The Magic Wand

Sharon

2010-12-29T15:33:00.007+08:00

Before

After

Eyes: Silver is used on the inner corners of her eyes and under the brow bone to echo the colour of her dress. Dark grey is used on the outer corner of the eyes to add depth. Fake lashes were also added to make her lashes more visible and add length.

Cheeks: Peach pink blush to add on some colours to her cheek but lightly brushed on to keep it light because the emphasis is on her eyes.

Lips: Christian Dior lip colour in mauve. High shine gloss only on the centre of the bottom lips to make the lips look pout.

Sharon has short crop hair, asymmetrical on both sides. Hair extension was added to add on volume as well as length. Transformed from a girl next door to a diva.

Winnie

2010-10-04T15:46:00.007+08:00

Before

After

Inspired by the funky assymetrical navy blue toga dress, I decided to give her bluish grey smokey eyes with thick lashes. Liquid eyeliner was used to define her eyes and also mascara all over the lower lashes. Warm brown shimmer were used to define the socket. The eye colour is a limited edition for smokey eyes by Kose.

Nude shell pink on her cheeks give her a warm glow. Matte colour is used so that the attention will be drawn to her eyes. I used my favourite sheer lip colour in Rose Pink by Christian Dior on her lips and lots of lip gloss to give a translucent glow.

Discovered that my curling tongs were not working on the morning, so I rushed down to Courts to get a new one. Sectioned her hair into 3 parts, top middle and bottom. Twist the hair and pin into place. Curl with curling tongs in the desired direction. Since she is wearing a toga dress, I wanted the curls to be on the side to show off her bare shoulders.

Winnie looks posh and styled all ready to rock guests!

Hands-on Hairstyling Workshop

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Excerpt from "We Buzz Weekly" - my company HR newsletter where my name appeared:

Mirror? Checked, Hair spray? Checked. Curling tongs? Checked.

40 staff of the “Y” gender hailing from various departments and locations were treated to a hands-on hair-do workshop on Wednesday evening from 6.30pm to 9.00pm. Participants were taught how to create various hairstyles for different occasions, from sassy to classy and elegant to bold. Participants with nimble fingers did their own hair while others, partnered with a fellow colleague to help create a new look for themselves.

Amidst the tingly scent of hairspray that consumed the room, the atmosphere was fun and lively as ladies in giggles (and some in occasional groans of pain from partner’s manhandling) took turns to work on each other’s hair, sharing personal tips and ideas on the different types of hair-do.

The session ended with a mini hair-do competition where all participants had to pair-up to create a winning hair style. Following a vote, the duo comprising of Jerlynn Ang & Winnie Yen from E&T in Alex emerged as the winning team, beating 7 other participating teams. All participants went away happy though with a bottle of organic shampoo each as a take-home gift.

Check out what’s in style for Fall 2010.

The Award-Winning Hairstyle

How it is done:

1. Tie up 3 quarters of the hair into a high ponytail, leaving some at the sides and the bottom for the twist later.

2. Use hairspray all over the ponytail and backcomb thoroughly. This step must be done thoroughly so that the bun can stay upright later.

3. Lightly comb your bun and pin into place with bobby pins. Remember to choose those with rounded edges to protect your client's scalp!

4. Started the twist from the right using the hair we have left alone earlier, do the double twist all around the head and pin the ends into the bun.

5. Hair spray all over to finish. You can add flowers or any other hair accessories to decorate the bun in anyway you like. This is very Audrey Hepburn and can look very elegant for brides.

Elise

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Elise before makeover

Elise is the emcee for her friend's wedding. Her accessories include gold earrings, gold necklace, gold strappy high heeled sandals and matching gold clutch bag, which is not shown here in the photo.

To give her a matching overall look, I used a gold cream base all over the lids of her eyes, white shimmer eyeshadow just below her brow bone and gold shimmer on the crease of her eyelids. Since her dress is the colour of the sea, I used the same colour on the outer corners of her eyes to give a tinge of bluish green. I find these colours really give a refreshing feeling and brightens up her face! It feels fun and matches her bubbly character!

On her cheeks, I used a very nude pink colour to give her a warm glow. On her lips, I used a copper gold lip colour with a tinge of pink gloss to complete the look.

