Supersale Bazaar x Win Tickets to Bloggers United 3!
I’ll be at the Superb Supersale Bazaar at SMX-Mall of Asia from May 23-27, 10am-9pm. Try to go on the first day because I’ll be displaying all the nice clothes, shoes and accessories I got from my recent Hong Kong trip.
*My booth is on the leftmost side of the hall, together with all the other bloggers. :>
Catwalk Cosmetics makeup and hair extensions will also be displayed and everything will have a special marked-down price. So try to go, I promise, it will be worth it! Plus I heard there will be a lot of celebrities since Philippine Fashion Week is also held at SMX. And of course, a lot of my favorite brands will be there too!
If it’s not too much to ask, hope you can like this PHOTO. :>
It’s the time of the year again!!! Bloggers Untied summer edition! I can’t believe it’s already been a year since the 1st installment.. Time flies indeed!! :)
Bloggers United will be on June 2, 2012 at Grandview Events Place in Makati. Entrance fee is P100 only and will be given to charity.
In cooperation with:
- Like Makeup by Marj Sia & Catwalk Cosmetics on Facebook.
- Follow @DearMarjSia on Twitter
- Post on BOTH Facebook & Twitter: “I want to win tickets for me & (TAG name of friend) to @Bloggers_United from @DearMarjSia www.marjsia.com” (Twitter) “I want to win tickets for me & (TAG name of friend) to @Bloggers_United from @Makeup By Marj Sia www.marjsia.com” (Fb)
- Leave your name & e-mail address below via Disqus.
Make sure your posts are open to PUBLIC so they will appear in my feeds. 8 pairs of friends/ 16 winners will be chosen on May 30. Good luck and see you at the Supersale Bazaar or Bloggers United 3!! :)
Catwalk Cosmetics Summer 2012 Makeup Workshop Schedule + Special Guest Bloggers
Our schedule for this April is a bit tight, I know. The first session is 10 days from now so I’ll be giving a special price for April 21 if you enroll with the special discount code from our special guest fashion bloggers. (Read on to find out who!)
You can choose between two dates: April 21 or 28. Both are Saturdays and classes run from 1pm to 5pm at a private studio in Pasig City. We want to avoid people showing up unexpectedly so we will only email the complete address after confirmation. :)
*For inquiries or reservations: 0917-8929289
There are 2 options/ packages for the class:
- Package A: Inclusive of Makeup brush Set + Gift bag worth over P2k. (Price: P3,500)
- Package B: Makeup Brush Set + Gift Bag worth over P2k + Catwalk Cosmetics 18 Color Runway Palette worth P1,100 (Price: P4,250, save P750 on the palette)
Beginners are VERY MUCH WELCOME. In fact, you don’t need to own any makeup because all materials will be provided by Etude House Philippines. You will get to use the latest and hottest products from my favorite Korean Makeup brand! :D
Prior to makeup application, I’ll discuss the proper skin care routine using Garnier Pure Active products. It’s perfect for our hot weather right now because acne usually appear when we sweat a lot.
Of course, we also need the proper sun care to protect our skin from the harmful rays of the sun using Nivea Sun products.
Aside from the skin care routine, we’ll be having Freshlook Contact lens’ Dra. Romualdez to teach us the proper way to wear and take care of contact lenses.
You’ll see that you don’t have to put your eyes at risk by using cheap giant circle lenses to achieve the “Korean look”. :>
ALL STUDENTS will get to take home goodies from all the brands mentioned above plus Dove Hair products,
Tonic Bags and Shoes Gift Certificates and..
Extreme Finds Accessories Gift Certificates.
And last but not the least, everyone gets to take home makeup cupcakes from SugaRush Cakes & Pastries! I still can’t get over the Angry Birds makeup kit cake I got for my birthday last year. haha :)
Now, let me introduce to you 2 pretty ladies that will be participating in our workshop..
