Parents' Association Coffee Morning - Natural Makeup Class

Tenby International School, Setia Eco Park
Friday, 14 January 2015


Parents' Association Coffee Morning series - Natural Makeup Class
(Article reporting by: Julia Oh/TISPA)

The TIS Parents' Association Coffee Morning Natural Makeup class kickstarted with an interesting little spread of petit dejeuner and the wonderful aroma of coffee. What was the occasion? Just mums coming together for a common purpose - How to look beautiful...with the aid of natural looking makeup. For some, it was an opportunity to meet other parents and foster a closer-knit Tenby community, which is really what parents' coffee mornings are all about!

Tummies satiated, and ice-breaking out of the way, the class got off to a good start. Ms Ana Cheong is an Image and Personal Branding Coach and Consultant, and has comprehensive experience in cosmetology and fashion. Together with Ms Sharon Chew, who conducts professional makeup courses and often works in collaboration with magazines for engagements in makeovers and product launches, they shared some lighthearted banter on the do's and don'ts of natural makeup. Hands all cleaned, ladies? Now, whip out those mirrors and be prepared for an image transformation!

It is important to be aware of your skin colour tone so you can look good with the correct play of colours. Ana showed us the colour chart wheel and shared some pointers on basic colour pairings. Generally classified into two categories of colour spectrums - warm or cool skin tones, Ana asked a simple question of how our skin reacts to sun exposure to determine our skin tone. Those who tan, fall into the warm skin tone category; while those who sunburn easily (like me!) are classified under cool skin tones. With this knowledge, we can get technical and make smart decisions on the best choice of colours for eyeshadows, blushers and lipsticks. It's all about looking good, ladies...SERIOUSLY!

Many ladies came sans makeup. At the end of the session, there was a noticeable transformation indeed. Learning is an active process. We learn by doing. And what we learn with pleasure, we never forget!

Special thanks to Jia Wei and Alwin for organising this class; Dean and Michelle for the wonderful food and drinks; and all others who had contributed in one way or another. May we also express our appreciation to all who fed the kitty; your contributions go towards food and beverage costs. Thanks everyone, for your participation...it was great fun!

Do keep a lookout in the School Newsletter, PA Blog and other communiques for upcoming PA Coffee Mornings! 

Ms Ana Cheong (in white blouse) and Ms Shirley Tan (in black jacket),  our makeup "gurus" for the day!

Makeup demonstration on volunteer model mum, Ms Sarab.
Shirley on applying foundation, "The key to applying liquid foundation is to tap, tap, tap with your fingertips and sweep upwards...never downwards."

Top: Learning by doing, with assistance from Ana and Shirley
Bottom: "Graduation!" 
Ladies looking beautiful, smiles all around...

~Photos courtesy of Joanne Ch'ng and Jia Wei, TISPA~