Michele Wylen: America's New Definition of Music

WARNING:

It's a long post, so if you're bored already then don't mind reading it.

IDGAF anyways. lol

I miss how America makes good quality music.

Ever since I hear songs about getting drunk,

getting laid or doing drugs, I don't listen to American songs that much.

Although some singers like Lady Gaga, Katy Perry or Rihanna makes music,

 yeah it's quite catchy, but something is always missing,

or it lacks something.

Something that when you hear it, you will feel amazed,

or the feeling of "whoa!".

New songs nowadays sound pretty boring, repetitive, noisy,

and after hearing it over and over again or for the nth

time, you'll feel sick of it.

But someone made me realize there are still unique, 

and genuine musicians out there.

Aside from being one of a kind, this singer is so special to me.

I want to introduce Michele Wylen.

She's a genius singer, music maker from Portland.

I love her. her music, and uniqueness.

I honestly have no idea how big she is now in America,

but I'm pretty sure she's damn famous there!

When I first listened to her music I was like,

"whoa!!!! this is so awesome!!"

The music sounds different from what I hear everyday,

like a breath of fresh air.

Her songs are very calming and relaxing.

She describes her music as Tribal Glam.

Glittering Synth Pop.

Deep Bass Eruptions.

F*cking Perfection! isn't it?

So expect synthetic modern tribal sounds

from her singles, plus a sweet, calm steady voice.

She's a songwriter, composer and producer in one.

It's real music bitches!!!

This singer is very dear to me.

Why?

Coz she's my friend.

My friend that I lost for almost 15 years without any communications at all.

I met her when I was 10 years old... I was only in 4th grade.

She was a transferee. A girl who was really different from us.

Her hair was blonde. Her eyes were hazel. She's so fair too!

Everyone were intimidated coz of course, she speaks fluent english,

so young kids and my classmates, although curious and excited to talk to her,

had extreme fears of bleeding to death due to our poor english communication skills.

She was quiet in class, an observer.

As a loner kid with no playmates and only allowed to stay at home,

I was so happy when I found out that

she lives a few blocks away from my house.

So there are times that I see her in the street after class,

playing with my neighbors.

(I watch them from a window coz I was a sad child lol)

One day, overconfidence suddenly struck me.

I talked to her, gathered all the english vocabs that I know,

and eventually, had a simple conversation with her.

One time, I asked her to eat lunch with me.

I think I had the biggest shock of my life,

when she whispered to my ear and said:

"marunong ako magtagalog eh,

kaso nahihiya akong malaman nila.

secret lang natin 'yon ha?"

and she giggled.

I was like,

oh God she can speak tagalog fluently I suffered from bleeding for weeks!!

Why she didn't tell me? lol

So yeah right that's how we became friends.

She's so good in Tagalog that the bleeding was gone, what a relief!

We played together in the afternoon after class,

sometimes she brings her cat named Fifi.

Or she sings in my house, using the infamous karaoke lol

she even gave me a casette tape recording her voice,

pretending that it's her album and I'm a big fan!!

She sings very well even at a young age, and that's her dream.

To become a famous singer.

Before the year ended,

Michele told me that she's leaving

and she'll go to Pasadena with her Dad.

That was the saddest news that I got,

coz that's the first time

that a close friend and a playmate left me.

She gave us a letter of farewell too.

She's sweet, playful and a thoughtful friend.

When she left, I didn't hear anything from her.

After 15 years of searching, I found her on facebook.

THANK YOU SO MUCH MARK ZUCKERBERG!!!

I found out that she's living her dreams now.

She's a better singer, she has a studio of her own,

she got piercings too, she looks taller than me

(coz I used to be so damn tall

and she used to be the second shortie in class)

 and she misses Philippines.

But, she's still the sweet thoughtful friend that I know,

she didn't change at all!

and she remembers me so well hohohohoho

I'm not saying that she's a good singer coz she's my friend.

I honestly didn't expect that her record and her album will be this good!

I want you to listen for yourself.

well, the songs are playing now on my playlist. ^_^

I hope she'll make it big.

Bigger than Britney, bigger than Gaga.

I'll be her biggest fan and biggest supporter.

