FANTASIA MANILA || Openshoot for Photographers

Hi everyone!

Geez, Sunday was a busy day for me because of the openshoot for photographers that we had. Wew! But then, it's okay because I had fun. Here's a few sneak peak of the said shoot. 

The F A N T A S I A - Manila Team, Morning and Afternoon Session. 

Tinkerbell | Jennevie Luna | Andrew Jardenil
Princess Merida | Michelle Martha Braun | Darvin Macabales
Princess Jasmin | Roan Ycasas | Ehmjay Bornales
Mula | China Yoo | Jovit Sanguyo

Unicorn Princess | Marriane Suayan | Andrew Jardenil
Flower Queen | Sasha Perez | Darvin Macabales 
Queen Cleopatra | Bence Bianzon | Red Castro
Hindu Princess | Jill Nunez | Oliver Bumatay 

Creative Staff:
Don Cristobal
Edward Byron Yap
Cecill Rivera
Nestor Nazareno
Letlet Suayan

Facilitators :
Charvin Torne
Mj Suayan
Nathan Lubian
Jake Radaza

Official VA's
John Leslie Forcado
Willis Hernandez
Kayle Ann Lucero

And here are some of the shots that were taken from the said shoot. Featuring, MJ SUAYAN'S PHOTOGRAPHY.

Featured Photographer: Charvin Torne

Atleast once or twice a month, I will show you some of my random works from various photographers with various models. If you want to see my complete works, simply click and like this Epitome of Color and Style Page.

My featured photographer for this week will be Charvin Torne of DC Fashion Studio with models Heather de Leon and Jennevie Luna.

 

Photographer: Charvin Torne

Models: Heather de Leon and Jennevie Luna

Designer: Don Cristobal
Hair and Make-up: Ehmjay Bornales

Location: DC Fashion Studio

Of course, will I let them win over me? LMFAO

What do you think?? :)

Skin79 Hot Pink BB Cream Review

BB creams were in demand now a days. I admit that I'm one of those girls who went gaga over these creams. Seriously, who can't resist a facial product which offers all the things that you've been looking for?

As per Wikipedia:

BB cream is promoted as an all-in-one facial cosmetic product to replace serum, moisturizer, primer, foundation, and sunblock. It can be worn alone as a tinted moisturizer, over serum and moisturizer as a regular foundation, and under powder, depending on the desired amount of coverage.

See? Isn't it very interesting?

A lot of brands came up with this kind of cream so it's very hard to find a good one that will keep what they have promised.I've been searching and searching all over the net for a good BB cream. (I don't want to compromise my skin though. LOL) Until I found out about Skin79 BB cream products.

Skin79 is a well-known brand for its wide range of original BB cream products. Good thing I have a friend in California, he purchased it and our boss brought it for me when he came here.

And here it is! My Skin79 Hot Pink BB Cream!! YAY!! :)

Why did I choose hot pink BB cream over the other creams that they have?
- comes in color pink container (duh. LOL. very girly)
- for normal skins
- it has SPF
- whitening formula which I like!
- it controls sebum
- it improves the appearance of wrinkles
  (A lil information, my skin is prone to wrinkles. That's why I love products that can diminish the appearance of my premature wrinkles.) 

Let's see what it looks like... ;)

It has a pale grayish undertone. But it's okay, I know it will blend well.

I told you it will blend well. :) Look, it somehow hid my veins. Now, that's very impressing!

What I  like about this product are:

- it has a mild scent which I like so much
- a small amount will work perfectly fine to cover the entire face
- it comes in a pumping bottle which I find very hygienic and can control the amount I want to use
- blends perfectly even though it has a greyish undertone
- it didn't give my face any allergic reactions (yay! for that.)
- it has a whitening and wrinkle improvement properties.
- lightweight
- can be used when you're in a hurry since you doesn't need a lot of products to prep your face, one product will do the work.

Cons:

- has one shade only
- not ready/available locally, you can find one but it's pre-order

Will I recommend this product?
Definitely a yes! :)

Do you use BB creams too? What BB cream products you already tried? Feel free to share!

Hugs <3 Ehmjay

EYELASH DIVA FLYING COLORS SERIES

 Hi everyone! Obviously I've been busy again for this week. (nothing's new eh?) LOL. My 2-day first openshoot for models was successful and I would like to thank all the people who participated on the said event, "Meet the Bride". It was so tiring yet so fun! :)

Anyway, let's get start! I'll be featuring Eyelash Diva again, but this time I'll be showing two of their "Flying Colors" series. 

                      TA-DAH!! :) Eyelash Diva's Flying Colors! These lashes are genuine, fashionable, colorful, intricately handmade and very soft and lightweight "feather" made lashes. I chose these to my "Black et Couleurs" Openshoot for Photographers, because my concept is to create an avant-garde look but I don't want to exaggerate it, I still want to make it simple and glamorous.

                     
                                                First was the Purple Black 01 Double Wave Full Lashes. 

                             I decided to use this lashes because it gives a playful but still glamorous look which is right for the concept I created that time. 

         CREDITS:

Model: Heather de Leon

Photographer: Allan Manalac

Second, was the re-JOYCE me lashes. I love it so much! :) I chose this to create a dramatic look yet still gives avant-gardeish look. 

CREDITS:

Model: Katherine dela Paz of 24K girls

Photographer: Allan Manalac

I know everyone is asking: "Is is heavy?" LOL!

CREDITS:
Model: :)
Photographer: Kayle Ann Lucero

You can see it right, that's me! LOL. I tried it and yes, some were heavy and some were not. It depends with the style of the lashes that you're going to choose. These lashes are best when doing avant-garde or out of this world concepts.

