Hooray! It's My Blog's 1st Anniversary! :)

Today, I'm celebrating the 1st year of my beauty blog. Indeed, time flies really fast. It feels like it was just yesterday when my friends were still convincing me to put up a blog. Honetly, I never imagined that I'd be able to last.

I have to admit that I haven't posted that much but I'm just happy to know that all of my posts were read and visited by a number of people. It somehow relieves me that I make sense to some. Lol

With that, I'd also like to give special shout out to the people who never tire of motivating me.

My Family

Eugene

Ave Royd

Guita, Ai, Abby and Issa

My Glee Club family

Co-workers and SMART friends

Schoolmates (from ADMU and SPCB)

Beauty Bloggers

I always find myself smiling whenever someone tells me that he/she reads my blog and that I should continue doing it. Seriously, it keeps me going. Though i'm not as popular as other bloggers, I can assure you that I think about what I post and I do take my time to make sure that I do quality blog entries.

So this ends the 1st year of my blog and a new chapter awaits. They say new beginning means better tomorrow. :)

What's in store for the next few months?

1. Better product reviews

2. More travel blogs

3. Tutorials!!!

4. Updated makeup portfolio

5. And more gimiksssss!

Again, thank you so much for taking your time to read and I hope I still see you here. I'm definitely looking forward to more blog anniversaries. Who knows, I might be able to give back to you in whatever way.

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” 

― H. Jackson Brown Jr., P.S. I Love You

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Makeup Client Post: Stef's Voice Recital

Quick folio post! I have to make this really really fast. Here are the photos from Stef's wunderbar recital. Thank you John Cas for lending me these wonderful photos. Basically, I used metallic brown hues to emphasize her lovely eyes. For the 1st part, I used warm pink on her lips to complement her purple gown. :) Also did her messy updo and yes, I know that I need to improve my hairstyling skills (if I even have one...LOL)

This is my favorite look! It seems very different from the previous one right? Believe it or not, I just changed her lipstick.

Red lipstick goes well with her yellow dress. The color combination is just superb. I changed the hair accessory to a red flower for the second part. PEG? You got it right! Beauty and the Beast! :)

A lot of people complimented her makeup but the real highlight of the night is her performance! This is by far, the best voice recital I've ever watched. She's really a natural! I'm amazed how she was able to put the right character to each song. Everyone who watched her went home with a big SMILE. :D

And by the way, this is just the 1st of her 4 Voice Recitals. I can't wait to watch the next 3! Great job Stef and thank you for trusting me. :)
For people interested, here are the products that I used:

FACE:

1. GOSH Velvet Foundation Primer

2. Revlon PhotoReady Foundation

3. Revlon Age Defying Moisturizing Concealer

4. Maybelline Clear Smooth Face Powder

CHEEKS:

1. NYX Blush in Cocoa

2. Avon warm orange blush (removed label)

3. Benefit Coralista

EYES:

1. Urban Decay Primer Potion (UDPP)

2. Sephora Color Play 5 in 1 Palette (Palette no.2 ''Coffee in New York'')

3. Revlon Matte Eye Shadow in 001 "Vintage Lace"

4. In2it Waterproof Eyebrow Colour

5. MAC Brow Set in "Girl Boy"

6. Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner in Black

7. Prestige Skin Loving Minerals Eyeliner in "Onyx"

8. Laneige Multi Function Mascara

9. Generic False Eyelashes

LIPS:

1st Part

1. ELF Lipstick in "Gypsy"

2. Chanel Glossimer Lipgloss in 96 "Iris"

2nd Part
3. MAC Matte Lipstick in "Russian Red"
4. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in "Nude Lustre

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Jeng and Dek

Here's a post about my 2nd Pre-nup client (January 2011). Dek and Jeng just tied the knot last September 10, 2011 (Yes, 9-10-11! Cool right?). The Pre-nup location was at the classic and beautiful Fort Santiago!

 Jeng wanted something natural and fresh. She's naturally pretty that's why I didn't have a hard time putting up this look.

The brows are perfect for her hair color (I used MAC Girl Boy). Of course, Dek had to be groomed as well.

 I love this photo!

