Day Twenty Six.

30 Day Challenge.

Day 26

Your Week, In Great Detail

December 14 - December 20

December 14, 2011 - Wednesday

Woke up and got ready for work then after my shift I went straight home to get ready to go to the Academy. I was stuck in traffic when I found out that my model, Haylee probably wasn't able to go to class because her car broke down. I told her it's fine not to come, and I'll be doing body art on her on Sunday. Went back home and did some assessments until 11 p.m. came and I met Dave at his house so we can pack for Japan. He was leaving at 8:45 a.m. the next morning.

December 15, 2011 - Thursday

Early hours of the morning included packing up Dave's luggage and him choosing which camera gear to bring to Japan with him. Went to K-mart for last minute stuff then finished off my video for my assessment and business cards. Left the house just a bit before 6 a.m. headed to the airport. Said bon voyage to the boyfriend and his sisters as they venture off to Japan. Went home and straight to bed as I hadn't gotten any sleep for 26 hours. Woke up and called up a friend to get some Vietnamese food and also to get photos from past photoshoots from a friend. After Vietnamese food, we decided to meet up with another friend and chilled at Starbucks and had a loooong talk.

December 16, 2011 - Friday

Work. Home. Assignments. Pack. Tumblr. Glee.

December 17, 2011 - Saturday

Woke up and got ready for Year End Thanksgiving in Kellyville. Did some shopping and breakfast with Kristine then met up with Mel to get photos from past photoshoots since the one she gave me on Thursday didn't work. Went home and slept for a bit.

December 18, 2011 - Sunday

My last Sunday ever in class at the Academy. Kahlia and I came to class late as usual and did our Make Up Continuity assessment. Lunch at Paddington Inn then class again to finish off some of the assessments that Kahlia hadn't done. Quick bite at McDonalds (Ate in front of Happy 203 aka. Brothel on Parramatta Road,  Five Dock just for shits and gigs). Printed off my photoshoot to hand in, dropped Kahlia home. Dinner and sleep.

December 19, 2011 - Monday

Work then straight home to take a shower and meet up with Eva to go to the M.A.C. store just before class. Epic fail as it was raining so hard I was in traffic for nearly 3 hours. Rocked up to class and observed Drag Queen make up. Went home all by myself, no Kahlia in the car!

December 20, 2011 - Tuesday

Graduation and last day of class ever! Worked in the afternoon, then straight to class to work on our Drag Queen models. Kahlia brought in her family friend as her model and his friend for me. They looked like Kath and Kim all dolled up at the end! Such a good ending to the course!!! 

xx Jazmine

Day Twenty Five.

30 Day Challenge

Day 25.

Your Day In Great Detail

Funny that this was the next blog challenge on the list as it has been a pretty eventful 24 hours running around everywhere and getting stuff done!

From midnight till about 2 in the morning, the boyfriend and I spent time packing his luggage as he was leaving for Japan at 8:45. Call me crazy, but I love packing and unpacking when I'm going on a trip. So I decided to show him my packing skills, basically packing up all the clothes he needed to bring to Japan while he picked out what he was going to bring on the plane.

We said goodbye to his parents then went to K-Mart to buy some last minute stuff (padlocks etc.) then went to his sisters boyfriends house as he was going to drive us to the airport.

From about 3 a.m. to 5 a.m. we were editing the video for my assignment/ Facebook page/ portfolio and also designing my business cards.

We left the house at 5ish and left for Sydney International Airport. On the way, we basically took a nap in the car. Woke up, met his younger sister at the airport and helped them to check in.

Jay (his older sisters boyfriend) and I dropped them off at the gate and said goodbye then grabbed some food to eat on the way home. Got to Jay's house, drove home, took a quick shower and watched Clueless just before taking a nap.

Woke up, took a shower and headed to Blacktown to get photos from a stylist who I did make up for. Met up with Fit and grabbed dinner at Pho then went to her house, waited for Ivan and headed to Starbucks. Stayed at Starbucks for a while talking about random things and also discussing some stuff that they have just found out recently!

Its now 11:39, I'm finally home .. about to clean my room a bit then head off to bed and work tomorrow!

<3 Jazmine

Day Twenty Four.

30 Day Challenge.

Day Twenty Four

Whatever Tickles Your Fancy

It Will Rain by Bruno Mars

I heard this song playing at work a few weeks back and I'm in love.

"Cause there’ll be no sunlight
if I lose you, baby..
There’ll be no clear skies
if I lose you, baby..
Just like the clouds,
My eyes will do the same if you walk away
Everyday, it will rain, rain, rain.."

Day Twenty Three.

