All About Eyes

Renowned makeup artist Bobbi Brown—famous for her signature black frames—is often asked how to wear makeup with glasses. In line with her philosophy of Pretty Powerful, Bobbi teaches women how to define eyes and make them seen behind lenses. I can definitely relate to this ( I even made an LOTD years before) as a frames user and I agree that makeup should complement and not compete with glasses. It should be a harmonious mix of colors and shapes and styles. These are the key theses of the book: for statement frames, go for bolder colors and for delicate frames, choose a softer look. No matter the preferred shape of and style of frames—round or square, bold or classic—Bobbi makes it easy to create standout eye looks. And this is made possible by knowing the makeup that suits your eye, face shape, etc that Bobbi Brown navigates through her book (and through a counter service and new line of glasses soon!)

But also, Everything Eyes teaches and redefines a lot of makeup techniques that are unique to Bobbi and her philosophy of makeup as style to each individual, but this time, more instructional and step-by-step versus her last book. I will apply learnings in my next LOTD's and this book is definitely one that you would go back to and read again to remind you of style and the right cosmetics for your eyes.

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A Pro Application

A few weeks ago, MAC launched their PRO lipsticks (click for reviews) but alongside that, I had a one-on-one with a MAC artist with regard to lipstick application. Now, if you can see the swatches, you'll know how intense the color payoff of the lipsticks and if you ask me, I won't really care about application (you just know when the product can take care of that). But then during the event, with the use of extra products like a lip primer, lip pencil, etc - I realized that I need volume for my lips. I am impressed with they can do this in minutes. Thanks, MAC!

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Happy Anniversary, BYS!

BYS is a fun, fashionable and reachable brand that is making an impact in the global market as well as locally. In the past 12 months since its launch in the Philippines, BYS focused on face products such as foundation primers, a new matte foundation, crème foundation (which is a bestseller in the Philippines), and the new HD (high definition) powders - reviews coming up soon. I have reviewed nonetheless some of its lipstick lines and I was really impressed with how they value their users' value for money. With 120 stores currently, BYS has proven that it is possible to produce innovative cosmetics without exorbitant price tags, says Ed Aitken, founder of this Australian makeup brand - whom we met at the anniversary launch. Currently, BYS has shifted its focus on brows with new brow pencils, an auto brow, and a game-changing brow kit which will be in Philippine stores next month. Also, there are a lot of new products for lips and face (I swatched some below) that are truly exciting. Way to go, BYS, and congratulations on your success!

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A Beauty Philosophy

In beauty, I never forget to look at a brand's philosophy. There, I see the rationale and goals behind products, technologies and innovations and that way I truly know what I'm consuming. I also get to know how sincere the brand is and how you two can be connected.

Towards Universal Beauty

Master of beauty collaborates with master of fashion converge, East meets West - clearly, Shu Uemura takes the next level in beauty, towards a universal one, combining different aspects of it, through the Karl Lagerfeld collection, an exclusive blogger launch of which, I attended few weeks ago to experience the newest breakthrough.

Mr. Shu Uemura has transformed image of women for years, making sure that beauty is truly a work of art. I have always been a fan of the brand that was crafted and inspired by the hands of a great make-up artist and cosmetics king. Moreover, it is very interesting that "Karl Lagerfeld has been using the Shu Uemura eye shadows to illustrate his fashion sketches. Now he merges his world with Shu Uemura's to create an entire collection in homage to the brand - the color selection and packaging is entirely designed by Karl Lagerfeld who also photographed the visual campaign (which you can see above)" (source)

I already featured the entire collection in my latest entry, and now I would like to share how we experienced the very innovative collaboration of two masters, through the launch.

me with the Mon Shu girl, Sophie, my fav Shu Uemura make up artist and Phoebe

Manila bloggers with the Shu Uemura Team!

The entire collection which is already displayed in the Shu Uemura stores early November. View in detail the products here

#red

Thanks Lix of Project Vanity for this shot ;)

cute Mon Shu Girl!

Event was held at UMU Restaurant in Dusit Thani Hotel which was transformed into a Japanese heaven ;)

The stage

The food! wah I love Japanese!

Business Unit Manager Nina Solano talks more about the collaboration!

Now this caught my attention! The SHU PRETIGIOUS BORDEAUX PALETTE. All my fav colors in one -
glitter wine and deep brown; pressed eye shadows in pale purple, soft brown, and brick gold add sensual accents; coral rose for sparkling allure on cheeks

Now, Patrick Alcober (I think you would always see him in the Shu Uemura counters in the Metro) uses the aforementioned palette on a model. I made sure I watched how he used these prestigious colors!

He used the soft brown, gold and pale purple as base for the whole upper eye area.

He puts the dark purple color as the base, which blended very well with the browns for sensual look

He puts the purple and violet color also under the eye to complete the smokey look.

The finished product with coral lippies and cheeks (which Patrick also got from the palette. Yes, if the eyeshadow has very great pigments, you can use these for cheek color). So great, Patrick!

More pictures from the event!

Hi Nadia of Shu Uemura! Really love the falsies!

Phoebe, Jheng and Rowena in #red ;)

Also took this photo of Liz Lanuzo ;)

lovely Pam Picazo, L'Oreal's Communications Head

Nina with Karen Crisostomo! Love their red outfit!

now with Earth Rullan!

the other creation using the other palettes and products from the collection

Mon Shu girls!

Rich Bordeaux! And oh, I have these falsies! Will share them soon in my next LOTD!

They used the KARL FOR SHU SMOKEY VELVET PALETTE on her which was darker with
glitter black and deep khaki

Red lippies was perfect on her!

Thanks Shu Uemura for letting me experience this! Stay tuned for my LOTD and reviews! Coming up soon really! ;)