Life is in Black and White without You

I’ve always loved black, or white, or black and white.  But having black and white with print on print makes everything more exciting!

When lazy monster inside me attacks, I grab my red lipstick, then I’m good to go!

/ top from a night market – h&m high-waisted shorts – DIY accessories /

Fresh Look

Cleanse, tone and moisturize – the first three steps before applying make up.  Fourth is to sanitize my hands.  Since I do not use brush when applying make up to my own face, I always sanitize.

For my face, I use MAC studio fix fluid.  I love MAC foundation because it is less difficult to blend and doesn’t dry out easily.  I put a small amount into my finger tips and apply / distribute to my face in dots.  Then I gently blend the foundation using my fingertips.

After applying foundation, concealer’s next.  I use MAC concealer in pot.  I apply concealer in dark areas like under the eyes, and other areas that usually appear redness.

I use my ring finger and gently blend.  I am always careful when applying concealer in my under eye area, as I do not want to harm my eyes and skin because it is extra sensitive.

To set the liquid foundation and concealer, I use pressed powder or two – way foundation.  This will actually make it look matte.

In my previous post, is the eyebrow tutorial.  After I set the foundation, I immediately fix my brows before applying any eyeshadow.

For my eyes, on a regular basis, I don’t use any eyeshadow.  Or if I’m going to apply, I use very light shade of brown.

Liquid eyeliner comes next.  I apply a very thin liner at first, then make it a little thicker on my second application.  This allows me to control the thickness that I prefer.

Next is mascara!  I am so blessed with long lashes (thank you Lord!), and I do not use any falsies, except when I am doing smokey eyes.  I curl my lashes for about 15 – 20 seconds.

After mascara, I apply blush.  I usually use light pink when I am doing the “fresh” look.

For my lips, my fave is MAC in Blankety.  I do not use lip gloss when wearing Blankety as it appears semi-glossy.

That completes “fresh” look!

Stop Dreaming

Stop dreaming and face reality. If only each and everyone of us thinks that we only have one chance, and that chance is NOW, then all of us will definitely be successful.

This new year brings me to a bold, unrestricted, and more vivid journey.

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Gong Xi Fa Cai

Hamper that Jay received. Haha. Yum yum sweets!


But i'm more excited about the red chipipay tray. Haha. Magagamit ko na sa sangkatutak na stock ko ng food sa room!  =)

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Eyebrow

After applying foundation, concealer and powder, I immediately fix my eyebrows.  I bleach them once a month using Sally Hansen’s Facial Hair Bleach.  Here’s the easier steps to shape your eyebrows.  These are the steps for those who want to define the brows, following its shape.  Will do another tutorial for shaping the eyebrows soon. Step 1: Create an arc. Using angled brow brush and eyebrow powder or brown eye shadow, create an arc.
Imagine dividing your brows into 3, then create the arc at the end portion. Step 2: Follow the shape of your brows. Continue to the other end. See the difference? Step 3: Do the same to the other side. Step 4: Using your foundation, put a little amount at the tip of your eyebrow comb / brush and gently brush into the side of your brows near the nose to create a lighter effect.  This is an alternative for those who do not get the shade that she wants.  I prefer doing this as it creates a lighter shade. Do the same to the other side and voila!  You have just created e defined brows!

Make Or Break

True enough, the eyebrows can make or break your face.  And I confess I often do not pay attention to my eyebrows especially during lazy days that I don’t wear any make up at all.  It is a golden rule for make up artists to provide the perfect or at least close to perfect eyebrows.  Well-groomed eyebrows always completes the whole look. My eyebrows, the before and after.  I promise to do a tutorial about this.  Will talk about the bleaching (which I do to my eyebrows once a month). Yuck to my brows! haha The fuller brows Til my next post.  Tutorial soon =)

Thank You Anti-Slip

Jay had been spoiling me. He asked me to choose a pair of shoes in Pedro (which btw is in my wish list) and he paid for it. But what gave me more delight was when the sales person offered an anti-slip. I paid $10 for it but the convenience it has been giving me is sooo priceless. Now I don't have to worry and wearing heels is no longer a challenge. I have been looking for anti-slip online but I am very hesitant to get one since I won't get the chance to see it in actual. This anti-slip from Pedro is effective! =) It is indeed a blessing to anyone's feet!