30 Day Challenge.

Day 23.

A Youtube Video

Meet Jonah Mowry.

He's been a victim of bullying for a very long time and has let the world know about it through this video.

Doing this video takes a lot of courage and he should be applauded for sharing his story.

Day Twenty Two.

30 Day Challenge

Day 22.

A Website

http://jvictoria.tumblr.com/

A link to my other blog =)

Day Twenty One.

30 Day Challenge

Day Twenty One.

A recipe.

Red Velvet Cake.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups (250 grams) sifted cake flour 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

2 tablespoons (15 grams) regular or Dutch-processed cocoa powder 

1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature 

1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated white sugar 

2 large eggs 

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk  

2 tablespoons liquid red food coloring 

1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar 

1 teaspoon baking soda

Cream Cheese Frosting 

250 g cream cheese, room temperature  

250 g Mascarpone cheese, room temperature  

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract   

1 cup (115 grams) icing sugar, sifted 

250 ml double thick cream  

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees C and place rack in center of oven. Butter two - 9 inch (23 cm) round cake pans and line the bottoms of the pans with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. In a mixing bowl sift together the flour, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.  

In bowl of your electric mixer, or with a hand mixer, beat the butter until soft (about 1-2 minutes). Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the vanilla extract and beat until combined.  

3. In a measuring cup whisk the buttermilk with the red food coloring. With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, in three additions, beginning and ending with the flour. 

4. In a small cup combine the vinegar and baking soda. Allow the mixture to fizz and then quickly fold into the cake batter.   

5. Working quickly, divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and smooth the tops with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30 - 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean. Cool the cakes in their pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Place a wire rack on top of the cake pan and invert, lifting off the pan. Once the cakes have completely cooled, wrap in plastic and place the cake layers in the refrigerator for at least an hour to make frosting the cakes easier.

Cream Cheese Frosting

7. In the bowl of your electric mixer, or with a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese and mascarpone cheese until smooth. Add the vanilla and confectioners sugar and beat until smooth. Using the whisk attachment, gradually add the heavy cream and whip until the frosting is thick enough to spread. Add more sugar or cream as needed to get the right consistency.

8. Frost the top and sides of the cake, and ta da! Delicious red velvet cake :)

Photo and Recipe Courtesy of : http://mycakies.blogspot.com/2010/03/diy-cupcake-in-jar.html

Day Nineteen & Day Twenty.

30 Day Challenge

Day Nineteen.

A Talent of Yours.

&

Day Twenty.

A Hobby of Yours.

I thought I would combine these two seeing as they sort of go together :)

Right now, I wouldn't say that I'm the most talented Make Up Artist there is out there,

but I would consider it my talent.

I don't dance, I don't sing, I don't act and I have no special talents that I can boast about. So the closest thing I have would be Make Up Artistry =)

And the same goes with it being my hobby! I love the art, the detail and everything that goes into make up artistry. A lot of people think that its easy to put make up on someone's face but it is incredibly hard and challenging!

With that being said, hopefully this hobby of mine is something I can turn into a career and be one of the most talented MUA's there is! Here's hoping!!! *crosses fingers* =)

Below is me in action and also some of the things I've done in the past!

Nothing special since I'm still starting out!

The Girls and I at Toni & Guy Manly's 10th Year Anniversary Showcase

(   I know I look super tired ! =(  )

I did both these girls' make up!

 =)

xx Jazmine

Day Eighteen.

30 Day Challenge.

Day 18

Whatever Tickles Your Fancy.

The beautiful bride/big sister, Abie.

The shmick groom/big brother, Wayne.

The stunning bridesmaid/big sister, Kristine.

and myself, the Maid of Honour at A&W wedding.

Taken on November 18, 2011.

So happy to be a part of two of the most important people in my life tie the knot.

<3

Day Seventeen.

30 Day Challenge.

Day 17

An Artpiece.

I'm gonna cheat on this one.

The type of pieces that stand out to me mostly aren't paintings or sculptures.

I'm more of a photography and architecture kinda girl.

I think it's streets like these that are beautifully made are considered an art piece.

One day I'll live in streets like this one =)

Day Sixteen.

30 Day Challenge

Day 16.

A Song That Makes You Cry (Or Nearly)

Someone Like You ; Adele

I am doing horribly with this 30 Day Challenge! I think I've extended this thing to TWO MONTHS!

I blame college, work and work experience!

This song doesn't exactly put me to tears every time I hear it, but its like I feel her pain.

Adele is amazing.

Day Fifteen.

Day 15.

30 Day Challenge

A Fanfic.

I'll cheat on this one. I don't know anything about fanfic's.