Meet Vern and Verniece Enciso! :) They’re one of the top fashion bloggers in Manila today and I sort of have a *girl crush* on them. Heehee! I hope they don’t get creeped out after reading this! :)) But c’mon, they look like porcelain dolls!! :D
They will be joining us on APRIL 21 (Sat) so if you’re an avid reader of their blog, here’s your chance to spend a day with them and learn the basics of skin care, contact lens care and makeup application.
I guarantee you, it will be a fun-filled afternoon with Q&A’s, picture taking and meeting new friends. Slots are limited to send your FULL NAME & E-MAIL ADDRESS to 0917-8929289 to reserve a slot. Only 50% deposit is required. There will be a maximum of 10 students per class only so register now! :)
****You can grab the discount code from Vern & Verniece’s blogs or simply include “MARJ_CATWALK” when enrolling via text to get 10% off the fee for April 21. It’s the first time we’re offering a discount for the fee so grab the opportunity now! :)
Catwalk Cosmetics Makeup Workshop March 2012
Catwalk Cosmetics’ 1st makeup workshop for 2012 is moved to March 10, 2012 (1-5pm). It’s a good thing I had a bit of conflict in my schedule so more students can join. :)
Good news to all those who haven’t purchased the popular Catwalk Cosmetics Runway Palette~ It’s included in Package B! (Save P400) We also have other goodies in store like SweeTetite Chocolate Truffles, Get Lashed GCs and Nivea skin care.
FEE: Package A (Free Makeup Brush Set) P,3500 | Package B (Free Brush Set & Runway Palette) P4,250.
Again, beginners are VERY welcome! Do not be intimidated by the model in the poster. Haha! My classes are very informal, hands-on and interactive because I want everyone to learn while having fun. No *nosebleed* terms. Check out photos our previous students HERE and HERE.
The workshop will be held at a private studio in Pasig City, not too far from Tiendesitas. Map will be e-mailed upon confirmation of your slot.We will only accept a maximum of 10 students so register today at 0917-8929289. :)
Tribute Shoes GCs + Last Makeup Workshop + A big THANK YOU!
I’ve been MIA for the longest time here on Tumblr. The ber-months have been quite crazy and I’m losing all my hair from juggling my projects, makeup job, online & family business that I pretty much forgot to update my blog. So here goes backlog #1! :)
I stumbled upon an online shop that sells really cute and classy flats. I told myself that it’s about time I got a decent pair for myself when I saw these Berlin flats from TRIBUTE SHOES.
First impression: They remind me of Chanel quilted bags! *loove* I’m hoping I can get a Chanel bag for myself this Christmas. I have to sell a bunch of my precious belongings first; my dog included. Kidding! :) So here’s my first ever post wearing flats..
Ta-dah! I wore this during our Makeup Workshop last November 26. So happy I have another comfy pair of flats aside from my Ipanema flip-flops. My mom is quite impressed with this pair because she’s never seen me wear ballet flats because they’re not that flattering on me. This one on the other hand, doesn’t make me look like a Beagle or Welsh Corgi because it’s pointed! (OOTD: Cotton-On chiffon top over striped H&M dress)
They’re very comfy and cushiony so despite standing up for over 5 hours, my feet didn’t hurt at all! :) I chose the silver one among all the pretty colors because almost all my accessories are silver. (In this photo: Forever 21 rings & Charriol bangle and watch)
**** GET P200 OFF CODE: “TributeMarj” ****
If you plan to order a pair from Tribute Shoes, use the code above and like their Facebook page, share their link on your FB or simply reblog this entry to instantly get P200 off your order/s! :) *For regular-priced BERLIN flats only. Valid Until january 30, 2012*
Announcement #2:
~~ LAST MAKEUP WORKSHOP DECEMBER 10 (This Saturday!!!) ~~
Basically, it will be the same as our last 2 workshops:
ALL students get to take home a makeup brush set. Makeup will be provided by Etude House so you don’t have to bring anything but yourself and be prepared for loads of fun while learning the proper application of makeup!
