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    Behind the Scenes with Cristine Reyes and Daughter Amarah

    We take you behind the scenes of our cover shoot with the pretty mom-and-daughter tandem

  • Cristine Reyes

    Having a baby is life-changing, and Cristine Reyes could not agree more. This is especially true for her because her daughter Amarah was born a preemie. Does it daunt her? Not anymore. With her adorable baby now six months old, Cristine is having a lot of fun and enjoying motherhood to the hilt. Here's proof:

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      Cristine arrived at the set with Amarah in tow. We love how Amarah is rocking that dainty headband!
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      Makeup artist Jigs Mayuga (using MAC Cosmetics) starts prettifying Cristine
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      Smart Parenting magazine assistant features editor Maika Bernardo wrote the cover story
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      Props stylist Beam Mariano putting the final touches on these pastel tassels, a perfect backdrop for the birthday party special
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      Cristine is very hands-on with Amarah, from feeding her to dressing her up and putting her to sleep
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      At 6 months, Amarah is making a fashion statement riding her Inglesina baby pram
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      We think Amarah looks exactly like her mom!
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      During breaks, Cristine would quickly run to Amarah and play with her
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      Cristine is wearing a dress from Pink Manila, while Amarah's dress (used as a top) is from Gingersnaps, and her tutu is from Celestina and Co.
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      It was a packed studio!
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      Just some of the options that were considered for the cover
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      Smart Parenting magazine editorial assistant Kat Castaneda is joined by fashion stylist Rachelle Que and hairstylist Ogie Rayel for Kiehl's
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      Hello, pretty baby!
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      Smart Parenting magazine editor in chief Mia Cruz takes a snapshot of Amarah and her 5-month-old son Minko, who went with mom to work!
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      The balloons give a heavenly effect
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      A kiss on the cheek to inspire mom before the next layout
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      Cristine is wearing a dress by Rajo Laurel, while Amarah's top and bottom are both from Cotton On Kids
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      Hang on, it's naptime
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      When she wakes up, she's a darling again!
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      Pretty ladies in a row: Insel and Trina did the video coverage for this cover shoot, and the one on the right is smartparenting.com.ph's writer Jill Castillo
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      That's Maika, Kat, and Smart Parenting magazine senior staffwriter Rachel Perez
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      Could Cristine replicate the decor our props stylist made?
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      Apparently she can!
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      We asked Cristine if she would take the SP challenge we prepared for her, and she agreed!
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      We gave her 3 minutes to decorate a birthday cake for Amarah
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      Tada! A birthday cake made with love.
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      We think Amarah agrees!
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      She tells us her plans for Amarah birthday: "Matagal pa," but she's very excited planning out all the details, nonetheless!
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