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Makeup reviews!
So I know NOTHING about makeup, but I’m trying to learn.
Step one was to purchase a ton of NYX and start playing.
This is what I started with. I used an ELF studio powder brush which I’d read good things about. I was told by one of the last MUAs I worked with that she was using a mix between a 02 and a 03 on my skin, so that’s what I ordered. However, the mix between the two is way too dark for me (I found on my own, anyway). I think I either misheard her/she misread a label. Regardless, I might try mixing the 01 and 02, since the 02 by itself is still a little dark for me. I have a pale ass face!
Plus, with the studio brush the whole concoction was VERY oily. My powder is a color that’s too dark for me, so I have to upgrade. I might try getting some shine reducer or a primer in addition to upgrading to a powder my color, but I’m not a huge fan of the brush with the NYX.
I also tried (briefly) the NYX black eyeliner and one of the NYX lip glosses. The eyeliner’s good, pretty slick and dark, but definitely VERY smudgy. A little goes a long way. It’s one of the better eyeliner’s for the waterline though because it’s so slick.
The lip gloss is similar. Super effective, bright, but “slick.” Overall I like both and will have fun getting used to them!
Last one for Shima!
This shoot was lots of fun. Things I’ve learned/am learning:
- 1 hour for 1 look is actually a really long time. I expected it to fly by, but just for one outfit, it’s pretty intense.
- I don’t suck at fashion stuff as much as I think I do.
- It’s really cool to not do the things I know look good and do things without being afraid they look really bad. I’m pretty surprised at how much I like the results.
- Makeup/styling/wardrobe is really important. Way more important than I’ve ever given it credit for. I started a review of my new makeup, but it’s a lot of makeup!
For Shima.
Unedited (with permission to post) photos from my shoot with Sonny last night. Things I was working on:
- Fashion poses. I suck at those.
- Some broken doll poses for a concept I want to do with Shima.
- A couple pin up types.
Day 5 and 6 I shot with Nathan.
Day 7 I shot with Raphael and it was glorious. :)
Had a chem test today, so I’m exhausted and ready for sleepz.
Day 4 went well!
Had a great shoot with Shima and Mark Watts. AE was awesome last night, will update with more soon!
Getting ready for AE!