One of the best and most difficult wedding suppliers to find is the hair and make-up artist. I never thought that I would totally obsess over finding "the one" who will make me look good and fresh come wedding day. As most of you know - I am not the girly girl. I don't wear make-up on a daily basis save for some powder and dash of lipstick.
Thanks to bridal fairs, the GirlTalk Forum, W@W and Instagram for providing the best resource for anything bridal make-up related. I prefer nudes, earthy and browns on a daily basis but would like to achieve something sweet and nice for my bridal look without overdosing on pinks and peaches.
I had five (5) trial make-ups so far from various make-up artists. I took advantage of the bridal fair free trials but invested on a couple of artists on my shortlist. I made reviews and listed on this post the looks they created for me to help fellow brides in their quest for "the one". I am not really after big names and I am willing to get a not-so popular stylist as long as she/he makes me look good. My wedding look 'brief' to the make-up artists is to just notch up a bit my features without transforming me. The last thing I want is an overwhelmed-who-are-you reaction from Witt when he sees me at the altar.
Oh - a warning - this post is filled with my face in various states for obvious reasons. :)
Colorplay Hair and Make Up by Malou Hibaler
Malou Hibaler is one of the make up artists who participated at the Weddings & Beyond Bridal Fair last January 11 at the PICC Forum. A quick Google search said that Malou is an accountant-turned-make-up artist who used to work for the best and biggest telecommunications company in the Philippines (small world - but I am not privy to this when I met her). Malou took a make-up & hair styling course at the Center for Aesthetic Studies after her Smart gig. I got fascinated with her portfolio on display so I asked for a trial at the fair. It was also my first time to have airbrush make-up.
Thanks to bridal fairs, the GirlTalk Forum, W@W and Instagram for providing the best resource for anything bridal make-up related. I prefer nudes, earthy and browns on a daily basis but would like to achieve something sweet and nice for my bridal look without overdosing on pinks and peaches.
I had five (5) trial make-ups so far from various make-up artists. I took advantage of the bridal fair free trials but invested on a couple of artists on my shortlist. I made reviews and listed on this post the looks they created for me to help fellow brides in their quest for "the one". I am not really after big names and I am willing to get a not-so popular stylist as long as she/he makes me look good. My wedding look 'brief' to the make-up artists is to just notch up a bit my features without transforming me. The last thing I want is an overwhelmed-who-are-you reaction from Witt when he sees me at the altar.
Oh - a warning - this post is filled with my face in various states for obvious reasons. :)
Colorplay Hair and Make Up by Malou Hibaler
Malou Hibaler is one of the make up artists who participated at the Weddings & Beyond Bridal Fair last January 11 at the PICC Forum. A quick Google search said that Malou is an accountant-turned-make-up artist who used to work for the best and biggest telecommunications company in the Philippines (small world - but I am not privy to this when I met her). Malou took a make-up & hair styling course at the Center for Aesthetic Studies after her Smart gig. I got fascinated with her portfolio on display so I asked for a trial at the fair. It was also my first time to have airbrush make-up.
Malou doing her make-up magic on me at the Weddings & Beyond Bridal Fair
- Malou used make-up brands like Mac, Urban Decay Naked, and Make-up Forever.
- She is very nice and she asked me what kind of look I want for my wedding. She put on what I liked and even accommodated my anti-pink/peach lipstick request. She even told me that I had an edgy feel when it comes to make-up.
- The whole make-up feels light. Malou made me up for less than 40 minutes but it feels very complete (with false eyelashes to boot). She also contoured my face very well.
- The look she gave me was very soft and it blended well with my skin hours after. There were no hair styling offered but the look will be very suited for a half-ponytail.
- She suggested that I get highlights for my hair so that it would look better in photos (I super agree).
