Prettypackages
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Hey ladies, a quick update on our makeup day. So things got completely switched around, but it worked out. It reminded me of why I don't plan things with certain friends. BUT, I won't get into that. I'll just say, appointments were made for 1 (laura mercier) and 130 (mac). We ended up paying the $50 for the gift card and doing the MAC lesson at 6pm. Which, I have to say, worked out phenomenally.
My Mom and GF LOVED their teachers and lesson. They looked BEAUTIFUL. My Mom had an idea of the look she wanted, and was able to practice her technique. She even did a great job on her winged eyeliner.
When we got there I tried taking her to Nars to show her the Audacious lippies, but she isn't ready for them. They were too opaque and pigmented. She tried on Jeanne, which I might just go back and get for her. It was perfect on her. So the MUA, who was so awesome, showed her a few other things and she decided on the Velvet Gloss pencil Happy Days. (which I might have to go get for myself) I took her over to GArmani to see the eye tints, but she couldn't really get into them. She just wanted to do her makeover and go from there. Plus it was their trend show, and there was a lot going on. She was like they are blow drying people's hair in the middle of the store.
So on to the lesson. I was so focused on getting them squared away, I didn't know what kind of look I wanted. The young lady who working one me was good. Not as much as a teacher as the other MUA's but it was good. However, I did learn, I've been putting my blush way too low. she placed it higher closer to my eye and nose. I NEVER would have put it there, but talk about a chiseled face. Contour? WHAT? Not needed. Cheeks were on fleek (couldn't help myself). I LOVED it. She used the Blue x9 palette on me and used Club and some other shadow in the quad, and lined the inner rim. Two things, I don't know why I don't own Club, or why I don't line the inner rim. LIKE EVER. LOL They put me in matchmaster 7, which at first was hella orange, but seemed to adjust and was really nice. I might have to add it to the stash.
On my mom, they used Amber lights, and the amber X9 quad. They created a great everyday look for her. Then when it came to the lipstick, she was unsure of what to do, but I mentioned how I wanted her in a bright matte. So the MUA, chose All Fired Up, it was awesome, but too much for her. So they put a gloss over it and she loved it, everyone did, they kept asking what it was. Some busybody know it all, was like that's not all fired up, you have on a liner. My mom was like, yeah, I do. So I had to step in and break it down for them. The line matched the lipstick, it was the gloss that toned it down. Anyway, I digress. My mom has great skin, which she did not give to me, but she gave me the premature gray (WTF, why?) . Like, I don't think my Mother has EVER had acne, and to be in her late 50's, there aren't any wrinkles. So, for foundation they gave her NC 45 pro long wear concealer and get this, Refined Golden Bronzer for her powder. It looked great. But I questioned it, and the MUA explained it will be fine b/c she has a lot of golden tones in her skin. They also suggested the Natural radiance in yellow, and some eye primer I have never seen before. Oh, can you believe, my Mom even said I could just give her MY All Fired Up... No my sister, you've got to get your own. What I loved about her look is, it is the peachy golden e/s color, I've been wanting to put her in. I did give her my $50 gift card so she wouldn't have to worry about prices.
My friend looked great. She had matchmastaer 7.5, BurgundyX9, and I don't remember the lipstick, but ended up getting All Fired Up, and Media as well.
They were sooo happy! My work here is done! *washing hands motion* I will totally do the lesson again with them.
I like the X9 palettes, they are small, but I think they are awesome for travel, newbies, and to throw one in your purse. I might end up with them all. I walked away with nothing, but the preorder I did with Armani. I didn't really HAVE to get anything.
Oh Shars, they laughed at me for trying to get your swatches. The first time I went, they didn't have all the colors. So I went back again ( a few are still missing). They were like why, you got enough, why are you putting them on your arm. UM, No. I need them all. They don't understand, yet.
I forgot the numbers, but I can figure them out. (ok, help me out ladies, I forgot)
From left to right...(1st pic) 1. obsidian, I don't remember the next two colors but I think it is 12 gold ashes, and 11 rose ashes. 10 senso, 7 Shadow, 6 Green Iron, 5 onyx 4 Emeraude, 3 Jade, 2 Menuit
I don't remember the first two. In order of left to right here is what I think they are: 11 rose ashes, 8 flannel, 6 green iron, 5 onyx, 9 gold copper, 7 shadow, 4 emeraude, this is either one or two I think 2 menuit, I think 10 senso. sorry I forgot their names.
