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Fashion • June 25, 2018

Happy 5th Birthday I’ll Take It All+ Giveaway

Everyone always says that time goes by quickly, but it’s only something that I started to notice when I turned 27. When I started this blog 5 years ago, I was 22, a student at varsity and my life was completely different to what it is now. 5 years ago when I started “I’ll Take It All” I didn’t know what I was going to do with it or where I was going to take it, except that I just wanted to share my daily outfits and beauty reviews. I didn’t know that this blog would result into my first job and start my career off, I didn’t know that through this blog I would have my first international trip which ignited a travel for passion in me, and I didn’t know that I would make such amazing and long-life friends from it. Its 5 years later, and here we are now- Happy Birthday “I’ll Take It All!”

I had a little giggle when I looked through this post that I published on the blogs 1st birthday– what a ride it’s been since then! Not only for me as a person, but for my writing skills and the photography! I can safely say that my photography skills have improved vastly since I published my first beauty post ha-ha! My fashion posts have also been looking much better, not without credit to Reflection9 photography who takes great pictures with me, as she did over here! I also like to think that my writing skills have improved, and that is why I am still blogging now- I love writing and sharing my thoughts on my little piece of the internet.

As I look back on the last 5 years spend with my blog, 3 big things stand out for me, and they are not all of the make-up, clothing or cool events that I have gotten to go to. The first thing that stands out for me, which would have never happened if it were not through the blog are my friendships. I have made some very dear friends through my blog, and I cannot even image my life without them now! Cassidy and I met almost 5 years ago at a Blogger Meet up and now not only are we the best of friends, we are also each others travel partners! We have traveled to Spain, Bali and Greece together, and I could have not asked for a better travel partner and friend! I also made some awesome girlfriends, and I have gotten to watch Sarah have her precious baby girl and become a mom, see Leanne became a kick-ass lawyer and see Chicara mature into the woman she is today. These girls have also been there for me when I needed them, and I am always thankful to my blog for bringing them into my life.

The second big thing that happened thanks to my blog is my career! I don’t know where my career would have gone, but fate stepped in at the end of 2015 and set my career on a beauty path- literally! I started working for Urban Decay Cosmetics as a Marketing Trainee in 2015, and since then I’ve been promoted to Junior Brand Manager, and then Brand Manager at the end of last year. I love what I do and I’m so happy that my blog steered my career into this path, because who knows what could have happened! I do not know where my career will go in the future, but I am thankful for the last 2 years that I have spent with the brand and thankful my blog for giving me this opportunity.

Lastly, I am thankful for the love of travel that I developed when I went onto my first media trip to Dubai back in 2015 with the blog. I only traveled home to Russia and surrounding countries before, and the interested for travel was not in me. Then I went to Dubai and got to explore a different culture, different food, different take on the world, and I fell in love with travelling. I made travelling my mission, whether it was through work, personal or through my blog, and I have explored 15 countries in the last 3 years. I have made these journeys a part of my blog now, and you can see all of my travel diaries, tips and photos over here. I do not plan on stopping, believe me! 🙂

To celebrate this blog birthday milestone for me, I’m doing an awesome giveaway! I wanted to say that for the 5th birthday I’m giving away R5000 worth of products, but actually its much more than that!

I’m celebrating with this awesome hamper that includes some of my fav perfumes like Air Di Gioia and La Vie Est Belle, my favourite make-up items like Urban Decay Meltdown Remover, Beached Bronzer and Razor Sharp Eyeliner and some skincare products from Kiehl’s and so much more! Enter below via Raffelcopter and good luck! Open to SA residents only.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

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Comments

  1. Dina dos Santos says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:21 pm

    Would love to see more fashion

    Reply
    • Sweetness says

      June 26, 2018 at 2:50 am

      Yes

      Reply
  2. Rachael Darne says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:23 pm

    Always enjoy your beauty posts?? Happy 5th Birthday!?

    Reply
  3. Candice Vincent says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:23 pm

    Beauty, lifestyle and travel

    Reply
  4. Sarah says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:24 pm

    Love you and so grateful for our friendship xxx

    Reply
  5. Lynnith Andreou says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:26 pm

    Hi there, travel posts always my favourite, maybe more of that x happy birthday

    Reply
  6. SJ says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:29 pm

    Happy Birthday ? Your blog has grown and matured with you … and you both are absolutely beautiful ?

