OMG So Jealous!! Sounds like an amazing experience, really lovely to know she is actually lovely in person too. So happy for you Fleur
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  23. It's amazing that she recognised you!! congratulations fleur!!! :)

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  24. You're so lucky <3 I <3 her :)

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  25. That is wonderful! I'm glad you got to have this experience. :-)

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  26. Fleur, this is amazing! I can't believe she recognized you from YouTube... That's incredible! I'm so happy for you!!! :D

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  27. That's so cool she that watches the videos too and she's seen yours!!!
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  28. So pleased you got to meet your idol, Fleur! Taylor seemed so lovely & how amazing that she's probably watched your videos! :D I smiled so much reading this & watching your vlog about your day :) xx

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  29. That is so great that you had the possibility to meet Taylor! Your interview is really nice and the giveaway is exciting:)
    Also I've just found out that you're on the cover of Joliemag this month so I'm about to purchase it right now! :)

    Best wishes!

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  30. Oh My Goodness!! You're so lucky!!!
    I was so glad for you when I heard her reaction about you making youtube. It must be so amazing!!
    Congratulations Fluer :D

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  31. I LOVE TAYLOR!! i am so jealous haha thanks for sharing. also entered your give away :)

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  32. It's so heartwarming that you got to meet the person who in a way inspired you to do what you do today! You deserved the experience and I'm so happy for you :)
    xx

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  34. Oh wowww you're beyond lucky :) what an amazing experience!

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  35. OMG what a great oportunity!! I'm really happy for you!!! =) Congratulations, the interview was amazing, and keeping that secret for two weeks.. I woud have to glue my mouth and not talk to annyone!!=P

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  36. Congratulations - I'm sure that must have meant so much to you :) x

    Lea x

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  38. OMG! You are the luckiest girl in the world Fleur! Taylor Swift is such a nice person and a true inspiration. I loved her response about the youtube videos. :D

    Sandra from The Puzzle of Sandra's Life

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  39. That is AWESOME!! So happy for you, Fleur :) You're the luckiest person I know, teehee!! :)

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  40. she says like a lot haha so happy for you fleur i know you're a big fan xx.

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  41. You beyond deserve this after all the years of blogging and the extremely generous giveaways - so happy for you Fleur!

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  42. This is amazing, I'm happy for you. It's an amazing feeling when you meet your 'idol' or favourite band/singer! :)

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  43. You lucky lucky girl.
    I REALLY WISH I WAS YOUU!

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  44. What an amazing experience for you! I liked all your questions too its a really good interview x
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  45. Wow im so jealous haha. You are so lucky and you deserved this meeting. x

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  46. Wow what a great day and well done for keeping a secret! That would of indeed killed me with excitement! Such a great blog post.

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    Kelli xx

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  47. I'm so so happy for you! It's great to achieve your dreams!

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  48. Soooo luckyyy! She sounds sooo nice!

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  49. wow!!! that must have been an amazing experience so jealous, love her music and the new album :D
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  50. SUCH an amazing opportunity!! I just love that she watches youtube beauty videos. I really want to try out her new fragrance now! xx
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  51. SO jealous!!! Must have been amazing :) xxx

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  52. That is so amazing that you were able to meet your idol it just proves that dreams can come true and that anything is possible :) xx

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  53. This is amazing... I love Taylor! Thank you for this interview, it was so interesting! :) x

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  54. Back to where it all started! I am so happy for you that you had the chance to meet your favourite artist and I can only imagine how your heart must have been racing when she told you she watched your videos. I honestly feel excited and happy in your place! You deserve it, you are one of the nicest and realest beauty girls on youtube and it's because of you that I started watching make-up tutorials. I started off as a noob and now I'm being asked by friends to do their hair and make-up and it's all because of you. Thank you, Fleur!

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  55. Wow, that must have been such an amazing experience! I loved the interview, and the fact that you included the sound! Well done, Fleur!

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  56. So happy for you!

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  57. Ohmygod. I can't even express my jealousy. I love her so much. She is my role model. AHHH YOU ARE THE LUCKIEST PERSON ALIVE FLEUR!

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  58. Omg omg OMG omg omg omg omg omg!!!!

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  59. YAY i'm so happy for you!!! :)

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  60. omg, i want to meet her somday.... you are really lucky, for interviewing her and TAKE a picture..... jealous! haha so happy for you! really good give away too, hope i'm one of them!! :D

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  61. Great interview Fleur!
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  62. You lucky girl :) and as if she recognised you!

