Let's *pretend* I'm both @badgalriri and @isamayaffrench and this is the May 2020 cover of @britishvogue :)
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#311makeup #v93oo #moda2528 #voguechallenge #rihannavogue #avantgardeblk #editorialblk #durag #editorialmakeup #isamayaffrench
l'm due for a re-Introduction if not an official introduction so Hey!
Bontle Queen Thando ( or BQT as in @bqt.mua 🤭) Nxumalo's the name on the official documents but I tend to go by Bontle, B, and Bontleezy's new to the roster ) regardless, I was given really cool names so I'm open to being referred to as any of them. She/her are the pronouns, Virgo is the sun sign me, inclusivity is the ethic a and beauty is alwavs the agenda
Life's felt a bit like a fever dream recently because I've been granted the opportunity to be a full time student at @soma_southafrica ! It's been an awesome 8 weeks of beauty makeup and in a beautiful environment full of beautiful people l've learned a lot from, students and trainers alike.
So it would be an absolute pleasure to give you anything from a glowy soft glam to a dramatic cut crease or a sultry smokey eye for a special day, a portrait photoshoot or the next time you head out to Checkers for a loaf of bread. Just send me a dm ;)
On a more personal capacity, I've learned how much I value vulnerability, authenticity, playfulness and community.
Showing and sharing how I style my hair myself on TikTok throughout 2022 were some of my best spent hours being Chronically Online ™️ because I was so well engaged with a concentrated gathering of people united by a shared passion.
As intimidating as this platform can be for the generally polished, curated aesthetic that is the norm, I'd like to show up more candidly, exuberant and present for all the fun & perfectly imperfect times today and in future. And nothing would make me happier than to have you join in on the journey.
Thank you for reading right up to the end and powering through my 5 line sentences. Being seen is scary, but it's worth the opportunity to be seen by the right eyes and connect with wonderful human beings :)
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#soma_southafrica #bqtmua #bontlefaceart #sa_mua #makeupartistrystudent #beautyschoolstudent #311makeup #v93oo #makeupdept #hairdept #muaxdiscover #editorialmakeup #wocmua #editorialblk #explorepage #explore #fypシ
Happy New Year from a new @soma_southafrica diploma graduate! Grateful for every invaluable skill acquired, incredible connections made, and unique experience that’s have helped shape my artistry. Wishing everyone a fantastic 2024!
Thank you everyone for all your kind messages today.
Here are a few bashful pictures of me on a cute little date I took myself out on earlier in my birthweek 😊
