Hair show.
So yesterday was definitely an interesting one. We got up really early and headed out to be at the waterfront station for 8:30 model call. First we accidentally went into a posh hotel and then we found the convention centre right next to it. We'd forgotten our tickets but the people let us in anyways.
There were a million little setup stages but thank goodness ours (Paul Mitchell) was across from the door so we saw it right away. So we went over there and everything was a little crazy. I immediately had make-up done, which I was excited about because some of the models who had arrived earlier had really well done faces. But I ended up looking like a drag queen, I swear! She put purple eyeshadow on me with electric blue eyeliner, coloured my brows in a cool-toned darker colour (stupid!) and then proceeded to put so much blusher on me that I looked pink. Pink!! The dreaded colour I strive to avoid in my day to day make-up!! ;/// Also I had on dark pink lipstick which I kept wiping off and had to have her re-apply. Ugh...
So I really wasn't impressed with that from the get go as I thought I looked hideous (Matt said it wasn't that bad but he figured they really could have picked something to suit me more). But it was really sweet that while the make-up artist did my face a couple of the hairstylists (including Kim) hung around and they were all saying that I "had the look" and could easily get into some form of modelling. They said that I had the perfect blend of an unusual look with conventional beauty and I was very flattered.
Anyways, most of the day I didn't do too much. I sat around and chatted with some of the girls who were mostly really nice except for the one we all called "the diva" who ridiculously thought I was trying to make her look bad when I suggested which outfit she wear and later when lunch was brought to us stated "Ugh I don't want to eat anything I just need a fucking smoke!" and ran off. It was pretty funny. ;P Matt was the only guy there so he said it felt a bit awkward for him but he seemed to have a decent time. But he was overthinking everything and looked so nervous upstage as he got his hair done! It was really cute.
Basically when we weren't just sitting around talking and eating we were up on stage getting presented as the stylists cut, dyed or styled our hair. Matt said he felt like an object but I've been on stage more than him and done a few minor accounts of modelling type things so I didn't really care. Just kind of chilled out. Except I had to wear these ridiculous outfits (for some reason I was the only person to get costume changed from the demo outfit which was a ruffly white halter and black gouchos to the presentation outfit which was a denim and applique tank and skirt) plus really high high heels! In sizes much too big for me as my feet are size 5 1/2-6 1/2 depending on the shoe and the smallest shoes I could find were 7 1/2. And when it comes to too big high heels that is definitely NOT a good thing!
Our hair ended up alright. I miss Matt's flowy locks but he has this cute kind of 70s do like Eric Forman's but longer and they put some lighter blond streaks in. They dyed my hair dark violet red. Which is alright. I miss my natural colour I must say but it'll grow out. At least it looks good with my normal makeup, something I tested out right after I had my shower yesterday. And I took a couple pictures for you guys!
I'm going to try and get around to re-dreading it today as all that crap they did to it yesterday left it in extra shambles. Ugh...but overall it was a pretty fun experience. Definitely something different that I can add to the random things I have done list! ;D
And now I had to go get dressed, do laundry and desperately try to neaten up the apartment before I have to leave for my lamest shift ever of 3:30-11:30pm at Starbucks. Because Joel is coming to visit us and I'd like it to be vaguely pleasant for him to sleep here. ;P
There were a million little setup stages but thank goodness ours (Paul Mitchell) was across from the door so we saw it right away. So we went over there and everything was a little crazy. I immediately had make-up done, which I was excited about because some of the models who had arrived earlier had really well done faces. But I ended up looking like a drag queen, I swear! She put purple eyeshadow on me with electric blue eyeliner, coloured my brows in a cool-toned darker colour (stupid!) and then proceeded to put so much blusher on me that I looked pink. Pink!! The dreaded colour I strive to avoid in my day to day make-up!! ;/// Also I had on dark pink lipstick which I kept wiping off and had to have her re-apply. Ugh...
So I really wasn't impressed with that from the get go as I thought I looked hideous (Matt said it wasn't that bad but he figured they really could have picked something to suit me more). But it was really sweet that while the make-up artist did my face a couple of the hairstylists (including Kim) hung around and they were all saying that I "had the look" and could easily get into some form of modelling. They said that I had the perfect blend of an unusual look with conventional beauty and I was very flattered.
Anyways, most of the day I didn't do too much. I sat around and chatted with some of the girls who were mostly really nice except for the one we all called "the diva" who ridiculously thought I was trying to make her look bad when I suggested which outfit she wear and later when lunch was brought to us stated "Ugh I don't want to eat anything I just need a fucking smoke!" and ran off. It was pretty funny. ;P Matt was the only guy there so he said it felt a bit awkward for him but he seemed to have a decent time. But he was overthinking everything and looked so nervous upstage as he got his hair done! It was really cute.
Basically when we weren't just sitting around talking and eating we were up on stage getting presented as the stylists cut, dyed or styled our hair. Matt said he felt like an object but I've been on stage more than him and done a few minor accounts of modelling type things so I didn't really care. Just kind of chilled out. Except I had to wear these ridiculous outfits (for some reason I was the only person to get costume changed from the demo outfit which was a ruffly white halter and black gouchos to the presentation outfit which was a denim and applique tank and skirt) plus really high high heels! In sizes much too big for me as my feet are size 5 1/2-6 1/2 depending on the shoe and the smallest shoes I could find were 7 1/2. And when it comes to too big high heels that is definitely NOT a good thing!
Our hair ended up alright. I miss Matt's flowy locks but he has this cute kind of 70s do like Eric Forman's but longer and they put some lighter blond streaks in. They dyed my hair dark violet red. Which is alright. I miss my natural colour I must say but it'll grow out. At least it looks good with my normal makeup, something I tested out right after I had my shower yesterday. And I took a couple pictures for you guys!
I'm going to try and get around to re-dreading it today as all that crap they did to it yesterday left it in extra shambles. Ugh...but overall it was a pretty fun experience. Definitely something different that I can add to the random things I have done list! ;D
And now I had to go get dressed, do laundry and desperately try to neaten up the apartment before I have to leave for my lamest shift ever of 3:30-11:30pm at Starbucks. Because Joel is coming to visit us and I'd like it to be vaguely pleasant for him to sleep here. ;P