A Change is Gonna Come

I'm a freak. I'll admit it. Taking photos of paper. If you read this post a few months ago you'll know that I'm starting my make up course tomorrow. After two months of college-free life and pretty much nothing to do, not only am I looking forward to being occupied but to learn about something I've been lusting over for years. I can't say I'm not a bit nervous, because obviously I am. But I'm also so excited to be finally doing it.

Like the obsessive compulsive I am (I jest), when I received my student handbook a few days ago I spent my whole morning reading and re-reading all the information it held. There is only one little problem with me embarking on this little adventure means that I probably won't have as much time to blog. I was thinking that every week I could do a tutorial/look that I had learned on Youtube, meaning I would be doing 'homework' and practising while still updating the auld blog. Just a thought. Writing is my favourite thing, so hopefully will have more time to do that!

Could I poke someone in the eye with a brush? Yup. Could I be the worst in the class? Yup. Could this all be a disaster? Yup. But I seriously hope not!

Wish me luck!x

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The Fear

Over the last few months loads of my friends have been planning their Summer holidays to amazing places like America, Spain and Canada. Most are going for a few months to work and others just a few weeks. I'm staying here. And for the first time ever, I'm really happy to be doing so.

If you've read the "About Me" section on this blog, you'll know that all I have ever really wanted to do was become a Make-Up Artist. While I don't mind my university course of English and Drama, I know I'll never use it once its finished. A mixture between Make-Up artistry and journalism has always been my goal and it seems now I'll finally get it. This Summer, instead of going away to the sun and the sea I'm going to be studying in LA MakeUp Academy for two months to become a make up artist!

Finally.

After spending the day there watching the goings-on and meeting the lovely Anouska who talked to me about the course, my mind was made up. I start at the beginning of July and couldn't be happier, especially when I saw the course rundown. But recently "the fear" of failure has taken over me. I've been waiting to do this course for about three years but the idea that I'd be awful at it has slowly been creeping into my mind.

While I don't find it difficult to slap makeup on my face, I may be awful at doing it "professionally" for others! After putting so much into saving for it and waiting to be able to actually do it, I guess I'm just afraid it isn't my "calling" afterall. While I know my mini panic-attacks are completely irrational, the thought of failure won't seem to go away. So my little question to you, is how does one fight "the fear"?

What are your plans for the Summer? Anyone doing anything potentially life-changing?

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Review: Laura Mercier Creme Smooth Foundation

It can withstand rain, wind and I would even bet gail forces..This is not a car or plane I speak of but Laura Mercier's new Créme Smooth Foundation. This is a brand I tend to overlook, love their products but never seem to buy them. Not anymore!

I have always had a flighty relationship with foundations, proclaiming one to be the perfect concoction and then realising its flaws soon afterwards. However, after almost two weeks of this foundation, I'm in love with it and I don't think I want to change it.

I went to my local Laura Mericer counter with the idea of buying the mineral powder foundation, but as I have dry skin was forced to consider this new formula. Thank God, I did.

What they say:

Laura created this modern, lightweight foundation that floats over skin without visibly settling into fine lines. The hydrating formula includes a multipeptide complex infused with Dermaxyl and advanced optical diffusers that help to visibly smooth out lines and wrinkles.

What I say:

Don't let the formula in the gar fool you, when I first saw it I thought I would end up looking like a cakey mess. However it really is lightweight, but provides the perfect amount of coverage; enough to cover imperfections but not make you look like Jordan on a bad day. You need only a pea-sized amount of product all over the face as it blends so well and you use your fingers to lightly apply it to the face. Not only does it leave the skin with a truly flawless coverage, but it definitely keeps it hydrated throughout the day.

I have had this problem with other foundations, where my skin feels tight and I feel the need to moisturise and reapply the foundation. With this Laura Mercier one, it feels as if nothing is being worn and the skin is moisturised all day. And it lasts, all day long.

I would not recommend this product for oily skin, as it's main aim is to hydrate; but any other skin type would benefit from its usage. Now, it is expensive; 60euro/£50 but the amount used each day is so minuscule that it will literally last ages.

I use it together with the Laura Mercier Secret Concealer, which I apply with a small concealer brush to the under eye area. Like the Créme Smooth Foundation it is so soft and lasts the whole day on my face.


Step 1: Apply concealer to inner eye are with concealer brush
Step 2: Blend with ring finger
Step 3: Bright eyes

Have you tried this foundation/concealer?

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