Style Origin 2015 and Inglot Cosmetics Philippines

In collaboration with Ayala Malls, Inglot Cosmetics Philippines, and members of United Makeup Artists of the Philippines were lucky enough to experience working on this fashion show. Here are a few of the models we did. All Photos except the last one below are from Pilita Guadines. The Fun group Backstage

Inglot Bridal Seminar with Cherry Pacheco

Cherry Pacheco, a senior makeup artist affiliate of Inglot Cosmetics Philippines, recently indulged members of United Makeup Artists of the Philippines with a Bridal Demo at their Glorietta 5 branch.  I couldn’t pass this up since I’m always a fan of continuing education and Inglot Cosmetics Philippines is one of

Patty Laurel Maternity Shoot

As one of the most sought after beauty and lifestyle bloggers in Manila, I finally got to meet Patty Laurel Filart  up close.  I was struck by her easy going personality and warmth, she really didn’t have any of that diva star air around her.  In fact, she had a

Behind the Kit with Marissa Narvaez

I met my good friend, Marissa Narvaez when I lived in Baguio in 2009 and we both share the same interests and passion which is makeup and more makeup.  Admitedly, she began to feed this growing need for a more disciplined approach when she enrolled in the Center for the Aesthetic

Coverderm The Perfect Camouflage

Anyone posting a selfie is fair game for anyone on social media more so, if you are a celebrity or someone famous. Consider the Instagram photos of Miley Cyrus’ dyed armpit hair or Kim Kardashian’s famous gleaming booty that resembles a Krispy Kreme glazed doughnut, is proof that a face or a body part is now

Behind the Kit with Acie Fores

This is a new section of my blog where I’ll be featuring makeup artists. I believe in the adage “community not competition” when it comes to the “cut-throatness” of this industry, that we can all learn from one another as artists and as colleagues. I hope you agree with me!

Makeup Chats with Kira Ramirez

Today, I’m talking with my Marsala makeover subject and friend, fellow beauty blogger Kira Ramirez! After we bonded over cosmetics and coffee, I also invited her to be interviewed for the blog. I love finding out about her beauty routine and makeup preferences, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy her answers

Happy Skin Review Moisturing Lippies and Eye Pencils

I’ve been late to the party in reviewing this, but when I decided to improve my makeup haul this year, the soda pop eye catching color display at Beauty Bar in Greenbelt 5 caught my attention, and I was drawn to the Lipsticks or Lippies as they are called.  The

Marsala Photo Tutorial Eyes, Brows, Cheeks and Lips

I had the opportunity to do a mini makeover on my friend and fellow blogger Kira Ramirez the other week. Since I wanted to play around a bit with the Pantone color of the year, Marsala, I knew I needed a willing model who had the right skin tone and

Marsala Photo Tutorial Skin Prep

Finally here is my tutorial on the color of the year, Marsala.  I’ve collaborated with Kira Ramirez, a beauty, fashion and lifestyle blogger who I’ve met during our Skinlux review with Martine De Luna, early last year.  It was a long overdue collaboration since the past few months saw me