Back in the day when I was fresh out of college, had juuuuust started Clumps of Mascara and was living in Los Angeles, I wanted to become a makeup artist. I was pretty obsessed about it. I stalked MAC Cosmetics and visited makeup counters regularly to make sure I knew about the newest trends. I took classes and studied techniques online. I lived in makeup chat rooms where I learned who the hottest makeup artists were and how to achieve certain looks. I decorated my face constantly.
My looks weren’t always good. Okay, most weren’t. One time I launched a challenge series called Politically Pretty with fellow beauty bloggers. The goal was to increase conversation and awareness in state and local politics as well as national politics. And this is what my Obama passionate self cranked out.
Pretty terrible. But the passion was there.
Do you feel that way about makeup artistry? Is it what you think about constantly? If you’re in or around the Orlando area, my girl Ren of Makeup by Ren Ren is a Certified Instructor for Industry Makeup Academy. They’ll be doing a Pro Certification Tour here in Orlando at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown.
Starting on July 22nd and ending on July 23rd, the tour will include…
Online Coursework
Goodie Bag with Pro Brand Makeup
2 Photo Shoots with Models
Pro Makeup Artist Certification
Lunch both days of tour
….and sooooo much more. Sound up your alley? It could be the push you need to either take makeup artistry from a hobby to a profession or help refine your current skills and business. If you use the code BRIT, you can save $100!
See! I’m looking out for you and want you to win.
For more information, visit here.
And as for my passion for makeup? In some ways, I’ve still got it. I’ve just found my art in other areas. 😉
FTC Disclosure: With every purchase that uses the discount code BRIT, I will receive a bit of commission. Basically, we both win!
Yay Ren! And hush up! I love that Obama look!
HA! Thanks, sister!
Very cool! Also, the red and the white lines are precise. You’ve grown so much, but girl your talent was THERE.
LOL @ the Obama makeup! Love your blog. 🙂
Thank you so much, Liz!
the good ole days!! I remember Politically pretty! Do you remember the 90s challenge?
Spending hours on Specktra every day for new FOTDS….ah Those years seem so far away….
Those were the daysssss. How are you doin’, lovely?