Wearing Specs?! You Can Still Look Chic Even Wearing 'em!

I've heard a couple of friends tell me that they DON'T WANT TO WEAR MAKEUP just because they wear EYEGLASSES. That there is no use trying to prettify your eyes when the specs just hide all those colors and eyeliner applied.

Well, there is a way to make those eyes POP even if you wear specs! Wanna know how?! Just follow these easy steps for my fail-proof eye makeup specially created for people who wear specs everyday!

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5 Essential Make-Up "Must Have" Tools

There must be hundreds of varieties of makeup accessories & tools out there but for me, (and apparently some of the best makeup professionals in the industry), also do agree that out of the hundreds out there in the market, these 5 are essential make-up tools, any makeup enthusiast or professionals-alike should have:

1. SPONGES


Believe it or not, sponges either make or break your look. Surprising?!? Yes, it is indeed one of the most essential make up tools you must have with you, as it controls smooth application of your concealer and liquid foundation. You can purchase triangular shaped disposable ones (my preference because it's cheaper) or the washable ones like Sephora Precision Sponge.

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The Hazelnut-Eyed Beauty: Karylle Roque Angeles

Summer in Dubai means a minimal 39 degrees Celsius mid-day and maximum of about 45 degrees by afternoon. But, on the contrary, summer also means a lot in the fashion and makeup world! Florals, pastels, hot colors! Yay! It's like a sudden burst of colors in the atmosphere :)

I was invited to be part of a photo shoot for a summer concept featuring 2 gorgeous Pinay models. One of them is Karyll Roque Angeles. A 23-yo petite, mestiza, and hazelnut brown-eyed (yes, her eyes literally was SPELL-BINDING) lady with a flair for fashion and modelling.

I had no idea what type of make-up to put on her since the shoot was of short notice and I hadn't been able to do a face chart for the concept. SOLUTION: Meet the model and determine what color best suits her. Luckily, without even seeing what she ought to wear, I applied a kind of like sexy and flirty dark make-up and she looked absolutely stunning! (Hahaha! The guys couldn't keep their eyes off her!)

Photo credits to Mr. Dennis Turla

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Brazilian Beauty: Tatiana Perez

Think Adriana Lima-- dark hair and eyes and gorgeous bronze, sun-kissed skin tone. Brazilian beauty is every woman's dream. Women in Brazil make their health and beauty a priority (and yes, I mean PRIORITY), making their nation composed with some of this world's most gorgeous women.


Meet my model for my very first blog post--Tatiana Perez, or "Tati" as her close friends endearingly call her.

She's done a couple of photo shoots with my better-half in the past, but this time--I was tasked to be the MUA for this casual, comfy-at-home beauty and portraiture fun shoot.

Since she's Brazilian (and well, it's obvious that BEAUTY runs in their veins), I decided to do a light make-up on her to show off her natural beauty.

To recreate the look, here's the products I've used:

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