I want to join her team too!
I'll be her tribal unicorn. lol ^_^

The Britney Era (get her makeup look)

Did you know Britney has an interview with make-up artist before hiring them?
Her make-up artist say she lets them be creative,
but don't believe she doesn't have any input.
 She is very aware of how important it is that her make-up goes with her personality.
Plus the people she chooses will spend hours
(2 hours for videos or photo shoots + 1 hour for hair)
and even travel with her,
so imagine how close they get to be!

Here's a list of some great make-up artist n where they've worked with her,
and the exact makeups they used plus some tips.
 L'Oreal's makeup pro, Collier Strong,
who has made up some of the world's most famous faces,
explains Brit's "Britney Era" look.
"Playing up the eyes is crucial for a sultry, sex goddess look.
In the videos for her 'Overprotected', and 'Slave 4 U',
 makeup artists created the ultimate smoky eye by blending brown shadows
layered with black eyeliner, and long, lush black lashes.
The rest of her face is kept neutral but sexy,
 with a natural flush-colored shimmer blush,
and a glossy nude/pink lip."

 

BOYS (Co-Ed Remix) VIDEO

Credit: Makeup411.Com

Make-up by Paul Starr
Foundation - Shu Uemura Nobura Foundation.
Mascara - Chanel Instant Lash mascara in Black.
Eyes - Paul gave her a very smoky black eye
by lining the inside rim of her eyes
with black liner from Chanel Les Noirs
(a palette of black shadow and liner which is no longer made).
 He applied the black shadow to the lid and into the crease
and winged out for a dramatic effect.
Paula Dorf eye color glimmer in Aura to highlight the brow bone.
Brows - Lightened with Jolen bleach.
Blush - Christian Dior blush in Naove Rose (a very pink shade).
Lips - Cle de Peau Brillant a Levres gloss in pink.

SOMETIMES

Credit: BritneySpears.BZ
Make-up by Elan Bongiorno
Moisturizer n Concelear - warm tinted to even the skin tone.
Foundation - soft beige to porcelain honey.
Powder - soft beige to porcelain honey.
Eyes - under the brow bone apply 'Vanilla' (a soft white).
Then apply 'Format' (warm n soft brown) all over.
As lower n upper liner use 'Cordory' (a darker brown)
n smudge it in the corner of the eye.
Cheeks - ligts sweep with 'Style' (apricot blush).
Lips - 'Gel' (soft pouty peach), peach lips

n lots of 'Clear Lip Glass' (shinny gloss).

CRAZY - WAITRESS

Credit: BritneySpears.BZ
Make-up by Elan Bongiorno
Moisturizer - warm tone.
Foundation - warm colour all over coverage.
Powder - same tone of the foundation.
Eyes - 'Carbon' (dark black) eyeliner for the lower n bottom.
Above the eyes use 'Format' (warm glow tone).
Cheeks - blush with 'Angel' and 'Pink' (with glow) and use 'Reed' for the contour.
Lips - Line them with 'Spice' (a dark pink/brown).

Fill them with 'Twig'. On top add gloss with 'Purrrr Lip Glass'

CRAZY DANCE
Credit: BritneySpears.BZ
Make-up by Elan Bongiorno
Moisturizer - warm tone.
Foundation - warm colour all over coverage.
Powder - same tone of the foundation.
Eyes - 'Carbon' (dark black) eyeliner for the lower n bottom.
As an eye shadow use 'Sprout' (dark green).
Apply 'Silver Dusk' shimmer powder over the eyelid.
Use a full set of false lashes
Cheeks - blush with 'Margin' (warm glow) and
use 'Reed' for the contour.
Lips - Line them with 'Spice' (a dark pink/brown),
press a bit hard to get a darker tone.
Fill them with 'Viva Glam'.
Use a clear lip glass all over.

