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"Electric Visions"

Dollface Cosmetics SS2012 Beauty Campaign

Photographed by Anne Lorraine Uy

Make-up by Pearl Sarcauga of Dollface Cosmetics

Styled by Eden Villarba

Modeled by Quennie Rose of Wafer Models Philippines

Just recently, I was fortunate enough to get hired by the talented Pearl Sarcauga, owner of popular local make-up line Dollface Cosmetics, to put together looks and style the brand's SS2012 beauty campaign. She wanted to take a departure from the usual "youthful and ultrafeminine" image of the brand to give it a polished, editorial-ish spin that played up this season's electric-hued trends. Me and pearl did research on the key make-up looks of the season and finally decided on a minimalistic yet bold-hued colorblock inspired editorial-- intense blues, bright pinks and other bold shades all came into play against changing backgrounds and nail color. I also had the honor of working with the beautiful Anne Lorraine Uy, who just literally took my breath away with her final shots of the campaign. No one else could have brought this idea into life better than her. Kudos, Anney!

Fronting the campaign is one of Wafer Models Philippines hottest up-and-comers, Quennie Rose, who couldn't have been more perfect with every peg change that we did. Seriously, how versatile is this girl? Overall, it was an awesome experience putting the color story and styling together, and I couldn't have been more grateful for the opportunity.

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Wearing a pink structured blazer from SheInside, black studded bag and perspex sunglasses from Oasap, Forever 21 gold collar, Nava metal belt, H&M tribal-print trousers, Asianvogue flatforms, top gifted by Gizelle


Nail care courtesy of Beauty and Butter

Wearing a custom cut-out top from Yves Identify, Forever 21 tribal bondage skirt, Asianvogue creepers, stud Aztec necklace and stud bag from Oasap, chain accessory from Simon and assorted downtown accessories

Special thanks to Paul Gotiong, Kimberly Mendero, Gabriel Espina Vasquez, Event Photographer Society-Cebu, Jem Villaverde and Blanc Magazine Online for their event photos.

Last May 26, partyphiles from Cebu and beyond came together to make history by partying up a storm and dancing till the break of dawn in the hugely successful staging of Lifedance 2012. No expense was spared in making sure that the partygoers got a visual and aural treat tailor fit to compete on an international scale. Huge LED screens, state-of-the-art sound equipment and the masterful technical direction left everyone at awe of the scale and intensity of the event. That, along with fireworks lighting up the night skies literally every hour, as well as seeing young stylistas dressed up to the nines proved to be quite an amazing sight.

Highlighting the event are the back-to-back performances of trance legend (and a personal favorite of mine) Chicane and the young but incredibly talented Bjornberg who set the stage on fire with their hot dance favorites as well as some of Chicane's classic tracks. Local acts like Funk Avy, War, Distraction, Bong Durano, Marvin Evangelista, DJ Nina and Ira Cruz also proved that they can hold their own by also successfully leading the crowd into a partying frenzy. These pictures don't even begin to describe the revelry! Y
ou just really had to be there to grasp the intensity of it all.

I can't begin to thank the powerhouse team behind Lifedance, Paradiso Full House Concepts and Legwork Productions for the confidence that they have given me as one of their Event Ambassadors and for making sure we were fully taken care of. To Bing, Seffy, Mark, Tessa, Gahum, and the rest of their team down to their crew and personnel-- you guys deserve more than just a pat on the back for staging a feat never been achieved here before. Everything was equally well-thought out and executed, and everyone's comfort level was still a priority. Definitely can't beat that.

And for that, major hats off to you guys! Can't wait for the next installment of Lifedance.:)

Finally got this awesome bag and Aztec stud necklace from OASAP as well. The wait was excruciating, but worth it! Thanks again, Oasap.com!