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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – @KelliClifton
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – @KelliClifton

The last of our #BeautyConfessions, today’s one from Kelli Clifton, Beauty Assistant at FairLady Magazine How did you get started in the beauty industry? After interning at various magazines in many different departments for over two years, including FAIRLADY (twice), I interned in the Beauty Department and simply fell in love with it. After the beauty assistant at the time left, I decided to apply for the job and here I am today! Almost a year later! What’s the best thing about your job? Seeing your name in the byline of a story, being able to test fabulous products, communicating with fantastic clients who represent iconic brands, attending beauty launches, and lastly, living out my passion, which is beauty. Can life get any better? Dream job indeed! What’s the most common questions girls ask you when they find out what you do? “How did you get started in the beauty industry?”, “How many beauty products have you tried?”, “How long have you been in beauty for?”, and often, I also get asked advice as to where she can go have her hair, nails, etc done. What was the last thing beauty item you purchased? Beauty related? Seriously? I think it…

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November 16, 2011
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – @PippaAlcock from Woman & Home Magazine
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – @PippaAlcock from Woman & Home Magazine

We have another confession for you today, and it comes from Pippa Alcock, Beauty Editor at Woman & Home Magazine… How did you get started in the beauty industry? I started as a fashion assistant, moved onto the grooming pages, then into PR where I worked on a few beauty clients, and finally to beauty editing. What’s the best thing about your job? Attending fab launches with my fellow beauties, interviewing international beauty ambassadors, getting real insight into a multi-billion dollar industry, shooting gorgeous beauty stories and of course, painting my nails at my desk is part of the job description! What’s the most common questions girls ask you when they find out what you do? “Which skincare range is the best?” Truth is, good skincare is much more than what you put on your face. Don’t stress, don’t smoke, don’t sun tan, don’t drink too much, and get some sleep. What was the last thing beauty item you purchased? I don’t really need to buy products, as I’m continually testing products for work. But I always pay to have my eyebrows shaped and tinted. They really do define your features. What are your top beauty products right now? The…

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November 15, 2011
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – Emmy from @Beautopia_SA
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – Emmy from @Beautopia_SA

Today we catch up with Beautopia’s Editor, Emmy Schofield… How did you get started in the beauty industry? While I was still studying, I got an internship with the fabulous Suzy Josephson who was the Beauty Editor at Marie Claire in 2002. What’s the best thing about your job? Trying-out all the fabulous new products and treatments. As well as being in an industry with such amazing people. What’s the most common questions girls ask you when they find out what you do? “What did you study to get your job?” Answer: Um, finance… It has so much to do with working hard, and being in the right place at the right time. Get an unpaid internship, and do everything that is asked of you with a smile. What was your last beauty purchase? My fabulous hair colour with Lisa at Furr Hair at Wembley Square. (www.furrhair.co.za) What are your top beauty products right now? Maybelline Stiletto Lash Waterproof Mascara, Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Hand Therapy, Acquizhen Rebalancing Mask, Palmers Cocoa Butter Formula Natural Bronze Gradual Tanner , Revlon Nail Enamel in Emerald. What are your all time fav products? Things you’ve loved since forever and can’t live without?…

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November 14, 2011
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – Fair Lady’s Candice Lee Kannemeyer
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – Fair Lady’s Candice Lee Kannemeyer

Today’s beauty confession comes from Fairlady’s Beauty Editor @Candiceleekan. How did you get started in the beauty industry? I began in magazine’s as a fashion & décor editor and was lucky enough to get offered the position of Sarie beauty editor in 2006. What’s the best thing about your job? The international travel and getting to take products home to try. What’s the most common questions girls ask you when they find out what you do? “Do cellulite creams & anti-wrinkle creams really work?” What was the last thing you purchased? A Missibaba Bag What are your top beauty products right now? Estee Lauder DayWear Plus Multi Protection Anti-Oxidant Crème SPF15, Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multi-Purpose Care Dry Oil, Nivea Q10 Firming Body Lotion, Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair, Lancome Multiple Lift Ultimate Rejuvinating Eye Duo. What are your all time fav products? Things you’ve loved since forever and can’t live without? Clarins Beauty Flash Balm – great for pepping up tired skin, Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge – the best cream blusher ever! Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair – I’ve been using this for five years now and my skin has never looked better, Smashbox Soft Lights bronzer in Baked Stardust…

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November 11, 2011
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – Eloise Dreyer
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – Eloise Dreyer

Today’s beauty confession comes from celebrity makeup artist and blogger, @eloisemakeup – Eloise Dreyer. How did you get started in the beauty industry? It never started at a certain point for me. It’s always been there. It’s as natural as breathing to me. It manifested though when my mother taught me to always look after my skin no matter what and that I should feel pretty for myself, no one else. What’s the best thing about your job? I get to learn about the most amazing advances in skin care technology, sample fragrances, play with colour when it comes to cosmetics, see the radiant faces of my models and clients after I’ve worked on them and make friends with like-minded people. My creativity is never curbed, frowned upon or laughed at. I love being creative and sharing it. What’s the most common questions girls ask you when they find out what you do? “How I got into the industry?” “How I get to be so sought after by clients and brands?” “How to do certain applications in makeup?” “What my beauty closet looks like?” – Eloise, we’d love to see that closet! What was the last beauty item you purchased?…

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November 10, 2011
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – O Magazine’s Chereen Gibson
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – O Magazine’s Chereen Gibson

