Celebrity Encounters

What would you do if you were asked to style an iconic diva?

A. I would chill to death

B. Kunwari deadma, pero kabado.

C. Drop a tab and make lots of chika

D. 'Her face has no future'

My answer, is all of the above! Siguro I would really be deadma, kasi I don't really like Madonna after all. Atsaka, parang di naman din masyado mataas expectations niya, considering she's been in the business for 3 decades! Sawang-sawa na sa makeup yan! Oh well, it's kinda hard to tell unless you experience such thing. But one thing's for sure, manginginig ka talaga!

I was lucky to do Mandy Moore's makeup during her 2nd concert here in Manila last 2006. And I was suuupppeerr oveerrr to the maxxxx excited! Mandy Moore is one of my fave artists during my teenage years, and you can't say NO to this exclusive offer. I was thrilled to accept the project that was passed on me by Joan Quintas. As soon as we reached her suite door in Richmonde Hotel in Ortigas, I was shaking and couldn't help but puff for some more cigs. Buern, who was doing hair for her was excited as well. She was the one who opened the door and surprised that she was alone in a huge presidential suite. No entourage. No P.A. No Yaya, besides her band who was in a deluxe suite beside her room. She politely directed us to the living room where we should set-up and style her. Then I instructed Buern of the look that I wanted. I envisioned her 'Cry' music video look... She's very ma-chika pala and offered us drinks and snacks pa. And then she queued, 'Shall we start?'. SURENESS. As soon as she's seated, she immediately told us in a 'sweet' manner that she wanted a very simple look that is almost bare. NYARKS! After bringing my huge kit which includes my airbush kit! Eto lang! Chaka ha! So then I asked, sure ka? LOL. 'Yes my dear'. Anyways, she also wanted a simple hair. KERI. Gow.

Pa-picture nalang tayo Buern... Charreeenngg

Then she started telling us a horrific story happened to her a day before. So na-curious kame (kuno!). She had pala a presscon upon arriving her hotel. The organizers sent hair and makeup artists from a salon in Eastwood. According to her, she got murdered. They've used pancake on her face daw that she cannot even move a muscle. Basta in short. Sobrang kapal ng makeup. Done.


PAUSE muna. This is sooo frustrating. Narrating a story is a bull. Nakakapagod in ferrrnez.


Ok game.


So ayun. She didn't show up in her presscon kagad for at least 2 hours. I'm not sure why. But we all know for sure. So she requested for another team. There you have it.

So, when I heard Lady Gaga was coming. I texted all the possible peeps that may let me do her styling for the concert. Kaso, we don't know anyone who works for Ovation. Cecille Zamora texted that she brought her team na. So deadz.

So who's next???

BRITNEY!!! BRITNEY!!! BRITNEY!!!

Jusko, mapapaganda ko ba siya? I hope so... Love you sis! Text me naman!

JakeG

Jackie Rice on the RISE

Sizzling Jackie Rice is my newest chika girl! It's always fun working with her! I like the 'walang kebs' personality she exudes, which is very much like Rufa Mae Quinto when she was starting. Kalog & chikadora :-) BTW, she also graces this month's cover of FHM! It was shot in Boracay by Doc Marlon, styled by Bea Constantino and makeup by Jigs Mayuga. It suprises me when a celebrity that looks really intimidating can be really ma-chika and down-to-earth. Special mention: Iza Calzado, Bianca Gonzales, Alessandra de Rossi and course our sis Katrina Halili. 

Here's our cover shoot with her for SPEED Mag (Dec09)!
Styled by Matt Gozun
Makeup by Jake Galvez
Hair by Buern Rodriguez


CHECK THE OTHER PHOTOS FOR MORE!!! :-)

PREEETTTYYYY!!! :-)

Can't wait for our iGMA official photos soon! :-) But for now, check out our behind the scenes with the lovely JACKIE RICE!!! :-)

LOVES LOVES LOVES IT!!! :-)

JakeG

Today in Phil. Star's SUPREME!

Ria Bolivar as a Na'vi in Today's SUPREME! :-) Go check!

Photographed by Ash Castro

Styled by Shahani Gania

Makeup by Jake Galvez

Hair by Buern Rodriguez

CHEERS TO DAVID & TIM!!!

JakeG

Schiap is the new Red

I finally got NAR's newest lip shade SCHIAP! :-) Finally, a 'real' hot pink shade that is almost neon! Sport this sizzling shade and keep up with the trend instead of the usual red. Wanna look like Christina Aguilera? Or Jackie Rice? Haha! :-) It's up to you girl! Go go go!

VS

MMWWUUAAHHH!!!

