Getting done up for free
I had to have my picture taken for the Bargain Hunter blog today and knowing next to nothing about makeup, I turned to my friend Connie, an ace bargainista and very fashionable gal. My instinct was right because she knew exactly what to do.
"We'll go to the MAC store for a makeover," she said.
So this morning we headed over to their store in the Topanga mall and Connie sweet talked a saleswoman into painting my face. It wasn't easy, though. At first she wanted to charge us $50. But Connie knew how to work it.
"She's interested in buying a powder or something, but she wants to try a few things out," Connie said.
"Well it's not going to be picture perfect," the woman said.
"That's okay, I just don't want her to walk out with only half her face done," Connie said.
Showing you how to apply makeup on one side is common because it encourages you to buy everything they use to finish the job. It's also...
...quicker.
"No problem. Let me get my brushes," said the woman, who disappeared for a few minutes.
She returned and started with my eyes, using four different shades to make the curves and crevices dramatic. Then she used a slanted brush to apply a dark eyeshadow to the rims of my eyes. Brown mascara during the day, black at night.
Onto my face. A light powder removed blotchy red spots and the shine from my forehead. Wow! Apply it with a sponge for slightly thicker coverage or with a brush for a light dusting. The woman brushed on blush starting by the outer corner of my eyes and going down towards the center of my cheek.
Next up, lips. She chose a light plum color, not the shade I would have picked but it did blend with my face really well. "It's so you!" she said. Except that me looks a little...different. A dab of gloss and I'm all glammed up.
Fifteen minutes from start to finish. The whole time she made sure I kept one eye trained on a hand mirror so I was picking up her tricks. I told her I would take the powder ($26) and she pushed the lipstick and eyeshadow four-pack hard but truth is, I have enough of those at home to play with.
Got back to the office just in time for the photo shoot. Turns out everything - even the lipstick - looked great. If you want an actual makeover where they spend 45 to 60 minutes on you, it costs $50. Make an appointment by calling the store first.
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Daily News staff writer Julia Scott loves to find bargains on everything from groceries to Gucci. Her tips will help keep your hard earned cash where it belongs - in your pocket.
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So when do we get to see the photo?
I'm not sure! It has to go through the proper channels, yada yada yada. Hang tight.
~Julia
Hate to be the bearer of bad news but they got busted for using animals fat in their products...
Can hardly wait to see your new "glam" portrait!