Zamba and Winged Collection (From Don Cristobal's Singapore and Beyond Open Shoot Series)

I was a busy bee lately. I was again invited to do the last two photoshoot for Don Cristobal creations. The themes were really fun to do and the wardrobe created by Don and his styling methods is just simply stunning. He has this ability to turn things into something spectacular. Our shoot is no less spectacular because of this man’s greatness. (Ok, do I sound like a dorky fan??? lol!).

Days after the event my Facebook wall was bombarded with the most astounding photos of the models. I was busy collating photos from the shoot and now confronted with the dilemma of taking only a few to incorporate in this blog. It is such a shame when in reality all I want to do is include everybody’s shots as they are all fantastic. Ok, enough with my dramatic interludes.

Lets start with make-up shall we?....

Saturday’s theme is ZAMBA, a fusion of animalistic ensemble and fierceness . We started the day very early, the models are all beautiful and we took over Fort Canning to serve as our back drop for the day. There’s two MUA’s who worked with the models that day. I must say I was smitten with Syariah, as she is just lovely to look at, A HMUA and a pretty lady at the same time. I bet she was also as excited as I was with the shoot. The two models I got to work with are, Geanna (An English Babe) who amazed everyone with her talent in evoking emotions in front of the camera, and there was also Lady Hana, this girl is “the bomb”. If some of you didn’t know she happened to be an HMUA, and she assisted me during the Dynasty photo shoot. I know you shouldn’t play favourites but with this two can I make an exception. These two gorgeous ladies have climbed the top lists of my favourite models I worked with.

So to give you guys an idea of the products and makeup techniques I’ve used on them, here is a list I gladly want to share with you all fine people.                                                                                                                       

On Geanna (Zamba)

FACE

▪           Moisturizer – Clinique Moisture Surge

▪           Primer – Bourjois Flower Perfection Translucent Primer

▪           Foundation –  a combination of Revlon Photo Ready in Natural Beige and Bourjois Healthy Mix in Shade 53 Beige Clair

▪           Concealer – Estee Lauder Smooth Crème Concealer

▪           Powder – Bourjois Compact Powder in Beige

▪           Blush – 10 Professional Blush Palette. I used a combination of peachy and pinkish blush http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_90_101&products_id=351

▪           Contour – I used E.L.F. Duo Cream Eyeshadow in Mocha Swirl as contour http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_92&products_id=461

EYES

▪           Eye Primer – Too Faced Shadow Insurance http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_94&products_id=465

▪           Base – NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Rust http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_97&products_id=283

▪           Eyeshadow –  78 Eyeshadow & Blush Combo Palette #2. I used the rusty coloured shadow http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_92&products_id=362  I used a cream gold shadow as accent http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_97&products_id=416

▪           Brows – NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder in Taupe and Ash

▪           Liner – Maybelline Gel Liner in Black

▪           Mascara – Lancome hypnose mascara

▪           Eyelashes – Eyelash Diva courtesy of Don Cristobal

▪           Duo Eyelash Adhesive

LIPS

▪           For the lips I used E.L.F. Duo Cream Eyeshadow in Butter Pecan http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_92&products_id=461

Note: I put some gold studs in Geanna’s inner eye corner just to add some sparkles. And used E.L.F. Bronzer all over her body to give her a golden glow.Here are her pictures from the amazing photographers.





Model: Geanna Samantha Jessop
Photographer: Fred Pangan

  

Model: Geanna Samantha Jessop
Photographer: Ericson Mercado

 

Model: Geanna Samantha Jessop
Photographer: Megs Tagaban





Model: Geanna Samantha Jessop
Photographer: Ojie Ramos

On Hana (Zamba)

FACE

▪           Moisturizer – Clinique Moisture Surge

▪           Primer – Bourjois Flower Perfection Translucent Primer

▪           Foundation – MAC Studio Fix Fluid Foundation in NC25 (models own)

▪           Concealer – Estee Lauder Smooth Crème Concealer

▪           Powder – Estee Lauder Smooth Crème Concealer

▪           Blush – 10 Professional Blush Palette. I used the peachy colour. http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_90_101&products_id=351

EYES

▪          Eye Primer – Too Faced Shadow Insurance http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_94&products_id=465

▪           Base – Gold cream shadow from http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_97&products_id=416

▪           Eyeshadow – gold pigment from an unknown store because I forgot where I got it from

▪           Brows – NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder in Taupe and Ash

▪           Liner – Maybelline Gel Liner in Black to create the feline liner and then MAC Engraved for the waterline.

