Jennylyn Mercado's Vintage Look in "Rosario"

I'm hardly a Jennylyn Mercado fan but taking notice of the Metro Manila Film Fest entry "Rosario" being graded A by the Cinema Evaluation Board, it's hard to miss the 1920's era hair and makeup of its lead actress.

Seeing the promotional pictures of the movie made me appreciate Jennylyn Mercado's classic beauty for the first time. Her finger- waved hair, which reportedly took almost 4 hours to fix during shooting, plus the vintage makeup, were executed excellently by her makeup artist and hairstylist. The 1920's is undoubtedly one of the most interesting periods for makeup and fashion. The typical look for this era includes a red tiny lips balanced by a light makeup on the rest of the face. The eyebrows are thin, dark, slightly extended and turned downwards.

The movie "Rosario" is about a passionate woman ahead of her time (i.e., liberated) during the 1920's. It is said to be a monumental yet intimate portrait of a woman's emancipation and the sometimes painful consequencesof following one's desires. This is Albert Martinez' debut directorial feature film and first movie in the Philippines to be filmed with an Arri Alexa camera.

Surprisingly, despite Jennylyn Mercado being believed to be the front runner in the best actress category (which was won by Ai-ai de las Alas) of this years MMFF awards night, she was snubbed even in the nominations. Let's see how she will fare in next year's major award-giving bodies. For now, at least her make-up and styling win my attention.

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Images are gathered from the web and are not properties of this blog.

Makeup Designory Manila Rates

Word is out that Makeup Designory Manila is finally opening in Serendra, The Fort, Taguig on January 17,2011. Among the teachers are Kris Bacani and Georginna Desuasido who promise to teach everything they know to help students achieve their goals. For those itching to know about the school's rates, feel free to browse below the programs that suit you, with their corresponding prices. The most expensive course (Beauty Makeup Diploma) is internationally accredited, which is recommended for those who plan on working as make up artists abroad.

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Classes Offered:

1. Bridal Makeup – 14 hours, P24,000

2. Fashion Makeup – 14 hours, P24,000

3. Hi-Definition Makeup – 14 hours, P24,000

4. Avant Garde Makeup – 14 hours, P24,000

5. Personal Makeup – 7 hours, P10,500

6. Day & Night Makeup – 14 hours, P21,000

7. Smokey Eyes Makeup – 7 hours, P10,500

8. Fashion Photography + Hi-Definition Makeup - P42,000 (less 5% if you enroll within December)

9. Fundamentals of Makeup Artistry (Intro to MUD, Personal, Day & Night, and Smokey Eyes Makeup) – 28 hours, P42,000 (less 5% if you enroll within December)

10. Temptu Airbrush Makeup – P12,000

11. Beauty Makeup Diploma Course - 140 hours, P196,000 (less 5% if you enroll within December)

All of the above come with MUD makeup. For the Diploma course, brushes are also included.

For inquiries, please call 846 90 16 or 659 19 52 and look for Ann for more details. You could also check out the  Makeup Designory Manila Facebook Page.

New Face Of Estee Lauder

Estee Lauder has a new face in Puerto Rican model, Joan Smalls. Joan is a relative newbie to the modeling world who made her catwalk debut in January 2010 for fashion bigwigs like Marc Jacobs, Derek Lam, Louis Vuitton and Prada, and had been photographed by the likes of Mario Testino and Steven Meisel.

Joan gladly welcomes her new role as Estee Lauder's new spokeperson, who sees it as an opportunity to be a positive role model. "For me, Estée Lauder represents real beauty. It speaks to every ethnicity and age group,” she quipped. “I plan to bring [women] confidence, so they accept themselves the way they are,” she added. “I am looking forward to creating beautiful images and empowering women.” Her Estee Lauder campaigns are set to be globally launched in May 2011. She will be featured in ads for both cosmetics and skin care.

