I've honestly never been this happy before!! Anybody who knows me, knows that I am a very quiet and humble person. So I feel like I'm allow to boast for one day!
Centennial makeup courses a hit
EVA LAM
FOR METRO CANADA
November 23, 2009 11:01 p.m
It started with browsing through makeup how-to videos on YouTube. For broadcasting graduate Jennifer Francis, the hobby soon turned into a second career opportunity.
“Once you watch one, you get addicted (and then) you want to pursue it,” she says. “I thought it’d be super cool if I could do more than one role so if I wasn’t doing television, like shooting and directing, I could go into the makeup artist role.”
So Francis returned to her alma mater in January, enrolling in Centennial College’s makeup techniques certificate program. Covering three 30-hour courses, the program is designed for anyone with an interest in cosmetics. “Different walks of life come through to take the courses,” says lead instructor Jacquie Hutchinson, who has taught in the program for 12 years.
“I have some students who want to become makeup artists, or to do something on the side like weddings for friends ... Some want to work in theatre or in fashion shows or do film makeup.”
The first course, makeup techniques, gives students a solid foundation to build on, says Hutchinson. In addition to basic makeup applications, students also learn about skin care. “The best-looking makeup can only look as good as it can be on incredible skin,” she says.
Each class includes a demonstration by Hutchinson, who is also a national product trainer and makeup artist for Revlon. Students then perform their own applications using products from the school’s makeup lab or from home. Practicing on classmates gives them the chance to work with different skin types and tones, says Hutchinson.
In makeup artistry I and II, students develop skills such as eyebrow shaping, highlighting, contouring and putting together makeup kits. They also learn how to create different looks for weddings, film, runway, photography and other special occasions.
Classes are small, so students get the individual attention they want, says Hutchinson.
“It’s not a lecture class. It’s very hands-on ... At the end of each class, we (examine) each look and we break it down and look at ways to improve it, and this is how we learn from each other as well.”
Since completing the program in August, Francis has freelanced on various makeup jobs including actor headshots and glamour shoots. She sees her new skills as the perfect supplement to her day job doing corporate videos.
“It just keeps you working and I really like this genre — television, film and all that,” she says. “If I’m able to direct and able to do makeup at the same time, it’s a bonus.”
I'm taking a break from my IMATS posting for some fashion fun!!
I didn't watch the AMA's awards...I was too tired...BUT I did search the net for some fashion!
My Winner was Shakira & Melody (minus the shoes)!
My loser was Leona Lewis (Her face was soo gorgeous but the dress from what I could see was UGLY)!
If you would pick one winner & loser who would it be?!?!
How are you? I've had such an AMAZING week. Yesterday I was shopping until I dropped in USA. Today I went to IMATS Toronto. I was super nervous at first because I was going with some beauty bloggers I've NEVER met before. They turned out to be super sweet and fun!
We started our day bright and early. Lets say we were there before it even started @10. The hall wasn't very big, but it was a good size to walk around 3 times and not be bored! LOL
The energy in the hall was amazing. Everyone was so positive. Hell I know most people we talked to wanted to make a sale but they still took the time out to talk to everyone.
Enough talk! I know you all want to see SOME pictures, this is a teaser! HAHA!
Ben Nye Booth (They WEREN'T selling but promoting)
FACEatelier Booth (I met the CEO & President, she was so sweet)
Auraline Beauty Booth.. I've been stalking them online for about a year now!! They had the best products!
4 for $10.00 eyeshadows!!
So FAB! I didn't get any because I'm overflowing with shadows!
This WAS my very first Back to Mac. If you don't know what Back to Mac is CLICK HERE. I saved all my empty containers since March 2008. Yes you heard me March 2008!!
At about 4:50 I went to the pro store in STC and picked out 2 lippies and my free item Play on Plums.
At the cash, instead of putting the goodies in my purse I opted for a bag.. WRONG MOVE!!
I walked around with the goodies in a bag(in hand) ..smiling at it ever 5 minutes because I could wait to get home and swatch the hell out of them!!
After parading about Payless..which is a whole other haul. My mom and I sat down in the mall waiting for my dad to pick me up..
Somewhere between the bench to inside my dads car the bag fell!! Yes you heard me againfell. I could have sworen I came into the van with the bag but after tearing up the seats.. and almost having a breakdown I came to the reliazation that it's in a better place (hopefully).
Has this ever happened to anyone?!?!? Maybe not $60.00 worth of MAC but have you lost something that you saved for??
The atmoshpere is pitch black and smells like rotting flesh. All I remember is a party last night. ... And boy was it wild..Since I didnt live too far I decided to walk home taking the backroads. This was nothing new to me...climb over the fence, turn right and your on my street...that was truly not the case this night.."How did I get here" By: Jennifer F
Hey Girlies, This is my Halloween post. I wrote that story in 3 minutes on my blackberry. I wanted to set the mood for these great pics! These were actually done Last year...but I was too shy to post them on my blog..
I used a 2.00 kit to achieve this look. After playing with this kit I fell in LOVE! SFX make-up really made me happy and I was going to go back to school for it, so I could add MUA to my list. Long story short I ended up going back for glamour make up instead.
So we have brusing, "dried" blood under the nose and on the forehead &"runny"blood coming from the gash on the forehead and lips. Pretty fab I hope you like it!! Happy Halloween!
Question: How long would you date someone before getting engaged?
As a girl I know you don't propose to a guy but.. how long would you date someone before you feel like your ready. I wanna hear input from everyone..I don't care how old you are or where you live!
Personally: I think 3 to 4 years is good because I feel at 3 years you should feel know if your wasting your time or not...JUST MY OPINON..you don't have to agree.
Let me know what you think below!
(Tomorrow I will be doing a Halloween SFX post...YAY!!)
I'm soo behind on my tags.. Like I have soo many to catch up on. Arghh..
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I have been with my bf for 3 years..my longest relationship ever
Once when I was going to a wedding..I went shopping for a dress.. and I found one..and it happened to be a wedding dress..needless to say my mom never let me wear it..so I have it hanging up in my closet :)
I love cake and candy
I've NEVER ate popeye's chicken before..lol
I'm really good at saving..even though I spend like a mad woman
I hardly ever buy anything unless its on sale..
I love babies but I refuse to give birth to one at this time :) lol
Last week I went shopping with my partner in crime my mommy! We went to a local fleamarket in my area...The worse part was that I only had $23.00!! Alot of vendors don't take debit and I had to time to pull out cash...
..........so I decided to make a challege!
What items can you get UNDER $20.00 lets get started.
I'm soooooo In LOVE with this dress!! I know it's kinda short but it's CUTE! I won't lie I'm not the biggest fan of the shoes and bag..but either way it's FAB!!!
Let me know what you think Below!
Also I did a post before about a Blog Swap Blogspot. It's coming together so WELL! If you want to know what I am talking bout CLICK HERE
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