Skills USA

A few months ago, I was selected by my instructor to be the competitor in an Aesthetics/makeup competition called Skills USA. At first, I was excited, but as I prepared for it I began to realize that I would probably throw up on myself in front of those people. I'm ashamed, but I decided at the last minute to trade places with my model, and be the model for her instead. I'm glad I did, because even without being the competitor it was one of the most time consuming and stressful things ever. Ellee and I both wished we hadn't even signed up! Oh well. We did end up coming in second place, and that was just fine with us :)

Our daily uniform of black pants and a t-shirt. You don't really need to know where these are from, I'm sure.

My classmate Kari, who is our national voting delegate, my instructor, Mrs. Castleberry, and us at the banquet.

I dressed up for the opening banquet. I figured, why not?

shirt- Express, pants- Charlotte Russe, belt- Wet Seal, shoes- TJ Maxx, necklace- Target

Our fantasy makeup we called "Jester in Wonderland"

costume- Hot Topic, hat- Party City

We used Makeup For Ever products, and they are AMAZING.

silver medal winners!

contest win!

Goodness me, I'm behind! I have been extraordinarily busy with a competition for school, Skills USA. I was originally the competitor chosen for this by my school, but I was so overwhelmed with additional school work that I traded places with my model. I helped her develop a routine for the facial, and a makeup look. I wrote the description for our look, and kept her calm. And then I modeled for her, which took three straight days at the trade center and basically no sleep! So I feel like I did my part :) Pictures from that coming soon!

I also won a fashion contest lately, for my use of thrift store clothing in my wardrobe! Here is a link to my winning photo http://tinyurl.com/3ek5mpp, and the blog that sponsored ithttp://www.aflatteringtale.com/. Thank you so much, Hope!

Here are a few update pictures!

dramatic blue and black eyes I did on Jaz
gave Alexx a facial and braided her hair :)
colorful makeup for the exeCUTE shoot
me and my adorable kitty, Slingblade (my boyfriend named him, don't ask)