MAXIM GIRLS

DAIANA MENEZES

JUNE 2009

JACKIE RICE

JULY 2009

Photographer: Doc Marlon

Makeup by: Xeng Zulueta

Hair by: Felicity Son

(THE MAKEUP STUDIO)

PERFECT TIMING

I dont know where to begin….

Ive been too busy lately and so many things are going on. Combine this with the fact that I don’t really know how to blog and not to mention that i don’t really write well, so after 5 months I am finally writing this down…

I promised myself that Mimi Abesamis would be the first bride to be feautured in our new Blog. Why? Why not? Mimi is not just a wedding supplier. She is the other half of the tandem behind Mimi + Karl (Fotogra). They have photographed a hundred-or-so weddings, and have worked with many makeup artists. This was the reason why I was so thrilled, the mere fact that they chose me to do their wedding has left me overwhelmed. That’s SOMETHING! That’s BIG! Nothing beats the pressure of working with another supplier who’s seen it all & shot them all. So the trust they have given me — Well, it feels like I have just won an award. (I’m just adding more hype so I can write a long post, but in truth they chose me because we’re friends….. HAHAHA!)

Last week Mimi handed over to me the CD of their wedding pics… and I was like “DIOS MIO, HOW AND WHEN WILL I EVER BLOG THIS?” So Eto na!! (Here it is!) ….. I am so proud that Mimi + Karl”s wedding was featured in the latest issue of Martha Stewart Weddings… and this is what I call PERFECT TIMING, indeed. Hurry and Grab your copy!

at the reception

SCANNED PICS FROM MARTHA STEWART MAGAZINE PHIL

Talk about the PERFECT TIMING???? After reading their feature, turn the page to see the latest work by Felicity Son (Hair) & Xeng Zulueta (Makeup)…. IN FULL BLOOM

MIMI + KARL NUPTIAL

Makeup: Madge Lejano

Hair: Aaron Lejarde

Groom’s Hair: Steve Pagsanjan

Photographers: Jill Lejano & Jake Versoza

Gown & Suit: Veluz

Event Stylist: Ted Manuel

Wedding Planner: Amanda Tirol

Ceremony: Elizalde Private Beach Resort

Reception: Discovery Shores

MARTHA STEWART

Hair: FELICITY SON

Makeup: XENG ZULUETA

Photo: PAOLO PINEDA

KRISTA RANILLO IS MAXIM’s MARCH COVER GIRL

Photographer: DOC MARLON

Styled by: TON LAO

Designer: TINA DANIAC

Hair by: Joel Estrelles assisted by Angel Salian (The Makeup Studio)

Make-up by: Xeng Zulueta

RHIAN RAMOS

Aside from weddings, we also get to do other commercial work such as Magazine covers, features, ad campaigns, fashion editorials and TV commercials. This is the part where we get to cross over to the “other side” and collaborate with the fashion and advertising world heavyweights. Above is the latest issue of Stella Magazine with TV celeb Rhian Ramos. After being shown hair and makeup pegs, I walked over to the clothing rack and took a quick scan of the accessories laid out on the table. Doing so gives me a good idea of what the magazine is trying to convey for this month’s mood but most importantly, my brain goes into a quick scan for a reference material. Tucked in one corner of my subconscious is an imaginary rolodex, I suddenly remember a movie entitled “The Lover”.  For some odd reason, the Rhian they want her to be is reminding me very much of a young Jane March. The clothes are breezy and lolita-esque with splashes of summer and youth. The look we are going for today should say the same without grabbing too much from the clothes and most importantly, from the girl. Rhian, the chameleon, pulls off the shoot with ease…she always does.

Here’s a movie poster from my movie reference…

XENG

Jane March

THE CAT’S OUT OF THE BAG!

So we’re guessing you’ve figured out the new partnership of The Make-up Studio. In other words, the secret’s out. For the sake of those who have not figured it out, well here’s the formal announcement, right here - right now. We’ve been quiet all these months because we don’t like counting the chickens before they are hatched. Since October, we’ve been quietly working behind the scenes and making the partnership undergo a few litmus tests and most importantly, waiting for our first published article to come out. An announcement is not substantial without a press release to back it up. It’s not just another press release, it’s a 6-page feature in one of the best-selling wedding magazines in the Philippines. It begins with a bridal beauty editorial and finishes off with an interview that pretty much summarizes what this partnership is all about.  They said it could not be done, that it’s not possible, and to that we say: WATCH US!

The MADGE LEJANO - XENG ZULUETA tandem makes complete sense. It was no coincidence that we wore black and white for our first feature shoot. Think of us as a yin/yang of sorts where the former is known for the traditional, classic and clean no-makeup-look and the latter is known for the edgier, transformed, high-fashion and avant-garde look. Where we meet and come together is not something one should ignore, being the most in demand makeup artists in our fields, wedding and fashion, it’s no coincidence either that we both studied makeup in London. Strange how the paths of two totally different artists are now finally crossing and all we can say is: WHY DIDN’T WE DO THIS SOONER?!

We could not ask for a more awesome birthday gift (yes, we share the same birthday month too!), we’ll stop blabbing and let your eyes do the work. Our most heartfelt thank you goes out to Trish Chua-Juico and Michelle Katigbak-Alejandro. Read on for our first feature in the January 2009 issue of METRO WEDDINGS, it is history in the making.

PLEASE GRAB A COPY…..

Madge & Xeng

BEAUTY IS A   M.U.S.T.!!!!! (Make.Up.Studio.Team)