tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86736495745453489482024-02-21T02:42:58.898+08:00life without artLeihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-3695801369245399232012-11-21T12:11:00.001+08:002012-11-21T12:11:06.597+08:00life without art's new homeThis is going to be my last post on this site as i decided to move everything including my blog on my website http://www.leicarballo.com/ Hope you guys can continue to follow me and read my posts there!Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-44964379814298884282011-12-20T13:41:00.000+08:002011-12-21T20:28:43.160+08:00Make Up For Ever Meet & Greet Marie DigbyIt was just by accident that I dropped by Make Up For Ever at Bonifacio High Street last December 15, 2011 right smack in the middle of the meet and greet with Marie Digby!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/380872_280024535382655_259578680760574_862085_698917842_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/380872_280024535382655_259578680760574_862085_698917842_n.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>I was just there to check whether they already have the powder fan brush on hand. Lucky for me they already did and even luckier since I got to see YouTube Sensation Marie Digby in person. She was so sweet and pleasant to everyone there. But I was too shy tohave my photo taken with her...<br />
<br />
I didn't know that with any product purchase during the Meet & Greet, a customer is entitled to one (1) raffle entry for a chance to win: 1) a signed CD album of Marie Digby's "Your Love" or 2) an exclusive Beauty Make Up Class with Marie Digby in Maquillage Professionel.<br />
<br />
I was just thrilled about seeing Marie and instantly joining a raffle but I never expected to win anything. But I just learned from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MAKEUPFOREVERPh">Make Up For Ever's Facebook page</a> that I won a copy of the signed CD...Yay! I think this is the first raffle I won after a really long time...hehe. Early Christmas gift for me then!<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;"><br />
</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/375284_284645428253899_259578680760574_875676_1240244898_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/375284_284645428253899_259578680760574_875676_1240244898_n.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"><br />
</span></span></div>Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-3951684105745773342011-10-14T14:12:00.003+08:002011-10-14T14:12:47.642+08:00RH BILL ADAll I can say is WOW...<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/298759_10150409106671131_329069471130_10563225_1667397361_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/298759_10150409106671131_329069471130_10563225_1667397361_n.jpg" width="452" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">Image from RAW School. Jovert O. Bantilan - Workshop one Inc. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-22060311260433195992011-09-17T12:47:00.000+08:002011-09-17T12:47:17.085+08:00SPOTTED: Mich Dulce Hat on Gossip Girl 5Months after Michael Cinco's featue in ANTM, another Pinoy, well make that Pinay, makes us proud. Mich Dulce's hat is seen on Leighton Meester (Blair) at the set of Gossip Girl Season 5...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cj8A4Vu2va8/TnQlF6AzWeI/AAAAAAAAAp8/BmGxremaX40/s1600/blair-mich3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cj8A4Vu2va8/TnQlF6AzWeI/AAAAAAAAAp8/BmGxremaX40/s1600/blair-mich3.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WKJw-uQxLfs/TnQlG9UOklI/AAAAAAAAAqA/8H1Pj_E57jU/s1600/blair-mich1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WKJw-uQxLfs/TnQlG9UOklI/AAAAAAAAAqA/8H1Pj_E57jU/s1600/blair-mich1.jpg" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1Cafl4dU7mA/TnQlHuYovrI/AAAAAAAAAqE/220jLBGKPFo/s1600/blair-mich2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1Cafl4dU7mA/TnQlHuYovrI/AAAAAAAAAqE/220jLBGKPFo/s1600/blair-mich2.jpg" /></a></div>
Great job, Mich!<br />
<br />
Now,for more info about Mich Dulce and news about her latest collection, check her<a href="http://bitchdulce.blogspot.com/"> blog</a><br />
<br />Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-68884515260842717032011-09-15T07:30:00.000+08:002011-09-15T07:30:00.876+08:00INSPIRE: A Michael Cacnio x LEGO CollaborationIn celebration of Michael Cacnio's 20 years in brass sculpting, Cacnio does an unusual but fun collaboration with global giant LEGO for an exhibit aptly called<i> INSPIRE.</i><br />
<i><br /></i><br />
Think combination of brass sculptures with colored LEGO bricks, this collaboration truly challenges and defies preconceived notion about traditional brass sculpting.With its theme, <i>INSPIRE</i> truly promotes the importance of imagination as it goes out of the box and pushes the artist's playfulness and creativity in its unlikely combination of freeform monochromatic brass and polygonal yet colorful plastic.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://gallery.clickthecity.com/albums/userpics/10010/normal_Cacnio-Lego_photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://gallery.clickthecity.com/albums/userpics/10010/normal_Cacnio-Lego_photo.jpg" width="454" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Over the years Cacnio's earned accolades from various organizations with his depiction of social realities in his works. Some of his known achievements include being part of the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) in 2006 and the distinction of being the first Filipino artist to have had his work showcased at the Headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels.<br />
