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]

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. :)