Makeup Disasters!!! PART 1

MAKEUP DISASTERS!!! (Part 1)

*Iza Calzado for High Profile Mag

Have you encountered a makeup disaster? Or were you tagged on a photo with you looking like Ju-on or kabuki dancer? As a beauty artist, this is probably the first thing I notice more than a what a person is wearing or some nasty shoes! Especially with today's digital buddies such as camera phones and digicams, I'm sure you were able to catch at least one makeup oh-no-no's... I myself is afraid of the Sony Cybershot cams, for it gives any made-up face a certain 'glowww'! Here's recently tagged hideous photo of me in HK.

Eeekkyy ryt?? Haha! Foundation day talaga!

This 'Makeup Disaster' folder has been in my external hard drive since college. Yes dear. Ever since I got my Nokia 7610, me & Matt Gozun got addicted to self-portraits. (and our very famous rock-c*ck collection!)... And up to now, marami pa ring victims! Let's face it, we all want a little help when we're on such public display. But sometimes, we can't say if it's too much or not! :-) So, I'm finally revealing the best of the best from the collection!! Hee hee! I was actually kinda hesitant to post 'em, coz these are my friends! Pero sige na, deadma na! They've all learned from it anyway...

EVIDENCE # 1 (Bad Foundation)

This was taken in Boracay in 2004 by my cousin Rexcy (right) & with my bestfriend (left), na itago nalang natin sa pangalang Jerol Villadolid. Hahaha! I was LOLing hard (& LMAO pa) when I saw this photo from the digicam. As in! And until now, natatawa parin ako! But the good news is, Jerol's makeup had improved ever since this photo was taken and been laughed out by friends!

TIP: Makeup should be at its minimal while you are at the beach. The lesser pancake you have, the better. You may use a tinted moisturizer on your face and dab a bit of concealer on the desired areas such as your undereye, scars, blemishes, etc. The most important thing that you should remember is to use a concealer that matches your skin tone.

EVIDENCE # 2 (Concealer Madness)

A photo taken from the FACE 2 FACE Beauty Exhibit with me and good friend Rainier Mateos. This is actually a common makeup mistake, putting on the right concealer. Oh well, maganda na si sis ngayon, so he doesn't need makeup at all! Haha! Mwah

TIP: If your circles are recessed, you should choose a concealer that is one shade lighter than your foundation. If they are puffy, use a tad darker. You should choose one that provides good coverage and light texture. Also, you must take note that yellow concealers are good for covering up bluish or greyish circles, while a mauve or light blue concealer can mask brown eyebags.

EVIDENCE # 3 (Color Correct)

A photo with my friend Krissy Mira and Dale during my website launch @ Government 2 years ago. I always tell Krissy to get a foundation color of her skin tone and color, pero most pinay women talaga are used on wearing makeup that is (too much) lighter than their natural color. Well sometimes you can't blame society who thinks tan looks 'dirty' or not as cute :-) ... Oh well, so pasok ka ngayon sa makeup disaster sis

TIP: After reading this and you're in doubt, go buy yourself a new foundation!

EVIDENCE # 4 (Concealer as an all-over-the-face Product)

Eyyeeloveet!! This is Buern Rodriguez's attempt in doing the 'pale-look'! Haha! Pale face and lips to the Nth level! I love your bravery gurl and took the risk, but this look is a total FAIL! :-) Well well well, this may be a makeup disaster, but Buern's makeup has improved since THIS hideous photo! :-)! :-)

TIP: Simple. Don't use concealer all over the face. Especially the lips! :-)

Doncha love it? :-) These pictures are priceless! Now, do you have a makeup disaster photo to share? Go go go! For now, here's an essential guide on picking the PERFECT SHADE!

• Consider your skin type! Before you pick the right shade, you need to find out the right formulation for your skin. Are you oily? Dry? Combination?
• Pick the right formula. If you're oily, look for words like 'oil-free' or 'oil-control' on the bottle. Got dry skin? Go for moisturizing foundations with 'hydrating' or 'moisture-rich' wording on the bottle. For combo skin, determine if you're more oily or dry and go from there. Cream-to-powder bases work great for combo skin.
• Select a few colors that seem close to your natural skin tone. Go for the yellow-based foundations, which look most natural on all skin tones. However, if you're very fair, try a pink, cooler shade.
• Apply a couple dots of each color on areas of your jawline (the inner wrist or hand aren't the best spots, contrary to popular belief).
• Take a good, long look -- near a window. Step outside, to see which foundation looks best in the natural light. The right shade is one that you can't see because it blends in so well.

CHEERS!

JakeG