Year End Report! Happy 2013!

Last year, I've written my Year End Report Welcoming 2012 (click post HERE), can you believe 365 days has passed?  We're done with another year and I'm sharing my highlights for the year 2012!  Why?  It makes me appreciate life even more and how happy I am to have experienced the whole year with people I love!

Makeup Gigs 2012

I have an "auditor" husband who notes down on all my makeup gigs and he reported to me that my makeup gigs multiplied twice this year!  I want to thank all my new and returning clients for getting my services as I enjoyed prettifying all of them!  The year 2012 has been a wonderful year for me doing the job I love most!  

**some of the Brides

Studio SnR's First Ever I Love Beauty Workshop

My love for teaching combined with my love for makeup puts me into various workshops with different companies and brands!  Early this year, my dear friend Sydney from Studio SnR have decided to create a workshop series called "I Love Beauty" with Garnier and Maybelline and I was the lucky girl who was picked to teach about skincare and help out with students on how to apply makeup that suits them! 

The event was covered by Manila Bulletin!

Japan Trip

Mr. AMW was kind enough to take me to South Korea (my dream place to visit) so I told him the year 2012 will be HIS year!  His dream destination is Japan so I have decided to go ahead with the booking and enjoy 5 days in Tokyo!  It was the best decision ever as we enjoyed Tokyo so much we would love to go back someday!  Probably...with Baby AMW! :D

Porefessionally Pretty with Benefit x AMW

Mid this year, I was invited to do a workshop at Benefit Boutique in Greenbelt 5 for ladies who wants to look Porefessionally Pretty!  It was 4 hours of basic makeup to professional makeup teaching and we ended up with party makeup!  I enjoyed the workshop so much I am looking forward for more of our partnership the coming year! 

Sophie Martin Paris Makeup Talk

The year 2012 must be the year for makeup x teaching!  I was surprised to get an invite from Sophie Martin Paris for a makeup talk with their members!  I didn't know what to expect that day but I dressed myself professionally as I shared the whole day event with 2 fellow bloggers Tin and Carissa (both bloggers talked about fashion).  The event was held at the Sophie Martin Paris, Philippines showroom and I have to admit, for someone who was used to teaching a huge crowd, it was a bit overwhelming to see such huge crowd of people who are very much interested learning about simple skincare and makeup tips!  Given the chance, I'll do this over and over again in a heartbeat!

AMW x CharChar as The Purple Groom's Brand Ambassadors

Who says women in their 30's can't be brand ambassadors?  *chuckles* Can I say you're wrong?  Anything can be possible if you own a super cute, fluffy pet friend like I do!  CharChar, my 6-year old Pomeranian dog, and I were invited to be The Purple Groom's Brand Ambassador! This shoot (Shot around end of August) was very special to me as I already knew I was pregnant !  I was actually heading to the doctor immediately after the shoot for Doctor's confirmation!  

(Inside my head: "Charchar, you are my baby for now but I will have a real baby soon!")

But don't worry Charchar, you'll always have a special place in my heart and I'm sure Baby AMW will love you as much as I do! :D

Nestle Crunch x AMW

Since we're on the topic of photoshoot, I was also invited to shoot for Nestle's Funtacular Ways of Eating Nestle Crunch Ice Cream!  It was a fun day as I get to work with Niccolo Cosme once again and I've always been a fan of his works!

AMW Featured on Maven Magazine

After my Vaseline magazine feature, I haven't really thought I'd see myself in a glossy once again!  This time, it was a feature for AskMeWhats as a blog and blogger!  A full page dedicated for my blog!  I am very happy with it and I want to thank Maven magazine for this awesome opportunity!!!

The Birth of AskMeMom

Last but not the least, the best gift that I won't forget is the birth of AskMeMom!  I am finally going to be a mommy!!!  Many people have prayed and hoped for a Baby AMW and I want to thank all my friends who prayed for me! I have gone through really tough times making sure my mom is alright and I'm glad my prayers has been answered and I cannot hope for anything more for the coming years but the safety of Baby AMW!  I hope you are as excited as we are to share my journey not only as a Blogger but as a Mom! :D

Thank you 2012, you've been very good to me!  I'm pretty excited and looking forward for 2013! :)  

What are you most thankful for the year 2012?
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Thanks Maven Magazine for the Feature!

I was contacted by Eric, the managing editor of the women's bi-monthly magazine called Maven a couple of months ago to feature me on their "Status Update" section.  

It was a Q&A portion that I originally thought was exciting enough to have my tiny voice printed out on glossies!  Then came August-September "Maja Salvador" issue.

Mr. AMW immediately bought me my own copy and I started scanning the magazine starting from the back (as I originally thought it would be somewhere at the back portion.) and imagine the excitement when I was AskMeWhats was actually featured full page!  

Please buy your own company of August-September issue as I talk about my favorite products, beauty tricks and my blog! 

Thank you so much Maven Magazine for making my "I didn't know it was a dream of mine" dream came true!

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AskMeWhats Featured on Fledgeling Magazine August-September Issue

Fledgeling is an online magazine that aims to showcase original talent by amazing people.  Art, design, music, film and literature take center stage that's released every two months.

For their second issue (August-September 2011), I was contacted to be part of "The Bloggers" section.  It was an honor to be featured together with other wonderful bloggers!

**my photo taken by Mika Artienda of Manila Street Style

Here's a snapshot of my feature!  Well... my age was proudly printed there!  Not my idea ok??? *laughs*  Just sayin.... *hihihi*

I am impressed with the layout and the articles!  The people behind this wonderful idea are way younger than I am (for sure!) and they're ideas are so refreshing!

Feel free to checkout Fledgeling Magazine by smiling and clicking HERE.

Thanks Fledgeling team and congratulations!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

Eureka Moment: Freezines

I've been a magazine "collector" as long as I can remember.  I would borrow pocketbooks but never borrow on magazines.  I want my own copy, I scan it again and again and I used to have a cabinet full of magazines!  Can I add it's been piled according to months?  hahaha

Since I started to blog, I took a break on magazine reading, but that does not mean that I don't like them.  The scent of the magazine pages and the colorful pages makes my tiny heart flutter!

I know a lot of girls out there would love to have their own copy of their preferred magazine but it's quite difficult to spend Php100 (approx $2.50) and above especially if you are a student and rely on allowances!  Can you give me a pat on my back when I've found a couple of FREEZINES (Free Magazines) that's worth reading?  You don't believe me?  HA! Let me show you!

HAPPY

A comic thick kind of magazine, not much advertisements but full of useful information!  The name says it all, it's a Happy Magazine as the content includes all stuffs that can make a person happy!  You get updates on Beauty, Fashion, Latest Gizmos and FOOD!!! 

The Freezine kinda reminded me of AMW because it talks about the stuffs I love!  It includes everything that makes me happy! 

A sample look on random pages 

You can click photo to enlarge

And the best part?  It's FREE!  For a limited time though!  I'll give you details before I end this post on how to subscribe!  

Don't leave just yet!  I have another freezine to share!  The magazine that suits my course in the university!  Turista!  Turista magazine is your getaway to Philippine Adventures.  If you're into festivals, beaches, or Philippine history, this is the best magazine to look out for!

TURISTA (Tourist)

My favorite page is the Turista Recommends, names and numbers of Hotes, Resorts& Spas, etc...  They also include wonderful shots of sites, food and different sports you can do on random places on our gorgeous 7,107 islands!

I'm so proud to be living in the Philippines!  Again, good news for this!  It's free at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport!  Perfect for travelers who wants to read while waiting for their flights!

Last but not the least, Northern and Southern Living!  It's a lifestyle magazine which I originally thought would be boring but it's not!  Click photo and check out the topics they have!  Don't you just want to flip through the pages and start reading?

Northern Living / Southern Living

Here's how to get a taste on these wonderful reads!  Hurry while it's FREE!

Happy, Northern Living and Southern Living and Other Freezines

Call 403-8825 Local 221

Turista 

Found at NAIA

Log on to www.hip.ph to subsribe to the magazine's online edition!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

My favorite magazines

Aside from make-up, I have been collecting magazines as long as I remember. I started young. I was in highschool then when I had my first magazine collection -- YM, Seventeen International version. Trust me, I would really save up my money for those magazines. I guess that's how I learned make-up and fashion at an early age. I guess that is why I always have a say or two when a beauty related problem spurts out as I have my fair share of fashion and beauty education through magazines!

I am happy that the Philippines have their own franchise of the magazines that we can only find internationally in the past. No offense, I love international magazines but I hate it if I've seen such wonderful advertisements but I can't seem to find the products as most of them are not available here. (same with blog reading..sigh)

Let me share to you some magazines I've been loyal to for the past years! When I say loyal, I subscribe, and others, I purchase them monthly!

Here are the magazines I swore on to....

1. Girlfriend Magazine Philippines

This magazine, I bought since their first issue. I have won 2x Letter of the Month here! That's how much I loved this magazine that I really take time to write to them and give out my 2 cents and of course, letting them know how much I appreciate them. This magazine is so easy to reach, down-to-earth and I've met some of their staffs and they are really nice . The mag's straight to the point, easy to understand the message they're trying to send out to readers like us. And what's my favorite about them? The fact that they showcase beauty products and gives you the choice to choose based on your budget. They really feels like Girlfriends to me!

2. Marie Claire

You want best of both fashion and beauty world? Marie Claire is definitely the answer. MC is everything rolled into one! I love their versatility, I get to know high end apparel, bags, shoes but I also love that they showcase local products that are our pride as well. They also have their monthly featured articles which would either be about other cultures or other happenings across the globe. I love MC because they are very versatile!

3. Seventeen Magazine

A "teeny-bobby" publication at first glance, but looks definitely can be deceiving. Seventeen mag is quite small compared to the rest of my collection but the content aren't superficial at all. I love the way they showcase different styles on make-up using great photographers who can capture such different looks. I can't help but stare at the photos and learn a thing or two on make-up do's and don'ts myself. They also feature great hairstyle articles which showcase 7 days of easy hairstyles you can enjoy whether you are a student or a career woman like I am! And did I say that it is SUPER HANDY? (I did, just repeating myself lol)

Of course, there are some international magazines that I love as well. But I have to be honest, the cheapo in me would buy them several months after at the Booksale! I have my own reasons though. With international magazines, i don't have to buy them right on time as the "new" products launced won't be available here in the Philipines like several months after! That means, I don't have access to a lot of newly launched collection, so no point in learning about it early on! lol

Why do I buy Allure mags? I like to check out the best make-up, I want to be "in the loop" on products even though they're not available here! I love their make-up shots and they inspire me to create looks on my friends or myself! :)

You know what? I told myself a girl don't need to read all those magazines,
but I just can't help it! They make it so interesting, the front page so glossy...
models ...so beautiful...
these magazines are like "FEMALE PLAYBOY MAGAZINE" for me..
always calling for my name! lol
Do I need to go to rehab?
or am I just normal?

50% off on Marie Claire Philippines Subscription

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Marie Claire Philippines is the local version of the famed French title. Bringing together both style and substance, the magazine presents its readers with gorgeous fashion and beauty articles, up-to-the-minute lifestyle content, and--Marie Claire's trademark--insightful feature articles on issues that women care about. Marie Claire is a women's lifestyle magazine that entertains, fascinates and inspires.

Marie Claire is the magazine "for women who move the world".

Note from Askmewhats: The surprise? Marie Claire subscription is 50% off! 12 issues for ONLY Php 750.00!!!! Imagine the savings? Hurry!!! As this promo ends February 29, 2008 (not sure if they're going to extend this or not)

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Your Askmewhats,
Nikki