Hair and Makeup for Melissa Errico

Oh My GOSH!

Can't believe I stumbled upon Melissa Errico's page when I received a notification email on her new blog and found the picture album when she was here in Singapore for a corporate performance!

So here are the gorgeous pictures!

Hair and makeup done by me (www.facebook.com/artsy.gerra) :) So honored to have the opportunity to do up a celebrity!! And I love her signature gorgeous curly hair !

Melissa Errico Performance Singapore

Love,

G

Hair styles for Reference: Bridal Braids

So inspired to try many beautiful braided bridal styles and so I grabbed bestie Zanne for my hair model!!!

All styles customisable according to different brides :)

All Reference Hair styles and Makeup by me
(www.facebook.com/artsy.gerra)

Fringe area for Zanne is always up but that's cause I want to show her beautiful face!
If you prefer fringe, it can be done too! :)

Sorry for the slightly messy look for some. I didn't exactly make it super neat as it's easier for me to change styles after!

Bun Braid

4-strand Bun Braid Chignon, Side view

4-strand Bun Braid Chignon, front view

4-strand Bun Braid closeup

4 strand roll up Braid

4 Strand Roll up braid

Band of Braids

Braids twined with ribboned hair

Band of braids

The Braid Embrace

Dewy Makeup

Braids up-do

The Braided Bunch

The Triple Braided Bunch: Side View

The Caged Braid

Caged braid up-do

A Hearty Affair

Front view of heart shape braids

Heart shaped braids

Makeup: Floral Paradise

Did a shoot with lots and lots of flowers! I just love the strong and vibrant colours and the mood of it all!
How I wish to be surrounded by flowers like some garden fairy..... *daydreams

Hair by me
 (www.facebook.com/artsy.gerra)

Makeup by Me and Yanti

Photography and concept by Daven Lee

Headgear by Gioelli

Colourful Makeup with Flowers

Colourful Makeup with Flowers

Wedding Photoshoot: Yachting at One degree 15 by White Sails in Sentosa

Up on an early morning and off to a day of yachting adventure for a couple shoot with Lumiere photography and White Sails (1 Degree 15-Sentosa).
view more pictures at: www.facebook.com/artsy.gerra

I was excited as it was my first time on a yacht in Singapore, (my first yacht experience was when I went to Hongkong) and was pretty curious to see the yacht's interior and experience the life as (what many people would consider) the "upper society" class. Hooray!

The charter was for 4 hours. Though it's not considered expensive but I wouldn't label this as an activity like: going shopping in town on a whim; as a sort of activity whenever we feel like it. I was just going to fully enjoy being on one FREE OF CHARGE. Hahahhahaha

Surprisingly, the waters are clear here and you can see FISHES! I was AMAZED!!!!!!!!

A pretty pic of Angeline before we board. :)

Before the yacht set sail, it was bobbing crazily at the dock. We were all busy loading and setting up our equipment without paying much attention to the crazy swaying until much later. 

As I did not have a proper breakfast, my gastric juice was swishing around in my stomach and I was starting to get EXTREMELY whoozy and nauseated. 

I would say I'm not prone to seasickness that easily but for this, it proved too much for me to bear. ARGHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I desperately tried to swallow mouthfuls of water, trying to hydrate myself thinking maybe it was due to the hot weather. Snacking periodically to ease the rumbling of my stomach. 

Finally I couldn't take it anymore and went to biggest bed inside the cabin and tried to sleep the nausea away till we docked at the island. 

My Unglamourous Pic:

Unfortunately, the poor photographer puked and he had to shoot. Poor Dan.

The unglamourous Photographer:

By this time, we had already docked on this island called:
St Lazarius. (not even sure if I got the spelling right?) 

And another boo-boo phtographer who had his socks screwed up. At least it's still the same colour tone...

Anyway this island is part of the St John' island in Singapore, secluded and un-developed. Basically you could skinny-dip in the waters and nobody would know. (except your friends of course! Coming alone would be way TOO CREEPY!) But the waters are clear and very nice!

St Lazarius in a snap

Look of the day: Waterfall braids and wedding makeup

Shot on a yacht at: One degree 15, Sentosa by White Sails. 

While on the yacht, Angeline and her beau, Joey, had to strike poses and I thought they looked kinda awkward and funny but still cute. Look at their strained necks!!! I never thought taking pictures were easy anyway.....

I shamelessly camwhored too! Couldn't couldn't resist..... 

Shameless

Candid Shot of Joey trying to do a jump shot and me failing terribly trying to capture it
Erm.

