The recently-renovated historic dockside building Shed 10 filled with well made-up young women last night, as M.A.C Cosmetics held Femme to Feline, a cosmetics workshop for the public as part of New Zealand Fashion Festival 2012…
The recently-renovated historic dockside building Shed 10 filled with well made-up young women last night, as M.A.C Cosmetics held Femme to Feline, a cosmetics workshop for the public as part of New Zealand Fashion Festival 2012.
The seminar was a unique chance to learn a day-to-night look from M.A.C Trainer, Ocea Ferber, over from Australia, along with M.A.C Trainer Samantha Howard.
The two Trainers imparted make-up wisdom to the masses, as they guided us step-by-step through the application process, including names of eyeshadows used, tips and techniques, and the all-important which brush to use.
Here are some of the top insider pro tips the Trainers gave us:
Tip 1: The softer the fibre brush, the less product it will pick up i.e. it’ll give a soft wash of colour.
Tip 2 Use concealer under eyes RATHER THAN foundation as the skin is much thinner there.
Tip 3 To really get mascara to the root of the lash, pull up the lid area as you apply your mascara.
Tip 4 Avoid dark fall-out when creating a smoky eye by using creme shadow rather than loose powder shadow.
Tip 5 Tilt your head back as you apply eyeliner so your eyes are ALMOST closed, but you can still SEE!
Tip 6 When you get mascara someplace bad, don’t take it off immediately. Let it DRY then flake it off with a cottonbud.
Model Courtney on the (very helpful) big screen.
Below: The audience attentively listening to the hot tips.
Reflects Powder is applied to the eyelids in Antique Gold.
Models Courtney and Rosie wear LIAM and BLAK LUXE at M.A.C. seminar wearing the finished night make-up looks. Courtney models a more subtle look, and Rosie a more striking look.
The goody bag was full of pro tips to take home to use, and a mascara and lipstick, as well as a $50 M.A.C. voucher.
There are two more MAC Seminars to come; Wednesday 29th February, and Saturday 3rd March 2012.
I can’t wait to try out the tips myself. Now, what shall I chose from the M.A.C shop?
Words and photos, Megan Robinson
29 February 2012
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