Its a LOL!

I remembered the first time i started out doing makeup. I was so interested in it that i caught my cousin and did a look on her and it was a disaster. Anyhow, i think i really grown in it...





HORRIBLE ISNT IT!!

Christmas / wintery makeup

SInce the christmas season is here and winter is here... I decide to do a makeup look for this festive holidays... I came up witha very sweet and pretty look using all Aery Jo Products... I used a very natural liquid foundation on the skin keeping the skin very natural and fresh looking. This ensures the skin to give off a very healthy dewy look for the winter. ON the eyes i decided to use a greyish toned eyeshadow and blended in with a matte black eyeshadow creating a very soft smokey look on the eyes. For a finishing touch on the eyes, I added a bit of shimmer particles on the eyes to give it an extra pop. On the eyes, I used a very peachy blush for that healthy looking flush on the cheeks. To finish the look, I used a very soft pink almost close to a white color on the lips and topped it over with a clear lipgloss..

Makeover with Wai SUm

And so it is... I decided to do a makeover with one of my best friends... Foo Wai Sum.. She's a gorgeus girl in and out and i was thrilled and thoroughly enjoyed glamming her up... I decide to do a really bright red lip and a thick liner for the eyes and kept the face looking very natural looking. I was inspired by how kimora looked in the latest Harper's Bazaar Malaysia and decided to recreate the look on her but still wearable and looking very sexified and glamarous

Makeover with My cousin Chan June Nee

Makeup is definitely something fun... It makes one's look change so much dat u cant even recognize dat person... LMAO!

My Business Card...!

I recently decided on creating my own personal Makeup Business Card... Well it is so important to have one.... Publicizing is the main key to get business... But i'm kinda torn between the two I have created. Which one should i pick?

1st or 2nd?

Men makeup 101...

Men makeup is one of the easiest makeup to do in the world. Well basically, makeup for men is just to enhance features of the guys and basically make them look fresh, healthy and glowing all day long.

Men makep is qite simple ... all one have to do is just to even out the skintone using a foundation and blend it well into the skin making it as natural as possible... You can add a little bit of bronzer to the cheekbone areas for a soft contour for a masculine look and powder certain areas with translucent powder to avoid shine... Matte products are essential in men makeup so avoid products with shimmer. You can also groom the brows with a brow groomer and fill in certain sparse areas.

Custom made lipsticks

I had the craziest idea ever yesterday and i was like I really desperately need a few different shades of lipsticks other than the typical colors dat i have currently in my kit. So I came up aith an idea why not make my own lip colors...

I ransacked my whole collection of shadows and found some realli nice colors but had already been smashed somehow or another. Custom made lipsticks are great u can add as much pigments you want or how thick or creamy u want it and the texture you want. It might be quite a messy process but it did pay off. Now I have blue lipstick, dark violet, light blue, black, orangey copper, and all sorts of different lip colors.

What did I use?

Dats simply easy, just a bottle of vaseline, and eyeshadows or pigments.

Stage Makeup - Shimmery or Matte?

Im always in love with stage makeup or basically makeup for dancers or performers... Well I have tried many things in the past and after looking at my work from the past and recent work... I kinda noticed that my past work were like uh oh... Well question is... When it comes to stage makeup should we keep it matte or shimmery? Well personally, I used to love applying shimmer and glitter back then... I used to feel that the more shimmery the nicer it looks... But nowadays, it seems like too much shimmer looks as if it looks overly done. It doesnt mean that I dont use shimmer at all nowadays...

Shimmer can be used but personally i think it is to emphasize on certain parts. For instance I love emphasizing on the eyes when it comes to dancers. Hence, I tend to use a shimmery eyeshadow on the lid and blended into a matte colored eyeshadow in the crease of the eye. Basically its all about mixing the colors and type of shadows... However I still keep the entire looking very fresh and matte... You obviously do not want ur face to look like a shiny disco ball and personally i think that it will look very poorly done. You want people to notice your face and not the shimmer...