▪           Mascara – Lancome Hypnose mascara

▪           Eyelashes – Again, I bought the lashes from a store at Bukit Merah Central, again I don’t remember the name of the store.

▪           Duo Eyelash Adhesive

LIPS

▪           Avon Ultra Luxury Lip Liner in

▪           Clinique superbalm moisturizing gloss

Note: A tip to make eyeliner last especially inside the waterline. After putting on the eyeliner dab it with matt eyeshadow to seal the liner to stay and last. I also used the E.L.F. Bronzer on her shoulders arms to give her a golden sheen. Again, I couldn’t say thank you enough to the photographers who lend me their photos of Hana.

  

Model: Hana Billiones
Photographer: Ojie Ramos




Model: Hana Billiones
Photographer: John Clive



Model: Hana Billiones
Photographer: Fred Pangan



Ok, we move on to Sunday’s theme which is “WINGED”, now its more interesting because unlike the past three themes this one finally has a man who will be partnered with Geanna.

On Geanna (Winged)

FACE

▪           Moisturizer – Clinique Moisture Surge

▪           Primer – Bourjois Flower Perfection Translucent Primer

▪           Foundation –  a combination of Revlon Photo Ready in Natural Beige and Bourjois Healthy Mix in Shade 53 Beige Clair

▪           Concealer – Estee Lauder Smooth Crème Concealer

▪           Powder – Bourjois Compact Powder in Beige

▪           Blush – 10 Professional Blush Palette. I used a combination of peachy and nude blush http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_90_101&products_id=351

▪           Contour – I used E.L.F. Duo Cream Eyeshadow in Mocha Swirl as contour http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_92&products_id=461

EYES

▪           Eye Primer – Too Faced Shadow Insurance http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_94&products_id=465

▪           Base – NYX Eyeshadow Base in Skin Tone http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_94&products_id=410

▪           Eyeshadow –  78 Eyeshadow & Blush Combo Palette #2. I used the rusty and golden coloured shadow http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_92&products_id=362 

▪           Brows – NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder in Taupe and Ash

▪           Liner – Maybelline Gel Liner in Black and  MAC Engraved for the waterline

▪           Mascara – Lancome hypnose mascara

▪           Eyelashes – Eyelash Diva courtesy of Don Cristobal

▪           Duo Eyelash Adhesive

LIPS

▪           NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Rust http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_97&products_id=283  and gold pearl pigment for the center of the lips.

Note:  Bronzer was used on her arms to give her an almost golden glow.

Model: Geanna Samantha Jessop
Photographer: Jhunn Luistro

Model: Geanna Samantha Jessop
Photographer: Mhyke Snowflake

Model: Geanna Samantha Jessop
Photographer: Megs Tagaban

On Nadd (Winged)

FACE

▪           Moisturizer – Clinique Moisture Surge

▪           Primer – Bourjois Flower Perfection Translucent Primer

▪           Foundation –   Revlon Photo Ready in Natural Beige

▪           Concealer – Estee Lauder Smooth Crème Concealer

▪           Powder – Bourjois Flower Perfection New Generation Loose Powder

▪           Contour – I used E.L.F. Duo Cream Eyeshadow in Mocha Swirl as contour http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_92&products_id=461  I also used grayish black eye shadow to contour and intensify his cheekbones and jaw line

EYES

▪           Eye Primer – Too Faced Shadow Insurance http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_94&products_id=465

▪           Base – Black Eye Liner Pencil in Engraved

▪           Eyeshadow –  Black Eyeshadow from the 120 Palette, and for the extended shadow I used the gold cream shadow and gold pigment to set it. For the leopard, Ms. Joy Gallego helped out, we both used MAC Engraved and POP Black Eyeliner 

▪           Brows – Black Eye shadow from the 120 palette

▪           Liner –   MAC Engraved for the waterline the same product was used to do tight lining. (Tight line is a method to make the upper eye lashes seemed full and darker.  It’s putting black shadow or liner on the lower rim of your upper lash.  You can use a variety of ways to do this method. You can either use a flat push brush to apply black shadow or your trusty black eye liner). It is hard to do at first because its very easy to poke the eyes, so you have to be very patient and delicate when doing this technique.

▪           Mascara – A small amount of Lancome hypnose mascara to darken his lashes.

