Christian and Bianca

Chalk Magazine May 2005: Christian Bautista and Bianca Gonzalez

Photographed by Giampiero Gastaldi

Styled by Pam Quinones

Hairstyling by Rose Macapagal for Piandre

Makeup by Cathy Cantada-Dizon

 

Chosen One

Preview Magazine April 2005

Photographed by Daniel Tan

Styling by Liz Uy

Hairstyling by Drea Zulueta for Piandre

Makeup by Cathy Cantada-Dizon

Model: Carol Garcia

 

Preview Magazine July 2005

Photographed by Daniel Tan

Styling by Liz Uy

Makeup by Cathy Cantada-Dizon

Model: Marilen Faustino

Preview Magazine October 2005

Photographed by G-nie Arambulo

Styling by Anne Bella

Hairstyling by Jerry Javier

Model: Sheeva Zarechian

White Wash

Metro Magazine March 2005

Photographed by Jake Verzosa

Styling by Stef Cabal

Hairstyling by Oleg Stepanov for Essensuals Toni & Guy

Makeup by Cathy Cantada-Dizon

Models: Kirsten Turk and Romina Fernandez

Anne Curtis

Metro Magazine March 2005

Photographed by Raymund Isaac

Styling by Trisha Chua

Hairstyling by Drea Zulueta for Piandre

Makeup by Cathy Cantada-Dizon

CPR

It was a beautiful Saturday morning in Angelfields, Tagaytay.  This was the morning of the 11th of October 2014.  Angelfields truly is a beautiful venue for garden weddings 🙂

It was Cathy and Brian’s big day! 🙂  We arrived in Angelfields and we could already feel everyone’s excitement.  Good vibes indeed 🙂

This was Cathy’s stunning gown by the one and only, Veluz 🙂

And here is our beautiful bride, Cathy! 🙂  Makeup, check! Hair was still being set in this photo… Haha!

Here is Cathy’s hair and makeup team… 🙂

Special thanks to George Aliben from Kiehl’s for doing Cathy’s hair on her big day! 🙂  Super love!!!

Here’s a sneak peek at what George did with Cathy’s hair for the second look at the reception 🙂

Cathy’s beautiful sister and maid of honor 🙂

Glowing just like the bride, Cathy’s gorgeous mother 🙂

And here she is ready to say I do.

Thank you so much for trusting me and George to be part of your big day, Cathy!!! 🙂  It was such a pleasure being part of your journey.

Wishing you and Brian all the love and happiness in the world! 🙂

 

 

 

Isha

Last September 8, 2014 was the wedding of one of my favorite and sweetest clients, Isha 🙂  I first met her when I did her makeup for her prom.  Such a smart and beautiful lady, this one.  Then I’d see her one prom after another.  Haha!  Such a heartthrob!  Then it was her grad ball then debut 🙂  I remember I was almost about to give birth during her debut but I really didn’t want to miss that day.

I was so happy and excited when I found out she was engaged and that she wanted me to save the date to be her makeup artist for the wedding!  I was too excited.  Isha is like a younger sister to me.  And on this wonderful Monday morning in September, I was at her house, reunited with the kindest family, the De Vera’s 🙂

I was also so excited to see my handmade crocheted dolls in Liza’s room! 🙂  Liza is Isha’s beautiful mom who adopted two of my Googlees.  Awwww, thanks so much, Liza 🙂  They’re so lucky to be in such a beautiful home 🙂

What a stunning bouquet with this very special locket.

Check out the details of Isha’s gorgeous gown by the very talented, Kristel Yulo 🙂  She’s also designing my future sister-in-law’s gown.  Can’t wait!

Love the color of these Kate Spade shoes 🙂

Here’s our bride, Isha 🙂  Makeup done.  Thank you so much to RJ Dela Cruz for doing Isha’s hair 🙂 Thanks for assisting also, Mike! I love working with you guys! 🙂

Smile, Isha 🙂

Our view while doing makeup 🙂  Special thanks to my makeup assistant that day, Patricia Layog! 🙂  Always fun having you around, Patricia!  Here she is finishing up Isha’s little sister Inya’s makeup.

Isha and Liza with my handmade dolls 🙂 AWWWW, priceless photo 🙂

Beautiful Inya and Liza 🙂

It’s almost time 🙂

I just couldn’t stop taking photos of Liza with my dolls 🙂 Haha!!!  Thanks so much for posing with them again, Liza. Hihihi… *kilig*  You look so fab! 🙂

Isha’s ride has arrived.

