Interview With Makeup Artist Fiona Taylor

Hi There..... Have you ever had your hair and makeup done by a makeup artist? 

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I had my makeup done once when I was about 17. My mom taught me a few things about hair and makeup, but not that much, so it was a real eye-opener for me. 😊

I absolutely wanted to learn because my best friend asked me if I wanted to start classes at a dancing school with her. I said yes, of course, so we enrolled in style dancing classes. 😎

The school held dance evenings for youngsters on Sunday evenings, so you can imagine I wanted to look my best to have enough boys ask me to dance. You never know when you might meet Mr. Right. 😏

Then again, there were always the ones you didn't feel like dancing with or the times when they played "La Bamba". Those were the moments when you would find everyone on the dance floor. 😉

Our favorite moment of the evening where everybody would stand in an enormous circle and the one in the middle would get to choose a person to give 3 kisses to. 😁

Doesn't that sound superb? Eek, no, of course not. It was the perfect time for us to head to the restroom and wait for the song to end to come out again. 😂

Oops, I've done it again. I wondered so far off. Today was supposed to be about another makeup artist, not about me, so let's find out what Fiona answered to my questions. 😍

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What are your name, function, and the company you work for?

My name is Fiona Taylor. I own a special events company, Faces by Fiona, and a beauty essential company, Beluxxia Beauty. 

We provide on-site beauty services to luxury clients. Our service offering ranges from makeup, hair, and on-set styling to providing touch-up essential cosmetics and accessories for clients attending events.

How old are you?

I am 38 years old.

What kind of work do you do, or what are you studying to be?

I provide artistic creations related to special events and the fashion industry. Clients have me transform them into either a red-carpet version of themselves or The Avant-Garde character for a themed party or photoshoot. My specialty is hair design and makeup artistry with a background in fashion design.

What made you decide to become a Makeup-Artist?

I’ve always loved how uplifting, empowering, and feminine a makeup transformation makes you feel. I found a natural place in the beauty industry after realizing a perfect way to fuse fashion trends and beauty together. 

Using my craft to give people encouragement to live through their alter-ego is inspiring! Sometimes it’s just helping someone feel more confident and assured by living out the dream version of who they envision from within.

There is power in beauty and how one presents themselves when they look polished. I intend to use my skills to not only make clients look amazing but also feel like they can take on what life throws at them… beautifully!

Is beauty important to you? Why?

Beauty IS important because it can shift a person's mood and feelings of self-worth, empowering you to follow your inner fierceness. 

How people perceive you matters as we, unfortunately, are often judged on how we look. I like to think of my services as a way to instill positive self-confidence so that you show up to succeed and make a positive impression on those who are important to you.

Beauty is important to me because it allows me to help clients develop and transform into stronger, more beautiful versions of themselves.

What are your successes, and how did you achieve them?

They have featured me on several platforms as a top makeup artist in Dallas. LUXLife Magazine awarded my company "The Best Beauty and Glamour Team North Texas", and I received WeddingWire’s "Couples Choice Award."

I believe my achievements come from my drive to level up my skills. I always jump at the opportunity to advance myself and push my limits and barriers.

I try to listen carefully to clients as they explain what they wish to achieve, then identify any gaps where I could possibly assist a future client with a similar need. Also, I am a very competitive person. I’m continually evaluating processes, my skills, and my company's offerings to ensure I’m giving the best version of my services in my industry.

I listen carefully to the fears of others for my dreams, ideas, and devotions. Hearing someone express their dislike or discomfort makes me question what makes them feel insecure about my ability. I use that energy to push myself to overcome negative feedback and achieve success beyond what people believe I could do.

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What’s something you might want to do in the future?

I’d like to see myself become a published author of self-help books related to the beauty industry. I’m currently working on completing an ebook bridal guide that will dive into how brides can look dreamy for their big day, with topics that discuss skincare and haircare prep, different bridal makeup styles, and more!

Is the name of the Brand important to you when you buy make-up?