Well it sure looks like this girl is enjoying herself too! 

Our man Shao looking good here!

While on the beach......

My heart goes AwwwwwwWWwwwwww.......

It was a crazy hot day and my feet were burning. We quickly finished up on this island and proceeded to continue with Joey taking a jumping shot off the yacht and then it's back to Singapore. 

So the boys, Shao and Dan, set off on a dinghy, which they reminded me of Tom Hanks in the movie: Cast Away. HAhah

So, Finally it's a wrap ending with a nice hearty beer and lunch at Harry's bar. 

To top it all off, I had ugly tan lines. ARgh!!!!! I hate it. 

Love,

G

Hair and makeup for Megagamie, Online fashion

Recent shoot with online fashion store Megagamie.
http://www.shopmegagamie.com/

Apart from the cute and unique name, I love their dress collection! Some are designed by the owners, very talented I must say!

The weather was so horrible I swore I never sweated so much in my life before. Kudos to sweet model, Widya, who hung on just by sheer will power!
All of us were melting and photographer, Wilson, has already wet (with sweat) his pants but still taking shots also by sheer will power!!!! LOL

So lucky ladies, shop away in the comfort of your indoor space!

Going for the English vintage feel for this series.

Here are the pics shot by Wilson, Androids in Boots.

Hair and makeup by me
 (www.facebook.com/artsy.gerra)

Hair and Makeup for Bonito's New Bridesmaids Collection

I love how soft and romantic Zianna looks! Definitely a girly girl though in real life, Zianna is a tough one to crack. :D

Aren't we glad there is a great collection here so that we will never have to worry where to get our lovely bridesmaids, Beautiful Dresses!
http://www.lovebonito.com/26-bridesmaids

Hair and makeup by me
 (www.facebook.com/artsy.gerra)

Photography by Nicole

Styling by Daphne

The Blush Inc Lookbook: Spring Fling

I have just done a fashion lookbook for online boutique: www.theblushinc.com

The pictures turned out surprisingly good considering it was to be done in a studio where it can be quite tricky; due to the lack of 'scenery' and 'props' that outdoor shooting can offer.
To top it off, I was asked to create some splatter art that I got no idea what exactly the photographer or owner had in mind. So I just did it my way, R.A.N.D.O.M style.



Here are the pictures:

Floral hair and makeup by me
 (www.facebook.com/artsy.gerra) 

Floral hair and makeup

This particular picture has 'grass' under her feet. At that moment, what went through my mind was,

" I think it'll be great for her to step on some grass!!! 

She reminds me of Alice in Wonderland

French Vogue Fashion hair and makeup

I thought this looked pretty French Vogue-ish, vintage, whimsy style. 

My ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE

 

Whimsy fashion hair and makeup

I am so glad these turned out awesome. (At least with regards to Blush Inc's owner, who is the BOSS.)
Owner was worried earlier on and that made me nervous and this includes the photographer, whom I can feel the silent vibes of him crossing his fingers. Hahahahha !!!!

Jakarta

I have always loved travelling. And if I could travel and work it will give me the utmost satisfaction in my career. So, soon I am flying to Jakarta to look up an old school friend to check out if it's possible to set up store there for my work and photography studio with partners! YAY!

It happened super randomly!!!!!!

My indo friend texted me by SMS one day and I didn't reply cause it was an overseas number and I thought he was clearing his phone book. And yes, I was kinda cheapo as I didn't want to reply to a foreign number and get charged exorbitantly (as far as SMSes go) for it.

And so, weeks or months later, (cannot remember) I received A whatsapp text from him and I replied this time just because it's easier to chat on whatsapp especially from overseas!!! AHHHHHHHH
Anyway, he mentioned that he actually got my number from our mutual school friend cause he dreamt of me recently.
So, I was like WOW, how random can this get???????? Considering we haven't been in touch ever since we graduated 14 YEARS BACK?!!!!
I told him to save the details of the dream in case it was strange erotica and after he revealed it was indeed a weird dream. Hahahhaha.

So I chatted about what I was up to and then as much as I can't help it, the topic of overseas assignment came into the conversation......
He said if I was that keen, I should come over and check it out. Furthermore, he has a hotel doing one stop weddings too and if I were to come visit, he promised to take care of everything for me; accommodation and all, with me just having to buy the plane tickets!!!!!!!!!!!!

I DON'T CALL MYSELF MISS KAYPO for nothing.

I was excited, keen, curious and doubtful all at the same time..................

I was also super impressed and so the idea started churning from there then.

