E-Blinks

It took me a minute or two to realize that the girl (screen shot below) who seemed to be flying like a bird was me...

When I visited this portfolio of Carlo, I was inspired to make mine as inspiring as this....
Feel free to visit Carlo Rama Photography.

Peacock Inspired Look

Sweet Morning everyone!!
Just want to share you guys the raw/unedited photos of one of the themes I made during our Finals.
I call this the Arabian Peacock Inspired Look.

Weeks before the finals, our teacher asked my classmates and I  for a theme that we would want to do for the Avant Garde... My suggestion was "Peacock". Because for some reason I have always admired how the Arabian women do their makeup. Their eyes are very beautiful. Their features are very prominent. I remember looking at their makeup whenever I see them at malls and just anywhere else. There is something on their look that is very appealing to me. One time, I met a British girl who studied Arabian makeup. She impressed me. I told her I have always been curious how the Arab women play with the eyeliners on their eyes and it would not look messy.

Luckily, my Peacock suggestion was chosen for the Avant Garde among the other suggestions of my classmates...

As you know there are 2 makeups I love/adore so much:
(1) Korean Flawless Look
(2) Arabian Colorful Makeup - I call this the Arabian Peacock (because of the colors)

 I wish I was able to do a little justice on this look..

Note: This is not how the Arab women do their makeup, huh.

They were just my inspiration for the Peacock Look..:)

 

Photo Credits:

Makeup by: Yours truly

Photos by: Miguel

Model: Angela Montejo (my bestfriend and sister in Christ)  

My Online Portfolio: http://muanori.multiply.com

(still under construction)

I was checking Anj's FB last night. This is what I saw on the photo comments of my work...

 I am humbled by their little conversation....

--For His Glory...--

First Online Purchase

I was never really interested with online shopping, until yesterday... I was browsing this site and realized I was drooling with the cheap palettes... I read the instruction on how to order and stuff. And I contacted the person for my orders right away..

Although, I wanted to order almost all more, I managed to order these three palettes for the mean time.

96 Color Eyeshadow Palette - Php900

 

15 Corrective Concealer Palette - Php700

 66 Lip Color Palette - Php650

So that's only for a total of 2,400Php (including the courier fee + bank service charge).
I am expecting to get them delivered by Saturday or Sunday.

Photos are property of Dollface Cosmetics.

Have a great day!!!

Daintypinay

Love Access Fashion Show

Lemme just great everyone "Happy Heart's Day"... Decided to stay home today, since I know traffic is bad outside. Besides, I wanted to take a rest since I was tired from last night's Fashion Show. :)
Yes, you read it right... I finally had my first OJT yesterday for Assumption Night: Love Access Fashion Show organized by AC/Fabtrix/Glam Ph.

I managed to doll up 2 female models and 2 male models. Meaning I reached my quota.. We were expected to doll up at least 2-3 models.. So that's good news! But it was so tiring. But I truly had fun especially that I was blessed to be with cool and down-to-earth classmates that time - Jenina, Elaine, Mel, Monique, and Divine. 

Some of the behind-the-scenes photos:

Photos taken by: Sir Rookie Camaclang

(Chairman and Managing Director of Glam Philippines

Dolling up some pretty girls from Assumption 

 Melissa - one of the models I dolled up...

I love her height and her mocha skin...

THE TEAM -- Super FUN..... 

Hope to work with them again.......

Calibre Pictorial

Heya, these are some of the photos from Saturday's pictorial at Calibre Studio...As I mentioned from my previous post, this was just an impromptu shoot for me... My friend/classmate Lei asked me that day to come with him. I just wanted to assist him, but ended up also being his model.. It was fun though... I just had to put a lot of conditioner on my hair afterwards.. He wanted me to look like a beggar. Make that glamorous beggar. Haha... Just kidding.:p

Hair and make-up: Leo Andrew Ponce 

Assisted by yours truly :) 

Images by Darrel Pobre of Bleachnstain 

Studio Tech: Ronan Espadero 

Bleachnstain is a dynamic and radical photo and design crew composed of photographers, graphics and set designers. Putting a creative spin on things, they tumble dry into a whirlpool of bleaching and staining till the perfect fabrication emerges.



For Makeup Folio, visit them at bleachnstain.com.

Urbaning

URBANING -To look up your own name on Urban Dictionary, either for definition or myspace useage.