<br />
INSPIRE will be featured at THE GALLERY of Greenbelt 5 on Friday, September 16, 2011.<br />
<br />
<br />
<i><br /></i><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Tahoma, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 16px;"><br /></span></span>Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-55927200636615694542011-09-14T12:30:00.001+08:002011-09-14T12:30:00.605+08:00Magnolia's ROBOT TVCWhen I saw this TVC over the weekend, it made me realize how we as mothers tend to talk harshly, without really thinking, and normally it's simply due to our emotions at that particular point in time. It reminded me of how I would sometimes raise my voice and say "No!"," That's bad!" or "Stop that!" to my 20-month old son...oh yes, as if he could actually understand why...After that, he would just smile, hug and kiss me as if nothing really happened...Haaay...kaka-guilty! I promise, from now on I will really try to be more patient with you, my super kulit Baby Boo!!!<br />
<br />
Great Job Magnolia, it's now quite rare that we get to see commercials that touches us the way this one did.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/AQz6jM-qBQ4?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>
<br />
<br />Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-3671221666619900432011-09-13T12:50:00.000+08:002011-09-13T12:50:44.700+08:00S&R Members' Treat 2011Are you ready for another grueling shopping spree at S&R? Set your alarms early starting tomorrow, as branches in Metro Manila start its sale at exactly 8AM from Sep 14-18, 2011. (S&R Cebu will be on sale from Sep 21-25).<br />
<br />
As always, don't forget to come in early, bring refreshments and try to stay nice and avoid cat-fights! Hahaha<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RX6xu72wmWM/Tm7gyvwCviI/AAAAAAAAAp4/ESi0b7Lu9lc/s1600/s%2526rsale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RX6xu72wmWM/Tm7gyvwCviI/AAAAAAAAAp4/ESi0b7Lu9lc/s640/s%2526rsale.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-59598800526954457002011-09-12T18:00:00.000+08:002011-09-12T18:00:06.294+08:00Kid Robot for Swatch Launch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/316435_260618327304745_178546288845283_891034_1192133969_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/316435_260618327304745_178546288845283_891034_1192133969_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
This is too cute to miss... :)Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-89061884841026263452011-09-01T18:00:00.002+08:002011-09-01T18:00:04.497+08:003rd ARTBIKE<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wanna tour various art galleries in Manila all in one day? Why not do it riding a bike, perhaps? It's the one great opportunity to get physically fit and aesthetically full all in one go!</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.gmanews.tv/webpics/lifestyle/briefing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://www.gmanews.tv/webpics/lifestyle/briefing.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Briefing from Rock Drilon on the 2nd Artbike</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Join the 3rd Artbike happening this Saturday, September 3, 2011. Rock Drilon, artist, bike enthusiast and Director of Mag:net Gallery came up with Artbike, which</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is actually a bicycle tour of Metro Manila's art galleries. Call it "gallery-hopping" perhaps...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below's a list of the galleries included in this year's route:</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Art Informal</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Secret Fresh</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">JJ Zamoranos: The Unwaking Hour</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. West Gallery (where refreshments will be served)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gallery 1: Mike Munoz</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gallery 2: Dave Lock</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gallery 3: Ranelle Dial</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gallery 4: Tanya Villanueca</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Krem Comteporary</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Green Papaya</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gallery Collection/Artist Studio Visit</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Boston Gallery</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Megamall Artwalk (Optional)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8. Lopez Museim (Optional)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">+ 1 artist studio visit (TBA)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Assembly is at 8 AM at the Greenhills Parking Lot ( in front of Life Cycles).</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more updates on this event, check out this <a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=246729985357904">FB page</a></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px;"><br />
</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"><br />
