Stories of a makeup artist...

Inspiration here was a trooper giving himself a camouflage kick by means of black make up.Originally they use charcoal or heavy black grease etc.and covering their whole face so they can hide from their enemies!  I guess they would have gone into innovation too like make up with protection from heat and explosives .So here is my take on the army make up but still glam!:) 

How to do a vintage make up? That is really up to you! A make up looks more vintage when paired with a classic hair, clothes and accessories.Red lipstick has gone popular over the years. It is a classic color that makes one look powerful and feminine the next.Have you ever wondered why guys dig red lipstick? It is because it mimics the color of a rose or a flower and somewhat connected to the desirable shape and natural color of the mouth of a woman.

Have you tried something strong at the same time? Like strong eyebrows and strong lips such as this one?  I think you should try. You'll never know how you'll look unless you whip that colors up and check if you can pull it off!  Whether you're about to attend a theme party or just there to make an "unforgettable" appearance you might want to follow this look: Eyeshadow/eyes: smoky grey , charcoal and black. Black eyeliner slightly winged but elongated.Browbones were highlighted with matte neutral. Black mascara on top and bottom. Contour: cheeks, nose, crease, eyebrows Eyebrows: should be a little dark, thick and a little squared. Cheeks: none. Just contour. Lips: use lipliner and exaggerate the shape. I love using cream plum lips  instead of the matte so as not to make the look flat or dull. 

Did you ever wonder how some girls could get away with orange and shocking pinks?  The key is to make it subtle ;-) This is my own version of a "doll-looking" make up but not making it over the top.This is actually wearable for parties and events or perhaps for a day out if you'll just make the color of the eyes LIGHTER. Foundation/skin: exact color Eyebrows: fill in spaces with a brown pencil or powder then groom with gel brow make up Eyeshadow/eyes: matte orange, a beige or off-white color on the middle of the lids, eyeliner in black but no wing just rounded to make "doe" eyes , white eyeliner on rims and dark or black mascara on top and bottom Blush/cheeks: baby pink  Lipcolor/lips: get your favorite fuschia pink or any medium pink and it should be solid matte 

Perhaps the "Movie of the Year" under family category This is my own make up interpretation of Maleficent! Of course this is digitally enhanced especially the eyes because they look so disturbingly piercing!  Obviously, there are a lot of changes with regard to contrast, brightness, saturation and the like nevertheless, I think I was still able to execute my own! I love Angelina Jolie's character here. She really carried it well and she was really fit for the role! This movie gave so much meaning to life and love and unveil the true colors of the so called "villain" of all time. Some raw pics... Maleficent in the dark...

Most of my brides are Chinese or has very small "Asian" eyes. Most of them wanted to have their eyes look bigger but appear natural.In the case of Ms. Love, who is a doctor, she wanted something more eye-popping maybe something a little dramatic. So, I played with colors that are flattering to her brown eyes. It was a garden wedding---for the church ceremony, she chose to have her hair up with curls on the sides. Hair by Arianne

Hi guys! From now on, I will be going back to the past and will be posting more of my work before in random order. This will be my diary of my works from 2004 to present. My former website www.ejlitiatco.com has not been in operation since summer and I was really sad that the company (Netforj Solutions) who was maintaining it just gave up.I will look for more works from my albums. I know it is quite sad that I don't have a website but at least this blog works! I will try to look for a new web developer soon but I hope that you guys can recommend a good one!