At long last, my dream of going to makeup school has been fulfilled – last Friday, I was unable to sleep, all giddy, going back and forth to my room ( which I haven’t inhabited yet ) to check my makeup inventory, just because I was finally going to get formal schooling in makeup the next day.

Oh my next six Saturdays will surely be the time of my life!

Thanks to Sunsilk’s Life Can’t Wait Campaign, the dream of mine that I’ve been stalling for over two years now has finally been realized. I took the plunge, enrolled myself in Lasalle College International last April in Makeup Artistry as I prepared to be schooled. As the days drew near my first day, I was getting excited, giddy, and of course, having fears of screwing up. I’m the most nervous person on earth when it comes to failing. But this had to happen somehow.

After an absolutely sleepless night, the day finally came. Saturday was the day. It was makeup school day! Our instructor is the famed MAC Pro Artist RB Chanco, who is very, very accomplished in the makeup industry. She is the first ever Filipina to be certified as a MAC Pro Artist, and has endless impressive works for print ads, commercial shoots, fashion spreads, and weddings under her belt. I couldn’t help but be in awe of her ( she’s so prettttyyyy! ) and her accomplishments that the room was oozing with inspiration and good vibes as she promises to do her best to teach us, and help us achieve whatever we want to achieve by the end of the course.

One thing she told us that I should keep in mind – Confidence is key. To be honest, I’m not the most confident person in the world, specially with my skills in makeup – I think I’m alright but not extraordinary. But let me tell you something – I want to be extraordinary, and I will push and try to be extraordinary, at least. My heart and soul is in this 1,000%, and good thing that I have with me a good friend to share laughs and share our passion with makeup in this journey ( Thanks Jheng for being with me! ). I’m very much excited to have our first hands-on session next weekend, and I’ve never loved Saturdays this much!

Okay, I’m done with my teary-eyed speech, and I’m about to show you my initial makeup loot for makeup class. We were required by RB to get the basics, and here’s what I’ve got so far. I’ve taken pictures of makeup first, since it rained in the terrace as I was about to take pictures of my makeup tools and applicators loot!

Lipsticks. Oooh this is my favorite part of the loot. Half of these are mine. hahahaha!

RB asked us to bring powder foundation as well, but I think I would have to bring all my pressed mineral foundations because I am really pushing to use mineral makeup in my makeup studies, because it’s what I’m going to use if ever I get to make a career out of it. I found out that Jane Iredale’s Liquid Minerals are a bit sheer, so I am still scouting for that full-coverage liquid mineral foundation or try to get Jane Iredale’s Liquid Minerals to work for me first ( because I love it ! ). I’m glad that our instructor does not require us to get all high end brands , but rather, she recommends low-priced brands as they also work as well as their high-priced counterparts. I had no idea Fanny Serrano‘s products were a bit expensive – that palette was already 1,200php! ( about $25 )

My loot is hardly complete, and I intend to complete my loot gradually in the next coming weeks! I’m quite excited for more makeup shopping, but my wallet’s behaving like a growling tummy right now – complaining, complaining, and complaining! Haha!

Well, I shall tell you more about my Makeup School Escapades in the coming weeks my dear readers! Please do wish me luck!

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19 Responses to “The Beautynomist Goes to Makeup School!”

1. noemi:
   (May 19th, 2008 at 4:15 pm)

   Wow congrats for taking this big leap. It’s never too late to improve one’s craft. I look forward to all the tips you will learn and hopefully blog.

2. The Beautynomist:
   (May 19th, 2008 at 4:40 pm)

   Dear Noemi : Thanks so much for the well wishes I shall be sharing tips and tricks as my schooling progresses!

3. jillsabs:
   (May 19th, 2008 at 4:54 pm)

   oh wow! i’m sure you’ll do very well in makeup school banish all useless thoughts of failing aside! you’ll do great

4. Jenn:
   (May 19th, 2008 at 7:59 pm)

   Achi Soph, which one’s better, MAC powerpoint eyeliner or Artdeco’s? Medyo magkalapit lang kasi price nila eh.

5. The Beautynomist:
   (May 19th, 2008 at 8:07 pm)

   Jenn : Cheaper the Artdeco it’s just around 350 now ( sale price! ) MAC’s is around 850 Try Artdeco first if you’re satisfied Currently roadtesting, but my friends say Artdeco seems to fare well Get the Fash 21 too!

   Jillsabs : Oohh Jill thank you so much, I’m internalizing what you just said Thank you for the very kind words !

6. therese:
   (May 19th, 2008 at 8:22 pm)

   wow congrats sophie. enjoy the class, banish all worries. besides, you’re there to have fun, right? good luck.

7. Nikki:
   (May 19th, 2008 at 9:51 pm)

   Congrats Sophie for following your dream! Jheng as well, I’m glad both of you are reaching for your dreams! ANd true, while we’re still young, go ahead and chase after your dreams Goodluck, want to hear more of your adventures with sis jheng too!

8. mel:
   (May 19th, 2008 at 10:33 pm)

   sophie goodluck with school. Teach me hehehe

9. The Beautynomist:
   (May 19th, 2008 at 10:51 pm)

   Therese : Oh I will! I just know it! Makeup is always fun!
   Nikki : Haha, thanks! Life can’t wait, right? We will keep you updated! Jheng has spoken so fondly of you
   Mel : Sure ba! Thankss!

10. jencc:
    (May 20th, 2008 at 12:02 am)

    sophie!!! exciting! i’d do the same too, except i don’t have time now. :p have fun!!! and, you can practice on me.

11. fran:
    (May 20th, 2008 at 1:07 am)

    congrats dearie!!! yipeeee finally took the big leap huh? so happy for you!!

12. Jennifer:
    (May 20th, 2008 at 3:15 am)

    Congrats on going to school and good luck! It’s something I’ve also thought about and maybe one day I’ll go through with it, too! Have fun!

13. iamsutil:
    (May 20th, 2008 at 3:37 am)

    waahh how come your pictures look good? ako walang wenta wenta hahaha…i’m looking forward to saturday sophie…shopping ulet? for personal use? nyhahahaha…

14. Phoebe:
    (May 20th, 2008 at 9:05 am)

    I can’t wait for my make-over Miss Sophie!!!!

15. Nikki:
    (May 20th, 2008 at 9:31 am)

    awwww…that’s sweet of jheng, I hope to see you guys do the work and post some photos here ok????

    Jheng jheng jheng, BI!!!! (Bad Influence) shopping for personal use ha? hahahha

16. teeyah:
    (May 20th, 2008 at 11:17 am)

    Good luck Sophie =) Keep us posted!

17. Lia:
    (May 22nd, 2008 at 5:20 pm)

    Sophie! Gluck on your classes, I’m sure you’ll do well! RB is a really great mentor

18. meerkat:
    (May 23rd, 2008 at 2:41 am)

    sis diba RB is gay? hehe kc u used she,her and Filipina kaya nalito ko..

19. eens:
    (June 20th, 2008 at 5:53 am)

    oh, wow…just got acquainted with your site last week as i was browsing google for make up classes, hehehe…pretty neat stuff you got here goodluck!

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