I've read Thiamere's recent blog post. And at first, I don't know what to say because I'm really new to beauty blogging. I can honestly say that this passion of starting a beauty blog is influenced by youtube make up gurus (I think most of us started that way :P). I started watching bubzbeauty then juicystar07. Eventually, I followed other gurus such as Michelle Phan, Fafinettex3, and Elle. Then I started surfing for reviews on specific products and discovered the world of beauty bloggers here in blogspot.
Nobody from them started as professionals and as Thiamere emphasized they're simply ordinary consumers who have this great passion for make up. There are a lot of "gurus" in youtube but not all of them make it to the "list" (it's not like we follow every single one of them) which is why only few of them really stand out. And I guess it's the same thing with blogging. I'm not saying that we should start categorizing bloggers by saying who's good and who's not but I believe that there are just a number of people who do the extra work; they put extra effort to make the reviews more objective than simply pure subjective reviews. They really research and give credible tips to beginners like myself. I admit I'm not really good with making reviews (I haven't made one. teehee). I have so much to learn. But I'm challenged every time I read blog posts that are really helpful, appealing, more concise and have substance.
I meet Pinays here in blogspot who have the same passion as mine and I learn from how they make their FOTD, reviews, hauls and stuffs like that. They help me choose what alternative products I can use that are inexpensive but incredibly great. They make my options wider. In fact, they make me wiser as a consumer.
I started blogging not because I want to be famous. But, rather, I want to learn with them and create a beauty blogger in me. I want to make good reviews- how should I review a product? Where do I start? How do I rate this? These are the questions that I learn to ask myself before and after I purchase something. It may not make me a great make up guru. But isn't it amazing when you learn to put make up on your own by simply reading blogs? At the same time you meet a lot of amazing people online. They support you and give constructive criticisms.
For the person who thought that beauty bloggers aren't qualified, in general, to review or voice out their opinions about make up products, shame on you. Even the experts give the wrong pieces of advice such as that one. If you think that only people like you have the credibility merely because of a certificate and what not, you're wrong. The fact that you raised the topic only says that more people listen to beauty bloggers than "professionals". And I guess that credibility isn't that exclusive after all. Before you start challenging the big world of beauty blogging, you might want to review yourself. Perhaps, it's not us but you. You may not be reaching your market well. You may not be that visible enough. Or maybe, you isolate yourself to the "ordinary" people. Come to think of it, we are the consumers. We are the ones who make the demands. You may want to look at your shortcomings as an "expert".
We all begin small. Nobody starts big. I love reading other people's opinions because their approach is more personal than "professional". They don't solely rely on books rather they add more on experience.
And as I end this blog, I want to share to you guys what the President of my home org have said.
She said, "You don't have to be great to start. You have to start to be great." (Luzelle Artillero)
Have a great day guys! I'm so proud of you. I want to thank you for all your efforts. I'll try my best too. :)
