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10/10/10--06:30: Q Vintage: Season 4 Gallery (chan 2821549)



Photos for th 4th batch of clothes from QVintage. Credits: Hair/Make-up: Lei & Mea Photography: Glerick Model: Vart Photography Assitant:


10/14/10--20:05: T. del Rosario - 732503112 (XEND) (chan 2821549)




11/02/10--19:36: life without art (chan 2821549)

my personal


11/02/10--21:50: T. Pino - Xend 732527778 (chan 2821549)




02/03/11--03:21: Visit my Online Portfolio LEICARBALLO.COM (chan 2821549)

I have recently launched my online make-up portfolio Do check it out: http://www.leicarballo.com Pls. feel free to send me a message to inquire about make-up packages and


06/06/11--13:31: PEPSI PINAS: SA AKIN ANG PINAS (chan 2821549)

Just saw the edit down of this ad over lunch today...This ad is so PANGET and corny... it became funny! haha...



06/14/11--13:14: Angelina Jolie for Louis Vuitton (chan 2821549)

Surprised to see Angelina Jolie posing for Louis Vuitton, and she's not at all glammed up.
According to reports, Angelina posed in Cambodia wearing her own clothes and own 6-yr olf LV "Alto" bag and with no make-up... yes, they said "with no make-up". Hmmm, so I guess she's got natural smoky eyes? hehe
Anyway, this ad is part of Louis Vuitton's "Core Values" campaign. "People are not used to seeing Angelina in this situation," executive VP of Louis Vuitton, Peter Beccari says. "I like the fact that it's a real moment. This travel message we give through personal journeys is a fundamental one for the brand." He adds: "This campaign is about a very special person and a very special journey."
There's one problem with the ad though, the "Alto" bag has already been discontinued and is no longer available in stores. Ooops.


07/13/11--18:28: Portfolio Shoot: Kim China Yoo (chan 2821549)

My latest collaboration with a photographer, Wendell Villoria for model Kim China Yoo. Sharing the frist photo sent in by the photographer which he entitled 'doppelgänger'.




08/11/11--12:44: Trial Hair & Make-up for Pre-Nup: Som Garcia (chan 2821549)

Last July 23, I did a hair & make-up trial for lovely Som Garcia for her upcoming Pre-Nuptial shoot with fiance Macky in Bataan.

Below's the before-and-after shots of the session:

Was glad, she loved it and booked me for the shoot which we had last Aug. 3 with premiere Wedding Photogrpaher Oly Ruiz...can't wait for the final results of that shoot... =) Thanks again Som, had a blast working with you and Macky!


08/12/11--08:00: Suesh Airbrush Workshop (chan 2821549)

Last July 16, I attended a 1-day Airbrush workshop conducted by Dara Plan at Suesh's Showroom and Studio at Wilson, Greenhills, San Juan. I initially thought that it was just a half-day workshop but according to Sheryl of Suesh, they extended it by starting at 10 AM instead of the usual 1PM so the participants can actually do more of the hands-on exercises and avoid having to extend until 8 or 9PM in the evening.

The workshop was very helpful especially for people like me who have never actually done airbrush make-up before. Dara went through the history, uses, parts and other trivia about the airbrush system before going into the basics of how to use it. What's nice about this workshop was that Suesh provided the compressors, guns and make-up that we would need care of Glambox. This was a big plus especially for me, who wanted to try out aibrushing first before getting myself a kit. It was also a great advantage for all of us since other workshops would require you to bring your own sy...


08/13/11--08:00: Muji Large Make-Up Bag (chan 2821549)

While juggling my regular work as a media person and as a freelance Make-up Artist, I always feel the need to have a load of my make-up and tools with me all the time. This is so I'll be ready just in case  I would need to do a make-up gig on weekdays. I used to carry everything on a canvas Caboodles cosmetic shoulder bag which was able to carry everything I need from brushes to palettes, foundations, pencils, compacts, etc. But it was such a huge pain in my arm and back having to carry it around since it was just a shoulder/hand bag. Hence, I hunted down a lightweight cosmetic bag with a strap and can be carried across my body. And look at what I found the other night at Muji in Bonifacio High Street...
Looks pretty amazing right? It's also quite spacious at 12" x 7.5" x 7.5" (approx.) and very lightweight too. They are selling this bag for Php 1,850 and I think it is made of nylon.

Here are photos of the empty bag....