</span></span>Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-67541117585178840632011-09-01T08:00:00.000+08:002011-09-01T08:00:00.391+08:00Limited Edition UAAP Hand Sanitizers<a href="http://lopezlink.ph/images/stories/July2011/uaap-hand-sanitizers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img align="right" alt="UAAP Hand Sanitizers" border="0" src="http://lopezlink.ph/images/stories/July2011/uaap-hand-sanitizers.jpg" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; text-decoration: none;" title="UAAP Hand Sanitizers" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;">Last July 2011, Watson's, the country's leading health & beauty store, partnered with ABS-CBN Licensing to sell Limited Edition University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Hand Sanitizers with Holders at Watson's outlets in Metro Manila and Luzon. This may have stemmed out from the Bath and Body Works' Pocketbac craze which hit the country since 2010.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><br />
</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;">The UAAP Sanitizer holders are available in eight colors, representing each UAAP member teams --Blue Eagles, Green Archers, Fighting Maroons, Growling Tigers, Tamaraw, Red Warriors, Bulldogs and Soaring Falcons.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><br />
</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;">It was also nice to know that aside from promoting your love for your Alma Mater with each purchase, a portion of what you paid will go to UAAP's fund for its athlete scholars.</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><br />
</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;"><br />
</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;">I was only able to see these sanitizers over the long weekend at a Watson's counter in the SM Supermarket near our place. If I remember correctly, it is being sold for Php 69.00.</span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1oBtfEMpxUs/Tl3zlT8bm5I/AAAAAAAAAps/Cjv9H6Ks9Ag/s1600/IMG_1765.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1oBtfEMpxUs/Tl3zlT8bm5I/AAAAAAAAAps/Cjv9H6Ks9Ag/s320/IMG_1765.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Here's a closer look at the BLUE EAGLES sanitizer I got.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Pmv1AmAtInQ/Tl3zkfJ5EBI/AAAAAAAAApo/okuBNwhupSk/s1600/IMG_1770.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Pmv1AmAtInQ/Tl3zkfJ5EBI/AAAAAAAAApo/okuBNwhupSk/s320/IMG_1770.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xI_UuTeAN_I/Tl3zmSP4CKI/AAAAAAAAApw/Fu-6MVJ3k6M/s1600/IMG_1768.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xI_UuTeAN_I/Tl3zmSP4CKI/AAAAAAAAApw/Fu-6MVJ3k6M/s320/IMG_1768.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ye096ZkDnlw/Tl3znhn58hI/AAAAAAAAAp0/uksPR3mhzjw/s1600/IMG_1769.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ye096ZkDnlw/Tl3znhn58hI/AAAAAAAAAp0/uksPR3mhzjw/s320/IMG_1769.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 15px;">The size was actually very comparable to the Pocketbac and the scent (well at least for the Blue Eagle's one) was fairly decent.</span></span></div>Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-910705775373261412011-08-31T18:00:00.003+08:002011-08-31T18:00:08.847+08:00NARS WorkshopHello Lovelies! Another one of them consumer workshops from one of the leading make-up brands available from Rustan's - NARS. Mark your calendars!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AbAvZi5f2hs/Tl3t7DKBKGI/AAAAAAAAApk/k7d0siJ-jNE/s1600/NarsWorskhop.+jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AbAvZi5f2hs/Tl3t7DKBKGI/AAAAAAAAApk/k7d0siJ-jNE/s1600/NarsWorskhop.+jpg.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-54222362719533676772011-08-26T12:01:00.026+08:002011-08-26T14:44:29.383+08:00"Day to Night" PhotographyI almost can't imagine how someone could spend a minimum of 10 hours taking hundreds of shots of one scene/frame. Such was what photographer Stephen Wikes did for his series "Day to Night", literally showing day-to-night shots of each NYC landmark.<br />
<br />
He had to weave in and seamlessly blend about 30 to 50 parts of each scene to showcase how each landmark transforms from day to night.<br />
<br />
But with results as remarkable as these, I definitely wouldn't mind doing it at all...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vo1ZiFR21hU/Tlb3ODmuAtI/AAAAAAAAApY/OJQTv2e8U_8/s1600/times-square-day-to-night-stephen-wilkes.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vo1ZiFR21hU/Tlb3ODmuAtI/AAAAAAAAApY/OJQTv2e8U_8/s1600/times-square-day-to-night-stephen-wilkes.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TZp-N4rHEyE/Tlb3fBSN7tI/AAAAAAAAApc/r4pmzcbexNE/s1600/NYC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TZp-N4rHEyE/Tlb3fBSN7tI/AAAAAAAAApc/r4pmzcbexNE/s1600/NYC.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aIUlV6Zi8wY/Tlb3gKRHjoI/AAAAAAAAApg/wolHTRT0c1A/s1600/Stephen_Wilkes_BernsteinAndriulli_ParkAveBLOG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aIUlV6Zi8wY/Tlb3gKRHjoI/AAAAAAAAApg/wolHTRT0c1A/s1600/Stephen_Wilkes_BernsteinAndriulli_ParkAveBLOG.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"><br />
</span><br />
<br />
Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-2907252112985986562011-08-18T08:00:00.002+08:002011-08-18T08:34:13.591+08:00My Li'l ArtistMy 19 month old son, Joaquin Alfonso just discovered the art of doodling, through his yaya who loves to draw. Hence, over the weekend, I got him some washable, non-toxic crayons and a drawing book.<br />
<br />
