Eureka Moment: A Travel Bag that's also a Makeup Bag

Hi AMW Readers!
I have this love for collecting makeup pouches, mini bags and what-not!  I always tell myself I'll be able to use them during travel but I always ended up using them for my makeup gigs!  No wonder I fell in love with the ZUCA Pro case as I love pouches! 

Recently, I have found a nice travel bag from the brand of camera bags, laptop bags etc...  who would've thought they came up with a nice travel collection?

Toiletries Bag

Under the Dry Red Travel Collection

I went on to the Crumpler website and here's the description of the bag ---

"A good looking carry-all for the goods you carry to look after your good looks, the Dry Red No. 1 has toiletries transport in the bag. An open and shut case for the beauty of organization, it includes seven separate storage zones – two wet, five dry – plus the convenience of an inbuilt hanger strap. "

One feature that I find quite unique is the inbuilt hanger strap, I wouldn't mind attaching this on my makeup traincase as believe it or not, the Zuca case is favorited by makeup artists worldwide for its ability to carry loads of stuff but would you believe I have it so full I can't seem to put some "skin care cleansing" products plus extra makeup brushes anymore? 

Yeah, talk about bringing LOADS of stuff!  That's me, everything's important and a "must bring"! *laughs*

Crumpler Dry Red Travel Bag zippered mesh pocket on the reverse of the opening flap is great to store some tissue paper, cotton pads, makeup sponges and a lot more!

Inside the pouch, you find 2 zippered compartment for more products to bring, I like putting in facial cleanser samples, toners and moisturizers plus a tiny amount of makeup brush cleaner.  

The elasticized loops are great to store more brushes!  

Zippered pocked at the front part for random retouch products from powders, blush to lipstick!  This is a great pouch to hold when you do retouch for clients!

Crumpler Dry red Travel Bag is made of water-resistant material!

I don't mind the Black and red combination as it is actually one of a favorite color combination of mine!

The travel bag is a bit pricey at Php1,950.00 (approx $45.00) but it's all worth it if you find a good way to  use it!  In my case, I'll be using this on makeup gigs so it'll be worth it!

Crumpler Limited Edition Dry Red Collection is available at ---  Crumpler Bonifacio Highstreet, Trinoma, Megamall and Robinsons Ermita.

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

Crumpler Gives: The Carrot, Noose and Limpet --- CLOSED!!!

Dear Philippine Readers:
I have good news for all of you!  I am one happy angel to help Crumpler give out their 3 cute products called The Carrot, Noose and Limpet!

What the heck are these cartoon-sounding characters?

Well, they're definitely not from Cartoon-land but they are our friends from Crumpler!

Crumpler Philippines is giving away all 3 wonderful products to ONE lucky AMW Reader! :)

You're still clueless what you're going to win right?  Here you go...read further and see if you're interested to join!

The Carrot

Php950.00 (approx $21.60)

"Pens… pencils… highlighters… markers… at the stationery shop they all look so neat and well behaved. Take them home, or anywhere else, and they instantly start going AWOL. So take control. Show them who’s boss. Zip them into a Crumpler Carrot pencil case."  --- Crumpler

With its huge wide mouth, feel free to put important stuff for you inside as the Carrot's interior lining and its expeterior are made from water resistant materials.  You can clip this to your bag with a key ring to your bag!

 The Carrot is available in 3 cute colors!

Okay, they do look like cartoon characters! :)

 **photo from Crumpler

In my case, I will definitely put my makeup inside, eyeliners, brow pencils and lip pencils etc..! 

The Noose

 Php850.00 (approx $19.32)

"Don't like neck straps? Looking for something compact? Prefer to shoot from the knee? Whatever the reason The Noose will keep your camera firmly attached to your wrist, offering unsurpassed security, without cutting off the circulation.
Constructed from ultra-strong polypropylene webbing and neoprene for soft moulded comfort, the Noose has got you covered whatever camera you tote. It even has a pocket for a spare memory card." --- Crumpler

The cushioning is definitely comfortable to carry around your expensive gadgets!  You can easily strap them on your Digicam or SLR cameras and you're sure you have them safe on your hands!

**photo from Crumpler

The Limpet

Php750.00 (approx $17.00)

 

"Aquatic gastropod mollusk? Think again. Colorful and hard wearing The Limpet is our take our on the humble luggage tag. Bright in color, bright in personality, your trip to the carousel just got a whole lot easier.  The perfect blend of polyurethane, polypropylene webbing and ripstop nylon ensures, much like its sea born counterpart, this bulletproof tag ain't budging. " --- Crumpler

 I can't believe a limpet can be made with super strength!  But this is definitely not your ordinary bag tag!  The winner will know how durable this is!

