WHAT GOES ON IN MY MAKE UP CLASS

As a make up artist, I think I have learned to appreciate what a little lip gloss or blush here and there can do to a person's confidence. I honestly think that when a person feels good about herself inside and out, she's able to interact with others better and more effectively. That's why I decided to teach make up, because I believe that it's truly something we should take advantage of. :)

I've had two batches of students so far, and it has been a really wonderful experience for me. I guess I've retained my passion for teaching (Preschool was entirely different though), I still get kilig when I know I helped someone learn something new. Even if it was just to apply concealer correctly.

My class usually lasts for 4 hours which includes the lesson, the demo, and the guided self-application. I offer it to all ages and I usually have it on the weekends to groups of four or more.

Here are some of the lessons that I teach:

• Skin Care
• Foundation
• Concealing
• Shaping and Grooming your eyebrows
• How to Apply Eye Make Up for your unique eyeshape
• Eyeliner and Mascara
• Applying blush and lipstick
• Contouring
• Which colors of blush or lipstick should you apply?
• Day Make Up/10-minute make up for everyday
• Night Make Up
• Make up tricks and secrets

If you're interested to be part of my class, please send me an email at garcia.gex@gmail.com :)

DIY : Transferring your MAC Eyeshadow to the Palette

My make up kit was getting a little too crowded, and I decided that I had to save as much space as I could. I have to admit, I'm not as young as I used to be and carrying my make up kit is taking its toll on my back (haha)

I figured that I could transfer my MAC eyeshadows to the palette, because they come in individual packaging and it was just taking up too much space. With the help of Youtube and other blogs, I found the easiest way to do it.

What you need:

• A sharp object (I used a safety pin)
• A plastic knife
• A straightening iron
• The MAC Palette

Step One
Use the safety pin to pop the top of the eyeshadow from the case. It should just easily pop out.

Step Two

Place the eyeshadow on the straightening iron for about 20-30 seconds for the glue to loosen up. (BE CAREFUL, ITS REALLY HOT.)

Step Three

Using your plastic knife or even a ballpen, slowly push the back of the eyeshadow.Avoid touching it with your fingers because it's EXTREMELY HOT. (Of course, with my clumsiness, I burnt myself twice while doing this. Haha)

Yay!

Step Four

Heat the case of the eyeshadow as well, to loosen the sticker label. We'll be sticking this behind the eyeshadow, so that it's easy to check which shade it is.

It easily comes off after heating it in the iron. 

Step Five 

Put it on the palette! :) We're finished! 

What to do with the empty cases? Hmm.

M.A.C's Lady Danger Lipstick

As far as I know, Lady Danger has been out since last year. It's a really great shade for the season. (Isn't tangerine the color for this year?) Red with that hint of orange. It's trendy but not too overbearing. I have to confess that it took me a while to get used to the color. I usually wear neutral colors, but I really really love this shade. It's not your ordinary red lipstick!

The difference with M.A.C's Russian Red

(top: russian red; bottom: lady danger)

I suggest that you keep your eye make up really simple with this lipstick. Just a little blush, eyeliner and mascara (and maybe some falsies if you're going all out) should be enough to complete your look.

Remember to use a lip liner, since applying a loud lipstick can be tricky. It also helps the lipstick last longer. :) Since it's a matte shade, it helps to apply some gloss or lip balm to avoid drying out your lips. My lips tend to get soooo dry whenever I use matte shades from M.A.C which is annoying at times, but it really stays on for hours.

 It costs around 1,000 pesos, a bit pricey but if you're willing to splurge --- I suggest you go for it. It's a unique shade that may not be around forever!

Enjoy!