Petite Productions Giveaway!!

For all of those moms and moms-to-be out there, haven't you all had crazy hair pulling moments while planning a party for your kids or family?
Seek no more! Petite Productions is the answer to all your prayers and sleepless nights. It's a kid's event designing and coordinating company that alleviates all of the stresses of party planning and it is also founded by my wonderful and one and only big sister, Sophia Park.
I can first hand attest to her awesome talent and creativity that she can bring to the table. Case in point, my wedding...I am forever grateful to her that I did not have the normal crazy bridal experience since she planned everything for me. I could never have executed the big day with the panache that she did even if I tried my best!
 I sincerely believe that she is worth every single penny and I'm not just saying this because she's family. :) She's a big ol' Advil to all of your planning woes, so give her a ring if you have an important event coming up.
Annnndddd...speaking of events, Petite Production is having a feature on yours truly and raffling off a  complimentary makeup session, excluding bridal, for those mothers who want to get pampered for any occasion. Check out the blog and enter for a chance to win! (Contest ends Friday, May 18th)

Happy Mother's Day Weekend!!!

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Jane & Ben Engagement Session

I had the honor of doing Jane's makeup for her engagement photos. I met Jane and Ben when I used to attend CPC and remember thinking of them as little sis and bro (even though Ben is only one year younger)...lol. Now they're all grown up and getting married this summer!! Jane is a sweet, smart and pretty gal who works as a news anchor for NBC in Michigan and Ben is a smart one too, attending U of Michigan for dental school this year. They seem so young and happy, it's infectious. I wish them the best and happiest marriage and I can't wait to see them getting hitched! Stay tuned for wedding pictures...

If you want to see the full engagement session, here's the link to go to Sweet Mia's site.

http://www.sweetmiablog.com/2012/04/27/ben-and-jane-engagement/

Makeup by: Amenda Beck Makeup Artist
Photography by: Sweet Mia Photography

The Poor Man's Eyebrow Pencil and the Rich Man's Eyeliner

Hello to all the netizens out there. I apologize for the neglect and lack of upkeep of this blog to the online world. It's definitely been awhile...

Jumping right in... I wanted to talk about my 2 current hearts with makeup. The products were introduced to me by my friend Cats and sister-in-law JH.

The first product I want to talk about is the "Poor Woman's Eyebrow Pencil" that I referenced in my title. I say this since it's so darn cheap for the wonderful product that it is. It's the Sanford Design Ebony Sketch Pencil in 14420 or 14425. This is not an actual makeup product, but is an art product for sketching. Price point is anywhere from $1-$2 for a 2 pack and $5-$6 for 12 pack. You can't beat that! The color is a perfect grayish charcoal and has an excellent smudge factor for filling in and drawing Asian eyebrows. Your eyebrows look natural and doesn't look too gray. These pencils are easily accessible to the general public since you can buy it at Michaels and any neighborhood art supply store. Plus, for those of you who watch "Get It Beauty" with Yoo Jin of SES, most of the makeup artists that are featured on her show use the Ebony Pencils. Just in case anyone is worried about it not being a makeup product, I read up on the components to make sure it's not hazardous to the skin and it seems to be fine. Also, I've been using it for a good 4 months and my eyebrows are intact and not misshapen. :) I mix this pencil into my routine for a quick draw on since I can be messy and just smudge it out to neaten it.

My next item of choice is the Rich Woman's Eyeliner. The Chanel Ecriture de Chanel Automatic Liquid Eyeliner. I don't know how I lived without this product for so long. I've tried all sorts of eyeliners during my 19 years of makeup discovery and this one definitely takes the cake! No smudging, intense color, great brush tip, easy application, longevity in wear, good packaging, the list goes on...The price isn't so pretty though. It's $34 and for something that I use every day, I doubt this will last me 3 months. Still...it's definitely worth the $$ to have your eyeliner last through a cry fest at the movies and look as good as new. :) However, for those of you who are more thrifty and are looking for an economical alternative, my other good friend Hans suggested to me the Loreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Liquid Eyeliner. You can purchase this  for $7-$8 at a drug store. This liner is supposed to be very similar to the Chanel. I personally can't testify to this, but I'll try it out once the Chanel is out.

Enjoy the rest of the week in our not so sunny SoCal! It'll be summer before we know it! xoxo

Dainty Hooligan Fashion Show

Happy New Year to everyone! 2011 has been definitely eventful and full of blessings for me and I can't wait for 2012 to start off with a BANG! My NY's resolution is to be more consistent...so I thought I'd try to begin with an entry and keep it going for the rest of the year.