08/14/11--08:00: Benefit Matterial Girl Finishing Powder (chan 2821549)

I was searching for a mattifying setting powder for quite sometime. Lurking on ebay paid off as I stumbled upon a seller that had Benefit's Matterial Girl which I was able to buy for less than Php 800.

I haven't really tried anything from Benefit cosmetics before so this was the perfect chance for me to get to know the brand. As usual, prior to purchasing the product, I Googled for reviews about it and everything I saw online gave me the green signal. So I didn't really feel any hesitation when I placed my bid for this product on eBay.


Anyway, below's a summary of  Benefit Matterial Girl's Pros & Cons, at least after about a month of using it on me and on clients.

PROs:


• Must love the packaging! I totally dig pink girly packaging. I know I'm the "all-black" type of person, but this powder really stands out inside my train case filled mostly with cosmetics in black packaging.

 


See how it stands out inside the traincase?


• The powder was silky and applies ...
  

08/15/11--08:00: Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar (chan 2821549)

One of my recent make-up gigs brought me to Bagac, Bataan, at a "heritage resort" called Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar. It was unlike any other resort I've been to so far since the highlight of this massive, (talk about 400 hectares of land), and I mean massive space are the reconstructed Philippine architectural masterpieces from the 18th to the 20th century. Each of this architectural structures (from mansions to buildings) were brought from all over the country and rebuilt, plank by plank within the estate. In essence it looked like a large and well maintained Calle Crisologo of Vigan, Ilocos Sur, with cobblestones and all.

As it was actually raining throughout most of our trip, and since I was not there for leisure, I only managed to take a few shots of the place.
If you want to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city and be transported back into time, then Las Casas Filipinas Acuzar will be a perfect place for you. They also have accommodations for as low as Php 3,800+...


08/16/11--08:00: Z Palette (chan 2821549)

A couple of months back, I was able to find a local seller of the Z-Palette. It was also nice that they had the large zebra print one which I have been lemming for. Since the time I got it, I have long wanted to post a review on this magnetic palette and finally, I found the time to do so...

Anyway, what is a Z-Palette you may ask? It is a customizable magnetic palette. It can hold any pan size from any brand. Below are some shots of the Z-Palette I got


So why choose the Z-Palette over the MAC Pro Palette?


• It is more spacious. It can actually house 28 MAC eyeshadow pans ( at 7 columns x 4 rows) vs. 15 pans on the MAC Pro Palette (at 5 columns x 3 rows).




• It has a clear cover which allows you to see its contents without having to open the lid. This saves time especially on make-up gigs.

 It's magnet attaches to the pans more firmly than on MAC's Pro Palette. 



•  It comes in various colors and prints (like this cute Zebra print).

However, there are still some things...


08/17/11--08:00: MAC Art of Powder Collection (chan 2821549)

I love art! As far as I can remember, I have loved art. And just recently, I fell in love with the art of make-up. And as if MAC was teasing me when I found out it was launching the MAC Art of Powder Collection this September 2011.



Description from MAC: " A collection of three MAC Artist Powders inspired by the Masters and modern art movements. There's an op art Optical Bronzer that explores depth, dimension and sheer illusion of bronze. A Street Art eyeshadow personalizes the eye with a madcap act of pure graffiti - an for those who love random acts of light and shade, an In The Abstract Highlighter. These palettes empower creation...make some art!"
Optical Bronzer Street Art
In The Abstract
*Photos courtesy of Temptalia


Each palette are limited edition and will be sold for US$ 38.00/ CDN$ 46.00. Now I wonder how much they'll be when they launch in Manila...boo!!












08/22/11--19:50: 12 QVintage Season 4 (chan 2821549)

Black tiered, wide-leg


08/26/11--12:01: "Day to Night" Photography (chan 2821549)

I almost can't imagine how someone could spend a minimum of 10 hours taking hundreds of shots of one scene/frame. Such was what photographer Stephen Wikes did for his series "Day to Night", literally showing day-to-night shots of each NYC landmark.

He had to weave in and seamlessly blend about 30 to 50 parts of each scene to showcase how each landmark transforms from day to night.

But with results as remarkable as these, I definitely wouldn't mind doing it at all...













08/31/11--18:00: NARS Workshop (chan 2821549)

Hello Lovelies! Another one of them consumer workshops from one of the leading make-up brands available from Rustan's - NARS. Mark your calendars!