The class is open to all ages and beginners are VERY welcome.
I had loads of fun teaching my previous class. So kilig that one of my students was Sophie, the brainchild of Sophie’s Mom bakery. 8D
Everyone got to take home goodies such as a Nivea skin care set, Yhansy accessories and TRIBUTE SHOES GC’s so I think most of them got a new pair for themselves too. :D
Thank you to my childhood bully CRISSEY for being such an entertaining guest and for taking these photos during the workshop. Read her review HERE.
And of course, thank you to everyone who have attended my workshops this 2011. Catwalk Cosmetics was just an experimental/ for-fun brand and I wouldn’t have continued it if it weren’t for the support of my friends and readers. *Big hugs and kisses to everyone!!* So yes, Catwalk is here to stay and I have loads of new products coming your way soon!! :,)
DECEMBER 10 Catwalk Cosmetics Makeup Workshop ~ Fee is P3,500 (before was 4,500) inclusive of makeup brush set + Nivea, Yhansy, Tribute & Koi Swimwear gifts. 1-5pm at a private studio in Pasig City. Address will be sent via e-mail after confirmation. This will be the last workshop for the year 2011 and will resume on February 2012.
We only have 3 slots left so hurry and reserve a slot now by sending your full name & e-mail address to 0917-8929289.
Hope to see you this weekend and happy holidays!! :)
Bloggers United 2 (Get free passes!)
I’m sure most of you have heard about the epic Bloggers’ bazaar that took place last summer. If you weren’t able to make it, here’s a second chance to get ahold of your favorite blogger/s’ pre-loved items!
I’ll be selling a few pre-owned and rarely used clothes, shoes, bags, whatnot and Catwalk Cosmetics products together with some of the Gondo Girls: Shai, Doms & Val. I already released and sold a few of my new products during the LUXE bazaar but do not fret, I was able to restock on my cute and lovely items and will be selling them at a lower price~ only at Bloggers United!! A % of every item you buy will also go to charity so YEY! :D
Entrance fee is only P100 and all proceeds will go to GMA Kapuso Foundation. There will be raffles and games throughout the whole day so I hope you can stay and mingle with friends and bloggers during this event.
TICKET GIVEAWAY: I want to be fair to those who don’t have Tumblr so I’ll be giving away 5 tickets each at my Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter account. It’s very simple, all you have to do is:
1. Facebook~ Post a link of this in your facebook account with this caption: “Win tickets to Bloggers United from Makeup By Marj Sia”2. Twitter~ “I want free tickets to the @bloggers_united bazaar. Win one from @DearMarjSia! #BloggersUnited2”
3. Tumblr~ Simple, just follow me & reblog this entry!CONGRATULATIONS:
- Nadine Sagales
- Bea Araneta
- Katrina Cojuangco
- Maan Gift Punzalan
- Elaine Hernandez
- Kat Suyat
- Maria Angel Baroma
- Gidjette Arguelles
- Lexi Tiutan
- Tin Olivar
- Ella Perol
- Patricia Nabong
- Charlene Lu-Tan
- Danielle Lu
- Genevieve Chuachiaco
Hope to see you all there!!
<3, Marj
Catwalk Cosmetics Bazaar & Workshop schedule (November)
My next makeup workshop will be held on November 26, 2011 (Saturday) at a private studio in Pasig City. Same location, discounted fee and freebies as the previous batch. But we have some online shops and pastry shops that want to contribute to our goodie bag so let’s cross our fingers for that. 8D
Fee: P3,500 inclusive of a brush set + goody bag OR P3,800 inclusive of a GC worth P1,200 for The Mane Attraction Wigs + goody bag.
Oh, before I forget, my fellow Gondo Girl & blogger Crissey Si will be joining us during this workshop so all you fangirls better have your cameras ready! XD
Before and after shots. All makeup done by the students alone. So proud of them. :D
SLOTS ARE LIMITED.
