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 ladies below with their makeup and unfortunately, the other ladies were not photographed, they were busy attending to their own faces. All 3 ladies wanted a natural, polished look. Enjoy!
1. Please tell me a bit about yourself. What do you do for a living, what are your hobbies, passions?
I’m Pam. I currently work in one of the special agencies of the United Nations in Geneva.
I love being outdoors, doing activities like swimming, cycling, and hiking. I am also an avid cook who tries to come up with my own recipes. I love to write songs – songs of worship, of praise, and of love. During my free time, I travel and explore; discovering new things, learning new skills, tasting different food, and experiencing different cultures. I feel like the world is too big and have only seen very little.
2. How did you find out about me (Acie Fores Makeup Artist)? What made you want to work with me?
Last January 2013, Ram and I were at the PICC wedding exhibit wherein you were one of the exhibitors. You were kind, friendly, and very accommodating to us. When we looked at your portfolio, both bridal and editorial, we immediately became interested in you. What we really liked about your work is that your make-up style is so natural. It enhances, highlights, and brings out the best features of your clients.
3. How did you like the outcome of our time together, for your special day?
Ever so accommodating, you always replied promptly to our emails, giving us tips and advice about beauty and skin care regimen which we highly appreciated. You also took into consideration our preferences, our personalities, and skin types.
It has been a very pleasant experience working with you and your team for the first time during our engagement photo shoot. Not only were you at the venue well ahead of time, perfectly prepared and equipped, you were also able to envision and execute the look that we wanted for the theme that we chose. You even prepared three different face charts of what you pictured my make-up would be. Your professionalism was indeed very impressive.
You rendered the same impressive professional services to us on our wedding day, this time with a much bigger crowd as you and your team had to deal with the hair and make-up of practically the entire entourage, to everyone’s satisfaction. Needless to say, I, the bride, looked radiant and glowing on my special day. Getting your services was one of the best decisions we made.
4. What’s one special memory you have of your wedding/prenup that you love? Could you share that photo with us?
It’s not easy to choose among the many beautiful shots that were taken during the engagement photo shoot and on the wedding day itself, but we think these photos stood out among the rest.
Credits: Hair: Tony Dusich, Photography : Nice Print Photography and Exige weddings, Gown : Rosa Clará
People ask me if I had worked with celebrities as part of my job perks and highlights. Yes I have done a few and I am still working on my portfolio to say the least and besides, anyone who sits on my beauty chair will still look and feel like a celebrity. Last December, I was privileged to work with Rhea Lopez Valmadrid who was cool as a cucumber and hilarious during her special day. We shared a “personal” moment in the bathroom while she was being prepped for her second look for the reception. Good thing she showed her good humour and was classy all the way on how she handled that delicate situation. She was a celebrity on her right and I have compared her to Bea Alonso and Judy Ann Santos who by the way lost so much weight and is looking so good these days as shown in her Rite Med and Sunshine Spaghetti billboards.
Here is my celebrity inspired interview with her.
“I ‘m a Government employee, working at the Central Bank and so does my husband Ivan. Hobbies? I practice and enjoy doing Bikram yoga, but I can’t say that I am a good yogi! I still can’t do a headstand. I also enjoy watching YouTube videos, which is more interesting than watching TV because I’m a frustrated Vlogger. I always wanted to make videos about beauty products, talk about a little bit about fashion, traveling and reviews about bags/purses. I love traveling and I’m a self-proclaimed bag hag! I also love going on dates with my husband, eating out (OMG I love food!), watching movies, shopping, or just simply staying at home with Ivan watching reruns of FRIENDS or any comedy shows on TV.”
2. How did you find out about me (Acie Fores Makeup Artist)? What made you want to work with me?
“I met you at a Bridal Fair at the beginning of the year. Alam mo yung feeling na instant chemistry? I felt really nice and comfortable when I was asking about your work while browsing through your portfolio (bridal and magazine photoshoot). You spoke very well and your work looked natural, doon ako na-amaze. I know I made a good decision in booking you, and I think it’s important to work with someone you could trust.”
3. How did you like the outcome of our time together, for your special day?
” I’m just so happy and grateful! I’m so satisfied because you did a beautiful job on my wedding day and also during our prenup shoot last August 2013 in Ilocos Norte.” We communicated through email about the pegs that I wanted for my Prenup and Wedding day , and it’s so nice that you sent me reminders on what to do or how to prep my skin a few months before the wedding. You’re like my beauty guru! Your team did amazing work, I felt like a princess (haha!). You are so professional and so fun to work with. The makeup and tools that you used were all high-quality and top makeup brands talaga! I also enjoy our chickahan while you and your team were doing my makeup and hair, and it’s nice that I was able to ask you for tips and advice about makeup, and we also talked about some personal stuff. You’re so sweet and it’s so nice working with you.