The Power Of Matte Lippies

I used to be a fan of light and glossy lippies. Since I started wearing make up,lip gloss is a must in my beauty kit, until I discovered the power of matte lipstick. True enough, glossy lips make you shine and younger looking. But that doesn't mean matte lipstick cannot serve this purpose. The right use and right partnership with the rest of your make up can definitely make a statement. I have recently discovered Revlon matte lipstick.
During my travels, I do not pay so much attention to duty free products. Well basically because I usually travel at night or early in the morning and thinking that I will be having a long day makes me tired even before boarding the plane! And yeah, I have a bad habit of arriving in the airport premises an hour before departure and panicking that I would have excess baggage. So I really won't have enough time to walk around and shop. But now, I know have tons of reasons to be in the airport early to do the heavenly habit of shopping! Haha. Have compared the prices in the mall and in the airport and prices were very significant, although the choices in airport shops are limited. But still, saving a lot of money is a must! =) Some things to remember when you opt for matte lippies: Remember to condition your lips. Some matte lipstick can make your lips dry. Applying lip balm/lip gloss in a pot can avoid dryness. After applying lip balm,gently rub your lips with clean dry tissue to remove excess grease. Use your favorite lip brush and evenly apply your choice of matte lipstick. That easy and you're good to go!

It 's Sunday, Let's Relax

In contradiction to my title, I work on Sundays, so I can't relax. Hehe. But my outfit can. One of the most comfortable pants and shirt ever made.
Booties
I met up with Keish after work. She flies for Emirates and seldom gets flight to Singapore since I went back to Pinas. But now, she has all the reasons to request for Sg flights! Haha. We had dinner at Nando's in Bugis.

Short And Straight For A Chaaaange

I have done all sorts of hairstyle since I was a kid. Name it, full bangs, straight, curly, boy cut (with hair gel) and believe it or not, I had and undercut (undercut was a hit in the 90's - hair shaved from under and chunk of hair was left. So imagine when I pulled my hair up,the under part was all shaved!) when I was in 3rd grade. How embarassing was that! Mom said it was a hit at that time. I knew it, but only for boys! I had to wait for few months for my hair to grow and go back to normal. =/ Anyway, today I already have the freedom to choose my hairstyle and I would never ever go back to having an undercut. Haha never again! Had my first perm in 2006. After 2 years, i had it rebonded, after few months, I cut it short. And so the pattern goes, before I had this short and straight, I had my sexy curld for 2 years. Here's my latest: Light and fresh hairstyle to start the year! =)

Put a Little Sweetness to Your Rockstar Attitude

I woke up having the same dilemma that I experiece every single morning - I got nothing to wear. My closet is full but I still experience this irony. Anyway,since last night I have been thinking to wear my pastel blue pumps. But I am definitely not in the mood to wear something all pastel and all sweet-looking. Soooo I just came up with this outfit. Just right for a lazy Saturday. =)<

DIY necklace






The Sweetness =)

Happy Year of the Dragon!!

Jay and I have been strolling around Orchard for the past few days. Price reductions are on every store. But what caught my attention is the huge dragon along Orchard. I really had to stop and take a photo. What popped into my mind was, "busog na naman for sure si baby dragon sa tummy ko". Hahaha. I've been eating a lot but I have not gained weight since I moved to sg. Maybe because the walking started again, and my schedule has been unfriendly to me for the past months. But this year, I promise to do everything that I could to gain some weight =)

Promise to make 2012 my year! Hehe.

Happy New Year!!! =)

New Year, New Life

I have gone through drastic changes in my life in the past four months. I know this blog is supposedly for my online portfolio,but now i am restructuring it to turn it into my personal blog. I have put so much effort in this blog since I created it and i believe it deserves to make it live again.

I am about to rest from wedding contracts. I am about to finish the last contract I have signed prior to leaving for Singapore. Yes, I am back in Singapore for a full time job. Many people would ask me, but I honestly had a thorough conversation with my boyfriend and with my parents before I came up with  very big decision.

I was starting my career as a professional make up artist. Everything started well and I was overwhelmed with the appreciation and trust that my friends and people who have known me through this blog. I will forever show my appreciation to them for letting me be a part of their big day and trusting my hands to touch their faces on the most special day of their lives. But after all the contracts and inquiries, I have decided to take a rest.

The decision has been made with happiness and without any hint of regret. Everything is God's will and things happen for a reason.

I am currently working for an International brand of furniture and  I must say,this is more than I ever hoped and prayed for. I have been feeling lost in space before I left the country and I was in so much trouble dealing with some personal stuff. I thought I was going to die (exaggerating). But heaven has showered me with so much blessings after screwing up, after so much heartaches, and after a glass-full of tears.

I have so many things to be thankful for. I carry with me each day all the learnings that this world has taught me. I might have "slightly" given up my dream, but God has given me more than what I ever prayed for. It made me realize that sometimes, you have to let go of something precious in order to have a room for the best things.

It's heartbreaking for a temporary goodbye. But at least I am not putting an end to this dream. There are just more important things that I need to accomplish. My craft would definitely find its way. After all, I have been loyal to it and I have put my heart and soul in every face I touch.

New year, new life =)