It really is about the quality for me. It doesn’t have to be a super expensive brand to be of high quality. I look at other factors when buying makeup, such as longevity, quality of the ingredients, and their benefits.

Describe your personal make-up style?

My personal makeup style is a modern classic Hollywood beauty. I can’t live without my red lipstick! I love red lips so much, I put one in my company logo!

How did you find your personal style? Do you have a signature look?

The photo-ready red carpet look is a classic I love! I would say I’ve tried out different styles, from vibrant and bright to dramatic to artistry, and I never tire of seeing my prime look on my face. I like to define the features of my face that pop the most and look clean, polished, alluring, inviting, mysterious, and classy.

Regarding makeup for others, I use a similar approach. I try to elevate what features are the most striking naturally and create a beauty look that makes the wearer look like the best version of themselves without wearing an entirely unfamiliar face. I put careful attention into the wardrobe colors and mood of the event, which allows me to create a cohesive hair and makeup look.

Do you have an influence on other people’s make-up or clothing style?

I would hope so! My clients request looks from my portfolio of past clients. They tell me they appreciate how authentic, beautiful, and realistic they appear. They often wish for the same aesthetics.

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What are in your eyes the best trends at the moment?

Softer more natural brows, diffused soft lips, and winged eyeshadow looks. These are all amazing for defining your natural beauty in a trendy, non-harsh way.

What are in your eyes the worst trends at the moment?

Over highlighting the nose, over contouring the nose, the bleached-out blonde eyebrow, and graphic liner. These trends pull away and distract from people's faces. They are sometimes harsh and out of place. 

Many times, clients tell me excessively chiseled noses where it looks painted on turn them off. Excessively applying a shiny highlighter stripe down the nose bridge that ends with a nose tip that glows in the dark is sometimes humorous. I’m a fan of using trends with modification.

You should modify the intensity of trends so that it doesn’t pull away from your best features, but accentuates them.

What kind of beauty advice would you give us?

Start with a prime look that uses techniques that elevate your best features. For a more dramatic approach, take those techniques and intensify them by adding more or using a bolder makeup application in those areas. 

Also, it is important to find a focus point of energy within your face. If you love your eyes, start there. The other features should fall back and be softer around your eyes. One feature of the face doesn’t need to fight the other for attention. They should live in harmony and maintain balance and color with each other.

Who is your style icon and why?

I love Marilyn Monroe. She was classy, sexy, glamorous, powerful, and inspiring through her style. A timeless beauty.

Is there something else you would like to share with us?

Thank you for your time!

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I would like to thank you too, Fiona, for taking the time to answer my questions, and for the tips on hair and makeup. I checked out your BeluxxiaBeauty website, and am a fan of those hair accents.

Hope you like my blog.....Until next time.....Have a nice day 

Renata (Seadbeady) 

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Interview With Jewelry Designer Esme Rogers

Hi There..... Do you sometimes wonder what I am going to write about?

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https://duxfordstudios.com/

Well, I have to admit, so do I. 😂

Finding a subject isn’t hard. It could be an interview with a jewelry designer, fashion designer, fashion stylist, or a new interview with a makeup artist. 😊

At other times, it's a review of an item, and then there are my occasional beauty and fashion gift guides. 😃

That’s the straightforward part, so if you didn’t know what you can find on my blog, now you do. 😉

The hardest part is writing something interesting as an intro. How do you pull in the reader so that he doesn’t run? 😨

That’s crucial for me because I am not a fast runner. My 6-year-old granddaughter runs faster than me. 😂

I suppose the most important about writing an intro is that you don’t make it too lengthy, get to the point. 😊

Then again, what is not too lengthy? Mr. Google says it’s about 100 to 200 words, so how long have I been blabbering today? 😦

Aha, perfect Wordcounter says 184 words and 981 characters, so after this super interesting intro, it's time to see what our jewelry designer has to say. 

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What are your name, function, and the company you work for?  

I’m Esme Roger Evans and I’m the founder of Duxford Studios.

How old are you?

33

What kind of work do you do, or what are you studying to be? 

