Makeup Inspiration: Sarah G. on Preview Magazine

Just like the next makeup junkie, I love taking inspirations from various looks seen on the glossy pages of magazines. It never ceases to amaze me how the makeup, outfits, editorials and even the personality tests (wink* wink*)  remain fun and fresh month after month after month.

Same goes with the year-end issue of Preview Magazine featuring über-talented Sarah Geronimo. Her overall look from the makeup to the sleek straight hair spells FIERCE. I must say Sarah is the best choice to cap off 2012 for Preview Magazine, which has had a string of gorgeous covers this year.

Speaking of which, please also check out my first Preview inspired look here.

From the moment I saw the cover, I immediately wanted to try and replicate the look - the slanted smoky blue eyes, contoured cheeks and soft pink lips.

Please take note that this is my own version and as much as I tried following every meticulous detail of the makeup, it will look different on me because the shape of my eyes, slant of my brows, skin tone, etc are not the same as Sarah's.

Fyi: It was my first time doing the the masking tape technique and it makes me giddy that I was able to pull it off quite nicely. #makeupgeek :-)

Wearable Red Lip Look (Video)

I was feeling a bit down recently because I had to cancel my six-day trip to South Korea because of reasons I can't blog about. Actually, it's not some big dirty secret... oh what the heck. My mom asked me (in other words, demanded) to postpone my trip so I could supervise the renovation of our house.

Yes, I can refute her amicable request (read: I'm being sarcastic), but then I would be putting my sanity on the line. Just imagining the endless whines, cries and random episodes of dramatic guilt-inducing monologues I'd be experiencing first-hand from her was enough to just let the plan go.  I bought the tickets on the first week of January, so I was quite literally looking forward to it all year long, but.. but... but... oh well, there's always next year.

To cheer myself up a bit, I did a wearable red lip makeup look that would be perfect for the holiday season. It is subtle enough for a daytime affair but would also be perfect for a casual night out.

Date Makeup: Smudged Liner with Purple Lips (Video)

I was inspired by one of the makeup looks Cher Lloyd wore on her 'Want You Back (UK Version)' music video.

Of course, I look nothing like her but I find her so gorgeous in this video that I couldn't help but try and emulate her makeup.

PREVIEW Bench Muses Inspired Look - Bordeaux Lips (Video)

Deep red-wine lips are everywhere - from the runways to TV shows and even on the glossy pages of fashion magazines.

One great example is Preview magazine's October edition, where its gorgeous cover girls are rocking bold, dark lips. 

Bench hotties with va-va-voom lippies

I decided to do my version of the look but toned it down just enough to be wearable on a regular day- minimal eye makeup, well-defined brows with dark plummy lips.