In a MUA's personal makeup bag

Yes an extension to my whats in my bag post.

 meet my lil makeup bag it carries what I am wearing at the time. Yes the contents are ever revolving. I had to force myself to downsize to a smaller bag thinking this would force me to carry only what was absolutely needed. Yeah as you will find not really working

ELF quad in nymph dreams, this has the prettiest taupe in it and its a steal for a buck. Estee Lauder single in honey dew, its my highlight color and its on honestly the prettiest champagne pink, however I dont think they make this color anymore sadly enough, but for a pretty similar color and finish I recommend Covergirl Champagne. Covergirl Lash blast, this is bomb.com I use this in my professional kit as well and I get better results that any of the the other brands in my kit. My brow kit by W&W, i dont spend alot of money on brow stuff since you cant tell and typically i dye them anyway. Sigh and then there is my M.A.C ATHMA palette, it was limited edition and the love of my makeup life it came with two stunning shimmery glittery shadows JAAN and VIVAH.

Why I need 5 eyeliners I have no idea. I love it? is that enough justification?

Stila kajal eyeliner in Amethyst, a limited edition Tarte eyeliner, Jordana in cool blue, Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner in Ransom, and a loreal intense in Black.

MAC paint pot in Painterly, I use this as a base for alot of my eyeshadow looks, it doesnt leave my lids feeling stiff. Tarte bronzer in Park Avenue Princess. Both of these are staples in my professional kit as well.

Loreal Balm in Caramel Comfort, Revlon lipstick in Fucshia Fusions, ELF Voodoo, MAC Lip Gelee in Amber Russe, this was limited edition sadly Gelees are typically limited editions now adays. Okay so let me talk a lil revlon with you. I know very few artist out there that dont have about a million revlon lip products in their kit. The formula is truly up to par with many high end brands.  If you are looking for strong brights on a budget I do encourage you to take a look at your Revlon displays.

So there is my bag in its overpacked glory.....

Whats in yours?

Whats in my bag!

I need to apologize again for the photo quality the camera died yesterday ( who knew water + camera = no camera for Leslie?) so tada photos via the cell phone...

Anywho I absolutely love seeing whats in my bag blog and vlog post. The junk people carry around is hilarious. So this is mine. I did not clean my out and the only thing not posted is my cell phone ( duh obvious reasons) and female products cause we dont need to be that close.

I present to you my bag

Similiar Bag in black (here)

 I absolutely love my Jetsetter ( fyi the color is dark dune). The leather is like butter, the straps are very sturdy. My biggest beef with shoulder totes is the straps if they fall  all the time or if they bust after  no time. I havent had any issues at all.

similar (here)

I carry a steno pad for blogging ideas at my desk. Yes I wrote this blog out at work. and then I took the photos at work. I brainstorm alot of my non "life" post on my lunch it is super relaxing to turn off work mode. 

I am an avid reader so you are looking at a new book I am rereading "Spooky Texas" which is just a collection of Texas folklore.

The coach poppy large wallet does its job.

brush book (here)

 My makeup bag, my brush book which is real techniques by samantha chapman. I have crammed all my brushes for my personal use in it and called it a day. My headphones, car keys, and swipe pass for my employer

mail, a pen and my phone charger....

So yeah thats my world right there

I love stuff like this

If you had it to do over again what would you study in school?

Psychology oh wait I did switch back

What would you like to add to your life?

more love there is always room for my love

What motivates you to exercise?

sign my favorite men Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren

What is your idea of heaven?

a morning on the beach before the tourist get there

If you were a criminal master mind, what would be your criminal racket?

jewels baby!!!

What musical interments do you wish you could play?

The harp

What is the best food on a hot summer day?

a large picadilly and nachos with jalepenos

What subject do you wish you had paid more attention to in school?

algebra

If you life had a sound track what song would you pick for it?

two of hearts by stacy q

What music do you and you father have in common?

oldies like rosie and the originals, richie valens

If you did not need the money what would you do for work?

SHOES SHOES SHOES

If you had an extra room in your house what would you use it for?

well I already turned it into a closet so I would pick a home office

What grown-up job did you want to have when you were a child?

Teacher

What is your dream job?

Full time Makeup Artist in either NYC or Vegas for the shoes

What is your ringtone?

love bug by th jonas brothers

Who was your best friend growing up?

Vanessa G. she still is

What is your favorite day of the week?

Thursday because its my Friday

When was the last time you turned your mobile phone off (not just on silent)?

a few days ago

What part of pop culture do you wish would just go away?

Kim Kardashian and her mom love the rest of them just not them

What is your favorite salty snack?

ruffles!

What song do you love to dance to?

moves like jagger - maroon 5

What was your most embarrassing hair style?

the bowl cut my mom used to give me.

If you could have a drink with someone from history who would it be?

joan of arc

What is the furthest west you have traveled?

New Mexico

What vegetable do you hate?

bell peppers

Have you ever been mentioned in the newspaper?

yes many many times

if you could live in any other country for 2 years where would you go?

Czech Republic

Do you believe in God?

yes

What is the worst physical pain you have ever been in?

a broke foot/ankle

What exotic pet would you like to have?

sugar flier

Who taught you to cook?

My husband and Mother in law

What color underwear are you wearing

a hussy never discloses that

What single piece of technology makes your life easier?

my nook.

If you had 1,000,000 dollars to give away, how would you do it?

I would give ever penny to Autism Speaks

When have you seen Karma at work in your life?

oh god yes

Who is there in your life that you would take a bullet for?

my younger brother without question

Under what circumstances would you adopt a child?

any at all.

Why were you given your name?

I am named after my maternal great grandfather

What was the last national park you visited?

Carson National Forest

What was the first thing you learned to cook?

baked chicken

What book can you read over and over again?

The Giver

What was the first concert you went to see?

Rolling Stones

I gotta dream

Miss Corona is the greatest person to talk to about all things makeup and industry. If I feel like I am fliff, I talk to her and I am empowered to get started back on the ball.  I have been extremely fortunate to know and associate with such talented people with in the industry because I constantly learn something knew.

and then today I started going through my old deviant art account and look what I found
 please notice the age I was on these and what my occupation is. I have wanted to pursue my career as a MUA since I was 19 and when I turned 20 I started to take the initiative to begin working with people.

The boy would be the current husband. I still trip over him 80 million years later. I am no longer pierced I am tattooed instead. I stopped selling designs for tshirts years and years ago. I am not so emo anymore which I never was I just always said that though lol. 

IMATS allowed me to meet some wonderful MUAs and vendor representatives who are friendly to the MUAS who are at the bottom of the industry ladder as the jobs we choose to  accept or are available to us. I learned so much valuable information while there.