International Guest Series // Bella Fourteen

International Series - Meet the Bblogger/MUA

Hi lovelies! Over the next few days i''ll be intorducing you to a different make up artist or blogger from all over the world. These are guest posts while im away on vacay! First up is the beautiful Claire from Wellington!

× Describe yourself in five words

Perfectionist, dreamer, crazy, nerd, obsessive

×Where in the world are you based?

Wellington, New Zealand! I wish I was somewhere warmer though - I'm such a summer lover

× What made you decide to get into blogging/MUA? 

I've always been obsessed with beauty and makeup. I bought my first foundation when I was 13 and I wore it to death (I'm pretty sure it was too dark for me but oh well! I studied beauty therapy in 2012 and graduated in December of that year. I struggled to find a job that fit around my two little boys as beauty therapists often have to start early and finish late. Instead of giving up on what I love I decided to approach it in a different way by writing about beauty. I've always been good at English and I find I express myself best through written words so it was the perfect fit. I designed my blog myself over a couple of months and I'm so happy with it! I did branch out into makeup artistry for a little while but I couldn't afford to launch my own business at that time so I put it on the back burner. Maybe one day I'll get back into it but for now the only makeup I do is on myself =)

× What was your inspiration behind the group "beauty haven"? 

I was originally a member of another beauty group on Facebook and I didn't like the vibe of it. My friend Kathryn from KJ Makeup Artistry suggested we start our own beauty group and so Beauty Haven was born!

×What does "beauty haven" aim to be?

Beauty Haven aims to be a safe and supportive place for women to discuss anything and everything beauty related without feeling judged. Both Kathryn and I are very active admins and we answer every question that comes our way. We don't tolerate any bullying and we want all of our members to feel happy and welcome.

You can join beauty hevan here https://www.facebook.com/groups/beautyhavennz/?fref=ts

× What is your favourite beauty product at the moment?

I am head over heels in love with MAC Fluidline Brow Gelcreme in Dirty Blonde. I have my brows tattooed but I still love a super defined brow when doing my makeup. This product is absolutely incredible, it dries almost instantly and it stays put ALL DAY - it also holds your brows in place so there's no need for any sort of setting gel. I've tried the Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade as well and this one kicks its butt! I've finally found my holy grail brow product.

× What piece of make up advice have you been given that you swear by?

This is a hard question for me as I am the worst person at taking advice. I sort of switch off because I like to think that I know best & I prefer to give advice to others than take it! I think the best advise I remember getting was to get the right shade of foundation. When I was a teenager I would buy foundation that was too dark for me simply because I wanted the same shade as my friend. Which is pretty stupid really! Always buy the right shade of foundation! 

×What do you think the biggest beauty myth is?

That eyebrows should be sisters not twins! Why should my brows be sisters? I aim for twins every time!

× What has been the best part about blogging?

I absolutely love knowing that people enjoy what I write. I'd keep writing even if I only had one reader who loves my posts. Getting feedback from people letting me know that they've learned something new from me or they love my makeup - that's what it's about.

× Where can our readers find you?

www.bellafourteen.com

Instagram - @mszidich

Facebook - www.facebook.com/bellafourteen

Twitter - Claire Zidich