We’re almost full so register now by sending your FULL NAME & e-mail address to 0917-8929289! :)
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Catwalk Cosmetics will be at the LUXE Pre-Christmas sale at Il Terrazzo, Tomas Morato Quezon City this Saturday (November 19) from 11:00am to 7:00pm. Entrance is free!
Be one of the first to have a sneak peek of Catwalk Cosmetics’ Japanese-style eyelashes, Harajuku Girls liquid liners and of course, the CW Runway eyeshadow palette will be available there too!
*photos above are for reference only
I will also sell some brand new clothes and accessories from H&M, Forever 21 and other various brands. Prices will be marked down on this date only so don’t miss out on this bazaar! For more info and other participating brands, check LUXE BAZAAR’s Facebook Page.
Let’s have a Face Affair! + Makeup Workshop Winner
A lot of people have been anticipating this… *drumroll* I’ll be announcing the winner to my Makeup Workshop Birthday Giveaway today! Thank you so much to everyone who joined. I had a hard time choosing the winner because of all the good entries so I picked out a familiar face/ commenter with a good entry! :)
But before anything, I’d like to invite you all to have a FACE AFFAIR with me and my gondo friends Doms, Val, Shai & Crissey with Nivea Philippines’ latest Facebook Application!
Get the chance to win DAILY prizes from Majolica Majorca & Nivea Sparkling White products. Guess what the grand prize is?? A grand makeover from us + 30k worth of prizes from Nivea, Majolica Majorca, Forever 21 & more!! I wish I could join this contest myself!! Haha :) I promise to give the winner a sparkling head to toe makeover so use the FACE AFFAIR app NOW!!! :D
Speaking of winners, congratulations to KATERINA BIANCA PEREZ for winning a slot to Catwalk Cosmetics’ makeup workshop this November 26!!!!! Please e-mail me your full name & contact # so I can contact you. :) Workshop details same as my previous one.
For those who are interested to join the workshop, just send your FULL NAME & cellphone # to marj_sia@yahoo.com. Will text you after the 15th because I will be out of the country.
Again, thank you to everyone who sent in their entries for my Birthday Giveaway. Will have more giveaways this Christmas season!! So stay tuned to my blog and keep sparkling!! :)
Don’t just shine, SPARKLE!! ✩ [Late Birthday Giveaway!]
Makeup is like painting; one must always start with a clean canvas to come up with a brilliant masterpiece. A lot of people think that having great makeup is the secret of celebrities and models to having beautiful photos but in fact, they won’t look ravishing if they don’t have a clean face to begin with.
Being a beauty blogger, I have to test several products and try on countless makeup looks every week. It’s really hard to maintain a clean and pimple-free face given that I’m always in full-makeup during events and I doodle on my face whenever I’m bored. Hence, the vain pictures in this entry. :>
I love trying out new looks every chance I get. It takes me about an hour to apply makeup on myself even if I have already memorized the anatomy of my face because my goal is always to look flawless with as LITTLE makeup as I can apply. I think I’d rather step out with zero makeup than with bad makeup. *lol* And when I have pimple/s, I’d rather stay home than put on a thick layer of concealer over it because makeup will only worsen acne problems.
Some people assume that I have no skin problems whatsoever because I always look made up but I am struggling with BIG PORES on the nose area. I’m afraid that pimples might pop out after a night of makeup testing-galore especially when it’s my first time to test out a product.
That’s why prior to and after applying makeup on my face, I always wash my face squeaky clean with Nivea Visage Sparkling White Acne Oil Control Facial Wash to remove all dirt and oil to avoid my pores from clogging.
As I mentioned in my previous post, I’ve been using this product for over 2 weeks now and it has improved my skin a lot.
My face is less oily even after going around the metro for errands and projects. Now I don’t have to worry about getting unwanted guests on my face like zits or pimples after being a makeup guinea pig! Hee :>
(Thanks to Patrick Uy for the photo above.) This was taken after a week of using Nivea Sparkling White Foam and I can see why the product is named that because I look so white and clean, kulang nalang I sparkle like glitters in real life!
