Last Sunday my friends (Cat and Juz) and I rocked up to Uncle E's studio 'barefaced and beautiful' to learn the basics of make-up application (for more information click here). We learnt several tips and tricks and had a few laughs (particularly during the practical component of the class). It's amazing what make-up can do... when you apply it correctly! As Uncle E stressed, "Less is more" and "Blend, blend, blend!" x.

I couldn't wait to put these photos up of today! Uncle Ervan and Uncle Marcus took me to FourAteFive for breakfast before heading to Dieu Tan's studio in St. Peters to shoot Uncle E's new make-up range. It was a long but fun day - I was inspired by my creative surroundings (Megan Morton was next door styling bridal wear) and learnt just how important lighting is in photography. Happy days! x.

The new artwork at fouratefive.

Uncle E and I ordered muesli for breakfast - wonderfully generous and yummy!

One of the many artworks in Dieu's studio (you should see his bathroom).

Uncle E mixing a custom blend foundation for the shoot.

Uncle M and Dieu.

Getting it right. 

The importance of lighting (the equipment doubled by the end of the shoot).

Perfectionists.

Three men playing with make-up.

The make-up artist/brand owner.

Jeans and sneakers are the way to go (I was in denim too).

Left or right?

Stay tuned for the end result!

Some of the goodies I received for my birthday - I'm a very lucky spoilt girl! x. 

From Uncle T.

Also from Uncle T. (He knows how crazy I am about Dean & Deluca - and New York in general!)

From Uncle E & Uncle M.

Uncle E's new make-up brushes - ah-may-zing!

From Cat and Tiff. (Steph also gave me a selection of T2 teas along with "More New York Stories") 

From Bridge and Juz. I can't wait to don my Pinnie at our next dinner party!

On Monday morning, Uncle Ervan held a make-up lesson for his assistants, Cassandra, Elaine and Valentina at his Chatswood studio. I love observing Uncle Ervan at work as I always learn something new and am inspired to get all creative and stuff. x.

Uncle E's studio.

Why raid Mum's make-up drawer when you have Uncle E's make-up collection?

Valentina in love hearts.

Uncle E and Valentina trying to find the right (skin foundation) colour.

Cassandra recounting her most recent gig.

Valentina about to apply fake lashes. P.S. How cool is her tattoo? It's a fleur de lis.

After the eyelashes comes the mascara.

Uncle E says, "It's all about blending!"

Eye shadow au naturale.

All brushed up.

Valentina's turn to play model.

In action.

Perfect!