So here I am, caught myself urbaning my name.. Here are the definitions I got from this site.

(1)  NORI - Dried seaweed made into sheets, used in making sushi or as topping in certain dishes like miso soup.
eg.: Nori is tasty, but some people can't stand the smell. Those people suck

 (2)  NORI - Pretty much a god in human form. Nori can do no wrong, and is perfect in everyway. It is when one is so so good at something that they must be compared to the Superhuman lifeform that is "Nori". Also Nori tends to be a demon in the sack, seeing as how his name is "Iron" backwards, I won't say what part of his body is iron, but it should be self explanatory.
 eg.:  "Ey yo scyro, you like the Nori of Streetball nigga"
         "Thanks, but I'll never be nearly as good as Nori." 

(3)  NORI - The best; one who can not be wrong; always winning.
eg.: You are the nori of physics; you know everything, are you trying to be nori?

(4)  NORI - one who is all-knowing; to contain a great amount of knowledge; the best;

eg.: You must be nori smart; your the nori of this game.

Farewell Bes!

It has been exactly nine days. since bestfriend Ruthie flew to UK to study and to work at the same time. She gave me a call yesterday, but we were not able to talk since there was a poor signal. I was  really sad when she left.  Just the thought that I would not see her for a year or two made me cry. We have been inseparable, so you can't blame me. You know, Ruthie and I are not just bestfriends. We are also gym-spa, movie buddies, travel companions, nth degree cousins and partners in crime. We were always together anywhere... We would drive around the city till we get lost.  We could talk about anything and everything, and we could spend a day day dreaming (I know it is not productive, but we love it).

There's no one in this world who knows me better than Ruthie. She knows everything about me. Her opinion matters a lot. She is the sister that I never had... And I know I will miss her a lot. But will be waiting for her till she comes back home fulfilled and accomplished...

Photos taken on the night of her flight:

17 January 2010
Bacoor, Cavite

Caught her packing her things that time. 

We were all surprised since we all thought she would fly the next day..

L-R: Yours truly, Tal, Nat, Tito Nael, Tita Luz, Anj, Malou, Rooch

BESTFRIENDS since high school  -- NHET, ROOCH, ANJ
(Thanks to Malou for the shot!)

Click here for more photos of us! :)

At NAIA International Airport:

Rooch's Family:  Kuya G (our subsitute bestfriend), Tito Nael, Ruthie, Nathan, Tita Luz, Taltal

Would probably be our last photo together for this year. Hope not.  


EYES ON THE GOAL BESTFRIEND!!

Will always be here for you no matter what happens...

LOVE YOU BES!!

WARP Photoshoot

8 January 2010

Felt so privileged to be invited by my friend Jason for another photoshoot. I asked if I could bring my gorgeous bestfriend Angela...So after picking up my my angel, we headed our way to Alabang. So lucky I am very familiar with the place, otherwise it will be another struggle for a girl with no sense of direction to find the place...

We met Kuya Patrick's beautiful wife, Ate Joanne (who is a Christian also) and their adorable son Cholo. Other WARP photographers who joined us were Janno, AJ, Jing (she was with her bf Bong) and of course Ella. We had our lunch together... Thank you for the hospitality Kuya Patrick and Ate Joanne...

Our group shot... (L-R: Jace, Ella, Jing, Bong, Janno, Anj, Yours truly, AJ, Ate Joanne, Kuya Patrick)

Some of the winning shots...

Photo credits: Jason Anonuevo http://flickr.com/strategicvizual

Makeup & Styling was done by yours truly.. ;)

Blessed to have a pretty and kind-hearted bestfriend...

I admire their talent and passion for photography...

Once again, thank you WARP (Web Alliance of Radical Photographers).

Happy,

Daintypinay

P.S. Click here to view the rest of the photos from other photographers.

 

PostSecret

POSTSECRET -- Every week, a gallery of postcard-sized images by anonymous senders are posted on http://postsecret.blogspot.com/.
These postcards consist of their deepest secrets and interesting confessions.

Someone could not help but laugh when I shared this photo to her on YM while we were chatting... That someone is actually a friend and a former colleague. Believe it or not we resigned on the same day.. Some people have been curious about the real reason of our resignation. While others made different conclusions.. Funny that until now, we refused to give them any answer...

Here's another interesting photo..


