MUA February: Marijana

 

 

Your name: Marijana

Your IG: @makeupbymaryjana

Where are you from?

Holland

What made you fall in love with makeup and beauty?

I really don't have a moment when I thought that I should do make up, I have loved it always. Even when I was a little girl I looked up makeup videos and copied them on my friend; I was about 10 and she was 8. I did things such as smokey eyes even though I did not have the right stuff, but I enjoyed doing it. Then I had a boyfriend (when i was 16) who didn't like it, so I didn't do it anymore. After a while I started following more makeup accounts, and really liked how they do contouring and all, so I thought, lets give it a try. I found out I was pretty good at it, so I kept doing it. My bf didn't like it, and after a while we broke up. Now I am 2 years further and I've improved my makeup skills, and I love it more now. I've been doing makeup on that same friend I mentioned before, and it's really nice to see how I've improved. I love the reactions people have when I do their make up.

What is your go-to moisturizer? 

A moisturiser from Yves Rocher with calendula. I LOVE it

Matte lips or lip gloss?

I prefer matte lips over glossy lips because I don't think (glossy) suits me.

Favorite beauty IGs to follow:

My fave IG's to follow are: @hudabeaty (bc she's a legend) and @fiercesociety (obv) and @bretmansvanity because I just love that page.

 

 

Best way for fans to keep up with what you're doing?

My Instagram

What is your advice for plus sized fashionistas who want to look and feel fabulous?

My advice for plus size fashionistas is just to not give a f. Like, what is plus size?! I just like food. Just put on makeup and gloooww. Be fab, no advice needed.

What can we do, right now, to make the world a better place?

We can do nothing. I believe the world is f'd up and we can't change that ever, but you just gotta make it the best for you, and the people you influence/hang with, and your family. And for the rest of the world, you can't actually do anything. Whenever I can make someone's day better, mine's automatically better too. I just try and be nice to everyone; my rule to life is just give what you get. And on social media, if I get negative comments, I won't look after it, because people will always be jealous or negative. You can't really do anything about it.

What's your favorite...

Red lipstick? Deborah Milano atomic red matte lipstick in shade "07"

Song, currently? m.A.A.d. city - Kendrick Lamar

Website for buying beauty? Sephora

Nail polish? I don't wear nail polish because it's not allowed at school. I'm in school for health care, so I can't wear nail polish :'(

MUA February: Tiarna Ellen

Your name: Tiarna Ellen

Your IG:
Personal: @inspiringcamelsofmilwaukee,
Business: @classbytiarnaellen

Your Twitter: @inspiringcamels

Where are you from? Originally the Riverland, South Australia but currently in Adelaide.

What made you fall in love with makeup and beauty?
Having been involved in dance lessons since I was six, I guess I've been wearing makeup from a very young age. I just love the creativity of it. Anything creative, I'll give it a go.
YouTube reignited my love for it. I think the first video I watched was from Lindy from BubzBeauty, soon followed by Pixiwoo, who I still watch regularly. I truly am inspired by YouTubers who are in the industry themselves and have been for years, like Sam and Nic, as well as Lisa Eldridge.

What is your go-to moisturizer? 

Body Shop Seaweed Oil-Control Gel Cream for the face, and Physiogel Hypoallergenic Daily Moisture Therapy Cream for body

Matte lips or lip gloss?
It depends on the look you are going for. If it's bold, I like it matte so it doesn't move. If it's nude, I think glossy is a lot more flattering. My favourite matte shades are Australis' Velouorlips Matte Lip Creams in N-Y-CEE (Red), DOO-BAI (reddish plum) and SHANG-HI (a dark, blue-based pink) and my favourite glossy lip is Anstasia Beverly Hills' Ligloss in "Vintage" over the top of MAC's lip pencil in "Spice". 

What time period in beauty do you most wish you could live in for  a few days?

I think the 40's had the most beautiful makeup. Rita Hayworth is a makeup icon for me! She was so beautiful, despite what she went through to look that way! She looked beautiful, naturally too.

Favorite beauty IGs to follow:
@zukreat, @spiffdup, @brianchampagne, @briannahlongo_mua, @keilidhmua plus many more.

Best way for fans to keep up with what you're doing?

Either follow my personal IG, my twitter, or you can subscribe to my YouTube channel, Tiarna Ellen. I make beauty videos and sometimes vlog if I've got an important event, or am on a weekend holiday.

What is your advice for plus sized fashionistas who want to look and feel fabulous?

Well, as someone who's not exactly thin myself, I just try to find what sits right on my bodyshape and try and rock that! It's your own individual style! x

What can we do, right now, to make the world a better place?

STOP THE HATE! Constructive criticism over put-downs. I think that'll make everyone's lives a lot easier.