I’m a jewelry designer and maker working with ethically sourced precious metals and gemstones.

What made you decide to become a Jewelry Designer?

I was brought up in a creative household and went to uni to study Fine Art Sculpture. While studying, I experimented with different materials and often got frustrated by the excess waste, so I knew I needed to find a medium that was more environmentally friendly. 

After uni, I traveled through New Zealand where I found a jewelry-making course. The versatility and reusability of precious metals really excited me and I knew I’d found my thing! 

After NZ, I moved to Vietnam, where I taught myself wax carving, sat at my coffee table using cosmetic tools and nail files and I carried my creations on the back of a motorbike to be cast with the help of my translator. Although I was plagued with back pain and a badly marked coffee table, I’ve never been happier!

Jewelry design enables me to explore and satisfy my creativity by hand-making timeless and tactile wearable art for my customers. My work is concept-driven and inspired by contemporary culture and conceptual art. 

It’s important to me to promote the ethical materials I use to educate and encourage people to make conscious decisions when buying new products. 

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Is fashion important to you? Why? 

Totally. To me, fashion is the simplest form of personal expression. It’s a way of communicating with the world around me without having to say a thing. 

It excites me to go to new places and unpick the local cultural vibe by seeing what choices people make with the clothing and accessories they pick.

What are your successes, and how did you achieve them?

They have featured me in Vogue Italia and Tatler magazine recently, which has felt like a massive achievement. Tatler approached me to be a part of a jewelry editorial which was a huge honor, and I worked with a fantastic photographer named Lauren Miksys, who I commissioned to take some beautiful shots of my jewelry, and one photo from our collaborative shoot got accepted by Vogue Italia. 

More recently, I have got my work listed on Harvey Nichols online, which I’m so thrilled with. 

I’m part of an ethical marketplace for jewelry and accessories called Seekd, and we’ve worked really hard to make this partnership a reality. 

What’s something you might want to do in the future?

I would love to research and find an ethically run gemstone mine to work with exclusively. Human slavery and exploitation, unsustainable mining practices, and CO2 emissions are issues traditionally exacerbated by the jewelry industry and, as a result, I only buy from reputable British suppliers. 

In the future, I would like to work more closely with the individuals working in the mining industry so that I can have a greater impact on ethical working practices. 

Is the name of the Brand important to you when you buy clothing?

I have brands that I enjoy buying from but the name of a brand isn’t the most important thing to me. I like to buy quality 2nd hand clothing when I can because there is so much waste in the fashion industry which has a hugely detrimental impact on our planet. 

When it comes to jewellery, I’m very careful to read up on the materials used by a designer before deciding to buy. Luckily, there are so many other fantastic British designers using ethically sourced materials, I often feel spoilt for choice!

Describe your personal style of clothing?

I would say I have a relatively relaxed style. Generally speaking, I focus on one stand out piece and pair it with more understated items. So maybe I’d pair a striking 80s jacket with a simple top and jeans. Being a jewellery, accessories always play a big role in my outfits too.

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How did you find your personal style? Do you have a signature look? 

Through experimentation over the years. While I was at uni, I was obsessed with vintage and charity shopping and that’s never really left me. I’m a total sucker for an 80s jumpsuit!

Do you have an influence on other people’s clothing style?

I think I dress quite differently to my close friends. I wouldn’t say I influence them in how they dress as they all have their own unique styles, but we definitely enjoy seeing what we’re all wearing when we meet up.

What are in your eyes the best trends at the moment?

There’s a big push towards ethically made clothing and accessories at the moment, which I think is a fantastic and very necessary change in our culture. 

What are in your eyes the worst trends at the moment?

I’ve noticed that fringing has started to make a bit of a comeback which I find can look very fussy if it’s overdone.

What kind of fashion advice would you give us?

Buy a few good quality show stoppers that can be worn in combination with lots of different things. And always accessorise!

Who is your style icon and why?

I absolutely love Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen. Authentic creativity seems to pour out of their work and they both have/had a punk rock rebellion which I totally identify with.  