    Reply
  7. Lizna Erkelens says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:29 pm

    Congrats on 5 years! I’ve feeI like I know you so well from following your blog for the last couple of years. I would love to see more travel, your travel photos gives me all the feels! xx

    Reply
  8. Tina Pieterse says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    I love all of your content Theres such a variety I think it’s already well balanced

    Reply
  9. Sarah-Jane says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    I love your beauty,cosmetics and skin care posts. I’m a total sucker for skin care products and perfume too so reading your posts are always so nice!

    Reply
  10. Shantel Moodley says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:32 pm

    Wow , Congratulations on your birthday . I would love to see more travel , maybe your travel trips .

    Reply
  11. Jesse van der haar says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    Amazing to see a local blogger flourishing! You inspire me to do what makes me happy and what makes me feel good. Slay girl! ??

    Reply
  12. Nicolette says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    Congrats on 5 years of amazing travels and opportunities!!! You are blessed and deserve it all ?

    Reply
  13. Brenda Kinners says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:36 pm

    Happy 5th Birthday to this awesome blog. Irina you are such an inspiration and genuinely amazing human. You have inspired me to Travel and i always wait for your posts for travel and beauty tips on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Keep blogging, you are super awesome at it. Much love and appreciation. ???????????????????????????????????????????????????

    Reply
  14. Rushda says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:37 pm

    Well done honey!! I’ve been following your blog since it started and it’s so wonderful to see the amazing things you’ve achieved. I’d love to see more travel posts, beauty posts… actually I enjoy all your content!

    Reply
  15. Thembi says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:37 pm

    Happy 5th Bday??!!!
    I always enjoy your fashion & travel posts…
    Keep up the great blog!!

    Reply
  16. Lata says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:38 pm

    Love everything! Especially beauty and travels

    Reply
  17. Salma Moolla Paruk says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:38 pm

    Would love to see more beauty and travel

    Reply
  18. Ginna says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:39 pm

    Happy 5th Birthday ? would love to see more beauty ?

    Reply
  19. Falon Harris Johnson (@FalzSA) says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:41 pm

    Happy 5th Birthday to the blog!!!
    Ive always enjoyed the beauty posts but ive come to enjoy your travel and fashion posts the most. Namely what to wear whilst on vacay:)

    Reply
  20. Sophia Adam (@sophiasheikadam) says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:44 pm

    Congrats on 5 years 🙂 I would love to see more beauty and fashion any day 🙂

    Reply
  21. Janel Sunderlall says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:48 pm

    I would love to see more fashion and beauty

    Reply
  22. Soraya Asmal says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:52 pm

    Fashion beauty & travel, oh and exotic recipes

    Reply
  23. Ruwaida says

    June 25, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    Congrats on 5 years!? Would love to see more fashion & travel?

    Reply
  24. Charmaine Balraj says

    June 25, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    Travel.food .best value for money on make up

    Reply
  25. Tanusta Jainarain says

    June 25, 2018 at 6:04 pm

    Hi Id really love if u do something on hairloss and volumising products that really wrk.Iv lost majority of my hair due to many ops and illness and its really depressin,please think about it

    Reply
  26. Gretel says

    June 25, 2018 at 6:09 pm

    Happy 5th birthday of your blog. ❤️❤️❤️ Reading it and I would love to see more on your travel tips, beauty fashion trend. While reading your blog post it takes me to those 3 big accomplishment in your life! Your so lucky and content for everything you have, may you grow more and more and be blessed more! I just want to say thank you for the opportunity to win this ultimate prize I would be forever grateful and thankful ?

    Reply
  27. Shabira Ahmed says

    June 25, 2018 at 6:15 pm

    Congratulations on 5years ???

    Reply
  28. Nicole Naicker says

    June 25, 2018 at 6:15 pm

    Wow Happy 5th Birthday and Congrats on your amazing blog,would love to see
    more videos and travel and beauty advice and giveaways as huge as this,so amazing

    Reply
  29. Nell-Mari says

    June 25, 2018 at 6:22 pm

    Congratulations on 5 years ?

