Bambi, Makeup Artist and Makeup Junkie

Bambi, Makeup Artist and Makeup Junkie http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/ <img height="400" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us'/" src="http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/4592/ema20208ad3.jpg" width="267">   <img height="175" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us'/" src="http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/4702/img4280ny7.jpg" width="250">  Hi there! My name is Bambi. I'm a freelance makeup artist specializing in beauty and high fashion makeup. Makeup is my life. I love what I do and I'm proud of being a makeup artist. Some friends know me in multiply as thejavajunkie but I have created this multiply account to serve as my online portfolio to separate my work as a makeup artist from my personal stuff so everything's more organized. Feel free to browse around my portfolio and leave a message or two. If you wish to contact me for bookings, events, photoshoots, inquiries, or any other collaborations, please leave me a PM, email me at bcdelacruz@yahoo.com or makeupbybambi@gmail.com, or send me a YM message. I love to meet new friends and people all the time. Aside from being a freelance makeup artist, I'm also an online beauty writer. I love sharing my talents to others. Browse through the blog section and you'll find some of my favorite articles. I also do video tutorials for those who want looks in a flash. :) For those who wanna know what I'm up to, if I have activities and stuff, the calendar will tell you all. Send me a message when you add so I get a sneak peek at my would-be new friends. Thanks for taking time to visit my website! Have a nice and pretty day! <a href="http://imageshack.us/"><img height="272" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us'/" src="http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/1971/bambi1uh8.jpg" width="170" border="0"></a>    <a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/”http://www.WeddingsAtWork.com”" target="”_top”"> <img height="120" alt="”WeddingsAtWork.com”" src="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/”http://www.WeddingsAtWork.com/waw_medallion.jpg”" width="120" border="1"></a>   Thu, 24 Jul 2008 02:31:48 -0000 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:54:35 -0000 Bambi, Makeup Artist and Makeup Junkie http://images.makeupbybambi.multiply.com/logo http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com 100 100 Trial Makeup: Charlotte Charlotte reminds me of the SATC character with her bubbliness and sunshine-y attitude. The day was really great for trial makeup since it radiated Charlotte's cheery attitude. Since she loves pink, (just like me), i used a pink scheme and set her hair in waves. I let her hair loose for the first look but they wanted to try and put her hair up for the second look. I personally like her hair down since it makes her look girlier. Whaddya guys think? Charlotte was very easy to put makeup on.She has such great skin, fantastic eyes, and a lovely smile. She's the type of girl when I first saw her I was like, "Ang pretty naman ng bride na ito!" Here are some of the pictures from my camera. Will wait for the rest. :-) Charlotte, you can grab them here as well. http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/album/60/Trial_Makeup_Charlotte Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:54:35 -0000 Smoky Fire Another EM tutorial. This uses a warm pallete of rust, orange, and maroon/mauve and I smoked it up a bit! Since Marie and I are David Cook fans, I used another DC song for this tutorial. :-) http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/video/item/8/Smoky_Fire Sat, 19 Jul 2008 03:13:38 -0000 The Musicality Shoot: First set plus BTS One Saturday, Rae called me and asked me if I could accompany her and Lizette to a photoshoot. Since I had nothing to do that day, I agreed. The shoot was for a dance group called The Musicality (<a href="http://themusicality.multiply.com">http://themusicality.multiply.com</a>) and the shoot was held at Tierra Purra in QC for the first set (glamour) and in LGV for the second set (high fashion). Here's my work on some of the dancers. This is just the first set. Will add more as I get them. Thanks Rae for the invite! Models: Stephanie, Kittle, Bianca, and Reign Photographer: Matt Padilla In the company of makeup artists Rae Venturanza and Lizette http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/album/59/The_Musicality_Shoot_First_set_plus_BTS Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:56:42 -0000 Jossie's Trial Makeup If there's the expression "God Bless