Photography by: Dianne Sison Blazer from Forever 21 / Stripe button up tee from Superior Thrift / Leggings from Ross / Boots with faux wool shearling cuff from Ross / Satchel from Bettyshoe.com / Scarf from Superior Thrift / Round frames from 80's Purple FASHION FOCUS: BRIGHT SATCHEL
Lately I've been noticing that satchels, cross body and messenger bags have been getting a lot of hype not only for it's structured look but also for it's multipurpose functional use. I must say, this particular bag from Bettyshoe.com is incredibly stylish. I really love that it has a bright mustard color that just adds some spice to a very neutral outfit. With this bag, I paired it with something on the "preppy" side. A modern twist to a typical university student.
First of all, let me start by saying that I have been a freelance makeup artist for about 6 years now (since 2006) and everything in my kit are exclusively for my clients only and this is aside from my own personal makeup collection, which by the way is far less than what I have in this kit. Also, I am by no means trying to brag or show off what I have because to be honest there's really nothing to brag about. This traincase was actually gifted to me by my boyfriend for our 2 year anniversary last year and some of the MAC brushes were from him as well. Now, as for the contents of this kit, I didn't have everything all at once. It happened gradually over the span of a few years, this is what I have accumulated, and I started building it up as I got more clients.
Also, I believe that to be a makeup artist, you do not need to use everything high-end for the reason that makeup artists don't even make as much $ as you think they do, unless they're some big shot. Makeup artists are versatile people who can work with whatever that have. Plus, there's nothing to be ashamed of, drugstore brands can be just as great or even better than some high end brands that will cost you a leg and arm.
So, I hope this kind of helps those up and coming freelance makeup artists out there who still are not sure what they should have in their kit and maybe give some inspiration or something of that nature hehe!
Photography by: Dianne Sison Geometric chunky sweater from Superior Thrift / Jeans from Ross / Morse-code bracelet from Antoinette Lee Designs / Gold multi-strand bracelet from F21/ Lace-up combat boots w/ faux wool shearling from Ross/ Handmade crochet turban
Today's weather was extremely unusual. --The rain was in & out as if someone is messing with the light switch, however, in this case, mother nature. Also, today was incredibly windy, so windy that I could probably be swept off my feet and taken to the other side of the country. Nonetheless, today's outfit consisted of a thick chunky bold print sweater, some nice comfy denim, combat boots and a knit head band -turban. I'd say, it's almost weather appropriate. So, today was our first class meeting for my Event Production class. It's a requirement course for Fashion merchandising majors (i think?) and well, I'd say it's probably one of the classes that I've been looking forward to since a few semesters back mainly because the class itself is very hands on when it comes to producing events within the school &/or helping outside of school. Like this year, me and some of the fashion students in that class will be helping out for Sac Fashion Week in Sacramento next month as well as a very luxurious & grand event in San Francisco called A Soolip Wedding. Other events include our school's very own Fashion show at the end of the semester, which will be of course produced by our class & it will feature student designers in our program. Another great thing about this class is that, at the end of the semester we will be going to a Jean Paul Gultier exhibit in San Francisco, which again is another great opportunity and experience and I am definitely looking forward to it. Although, I know it's going to be a lot of hard work, I know it's going to be absolutely worth it in the end. (:
Boyfriend top from F21 / Coral shorts from F21 / Shine Cardigan from Goodwill / Necklace from Mode-5 / Skinny Belt from Superior Thrift / Faux Fur Satchel from TJMaxx / Sunglasses from 80's purple Tights from Kushyfoot
