Makeup Artist
As you might have seen on my Instagram post a few days back, my bronzer palette dropped and three of my five bronzers "shattered" (See my IG post here.) Two of those three bronzers were my Nars bronzing powders in Laguna and Casino. I did not rush straight to Nars at Rustan's to purchase new ones … Continue reading NARS Bronzing Powders : Laguna and Casino
Here's one current favourite in my makeup kit. The Nars Cosmetics "Ignited" Eyeshadow palette. Nars eyeshadows have always been my go to eyeshadows if I need that "pop of color" or that "dash of glitter". Most recently, I am in this phase where in I prefer to have palettes in my makeup kit that individual … Continue reading NARS “Ignite” Eyeshadow Palette
This video is all about creating a fresh makeup look that is perfect to wear everyday. You only need a few number of products to create a well-balanced and even makeup look. Except for the Bobbi Brown University Lip Palette, the products I used are very easy to store in your bag. They were designed for easy … Continue reading Everyday Fresh Makeup Look
I had the privilege of doing Hannah's makeup a few weeks ago for the Star Magic Ball 2017. Her makeup look was a total "360" of the look I created on her two years ago. Click here to see my blog about it. A few days before the event, Hannah and I had discussions on … Continue reading Hannah Ledesma for Star Magic Ball 2017
Yesterday was my first official working day for 2017 . Usually, while setting up, I have an inner dialogue about possible eye and lip colour combinations to use on my model/client for that day. As I started setting up my table at Studio 1 in GMA, I subconsciously laid out my favourite Rose Gold eyeshadows. That's when … Continue reading Color Trend: Rose Gold
Begin Japanology is another show that I watch on NHK World, it is hosted by Peter Barakan. Begin Japanology, as stated on their website "explores many aspects of Japan, both traditional and contemporary: arts, sports, entertainment, food, technology, nature, etc. " This entry coincides with my previous post about Japanese skin care. To read my … Continue reading Japanese Makeup Culture
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZMxv-Pjg2s There have been times when I do a smokey eye, most women I work with always ask for a nude lip. 90% of the time. Always. However, there are a few women who are not afraid to play with their lip color and WORK it. This short video shows that you CAN wear a … Continue reading Of Smokey Eyes and Colored Lips
Hanna Ledesma for Starmagic Ball 2015. I first met Hannah on set for a skincare commercial, she was the cast as the lead. We then serendipitously worked on a stage play years after. Now she's part of Star Magic Angels. Her journey has begun. Enjoy every moment and always smile the way you do. Best … Continue reading Hannah Ledesma for Star Magic Ball 2015
I was booked to do a TVC for Hygienix a few months back. I only met Karen on the shoot day. She is a seasoned actress playing roles on TV and on stage. She's amazing! As I posted on my instagram page, "She got the ninja moves!" I first prepared Karen's skin by toning and … Continue reading Karen Toyoshima
I created and posted this look on my instagram page on Febuary 17, 2014. I was taping at the studio that week and there were talks about the color of the year. According to Pantone, it is called Radiant Orchid. So I decided to make that the inspiration for this simple makeup look. Click here … Continue reading Radiant Orchid