I'll leave you with a little something from one of my favourite movies Marie Antoinette.

Day Fourteen.

Day 14.

30 Day Challenge

A Non- Fiction Book

A Life in Frocks by Kelly Doust.

I love how she talks about key parts of her life and how her clothing, shoes, 

accessories and make up all play a part of it.

Zero.

Even if you keep going.

As repped by RiRi.

<3

Day Thirteen.

30 Day Challenge

Day 13.

A Fictional Book

I know that choosing the Harry Potter series is pretty typical but these books were a part of my childhood!

P.S. No, I don't look like Cho Chang!

<3

Make Up Artist Anal-ism.

30 Day Challenge

Day 12.

Whatever Tickles Your Fancy

I've been meaning to do this post for a while and this Day 12 post for the 30 Day Challenge for bloggers is pretty much killing two birds with one stone!

Before continuing reading, I just want to say that when it comes to make up artistry, I'm not perfect. But I'm definitely striving to be. To be successful in this industry, you have to be on point ALL the time. And if you're not, you won't get booked. Below are things I constantly look out for on what not to do, and with good reason!

My Pet Peeves when it comes to Make Up Artistry and being an aspiring Make Up Artist:

1. DIRTY BRUSHES

Photo Courtesy of : http://namaste-beauty.com

I absolutely HATE dirty make up brushes!! Just the thought of bacteria and not knowing what kind of face its been in contact with before just grosses me out. The thought of someone with a really bad skin condition (like cold sores) coming in contact with my face or a models face really does want to make me gag.

Dirty make up brushes harbour bacteria from cosmetic products, skin, dirt, grime, dead skin cells, bench tops and make up cases - most especially ones you've used with liquid, gel or cream products. All those nasty things can get caught in the bristles and when you don't clean (at least spot clean) your brushes and apply it on your own face or someone else's face with those same dirty brushes, you're gonna end up with breakouts. EW.

I don't let anyone use my own personal brush sets unless I really know the person and it has to be clean before it comes in contact with their face AND cleaned again after they have used it. I keep a separate brush kit for myself and another for clients. I also don't use a brush that has fallen on the floor. If i've dropped it (even if it was clean prior to dropping it), I'll still sterilise. Its just hygienic!

2. MAKE UP CLUTTER

Photo Courtesy of : http://beautypunk.onsugar.com/

Maybe its just me and my weird organisational ways, but I love the look of organised make up. It shows that you do care about the products - the way they are organised and cleaned. Yes, cleaned. I hate dirty brush rolls, foundation bottles and consider make up palettes gross if they have a smudge of make up product in them. Good quality make up isn't cheap, and if you're a MUA - you probably have spent so much money on your kit that you could've saved enough money for a second hand car.

MUA's spend so much money in investing in their kit, so why would we throw them around?!

I place everything my traincase in sections - Foundation, powders, pigments, eyeshadows, lipsticks etc. I don't want one drawer to have foundation and a random vial of pigment in it or have one of my concealers randomly in a lipstick section. Why? If you're working, you want to be as time efficient as possible. It is a complete waste of time if you have to search for a product just because you were too lazy to put it in their right spot!! You're just creating more work for yourself that you didn't have to do. Plus, if you have loose powder products with liquids and they get shuffled around it'll just be a mess.

Point is: products should be easy to find, clean - so your client knows you're a clean person and easy to pack away. Not to mention that it'll probably save you money because you're now taking care of your products!

3. BAD BLENDING

Photo Courtesy of : http://kristadior.kristardesign.com

Unless you're going for the "harsh edges" eye make up look, BLEND! I mean, come onnnnn!

I won't go into a whole spiel about it, but if you look at my example, you can definitely tell which eye is blended.

Most people compliment an MUA's eye make up because its well blended. I find that people are so impressed by a person if they have blended their make up well. Its not easy at first, but with a lot of practice  people will get there! I still really need to perfect mine too :) Go and buy yourself a 224 or a 217 brush from MAC and start blending those harsh lines! Make up will look 100x better, I promise.

4. SPIDERY LASHES

Photo Courtesy of : lastlash.blogspot.com

It might be someone else's style, but I just don't like the look of spidery lashes. It makes it look clumpy, dry and unnatural. I love the look of natural but defined lashes and everyone can achieve that look if they find the right formula with the right mascara wand.

And no, "The good ones are usually the really expensive one" is not an excuse. There are LOTS of mascara's made by commercial/drugstore brands that are good!





- jazmine xx

Day Eleven.

30 Day Challenge

Day 11.

A Photo Taken Of You Recently.

