Thi's New Year Makeover Beauty Contest

Holiday Gift Ideas

Take advantage of our holiday gift ideas! Perfect for the special women in your life!

Thi & ZaZa's Holiday Beauty Event

Thi Cosmetics is teaming up with ZaZa Nail Spa in Fremont-CA to help jumpstart the holiday festivities. Come meet the make-up artists of Thi Cosmetics and learn about beauty trends, seasonal looks, and new products. Come in and receive a 30 minute mini color consultation. They will help choose the right colors and create that radiant winter glow. Make a purchase over $50 and receive a free Quin lipstick and Kalea lipgloss (valued at $36).
Space is limited; please call ZaZa Fremont for details and reservations. 510.252.0800

Saturday, November 21, 2009
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
43810 Christy Street
Fremont, CA 94538

Thi's Halloween Costume Contest Winner ~ Oct. 31, 2009

After all the entries from Thi’s Halloween Costume Contest – we found our favorite! It was an ingenious idea by one of our clients, Alisa, who made the design from scratch! She created a replica version of Bjork’s swan dress worn at the 2001 Oscars red carpet. It was so much fun seeing Alisa’s transformation from a daytime all-natural-look to an evening Oscar winning beauty. And who better to do it than Taylor herself!

Check out Alisa’s before and after:

Thanks you Alisa for your great costume idea ~ you were an absolute joy to work with! And thanks to the rest of our readers who submitted great costume ideas. We hope to see more great and creative ideas next year!

And a special shout-out to Khoa Tran who happened to be at the studio during the time with his trusty camera to take these fabulous shots!

Thi's Beauty Story: Sim's Mommy Makeover

Sim's before and after photo.

My good friend, Sim, who I met during my college years, just had her second baby almost 6 months ago. As long as I’ve known Sim, she’s been a sweet, caring, and giving friend who devotes most of her time to her family and friends. As Taylor and I were visiting Sim and her new baby girl, we got to talking about how challenging it is to juggle motherhood, being a wife, a working professional and finding time for ourselves. I’m sure most women can relate to this story in many respects - we all have hectic lives and are always searching for a healthy balance.

We realized Sim would make a great Thi Beauty Story because like most women who have just had a baby (whether it’s your 1st or your 4th), you go through a period of exhaustion. Whether it’s – troubles finding the time, not feeling physically optimal, adjusting to major changes, or just feeling guilty – many women put off spending the time and money on themselves to help them recharge. We forget that the time we put into ourselves extends as a gift to the people around us. Because when you feel and look your best, you exude the confidence and positive energy to everyone!


(Left) Sim having fun with the camera. (Right) Sim holding Baby Julie.


The beautiful Gerard family: (left) Sebastian, Manu, Sim, Baby Julie.

Here's some behind the scene shots:

Taylor getting Sim made up - lashes look amazing!

Mimi doing some final touches on the styling.

Mimi fooling around with her new camera.

Manu and the kids arriving later in the day for the photoshoot. It was a mad rush to get the kids ready before the sun goes down!


Our silly photographer friend, JP, makes a tribute to MJ!


Getting the family together for the perfect shot!

Special thanks to:
Photography: JP Langlands
Hair Cut & Coloring: Cali Pham, 408.890.1477, Tangerine Hair Studio
Wardrobe: Cassis Clothing Boutique located on 532 Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA, 650.329.8070

And thank you to the Gerard family for being such a sweet and fun loving family to work with! Sim, thanks for your many years of friendship and support. ~xoxo, mimi

Contest: Best Halloween Costume Idea

Have a great costume idea? Win a chance to get your makeup done by celebrated makeup artist Taylor Pham for Halloween night! To enter for a chance to win, email your costume idea to info@thicosmetics.com. Better yet, share a picture of yourself in costume. Best costume idea wins! Happy Halloween!

-Thi Cosmetics

SF Brides Magazine: Fall/Winter 2009 Issue

So cool - SF Brides Magazine wrote up a little blurb about us and our Lush Lashes in this season's issue. Check it out!

Today's Bride Magazine ~ Fall & Winter 09' Cover

Check out Taylor's work on the cover of Today's Bride Magazine 2009:



Products Used

Fall Cover:
Complexion: Thi Foundation # 2, Thi Mineral Face Powder
Eyes: Sying and Fai Eyeshadow, Thi Lush Lashes
Cheeks: Aiko Blush
Lips: Kanya Lip Gloss

Winter Cover:
Complexion: Thi Foundation # 1, Thi Mineral Face Powder # 1
Eyes: Soy Cream Eyeshadow, Thi Lush Lashes
Cheeks: My Eyeshadow (used as a blush)
Lips: Quinn Lip Color (mix with a lip liner for deeper intensity)

Here's a sweet behind-the-scene shot of Taylor with good old time friend & model, Catlin Gomez.

