The Unglamorous Model

Melted Makeup Means Space For More Makeup

The Unglamorous Model — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:16:48 +0000

I am never really a huge makeup fanatic. You can check my makeup kit and you will see only the basics. I only started wearing makeup when I was in 3rd year of college, and that was roughly around 19 years old. I know, I’m a late makeup bloomer. Don’t count the times I am modeling though, that does not count. My makeup that time was very very basic. I have mastered the no makeup look, which really just means that I barely have makeup on. Haha. Back in college, my makeup kit consists of a powder, blush and a lipbalm. That’s it. However, when I started paying more attention to my looks, had a boyfriend at age 19, and started modeling full time, that’s when I realize how fun makeup can be and that it doesn’t hurt to prettify yourself once in a while.

Even if I am no makeup fanatic, I am a sucker for freebies and new makeup. I even had the tendency before not to use my new makeup coz it’s so pretty in their packaging. Plus, the fact that I only use my eyeshadows, mascaras, foundations and lipsticks on “special” occasions, such as, castings, parties and night outs. Other than that, I still use my trusted three basic staples for everyday use–powder, blush and lip balm. As a result, I usually give away old makeup to our maids or throw out expired makeup. If makeup can last for 20 years, I would be one very lucky girl.

After 6 years of modeling professionally (I know, it took me 6 years to realize it. See? I told you I’m no makeup fanatic), it was only i think about 3 months ago that I decided to bring my makeup with me so that I can use it more often to avoid expiration. Usually, I store and leave everything at home except for some basic stuff. Plus, I don’t like carrying heavy makeup kits. So I did what any makeup artist usually does; I removed all my blushes and eyeshadows from their cases and put it in a palette. I also bought an empty palette for lipstick and cut my lipsticks into pieces. It took me a long time before I finally gave in and do that to my precious makeup kit. I just can’t stand to throw away the nice packaging, but I did what has to be done.

I was very happy with the result. I can bring all of the colors of each cosmetic that usually is just garnering dust at home. I proudly show people my lipstick, eyeshadow and blush palette. So just imagine my sadness when one day, my lipstick palette melted. It was entirely my fault. I went on a tour with my family so I decided to leave my makeup kit in the car coz my bag was pretty heavy already. I completely forgot that makeup, especially lipstick, can melt. It was an extremely hot day. When I returned, all my lipstick melted, not one was left. Check image below for a close up:

My concealer also melted then I guess it solidified again. That’s why it’s in that weird state. But the positive me did not get angry or cry or whatever. I just felt kinda sad coz I only had that palette for 2 months and everything was gone just like that. But,true to the title of this article, melted makeup means there is more room for brand new makeup. Paolo Marananan, a makeup artist, gave me a lipstick palette that has more colors than my melted disaster (see image below). However, the only thing weird about his lipstick palette is that all colors are different shades of red except for the two on the top left that’s more of a peachy shade. And also some pinks but majority are red. Even the darkest one that I thought to be brown is still red. But who am I to complain right? At least I have brand new lipsticks.

The best part is, I modeled for MAC Cosmetics and they are giving me ten thousand pesos worth of MAC makeup. Yahoo! I just love freebies. So these were what I got:

1. Lipstick in Hug Me

2. Blush in Peachy Keen

3. Select Sheer Loose Powder NC 15

4. Studio Careblend Pressed Powder – Medium

5. Lip Conditioner SPF 15

6. Lip Pencil in Subculture

7. Bronzing Powder

8. Prep+Prime Skin Primer

9. Brush Cleanser

Oh happy day indeed! So it wasn’t that bad that my makeup melted. At least there’s more space now in my makeup kit for these new ones. This is also an opportunity for me to get rid of old makeup. There is always a silver lining in every story. But I will never wish for my makeup to melt so that I could get new ones. I’d rather get new ones without sacrificing the old ones. I shall reiterate. I am no makeup fanatic but I just love and can’t resist freebies.

Always a Bridesmodel, Never a Bride

The Unglamorous Model — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:43:42 +0000

Will I ever have my happy ending? Sigh! For the longest time, I have always been a “bridesmodel”: from editorials to magazine covers to runway shows and even to music videos. Ever heard of the saying “always a bridesmaid, never a bride”? Well, I am what you would call “always a bridesmodel” but will hopefully be a bride one day. Haha! As I look back and recall my modeling jobs for the past years, if there is one role that a model would play, it is always me as a bride. Do you want proof? Let me show you.

The images above are my magazine covers from different publications. Even my first ever magazine cover in New York (The Knot Magazine) is about wedding as well. My first ever music video is a bride to the singer, Richard Poon. Click here to watch. Below are some of my magazine editorials of, yes you guessed it, wedding magazines:

Beauty editorials, found below:

And runway shows:

The photos here are but a trifle of the numerous photos I have as a bride model. I kept asking myself, “Why am I always a bride?” Actually, I have heard that there are actually some models that would not want to model a wedding dress because for fear that they would jinx their own wedding and will never marry. Some even has the principle that they will only wear a wedding dress on the day of their wedding. Wow, I never knew models could be so superstitious. But alas, poor little me. I have been modeling wedding dresses, gowns, lent my face for bridal makeup, and even acted in a music video as a bride, will I be doomed to forever be a bridesmodel and never a real bride? Well, I hope not.