Summer Fever Barbara Bort Bronzing Powder (review)

Well if u ask me wad type of bronzer I have in my kit... There is one prodct i totally recommend. That is the "Summer Fever Barbara Bort Bronzing Powder'. One of the best bronzers i've used. This product comes in a compact form. Perfect for a person who wants to look all bronzed up for a night out or trying to fake a golden bronze tan to their skin. This product is very pigmented and is perfect for any use. For me personally. I apply it to my clients face as a highliter to highlight certain parts of the face or to use it to dust around the chest for that extra bronzy look. This product however is not recommended for photography because of the amount of shimmer that is present in the product how ever it does work well for a normal everyday look and for those who like shimmer... For me I give a 3/5 rating...

Cheap products which are good for photoshoots?

Wad products should I use when it comes to being on set in front of the camera?... Well Most people or makeup artists would be answering you HD makeup by MAC, Bobbi Brown, MakeupForever, and all those High End products... Well you cant deny that these products definitely are the best HD makeup in the world producing HD pictures and most probably is being recognized throughout the entire world.

Recently I came across a product which I too adore very much... Its very affordable and worth it... Well obviously you cant compare it to the high end products. But it does work well with photos.

Introducing the REVLON PHOTOFINISH LIQUID FOUNDATION! I am now a huge fan of this product. This foundation gives off a very nice natural glowy sheen to the face and works well in photos... Many might have said dat this product has particles of shimmer in it which will ruin photos but for me I find dat those small particles of shimmer does not appear on camera after being blended well into the skin.

I gotta admit Im giving it a rate of 4 out of 5 for this product.

Business stuff

I specialize in Makeup for dinner, Photography and stage makeup... Pls dont hesitate to contact me for any more details

Contact no. 0165155875

Makeup: Dinner makeup, Photography makeup, Stage makeup, Personal makeup artist

Price rate: Rm 35 to ??

Email: nickzecho@hotmail.com

For more info on wad type of makeup looks i do check out my whole blog

Outdoor photoshoot with model: Kah Yann & V-T Jen

It was another sunny blazing day... This time we had another outdoor photoshoot with another photograper, Peter Liow. It was pretty much an editorial photoshoot which they were trying to build some new freshies on Modelling. Well they did quite a good job in front of the camera..

So these are some of the looks dat i created throughout this shoot. Nothing too fancy... Ju a fresh looking face with more focus on the eyes and a very glowy skin...

These are some of the closeup beauty shots dat Peter did... Thumbs up for his great work...

VT Jen with her gorgeus charms in front of the camera.

Kah Yann doing her thing in front of the camera..

For more photos pls check out Peter Liow photography

• Photographer: Peter Liow
• Makeup artist:Nicholas Tan Tze Zhung
• Models: Kah Yan & VT Jen

LAtest update in my life of makeup artistry.

Lately ive been quite busy... Im currently booked for every other week for shoots and Im pretty excited bout it. However the shoots are on a tfc basis whereby no party is accepting any pay. However, The photographer will give out the edited photos of each shoot to the other parties for their use in their portfolio. Well basically im pretty excited for a glamour shoot on the 22nd of May with an african model. Well hopefully its a success and somewhere dat month i have an audition for A makeup artist post in an agency. Well dat definitely is not dat easy i suppose. BUSY BUSY BUSY!!!

Summer Love Themed Comercial Photoshoot (Model : Sharon Setijo)

It was another sunny day actualli like realli sunny. So imagine the blazing hot sun glaring on us that whole afternoon. This time Joel Photography and his team of photographers had another outing to Eco Park, Taman Seri Botani for another exquisite comercial shoot. It was pretty much themed after his inspiration on Summer. Sharon was flattering in her cute little pink dress accesorized with colorful accessories.