Have you tried any lashes like these before? :)

Charm PRO 21-pc. Professional Makeup Brush Set

Yihee, I'll be posting my second blog for this month! Hopefully it'll be consistent. ;p It's 6:24am here and this will be just a quick post since I have my gig in an hour. (I'll be in a hurry again... lol)

Anyway, I'll be showing you my new set of brushes. It's Charm PRO 21-pc. Professional Make-up Brush Set. This was gifted to me by one of my good friend as gift for my bday. You know who you are, thank you so much for the gift!! :)

Yihee!! :) BRUSHES!!!

                               You can buy this through online too! Just like Charm Makeup Brushes' facebook.

                                  You'll get this for Php 3,450 free shipping! Now, how wonderful is that?
                                                                       OR
                 You can visit  any Pure Beauty stores (I guess they do all have Charm Brushes) to get this.

The logo. :)

These brushes were made of using animal and synthetic hair. (unfortunately, as much as I wanted to show you each brushes that are included in this set, I cannot because I'm using my phone as my camera, so some photos were blurred.) 

The Charm PRO Makeup Brush Set includes :

1. Dual Fibre Brush
2. Large Powder Brush 
3. Small Powder/Blush Brush
4. Foundation Brush
5. Angled Contour Brush
6. Concealer Brush
7. Wet/Dry Eyeshadow Brush
8. Eye Shader Brush
9. Tapered Blending Brush
10. Angled Shading Brush
11. Pencil Point Brush
12. Precise Crease Blending Brush
13. Flat Liner Brush
14. Precise Concealer Brush
15. Angled Liner/Brow Brush
16. Bent Liner Brush
17. Eyebrow Defining Brush
18. Mini Fan Brush
19. Brow Spoolie/Lash Brush
20. Fan Brush
21. Retractable Lip Brush

The brushes were nice and soft. One thing I don't like about it is, the large powder brush shreds a lot. Makes me worry it's gonna lost all of it's hair. LOL Talking about being bald eh? ;p But yeah, all in all this set satisfies me. :)

Will I recommend this? Of course yes! :)

Featuring: Eyelash Diva Black Beauty Series and Beauty Instincts' Products

          Hooray!!! I'm back in the track! After so many months of being M.I.A., Ehmjay is back in blogging. (party poppers popping...people clapping) ;p

           I've been busy with my work, my personal life and my make-up gigs, so please please please forgive me. But don't worry, I won't explain or try to excuse myself too much why I disappeared because I know you don't care. (being so melodramatic *giggle*) Nah, just kidding. LOL. So yeah, let's start this post and have fun. :)

             Last June 4, 2012, Miss Jewil Viv of Eyelash Diva and Beauty Instincts invited me to be one of her Monarch HMUA's. I've been featuring Eyelash Diva since I started my career as a freelance make-up artist. Eyelash Diva is a brand exclusive under Beauty Instincts Cosmetics. They have a wide range of glamorous  "couture" faux eyelashes. From natural black eyelashes to wild feathered colored eyelashes. You name it, Eyelash Diva got it. *wink* 

Eyelash Diva Facebook Page

            

              May 11, 1989, my birthday, Eyelash Diva surprised me with two of her wonderful best seller Black Series collection and some goodies. Thank you so much Miss Jewil!

                  

                                                 Wanna see what's inside?! :) Ta-dah!!

Tied together with a cute pink ribbon. Aw, so girly. :)

                                       (sorry, its blurred. I took this picture using my camera phone only)

                    Yahoo! The two best seller false eyelashes. Look how cute and glamorous the packaging is. 

                                                These are two of her newest style of eyelashes. 

                        

                   DROOOL. Adorable lashes! If you want to get that glamorous cat eye look, these lashes are the bomb!  (Actually, this is one of my favorite lashes from eyelash diva) Look closely... They're using clear nylons (I believe, that's what it calls like) to hold the lashes. Now, isn't it fab?! :)

                                           Look how sexy these lashes will create in your eyes. :)

                                                        Photographer: Jaydee of HBK

                                                      Model: Nizza Yoshida of Playgirls

So fancy and fab! This goes perfectly if you want to get a bolder cat eye look.  

   

                          

           How fierce yet so innocent look. 

            Photography: Jeffrey Balmedina

               Model: Krystel (Heather) de Leon

                 FYI: These are handmade eyelashes. It's a delicate work of art weaved by love and passion. For only Php 999, you will get 10 pairs of these fabulous eyelashes! :)

                 As I mentioned a while ago, she also included some goodies! I was so excited to check the paper bag that time because I know that aside from lashes, she also sent few products from Beauty Instincts. Miss Jewil is so sweet! :)

Jenova Triple Pinky & Moist Gel- Php 880

Get an instant flush of rosy- pink cheeks and a lovely kissable pinkish lips.

I received a sample of Jenova from Sir Don Cristobal when I joined one of his openshoot as his HMUA. From there, I never stopped loving this product. Maybe Miss Jewil remembered that I inquired about the price of this product that's why she decided to give it to me. LOL. 

                                           Jenova's moist gel and triple pinky lip and cheek tint.

                   What I love about this product is that, it has more natural effect, doesn't stain,  non-sticky,  easy & smooth to apply. It doesn't irritate my skin rather makes it soft, smooth & rosier. Gosh, my item on the go! :) (excuse my pimple. haha!)

                               Will you recommend this? YES! :)

                                                                    Benefit ERASE Paste

  

               This Benefit's corrector paste really do its job! One of the concealers I love the most. It really brightens and conceal my eyebags! (Yeah, I have huge eyebags. Duh, I work at night. *sob*) It also comes with a tiny cute spatula. Love it! 

                   Will you recommend this? YES, specially to those who wants to hide their imperfections. :)

             I want to thank Miss Jewil Viv of Beauty Instincts for trusting me! No words can describe how         

                         thankful I am to be part of your team. More blessings to come. :)