Hair style for Photoshoot: Retro Mod

Recently did the hair for a model for a photoshoot and the theme was "Retro"

I don't know when exactly it started; I realized nowadays my dressing is more Mod (I think prints make fashion so much more interesting), but mainly my taste for furniture is changing towards this old style flavour (Especially DISTRESSED furniture English style)!!

And besides, 'Mod' IS the trend NOW!

So when I saw that the background of the photos had old type writers, furniture and cool poster boards, I was really tempted to go check out this supposedly abandoned place, and take some of those props home for my new home decors! :p (steal?) Hahahhhaha.

In the end, I didn't. I thought it would be creepy and the place would be hard to find, according to the photographer. Besides, I have been watching horror films and I wouldn't want abandoned old stuff to have strange energies coming out!! ARGHHHH??!!!

Like: CAN YOU imagine going home with the creeps everyday?!!!!!

Well here are the pictures! Makeup done by a fellow friend.
 (www.facebook.com/artsy.gerra)

Check out the old typewriters and table in this picture above!!!!! *excited

Model in Hounds-tooth printed dress

This is my favourite shot I love her sunnies :) And THIS IS THE GATE DESIGN I'll be using for my new home!!!

Love,
Gerra

GH MUMM Formula 1 event

I have just completed an event assignment sponsored by champagne brand GH Mumm!
I have never heard of that brand until now! Probably because Im not a drinker of champagne...

It was one hell of a crazy event where there were 14 pax to be dolled up in the retro 1950s theme!! I had to finish all their hair in 3hrs and a half, including my partner, Siti, who is doing the makeup!

It was held at the National Museum of Singapore. Very chic and classy!

However at the end of it all, it was all worth it cause of the great sense of satisfaction and the chance to bask in the event's classy atmosphere. :)

And of cause, worth it with hot a looking model like this:





Oh Feyn!! You look HOT in that outfit!!! (literally and technically)



And we have Dawn the singer, looking all glitzy and elegant in this white outfit, prepared by Nicola the fashion designer.



Marissa the compere.



The only 2 guys for the event, Feyn and Kelvin



Me and Nicola taking a chance to take a pic for remembrance :D.



This is me doing up one of the models. Look at how I'm so totally enjoying myself!!
*Smile and say cheese for the camera!!

TADAH!!!

And she is done!!





Pic with the pretty girls.



Check out that wonderful dress and the hair piece!




OO!! I love their dresses!!



The event:





Famous designer!! Guess WHO???

OOoo, by the way I saw David Gan. Haha soo exciting!

The pretty setup:


by coveted brand


This is a party for socialites. For what purpose? I'm not sure. People like David Gan, Ashley Isham, Patricia Mok turned up! What's even better was that, just one wall over, Lady Gaga's concert was ongoing at a feverish pitch!!!

I was actually enjoying myself although I was working like crazy. We didn't have time to go for dinner at all!!! Thank God I didn't faint halfway... I only had a bowl of instant noodles and a packet of milo in my stomach all the way till 11 plus pm!!

Keeping fingers crossed for more of such event assignments to come!!

Do Singaporeans Dress Badly?

This has been a widely discussed topic in recent times. In the Straits Times Life! section and in the weekly fashion Urban papers.

Yes, is my unfortunate answer... I already have a list of people I know in hand, who are just too lazy to dress up and may have committed serious fashion faux pas unknowingly.


Being a hairstylist myself, I do fuss about the way I look 99% of the time..Image is everything in this line. There are times of PMSes when I just feel lousy and couldn't be bothered much. BUT! I still won't be caught dead wearing my PJs out! That is so wrong!

Singaporeans often like to dress in tee shirt and jeans/shorts/berms. Is it because of the hot and humid weather that has started to fry whatever dressing up moods we are in?

For girls, wearing shorts at the right occasion is ok because we get to show off our sexy legs. With so many fashion outlets popping up all over Singapore and at affordable prices, there really is no excuse to look sloppy. No FBT type shorts please!

As for guys, I absolutely cannot stand any of them wearing 'shorts' that is grossly above mid thigh. What's with the guys wearing sports wear like 364 days a year? I can't stand the sports jerseys too.

And then there are the executives. There are a minority who really knows what fashion is about, even at work. The majority are just wearing ill-fitting shirts and pants and colours are just dull and boring.

I just saw recently in the Straits Times: "Singapore has fallen to 3rd place in World's most competitive economy"

What?!! 3rd place in the whole world? They make it sound so upsetting that we have fallen in rank.. AHHH such a stressful country we are living in.. No wonder they have no moods to dress up nicely for work...

However, I believe we are not the worst dressers in the world. But we definitely cannot be compared to New York and Paris or Milan. Fashion heart throbs!


I remembered when I was going to go to the States for my holiday, I was so excited! It was winter time and I can finally put my pretty shawls, colourful leggings, cute beanies and fur lined jackets to good use!! What's the best thing? People won't stare at you like you are an alien from outer space because they are as colourful and trendy as you!

Perhaps, the weather does play a part in determining Singaporeans' wardrobe. i.e. You have got to remove that jacket 5 minutes after putting it on. Your under arms dangerously close to dripping sweat...

BUT that is sooo boring!! We shouldn't let that deter us from looking good! You only live once right? And of course there's anti-perspirant!


Check out this pic:


I have no idea how can one even step out of the house looking like this?!! It is obvious the tee shirt is too short for him AND horribly exposing his hairy and big stomach..


In my phase of growing up, I have tried different types of looks starting from my teenage years and it was fun! I've had different coloured hair at different lengths, which includes pink, purple, green and more!
Now, I'm in my phase of looking polished. As you get older, you gotta tone done a wee bit.. :D No more green bangs...


*Flip flops: They either make or break you.

Flip flops doesn't have to be the sloppy looking ones you get from the market. Nowadays, the girl's version has lots of bling and flowers and pretty colours available! No crocs please!!! aRghh
Hawaianas brand of flip flops have plenty of pretty and cool designs for males and females!


*PJs: Noooo.... PJs are meant for the eyes of your soft toys only.

I almost fainted once when my dear friend came down in her PJs to meet me. Very courageous indeed!
Of course she was trying to be all discreet and she only had to walk past one very crowded, bright coffeeshop at night (the darkness keep things veiled) just to get something from me...

Luckily I had to rush. I wouldn't want her to have risked having tea with me at the crowded coffeshop in her garfield PJs...

P/s: Sorry gal if you happen to read this!!! Wasn't trying to be mean.



Ways to look good in Pjs...

Me in my PJs, looking swanky:

By using a waisted belt, it makes my Pjs look kind of retro....from the 60s.

Like these:








You can look good by trying to act cutesy in your pjs looking just like mummy's girl...
AWW.......



A close up of the classic checkers and teddy bear Pjs!



An artist's cap to add spice! Hats and caps are a good way to spice up an outfit!

Hair show by Sunsilk with Andrew Barton

The beautiful models and me backstage.



Famous stylist Andrew Barton with Joey.


These are the pics of my first ever participation in a hair show. Andrew Barton is the hair stylist of the year in the UK! And I got to meet him in person! It was an eye opener for me and i truly hope this is the first of many to come. :) There were wardrobe dressers, makeup artists and hair stylists (me included) who all helped made the event a success and all the models looking beautiful!

All thanks to Joey who roped me in for this. Thanks a lot if you happen to see this!