LIPS   

▪           Black eyeliner to line hrt lips and creamy concealer to pale the lip area 

Note: I wanted to intensify and give Nadd a very dark-smokey eyes. I took a bit of inspiration from the “Moon Of My Life”, Khal Drogo of Game of Thrones…hehehe!!! Kidding aside, I also used grayish black shadows to darken Nadd’s facial hair to give him a stronger look. Nadd has a good physique but in order to enhance the curves and plains of his body we applied contouring to emphasize his god-like physique. A bit of bronzer for his arms and chest was applied as well.

Model: Nadd Legaspi
Photographer: Randy Santos

Model: Nadd Legaspi
Photographer: Jhunn Lusitro

Some pictures of Geanna and Nadd together



Model: Nadd Legaspi and Geanna Jessop
Photographer: Jhunn Luistro

Model: Nadd Legaspi and Geanna Jessop
Photographer: Noel Galang

 On Sam (Winged)

FACE

▪           Moisturizer – Clinique Moisture Surge

▪           Primer – Bourjois Flower Perfection Translucent Primer

▪           Foundation –  Revlon Photo Ready in Natural Beige Concealer – Estee Lauder Smooth Crème Concealer

▪           Powder – Bourjois Compact Powder in Beige

▪           Blush – 10 Professional Blush Palette. I used the pinkish blush http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_90_101&products_id=351

▪           Contour – I used E.L.F. Duo Cream Eyeshadow in Mocha Swirl as contour http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_92&products_id=461

EYES

▪           Eye Primer – Too Faced Shadow Insurance http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_94&products_id=465

▪           Base – NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_97&products_id=283

▪           Eyeshadow –  NYX Caribbean Palette (courtesy of Ate Sharon Duran, the ever so supportive and generous amiga a girl like me could have). I used the yellow and green. I intensified the colour by using   Mellow Yellow and opaque green from the 120 palette

▪           Brows – NYX Eyebrow Cake Powder in Taupe and Ash

▪           Liner – MAC Engraved for the waterline.

▪           Mascara – Lancome hypnose mascara

▪           Eyelashes – I used two falsies on Sam to give it more volume. The upper falsies with crystal studs was a gift from Ate Sharon.

▪           Duo Eyelash Adhesive

LIPS

▪           MAC Engraved to line the lip and NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Pots and Pans for the whole lips http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_97&products_id=283   

Note: To add sparkles we used some crystal studs on Sams left temple. The studs I bought from Daiso) and I used an eyelash adhesive to stick them on. We also used a bit of ELF bronzer on her body to give her a much needed glow.



Model: Sam Lacson
Photographer: Aya Clarete





Model: Sam Lacson
Photographer: Jojo Dalisay



Model: Sam Lacson
Photographer: Nathan Silla

I hope you guys survived reading this blog, if you did please holler and send me a message or two…

And, biggest thanks to all the photographers for lending me their shots.

Tootles!



Dynasty: The Empress Strikes Back (Presenting Don Cristobal's Creation)

Ok, saying Don Cristobal is good is an understatement, the man is effin GENIUS!!! When Sir Ojie Ramos from BPP (Beyond Photography Production) approached me if I can do HMUA work for an open shoot showcasing Don’s creation I said yes straightaway without batting my eyelashes.

I do admit that every big project I take gives me the unavoidable panic attack before the big event and this is no exception. However, my nerves were somehow calm during the day itself as I have the most enjoyable people surrounding me. Besides, you couldn’t help but be inspired with Don’s creations.

The Dynasty collection consists of a Korean Empress, a Japanese Geisha and an Indian Princess. The models that day are all PRO so it’s easy for them to channel their character.

I used a mishmash of products to piece together the makeup. My first dilemma was how I am going to able to whiten the face of the Geisha without looking cakey or somehow ill. I was scramming through several makeup stores but the lightest shade I could find wouldn’t be as white as I intended the face to be. So just like any other day when I feel I could use some breather, one of the things that I normally do is to head to our local DAISO shop in Rivervale, and as if the store isn’t fitting with the Geisha theme (Note: Daiso is of Japanese origin), there in the special counter of beauty supplies displayed several white foundations, and powders. I bought a pale blue powder because I heard before that blue makes white even paler and yes it did work. And the best part is it didn’t cost me a fortune, its only S$2.00 just like the rest of the stuffs there. Thank GOD for Daiso...