Look at what he came up with....<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9592.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9592.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh, of course I framed it! Haha</td></tr>
</tbody></table>I really think, that aside from his love of singing and dancing, my boy's also a budding artist, don't you all agree?Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-74138187239161888102011-08-17T08:00:00.003+08:002011-08-17T08:00:01.613+08:00MAC Art of Powder CollectionI love art! As far as I can remember, I have loved art. And just recently, I fell in love with the art of make-up. And as if MAC was teasing me when I found out it was launching the MAC Art of Powder Collection this September 2011.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.temptalia.com/images/fall2011/media_artofpowder002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.temptalia.com/images/fall2011/media_artofpowder002.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<br />
Description from MAC: <i>" A collection of three MAC Artist Powders inspired by the Masters and modern art movements. There's an op art <b>Optical Bronzer</b> that explores depth, dimension and sheer illusion of bronze. A <b>Street Art</b> eyeshadow personalizes the eye with a madcap act of pure graffiti - an for those who love random acts of light and shade, an <b>In The Abstract Highlighter</b>. These palettes empower creation...make some art!"</i><br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.temptalia.com/images/fall2011/media_artofpowder004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://www.temptalia.com/images/fall2011/media_artofpowder004.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Optical Bronzer</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.temptalia.com/images/fall2011/media_artofpowder005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://www.temptalia.com/images/fall2011/media_artofpowder005.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Street Art</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.temptalia.com/images/fall2011/media_artofpowder003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://www.temptalia.com/images/fall2011/media_artofpowder003.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In The Abstract</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">*Photos courtesy of Temptalia</span></i><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><br />
</span></i><br />
Each palette are limited edition and will be sold for US$ 38.00/ CDN$ 46.00. Now I wonder how much they'll be when they launch in Manila...boo!!<br />
<i><br />
</i><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><i><br />
</i><br />
<i><br />
</i><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><br />
</i></span><br />
<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><br />
</span></i>Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-91240682756758609972011-08-16T08:00:00.003+08:002011-08-16T09:50:36.815+08:00Z Palette<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">A couple of months back, I was able to find a local seller of the Z-Palette. It was also nice that they had the large zebra print one which I have been lemming for. Since the time I got it, I have long wanted to post a review on this magnetic palette and finally, I found the time to do so...<br />
<br />
Anyway, what is a Z-Palette you may ask? It is a customizable magnetic palette. <span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN">It can hold any pan size from any brand. Below are some shots of the Z-Palette I got </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9560.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9560.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<br />
<span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN">So why choose the Z-Palette over the MAC Pro Palette?</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9562.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9562.jpg" /></a></div><ul><li><span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN">It is more spacious. It can actually house 28 MAC eyeshadow pans ( at 7 columns x 4 rows) vs. 15 pans on the MAC Pro Palette (at 5 columns x 3 rows).</span></li>
</ul><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9564.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9564.jpg" /></a></div><ul><li><span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN">It has a clear cover which allows you to see its contents without having to open the lid. This saves time especially on make-up gigs.</span><span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN"> </span></li>
</ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9568.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9568.jpg" /></a></div><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN"> </span><span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN">It's magnet attaches to the pans more firmly than on MAC's Pro Palette.</span><span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9566.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9566.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><ul><li><span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN"> </span><span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN">It comes in various colors and prints (like this cute Zebra print).</span></li>
