This post is going to be slightly different to my other posts, in a sense that it is not a review on any products that I have used, or is not specifically about any brands, items, techniques or anything that I have done Fashion and Beauty related. Rather, this is going to be a short (relatively) update on what is going on in my life now that I have finished University, and due to what I am hoping to do, it is Beauty related and so I thought it would be good for me to share!
For those who do not know, or have not realised; for the past year and a half now, I have developed a passion and interest in things Fashion and Beauty related. Hence the purpose of this Blog. For those of you who have known me a long time, and over the past year and half, you will be very aware of how I was before I am now. I was never really bothered about things like the way that I dressed, the way that I looked, whether I wore make up or not, how my hair was etc, and to an extent, I'm still not all that bothered, in a sense of it is not the be all and end all to me. However, saying that, I am definitely more interested in these things more now, and I do take the time and effort in my appearance. Now, please do not get me wrong, I am by no means and in any way saying that appearance is everything and I am in no means trying to be a shallow person in that sense. I am a firm believer in encouraging people in believing how beautiful they are as people and I believe that beauty is on the inside and it is about who the person is and what is in their heart. I mean that and I stand by that and always will. That is what is important, and that is all that matters. So please don't get me wrong when I talk about the outside appearance and beauty and makeup etc. When I talk about all these things, it is purely about the passion and interest that I have in them, and how I enjoy this 'art', and how it works and applies to me.
My on going interest has developed from working in retail; being around clothes all the time, matching and selling outfits, I have just become more aware of Fashion. Putting an outfit together now doesn't seem as difficult as it used to be, and I am not afraid to take risks anymore. This is the same with Make Up. I never used to wear it like I do now, partly because I was just brought up to not be concerned with it, and I just didn't really know how to wear it either. When I did wear it, it was nothing special, maybe a bit of eyeliner and mascara and the occasional lipgloss. That would be all. Now, however, I have learned how to wear makeup, self taught, and my every day routine consists of much more than those three items. However, I know my make up is never over the top and I know how to create a range of looks; from everyday-minimal makeup to full on going -on-a-night-out looks. Disclaimer: I am by no means a Make Up artist nor am I a professional, I am just self taught and this has come with a lot of patience, practice, and not being afraid to experiment.
This combination of "Fashion and Beauty" becoming a part of my life over the past year and a half enabled me to realise what it was that I wanted to do with my life. The issue was that it was half way through my University degree that I had this realisation. So at the time I wasn't really able to do much about it. However; now that I have finished, I feel that it is something that I can finally pursue, and that is what I am going to do.
On Friday I have an admissions interview at West Cheshire College to study Level 2 Beauty Therapy. This course claims to give me a 'thorough grounding in a wide range of treatments such as facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing, eye treatments and make-up' and it is something that I really hope I can get a place on, and cannot wait to get started with. My thoughts are to eventually have my own beauty salon and, although this is a big aim and is only more of a dream right now, I think if I work really hard and have a recognised qualification in this, it may actually be doable. Being self taught, and not really having any specific training, I thought it would be best, and an amazing opportunity to do a course in this, not just for the sake of a qualification, but to actually learn and gain the skills that I would need to start a career in this. It would just be perfect to broaden my horizens and I am just so excited to learn all these things.
Alongside doing this, I am hoping to continue with this blog and posting on a more regular basis (I know I say this a lot), establishing myself as a Fashion and Beauty Blogger. So, if there are any specific things people want me to write about, Fashion and Beauty related, then please do get in touch!
So this is where I am in life up to this moment in time. If any of you are like me and share the same passion then also feel free to get in touch! You can find me on Instagram, Twitter and my email. The details are down below.
Also check out the West Cheshire College website for more information about the course if you are interested:
http://www.west-cheshire.ac.uk/course/748/level-2-beauty-therapy-city-guilds-nvq-/
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Email: estiloefashion.mia@gmail.com
Love always,
Mia
Estilo e Fashion x
