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Recently, I just stumbled upon this website whilst I was just browsing through those group makeup forums on Facebook. Some lady posted this on the group page: 

Link:❤ http://thoughtcatalog.com/ira-pablo/2014/07/5-things-every-makeup-artist-wishes-everyone-knew/

This certain article is very intriguing as I can imagine how makeup artist will have experienced these events more than twice during their job. As I am not a fully MUA but I do wish I will eventually pursue a career in the beauty field along with graduating and obtaining a degree in nursing. Ahh! So many plans for the future. Anyways, speaking of the article and reading through all the points included in it. Even If I am not a fully MUA; I can understand how makeup artists face all those points as the beauty trend has been continuously changing and evolving especially when celebrities endorsed, some kind of selfie i.e. Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, etc. 

These are the details / points that are shown in the article:

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1. As much as we would want to do your makeup for free, we can’t. 

Believe or not, we would love to do your makeup for free. Why? Because we love doing what we do, which is why we pursued this career. I see myself doing people’s faces everyday, learning new techniques and working with different types of beauties. No matter how naturally creative or talented a makeup artist is, we can never say no to new knowledge. Just like any other career, we mature through experience, but we just can’t do your makeup for free. First of all, gas is not free. Makeup products and getting all shades of eye shadows, foundations, blushes, and lipsticks are not free. In fact, the good and long-lasting ones are pricey. Getting big ass mirrors with good light bulbs, and those comfortable makeup chairs you’re sitting on aren’t free either. Educating ourselves to be the best at what we do is also not free. 

2. X Deals are okay, but only under certain conditions.

Like internships, we accept X Deals only if we see an advantage to our learning, our career, or our interests.  Other than that, if we still accept the deal, it means you are important to us. Makeup artists will always have a soft spot for loyal clients. We are willing to give discounts, or even make your next appointment free (which I hope does not negate my point in number one). 

3. Please tell us if you don’t like what we did to your face.

I learned this when I was working for MAC Cosmetics when an unsatisfied customer approached me and said she hated how the salon did her hair and makeup. She asked for help and requested for a do over. Once it was over, I thought to myself, if ever the same situation happened to me, I wish my client would fearlessly tell me. It’s true, because first, you probably paid for it. Second, being a makeup artist is not about us. It’s about you. 

4. Makeup is never meant to change your face. It is meant to enhance your beauty. 

If there was only one thing you must know about makeup, it would be this one. The makeup artists I admire are the ones who specify in natural beauty and healthy looking skin. If your makeup artist changed the way you look to the point where in people you know could no longer recognize you, it means he/she did your face wrong. “You look great!” will always, always be better than “Wow, you look different!” We hope you remember that. 

5. On the contrary, makeup teaches you how to appreciate beauty rather than hating your face without it.

Before I became a makeup artist, I couldn’t step out of the house without my everyday makeup on. I felt uncomfortable, incomplete, and ugly without it. When I studied makeup, I learned how to appreciate my face and its features because you can never truly love makeup if you don’t appreciate all types of beauty. My bare face now seems like I do have makeup on, just with more natural tones. Makeup changed the way I see myself and other people. 

I will never forget what my makeup professor told me. He said that the most wonderful thing makeup ever taught him was that, there is not a single face in this world you can classify as ugly. And I believe it. Everyone is beautiful and makeup was created to enhance it. If you hate how your face looks without makeup, you don’t know what makeup was truly made for.

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Hilarious isn't it? But makeup artists in the forum totally agree with what's been included and written in the article. I definitely agree too. ha ha! 

  

What-to-do list before University. ❤

Since, I am already a university student in Manchester Met studying H&SC for almost one year. I decided to re-apply again in UCAS to study adult nursing. Months after, I have been given a conditional offer to study this course in Salford Uni. And yes, it is very exciting. I have heard many people in my course mentioning that most of the people they know that finished H&SC have advised them to finish the two years as it is unlikely that studying for only a year of H&SC wouldn't get you into the course. Well guess what, it is possible. And it comes to show that, even in an environment in which my classmates are blabbering these negativity shiz on me, having an unlikely chance getting into a better course; it is possible for anything to happen. As long as you believe that you really want it and you are willing to risk your chances so you could get to your goal then you will be surprised by the results. I mean its either the two, you win or you try again. Seriously, negativity or rumours should not get in your way of making your dreams come true. As you can see, mine is still in progress.

Anyhow, my conditional offer consists of me achieving a pass on my H&SC, so its to be sure; easy peasy. I need to also view flats around salford; and this, I know will certainly be stressful. Since, I am already in student halls; I just want to have my own kitchen to myself lol. Costly as it seems, but you can cook whatever you want without worrying someone might complain about the smell. ha ha. Budgeting is never my best friend, I tried so hard but it never gets along with me. But I will try again. Hopefully, a method in which I can construct myself can work perfectly (sarcasm). I have to sort out my student loan, nhsbursary, fee assessment, etc. Which are all an absolute headache to do. However, It's gotta be done; sooner or later, right?. Plus, I do not need to worry about it for another year, If I get these out of the way. (says my boyfriend with an advisable tone)

I am very grateful for having my boyfriend, tutors, family and friends supporting me through this journey and advising me. I could not imagine myself right now, in this position without them.  

A creation of something beautiful ❤

You may be wondering who am I? and If you do know me, you may be thinking; what is she doing? what an absolute weirdo. I know, right. You are right, I am all those things; that is why I have decided to create this little blog to write as a diary of all the memories I'm about to stumble upon and it is getting me excited! I will be posting mostly on what my interests are and If I do have an exciting moment/day/week that is worth sharing. I think blogging about something you are also passionate about is important since It is a part of you where you are likely to want to share to the world. Mostly these thingy majiggys are consisted of beautyness, fitness, family, friends and boyfriend moments, travelling, discovering weird/new things, personal experiences with my university or whatnot, life lessons, what-to-do and what-not-to-do since I can control you and boss you around, ha ha joke. Any way, mostly around those topics. If you think It may be boring, then sorry. I am not in the mood to impress a human-being who does not appreciate a work of an individual's life. I mean, in reference to Mother Theresa's quote: "If you judge people, you may not have time to love them". So this will make you re-think me a little. Thank you for reading this nonsense post; but it is somehow needed to be out there sooner or later. So why not make it a first post? :)

My blog name will be Sette Ventura, since I do not really want to reveal my whole name but its easy to find. Finally, It is great that you happen to bump into my blog, I am very grateful and thank you for your time. This is me, if ever you want to imagine what I look like, lol. You are welcome. ❤