Mahealani Diego is back in Honolulu, Hawaii from her extensive schedule. With NY Fall/Winter 2010 Fashion Week, just over, she shares with FashionFad her incredible full of adventure travel experiences…
Where are some of the most memorable destinations that you have traveled this past year?
Romania, Mexico, India, Dominican Republic, France, Spain, USA
Where was your favorite destination and why?
Each has something special, but Bucharest, Romania left an everlasting impression on me and I hope to soon one day return. While I was there for Bucharest Fashion Week, the time I spent with the locals, in the street markets and observing their unique sense of style and fashion, I was ever so taken. Everything felt like it was happening 200 years ago, but a modern version of it. I also recently visited Madrid, Spain for a photoshoot and all I could feel was a city filled with passion and romance. Where beauty is truly reflected in its architecture and community alike. In comparison to New Delhi, India as being one of the more spiritual, artistic, yet fashion forward countries that I’ve ever seen. However I have to admit, of them all, my absolute favorite destination is beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii. I love being able to come home to my family.
Is there ever a language barrier because you do so much traveling?
Yes, absolutely. What I find best is to listen. Usually you can hear what is being said if you listen hard enough (as many of us talk with our hands and body language). Also, I’ve come to realize that many models and actors alike are bi-lingual and make for great translators. After time you begin to pick up a bit of each language too!
If you could only take 3 personal items with you on each trip, what would you bring?
(Besides my trunk of makeup?!) Passport, i-phone, and my assistant Tomy.
If you could only have 3 cosmetic items, what would they be and why?
Tinted moisturizer (with SPF), lip gloss, and black mascara. I have done full photoshoots with just these products, or for a quick 2 minute fix! Hydrate and even skin tone with tinted moisturizer. Lip gloss for full lips, apple of cheeks for blush and eyelids for color. Careful to blend with fingers using heat of body. Few coats of mascara (even smudging on lids for an evening look) and your good to go!
What projects are you working on now?
I am currently working on a few film projects here in Hawaii. We are filming our final, season 6 of ABC’s Lost on-location here in Honolulu, Hawaii. I am also a visiting makeup artist on the set of Soul Surfer (true life story of surfer Bethany Hamilton) filmed here on the beaches of Honolulu, Hawaii. Next up, get ready for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, to begin shooting this summer in Kauai, Hawaii and slated to be released in summer 2011.
What can we expect of you this upcoming year? Any surprises?
Lots of film, fashion and travel…that I can promise! Surprises, of course! Anything less wouldn’t be me…so, stay tuned India..and until the next time our paths cross, Namaste and Aloha xoxoxo