OOPS!...I DID IT AGAIN

Credit: BritneySpears.BZ
Moisturizer - choose any great one.
Concealer - 'NW30' (warm tone).
Foundation - 'NW35' (warm tone),

then use a darker tone for contour,

'NW40' n cream blush 'Fresco'.
Powder - all over 'NW35'.
Eyes - use a set of false lashes

All over the eye apply the eye shadow 'White Frost'

(frosty white) .
On the crease apply Cordoroy (dark brown) .
As a liner use Cordoroy too.
Powder - apply a powder blush 'Style' (sheer orange colour).
Lips - Line them with 'Oak' (nude lip pencil).
Fill them with 'Gel' (natural peach colour) and

'Underage Lip Glass' (clear or honey coloured gloss).

I'M A SLAVE 4 U VIDEO

Make-up by Fran Cooper and Karan Mitchell

Foundation - Gerda Spellman foundation in Weekend and Bronze Special
Cheeks - Ben Nye soft peach color in the cream blush wheel for blush
Lips - Spice lip pencil by Mac
A nude lip color from Make Up For Ever lip palette No.3
Eyes - Urban Decay Oil Slick, Chains and Blunt for eyeshadow
Plus a Strip Lash from Ardell

This is a general way to copy Slave makeup:
Moisturizer - warm tinted to even the skin tone.
Foundation - very warm, apply all over.
Cheeks n Temples - strong contour.
Remember not to use powder now
cos you're looking for a dewey and moist skin look.
Cheek Bones - warm red cream blush.
Eyes - use a full set of lashes and
line over n on the lower lids with 'Black Creame Liner'.
'Carbon' (a pure black shadow) all over the lid making a "wing" at the edges,
appling with a heavy hand.
'Pigments in White' (bright white highlight) below the brow bone.
Use two coats of a thick mascara,
Lips - Line them with 'Oak' (nude lip pencil).
Fill them with 'Gel' (peach nude lip color).
Add a little 'Huetopia' (bright orange lip color) for a warm look.
'Clear Lip Glass' (gloss) in good amount.
Body - 'Face And Body Foundation', baby oil n glycerin.

I'M A SLAVE 4 U MTV VMA's PERFORMANCE
Make up by Karan Mitchell
Credit: BritneySpears.BZ
Moisturizer - warm tinted to even the skin tone.
Concealer - lighter than the moisturizer under the eye n on the t-zone.
Foundation - very warm - beige or honey -, apply all over.
Cheek Bones - contour under the cheek bones
with a darker colour (than the foundation).
Powder - give it a golden shine applying a face bronzing powder all over.
Cheeks - lightly dust with colored blush 'Taffy' or 'Reed' (light brown or honey).
Eyes - 'White Frost' (frosty white) under the brown bone.
Over the entire lid and as an eye liner
use 'Contrast' (jet blue black) eyeshadow.
Use two coats of a thick mascara,
Lips - Line them with 'Oak' (caramel or nude coloured lip pencil).
Fill them with the lip stick 'Myth' (similar to caramel/nude).
Then use 'C-Thru' (a high shine nude gloss).

SATISFACTION/OOPS! MTV VMA's PERFORMANCE
Credit: BritneySpears.BZ
Foundation - very warm, all over.
Cheek Bones - contour under the cheek bones
with a warmer colour (than the foundation).
Powder - first a warm powder n then apply a shimmery bronzing powder.
Eyes - use a full set of false lashes 
 line them with 'Kohl' (a black eye liner pencil).
Use 'Cordoroy' (dark brown) all over the lid, 
and under the eyebrow bone smudge 'Carbon' (a dark black) .
On the eyebrow bone place a light white colour.
Lips - Line them with 'Spice' (a dark pink/brown).
Fill them with 'Gel' (natural peach colour).
Apply a lot of 'Underage' (clear or honey coloured gloss).

AMA'S 2003
Credit: BritneySpears.BZ, TeenPeople
Foundation - fake flawless skin by smoothing
on an ultrasheer foundation,
like Clinique Perfectly Real Makeup.
Eyes - highlight eyes with lilac shadow.
Try Sephora All Over Color in Pale Rose 55 and Sheer Mauve 63.
Mascara - apply Max Factor Stretch
and Separate Waterproof Mascara in Rich Black.
Cheeks - dust on a golden pink blush,
 like Estée Lauder Pure Fantasy Illuminating Face Powder.
Lips - for a soft pink pout, try Chanel Hydrabase Creme Lipstick in India.