Published Work

I realized that I've been totally neglecting my blog. And then after repeated edits, template changes and attempts to "perfect" my blog, I realized I haven't really put much content in especially for my magazine work.

Here's a few things I've done since I went freelance last April 2010 until December 2010. What do you think? Like it? :D These are from Sense & Style Magazine, Runner's World and Cosmopolitan Philippines.

I promise to update my 2011 published work soon! :)

Real Bride Sharmaine Mina-Carlhian: The Beautiful Sentimental OC

Antoine+Shermaine

November 13, 2010

Preps: Taal Vista Lodge

Ceremony & Venue: Tagaytay Midlands

Photos: Jaja Samaniego / Toto Villaruel / Lianne Bacorro for Imagineation Photography

The first time I met Shermaine, I wasn't sure what to do with her as far as makeup goes - she's already gorgeous! The wedding in Manila was the second one for the couple as it preceded a ceremony in Belgium. It was a simple, detailed and well put together wedding with dainty details and unique personalization (if that's even a word).

Shermaine wanted the same makeup look she's had for years now - which is black liner around the rim of her eyes. I just enhanced her beautiful morena tones with a touch of golden eyeshadow. Shermaine preferred not to wear false lashes on the day as well. Au naturele. :)

I cannot resist placing a photo of Shermaine with her beautiful mom (who also made the dresses for the occasion) alongside the photo of her dad (who passed away a month prior to the wedding :( )

It was a beautiful wedding with much mixed emotions. Early in the morning, Tita Zeny said that she was sad, that she wished Tito Roger was there with them. As I looked out the balcony of the room and saw the sun shining so beautifully on Taal, I said to her, "Don't worry Tita. I think he is." Much love to the Mina family. And again, congratulations to the not so newly wed Carlhians. :)

Real Bride Cecille Roxas-Padecio - Creative Handicrafter

Ilie+Maricel

October 14, 2010

Preps & Reception: Amvel

Ceremony: Bamboo Organ, Las Pinas

Photo credits: Atty. Raymond Fortun

Flowers: Vatel Manila

I met Cel & Ilie at my very first bridal fair last year. She was introduced to me by Dylan of Vatel Manila/Mango Farm. I gave her a trail at the fair and upon completing the base, Ilie gave Cel a thumbs up! My call time was 3am and as Cel opened the door, we were both laughing at how we looked. She, as most brides, hardly had a wink of sleep. Had she not remained to be a friend, I would think she was out to sabotage me!

Thanks for trusting me to do your makeup on your wedding day. Here's to isaw at the Mango Farm!


Oh, did I ever mention that Cel hand made the invites, souvenirs, boutonnieres and all there is to craft for her wedding? She is now part of  Vatel Manila and their spin off company {etc} Handmade Goodness. Check out their site and the company led by my awesome friend Dylan.