4. What’s one special memory you have of your wedding/prenup that you love? Could you share that photo with us?
“I loved every single minute I spent with you! On my wedding day, you and your team came very early in Tagaytay. I wasn’t able to sleep that night, but you made me look so pretty & well-rested! I also remember that you had this “magic powder” that you used to make me look fresh. During our prenup shoot in Ilocos with Mr. Kenneth Uy, our photographer, it was like an adventure and also a wonderful experience. I’ll never forget that day, I really felt like a model and actress (haha!).. Ganun pala yung feeling ng photoshoot sa malayong location, long drive, naging changing room ko yung van, nag-hike sa hill just to find a perfect spot, humiga sa damuhan, and we had amazing native Ilocos cuisine. It was so tiring but it’ was so much fun!
You also called me “Bea Alonzo” and I was so kilig and flattered haha!
On my wedding day, my friends and family were amazed on how perfect my makeup turned out, my childhood gay friend (one of my members of the entourage) actually told me “Ang galing ng makeup artist, pinalutang ang ganda mo.. hindi ka coated ng makeup!” and that is exactly what I love about your work: You transformed me into this classic, beautiful bride!” (Both photos below from Kenneth Uy Photography)
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 is assigned in the Informatics Division of the same organization. They are a young couple at the top of the world so to speak, based on their stories, they seem so well traveled, Europe is their playground of choice. Try topping that! Love their website! I wish I could post it but it is a private one. They created it to chronicle their wedding timeline only to find out, it will be a memory bank of wonderful memories with the glorious sophisticated backdrop of Europe! So young yet so accomplished in their own right. It really is so inspiring to see this couple so grounded yet so determined to start their life with a sense of spirituality and respect for one another.
“Tuesdate”
I met this couple at a Wedding Expo at the beginning of the year and I must say I was the one who was honoured to be chosen by this wonderful couple to be one of their suppliers. First off, the date of their wedding. December 24 2013. Tuesday . Christmas Eve? Really? Reason why this date was chosen? John proposed on January 1 2013 a Tuesday. Tuesday is the day they allot for themselves to relax and devote to prayer time as a couple. John decided that to better remember their milestones as a couple, December 24 is pretty easy to remember right? Pasko na sinta ko!!!! Christmas and New Year are this couples’s anniversaries! Few couples start their marriage with God as the centre of their lives and this couple humbled me in so many ways. Most couples focus on the wedding day itself but this couple chose otherwise and decided to put their energies into the Lord as the centre of their marriage. What a great way to begin a a life together as husband and wife!!! Future couples out there take note.
Prenup Game Plan
The concept behind their prenup was a travel themed one. Land, Sea and Air to be exact. This was a perfect theme because it totally highlighted the couples’ love for travel. First Destination was Intramuros, Land. Location was at Fort Santiago, where I had my wedding reception in 1996. So romantic. Sigh…. Photography was done by the EverReady battery team of Jun Garcia of Exige Photography. Hair was done by Gladys Tiosen. This is how it turned out. Pam and John were such girl and boy scouts they were their own fashion and wardrobe stylists. Each look was perfectly orchestrated with the right outfit, the appropriate accessories and of course a winning attitude. I think they should consider getting a sideline and work with me on shoots!!! All photos below were courtesy of John Clerigo and Pam De Chavez taken from their website.
Our Makeup look here was to convey the classic looking bride with makeup suited for a morning wedding. See the Makeup Chart for Makeup details.
The Second Prenup Look was done at the Manila Yacht Club. For this look, makeup was more on the bronzy side and the hair was supposed to be loose with cascading curls perfectly setup by the bun from the first look. However, we didn’t expect the wind to be extremely strong in this place. We had to use a scarf to tie her hair which Pam brought with her. It was an impromptu prop. We had a good laugh on this take, the lashes were threatening to come off with the force of the wind!!! Love is in the air and so were her lashes. Hahahahahaha!
The third and last look of the shoot was the “Air” themed shoot held at Villamor Air Base museum. It was a photo finish for all of us, because of the Manila traffic on a Friday, that held us back, but with luck and prayer, made it before closing time. The third look for Pam was more of a toned down smoky look but Pam requested a glam ponytail to match her gown of black and white, an epitome of sophistication.
Oh one more thing, they had a Save the Date Video Shoot the following week! Location was in Tagaytay Highlands, the venue of their wedding. It was a great day to shoot and John And Pam were eager to do this to maximise their time in Manila before heading back to Geneva. Hair was done by Gladys Tiosen. Video shoot was shot by Mr. Michael Roldan of Exige Weddings.
I am very excited for this wedding and even if it falls on Christmas Eve, this is one union I won’t forget. As the saying goes, when you put God in the centre of your lives, nothing will go wrong. I wish John and Pam the grace and love for one another to unite your hearts in unselfish harmony so that your needs and wishes for one another can be lived in a life that is devoted to serving Him. With a grateful heart, Congratulations to a wonderful couple. See you on the 24th. Cheers!!!
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