when WEDDING DIGEST asked me to do a make up feature for them on nature inspired make up looks,they picked GREEN and said it was perfect for me..suddenly,i asked myself "WHY GREEN?";then started thinking about these:
"when you hear about the color green,this would remind you of nature,animo la salle or even my birthstone, the shiny emerald.
Green is a balancing color and blends well with all skin shades.
No matter what your eye shade is, you, too, can wear this groovy color on your wedding day...yes!deinitely you can.
There are a many ways to wear green eye makeup on your wedding.however,in this photo,my main inspiration for this look,is the grand cayman islands in the carribean.
i chose this for its relaxing ambience and simplicity;since it is a suggested color for destination weddings.
i fused in the vibrancy of the color and the freshness of nature."
GET THIS LOOK:
EYES-mary kay green eyesahdow palette
CHEEKS-nars in orgasm
LIPS-revlon beyond natural in rosy
FACE-mac in nc 35 HAIRSTYLE-create curls using Frederic Fekkai Luscious Curls Cream and use fresh flowers as hair ornament

being in this industry can be fun,fab,and of course,germy.yes,we might not know it but what lies beneath our makeup and makeup tools are tons of bacteria causing acne,allergies and infections.
in my latest post,i talked about your cosmetics shelf life.
this is the lates guideline that we follow as professionals in keeping our tools:

Oil-Free Foundation: 1 year

Cream or Compact Foundation: 18 months

Concealer: 12-18 months

Powder: 2 years

Blush and Bronzer: 2 years

Cream Blush: 12-18 months

Powder Eye shadow: 2 years

Cream Eye shadow: 12-18 months

Eyeliner: 2 years

Liquid eyeliner: 3-6 months

Mascara: 3 months

Lipstick: 2 years

Lip liner: 2 years

Lip gloss: 18-24 months

And apart from following these guidlelines,iam currently developing certain products that could help keep our hands and tools germ free to ensure proper hygiene.
i will include the hand sanitizers,make up brush shampoo,make up brush cleaner in the product list.please stay tuned for updates.

"every makeup look has its own worth, but with wedding, it's PRICELESS" Looking back to my call center days as an agent, I used to glam up my teammates when we have functions or simply attending series of weddings of our co- agents and managers.I got inspired in making people happy by transforming them from plain janes to beautiful princesses.

Thus pursuing a career in make up made me realize what i really wanted to do for the rest of my life ; so I said "I do".

Having numerous,fun-filled experiences in giving life to beauty, I could say that wedding make up is the most crucial yet challenging phase in my practice in the field of makeup artistry and hairstyling.

Every wedding has its own way of preparation.I believe its success would depend not only on the couple who exerted efforts in putting it up;but also from the suppliers, like myself,who take care of every concern in the roles we play.

Working with couples from the call center industry is like playing charade--wherein, I have to deliver results before the hourglass runs out of sand;otherwise I am out.Meaning every single detail must be accurate,since there are no replays.

It starts with setting up an appointment,meeting up for the hair and makeup trial,and catching up on location with photographers for the prenuptial photoshoot at the couple's best and comfortable pace.Come wedding day,it will be just easy.

I cannot forget the smile on their faces after wrapping it up.It gives me a rewarding feeling that I did a good job from start to finish.Just a little secret that I will share why I love doing wedding make up is I still practice ACTIVE LISTENING and GOOD customer service.

Here are some tips for your wedding countdown:

1.  One year before the wedding

a.Start scouting for your make up artist and hairstylist.Try making a list of names from wedding guides such as magazines and internet portals.

b.Cut out pictures of bridal looks

2.  6 months before the wedding

Start screening the names on your list.Check their:

a.availabilty

b.website

c.rates and best offers they can give you

3. A month before the wedding

Avoid having major changes such as getting a haircut,facial enhancements.It might affect your look on your wedding day

4. 1 week before the wedding

Get foot spa.manicure and pedicure

5. 1 day before the wedding

Get a massage,change your polish and rest

 

Make up suggesttions:

1.Inform your make up artist about the time of your wedding

2.Bridal pouch must haves:

a.facial tissue

b.blotting paper for oily skin

c.loose powder for retouch

d.lipstick

3.Pick a waterproof eyeliner and mascara