I have long been encouraged to write a book of my experiences and the people I have met along the way and was never keen on doing that, however after recently been asked to supply this information, as part of an exciting Career Development the following brief: "When and how did you start in the…
What started it all - I enrolled in Jason's School of Deportment and Modelling - Invercargill at the age of 15. These classes were so inspiring and being the last child in a family of 5, it was a great way to have an insight into another world. Plus learn basic skills of deportment, grooming,…
I met Neville (my husband) when I was 15! Invercargill held a weekly dance at the RSA and my brother took me along … Neville had just come out of the Army being in the 1st intake of National Service. My brother introduced me to one of his friends, who had also been in the…
In 1962 I was having my first year out of school and Neville had been caught (by way of a birthday ballot) in the 1st Intake of National Service, which was the then Governments response to the Vietnam war and ended up spending May to August at Waiouru Military camp in the North Island. Why…
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Spotlight on a "Belda Girl" Elieen Young - now a successful presenter on Home & Garden, Florist and Blogger who is named "Astar" On being a Belda Girl of the best deportment school EVER: When I was a young girl, I heard the words – ‘dress to the highest person you expect to meet in…
Featured in: Dunedin Star Weekender, Sunday 25 1987 “Belda House – Stage One Development Completed New Belda Beauty complex will offer exciting new concepts and Services On the corner of High and Manse Streets Dunedin stands an old building (formally the Churchill Building), to be renamed Belda House. An exterior view indicates nothing of the…
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Our Family Dayan was born in May 1974 in Invercargill. We were in the fortunate position to have our home in Riverton and Belda House in Invercargill so Dayan had a home situation wherever we were – the great benefit of working from home. As I travelled a lot from each business Dayan always came…
Bonita 2 days old Invercargill in July 1981 Being the girl of the family and being round Beauty from day one there is no surprise she followed her mum into the Beauty industry. Bonita’s godmother is Daphne Ronald, a dear friend who I met when she attended Belda, like me she loved the Deportment and…
Nutri Metics – A Career In Skincare Makeup – Beauty Business In Direct Sales Initially, I was purchasing all my Skin Care and Makeup product at retail for my Belda School beauty workshops, as at that time only Chemists and Department stores were the only ones who had access to cosmetic lines. One weekend I…
Our team name was "The Frantastics" A great name as all our members were fantastic and we all loved having the Frantastics on top of the leader board each and every month. Nothing would have been achieved without our amazing team of Consultants and Directors which grew to over 2,000 strong. We built this…
Colour Analysis also known as personal colour analysis (PCA), seasonal colour analysis, or skin-tone matching, is a term often used within the cosmetics and fashion industry to describe a method of determining the colours of clothing and makeup that harmonize with a person's skin complexion, eye colour, and hair colour with the benefit of being able to use this…
When I decided my time with Nutri Metics was over it was a matter of deciding what to do next. After 28 years with one company, it was a big decision. Nutri Metics had offered to purchase my business if I signed a 5 years restraint of trade agreement, which would mean I could not…
What was achieved by our Directors and Consultants in our first year took our breath away! We trained 36 Bra Specialists and held 2 Bra refreshers, two extensive round the country tours with lots of interviews and publicity We launched Skin Care and Makeup In April 2000 – ranges RejevaMetics, Finelle and Jun-elle Colour lines and…
Australia here we come! In July 2002 Jeunique had been operating in Australia with another division “Swipe” a range of natural household cleaning products but did not have the divisions we had established in New Zealand or the experienced staff to train and support in beauty. When Mr Nobbs purchased Beauty For All Seasons, there…
Invited to purchase Jeunique International On the seminar trip to Los Angles USA to Cruise on the Vision of the Seas to the Mexican Riveria - Mr Nobbs asked if we would like to purchase the business and look after the Pacific Region. We accepted the challenge and from Jeunique International Inc to - Jeunqiue…
BEAUTY ON THE ROAD Over the time of building a Beauty Business initially with Nutri Metics (who I was with for 28 years) we travelled all over New Zealand holding training and promotions with Expos, Demonstrations, Presentations to Women's groups and schools. We had so much fun and created a lot of business for the…
We live in Beautiful New Zealand, in Christchurch - known as "The Garden City" Then disaster struck our beautiful “Garden City” On the 19th of September 15 days following the first major Christchurch earthquake, we were advised that Nobby, the owner of our US supply company, had died. We had had a great association with…
Time to Give Up - Or Start Again ??? While the city was in rubble and not functioning, for us, no water, electricity or sewerage for two weeks plus, the business as we knew it probably was gone forever. After the earthquakes and losing our U.S. Supplier, for Skincare, Cosmetics and Under Fashions - it…
Next project was to build a new Ecommerce Website. Like many of you I am sure, who have had the experience of working (or trying to) with web designers without the skills to create what is required, my first experience was a site that was all coded so I was not able to make any…
When we took over the Beauty for All Seasons Colour Analysis System of colour and were training our consultants in Australia and New Zealand it was exciting times to be back promoting Colour Analysis again. The Beauty for All Seasons system was based on a person's individual Skin Hair and Eye Colour which is unique…
Let me tell you a story.. Back in 1999 I met a man named Ken Finn (yes a relation to the Finn's of Split Ends) when I was working with Jeunique, he was the financial VP and responsible for bringing Beauty for all Seasons to Jeunique. We became friends and over the years he always kept in touch with…
I am excited to announce that in the coming months, Organo beU Skincare will be open for business in Australia and New Zealand, so you will have the opportunity to enjoy these unique products and if you choose to - share with your family and friends. Naturally derived Skin Care With the introduction of our…
As we move forward with the joining of Beauty for You products and services with Organo – which will be done over time, we will still be operating our Beauty for You business to supply you with our superior products and services. This is a great time for you to consider a career in Beauty…
Way back in 1972 we created the first "Belda House" and since that date, we initially rented then purchased, painted, knocked down walls, added walls, furnishing, curtains, blinds, carpet and flooring, lighting, gardening you name it. All while in the early years "Mr Belda" Neville had a full-time job. Every weekend was spent on…
The journey of amazing Muntz Bichon Puppies. One hot summer's day when we lived in Dunedin, our Friend Kathleen Macdonald came to visit and asked if she brings the puppies inside - she had in her car. Bonita was home that day and I said ... puppies.... what puppies.... and in came two tiny Bichon…
Look at the new members of our family!! Introducing Rosie and Abbie ( Formal Names Joyau LaVie en Rose (now Called Rosie) and Joyau Love is in the Air, Aria (now called Abbie). As I posted previously we lost our beautiful Bichon puppies Bella (16 years) and Cindy (13 years) within 3 months of each…