Dek and Jeng both work and live in Singapore. They took advantage of the long weekend (Chinese New Year I think?) and flew home to have their Pre-nup photoshoot. They even gave me a present from Singapore! It was my favorite Barbecue Pork Jerky from Bee Cheng Hiang. How thoughtful of them! :)

I was by the way accompanied by my good friend, Chrissie. Since we're near Chinatown, we went there to have authentic Chinese food for lunch!

Pardon me for the late posts, I've been busy with work and Glee Club. I really really want to share so many things about my makeup ventures so please bear with me if they are quite outdated and overdue. LOL Oh yeah! My reviews! I'll try to do it this weekend. I hope you're still patient enough to wait for it. :D

Tata!

What's in my Kikay Kit?

Don't you just love raiding other people's Kikay kit? Haha! Well I do! (My friends know that!) I always want to check out different makeup products and when i find it interesting, I try it out myself.

A few days ago, I asked my twitter friends on their Top 5 Kikay kit must-haves. Such a joy to read their response. But thankfully, this is not Twitter and I will not limit my list to 5! (Cause there's just too many great makeup products out there) Today, I'll give you my Lucky 12!

Here's what's inside my Makeup kit!

1. MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in NC42

Love love the coverage! I found my best match since MAC has the best shade collection.

2. MAC Studio Finish SPF 35 Concealer in NC35 (Smart Officemates' gift)

This is best for us Filipinas who have yellow undertone. Like I said, this will instanly give you 8 hours of sleep.

3. IN2IT Waterproof Eyebrow Colour

This palette has 3 shades of brown that are closer to Asian hair color. I really prefer to use powder on my brows cause it's easier to blend. With this product, I can my make brows look thick. FYI: the thicker your brows are, the younger you'll look. Wag lang Unibrow! You can wear thick brows just as long as their well-groomed. They'll be perfect!

4. MAC Brow Set in Girl Boy (My sister's gift)

Another favorite! Gives texture to flat and too dark brows. Hindi na uso ang itim na brows. It should always be 2-3 shades lighter or darker (for blondes) than your hair color. You should try it yourself especially for girls with brown or blonde dyed hair. This will be your bestfriend.

5.Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

Need I say more? It's world's best eyelash curler. Instantly makes my eyes pop and curl lasts all day!


6. Blistex Lip Tone SPF 15

By far the best lip balm I ever tried! What I like about this product is how it blends to your natural lip color. I hate it when strawberry flavored lip balm give your lips a harsh red color(color may depend on the flavor of your lipbalm. If it's orange, then BAM...there goes your orange lips! LOL). This doesn't only give you natural lip color but also moisturizes (No to chapped lips!). Some of the Atene College Glee Club boys use this product during performances as substitute to lipstick.

6. Herbench Prettywhenpinched Cheek and Lip Tint

Like I said in my tweet, this is a clone of Benefit Benetint but way cheaper. When I'm not in mood to put on makeup, I just put this on my lips and cheeks to add color to my face. Did I say that pigment lasts all day?

7. Benefit Coralista (Cas' gift)

The perfect company of #6! Coralista highlights your cheekbones without the nitty girtty process of contouring! You always look like your flushing.

The next products are things that I don't normally use everyday. They are my 'ADD-ONs'! Whenever I feel like changing my look for the day, I rely on these stuff that I also carry everyday.

8. Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner

I swear by this eyeliner! I love gel liners! I remember that this was recommended by the hired MUA for my sister's wedding (who btw only uses MAC and Lancome except for this one). He said that it's easy to use and glides smoothly to your lids. Plus, it comes with a handy brush (but I just wish it was a bit thinner).

9. Revlon Double Twist Waterproof Mascara in Blackest Black

All girls in the Glee Club got PHP10k worth of makeup from Revlon and this is one of the products that we got (We actually have 2 of this). This gives the right length and volume however it can get clumpy at times. What I do is wipe off the excess formula on a tissue paper before I use it on my lashes.

10. Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipstick in Buff

If I want natural looking lips for the day, I use this product. I love how it gives color and moisturizes as well! But be ready to retouch it every now and then.

11. Revlon Matte Lipstick in Mauve It

Another product part of the Revlon freebie! I actually had the same shade before I got the freebie. Unfortunately/fortunately, I lost it days before they gave us the Revlon loot bag. Now I have 2! Weee! Super love the pinkish nude color! Goes well with smokey eyes!