Picture provided by Esme Rogers

Thank you, Esme, for working with me on this interview. I love you are trying to find an ethically run gemstone mine, and hope you can accomplish that soon. 😍

Hope you like my blog.....Until next time.....Have a nice day 

Renata (Seadbeady) 

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Exellent Freeze-Dried Fruit Benefits - Droogfruit.nl - Healthy Fruit Snacks

Hi There..... Do you want healthy fruit snacks at work too, but without the hassle of cutting up fruits in the morning? Have you ever tried freeze-dried fruit?

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I love the taste of fruits, but it's often such a hassle. Take an orange, for instance, I just hate to peel them? It's somewhat of a love-hate relationship for me. 😕

Even though I love oranges, often I don't even buy them because I hate peeling them first, and don't get me started on the sticky hands afterward. 😒

It's the same with lemons. I buy lemon juice from concentrate because I hate the hassle of peeling them. Once a day though I just want to have the real thing, because it's soooo much better. 😍

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Don't you just love it when you are drinking your cup of tea with genuine lemon in it, and some segments have been cut open? 😁

You take a sip and a few of the juice sacs slip into your mouth. So sour that you have to shake your head, but so good at the same time. Ah, there you have it, the proof that I am genuinely nuts. 😂

Glad to know I'm not the only one though, because Justin Bieber said, "I'm crazy, I'm nuts. Just the way my brain works. I'm not normal. I think differently." 😎

Still, I am sane enough to tell you more about the dried fruit jars Droogfruit sent me in exchange for my honest opinion. 😍

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What is Freeze-dried fruit?

Freeze-dried fruit is lightweight and very crunchy. It is not a frozen fruit as it claims, but a name for the special drying method in which only the water is removed from the fruit. 

As a result, no less than 97% of all substances are preserved, ideal for children who do not get enough fruit. Freeze-dried fruit is pure nature.

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Advantages

The great thing about freeze-dried fruit is that after freeze-drying, up to 97% of the substances are preserved. You can keep the fruit closed in the cupboard for a long time, provided it is in the right condition. 

Freeze-dried fruit borders on perfection. It's the best drying method. The fruit has a crunchy structure due to freeze-drying. Suitable as a snack, breakfast cereal, but also for your children to take to school, ice cream, etc.

The advantage of freeze-dried fruit is that it contains no added sugars or other additives. The fruit is tasteful enough on its own, and we are tired of all those weird additions! 😉

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Fruit powders

Are you looking for crushed fruit for processing in your smoothie, yogurt, or dishes, and are you looking for a solution? Then look here. We have a large range of fruit powders. 

Our fruit powders are pure, so they consist of 100% fruit. With our banana, strawberry, and pear powders, you can make the best smoothies. Doesn't that sound great?

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My opinion on the dried fruit

I was so happy they picked me to write a review for them. Since my Gastric Bypass, I am always looking for healthy alternatives to snack on. 😋

These healthy fruit snacks are perfect to snack on if you ask me. They can also be an excellent alternative for people that like eating candy. 😃

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Dried fruit has a tremendous advantage because it contains no added sugars, but still moderation is key. 😉

Now, the one thing you have been waiting for, how does it taste? I received a selection of 8 fruits to try. 😦

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Strawberry: 

Crunchy and sweet with a hint of sour.

Blueberry: 

Crunchy and sweet and slightly sour.

Tangerine: 

Slightly chewy and a little sticky. Sweet with a hint of sourness.

Banana: 

Very crunchy and sweet.

Apple: 

Very crunchy and sweet, with a slight hint of sourness.

Pineapple: 

Very crunchy and sweet, with a slight hint of sourness.

Redcurrent: 

Crunchy and sour, with tiny seeds in them.

Raspberry: 

Crunchy and sour.