My Mom and GF LOVED their teachers and lesson. They looked BEAUTIFUL. My Mom had an idea of the look she wanted, and was able to practice her technique. She even did a great job on her winged eyeliner.
When we got there I tried taking her to Nars to show her the Audacious lippies, but she isn't ready for them. They were too opaque and pigmented. She tried on Jeanne, which I might just go back and get for her. It was perfect on her. So the MUA, who was so awesome, showed her a few other things and she decided on the Velvet Gloss pencil Happy Days. (which I might have to go get for myself) I took her over to GArmani to see the eye tints, but she couldn't really get into them. She just wanted to do her makeover and go from there. Plus it was their trend show, and there was a lot going on. She was like they are blow drying people's hair in the middle of the store.
So on to the lesson. I was so focused on getting them squared away, I didn't know what kind of look I wanted. The young lady who working one me was good. Not as much as a teacher as the other MUA's but it was good. However, I did learn, I've been putting my blush way too low. she placed it higher closer to my eye and nose. I NEVER would have put it there, but talk about a chiseled face. Contour? WHAT? Not needed. Cheeks were on fleek (couldn't help myself). I LOVED it. She used the Blue x9 palette on me and used Club and some other shadow in the quad, and lined the inner rim. Two things, I don't know why I don't own Club, or why I don't line the inner rim. LIKE EVER. LOL They put me in matchmaster 7, which at first was hella orange, but seemed to adjust and was really nice. I might have to add it to the stash.
On my mom, they used Amber lights, and the amber X9 quad. They created a great everyday look for her. Then when it came to the lipstick, she was unsure of what to do, but I mentioned how I wanted her in a bright matte. So the MUA, chose All Fired Up, it was awesome, but too much for her. So they put a gloss over it and she loved it, everyone did, they kept asking what it was. Some busybody know it all, was like that's not all fired up, you have on a liner. My mom was like, yeah, I do. So I had to step in and break it down for them. The line matched the lipstick, it was the gloss that toned it down. Anyway, I digress. My mom has great skin, which she did not give to me, but she gave me the premature gray (WTF, why?) . Like, I don't think my Mother has EVER had acne, and to be in her late 50's, there aren't any wrinkles. So, for foundation they gave her NC 45 pro long wear concealer and get this, Refined Golden Bronzer for her powder. It looked great. But I questioned it, and the MUA explained it will be fine b/c she has a lot of golden tones in her skin. They also suggested the Natural radiance in yellow, and some eye primer I have never seen before. Oh, can you believe, my Mom even said I could just give her MY All Fired Up... No my sister, you've got to get your own. What I loved about her look is, it is the peachy golden e/s color, I've been wanting to put her in. I did give her my $50 gift card so she wouldn't have to worry about prices.
My friend looked great. She had matchmastaer 7.5, BurgundyX9, and I don't remember the lipstick, but ended up getting All Fired Up, and Media as well.
They were sooo happy! My work here is done! *washing hands motion* I will totally do the lesson again with them.
I like the X9 palettes, they are small, but I think they are awesome for travel, newbies, and to throw one in your purse. I might end up with them all. I walked away with nothing, but the preorder I did with Armani. I didn't really HAVE to get anything.
Oh Shars, they laughed at me for trying to get your swatches. The first time I went, they didn't have all the colors. So I went back again ( a few are still missing). They were like why, you got enough, why are you putting them on your arm. UM, No. I need them all. They don't understand, yet.
I forgot the numbers, but I can figure them out. (ok, help me out ladies, I forgot)
From left to right...(1st pic) 1. obsidian, I don't remember the next two colors but I think it is 12 gold ashes, and 11 rose ashes. 10 senso, 7 Shadow, 6 Green Iron, 5 onyx 4 Emeraude, 3 Jade, 2 Menuit
I don't remember the first two. In order of left to right here is what I think they are: 11 rose ashes, 8 flannel, 6 green iron, 5 onyx, 9 gold copper, 7 shadow, 4 emeraude, this is either one or two I think 2 menuit, I think 10 senso. sorry I forgot their names.
