September 2017 – Acie Fores

Event roundup Mr and Miss Chinatown 2017 and Albert Andrada Fashion Shows

In Chinese culture, August is usually the month in the lunar calendar that is called the Ghost month, beginning in the 15th day of the 7th month where ghosts and spirits including the ones of the deceased ancestors come out. The Chinese belief is that no business transactions or any of its kind are to be conducted during this period, no planning of long trips, no building and renovations in homes, no transferring of office should be conducted, as superstition dictates that the spirits should be appeased during this period. For the year 2017, it began August 22 until September 19.

UMAP members broke this superstition and got to work on the Mr and Miss Chinatown pageant. Inglot Cosmetics was the official makeup sponsor, headed by Marketing head Alyssa Nicole Alumno and hair sponsor was Revlon Professional Brands Philippines.

Mr and Miss Chinatown is a yearly pageant that promotes Chinese Filipino culture that aims to highlight shared values while advocating the excellence of today’s Chinoy youth expressed through the spirit of the arts, entrepreneurship, and academics. The theme this year was #NewDynasty which included Filipino Chinese members from the provincial and International community which made the pageant bigger and bolder in their search for the best cultural ambassador.

Highlights:

Press Presentation Solaire Resort and Casino August 16, 2017

Candidate # 15 Martin Sy Winner 1st Runner-up of Mr and Ms Chinatown Philippines 2017

This was a long day fro all of us, but she managed a smile and a wife before she changed into her spectacular gown. — This was a long day for all of us, but she managed a smile and a welfie before she changed into her spectacular gown.

audrey email haft — Photo from Larry Uy Leong Photography. Audrey See at her best during the Press Presentation.

This Lovely lady Miss LinLin Zen is from Hongkong and was a winner of Mr and Miss Chinatown 2017 International. She speaks Tagalog and I was so impressed with her because she made an effort to assimilate herself in our community and we love her back.

Photo from Larry Uy Leong Photography. Lit from inside and out, she looks gorgeous — Photo from Larry Uy Leong Photography. Hair by Francis Edward Guintu Revlon Professional Brands Philippines. Lit inside and out, she looks gorgeous in her show stopping gown. Gown is by Princess Tan

Lily Monteverde mr and ms chinatown — This is the stuff where dreams are made of. Lily Monteverde, (center)owner and producer of Regal Films was equally excited to host the candidates for the press presentation. Some of them will be lucky enough to be chosen as part of her talent pool. Photo from Larry Uy Leong

Maryss Ong RV Mitra Photography — Candidate 10 Maryss Ong, taken by RV Mitra Photography during the Mr and Miss Chinatown Ball

Maryss Ong Larry Leong — Another shot of her gown. Photo by Larry Leong Photography

Albert Andrada Fashion Show Diamond Hotel

Just to refresh your memory….

The Iconic Blue gown that made our very own Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach a Miss Universe 2016 winner, designed by Albert Andrada

Our Pegs for the fashion show. Fresh, Glowing and Chic.

Model Michelle Kay Macalacad, was a bit tired and took a catnap during the show, but here she is looking fresh and ready for the runway.

Model Hannah Locsin, I loved working with her, the makeup just sank in her creamy skin, I failed to ask her about her skin regimen as we were all pressed for time.

Model Raiza Hidalgo, from Baguio looking sassy and sleek. She mentioned that we worked before with a friend of mine Marissa Narvaez and she was part of the hair team for a Wedding. Here she is, expanding her wings in the modelling industry.

TIPS ON WORKING IN A FASHION SHOW OR PAGEANT

Working in a pageant, or a fashion show is a lot of fun and tiring at the same time. Work quickly with less chit chat and try to follow the pegs given.

Models are human too, they get tired, cranky and hungry. It’s not personal, try to make them feel better with the skill of your hands and delivering what’s needed. Offering them a drink of water or giving them a mini facial prior to a makeup application does wonders for their disposition.

Listen to the cues and direction of the production team. It creates a smooth working flow and it is the opportune time to iron out or clarify questions you may have.