I love all of them except for the redcurrant. The seeds get in between my teeth, and that's annoying, but it's all a matter of taste, of course. 😍

Hope you like my blog.....Until next time.....Have a nice day 

Renata (Seadbeady) 

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Interview with Fashion Designer Kahindo Mateene

Hi There..... What time is it? Oh, ok, time for another fashion designer interview, I guess?

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https://kahindo.com/

If you ask me, it's always good to learn more about fashion brands that are new to us. 😍

I was also thinking you might be interested in knowing more about the background of fashion models? Let me know if that's a subject that speaks to you. 😯

Oh my, that means I am giving myself more work, because I would have to come up with new questions for them to answer. Ooh, I am such a fool, but you already knew that, didn't you? 😜

Do you also know who comes on Wednesdays? We have a stupid riddle about that in Belgium. It's the butchers, they are there to cut the week in half. Don't know about you, but I think it's fun. 😄

As I was trying to look up if there is something similar in English, I came across this lovely quote from Anthony T. Hincks, "Wednesdays will always bring smiles for the second half of the week". It brought a smile to my face for sure. 😊

Let's hope my next interview with fashion designer Kahindo Mateene brings a smile to your face, too. 😉

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What are your name, function, and the company you work for?

Kahindo Mateene, Founder and Designer of KAHINDO

How old are you?

43

What kind of work do you do, or what are you studying to be?

Fashion brand owner

What made you decide to become a Fashion Designer?

I became a Fashion Designer because I wanted to design clothing that represented my Congolese heritage and African upbringing in a modern way, and also told authentic and positive stories about the African continent. 

I also wanted to use fashion as a vehicle to make a social impact, specifically in Sub-Saharan Africa, where I am from, by creating jobs, empowering women, and ending poverty through paying fair living wages.

Is fashion important to you? Why?

Fashion is important to me because I believe that making conscious, responsible decisions today will create a better future for everyone. Sustainability in fashion is about much more than fabrics and material sourcing. It also extends to the people who create products and the fairness of the practices that surround their work. 

As part of our commitment to ethics and sustainability, we only use ethically sourced materials and are devoted to fair-trade production practices. In addition, we are actively working to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, which include gender equality, climate action, access to quality education, and elimination of poverty.

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What are your successes, and how did you achieve them?

I have had some great opportunities, including showing at fashion weeks

throughout the world, being accepted into the Chicago Fashion Incubator at Macy's, the Zappos Emerging designer program, and after 3 auditions getting selected to compete on Season 12 of Project Runway as a Designer

Contestant. I am also carried at Rent The Runway, Nuuly, and 5 boutiques.

Is the name of the Brand important to you when you buy clothing?

No, how it's made and who made it is more important than the name of the brand.

Describe your personal style of clothing?

My personal style is ever-changing. I dress the way I feel for the day. It can be chic, colorful, sexy, and sophisticated.

How did you find your personal style? Do you have a signature look?

It’s ever-changing, but I like to look unique and different.

Do you have an influence on other people’s clothing style?

I think so. I use a lot of color and prints and my designs also reflect this.

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What are in your eyes the best trends at the moment?

A return to authenticity and just following an individual sense of style and not dressing trendy.

What are in your eyes the worst trends at the moment?

Following trends that don’t fit into your personal style.

What kind of fashion advice would you give us?

Never be scared to experiment with colors. They are a great mood booster.

Who is your style icon and why?

My late Mother is a constant inspiration for me, and how I design for my fashion brand KAHINDO. 

She was a fashionista back in her day and wore beautiful traditional African print outfits, which were à propos in the 60s and 70s. She had an individual sense of style, and I am so happy that I inherited that from her.

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Thank you, Kahindo, for answering my questions. I am very much a fan of your designs. 😍

Hope you like my blog.....Until next time.....Have a nice day 

Renata (Seadbeady) 

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The Best Travel Case For An (Electric) Toothbrush - Toothbrush Case - Just The Case

Hi There..... Have you been looking forever for a travel case for your toothbrush? What if I told you about a toothbrush case?

