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The LA Specialists Team

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

This year we have started a new specialists program with our 1 Year students. The students have voted and we have three new specialists on board!

Congratulations to Chloe our new Trend specialist,  Noella our Product specialist & Anca who will be our Inspiration specialist.

Let’s take this opportunity to get to know them a little better!

Noella Geoghegan – Product

A bit about yourself:
My name is Noella. I am 24! Soon to be 25:) I’m from Athy, co.Kildare. I did a degree in art and design specialising in textiles. I’ve always been interested in makeup.
What are your hobbies?
My hobbies are singing and drawing. I’m on the committee for my local music and dramatic society. It’s a great past-time. I love participating and helping organise shows, plays and musicals in my hometown.
What is it you love about make-up?
I love everything about make-up! From how creative you can be with it, to how it can make you feel. Anything is possible with make-up. Which we discovered in Amber Sibleys master class on aging and bruising.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In ten years I would like to be sucessful and happy in whatever area of make-up I venture into, I want to work in make-up at a professional level.
What are your 5 favourite things?

  • I love eyebrows
  • I love my phone
  • I love my family and friends
  • I love doritos chilli heatwave…I cannot live without any of the above! Eyebrows being the Most important.

What are your favourite make-up products?
My favourite products at the moment are LA’s brow cake in soft smoke, LA’s mineral liquid powder foundation in porcelain and LA’s White eye liner.

What is your favourite thing about studying at LA?
My favourite part of the LA courses so far has been high fashion. I’m really looking forward to starting hair on Monday.
How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Enthuastic, creative and fun.

Chloe Ryan – Trend

Tell us a bit about yourself.
I’m 18. I just finished my leaving cert in June. I decided to this course because make-up is a passion of mine and is something I’ve always wanted to do!
What are your hobbies?
In my spare time I love doing make-up(obviously!) I watch a lot of make-up tutorials on YouTube and this is where I get a lot of my inspiration. I also love shopping for new clothes as I love fashion and styling. And going out with my friends is always fun too.
What do you love about make-up?
The thing I love most about makeup is the ability to change a persons entire look and making them feel more confident.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I would love to be working abroad as a successful make-up artist, possibly in the area of tv and film.
Tell us 5 random facts about yourself

  • I have a ten week old yorkie called teddy!
  • I love all things pink!
  • I’m happy about 99% of the time,
  • I have the most embarrassing laugh in the world!
  • I talk way too much!

What are your favourite make-up products?
Face & body- MAC, inglot eyeshadows- so pigmented! LA make-up concealer- covers every blemish! Impassioned lipstick-MAC is my fav lipstick ever!
What is your favourite thing about studying at LA?
My favourite thing about LA is defiantly the people I have met here. Both the tutors students are amazing and everyone is so friendly!
How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Happy, passionate, giggle-y!

Anca Condrache – Inspiration

Tell us a bit about yourself?
I am enthusiastic to learn all there is to know in the make-up industry. Love meeting new people, I dislike arrogance and dishonesty. Hope to work in a hot country one day, I  love my family and friends.
What are your hobbies?
Dancing, music, art
What do you love about make-up?
The ability it has to enhance and transform.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Hopefully, as the owner of my own studio
Tell us 5 random things about yourself

  • I am enthusiastic to learn
  • I hope to work abroad
  • I love make-up
  • I love friends and family
  • I like meeting new people.

What are your favourite make-up products?
Any base product- mufe HD foundation, also highlighting products- benefit high beam is a firm fave.
What is your favourite thing about studying at LA?
The tutors here are fantastic, it’s great to be able to soak up all the knowledge and learn tips and tricks from people who have as much experience as they have!
Describe yourself in 3 words!
Ambitious, spontaneous and friendly.

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Industry Interview – Amber Sibley

Monday, November 21st, 2011

Amber Sibley is an Oscar-nominated make-up artist, she has worked on some extremely high interest productions including X-Men, Alice in Wonderland & Hellboy.

We had the great pleasure of her presence as a guest tutor here at LA Academy last week & we grabbed the chance to have a quick sit-down with her to pick her creative brain!

You are a world-renowned make-up artist, what made you want to decide to get into make-up artistry?

I was 11, dreaming of the BBC!

Where did you study to pursue this career?

I studied at the London College of Fashion HND & I specialized in make-up.

What is it that you really love about make-up?

The attention to detail and use of colour as even Heshtone is full spectrum.