Keep your makeup kit and station neat at all times. I know this is difficult when you are working on a tight area with many faces to work on, but a messy station speaks volumes about your professionalism.

Do ask permission from the model or talent if it is ok to take some photos and post on social media. Ask the lead person in the production and makeup team if this is ok. Ask for designated hashtags if possible and post accordingly.

Offer to touch up talents or models just before they go out, even if she or he was not the one you made up. Time is of the essence, you need to be waiting at the wings with powder, lipstick and tissue on hand for last calls.

For more photos on Mr and Miss Chinatown, http://www.misschinatownfoundation.com; @MrMsChinatownPH on FB and IG, and Twitter @ChinatownPhils

Follow Larry Uy Leong on FB and at http://larry-leong.com

Follow Rv Mitra Photography on FB @RVMitra on IG and at http://www.rvmitraphotography.com

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September 30, 2017

Beauty Behind the Scenes Makeup Haul Tips and Tricks

Bronzer dupe alert, Chanel Bronze Universel vs. W7 London Cosmetics Make Up & Glow Review

Glowing and Bronzing are 2 Makeup terms that people always say when they want their makeup done a la JLo. For my personal use, I use the Soleil Tan De Chanel Bronzing Makeup Base as a blush or to warm the perimeter of my face. Ok, bring down your raised eyebrow, I received this as a birthday gift a few years ago from my sister and unfortunately it’s not available here in Rustans, but you may get this in the Duty Free shops. for around US$50.00 or its peso equivalent of P2,500.00 thereabouts.

I feel sophisticated everytime I use this product, this is one of the few items I can afford in Chanel.

Excuse the current state of the bronzer, it is well used. I apply this with a round Kabuki brush and apply it on the perimeter of my face.

This is a very creamy product, but has a gel like consistency, use it to warm the face and can be applied on the eyelid as a shadow base or alone. It dries to a powder finish with a very slight shimmer but hardly noticeable when applied on the skin. I wear a MAC NC 25, RCMA Shinto 1 Makeup Forever HD Y365 foundation so this shows as a really warm tan color on me. If used as a bronzer, it does double as a contour color. I love its unique smell, it transports me to another place, (hopefully Paris) and is comfortable on the skin.

Top swatch is Make Me & Glow, bottom swatch is Chanel Universel bronzing base

KODAK SMART LENS Camera — Filterless but still a blushing bride, this bronzer was used during this bridal trial.

I found this Chanel Bronzer dupe!!! Make up & Glow is also a gel like bronzer that dries to a powdery consistency. Applied after your primer, this will hold up for a good 6-7 hours.

It has a lighter color than the Chanel Bronzing powder but when applied, it does not show up as too orange, in fact it is buildable and can control the amount you want.

Ingredient list has silicon in it. Dimethicone is silicon so expect a nice consistency in the skin.

Don’t be thrown off by the Tropical packaging, it gives me the impression it looks like the packaging is from The Balm or Benefit.

Recently for the Photo shoot for the candidates of the Model of the year with the hair styling team of Jim Ryan Ros, W7 London Cosmetics was a major sponsor. We were too giddy with excitement to try their products specially their vibrant color eye shadows and lipsticks.

The Makeup and Glow bronzing base was used during the Photo shoot of the Model of the Year candidates last August.

It is well milled and has tiny gold flecks. For the 3 looks above, the bronzer may be used as a base for any makeup application. I also applied it on the lips and used a very metallic eyeshadow as a lipstick to give a nice metal finish.

So if you don’t want to commit to the expensive bronzer of Chanel, this very good dupe from W7 will give you the same JLo finish and look you’re trying to achieve.

London Cosmetics is available through FB http://www.facebook.com/w7cosmeticsphil and follow them on IG @londoncosmeticsmanila

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September 30, 2017

Month: September 2017

Highlights:

Albert Andrada Fashion Show Diamond Hotel

TIPS ON WORKING IN A FASHION SHOW OR PAGEANT