Last weekend, I met with Maggie, my bridal client, for her bridal makeup preview. She was anxious and concerned about covering up her dark circles and dark spots/skin discolorations, but I quickly eased her nerves after she saw the end result of her trial. She was super happy with the look we ended up with - natural, glowy & radiant with an emphasis on her beautiful eyes! What do you guys think?
Make-up Monday
I was so happy to be able to share my love for makeup with my fellow coworkers last Friday! It's fascinating how much control you have over a makeup look, simply by using lighter vs. darker colors, smoking the eyes out, or even contouring the face.
Joy opted for a natural, office-appropriate look. |
Claudia's dramatic, Friday-night-out smokey eye. I contoured her face with NARS Laguna Bronzer & highlighted with Benefit's High Beam Liquid Highlighter. |
24
The past weekend has flown by and I am absolutely floored by the amount of birthday love I received from my friends, coworkers, family, and boyfriend! Here are some pics of my birthday in a nutshell:
Everything princess-y and pink ;) Just the way I like it! |
At the Peninsula Hotel - love these flat sandals from Tash Limited! The website says they are grey, but they look more periwinkle/lavenderish-grey in real life. I plan to get the black pair as well - I was so surprised by how well they go with dresses - perfect, since I am limited to flats while the torn meniscus in my knee heals :( . |
In the car, about to rip open my gift. |
My ever-supportive boyfriend bought me this train case from Sunrise! Can't wait to start filling it up with cosmetics for my next makeup gig - with a review of this case to follow, of course ;). |
Electric blue nails for the weekend in Essie's "Bouncer, It's Me" |
Photoshoot with Founder of Maureen Koo Calligraphy
I have been so swamped with work and wedding gigs that I have not updated this in over a month! I just wanted to share with you some photos from a photoshoot that I had with Maureen Koo, the founder of Maureen Koo Calligraphy. Like myself, Maureen is an avid player in the wedding industry. Her beautiful work has been displayed on numerous wedding invitations, menus, and signs.
Products used:
Face: Missha Perfect M BB Cream #27
NARS Bronzer "Laguna"
Tarte Amazonian 12-Hour Blush "Exposed"
Benefit "High Beam"
Sheer Cover Concealer "Light"
Brows: MAC Brow Pencil "Spiked"
Eyes: LORAC Pro Palette
MAC Fluidline "Blacktrack"
Urban Decay 24/7 Liner "Perversion"
How cute is Remy, her 3-year-old Frenchie!?
During our photoshoot, Maureen fell in love with the Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream that I applied on her. (For reference, she is about a NC30-NC35 and Missha #27 Honey Beige worked perfectly for her skin tone). Missha's M Perfect Cover BB Cream has been my go-to for years - and after they came out with their darker colors (#27 and #31), I became a lifelong convert. I have used almost every foundation out there- but being the extremely oily, acne-prone person that I am, I was never able to use a foundation for very long without having to find a new one that would not break me out or oxidize on me. Missha's M Perfect Cover has become my absolute favorite everyday foundation - it has enough coverage to conceal my dark spots & acne scars, and stays on nicely throughout the day. It is blendable enough to sheer out for those who want a lighter coverage as well. For those of you who are on the fence, I highly recommend this product. The best part? Misshaus is offering a Buy One, Get One promotion on their site right now. Now I'm tempted to buy some extras ...
A Fresh Start
Hi Everyone!
I'm excited to finally start blogging officially - My friends are constantly asking me for my advice & opinions, and I am oftentimes asked why I do not have a blog. After all, it is pretty common knowledge around town that I'm quite opinionated and am not afraid to speak my mind, so I will make it my goal here to share my knowledge and tips with my beloved readers.
A little about me: I am 23 years old, and have been fascinated by makeup since I was a little girl. I was always amazed by how cosmetics can change a person - not just physically, but also mentally. There is a certain confidence that a woman exudes when she puts on her Chanel lipstick or a pair of false eyelashes that is indescribable ...and actually pretty magical.
As a child, I was not allowed to wear makeup - blame it on my traditional, wonderful Asian mother. As a result of this, I used to take my sister's old MAC eyeliners and hide them in my backpack. Once I got to school, I would apply it before homeroom in high school. My first "luxury" cosmetic product? A Lancome Juicy Tube in Bolole, a delicate, juicy red with gold flecks.
Fast forward several years and I am now a self-employed freelance makeup artist, as well as a freelance makeup artist for Chanel. From 9-5, I work in a corporate marketing company within the beauty industry. I am so blessed to be working in the industry that I am so passionate about every day (literally -- Weekends? What're those?) and this blog will be my outlet to express my thoughts & share my product knowledge.
I'm excited to finally start blogging officially - My friends are constantly asking me for my advice & opinions, and I am oftentimes asked why I do not have a blog. After all, it is pretty common knowledge around town that I'm quite opinionated and am not afraid to speak my mind, so I will make it my goal here to share my knowledge and tips with my beloved readers.
A little about me: I am 23 years old, and have been fascinated by makeup since I was a little girl. I was always amazed by how cosmetics can change a person - not just physically, but also mentally. There is a certain confidence that a woman exudes when she puts on her Chanel lipstick or a pair of false eyelashes that is indescribable ...and actually pretty magical.
As a child, I was not allowed to wear makeup - blame it on my traditional, wonderful Asian mother. As a result of this, I used to take my sister's old MAC eyeliners and hide them in my backpack. Once I got to school, I would apply it before homeroom in high school. My first "luxury" cosmetic product? A Lancome Juicy Tube in Bolole, a delicate, juicy red with gold flecks.
Fast forward several years and I am now a self-employed freelance makeup artist, as well as a freelance makeup artist for Chanel. From 9-5, I work in a corporate marketing company within the beauty industry. I am so blessed to be working in the industry that I am so passionate about every day (literally -- Weekends? What're those?) and this blog will be my outlet to express my thoughts & share my product knowledge.