Sorry for being on a long hiatus this week as I was busy working for an event,
& had a more severe writers' block recently.
But I am finally back to blogging,
and I've decided to do something a little more personal.
& that is a brief blog post on WHY & HOW I got started on this incredible journey.
To my readers who have been constantly reading my blog,
you would know that this blog was never a Beauty, Fashion or Lifestyle blog.
It has always been a more personal one just for my own memory keepsake.
But about 6 months ago, I stumbled onto watching beauty channels on Youtube.
& that was how I got started!
I was watching US, UK & AUS beauty bloggers on Youtube,
and I subscribed to many of them..
Michelle Phan was the 1st Beauty channel that I watched, but that was many years ago.
Then I started watching Shaaanxo, Tanya Burr, Zoella, Vivianna Does Makeup, Lily Pebbles etc.
& somehow their content sparked interest in me.
I started buying more makeup, more skincare..
& eventually I was well educated of the different steps in a skincare routine,
the reasons behind each product used..
The different classifications of lipsticks- Matte, Satin, Glossy, Creamy etc.
It was like going back to school & learning things everyday, but much more enjoyable!
This is a sneak peek of how my makeup & skincare collection grew!
Hell, I even started hoarding shower gels, lotions etc.
Hell, I even started hoarding shower gels, lotions etc.
This was my original makeup collection.
Just the basic stuff.
Nothing fancy, and I was just using CC Creams at that time.
A gift from my aunt for my 23rd birthday.
Other than this, I had only the Naked 2 palette eyeshadow.
& then, the evil addiction begins..
Believe it or not, this were my first few lipsticks.
Apart from random drugstore ones that I had that were around for too long..
DFS Loots!
& my first full set of brushes from Sigma!
They were really an expensive investment..
& I remembered how long I thought about getting the set,
which I eventually only bought it when Luxola was having a 10 or 15% discount!
IOPE Lipstick, bought cos the actress in "Love from Another Star" wore it in the drama.
& my first ever beauty wishlist!!
*I have finally bought all of the products in the picture.
The last product I purchased was the Toofaced Chocolate palette from Beautybay,com last week.
& the addiction continues..
& this was one of the worst!
I bought this many products from Sephora during their April 20% discount sale!
*If you do not know, you have 2 more days for the last 20% sale at Sephora, of this year!!*
& I even started buying makeup from overseas website like ASOS, Beautybay, Beauty.com
Tarte, Lightning Whiteneing etc.
I even shopped like a mad woman overseas, while in Europe!
Part of Dubai & Rome's Dutyfree loots.
& I am finally proud to say, I am a hoarder.
Yes.
I have too much skincare & makeup..
Too much for my own good.
But,
Everyone has something they love to collect.
Some love their accessories, branded bags, or shoes etc.
Some love their accessories, branded bags, or shoes etc.
While I just love my makeup & skincare.
& they make me prettier, which is always an added bonus!
So here I am, sharing with you my latest collection.
Or part thereof.
So you might ask, "Where do you see yourself in years to come?"
Well, I have always wanted to be a fashion, beauty or lifestyle contributor to publications,
like magazines etc.
I would love to have a career related to the social media, marketing and beauty industry.
I would love to have a career related to the social media, marketing and beauty industry.
I want to try out the latest products, review them & give my two cents' worth.
& with all of that, I am willing to start small.
I was lucky enough to be approached by The Body Shop to review their new product "Instablur".
Where my review was used for their product launch, & it was even on Urban on The Straits Times!
I was signed on by The Influencer Network as their Beauty Blogger shortly after.
& I will be on the judge panel for Luxola Beauty Awards.
Though I am not famous, & do not wish to be..
I still love my job & its perks.
So for my readers, do what you love.
Only then, would it never be a chore..
Pursue what you love no matter how many obstacles are placed before you.
Cos' one day, we will all succeed..
To end this, I would love to hear feedback on my work.
Be honest, be straightforward.
Be honest, be straightforward.
I don't mind.
Tell me what you would like to read about,
Product reviews? Makeup tutorials? What's new & hot in the industry?
Leave me a comment below,
or better yet, feel free to email me at clarabeltan@gmail.com
Till my next post,
xoxo @clarabeltan
Love looking at all your beauty hauls! I've seen you at several events though we haven't officially met. Hope to see you at future events :)
ReplyDeleteYes pls!! Feel free to come say hi ((: I bet we will get along real well cos of our love for makeup and skincare etc. ((:
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