Something brown and smokey definitely gives dis look a hint of SUmmer. With loads of bronzer on the skin blended into a nice touch of glowy dewy skin...

Photoshoot Wit Sullira

Sullira was another treat of the day... Juz joining in with the fun but she did pretty well... She has an exquisite beauty look for a Malay and gosh do I have to admit that her eyes are juz beautiful... She had dat calm serenity and also inviting smile in her eyes...

The makeup was pretty much simple... All one requires is a bronzy taupy brown eyeshadow for the lids for a bit of depth and an eyeliner, smudged on the bottom lashes for an emphasize for that smokey beauty look...

For a more dramatic look i tuned it an inch up with some black eyeshadow on the upper lids blended it with a brown eyeshadow.

Photoshoot with Sasha Mark aka. Sharon

Hey peeps... It was another beautiful sunny day.. Dis time we had a photoshoot at Polo Ground Ipoh... A recreational park with a wonderful back ground perfect for a beautiful sensual beauty shot... There were mainly three diff shots of Sasha dat i personally shot and she was pretty amazing for an amateur model breaking into the business...

Beauty shot of Sasha Mark

The makeup for these looks were quite simple... it was basically a soft simple brown smokey eye look with a pretty pink blush on the cheeks and a hint of bronzer on the cheekbones to contour... The lips were pretty much left nude and with a hint of an orangy peachy lipgloss..

I decided to twitch the look a bit more heacier for the second look basically contouring her cheekbones mdore drastically and made her eyes more dramatic...

ps. For more pics pls visit my facebook account at. www.facebook.com/nickzecho...

Chinese Traditional Photoshoot ( Featuring Eunice Ng & Ai mei)

It was another bright sunny day perfect for a photoshoot. Dis time professional photographer Joel Hong and his team of amazing photographers were doing another outing taking fashion photos on two very different type models... One who is a girl next door and one who is a more glamorous and very classy girl with a typical edge to her. These makeup looks are wad i thought would look fabulous and fantastic to the pictures.

Ai mei in her 80's chinese look with a touch of glamour.

Eunice Ng in her traditional cheongsam posing it out with edge.

• pls do check out joel hong photography on facebook... His work is amazing...

Easy Breezy photoshoot makeup looks

I was recently juz done with my own personal photoshoot with my Models, Foo Teng SUm and Chan Junee. Both fellow dancers and friends and cousin. Had a blast with them. And this is the look i produced. A really soft neutral and sweet look.

Pls do check out my photoshoot photos at http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=709731298&aid=277439

Pink Sparkly & Soft Cut Crease Look

It's been a while since I last updated a new tutorial. SO dis time i did a look based on something realli sparkly and soft. Very glittery and athe the same time very neutral on the rest of the face.

Show Me How You Burlesque

Well isn't it a wee bit weird? Well why does the topic Burlesque actually appear her on dis blog. Well the answer is simple. Obviously the makeup in this movie is PHENOMENAL! I am absolutely amazed by the different variations and looks that is showcased in this movie. From very natural neutral looks to bold and dramatic looks. Watching this movie definitely reminds me of the all time famous 50/60's pin up look where red bold lips are famous during that time. The makeup that is showcased in 'Burlesque' definitely showcases the more classical look on Christina Aguilera and I am definitely buying it. It's hot, sensual and sexified!

Review: Coastal Scents brushes

Well I can't exactly say the exact brush im using. Well personally, I honestly admit that I am a Makeup Brush lover. I just buy and buy and buy and buy.... And there is no stop to buying and collecting brushes. There is brushes from Coastal Scents are the most amazing brushes I've ever had. For the price per brush, it definitely is worth it. Great bristles, in good condition very fluffly and are in good quality. Well it is definitely cheaper than other brands such as M.A.C, Sigma or Bobbi Brown's.

~Definitely worth it. Try getting some of the brushes there. Check out www.coastalscents.com.

ps. I live in Malaysia. And I had them shipped across the world . And it definitely is worth it!!!