Her hair was curled and pinned up in sections to create some volume and a feminine touch. Gold glitter hairspray added some sparkles for a bling bling effect!

Sue

2010-05-15T21:33:00.006+08:00

Sue is Heather's sister and she will also be attending the same church wedding. Forgot to take a photo of the before makeover look. Finishing up the final touches on her hair and fringe.
Sue has a totally different face shape and hairstyle as Heather. Coupled with her bubbly personality, she has a very sweet face and I decided to give her a kawaii Japanese girly look. I can just imagine how many jaws will drop when they find out that Sue is a mother of 2.

On her eyes, initially she requested for white and gold colour. I used a white eyeshadow base, cream gold eyeshadow over the entire lid and gold glitter powder over it. I was inspired to add a peachy pink colour to the corner of her eyes to make it feel like colours on a flower petal.

On her cheeks, I used a peachy pink blusher with a little bit of glitters to give her a nice matching blush. On her lips, I used a very sweet cherry pink with lots of gloss to give her the extra sweet look.

Sue's final complete look - Sweet Seventeen Kawaii Japanese Girl!

Heather

2010-05-15T21:06:00.004+08:00

Heather before makeover.

Heather is attending a church wedding. Since she is wearing this beautifully embroidered dress, I took inspiration from the colours and decided to give her a bronze look to match her dress. I used gold eye shadow and dark metallic black with gold glitters on the crease of her eyes to make her eyes bright.

I used a warm bronze pink on her cheeks to give her a nice warm glow on her skin to make her look really radiant.

I used a matching gold lip colour and lots of lip gloss for high shine and it looks absolutely stunning on Heather.

Heather's final look: Classic Chic

hernails.blogspot.com

2010-05-07T01:07:00.004+08:00

For those of you who love nails, please check out Her Nails by Sylvia!

Any queries, please email Sylvia at ask.hernails@gmail.com !

The one featured above is my favourite! Lovely, isn't it?

Well, I must find time to go down and get it done!!!

easy flirty smokey eye tutorial

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smoulder chocolate smokey eye

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pink & black smokey eyes

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hot bombshell look

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3D smokey eyes

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dramatic dark gothic makeup

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Sarah

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Sarah before makeover. Mommy Sarah is pregnant with her first baby Nicole and she wanted to have a makeover photoshoot with her husband to remember the experience of being new parents.

Sarah has very fair skin tone, almost as white as paper. I have to give her slightly heavier makeup because lighting in a photostudio is pretty strong. If there are not enough colours, she will look really pale in the photos. But because she is really fair, I choose earthy colours to deepen her eye socket and a deep grey to line and define her eyes. I use a peach blusher to bring out the glow in her translucent skin. The makeover is almost done! I am just adding on the fake lashes with glitters for the final touch!

The photographer at work with the couple.

Makeover - Ann Lee

2009-07-26T09:27:00.000+08:00

Eyes: White, Green, Gold Shimmer, Black Eyeliner, Luscious Lashes to emphasize the pretty eyes.

Cheeks: Warm pink to create that natural glow.

Lips: Golden pink with bronze high gloss to create the glassy nude look.

Hair: Curly locks twisted to the side to create a kawai Japanese style. Gold glitters adorned her hair for added glamour!

Nails: Pink and gold glitters gradually fading off to a creamy white french tip. Inspired and specially created to match her pink day outfit, green evening dress, pink and gold tone makeup and of course her beautiful blond highlighted hair.

Debbie before makeup

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Debbie after makeup

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Jerl at Kanebo Roadshow

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tailor-made gown

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Kim

Blk 246 Tampines St 21 #11-369

96478146

The best deal in town. Home business owner. Seamstress.

You can just cut out magazines that show the different gowns that celebrities wear and you can have it made to your size! Prices start from $100.

2006-10-03T16:08:00.001+08:00

Sijia - Superstar Contestant. She wanted something funky to match her outfit! Did smokey eyes and nude lips to enhance her pretty features! Her hair is pinned to the side and backcombed to add a springy feel to match her bubbly character. She loves the look and it gave her a lot of confidence as she went on for her next contest!

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nice shot I took of Renith and pretty gal

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photographer at work

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Me doing makeup for Kids Central TV photoshoot and videography. Izella posing with me. She's such a young vain pot and natural model!

