It is after all, according to the Sound of Music, a very good place to start. Most of the problems that I encountered when I first began trying to learn makeup were caused by not starting at the beginning. I was trying to learn everything at once as I had realized at 25 just how far behind everyone else I really was. I panicked. First rule, don't panic. Second rule, begin with the very basics. Third rule, learn to do makeup one aspect at a time. I tried to throw a face together instantly - the result was hideous! Then my boyfriend suggested breaking it down. He suggested beginning with foundation and going from there. The suggestion was fantastic and suddenly my efforts began leading to results rather than frustrations. I am going to add a layer of advice to that which my boyfriend gave me. Begin at the beginning, yes, but begin by collecting a good set of tools rather than by choosing your foundation.
I thought that a $30 foundation brush from MAC would work as well as a cheap sponge that comes with drugstore foundation. I was wrong! I know that makeup brushes and other accessories can be pricey, but, trust me on this, invest in a good set of brushes. I've had mine for over three years and I have no intentions of replacing them anytime soon. They don't have to be MAC brand. Sonia Kashuk is a good drugstore brand that can be found at any Walgreens, CVS, or Target and there are also good brands to be found at any Sephora or Ulta store (for those who may not know, these are both beauty stores. Ulta has everything from hair products, make-up, and nail polish to home pedicure kits. Sephora has counters at most department stores, as does MAC, but Sephora carries a variety of brands and specializes in makeup. Both Sephora and Ulta are cheaper than MAC.)
Rather than making this post excessively long, I will cover brushes for each aspect of makeup as I cover it. Hence, when we cover foundation, I'll cover foundation brushes. I should also mention in this post that makeup can be as cheap or as expensive as you make it. For example. I've probably spent $100 on makeup brushes, but then I use a $10 foundation from Target. The tools are what will make $10 foundation from Target look better than $50 foundation by Christian Dior - yes, this was learned from personal experience. So when I say invest in a good set of brushes, I mean it. It might be a small financial blow now but it will save you much grief in the end. I use a mix of a few high end products with several low end products and the result is quite nice. If you're going to only buy one high end thing let it be the tools you use. You can't paint a masterpiece with a toothbrush.
A post on foundation will be coming soon so that we can actually get started with some quality progress. Oh, and for anyone who is looking to learn what fashion and elegance are all about then pick up a copy of A guide to Elegance by Genevieve Antoine Dariaux. It was originally published in the 1940's but as Madame Dariaux stated herself in recent years, the fashions may have changed but the principles haven't. I received it as a Christmas gift from my boyfriend, and I've had my nose to the page ever since. Enjoy!
I thought that a $30 foundation brush from MAC would work as well as a cheap sponge that comes with drugstore foundation. I was wrong! I know that makeup brushes and other accessories can be pricey, but, trust me on this, invest in a good set of brushes. I've had mine for over three years and I have no intentions of replacing them anytime soon. They don't have to be MAC brand. Sonia Kashuk is a good drugstore brand that can be found at any Walgreens, CVS, or Target and there are also good brands to be found at any Sephora or Ulta store (for those who may not know, these are both beauty stores. Ulta has everything from hair products, make-up, and nail polish to home pedicure kits. Sephora has counters at most department stores, as does MAC, but Sephora carries a variety of brands and specializes in makeup. Both Sephora and Ulta are cheaper than MAC.)
Rather than making this post excessively long, I will cover brushes for each aspect of makeup as I cover it. Hence, when we cover foundation, I'll cover foundation brushes. I should also mention in this post that makeup can be as cheap or as expensive as you make it. For example. I've probably spent $100 on makeup brushes, but then I use a $10 foundation from Target. The tools are what will make $10 foundation from Target look better than $50 foundation by Christian Dior - yes, this was learned from personal experience. So when I say invest in a good set of brushes, I mean it. It might be a small financial blow now but it will save you much grief in the end. I use a mix of a few high end products with several low end products and the result is quite nice. If you're going to only buy one high end thing let it be the tools you use. You can't paint a masterpiece with a toothbrush.
A post on foundation will be coming soon so that we can actually get started with some quality progress. Oh, and for anyone who is looking to learn what fashion and elegance are all about then pick up a copy of A guide to Elegance by Genevieve Antoine Dariaux. It was originally published in the 1940's but as Madame Dariaux stated herself in recent years, the fashions may have changed but the principles haven't. I received it as a Christmas gift from my boyfriend, and I've had my nose to the page ever since. Enjoy!
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