Make Up

Built from passion I’ve sifted through hundreds of glossies my whole life and quite frankly, I kind of get confused with the wide range of beauty products that I see. I mean, which ones of these actually WORK? Are they just suggesting it – for the sake of suggesting? This new magazine shows us otherwise.  with Lizzie Oren of Makeup Mag and Iris Lee I met these two passionate ladies lately and believe me, they know their stuff when it comes to beauty. Presenting to you the newest and most intensive beauty guide for the Filipina – Makeup Magazine! On the cover: Camille Co Brought to us by Flair Publishing, Makeup Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine and just the right beauty guide you need sans the unnecessary make-up jargon. It aims to empower women by equipping them with knowledge when it comes to style, beauty and wellness. It’s built by a passionate team of makeup artists, beauty enthusiasts and the best publishers. Where to find Makeup Magazine Good news! This magazine is FREE and you can easily access a copy of this in your neighborhood coffee shops and salons. Click here to view the full list of their distribution channels! They made it…

As elastic as spandex Just when I though I’ve seen it all when it comes to make-up, this product tells me otherwise! It’s honestly one of the coolest innovations I’ve seen in product development cos the formulation of this product contains … spandex! Hosted by Danah and Stacy Gutierrez of The Plump Pinay To compliment the exciting launch with VOV, the event was hosted by none other than the super twins of Plump Pinay – Danah and Stacey!  Christina Dy and Duds Ignacio of Polecats Manila So graceful, sleek and classy. Why was there poledancing? You’ll find out! 😉 VOV Launch at Polecats Manila Most recently, VOV launched their latest product in Polecats Manila and its none other than their SPAN Mascara & Liner! Aside from VOV, they carry other amazing brands and packaging palang – winner na! 🙂 VOV Span Mascara Awarded as Allure Magazine Editor’s Pick for March 2014, VOV Span Mascara carries the title for the No. 1 Maxi Lash that comes in two variants: Curl and Volume!  VOV Span Mascara and Liner The VOV Span Mascara and Liner is formulated in a unique way – it contains spandex! Once applied, the mascara extends and stretches in…

ARTDECO Paint Party When I first heard from the NuffNang team that we’ll be doing a Paint Party for ARTDECO and Beauty Bar, I was immediately excited. I picture myself ala Allie and her painting skills in The Notebook! A girl can dream 😀 Yuki Tansengco Til I realized that it was much more than a simple paint party. It was a venue for self-expression, exposing ourselves to vivid colors, quite mysterious – exactly what ARTDECO’s Jungle Fever collection is all about! You’ll see 😉 ARTDECO Jungle Fever: The Bronzing Collection Launched in 1985 in Germany and having quickly become one of the country’s top cosmetics lines, ARTDECO aims to bring only the highest quality products – and all the latest trends – to the consumer, at totally affordable prices. We’re so lucky because here in the Philippines, ARTDECO is exclusively distributed in Beauty Bar boutiques nationwide! 🙂 Self expression – blend blend blend! A lot of us weren’t really “artists” but this event was so much fun! There was no pressure at all in our artworks and it just felt like high school art class. Just like in make-up, the key is to blend well! Blend REALLY well!  Fierce…

Create Your Butterfly Look with L’Oreal Paris I’ve always been fascinated by butterflies. The vivid colors on their wings, their grace when flapping from one plant to another. Just like butterflies, we all find ways to transform ourselves – we just need to figure out how to step out of our comfort zones 🙂 Live Free, Like A Butterfly I can proudly say I’ve found little ways to step out of my comfort zone this year. I became open to coloring my hair, testing different styles and experimenting with make-up! My inner tomboy resented those when I was younger but now, I am game! Yuki Tansengco So in line with my beauty adventure, check out how I created this look with 3 simple products. Enjoy! Le Papillon Eye Look Le Papillon, translated as The Butterfly, is a simple make-up look at that involves pretty, fluttery eye lashes. How to achieve it? Simple! And before you speculate, this look didn’t involve falsies 😉 False Lash Butterfly Mascara I’m glad I discovered this mascara from L’Oreal Paris! I’ve tried out different mascaras from local and global brands but this one sets the bar high. Les Ombres Eye Palette Smokey eyes during daylight?…

Better Together: Eric and Stacey Wedding I couldn’t be any happier when my former Fancy Flats boss, Stacey Villanueva, broke the news that she’s getting married. “Finallyyyy!!!” I shrieked! Stacey’s an amazing woman so to hear her getting married? Such a lucky guy! 🙂 Hair and Make-up by Ham Viloria It honestly feels different when you receive a wedding invite from a non-family member. It almost brings you a sense of independence! You have to make arrangements for your own transpo, call time and yey – you get to invite a plus one! 🙂 Styling by Kevin Cusi So for this wedding, I got too excited to dress up (feeling may wedding role?!) that I asked two of my good friends to style and help me fix up. Haha!  Ten-tennn-tennnn! (2x)  neutrals and messy hair Neutrals. It’s the first thing that enters my mind when I think of bridal looks. Nothing feels fresher than a natural look paired with loose curly hair. That’s the look we wanted to achieve. Styled by Kevin Cusi I’d like to thank my stylist (naks!!) Kevin Cusi for this pretty outfit. It’s a cocktail dress but below the knee which makes it appropriate for weddings.…

Disney movie: Frozen Riding the impressive wave of momentum the movie Frozen brings us, here is a Princess Anna make-up look for you to enjoy in your comfy Sunday PJs. Make-Up Inspiration: Princess Anna of Frozen “Do you wanna build a snowman?” – this line has been responsible for everyone’s LSS and I don’t blame them. Frozen is one of my favorite Disney movies, down to the original songs and animation. If Princess Anna went to college (lol!) In collaboration with www.beautybook.ph, I bring you a quick make-up tutorial on how you can achieve Princess Anna’s look on Frozen! I even tossed in some style tips, just in case, if they release a hipster version of Anna! 😉 Exclusively on www.beautybook.ph Check it out and lemme know what you think! 🙂 Princess Anna of Frozen I wasn’t surprised when I found out that Frozen won an Oscar for “Best Animation Film” because it’s a beautiful movie but what thrills me more is that they also received an award for their original song “Let It Go”! Yaay! Make-up by Ham Viloria For this look, I partnered up with make-up artist Ham Viloria to achieve this light, natural look. For Princess Anna…

Philosophy opens in SM Mega Fashion Hall Good news, ladies. The U.S. skincare brand Philosophy is now here in the Philippines! We are sooo excited because this is their biggest store yet and it was recently launched in the newly-opened SM Mega Fashion Hall. Biggest store in the world – found in PH! In a culture where SKIN is IN, Philosophy believes that women should be the best version of themselves. Adored by celebrities, dermatologists and, most importantly, their customers, Philosophy inspires you to live a better life by being better to yourself. Hands on! It’s important to know what’s in your products. This has got to be one of my favorite press launches to date! We were able to try their best selling products with the help of the ladies in Philosophy and expert advice from international representatives. Philosophy now open Come and take a virtual tour with me! Located at the 2nd floor, SM Mega Fashion Hall This fresh ambiance will greet you upon entering the Philosophy store. It’s “library theme” immediately makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. They brought in their best products and like a book, there are Four Chapters available in their store namely: Chapter…