Sunday, June 12, 2016

Interviewing a YouTuber: Manuella

Hello gorgeous angel of the planet earth.
A lot of people consider Internet as a bad for our society thing which is not completely wrong if you actually think about it but despise that theory I personally do consider Internet as a really unique and important way to get to know different people from all around the world via Instagram, Tumblr, Twitter, YouTube, etc. A social platform it's exactly what brought myself and Manuella "together" a couple of years ago. After a short discussion we both decided to try something different than a simple chat conversation this time..


Hello Manuella. I'm really glad to have you in my blog. Can you tell us a few things about yourself?
Hello Katerina, I’m happy to be interviewed by you! So a little bit about me, I’m 21 years old, I’m from Greece, I just graduated university and now I’m going to start a job in the professional world, hopefully in the US.

Your YouTube channel is one of most popular beauty/fashion channels in the Greek YouTube community but how did it all started? What exactly inspired you to start your own channel?
I always loved creating and editing short videos so when I found YouTube and started watching all these beauty vloggers I was inspired to create a YouTube channel too.

Describe your style only by using five words.
Girly, Chic, Modern, Dressy and Playful.

What's your favorite clothing store and why?
My all-time favorite store is Forever 21 because they have clothes for many different styles like girly, edgy, boho etc, so I always find the pieces that I’m looking for.

Some people think that guys are not supposed to wear pink clothes. What's your opinion on that?
Guys wearing pink is more than acceptable and it can look really stylish and class, provided that they can pull it off. People shouldn’t mistakenly associate guys wearing the color pink with being gay or unmanly and a color that only girls should be allowed to wear.

What's the best thing that happened to you today?
My degree results just came out and I am now officially a graduate with BA Honours degree in International Business and Economics! I am so happy about it, four years of hard work finally payed off!
I'm really happy for you, congratulations!

Who's your fashion icon?
I don’t particularly have a fashion icon but I do like to get inspiration from Ariana Grande since we have similar styles. I also love to dress in crop tops, knee high socks, pearls and pastels!


Name 5 things you cannot live without.
The internet, my phone, the beach, music and makeup.

What's your favorite country you visited so far and why?
By far the US! I went to South Carolina last year as an exchange student and I absolutely fell in love with the place and the people. But to be honest, Greece is the most stunning place I’ve been. Who can resist the mesmerizing beauty of our Greek islands, like Santorini, with the perfect white buildings, the glorious sky and the breathtaking blue sea.

A lot of people can be roughly judgmental while using a social platform such as YouTube. Have you ever been insulted by a viewer? How did you deal with that?
I have been insulted many times. But I know that they go on my videos just to be rude and hurtful so that they can make me feel bad. I instantly block those haters since I don’t want to have negativity in my videos nor inappropriate and rude comments that younger people could read. Throughout these years I’ve been on YouTube I’ve learnt that these people have frustrations and anxieties and they don’t understand that their hate comments may have significant consequences on the other person.

What's your dream destination? Where do you desire to travel the most?
I have a passion for travelling! It’s my dream to travel all around the world so that is a hard question. My top destinations are Australia, the Caribbean and Hawaii. As you can tell the sea is my everything and I love everything exotic.

What are your plans for the future?To get a job in the US! It has always been my dream to start a career in the States and live there for the rest of my life.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In ten years I will be 31 so I imagine myself living in an apartment close to the beach, in the Los Angeles area, having a marketing job in a social media or fashion company and maybe having my own family.

Tell us something most people don't know about you.
I’ve had eating disorders for the past five years. I recovered and then relapsed again, so currently I am still battling to recover for the second time. I keep it a secret, only my family knows since it is obvious and my two best friends. I’m planning to make a video taking about it soon though so that I can share my story and spread awareness.
I'm sorry to hear to that. I'm always here for you in case you ever need to talk about it.

You can find Manuella in the following social platforms:
Facebook
Instagram
Snapchat: manuellaemm


Thank you so much Manuella for answering all of my questions. Hope you recover soon. Wishing you the best!

Don't forget to smile,

xoxo MacQueen98.

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