</ul></div><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN">However, there are still some things that made me prefer the MAC Pro Palette than the Z-Palette</span></div><div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><ul><li><span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN">The Z-Palette is much much heavier than the MAC Pro Palette. I could already imagine the additional weight this would bring into my traincase if I would use this instead of MAC's Pro Palette.</span></li>
<li><span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN">I prefer having dividers in between each make-up pan, especially for pressed powders/shadows as having them lined next to each other would be quite messy.</span></li>
<li><span id="BB_SIGN_BEGIN">It is made of laminated cardboard so you cannot really keep it anywhere near liquids.</span></li>
<li>It is a little more expensive than the MAC Pro Palette.</li>
</ul>In case you're wondering where to get this in Manila, you can try <a href="http://weheartmakeup.multiply.com%20/">http://weheartmakeup.multiply.com </a></div>Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-72329259389454347802011-08-15T08:00:00.008+08:002011-08-16T09:50:53.722+08:00Las Casas Filipinas de AcuzarOne of my recent make-up gigs brought me to Bagac, Bataan, at a "heritage resort" called Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. It was unlike any other resort I've been to so far since the highlight of this massive, (talk about 400 hectares of land), and I mean massive space are the reconstructed Philippine architectural masterpieces from the 18th to the 20th century. Each of this architectural structures (from mansions to buildings) were brought from all over the country and rebuilt, plank by plank within the estate. In essence it looked like a large and well maintained Calle Crisologo of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, with cobblestones and all.<br />
<br />
As it was actually raining throughout most of our trip, and since I was not there for leisure, I only managed to take a few shots of the place.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9361.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9361.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9359.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9359.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9358.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9353.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9353.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9351.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9351.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9350.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9350.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9363.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9363.jpg" /></a></div>If you want to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city and be transported back into time, then Las Casas Filipinas Acuzar will be a perfect place for you. They also have accommodations for as low as Php 3,800++ per room good for 2 adults + 2 kids. It might be worth the 3-hour trip especially if you dig the vintage feel.<br />
<br />
For more information about Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, visit their <a href="http://www.lascasasfilipinas.com/">website</a>.Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-31521671510683305002011-08-14T08:00:00.004+08:002011-08-16T09:51:15.648+08:00Benefit Matterial Girl Finishing Powder<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I was searching for a mattifying setting powder for quite sometime. Lurking on ebay paid off as I stumbled upon a seller that had Benefit's Matterial Girl which I was able to buy for less than Php 800. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9483.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9483.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
I haven't really tried anything from Benefit cosmetics before so this was the perfect chance for me to get to know the brand. As usual, prior to purchasing the product, I Googled for reviews about it and everything I saw online gave me the green signal. So I didn't really feel any hesitation when I placed my bid for this product on eBay.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9485.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9485.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9484.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9484.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9486.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9486.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<br />
Anyway, below's a summary of Benefit Matterial Girl's Pros & Cons, at least after about a month of using it on me and on clients.<br />
<br />
PROs:<br />
<ul><li>Must love the packaging! I totally dig pink girly packaging. I know I'm the "all-black" type of person, but this powder really stands out inside my train case filled mostly with cosmetics in black packaging.</li>
</ul> <br />
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9478.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9478.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">See how it stands out inside the traincase?</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<ul><li>The powder was silky and applies flawlessly. Just be careful on the amount of product you use as if used in exCess it shows a white cast on photos. But if blended thoroughly (I love using SIGMA's F80 brush for buffing this out), it evens out the face.</li>