Are you ready to join?  Kindly read mechanics carefully:

• Comment in this blog post only ONCE including your name and email address.
• Tell me: "What's the first thing that came into your mind when you read the title of this post?"
• Contest starts TODAY ends November 20, 2011.
• ONE Winner will win all three items via Fruit Machine.
• Winner will be emailed and products will be sent via courier.
• SMILE and pray you get to be the winner! :D

All products mentioned above are available at Crumpler Bonifacio Highstreet, Crumpler SM Megamall & Crumpler Trinoma.

Goodluck!
Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Bulletin: Crumpler End of Season Sale

They say "What you don't know won't hurt you..."
Well, I'm putting you in the know so it's going to hurt you..really bad!!! <--- referring to your wallet here! :P

Crumpler is having an end of season sale this September 9-18, 2011.  If you have been "stalking" their bags or pouches, this is THE RIGHT TIME for you to spend your hard earned money!  Worth it if sale starts at 50% 

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Your Reporter....

Something New: Crumpler Chinese New Year Limited Edition Rabbit Collection

I seldom go to the malls nowadays!  I am usually working from Mondays-Fridays then go straight to my mom's place after work!  Then the hubby pick me up and we usually dine out at night or go straight home!  Traffic is just crazy to where we live so its normal just to choose to go straight home.

On weekends, I usually have make up gigs which left me no room to have the energy to walk around the mall!  This weekend was a bit different though!  Since I was scheduled for my annual check, I've decided not to schedule myself with anything over the weekend but just "me" time..well it's actually a "You and Me" time with Mr. AMW!

After the wonderful Korean Restaurant Food Tripping, we've decided to walk around the mall because we like checking out what we missed out for the past months!  I remembered receiving an email from fellow blogger about the Crumpler Chinese New Year Limited Edition bags in which I told myself to check it out!

Crumpler

Robinson's Place Branch

I've always been intrigued with the store because I have a thing for their "mascot"!  Isn't it cute?  Reminded me of Jamaica!  "YA MAN!"

As I walked in the store, a very "reddish" area caught my attention!  Right on!  It is indeed the Crumpler Chinese New Year Limited Edition Rabbit Collection!   Though my favorite color is pink, most of the stuffs I own like mobile phone pouch, mini pouches, bags and clothing are mostly in reds!  It must be the "Chinese Blood" in me to be attracted to such color!

Here's a "ninja shot" on the collection!  

Western design meets Chinese Culture.

L-R The Squid (Php1,450/approx.$33.00)

 Hillman Hunter (Php3,850/approx.$87.50)

L-R 15" Goldschlagers Carpet (Php2,250/approx $51.00)

Small iPad Herbas (Php2,450/approx $56.00)

Plus the Rabbit Charm (Php395/approx $9.00)

Not on 'ninja shot'

The Freckle (Php1,200/approx $27.00)

For this collection, what caught my attention is the Ltd. Medium Headaitch Rabbit!  I like big bag space, simple design and durable bag that I can tote along everywhere!

All Red Color

With Crumpler semi-gold colored batch and its cute mascot!

This is the reason why this bag is a winner in my dictionary!  Zippered!  Living in a city like ours, my huge requirement for my bags is its capability to protect my stuffs!  I don't like my stuffs hanging around showing to the world where my wallet, cellphone, etc... are located!

Interior: Origami Print Inside

This is where the inspiration comes in for 2011 Chinese New Year!  Red and Gold are known to be "lucky" that's why they have these 2 colors printed on "red envelopes".  Together with the paper folding tradition in China, they printed gold colored origami lines inside the bag!

Spacious Interior with 2 side pockets 

and one zippered pocket

For you to be able to imagine the size of this bag, this can easily house 14-15" Laptop!  I can actually put my hubby's laptop with laptop sleeves together with charger and mouse conveniently inside!

If you still cannot imagine the size of the Ltd Medium Headaitch Rabbit, it's almost the size of LongChamp Planetes Large in Long Handle!

I do wish the bag comes with foam protection inside so I can easily fit in my laptop without having to use a separate laptop sleeves! 

My Headaitch Php2,950 (approx $67.00).  This does not come cheap but Mr. AMW owns a couple of Crumpler products for his "techie stuffs" and so far, most of them lasts years!  I hope it'll be the same for mine!

Where to purchase?

• Crumpler Store , Bonifacio High Street
• Crumpler Store , Trinoma Mall
• Crumpler Store , SM Megamall
• Crumpler Store, Robinsons Manila

I will be using this for my next travel for sure!  Now, all I need to do is book my next trip!  RED....I hope you attract cheap flights!!!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

(Note from Author: Product provided for PR consideration.  The author is not paid to write this post. All information written are based solely on author's personal experiences.  Please purchase at your own discretion.)