Make-up artist.Beauty blogger. Brand ambassador. Triple-threat Louise Monique is a well-rounded beauty specialist who has the cleverness and marketing savvy to match her incredible talent. Propelled by her innate charm, plus her background as an advertising creative, Louise Monique has become one of the UAE’s go-to makeup artist, and a brand ambassador to popular international brands.

Photo by Alex Callueng; Photography Assistant – Bethoven Filomeno Special thanks to – Giordano, Nikon, Liali Jewellery, Lulu, Mitsubishi and Western Union.

Contrary to popular belief, the best lessons you learn are not from school. Illustrado’s Editor-in-Chief, Lalaine Chu-Benitez, tells us that the best lessons in life are the ones you learn yourself.

It’s a good thing that Dumaguete is a walking city. As a tourist, more than willing to try all the varieties of the local fare, I needed the exercise.