It started to rain but no worries 🙂

Isha and her bridal team 🙂

One last shot before leaving for the Church 🙂

Thank you so much, Isha, for making me part of every important event in your life 🙂  You and your mom have always been so kind to me and every time I see you both, it’s like nothing has changed!  Cheers to this new and exciting journey called marriage.  I look forward to seeing you and your mom again 🙂  See you soon, Isha! 🙂

 

Teacher Kit

View from the hotel room 🙂 Wonderful morning indeed!

It was an early start for hair and makeup last September 6, 2014 🙂  I really don’t mind waking up in the wee hours of the morning.  It’s so peaceful knowing almost everyone is still asleep 🙂

Our wedding preps were in Manila Hotel, one of my favorite hotels, and the bride was one of my favorite preschool teachers at my son’s previous school, Teacher Kit 🙂

Teacher Kit was my son’s very first teacher.  Damien Crow was about two years old and he couldn’t speak yet.  So there was a time when he would bite his other classmates when he would get frustrated.  This was our biggest issue at that time.  Haha!  Thank you for your patience, Teacher Kit! 🙂

Beautiful bouquet… Love the color.

Almost done with makeup 🙂 Photographed by Nice Print 🙂

Teacher Kit and the morning sun 🙂

Teacher Kit’s pretty sister and Maid of Honor 🙂

Beautiful Mother of the Bride 🙂

Gorgeous sisters 🙂

Sleeping Beauty 🙂

Me and glowing, Teacher Kit 🙂

Me and the beautiful teachers of The Learning Jungle! 🙂  I miss you guys so much! Haha! (sad laugh!)

You all look fabulous, Teacher Rina, Teacher Nat and Teacher Dez!!!

Special thanks to the team, RJ, celebrity hairstylist, and Patricia, assistant makeup artist 🙂

Til we meet again, Teacher Kit! 🙂  Thank you for making me part of your big day and also a million thanks for being an important part of my son’s preschool years! 🙂

Ria

Here are snippets of one of my beautiful February brides this year 🙂

Her name is Ria 🙂

Wedding preps were in Makati Shangrila Hotel 🙂

My portable studio already set-up.  Thank you so much for assisting me that day, Ham 🙂 I think that’s your hand seen in the mirror.  Haha!  My NTL airbrush machine is ready as well as my favorite palettes and loose powders from Shu Uemura.

Here is the bride, Ria 🙂  Such an elegant beauty.  Makeup is done.  Ria just wanted something very fresh and natural for her wedding 🙂  I used neutral colors on the eyes with a thin liner on the top lids.  I also chose a light shade of pink for her lips

Thank you so much, Miss Helen, from L’oreal Professionel for doing Ria’s hair.  She wanted a loose, low side bun 🙂

Almost ready to change into her beautiful gown.

Ria was a stunning bride, indeed 🙂

Thanks again for trusting me to do your makeup on your wedding day, dear Ria 🙂

You looked so radiant that day!  Wishing you and Philip all the best!  🙂

Blessing

Last February 9, 2014 was Blessing’s Big Day 🙂

Beautiful bouquets everywhere! 🙂

Blessing’s beautiful gown was designed by the super talented Julianne Syjuco 🙂

Hand-sewn details and beading 🙂 Amazing 🙂

The calm before the storm 🙂  Here was our blushing bride, Blessing 🙂

Blessing reminded me so much of a beauty queen 🙂 Very poised and graceful 🙂  Here is celebrity hairstylist, RJ,  finishing up Blessing’s loose updo 🙂

Pretty hair accessory 🙂

Here comes the bride! 🙂

Me and Blessing 🙂

Blessing’s mom… Such a sweet lady, I love her 🙂

Julianne getting Blessing ready! 🙂

Thank you so much once again, Blessing, for sharing your big day with us! 🙂 It was such a pleasure to do your hair and makeup 🙂

You were glowing and I could feel the love and joy that day.   All the best to you both!  I’ll be seeing you around, Blessing! 🙂

 

Kristina: A February Bride

It was a beautiful Saturday morning on the 8th of February this year 🙂

(I know, super late post… Hehe!)

It was Kristina’s big day!  Her wedding preps were in Acua Verde Beach Resort in Batangas 🙂

Special thanks to my wonderful assistant makeup artist that day, Ham! I miss you!!!

You were such a big help, thank you, Ham! 🙂

The bride all dressed up and ready to go…  I made the makeup very fresh and natural with some bronzer on the cheeks, perfect for a beach wedding 🙂

I love beach weddings.

Congratulations once again to one of my beautiful February brides, Kristina! 🙂