The Modest Belle
Based In Bahrain
Blogs About Fashion, beauty and lifestyle. I am a huge makeup junkie, so I’m constantly testing out new products and reviewing them on my blog and YouTube channel.
Instagram Followers 3K There is a misperception that bloggers need to be a certain way to stand out. In my opinion, it’s all about being yourself and showing your individuality. I’m always listening to the feedback of my followers and readers and I really value their input. I definitely wouldn’t have made it this far without the support I received from my family, friends and amazing readers/viewers/followers. Filming, editing videos and writing blog posts take time. Generally, I post on the blog and my YouTube channel once a week. On social media, I post at least once a day. Snapchat has definitely taken over the bloggersphere. Many people update their Snapchat account daily instead of their blogs. It’s a great way of learning/sharing new information. It’s very important to invest in a proper domain name and website design. And when you post always choose quality over quantity. INSTAGRAM: @THEMODESTBELLE | BLOG: WWW.THEMODESTBELLE.COM 52
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Sheida Fashionista Based In Dubai, UAE
Blogs About Fashion, beauty and lifestyle.
Instagram Followers 71K The most exciting experience for me as a blogger was when Anastasia Beverly Hills sent me a huge package of her makeup products. This wasn’t about the products, I mean, of course I was ecstatic to receive them but it was much deeper than that for me. All my life I have tried to prove to people that the fashion and beauty industry is my calling. And for a person I idolise like Anastasia, to not only notice me, but to actually believe in me to send me this package meant the world to me. I was very emotional. I always need dimension when I photograph. I adore how food bloggers take their cleverly arranged items and photograph from a bird’s
eye view. But this almost never works for me. If I’m running errands I don’t have half as much makeup on and I’m usually in flats and casual clothes and I’m always worried people will recognise me in that state! But I don’t stage my photos or outfits, I don’t get dressed up to go out to a location just to shoot my ‘outfit of the day’, I just capture what I already look like for that day and try to find a decent spot in the location I’m in. I think it is important to follow your vision for your blog and attend events that suit your style rather than just being there for the sake of attending. You’ve got to be active. People follow you for a reason. Be humble. There is nothing more unattractive than a person who is too big for their boots. There is ALWAYS someone bigger and better than you, and it’s your followers who make you who you are. My dream is to travel around the world and blog in every destination I visit. Everywhere has a different energy and beauty and I love to capture it all. From the nature of beautiful islands to the busy city life. The different cultures, fashion, styles never ceases to fascinate . INSTAGRAM: @SHEIDAFASHIONISTA BLOG: WWW. SHEIDAFASHIONISTA.COM