America," for me, I'd have to modify it as "God Bless The Internet and W@W" because I've been getting inquiries for trial makeup and weddings. Weddings are both challenging and fulfilling for me since they require a keen eye for detail, speed, and super documentation in order for the bride to look extra-special and extra-pretty yet still look like herself on her wedding day and it's also fulfilling to be part of someone's special day. In fact, when I tried out for my teaching position at CAS, I chose bridal makeup as my demo subject. :) Heehee One bride-to-be is Jossie. Jossie online seems like a fun person to talk to. Online pa lang yan ha. She also has a pretty smile which really lights up her face as I've seen her in their weddingannouncer site. She booked me for trial makeup last Saturday. Good thing she showed me her Weddingannouncer.com site (I advice all B2Bs to have this site!) and I saw the motif, the church, and other necessary details of ... http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/journal/item/33/Jossies_Trial_Makeup Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:51:00 -0000 Nadine 2 Model: Nadine Sta. Maria Makeup and hair: Bambi de la Cruz Photography: Stanley Ong Location: Gray Area Studios Thanks to Stan, Lhenie, and Nadine for this super fun shoot. Sa uulitin! nagppractice na ako mag super high fashion and avante garde as http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/album/58/Nadine_2 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:20:08 -0000 Jaimee Model: Jaimee Alado of Ideal Models Make up and Styling by: Bambi de la Cruz Photography: Melle Bueno (<a href="http://batangpasaway.multiply.com">http://batangpasaway.multiply.com</a>) Clothes by: Hued Manila (<a href="http://huedmanila.multiply.com">http://huedmanila.multiply.com</a>) Special Thanks To: Cris, Hazel and Bryan of Ideal Models http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/album/57/Jaimee Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:45:18 -0000 One Year And More (Cross-Posted from my LJ, looks like marami akong kasabay in the industry as well. :-) ) <a href="http://pics.livejournal.com/java_junki3/pic/00094k20/"><img height="213" alt="" src="http://pics.livejournal.com/java_junki3/pic/00094k20/s320x240" width="320" border="0"></a> Exactly a year ago, July 9, 2007, I entered a building that would change my life forever for better. There I was, in my jeans, shirt, and sneakers. I looked like an ordinary student save for the plum-green smoky eyes and waves clipped back. I handed my medical exam to the admin and then in a few minutes, along with 13 other girls, entered a classroom. My life is about to take a 180-degree turn. I have traded my high heels (although I hardly wear them) for flats. My office attire has been replaced by all-black clothing and I lug a makeup mallete along with my purse. I wear dangling earrings instead of a headset. Makeup brushes and my eye for detail have replaced the PC and I have a huge vanity as a workstation instead of a messy computer table.  It has been a year that I left the world I was accustomed to... the "safe" world of a regular employee for the adventure and unpredictability... http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/journal/item/32/One_Year_And_More Wed, 9 Jul 2008 13:57:00 -0000 Dark Rainforest Eyes A look I did using Elegant Minerals. To order: <a href="http://elegantmineralsph.multiply.com">http://elegantmineralsph.multiply.com</a> Music: I Don't Want To Miss a Thing by David Cook http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/video/item/7/Dark_Rainforest_Eyes Tue, 8 Jul 2008 03:44:40 -0000 PCA Says Bye To Oily Skin <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_BCC38tLV7fE/SHGmjRGMxqI/AAAAAAAAAjg/HqmSEISNV-4/s1600-h/100_0080.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220136567914153634" style="FLOAT: left;MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px;CURSOR: hand;" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_BCC38tLV7fE/SHGmjRGMxqI/AAAAAAAAAjg/HqmSEISNV-4/s320/100_0080.JPG" border="0"></a> <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_BCC38tLV7fE/SHGij_RwsvI/AAAAAAAAAjY/mW3J2YS_y2I/s1600-h/100_0080.JPG"></a> Who hates the yucky slick of oily skin? I certainly do and so does this skin care line that finally reached Philippine shores after 2 decades of existence - PCA Skin Care It's not yet available commercially, only among dermatologists. I've tried already the Facial Wash and Smoothing toner and I like how it made my skin feel oil-free and clean without feeling tight and dry. Right now, my skin has not re-greased or have the oils resurfaced. I can also use the facial wash on the body to prevent breakouts during the hot and sticky months.   