“Just My Thoughts…”
“Right or wrong…just what I was feeling at the time.” -Jigga
Gather ‘round, hustlers! I have a new YouTube video for you. I’m still experimenting with the types of content I put on my YouTube channel. In this video, I’m doing my makeup routine to get ready for work while I chat about what’s on my heart.
These are the subjects I discuss in this video (with linked timestamps):
00:46 Putting On Primer
00:55 Thoughts on the Netflix Documentary on Manti Te’o (“Untold: The Girlfriend Who Didn’t Exist”)
01:44 Colorism Impacting My Makeup Choices/ Wearing the Wrong Undertone Foundation
02:15 My Foundation Routine for Smooth, Dewy Dark Skin (Clean Girl Aesthetic / my skin but better /makeup over 30 to cover hyperpigmentation)
02:58 More Thoughts Netflix Documentary on Manti Te’o
04:13 Being Black or Brown at Predominately White Institutions (PWIs) & Scapegoating
05:20 Practicing Rest After Fibroid Surgery & Sleep Deprivation
06:01 Starting Social Media Cutoff Time
08:05 - Life Changes - Quitting My Job/Role with Theatre Company
08:45 Applying Concealer
09:19 Disclamer: I Am Not a Makeup Artist
09:42 My First 6 Months as a Content Creator
11:00 My Issues with Instagram (Small Rant)
12:45 My YouTube Plans: Sharing My Poetry, Monetization, Working for Free
14:20 Finding Online Community Through Social Media (Instagram & TikTok)
14:50 My Experience as a First-Generation Nigerian (child of Yoruba immigrants) - Cultural Differences, Naija Pride, Ambition & Success
17:10 Setting My Liquid Foundation with Powder
18:25 Sephora Pro Face Palette in Deep
18:54 Applying Eyeshadow
19:29 My Work as a Freelance Writer/Playwright
19:47 Pivoting My Social Media Strategy - Following the Advice of @Politics & Fashion
21:04 Applying Blush
21:20 Booking Commercial & Voiceover Work as an Actor Using Personal Website
21:41 Shifting My Social Media Goals & Priorities - Being Honest About Capacity
22:57 Setting My Face with Setting Spray (Mask-Proof Makeup), Dewy Makeup Look
23:51 The Final Look (Laid Edges, Lipstick, Box Braid Style)
24:13 Closing Remarks, Visual Poem Coming Up
25:04 Outfit Details (#ootd): Roberto Cavalli silk top, Mejuri earrings, Moschino belt, Levi's pants, Clark's shoes)
MAKEUP USED:
Yves Saint Laurent Touch Eclat Blur Primer
Fenty Beauty Hydrating Longwear Foundation (Shade 460)
Dermablend Professional Lock and Last Water-Resistant Setting Spray
e.l.f. Hydrating Camo Concealer in Satin Finish (Shade 84840 - Deep Cinnamon)
Sephora Microsmooth Multi-Task Baked Face Powder (Color: Espresso)
Sephora Pro Face Palette - Deep (Color: Premier for eyeshadow & blush)
Milani Lipstick (Shade 38 - Double Espresso)
MY LINKS:
Website: https://www.farahlawalharris.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farahlawalh... (@farahlawalharris)
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farahlawalharris
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/farahlawalh
CashApp: $farahlawalharris
VIDEOS & CONTENT CREATORS I MENTIONED
Kimberly Nicole Foster’s Video on Manti Te’o: https://youtu.be/7GUOYKPpdrc
Katie Steckly: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCeXwLzVKZU7VW8qXis_UOQ
Jade Beason: https://www.youtube.com/c/JadeBeason
thomasadrianna: https://www.youtube.com/c/thomasadrianna
Shaanxo: https://www.youtube.com/c/shaaanxo
