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So, after over three years here on Specktra, I'm finally posting my very first FOTD! It's my look from New Year's Eve! Feedback and constructive criticism are very much welcome! Happy new year Specktra-ettes! *The last two were after a few hours of partying, and I found this...

So, after over three years here on Specktra, I'm finally posting my very first FOTD! It's my look from New Year's Eve! Feedback and constructive criticism are very much welcome! Happy new year Specktra-ettes! *The last two were after a few hours of partying, and I found this...

Hi dolls! Did a little bit of haulage over the weekend, here's the dish: MAC: 180 Kabuki brush Cremesheens in Modesty and Speed Dial Lipstick in Angel Eyeshadows in Phloof, Tempting, Juxt, Swimming, Humid, Shimmermoss, Woodwinked, Aquadisiac, Newly Minted, and Steamy And a new pallete to start...

Hi ladies... I got my first MUA Mag since I subscribed. (Well, it was a couple of weeks ago, but I just hadn't posted about it yet!). It was the March/April issue with Natalie Portman on the cover. There was a LOT of SFX and prosthetics work in the mag + movie sets. I can't wait to get the...

Okay, so like a total dork I actually ordered this book. I had it for a while before I actually dove in to it. And you know what? It's pretty good. I think it was like $30 (sounds pricey), but it comes with a PDF copy of the book and a a hard copy with a CD (I haven't popped it into my computer...

Any of you have any great networking ideas? Here's a few I'm pondering: Joining local small business organizations (Small Business Hawaii, Hawaii Small Business Development Center, Hawaii Womens Business Center). Bonus - getting great, and sometimes FREE, business help! Establishing...

Okay, so this is from the weekend... HEATHERETTE Dual-Edge Eye Pencils: Black Fund/Pop Blue Phone Me/Text Me Nighthawk/Front Row Fab Orchid/Dash Lily Eyeshadow: Knight Devine Smut Tinted Lipglass: Viva Glam VI Cremestick Liner: Cream O' Spice

so i've come again to my favorite MUAs for help! i've been invited to a show - not really a trade show, it's like a women's expo thingy. anyhow, i've never presented at one before. any of you have experience in this area? or have any ideas? i'm totally open to any suggestions on booth decor...

Have any ofyou MAs out there tried Mac Freelance? I'm seriously considering this purchase, but don't know anyone who's tried it. There seem to be mixed reviews online. Any other software suggestions and/or reviews? Client organization... bookeeping...

So, there are quite a bit of artists in HI that offer "take-aways" for their Clients ($50 worth of free product, small kits with: lipgloss sample, MU-remover qtips, shine powder, etc). do any of you MUAs out there offer this kind of thing? if it were something i wanted to do, and i'm...

aloha to all the fabulous kids at specktra! i bought some great colors that i pretty much use in the same old ways and i was hoping to get some great combos using them. day/night/bright/nude... i don't care, i'm game! here's the 9 colors: mythology da bling girlie nocturnelle cranberry...

Ok girls... oh, and boys Next Wednesday I have an interview for a local makeup/hair studio. I'm SO excited!! The studio also sponsors it's own line of cosmetics/tools geared for brides. Check it out: www.dorysfoltin.com www.maleana.com Any tips or suggestions?? Thanks, and have a...

Hi Everyone!! I am Tiera, a 20 year-old student, and M.A.C addict!! I am working on (sigh) slowly re-building my collection as I was unfortunately robbed just a few months back. I work part-time at the Honolulu Advertiser in the Sports department, though my dream is to be a Fashion/Beauty...

i had my first wedding job yesterday... definetley stressful, but a fun learning experience none the less. i'm a hula dancer from hawaii, & that's where much of my experience comes from: doing makeup for hula competitions and performances. i actually have NO formal training, but hoping to...

i love mac. i love specktra. my name's tiera, i'm 18/f, just graduated from hs this past weekend & can't wait to go back to work full time in the summer & spend all my money @ mac!! i was born and raised on oahu, hawaii, and i love it almost as much as i love makeup!!