Also, this has ABSOLUTELY NO SCENT! So it's free from harsh chemicas that some fragrances carry. The smoothing toner is said to tighten pores and it feels so much like water on my skin, yet I feel its action immediately after.   Now to find out where they stock these..... http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/journal/item/31/PCA_Says_Bye_To_Oily_Skin Mon, 7 Jul 2008 05:56:00 -0000 Xandy's Hair Xandy is Ann's sister and just like Ann, she also participated in this photoshoot. I did her hair... sort of like a twist-and tie to make an interesting look to bring out her features. Note that I did just hair for this set. Model: Xandy Cardoza Makeup: Xandy's Mom, Anna Hair: Bambi de la Cruz Photographer: Tony Santos Location: Taal Lake Yacht Club courtesy of Joe Hagedorn In the company of Tony's friends Bong, Bernice, and Al. http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/album/56/Xandys_Hair Mon, 7 Jul 2008 05:52:10 -0000 Ann Margaret by Tony Santos Another shoot at Tony's favorite outdoor studio - Taal Yacht Club! Model: Ann Cardoza Makeup and Hair: Bambi de la Cruz Photography: Tony Santos Location: Taal Lake Yacht Club courtesy of Joe Hagedorn In the company of Tony's photog friends Al, Bernice, and Bong. http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/album/55/Ann_Margaret_by_Tony_Santos Mon, 7 Jul 2008 05:47:29 -0000 Aimee's Trial Makeup During the time that my computer and Internet were both busted (sinusuwerte naman oo...), I received a text from a girl named Aimee Borsoto inquiring about my wedding rates. Apparently, she got my contact information from Louise, my first-ever "real bride" who's booked with me already, I replied also and we exchanged texts. Then I also found out guess what... her sister, Cheryl, was my teacher in Comm 1 way back in my UP Manila days. Heeheehee... o diba? Super small world. That was 8 years ago! (Teka teka... nahahalata ang age) So I talked to her on the phone afterwards and I asked her what look she and her fiancee wants, the time of her wedding, the motif, etc. Since it would be a morning wedding, the look is supposed to be fresh and pretty. I also asked if she would be comfortable wearing false eyelashes (the natural ones naman) and she said na she would rather not. So, we scheduled a trial makeup in one (kikay) Saturday afternoon. So that Saturday, they went to my ho... http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/journal/item/30/Aimees_Trial_Makeup Sat, 5 Jul 2008 23:32:00 -0000 The Next Model's Photoworkshop Batch 9: The Surprise Model <a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmT8QoKCtQAAHbkWR41"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmT8QoKCtQAAHbkWR41"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmT8QoKCtQAAHbkWR41"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmT8QoKCtQAAHbkWR41"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmT8QoKCtQAAHbkWR41"></a><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.makeupbybambi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SGmT8QoKCtQAAHbkWR41/DSC_6785-1.jpg?et=%2B0ucY1XnmIFIn6s7j79xig&nmid=0" border="0"> <img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.makeupbybambi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SGmUEQoKCtQAAHtfcD41/DSC_0039-1a20small.jpg?et=eb5j6%2BB8fBzUeayd7GlwuQ&nmid=0" border="0"> Sino sya? (Photos by Ryan Fernando, Mac Ares and Joel Lao) Tadaaaa.... Here she is! <a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmT8QoKCtQAAHbkWR41"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmT8QoKCtQAAHbkWR41"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmT8QoKCtQAAHbkWR41"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmUygoKCtQAAHrIbgs1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.makeupbybambi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SGmUygoKCtQAAHrIbgs1/DSC_6753-1.jpg?et=sdWiXbvD%2CV4yaitybSlwpA&nmid=0" border="0"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmT8QoKCtQAAHbkWR41"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmUpAoKCtQAAAq1SqQ1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.makeupbybambi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SGmUpAoKCtQAAAq1SqQ1/DSC_6757-3.jpg?et=czJb%2B8j32dT0WdXnxPv0lQ&nmid=0" border="0"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmUaAoKCtQAAHg8ZdY1"></a><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.makeupbybambi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SGmUaAoKCtQAAHg8ZdY1/Glamour20281029.JPG?et=0SBoTe624I1EXucTDbz8RA&nmid=0" border="0"><