**Last week, I celebrated my sweet 16th birthday.(Juust kidding!) I got really sick so I didn’t have the time and energy to conduct an online contest.
So, as a late birthday giveaway, I will be giving one special reader a chance to win a slot to my next MAKEUP WORKSHOP! :D
If you haven’t read about it in my previous entries, click the links below. I guarantee you, it’s a fun-filled day with skin care lectures, makeup lessons wherein you’ll learn my makeup secrets and loads of freebies! Did I mention, EVERYONE will be getting a Nivea Visage Sparkling White skin care set too? ;)
Catwalk Cosmetics x Maybelline Makeup Workshop
Catwalk Cosmetics x Etude House Makeup Workshop
Mechanics:
- You must LIKE Nivea Phillipines’ Facebook Page & SHARE THIS LINK.
—I will crosscheck the winner from here and my Disqus comments. - LIKE Makeup By Marj Sia’s Facebook Page
- SHARE THIS ENTRY ANYWHERE!
Tumblr: Follow me & reblog this post.
Twitter: Follow me & tweet: “Win a slot to @DearMarjSia’s makeup workshop here: http://tumblr.com/ZuA-JyB8AC4F ♥
Facebook: Simply post a link to this entry. (link above) - REQUIRED: In 2 sentences ONLY, tell me why you deserve to win a slot to my next makeup workshop. Leave a comment below via Disqus. Provide me your FULL NAME, e-mail address & links to where you shared this post. More links = more chances of winning!
Example:
The lucky winner will be announced on November 8 (Tuesday) 9pm. Don’t forget to share my photo from NiveaPhils Facebook too because I will be looking for your name there. NiveaPhils will also choose a lucky winner that will receive a Sparkling White gift pack. Failure to submit any of the requirements above will disqualify your entry.
*This contest is open to any female reader in the Philippines. If you are not residing in Metro manila, you must be willing to fly over for the makeup workshop. Prize is non-transferrable.
I’m already excited to announce the winner while typing this. *hee* Good luck to everyone!! Keep on sparkling!!! :)
Katy Perry California Girls-inspired Makeup
Be every boy’s Teenage Dream with this Katy Perry-inspired makeup look!
I was bored the other night so I thought of doing another halloween costume idea. Still undecided who I’m going as this year. Maybe I’ll go as Katy since I had so much fun doing this look. :>
KEY COLORS: Blue & Pink. I love the contrast of these 2 colors and yet they look so good together. I don’t think I’ll be able to pull off a blue + shocking pink ensemble in real life though.
EYES: I combined Catwalk Cosmetics Royal Blue & Lollipop Pink and a little bit of Etude House Marble-marble highlighter on my brow bone to really bring out my eyes.
Katy Perry has light blue eyes so I used my Freshlook Colorblends Turquoise contact lenses. Finish your eye makeup with a pair of flirty falsies. Read my falsies application tutorial here.
LIPS: In the previous photo, I used MAC’s Candy Yum Yum, which is a limited edition color. Another option would be Etude House LUCIDarling Fantastic Rogue # 7 lipstick. (photo above) It’s my favorite hot pink shade from EH.
Of course, to complete this look you’ll need an electric blue wig. I got mine from The Mane Attraction’s halloween-special wigs. Use the code “KatyBlue” when buying this wig to get a free wig cap! :)
Surprise your friends by going out as Katy perry this halloween. It’s a very versatile look because it can look fun and innocent..
Seductive..
..or even playful! Okay, I just wanted to abuse my webcam. *lols* Oh, don’t forget to take a giant lollipop with you as your prop. It can also be used to whack creeps along the way.. Juust kidding! ;)
I hope you enjoyed my California Girls tips and tricks. Will be posting more looks within the week. Remember…..
NO REGRETS, JUST LOVE.
