Shiao Hong's Wedding

A simple wedding yet filled with blessed loved..finally my good dear friend SH has found her one true love! Thanks to Anthony as well for the warm hospitality given by him and his family while we were in Kuching :)

For the free trial pics, please visit here

8TV Style Bridal Specials

Hi Peeps..

Sorry it's been a while..the harried life was so bz with numerous photoshootings, fashion shows, weddings and even managed to squeeze a small but highly aclaimed theatre production which lasted for 3 days..what joy to play with makeup everyday!


First on, I had this wedding special done sometime early April and it will be showing soon on tv so watch out for the show which aired on Saturday afternoon..


It was a whole day affair with 4 stops at different bridal shops around SS2..was great to discover the specialty of each different boutiques as well as oogling at those nice dresses!


If you think the model looks familiar, that's Jessy, the same sweet lady I made up for the Sister magazine shoot which by the way is already out..check out the earlier post :)

Sister Magazine-Brand Demo Photo Shoot

For the brand demo, everything I used was from Make Up Store including skincare and cosmetics. I find the colour cosmetics are very high pigmented, less fillers (talc and other chemicals) and so the pickup is excellent and long lasting. I'm using more and more Make Up Store products on my clients too because it gives a natural feel, no thick makeup look (thanks to the high pigments) but best of all it got vitamins and minerals that will make the skin healthier!

Three looks were required and I adapted the looks from Make Up Store's 2009 Spring Summer where the colours are inspired by nature-greens and fruity while emphasizing smokey upper lids and strong lower lines. Check the looks here

The first look featured soft earthy tones using light brown on the lid and woody green for the top and bottom eyeline but thicker on the bottom eyelash line to create a sexy daytime look. Lips are orangy pink, i think inspired from a pink grapefruit?

Second look was a lilac colour and violet liner. Lipstick pink with glossy effect.

Last was the strong smokey look using a mossy green shadow. Lipstick pinkish nude.

I love this updo! but we did not use it in the final shot.

Beauty Tip of the Day

Don't be afraid to experiment with coloured liners other than just black. It can create a sexy highlight or contrast for your eyes.

Try to look at nature for inspiration if you worry you will use the wrong colours esp if you want to achieve the natural look. Say if you want to use green, get something that is similar to a leaf colour. For example, if you want to create dramatic colour contrast, just look at a bougainvilla (bunga kertas) plant, it has bright and deep fuschia flower, brown stalks and mix of bright and dark green leaves..If you prefer a soft look, find a picture of a lavender field where you can see the soft purple with the light muted green. Any colour tone will work together if you use nature as a guideline :)

Fatihah's Engagement

For Fatihah's trial pics, click here

Prom Makeover

Before Makeover



After





Home after the prom ball and clubbing :) she still looks fresh and
awake! What a nite!

Thanks Kynee for the pictures!

Beauty Tip of the Day

For touch ups you just need facial tissue, tinted lip gloss and compact powder. Just blot the face on the oily areas - forehead, nose, chin and under the eyes. Do not rub! Dab some powder on these areas to reset the foundation and put on the lip gloss.

So next time when you're out for a party you don't have to haul out all your cosmetics with you..these three items are the most basic and will do the trick for any occasion!

World Blog interviews MakeUp by Vanz

Its been really busy these few weeks-been doing quite a few trials and also a few shows. Will update with pictures soon.

Also just found out my interview with World Blog is already out! If you have time maybe you can check it out at World Blog interview

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!