Behind the Veil: Interview with Bride Patricia Ocampo-Gonzales

January 2014 launched me right into the bridal scene with the joyous celebration of the marriage of Patricia Ocampo and Antonio Gonzalez last January 3rd, at St. Benedict Church in Silang Cavite.  Patricia is the daughter of Larry and Roselen Ocampo who was instrumental in linking us together.   (Thanks,

Which Celebrity look rocked the Spring 2014 trend?

The Grammy’s just ended and here are the celebrities who I vote had the beauty trends for Spring 2014 down pat.  Here’s the  breakdown. Bronze Look This is by far my best look and winner of the Grammy’s 2014 best looking celebrity.  I am partial to this look as I

Makeup Must-Do’s for the new year

It’s still January, and it’s a good a time as any to make some New Year changes, especially in our makeup habits and beauty routines. By now, you should have at least made the following “makeup resolutions.” If you haven’t, there’s still time to get your good habit hat on!

2014 Color of the Year – Radiant Orchid (and how to use it in your makeup arsenal)

“An invitation to innovation, radiant orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society.” Photo from Pantone.com Happy New year, everyone!  This Year, Pantone unveils its colour of the year which is Radiant Orchid, a mix of pink and purple, which is flattering on most skin

Northern Exposure (Pre nup of Rhea and Ivan)

I’ve been blessed this year with weddings and this is another pre-nup story I would like to share with you.  I met this couple at the same Wedding Expo early this year and what can I say, she was my “buena mano“, which translates to may you have good fortune

My Metro “SocACIEty” shoot (Featured work in Metro Society)

One of the highlights of working as a makeup artist is having your work published in a magazine. This is a milestone, as your work is magnified and beautifully showcased and captured by a team of professional artists in their own right.  From the model, to the photographer , stylist,

From Geneva with Love

Here we go…  Another Prenup!  It’s never enup  hahahahaha!!!  This time its for the De Chavez – Clerigo Nuptials.  This couple is the most interesting one for me, they are both Geneva based, working in the World Trade Organization or WTO.   Pam works in the Copyright Development Division  while John

Esteé Lauder Fall Beauty Trends F/W 2013

A makeup friend Pia Reyes,  extended an invitation to me last October 5  for the press launch of Estee Lauder Fall 2013 Makeup trends.   She was also invited by Lillian Yeung Resident Makeup artist of the brand and I also met Fin a fellow makeup artist.  I have a high

Pre Nup or is it a case of Never Enup?

The very first time I heard of a Prenup before a wedding event was from a cousin of mine, Sandy Henson, who was getting married at that time to her longtime friend and soul mate, Fernando De Achaval in July 22, 2011.  She asked me if I could do her