    Reply
  30. Valencia says

    June 25, 2018 at 6:27 pm

    Congrats Irina,I would like to see your fave spots for good food.Your blog already covers everything and is well balanced,I know you’re always busy as a bee, I would like to see your fave food joints/spots which you recommend.

    Reply
  31. Tess says

    June 25, 2018 at 6:33 pm

    More travel! Love your travel content 🙂 and beauty!

    Reply
  32. Tracy Jacobs says

    June 25, 2018 at 6:37 pm

    Happy 5th anni ? travel and beauty ?

    Reply
  33. Theola Ernest says

    June 25, 2018 at 6:37 pm

    Happy happy 5! Love the travel content ?

    Reply
  34. Candice says

    June 25, 2018 at 6:40 pm

    Oh wow 5 years that’s insane I remember when you just started your blog and oh my have you grown so much

    Reply
  35. Elize says

    June 25, 2018 at 6:45 pm

    New to your blog…looking forward to reading your blog posts. Happy 5th birthday!

    Reply
  36. Seri says

    June 25, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    Congrats on your blogging journey. You sure did make lot friends.. awesome.

    I look forward to seeing more beauty content. I would like to request for You to do youtube videos. Please and thank you

    Reply
  37. Nicola Meyer says

    June 25, 2018 at 7:13 pm

    I like the mix of lifestyle, beauty, travel and fashion

    Reply
  38. Sunisha says

    June 25, 2018 at 7:13 pm

    I look forward 2 seeing u in all beautiful fashion u create. U can do a YouTube channel? Maybe fashion hauls n beauty or whats new in beauty. What i got 4 my bday.

    U r to beautiful lady ?

    Reply
  39. Jenusha says

    June 25, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    Happy 5th birthday beautiful blog

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  40. Makaira says

    June 25, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    Happy 5th birthday and congratulations on the amazing success ?

    Reply
  41. Kerusha says

    June 25, 2018 at 7:37 pm

    Congrats and Happy Birthday ❤️

    Reply
  42. Brenda says

    June 25, 2018 at 8:02 pm

    Has been so awesome following your journey. Your content has really helped me a lot with makeup and beauty tips. Keep it up ?!!

    Reply
  43. Bernice Vermaak says

    June 25, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    I really love all your content?. But if I had to chose just one more of, I would pick more Fashion?
    Congrats on your 5th Year Blogging?

    Reply
  44. Anusha Naidoo says

    June 25, 2018 at 8:47 pm

    Congratulations
    Best wishes and Blessings
    Will be a absolute delight and pleasure to see more on Travel and Fashion.
    Thank you

    Reply
  45. Annelize says

    June 25, 2018 at 8:49 pm

    Happy 5th Birthday!!! Loving your blog and just enjoying it soooo much!!! Congrats on reaching this fabulous milestone!!!??????

    Reply
  46. Zzana bhayla (@zana_bhayla) says

    June 25, 2018 at 8:54 pm

    LOVE your blog ? Looking forward to following your travel diaries ???

    Reply
  47. Sashnee Rambaly says

    June 25, 2018 at 8:54 pm

    beauty and lifestyle

    Reply
  48. Salmaa says

    June 25, 2018 at 9:24 pm

    Happy 5th birthday ❤️

    Reply
  49. mosa says

    June 25, 2018 at 10:08 pm

    Happy 5th birthday ?. I enjoy your style of writing, it makes the travel posts more imaginative. More of that please 🙂

    Reply
  50. Astrid Julies says

    June 25, 2018 at 10:35 pm

    Awesome blog and awesome 5 years. Congrats and well done on your Blogger Bornday.

    Reply
  51. Angie says

    June 25, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    How fantastic!! Could do with some spoils ❤

    Reply
  52. ashley perez says

    June 25, 2018 at 11:48 pm

    I want to see more affordable fashion 🙂

    Reply
  53. Nadia Hall says

    June 26, 2018 at 3:51 am

    Wow❣️❣️❣️❣️ It sounds like you’ve had an amazing journey. I hope that your next 5 years are just as fabulous and rewarding as the last 5 ????

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  54. Kim Dyer says

    June 26, 2018 at 4:49 am

    What a journey this has been for you… life changing! May the next 5 inspire and motivate… enjoy the challenges and give us more more more! Congrats! ?????