Photoshoot: Summer 09’ Beauty Page

We had a blast during our Summer 09’ photoshoot earlier this Spring to promote our Summer beauty look (for our website’s main page). The look was light, airy, and organic with splashes of vivid colors to make a strong summer statement.

Tips from Taylor:
As we get into our early thirties, it's so important to protect our skin from the harsh sun rays and use products that will help reduce the signs of aging. Try using Thi's Mineral face powder to help protect the skin. Lightly dust the face throughout the day to ensure sun protection!

Products used on Model:
Face:Mineral Face Powder # 1
Eyes: Soy Cream Eyeshadow, Fai eyeshadow, & Lush Lashes
Cheeks: Aiko
Lips: Quinn Lipstick

Behind the scenes:

Left: While waiting to get makeup and hair, Model Lija, reviews her iphone. Right: Taylor adding the fabulous Lush Lashes - a photoshoot necessity!

From the photo images that day, it may seem that the weather was warm and cooperative. But here's a clip proving that things aren't always as they seem. Watch our courageous model Lija bare the freezing gusty winds while Lisa, Peggy, and myself work on fixing her up for a gorgeous pose! Lija - you rock!

Thanks to our great production crew and wardrobe sponsors:
Model: Lija Lietus from the Stars Model Agency
Photographer: Lisa Lefowitz
Wardrobe Stylist: Peggy Jeung
Couture Gown Designer: Colleen Quinn
Jewelry Designer: Janet Falkner
Shoe Designer: Hey Lady

Event: Gala For Giving ~ Holiday Shopping Soiree

Our good friends Janet Falkner and Gretchen Thomas are at it again - hosting their 2nd Gala For Giving shopping event - just in time for the holidays! Come join us for a fun filled day of shopping, tasty treats, and wine tasting. What a better way to spend your holiday shopping by supporting our local designers and contributing towards a worthy cause.

Sunday, November 15th, 2009
2 pm- 6 pm
Four Seasons Hotel
2050 University Avenue, East Palo Alto

For more information, visit: Gala For Giving

Thi's Beauty Story: Elizabeth ~ The Busy Working Professional / July 25, 2009

The Story
Earlier this year, we had the pleasure of meeting Elizabeth Lee at our Palo Alto studio. Elizabeth, a busy dental hygienist from San Francisco, has been on the lookout for a new cosmetic line that could help her with some of her beauty dilemmas. She found out about our studio and decided to stop by to check things out. That day, Taylor consulted with Elizabeth to help her find the right products and colors to best compliment her skin tone and features. As we chatted with Elizabeth, she told us about her busy schedule and how she found it hard to make time for herself. We hear this from many of our clients and thought it’d be fun to do an entire makeover photoshoot with Elizabeth focusing on her daily beauty challenges. And because Elizabeth was so fun and easy to be around, we knew we found the right candidate for this next project!

The Makeover

So we gathered our team of experts to start things rolling in mid July. We enlisted Taylor’s sister and “hair extraordinaire”, Cali Pham (408-890-1477, Tangerine Hair Studio, San Jose, CA), who gave Elizabeth very subtle highlights and layered her hair a week before the photo shoot. It turned out fabulous! Taylor and I then took Elizabeth shopping to style her for her new look – so much fun! We called on good friend and talented photographer, JP Langlands of JP Langlands Photography, to photograph the transformation. Awesome job JP!

Taylor’s Beauty Tips:
Like many other women, Elizabeth has the same concerns when it comes to makeup, how to achieve a smooth even complexion. Over the past year, she started noticing the pigmentation on her cheeks becoming more visible and wanted to learn how to conceal the areas without wearing too much foundation. A lot of women in this situation tend to over do the coverage thinking it will make the skin look more flawless but in reality it can result to looking really heavy and cakey.

Foundation Tips:

• To help foundation and concealer last all day, use a silicone base primer. Apply it on after your moisturizer and under your foundation.
• Foundation should be applied to the uneven areas of the face first before applying concealer. If your skin is uneven due to the pigmentation, mix two different shades to ensure an even complexion.
• Apply concealer over brown spots with fingers and lightly blend the color so there is no demarcation. The warmth of the fingers will help the product smooth onto the skin evenly. Finish by patting press powder over the area with a sponge to ensure coverage.

