The Second Shop Shoot

I recently did the makeup for the 26th Collection of The Second Shop.
Check out their online store HERE :)

Here are the finished looks:

Models: Mica Ting and Denise Buencamino

The look: Smokey eyes with dramatic lower lashes. 

Nude lips and sheer blush to balance with the eyes.

BIG Thanks to Lexi & Jason for getting me as their MUA once again! :) :)

http://thesecondshop.multiply.com/

Stay gorgeous!

Tamara x

PROM PROMO

HI EVERYONE!!!

Prom season in coming soon and I have a treat for you gorgeous ladies out there!! :) :) 

[photo credit: tumblr]

Prom is the most awaited event in high school. From picking out the perfect dress, down to the perfect color of nail polish, it just all had to be perfect. And what better way to top of your look with great MAKEUP? 

Avail of my services (makeup+basic hair styling) for your prom night and get my

 TWO (you + a friend) FOR THE PRICE OF ONE Package!!! :) :)

email me at: tamarapineda007@yahoo.com for any inquiries :)

*This is a HOME SERVICE available to those living within Q.C., Ortigas and Makati ONLY*

**This is FIRST COME FIRST SERVE so please book your appointment ASAP**

THANK YOU!:):) 

MUT: Holiday Makeup

The holidays are rolling in fast and next thing you know its Christmas! When I think of the Christmas season, I think of warm burgundy, brown, and red colors. The smell of cinnamon, peppermint, and pine filling the air.. and of course, the glorious food! I imagine myself sitting in front of the fire place all cozy and warm sipping a cup of hot chocolate...but that rarely happens since first, we don't have a fire place at home :)) (there are rarely any here in Philippine households anyway) and secondly, its too hot to be sitting in front of a fire. hahaha well, that's how I always see Christmas in my imagination :p

So for the holiday season, why not try warming up your lips with dark hues? :)

 AHHHH I'm so IN LOVE with this lipstick!!! I just got them today and I just had to try them out.

It's called PHOTO by MAC. Love love love <3

I kept the eyes simple since I used a dark color on the lips. It's always best to

keep your eyes simple if you want dramatic lips and keep the lips simple

if you want dramatic eyes. 

[Forgive the unruly eyebrows! I'm in the process of growing them out to have them re-shaped hehe]

What I love about this lipstick is that its dark but not too overpowering. 

It has a warm undertone to it which is perfect for my skin tone. 

I just love how it warms up my face :) 

A dramatic lip is probably my favorite makeup look aside from the smokey eye. It's something different and not a lot of people are brave enough to wear dark lipstick. But makeup is all about having fun and experimenting! So don't be afraid try out new colors whether it be eye shadows or lipsticks. It's a very exhilarating feeling when you discover that the color you were always afraid of fits you after all :) 

Stay gorgeous ;)

Tamara x

MUT: Ombre Lips

When I first heard about this trend, I just had to try it! 

It's fun, unexpected and definitely something worth trying ;) 

 This was my peg for the look. Correct me if I'm wrong but I think this look was from a Miu Miu Fashion Show. Lovely combo.

[Photo from Google]

[Photos edited by Allan Manalac.Thank you Allan!]

The key to this look: A light and dark shade of lipstick that compliment each other. 

For this look I used:

-MAC Lipstick in Russian Red

and

- Face It Lipstick in PK102 (Face Shop)

I applied the darker shade, Russian  Red, first on my lips, leaving the center of my lips bare. 

Then I applied the lighter shade, PK102, on the remaining bare area of my lips. 

Voila! You now have Ombre Lips! :)

You can wear these colors for day or night! But I suggest a darker color combo for night time :) Don't be afraid to experiment! Makeup is all about trial and error. If you never try, you'll never know right? :p 

And if you do decide to try this look, send me over a photo or link your blog and I'll be glad to check it out :D

Stay gorgeous ;)

Tamara x

Face Routine

Hi Everyone!

I received a question in my FORMSPRING just recently and the question was "How do you keep your face clean/pimple-free?" I thought that this would be a great topic to blog about since I myself struggled with acne before, and still am, just like everybody [except if you are one of the lucky ones who are blessed with divine skin since birth :p]. 

I think it was around 2005 or 2006 when I started having really bad breakouts on both my cheeks. And when I say bad, it's really bad. From afar you'd think I just had really rosy cheeks. But the "rosy-ness" was actually caused by inflamed pimples [not a pretty sight]. I felt very self-conscious during this horrible breakout stage. I remember feeling very frustrated most of the time because I felt like anything I did, may it be trying countless dermatologists and over the counter products, did not work at all.

 I dreaded going to the dermas! Everytime I would leave the derma for a session, I would always look like a strawberry [that's what my sister described me as hahaha]. And not only did I dread the pricking, I also dreaded the medications that they would prescribed  to me. I think there was a time that I was using 6 products on my face :| It was a painstaking process.

After what seemed like an endless search for a solution for my "curse", I finally found products that help keep my skin in check. And I guess my hormones are more balanced now :p [cause you know how acne can be cause by hormonal imbalance hahaha]

 (Left-Right: St. Ives Apricot Cleanser, Dickinson's Original Witch Hazel Pore Perfecting Toner, Olay Total Effects Day Cream and Serum, PanOxyl Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%)

 I discovered this facial wash a few years back when my older sister visited the Philippines. I first tried the original formula which had a coarser texture. That worked well too but I found it a bit drying on my skin. Then I tried out this formulation which was more creamy and was more gentle and hydrating. Been using this for months now and it definitely keeps my skin clear :)

 I really love this toner! It's perfect for me since it refines pores [I have huge pores :( ] and removes and controls oil without totally drying out my skin. You can find this at any Healthy Options stores :)

 Yes, I use Olay Total Effects even though I am not experiencing any signs of skin aging-YET. Like I said, prevention is better than the cure :p hahaha I use the day cream during the say [obviously :p] and the serum for night time before I go to bed. But I sometimes use the serum for the day when I just want something light and less creamy than the day cream. Downside of the serum: No spf :( 

Last but definitely not the least, PanOxyl! This baby is actually my saving grace. It works wonders for me! When my skin was really bad, I would put this on my entire face and after a month or two, my skin gradually cleared up. I got less and less of those big and painful zits. Hallelujah for this great invention. I never went higher than the 2.5% because I read that anything above this can sometimes cause irritation and severe drying.  It's always best to consult with a dermatologist :) 

So, there you go, my top skin saviors! Are you currently using any of these products or have tried one before? :) 

Hope you had a great Thursday!

Stay gorgeous ;)

Tamara x