Her favorite Lauder product is one she’s been using before ever dreaming of representing the company herself: “Advanced Night Repair Eye Recovery Complex,” she says automatically. “The jar is so convenient to travel with. I use it religiously—even when it’s not night.”

Aerin Lauder, the senior vice president and creative director of the company, proudly says that Joan is the epitome of beauty, confidence, warmth and elegance. She added, "when we pick someone to represent the brand, it’s about her personality, too. It’s not just the face. You find yourself not being intimidated by her beauty, but drawn in by her warmth.”

Joan Smalls is the first Puerto Rican model will join the ranks of Estee Lauder's international beautiesi ncluding Liu Wen, Paulina Porizkova, Anja Rubik, Elizabeth Hurley and Constance Jablonski. She is the third new model signed by the company this year.

Glee's Darren Criss in Manila

It sure is a merry Christmas for Gleeks in Manila because Blaine will be coming to town next week. Darren Criss,  the 23 year old Filipino-Irish hottie who appears in Glee as Blaine will be performing live at the Ayala Malls on December 21 and 22, 2010. Mark your calendars as Santa delivers Darren Criss to you on December 21, 2010- 6:30 PM at the Greenbelt 3 Park, and and December 22, 2010 -7:00 PM at the TriNoma Activity Center.

Darren Criss joined the cast of Glee since the "Never Been Kissed" episode of season 2, in which he sang the lead vocals of the Katy Perry song " Teenage Dream" with the Dalton Academy Warblers. The cover took the top spot on iTunes upon its release. Darren plays Kurt's mentor and potential love interest. Although he plays an openly gay student in Glee, in real life, he's straight and admits to having a crush on co-star Heather Morris, who plays the funny blonde cheerleader, "Brittany."

Before his heartthrob status as a Glee star, Darren used to part of the theater company Team StarKid, formed by theater students at the University of Michigan. He essayed the role of Harry Potter in their production of the musical comedy dubbed as "A Very Potter Musical" which became a youtube hit.

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Philippine Blog Awards 2010 Winners

In recognition of the finest blogs in the country, the final leg of this year's Philippine Blog Awards culminated on December 12,2010 at the RCBC Plaza in Makati, with the theme, "Beyond Blogging." This time, they fused the categories for beauty and fashion (which I'm not sure is a good thing). Although I wasn't able to make it to the event due to my location, I'm still in all-out support to the award-giving body that my blog is forever indebted to. I am extending my congratulations to all the finalists, winners and everyone behind the Philippine Blog Awards.  Here's the 2010 honor roll from the PBA site:

MAIN AWARDS

Best Blog in Advocacy Category – Web Safety Philippines by Sonnie Santos
Best Blog in Beauty and Lifestyle Category – The Reluctant Stylista by Alexandra Lapa
Best Blog in Business Category – Ready to be Rich by Fitz Villafuerte
Best Blog in Culture and Arts – Anik-anik Love by Mitch Mauricio
Best Blog in Entertainment Category – Without Wang2 by Nickie Wang
Best Blog in Food and Beverage Category – Happy Foodies by Ferdz Decena and Oggie Ramos
Best Blog in Gaming Category – Back 2 Gaming by B2Gamers
Best Blog in Hobby and Recreation – Back 2 Gaming by B2Gamers
Best Blog in Home and Parenting Category – iMom by Chats Siao
Best Blog in Humor Category – The Professional Heckler by Loi Reyes Landicho
Best Blog in Lifestyle – The Creative Dork by Robbie Bautista
Best Blog in Literature / Literary Category – City Buoy by Nyl Lim
Best Blog in Personal/Diary Category – Yoshke.com by Yoshke Dimen
Best Photoblog – Gerryruiz Photoblog by Gerry Ruiz
Best Blog in Social, Politics and History – The Pro Pinoy Project by The Pro Pinoy Project
Best Blog in Sports – Filipino Boxing Journal by Kenneth Ragpala
Best Blog in Technology Category – My Silly Point of View by Richard D. Feraro
Best Blog in Travel Category – Just Wandering by Nina Fuentes
Best Blog in Video and Podcasts – Pinoy How To by Buddy and Yael Gancenia