Sweet night everyone!
Daintypinay

P.S. I MISS YOU GRACE! :)

Looklet #001: Colorful Dress

I signed up last night for http://looklet.com/.
I was smitten by the idea that I could dress up the "model" by the the selection of clothes, shoes, accessories, etc. that they have.

I hate going to the mall. Don't get me wrong. I love to shop, but I don't enjoy the walking part. I just go to the mall if I need to buy a particular thing.. Too lazy to window shop...With the help of Looklet.com, it would give me an idea what to buy on my next trip to the mall.

One dress caught my attention. Gorgeous dress!

Then I realized I have one that kinda look like this also..

Please see photos below for comparison:

*************Looklet Look#001****************************Daintypinay Look#001*************

LOVE IT!

I've only worn this dress once. Only for this shoot actually. Some girls are interested to adopt her. Anyone else?:) Okay, let's do some auction. And may the best girl win.. If no one wins, I will keep her. Deal?

Yours,
Daintypinay

photo credits:

http://flickr.com/-patrix-

http://flickr.com/-georgebermeo-

Makeup101: My Everyday Makeup

I am a very simple girl who believes that less is more. So don't overdo your makeup..
Since makeup is supposed to enhance our features and not to change our faces.. :P

Make sure that your face is clean before applying makeup.
Tone and Moisturize, baby..**I use Clean and Clear Toner & Moisturizer or Olay.

These are the simple steps on how I do my Everyday Makeup/Natural Look
with some of the favorite makeup products I use:
Simple as 1-2-3...


01. Concealer - To cover my under-eye circles I use Maybelline Perfect Concealer using my fingertips.

02. Foundation - I dot my face with any of the following Tinted Moisturizers using a makeup sponge.
*MAC Tinted Moisturizer* Elizabeth Arden Sheer Lights Tinted Moisturizer* Nivea Teint Delight Gel Foundation /Nivea Tinted Moisturizer (not on the photo)* Maybelline Wonder Finish Makeup (Nude)*Maybelline Clear Smooth Aqua Gel Foundation* I super love tinted moisturizers.. I feel so pretty wearing them..:)

03. Pressed Powder - To give a beautiful finish and to keep my foundation stay longer I use Maybelline Clean Smooth Shine Free Face Powder.
04. Eyebrows - I use a brown powdered eyebrow shadow which I bought from the local drugstore using a handy flat angled eyebrow brush.



05. Eyeshadow - To shape, shadow and define my eyes for an impression that I want, I use Maybelline Eyestudio. Obviously, I overused the white shadow which I would frequently use as a highlight on my brows.

So for now, I am using this White Shadow Highlight for my brows. This is actually a Nose Shadow to give you an instant nose lift. I bought it from a Japanese store in Auckland for only 3NZ Dollar..lol. Sucker for cheap items, you bet..



06. Eyeliner - For a bigger and dramatic look, I use Rimmel London Black Brown Eye Pencil.



07. Mascara - I normally apply two thin coats of MAC Zoom Fast Black Lash after curling my eyelashes.


08. Blush On - I use MaxFactor Flawless Perfection Blush on the apple of my cheeks.



09. Bronzer - I love dabbing some MaxFactor Natural Minerals Bronzer for a touch of sunshine to make me look healthier and have that natural glow.



10. Lipstick & Gloss - Maybelline Water Shine Coverage #135 is suited on my skin tone so I like it a lot while Maybelline Superstay Gloss helps my lipstick not to melt easily.



12. Lip Liner - Avon Color Trend Neutral just matches the color of my favorite lipstick and defines my lips.

Result: SIMPLE AND CUTE:)

photo credit: Epfi Espinosa http://flickr.com/epfi

More to follow...:)

Hugs,
Nori

Asian Poses: Leave It or Love It

So aside from the ever famous Asian V-Pose aka Peace Sign, what else is your favorite Asian Pose?

Asian Poses are undeniably the latest trend now for all the (young at hearts) Asians out there. `Cause admit it or not, it is quite boring to pose on camera by just merely standing there smiling while thinking whether you will show your teeth or not..

So say goodbye to all those wacky, goofy poses that will just make us ugly.. And say hello to the Asian Poses that will surely make us more charming... Not to mention that it is so fun to do...:)Winks!

Here are some of my favorite poses:
You might want to visit http://asianposes.com/ for a complete list of famous Asian Poses with demonstrations and descriptions....

Claws

Tears

High Five

Nyan-Nyan,
Daintypinay