A few years back, my brother and I would meet up every single weekend for a month for "home" hunting. It was a "rush" project for us because it was a surprise home for our parents and my brother only had a month vacation to choose the right home.
He is an architect - a VERY good one if I may have to say, he has been working overseas building homes, apartments, commercial units and condominiums! That said, he has high requirements and special taste in finding the ONE.
When I e-met Ms. Heart Evangelista a few days back for the launch of RLC Residences, I understood her really well when she talked about her ideal home because that was exactly how me and my brother felt in finding a good home.
Heart is a true icon in terms of fashion and good will. She is consistently an advocate for local Filipino Artisans' Work and her passion for raising the bar speaks to RLC Residences' own commitment to developing well-crafted living spaces for Filipinos to live their best lives - that said, there is no other perfect ambassador for RLC Residences but Ms. Heart Evangelista.
Let us talk about RLC Residences. When I watched the online launch, I can see their model unit to be OUR model unit! a 100sqm unit that is modern and designed for the best living possible. As the brand's tagline goes: "RAISE, LIVE, CONNECT".
A space that is not too big yet spacious enough to move around and connect with your family!
I have seen so many condo units and my complaint would always be: "Waste of Space!". And with the model unit I've seen at RLC Residences, each room was well-planned with natural elements like wood, stone and lighting all blended well together.
Aside from checking on the Condo Unit, it is important to look into the location - it must be central and near from school, work, or places you frequent. There must be also easy access to amenities and safety and security is also number one key feature which RLC Residences have!
A good red lipstick can cure any tired look!
The busieset days for me - Tuesdays and Wednesdays! Those are the 2 days I felt the most lifeless! I usually ended up taking a nap because I would feel super drowsy and sleepy by 9pm #trueAuntie
When I received a welcome 2021 package from Avon Philippines, it was a very nice gesture because they added chocolates from local Chocolate brand Theo & Philo. It was an instant booster for me.
Happy February Nails!
Looking back, I used to do nail art on a weekly basis - both finger and toe nails! Gosh, how busy can motherhood be!!! VERY!
Fellow moms would understand.
Now, I have grown, I have matured, my nail art designs are more laidback, casual and not as wild as those that I’ve done in the past but I am not closing my doors.
Have a great Tuesday!
Hi Hair lovers!
I have mentioned this so many times, I enjoy styling my hair even at this day and age. I mean how does a 40 plus years old women hair look like in the past?
Thinking about my mom, it has always been short, or in ponytail? Or just plain straight with a bit of resistance (from hairspray! Hahaha)
Times have changed. Things are different. Women in the 30s, 40s and 50s can look like a teenager! All thanks to Social Media because we are more aware of trends no matter how busy we are.
I, on the other hand, has been living in ponytail and bun! I have been busy the whole day doing houehold chores and mom and wife tasks I don’t have time to look good or appear human in most days!
Since I have a couple of Zoom meetings in between looking like a slob, I am finding easy ways to “up” my hairstyling game without a lot of effort.
Do you like this?
A very simple bun without using hairpins but just a single non-slip rubber band! Keyword: A non-slip rubber band is a must to keep the bun and scarf in place!
My favorite Vietnamese Restaurant apptetizer. I will never skip this order whenever I go to a Pho restaurant and this is the simplest dish I could probably try at home!
The Fried Vietnamese Sprint Rolls.
Ingredients:
Hi AMW Friends!
I’ve said it so many times, February is my favorite month for so many reason!
There’s Valentine’s Day, Lunar New Year (mostly celebrated in this month), My Birth Month, Ash Wednesday usually falls on this month and cooler weather of course. If not because of COVID-19, we are probably going to Tagaytay every weekend for that blast of cool and fresh air! How I wish the pandemic will be all behind us soon!
So back to my small world here at home, I have been staying in my office / “Beauty Room” more often. Playing with new and old makeup can lighten up my mood anytime of the day.
I recently got all these goodies from Sephora , I got super excited and tried the Huda Beauty Naughty Nude Palette immediately together with the Nudestix x Pony collection.
Hi AMW Friends!
Happy Friday!
Today, I will be sharing a super nice eyebrow pencil from the brand Bobbi Brown called Bobbi Brown Perfectly Defined Long Wear Brow Pencil in Espresso.
I have always been a fan of this brand in terms of professional and personal use. I have relied on the Bobbi Brown Gel Liner for so many years I can’t seem to survive without them in my kit.
For the first time, I tried their Eyebrow pencil and I was literally shaking my head thinking: “Why just NOW?”
Apologies for the Quarantine brows! I haven’t had my brows professionally trimmed and shaped professionally. I kind of enjoyed this bushy brow “Brooke Shields” effect.
Music has already been a major part of my life. From the time I go to work every single day (an hour to an hour and a half ride) to working at an enclosed office in front of the computer, I already have my trustee MP3 Player and a speaker or earphones!
Fast forward to more than a decade later, I still depend on music to perk me up just like a cup of coffee would. Right now, I am listening to BTS Playlist as I type this post!
Now that I have a kid who likes his peace, I need a good wireless earphone whenever I work out because he was either busy studying or doing his homework and I don’t like to disturb him.
Thankfully, I found a nice earbud from SUDIO that stays on my ear! (I said “stays” because most of the ones I’ve used in the past don’t!)
Sudio Tolv is freedom. Freedom from cords with True Wireless technology. Freedom to listen longer, with high performance battery life. It's the freedom to listen comfortably and easily with class-leading sound quality. Freedom is hear.
I am one hell of a coffee-drinker and lacks water.
BAD, I know!
