December 26, 2010

Merry Christmas!

I know I'm a little late but I wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Take care girls! :)

December 10, 2010

Wow... huge hiatus much? - WARNING: Very VERY picture heavy!

Oh my gosh, I haven't been on my blog for SOOOO long, I'm so surprised to see it still up! I feel really bad for just disappearing but I was just so busy trying to start up my career and now that it's getting a bit better, I actually have more spare time, thankfully!

I don't even really know whether there is anyone still reading my blog but I decided to update it anyway because I feel like my life is in such a good place right now :) When I look back and read my first few posts, I can not believe how far I've come from then, in my career, my love life, just my life! It's amazing and I feel so blessed at the moment :) I don't feel very articulate at the moment, probably because I'm not on very many hours sleep but I will put up some photos of some work I've done lately.

As I said before, I am in such a good place at the moment! Although I am leaving my current office job, I have been offered a place to work at a cosmetic counter (and I won't say which because I'm not sure whether I'm allowed to or not but it is one of the high end brands that I do love and use) and my freelancing has been keeping me busy as well. I'm working with another make-up artist who has her own company and assists her with bridal parties which has been such a blessing to me because I have learnt so much from every wedding I've done with her and she is just the sweetest and most generous person! (If you are reading this, which I doubt you would, CONGRATULATIONS once again! I really can not wait to see the little bubba :)) I've also been offered a position in modelling agency that is still relatively new as a make-up artist for their team. I am so excited as I've only been to the meeting this morning but I know that this is the direction that I want to take for my career.

I'll post up some recent photos of me, in case you guys are missing me that much ;) and after that, there are some of the photoshoots that I've done recently :)

I hope all over you girls are doing well and taking care of yourselves! xx

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July 21, 2010

FOTD (I FLIPPIN' HATE MY CAMERA! :@) + Few Photoshoots Photos

Look at how freaking faded the colours look :( I used Glamour Check! and it doesn't even look like it in the photos! Thank God I am getting a new camera soon! :D
Face:
  • Dior Forever Foundation - #010
  • Revlon Colourstay Foundation - Buff
  • Chanel Pressed Powder
  • NARS Blush - Orgasm
Eyes:
  • MAC Eyeshadow - Jest - all over the lid
  • MAC Eyeshadow - Wedge - blended crease colour
  • MAC Eyeshadow - Glamour Check! - outer v and on lower lash line
  • L'Oreal Lineur Intense
  • Rimmel Eye Kohl - White
  • Dior Mascara - Diorshow Extase
Lips:
  • Korres Lip Butter - Quince
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On a much more happier note, I've done a few photoshoots and these are some of my favourite photos :) I'm trying to look for some retail work but it is soooo hard right because there is nothing advertised for it :( I'm contemplating just working casually for the company my sister works for as a receptionist since I don't think the Clinique lady is going to call back (she told me she'd call back today and it is now 9pm... not likely I got the job). All the photoshoots were SOOOOO much fun though, I think I like doing photoshoots the best :) I just feel so proud when I see the girls up there modelling after I'm done with them :D

(Credit -I'm gonna go by ModelMayhem name-
Photographer: ozobken
Model: Leila Fox
MUA: Phoebe Limanta)
(Credits - Photographer: Kelly Pope
Models: Jade + Jemma
MUA: Phoebe Limanta)
(Credits - Photographer: Karen Monaco Photography
Model: Miss Isabelle
MUA: Phoebe Limanta)

July 8, 2010

Swatches of Fyrinnae Samples!

So I purchased a few samples from Fyrinnae and I seriously love them! They are SO pigmented and for $2 they're great for value! They come in a little jar and contain 1/3 tsp of eyeshadow. I'll put in a little excerpt of what the company is about.

"Fyrinnae is not a "mineral" makeup company. We create unique cosmetics, all of which are vegan (this means no silk, carmine, pearl, beeswax, etc)..."

And the shipping is amazinggggg! It's FREE on orders over USD$20 and for smaller orders it costs #3.00 within US and $3.50 internationally!

I seriously HATE the fact that shipping is seriously ridiculous on some sites and I think that by making shipping so affordable they can extend their market internationally.

Eye Shadow Ingredients: Mica. May contain: Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide, Manganese Violet, Ultramarines, Chromium Oxide, Copper Powder, Bronze Powder, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, FD&C Blue #1, FD&C Red #40, FD&C Yellow #5, Ferric Ferrocyanide, Silica, Styrene/PVP Copolymer, Myristyl Myristate. All ingredients are FDA-approved for eye-area use, and there is never any glitter used.

(From L-R: Monlalivel, Tamarin, Sumatran Tiger, Cookie Dough, Druid Werewolf, Choco-Cake Mix, Knickers In A Twist, Japan, Bali Mynah, We're All Mad Here, Treacle-Well)
Quality: 10/10
Pigmentation: 10/10
Blendability: 9/10 - Easy peasy on shimmery colours, a bit harder on matte, which is usually always the case anyway.
Packaging: 8/10 (only cause I hate little jars :P I'm a sucker for nice packaging)
Overall: 9/10 - Fyrinnae is seriously an amazing company and the guys are super sweet and funny. NO, they did not pay me to say this or review this, I purchased all these colours myself and fell in love all on my own! :)

June 29, 2010

Quick FOTD


P.S: I PASSED EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D I am now officially an internationally qualified make-up artist!!! :D

Face:
  • Prescriptives Flawless Foundation
  • MAC Studio Finish Concealer - NC 20
  • MAC Select Powder
  • Smashbox Blush - Smashing Snap
  • MAC Pigment - Gold Mode - Highlighting cheekbones
Eyes:
  • NYX Pearl Loose Shadow - Nude - All over lid and inner corner
  • MAC Eyeshadow - Wedge - In the crease
  • MAC Eyeshadow - Charcoal Brown - In the crease
  • MAC Eyeshadow - Showstopper + Carbon - Line close to the lash line and also on lower lash line
  • Rimmel Eye Kohl - White
  • L'Oreal Voluminous Naturale
  • Rimmel Glam'Eyes
Lips:
  • Chanel Glossimer - #44

June 17, 2010

Exams EVERYWHERE!

Hi guys!

Just letting you all know that I'm actually going through my exams right now.. hence.. lack of posts :( I've finished off my national exams, both theory and practical, which I passed!! WOOO!! But next week is the 2 exams for the international diploma which I am freaking out about and I just want to get it over and done with :(

I miss you all so so much and I will be back soon! :)

P.S: Been loving World Cup fever!!!!!

June 3, 2010

FOTD: Aromaleigh Estranged (Long time coming... I know :()


Face:
  • Prescriptives Flawless Foundation
  • Prescriptives Camouflage Cream
  • Palgantong Theatrical Powder
  • NARS Blush - Mata Hari
Eyes:
  • Too Faced Shadow Insurance - I usually don't use a base but I felt that the colour Estranged REALLY needed the base for the colour to pop out this much
  • Aromaleigh Mineral Powder Eyeshadow - Estranged - all over the lid
  • Aromaleigh Mineral Powder Eyeshadow - Atomic - in the inner corner v
  • MAC Eyeshadow - Typographic - in the crease and on lower lash line
  • MAC Eyeshadow - Carbon - in the crease and on lower lash line
  • MAC Eyeshadow - Brule - highlight
  • Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Liner - Black Ink
  • MAC Eye Kohl - Smolder
  • Rimmel Mascara - Glam Eyes
  • Red Cherry Lashes - #1
Lips:
  • Christian Dior Lipstick - Casual Beige
  • Benefit Lipgloss