Skill Building: Scott Barnes, Teach Me!

Cover via Amazon

Sure, I pride myself on being self-taught but if ever given the opportunity to pick up some lessons from a famous make-up artist,  I'd take it in a heartbeat. And it's looking like I'm getting that chance.

Scott Barnes has recently published "About Face: Amazing Transformations Using the Secrets of the Top Celebrity Makeup Artist." It's a compelation of what Barnes has  learned during his career working with A-list celebrities and is broken up in three parts. Part one focuses on the makeovers of real women where each woman comes in looking the best she thinks she can look. But Barnes then deconstructs their looks taking them from attractive to amazing. In part two, Barnes focuses on beauty rituals, key makeup items and preparations that a woman must embrace in order to look and feel their best. And part three focuses on the celebrities Scott Barnes has worked with.

That description alone, has already got me sold.. But the price point isn't too shabby either, especially at $16.49.  This is definitely going to be added to my book collection.

Is anyone else considering on picking this up?

 XOXO & Many Blessings,
B. Pierre

P.S. It's good to be back! =) It was a long hiatus, indeed. No need for explanations but just to move forward. I;m looking forward to what the summer is going to bring. =)

P.S.S. What do you think of the new layout? I'm still working out the kinks but it's coming along nicely.=)

Skill Building: Class is in Session!

Yep.

I did it again.

I went ghost.

But skip the reasonings cuz I don't want to bore you with the details.

So, without further adieu, a post. :-)

This past weekend having a Saturday off, which I haven't had in a long while, I was invited to attend a local M.A.C. class on fall trends.

a few of the things we got to play with

And the instructor?

An artist who's had the pleasure of working with....

::drumroll, please::

Kim Kardashian

::gasp::

Lol. But seriously she was so down to earth and I must say I picked up a few tricks and scribbled down lots of notes.

See?

I love the notepad that they gave us. Really cute!

And of course, I couldn't just go to the class. I had to make a few purchases.

Welcome to what I like to call my Style Black Triplets.

sorry for the blurry image but you get the point. :-)

Yes, they are gorgeous. You've all seen the YouTube videos, countless swatches and rave reviews.

They'll make an awesome addition to my kit for smokey eyes. I can't wait to play in them.

That's it. ::crickets:: lol

Have a safe weekend!

XOXO & many blessings,
B. Pierre

P.S. I'm doing make-up at my school's Hispanic Student Association Pageant, which is part of it's month long celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at UF. So of course expect a post featuring the lovely ladies.

Skill Building: An Introductory Post

Image by sunshinecity via Flickr

Just had to share really quickly an idea that I'm planning on doing on the blog. As an aspiring makeup artist, I feel criticism is what's necessary for me to enhance my craft overall. So to keep myself motivated and practicing on a consistent basis, I'm going to start a Skill Building Series.

This is where once a week I'll focus on executing a look or focus on certain skills of interest. For the next few weeks I'm going to focus exclusively on the face.

But before we get into the make-up, what's most important to have is great skin.

Aside from a balanced diet (still a work in progress), I turn to vitamins, drinking lots of water and skincare products to keep my skin in tip-top shape. My greatest advertisement for my fledgling business is my very own skin so it always has to be in great condition.

So next week I'll be sharing my skin care regime.

I'm looking for open and honest feedback. There won't be any hurt feelings, seriously because I'm really here to learn, so share your thoughts.


XOXO & many blessings,
B. Pierre

P.S I look forward to seeing what you have to say and it's been confirmed, the photoshoot is set for Monday. :-)