</ul><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9488.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9488.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9495.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9495.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sigma F80 Flat Top Synthetic Brush</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9492.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Perfectly even and invisible after blending</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<ul><li>Best of all, it mattifies the skin for quite a long time</li>
</ul><ul></ul>CONs:<br />
<ul><li>Well, the only thing I could think about is its being unavailable locally...Boo!</li>
</ul><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9498.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9498.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<ul></ul>Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-68033206287325955272011-08-13T08:00:00.016+08:002011-08-16T09:51:32.533+08:00Muji Large Make-Up Bag<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>While juggling my regular work as a media person and as a freelance Make-up Artist, I always feel the need to have a load of my make-up and tools with me all the time. This is so I'll be ready just in case I would need to do a make-up gig on weekdays. I used to carry everything on a canvas Caboodles cosmetic shoulder bag which was able to carry everything I need from brushes to palettes, foundations, pencils, compacts, etc. But it was such a huge pain in my arm and back having to carry it around since it was just a shoulder/hand bag. Hence, I hunted down a lightweight cosmetic bag with a strap and can be carried across my body. And look at what I found the other night at Muji in Bonifacio High Street...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_jgFMxJB8A4/TkNmEvME7DI/AAAAAAAAApI/PUhj1z9i7zg/s1600/1287149188-21-MUJI-Nylon-Make-up-Box-Php1850.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="345px" naa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_jgFMxJB8A4/TkNmEvME7DI/AAAAAAAAApI/PUhj1z9i7zg/s400/1287149188-21-MUJI-Nylon-Make-up-Box-Php1850.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div>Looks pretty amazing right? It's also quite spacious at 12" x 7.5" x 7.5" (approx.) and very lightweight too. They are selling this bag for Php 1,850 and I think it is made of nylon.<br />
<br />
Here are photos of the empty bag.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400px" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9450.jpg" width="268px" /></a></div>See how many interior compartments it has?<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268px" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9451.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And below are pics of how I stuffed my make-up and tools inside...</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="268px" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9453.jpg" width="400px" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Contracts, brochures, manuals and business cards on the inside pocket of the cover</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9456.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="268px" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9456.jpg" width="400px" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Liquid foundations and -primer on one side, palettes and compacts in the middle</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9457.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400px" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9457.jpg" width="268px" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cleaners, sprays, setting powders, primers, mascaras on the other side</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9459.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="268px" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9459.jpg" width="400px" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and some more palettes, pencils, browsets, brow powders, lip balm, etc.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9461.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400px" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/IMG_9461.jpg" width="268px" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It could even fit my airbrush kit on top</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The only lowdown is that I do not have space for my brushroll anymore. It was either I stuff the airbrush kit or or the brush roll. As such, the brushroll went inside my normal "work bag". Also, the mini brush pouch it came with was darn useless for me as it only had about 5 slots for brushes and was actually too short for my MAC face brushes so I just tossed it out. :)<br />
<br />
