January 19th, 2012 — 08:25 am
Hey all, just wanted to share with you my adventures of the Botany Floral Workshop that I attended! They hold different workshops throughout the year ie. European Hand-Tied / Wedding Bouquets / DIY / Etc ! It looked interesting, so thought I’d try it out and learn something new! The class sizes are small and intimate : anywhere from 2-5 people. The workshop is hands-on, where the designer/instructor does a demo first and then you get to pick and choose the flowers you want in your bouquet and you walk home with your own creation! I know NOTHING about floral arrangement and this is what came out of the class :
Photography Credits : M Studio Life
I really loved the selection of flowers that were made available to us, they have some really unique choices. Some of the ones I ended up using were : tulips, antique roses, cymbidium orchids, kale, wax flower, hydrangeas, pom poms, etc. Rachelle was our instructor, and she’s been doing this for over 12 years, so she really knows her craft! If you’d like to know more about floral arrangements or perhaps are getting married soon, here’s their contact info:
Botany Floral Studio
626 College Street, Toronto, ON M6G 1B4
P : 647 341 6646
E : botanyflowers@live.ca
W : www.botanyflowers.ca
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January 15th, 2012 — 03:03 pm
Chella Skin Care [www.chella.com] will be launching a wonderful new brow, eye and lash product. *Featuring in part a lash growing serum that offers results.
You’re invited to attend a special event at the Bay on Bloor Street [44 Bloor Street East] on January 17, 2012:
10:30am – 12pm – Segment filming with ET Canada – feat Host Cheryl Hickey & Celebrity Makeup Artist and Chella Spokesperson DeeDee Marcelli
12:30pm – 6:30pm – Complimentary brow makeovers and application of Chella Anti-Fatigue Eye Mask by appointment on the Main Floor in our Cosmetics department.
Please call 416.972.3365 or visit any cosmetic/fragrance counter at The Bay on Bloor Street to book your appointment.
From your Beauty Expert,
Maggie Ng
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December 27th, 2011 — 04:16 pm
Makeup : Maggie Ng for Valerie Pringle (1st portion wearing green top).
CREDITS:
Makeup : Maggie Ng
CBC TV Host/Journalist : Valerie Pringle
Production : Q Media Solutions
Client: Scotiabank
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December 15th, 2011 — 11:42 am
FRIEND OR FOE?
Airbrushing has been around for decades, but has become re-popularized within the last 5-6 years in answer to HD everything! Airbrush is definitely making its presence everywhere…in infomercials, spa and makeup trade shows, etc. It’s widely used for television, film, bridal work, spray tanning, body painting, special effects, etc – airbrush makeup has a wide range of versatility and uses.
However there are many pros and cons to using this system, which Melissa Gibson (MAC Senior Artist) tells us at the MAC “Airbrush Basics” Masterclass. If used properly, airbrush makeup can look flawless, seamless and spectacular on the skin, but make a mistake and you’ve got to start over again. Eek! It’s a craft you have to really practice to get good at. Hence the dot and sweep exercises you can do on paper, as well as practising on face charts. Gibson also advises makeup artists who are starting out to practice on themselves to get a good feel for the PSI levels of air coming out the airbrush gun and consistency. You can’t be heavy-handed with airbrush. If you see product on the face, then most likely you’ve applied too much and it ends up looking like a mask.
Some of the advantages of using airbrush? Works well on all skin types – especially large pores, wrinkles, etc. Makeup looks as if it floats on the skin (almost seems non-existent but provides coverage) and dries to a natural matte finish. And the staying power is unbelievable. When body painting, colours stay true and can be layered without getting mixed and looking muddy. It’s considered more sanitary too – because product is being sprayed out, there isn’t any contact or cross-contamination of bacteria.
Andrea (MAC Artist) demonstrates body painting / contouring using airbrush on model : Kenneth.
So why doesn’t every makeup artist go out and get one of these puppies? One thing, it can be expensive. You have to buy a compressor, airbrush gun, airbrush specific products, etc. It can really add up fast! All the equipment can be heavy to lug around. You’ll need access to an electrical outlet for it to work (unless you get one that has a portable battery). The airbrush gun gets clogged easily. With improper use, product can spurt out unexpectedly – ruining your beautiful work. If you make a mistake (ie. incorrect product placement or accidentally smearing something with your finger), you basically have to start over. And after each session, you have to take the airbrush gun apart piece by piece and is a pain-in-the-butt to clean.
At MAC (www.maccosmetics.com), they’ve partnered up with Iwata (www.iwata-medea.com) and is offering the airbrush compressor ($350 CAD) and airbrush gun ($170 CAD). The airbrush gun comes in two options : side or gravity feed. They have a full range of silicone-based foundation called Micronized Airbrush Formula ($35.50 CAD each). These foundations can be used for airbrushing or on its own using your regular makeup brushes. They are transfer-resistant but not waterproof. You can even use water-based MAC Face & Body foundation for airbrushing. You can sheer it out with MAC Mixing Medium ($22 CAD) depending on the coverage/consistency you want.
