AMW Wears: AIOnline Shop AU165 Top x 3

As you all know by now, Online Shopping is my best friend!  Yes, I go out every once in awhile but I'm always in a hurry to get back home!  (I miss Baby AMW that much!)

So shopping definitely isn't on my top priority as of the moment (siguro pag teenager na si Kyle lol)  so I opt for online shopping especially when Kyle is asleep!  hahaha 

I had a good first-time shopping experience at AI Online Shop and I blogged about them HERE.  Once in awhile, I take a peek and see if they have new collections coming up as their price range are SUPER AFFORDABLE!  Almost the same or even better as Divisoria (minus the crazy crowd).

Here re my picks and check this out, 9 pieces of clothing for less than Php2,500.00!  Aminin niyo, ang galing ko no? :D

Take a closer look and see the numbered tops!  They are in 3 different colors but they look the same right?  Well, because for the first time, I got the exact same blouse design in 3 different shades because I just can't get enough! 

I love loose chiffon blouses!  I can easily move around and I don't have to worry about "sucking in" the pregnancy fats!  So here are the 3 similar tops in different shades as worn on different events.

AMW Reports: Ferretti's New Store

Good morning friends!  I hope you opened up my page in a very good mood!  If not, well. I hope you finish reading this post with a cheerful heart!  My ultimate dream is to be your clown!  *laughs*

A reader once asked me how I store my shoes and wants me to share a photo.  I sat still, in front of the computer, wondering why someone would even be interested!  As you all know, I don't see myself as a shoe collector!  I am a smart shopper, I buy what's needed and throw away what's broken!  ---> that statement sounds odd!  *laughs*

What I meant was, I try to keep my shoe collection minimal, I use whatever I have to its "maximum capacity" then purchase IF needed.  I guess, I was talking about the ME a decade ago!  *hehehe*

When I started working and earning my own money, that's when my shoe collection grows a bit!  My mom used to complain that I have quite a collection!  Look ma!  Aren't you glad I moved out?  :P

Today, I don't claim to have found the best way to store shoes, nor am I claiming what a HUGE shoe collection I got!  And let's not get into the "Eureka Moment: HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR SHOES" post as you won't see it here!   I'm seriously quite embarrassed as the "organized Nikki" you know might fail you! 

*breathes in and out*  Here you go.....

Most of them stored in this wooden shoe cabinet....

Some are stuck inside this hanging shoe organizer.  

Note: The metal shoe rack isn't mind!  It's my Dad-in-law's so I don't feel bad that I have a lot of shoes!  He has MORE!  *lol*

And the rest?  Still inside the shoe box which topples all over EVERY time I plan to "lazily" get to the bottom without touching what's on top! 

Now, you ask me what's my dream "shoe" storage?  Definitely a walk-in shoe closet and the need for it got deeper when I visited Ferretti's newest store which opened just last May 1st at Glorietta 1&2!

Remember my first Ferretti Store visit last year?  (read article HERE)  They transferred and everything looks better!  The store is bigger, brighter and oh-so-girlier!

I went straight to the 2 sides near the door and look what greeted me! The cute Gloria Slip-ons for only Php599.00 (approx $14.00) which keeps haunting me at the Ferretti Facebook Page!  The slip-ons is perfect for summer!

Can you spot the tiny green and red bag at the bottom table?  It is so cute!  But for someone who carries ALMOST EVERYTHING, I can't seem to use it unless I only need to bring my wallet and phone! :P

Next side of the glass door/window, in my mind, I was saying: "Table...I crush you!  Come to momma!" 

As I got further in, I can't believe the store is 2-2.5 times bigger than the old one!  (The way I said it, it seems like I had a measuring tape with me no?  lol)  It hit me that not only did the store got bigger, Ferretti shoes, bags and accessories collection got fatter too! :P 

Flats

Wedges

Pumps

I am so happy that Liz and Nikki were there!  It was a breeze shopping with these 2 as decision-making was easier together with these 2 "Bad influences"!  *laughs* 

Liz showing off the orange "2-in-1" bag which I mentally noted as part of my wishlist.  What caught my attention was the fact that I can easily put my iPad2 and laptop inside because of its' perfect shape!

Nikki modeling another favorite bag of mine!  I "sweetly" forced her to carry this for pictorial purposes!

*whispers* This is just between you and me okay?   But it was a selfish reason of me to have a photo of this bag!  *evil laugh*  (Just joking Nikki, just joking!)

I was also asked to pose right inside the store as Liz and Nikki loved my Ferretti Multicolored Slingback Wedge!  So yeah, we're even!  They just wanted a picture of my shoes, not me! :P
 

top: collective.com (brand not the website)

jeans: Levi's  Curve ID Ankle Skinny Jeans

The problem with store visits?  I left the store carrying 2 new pairs of shoes!  I was supposed to get a pair but what the heck?  I was told Ferretti Shoes are of limited stocks, once you see something you like, better grab them NOW or you'll never see them for the rest of your life!  (Statement obviously not from the company!)  But true enough, I don't see my Ferretti Multicolored Slingback Wedge in BLUE available online or in store anymore!  I'm not sure if they'll have it in the future but I'm glad I got mine as early as 2 months ago and has been receiving compliments each time I wear them! (They may not compliment my face and body but at least they compliment my shoes!  That's good enough!  *pathetic loser* hahaha:)

By the time you're reading this, I'm off to Pico De Loro, Batangas for an overnight event so I do not have the chance to wear my newest pairs of Ferretti shoes as of the moment, I'll share to you once I get the chance! *promise*

Feel free to LIKE Ferretti on Facebook so we'll drool together each time they post a new collection!  

(Sorry if I kept on gushing about the brand, I have to keep it clear that the brand did not pay me to say all these kind words!  I just love how comfortable they are and I have been buying from them multiple times!)

Thanks Liz and Nikki for the company!
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

AMW Reports: Levi's Water Less Day

Each one of us have probably owned a pair of Levi's jeans or is probably saving up for a pair!  I, for one, had this strange feeling of contentment when I first purchased my pair of Levi's jeans with my first paycheck! 

March 22, 2012 --- marks World Water Day, Levi's will be celebrating this special day with an environment-consciousness effort to preserve our planet by conserving water!

How?

Levi's announced the expansion of its Water (<) Less jeans collection in the Philippines!  With the press release that I've read from Levi's, I just realized how much water was used up just for production itself!

Imagine....

The average pair of jeans uses 42 liters of water in the finishing process!  

That's a whole lot of water for a pair of jeans!  *gulps*

Levi's Water (<) Less  reduce the use of water in the finishing process by up to 96 percent for some styles.  The Levi's brand has already made more than 13 million Water (<) Less products and saved more than 172 million liters of water!

The 172 million liters of water that Levi's Water (<) Less products have saved is equivalent to:

• 726,600,812, 8-ounce glasses of drinking water
• Enough drinking water for 157,000 people for one year!

Let's celebrate World Water Day and applaud Levi's Water (<) Less Day.

• Like the official Facebook page of Levi's.
• Follow @LevisPhil on twitter and tweet about the Levi'sWaterLess jeans with hash tag Levis WaterLess Day.  (1 Pair of Jeans/hour will be given away starting March 22,2012).

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

(Author is not affiliated with the company.  This serves as information purpose only.)

AMW Reports: Loving My Curves with Levi's

Wearing jeans has always been portrayed as "cool", and looking back, I was never that "cool" girl because I've strayed away from jeans because I hate fitting on jeans!  I have several jeans issues that I'm sure a lot of you can relate.

**photo courtesy of Levi's

I ended up wearing mostly slacks and skirts!  Gosh, I wasn't even working then!  Why am I wearing business attire?  *laughs*  A couple of years ago, after losing some weight (yes, I was a bit heavy back then), I mustered the courage to purchase my own jeans but either I do that and hoard a lot then never return as I find it tedious!  Shopping for jeans is definitely a half-day affair!

When I got an invite from Levi's over the weekend for an early morning "get-together", I was expecting a short meeting just talking about jeans.  Imagine the surprise when I got in the restaurant and saw these!  Am I back in Art Class?

Saw a couple of familiar faces which eased up my "Art Class" fear.  Funny how I love doing nail art but I'm scared of art class!  Trust me, I am telling the truth when I tell you I don't excel in that class! 

We were each given a sheet of paper and we were asked to make a stand and declare our beliefs when it comes to jeans.  I don't have a lot of beliefs but I checked on....

"I believe it's easier to be who I am 
than find the perfect fitting jeans"

We were then given 30 minutes (which ended up 1.5 hours) of creating our own "I believe" mood board".  It took us 30 minutes to tear up magazines and I was amazed how its easier for us to cut pictures for fellow bloggers rather than choosing photos for our own mood board!  There were definitely a lot of laughter and interaction! 

Given the last 5 minutes, I was able to come up with my mood board.  I was teasing other bloggers how it felt like doing a "ransom" letter with the letter cutouts!  *laughs* 

Main Title: AMW - which represents ME and my website
A statement "Go to your happy Place":  I believe that each one of us can go to our own happy places if we permit ourselves to by finding stuffs to do that makes us happy.
Material things that's perfect for me:

• a watch: because I am always on time
• my laptop: for blogging
• my Canon SLR camera: as I love taking product shots and event photos
• my makeup traincase: because doing makeup for others is the best job for me
• my new Samsung Galaxy Spica phone (or any phone in general): as I love keeping in touch with my loved ones
• Organizer:  'nuff said!  Important bookings, schedules and events are all written here
• food and of course...Coffee to perk me up!
• Bed: my crib, a place where I relax, write and pray

All those are pasted on the sides of the board because I believe material things can be a source of happiness but it's just temporary, the best source of happiness is helping other people (as illustrated by holding hands photo located at lower left).  I told everyone that since we're helping other people, we may as well paint our nails and help other people with fabulous looking nails!  *laughs*

And most of all?  Happiness comes from within. Smiling and laughing together with the people around me is perfect and the most important thing that makes me survive each day!

The rest of the bloggers also presented their wonderful mood boards!  Each bloggers' personality and creativity showed in this activity.  It was such a fun way to get to know each other more!

After the activity, we had a gorgeous lunch as reported on my Weekend Food Tripping post.  While enjoying our meal, we watched a video and here's what I learned...

Levi's has started a campaign driven to help women find the best-fitting and most perfect pair of jeans they will ever wear.  Studying the body shapes of over 60,000 women around the world, Levi's has created revolutionary custom-fit denims that are based on shape not size.

The idea of Levi's is to show us girls that the company is also finding ways to find the "perfect" pair of jeans that fits our lifestyle and preference.  There's no "ifs" and "buts".  Real women has real curves and Levis help us celebrate our curves!  No matter what type!

Batch per batch, we were asked to give these jeans a test.  No!  We did not run around and rummage through jeans like crazy mammals!  

We were each measured, in a very unique way.  Glad our waist line measurement weren't announced in public. I was told that when you purchase your own pair of Levi's jeans, they will help you out with your measurement to get the right fit :)

My batchmates!  Thanks Lauren for giving me "insight" on which jeans look best on me!  I realized how I've always chose jeans that's an inch or 2 bigger than my size.  I learn to choose the right pair of jeans and of course, to love my imperfect curves! 

Thanks to the wonderful people behind this event.  Nuffnang, Ogilvy and of course Levi's for the lovely event.  Time flew by pretty quickly and we left the restaurant light-hearted!

Your friendly neighborhood, AMW, all proud with her "work of art".  This mood board is so me!  Thanks Hannah for taking this shot!

Levi's wants to know what you think, your stories and every denim dilemma you've had and will have.  Share your thoughts on denim fashion faux pas, jeans sins, and your frustrations in finding the perfect pair of jeans and get a chance to own a pair of jeans that seems as if they were specifically made for you.  Visit http://www.levi.com.ph/  or go to the nearest Levi's store or outlet near you to know more.

Have you always been comfortable shopping for jeans?
Do you love wearing jeans?
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!