AND SO............. 

I am really keeping my fingers crossed on this one because I think it would be awesome to extend my hair and makeup plus photography services for bridal couples in JAKARTA!!!! We want to be able to bring awesome-ness over and of course to expend our clientele as it is really a huge market over there.

BUT
I have also heard there are couples from Jakarta flying over to Singapore to have their wedding photo-shoot done here in Singapore and so IDEALLY, they can possibly book me to do their hair and makeup!?

Besides, to get from Jakarta to Singapore is really near (only a 2hrs flight) and getting around
Singapore is also super easy because it is a small city after all.

Furthermore, the roads here are a breeze to get through compared to Jakarta! Plus, with the many awesome places of interest (the new structure at Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa and more.....for those adventurous couples, you can try the Zoo!) and beautiful backdrops (spectacularly decorated boutique hotels) to include in the pictures, AND great food of every kind and not to forget, lots of shopping!


Check out:

Scarlet Hotel Singapore
photo courtesy of guidepal.com

Imagine the countless posings and mood you can have in your wedding album, shot in one of the beautifully decorated hotels, Scarlet Hotel. 

into maybe something like this: ????

Scarlet Hotel Models 
photo courtesy of thescarlethotel.com

Night view of Marina Bay Sands

Try out the often talked about infinity pool at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel!

So, it is indeed a great choice to come over to Singapore instead!  *Grins* COME! COME!

*WAves Hello and WELCOME!*


Ok back to reality, needless to say,  to holiday also, while I'm there, (again in a span of 1 week!) when I just got back from Bali!

I feel like a tai tai.
A very very hardworking one.

I tell MYSELF NO MORE holidays this year after this trip.

I need to focus on work!!

Wish me luck!

Love,
G

Pre-wedding photography: Comic style

The Comic customised pre-wedding photography by us!

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The wonderful adventures of Jelloman and Wonderwoman:

Hair and makeup by me.
 (www.facebook.com/artsy.gerra) 

Comic Fun style Pre-wedding Photography

It was an awesome fun shoot I've ever done for wedding couples. Great for couples looking for a different way to celebrate their union. :)

I for one will be game to try something for my own!!!

Because I am utterly bored of the standard types of photography that couples usually seem to go for. And I wonder if it is the lack of choices or we are all too traditionally safe and "un-fun"

However, I must say the recent attractive photography packages tied up with the bridal studios are starting to acquire more fun and taste.

Like:

NO MORE posing in front of huge rocks, or mundane beach scenes at sentosa/east coast.

AND MORE Korean themed styles and colourful, fun, happy couple shots. Artistic and etc.

DON"T get me wrong, I just feel that the process of taking couple shots should be fun and INVOLVED, not trying very hard to fit into something forced and cliched, so to speak. And that's where an important art director should come into play. Or else a good photographer with good directions, or the couple with crazy ideas they are game to try.

I mean, it's supposed to be once in a lifetime kinda thing, why not have the best memories to go with while doing it?????? 

:D Im sorry for being a sucker for fun things! :D

And I am trying to brainstorm an array of fun things to do for my own wedding! Soon enough 

Love,
G

Bridal Hair and Makeup: Reference styles

Here are some bridal hair and makeup looks I did.
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Radiant bridal hair and makeup 

Romantic Bridal makeup and hair up-do 

Done at Sheraton towers

Bride's Hair and Makeup For the day ceremony

Bridal hair up-do and makeup for night dinner

Bridal hair and makeup: Smokey

Bride Suki has hair extensions. One thing to note about hair extensions is that curls do not last as long compared to our real hair because the extensions have all  been chemically treated and are very limp in the strand composition. 

I normally recommend an up-do for brides with ultra long extensions especially when the weather is so hot in Singapore! 
At One degree 15, Sentosa

But of course, if the bride prefers, I can actually provide some tips to let hair curls last longer for extensions with limitations. 

Bridal look: The Oriental Siren Hair And Makeup (sideview)

Bridal look: The Oriental Siren Hair And Makeup

Recommended for night look because of the strong vibrant colours

Bridal look: Fresh, natural and radiant makeup

Good for the day where you want to look fresh faced and nothing too heavily made up

Bridal look: Sweet and Romantic Hair up-do and Makeup

Pink pastel nude shades with definition on eye area achieving a fresh and pleasant look at the same time.

Bridal look: Red lips and romantic curls

Who says Red or bright colours can't be used for day makeup?

Bridal look: Clean Fresh Makeup with Braided Hair up-do