But all in all, I'm happy with this make-up bag. Despite the amount of make-up and tools I stuffed inside it, it was still not as heavy as I expected it to be which was just great for an everyday beauty arsenal!Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-82035451255732969222011-08-12T08:00:00.009+08:002011-08-16T09:52:03.304+08:00Suesh Airbrush Workshop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Last July 16, I attended a 1-day Airbrush workshop conducted by Dara Plan at Suesh's Showroom and Studio at Wilson, Greenhills, San Juan. I initially thought that it was just a half-day workshop but according to Sheryl of Suesh, they extended it by starting at 10 AM instead of the usual 1PM so the participants can actually do more of the hands-on exercises and avoid having to extend until 8 or 9PM in the evening.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9275.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9275.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The workshop was very helpful especially for people like me who have never actually done airbrush make-up before. Dara went through the history, uses, parts and other trivia about the airbrush system before going into the basics of how to use it. What's nice about this workshop was that Suesh provided the compressors, guns and make-up that we would need care of Glambox. This was a big plus especially for me, who wanted to try out aibrushing first before getting myself a kit. It was also a great advantage for all of us since other workshops would require you to bring your own system. The Glambox system is a lot similar to Dinair's personal pro system. Both the guns they use were single action and much easier to handle than the dual-action gun especially for beginners. Both their compressors were also lightweight. The only difference is that Glambox's make-up is silicone-based while Dinair's is water-based.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9277.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9277.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><br />
<br />
Anyway, the workshop reminded me so much of Art Class. I totally had a blast spraying "colored-water" on paper either on grids, lines or circles. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9280.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9283.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9283.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9284.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9284.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9286.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9286.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9287.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9289.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9289.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Dara also did a demo during class. The airbrush make-up she applied was hardly noticeable. You'll just see that the model's skin seemed flawless after the airbrush application which was great!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9292.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9292.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9294.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9294.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9296.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9296.jpg" width="268" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
But the best part was actually having to put on the airbrush make-up on our own faces. It was really very difficult at first as I cannot clearly see the results, or maybe it was because I didn't know what to expect. Anyway, the make-up really did feel light on the skin. I actually tried to keep it on for a few hours just to test its lasting powers. It did last alright but it started to feel a little sticky after about three hours. I think it would've been better if we tried to set it with powder just to make it matte for a longer period of time. Honestly, prior to this workshop, I was so sure of buying the Temptu Pro Airbrush kit and was actually saving up for it. But since Temptu is also silicone based, and thus might also feel a little sticky after some time, it made me reconsider and think about getting maybe the Dinair kit instead.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9305.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/_MG_9305.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Overall, I think the Php 3,000 they charged us for the workshop was reasonable. I learned a lot from the practice sheets and the demo that Dara did but I think it all boils down to practicing on your own. Just like doing traditional make-up, you really have to practice, practice and practice in order to get the results you want.Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-612304579484049592011-08-11T12:44:00.002+08:002011-08-16T09:53:15.045+08:00Trial Hair & Make-up for Pre-Nup: Som GarciaLast July 23, I did a hair & make-up trial for lovely Som Garcia for her upcoming Pre-Nuptial shoot with fiance Macky in Bataan. <br />
<br />
Below's the before-and-after shots of the session:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vVEplGiNAww/TkNdaoKxtVI/AAAAAAAAApE/ozbIPU7xBAQ/s1600/som.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302px" naa="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vVEplGiNAww/TkNdaoKxtVI/AAAAAAAAApE/ozbIPU7xBAQ/s400/som.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div>Was glad, she loved it and booked me for the shoot which we had last Aug. 3 with premiere Wedding Photogrpaher Oly Ruiz...can't wait for the final results of that shoot... =) Thanks again Som, had a blast working with you and Macky! =)Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-91202505336374438432011-07-20T12:33:00.001+08:002011-08-16T09:52:38.386+08:00My Make-Up Artist Business CardYay! Finally found the time to design my very own Make-Up Artist Business Card and have it printed. Below's the deisgn I made. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6eKeUAiLca8/TiZaDX8pFjI/AAAAAAAAAo8/7mKmTbkwroE/s1600/leicarballo-back.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227px" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6eKeUAiLca8/TiZaDX8pFjI/AAAAAAAAAo8/7mKmTbkwroE/s400/leicarballo-back.