Boracay is all over the news nowadays with the government shutting the island down for its much needed cleanup and rehabilitation. My take is that, if we want to preserve and enjoy the natural beauty of the island, tough love and rule of law should prevail. Thing is, I’m in favour of rehabilitating it in stages. Clean it, destroy the structures violating the 30 meter easement, penalise the resort owners and developers who are violating the rules regarding their non compliance with the waste water and sewage facilities and let the island breathe. I am also not in favour of having big party events and Casinos in Boracay. A beach to me is meant to calm the senses, recharge, slow things down and give you a perspective that a big city cannot give you. The simpler things in life is what matters. Close it down and let it heal and regenerate. Let’s do our share in preserving what’s left of the island so we can enjoy its beauty.
February 24 was the last weekend I was going to enjoy what’s left of the island beauty, and Lady Luck was on the side of Belle and Dan. They met on this island a few years ago hence the venue. That weekend was perfect, weather cooperated despite rains in the forecast. Here are my postcards.
1. Please tell me a bit about yourself. What do you do for a living, what are your hobbies, passions?
” At present, I am a hotelier, specifically handling VIP guests at the Club Lounge of the Marriott Hotel Manila. I’m really into the arts whether it be performing on stage, or working behind the scenes.”
2. How did you find out about me (Acie Fores Makeup Artist)? What made you want to work with me?
“Very highly recommended by family members ;)”
3. How did you like the outcome of our time together, for your special day?
“I absolutely loved how everything was just effortless on my end, Acie and her team were just so easy to get along with. I did not have to worry about the overall my look and everyone in my entourage.”
4. What’s one special memory you have of your wedding that you love? Could you share that photo with us?
“The fact that we were able to organise a Flash Mob dance for my groom, teaching all his family and friends in the UK via video messaging was all worth the surprise. The best part was, we were able to get him up on his feet as well.”
5. What was a good beauty moment for you during the wedding day itself?
“The best beauty moment was that even if we were outdoors and sweaty from all the fun, excitement, and tears of joy, my make up did not run at all! It was when I saw all the photos of when we were out on the shore watching the fireworks, I knew it was really warm but my face stayed really fresh.”
6) Favourite beauty product, application used during your wedding and why?
Those Japanese eye pads are a life saver! Especially when you’re so tired from all the preparations the day before, it didn’t matter at all, as those babies made my eye bags go away.
7) Any bridal tips you want to share for future brides planning their wedding?
“Definitely invest in a facial treatment regularly before the wedding. This will make you look radiant especially during those close up shots.”
8) What is one thing you could change during your wedding preparation?
“I wish I had more time to prepare and be ready before my glam shots.”
9) Any beauty rituals you did or received that you want to share?
“A glorious facial from Bioessence! It did wonders.” I tried the Oxygen Intensive Treatment and my skin never felt so good. Thank you for this wonderful gift Acie!
10) Favourite photo of you during the wedding and why.
“One of my favourite photos of my wedding would be during our first dance. The photographer simply captured what to me true happiness is.”
Makeup Used:
FACE PREP
Aqua Cure Gel to Exfoliate
Hydrating Mask and Q10 Eye gel massaged with a Jade roller
Embryolisse Moisturizer
MAC Fast Response Eye cream
MAC Lip conditioner
MAKEUP
Face 2 Face Cream Foundation palette for foundation and concealer
Temptu S/B Airbrush 4
The Face Shop Eyebrow pencil
Viseart Neutral Eye Palette
Red Cherry Lashes in 213
Shu Uemura Gel Blk liner
Inglot Contour no 507
Inglot Blush 91 and NTSZ Airbrush blush in Preschool Teacher
MAC Cosmo lipstick mixed with gloss
Scandinavia Skin Spray
Nice article Acie! A glimpse into your wedding process as one of the top make-up artist is both informative and entertaining! It is always a great pleasure working with you. Keep the wedding rackets coming!
Thank you Rikki! Work with you soon!
Boracay will hopefully bounce back after a much needed rest! Thanks for the Q and A 🙂