Friends at Weddings

My college friends and I attended a couple of weddings (day after the other) last week.  Since this was a first on our group (where one of us got married), we were beyond excited!  We thought of preparing big time for this since we're all the laid-back-kind-of-ladies (you know, the sneakers-slippers-shirt-pants kind of ladies).  Having made up and wear posh clothing is something we rarely do and these events serves as an excuse for us to experience it.  Haha!

I've been practicing make-up artistry for quite some time now and Tin does too on hairstyling department.  So it's a great team up!  We were supposed to go to a bar right after Car's wedding but due to Cherry's wedding the next day, we opted not to.  That was supposed to be our first time going out together at a club/bar.  We never went for that kind of gimmick back in college.  We only watched movies and eat out back then.  Most of the time we're in school, at the library for projects and assignments, at the cafeteria, AVP room, or at the org office.  We're nerds, well, sort of.  :p

I had my mom's car checked before meeting with the girls on Friday morning, which then made us all late and wasn't able to witness the wedding ceremonies at the church.  My bad.  I feel so awful about it.  I really am sorry! :(  Prepping took us a lot of time and the traffic really bites.  So we were 3 hours late and went straight to the reception.  But all was good.  We were happy to see the couple!  They're just so lovely :)

Makeup by APueblo

Hairstyle by KChiao

my peg:  Marilyn Monroe-ish
lips - Revlon 720 Fire & Ice
eyeshadow - Revlon Matte 001 Vintage Lace
Catwalk Cosmetics
eyeliner - Fanny Serrano's long-wear gel eyeliner
mascara - Maybelline The Magnum Volum' Express Super Film
concealer - L'Oreal True Match Fair
foundation - L'Oreal N3 Natural Buff liquid
blush - L'Oreal's bare Naturale Soft Rose 488
contour:  Ellana Minerals Light Roast
final powder - Maybelline Clear Smooth Shine-Free Cake Powder Sand Beige

Peg:  smokey cat's eye for monolids
lips - Revlon 671 Mink
eyeshadow - Maybelline Charcoal Smokes
Catwalk Cosmetics
eyeliner - Fanny Serrano's long-wear gel eyeliner
mascara - Maybelline The Magnum Volum' Express Super Film
concealer - L'Oreal True Match Fair
foundation - L'Oreal N3 Natural Buff liquid
blush - L'Oreal's bare Naturale Soft Rose 488
contour -  Ellana Minerals Light Roast
final powder - Maybelline Clear Smooth Shine-Free Cake Powder Sand Beige

peg:  smokey eyes for the evening reception, nude lips and subtle blush to give attention to her eyes.
lips - Revlon 671 Mink
eyeshadow - Maybelline Charcoal Smokes
Catwalk Cosmetics
L'Oreal Wear Infinite Studio Secrets Desert Sunrise
eyeliner - Fanny Serrano's long-wear gel eyeliner
mascara - Maybelline The Magnum Volum' Express Super Film
concealer - L'Oreal True Match Fair
foundation - L'Oreal N3 Natural Buff liquid
blush - L'Oreal's bare Naturale Soft Rose 488
contour:  Ellana Minerals Light Roast
final powder -  Maybelline Clear Smooth Shine-Free Cake Powder Sand Beige 

peg:  Devon Aoki / fresh summer look
lips - Aqualicious Persian Peach
eyeshadow - L'Oreal Wear Infinite Studio Secrets Desert Sunrise
eyeliner - Fanny Serrano's long-wear gel eyeliner
mascara - Maybelline The Magnum Volum' Express Super Film
concealer - L'Oreal True Match Fair
foundation - L'Oreal (Tin's)
blush - L'Oreal's bare Naturale Soft Rose 488
contour:  Ellana Minerals Light Roast
final powder -  Maybelline Clear Smooth Shine-Free Cake Powder Sand Beige 

Then the next day, it was nice of Tin for styling our hair.  This time Bern and I arrived right on time at the wedding rites though we forgot our gift!  lol

bottom pic: Tin's junior assistant :)

top left: before make-up;  top right: after hair and make-up
PEG:  '50s - '60s
lips - Revlon 720 Fire & Ice
eyeshadow - Maybelline Charcoal Smokes
Catwalk Cosmetics
L'Oreal Wear Infinite Studio Secrets Desert Sunrise
eyeliner - Fanny Serrano's long-wear gel eyeliner
mascara - Maybelline The Magnum Volum' Express Super Film
concealer - L'Oreal True Match Fair
foundation - L'Oreal N3 Natural Buff liquid
blush - L'Oreal's bare Naturale Soft Rose 488
contour:  Ellana Minerals Light Roast
final powder -  Maybelline Clear Smooth Shine-Free Cake Powder Sand Beige
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bottom left:  beach wave hair;  bottom right:  after hair and make-up
PEG:  Fresh Natural Winged-Eye Look
lips - Aqualicious Persian Peach
eyeshadow - L'Oreal Wear Infinite Studio Secrets Desert Sunrise
eyeliner - Fanny Serrano's long-wear gel eyeliner
mascara - Maybelline The Magnum Volum' Express Super Film
concealer - L'Oreal True Match Fair
foundation - L'Oreal (Tin's)
blush - L'Oreal's bare Naturale Soft Rose 488
contour:  Ellana Minerals Light Roast
final powder -  Maybelline Clear Smooth Shine-Free Cake Powder Sand Beige

My approach to makeup is to enhance one's beauty and not make my client look someone else.

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SPArty!

This month gave me the impression that I'm no longer young.  I have attended and will have to attend numerous occasions: from bridal showers, baby showers, weddings to christenings.  All of which are happening in the span of three weeks.  Tell me about financial woes during this time.  LOL

I'm so glad that my friends were taking a huge leap on life and I'm very happy to be part of it.  Just last Saturday, we had a sort of surprise bridal shower for Car.  Sort of surprise because we asked her weeks before if she'll be having a party right before the wedding (stupid us haha) to which she replied that her HS bff were planning a simple get together.  My college friends and I are pretty excited on the party and the wedding itself (which, by the way, will take place this coming Friday).  This is the first time that one of us is getting married, so that hyped us all by preparing what to wear and what 'look' should we sport on the big day.  HAHA!  We're even looking forward on the after-party :)  But I doubt it would happen since Bern and I have yet to attend another wedding the day after. 

Going back, I suggested to have a spa party weeks before the shower so that we could all relax and at the same time catch up with everyone.  We're glad that everyone's on the same page, and Marge, the bride's bff, took care of the preparations. 

Celebrity Nails was our home service nail salon and body spa for the night.  We were supposed to have the sparty at Car's condo though the function room wasn't available that time, so we opted to surprise her at her family's home.

The spa service provided some snacks: chocolate fondue, marshmallows, cupcakes, wafer sticks, bread sticks, cheese and red wine.  

paraffin treatment = mittens on both hands and feet
Now I know how frustrated the babies are.. :p  You can't scratch nor make use of your fingers.

It was my first time to have a paraffin treatment on both hands and feet.  Kind of scared haha!  But it was all good and relaxing.

This is the best bridal shower so far.  We were all pampered and relaxed, especially Car's mom and dad!  Her fiance and guy friend were there too to get a treatment.  Boys are definitely allowed this time.  It was a great time to enjoy with the bride-to-be and friends.  :)

P.S.  I'm not used to having painted nails on my hands.  Let's see if it'll last a day or two.  Lol

Here's a song that I would sincerely wish to sing to the bride and groom on their wedding (aside from the requested "Power of Two").  I love playing this on the guitar.  <3 p="p">