Marj
*Edit: Thanks to Melissa Agbulos (one of my workshop students) for pointing out the wrong music title. Was too focused on Teenage Dream’s album cover with this look so I completely forgot about California Girls. *embarrassed* :))
Crazy Halloween Ideas for Couples & BFFs
Are you excited to dress up as your alter-ego this Halloween? Want to surprise your friends with one-of-a-kind costumes?
Here are some wigs & ideas that I shot with couple blogger/models LOVECHIC (Seph & Shai) for Catwalk Cosmetics.
“HIGH ROLLER ROCK STARS” ~Be an overnight sensation by arriving in this outfit and be prepared to rock and roll with your friends!!
Don’t forget to check my ‘Glam-rock’ step-by-step makeup tutorial so both your makeup & ensemble will blow your friends away!
If you’re too lazy to dress up and want something effortless, why not go out as an EMO/ Goth? These clip-on black bangs w/ white streaks should do the trick! (or treat) Now all you have to do is steal your mom/sister’s eyeliner if you’re a boy…… *hee*
“GROW OLD WITH YOU” ~Imagine partying as a grandma or grandpa— now that would be hilarious!! Don’t break your back while showing your moves on the dance floor though.
Makeup tip: Use a powder that’s one shade lighter. Apply a little bit of concealer on your eyebrows then top it off with white eyeshadow or powder.
Did I mention, the grandma wig comes with a cute bun!! *hoho*
“THE BEATLES” This wig is sold in a set of 4 only. Catwalk Cosmetics doesn’t want people to run into each other with the same costume idea so be the first to reserve this set and get stalked by fangirls while you’re out during Halloween. :>
Outfit idea: Plain polo & black long sleeves. How easy is that!? You can wear round shades too so you can channel the legendary John Lennon.
Most of these wigs are 1 pair only and are available at CATWALK COSMETICS. Be sure to give the discount code: “TrickyTreat” when texting in your orders to get a free gift! ;)
More looks to come this week. Feel free to give costume/ makeup look suggestions below via Disqus. Enjoy the weekend! :-*
Halloween Makeup Tutorial: Glam-Rock Eye Makeup
Get ready to party like a rock star this halloween using this Glam-Rock eye makeup tutorial! But before anything, you will need the following eye makeup:
- Bright-colored Eyeshadows | Catwalk Cosmetics Runway Palette
- Eye Primer | Etude House Proof 10 Eye Primer
- Black Eyeliner | MAC Blacktrack gel eyeliner
- Nude Liner | Makeup Forever Lip Corrector
- *non-makeup related* but essential for this look: Rockstar Wig
STEP 1: Apply Eye Primer on your eyelids. This will make your eyeshadow appear brighter and stay on all night without any touch ups. Etude House’s Proof 10 Eye Primer is a steal at P200+ only compared to Urban Decay’s primer potion which is priced at over P1,200.
STEP 2: Apply white or silver eyeshadow over your lids. Stick to the shape of your eyeball. I used Catwalk’s Disco Silver.
STEP 3: Apply any bright warm shade (pink, red, violet) above the silver eyeshadow in this direction. You will form a shark’s fin-like shape. I used Catwalk’s Purple Lotus.
STEP 4: Using an eyeliner, draw a line above the purple eyeshadow. You can create a curve on the top part to make it look edgier.
STEP 5: Draw on your lids starting on your inner lash line. It is easier for me to work with a gel liner than an eye pencil because it glides on smoothly. Try MAC’s Blacktrack gel eyeliner. Or if you’re on a budget, Maybelline has a similar product.
STEP 6: (Optional) Add a 3rd color on your inner eyelids to make your eyes look more colorful and artsy. Catwalk’s shimmery Teal eyeshadow is the cherry on top of this look!
STEP 7: Using a nude pencil, draw on your lower lash line. You can also use a white pencil but it might look a bit anime-ish so stick with nude colors. Makeup Forever’s nude pencil is normally used to correct one’s lip shape (hence, the product name) but I discovered that it can be a *cheat* way to make your eyes appear bigger by using it as a liner.