But I have been suffering because of that - (TMI coming up!) Irregular Bowel Movements, Dry Skin, Stomach Acid and a whole lot more!
My husband has been serving as my “drink water” alarm for years! ! Thankfully, ever since I started working out, my water intake increased - not a lot - but at least I’m going somewhere.
Thankfully, I get easily inspired and swayed by cute stuff! I was recently contacted by the good folks of 64Hydro to try out their customized bottles! Truthfully it was the best and worst experience shopping on their website!
HEAR ME OUT!
Why worst? Well, they have SO MANY Designs to choose from and for someone who loves EVERYTHING CUTE - trimming my choices down to 1 or 2 was hard! It took me a WHILE to choose my desired bottles! Obviously, the winners have special meaning (well not really! Hahaha) but I have my reasons.
64Hydro Procaffeineiting Stainless Steel Tumbler
USD19.95
Even at this day and age - okay guys, I am turning 42 years old this month end!
Nothing will stop me —- NOTHING, from doing hairstyles that I have been doing since I was in Gradeschool. I never had the chance to grow my hair long as I was raised in a strict household with strict rules from my mom! Hair should never reach the shoulders because it will distract you from studying! (Well, moms definitely know best! I will probably be staying in front of the mirror doing various hairstyles instead of studying!)
Serving you some reds and style for the year of the Metal Ox!
I am full blooded Chinese (Both parents are Chinese) and to be exact, both sides are Cantonese so yes - full blooded Cantonese but born and raised in the Philippines so I am accustomed to both cultures and traditions.
Up until this very day, we follow Chinese traditions and celebrations and the Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebration!
We may have some changes and not be as strict as my grandparents’ times - I won’t be able to wear that black belt with my Lolo and Lola around!
Born on the Year of the Goat, we were told the year of the Metal Ox is not compatible people born on the Year of the Goat, but I am quite positive these are just guides and I am in charge of my own happiness, success, failures.
How 2021 will look like?
We all can’t tell, no one can! But I pray for your constant peace, happiness, good health and fortune!
Happy Lunar New Year AMW Friends!
“Drawn from nostalgi and the spirit of the 1970s Paris Rive Gauche, each pattern and boldly wearable shade paints an intimate portrait of unapologetic style.”
This statement fits NARS The Claudette Collection. This is a limited collection inspired by Claudette - inimitable Mother and Muse to Fracois Nars.
Cardboard packaging looks to same at a glance but once you go to the lipstick bullet itself, you’ll know the difference - Audacious Sheer Matte in Red magnetic packaging while Audacious Matte in Black. Simple design with stars and hearts but they scream classy!
If you ask me what my favorite Maybelline Foundation is, the anwer is quite easy, it’s the Maybelline SuperStay Full Coverage Foundation! But whenever I ask my Beauty Blogger peers, they always go for Fit Me! Why? Because most of them have oily skin and they love the Oil-Control.
I, on the other hand, have normal and a bit of dry complexion (on bad days!) though the Fit Me Foundation surprisingly works for me, I would still go for SuperStay for the wonderful coverage and more dewy finish!
Maybelline Fit Me Foundation
Php399.00
Fit Me® Matte + Poreless Foundation face makeup. This lightweight foundation mattifies and refines pores and leaves a natural, seamless finish.
When it comes to shade choices, kudos to local Maybelline for having a good variety of shades that would fit most Filipinas! I separated the shades to Light, Medium and Dark.
112, 120 and 125 for Light
128, 220 and 222 for Medium
228, 230 and 310 for Dark
So you all know by now I am not a professional cook or chef! I just love the idea of cooking healthy adn delicious food for the family and I try to make many types of variations and different types of dishes because I want them to really like eating homecooked meals rather than order out!
I was recently craving for Japchae and I found my cupboard to have glass noodles (I usually have these types of noodles for soups!) For some reason my ingredients for Japchae are almost complete - I finally bought fresh spinach and I have mushrooms so I made it a go!
Who would’ve thought I made this dish 2x a week as it won the hearts not only of my husband but also my in-laws?
Here’s how I cook my JapChae.
Ingredients:
Steps:
1. Cook the meat separately by marinating it with soy sauce and other spices. Pan fry them on low to medium fire.
2. Boil glass noodles and set aside to cool.
3. Cook each vegetable separately by stir frying them. As for spinach, blanch them on boiling water and cool with running water.
4. Add the Soy Sauce, Mirin, and the rest of the ingredients on a large pot and pour the noodles .
5. Season with sesame oil and sesame seeds.
6. Fry egg separately and transfer on top of Japchae noodles after and serve!
That easy! And you get yummy noodles for the whole family! Filling, delicious and healthy!
Since lockdown I haven’t been going to my favorite The Facial Care Centre and I wanted to do something nice on my super tired skin!
After trying out UFO by FOREO, I finally opened myself up to other brands that are making waves in the online beauty industry (locally).
For a bit of background, Dr. Beauty aims to provide innovative and easy-to-use beauty tools and devices that bring beauty clinic treatments straight to our homes. To be honest, these gadgets aren’t expensive if you use it in longer terms and best if the effect is obvious.
I got to try 2 of their bestsellig gadgets. The first one is the Dr. Beauty Anti-Aging LED Facial Therapy (Php3,999.00 available at BeautyMNL)
This beauty tool is best used to treat various skin issues as it utilizes Radio Frequency, High Energy Pulse and Photon. What caught my attention in this tool is how it would stimulate Collagen production and even improves blood circulation as per product details.
Here’s a quick overview on how to use the gadget as I find it not as simple to use as touch and go! I mean you really have to read through this because I originally thought serum is needed to be used prior to using this tool.
