OLD FOTD's - like REALLY old *picture Heavy*

[SonRisa]

Sooo I was "talking" to Indiagirl73 on MUA. And I was telling her how I think people are very supportive here on specktra in terms of giving REAL constructive criticism (not insults disguised as constructive criticism). . . which in turn only helps you get better. And I was trying to encourage her to post FOTD pictures saying how horrible some of my old ones were and that, yes, everyone gets better with practice. And you continue to get better - the process never ends. Sooo, in light of that, I'm going to share some of my old horrid FOTD's that I look back at and cringe. As for colors used, I'll do my best to remember if anyone wants to know whats what. And I encourage you all to share some of your old, not so good, FOTD's.

These are all about 1 or 2 years old. In no particular order . . .

The day I picked Miss_gigi up from the airport.

Flammable, mythology Don't make fun of the hair please. Makeup's okay, but not the hair. It looks weird from the chemo. 75% fell out . . . in random patches.

Apparently I had never heard of matte shadows. I had pretty much rolled around in All Girl.

I know this was Chromezone 3 palette . . . probably Slightly Off lipliner and not sure on the gloss/lipstick.

Probably steamy and old gold?

Bitter/parrot/scheme/white frost

My first interview (with MAC) face. I took these after I got back. Because on that day I realized I had to cut my hair so that all of it was short . . . not 75% short and 25% long. And I cut bangs . . .

My second interview face (different counter). This is the one that got me in

Yes my hair was really THAT short.

All girl . . .stomp and sketch? Oh and definitely a different camera - my old one.

Chromezone 1 palette and shag

pink bronze/motif/hepcat?

HA! I was actually proud of this at one point. This was day I got hired with MAC. I didn't wear this to my interview, but the night of when we went out to celebrate. I still like the concept, but the application SUCKS. Blue Storm and Bright Fuschia pigments with White Frost eyeshadow.

UM, hi brow color? Or lack thereof . . . I know I used Sushi Flower.

Total MESS. On my birthday, no less. Last year.

THIS is embarassing. This wasn't even a year ago. This was last March, already working for MAC. A crapload of foundation I don't need, (studio tech with a 190 if you can imagine) absolutely HORRID brows and can we blend the crease and bb color into one another maybe? Sketch, ricepaper and most likely stomp or sushi flower.

Even this. Getting better, but can we talk about the super skinny brows, darker top lip, ton of foundation and uneven blush? All Diana ross stuff (I know because of my hair style - it was for our event)

there's sooooooo many more I could post but you get the point.

 

[mel0622]

are you kidding me? i swear u were just born w/ talent! they look just as good if not better than ur skills now!

 

[MAC_Pixie04]

well lol to an amateur eye the majority of those look positively lovely, but you're a professional so I can see how some of them don't look too good to you. which is scary to me, because if I think something looks great that a professional make up artist thinks looks bad...I'm in desperate need of a damn good make up seminar lol

all jokes aside I admire your work and seeth with envy at all of your FOTDs/Looks. You're just fabulous. Nothing more to say.

 

[aziajs]

I really like that you posted these. I don't think they are horrible or laughable or anything like that but it really shows that everyone improves over time. To look at your FOTDs now I would assume that you have always applied your makeup that way. It's nice to know that it's a process and a progression for everyone.

P.S. I LOVE that second MAC interview pic. That is so hot!

 

[Julie]

I'm glad you shared your past looks. You improved so quickly!

 

[pumpkincat210]

What are you talking about.. being not so good? You have talent even in these. I like them, they are slightly more natural than the ones you do now, but equally good, imo.

 

[SonRisa]

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Originally Posted by pumpkincat210 What are you talking about.. being not so good? You have talent even in these. I like them, they are slightly more natural than the ones you do now, but equally good, imo.

the application in every single one of those aside from possibly the last one, the chromezone 3 and the second interview look is just nasty. Color choices and placement for some of them are mediocre but the application just makes me want to scream. I cannot believe I ever left the house looking like this. Natural or dramatic, the application needed a TON of work. And the funny thing, is that although the majority of looks I may post now look more dramatic, I use about 1/2 the amount of makeup now, than I used to.

 

[pumpkincat210]

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Originally Posted by SonRisa the application in every single one of those aside from possibly the last one, the chromezone 3 and the second interview look is just nasty. Color choices and placement for some of them are mediocre but the application just makes me want to scream. I cannot believe I ever left the house looking like this. Natural or dramatic, the application needed a TON of work. And the funny thing, is that although the majority of looks I may post now look more dramatic, I use about 1/2 the amount of makeup now, than I used to.

Yeah... you don't wear alot of foundation now. Your skin is really nice just natural, i envy those freckles!

 

[roxybc]

OMG! I love so many of those looks! Your being to hard on yourself! They look fantastic! If only my makeup would turn out as good as those! I really like the last llok, and your hair is so cute!

 

[pumpkincat210]

Oh, and i have to add, the look you used to get a job looks great. You definately rock the purples. you definately deserved it! No reason to be ashamed of these early ones, for the normal person you applied it great. I'd love to get to wear funky/beautiful make up to work!

 

[roxybc]

What is the emerald green eye shadow you used here? I LOVE it!!!

 

[artemisa]

I would say that the most noticeable difference for me is your skin. It seemed to be a bit unnatural before, in your recent looks your skin glows amazingly.
But hey, you're the only person I've seen who doesn't seem to need foundation!
And the brows totally make the difference! I like them better now, a bit thicker and with a reddish undertone on them that suits you better since they match your hair.

But what I definetly love is how you line your lips. It may sound stupid, but comparing these pics with recent ones I would have said with no doubt that you've done some collagen on them!!! And it's just a good lining!
I can't get them look like that! If you ever get bored, you should teach me how to do it!

 

[KJam]

The looks are all cute. You have perfectly shaped features (cheekbones, lips, eyes, eyebrows) and good skin so you carry stuff off better than most.

That said, I do see an improvement in application, definitely. You're just too cute for me to think that anything looked awful!

 

[Luxurious]

nice...

 

[Bianca]

Doesn't look bad to me!

 

[-x-buttercup-x-]

I still think they're beautiful, I can't imagine you looking bad ever! I love the last photo especially =D

 

[pushhupsindrag]

so pretty! i dont think they could ever come out bad.

 

[mymymai]

The changes from then to now are really apparent in your blending (esp crease to brow bone), your lip color and how you apply the lip color it seems, as well as the foundation you were using. I really like it when started to let your freckles show though (it gives me hope for myself). Even then, however, you had some excellent color combination choices!

 

[luckyme]

Your worst application is probably better than my best!

 

[Jennifer Mcfly]

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Originally Posted by luckyme Your worst application is probably better than my best!

I know right...
I guess there's hope for us yet!!