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  63. CANT BELIEVE YOU MET HER!!!!
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  64. Lucky you!!
    Great interview btw :)
    xx-B
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  65. OMG this is soooo amazing! I've never been a huge fan of her actually, but after this interview... oh my gosh I'm so in love with her cause she's such a normal girl and down to earth. I especially loooove her reaction to your confession, that was soo cute! So happy for you that you could meet her! xx Vivi

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  66. Ha!
    What an honor that she watches your videos! So funny :)
    Eat Cake

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  67. That's so awesome that she's seen one of your videos!

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  68. OMG so cool! I'm so happy for you, sooo awesome that she watches your videos! :D

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  69. OMG Taylor is watching your videos damn

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  70. so lucky! congrats! so happy for you!! :D

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  71. Wowwwww that is completely awesome. Congrats to you.

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  72. Amazing! She watched your video's before! :)
    How cool is that? You must be so happy :D
    I'm so happy you got the chance to meet her and
    find out she watched videos of you before :)

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    xx

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  73. Well done! Taylor is such an inspiration and a role model for young girls. What a coup for you! xx

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  74. Lucky girl, you totally deserve this! Really awesome!
    X Rose

    http://rose-libertine.blogspot.com/

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  75. Wish I could interview taylor swift!!!

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  76. You are the luckiest person ever! It has been a dream of mine to meet Taylor. I absolutely love everything about her! She is the definition of perfection! :)

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  77. Are the sound bites supposed to show up on this page? I can't see or hear them :(

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  78. that is soo cool, taylor swift watches you!! so happy you got to meet her! :) x x

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  79. I'm so obsessed with that Ted baker bird collection make up bag!!

    Kx

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  80. awesome job with the interview! and how cool that she has seen your videos!!! ah :)

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  81. You are so lucky. I'm turning 26 tomorrow so I'm not really a teenager anymore, but I love her music.
    You earned your dream, great job with the blog

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  82. It's so awesome that you got to meet her. Your so lucky. I'd love to meet her one day.

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  83. You're so lucky and she seems so sweet! It's so cool that she watches youtube makeup tutorials!!! :) xx

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  84. So happy for you, thats amazing, realising my love for Taylor Swift again <3


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  85. Fleur! I'm super stoked! I am so happy you met such an inspiration for you, and the last sound clip about how she has watched your YouTube video was making me "aww" hahahha.

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  86. THIS IS AMAZING! Oh my gosh Fleur! How exciting!
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  87. Sooo lucky!!
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  88. Aw that's so amazing how she knew your face! Haha, she seems so lovely! xx

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  89. That's so amazing that she's watched your YouTube beauty tutorials... She had a total fan-girl moment which makes her even more outstanding!!

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  90. So jealous! So so happy for you though, it's so inspiring that youtubers and bloggers can achieve things like this! xo

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    xoxox

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  91. loved this interview. Taylor is really sweet! So pleased for you Fleur :) xx

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  92. OMG I am so jealous but happy for you at the same time... OMG. She's the sweetest and how cool is that she watches youtube videos? :3
    So so happy for you :D.

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  93. Your so lucky! She seems really nice! :)

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  94. Oh my gosh Fleur you are SO LUCKY!!! So jealous right now! :)

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  95. awesome i wish i could meet her or that i could you fleur :)

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  96. Amazing! Lucky you! :) I'm jealous. Hehe.. She's my fave country singer.. Awww, she's sweet! <3 :))

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  97. Amazing, Taylor sounds like so sweet and down-to-earth. So awesome that you got to meet her!

    Keep calm and carry lipstick.

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  98. Oh my god, that's amazing Fleur, so Lucky :)

    Cdee x

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  99. This is super cool Fleur! You are super lucky! You deserve it though :) You always put so much into your videos and are an awesome person :)

    xoxo, Adela
    afashionistascorner.blogspot.com

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  100. Omg Fleur!! You're so lucky :) I'm so happy that you were able to do this!

    xx Angel

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  101. Lucky you! She's so pretty!

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  102. I knew this was the secret!! You told us that it was something amazing en Mike was like oh well, so I kind of knew at that moment that you might be meeting Taylor Swift and so you did!

    Super cool, and I love her reaction on your confession about starting a Youtube account because of her, sort of! Think we all have to thank Taylor for making you start making Youtube videos :D :D

    XO Deborah

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  103. wow!! soo Luckyy and the best part when she said that u look familiar!! wow it must being sooo awesome! you totally deserve it Fleur!

