ESEN - An Exotic Online Magazine for Kuala Lumpur's Women

Last weekend I had the opportunity and pleasure to do some fabulous make-up for the young, dynamic girl-power team of ESEN Online Magazine. We did a fine photo shooting session at the heart of Kuala Lumpur, and my make-up work will be featured in the first issue of ESEN Online Magazine.

The webpage only shows a teaser page so far, but will officially launch on 2 July 2009. In the meantime you can already join the ESEN Online Magazine Facebook Community to get an impression of what will come and even win some free VIP invitation cards for the ESEN Pre-Launching Event.

Here, what ESEN Online Magazine says about itself:

ESEN stands for Educate, Salubrious, Exquisite and Narrate. And is an Exotic Online Magazine for Kuala Lumpur's Women. [...] It is of our endeavor to cultivate the best cast of mind, culture and lifestyle in today's generation. We recognized that through the digital world at a cost-less price, reading pleasure are made simple and effortless. All these are embodied in ESEN - Your Leading Exotic Online Women Magazine [...] We address and discuss myriad of women-concern topic such as women’s rights, entrepreneurship, lifestyle, local and global issues [...]

I am looking forward to the launch of ESEN Online Magazine on 2 July 2009, and wish the young and fabulous girl team behind it good luck and lots of success - It's time for a modern Exotic Online Magazine for Kuala Lumpur's Women!

Make-up Trends - Sinful red lips are back

Red lips will always have a place in every season but this summer you can wear it anytime and anyplace. The idea is to be bold and exhilarating so choosing a divine red is crucial.

The secret to wearing a strong red is feeling comfortable. In decorating your lips with red, you are calling bold attention to your every pout, bite, lick, frown and smile, so red lips are not for the faint of heart, the shy or the tentative.

But be aware that ruby lips can look so classically amazing as well as absolutely ridiculous. Here some considerations about wearing bold red lips:

• Carry a "sinful red mouth" looks best as the focal point. In other words, don't apply tons of other makeup too.
• Think about the versatility and many shades of red. A pink-red will appear less audacious for light-skinned women than a blue-red. An orange-red is a bit less brazen for darker skin then say, a violet-red.
• Consider lighting: At a romantic evening with candlelight, red lips will appear less bold because of the glow of dimmer lights, and at dusk or on a stormy, gray day, bolder tones appear more muted due to the overcast or darkened sky.
• Keep clothing color in mind. Red is wildly vivid when placed against white, less so against gray, and it seems to work very well against black.
• Psychologically the color red stays for power and personifies strength, courage, passion, sacrifice and warning. The symbolism is overt: Stop signs are red and a siren flashes red! Sinful and bold red lips is one of the most dramatic ornamental statement a woman can make.

In essence, to carry off a bold red lip, you've got to "walk the walk" and "talk the talk" - You've got to be feeling red!

Bridal Make-up & Hair Styling - Day & Evening Package

Is your wedding coming up and you want to look your best from dusk till dawn? You have already chosen your dress, shoes and accessories? And now you are looking for a make-up artist that will complete your look on your very special wedding day? - My standard bridal make-up & hair styling package for day & evening will cover all your needs.

Haneey Brown's bridal make-up & hair styling package (day and evening) is priced RM 800.- and includes

• Day and evening make-up & hair styling for the bride
• Touch-up during the event
• Ampoules, fake eye lashes, basic accessories etc.
• Help with dress changing and assistance during the event
• Basic make-up for the groom to keep his skin matte
• Trial make-up
• Price RM 800.-

I have experience not only with theme weddings, but also with cultural and religious weddings that not only differ in customs and ceremonies but also in style, clothing and make-up.

To get a visual impression of some random bridal make-up art I have recently done, browse through my bridal make-up portfolio.

Are you planning your wedding and looking for a make-up artist & stylist? - Please don't hesitate to contact me either by phone +60 14 636 0922 or email haneeybrown@gmail.com

TANGOO's Colonial Charms collection - A source of inspiration

Fashion collections are a great source of inspiration for make-up artists and wardrobe stylists, as they combine fashion, accessories, hair style and make-up perfectly - Exactly what you always try to do as a make-up artist & stylist, whether it's for a photo shooting session, a beauty pageant competition or your personal professional appearance.

For a studio photo shooting session last week, I got myself inspired by TANGOO's Colonial Charms collection - Kind of modern retrospective on colonial Malaysia.

In honor of Malaysia's 50th anniversary, TANGOO has created in 2007 a collection that harks back to the good old days while brimming with modern sensibilities. The Merdeka spirit is enhanced by witty takes on the charms of a colonial lifestyle that is relaxed, laidback and easy-going.

It's all about the allure of a bygone era with afternoon teas by the rolling lawn, shaded by huge brollies hand held by an army of servants while enjoying the fruits of this verdant land we call home. All very stylish, easy to wear and eminently chic.

The Colonial Charms Collection brings out the best of Malaysia's colonial days as well as designs suitable for contemporary lifestyle.

TANGOO is an expert in mix and match attire, even if you buy 1 piece, you will discover you can instantly match your existing wardrobe.

By the way, TANGOO is a Malaysian fashion label by designers Eric Yeong and Moses Law. Outlets can be found here.

Make-up Artist & Stylist for new astro PRIMA tv series Dira & Nina

Last week we started with the shooting for a new astro production, a tv series with 15 episodes, each 1 hour long, that will be aired later this year on astro PRIMA (Channel 105).

It's a comedy-like story about Dira and Nina - hence the working title so far Dira & Nina (No teaser online yet).

I am responsible for the make-up & hair styling, as well as the fashion/wardrobe handling. Or in other words, I try to give the actors that special look and appearance that reflects the characters they are playing by applying the right make-up, styling their hair and choosing the proper fashion and accessories for them.

As we are currently shooting outside near the jungle with high humidity and hot temperatures well above 34°C, permanent powder touch-up is necessary to hide the actor's sweat and keep their skin tone matte.

Even there are 30 more shooting days to go, and the start of the tv series Dira & Nina on astro PRIMA channel is still far away, I am already looking forward to see the results of my work - That's one of the very satisfying sides of my job as a make-up artist & stylist, you always see an immediate visual result of your work.