#GIRLBOSS

Welcome welcome welcome! Another week on Thursday thoughts with Jane. One topic I want to focus on is the word GIRL BOSS. The word Girl Boss, has so much meaning. It makes a woman sound superior, in control, a business woman, leader, and etc. The book "#GIRLBOSS"was inspired by a woman entrepreneur named Sophia Amoruso. She is the CEO of the fashion company called "Nasty Gal". She has always been independent, wise beyond her years, go-getter, but most of all motivated. She was motivated because she saw her NastyGal business grow into something huge. She started her business by bitting clothes on eBay and got her consumers through her Myspace page. Reading her book has inspired me to write a blog post and provide tips on how to become a GIRLBOSS. Truth is that many people will be sharing with your their career tips. Whether that is a professional or simply a person who loves and cares for you and your well-being. Sometimes you need to figure out what you want in your life. This year so far has taught me so many things about myself. I would've never thought to be writing a fashion blog. Today I will be sharing some tips on how to be a "Girl Boss"!

1. You: Find Your Expertise: To be a Girl Boss you have to put yourself first. Once you put yourself first, you learn to love yourself. Self love is so important. Sometimes we don't know what we want to do in life. Ask yourself, what is one thing you love to do and how you can make a profit out of what you love? At the end of the day, you are in control of your life. Sometimes we get caught up in other peoples time and dream, we loose ourselves in other people's dream. Every journey is a process.

2. Reading: Honestly, reading new books is a great way to learn and think.  There is nothing more attractive than stimulating the mind. It's so important to educate yourself if you want to be a Girl Boss! Just because you may have a Bachelors degree does not mean to stop educating yourself. I always do my best to learn something new everyday. As an entrepreneur, there is always room for expanding the mind!

3. Be Assertive: Somewhere hanging in the balance of being submissive and aggressive is being assertive. As far as women have come in a workplace, we're sometimes still faced with stereotypes. One thing to remember is to be assertive. Being submissive might lead you to being manipulated and walked on while being aggressive might lead to harsh and hostile work conditions. Being assertive is knowing when to take "no" for an answer and knowing when to push a little bit harder.

4. Save Money: If you're going to be a Girl Boss, you have to save money. There is a difference between wanting something and need something. There are a lot of things that we want in life but we can not afford to get them right now. They say "If you got to think about it, then do not buy it!". There is a common rule called the 50-30-20 Rule. It says that you shouldn't spend more than 50% of your paycheck on essentials, so this will cover food, transportation, housing, and etc. 30% of your paycheck would fall into your personal expenses such as dinner nights, movies, gym memberships and etc. Lastly, 20% of your paycheck should go to your bank. Regardless, you should be saving something. It's better to have more than less.

5. Vision Board: Get your old magazines and create a vision board. Start brainstorming and visualizing how you want your life to be on a board. You can get creative and even draw out what you want to succeed in life. This is a fun project to hang on your wall so you can be reminded of what you want to accomplish. You will be surprised in what you come up with!

6. Time Management: They say, if you're on time you're late! It's important to be at least 15 minutes early. Being your own boss, you lead by example. If you want people running on your time, as leaders you set the tone. If you want to run on Korean people time, I suggest you come an hour early (Haha).

7. Dress To Impress: Looks do matter. I repeat, LOOKS DO MATTER. As your business status changes, so will your appearance. You'll have to adjust your appearance, the way you move and present yourself. Always dress your best. Most girls feel confident when they are wearing a outfit they love and feel comfortable in. Some may use the "I am on a budget" quote. That is no excuse to look like a slob. Be the Girl Boss people look at and think "Dang this girl always got it all together". Always look your Girl Boss best!

8. Set Goals: I have a journal written down with tons of goals. A section filled with short term goals and long term goals. You always want to make sure your goals are attainable, specific and realistic. We all want to meet Santa but is that realistic? Probably not. Let's be real about them and attack them!

9. Take Risks: Taking a risk may seem intimidating because it's a change and some people don't like change. But nothing is more satisfying than seeing your dreams come true. When no one believed in you and lost some friends along the way but still making it happen.

10. Hater's Gonna Hate: It is scientifically proven that the amount of people that will support your new move will be small. Small amount of supports will be too busy pointing out all the difficulties, sacrifices and risks you will be taking. Be prepared for the negativity but don't let that bring you down. Instead let that push you and motivate you. Nothing is more better than a successful revenge.

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These are Jane's steps on how to be a Girl Boss. Overall, it's all about pursing yourself and making your dreams happen. Sometimes it may mean to sacrifice a little but the end result will be the best reward. They say, work hard and play later!