09/01/11--08:00: Limited Edition UAAP Hand Sanitizers (chan 2821549)

Last July 2011, Watson's, the country's leading health & beauty store, partnered with ABS-CBN Licensing to sell Limited Edition University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Hand Sanitizers with Holders at Watson's outlets in Metro Manila and Luzon. This may have stemmed out from the Bath and Body Works' Pocketbac craze which hit the country since 2010.


The UAAP Sanitizer holders are available in eight colors, representing each UAAP member teams --Blue Eagles, Green Archers, Fighting Maroons, Growling Tigers, Tamaraw, Red Warriors, Bulldogs and Soaring Falcons.


It was also nice to know that aside from promoting your love for your Alma Mater with each purchase, a portion of what you paid will go to UAAP's fund for its athlete scholars.




I was only able to see these sanitizers over the long weekend at a Watson's counter in the SM Supermarket near our place. If I remember correctly, it is being sold for Php 69.00.




 Here's a closer look at the BLUE EAGLES sanitizer ...


09/12/11--18:00: Kid Robot for Swatch Launch (chan 2821549)

This is too cute to miss...


09/13/11--12:50: S&R Members' Treat 2011 (chan 2821549)

Are you ready for another grueling shopping spree at S&R? Set your alarms early starting tomorrow, as branches in Metro Manila start its sale at exactly 8AM  from Sep 14-18, 2011. (S&R Cebu will be on sale from Sep 21-25).

As always, don't forget to come in early, bring refreshments and try to stay nice and avoid cat-fights! Hahaha




09/14/11--12:30: Magnolia's ROBOT TVC (chan 2821549)

When I saw this TVC over the weekend, it made me realize how we as mothers tend to talk harshly, without really thinking, and normally it's simply due to our emotions at that particular point in time. It reminded me of how I would sometimes raise my voice and say "No!"," That's bad!" or "Stop that!" to my 20-month old son...oh yes, as if he could actually understand why...After that, he would just smile, hug and kiss me as if nothing really happened...Haaay...kaka-guilty! I promise, from now on I will really try to be more patient with you, my super kulit Baby Boo!!!

Great Job Magnolia, it's now quite rare that we get to see commercials that touches us the way this one did.





09/15/11--07:30: INSPIRE: A Michael Cacnio x LEGO Collaboration (chan 2821549)

In celebration of Michael Cacnio's 20 years in brass sculpting, Cacnio does an unusual but fun collaboration with global giant LEGO for an exhibit aptly called INSPIRE.


Think combination of brass sculptures with colored LEGO bricks, this collaboration truly challenges and defies preconceived notion about traditional brass sculpting.With its theme, INSPIRE truly promotes the importance of imagination as it goes out of the box and pushes the artist's playfulness and creativity in its unlikely combination of freeform monochromatic brass and polygonal yet colorful plastic.


Over the years Cacnio's earned accolades from various organizations with his depiction of social realities in his works. Some of his known achievements include being part of the Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) in 2006 and the distinction of being the first Filipino artist to have had his work showcased at the Headquarters of the European Commission in Brussels.

INSPIRE will be featured at THE GALLERY of Greenbelt 5 on Frid...


09/17/11--12:47: SPOTTED: Mich Dulce Hat on Gossip Girl 5 (chan 2821549)

Months after Michael Cinco's featue in ANTM, another Pinoy, well make that Pinay, makes us proud. Mich Dulce's hat is seen on Leighton Meester (Blair) at the set of Gossip Girl Season 5...


Great job, Mich!

Now,for more info about Mich Dulce and news about her latest collection, check her blog




09/21/11--18:11: Pet Blessing 2011 (chan 2821549)

The feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, is drawing close. And it has been customary for churches and religious groups worldwide to hold ceremonies of blessing animals on his feast day, October 4.

Locally, one of the most famous locations for such pet blessings is Eastwood City in Libis. This year, the pet blessing will happen on October 2, Sunday at 5:00 PM. So if you live within the vicinity and you want your beloved pets blessed, then try not to pass this up. .




12/22/11--19:27: Lei Carballo Make-Up @ the 20th Edition of the Wedding Expo Philippines (chan 2821549)

Yay! I'm so excited! Lei Carballo Make-up is now officially a part of the 20th Edition of the Wedding Expo Philippines this coming March 10-11, 2012.




Mark your calendars and share the good news with friends since I'll be offering free trial and discounts during the 2-day event!