Today’s beauty confession come from @ChereenGibson, resident Beauty Editor at O, The Oprah Magazine. How did you first get started in the beauty industry? I started out as the junior sub-editor at Woman & Home, and was soon promoted to features writer and travel editor. It was on a press trip to Mauritius that I realised that my passion for all things beauty, combined with my writing ability and creativity, would stand me in good stead to work as a beauty editor – something I’d wanted to do since I was a little girl. I guess my previous editor must have seen it too, as she offered me the position of beauty and health editor in 2009. I’ve since started as the beauty editor at O, The Oprah Magazine, which is a dream come true. I have always dreamt of being on the Oprah show, but never though that I would have the opportunity to work on such a fantastic brand with such a talented, inspiring and supportive team. What’s the best thing about your job? Definitely seeing my creativity and beauty philosophy brought to life on the pages of O. So much hard work goes behind planning every beauty…

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November 9, 2011
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – Kim Gray
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – Kim Gray

Today’s beauty confession is from @KimGray, one of my oldest blogging buddies… How did you first get started in the beauty industry? Being a stylist in the fashion industry, I noticed that girls always gravitate to the make up artist make-up box, and quickly realized that girls love to to know what the latest and greatest products are and other peoples opinions on them. And so I added beauty reviews to my blog, along side the fashion and design content. What’s the best thing about your job? Testing out all the beauty products of course! I also like to give back – so after trying and testing and when the beauty cupboard is full, I donate all the beauty goodies to Code Teen where the beauty products are distributed among raped and abused and usually underprivileged girls. I love that I can do that! What’s the most common questions girls ask you when they find out what you do? “How do I get into the industry?” What was the last beauty item you purchased? Deodorant and cotton wool. I am very privileged to be sponsored by QMS Medicosmetics, so regular facials and their fabulous skincare products keep me in check. What are your top beauty…

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November 8, 2011
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – Kiss Blush and Tell
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – Kiss Blush and Tell

Today we catch up with the gorgeous @toritatham, Victoria Tatham of the bubbly beauty blog, Kiss Blush and Tell How did you get started in the beauty industry? I studied beauty when leaving school and worked in the industry for a few years when I lived in London – from managing a five star spa to doing make-up at London Fashion Week – I loved every bit of it, however wanted to grow in the advertising industry, so returned home to study again. I keep up my love and knowledge for beauty through my blog, where I meet great people and get to try exciting new products. What’s the best thing about your job? I absolutely love working at Ogilvy (Victoria’s day job is as an Account Executive at Ogilvy Cape Town). Being the biggest advertising agency in the world I am surrounded by incredibly creative and inspiring people and get the chance to work on really exciting brands – this means that I am constantly stimulated and challenged, which is really important to me. Kiss Blush and Tell also keeps me really busy and this satisfies my super girly side. My blog keeps me inspired and really fulfils me…

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November 7, 2011
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – Elle Magazine’s Lynette Botha
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – Elle Magazine’s Lynette Botha

Aren’t you just loving these Beauty Girl’s Confessions? Today’s confession comes from the proud new mama and gorgeous Beauty Editor at ELLE magazine South Africa, Lynette Botha – @Ms_ELLE_Beauty. Don’t you think she looks just like Kate Hudson? How did you first get started in the beauty industry? I started at ELLE as the features writer, moved to the position of production and sub-editor and the got lured by the pull of beauty when the beauty editor position became available. I haven’t looked back since and strongly believe that everything happens for a reason. What’s the best thing about your job? Being able to be creative on a daily basis. Having the opportunity to conceptualise and execute shoots and features that interest me and ELLE readers. Being fortunate enough to get to test and play with the latest in skincare, make-up and fragrance before any one else. And of course, the opportunity for overseas travel now and then through my job is an extreme blessing. What’s the most common questions girls ask you when they find out what you do? “Do you get to keep everything?” Haha. And the answer is ‘No!’ but I am definitely spoilt with my fair…

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November 4, 2011
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – Lip Gloss Girl
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – Lip Gloss Girl

Today’s beauty confession is from the fun, witty and highly entertaining beauty blogger Leigh van den Berg, otherwise known as @lipglossgirl. How did you first get started in the beauty industry? I worked at Clicks ClubCard magazine for years and used to hog writing all the beauty stories. Eventually, I knew I only ever wanted to write about all things glossy and fabulous. That and score free shizz. What’s the best thing about your job? New beauty goodies landing on your desk and getting to drink champers (at launches) and play with make-up during business hours. What’s the most common questions girls ask you when they find out what you do? How do I do what you do?’ (Start a blog and promote the hellin’ out of it. If your writing is good and your content is interesting, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t do well). What was your last thing you purchased? A (crappy) cup of take-away coffee from the nasty little cafe below the office I’m currently freelancing in. Next time I’ll spring for Vida. What are your top five beauty products right now? ROC Retinol Correxion deep wrinkle serum (I buy it online) MAC Lipglass in Flashmode Benefit…

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November 3, 2011
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – Essentials Mags’ Tessa Passmore
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Confessions of a Beauty Girl – Essentials Mags’ Tessa Passmore

Today’s beauty confession is from essentials Magazine‘s Health and Beauty Editor, Tessa Passmore How did you first get started in the beauty industry? I studied at UCT and interned at Marie Claire for a while in Cape Town. I then moved to London and went to Central Saint Martins (a summer school student) where I studied more fashion orientated/ magazine subjects. In London, I interned in the fashion industry, at a PR for Stella McCartney. I returned to South Africa and began working as an intern for essentials. I became a features writer and eventually the Beauty Editor in August 2010. The beauty industry is so exciting and current. Worldwide there is no seasonal difference between products – very different to fashion, which can be quite dated down South here in SA. What’s the best thing about your job? Getting to try great new and exciting products. What’s the most common questions girls ask you when they find out what you do? “If it’s expensive does that mean it works better?”, “How do you know what’s good?” and “Do you really get to test out all the latest and newest products for free?” What was your last beauty purchase? Viktor…

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November 2, 2011
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