Fun with Erin!

Over a month ago, my husband Alex and I went to Arizona to visit his cousin Ryan and his wife, Erin. Their home was beautiful! (It helps that Erin is into design). Check out her website: http://erindayala.blogspot.com

We had such a fun time! One night, the boys went to play basketball, so Erin and I played with makeup! Teehee :) 

Who: Erin

What: Makeup fun

When: Monday, April 13, 2009 

Before and After

One of the main focuses was to balance out Erin's two eyes. Erin's left eye is slightly larger than her right eye. The cool thing is, my eyes are like that too! Many people have that feature, but it is slightly more noticable on asian monolids (no double eyelids). Eyeliner and a dark shadow are the key to balancing out the eyes with the correct techniques.

Erin was totally cool with letting me do whatever I wanted on her. Yay! I'm looking forward to more visits in Arizona :)

Jamie's Makeup Trial

Who: Jamie

What: Makeup Trial with Jo and Hair Trial with Margaret

When: Sat. April 4, 2009

I had so much fun this past Saturday when Jamie and her friend Pui Yun came in for a makeup and hair trial. It seemed that everything worked out so perfectly with the timing! My friend Margaret was available to come and do the hair trials at the same time. While one girl was getting her makeup applied, the other girl was getting her hair done! Once both girls were finished, they switched and were both able to get the other service.

I always enjoy meeting new clients and hearing their stories. This time was no different. I hope both Jamie and Pui Yun can enjoy this planning time as much as possible, regardless of all the unexpected issues that may come up. How awesome is it that these two could go through the planning process together. Having that supportive sounding board with a friend who's going through similar wedding planning craziness must be such a blessing!

Before and After #1

Before and After #2

Before and After #3

Outdoor shots

Additional photos



Margaret was able to try two different styles with Jamie. I think that is so cool! This is the first look with the poof :)

( Look, you can see my dog Cody. Heehee, he's so cute.)

Pui Yun's Makeup and Hair Trial

Who: Pui Yun

What: Makeup Trial with Jo and Hair Trial with Margaret

When: Sat. April 4, 2009

Before and After #1

Before and After #2

Before and After #3

Alternate views of hair (Hair by Margaret)

Outdoor shots

Yay! It was so much fun with you and Jamie! Thanks for being patient with the outdoor photos and lending an extra hand with trying to figure the "white balance" for the camera. So confusing. Anyhow, I hope you two enjoyed your experience and had fun at the bachelorette later on in the evening :)

Jen's Makeup Application

My sister Jen was one of my first models! When I was first getting started a little less than a year ago, I needed other people to practice on...and she let me :) Yay! What a great supporter.

Today, Jen came in for a makeup application for a wedding that she was going to be attending. Check out these before and afters!


Before and After #1


Before and After #2


Before and After #3

We ended up playing around with her hair and came up with two different styles. The first one was this cute little romantic updo:

Side, front, back

The next one is what Jen ended up going with:

Side, back, side



Welp, this was a fun one. Hope you have fun at the wedding Jen :) luvyou!

Jenny's Wedding Day Trial

Praise God! I had such a fun time with Jenny today! She came in with a great attitude and was extremely open with letting me create a look for her wedding day. How cool was it that she was able to have two of her bridesmaids with her to support and give feedback. It was great picking up on all the cantonese that was flying back and forth!

This was definitely an enjoyable trial and I can't wait to work with Jenny and the bridal party on the wedding day!

Before and After #1



Before and After #2



Before and After #3


Here are some action shots for you:

This was so cute! Yisi and Cora, you two make me smile :)



Yes, I know, my left hand looks retarded.
... and yes! I cut my hair! (Snipsnip, chopchop)

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Happy planning Jenny! I hope you girls had a great time wedding shopping at the mall.

Action shots from 2.14.09 wedding

Thanks Sue for sending these shots over!

(Taken by John Mateos Ong Photagraphy)