The very first beauty book that I purchased about 12 years ago was
"Latina Beauty" I can still remember being so ecstatic to find a book that I could relate to. I think it was the first and last book of it's kind, so in some type of way I dedicate this blog to this book, for helping me find the artista (artist) in me. I studied this book like I was getting ready for an exam. I also kept my sister in law up at night creating different looks on her. She often reminded me not to be
'wasted talent' and somehow that stuck to me. It reminded me every time I would get discouraged about this passion of creating beauty. I have been on a mission ever since.
I thank my mom for pushing me and expecting excellence. I earned a B.A in 2000 and have been working as a Professional Social Worker ever since. It wasn't until a few years later, while praying and seeking God about what he created me to do, that I felt something was missing and this idea to create hit home, so I practiced my heart away to learn makeup. I wanted to ability to inspire women inside out and believed that if you can help someone feel good on the inside it would translate on the outside and vice versa. On a mission to discover this dream, instead of pursuing a double major to attain a Ph.D in counseling as I had planned, I enrolled into Jean Madeline Aveda Institute and graduated in 2004. Upon graduation, I went to work for my dream job at M.A.C cosmetics. It was such a blessing to have worked and meet so many amazing artists.
It has been a fun journey but at the time, my poor Latina mother almost had a heart attack when I told her I was not going to get my Ph.D...she told me I had birds in my head. haha! Meaning, I had lost it...but the thought of combining my love for art and people took precedence. For years, being able to combine both arts was such a dream, and now my family understands that I come alive when I am able to create & inspire other people. Being able to pursue my dreams has opened new dreams and my love to help other people pursue their passions is on my list too. It is so true what my pastor said years ago... that "if you can't find a door of opportunity-open a window" and I did.
Our Mission:
Our Mission at Rosie Reed Beauty is to inspire beauty inside out. My prayer is that I will be able to inspire & encourage someone out there, not just with makeup, but mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. It is important to be whole as a person. Often times, in our life we wear many masks to hide our real self. I hope that through our team of beauty experts you will be inspired, encouraged and motivated to pursue your God given talents & dreams and be healed from the inside out.
Words of Encouragement:
Remember that you are made uniquely and for such a time as this. It is so true. Do not be discouraged. If your talents are different, or if you are still soul searching then that's the first step. Begin asking yourself what are you naturally good at? and what can be developed? Then find a mentor to assist. There is not one person on this earth that is like you. You were made unique. You were made with a purpose in mind. It took me a long time to find mine, but when I did, I ran with it and have been pursuing it wholeheartedly. As an artist & entrepreneur, I am continually learning and practicing. I am passionately in love with the God given gifts he has given me & hope to be able to inspire, help, and encourage entrepreneurs everywhere to pursue your dreams.
Makeup Tip: This fall, as you are getting ready to pick out you colors think cranberry, maroons & for eyes, metallics such as silver.
You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalms 139:14
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