Aging w/duo and balloon rubber

Theres so many techniques to use when it comes to aging. One of them for HDTV is using duo and balloon rubber. It has a long application time because you do have to stipple on, blow dry and build up onto the skin to creat a certain skin texture but the materials are more affordable and have the least amount of prep time.

So we used this particular technique in class today:

YIKES!! I look so old :(
It was very creepy seeing myself this way, especially on the neck...
Even the texture felt like real wrinkly skin!

I thought i'd be silly and take a picture that looked like i was pealing off my skin...
BUT this is actually a big NO NO!
After some time, especially if you are in the heat; the balloon rubber starts to peal on its own and it's so tempting just to peal it like a mask. You do not want to do this though because one: it hurts! and theres a chance the balloon rubber stuck to some peach fuzz... it feels like pulling off a band-aid. Also theres a chance that while pealing away, skin can come with it. It pulls and stretched the skin and it's just painful.

The smart thing to do is take a warm wash cloth and soak your face with it, which will make it a lot easier to remove.

Today was just practice but I will have to do a full face aging with duo and balloon rubber for my final project. Aswell as add skin tone variations, age spots, sun damadge and all that fun stuff!

Can't wait! =)

Airbrush

We have been introduced to airbrush in the HD TV course at school. Im discovering that i absolutely love it! It sucks though that a good quality airbrush machine is just a bit pricey but it's definitely something I would like to invest in buying. Especially because you can use it for so many things than just makeup.

This is a demo for a "fanciful" project my teacher did on me using airbrush and stencils to creat the illusion of skin texture.
Doesn't it look so cool!
I still have a lot of practice to get in before I can say im confident in using airbrush for professional use... I barely just learned how to use it a week ago but with time I will be able to do work just as good.

Amber Rose!!!

I live, work and go to school in the heart of Hollywood!  So sometimes I do get the advantage of being lucky to see celebrities every once in a while.  Today, going back to school from lunch we recognized a woman who looked like Amber Rose... well IT WAS AMBER ROSE!  She was walking her adorable little pug and honestly if my friend never would of pointed out that it was Amber Rose I never would of never noticed because I was looking at her dog!  Looks like I should pay more attention to my surrounding because I guess i just never knew who might be walking right past me... i mean IT IS HOLLYWOOD!  We tried to get a picture with her and the girl who she was with was so kind to offer to take the picture for us but unfortunetly she didnt really "take the pic". I was so bummed!
I absolutely love her style and unique look so it was exciting to finaly meet a celebrity I really like <3
She even shared a lil secret with us, which im sure most of you know; Kanye was a jerk!

HDTV Makeup Class

Tomorrow is my first day of class for tv makeup.  Im excited to start a new class and learn many more things!  I can't believe I only have 3 more months of makeup artistry school.  It's comin up quick!
For class tomorrow we will have to get the Make Up Forever HD foundation.  I've heard many great things about this line but have not tried the HD products.  I will probably eventually end up getting the primer, powder and blush as well.

New Year Resolutions

This year I have a whole list of goals I would like to accomplish and bad habbits I would like to get rid of.  2011 I want to live life to the fullest!  With no anger, no hate, no regrets... JUST LOVE AND HAPPINESS!

1. More work, LESS Facebook.
2. Book clients for makeup
3. Buy a car
4. Blog more ;)
5. Expand my makeup and wordrobe collection... OH YA and more shoes!! <3

I will continue adding on to this list but for now this is it!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE and many blessing ;)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

MAC Pink Friday - Nicki Manaj Lip Stick

I've been developing this thing for Nicki Manaj. Theres something about her I LOVE!

On black friday MAC released the Nicki Minaj Pink 4 Friday limited edition lipstick and is only available for 4 fridays. I love pink shades of lip stick because it seems to be a color I can always pull off.
Im feeling like this is a product I HAVE to HAVE!!!

The lip stick is such a pretty bright shade of pink in a creamy formula to make the lips appear and feel smooth, which I read, is supposed to be trendy for spring 2011.  <3