Skin Care Tips:

• Start using antioxidant-based products. Antioxidants like vitamins C and E can help fight age-accelerating free radical damage. Also consider using face powders with SPF to help block the sun's UVA and UVB rays.

Products used:
Face: Velvet Face Primer, Foundation # 2 & # 3 mixed, Concealer # 4 (sold exclusively at Thi Makeup Studio), Cashmere Mineral Powder # 2
Eyes: Soy Cream Eyeshadow, Kai, My, and Fai Eyeshadows, Lush Lashes
Cheeks: Sakura Blush
Lips: Lan Lip Gloss

Some fun behind the scene shots:

Taylor adding the final touches to Elizabeth’s new radiant glow.

Taylor and me getting Elizabeth into wardrobe and perfecting her final look.

On location, Taylor retouches Elizabeth while JP reloads.


While I’m working out lighting, JP gets in his best shots of the day!

Special thanks to JP and Cali for their great work. And to Elizabeth for trusting us with your new look and being such a great sport. The camera loved you!

Thi Cosmetic's Press Event

On April 2nd, we hosted our first ever Thi Cosmetic Press Event! It was an opportunity for Taylor and me to officially showcase our cosmetic line and our new storefront to the local press and media. Guests received a complimentary eyelash application – a huge hit with all the women!

Designed by the ridiculously talented Gloria Wong Tritasavit, our quaint and cozy studio was transformed into a sweet frenchy-moderne design accented with black baroque, fresh flowers, and plush feathers throughout the room. Our products were displayed as delectable goodies in glass apothecary jars and fancy cake stands - almost sweet enough to taste! The evening was filled with music, scrumptious desserts by Jen's Cake, and a little bubbly to get the evening started.

The event was a huge success and we couldn’t have done it without the generous support of our good friends and industry colleagues. We want to give a huge THANK YOU to our talented and gifted sponsors:

Gloria Wong Tritasavit: the visionary and creator behind the design concept
Bianca Mascorro of Little Miss Press: for the lavish media & press invitations
Paige Benjamin of Passifloradesigns: for the creative and beautiful floral arrangements
Jen Kwapinski of Jen’s Cake: for the “ooh-so-good” desserts and cake design
John Woods of Enhanced Lighting & Sounds: for the brilliant lighting ambiance
John Le of 3 Seasons Restaurant: for the delicious appetizers
Jennifer Skog of Jennifer Skog Photography: for making the evening’s event picture-perfect
Andrew Hsu of Studio MSV: for capturing the celebration and excitement of the night

Thank you to our makeup crew: Niama, Courtney, and Irmina who worked tirelessly through the evening to make our guests feel and look amazing!

Special thanks to our wonderful husbands, Tom and Frank, for not only putting up with our hectic schedules and craziness throughout the process, but also for serving as great bartenders, DJs, cleanup crew, you name it, they did it – and with a smile!

Lastly, we'd like to thank all our family, friends, and loyal clients who has supported us throughout the years. We couldn't have made it this far without all of your love and support!

We'd like to share some photos of the night (shot by Jennifer Skog):

Taylor and me in front of the studio before the event

Gloria carefully arranging the dessert buffet.

Our product table showcased as sweet delectables!

Taylor and me speaking with Donna Kato from the SJ Mercury Newspaper.

A fun-filled night packed with family and friends out to support us.

Here's our sassy cousin, Pam, who flew up from San Diego just for the event. She's one of our biggest fans - we love you girl!

Our husbands by day and bartenders by night! (Left: Frank Nguyen, Right: Tom Rickett).

The fabulous and talented behind-the-scene team. (Beginning from left, clockwise: Naima Morgan, Jen Kwapinski, Andrew Hsu, John Woods, Irmina Loeffler, Jennifer Skog, Courtney Chau, Taylor, Mimi, Gloria Wong Tritasavit)

Here's a great clip of the evening's celebration captured by Andrew Hsu of Studio MSV:

Wedding: Linda & Justin

On May 2nd, Taylor's childhood friend, Linda Phan, got married at the lovely Nestledown in Los Gatos. It was such a beautiful and serene day. It brought great joy to see the happy couple tie the knot!

JP Langlands, a great photographer Taylor has known for over 10 years was there to capture all the special moments. JP - you rock!

Wedding: Jenny & Rick

On March 28th, Taylor and her team of artists had a great time working with Jenny, one of the sweetest brides and her bridal party in San Francisco!

There to photograph the fabulous occasion was our good friend and great photographer, Lisa of Lisa Lefkowitz Photography.

Wedding designed and coordinated by Alison of Alison Events.