    Reply
  55. Shez (@shez31) says

    June 26, 2018 at 5:24 am

    You are remarkably photogenic which I think makes your blogs very eye catching and if these beauty products have anything to do with it, I would love to win them

    Reply
  56. Dawn Wallenkamp says

    June 26, 2018 at 5:38 am

    I would love to see more on travel

    Reply
  57. Celeste Everitt says

    June 26, 2018 at 5:39 am

    Happy happy 5 years!! Would love to see more Lifestyle 🙂 🙂 But love it as it is.

    Reply
  58. An Ordinary Gal says

    June 26, 2018 at 6:19 am

    Beauty posts are always my favourite!!

    Your shoes though!!!!!!!!!!! So gorgeous!!! Happy 5th blog birthday!!

    Reply
  59. pollieplaatjie says

    June 26, 2018 at 6:24 am

    Here’s to growth! Well done on reaching this milestone. Your blog is amazing. You are beautiful

    Reply
  60. Rashika Harduth says

    June 26, 2018 at 6:29 am

    Travel, as this is my passion

    Reply
  61. Carla Van Der Westhuizen says

    June 26, 2018 at 7:09 am

    Happy 5th Blog Birthday!! I adore your blog! It has such an awesome mix of everything. But I will have to say that I would like to see more travel related stuff…. coz then that means you get to travel more hehe!

    Reply
  62. Lizelle says

    June 26, 2018 at 7:37 am

    Congrats! What an amazing milestone! ???

    Reply
  63. Anne Botes says

    June 26, 2018 at 7:40 am

    Happy Happy 5Th Blog Birthday Wish You Many Many More Love Everything

    Reply
  64. flutterbymegs says

    June 26, 2018 at 7:52 am

    Happy 5th Birthday…wishing you many more years. Love everything about your blog, and would really love to see more reviews on South African fashion, beauty etc. x

    Reply
  65. Elsandra Gouws says

    June 26, 2018 at 7:56 am

    Happy 5th birthday!! I love your blog and even though I am older than most of your readers, I enjoy all your blogs especially your travel blogs as you take me to places I can only dream to visit! So keep them coming!

    Reply
  66. Lynn Botha says

    June 26, 2018 at 8:08 am

    Happy 5 years and wishing you loads more 🙂 Love reading about Travel so more of that please 🙂

    Reply
  67. Annette says

    June 26, 2018 at 8:10 am

    Congratulations on 5 years. I would love to see more on beauty and fashion.

    Reply
  68. Nicole Jansen van Vuuren says

    June 26, 2018 at 8:15 am

    Happy 5th Birthday ? It is really such a huge accomplishment, congratulations. Most people can not even comprehend the time and effort a blog requires ❤ I have been following you on Social Media for a good few years now and I always enjoy the fashion posts (I wish I had your dress sense though ?) Keep up the amazing work ?

    Reply
  69. Maggie says

    June 26, 2018 at 8:25 am

    Happy 5th Birthday! ❤?

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  70. Maggie says

    June 26, 2018 at 8:27 am

    Thank you for your awesome beauty advice ?

    Reply
  71. Donna Little says

    June 26, 2018 at 8:34 am

    Congratulations on 5yrs I’LL TAKE IT ALL, what a humungous accomplishment!! – WOW, your blog is truly inspirational. I would love to travel in the future thanks so much for sharing all your beautiful pictures , tips & advice with everyone. Fashion posts are still my all time favourite, I have an emotional attachment to accessories

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  72. Sivanya says

    June 26, 2018 at 8:55 am

    Congrats wishing u many more successful years. I absolutely love ur blog

    Reply
  73. Henriette says

    June 26, 2018 at 9:13 am

    Happy blog birthday! I love your beauty and travel post so will continue to enjoy more of those!

    Reply
  74. Leanne says

    June 26, 2018 at 9:21 am

    Congratulations gorgeous! Love you!!! xxx

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  75. Jolene says

    June 26, 2018 at 10:02 am

    Happy birthday! Love your blog. Keep up the great work!

