Make Up Masterclass For Mammies

Friday 30 June 2017

Having children brings many changes, not just the obvious, adapting to life with a new baby and being responsible for said new baby, without so much as an instruction booklet or information sheet!  For me one of the most challenging things about pregnancy is the physical changes my body undergoes and the fact that my brain never quite seems to catch up.  This has led to embarrassing changing room incidents where I’ve had to call attendants in to help free me from clothes that were barely going to go over my head, let alone my expanding tummy.  In my head, I was the same as I’ve always been, but in my body, was a growing person.  Dressing for that, particularly for an occasion can be challenging.  Post baby dressing can pose even more of a difficulty, as you try to accommodate breastfeeding friendly clothes, with soft tummy friendly clothes and often the need for soft bum friendly clothes too!

The constant for me, since I discovered its magic as a teenager, has been make-up.  It’s my instant go to, to perk myself up. Even when my body was undergoing huge changes, my make-up stayed loyal to me.  Even when I was in labour, my make-up provided me with a sense of calm, a sense of feeling like myself.  After my babies were born, that first shower and putting on my face made me feel like I could take on parenting and win.  I don’t wear much, but my eyeliner and mascara have pride of place in my morning routine.

My fabulous friend, fellow Mammy and Make-up artist Pamela Hayden recently transformed me into a vision of loveliness for a family wedding. As she stuck my eyelashes on, we were chatting about how life with small people is hectic. Some days there's no time for lunch, let alone make-up. We both agreed that for us, make-up is for our faces, but also for our mental health! It’s the thing that still defines us as us, rather than Mammy. 

After our chat, we decided to team up to host a Make-Up Masterclass especially tailored for those of us who are short on time. Pam's philosophy is that make-up should enhance our natural beauty. On Friday evening June 16^th you'll be greeted with a glass of bubbly and a chocolate treat before being guided through Day & Night Make Up Demo's. 

Look 1 will be a full demo of a typical day time look, the do’s and don’ts of day time make-up, how to make it last and identifying the essentials, that can be applied in 5 minutes or less

Look 2 is a full make-up demo of a night time look including lash application. 
The premise is “ to enhance not plaster” and how to take shortcuts when time is limited and you have a little person “helper”

Throughout the class Pamela will cover: 

·         Product recommendations

·         Affordable dupes

·         What you actually need in your make-up bag

·         Make-up brushes – what’s essential

·         Sample make-up bag that costs less than €100

·         Skin types, oily, combination and dry and make-up

You’ll also receive a full list of notes and products used.  So, if you need a helping hand with feeling good about you, gather some of your Mammy friends and make a night of it.  Get in touch with us at The Baby Room for more information.