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Izella again.. She read her T-shirt to me like 3 time! It reads "Fabulous" and she loves it when we call her Britney.

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nice pose from Izella

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little imp making funny faces at me...

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two mr cools playing at backstage

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two sweetie pies

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one sweetie pie

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the KidsCentral kids posing for the photographer

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the producer and crew members

Princess Celia's Wedding Day

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Evening look for Princess Celia.

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Side view

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Backview of Celia's hair. Up do was done for three-quarters of her hair with a little at the bottom let loose for a fairytale effect. The top was tied in a ponytail with a series of twists with the ends fanned out. Celia wanted a creative and funky do.

Celia told me after the wedding dinner that she received a lot of compliments for her hairdo!!! I'm so thrilled to hear that. It's a real confidence booster.

2006-04-23T18:46:00.000+08:00

My pretty bride and best pal Celia on her wedding day. Babylia is what I like to call her. She really loved this look and I'm glad to make her wedding bliss a memorable one. She carried this day look for the tea ceremony in the morning.

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Fresh flowers are used to adorn Babylia's hair.

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My best friend Celia

Veron

2006-04-18T18:07:00.000+08:00

Veron ROM Makeup - She wants something very natural and sweet.

Pantomime

2006-04-15T16:20:00.000+08:00

Pantomime

Character: depicts a young person. Hence, 2 interesting lines were created at the side of the eyes to make her look brighter. Also Bright red lip colour is used.

Character: Old folk. Frown lines are drawn on the forehead to depict the difference in character. Also darker red lip stick is used to differentiate from the younger character

Side Profile

Stage Makeup

2006-04-15T15:50:00.000+08:00

Ah Lian character in the play. Use striking blue eyeshadow and mascara so that it will be more visible on stage.

Hair extension with colours are used to create the effect.

Babylia likes this one!

2006-03-30T01:55:00.000+08:00

Babylia: Wow. This one is very nice! You're so skillful!
Me: This is my favourite too. If you like, I can do this hairstyle for your wedding!
Babylia: But you might be too tired.
Me: I get high when I make my brides pretty!
Babylia: Wow. Really must thank you for your help!

2006-03-29T02:19:00.000+08:00

Another closed up shot of my pretty art work!

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Close-up of one of the pretty dancers posing for my camera!

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Dancers for Christmas 2005 at my Crystal Tabernacle Church. Done both the makeup and hairdo for all 5 dancers within 1 hour. A record breaking time!

blemishes and freckles

2006-03-24T03:09:00.000+08:00

Blemishes and freckles on skin causes uneven skin tone and difficult to put on makeup.

Remedy:
Good concealer is used to hide blemishes. Use green concealer to cover redness in pimples and zits. Use creamy white concealer on freckles and brownish patches.

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Problem: Freckles, blemishes, fine lines and dull skin

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Problem: Freckles

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Problem: Freckles and dull skin

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Problem: Freckles

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Problem: Blemishes and dull skin

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Problem: Blemishes and pimples

Dull skin

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Dull, listless and pale complexion will make a person look older than her real age.

Remedy:
Bronzer and blusher solves this problem by enhancing the skin colour. Bronzer adds a healthy sheen to make the skin look sun-kissed and tan. Blusher adds rosiness to the cheeks for a healthy glow.

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Problem: Dull and pale complexion.

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Problem: Dull skin and pale lips

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Problem: Dull skin, pale complexion and lips

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Problem: Dull skin and pale complexion

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Problem: Fine lines near eye area and pale complexion

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Problem: Frown lines and dull skin

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Problem: Frown lines

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Problem: Frown lines and pale complexion

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Problem: Fine lines and dull skin

Eye bags

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Common problem around the eye areas include eye bags, dark eye rings due to lack of sleep and puffy eyes.

Remedies:
1. For dark eye rings, try using cucumber cold compress or place used tea bags on the tired eyes.

2. For eye bags and puffy eyes due to water retention, try using raw potato slices to place on the eyes. The puffiness will go away. Refrain from drinking water one hour before going to bed. This will reduce puffiness in eyes. Crying just before sleeping can also cause puffy eyes. So don't cry baby. Crying is ugly.

