PREWEDDING | Photoshoot

Holaaaa.....

Pagi-pagi di kantor saya tiba-tiba keingetan, begitu banyak koleksi foto-foto saya yang cuma disimpan gitu saja di laptop dan belum sempat di-upload. Saya memang hobi banget jeprat-jepret....segala difoto. Niatnya sih untuk di-upload di blog dan instagram, tapi ya namanya manusia....niat selalu ada...giliran ngelaksanain...malesnya ampuunnn..... 

Tidak heran, di laptop saya banyaaakkkk sekaliiii folder foto-foto yang sudah rapi dipisah-pisah, dari mulai foto kosmetik, hasil makeup, hasil masakan, hasil memanggang kue dan hasil-hasil lain-lainnya. Sebenarnya siy...cuma modal telunjuk...tinggal tekan tuts...tidak perlu pake tenaga....foto-foto itu langsung bisa ter-upload di blog. Namun kenyataannya, telunjuk saya ini lebih sering nganggurnya daripada kerjanya *sambil ngumpetin telunjuk di belakang*

Nah, foto-foto prewedding yang akan saya upload berikut ini adalah salah satu milik klien saya. Dari mulai makeup, kebaya, fotografi dan editing, semua saya lakukan sendiri. Pilihan venue-nya agak terbatas memang, karena waktu itu kondisi cuaca sedang tidak bersahabat....tiba-tiba hujan derasssss...jadi rencana yang benar-benar sudah disusun...gagal semua deh. Tolong dimaafkan kalau masih jauh dari sempurna ya...yang penting dibikin enjoy aja hehehe =)

Moga-moga ke depannya, saya bisa semangat untuk upload koleksi foto-foto lainnya yaaaa..... =)

Ciao,

Ari

R O O M - D E C O R | Inspiration

Hiii Dearrr.....

Kali ini saya mau posting sedikit tentang room decor, akhir-akhir ini saya sedikit bosan dengan dekorasi ruang keluarga, karena itu saya ingin bikin tampilan agak beda. Inginnya sih cuma menambah dekorasi atau ornamen saja, selain biar rumah gak kotor karena gak perlu bobok2 tembok, panggil tukang, beli semen ini itu bla..bla..bla..., juga biar menghemat biaya..hihihi.....

Nah, tanpa sengaja saya jalan-jalan ke Ace Hardware, koleksi pernak-pernik untuk dekor ruangan mereka sekarang lebih bervariasi, makanya saya ga boleh sering-sering kesana, karena bahaya...bisa lapar mata.. :) Di satu sudut, saya temukan berbagai macam aksesoris dekor ruangan, namun rata-rata semuanya berasal dari satu brand - Umbra. Lucu-lucu banget memang...tapi tidak mungkin juga untuk membeli semuanya. Akhirnya pilihan saya jatuh kepada benda mungil yang satu ini....

Lucu bukan?

.....dan sepertinya cara memasangnya pun mudah...intinya adalah peel and stick :)

 

Sebelum mulai memasang, produk senilai Rp 199 ribu ini bilang kalau dinding atau bagian permukaan yang akan ditempel harus dibersihkan terlebih dahulu dengan kain basah yang bersih lalu dikeringkan, kemudian saat menempel jangan sampai menyentuh bagian lem dan terakhir.....tidak disarankan produk ini untuk ditempel pada wallpaper atau dinding bertekstur...

Menurut saya, kenapa jangan wallpaper? mungkin karena bisa saja membuat wallpaper terkelupas ketika lemnya dicabut (semisal kalau ingin melepas kembali produk ini dari dinding)...kan jadi sayang wallpaper-nya.... Tapi kalau untuk dinding bertekstur kasar sepertinya masih bisa, cuma mungkin lemnya tidak akan sekuat seperti bila ditempel di dinding bertekstur halus kali ya...

Berikut langkah-langkah pemasangannya....

 

Berikut urutannya kalau disatukan dalam gambar.....

.....dan voilaaa....

Bagus juga ditempel di dinding yang warnanya kontras seperti ini....sesuatu yang kecil namun bisa membuat tampilan yang berbeda....