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Perhaps, like most of you, I pack my toothbrush in a plastic bag because there’s no other way to transport them and keep the darn things away from other items, like your hairbrush. 😬

Ooh, so much fun brushing your teeth with some extra hairs mixed in with your toothpaste. 😂

Yuck, no, of course not. Do you know what the problem is? Once you have taken them out, you keep searching for that single hair left in your mouth, even if there’s none. Right, or is that just me? 😲

If a woman is unaware of the existence of a toothbrush case, what should she do? You can’t keep searching for a solution to every problem you have, now can you? That could drive a person insane unless you are insane already. 😜

When I was a very young girl, we would put everything in our suitcase just like that. There were no travel cases for toiletry or anything. Then again, there could have been some items for the more affluent middle class, but that wasn’t us. 😏

I’m practically certain they didn’t have toothbrush cases either, but as you know, times have changed, so let me tell you some more about this travel case, Just The Case B-Case sent me in exchange for my honest opinion 😍

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B case - Just The Case

Travel cases for (electric) toothbrushes

Precisely the one thing you need

A case for your toothbrush

hygienic and washable, easy to clean

protects your (electric) toothbrush while traveling

1 universal size for all (electric) toothbrushes

room for 2 separate brush heads

a personal and original design

no hassle, just the one thing you needed

How it started

It started with a toothbrush…

Indeed. That indispensable toothbrush that we use every day and put in the luggage first when we go on vacation, weekend trips, or on business trips.

Our electric toothbrush. Because in the end, it takes our most important asset to a higher level: our smile!

After a lot of traveling - especially short business trips - the question kept coming up again and again of where I should store this device so that I could still pack it in a hygienic and convenient way. 

And for a change a cool and hygienic solution instead of the boring dead plastic case. Since I couldn't find anywhere what I thought was the ideal solution, I created it myself: the b-case.

Perfectly sized to fit one electric toothbrush and 2 separate brush heads, plus room for your favorite tube of toothpaste.

Very light, safe, washable, hygienic, and designed in an original and fun model, ready to throw in your luggage. No hassle, no struggle. Simply easy, and actually indispensable.

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For the stylish traveler!

Have you been looking for a brilliant solution to take your (electric) toothbrush with you on a trip in style?

Whether it's that long blissful sun-and-do-nothing vacation, city, or business trip, the least attractive thing in the luggage was always that boring plastic case with your toothbrush. Or just loose in the toiletry bag, which is actually not that hygienic and only contaminates the rest of the contents.

Well, look no further!

I have designed a stylish, but above all handy solution to open your luggage without hesitation: the b-case.

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Just a light, washable case to store your (electric) toothbrush, and what's very handy, there's extra room for 2 brush heads and your favorite tube of toothpaste. And the case isn't just for one model but it's compatible with every brand of toothbrush.

There is also no risk the electric toothbrush would switch on accidentally, leading to a flat battery upon arrival at your destination (or the embarrassing vibration sound at the luggage check that leads to questioning looks...)

Light, washable, brilliant design, just an easy travel gadget that every traveler can no longer do without! If you prefer not to brush electrically? No problem, a regular toothbrush also fits in perfectly!

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My opinion on the toothbrush case

They can come in very handy if your kids spend the night elsewhere or go to a youth camp or summer camp. They are sturdy but not heavy, which is ideal for traveling. 😊

Also, if you have a late-night departure, and you still want to brush your teeth before you pack, no problem. If your toothbrush is still wet, just put it in the case, because you can wash it after use. 😍

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What's most handy about this b-case is that you can store all your teeth-cleaning supplies in it. Not only your (electric) toothbrush and brush heads but also, for example, your toothpaste, or an interdental brush (against tartar). 😊

They are packed separately in cardboard boxes. I'd say if you are looking for a fun gift for someone who likes to travel, this could be the one. 😎

Hope you like my blog.....Until next time.....Have a nice day 

Renata (Seadbeady) 

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Interview with Fashion Stylist Genevieve Kacmar

Hi There..... Are you ready to learn more about fashion and style? Can I interest you in a new fashion stylist interview?

