tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529443775127815225.post1762733347966545405..comments2023-10-15T04:44:01.501-07:00Comments on Makeup Story: FOTD and a look inside myselfsugarbumpkinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12338877286515412911noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529443775127815225.post-13173370015765538752012-03-13T16:11:39.546-07:002012-03-13T16:11:39.546-07:00I've been there, too. Makeup has always been t...I've been there, too. Makeup has always been the one thing that interested me more than anything else. I was pursuing a degree at a university before I left early to actually get licensed in cosmetology. I didn't realize the focus would be so strongly on hair, but I stuck with it because I found that I was still having fun.<br /><br />After getting licensed I went to work in a salon right away. After one year I just knew that hair was not my passion the way makeup was. I did a lot of hair for weddings and thankfully got to also do makeup as well. That's when I knew makeup was the one thing I actually cared about in terms of work.<br /><br />I used to love the idea of filming tutorials and being a YouTube guru, but I struggled with comparing myself to others and also I didn't like the criticism from viewers--most negative things are said just to be negative, not constructive. I don't know how YouTube gurus put up with people's childishness. I began to focus on my blog more as my outlet for makeup with reviewing and posting photos. I actually find I am happier blogging than I am filming tutorials, so I stuck with it.<br /><br />Over time I noticed fellow blogs receiving more accolades, more followers, and in general putting out content that I just personally felt was better than mine. Sometimes it is hard to not be jealous. But I just have to remind myself that I can be challenged to be better through these feelings. I need to be willing to continually grow and sometimes there will be hard bumps along the way. I'm happy that my friends are successful in what they are doing, and I know I can be successful, too.<br /><br />In terms of career, you get what you give. You need to really put yourself out there when you are first starting out. Building a quality kit is one of the hardest things... it's easy to get an eyeshadow palette, but to get multiple shades of foundation and powders and concealers can be costly. To get a high quality selection of effective brushes can be costly, too. But it just takes time and patience and if you build it little by little, it will get completed. Create some nice business cards, network with local photographers. Tell them you are a makeup artist and would love to recommend them to your clients if they would recommend you to theirs for future shoots. Create a good portfolio when you get the chance (like doing makeup on your friends) and get good pictures and bring that to a wedding trade show and book some weddings. The more you do makeup, the more practice you get under your belt, the more confident you'll be. And if you really want some experience, maybe work for a cosmetic counter like MAC for a little bit so you can get hands on experience working with a wide array of people, skin types, and tastes. (The discount is nice, too, for building a kit.)<br /><br />Anyway, what I am trying to say is that it's hard but it's worth it if it's your passion. It will take some time, but sometimes the best things in life take hard work. If you have the desire, though, you can succeed in it. :-)Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15599599254948606099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529443775127815225.post-10621509980324367082012-03-12T19:26:29.417-07:002012-03-12T19:26:29.417-07:00You just hang in there girl. Finish what you'r...You just hang in there girl. Finish what you're doing and pursue your dreams the minute you get a chance. =-)Iridescent Colorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312777646432090858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529443775127815225.post-18690130651521990382012-03-12T06:45:01.320-07:002012-03-12T06:45:01.320-07:00I love this beautiful combination of colors ♥I love this beautiful combination of colors ♥♥ Tanachi ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/05048546981650292484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529443775127815225.post-60982474578805020832012-03-12T02:09:04.116-07:002012-03-12T02:09:04.116-07:00Another beautiful look! And hang in there! Nothing...Another beautiful look! And hang in there! Nothing worth having is ever easy. You just have to keep your eye on the goal and keep working towards it. I posted recently about having difficulties with my thesis, it's so easy to lose motivation and flounder on a big, long-term project like any kind of school program... Sometimes the important thing is to just keep moving forward, even if its not at the pace you envisioned for yourself, and even if you don't always feel excited about it! I have to keep reminding myself that I am making an investment right now for my future self, and that future me will thank current me for all the pain and heartache. So keep on keeping on, and in the meantime, we are very happy to read your wonderful blog :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04978703690282366558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529443775127815225.post-53736598287099598112012-03-11T23:54:28.661-07:002012-03-11T23:54:28.661-07:00Even if you've done this colour combo before, ...Even if you've done this colour combo before, it's pretty enough to warrant doing again :) <br /><br />*hugs* I wish I could offer advice about what to do, but I'm crappy with advice. Sending good thoughts your way though and I hope you can start living your dream soon <3SilhouetteScreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958299527498383584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529443775127815225.post-5087296368298558532012-03-11T22:36:08.614-07:002012-03-11T22:36:08.614-07:00Love this bright look on you, super pretty. Writin...Love this bright look on you, super pretty. Writing about things that worry you is definitely a good thing, it's so hard to know what direction to take in life, I'm going thru the same sort of scenario at the moment. I'm happy that we both seem to have such great men beside us to help with this! xemmabovaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10639685984279320297noreply@blogger.com