Being an aspiring Make Up Artist sometimes makes it hard to find people who really inspire you, let alone get to meet them. Luckily for me, I got to meet one of mine.

Nicole Thompson is an Australian MUA and represents MAC Cosmetics on an International Level. She is currently a Senior Make Up Artist and lands herself in the most amazing jobs ever. I know that recently she was just in Milan and now to Paris (if I'm not mistaken). She's definitely where I want to be in possibly 4 years time. 

I got the chance to watch her do her magic last year at IMATS and sat there in pure amazement. I got the chance to see her again this year for IMATS 2011 along with her Body Art team.

Oh Nicole, I'll be your apprentice if you'll have me!

P.S. Nicole and I definitely have the black and pink thing going on.

Day Ten.

30 Day Challenge

Day 1o.

A Photo Of You Taken 10 Years Ago.

21 years ago.

Taken on my First Birthday =)

Day Nine.

30 Day Challenge

Day o9.

A Photo You Took

Haylee and I after doing each others faces for Fashion Catwalk.

We all had a choice as to which make up look we wanted to go for:

Birds of Paradise, Gothic Lolita and Futuristic.

I think it's clear both Haylee and I chose Gothic Lolita! She did my face and I did hers.

I think I'm gonna have to start rockin' the pink brows outside of make up school!

I'm quite in love with it and the black lip. She also did love hearts on top of the brows.

My concept was sort of to go against the "perfect" doll-like features of a traditional Gothic Lolita.

I wanted unbalanced eyes and eyebrows. She had plum coloured brows and dark glossy eyes.

I'm thinking of turning this theme into a full photoshoot!

Day Eight.

30 Day Challenge

Day o8.

A Photo That Makes You Angry/Sad.

Sad for the most part.

Doesn't this speak volumes?

Day Seven.

30 Day Challenge

Day o7.

A Photo That Makes You Happy

This photo doesn't just make me happy - it also makes me hopeful.

After being demotivated for a couple of years, I've finally found my drive again.

The above applies to what I need to do to stay happy, to reach my goals and to overcome.

Day Six.

30 Day Challenge

Day o6.

Whatever Tickles Your Fancy

Dip Dye-ing my hair Purple for the warmer months.

To this sort of purple instead =)

Day Five.

30 Day Challenge

Day o5.

Your Favorite Quote

“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.”

- Dr. Seuss

Day Four.

30 Day Challenge

Day o4.

Your Favorite Book

Post Secret

by Anyone in the whole world.

Collected by Frank Warren

Imagine having secret or a thought, something you really wanted to say and let EVERYONE know but was too afraid to do so. Post Secret allows everyone, and I mean EVERYONE to spill their secrets on a postcard which they design themselves and send it off and gets published in either the blog or the book. There you go, your secret really hasn't gone anywhere but at the same time, the whole world can see and they'll never know who it is.

The Post Secret books contains all the designed postcards. When Frank Warren came up with the concept, he didn't put any limitations to the content of the card. Whether it be something related with fear, death, sex, criminal acts, secret desires, hopes and dreams and anything they are embarrassed about, it'll be heard. The only thing they ask for is that its honest, a real secret that no one knows about.

If you want to send a postcard, send it to the address on their book cover (displayed above).

- A sample of someone's entry.

- Jazmine xx

Day Three.

30 Day Challenge

Day 03.

Your Favorite Television Program

DARIA

I remember coming home from school and looking forward to watching Daria on Friday (or maybe it was Thursday?) afternoons! I definitely didn't understand all the pop culture references back then, but I loved her. I've watched each episode, all six seasons probably 12 times now, I know pretty much all the words to the Daria Musical episode and each time I watch it, I find something new to laugh at. I remember going to Queensland and getting told off for not wanting to go out because Daria was on!

Favorite Character: Jane Lane

Favorite Episode: "Daria!" (Musical episode)

GILMORE GIRLS

Definitely love this show as I pretty much see my relationship with my mum with the closeness that Lorelai and Rory have. Even though my mum consume excessive amounts of coffee each day and I'm not your model academic daughter, I can relate to their lives and their relationship with each other. I love the fast-talking-ness of this show and all the pop culture references and of course the humour. Oh, and I will always love Logan and Rory together.

Favorite Character: Lane and Lorelai.

Favorite Episode: Kiss and Tell, Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days, The Long Morrow

THE O.C.

