Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah Mohamad Ali

Celebrity Makeup : Patrizio Buanne Showcase in KL Hilton Sentral

When Elaine from Faces called me to see if I could do makeup for Patrizio Buanne, I asked Patrick who? He is not that famous yet in Malaysia I guess but he does have a loyal (and royal) stream of fans here..after meeting and working with him, and listening to him at the showcase, I have much respect for this hardworking entertainer. I wish him all the best in conquering Asia and seriously think Warner Music should do more promotions and PR for him here..

Here's something for you to enjoy :) If you're a fan or not, just share what you think about this guy..some of my friends are totally crazy about him (coz of his looks or voice?, i think both..he he) while another camp just think he's just so-so..as for me, the fact that he is a hardworking man who takes his music very seriously and make it look so effortless i'd give him two thumbs up :)

Megat Sharizal and DJ Faisal for HotFM TVC

Director: Khairil M Bahar

Pics by Shirin Jauhari

Talent Megat Sharizal's character as the boss required for a male wig as he has long hair which we put in two pony braids. The wig looks good on him!..immediately transformed him into the character and the director was happy so I was tremendously relieved as the first wig was not suitable and this one I got all the way from Pandan Jaya that very morning.

Thanks Shirin for giving the opportunity to be involved in this production and also for these wonderful photos!

It's out! TELL photoshoot

Well its been out a while actually (back in March)..the shoot was a month or so before..I got that story here.. That has to be in my top 5 best makeup job ever ever.. :)

Aaron Aziz for Perempuan Photo Shoot

This was done in late June 09 for the Pisau Cukur movie promo. I think the pages are already out..need to get hold of the mag soon! I haven't got time to catch the movie yet but I'm looking forward to watch it someday. I saw the trailer and its funny! (and Nabil is in it too!)

The shoot went well. Both artists were warm and friendly. Maya is sweet and so pretty! She prefers natural makeup :) Aaron can't stop talking bout his smart kids...He has such amazing skin! Im so jealous!

It was lovely to spend the day with 2 beautiful and talented actors and I hope the movie will do well!

Nicholas Saputra for Perempuan at La Bodega Bangsar Photo Shoot

Makeup and hair for sizzling male artist. He is an Indonesian actor and VJ. Very soft spoken and quiet person. Got stubborn hair like me hahaha..just a little bit of moisture and the curls come out! Nora Danish was the other artist and she is really sweet and friendly. Her makeup and hair was done by Khir Khalid, her trusted hand. I saw he was using some Make Up Store tools as well :)

The last pic is my makeup kit but I only brought some of my brushes which are stored in the waist brush kit- very handy for shoots and touch ups. This shoot was for Perempuan magazine and will come out in the December 09 or Jan 10 issue. More pics to come soon. Thanks Afnan for giving me the trust for the second time!

Beauty Tip of the Day

Male makeup has to be done very carefully as we do not want them to look made up. The most important thing is to prepare the skin the best you can - clean, tone and moisturise. Most men have oily skin and open pores so it's crucial to have a good cleanser and toner that can cut the grease but keep the skin soft and not dry.

Last step is to moisturise, and most men do not like the oily feel on their skin. Solution? Skin Serum (by Make Up Store of course) that glides on easily and dries up nearly instantly..I usually put the serum after a layer of All Time or Day Time moisturiser..Because serums are finer than moisturisers, it will seal all the good moisture in! Result..skin feel so soft and supple :) Do becareful though coz some serums tend to be on the oilier side..

Then proceed to conceal imperfection..under eye, around the nose, corners of the lips, blemishes, spots...sometimes using a good quality foundation is good enough..Cover All Mix is perfect as this concealer is really high pigmented and easily blended unlike other thick concealers. Just a little bit can do wonders! Lightly dust all the areas to set the foundation/concealer.

Put on lip balm as shooting can make the lips go dry and cracking. Lip balm is preferred to lip gloss. Use a brush or cotton bud. If ur model is the macho type, you can also use vaseline :)

Then groom the eye brow using Eye Brow Fix..its clear thick liquid with a special brush and look like a mascara..this is a very important step yet usually always forgotten even by seasoned makeup artist...comb the brow hair upwards to give the fresh and awake look..unless you want your male model to have the wild bushy cavemen look :)

Chef Wan for Tell Magazine Photo Shoot

A fridge full of books...a wall full of ceramic pots-floor to ceiling...sounds crazy but not if you're a celebrity chef... see the other side of Chef Wan like never been captured before including a view of him having fun on his bed...check out Tell magazine in the newstand very soon!

I hardly get any pictures of myself working so I'm very grateful to Edward for picking up the camera and shooting me for a change..that's also why I'm putting a few of my pics here not that I want to take the spotlight away from the famous chef :)

I was quite sick that day..had a bout of food poisoning and felt like hundreds of small knives piercing my stomach not to mention feeling like throwing up which I tried my best to keep down- can see my face so pale in the pics right?.. but it was all worth it as it came to be my most funnest shoot ever..Chef Wan really lives up to his reputation on screen.. non- stop chatters and laughters just made me forget all my bodily pain..and boy, I'm blown away with the way he comments on serious issues in his light and humourous ways...I really do respect you Sir!

Thanks to Naadira and the Tell crews!