The SM Store's Doll Glam Event

This was one event I did not want to miss because one, I am a makeup noob who's ironically obsessed with beauty products. Two, ganaps like this make me discover brands and products I would not otherwise use. Three, I am secretly (or not) kikay. Four, Tricia Gosingtian & Alodia Gosiengfao together on one stage for a doll glam makeup showdown! So rain and all, I got out and braved EDSA just to be there. The doll glam challenge was nearing it's end when I got there, but I was just in time to catch the highlight of the event. Here are photos...

 Beautiful host Nicole Andersson interviewing guests. Galing maghost!:)

 Tricia and Alodia busy transforming their  makeover models

live mannequins

 Alodia being interviewed by Nicole

 Last 57 seconds before the challenge comes to an end

Time's up! Here's Tricia and her model!:) So pretty!

 They both went for natural doll glam with an emphasis on the eyes. 

 love both their looks...and outfits!:)

 Selfie time!

So nice seeing Tricia & Alodia, real life dolls & pioneers in their respective fields, together on stage! 

Slipped out to check out the booths! The place was packed so I wasn't able to try out their free makeovers, but I saw a lot of people enjoying! :)

free makeover, hair color and nail art! bongga.

BEAUTYLABO

  BYS

CUTEX

PIXY

MAJOLICA MAJORCA

 MAX FACTOR

PALTY

KATE

MAYBELLINE

NYX - my personal fave!

DOLLY WINK

 people swear by their eye products! haven't tried this yet. soon!

 

 it was nice seeing you dolls! with Rhea, Ana and Bestie :)

Thank you SM Beauty Store for these! :) (photo from Ana)

Drop by the nearest SM Store for your makeup & beauty haul! While we're at it, maybe you could also tell me your favorite beauty products and maybe some beauty tips? Share!:) Labyoooo!

The Nut (and bank) cracker

(Late post)--I just went a few thousand bucks poorer today. Yes, it's expensive to venture into styling. No, I don't borrow everything. I still spend a lot over props or last minute outfit finishing touches. I really put my mind and all my effort into shoots. I go as far as contacting hotels for possible locations. I submit proposals, I call and text (poor phone, poor line, poor me!) endlessly. I even had Mandarin hotel say yes, but sadly our available dates didn't coincide. :( Maybe next time.:)

Since we didn't have enough time to find a nearer location, we ended up shooting at Tin Lorico's (photographer) house in Paranaque. I had to rent a car (or taxi for this matter) as my service coz it was too far from me. As much as I wanted to save and just commute, I can't coz I had designer gowns/dresses with me plus a lot of borrowed items. I didn't want to take the risk. It still turned out great though coz their house is like a huge antique shop--loves it! 

Love the vintage suitcase

the sound/ring is scary in actual as it does in horror movies

rocking horse she bought in bangkal

I wasn't able to take photos of me, sorry! But I wore a black longsleeved shirt that says Ballerina something something. It was not intended! Some behind the scenes...

Bambi doing airbrush on model Kate

clothes

Accessories, shoes, etc. In short, my little corner.

photog tin lorico in action: model is wearing a shopmariane skirt:)

love this set! And there's Mich assisting by holding the reflector. Hee.

model is wearing a Soule Phenomenon tutu skirt:)

dress by PFW designer Jot Losa

The guy model also backed out at the last minute due to sickness. We decided to still push through with the shoot and just let our girl model Kate do the tin soldier role as well. It turned out great! She did a great job and we were all able to do our first androgynous makeup, photography and styling. Here's a sneak peek.

she's so gwapo. Hee.

 It's a wrap!

I can't wait to see the final photos! I'm sure it's gonna be awesome. Will share it with you guys as soon as I get them. :) Thank you Mariane Perez, Nicole Puentevella, Trunkshow, Ana Leah Portia and Jot Losa for lending me clothes and shoes. You're all angels. :) Thank you for always supporting freelance starving stylists like me. Chos.

After a very tiring day, Mich and I decided to reward ourselves with a massage from Nuat Thai. It has become our new favorite place. The service is truly amazing--and you know I won't lie about services. It's just too bad they don't offer services aside from massages. Dear Nuat Thai, pls expand soon! :)

This also came in the mail!

Can you guess who sent them? Clue...

Hehe Thank you Golddot!

P.S. Trunkshow just joined my giveaway wagon. Winner also gets a piece of clothing from them! Will post photo soon. Yey! Send your entries now! Click on the image at the top right corner of my humble blog.:)