Dainty Hooligan's Fashion Show is something I did right before Xmas. It was organized by the same Marketing Group as the fashion show at Sutra, Vanish Media. I had been so focused on learning how to perfect Asian faces that it was refreshing to apply makeup on a 3D face. And may I also say, it's much easier. ;) Vanish put on a Fashion Show for OC clothing boutique Dainty Hooligan's which is located in Newport Beach and also in HB at the Bella Terra mall. I checked out their website and their clothes are reasonably priced and young trendy.

This fashion show's location was held at Ten Nightclub in Newport Beach and all the MUA's, models, Hair Stylists were able to enjoy the location afterwards. Here are some pictures of the show. The makeup concept was smoky eyes for the sparkly outfits that were featured.

Here's also the link of behind the scenes and the actual fashion show. Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/gjIZrHGFJtI


Photos by: Vanish Media
Hair by: Team Indulge
Clothes by: Dainty Hooligan Boutique

Current heart: Napoleon Perdis Sheer Genius Liquid Foundation

For those of you who've known me for awhile, you know that my skin has had its major ups and downs since my Freshmen year of college. I went from a clear faced teen in high school, to brutal full blown puberty face in my 1st year of college. Nards!
I've struggled with the right foundation for what seems like years. Right color, right coverage, right consistency, right price...the list goes on and on. I can now confidently say that I've found my HG (Holy Grail) Foundation! Halleluyer~
I was just finishing up my bottle of Clinique's Even Better Foundation in Ivory and wasn't too thrilled with it so was keeping one eye out for the next thing to try. Went to Ulta to look for highlighters and stumbled upon the Napoleon Perdis section. Napoleon Perdis is supposedly the MAC of Australia. They have beauty schools that are well known and their cosmetics line is slowly starting to gain popularity in the U.S. as well. I've heard of the brand, but since it's not that common to see, I've never thought about looking into it.

Napoleon Perdis Sheer Genius Liquid Foundation (in color #2) is my new bff due to:
1) The color adhering to the face. The colors that they sell are not exact color matches, but are broad in general. You put on a color that looks similar enough to your face color, but it matches to your skin tone. Unbulbubble! It leaves my face with a nice porcelain finish, per my co-worker :). (I've always wanted to use the word porcelain and face in the same sentence.)
2) The coverage is a nice medium to full coverage. It's a buildable makeup that allows you to layer on while not looking thick and cakey.
3) The consistency is very light and sheer feeling. It literally feels like second skin. Plus, it makes my skin feel very moisturized without leaving it too shiny.
4) Price is the icky part. For a 1 oz. bottle, it's a whopping $59. I don't think that it's too wallet friendly, but according to the sales rep, it's supposed to last for 10 months. I'm not sure if I 100% believe her, but even if it lasts for 6 months, I'll be a happy camper.

Normally, before I purchase any kind of makeup, I read up on review after review. After I purchased the NP, I read very negative reviews that turned me off for a nanosecond. I've been using NP for 2 weeks now and my skin has never looked and felt better that I've been receiving compliments from so many people. It just goes to show that you can't believe all the hype at times or get sucked into the negativity of the netizens...there may be a certain amount of validity in the reviews, but one needs to experience some things for themselves. If you purchase this foundation, some tips are to shake well before use each time and I recommend using the flat top foundation brush. Happy Foundation-ing. :)

P.S. Sorry for the uber long post, but to wind down, let me leave a link to the District Fashion Show I worked at 2 Fridays ago.

http://youtu.be/KjHQt1FLm18

Runway Show at Sutra Lounge & Happy Birthday Tabi Kim!

I was given an amazing opportunity to do makeup for a Fashion Show by the wonderful peeps of Vanish Media Marketing Group. It was so much fun and it was just like how I imagined it to be...lights, cameras, directors everywhere and toothpick thin models not eating any of the food that was laid out. It was exciting to see how everything is backstage and I worked on 4 beautiful models and gained valuable experience. Here are some pictures of the models and their makeup. I can't stop gawking at how thin and tall they are...so jealous...

Here's a nice back shot of me doing makeup. I think this is my best angle. Dontcha think? :)

Also, here's a little shout out to my good friend Xtina's daughter Tabitha! She just turned 1 and there's no way that I will ever forget her birthday since her entry into the world kept her mama from coming to my wedding. There's no hint of bitterness in my words towards a toddler btw... ;) Tabi's mama wanted a light, fresh and natural look for the party, so check out the pretty mama and her wonderful fam!

Have a wonderful Monday y'all! xoxo

Fashion Show Photography: Vanish Media
Tabi's Party Photography: Sako of Sky Blue Seed

Engagement Session: Orange County

This is a post about a makeup session I did back in August for my co-worker Ashley. She and her fiance Ryan took pictures outdoors at Crystal Cove National Park in Newport Beach, so she asked for simple and elegant makeup that wasn't too flashy or dark. They are a beautiful couple and I'm so excited for them to make it official and tie the knot this coming year!

Photography by: Michelle Lynn Photography
Hair by: Kimberly Anderson