SPECIAL AWARDS

Best Blog Design – The Reluctant Stylista
Bloggers’ Choice Award – CHKSLG
Readers’ Choice Award – Green Archers
Best Filipiniana Blog – My Sarisari Store
Top Blog Post for 2010 – Do They Read Blogs in Heaven? by Yoshke.com

Top Posts for 2010
EXCLUSIVE: GMA Breaks Her Silence by the Professional Heckler
Sometimes We Are Lost by I am Fickle Cattle.
Fireworks, Hormones and this Blog Post by Yoshke.com

Top Photo Posts for 2010
A Solo Traveler’s Photo Story of Backpacking in Palawan by Ambot Ah!
Pahiyas Festival by Biyaheng Pinoy

Top Video Posts and Podcasts for 2010
Krimmy Couple: Of Bad Words and Saranghae by My Korean Boyfriend
Podcast 6: Being Friends with the Ex by Ria Jose
Krimmy Couple: The Korean Eats Balut by My Korean Boyfriend

VISAYAS

Best Blog in Culture and Arts – Michael’s Shades Of Blue
Best Blog in Food and Beverage Category – Flavours of Iloilo
Best Blog in Lifestyle – Ilonggos Network
Best Blog in Personal/Diary Category – The Rookie Blogger
Best Photoblog – Gerry Ruiz Photoblog
Best Blog in Technology Category – Tech Source
Best Blog in Travel Category – Ambot-ah

MINDANAO
Best Blog in Beauty and Fashion – Get Prettified
Best Blog in Food and Beverage Category – Kusina Maria
Best Blog in Lifestyle – Mindanaoan
Best Blog in Personal/Diary Category – Ganda Ever So Much
Best Photoblog – Charmie Tamba P&S Photography
Best Blog in Technology Category – Alleba Blog
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Best Blog in Travel Category – GenSan News Online Mag

Bobbi Brown Holiday Collection Part 2

If you think  the previous post on Bobbi Brown's Holiday Collection was all there is, hold your breath for some more irresistible treats that would make great presents for your gal pals, sisters, mother, grandmother or anyone who you think is deserving of a Bobbi Brown Christmas. Problem with these gifts is that they're too good, you might end up keeping them to yourselves:

Pink & Gold Lip Palette

Roseberry Lip Color •Kir Metallic Lip Color •Pretty Pink Metallic Lip Color •Sunset Nude Creamy Lip Color •Italian Rose Creamy Lip Color •Brownie Lip Color

PHP 3,000.00

Holiday Glamour Palette

Ivory Eye Shadow,   New Celestial Sparkle Eye Shadow, Caviar Eye Shadow, Velvet Plum Eye Shadow, Blushed Blush , Ruby Metallic Lip Color,  Sandwash Tulle Lip Color, Pink Mist Lip Gloss, Pink Bouquet Glitter Lip Gloss , Mini Face Blender Brush , Mini Angle Eye Shadow Brush, Mini Eye Liner Brush , Black Everything Mascara

PHP 5,500.00

Deluxe Beauty Trunk

PHP 25,000.00

Mini Bobbi Brights Palette

Navajo Metallic Eye Shadow, Day Glow Eye Shadow, Iced Blue Metallic Eye Shadow, Lavender Metallic Eye Shadow, Bubble Gum Eye Shadow, Golden Peach Metallic Eye Shadow, Mint Metallic Eye Shadow, Pacific Eye Shadow, Blue Iris Eye Shadow, Gum Drop Eye Shadow, Copper Penny Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow, Jade Eye Shadow, Blue Denim Eye Shadow, Ultra Violet Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow, Electric Pink Eye Shadow, Samba Eye Shadow, Pink Pearl Metallic Eye Shadow, Ivy Eye Shadow, Midnight Metallic Eye Shadow, Black Plum Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow

PHP 3,800.00

Essential Brush Collection

Eye Blender Brush •Blush Brush, Bronzer Brush, Eye Definer Brush, Angle Eye Shadow Brush , Ultra Fine Eye Liner, Eye Sweep Brush, Cream Shadow Brush

Deluxe Mini Brush Set

Mini Face Blender Brush , Mini Eye Sweep Brush, Mini Angle Eye Shadow Brush , Mini Eye Liner Brush, Mini Lip Brush, Mini Dual Ended Concealer/Blender Brush

PHP 6,500.00

Glitter Liquid Eye Liner

In Gold and Silver

PHP 1,150.00

Red Lip Liner

PHP 1,000.00

Jewel Red Metallic Lip Color

PHP 1,200.00

Lip Color

Hollywood Red

PHP 1,100.00

Note that these Bobbi Brown Holiday Collection items are here for a limited time. These are available at Bobbi Brown counters in Rustan's since November 2010.

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Bobbi Brown Holiday Collection Part I

There are only 19 days before Christmas but I bet you aren't even done halfway with your Christmas shopping. I should know, coz I haven't even started (procrastinating much?). To help you decide on what to give to your mother, sisters, kris kringle, or even yourself, let us browse into Bobbi Brown's Holiday collection and see if we can find something that will make your gift recipients love you to pieces:

Modern Classic Lip & Eye Palette

Ivory Eye Shadow,  Oyster Gray Metallic Eye Shadow , Antique Pink Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow , Quarry Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow , Taffeta Metal Eye Shadow, Birch Eye Shadow, Heather Rose Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow, Navy Charcoal Eye Shadow , Gold Thread Metallic Eye Shadow, Espresso Eye Shadow, Grape Glitter Lip Gloss , Pink Bouquet Glitter Lip Gloss, Golden Topaz Glitter Lip Gloss , Paisley Rose Shimmer Lip Gloss

PHP 4,500.00

Deluxe Travel Kit

PHP 7,000.00

Lip Gloss Trio

•Bright Pink Lip Gloss

•Gold Glitter Lip Gloss

•Kir Sugar Shimmer Lip Gloss

PHP 2,200.00

Day to Night Cool Eye Palette

Ivory Eye Shadow, Flint Eye Shadow, Charcoal Eye Shadow, Petal Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow,  Rockstar Metallic Eye Shadow,  Gunmetal Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow

PHP 2,900.00

Day to Night Warm Eye Palette

Ivory Eye Shadow, Oat Eye Shadow , Espresso Eye Shadow , Burnt Sugar Metallic Eye Shadow , Velvet Bronze Metallic Eye Shadow, Black Plum Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow

PHP 2,900.00

Sparkle Glamour Quad

PHP 2,550.00

Crystal Eye Palette

Amethyst Metallic Eye Shadow, Diamond Shimmer Wash Eye Shadow , Star Sparkle Eye Shadow, Peacock Metallic Eye Shadow

PHP 2,650.00

... to be continued

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Bobbi Brown Holiday Glam Look

Attending Christmas parties may mean gaining a few pounds for most, but for the beauty-conscious, it also means getting to strut in style with the most fashionable Holiday get-ups and primping up with makeup looks that resonate with the season.

Smokey Eye Palette

Sultry Eye Palette

Here are two of Bobbi Brown's Looks using their limited edition Long Wear Paints. Steal these looks using the products mentioned below:

How To Get The Look

Smoky (Left)

Eyes
Onyx Eye Paint
Storm Eye Shadow
Silver Glitter Liner
Extreme Party Mascara in Black

Cheeks
Desert Rose Blush

Lips
Uber Beige

Sultry (Right)

Eyes
Brady Eye Paint
Antique Gold Metallic Eye Shadow
Gold Glitter Liner
Extreme Party Mascara in Black

Cheeks
Nectar Blush

Lips
Hollywood Red