Personally I own an airbrush system for doing makeup, particularly for brides and photo shoots. I don’t know if it’s my friend or my foe. Most times, it produces amazing results and well worth every penny spent invested in this. But there have been a few times it didn’t work the way I wanted and the result looked horrific! It’s a lot of trial and error. You definitely build a love-hate relationship with this thing. I’ll admit, I DESPISE cleaning that airbrush gun at the end of each of my gigs! Sometimes you hope some of your clients choose not to go with airbrushing just to avoid the inevitable!!! But honestly, at the end of the day, with huge advancements in foundation formulations, if you were to do one side of the face with airbrush and the other side with conventional makeup, it’ll probably look the same or quite similar. The only difference, is the airbrush side might feel slightly lighter on the face then conventional makeup.
Melissa Gibson (MAC Senior Artist) doing airbrush demo on model : Julia.
So yay or nay? If you have an airbrush machine and you’re good at using it, you’ll definitely be at an advantage over other makeup artists. But it’s really up to you as an artist to decide if it works with the type of makeup jobs you tend to get, the location you do your work and your budget. As Melissa Gibson mentioned, “it’s really an extension of your tools.” In the end, it’s up to you to practice and hone in on your craft. Even though you can do eye designs and artwork with your airbrush, it will never replace all of your conventional tools like your brushes, powders, etc. It’s about being creative and just having fun with it.
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May 30th, 2011 — 11:23 am
Thanks to Lorelyn Martin for organizing a fun and exciting bridal event at the Waterside Inn…and for helping create more awareness of the services that I have to offer! I had a lovely time meeting some wonderful brides-to-be, giving mini-makeovers, as well as connecting with other talented wedding vendors. Here are a few photos from the day!
Right Side : Maggie giving a mini-makeover.
Dash Weddings Booth & Lounge.
Right Side : Maggie doing hair for potential bride-to-be.
Makeup for Brides-to-Be : Maggie Ng
Hair : Maggie Ng / Food : Sweets & Style
Bridal Transformation for Amy – Makeup + Hair by Maggie Ng
Congrats to all brides-to-be and to the winner of my 1hr photo shoot including hair/makeup/nails. All brides attended received vouchers towards: Lash Extensions, UV gel nails, Nufree Hair Removal and Photography Services by Maggie Ng.
VENDORS
Dash Weddings
Waterside Inn
Maggie Ng – Makeup + Hair
MUAH Cosmetics
PB Read Design & Print Studio
SHOPSOCIALS
Diva Girl Fitness
GPS DECOR
Feedback Promotions & DJ
Brides Etc.
Mango Tango Make-up Design
Mark Bianco Photography
On Your Day Flowers
Flower Creations
Studio Cabral
Jolie Papeterie
Black Dhalia
Sweets & Style
Irresistible Cakes
Organic Oven
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April 14th, 2011 — 09:48 am
UPCOMING EVENT…
Date : Sunday, May 29, 2011
Time : 11am to 3pm
Location : Waterside Inn [15 Stavebank Road South]
Myself and numerous other vendors will be there for demo’s, interview session, meet & greet!
There are goodie bags for all guests! I’ll be donating vouchers for discounts on:
*Semi-Permanent Lash Extensions/Lash Clusters
*UV Gel Nail Applications
*Nufree Soy-Based Hair Removal
*Photography Services
Hope to see you there!
For more info and/or to order tickets:
http://dashweddings.com/wedding-event
Here’s an update with a list of some the awesome vendors :
Hair & Makeup
MAGGIE NG – M STUDIO LIFE
Brides Etc. Hair and Beauty at Your Door
MUAH COSMETICS
MANGO TANGO MAKE-UP DESIGN
Wedding Cakes
I Do! Wedding Cakes
ORGANIC OVEN
SWEETS IN STYLE
IRRESISTIBLE CAKES
Photography
MARK BIANCO PHOTOGRAPHY
CABRAL STUDIOS
Wedding Invitations
JOLIE PAPETERIE BOUTIQUE
INVITATIONS OF ELEGANCE
PAPAYA BREADCRUMB INVITATIONS
Floral Design
FLOWER CREATIONS
ON YOUR DAY FLORAL DESIGN
Fitness
DIVA GIRL FITNESS
Wedding Accessories
FRILLY BITS
Private Shopping Events
SHOPSOCIALS
Our Fabulous Sponsors
WATERSIDE INN
GPS DÉCOR
BABBLING BRIDE
RENTAL AFFAIRS
www.thesoulsofmyshoes.com
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April 12th, 2011 — 10:23 am
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April 5th, 2011 — 11:01 am
CREDITS
Makeup : Maggie Ng
Client : Enbridge Gas Distribution
Feature : Janet Holder, President
Production : Q Media Solutions
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January 7th, 2011 — 07:07 am
In the beginning of December, I got an email from one of my fave wedding photographers : Joee Wong. He told me he was going to be featured on CityTV and asked if I could *ah hem* do his makeup?…hehehe. I was honoured he trusted me with his face…and of course anything for good ol’ Joee! His mentee Heidi also came along to shoot some behind the scenes photos…take a look at JW in action alongside CityTV Host – Cynthia Mulligan:
To read more about this on JW’s blog :
http://jwphotography.ca/blog/personal/behind-the-scenes-city-tv
http://jwphotography.ca/blog/personal/jw-citytv
To watch the CityTV video clip:
http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/videos/105680
CREDITS
Featured Talent : Joee Wong
Photos : Heidi Lau
Makeup : Maggie Ng
Broadcast : CityTV [with Cynthia Mulligan]
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December 11th, 2010 — 04:23 am
CREDITS
Makeup + Hair : Maggie Ng
Production : TorontoTV
Location : Concord Park Place
Client : Heart & Stroke Foundation
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