AMW Makeover: UFC Girl Arianny Celeste

Good morning and Happy Friday Everyone!

An old client of mine recommended me to a company who needed a makeup artist to do their print ad (thanks Joey!).  Who would've thought the "lucky me" gets to work twice with the country's number 1 Car Accessories Center --- Concorde ?

The first project was an outdoor shoot and I will be sharing my experience once the company have released the photos!  For now, I'm quite excited to see this photo at their Facebook page for the newly opened Concorde Harbor Point in Subic!

The model's name is Arianny Celeste, to those who don't know her (mostly girls hahaha)  Here's a snippet from Wikipedia.

Arianny Celeste (born November 12, 1985) is an American ring girl and model  She is best known for being an Octagon Girl for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Arianny is of Mexican and Filipino decent which spells G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S!  She appeared in various international magazines such as Maxim, FHM, Sports Illustrated, Playboy and a whole lot more!

So am I ready to do her makeup?  YOU BET!!! (fan girl mode on)

The shoot was done at The Fashion Academy Manila, prior to the Concorde shoot Arianny was up for FHM Philippines Cover Shoot (you can see her in this month's issue!)

As soon as the FHM shoot was over, I immediately fixed the work station as I'll be doing both her hair and makeup! (Okay, there wasn't any fixing!  Look how messy everything was!!!  *laughs*)

We had a meeting with the Photographer and the client a couple of hours before the shoot and it was decided how the company wanted the "look" of their model.  Everyone (including myself) agreed on a very natural, fresh, young and vibrant look!  

Here's a photo taken several hours after the shoot

  

 Here's another peek on her makeup!  I will do my best to remember the products used!

• OCC Airbrush Foundation
• Shu Uemura Face Powder in Sheer
• Ruby and Millie Complete Eye Kit (I used the brow powder and wax)
• Urban Decay Primer Potion 
• Lancome Color Fan Eye Shadow Palette 
• MAC eyeshadow in  Brown Down
• Kate Gel eyeliner in black
• Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
• Bobbi Brown Everything Mascara
• ES Brand false lashes
• Becca Creme Blush in Amaryllis
• Christian Dior Blush in #839 Vintage Pink
• MAC Shadester - to contour
• Bobbi Brown Lip Color in Pale Pink mixed a bit of MAC's Pink Nouveau

One of the few shots I got from the photographer Mark Lao of  Trio Photography Philippines.   Do book them if you need photographers as they are very professional and good! 

I can't wait to see these posters in person and probably take a photo with it  *lol*!  Let me know if you've visited the store!  

I want to thank the wonderful people behind Concorde Philippines for the trust!  This is indeed a project that I enjoyed doing and doesn't feel like work at all!

Do you know Arianny Celeste prior to my Wikipedia knowledge power?  *laughs*

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

AMW Reviews: Obsessive Compulsive Lip Tars

There's lipbalm, lipstick, lipgloss, lip tint..now there's such thing as Lip Tar!  Aren't lips spoiled enough? :)
For the wild lips out there, there is something new to look out for!

Obsessive Compulsive Lip Tars or OCC Lip Tars

OCC Lip Tar says ---

A stunning new innovation in lip color, OCC Lip Tar combines the longevity of a lipstick, with the ease of application of a gloss. Goes on slick and moist, and dries down to a satin finish. Ultra-saturated in color, OCC Lip Tar contains an unprecedented amount of pigment, so a little goes a very, very long way. An intense yet featherweight layer of color that stands up to the scrutiny of Hi-Def Video and Digital Photography, without ever looking (or feeling!) heavy. Meant to be mixed, OCC Lip Tars come in concise range of colors (and black and white!) for a limitless selection of shades made by you!

Like all of our products, OCC Lip Tar is 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free, and is also free of parabens and other harsh preservatives. A simple, elegant formula that contains Hemp Oil, Peppermint Oil and Vitamin E, OCC Lip Tar feels as good on the lips as it looks!

AMW says ---

Pros

• super pigmented
• a little goes a long way
• because of it's thin texture, it's easy to mix and match shades
  

• stays the whole day!
  
• one small tube can last more than 6 months!
• non-sticky 
• no weird scent
• cruelty free!
  

Cons

• difficult to remove
• because of its very liquid texture, it gets a bit messy 
• if you have dry lips, this may feel too drying
• not available everywhere
  

Overall

I love it when our friends from other side of the world rave about certain stuffs and it is easy to find down here!  Thanks to the people from Hi-Definition Makeup Studio & Beauty Supply, the Authorized Dealer of OCC and Graftobian makeup for bringing these wonderful products down here!  The first time I've used OCC lip tar is when I've done a bridal look at Basement Academyl, each shades are very bright and ultra pigmented, so I ended up mixing the shades I want, and voila!  A shade that stays and looks gorgeous!

 

OCC Lip Tars in my opinion are meant for mixing if you plan to use this daily.  But if you're a makeup artist and loves makeup for high fashion, these gorgeous "out of this world" shades are great to be included in your kit as these photograph  so well and gives out a dramatic look you've always wanted.

Tips

• for precise application, use a lipbrush
• clean up the sides of your mouth with cotton buds for perfection
  
• when using a lipbrush: Gently sweet on the lip tar gently onto the lips, do not use pressure to prevent feathering
  
• if your lips get too dry, like mine, top with a clear lip gloss
• prime your lips prior to application, you can moisturize it first with your favorite balm 
• feeling too bright?  Blot your lips once with a napkin and you get natural lip shade!
  
• remove the lip tar gently with a eyes and lip makeup remover
  

Will I repurchase?

YES!  Love to use this for wedding makeup as this lasts long!

Where to purchase and how much?
Locally at HDMakeup site for Php850.00 (approx $18.47)

Here are some swatches and the shade names

 

 

 Some shades applied on lips

(sorry for the dryness, I've been swatching 

on different lip tar shades

so my lips are harrassed lol)

Shade: Melange

 

 Shade: Hush

 

 Shade:Grandma

 

Outrageous shades right?  But seriously, mix and match it and you'll have limitless shades of lip tar that's long lasting.  Let me know if you've tried OCC Lip Tars!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!