So, now that I'm thinking of doing this makeup gig more professionally (well, as much as I can after my "day job"), I decided to create a website to promote my work. Derek has subscribed mobile me which gives him a website along with the subscription. I'm going to try to convince him to let me use that for my website. Not sure how it works and how the domain name will be (since he's the subscriber). Anyways, if it doesn't work, then I'll just subscribe to my own. I think it's like $99 a year or something. I can also use it to store all my other files too. We'll see.
I used iWeb on my Mac to create my pages. It's so easy to use! All the templates are there and I can add my own pictures and create albums. I just have to think of what to say. I'm not good with words but at least it reflects me right? hahahah... Better check all my grammar and spelling before actually publishing it.
So, I've also been looking at craigslist.org for various gigs. I found two. One is to assist a makeup artist during a wedding this coming Saturday and the other one is for a makeup studio open house party next Friday. I've contacted both and I am going to meet the organizer of the makeup studio gig tomorrow in the city. I haven't heard anything about the wedding one yet. The wedding one is a paid gig. Although not much, it's definitely good for the experience. Hopefully, the MUA will contact me this week.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
Updates & Dinair Trial
It's been a LONG time since I last blogged. It's been a little over 2 months and lots have happened. Here's just a quick list of what has happened (not in any particular order):
1. School is out!
2. Went through a 8 weeks makeup training course through Academy of Cosmetic Arts
3. Passed the BCLAD!
4. Got to keep my job - Thank you Cupertino parents for raising over $2.5 million to save all the teachers!
5. Worked on the filming of a short film as Makeup Artist
6. Started to work out again! I'm losing some weight, finally!
7. Went to IMATS in Pasadena. That will be another blog in the near future!
So, that's the basic updates of what has happened in the last couple months.
During IMATS, I purchased my very first airbrush system for makeup. Now that I have it, hopefully, that will be an added bonus when I finally start my own makeup business :) Hopefully it'll be sooner than later.
I purchased a Temptu airbrush system for the "business" and a Dinair system for my own personal use. I wanted to purchase the Dinair system on top of the Temptu because it was compact and I can just leave it in the bathroom/bedroom and use it for myself and for practices.
Today, I finally tried the Dinair system after returning from IMATS 3 days ago. It's just like me... to leave the luggage unpack until I need something. I'm surprise that I actually took something out just after three days! And yes, I have not technically unpack it (Just took the Dinair system out).
I'm very glad that I got the Dinair system. It's very user friendly and easy to assemble. For doing airbrush makeup on myself for the second time (First time in class), I think I did pretty good. The makeup looks even and very easy to apply. I've attached some pictures to further explain what I think about the system.
Dinair System
BEFORE FOUNDATION ~Look at the SHINE~
FOUNDATION Drk Golden Beige
AFTER 1 (ONE) LAYER OF FOUNDATION
I think after just one layer of foundation, it probably isn't enough. It did even out the colors of my face and toned down the freckles but it's lighter than what I normally like to wear my foundation.
AFTER 2 (TWO) LAYERS OF FOUNDATION
I like it SO much more after two layers of foundation! I even went in and covered out the redness around my nose and the pimple on my forehead. It's much easier that using foundation and the concealer. This is a one step system! Yay!
BLUSH
AFTER A LITTLE BLUSH ON THE CHEEKS AND EYELIDS
I don't see the blush, do you?
WITH A LITTLE BIT OF MAKEUP ~ FINISHED!
OK... I like the foundation and it's very easy to apply. The lush is just OK. I can't really see it. Maybe the shade I have is too light.
Overall, I am glad I got it and it's worth the $ I paid for. The only down side about the system is the cleaning. It's much more complicated and time consuming to clean the airbrush. But at the same time, it's much more sanitary. No more using old makeup sponges on myself over and over again.
1. School is out!
2. Went through a 8 weeks makeup training course through Academy of Cosmetic Arts
3. Passed the BCLAD!
4. Got to keep my job - Thank you Cupertino parents for raising over $2.5 million to save all the teachers!
5. Worked on the filming of a short film as Makeup Artist
6. Started to work out again! I'm losing some weight, finally!
7. Went to IMATS in Pasadena. That will be another blog in the near future!
So, that's the basic updates of what has happened in the last couple months.
During IMATS, I purchased my very first airbrush system for makeup. Now that I have it, hopefully, that will be an added bonus when I finally start my own makeup business :) Hopefully it'll be sooner than later.
I purchased a Temptu airbrush system for the "business" and a Dinair system for my own personal use. I wanted to purchase the Dinair system on top of the Temptu because it was compact and I can just leave it in the bathroom/bedroom and use it for myself and for practices.
Today, I finally tried the Dinair system after returning from IMATS 3 days ago. It's just like me... to leave the luggage unpack until I need something. I'm surprise that I actually took something out just after three days! And yes, I have not technically unpack it (Just took the Dinair system out).
I'm very glad that I got the Dinair system. It's very user friendly and easy to assemble. For doing airbrush makeup on myself for the second time (First time in class), I think I did pretty good. The makeup looks even and very easy to apply. I've attached some pictures to further explain what I think about the system.
Dinair System
BEFORE FOUNDATION ~Look at the SHINE~
FOUNDATION Drk Golden Beige
AFTER 1 (ONE) LAYER OF FOUNDATIONI think after just one layer of foundation, it probably isn't enough. It did even out the colors of my face and toned down the freckles but it's lighter than what I normally like to wear my foundation.
AFTER 2 (TWO) LAYERS OF FOUNDATIONI like it SO much more after two layers of foundation! I even went in and covered out the redness around my nose and the pimple on my forehead. It's much easier that using foundation and the concealer. This is a one step system! Yay!
BLUSH
AFTER A LITTLE BLUSH ON THE CHEEKS AND EYELIDSI don't see the blush, do you?
WITH A LITTLE BIT OF MAKEUP ~ FINISHED!OK... I like the foundation and it's very easy to apply. The lush is just OK. I can't really see it. Maybe the shade I have is too light.
Overall, I am glad I got it and it's worth the $ I paid for. The only down side about the system is the cleaning. It's much more complicated and time consuming to clean the airbrush. But at the same time, it's much more sanitary. No more using old makeup sponges on myself over and over again.
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