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmT8QoKCtQAAHbkWR41"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmT8QoKCtQAAHbkWR41"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmT8QoKCtQAAHbkWR41"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmU9goKCtQAAA9DW-Y1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.makeupbybambi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SGmU9goKCtQAAA9DW-Y1/DSC_0035-1ab20small.jpg?et=Ld3D%2Btj00K0YnT8hkvAc%2BA&nmid=0" border="0"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmT8QoKCtQAAHbkWR41"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmT8QoKCtQAAHbkWR41"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmT8QoKCtQAAHbkWR41"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmT8QoKCtQAAHbkWR41"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmT8QoKCtQAAHbkWR41"></a><a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SGmVCgoKCtQAAAq0SiM1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.makeupbybambi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SGmVCgoKCtQAAAq0SiM1/Glamour20283629.JPG?et=0uR3bRcoW3NqjMT39lIhyA&nmid=0" border="0"></a> Me! You can see more at this album at my personal multiply site:  <a href="http://thejavajunkie.multiply.com/photos/album/186">http://thejavajunkie.multiply.com/photos/album/186</a># with the complete credits. :) This is a preview It was so much fun to model and it was such an honor to work with talented artists. I would love to model again (but I don't do nudity or super daring concepts) but of course, I'd love it if I do makeup too at the same time. :) Thanks guys for giving me another opportunity to work my magic in front of the camera as well as behind it.   http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/journal/item/29/The_Next_Models_Photoworkshop_Batch_9_The_Surprise_Model Tue, 1 Jul 2008 02:17:00 -0000 Iya Consengco The moment I knew Iya was a David Cook fan, we immediately clicked, and meeting her for the first time was like meeting a long-lost friend. Actually, the day before, Iya was sick but she's got strong willpower and said "Let's continue with the shoot!" She went to the shoot with no makeup and still in her uniform, a typical girl-next-door. But after she put on her makeup, the clothes, and let loose her curls (she's got long hair), she struck pose after pose after pose nailing each one. The photographer, Melle Bueno, is a discovery as well. To think she just came from a pharmacology exam before the shoot. Melle is actually a med student who can juggle photography, schoolwork, and her band and still have fun. She knows too how to take care of the stylists and models. She's very professional and I'm sure that she'll make it far! Model: Iya Consengco of Ideal Models (<a href="http://gottabeiya081706.multiply.com/">http://gottabeiya081706.multiply.com/</a>) Hair and Makeup: Bambi de la Cruz Photographer: Melle Bueno (<a href="http://batangpasaway.multiply.com">http://bata... http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/album/54/Iya_Consengco Tue, 1 Jul 2008 01:37:16 -0000 The Next Models Photoworkshop Batch 9 : X-Y Martillo with Behind-The-Scenes Digital photographer Ross Capili invited us again to be the makeup artists for his photoworkshop and of course, loving my work, I agreed. Something like: "Would you like to join?" "YES!" I got there 20 mins late but still on time to set up. I was assigned to a model named X-Y (Yep, that's her name!). X-Y has fantastic chiseled features... defined cheekbones, a strong jawline a-la Angelina Jolie and expressive eyes. I also love her honey-colored skin and couldn't resist doing a bit of bronzing to enhance her lovely color. X-Y has this exotic appeal with her with a very Cleopatra-like elegance in her couture gown. In some angles, she reminded me of Katrina Halili as well. Keep checking for more pictures here of X-Y from the participants. :-) Model: X-Y Martillo Makeup: Bambi de la Cruz Hair: Yulie Clothes: Joe San Antonio for the gowns (<a href="http://joesanantonio.multiply.com">http://joesanantonio.multiply.com</a>) and Jace Esperanza (<a href="http://jaceesperanza.multiply.com">http://jaceesperanza.multiply.com</a>) Accessories: Edz of FashionShines Locati... http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/album/53/_The_Next_Models_Photoworkshop_Batch_9_X-Y_Martillo_with_Behind-The-Scenes Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:23:10 -0000 Skin Hour: Organically Clean With the trend on everything being earth-friendly and organic from clothing, accessories, food, and makeup, it's no surprise that skin care ought to follow the trend as well. <a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_BCC38tLV7fE/SGcauJAv5AI/AAAAAAAAAiw/OND5vcbJKWo/s1600-h/prima3%2520boy%2520p.