Maquillage Professionnel Graduation

I've long wanted to go to makeup school and after years of putting it off, weeks of putting aside work to go to class, I finally did it! I'm done with basic makeup and there's even a certificate to prove it!! yay!!

For our last day we were asked to do the look we had difficulty in doing, I ended up doing bridal again just because I wasn't very happy with my first bridal look. Here's my "bridal graduation look"

My fresh, glowing bride!

 

The mandatory closed eyes to see the effect!

Now on to the graduation photos! 

That's my no makeup face with my makeup teachers

Me with my batchmates

Ms. Mikee is so good at wacky pose! emote kung emote!

So what's next for me?! Will I go pro and make a living out of makeup? Maybe in the future (pag may K na ako!! haha!), I'm taking small but sure steps, but honestly, I still don't know. Makeup excites me, it's something I enjoy doing and something that simply makes me happy. I'm just taking in every bit of information and making the most out of the experiences that come my way. 

For now my goal is to put on as many pretty faces as possible! Want to join me in my journey? hit me up anyacreyes@gmail.com :)

Maquillage Professionnel: Day 11 & 12 (Avant Garde Looks)

We're down to the last stretch baby!!! The last 2 days were all about creating avant garde looks that are suited for editorial and runway. Unlike most of the other looks, these 2 looks have very little rules and imagination key. I didn't quite get the techniques in class, coz hello, who does these looks on a day to day basis?! So I practiced on, no less than my husband!!!

Isn't he charming?! bwhahaha, enough of the comedy! Here are my audibiche & evantrail looks on the first try.

Ripped Off

This blog entry might have a different tone than the usual but I feel that it's important to let makeup enthusiasts know the existence of FAKE Urban Decay Palettes around. What's even more saddening is that it's being sold by a reputable makeup retailer in Manila! I've been eyeing the Naked 2 palette for the longest time since I knew that the colors are well pigmented and can be adjusted to work well with brides and as well as bolder smoky looks.

My friend got the same palette from the same store and she attested to the authenticity of their items. I'm slowly building up my makeup set and even though the retail price in Manila is a bit higher than the $50.00 USD SRP, I figured that the additional few hundred pesos was all worth swallowing for a much coveted palette (I paid Php 2,550.00 for this palette, and I've got my receipt and a credit card acknowledgement to prove it).

It didn't come in a clear plastic box, no lip gloss freebie either

the tin container is flimsy, the plastic & tin parts feel like they're going to fall apart

the pans weren't filled to the rim and the hairs on the brush when compared to the original one is sparse

I went to the store and I immediately noticed that the Naked 2 palette they had on stock didn't come with the plastic transparent box and the freebie on the side. I asked the ladies manning store why it was packaged differently and they just said it was a new shipment and stocks of the one with the old packaging was just recently sold out. I repeatedly asked if it was original and they were very nice and patient in telling me that yes it was original. Since the ladies were nice I even got myself some falsies and gladly paid for my purchases. I even promised to return by next week to get a makeup chair and a makeup mirror.

Just to assure myself that what I got was original I tried searching google on how to say if the UD Naked Palette is authentic or not and my worst fears were confirmed, WHAT I GOT WAS A FAKE!

I'm not writing this to put the store in bad light, because who knows the owners might not even be aware that their supplier gave them counterfeit items. I will just be bringing back the palette and will be requesting for a change in item or a refund.  If they do refuse then that's a different story altogether.

For me this is a lesson learned, never buy outside the official distributor and for brands not in the Philippines it's better to buy online and let Johnny Air do their thing.

Maquillage Professionnel: Day 7 & 8 Makeup For Photography

I wasn't able to attend  Day 6: Smoky Eyes since I had a non makeup work assignment to do! (which I will blog about soon...). Sayang since smoky eyes is one of my favorite looks, anyhoo Days 7 & 8 were all about Makeup for Photography.

Makeup for photos are treated differently from the usual makeup since you have a specific output to consider: black & white or colored, there are different techniques for each output so each artist must be knowledgeable on the techniques needed to produce amzing prints! Photoshoots often have stark lighting so it's advisable to use full coverage and apply products more generously. The only difference between black & white and colored is the use of colors! Makeup for B&W are mostly very dark colors to black while brighter and more vivid colors appear more vibrant in colored photos. Here are my outputs:

 

I personally like my B&W shots since my model's face still look natural even with the dark colors applied. For my colored shot, I think I need to add more foundation to give the model a more flawless photo. 

I'm more than halfway my course! Things are getting more exciting, more updates to come!

Maquillage Professionnel: Day 4 Maquillage de Jour

Maquillage de Jour or day makeup is all about control & restraint. We often pile up products to the point of looking all made up. But ladies keep in mind that with the harsh sunshine you wouldn't need much to look glowing. Enhancement of your best features is key.

 

Before & After Shots

As you can see I didn't use too many products on my model:  Sheer foundation, light neutral toned shadows, very thin liners, a layer of mascara, light blush and natural lips. This look is perfect for job interviews and morning to afternoon events. With all the looks that I did in school, I think every girl has to at least perfect the day makeup look, why? because we always have something to do in the day, and putting your "best face forward" is always a sure of making a good first impression. So today challenge yourself to perfect your signature day look. :)