If all these don't work, use miracle concealer under the eyes before putting on your foundation. If you have already applied foundation and loose powder and forgot your concealer, the quick fix is to dap white mixed with silvery eyeshadow under the eyes. The light reflecting particles will reduce the dark skin tone under the eyes.

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Problem: Eye bags and dark eye rings

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Problem: Dark eye circles

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Problem: Eye bags and puffy eyes

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Problem: Eye bags and dark eye rings making eyes look listless.

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Problem: Eye bags

Eyebrow

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Eyebrow is the most important part of makeup as it frames the whole face. Eyebrows that are too sparse must be drawn, or it will make a person look browless. Eyebrows that are too thick will just need a professional trim.

Lets take a look at how well-drawn eyebrows are so important to the following celebrities.

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Problem: Thin and over-plucked brows

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Problem: over-plucked brows.

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Problem: Undefined brows and fine lines

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Problem: Thin and undefined brows and pale lips

Dance Competition

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Makeup for some secondary students for Dance Competition held at Ngee Ann City Square.

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Caught me unaware! -_-

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My back view as I drew eyeliner on one of the dancers.

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My good friend and their teacher-in-charge of the dance competition for her school, Michelle, watching intensely at me!

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Close-up shot of me at work!

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One pretty dancer posing to display my art work!

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Dancers posing with their dance instructor in yellow.

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Dancers rehearsing before stage time!

Julie - before

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Julie -before makeover. Problem areas: Droopy eyes, pale lips and undefined brows.

Julie - Nude Look

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Day look - nude makeup. Neutral browns and beiges are used on the eyes. Nude lip colour and a little blusher enhances the natural look. This natural yet sophisticated look is great for office and daily wear.

Julie - Sophisticated Evening Look

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Evening Look - fushia pink is used on the eyes and lips with added shimmer. Blusher colour is toned down by using a very neutral brown. Hair is curled and pinned to an updo.

May - before hairdo

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Close-up shot of May before I changed her straight hair into curly locks!

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Makeover for May. Bronze and gold is used on her tanned complexion. Deep maroon on her lips to match her outfit. Hair is curled using tongs for a different look from her usual straight style.

bridal makeup

2005-12-04T07:42:00.000+08:00

Went to do a bridal makeup early this morning. Forgot to bring camera to take pics.
The bride has extremely long hair that reaches beyond her waist!

Now taking a break in between and will be going down again for the evening makeup.

Don't Sleep with Makeup

2005-11-02T13:53:00.000+08:00

People who sleep with makeup might have skin problems in the long run. Sleeping with makeup will cause the skin to have difficulty in breathing and problem in perspiring. You will also need a much longer time to go into deep sleep.

Eyeshadow Tips

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The trick of the trade is to keep blending and blending. Make sure no hard lines are seen. Colours are applied from corner to corner of the eyes. Do not go beyond the corners of the eyes unless you are doing dramatic makeup for stage plays. Makeup should also be kept clean. Accidental boo-boos can be cleaned off with either a cotton bud or concealer.

Bik Yee - before

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before

T-technique

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Silver on the inner corners and Turqoise blue on the outer corners

Bik Yee - after

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Bik Yee with hair done up to spice up the wintery look with frosted eyes.

C Technique

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Silvery frost with black eyeliner. Black and brown eyeshadow defines the socket line to make eyes pop!

Bik Yee - after

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Bik Yee's hair is curled using tongs to jazz up the look

Importance of eyeliner

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Eye makeup is applied to give better definition to your eyes. The trick is to always line the upper lids with black eyeliner. Liquid eyeliner is preferred to pencil liners as liquid ones are more defined and does not smudge easily.

Kim - before

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before

Black & White Technique

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Highly defined eyes with smoky effect

Kim - after

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Black eyeliner is used to give definition to the eyes.

Wave Technique

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Wave Technique - Use of 3 colours on the eyes

This technique is suitable for evening events as the colours look dramatic on the eyes. However, if your eyes are too small, avoid using this technique.

Kim - after

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Green, Gold and Bronze is used to compliment Kim's tanned and healthy complexion

Previous post deleted

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Deleted my previous post on breaking my record as some nasty spammer had left a spam comment on my blog! Sigh.