Today’s Fabulous Features is Noelle, a California girl with a big heart! We love reading her blog and her fashion philosophy “If you feel confident in something, wear it! Life is too short to be anything other than your true self, and the clothing you love to wear should reflect that.”
Read below to learn more about her:
Tell us a little about you:
Hi everyone! My name is Noelle and I write a fashion and beauty blog called Beautygirl24. However, my day job is completely different. I work with families that have open cases in child protective services, and my job is to remedy some of their negative behaviors with positive ones. Think of me as a youth mentor. I enjoy my job, but don’t feel that it’s entirely what I would love to do in the future. My true passion will always be writing. I live in a condo with my husband, and we just got married back in September of 2013. I love married life! I also love the ocean, and even though California is where I was born and raised, I really would love to relocate to Hawaii.
Share a fashion tip with us:
Dress for yourself. There have been so many rules over the years about what we should and shouldn’t wear, what looks best on certain body types, and trends to avoid. It can feel extremely overwhelming! I ultimately believe that there are no rules. If you feel confident in something, wear it! Life is too short to be anything other than your true self, and the clothing you love to wear should reflect that.
Share a beauty tip with us:
Moisturize and exfoliate on a regular basis. I’m not just talking about your face either. I think these two simple steps are important in any skincare routine, and the same applies for your body too. Even if you have oily skin, moisturizing is crucial to maintaining a healthy complexion. Exfoliating gets rid of dry, dead skin and produces a glow. Your skin is the largest organ in the body, so please take care of it and your overall appearance will be at its best. There isn’t any amount of makeup that can replace healthy looking skin.
What are your long term goals:
My long term goals really involve self improvement. We are all a work in progress, and I’m constantly striving to be the best person that I can be, both personally and professionally. I will be turning 30 this year, and I’m no where near figuring out exactly where I want my life to go. I thought by this time, I’d have everything all figured out but life just doesn’t work that way. I guess more adventure and living my life to the fullest are my greatest goals.
Favorite motivational quote:
I have many, but I just found this one the other day. “I like flaws and am most comfortable around those who have them. I, myself, am made up entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions”. Now who can tell me the author? I would love to know more!
What prompted you to start a beauty and fashion blog:
I started Beautygirl24 while I was in college. I was 24 years old, and in the midst of exams and endless papers. Studying Human Development and Psychology had its quirks, and I really just wanted a creative outlet. I’ve always had a passion for writing, and the world of beauty and fashion. It was a natural process for me. I was also really interested in the beauty gurus that were popping up on YouTube, and I wanted to get in on this wave of regular girls, not professionals, reviewing products and posting pictures of themselves in what they wore. I loved how real it was. Now that its become so popular to have a blog, I still enjoy doing it. It doesn’t feel as organic as it once did, but the friends I’ve made through blogging and the confidence it’s given me makes it all worth it.
Follow along with Noelle:
Blog: http://beautygirl24.blogspot.com/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/beautygirl24
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautygirl24nk
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/beautygirl24/