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#GirlBoss

Make-Up & Beauty Interview with JoJoCircus

Happy June! It's great to be back to share my thoughts and share some new ideas. In today's episode, I am happy to interview my talented and beautiful little sister Joan AKA JoJo. JoJo is a certified Make-Up Artist, graduated from M.U.D School (Make-Up Designory) in New York City. She has been such an inspiration in the beauty industry. There is never a time when we are walking together in the streets without someone giving her a compliment. I remember when the make-up industry hasn't grown yet, Jojo never gave up and continued to experiment new ideas. When family members were against her being a Make-Up Artist, she did not care and continued to pursue her dreams. Today, I am looking forward to go more in depth about Jojo's experience as a Make-Up Artist and what advice she can provide for the audience.

Interview with JoJo Circus

1. What makes you stand out as a Make-Up Artist?

What makes me stand out as a Make-Up Artist besides my bright blue hair, is being able to get creative and have fun playing with different colors and products.

2. What does your daily make-up routine look like?

I always start with a cleansed moisturized canvas. Skin Care is definitely a MUST when it comes to applying make-up in yourself. I will list in order how I put on my make-up on a daily basis:

• Primer: Current favorite is my "First Aid Beauty Coconut Smoothie" primer.
• Foundation: I always switch off my foundation but the one I reach for the most would be "Tarte Rainforest of the Sea" foundation. I love how the foundation looks on my skin!
• Concealer: Current favorite is the famous "Tarte Shape Tape". Full coverage concealer, very lightweight and a little bit goes a long way. I use more of a peachy concealer to cover up my dark circles. No one wants to look tired!
• Setting Powder: "RMCA No Color Powder" gives no flashbacks in your photos which is what I love in a setting powder.
• Bronzer: "Girlatik Beauty Bronzer" in "Cabo" is my all time favorite. It gives me a beautiful summer bronzed skin!
• Eyebrows: Currently loving the "LA Girl Brown Mechanical Pencil". This is definitely an affordable version of the Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz.
• Blush: I love any blushes that are coral. It gives me a pretty natural flush to my skin tone. "Too-Faced in Peach Beach" is my all time favorite.
• Highlighter: Who doesn't love this part of their make-up routine?! I love using different highlighters for different types of looks I go for. I use at least two highlighters to give me the perfect amount of glow!
• Eye Shadow: It all depends on what kind of look I'm going to create. If I want a pop of color, I love using the "Suva Beauty's: Cupcakes and Monster's" palette and the "Urban Decay's: Electric" palette. The more neutral palettes I would reach  for the "Violet Voss: Holy Grail" palette or "Morphe's: F35" palette.
• Mascara: "Benefit: Roller Lash Mascara" is AMAZING!!!
• False Lashes: I love applying false lashes especially since my lashes are always falling downwards. False lashes help me have existing lashes. "KoKo Lashes" in the style Goddess is my all time favorite!
• Lips: My go to lip is "Jefferee Star's" Androgyny" Velour Lipsticks. I am obsessed with lip colors that have a mauve and plum tone.

3. What is your favorite make-up brand ad why would you recommend it?

My favorite make-up brand would have to be "Kat Von D" because I love her edgy style and I love that she has a lot of different colors in her collection. The pigmentation in her products are absolutely AMAZING! If you're a make-up lover and you're not afraid to play with colors, definitely try out her products. She is also Cruelty Free!

4. What are the biggest challenges Make-Up Artists have to face?

The biggest challenge a Make-Up Artist has to face is honestly challenging ourselves to become better, not being afraid to learn something new. Also becoming professional enough to charge the rate's you deserve as an Artist.

5. How often do you clean your make-up brushes?

I clean my brushes every time I'm done with my make-up application. In my opinion, if you do not clean your brushes, the products that we're used from previous can absorb into your brushes and dry up and can get stuck in the hairs. That causes the hairs on the brushes to fall out and ruin the brushes. Treat your brushes as if you were washing your own hair.

6. How long does it take for you to apply a full make-up application?

An hour and a half! This is one of my favorite questions anyone can ask me. The amount of jaws dropped and "WOW that's dedication!", I get everyday is pretty hilarious!

7. Do you prefer high name brand make-up or drug store make-up?

It all depends on what the product is. For example, a gel liner, mascara, and eyebrow pencil, these I prefer drug store affordable brands because you can always find an alternative product that works the same way. When it comes to foundation, lip products, eye shadows blush and highlighters, I usually go more towards the higher end because I feel like they have more pigmentation than a drug store brand.

8. Why do you choose the beauty industry?

I choose the beauty industry because the trends are always changing and it challenges and inspires me to learn more about the field. from high fashion, Avant Garde, Male Make-Up and editorials. I will never forget the time I worked my first photo shoot and seeing my work up on my schools website. I knew being in the beauty industry was something I knew I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

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Jojo, thank you for taking the time to provide us useful information and tips on your journey as a Make-Up Artist! We wish you luck and continue pursuing your dreams! This is only the beginning.

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