Greta’s Junkyard Turns 2: A Makeup Workshop
I’m still on a high from the #JunkyardTurns2 makeup workshop! I can’t thank my readers enough for taking the time out of their Sundays to celebrate the blog’s 2nd anniversary with me, where I got to share a few of my tips and tricks. I honestly want to borrow Hermione Granger’s time turner, just to rewind to that afternoon and be able to spend time with my readers again.
I purposely ordered customized cupcakes in lilac packaging (from Mau’s Cupcake Cafe) and lilac paper bags with the blog’s logo, but my mom took it to a whole new level when she bought lilac bottles of water. Haha!
The workshop was held at Purebeauty Serendra’s makeup studio, which was the perfect venue to hold such an intimate gathering. It was big enough to fit 10 of my readers, plus my mom, brother, sister, three cousins, and the Cupcake who came and supported/acted as my photographers, videographers, and model.
My cousin, Ina, looking gorgeous even without makeup on.
I made sure the workshop was short, sweet, and simple. I tackled basic skincare, because like I always say, good makeup starts with good skin. And between skincare and cosmetics, I choose to invest in skincare more. I also discussed makeup essentials, and that I only like enhancing three features on a regular basis: brows, lashes, and lips. Lastly, with my cousin, Ina, as my model, I showed them how to create a daytime look and how to quickly convert it into an evening look.
After the brief lecture, it was time for my readers to apply what they learned! And this was the part I enjoyed most, because we were able to bond even more.
I’m so thankful that I was able to have this opportunity, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of my sponsors: Purebeauty for providing the venue, and Suesh, BYS Cosmetics, and Eye of Horus for providing makeup brushes and products that my readers could take home. I also want to take this time to thank my family and the Cupcake for being unconditionally supportive. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful people surrounding me.
Here’s to many more years of writing about beauty and lifestyle, and I hope to see my readers again at the next Greta’s Junkyard gathering!
To Rhen, Monique, Ramonne Paula, Marijoy, Jennifer, Ann, Mhaica, Hilary, Lyzette, and Rhania—it was so nice spending the afternoon with you, and I hope you all enjoyed and learned a lot! Thank you again for coming! Until our next bonding session! Here’s a quick video I put together:
September 21, 2015 @ 11:03 pm
Awww thank you for the mention ms gretchen.. i really had fun that sunday afternoon.. thank you for the tips and tricks and to your sponsors too!!!
September 22, 2015 @ 9:52 am
You’re welcome, Rhania!!! 🙂 And really glad you had fun!
September 22, 2015 @ 11:21 am
I had fun last Sunday! Thank you for the makeup tips and tricks that I will surely follow! I hope we can have a longer gathering next time. It was nice to finally meet you and the other readers. I also love how your family is so supportive! Congratulations, Ms. Gretchen!
September 22, 2015 @ 1:25 pm
I had so much fun, too! And it was really nice to finally meet you in person, Rhen. 🙂 I’ll plan another get-together that’s longer so we can bond more! Thank you again for coming. Really meant so much to me.
September 22, 2015 @ 1:35 pm
I love your shoes Ms. Gretchen! What brand? care to share.. thanks!
September 22, 2015 @ 2:22 pm
This is just from Payless! 🙂
September 24, 2015 @ 10:59 pm
I am thankful that we all met again, and i am thankful for your blog because i have learned a lot of things from reading it, and i hope that we meet again soon, i am so happy to have known a blogger like you, that gives importance to her followers, thank you and i am wishing you more years to come and more success to your blog, i know that i have still a lot more to learn from you and thank you for all the opportunities that you have given us! #JunkYardTurns2 ♥
September 28, 2015 @ 10:35 am
Me also, Ann!!! Thanks so much for coming again, and it’s great to know you learned a lot. 🙂 Thank you also for the kind words. I’m really so thankful for my readers, because you guys are honestly the sweetest and most sincere bunch ever. Hope we can all bond again soon!
September 29, 2015 @ 1:27 am
I enjoyed the makeup workshop, Ms. Gretchen! 🙂 I’m glad to have met you again. :”) Thank you so much for all the tips and for the lovely goodies! <3 Hope we can all bond again next time! 🙂 Congratulations and I'm looking forward to celebrating #JunkyardTurns3 with you! 😀
Love,
Lyz
September 29, 2015 @ 9:54 am
Awww. Thanks so much, Lyz! You’re the cutest! 🙂
September 29, 2015 @ 3:28 pm
Wow! Wish I could come on your make up workshop!
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