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217168073327371266" style="CURSOR: hand;" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_BCC38tLV7fE/SGcauJAv5AI/AAAAAAAAAiw/OND5vcbJKWo/s320/prima3%2520boy%2520p.JPG" border="0"></a> Skin Hour, a new skin care line would make our environment-conscious friends and also our skin happy with its organic ingredients made from plants "cultivated without the use of any fertilizers, pesticides; as ingredients." so there are no chemicals to harm the skin, which is what some girls with sensitive skin have. I'm trying out the cleansing oil, mattifying day cream, toner, and moisturizng night cream and here's what I have to say: <ul> <li>The Deep Cleansing Oil is miracle in a bottle. I've been a cleansing oil convert since I feel that it feels better than the conventional cold cream, whatever brand it may be. It's less sticky and it could remove all my 7 coats of mascara, waterproof gel liner, bronzer, or whatever trace of makeup or muck. And it's so easy to use. Just massage some on the face, then rinse off. If you'... http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/journal/item/27/Skin_Hour_Organically_Clean Sun, 29 Jun 2008 06:16:00 -0000 Makeupbybambi is back in business After a week of no net, I'm back on track to do more stuff! wheee!!!!!!!!!!! So i'll get by all your inquiries as soon as possible. :) And do watch out for my birthday blowout promo! http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/journal/item/26/Makeupbybambi_is_back_in_business Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:27:00 -0000 Michelle's Makeover Another pretty client! Michelle is an oriental beauty with perfect skin, a nice smile, and lovely eyebrows. When I saw her I was like, parang masaya sya makeupan! Actually, she is. Even without a trace of makeup, she actually is pretty. She'll be attending the wedding of her boyfriend's brother so she has to look extra-pretty. Michelle though specified one thing: no fresh look since the fresh look washes her out. Although super smoky eyes are not an option, I came up with a subtle smoky eye for Michelle. <img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.makeupbybambi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SF8@CQoKCtQAADc325o1/Michelle.jpg?et=H0MPEoqyj2f9wuTTgL6iIQ&nmid=0" border="0"> <img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.makeupbybambi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SF8@NAoKCtQAADkA9981/IMG_0140.jpg?et=MjVpXl9KXsn4vm6n4M80wQ&nmid=0" border="0"> From simple girl, Michelle is all-glammed up. I lined her eyes with gel liner and put falsies on the sides. A swipe of lilac gloss and she's good to go. Since she's wearing a strapless dress, I let it show by pulling her hair up in a poufy bun a la Sarah Jessica Parker. :) Michelle sure looks pretty and doing makeup for her again sure would be a joy. Maybe red lips? Or the clean look?  There are lots of looks that could fit Michelle and if she were to model for me, I'd definitel... http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/journal/item/25/Michelles_Makeover Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:04:00 -0000 The Work Room Shoot Photographer: JC Cerilla Stylist/Concept by: Jenny Padua (<a href="http://jspadua.multiply.com">http://jspadua.multiply.com</a>) Hair and Make Up by: Bambi De La Cruz (<a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/">http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/</a>) Models: Lana Macapagal (<a href="http://notadream.multiply.com">http://notadream.multiply.com</a>) Bambi De La Cruz (<a href="http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/">http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/</a>) clothes by: Jen Padua and Hued Manila (<a href="http://huedmanila.multiply.com/">http://huedmanila.multiply.com/</a>) Location: Egi Towers, Taft http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/album/52/The_Work_Room_Shoot Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:39:16 -0000 Stephanie's Makeover Once upon a time, Stephanie was invited to attend a wedding and she was up searching for makeup artists to do her makeup on that day. With the blessing of the Internet search engines and Multiply.com, she somehow reached my page and inquired for my services. At that time, lil ol me was in an Internet coffee shop in Glorietta taking a break from my usual mall strolls. I saw her PM and several text messages later, she was booked. Coincidentally, the day of her booking is also my birthday, and technically, I got a birthday wish, which was a project. Before the meeting, I looked at Stephanie's personal multiply page and looked at her pictures. I saw her bear resemblance to Christina Ricci. When I met Stephanie yesterday, I noticed she had such a nice smile and bubbly personality. I love the way she lights up the room with how she laughs. I wanted to do makeup that would radiate that personality in her while keeping it glamorous. <img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.makeupbybambi.