Inspired by a conversation elsewhere

[commodorified]

... About fangirls who would like to like makeup but don't quite know what to do with it.

If I brought my full makeup kit to MJ and/or WisCon, would people like me to do their faces before the dances? I've taken two courses in, and have some experience with, theatre makeup and I can do anything from super-subtle to smoky/pinup/sexpot to full on glitter machine. Subject to panel assignments at WisCon and roomies' needs at MJ, I'm willing to spend 2-3 hours each time on this, which is 8-12 faces.

I can do basic FX work as well, but this must be pre-negotiated as I will need to bring quite specific stuff and I may need to send you shopping.

I am also willing, if asked, to talk about what I am doing while I do it.

If enough people express interest that I do pack the whole kit, I will purchase a packet of disposable mascara wands and also one of disposable eye-makeup applicators, for safety, though I am also happy to guide people in buying their own mascara.

Please feel free to repost, etc.

Please note that I think compulsory makeup and compulsory feminine display are abominations. This offer is for people who would enjoy this, and this comment section is not your space to vent about how much you loathe makeup or girliness. I don't loathe it. I enjoy it. I'm a femme, and I don't feel like being beat up for it.

ETA: somehow I'd missed that sparkymonster and a few other people already do this at WisCon. Am reaching out to them to make sure I'm not stepping on their thing and see if I can join them. Will update.

ETA2: I'm an idiot. You absolutely do not have to identify as a fan*girl* to have makeup! Makeup for all as wants it!

Comments

[bethctg]

I love it! :)

I like the brightness of the lips (not sure which shade of red would work with my skin tone (were you able to see my picture links?), but I like her magenta-like red. Also, I like how her eyelashes are a big focus. I have pretty decent lash length, but nothing like that, so that would be something I'd like if you could sorcery up some! My eyebrows will obviously not be as shaped as hers (they're bushes), but that's okay. *g*

The blush in the fourth pic down (brown dress) might be too much for me. I think I would probably like it more blended/subtle.

I guess I just like the shiny of it all, and the brightness. (I do not know the terms!) I hope this made enough sense to help you! ;)

Also, is there anything I should supply besides foundation? Tools of any sort? I am not a person who minds sharing, but let me know what else -- if anything -- I need to bring. I can't thank you enough for this. I don't think my dress will really work without a nice face to go with it. ;)

[commodorified]

Well, if you want to pick up some eyelashes and some glue? I only have one pair and they're not very sharable.


I can't be positive about tone until I see you in person and in good light but I think that Viva Glam 1, which I have, would do you well for lips; it's a very RED red.

[bethctg]

I will truly be just as happy with a good mascara job. :)

RED red sounds nice!

I checked the panel schedule, and there is a panel that I'd like to go to at three o'clock. Do you have slots that would allow me to attend that?

[commodorified]

Alternately I can add quite a lot of length to your lashes just with mascara. I'm hesitant to offer eyebrow plucking because it's painful and painstaking, and if I screw up you're stuck with the results for awhile but you could get a pro to do them a few days before the con if you felt like it. Or you can be glam with lots of eyebrow, that's a great look too!

[bethctg]

Yes, mascara! I just got to that before you replied! Sounds fine. :)

I will be glam with lots of eyebrow! Go, eyebrows! ;D

[commodorified]

You have lovely neat ones to start with, so. :-)

Are you planning to wear your hair down, or up, or aren't you quite sure yet?

[bethctg]

Thanks! :)

I have NO IDEA what to do with my hair. I usually just put on a headband and go. That will not work, I think... Maybe a high ponytail?? I'm open to suggestions. :P

[commodorified]

Headband could actually work! There is a store near me that sells headbands with feathery frou on them, very Pin-Up. I may well pick up a few before MJ.

[bethctg]

:D
Well, if you do happen to go to that store, might you pick up a black one for me if it isn't too terribly pricey? (Jamboreeing is expensive! *g*)

[commodorified]

Most certainly! I confess I was going to go with a scarlet to pick up the lip colour, but I'll totally get you a black! Or even one of each!

[bethctg]

Eh, you know more about colors than I do! ;)

And thank you!! I am starting to get excited about this now! :)

[commodorified]

I am pretty excited too!

I asked sparkymonster about foundation and she was awesome and helpful, not at all to my surprise:

http://sparkymonster.dreamwidth.org/449499.html?thread=7158491#cmt7158491

[bethctg]

Excellent! It's good to have options. I'm gonna comparison shop my butt off tomorrow. ;)

Thanks for asking. :)