PICO CONFERENCE Gala Dinner

Such an interesting event! The conference consisted of PICO companies from different parts of the world! From Singapore, China, Korea,  and Dubai just to name a few. They held their annual conference in which had the Philippines be their turn to host. Luckily, Steph (me) was there to the rescue to be the last minute make-up artist! HAHA ok lame

More about PICO: http://www.pico.com/


Who: Global Link X PICO
When: December 19, 2012
Where: Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City

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Did some Before/After of my own! Hihi. 

I wanted my makeup look to be dramatic but not THAT dramatic that i'd look too overly done. Seeing that my dress was a bold ensemble, I had to use natural colored shadows to tone down my overall look. 

The lashes and the red lipstick was really the key in creating "the look"
 (Lol sorry it just sounds funny when you say it)  

Quick Tip: If you want to re-create this look, use false lashes that are winged out at the ends. This can make your eyes bigger while opening out your face more. && it gives you that flirty effect too ;) 

The host for the evening: Ms. Rita from PICO Singapore 

Quick re-touch for Ms. Anne Tan! She was running late and so I just completed her look with lining her eyes with black eyeliner to give her this rocker-edgy vibe. Haha! Her hair adds to the overall look and so I decided to play up the drama. 

Sometimes, its okay to do things beyond your comfort zone. It's not everyday that you have the opportunity to be overly fabulous and not be judged by it! ;)

(Oh! And sorry for the bad shot.. She was really running late! Haha)

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Pictures from the event: 

Err another blurred picture.. but I guess a "clearer" shot of Ms. Rita's makeup

La Familia (Sister missing) 

Bro and I 

 I just had to take a picture of my nails!!! Currently loving this deep red shade on me.. Hihi!

I dont know if the Beautician who did my nails is really that pro or is the nail polish really that indestructible! 

Ok well, if you can see it, my pointer got chipped a little but then I did so many errands/bookings the whole week, it was bound to get damaged!? ahaha. 

Still!! Just the best red nail polish i've ever tried! ♥

(Orly in Bus Stop Crimson)

Quick advice: Never let your makeup wear you. Makeup should make you look and feel beautiful, not the other way around.

So what do you think of my makeup look? 

Would love to hear your thoughts! Message me through email (steph_lagandaon_002@yahoo.com) or comment below! 

XOXO, StephanieHearts ❤

12 12 12

Weddings everywhere!!!!! The fact that it was 12 12 12, the only last date in the calendar that all of the numbers would be the same, it would be expected that a lot of weddings would take place on this date. Talk about the last lucky date???? 
So much for my own wedding.... 

Ms. Petrenne Caimbon hired me to be one of the make-up artists for her brother, Peter Caimbon's wedding. 

You may know Mr. Peter as a contestant in XFactor Philippines.

Who: Peter Caimbon x Kristine Suguitan 
Where: San Juan

When: December 12, 2012

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Mother of the Groom: 

Such a beautiful and cute mother I might add! She was suddenly giggling by herself.. and so I asked her why 

and she said coz her husband keeps on looking at her! Haha way too cute!

Mother of the Bride:

(no lipstick–they didn't want me to put on them yet because they would still be eating their lunch...)

Close friend of the Bride: 

(no lipstick–they didn't want me to put on them yet because they would still be eating their lunch...)

Petrenne Caimbon (Sister of the Groom):

(no lipstick–they didn't want me to put on them yet because they would still be eating their lunch)

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Ms. Yna Calpotura-Manialong's Wedding

I had the opportunity to be the makeup artist for the entourage of a client.
I also did Ms. Yna's makeup in her pre-wedding photoshoot last November. Even though they were strangers to me, it was such a blessing to witness their journey and contribute in my own way for their most special day!



Who: Yna Calpotura x Eric Anthony Manialong
Where: Santa Clara de Montefalco Parish Church
When: December 6, 2012

Sorry for some of the bad quality pictures! Thought it would be more efficient to shoot using my phone. Haha

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PRE-WEDDING PHOTOSHOOT:

THE WEDDING: 

Bride:
(Before pic: Already prepped with foundation)

Maid of Honor:
(Forgot to take a shot of the before phase! :( )

Sister:

(Before pic: Already prepped with foundation) 

Close Friend:

This was a tricky one. I noticed that she didn't have a crease. So when you wing out the eyeliner, 

it would apparently be hidden because her lids would overlap it. I did an inverted crease to make her eyes seem bigger and to add more depth and drama to her eyes.

Mother of the Bride:

 Bridesmaids:

 Sir Denz (Partner Hairstylist) with the Bridesmaids: 

"You come to love not by finding the perfect person, but seeing an 

imperfect person perfectly."

-Sam Keen

Detdet Suva's 18th

So happy everything turned out well! There's nothing more rewarding than seeing your best friend celebrate her debut and being part of the process in making it all happen. I was honored to be part of her engagement and meant so much to me to be able to be there for her. It wasn't about the money, the exposure, or any tangible thing you could associate my role in this whole endeavor, but it was just about being there for my best friend since grade 4!

Did a pro bono work for this event. It really wasn't about the money, time or effort. 

It was all about just having a good time! Doing the things that you love for the people you love the most. ❤

Photography by the great Francis Perez!


Who: Diane Suva

When: September 21, 2012

Where: Maynila Ballroom, Manila Hotel

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Just a candid photo of my own... Annoying sorry haha

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Debuts, Proms and the Like

Some few gigs I did in the past year. Thanking God for this amazing and very fruitful year!

MORE TO COME!

XOXO, StephanieHeartsU

Pro bono work I did for my friend!

My Ball date and I 

I did my own make-up during my Graduation Ball. (Sorry, for choosing a bad photo of my friend..) 

I wasn't really able to really take pictures of myself because we were running late already.. haha!

Ms. Pu Pujalte all glowing and colorful for her prom in St. Paul College of Pasig!

Bianca all ready for her JS Prom! 

Without flash

 Diane attending her Lolo's Birthday

A natural look for Kisha Prats' prom in LSGH! 

(Unfinished work. Just took a test shot of her eyes) 

18th Birthday of Detdet

Ryu Oba going to LSGH Prom!

Trial Makeup for Ms. Chelsea Famatigan 

Kitkat Morato all ready to dance and act for the musical, Pepe and Will 

Such a beautiful debutant! Ms. Jessica Dizon 

all ready for her 18th birthday in Casa Armas, Podium

Debut makeup for my blockmate, Andrea Butiong! Ok so it's not really her debut, she just attended one haha. 

Although, I was so happy in how it turned out because from her feedback, she said everyone loved the way she looked and was even compared to Leighton Meester! Haha well, so much for doppelgängers...

Before and After of Andrea

My beautiful bestfriend going to our friend's debut! Not to brag but this was actually rushed.. I was too busy doing my own makeup, I forgot we were running late already! 

Stunning how this turned out! Micah contacted me to do the makeup of her mom, sister and herself for her Lola's birthday! I was suppose to post their before-after pictures too but decided not to. I find that her Instagram picture shows a better capture of how makeup could really enhance your whole outfit. Hihi ✌

Makeup by Stephanie

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