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  104. Wow that is amazing! Taylor is so lovely!

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  105. I am so happy that your dream came to and she sounds so sweet!

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  106. Taylor seems so genuine, and real. It's so refreshing to hear from those people these days. Every time I see her on Ellen, I like her a little bit more each time. Congrats on the great opportunity :)

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  107. Amazing Fleur! Her response to how she thought you looked familiar was my favorite part FOR SURE! It's so amazing how following your heart and where it can lead - You are really gifted at what you are doing and I love seeing how Taylor has inspired you :)

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  108. I legit cried reading this. I'm so happy for you...I would DIE if I met her. :DD #allthefeels

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  109. I'm so happy for you Fleur! And so happy that she recognized you! It must have been surreal. She sounds so down to earth and sweet. Congrats

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  110. I'm happy for you - you deserve this so much!
    I hope you had a wonderful and enchanting time.

    x houseinthesand.blogspot.com

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  111. WOW! is all I can say to this!
    Absolute huge fan of Taylor & already on my 3rd bottle of perfume ;)
    So lucky!
    X

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  112. Fleur, I love you, your blog and youtube channel so much I was inspired to start my own blog! Can you guys please check it out so that I'm motivated to keep writing?? http://hashtaglifeyumsigh.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/a-case-of-social-awkwardness.html

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  113. I think it's amazing that you got to interview your idol Fleur, I'm so so pleased for you x

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  114. Wow, What an amazing opportunity. After all your hard work that you put into your blog/YouTube channel I am really happy for you that it has paid off and you have been rewarded!

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  115. You're beyond lucky! I would kill to meet my idol. Happy you got the chance Fleur! xxx

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  116. I would seriously die if I win your giveaway oh. my god. <3

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  117. So lucky, I love Taylor :D x

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  118. I Have been following your blog for months and I think your great.....nope, you are amaze balls!! And now look at you, you are interviewing Taylor Swift!! You lucky gal you! Well done and keep up the amazing work xxx

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  119. Should've asked why she has such bad luck with boys.

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  121. Check out my full Red by Taylor Swift on my blog

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  122. Hi!!

    i've written a complete review of Taylor's newest album 'red' and would love it if some of you guys checked it out!! would make my day :D.

    http://hashtaglifeyumsigh.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/taylor-swift-red-review.html

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  123. you are one lucky girl to have met her.....i envy your life :O congratulations on meeting her :) i just bought her album RED and sad beautiful tragic was magical <3 you are awesome...i haven't had a chance to buy her perfume though..would make my life if i won

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  124. I'm so jealous but happy for you! That's amazing. How were you able to do this? Wow. I'm so excited right now and it's not even me that got to meet her! Haha.

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  125. I love Taylor Swift so much! You are so lucky to have met her!! She seems so nice and down-to-earth. I just found out about you and instantly started following you. You are so pretty, fashionable, and great at doing make-up.
    xo,
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  126. Congrats and great job!

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  127. That's so cool that she's seen one of your videos!

    Love the recording app! It sounds so clear!

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  128. So amazing Fleur! What a great interview too! Congrats on meeting your idol, that is so awesome. xx

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  129. Wow... I am so jealous!! I wish I could see her!
    I love your channel:)

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  130. I'm so happy for you!!! and she's just so sweet! =)

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  131. I'm so jalouse right now haha :P ,<3 Love your blog !!

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  132. Such a great post! I just love your idea of doing a giveaway with all the stuff Taylor swift likes! Great video and great make up bag....

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  133. Amazing interview! And congrats on getting to interview Taylor Swift. :D

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  134. LUCKY YOU! DO DO DO DO DO DO! I entered the contest, fingers crossed! SWIFTIE FOREVER!

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  135. This interview is so good, thanks for posting it! Can't believe she watched your channel, how amazing is that?!
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  136. ah wow that is jut amazing, she sounds like such a lovely person :')
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  137. Aw Fleur! You deserve every part of this!! You are AMAZING! xxx

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  138. Sweet, Taylor Swift is so pretty in that cute girls clothing.

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  139. wow that's actually amazing, so jealous!!xx

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  140. Wow Fleur, congratulations on meeting Taylor Swift! I was literally so excited and happy for you when I heard that she actually watched your videos, like that's so, so cool.

    - Juliana
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