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Professional, confidence-boosting, natural-looking makeup for hooded eyes

by Ivyupdated on March 21, 2014March 8, 2014Leave a Comment

I had the honour and pleasure of doing makeup for Clair, my friend of 18 years. Herself a makeup junkie, the stakes were high. I realised she would be teaching me a thing or two, and I was right. Makeup has to be us, not make us. I don’t put on a face on someone …

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 …

Uncategorized Vintage

Janine Basil Gemstone Vintage-influenced Headband

by Ivyupdated on March 8, 2014February 18, 2014Leave a Comment

Today someone made my day. That someone is Karen Ho, my uber-queen of schtyle, fellow shipmate in the sea of life. Usually a parcel will come in layers of plasticky nonsense and bubble wrap and tape. Usually you will reach for scissors. But not today. The packaging is shockingly minimal, lightweight and beautiful, with not …

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 …

Band and Stage Makeup

Band photo shoots

by Ivyupdated on March 8, 2014November 21, 2013Leave a Comment

http://satsumamusic.com/gallery/ When I was in Satsuma, I did all my makeup for the band’s photo shoot for our album.

Day Time Makeup Hispanic Makeovers

Smart, natural and pretty look for green eyes – Aquellos Ojos Verdes!

by Ivyupdated on March 8, 2014November 5, 2013Leave a Comment

It is a total honour and pleasure to do the makeup and hair for my dear friend Cecilia. She is a proud mother of three and a Spanish teacher. She already has large expressive green eyes with long eyelashes so immediately her eyes are her main feature and point of definition. The nude colour of …

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.

Japanese MUA event “Geisha lip” design

5 Do’s and Don’ts of Asian Skincare

Bridesmaid Hair and Makeup for 5 bridesmaids at traditional Chinese wedding