Makeup and Mobile Photography Workshop 2

Here in Part 2, these ladies were up to the challenge of applying their own makeup after the demo.  Photos below are courtesy of Martine De Luna.                               Here are some After Photos.  I’ve assisted the

Human Nature, a love story that we need to feel good about.

I came across Human Nature products when a friend of mine, shared her hand sanitiser with me in one of our makeover workshops together.    She’s into all natural, organic products since she is very allergic to so many ingredients.  The smell was citrusy and since I’m partial to citrus

Behind the Veil:

Last January 18 2016, I had the chance to make up the beautiful Pia Angeles during her wedding in St. Joseph The Worker Parish, Baguio. (The reception followed at the Camp John Hay Clubhouse.) Pia comes from a family that like to cook — her mother, Lenee Recio Angeles, makes an amazing chicken relleno! Speaking

Workshop: Personal Makeup & Social Media this May!

I’ve been enjoying the private makeup workshops I’ve been holding for clients and friends. It’s always satisfying to teach what you know, because you become a student of your students! Yes, especially when it comes to makeup, because no two faces are alike. I always have a sense of fulfilment

Martine De Luna for Modern Living TV

The last time I glammed up Martine de Luna of makeitblissful.com was about a year ago when we did a shoot together with Michi Calica Sotto at her atelier and she had a bun in the oven.  Today I was able to glam her up again for an interview with Stephanie

Marula Oil , the next oil on the block, and why you need it in your beauty regimen

We’ve all heard about the benefits of Argan oil, in fact it s included in the ingredient list of many of our beauty products from hair serums to massage oils.  Argan Oil is known for its hydrating and anti aging benefits because of its high fatty acids and Vitamin E

So what do you do? B I G ideas, B I G dreams B I G hearts.

March 8 was International Women’s Day.  Wednesday March 9 was a beautiful reminder of what International Women’s day was about. I was recently invited by a fellow southerner and batchmate of my sister, Martha Orosa Uy, to spend an afternoon with her and a few ladies (we were a total of 50

How they See Acie Avant Garde Look

This time, a fellow member of the Unified Makeup Artists of the Philippines, Maryann Obias, did my makeover.  It was actually a makeup peg for a fashion show that we provided services for and the makeup peg was an elongated, exaggerated black cat eye to evoke drama.  Bold red lips

My Japan Loot (Plus, a CONTEST)

Don Quijote or Donki  to Tokyo residents (shortened for Don Quijote), a famous discount chain of stores in Tokyo Japan was my first stop when my family recently traveled there on a holiday.  I find it the equivalent of Target in the US where you can find cosmetics, electronics, clothing and

How they see Acie Natural Look 3

I went to the Jing Monis Salon for my 3rd Makeup look and I was assigned to AlexJ De Lara.  I requested for the same “natural” look and this time I had a photoshoot to attend to so it was just perfect to get my hair and face done where I