Beyond the Norm

Global style icon Daphne Guiness is now the new face of M.A.C. cosmetics.  Love this futuristic looking ad campaign that evokes fashion individualism and style.  The distinct appeal presents the beauty of a personality in her remarkable and distinct sense of fashion.  Truly one of today's celebrated modern fashion icons who has graced the countless pages of top international glossies, Daphne is the epitome of effortless eccentricism and definitely a living testament of fearless fashion at its best. And with that, there's no doubt she's the perfect face for M.A.C. Cosmetics.  Wondering what Daphne's style and palette of choice is?  Check out the latest shades and hues in any M.A.C. counter here in Manila.

Metal Wonder

Time to shine your brightest this holiday season with MAC's ultimate metal wonders.  Step into the spotlight because everyone is a star in this wonderful time of the year.  Yes, MAC cosmetics presents a range of glittering shades to brighten up every evening with just the right sparkle.  Sorry hurry up and check out the latest from MAC and discover the star within you.

The Max Factor

The makeup of makeup artists.

One working saturday, this author and his team had to do errands for a shoot.  The team was in and out of several malls and designer ateliers sourcing fashion pieces for the wardrobe requirements.  After collecting everything, we decided to visit Max Factor's Creative Director Bobby Carlos at his scheduled mall tour held in Robinson's Ermita.  It wasn't really much of a hassle getting there since the team was near the vicinity.  The mall was unbelievably packed, as expected the weekend crowd are like packs of mobs moving from one area to another.  As soon as we got to the Max Factor counter, the girls started asking Bobby about beauty tips and the brand's latest -- Xperience. Below is the range of must-try products the renowned makeup brand has to offer.

Lash it all out.

Tint to perfection.

The new bestseller.

Paint your lips.

Lip service.

All aglow.

The counter was filled by walk-in customers who each took their turns having a one on one semi-session with Bobby.  Knowledge is power, and after every successful consultation you could see the women with a handful of purchases.  You could see a smile on their faces since they've learning something new.

Mother-daughter session.

Tips for the corporate lady.

Brief encounter.

Associate stylist Donna Gonzales Lim takes the lash volume.

Ladies at the counter.  Shemill and Aiza  ready to give it all to the max.

The supportive Max Factor team (from left to right)  Sales Manager Tess Pantoja,
Associate brand manager Jamei Pangilinan and marketing asistant Hannah Riego.

Associate stylist Mikka Velasquez steals a kiss.

Associate stylists Donna Gonzales Lim and Rudolph Leonor spots the max factor.

The author.

A star is born.

The one of the trendiest professions to get into nowadays is in the makeup industry.  Becoming a professional makeup artist is no easy task.  Beyond trends, one has to know and understand the art of beauty and through the years of experience Bobby Carlos has finally made a mark in the industry.  Proof? of success is measured by association and branding with one of the best names in the industry--Max Factor.

The New You

This September in Rustan's, the beauty section will unfold Stila’s 2011 Fall Collection. Inspired by the AW color trends seen on the runway,the lineup for the holiday season is painting a dramatic balance of fresh hues along with intense finishes creating a range of styles fitting in this age of individuality.   On the radar makeup trends are tweaked in chic adaptations to one's personal look thus defining the brands essence in versatility.  

Check out their new Natural eyes Eye Shadow Palette (combination of dark and neutral shades that complement all of fall’s fashion plus a bonus which is the exclusive shade of Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner in Damsel), Brighten & Correct Concealer (illuminates, brightens and corrects under eye circles),Custom Color Blush in Self-Adjusting Coral( a powder blush creating a one-of-a-kind customized color glow that leaves skin with a luminous, flawless flush), Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner (it comes in two NEW shades, dark grey Alloy and forest green Moss --stay all day waterproof liquid eyeliner designed to glide on with ease and stay in place), Stay All Day Waterproof Brow Color (Fall 2011 trendy hue n light and medium shades) and the Smudge Stick Waterproof Eye Liner – (comes in two NEW trend shades for fall – Bluefin, dark blue cobalt with shimmer and Triggerfish, gunmetal with pewter hue used to create smoky stare that's waterproof, transfer-proof and fade-proof).  These new must try products are face painting the season with style in discovering new things for the new you.

The Stila Fall Collection will be available in September 2011 in all Rustans Essenses Stores.