Hopefully it inspires... :)  happy trying ^^

Ciao,
Ari

e.l.f HAUL | Contouring Blush and Bronzing Cream

Holaaaaa.....

Today, I'm really excited, finally I find out a reseller on Facebook selling e.l.f products in Indonesia which the price is almost the same as in their origin country \@_@/ Eyes Lips Eyes or more famous named with e.l.f cosmetics is an international brand which was founded in 2004 and based in New York. 

The really really great things about e.l.f cosmetic are inexpensive, plus not only having many different product lines but also high quality. All of these benefits have become the main concept of the e.l.f's founder. We may order them in their website and other social networking sites. 

No wonder, many popular beauty gurus on Youtube love to use and review them. Really awesome, since the e.l.f cosmetics appearances just like those of high-end products but they are really cheapppp :)) Some famous magazines, such as: Glamour, Allure, Self, InStyle and Good Housekeeping also have involved in reviewing them. 

So here it is my e.l.f's haul............

1. Essential Eyelid Primer in #Sheer - only IDR 27rb  |  2. Essential Zit Zapping Concealer in #Medium - only IDR 45rb  |  3. Smudge Brush - only IDR 27rb  |  4. Studio Contouring Blush & Bronzing Cream - only IDR 54rb  |  5. Studio Corrective Concealer in #Neutralize and Conceal - only IDR 54rb

Well, what a worthwhile investment ^^ Okayyy now let's review one of the product... (other products review will be posted next time)


CONTOURING BLUSH & BRONZING CREAM

Below is what the product said...

It comes with a matte black plastic that has large mirror and two pans. You'll get dual blush and bronzer in one compact packaging. The product said that it is suitable for any skin types, however for me, it doesn't suit at all for oily skin since the texture is really creamy. It is also said that if you blend it after applied, you will get kinda powder finish, sorry to say I don't think so :). I must say that it is more ideal for dry/normal skin type.

For non shimmery blush or bronzer lover, I bet you will adore this $5 product. You just need to apply with sponge or finger for natural look. Another characteristic of this elf product....it's not really pigmented, so you'll need more than a small amount application. I always keep this dual cream in the refrigerator to keep it last longer, considering it's only for 12-month usage once it opened according to the product instruction. Overall.....in terms of price vs benefit, this product is worth it enough.

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Good value for money
Natural color, not too pigmented
Ideal for dry skin, hey it's hydrating ladies..
Practical  & handy packaging

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Only available in one variant that didn't matches darker complexion 
Poor oil control
A big no for oily skin 
Contains Paraben
Still need to set it with powder for finishing


Hope it helps and see you in the next elf reviews :)


Ciao,
Ari

PARTY Makeup Look

Dear all,....

I recently did a part makeup for my client, I'll try to apply it to capture the look of whomever she wants to be. The today's theme is Party....:). Although the dominant shade is pinkish but I think this look will still neutral enough and also compliment any outfit, you may wear any colours for that!

The products that I use:

|  Foundation: Whipped Cream Revlon & Liquid Foundation PAC  |  Powder: Ultima in Beige & Moors in White |  Mascara: Volum Express Maybelline  |  Highlight: Moors in White, Shimmer Powder PAC in Broken White and Cream, Golden Mosaic Nyx  No 1  |  Blush On: PAC & Nyx  |  Eyeshadows: Urban Decay Naked 1, Coastal Scent & Shimmer Powder PAC  |  Eyebase: Urban Decay Primer Potion  |  Primer: ACACI  | Eyeliner: Liquid Eyeliner LT Pro & White Pencil Eyeliner PAC  |  Shading: PAC Foundation no 08 & Moors in Brown  |  Lipstick: PAC & Odessa No 23  |  Finishing Powder: Nyx Photogenic Finishing Powder  |  Eyebrow: Etude in Dark Brown  |

For you who stay around Jakarta or Bandung (Indonesia) and need makeup & hijab creation/hair do for some special occasions, you may contact me on:

Mobile: +628211443446
BB: 22774834
WA: +6287782118100
Email: hapsariari@gmail.com

Hope it helps and you like the look :)


Ciao,
Ari

Laskar Pelangi Documentation | Part 1

Hollaaaa...my readers...