So, now I have my powder I just need something to apply it with. My main concern in completing the look is to make sure that the makeup won’t come out cakey. Though white foundation isn’t natural looking, I still want it to look even and well applied. I did some shopping online and bought these 2 brushes. An E.L.F. Studio stipple brush and E.L.F. taklon blush brush. I ordered it quite late and I was supposed not to receive them before the event but the girl from the online shop went out of her way to meet me personally so she can give me the brushes. I tell you that is really good customer service. Giving me enough time to give them a good wash and for the brushes to dry. I was amazed with both brushes they didn’t bleed the first time I washed them. The brushes did well enough for their intended purpose, and for the amount I paid they are good brushes compared to the expensive MAC 187 Duo Fibre Stippling brush. 

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Here are the products I used to put the whole look together:

On Jessica

FACE

▪     Foundation – Max Factor Pan Stik Foundation Stick in Nude Ivory (to act as a base for the pale blue powder) http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_90_102&products_id=417

▪     Concealer – Coastal Scents Concealer Palette (I used a bit for her lips to pale out the lips)

▪     Powder – Ever Bilena Pale Blue powder from DAISO

▪     Blush – NYX eyeshadow in extreme apricot and a bit of pink from the 120 eyeshadow palette to soften and gradient the colour

EYES

▪     Base – NYX jumbo eye pencil in Milk http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_89&products_id=293

▪     Eyeshadow –  NYX single eyeshadow in extreme apricot and pink from the 120 eyeshadow palette

▪     Liner – Maybelline Hyper Sharp eyeliner in black

▪     Mascara – Lancome hypnose mascara

▪     Eyelashes – Eyelash Diva courtesy of Don Cristobal

LIPS

▪     Avon Ultra Luxury Lip Liner in Wild Berry

▪     NYX Round lipstick in Electra http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_89&products_id=293

Note: I blanked out Jessica’s eyebrows using a Pritt Stick. Little kids eat them while doing their projects; I reckoned its safe enough to be used on the face.

On Joy

FACE

▪     Foundation – Revlon Photo Ready in Medium Beige (good foundation for photo shoots)

▪     Concealer – Coastal Scents Concealer Palette

▪     Powder – MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder in NC35

▪     Blush – 10 Professional Blush Palette. I used a combination of peachy and pinkish blush. http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_90_101&products_id=351

EYES

▪     Eye Primer – Too Faced Shadow Insurance http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_94&products_id=465

▪     Base – Gold cream shadow from http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_97&products_id=416

▪     Eyeshadow –  I used  gold pigment, it’s generic so it doesn’t have a name and I forgot where I got it from.

▪     Liner – I used two eyeliners. First I used E.L.F. Shimmer Eyeliner in Grassy Green above and low the lash line and blended it. (This product is amazing, the colour is highly pigmented and its creamy) http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_97&products_id=401, then I used a black eyeliner for the waterline. I used MAC powerpoint pencil in engraved

▪     Mascara – Lancome Hypnose mascara

▪     Eyelashes – I bought the lashes from a store at Bukit Merah Central, again I don’t remember the name of the store.

LIPS

▪     Avon Ultra Luxury Lip Liner in

▪     Clinique superbalm moisturizing gloss

On Lynn

FACE

▪     Foundation – Bourjois Healthy Mix Shade 53 Beige Clair

▪     Concealer – Coastal Scents Concealer Palette

▪     Powder – Bourjois Compact Powder in Apricot

▪     Blush – 10 Professional Blush Palette. I used a combination of peachy and pinkish blush. http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_90_101&products_id=351

EYES

▪     Eye Primer – Too Faced Shadow Insurance http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_94&products_id=465

▪     Eyeshadow – Too Faced Natural Eye Kit.  I used  a combination of Heaven and Velvet Revolver for the whole lid and Sexpresso to the outer corner http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_88_92&products_id=877

▪     Liner – Maybelline Hyper Sharp eyeliner in black

▪     Mascara – Lancome hypnose mascara

▪     Eyelashes – Eyelash Diva courtesy of Don Cristobal

LIPS

▪     NYX Round lipstick in Fire http://www.tara-shop.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=139_89&products_id=293

Note: I got to do Lynn’s makeup in the afternoon. The morning makeup was done by uber-babe Hana.

Here are gorgeous pictures of Jessica, Joy and Lynn from talented photographers who are gracious enough to lend me their photos for this blog.

Model: Jessica EE

Photographer: Fer Badillo

Model: Jessica EE
Photographer: Junn Luistro

Model: Jessica EE

Photographer: Ojie Ramos

Model: Joy Gallego

Photographer: John Clive

Model: Joy Gallego
Photographer: Kajjo Cuadera

Model: Yang Xiting Lynn Esther
Photographer: Megs Tagaban

Model; Joy Gallego

Photographer: Fer Badillo