STEP 8: Using a small and thin flat brush, apply pink or purple eyeshadow below the nude line. Once everything is done, glue on your falsies then you’re good to go!
BEFORE
*Shai is wearing Freshlook Colorblends Brown contact lens. This is their most natural contact lens color and yet, it adds a very dramatic effect to your eyes.
AFTER
Thank you Shai Lagarde of LoveChic for being my hot rockstar & Tricia Gosingtian for the lovely tutorial photos.
Remember, you don’t have to follow the colors that I used. Have fun and be creative by mix and matching different bright eyeshadows to achieve this look. I will be posting more Halloween makeup tutorials this month so keep coming back to my blog for more! If you have any requests, like my Facebook page and leave a comment here.
Enjoy this tutorial & keep on rocking!! ;)
Catwalk Cosmetics Makeup Workshop & Halloween Makeup demos
As promised, I’ll be holding one makeup workshop this month with a lower price to give way to those who are saving up for it. It’s also the perfect time for students to join since they will be on sembreak. :D Don’t worry about the age range of students, this workshop is open for all ages! I’ve had enrollees from ages 16 to 55 from my previous batches.
I came up with 2 packages:
PACKAGE A comes with a basic makeup brush set (P3,500) while PACKAGE B comes with a Catwalk Cosmetics wig Gift Certificate worth P1,200 and a makeover! (P3,800). A brush set will be provided for classroom use if you don’t have one. You can choose between having runway makeup or halloween makeup for your makeover (for package B only) so you can learn to apply it on yourself on October 31, which is a week after the workshop! Those who avail of package A can stay and watch too! :D
All makeup & materials will be provided by Etude House & Catwalk Cosmetics so no need to bring anything. ALL students get to take home certificates from Charm Makeup Brushes, Koi Swimwear & Yhansy Manila and a skin care set from Nivea Visage! :)
Venue is at a studio in Pasig; not too far from Tiendesitas. Address will be sent via e-mail after enrollment.
Space is limited so reserve a slot now by texting your full name & e-mail address to 0917-8929289. :)
Date with a Korean Popstar (OOTD+EOTD)
Last week, the Gondo Girls attended Kim Hyun Joong’s presscon for The Face Shop. All of us squeed like fangirls when we got the invite because it’s our first time to actually meet a Korean popstar. Even Valerie, our resident ‘quiet girl’, was so excited about the event that we planned what to wear as if we had a real date with a Korean popstar.
OOTD:
Dainty dress~ Forever21; Leather Satchel~ Zara/TRF; Platform Pumps~ Parisian.
HYPE this look on LOOKBOOK.
Thanks to Tricia for this gondo photo!
EOTD: Since my dress was already in Tiffany Blue, I went with Barbie Pink eyeshadow from Catwalk Cosmetics & my favorite limited edition matte lipstick from MAC, Candy Yum Yum for a little bit of contrast.
It was my first time to use Dolly Wink lashes #4. I was influenced by my fellow GG, Tricia Gosingtian and she swears by all the shoes in her room (lol) that Japanese falsies are the best. And yes, I definitely agree with that. I get bothered by generic or plastic falsies but with these lightweight lashes, I almost forgot that I had falsies on! The material is really great too. 5 stars for this product. ★★★★★
After my omg-i-survived-a-major-infection-abroad experience, I avoided wearing generic contact lenses. In fact, I sometimes try not to wear mascara too. So sad. ;_; I learned from my doctor that ‘Staph infection’ can also come from contact lenses so its best to only purchase them from optical shops.
I’m using Freshlook Colorblends Turquoise (previous photo) and I’ve been very attached to it. It is perfect for sweet, candy-themed looks like this one. There’s really a big difference between Freshlook contact lenses & generic ones because the lenses are softer and thiner. Therefore, making it more comfortable for anyone to use it for long hours.
