MAKEUP MAGIC OF NORVIC TOTANES

They say the bride is in her prettiest during her wedding day because she naturally glows. I believe that "natural glow" has  a lot to do with a fantastic make-up artist sorcery. Makeup Artists today are modern-day magicians. Days before my wedding, my skin was acting up again which resulted in dry patches and blemishes. I had also dark circles around my eyes because I keep staying up late up chatting with my family. But my makeup artist made those magically disappear on my wedding day. Looking for a makeup artist for wedding day is a challenging task. Of course you want to look your best on your special day. Who  doesn't, right? My close friend in high school in Saudi Arabia recommended Norvic Totanes. I did a makeup trial with her in Manila and I absolutely love the results. She uses the best makeup brands & tools and is a whiz with an airbrush. She has done makeup for Daphne Osena, Divine Lee and Maricar Reyes. I told her what I want for my wedding day is a makeup that is 'just me'. I don't want to look overdone nor do I want any drastic makeup transformation. And on my wedding day, I was very happy with the result of my makeup. I did two looks for the wedding: a messy up-do with fresh makeup with a glow and a side part do with smoking eyes & plum lips. 

First Look

Second Look

Photo Credits: Bordoy Photography, Antonette Cahilig Patriarca and Jeanne Pearl Cainday

Not only is Norvic Totanes an amazing beautiful makeup artist, it is fun to be with her. She makes the bride feel relaxed and I enjoyed the quality time we spent with Edmarri as I relive love story of J & me. She is highly- recommended.  

Thank you Ate Norvic for making me look beautiful on my wedding day. Mwah! And Thanks Edz for introducing me to your Ate Norvic....

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WEDDING INSPIRATION: PRENUP SHOOTS MAKEUP

For prenuptial shoots, you need three ingredients:

• an excellent photographer
• an amazing setting/location
• a brilliant makeup artist/ stylist

Stir the three ingredient together with a game couple, you got a fun memorable prenup shoot.

Me and my fiance are far from models or 'artistas', not even close, haha but it was fun t dress up once in a while and glamorize ourselves for the shoot. I am glad I got a cool fiancé you is happy to do the pictorial unlike some begrudging grooms I know,haha... 

To help my transformation from an ordinary dudette into an attempt to be a pint-sized "mow-del" and glamour puss, I need an extraordinary miracle worker to do that. I called on Ira Jucaban, one of the sought-after make-up artist in Iloilo. Ira is a model's favourite makeup artist. His range of artistry is admirable and uses the best makeup products there is for his clients. And yes, my sensitive acne-prone skin didn't break-out the day after the shoot which made me oh-so happy. I wanted to have different looks for several locations. Ira has a talent of revealing to yourself a different persona you never thought you have in you by his makeup talent. Not only is he talented, he is also a lot of fun to be with. It is fun to have him in your shoot.    

Here are my three looks for the prenuptial photoshoot:

Channel Blair Waldorf in preppy waves and satin headband

Bold Red Lips to spice up the Nautical Look

Vintage Glam. That Fascinator. That Finger Curls.

Photo credits by Bordoy Viterbo Photography

Thank you Ira for prettifying me for our prenup shoot.....

For brides-to-be, drop me a line or send me an email at littlemisshoneyblog@gmail.com if you are interested in getting Ira Jucaban for your prenup shoot or wedding. I would love to give you his contact details.

Stay in love and pretty, everyone! 

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