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How can you say no to that? Fashion is much more interesting than, let's say, things like tools for bloggers, isn't it? 😏

Oops, that's right, almost forgot, it was I who made such a boring blog post. 😨

Sometimes you have to make less interesting posts for people to realize how interesting other ones, like fashion stylist interviews, are. Just like in fashion and style, perhaps, it's mixing and matching. 😉

Getting older has at least one benefit. You learn it's impossible to please everyone all the time. The question is, do I care? 😎

It's as George Carlin said, 'People who say they don't care what people think are usually desperate to have people think they don't care what people think.' 😂

Ah, I bet you had to read twice to get the point of this one. You are free to read it as many times as you like. 😁

Just don't forget this blog post isn't about quotes but about fashion stylists, so time to continue with the interview. 😍

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What are your name, function, and the company you work for?  

Genevieve Kacmar, Personal Stylist for House of Colour

 

How old are you?

41

 

What kind of work do you do?

I specialize in Color and Style Analysis. I teach clients what colors enhance their natural beauty and discover their personal style using their body architecture, personality, and lifestyle.

 

What made you decide to become a Fashion Stylist?

I loved the confidence I gained after I got my own colors and style done. It changed how I shop and dress my body. My mental focus shifted from my body doesn’t fit these clothes to these clothes are not suitable for my body. 

This mental shift was huge for my mental health. I loved how I represent who I am on the inside and on the outside with the clothes that I wear, and I want to provide others with these tools that I have found so useful.

 

Is fashion important to you? Why?

Yes! I have learned the power and influence fashion and style have on our everyday lives. First impressions are made quickly, and what we take in visually is a huge part of that. 

I can show authority and confidence with an outfit choice. Also, wearing my best colors in the correct proportions and balance makes me feel my best in both casual and formal clothes.  

Picture provided by Genevieve Kacmar

 

What are your successes and how did you achieve them?

I truly feel blessed and successful with every thank you note I receive after an appointment with a client. Knowing that I have affected their lives positively. 

 

Is the name of a Brand important to you when you buy clothing?

Brand names are not very important to me. Quality is important to me. 

 

Describe your personal style of clothing?

At House of Colour, my style is a Natural Ingenue, which means I like to mix textures and have some movement with my clothes. I feel my best with some structure and I like my details to be smaller and more feminine. 

 

How did you find your personal style? Do you have a signature look? 

House of Colour helps to guide us when creating our personal style based on our body architecture, personality, and lifestyle. 

I then take that information and create looks I love. The guidelines help me determine the scale, fabrics, and shapes that work for my body. 

Picture provided by Genevieve Kacmar

In what way do you influence other people’s clothing style?

I love our process so much because it is about finding someone's personal style and not trying to mimic my style to someone else. 

I teach my clients to embrace their own bodies and have confidence in developing their own style with the information they learn during a style class.

 

What are in your eyes the best trends at the moment?

I love the dusters and longer coats. They add so much interest to an outfit. 

 

What are in your eyes the worst trends at the moment?

One benefit of knowing what works for your body is also knowing which trends to skip and which ones to have fun with!  

I will skip the slip dress trend because I know I will not be comfortable in it so it is a no for me! But I think it looks great on other people!

 

What kind of fashion advice would you give us?

Just because something is on trend doesn’t mean you have to wear it! Pick what is best for you and love what you wear! 

 

Is there something else you would like to share with us? 

For any upcoming fall/winter trends: Try adding some leather to your wardrobe! I am seeing it everywhere and there are so many fun ways to add it to your look. 

Picture provided by Genevieve Kacmar

Thank you, Genevieve, for answering my questions. I totally agree that leather upgrades your look. 😊

If you are interested, here are some of my previous fashion stylist interviews

https://seadbeady.blogspot.com/2022/08/interview-with-fashion-stylist-jeffrey.html

https://seadbeady.blogspot.com/2022/07/interview-with-fashion-stylist-jennifer.html

Hope you like my blog.....Until next time.....Have a nice day 

Renata (Seadbeady) 

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