Dorianne Richard

Her Pointof View Dorianne

INTERVIEW WITH RICHARD

Where to begin? Dorianne Richard is bold, smart and incredibly attractive. Her style, her tattoos, her unconventional hair colours and her deep blue eyes are a perfect combination of what we can fairly call a beautiful woman. Yet Dorianne is not only about the looks. She is also kind, gentle, warm, caring, openly emotional and with a smile and a laugh that lights up every place she is in. Dorianne took the time to chat with Atelier about her life, her definition of beauty, cosmetic surgeries and her plans for the future.

Everyone is beautiful in his own way however growing up I changed the perspective of what beauty means to me. Beautiful is a woman who has a distinctive personality, one who can laugh at anything.

Who is Dorianne Richard?

I am forty years old, happily married for the past nine years and currently working as a brand representative in the beauty industry. I’ve been working in the beauty industry for more than 20 years. During these years I’ve gained a lot of experience throughout my carrier. I’m very passionate about this field and it goes hand in hand with fashion which is my other passion. I also like to travel, learning new things and to discover new cultures that enrich my life. During my free time especially in summer I enjoy swimming and sunbathing. Added to that I frequently go to the gym to keep fit and healthy I believe that a healthy body reflects a healthy mind.

What does beauty mean to you?

Everyone is beautiful in his own way however growing up I changed the perspective of what beauty means to me. Beautiful is a woman who has a distinctive personality, one who can laugh at anything, including themselves, and one who is especially kind and caring to others, knows the value of having fun, and not taking life too seriously. Beauty means feeling comfortable in your own skin and appreciating your imperfections... feeling good about yourself, whether it is because of makeup or nice clothes or exercising, it is having confidence in yourself

Teri Hatcher recently noted, "Beauty is a combination of qualities. I don't think one can deny that certain people or things feel aesthetically pleasing. But without an equally pleasing being behind that form, there is no beauty there." Do you agree?

To be quite honest I do not fully agree with the status above since I believe that the inner beauty is as much important as the outer one.

To put it in Christina Aguilera's words, "It’s the beautiful people they want, it’s the beautiful people they love." Does physical appearance still affect one’s job prospects, promotion opportunities, and relative income?

Although I strongly believe that an individual shouldn’t be judged by the physical appearance, in my personally opinion having a strong character is the key. However, I tend to agree that yes, the physical appearance still at this day has a strong impact in our society.

What are your thoughts about plastic surgery? Monica Bellucci once noted, "Everybody does what she needs. And if you want plastic surgery, and then you feel better, why not? There is no law. I've nothing against using something to help your beauty - but do it in a good way, with intelligence." To what extent do you agree?

Yes, I do agree as long as one doesn’t go through extremes like everything else in life. I agree because it gives confidence to most individuals as at the end of the day everyone wants to look at their best. It’s very important to maintain a good balance between opting for plastic surgery and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

In what way do you feel social media has also played a part in the increase of cosmetic surgeries in the last few years?

Social media has a huge impact in this field. Spending longer hours on social media may result negative self evaluation and also influences beauty trends and the way we see ourselves, especially when it comes to the younger generation since most of them get influenced by fictitious emotions and circumstances.

What is your main source of inspiration when it comes to staying up to date on the fashion industry?

When it comes to inspiration, I get it mostly from fashion shows, fashion designers and influencers. As regards to my style, sometimes it depends on my mood and place, however I always trust my instinct, and combine different trends and dress whatever I feel comfortable in, since I believe clothing gives an idea of your character ….

Has the COVID-19 pandemic redefined our definition of fashion and beauty?

Although the pandemic has affected fashion and beauty, people still found a way for treating themselves at home with homecare treatments and natural remedies, I have to say that I still kept my daily skin care regime plus I appreciated that I had more time to dedicate to myself. Every morning I still used to make an effort to dress up in lounge wear clothing to feel good with myself.

During the first weeks of the COVID-19, online shopping has drastically increased. By the reopening of shops and salons we were reminded how enjoyable is the experience of going into a store or having a treatment in the salon.

Any projects in the pipeline?

For the time being I’ve decided to dedicate more time for myself and my family as I’ve realised the simplest things in life make me happier and fulfilled.

"MAKEUP IS ART & THE FACE CANVAS"

The Colour of Your Face

INTERVIEW WITH AMANDAGREAVES

Hair: Neville Roman Zammit

When and how did you get into the beauty industry?

Well, does playing dress-up with makeup count? My passion for makeup started from a young age. I would say that my mum set the muse, I 'd always be in awe when I'd see her apply her makeup and everytime I could, I would steal her makeup bag and lock myself in the room. Hahaha, the good old days! I am technically a self-taught makeup artist, as Amanda is a true magician with the brush. Her natural ability to make clients not only look beautiful, but feel beautiful has made her a favourite among a versatile group of local heavyweights in the fashion and entertainment industry. Her passion for makeup, practically radiates off of her and excites everyone in who graces her presence, too. Her work is instantly recognizable: fresh, glowing women who exude confidence and a fierce tan.

Amanda sat down with Atelier to talk about her journey in the world of makeup, her definition of beauty and what colours to go for in Autumn.

I grew older I started buying well known magazines and reapply the looks of the cover or of makeup ads. Then in 2009 I started working in a well-established makeup shop and worked there for 4 years. After that I wanted to grow as an artist so went freelance and thanks to a photographer, who is now a good friend, introduced me to the world of fashion and here we are!