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SFXVQAoKCtQAAFlkODk1/Stephanie.jpg?et=H4SKsebQYWHcMuQF4yAoaw&nmid=0" border="0">  I gave her a simple look that... http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/journal/item/23/Stephanies_Makeover Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:44:00 -0000 Beyond Powder and Chapstick: A Makeup Artist's Guide to Non-Makeup Girls Who Want to Go Makeup Shopping Whenever people find out that I'm a makeup artist and teacher, I get questions on what makeup should we start off with, what's the best everyday look, or what not. It's a fact that there are still many girls out there who still have the wrong techniques, or simply want to learn makeup for personal application. I've also seen makeup kits that have too much of stuff they don't need or too little. Actually, if you look at my collection, it's a whole lot, but that's just me. :) For personal use, you don't need like, an entire mallette. You  can just stick to the basic, dahling, and then go branch out if you want more.  So, I came up with this article here in the blog section of my website to give a guide when you want to start makeup shopping for your own "starter kit" - for personal use of course. 1. BRUSHES. Brushes, dahling, brushes! If you must invest, invest on these. No matter how expensive the makeup is, if you have nada brushes, the makeup just won't do. No... http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/journal/item/22/Beyond_Powder_and_Chapstick_A_Makeup_Artists_Guide_to_Non-Makeup_Girls_Who_Want_to_Go_Makeup_Shopping Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:20:00 -0000 Wearing Your Heritage - Literally! When Art and Fashion and Pride for One's Country Combines.... This is the result: <a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_BCC38tLV7fE/SFCtheTS59I/AAAAAAAAAhA/T2tC0QO4YgE/s1600-h/100_0070.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210855559448946642" style="CURSOR: hand; " alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_BCC38tLV7fE/SFCtheTS59I/AAAAAAAAAhA/T2tC0QO4YgE/s320/100_0070.JPG" border="0"></a> Last night, Collezione C2 launched the My Pilipinas collection at CAV in Bonifacio High Street. This new collection was created by Rhett Eala and these pieces depict the Philippine map silkscreened and embroidered in ready-to-wear items. It's like saying "Hey darling, I'm Pinoy and I'm fasyon". I'm still crushing on that dress (above picture) until now. :P Just like the Fashion Week article, this is just another one depitcting nationalism in the fashionista sense. These art pieces are being exhibited at The Spa at Bonifacio High Street from 10 am to 12 mn up to June 14. <a href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_BCC38tLV7fE/SFCq6kpBVrI/AAAAAAAAAgw/SykuC8lOmmE/s1600-h/100_0074.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210852692112529074" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand; " height="220" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_BCC38tLV7fE/SFCq6kpBVrI/AAAAAAAAAgw/SykuC8lOmmE/s320/100_0074.JPG" width="289" border="0"></a>Just in time for Independence Day. Just when we're bored to death with history books and memorizing, here's another way of taking pride of our heritage - why don't we wear the map. Right now, photoshoot ideas are cooking up in my head while I was looking at the pieces. <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_BCC38tLV7fE/SFCk_boXL7I/AAAAAAAAAgg/CdItL9PZcZU/s1600-h/IMG_8992.JPG"></a> <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_BCC38tLV7fE/SFCk_boXL7I/AAAAAAAAAgg/CdItL9PZcZU/s1600-h/IMG_8992.