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Student Profile – Gillian Hopper

Monday, December 19th, 2011

Meet Gillian, 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.

What is your dream for the future?

I would love to work on Broadway or the West End. Working as a Creative Director would be the pinnacle of that dream.

The LA Team x

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Meet Our Module Three Student, the Lovely Lisa Hayden!

Friday, December 9th, 2011

Lisa is currently studying Module Three at LA Make-Up Academy. This course is the ultimate for those seeking a career as a professional make-up artist!
Here she tells her favourite parts of the course, and why she loves LA!

Lisa Hayden, Module Three

Hi, my name is Lisa Hayden and I am currently doing Module 3 at LA Make-Up Academy. I love the course because LA is a really exciting place to be, there are always new things to do and you learn something new and interesting every day!! Everybody at the academy is great to work with and extremely friendly and helpful. The tutors are so talented and always give you great tips and new techniques to try out.
Another part of the course that I love is the photo shoots. They are so much fun and it’s a great experience to have as part of my time here at LA. It’s amazing to be able to choose shots for my very own portfolio.
For anyone interested in make-up this course is a fantastic experience and I love every second I am here. I would definitely recommend LA Module Three to anyone looking for a career in makeup!!



If you have any questions regarding our courses, don’t hesitate to call us on 01 6751999!

The LA Team x

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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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Student of the Week

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Meet Fiona Burnell, she is currently taking part in LA’s Module 3 course.

For you what are the 5 best things in life?

1. Laughing so hard your face hurts

2. No queues!

3. A hot shower

4. Chocolate

5. Lying in the sun all day long

Who inspires you?

I love Bobbi Brown, she just helps enhance your natural beauty to make you feel like yourself but more confidant

What is the one thing you could not live without?

My iPhone!

Fiona created a natural bridal look on her classmate Elenor McGovern

What is the best thing about college life at LA?

Everyone is so relaxed & fabulous to get along with, both students & tutors. You’re learning something new everyday & having fun at the same time.

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

Jennifer Aniston. I have always admired her. I always love her make-up, fresh & natural. She really rocks the girl next door look. Plus I’d get to live in the sun!

What is your dream for the future?

To be the best make-up artist I can! I want to work in TV & film.

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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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