What's your favorite...

Red lipstick?

Australis' Velourlips Matte Lip Cream in N-Y-CEE

Song, currently?
I'm a bit of a theatre nut. One of my favourite songs is "Self Indulgent Ballad" by Scott Garnham for the tongue-in-cheek humour and all the references. For mainstream, I love "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran. Either that, or "Don't".

Website for buying beauty?
Sephora, Mecca Maxima or Beautylish

Nail polish?

The Sinful Colors (colours, because I'm Australian 😅) range. I usually like to have SNS nails, because my nail polish always chips quickly, otherwise. That's when I can afford it!

MUA February: Courtney Peterson

Name: Courtney Peterson

IG: @cocobeatit_

Twitter: @lavidecoco_

Where are you from?

I'm from Chicago, Il. 

What made you fall in love with makeup?

The versatility of makeup made me fall in love with it. The power that it can make people feel empowered, and show their beauty, also has been a major factor in my obsession with makeup. 

What is your go-to moisturizer?

My go to moisturizer is Nourish and Shine by Jane Carter. My skin is very dry and it gives me a lot of moisture and a silky feeling to my skin. Also it doubles for hair, and thats a wonderful bonus, because of my natural hair!  

Matte lips, or lipgloss?

Matte Lipstick is everything to me. I like when I can wear it all day and it doesn't feather on my bottom lip. And it is non-transferable ! 

 

 

What time period in beauty do you most wish you could live in for  a few days?

I will always say I wish I could've lived in the 1700's era of Marie Antoinette and King Louis. I absolutely love the pastel colors, the art and the SUPREME BLUSH! It's such a staple, along with the beauty mark. I know it's way different but I love studying that era in history! 

Favorite beauty IGs to follow:

My favorite Beauty IG's to follow are @celia_leslie, @aaliyahjay & @goldenbih 

Best way for fans to keep up with what you're doing?

Through my instagram @cocobeatit_ and my youtube which is @LifewithCourt. 

What is your advice for plus sized fashionistas who want to look and feel fabulous?

Find the silver lining in everything that happens. I love and accept who I am . I love to stay positive even when it doesn't seem like there is anything to smile about. I just do it. Stay fearless! 

What can we do, right now, to make the world a better place?

To make our world a better place, we should uplift ourselves. I feel that we should change the way the younger generation perceives us. I use my social media platform to show that there is more to me than showing my body. I believe as women we should be better role models and think before we act and change the perception that we only care about our outer features, rather than what's inside of us. Encourage each other more. Implementing positivity is always a must, and I feel we sometimes lack that whether we are male or female. It's essential that we all reach for higher standards for ourselves and do not settle for less than we deserve. 

Favorite red lipstick: BeautyByRudy Wildfire; it is perfectly pigmented and glossy lipstick.

Favorite song: Team by Lorde, I honestly keep her whole album Pure Heroine on repeat everyday.

Favorite website for buying beauty: No website, I prefer to be at a store seeing the product and swatching it. I don't like ordering online for any beauty related products unless I really have to.

Favorite nail polish: Currently chrome. Any color chrome, by the way. It's my favorite and it lasts so long without chipping, if done the right way. I get so many compliments too!

MUA February: Fern-Lianne Kent

Your name: Fern-Lianne Kent 

Your IG: Fern.Lianne

Your Twitter: Beautywithfern

Where are you from?

Suffolk, UK

What made you fall in love with makeup and beauty?

I absolutely love the confidence that makeup can give you and for me, it's time for yourself. Kind of like therapy. I had always had an interest in beauty so I went on to train in beauty as a profession. I love how you can make someone feel beautiful and confident. 

What is your go-to moisturizer? 

I actually really love Mario Badescu or Bravura moisturisers. 

Matte lips or lip gloss?

Definitely matte lipsticks. I can't stand my hair getting stuck to the lip gloss. 

What time period in beauty do you most wish you could live in for a few days?

 1950's - I love the effortlessness look. 

Favorite beauty IGs to follow:

Carlibel

Ccclarkebeauty

Froartistry

Evelina 

Best way for fans to keep up with what you're doing?

My Instagram page

What is your advice for plus sized fashionistas who want to look and feel fabulous?

Size doesn't matter, there is beauty in everyone. The thing that you might not like in yourself, might be the exact thing that somebody loves about you. Embrace your differences. 

What can we do, right now, to make the world a better place?

Be kind, be positive and when you meet someone, find something to compliment them on. 

What's your favorite...

Red lipstick? Gerard cosmetics immortal liquid lipstick

Song, currently? Bruno Mars - Finesse

Website for buying beauty? Beauty bay! 

Nail polish? I use Gel polish, so I'd say The Gel Bottle. Inc