Behind the Veil… Benedicto Rodriguez Nuptials
Tis wedding season!! I met Raisa through her mother, Rosette Gana Benedicto, her parents and mine go a long way, they were friends since way back in the 60’s, maybe even longer. A call came to me through her younger sister Carmela Gana Araullo that Rosette’s daughter is getting
Kris Bacani Bridal Masterclass
“A class taught by someone who has expert special skills and knowledge in a specific area” this is the definition of a Masterclass according to the Cambridge Dictionary . I first met Kris at a Makeup Designory seminar a few years ago and she discussed what being a makeup artist
Citi Pharma Skincare Haul – I got you guys covered…. at the least
Have you heard of this Sephora like mecca shop Citi Pharma? I was on vacation recently and Paris was one of our destinations and I googled French Pharmacy products and this store popped up numerous times. Citi Pharma is a discount parapharmacy store that sells French beauty products, medicines and
Behind the Veil: Once on this Island Arguelles Hosking Nuptials
Boracay is all over the news nowadays with the government shutting the island down for its much needed cleanup and rehabilitation. My take is that, if we want to preserve and enjoy the natural beauty of the island, tough love and rule of law should prevail. Thing is, I’m in
PSI Lifestyle Hub-
Everytime there is a new store catering to beauty enthusiasts like me, my radar is up. In the north, new friends Jay Lacaya of London Cosmetics Manila decided to open a place that would serve the needs of makeup artists like myself. PSI Lifestyle Hub was born out of the
The Balm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long lasting lipstick
Happy New lippy! While working on a client recently, her choice of lipstick was a matte long wearing liquid lipstick, the current craze nowadays, the one that stays on your lips for days on end. I ended up giving her the lipstick tube and as soon as I left, I went
Event roundup Mr and Miss Chinatown 2017 and Albert Andrada Fashion Shows
In Chinese culture, August is usually the month in the lunar calendar that is called the Ghost month, beginning in the 15th day of the 7th month where ghosts and spirits including the ones of the deceased ancestors come out. The Chinese belief is that no business transactions or any of
Bronzer dupe alert, Chanel Bronze Universel vs. W7 London Cosmetics Make Up & Glow Review
Glowing and Bronzing are 2 Makeup terms that people always say when they want their makeup done a la JLo. For my personal use, I use the Soleil Tan De Chanel Bronzing Makeup Base as a blush or to warm the perimeter of my face. Ok, bring down your raised eyebrow, I received
Behind the Kit with Bobby Carlos, Kemerut lang
Many makeup artists, myself included, lug around our tools, accessories and miscellaneous items needed for the client or event. I bring with me a portable table, makeup chair, a set bag, makeup kit, mirror with lights and another set of lights to boost the lighting system that I have.
Make ME Up, Wrap-Up
All photos in this blog post are by Nico Belasco Photography. We were so fortunate to have hosted sixteen sweet ladies last week for the Make Me Up Workshop on August 5th, in cooperation with Mafae Belasco of Mafae Management and Make it Blissful’s Martine De Luna. The workshop was a hybrid “inspiration
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