I should just take it as a complement that I am always booked to be a bride. This simply means that I am a “dream” bride. Haha! If there is a term like that. Actually, wearing several wedding gowns for these modeling jobs have its advantages. I found out which gowns I absolutely abhor.

The following are the things I absolutely hate about wedding gowns:

1. Tube gowns

- Frankly, I do not understand why 90% of brides choose tube gowns. For me, it’s so unimaginative. And also the fact that I think I look utterly ridiculous in tube gowns because of my skinny and broad shoulders. So tube gowns are out.

2. Pure white dresses

- Yes, pure white is nice but it is so cliche and not to mention old-fashioned. When I get married, I’ll probably choose off-white, beige, ecru, even lavender is nice. But I’m sure my mind will change as to what color.

3. Petticoats

- I absolutely detest petticoats, especially the big voluminous ones. I also do not quite understand why brides would choose to give themselves a hard time during their wedding day. Walking around in those big gowns is no joke. I cannot count the number of times I had an accident with one of those things. It snags on edges, doorways and wood panels. Moreover, I cannot calculate the path wherein I’m walking because of the huge skirt, causing me to bump into things, people, etc. Believe me, it’s hard to have a big skirt on your wedding gown.

4. Lace and itchy materials

- I don’t hate lace in general but I hate it when it’s very itchy. Usually, the wedding gowns I wear are made of lace or this itchy fabric which I don’t know the name of. That’s what I find in common with wedding gowns, most of the materials used are itchy, which would make a bride very uncomfortable.

5. Veils

- If I had the choice, I would rather not wear a veil. But I know that in our culture and religion, veils are important. So if ever, I might just opt for the modern veil in which it’s this teeny tiny veil that covers only your face. But, as I have also said. This might change. I have not thought of it that much yet.

6. Big and heavy gowns

- The same with number 3. If I were to have my wedding, why would I want to limit my movement and allow myself to suffer in silence because my big and heavy gown is dragging me down. I want to be as comfortable as possible.

In general, due to the number of times I have worn wedding gowns, I have eventually realized the things that I might need when I become a real bride. If I hadn’t worn those dresses; I wouldn’t have found out the things that would make me uncomfy on my wedding day. So it does have it perks. I just hope that I haven’t jinxed my own wedding due to the number of times I was a “bridesmodel”. As another superstition goes, your man shouldn’t see you in your wedding gown. Well, too late for that now!

The Sexiest Models Party

The Unglamorous Model — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:40:58 +0000

For as long as I can remember, my body has been the receiving end of jokes and criticisms, from skinny to bones to anorexic to stick to Olive Oyl. I had just disregarded and tossed it aside. Jokes like that really have no meaning since first of all, it’s still the truth, and I have come to love the body that I was given. Plus, it is because of this body that I am able to model and still be skinny as hell after all these years. I see my High School classmates all getting fatter one by one, and lil ol me, still the same. One of my model friends likes to joke that the body I have now was her body when she was in 5th grade. Haha! That was why I can still look so young and can still pass off as a teen.

So just imagine my shock and surprise when I was named as one of Cosmopolitan Magazine’s 8 Sexiest Models for 2011. Woot woot! I was extremely honored. The last time the magazine had it’s 8 Sexiest Models was way back in 2005. The previous sexiest models were Joey Mead, Rissa Mananquil, Georgina Wilson, Amanda Griffin, Phoemela Baranda and lots of other models. What’s really funny is that this batch is composed of the skinniest models in the industry today: Ana Sideco (me, of course), Jasmine Maierhofer, Samantha Lewis and Pauline Prieto. The four of us are skinny, skinny, skinny. So imagine our surprise and laughter when we saw each other on the set. We couldn’t quite get over it. We all think that skinny is the new sexy. Haha! The other four in the list were: Vanessa Matsunaga, Bea Soriano, Wendy Tabusalla (yep, the PBB housemate) and Jessica Yang.

L-R: Jasmine, Jessica, Vanessa and Pauline

L-R: Wendy, Ana, Bea and Samantha

The 8 Sexiest Models Party was held last November 8, 2011 at Palladium, New World Hotel, Makati. Only five out of the eight were able to attend. Jasmine had sore eyes, Wendy was already in PBB that time, while Pauline was a no-show. I never did found out what happened to her. Nevertheless, it was a fun night. We were introduced one by one. I was so embarrassed to be walking on stage in front of so many people. But I was super happy and proud of myself that I achieved this honor. Who knew that the lady teased as Olive Oyl will one day be considered as sexy.

Check out the AVP of the 8 Sexiest Models, click here.

