Estee Lauder Model Search Experience

Feeling: Hyper-ish
Weather: Cool
Listening To: Adema- Giving In

I’m sure that most would have heard about the Estee Lauder Model Search going on… and if you haven’t, well, now you have! It’s currently going on at 1 Utama until this Sunday… and right now I am sorta kinda kicking myself for having not taken a photo of the whole setup because it just crossed my mind =_=

Oh well, anyway, on Thursday lo kong and me went to 1 Utama to do some errands, when of course we passed by the area. I casually pointed it out to lo kong, and somehow, he persuaded me to sign up for a slot. At first I was reluctant, since I know I’m not exactly model material… and I admit… I’m a bit photo shy and it makes me nervous D:

I ended up signing up for a slot on Friday, which is today, after PSY205 Social Psychology class. The slot I was given was 6.15 p.m., and when I mentioned that my class only finishes at 6 p.m., the lady kindly told me that it’s alright, and they’d wait for me anyway. When class ended I could feel my self-confidence somehow plummet, especially when confronted with the prospective of facing professional photographers >_< Still arrived late due to a traffic jam caused by a stalled lorry along the SPRINT highway, but true to their word, they waited for me.

So after completing the necessary forms and paid the RM 280, I was whisked away to begin my makeover! First was makeup, then hair, then photography, then onwards to selecting the photo you want and having it printed out and an option to have it framed, etc. I have to say, I enjoyed the makeup (Due to the attentiveness of the makeup artist, and I cried a little while getting my eyelashes curled because they were too long and she had to put extra effort into it) and the photography the most >_> The photographer wasn’t intimidating like most I’ve encountered, and another was on hand to help pose- body and even head, so for someone who is rather inexperienced with things like this, like me, it was a relief and I felt comfortable. The salespeople were also surprisingly non-pushy and friendly… so *phew*.

I didn’t like the hairstyling though- they seem to have students or junior stylists due to their experience (Or lack of), and they can only do limited styles- straight or curly. So yeah :|

Anyway, what do I have to show for attending it?

The acclaimed Estee Lauder Blockbuster Set + an eyeliner, which I got with the intention of giving it to Mum, since she wants a makeup set because it has been a long time she put on makeup and wants to try again, but has no time/is too lazy to go out shopping for them >_> There was a RM 230 rebate voucher redeemable against any Estee Lauder products, and only on the day itself, so I decided to get this set to also save me the hassle of thinking what to get :P

A peek into the interior. I have to say, the set looks gorgeous. The black crocodile-patterned case especially… which I might try to snitch :P I don’t really care much about the makeup inside- the palettes and lipsticks are mostly neutral colours, which would suit Mum fine but I’m not really interested in… because I’m just not that big into makeup D:

Also, a framed laminated photo of the photo lo kong, me and the photographer chose, voucher for a one-on-one makeover at any Estee Lauder counter, a discount voucher for Miko Hair Studio and the Blockbuster Set (Red box) that costs RM 288. Oh, and I also topped up RM 150 for a framed set of 4 photos and a CD of all the photos taken, because there are other photos that look good (Not just this one- I had a very hard time choosing!), and it was worth it :x Although I have to wait 2 months! I will definitely post it up once I’ve gotten them :D

Err… so yeah. I’m really not hoping to be a model or anything (Lest get selected!), but it sure was an interesting and awesome experience overall, because I’ve never had a makeover + professional photography session done, although I’ve been wanting and meaning to for quite a long time. I might even participate again next year, just for the fun of it like I did :P

A random photo taken by lo kong, after I’ve just completed the hairstyling session. A huge difference from the finished photo, eh? XP As mentioned, I was attending class prior to this, and was having my midterms, so contact lenses weren’t an option, hence the glasses, which I had to wear “off” a little because of my eyelashes poking against the lenses >_> And yes, before anyone asks, before printing the final photo, there was some Photoshop done, obviously, and I saw how it was done and all. What, did you really think all the magazine/advertisement/media models look that flawless all the time? o_O

And no, I am still not convinced by liquid foundation >_< First of all, I do not have a proper vanity table/space, so painting my face (Literally) will consume time and... well, since I have mild O.C.D (Obsessive-compulsive disorder), bringing the tools and stuff to the bathroom where I usually do my makeup doesn’t really sit well in my mind. I also am not very partial to the coverage, which is heavy, and the messiness… but maybe I’m just clumsy or like I said, it’s the lack of a proper place. Then there is the shade. My face is not as tanned as my body, so there’s an obvious mismatch >_> So it’s still compact/cream/powder foundation for me to look as natural as possible.

Mmm yes, I’m a peacock indeed… but wait, that would mean I’m a female-to-male tranny D: