Asia Pacific or East Asian

Southfields Theatre Group “The Last Five Years” April 10th, 11th, 12th, 2014

This is a very unusual situation where I wasn’t just IN a show, I was also behind the show. I was pianist as well as makeup artist for three nights. I had a cameo non-speaking appearance had Michael Jackson in the last sketch. That was my best and worst performance yet. All 4 seconds of …

Asia Pacific or East Asian Day Time Makeup Makeovers

Strong, polished business image

by Ivyupdated on March 12, 2014March 8, 2014Leave a Comment

This is a look that is quick to achieve. I had the pleasure of giving Carmen a one-to-one lesson on how to achieve this look herself for an important event, a look that may have to be produced on the go, as she will be travelling for work. Carmen already has large almond eyes, the …

Asia Pacific or East Asian Drag

How to create a ladyboy look

by Ivyupdated on March 8, 2014February 20, 2014Leave a Comment

I have always had mildly masculine features. I had been asked twice in my life if I was a boy or a girl. Once when I was fourteen and wearing earrings, the second was when I was 24 with no earrings. Therefore it is not too surprising that I decided to grow my hair long …

Asia Pacific or East Asian Band and Stage Makeup

How Javanese rod puppets help to create Character and Role

by Ivyupdated on March 8, 2014January 12, 2014Leave a Comment

I have loved and played with puppets since I was a child. I am really fascinated with these wayang golek (puppet theatre) puppets at the Hands On Base room at the Horniman today. The first one almost looks real. This is a makeup look I’d like to achieve. Anyone up for it? These puppets are carved …

Asia Pacific or East Asian Makeovers Night Time Makeup

Big graphic eye for people with hooded lids or small eyes, good for night out or a show

by Ivyupdated on September 12, 2013September 12, 2013Leave a Comment

Done just with one eyeliner pen

Asia Pacific or East Asian Bridal

Simple, innocent and lovely bridal makeup

by Ivyupdated on January 14, 2016September 12, 2013Leave a Comment

I am doing this makeup for a most beautiful bride, Carmen, using just flawless makeup and my other secrets. The hair is a wrapped and braided bun and the flower is made from paper by a friend, Rosi. .

Asia Pacific or East Asian Glamorous Makeovers Vintage

1930s Vintage Shanghai look involving fun technical challenge of blocking out eyebrows!

by Ivyupdated on December 16, 2015September 12, 20131 Comment

This look was inspired by the book “Flowers of War” by Yan Geling. Mary’s cheongsam really finished the style off.

Asia Pacific or East Asian Day Time Makeup

A professional look for a work event or a Linked In profile pic

by Ivyupdated on September 11, 2013September 11, 2013Leave a Comment

This is a look and style I’ve created for Yuki. Her skin and hair are in great condition. She only needs definition on the eyes, brows and lips. I’ve chosen green and brown for the eyes as these tones suit the Asian Pacific or Far Eastern skin tones.