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t5fsFfoEdpg/TiZaTnElQaI/AAAAAAAAApA/CIEnUmZCcOc/s1600/leicarballo-front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="227px" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-t5fsFfoEdpg/TiZaTnElQaI/AAAAAAAAApA/CIEnUmZCcOc/s400/leicarballo-front.jpg" width="400px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>I just hope the actual cards will come out as I expected. I'll let you know as soon asI receive them from the printing company tomorrow...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next project, flyers, photobooks, framed works. =)</div>Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-66807096517955201642011-07-13T18:28:00.001+08:002011-08-16T09:53:03.361+08:00Portfolio Shoot: Kim China YooMy latest collaboration with a photographer, Wendell Villoria for model Kim China Yoo. Sharing the frist photo sent in by the photographer which he entitled 'doppelgänger'.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="456px" m$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gbMiqdRhmxc/Th1zGLRs9tI/AAAAAAAAAo4/kYRhLyUAc6g/s640/Kim+China+Yoo.jpg" width="640px" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-48108501032194595732011-06-27T18:42:00.001+08:002011-08-16T09:53:37.551+08:00ALL DOGGIES GO TO HEAVEN: I'll Miss You ArabellaEarlier this year, Jimmy my 6-year old dapple dachshund died suddenly. It was totally heartbreaking as I never saw it coming. He was perfectly fine and we just found him dead in his bed. <br />
<br />
Earlier today, Arabella, my 6-year old bassethound also died due to pneumonia which she was battling for over 2 weeks now. I know she was sick and all but I never really expected this since the vet told us yesterday that she was getting better. But oh well, I guess she never really recovered especially with the storm we had over the weekend.<br />
<br />
I can still remember the first time I laid my eyes on Arabella at the breeder's house. I was out to look for Jimmy's playmate and found the breeder's name on a pet forum. There wer 3 bassethound pups available but it was really Ara that caught my eye. I was only supposed to take a look at the pups and check out other breeders after but I just had to bring home Arabella with me right that instant.<br />
<br />
I know I'm really gonna miss her as she's the gentlest dog I've ever had. I'll miss having her on my lap as she wraps her front legs on my shoulders and rests her head on mine.The tone of her bark also seems like "music" to my ears compared to the yappy bark of my other small breed dogs.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jusrFFxZ3S0/TghddCeswVI/AAAAAAAAAos/UJVXRBQF8JI/s1600/scan0002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201px" i$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jusrFFxZ3S0/TghddCeswVI/AAAAAAAAAos/UJVXRBQF8JI/s320/scan0002.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0UvQeIFelcI/TghdtQ9ypmI/AAAAAAAAAow/0isRY-MvUTE/s1600/scan0003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200px" i$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0UvQeIFelcI/TghdtQ9ypmI/AAAAAAAAAow/0isRY-MvUTE/s320/scan0003.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D9r9XBdjPA0/Tghd6rBuOUI/AAAAAAAAAo0/4nvhKBvES9U/s1600/scan0005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200px" i$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-D9r9XBdjPA0/Tghd6rBuOUI/AAAAAAAAAo0/4nvhKBvES9U/s320/scan0005.jpg" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">My dear Arabella, I know you're now in doggie heaven running around with your pal Jimmy, Choco and Sexy. You'll forever be missed.</div>Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-22184551055436374042011-06-14T13:14:00.001+08:002011-08-16T09:53:58.326+08:00Angelina Jolie for Louis VuittonSurprised to see Angelina Jolie posing for Louis Vuitton, and she's not at all glammed up. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/jolie0lv.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a336/leicq/blogger/jolie0lv.jpg" t8="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">According to reports, Angelina posed in Cambodia wearing her own clothes and own 6-yr olf LV "Alto" bag and with no make-up... yes, they said "with no make-up". Hmmm, so I guess she's got natural smoky eyes? hehe</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anyway, this ad is part of Louis Vuitton's "Core Values" campaign. "People are not used to seeing Angelina in this situation," executive VP of Louis Vuitton, Peter Beccari says. "I like the fact that it's a real moment. This travel message we give through personal journeys is a fundamental one for the brand." He adds: "This campaign is about a very special person and a very special journey." </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There's one problem with the ad though, the "Alto" bag has already been discontinued and is no longer available in stores. Ooops.</div>Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8673649574545348948.post-32542069527055021262011-06-06T13:31:00.001+08:002011-08-16T09:54:09.405+08:00PEPSI PINAS: SA AKIN ANG PINASJust saw the edit down of this ad over lunch today...This ad is so PANGET and corny... it became funny! haha...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/K4wR3OOemlM?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Leihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00404954422184859013noreply@blogger.com0