Charissa the Artist wrote:
Ok, so I am not a fan of these, and most likely there are not many of you who are...but...I have a niece who is an aspiring MUA and for her graduation present I was thinking of getting her a complete kit. I wanted to work on building her a killer kit but she wants something complete now so that she can start doing some TFP. I figured it will be more cost efficent for her Mother and I to split the bill on a complete kit and it will not be a total waste if she decides she isn't into it anymore..
I am looking to spend maybe $1,000 for the kit, I heard Mudd has some and so does Tigi, I was interested in the Tigi one but found no links to it even from the professional site.
Anybody have links?
Thanks so much.

CHARISSA

I would just assemble it yourself.  That way you can eliminate all the cheap filler stuff they add (and you pay for)

Mary wrote:

I would just assemble it yourself.  That way you can eliminate all the cheap filler stuff they add (and you pay for)

Mary,
I really want to but I think it is going to be tough to assemble a decent complete kit for a thousand bucks..don't you think? My kit took at least 2 years to be this decent and god knows how much I have spent. What do you reccomened? I want her to have a decent selection of everything so she can start on tfp and figure out if it is really the direction she wants to go in..

Jessica Steele wrote:
I just searched google for-ever looking for starter kits and I found these:
http://store.elanmakeup.com/pd_makeup.cfm
http://www.jordane.com/main_1_1_2.php3
And they look pretty flimsy. I've seen the one by Mudd and it looks nicer, but I agree... you should build a kit- it would be much cheaper and much better quality.

Thanks for taking time to help me out Jessica,
I am starting to think building the kit will be the best option because those kits aren't cutting it. Her Mom just seems to be bent on buying a kit! I am going to see if I hear from this TIGI rep I called, because supposedly the tigi kit, is complete and I know their products are decent quality and the case is nice with rolling wheels at just 925. Thanks for eveyones input!!

Charissa the Artist wrote:
Ok, so I am not a fan of these, and most likely there are not many of you who are...but...I have a niece who is an aspiring MUA and for her graduation present I was thinking of getting her a complete kit. I wanted to work on building her a killer kit but she wants something complete now so that she can start doing some TFP. I figured it will be more cost efficent for her Mother and I to split the bill on a complete kit and it will not be a total waste if she decides she isn't into it anymore..
I am looking to spend maybe $1,000 for the kit, I heard Mudd has some and so does Tigi, I was interested in the Tigi one but found no links to it even from the professional site.
Anybody have links?
Thanks so much.

CHARISSA

Will you be my aunt???

Mary wrote:
I have been asked for pre assembled kits ever since I opend my online store....I am finally caving.  I have the kit put together on paper with only great products, the essentials for a beginner...Now all I need to do is find a quality case and I'll start selling them.  Keep your eye on the store, as soon as I find the right case (nothing cheap and flimsy) I will put them up....Way under $1,000.00!!!

Mary check out yazmo.com they have awsome cases, they make the name brand ones like MAC or what not, they are the best prices, I got mine from there and it was totally worth it. I have actually bought 3 from there, one really big super case, a med. sized one and a smaller one for just me they ship to your door, and come in a couple of days, awsome awsome awsome. ..Mandy of Deadly Design Make-up Artistry

Deadly Design Make-up wrote:

Mary check out yazmo.com they have awsome cases, they make the name brand ones like MAC or what not, they are the best prices, I got mine from there and it was totally worth it. I have actually bought 3 from there, one really big super case, a med. sized one and a smaller one for just me they ship to your door, and come in a couple of days, awsome awsome awsome. ..Mandy of Deadly Design Make-up Artistry

Thanks, great site but I have a feeling they dont wholesale them. 

What case would a newbie rather have, the soft or hard?

Mary wrote:

Thanks, great site but I have a feeling they dont wholesale them. 

What case would a newbie rather have, the soft or hard?

Mary,
The way I bang and swang..I always go with a hard case! If you could assemble something I will def. consider it and I will pass on the word..alot of artists just starting will appriciate a kit with good quality product in it.

Thanks.

Charissa

rachelrose wrote:
The Mud one is good but you could also assemble a few e/s and blush palettes from la femme and get her the cinema secrets foundation palettes.

the mud one is pretty bare bones, i got it when i went to school there and it is pretty good.

Thanks for your input Rachel,
Yeah I will consider the mud one...I was hoping for the tigi but no respose from the feild specialist yet.

Charissa

Kansas City Media Group wrote:
Greetings

Not to twist the thread, but what about a good apron or a good pouch...any one able to help?

Charlie

GET WITH MANDY OF DEADLY DESIGN MAKE-UP...she has some awesome ones! They are full of places to hold your brushes, palletes and more!

Charissa