Disclaimer: By posting this entry
I do not claim to be an expert in the art of make-up artistry and
application. It's a fun an free look from my view as I venture into the
world of fashion, style, and beauty as a newbie! This post is based on actual people and event names have be concealed to protect the privacy of those involved!
We
have heard all the famous quotes relating to inner and outer beauty
like, beauty is in the eye of the beholder , and beauty is only skin
deep , no amount of makeup can cover an ugly heart. But for a pre to
early teen girl in middle school this means absolutely nothing!
Everything is about which girl has the most visually appealing perfectly
polished appearance and unfortunately that girl was not me by a long shot.
I
find the book and movie series's and those similar to Diary of a Wimpy
Kid to be quite an amusing and fitting adaptation of the tumultuous life
of puberty manifested, and in some cases not so manifested in the lives
of all of us all as middle school students. Constant scenarios both
male and male reminiscent of the land of ants and giants forever at
odds.
MEAN GIRLS , JOCKS, CHEERLEADERS, THE PRETTY PERFECTS, and BEST DRESSED VS. EVERYONE ELSE
With
that being said to explain that I have never been "that chick" that had
the best or wore the best. Never wore makeup until my adult life and
never understood how to wear until now at almost thirty years old. But
hey its never to late to learn or turn over a new leaf.
Usually
when I bought makeup it was quick in a hurry and the cheapest I could
find. When I would put it on it was also usually quick and in a hurry
and the final outcome would look.... well .....cheap. But since I didn't
wear it often I really didn't think much of it. More and more often
with the boom of visual media like twitter and instagram I began to see
more and more ladies both online, on television, and in person with
flawless looking faces. This inspired me to step my make-up game
up and learn what I was doing wrong and how to do it right. This led me on a trip to my local ULTA cosmetic store which I have often passed. I never dared to enter much to intimidating for a makeup dummy like myself. But this day would be a day of brave new beginnings! So in I walked into the intensely well lit parlor of pretty and I did not look back ( you would've been so proud)! I am instantly surrounded by more makeup tubes, tins, bottles, kits, lids, than I have ever seen in one space. So of course I had no idea what was what, so I sought help from ULTA REP #1. ULTA REP #1 was both friendly, personable and patient with all my questions and never made me feel silly or uncomfortable. She proceeded to do a separate look on each side of my face ; one side with Benefit Cosmetics http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/ the other in IMAN http://www.imancosmetics.com/. I had worn IMAN in the past and was pleased with the look so I was excited to see the outcome after proper application. Needless to say, IMAN cosmetics boosted intense red undertones which in turn made me look orangy like an umpa lumpa. The Benefit side was much better but still not the look I had seen before and hoped to accomplish. ULTA REP #1 and I came up with a mix of the IMAN and Benefit products that should work together to achieve the look I desperately desired. Shortly before I checked out I met ULTA REP#2. "WOW!" Now her face showed that flaw less look that I had came to originally capture! Quickly I began to get her opinion on the products REP#1 had suggested and bombarded her with questions about her personal look.This is when she revealed her look is achieved by using M.A.C. makeup.http://www.maccosmetics.com/index.tmpl ULTA REP#2 mentioned she was a professional makeup artist; therefore, I was definitely swayed by her testimony. Nevertheless I purchased the products, but I was not totally sold. So, I made a mad dash to the MAC makeup counter also in the mall inside Dilliards department store. Needless to say after my consultation and application; my face now matched that of all the ones I had saw before. M.A.C. makeup is well worth the money and actually cheaper than what I purchased and returned to ULTA cosmetics. Thanks ULTA REP #2 lol!
My daughter showed me this on her xbox gallery the other day thought it was very cool make-up gone techno!
up and learn what I was doing wrong and how to do it right. This led me on a trip to my local ULTA cosmetic store which I have often passed. I never dared to enter much to intimidating for a makeup dummy like myself. But this day would be a day of brave new beginnings! So in I walked into the intensely well lit parlor of pretty and I did not look back ( you would've been so proud)! I am instantly surrounded by more makeup tubes, tins, bottles, kits, lids, than I have ever seen in one space. So of course I had no idea what was what, so I sought help from ULTA REP #1. ULTA REP #1 was both friendly, personable and patient with all my questions and never made me feel silly or uncomfortable. She proceeded to do a separate look on each side of my face ; one side with Benefit Cosmetics http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/ the other in IMAN http://www.imancosmetics.com/. I had worn IMAN in the past and was pleased with the look so I was excited to see the outcome after proper application. Needless to say, IMAN cosmetics boosted intense red undertones which in turn made me look orangy like an umpa lumpa. The Benefit side was much better but still not the look I had seen before and hoped to accomplish. ULTA REP #1 and I came up with a mix of the IMAN and Benefit products that should work together to achieve the look I desperately desired. Shortly before I checked out I met ULTA REP#2. "WOW!" Now her face showed that flaw less look that I had came to originally capture! Quickly I began to get her opinion on the products REP#1 had suggested and bombarded her with questions about her personal look.This is when she revealed her look is achieved by using M.A.C. makeup.http://www.maccosmetics.com/index.tmpl ULTA REP#2 mentioned she was a professional makeup artist; therefore, I was definitely swayed by her testimony. Nevertheless I purchased the products, but I was not totally sold. So, I made a mad dash to the MAC makeup counter also in the mall inside Dilliards department store. Needless to say after my consultation and application; my face now matched that of all the ones I had saw before. M.A.C. makeup is well worth the money and actually cheaper than what I purchased and returned to ULTA cosmetics. Thanks ULTA REP #2 lol!
Items Purchased @ MAC Cotunter :
M.A.C Prep +Prime Skin $29
Studio Fix Fluid NW44 $27
Pro Longwear Concealer $17
Items Returned to ULTA:
Don't remember that's how much i hated them!
My daughter showed me this on her xbox gallery the other day thought it was very cool make-up gone techno!
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