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Student Blogger of the Week – Chloe Ryan

So….

IMATS WAS AMAZING.

It took me a failed journey on an underground and two taxis to get there… But when I eventually arrived it was totally worth it!

Not only did I buy a TON of makeup, I also met some really nice people and saw some fantastic work!

I arrived at 8:30am to avoid queues and get first pick at everything.. But mostly because I was WAY too excited to stay in my hotel room any longer….

On my first lap around Alexandra palace, I stopped at the Eve Pearl stand and started to talk to this really nice American woman. After about 15 minutes of chatting, she casually threw into the conversation that she was, in fact, EVE PEARL. EVE. PEARL.

I’m not often stuck for words but…..

After this I found the best deal in the whole of IMATS!

14 Illamasqua foundations for £75

I have never elbowed as many people as i did to get my hands on those foundations..

But I’m thrilled to say i got them in the end because they are such a good addition to my kit!

*nobody was injured in the buying of these foundations*

After a few more purchases, I decided it was time to actually look at some of the amazing talent at the show. I was especially impressed with the bodypainting and prosthetics I saw.

Here’s a few of my favourites

Another thing I thought was really cool was the Makeup museum

It had amazing latex pieces and other gross fantastic things!

Me and the lovely head.

Me in the morning.

All in all I thought IMATS was an amazing experience and I had the greatest time ever.

I will definitely be back again next year!

Oh and incase you’re curious…

here’s a picture of the snow that nearly kept me trapped in London

—-Chloe x

Student of the Week – Gillian Hopper

Meet Gillian Hopper, she is currently studying the One Year Make-Up Specialist course here at LA Academy. Gillian has been progressing so well since she joined us just last month! Here, we pulled her aside so that you can get to know her a little better!

For you what are the 5 best things in life?

1. Family and Friends.

2. Live theatre. A musical, opera, plays; I’ll very happily see them all!

3. Fashion.

4. Travel.

5. Lemon Meringue Pie.

Who inspires you?

Cecil Beacon, Rachel Mc Adams, Dolly Parton, Meryl Streep, Sarah Burton, Audrey
Hepburn, Grace Kelly…

What is the one thing you could not live without?

Paw Paw Cream

What is the best thing about college life at LA?

Allowing and fostering student’s individual makeup style. By supplying us with a wide variety of tutors, teaching styles and techniques, LA allows us to amalgamate all that we learn into our own skill set, based on what works best for us an individual. There is no enforced “house style,” everything is very subjective and I love that!

If you could work as a make-up artist for one celebrity who would it be and why?

Olivia Palermo. Her striking bone structure is covetable (as is that wardrobe of hers!) Her flawless finish makeup is always a perfect balance to her chic outfit choices.