Before anything else, here’s a quick update on the collections on display at MAC Makati:

The children’s party to Chicane LOTD:

Top: A|X circa 2004 (it’s a mini dress)
Bottoms: 4 year old 7 Jeans denims
Shoes: Nine West
Bag: Aldo
Necklace: MEXX

Daytime FOTD:

FOUNDATION: ARTDECO Rich Treatment Foundation in 15 (shot outdoors and yes, I finally ditched my tan!)
SETTING POWDER: Monave Angel + MUFE HD Powder
CREASE: MAC Ricepaper on top of ARTDECO Eyeshadow Base
MASCARA: MAC Splashproof Lash in BLACKSPLASH
LIPS: MAC Cult of Cherry Lipglass

Chicane FOTD (shot indoor):

Same as above +

MASCARA: 3 more coats of MAC Splashproof Lash in BLACKSPLASH
LINER: MAC Engraved
LIPS: MAC Cult of Cherry Lipglass

I naturally can’t leave the mall without hauling up so I got the following:

Inside the black boxes: So Scarlet lippie and Engraved Powerpoint

Okay now for the highlight of my night!

Good friends know very well how much of an electronica junkie I am. I’ve always been interested in making my own music but I never met my perfect instrument until I tried on this Pioneer mixer at Club V two years ago. I am very blessed to be mentored by two of the country’s most influential DJs Boyet Sison and Mon Maramba (who’s already spinning in CA). I never went pro because really, I’d rather sleep at night than party. Whenever am out for a gig though, I’m always asked who’re my fave electronica artists. I can always add a couple of new artists but Chicane, Zero 7, Fatboy Slim, The Prodigy, Groove Armada never left my list. Out of those favorites, Chicane’s the only band (yes, they’re a band and not just 1 DJ) I’ve been fortunate to see thrice (last night was the third time).

Thanks to Nokia, I got to hang out with Chicane (!!!!!) pre-gig!

Backstage, I had two options:

1. Totally geek out and ask Nick Bracegirdle (guy holding the mic) for mixing tips.
2. Shut up, grin, and just enjoy being in the same room with them.

After making a complete fool of myself greeting someone (also in WTC) who I thought were my friends (rrrrr sinabi ng mag-contacts kasi eh!), I thought option 2 was the better choice. I was already happy with my Red Bull when Natasha’s (Brocklebanks, female vocals of Chicane) eye makeup caught my eye. I was like WTH…

Phoebe: Natasha, I just have to say this. Your eye makeup is GORGEOUS.
Natasha: Thanks! I’d take that as a huge complement because I just did it on myself so quickly.
Phoebe: (palpitating…sorry HUGE fan) Might I ask what brand and shade that is exactly?
Natasha: Oh it’s by Ruby and Millie. I’m not sure if you have that here in the Philippines. Does it ring a bell?
Phoebe: (eyes super wide) OH YES. But we don’t have that here. I just got a small palette from a friend based in UK a few years back. Is that your favorite makeup brand?
Natasha: MAC tops my list!
Phoebe: Me too! Just very recently though, I’ve added this new brand on my fave list, ARTDECO from Germany. You have it in the UK right?
Natasha: Yeah, I’ve seen it one time or another.
Phoebe: You should check it out! They’ve got quite an impressive color selection too.
Natasha: Really? Okay will do!
Phoebe: One more…sorry, I can’t help but notice your lip color. It looks familiar but I can’t nail it (was thinking MAC Cosmo).
Natasha: Oh wait, I don’t quite remember but I have it in my bag.

(Interupted by a photo op…)

Natasha: Oh here it is. I got it from a spa in New Zealand.
Phoebe: That’s pretty! (okay I forgot to take note of the brand and color but it’s tad darker and creamier than MAC Cosmo)

I said a few more things that was able to score me the opportunity to take photos of her makeup stash last night. Whatever those things are, it’s just between me and her (to save my pride hahaha):

This is the Ruby and Millie palette she used last night. Very pigmented! She used the platinum, lime, and emerald e/s:

We had a quick photo op with them and wrapped up. I was in the washroom when she walked in.

Phoebe: Last minute checks?
Natasha: Yeah, just making sure everything’s in place.
…
Natasha: Oh the brand you’re saying earlier, ARTDECO, do they have dark foundation shades?
Phoebe: Yeah, I believe so, we have a few colors here in Manila that’s suitable for gals with darker skin tones. (I swear ARTDECO should make me their brand ambassador soon )
Natasha: Do you use it?
Phoebe: Yeah, I have it on right now.
Natasha: But you have such fantastic skin!
Phoebe: (prevents herself from dying in the comfort room of World Trade Center): Oh thankssss

There you have it! I think my interview wins the most unconventional Chicane interview ever. Here’s a quick photo of me and my new makeup friend (naks) Natasha:

I ate my MAC Cult of Cherry lipglass during the interview!
Thanks for the photo Jayvee (check his Chicane entry for some more deets and photos!)

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