brilliantbudgetbabe

My name is Andrea Altgayer. I am a Mexican living in Johannesburg, South Africa,and I work as a camera operator at CNBC Africa. The views that I express on this blog are my own. I came up with the idea for this page when I noticed that there are very few pages that are exclusively dedicated to budget beauty, fashion and decor. Who has the time to brows the stores or online these days for the perfect anti-ageing cream to makeup to quality , stylish second-hand clothing and furniture?I will provide all the details that you need to know such as active ingredients, stockists, prices and so forth, and lots of product comparisons.This site will not only focus on looking good for less, but I also want to emphasise that it all starts with inner beauty. I have been an artist for as long as I can remember. I started drawing and painting as a very young girl.I graduated from the National School of the Arts in Braamfontein, where I studied photography as one of my subjects.I learnt the art of black and white photography, using an old Pentax camera, and learnt how to develop film the good old-fashioned way with developer, fixer and stopper. My photos are strongly influenced by a number of photographers and artists, from Man Ray to the Impressionists. I have worked in film and TV since 2004.My art background has influenced my film and TV camerawork to a great extent, and has been instrumental in helping me craft my own visual style.I am an avid film fan with a strong affinity for foreign films.They provide a wonderful peak into other cultures,something that is sorely missing from mainstream Hollywood films.One of these days, I might surprise you and upload a short film or some of my original photos and artworks.I hope that you will enjoy them and send me feedback!I also enjoy decor and renovation. I am also an ardent reader and love writing.I write anything from articles to short film scripts, short stories and poetry.I also love dancing and am a fitness freak who loves sharing health and fitness tips.I am passionate about music, especially Jazz, Afro-Cuban and African jazz, and world music. I have a flair for fashion, and my signature style is simple,classic black or monochrome with a touch of boldness and exotic detail.I also enjoy playing with makeup,and I have a penchant for dark red lipstick and black liquid liner.However, I believe that makeup is best reserved for special occasions, and that it is no substitute for good skincare, lots of water,a healthy diet and excercise regime, or lots of condifence and self-love. I'm inspired by people and am fascinated by their cultures and stories.I am also a very spiritual person who loves to share the lessons that I've learnt through, experience, observation, meditation and contemplation. I hope that you enjoy my blog and I look forward to receiving your feedback! Yours beautifully, Andrea