This is a very delayed Mothers Day greeting to my aunt, Tina Bonifacio who incidentally had her beauty session with me at the beginning of this year when she attended a nephew’s wedding. I’m paying tribute to her because in many ways she is literally a second mother to my sister Sarina and I,…
This is the last of my May “Mother’s Day” themed posts. A good way to end a good month, I say! Peachy and I go a long long way back, since the 80’s. She has my best friend since high school. Partner in time, crime, lime and dime. Everything about her is big. I don’t mean…
I first met Jeannette in July of 2013, when our family friend Mike Gomez quietly announced to close friends family and relatives that he was engaged to be married. I have known Mike for more than two decades and I have never seen him or heard he was in a relationship with anyone for that matter. To whom I…
I don’t know about you ladies, but when the temperature goes up and I mean past boiling point, I really don’t want to put anything else on my face except an ice pack. My summer must haves are my go to’s when I need to put something on to look put together or at least…
This shoot from 2012 was for blogger Cara Manglapus, whose “Barbie” looks were photographed by her friend, photographer Alex Rivera. How’d you like the way I did her eyes and lips? Full story and more photos here: Glam Barbie – Cara Manglapus
Sunblock vs Sunscreen? What is the difference between the 2? Now in my mid 40’s, I’ve taken to apply sunblock on my face due to previous sins committed in the past when I lay baking in the sun for hours with tanning oil as protection. I used to tan with Coke and Baby oil slathered…
Prom season is upon so many young ladies this month and I thought of creating some looks for inspiration . I decided to go for a wearable smoky look with a light pink lip for those who want a well dressed appeal but without going overboard. It can be adapted to suit a day…
“If it aint broke, don’t fix it.” a common sentiment that is expressed when a system or method works well, there is no reason to change it. In this beauty case, I am referring to a tried and tested beauty product called Ponds Cold Cream. Yes the one that our grandmothers and mothers used and…
The beauty of working as a freelance makeup artist, is tying up with a salon from time to time. It is another venue to hone your skills and get a first hand experience of working with real women with real beauty issues or needs. Guess who happened to drop by at Elevation Salon,? Regal beauty…
The Grammy’s just ended and here are the celebrities who I vote had the beauty trends for Spring 2014 down pat. Here’s the breakdown. Bronze Look This is by far my best look and winner of the Grammy’s 2014 best looking celebrity. I am partial to this look as I tend to favour these earth…