Who would you say were key influences when you were starting out?

Daniel Parker and Mark Coulier taught me the importance of observation.

What trends inspire you?

Sorry, I’m not a follower of Fashion.

Having worked on some of the biggest TV and Film sets in Hollywood, is there any advice or tips you would have for coping with the pressure from these demanding schedules?

If you’re passionate about what you’re doing it doesn’t feel like pressure. Also, remember to breathe deeply.

Are there any upcoming productions you would jump at the chance to work with?

I trust my path- I will be led to the right projects.

We know how fast paced the make-up Industry can be – how do you relax and take some “me time”?

I meditate, breathe, connect with nature.

Looking back, is there anything you would of done differently?

Nope!

If you were to give any piece of advice for someone looking to get into the make-up Industry, what would it be?

Believe in yourself and follow your heart!

From the LA Team we thank Amber for joining us last week & we can’t wait to work with her again soon!

Check out Amber on YouTube

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Love the LA Team x

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Student Profile – Grace O’Shea

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Meet Grace, she just finished our Module 3 course!

For you what are the 5 best things in life?

1. Family – Without my family I wouldn’t be able to be a make-up artist.

2. Make up – I am addicted to make up. If it’s buying it or applying it I just love it.

3. Chocolate – I love chocolate I think I would die without it!!

4. Music – I always have music playing and I think it brings everyone together.

5. Clothes – I love fashion and it inspires so many people to just be themselves and wear
whatever you want.

Who inspires you?

My mom inspires me the most. She is such a hard working person and would do anything for
anyone. She gives without wanting anything in return and is such a beautiful person inside and
out.

What is the one thing you could not live without?

I couldn’t live without my family. They support me in everything that I do and help me so much.

What is the best thing about college life at LA?

Everyone at LA is so helpful. The tutors are fantastic and the girls at reception help you with
anything that you need. The students that I was on the course with are so wonderful as well.
They really made the course even more enjoyable.

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

Beyoncé. She is such a good role model and works really hard. I think it would be an amazing

opportunity to work for her.

What is your dream for the future?

I want to be in all the biggest fashion weeks & work with big name designers & supermodels for major campaigns!


The LA Team would like to congratulate Grace on her fantastic work!

Love The LA Team x

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LA Student Profile – Laura Reid

Monday, October 17th, 2011

Meet Laura Reid, an LA Make-Up Beauty Therapy Student!

Name:
Laura Reid

Course:
Beauty Therapy

For you, what are the 5 best things in life?

1.       Make-up – serious obsession of mine, the wackier the better I say!!!

2.       Family – wouldn’t be where I am today without them.

3.       Friends – the best (and the worst) influences in my life.

4.       Food – cooking is a bit of a passion of mine.

5.       Freedom – I like the choice of doing or going anywhere, any time.

Who inspires you?

My parents.  My dad, for giving me the best start in life.  He always believed in me and helped me to get to where I am today.  My mam, for her continuous support through the good and the not so good and for being there when I needed hair to be waxed!!

What is the one thing you could not live without?

People!!  Being alone terrifies me!!  Love having people in my life that I can have fun with.

What is the best thing about college life at LA?

Everything!  The girls in my class are amazing, talented people and I am glad I had the opportunity to meet them.  The tutors and staff of LA are very welcoming and helpful with any problem that may arise.

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

This is a toughie…  I’d have to say Sara Jane in LA Makeup Academy.  Not because she has bad make-up but because I’d say she would like someone to pamper her for a change!!!

What is your dream for the future?

Travel.  It has been a dream of mine since I was a child to visit different countries and see different cultures.  I would love to have the opportunity to be able to combine my two loves in life, beauty and travel.

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Bobbi Brown unveils new Extra Repair Foundation

Friday, October 7th, 2011

Bobbi Brown has a brand new foundation! January 2012 sees the launch of the new Extra Repair Foundation SPF 25 from cosmetics brand Bobbi Brown. The moisturising treatment foundation combines intensive skin nourishing benefits of extra skincare with daily sun protection and skin tone correct coverage.

This amazing foundation is available in 14 shades and priced at £36. The product also aims to help undo visible signs of aging, smoothing out lines while firming and lifting skin’s appearance. There are a number of ingredients in the product to promote this younger looking skin; the main ones being peptide, evening primrose oils, shea butter and chamomile extracts.

We know what will be our new foundation for the new year!

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