Today, I'm not going to talk about makeup....instead of talking 'bout it, I'll post 'bout another topic...

As an Indonesian, I bet all of you have known the Laskar Pelangi novel or named The Rainbow Troops in English version. This novel has captured the heart of so many Indonesians and has been translated into 19 languages, not to mention also published in many countries. Besides Laskar Pelangi, there are other three amazing sequels of it: Sang Pemimpi (The Dreamer), Edensor and Maryamah Karpov.

Belitung-born writer Andrea Hirata is an author of Laskar Pelangi, it's a half-fiction-moving story about poor students who are studying at the neglected village school on the island named Belitung. They guarded by caring and extraordinary teachers who have helped them pursuing their dreams. However at the end of story, the power of education can show us that it is the exact way to release them from the poverty, although not everybody has the chance for it. Laskar Pelangi has attracted audiences around the globe and has achieved some awards. It teaches us of never being afraid to dream, once you dare to dream, your mind will lead you to your destination. Never underestimate the power of hope, dream and mind....

So here are some documentations of the real school that portrayed in the Laskar Pelangi novel. This small school - once named Muhammadiyah Elementary School is located at Gantong village, Belitung......., nowadays it is not run anymore. Nearby from here, there's a replica of this school which is used to be visited by some tourists.

OMG, I was so fat....I promise I'm slimmer now :))

Ciao,

Ari

W E D D I N G M A K E U P | Soft Colors VS Darker Colors

Hiiiii....guysss.....

Today I'd like to show you a wedding makeup using two different color tones. Actually both of them are using the same wedding dress and accessories, the difference in each makeup is only on the color tones. Believe it or not, however it may change the whole look :)

Overall, I'd prefer to use achromatic colors just like usual. For the first makeup, I apply soft colors, such as: peach, nude pink, orange and gold which are suitable for the wedding ceremony event. While for the second one, I apply the same colors but with darker tones which are suitable for the wedding reception. Usually wedding reception requires more glamor appearance, so the use of darker colors is accepted.

Here they are.....

* * * Wedding Makeup with Soft Colors * * *

* * * Wedding Makeup with Darker Colors * * *

And.....this is the Eye Makeup in detail.....

Hopefully it may inspire you, with the simple things...you can achieve the different nuance :)

ps: I just try the eyebrow pencil from Etude in dark brown, and it looks awesome (see the pic above). Luuuuvvvvvv it so much, not only easy to use but also great! I think, it's gonna be my "must-have" item list

CIAO,
Ari

SIMPLE EID | Makeup

Hollaaaaaa.....my readers, 
How are you? .... just keep healthy and beautiful okay... :)

I just have had a long vacation for two weeks, so you'll find out now why rarely do I update my blog... *alibi* ..... Well, I and other muslim communities worldwide had just celebrated Idul Fitri (Eid al-Fitr) day - a muslim feast day. In this festive occasion, we return to our hometown to visit parents, family, relatives, neighbors, friends and other elders to ask for forgiveness.  

On the Idul Fitri day, we usually dress our new and best clothes to greet each other, regarding to this I'm gonna show you a Simple Eid Makeup. You also can use it either for daily or another occasion, beside for Idul Fitri day.   

So this is it....

Actually my client has hooded eyes which usually require scotch tape to improve the appearance of eyelid. For client with this type of monolid, I usually put scotch tape on. But I want to try another way how to improve them only with eyeshadows, using soft smokey eyes technique. 

For Eid Makeup I apply the concept of soft makeup and playing with the hijab creation as well, I think soft makeup will be the most appropriate, since we will meet the elders on this joyous day. So soft makeup is kinda representation of respecting them.

So guys...

I Wish You and Your Family a Very Happy Eid....

May the light that we celebrate at Eid, show us and lead us together on the path of peace and social harmony.

Ciao,

Ari