Review: Coastal Scents 88 Ultra Shimmer Pallete

Well everyone has definitely been looking for the perfect eyeshadow pallete. And the one pallete i definitely reccomend is the Coastal Scents 88 ultra shimmer pallete. With amazing varieties of colors ranging from highligter colors to warm tones does this pallete consists. It is definitely the ultimate eyeshadow pallete for anyone who wants to pull of a bold and dramatic look or something natural for a normal evening. The eyeshadows are definitely the best choice for anyone who does not want to spend too much money. The88 ultra shimmer pallete contains highly pigmented shadows; "a little goes a long way'.

-pls do check out www.coastalscents.com for more information of other products.

* This product may work wonders for those who love shimmer however not that ideal for those who like a matte finish and not for HD makeup.

Wad i would I reccommend is purchasing the 88 original pallete which contains a matte finish to the eyeshadows and also the 88 ultra shimmer pallete for an added drama.

Since coastal scents is offering a very good offer, everyone can now purchase these palletes in pairs for a lower price.

Coastal Scents also offers different products such as finished makeup palletes, custom makeup palletes, fake eyelashes(real hair), skin care products, brushes and...

New Makeup Tutorial ( Colorful Arabic Inspired Makeup)

After a long time or should i say it has been ages that I finally got my ass up to actually post a new makeup tutorial . But dis time with a different twist... I did the makeup on a mannequin well due to noone offering their faces for makeup. So i had no choice but to do that on a mannequin's face. Well it is a cut crease look extremely bold with really bold and thick lashes on both the bottom and top lashes. Dis look is an ideal look for those who wants to pull it off on stage or maybe if u are actually bold enough, why not wear it out on an evening at the club or for a party. It's definitely sensual and arabic.

*products will be listed soon and sorry for no photo's

Remember to check out my videos frequently cz there will be new videos on the run

Change Of Youtube account!

Well I've changed my account on youtube. It is no longer under the ID (empathnick). I have currently changed it to a new account called nickzecho. Pls do check out my new tutorials available on my new youtube page. More to come.

Something evil and dark for a change

I was kinda bored and i decided to work on a look which i simply love. Something dark, dramatic and evil... This look is perfect for those on stage or those who are interested for a halloween look... So here goes!

Tribute to Mario Dedivanovic

If you peeps ask me who's my favourite makeup artist, I'll answer you without doubt dat the one makeup artist who I totally adore his work is Mr. Mario Dedivanovic.

The one and only makeup artist who totally works wonders on any single face he works on!!! His work of art is absolutely amazing. His work of art has wow-ed me like WOW!!!!!!

His example of his work are as following.

Kim Kadarshian

Im Startin My own Business

Hi peeps. For you guys who are in Malaysia. Im currently starting my own makeup business freelance.

Looking for some one to glam you up for an evening out, a party, trying to impress that someone special on a date, or are u trying to look absolutely stunning and bedazzled while walking while doing your stuff on stage. Pls do contact me, Nicholas at nickzecho@hotmail.com or by mobile no. 0165155875. All makeup products will be provided completely and makeup services range from RM 35 to Rm 45.

Do check out my fb page to makeupbyNick.

XOXO!!!

Neutral daytime look with a touch of glamour

A neutral day time look with a touch of glamour is essential to create the perfect daytime stage makeup. It is not to dramatic nor to neutral, perfect for going out in the day or juz performing on stage in front of a live audience.

special thnx to model: Syahira bt. Zakaria

Neutral looks

People may have always been wondering... Omg! Why is dis guy always doing blues and such stage looks. You know wad? Here's something more neutral. A look which comprises of browns and golds producing a look which is more or less appropriate for an evening out in town or just for an everyday look.

Instead of keeping it simple and neutral. I added a hint of dark shadows to create a more dramatic effect. Why keep it so natural at night? Why not a bit of drama?