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210846178523426738" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand; " height="204" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_BCC38tLV7fE/SFCk_boXL7I/AAAAAAAAAgg/CdItL9PZcZU/s320/IMG_8992.JPG" width="277" border="0"></a> I'm totally crushing on this print as well. During the even... http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/journal/item/20/Wearing_Your_Heritage_-_Literally_ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:14:00 -0000 Philippine Fashion Week 2008: My Very-First Encounter Practically if you're in the Fashion Industry or a lover of fashion, the much-awaited culminating activity would be Philippine Fashion Week, which happens bi-annually. I always see the pictures in magazines or newspapers and all I did was ooh and aaah at the designs, how beautiful the models are, and how creative the makeup and hair team is! Anyway, so two Thursdays ago was my first time to go to such an event thanks to Paelo Pedrajas for getting me in the guest list. BTW girls, Paelo is an up-and-coming photographer that I've worked with a lot of times. The pictures here are all his work and you can view <a href="http://entropicmind.multiply.com/">his website to see more</a>. :) It was held at the SMX Convention Center at the SM Mall of Asia where fashion enthusiants, designers, models, stylists, and celebrities were there to witness this event. The show started with Visions and Trends collection, which featured the work of the following designers: Donn Delantar Estien Quijano Jasmine Castelo John & Paul Herrera Kenneth C... http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/journal/item/19/Philippine_Fashion_Week_2008_My_Very-First_Encounter Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:07:00 -0000 See That? It's Art! Whenever you go to Bonifacio High Street, you spot a lot of stuff that you may not understand or actually think they're there because, "Wala lang, cute tingnan!" Actually, it was only this Saturday that I got to know that it is actually art - and art, can come in different forms and not just by pictures. As I quote.... "Yes, Virginia, There's Fine Art in Taguig" (or something like that) <a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_BCC38tLV7fE/SEYDxSMdZiI/AAAAAAAAAdM/zh_yjgdFPlA/s1600-h/100_0080.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207854164333127202" style="CURSOR: hand; " alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_BCC38tLV7fE/SEYDxSMdZiI/AAAAAAAAAdM/zh_yjgdFPlA/s320/100_0080.JPG" border="0"></a>I'm talking about the <a href="http://celdrantours.blogspot.com/2008/05/carlos-recommends.html#comments">High Street Art Walk</a>, a tour of the Bonifacio High Street public art and the "importance of art in developing a proper urban environment" conducted by the man who could summarize my entire Jose Rizal course that I took in 4 weeks to 2 hours with bonus on the Japanese and American Occupation and Jose Rizal's life in one minute - <a href="http://celdrantours.blogspot.com/">Carlos Celdran</a>. If you've been to one of his tours, you know what I mean. He makes us look at Philippine History and our conventional Intramuros tours look fun we'd think we're just watching a talk show live. And to think I always fall asleep in my class... http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/journal/item/18/See_That_Its_Art Mon, 9 Jun 2008 01:42:00 -0000 High Fashion Photoshoot: Lauren Dalao Another high fashion shoot. This time, I do makeup naman. My model is Lauren Dalao, and it's my second time to put makeup on her. Lauren is indeed a very sweet girl and ang galing how she morphs into different looks each time from teenybopper to bridal to fierce. Photographers: Ae-Jay Jimenez (<a href="http://bugsybean.multiply.com">http://bugsybean.multiply.com</a>) Daks Bangawan (<a href="http://daksphotography.multiply.com/">http://daksphotography.multiply.com/</a>) Paelo Pedrajas (<a href="http://entropicmind.multiply.com">http://entropicmind.multiply.com</a>) Jordan Torres (<a href="http://thrisic.multiply.com">http://thrisic.multiply.com</a>) Paul Ang (<a href="http://technoweirdfreak.multiply.com">http://technoweirdfreak.multiply.com</a>) Patrick So (<a href="http://invu69.multiply.com">http://invu69.multiply.com</a>) Ryan Sulit (<a href="http://guitardedkid.multiply.com">http://guitardedkid.multiply.com</a>) Hans Cubacub (<a href="http://jadeitte.multiply.com">http://jadeitte.multiply.com</a>) Dress by: Gerswin Qua Model: Lauren Dalao Hair by: Egay Dacay (<a href="http://eddaks.multiply.com/">http://eddaks.multiply.com/</a>) Art Director: Tips Descatamento (<a href="http://tippyfield.multiply.com/">http://tippyfield.multiply.com/</a>) Ken Baisa Location: Cityland 8 Roof Deck http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/album/51/High_Fashion_Photoshoot_Lauren_Dalao Sat, 7 Jun 2008 00:25:33 -0000 High Fashion Glam Kulitan BHS Pics Big group right? So here's what's went on behind the lovely shots. Kitams naman eh super saya behind the scenes. Kulitan talaga. plus group pix. http://makeupbybambi.multiply.com/photos/album/49/High_Fashion_Glam_Kulitan_BHS_Pics Fri, 6 Jun 2008 02:00:30 -0000