Hello!! 

I’m asking for help because, like so many people at the moment, Covid 19 and lockdown has financially defeated me. I started studying for my makeup artistry qualification during the first lockdown, and I am ready to begin my career in this field... but unfortunately, I am unable to raise the funds for my stock, insurance and even a car (which has died a death during lockdown) because I’ve been unable to work. I’m a mum of two and have been studying and homeschooling for almost a year now! 

To put it bluntly, my kids and I don’t know how we’ve managed. I’ve been collecting food bank parcels, had family help me out with groceries and I’ve even had to let a few monthly bills go into arrears for a month or two because it was a choice between the bills and food. I cut down on the unnecessary bills as soon as lockdown hit us the first time, but it’s merely offered the ability to get a little more food in. It’s taken a lot of courage to admit that... not many people around me have known how bad it has been at times in my house

Makeup, for me, is about freedom of expression. It is about treating a face as a beautiful blank canvas with same scope for creativity.

Any face can be transformed by the application of makeup. It can be transformed, enhanced... and for some, improved. People use makeup for all manner of reasons; some wear it to make them feel more attractive, some wear it to feel empowered, ready to take on the day... a kind of war paint so to speak... some wear it simply for a level of personal enjoyment and creative freedom it offers... not to mention fun!!

For me, to do makeup on someone else’s beautiful face, the pleasure of seeing them feel transformed, beautiful and ready for any occasion is the most satisfaction one can experience. To take the stress of having to do yet another task for a bride on her big day, to pamper someone getting ready for going out to celebrate their birthday/anniversary anything... and see their happiness is so rewarding!

When I create looks on myself, I get to satisfy the artist in me. I can create literal art on my face and feel beautiful and confident all at once!! The level of freedom is immeasurable because there are simply no limits. And there is no greater fun in that kind of freedom.

I appreciate any support I may receive through this, it has taken a lot of courage tocreate this account, so any help will be greatly appreciated beyond words!! 

I only started exploring makeup properly during the first lockdown to help me stay focused, motivated and boredom free... and found myself better than I ever expected! I enrolled with Girl Meets Brush Academy and started entering challenges they posted and entered a competition last summer. I won a number of the individual challenges and was awarded the Highly Commended award and also was named one of the winners in the big competition held in August. The prize was to have a homemade video of a makeup creation showcased in the Digital London Fashion Week!! To win such a dream competition as that in such a short space of time gave me the encouragement and confidence to continue this career. My work is unique, my looks are innovative... and my passion is unmeasurable!! To say I love what I do is a severe understatement!!!