12. MAC Russian Red (My brother's gift)

The best Red lipstick that will look good on anyone because it's blue-based red. Whenever I'm too lazy to put on eyeshadow or eyeliner, this is my go-to makeup. Brightens your face in an instant!

That's it! You might imagine that I have a big makeup kit but you'll be surprised and wonder how I can fit everything in it.

Share yours as well! I'd be very interested to know what's inside your makeup kit! :)
Btw, I'm super excited to share to you my new makeup traincase! Not the fancy kind but it's one of my dream makeup train-cases! :)

Ciao!

Color Block

These are my favorite photos from Raxenne's thesis (check my previous post). I really love bold colors especially in makeup. It's so beautiful to look at!

Blue gradient

My personal favorite because yellow is my favorite color. Haha! :)

Classic red lipstick look

Photos by: Raxenne Maniquiz MUA: Yours truly Hairstyling by: Mycke Arcano

I forgot to post a few BTS photos:

Up next, my version of Barbie make-up! :)

Bristles, Pixels and Heels by Raxenne Maniquiz

I love Facebook! Facebook made it possible for me to do this project. One time, when I opened my Facebook account, I saw these alluring pictures posted by Raxenne. They were just too lovely! (Raxenne Maniquiz was my schoolmate in highschool. We were both part of the school choir but we never had the chance to talk or hang out.)

And since I was just starting to build my portfolio, I wanted to do a collaboration with her but I never had the chance to do it. Luckily, she messaged me on Facebook and asked if I can do the makeup for her school thesis. I was so overwhelmed especially after seeing the PEGs. I've never done anything like that. However, my friends in the Glee Club would always tell me to go for it.

Raxenne is a CFAD student of UST and her thesis is about colliding Fashion and Art. What a great idea right? You'll see how she was able to transform the well-known art pieces into high-fashion photos.

This project gave me the opportunity to meet people who are fashion and art aficionados. And yes, I learned so much from them as well.

Inspiration: Death of Marat by Jacques Louis David
Clothes by Kermit Tesoro

Inspiration: A Man in a Turban by Jan Van Eyck
Dress by Jerome Salaya Ang

Inspiration: Artworks by Jackson Pollock

Inspiration: Self-portrait with a Bandaged Ear and Pipe by Vincent Van Gogh

Inspiration: Piet Mondrian's Compositions
Dress by Jerome Salaya Ang

Inspiration: Flowers by Alphonse Mucha

Inspiration: Young Flautist by Edouard Manet
Harem pants by Kenneth Chua
Inspiration: Self-portrait with Necklace of Thorns by Frida Kahlo
Dress by Kenneth Chua

Inspiration: The Musicians by Henri Matisse

This set and the one above were a collaboration with another talented MUA, Alex Justimbaste :)

Inspiration: The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt Van Rijn
Clothes from Jot Losa and Kenneth Chua
Heeless shoes and bustier by Kermit Tesoro(I have to say that this was the hardest set I've ever done. I have to do the makeup of the 9 models in 2 hours. Fortunately, I was able to pull it off.)


The inspiration

But of course, I have to be photographed as well for the book. :)

It was very tiring but the experience was definitely worth it! I never thought I would be able to create something like this. Thank you Raxenne! You are a very talented photographer and I know you'll be very famous someday.

It's always a joy to spend time with people who has the same passion as yours. I wish to have more projects like this! Never say never... :)


Photos by: Raxenne Maniquiz
MUA: Yours Truly
Hairstyling by: Mycke Arcano

Beth and JR ♥

Here is another 1st! Don't you just love the fact that I'm doing something new every time I post an entry? Haha!

This is my 1st time to accept a Pre-nup photoshoot. One of my closest friends (Beth) in the office offered me to do her make-up for her pre-nup shoot. I was hesitant because I am afraid to screw up. But i said to myself "Wth, let's do this!". And I said yes! It was a super fun shoot! Beth and JR really make a good couple (they got married last March btw). They're fun-filled, youthful and game for everything. The theme of the shoot says it all.

My favorite photo :)

I also met new friends who were equally fun. Thank you Beth and JR for trusting me! I wish you both a bountiful married life! :)

Photos by: Mad Minds Photography
MUA: Yours truly