    Reply
  76. Amy Lee says

    June 26, 2018 at 10:11 am

    Happy Birthday “I’ll Take It All!” My favourite blog!! I absolutely adore your travel posts with tips and photos. It really makes me want to explore the world. Your beauty blog posts are also so inspiring. Here is to the next wonderful years with more growth and opportunities awaiting you xx

    Reply
  77. Salochana Naidoo says

    June 26, 2018 at 10:18 am

    Wow! So much at such a young age! I’d love to see more of Travel and Lifestyle ☺

    Reply
  78. Roanne Lalsab says

    June 26, 2018 at 10:20 am

    Very inspirational. I love travelling, and am always open to new ideas and suggestions.

    Reply
  79. Tania Brewis (@BrewisTania) says

    June 26, 2018 at 10:42 am

    Lifestyle and fashion!

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  80. Imka says

    June 26, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    I’d love to see more travel – I just booked tickets to Italy after seeing your amazing Italy pics and I am so excited 🙂

    Reply
  81. Carey-Anne Kerby says

    June 26, 2018 at 1:01 pm

    Wishing you a fanfreakingtastic birthday Thanx so much for hosting such a fabulous competition!!

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  82. ursula says

    June 26, 2018 at 1:13 pm

    happpppy DAYS stunning lady!!!! Cheers to many more!

    Reply
  83. Megan Jonkers says

    June 26, 2018 at 2:13 pm

    More fashion please!

    Reply
  84. Gina says

    June 26, 2018 at 4:20 pm

    Always love your travel content.

    Reply
  85. Penny Namane says

    June 27, 2018 at 6:48 am

    Happy birthday to you May you see many more *Hugs*

    Reply
  86. Jodi says

    June 27, 2018 at 8:14 am

    I love seeing your travel stories – they inspire me to travel more.

    Reply
  87. Jackie Katzen says

    June 27, 2018 at 8:19 am

    Happy Birthday!!!
    I love Lifestyle posts
    xxx

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    • Ragmat baron says

      June 27, 2018 at 11:20 am

      I would love to see more travelling content

      Reply
  88. Pavla Sessions says

    June 27, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    I’d love to see more posts about green eco friendly beauty products and local beauty and skincare brands.

    Reply
  89. Rae Tigere says

    June 28, 2018 at 1:53 am

    Congratulations on the 5 years Irina! ? You inspire me so much – I remember reading your 26 post + 2018 resolutions & how much I could relate at the time (about going through a breakup & how friends have helped you). Your travelling blogs give me SO much life but I’m so envious! ? But I know if I work hard, I’ll eventually also visit Bali, Paris & Greece! From your interactions with people, I know you’re hardworking and beautiful both inside & out. I really wish I had come up to meet you that one night in JHB! Please keep doing what you do. You really deserve everything amazing coming your way. ❤️

    Reply
  90. Sascha says

    June 29, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    Congratulations on 5 years of your blog! I’m just starting mine now and your journey has been motivating!
    Keep up the great work and keep inspiring ???

    Reply
  91. Marshni Padayachee says

    June 29, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    Congratulations and happy birthday. Wishing you all the best.

    Reply
  92. Teighler says

    June 29, 2018 at 9:30 pm

    I would love to see more Fashion posts 🙂

    Reply
  93. Akielah Isaacs says

    June 30, 2018 at 5:46 pm

    I would love to see affordable fashion & beauty posts :). & congrats on 5 years ?

    Reply
  94. Nafisa D says

    July 1, 2018 at 7:24 am

    Congratulations beautiful girl ? Keep up the great work! ?

    Reply
  95. Samantha Pillay says

    July 1, 2018 at 7:33 am

    Happy 5th Birthday! Here’s to many many more. Travel posts are my favorite ?

    Reply
  96. Sabrina says

    July 1, 2018 at 8:26 am

    Happy 5th Birthday! Love beauty and travel posts

    Reply
  97. Sumaya Kharva says

    July 1, 2018 at 9:35 am

    Travel tips! Always need those

    Reply
  98. Candice Ying Sun says

    July 1, 2018 at 11:18 am

    would love to see more lifestyle

    Reply
  99. Justine-Lee Kroes says

    July 1, 2018 at 12:19 pm

    Happy Birthday! More beauty please 🙂

    Reply
  100. Cassandra D says

    July 1, 2018 at 2:36 pm

    More travel content.

    Reply
  101. Boitshoko Chocky Mankuroane says

    July 4, 2018 at 4:10 am

    Happy birthday Iriana and congratulations on 5 years of blogging.. Happy blogging

    Reply

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