Timed Assessment - in the role of the designer

Despite it not being my partner's best try at the look, I was still pleased with the outcome Dil created. She arrived on time and had set up and organised everything she needed before I had sat down. When working, her attention to detail was great, producing a symmetrical look on nearly all of my face. She matched the foundation colour to my natural skin fantastically and applied the whole face of make-up well, always working safely and effectively. She frequently took a step back to assess how the make-up was going, using the mirror as a perspective too, and was always asking for and listening to my opinions and suggestions; our communication as a pair was very effective. Dil put a huge amount of effort into this assessment, not only on the day but prior to it as well, through multiple practices and conversations about the desired look. I felt that the look I wanted was achieved; the white mask effect, red lips and royal colours replicating Elizabethan fashions, and the messy brows and dramatic eyeshadow and lashes creating the modern, playful and flirtatious vibe I had aimed for. 

Unfortunately, during the assessment, Dil struggled with pressure and nerves, which affected her timing. This meant there was no time for final touches such as painting my real lashes white underneath the false ones, adding a touch of purple through my eyeshadow, or neatening up any parts that needed it; all things that I know Dil is capable of doing, as she did so in practice sessions within the time limit. Despite this, Dil worked in a clever way that prioritised the most important and striking parts of the look, meaning any bits left out would not ruin the overall look, and so I am still very impressed and pleased with it. I think my partner has learnt the pressure of working in such a situation and the importance of time management; and in future I think Dil would benefit from staying calm and having a bit more confidence in her skill.