Behind the Scenes

In this competitive business of beauty, what sets you apart from the rest of the other artists? This goes without saying that first and foremost is the skill and talent you possess, and this industry is not lacking in that department. Aside from the budget and price consideration of the client, I find that going…

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

Here’s a wedding trend report I did last year, on some popular wedding makeup trends for Filipina brides.

You read right, it’s a wait and see for me as I’m committed to this weight loss journey. I’m not obese, just 18 pounds overweight. I’m nearing 50 and lately my body has not been cooperating, it’s showing signs of wear and tear. Low back pain, weight gain, sluggish metabolism, increased appetite with little or…

Credits: Hair: Tony Dusich, Photography : Nice Print Photography and Exige Weddings, Gown : Rosa Clará 1. Please tell me a bit about yourself. What do you do for a living, what are your hobbies, passions? I’m Pam. I currently work in one of the special agencies of the United Nations in Geneva. I…

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…

Serendipity had occurred to me in so many instances of my life and professionally speaking, a lot of good things happen by chance when you least expect it. I have been fortunate so far with my work but then again I look forward to more good things. I would like to share with you some…

People ask me if I had worked with celebrities as part of my job perks and highlights. Yes I have done a few and I am still working on my portfolio to say the least and besides, anyone who sits on my beauty chair will still look and feel like a celebrity. Last December, I…

This is a guest post by Martine de Luna of Makeitblissful.com I’m what you call a “makeup virgin.” I never learned how to put on makeup, even though I really, really wanted to, later on in my, er, early twenties. I missed the whole phase between middle and high school, when everyone learned to apply makeup. That…

There is a famous saying that “You are good as your last work/deal/job/success and the list of nouns go on. Part of the process of getting ahead of your game is through continuous learning which comes in many forms. For me, its through the classes. forums, OJT training, apprenticing with a mentor or whatever the…