Yes, I STILL love The O.C.! And yes, I did buy those singlets from Supre that says "The O.C." and yes, my friends and I called each other "Cooper" and "Sum". I loved Rachel Bilson and Adam Brody and will always remember the line "Who are you?" "Whoever you want me to be." As unrealistic as some of the story lines can be, it is pretty much how Orange County is, or how privileged kids act. I'm glad Summer and Seth got married and was too in love with the show to care about Mischa Barton's acting skills. The only thing I loved more about the show was its killer soundtrack. But the one thing I hated was when "Lack of Colour" by Death Cab for Cutie was played on one of the episodes, every teenybopper all of a sudden thought they were top shit for listening to indie music!

Favorite Character: Seth and Summer.

Favorite Episode: The Heights, The Heartbreak, The Rainy Day Women

THE HILLS

Reality T.V. show is my ultimate guilty pleasure. Everyone says its pointless and unrealistic but I'm just so entertained by it! One of my favourite celebrities is Lauren Conrad and maybe the show IS staged, but I really do admire her. I think it's because I see a bit of myself in Lauren and I admire the fact that she has kept herself clean through her years in the limelight. She's worked hard to be where she is, and some part of me gets motivation from her. Plus, I love L.A.!

Favorite Character: Lauren and Whitney.

Favorite Episode: Paris Changes Everything; New City, New Drama

Other Favorites:

Sex and the City, Friends, Skins and Keeping up with the Kardashians.

- Jazmine 

xx

Day Two.

30 Day Challenge

Day 02

Your Favorite Movie

Couldn't decide on just ONE movie, so I picked the ones I tend to watch the most.

- Jazmine

xx

Day One.

30 Day Challenge

Day o1.

Your Favorite Song

Your Hand In Mine (With Strings) by Explosions in the Sky.

I've been listening to this instrumental band for about 6 years now.

Seen them once live, and soon again since they are touring Australia.

I can listen to this song all day, no matter what mood I'm in =)

30 Day Challenge.

• Day 01 - Your favourite song
• Day 02 - Your favourite movie
• Day 03 - Your favourite television program
• Day 04 - Your favourite book
• Day 05 - Your favourite quote
• Day 06 - Whatever tickles your fancy
• Day 07 - A photo that makes you happy
• Day 08 - A photo that makes you angry/sad
• Day 09 - A photo you took
• Day 10 - A photo of you taken over 10 years ago
• Day 11 - A photo of you taken recently
• Day 12 - Whatever tickles your fancy
• Day 13 - A fictional book
• Day 14 - A non-fictional book
• Day 15 - A fanfic
• Day 16 - A song that makes you cry (or nearly)
• Day 17 - An art piece (painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.)
• Day 18 - Whatever tickles your fancy
• Day 19 - A talent of yours
• Day 20 - A hobby of yours
• Day 21 - A recipe
• Day 22 - A website
• Day 23 - A YouTube video
• Day 24 - Whatever tickles your fancy
• Day 25 - Your day, in great detail
• Day 26 - Your week, in great detail
• Day 27 - This month, in great detail
• Day 28 - This year, in great detail
• Day 29 - Hopes, dreams and plans for the next 365 days
• Day 30 - Whatever tickles your fancy

Let's hope I get to keep this up ! =)

- Jazmine xx

Back to Black.

In Love with this Black Dress.

The back, the bow and the way it flows <3

Nothing Better

The Book Kitchen, Surry Hills

Berry and Pomegranate Iced Tea

Cookbooks

Bourke Street Bakery Book

Serendipity and Tea with Jane Austen Books

Sourdough Bread with Crabmeat Omelette with Shitakke Mushrooms and Asparagus.

Sourdough Bread with Avocado, Persian Feta, Poached Egg and Rocket

(Chorizo in the side)

The Book Kitchen Menu

Bourke Street Bakery

Carrot Cake and a Mocha

Tarts

Devonshire Street

Gluten Free Wall

and a series of shots of me and the boyfriend.

Today marks Dave's 23rd birthday and since I couldn't spend night time with him due to school, I decided to take him on a mini birthday date to Surry Hills. The Book Kitchen was our first stop! The food was delish and the place certainly did have character. Double points for playing the album "Give Up" by one of my favourite bands ever, The Postal Service. They played the album the whole time we were there which made our food experience even more awesome!

We finally got the chance to eat at Bourke Street Bakery together. Dave said he was full and didn't want anything but he ended up not being able to resist the carrot cake!

Just before heading off, we decided to take a few silly shots in the car! If theres anyone who's good at making ugly faces together, it would be Dave and I.

Happy Birthday, Baby!

Lovely Bones.

The Lovers of Valdaro.

Believed to be no older than twenty years of age when death occurred.

Over 5,000 years old. Locked in an eternal embrace.

Tragically, their story is unknown.

Ironically, they were found in the city of Mantua. In Italy.

The city Shakespeare chose to set the story of Romeo & Juliet.