Are you already a Freshlook user? Go on, tell me what you love about this product! :)
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Don’t forget to check my blog tomorrow for photos from The Face Shop x Kim Hyun Joong presscon!
Etude House x Catwalk Makeup Workshop Batch 1 + Upcoming Sessions! :D
Here’s a sweet sneak peek from Etude House x Catwalk Cosmetics Makeup Workshop Batch 1:
These yummy treats from Cupcakes by Sonja arrived at the studio even before I did! Thanks to City Delivery for the speedy order! I can now get my favorite cupcakes without traveling all the way to Serendra. Mmm… :>
Now, off to the classroom~
The gift bags from Etude House were overwhelming!! EVERYONE got to take home a Sauna kit and various goodies and certificates from Etude House, Catwalk Cosmetics, Lay Bare, Freshlook Contact Lenses, Dove, City Delivery, Vivid Mirror & Fashion Galore!
My makeup dump. My personal display of Etude House makeup & skin care, Catwalk makeup, Sonja’s Cupcake giveaways & my favorite tool as of the moment, Vivid tweezers! Will blog about this mid-week. ;)
Side note: My Starbucks tumbler is out of place. I carry it around with me everywhere because I drink like a camel. *embarassed* :))
The girls taking out their Etude House makeup at their work stations. Prior to this we had an informative seminar from Dra. Janna Romualdez of Ciba Vision/ Freshlook Contact Lenses. She taught everyone contact lens care and how to wear them in just 15 minutes. Amazing!! D: Will post an overview of her lecture after all 3 sessions. *join us so you can hear her live* hee :> Plus, you get to take home the contact lenses too!! 8)
This is the last time we’ll be using Mylene’s Living Room studio. *sob* BUT something she has something BIGGER and BETTER stored for us on our next batch. We’ll be the first group to ever use her new studio! *whee* :D
I usually post all makeover photos from the previous batches but I don’t want to spam people’s feed on Tumblr so I chose the top 3. (The rest will be uploaded at Catwalk Cosmetics Fan Page)
AZEE won the best “Colorblends” eye makeup award so she got 5 pairs of contact lenses from Freshlook! It was her first time to try on contacts. See the difference of her photo without them (left). The eyes can really make a BIG difference when it comes to makeup. :>
Runner-up for the Etude House Princess award is KIM. See how flawless she looks using Etude House’s BB Cream. She looks so cute with the Catwalk wig. Anyeong!! :D
The winner of the Etude House Princess award is Charles Angel Lacson! :D She had the best Korean ensemble plus she rocked the blonde wig and we crowned her “Princess blondie” XD
She got to take home a Moistful Collagen Set from Etude House and of course, this cute princess crown! :>
Here are my students thanking Miss Sonja for her fabulous cupcakes.
We’d also like to thank the following for the wonderful gifts in our goodie bags:
Here’s a photo of me and my students holding our Etude House bags while talking about makeup over Sonja’s cupcakes. ~Our last photo EVER at the Living Room Studio. Mylene and I will never forget all the students that we had here. Thank you so much for all the fun memories!
Hoping for more on our last 2 sessions with Etude House. Aja aja fighhhting!! :D
<3 your Korean-loving makeup guru,
Marj Sia
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For those who missed the 1st batch of my Etude House x Catwalk makeup workshop, here’s another chance to join in the fun and learn the basics of putting on makeup!
We’re opening 2 LAST batches (Sept 3 & 10). Same venue, same awesome experience! :D ~~Note: This is open FOR ALL AGES. I have lots of inquiries asking if this is Korean style or for teens only and the answer is NO. :)) This is a BASIC makeup class fit for all women. You have the option to apply the Korean or simple style makeup. Both will be discussed in class. ;)
To get more details on what’s in store for you, check my Princess Makeup Workshop post.
*Batch 2 & 3: You can reserve your slots with only 50% payment. We want to be as flexible as possible to everyone can have the chance to join! :> Just text in your full name and email address to 0917-8929289 to register! :D