Check out the Cosmopolitan 8 Sexiest Party, click here.

Check out my interview with Jasmine Maierhofer at the shoot, click here.

Avon Haiku Fragrance Campaign

The Unglamorous Model — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:19:32 +0000

New year; new entry. I have been postponing and postponing for ages to write a new entry. This time I definitely had the time to update my site. I have to start the year right by not procrastinating. New year’s resolution: STOP PROCRASTINATING!

So anyway, I shall finally post the pictures I got off the net for the AVON campaign I did in New York. I had shot this more than a year ago during the autumn season nearing winter, but it only came out during spring of 2011. So imagine the cold and I was only wearing almost see-through summery clothes. Good thing I shot in Los Angeles, at least there wasn’t any snow. To read the entry I wrote about the experience I had while shooting, click here.

Below were some of the shots I was lucky enough to find online. And believe me, it was not easy finding these. I have to give myself a pat on the back. I personally think that I did a job well done. Happy new year to all! Cheers! xoxo!

Long Overdue Updates

The Unglamorous Model — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:43:45 +0000

Wow! I just realized I haven’t written in a looooong time! Four months to be exact. I was uber busy the past months that I have forgotten to update my blog. For my avid followers (if i have any at all haha!), please pardon my lack of updates. The past months have been really good for my career. I actually have four cover shoots for this year, two had been released and two are to follow. One will be in December and the other one is indefinite. This year has been good since I am also featured as one of the 8 sexiest models for 2011 for Cosmopolitan magazine. Haha! I still can’t quite believed I’m part of that. I will try to write separate entries for all the work I have been doing (cover shoots, shows, fashion week, ads and even my spring 2011 campaign for Avon New York. I still haven’t gotten the time to write about that. Hehe!).

I have been very busy coz of all the work I’ve been doing, modeling and all my sidelines to boot, so thank you Lord for still showering me with all these blessings after all these years. I’ll try to write and update more soon. Nonetheless, thank you to all my supporters and fans who have been messaging me in twitter and facebook. Thank you that I still remain your number one.

Xoxo,

Ana Sideco

Barbiefy Your Peepers

The Unglamorous Model — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:33:12 +0000

Ever wish to be like your favorite anime or look like a doll? You can with duHub shop’s barbie lens. Grab one of our Barbie lens to make your eyes pop! It’s available in 3 colors: black, gray and brown. Just look at how enchanting our model is wearing our gray barbie lens. Our contact lens is available in duhub shop. Just shop it up!

Plains and Prints DNM Campaign

The Unglamorous Model — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 09:26:41 +0000

The retail brand Plains and Prints collaborated with the Professional Models Association of the Philippines (PMAP) for their newest denim campaign. I am very honored to be part of this collaboration and for representing PMAP. I have been with PMAP since 2006. That’s how long I’ve been modeling already. Gasp! The horror! Haha! I was very excited to see my face along EDSA guadalupe. The billboard is massive. It is way way way bigger than my Ayala billboards. Below is our billboard:

I am the girl wearing the wide leg pants. I also saw pictures of us as store displays and on the paper bags and hang tags as well. This is the first time that I’m actually on a paper bag. Kinda cool!

Below is the new denim collection of Plains and Prints. You don’t have to spend a fortune just for a pair of jeans coz I just checked how much mine costs, it is just P1295, a very reasonable price. So grab yourself a pair now before it runs out.

duHub shop is Featured in Metro Society July 2011

The Unglamorous Model — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 07:21:45 +0000

We are featured in Metro Society July 2011 issue. Special thanks to Rex Atienza for writing this special feature. Below is the article he wrote about duHub shop:

“Online Shopping 101: duHub Online Mall

A new hip and hot online shopping portal, duHub (www.duHubshop.com) by Ana Sideco and Tristan Koh, can be your source for the perfect dress or to-die-for shoes. This online store gives you the thrill of shopping in the comfort of your own home. Ordering online makes purchasing convenient and easy. Now we can truly say that shopping is simply a “click” away.

What makes this online store different is that it offers the latest trends from the hippest brands in the country. The duHub shop further completes the shopping experience by giving clients fashion tips and styling advice from its resident stylists. The online mall carries brands such as Soulier, Capital Vice, Trunkshow, Misbehave, Cevina and Eiko, among others. Visit www.duHubshop.com to start your one-of-a-kind shopping experience.”

All Dolled Up Collection Video Teaser

The Unglamorous Model — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:24:31 +0000

Check out our newest video for duHub shop featuring top model Lou Muñoz. Be inspired with our newest collection. Just shop it up!

duHub shop is Featured in Metro July 2011

The Unglamorous Model — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:10:39 +0000

duHub shop is featured in Metro Magazine July 2011 issue. Check it out in newsstands now. Special thanks to Ria Gamboa, Metro Magazine’s staff writer. This is duHub shop’s first official press feature. Thank you Metro Magazine.

See the article below: