Portfolio Fun

I want to start this post with a big THANK YOU to Ago Coronado, Nina Jose, Nicole Lopez, and Raia Gomez. This is the shoot I did last December for my portfolio, and it turned out so much better than I imagined. I'm blessed to have such talented friends! Thanks guys!

 Post photo shoot. Harassed? Haha.

Enjoy the photos!!!!

Photographer/Editing : Ago Coronado

Model : Nina Jose

Make Up Artist : Gex Garcia

Stylist : Raia Gomez

Thanks to Nic for the Rusty Lopez clothes and shoes!

I'm soooooo proud of this shoot. It makes me believe that I can really pursue my passion for make up. I never thought it could be possible. I guess sometimes we just need to get past the fear of failure and start believing that we can be what we dream ourselves to be. It's surprising what you can do when you start believing. Things just fall into place.

Here's a little something for inspiration : 

8. PROCRASTINATION. This is one of the most common causes of failure. "Old Man Procrastination" stands within the shadow of every human being, waiting his opportunity to spoil one's chances of success. Most of us go through life as failures, because we are waiting for the "time to be right" to start doing something worthwhile. Do not wait. The time will never be "just right." Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.

9. LACK OF PERSISTENCE. Most of us are good "starters" but poor "finishers" of everything we begin. Moreover, people are prone to give up at the first signs of defeat. There is no substitute for PERSISTENCE. The person who makes PERSISTENCE his watch-word, discovers that "Old Man Failure" finally becomes tired, and makes his departure. Failure cannot cope with PERSISTENCE.

10. NEGATIVE PERSONALITY. There is no hope of success for the person who repels people through a negative personality. Success comes through the application of POWER, and power is attained through the cooperative efforts of other people. A negative personality will not induce cooperation.

( Taken from Napoleon Hill, #8-10 of Hill's 30 Reasons for Failure take from page 114 from his book "Think and Grow Rich: 70th Anniversary Edition". Hill was an American author who was one of the earliest producers of the modern genre of personal-success literature. His most famous work, Think and Grow Rich, is one of the best-selling books of all time. - Taken from TDL E-mail)

Back to Basics : SKINCARE

I know it's been forever! I've been working on this post for a while now but never found the time to finish it. I've been busy building my portfolio and I'm so thankful for its progress in the past few months. Anyway, on to the purpose of this post: SKIN CARE!


It's important to know that the most CRUCIAL part of your make up is having good skin. Make up looks best with a healthy canvas aka a clear face. It will be so much easier to apply make up because you won't need to apply so much product on your face (therefore not having that too-thick cakey look). You save not only time in applying make up, but you also save money on products you won't be needing. 


NEVER go to bed with your make up on. It's a mortal sin against your skin. Resist the desire to go straight to bed after a long night out, just remember the bacteria that will be accumulating on your face as you sleep. (Hello breakouts!) What's a few minutes of resisting sleep when you can have acne-free, healthier skin in the long run right? All you really need is a cleanser and a moisturizer before going to bed.


Here are some of the products I've tried and tested, I hope they work for you too.  


1. Shiseido Night Repair Moisture Recharge : 

I've been using this product for years, and I LOVE IT. It leaves my skin feeling soft, hydrated, and healthy in the morning.  It's really light when applied, and you only have to use a little of the product which makes it last a few months. I usually use this after cleaning my face with make up remover and a facial wash. Doing this religiously will really help keep your skin healthy and give you a more natural glow.

2. Lancome's GALATÉE CONFORT - Comforting Milky Creme Cleanser:

The make up remover for dry or sensitive skin. If you've experienced redness or flaking after using a remover, it's probably too harsh for your skin. This product actually doubles as a moisturizer and it's so easy to use! All you need is a cotton pad to massage it all over your face, and you don't even have to rinse it off. Although, if you have really thick foundation on I recommend that you use a facial wash after just to make sure you don't leave anything on your face. This can actually also be used even if you're not removing any make up because it also removes impurities that accumulate on your skin throughout the day.

3. PONDS Facial Wash:
No one really needs to overspend on facial wash, but please NEVER use regular soap for your face. Using a facial wash will remove dead skin cells, excess oil and dirt without stripping your face of its natural (and necessary) oils. I've been using PONDS for as long as I can remember and it's been doing its job pretty well for a really affordable price.

HOWEVER, the best skincare tip I can give you doesn't cost a thing: Rest, diet, and exercise. Our skin is an organ as well and it reflects what we eat, drink, how often we exercise, how much hours of sleep we have and how we feel. Keep your skin happy! Drink a lot of water, avoid smoking and drinking alcohol (they speed up aging and cause wrinkles), and eat healthy. Exercise. Sleep. Avoid stress. There's no skincare or make up product that can substitute what these can do for you. 


I hope this helps! Happy Thursday! :)