All Glammed Up

We attended a wedding of a friend last week in Tagaytay. My friend Jen asked me to do her make up for this event. Here's the photo of the makeover.




I airbrushed her face and handworked the rest the the make up. Photo was taken before applying make up, after it has been done and 3 hours after.

Oh, by the way I got the dress that I'm eyeing on for that wedding, not a Monique L but something similar. Will post soon, hmmm... probably later

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Wedding Party Dress

I'm attending a wedding of my good friend Mike, in two weeks. Well, i'm not part of the entourage but still i'd like to look pretty and polished. Here's the dress i'm eyeing on.




designed by: Monique Lhuillier. Spring 2010 Collection

How d' ya like it?

Bride- Rich Villanueva

April 17, 2010
Package: hair and make up for bride plus 2 pax
Prep: Astoria Hotel

Love Rich's Wedding day look?
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Joey's Wedding

It was an early call time last Feb 27- 4am. Set up at Hotel Dominique, Tagaytay. We got there on time... even if it was hard to get up on 10 degrees environment :)

Anyway, here's the summary of Joey's look
Make Up- Light bridal day make up. This was the way the bride and groom like it, since too much make up makes her look mataray or snobbish. I softened her eye brows by using a brown eye brow corrector.
Hair- Joey changed her mind 1 week before the wedding. She opted for a loose bun which complimented her gown.



By the way,
No make up retouching was done for the whole event. Make up did last even after the reception :)

Laarni and John Wedding

1.30.2010

Laarni and John had an afternoon ceremony at Manila Cathedral and Dinner Reception at Plaza Moriones.
Set up was done at Raya Gardens, Merville, 8am for this bride plus 6 pax package



Laarni's Look:
Make up: Taupe and Pink eye colors, Light pink mineral blush and Sheer pink lips
Hair: Clean Bun with rosettes



She was such a cool bride, no butterflies on her stomach whatsoever, or that's just what we know. Here's a photo while I was doing her hair

Silangan Gardens for Pre Nup Shoot

I had a chance to visit Silangan Gardens, Antipolo for for the first time for Rich and Jason's Pre nup shoot.

A breath taking place, fresh air, lush greens and art on every corner. I love the garden by the cliff with ponds filled with lotus and fishes, the torched line path leading to a bamboo cottage, the huge courtyard with a swimming pool where perhaps great gatherings must have been held.



I also love the Main House, Ilocano-Mexican theme filled with art collections and antique furnitures and fixtures. More than anything its the refreshed feeling is what i like about this place, a place where you can just sit, ponder and relax. Just letting time flies while getting inspiration from the works of arts around you.

I appreciate that places as such are now open to the public. With an Entrance fee is at P50.00/person a refreshing treat away from the usual noise on the city.

*** check jason and rich's engagement shoot photos @ themakeupbox.multiply.com

Day in Day out

Some tips and products to use every day

Start the day with the anti aging products that works on all visible signs of aging- I normally use DNAge line of Nivea and/or Olay Total Effects, Keihl's Abyssine line is also nice. I switch products after consuming the container( I think my skin gets immuned with the product after a while).

Enhance the benefits and add flawless finish by applying a light foundation that glides easily to your skin- try Shiseido or Paul and Joe liquid foundation. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation is also recommended.

Brighten eyes, frame lips and banish all imperfections with MAC studio sculpt concealer. Check the shade that best fit your skin tone on their shelves.

Next, layer on smudge proof mascara for lush lashes (Maybelline volume express works).

Get an instant pop of color to your cheeks with a cream blush. Use it alone for that great dewy finish or add powder for the matte look.

The final step is to apply lipgloss with your favorite lip balm (try Lancome's Juicy tubes or MAC's Lipglass). Perfect balance of color and gloss in one.

How to Hire a Makeup Artist

We, Makeup artists don't just do weddings. If you want to look nice for a big event or even just to perk up your mood for a gloomy day, Here are tips on how to find the perfect make up artists.

· Shop around. There are so many avenues for you to get the perfect make up artist, You may head to the department-store counter of your favorite brand, check out make up artists works in the net, asks your friends and relatives who may have know one.

· Schedule a test run. The easiest way to try someone out is to get a makeover. If you like the way you look, then make an appointment with that person for your event. It's also nice to buy one or two of the products that she used on you, it may come in handy for touch ups or DYI make up.

· Make yourself clear. Once you've found someone you like, ask plenty of questions. How much does she charge? Will she bring her own makeup and brushes, or use yours? Call time for the event, etc. Make sure you're entirely clear on the costs and your expectations, and speak up about anything she did during the test run that wasn't perfect—"The eyes are heavier than I wanted'' or "That lipstick washes me out''—so she has a chance to correct it.

· Get the timing right. Schedule your appointment for about three hours before the event; that way, you won't feel rushed, and the makeup will have a chance to settle. Be sure to tell her that you don't want her to use a mix of lipstick shades, which makes touching up much more difficult. And while a tip isn't expected, you can always throw in an extra 10 percent if you're really thrilled with the results.

Lorena's trial make up

The bride to be for this trial make up is actually Laarni Contreras, she's based in Sydney, Australia and will arrive here 2 weeks before her wedding. Reian (wedding coordinator) and Laarni wanted to finalize their HMU arrangements, so Laarni send her sister Lorena for Trial Make Up.
Here are the pics last Oct 2009...


The wedding of Laarni was held yesterday, Jan 30, 2010 at Manila Cathedral, reception was at Plaza Moriones, Fort Bonifacio.

Package: Hair and Make up for Bride plus 5pax (bridesmaids), grooming for the groom and flowergirl.

Will post the wedding photos once uploaded :))

Ciao!

Joey's Trial Make up

Super late post... Taken last Nov 28, 2009... Just thought I could share.
This will be her look for her morning wedding, Curled hair in Low ponytail, Lilac Eye color and peach lips. Joey' skin is really fair MAC NC20 is just perfect for her!
Her wedding is gonna be in tagaytay Feb 27, 2010.