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...non-makeup related!

On the day we celebrated our 8th year Wedding Annivesary (more details tomorrow!), the hubby went on work leave and accompanied me to events then finished off the rest of the day with some bonding!

One of the things we love to do even way back in college was to shop!  Not clothes nor shoes but household items!  Yes we are THAT practical!

So finally, we got the chance to shop at SM Beauty Section and Watsons Pharmacy section after my quick event and I realized, there are some things that are always present in the "basket".

pH Care Naturals Intimate Wash

Variants: Guava Leaf Extract and Papaya Extract

Php49.50 for 50ml, Php104.00 for 150ml

I used to be a regular pH Care variant user and when I was sent these 2 new variants, I gave it a try right away and guess what?  Both variants jumped up to my favorite intimate wash scent!  And what I love about these is that they are made with all-natural ingredients --- Papaya and Guava extract.

After almost finishing up my Guava variant, I can say, they are non-drying, extremely comfortable to use and the scent is extremely nice!

AMW Reports: All Things Hair (ATH)

Did you started out watching makeup tutorials or hair tutorials?

I have to admit, I went for hair tutorials first, because I did share the story about my love/hate affair with my hair in my past blog post right?  

I am one hell of a hair girl!  I like creating different hairstyles and I was able to do this hairstyle for an important Nuffnang event (NAPBAS 2011) 3 years ago in Malaysia.

Yes, sariling kulot, sariling "tease" and sariling ponytail....in less than 5 minutes!  On the side note, I just realized, this was the memorable trip that brought me closer to my dear blogger friend Lush Angel! :)

L-R Patty Laurel-Filart, Me and Angela Nepomuceno

As much as I enjoy the international hair tutorials, I dislike the fact that sometimes, they use specific hair styling products that aren't available locally, or, they have different hair texture and color that sometimes, their tips won't matter for us Filipinas.

 Last September 18, I was invited to a launch called ATH All Things Hair.  I told myself I won't miss this event because I am one HAIR Addict and aside from that, one of my very good friend is part of this!  You got it!  Angela is one hair guru and you have to watch her tutorials (and the rest of the ambassadors), I learned so much from them!

During the launch, Joey Mead, the night's gorgeous host, interviewed Thomas Poulain of Google Philippines.  We were told that every thousands of Filipinos search for hair tips, tutorials, styles and inspirations, that is why Unilever thought of addressing these issues by collaborating with the world's Top Vloggers and hair brands to form an online destination for hair solutions and inspirations.

AMW Reports: Sunsilk Hair Experts 1M Project Makeover

Sunsilk's Hair Experts FB page recently achieved 1,000,000 Facebook members, well, at the moment, it's

1,020,618 to be exact, thus making this the world's biggest hair care community!  It's an achievement worth celebrating!

To commemorate such milestone, Sunsilk launched a 24-hour promo and invited fans to submit congratulatory photos and videos.  From there, the team will choose 50 most creative participants and get the opportunity to be a celebrity for a day plus Sunsilk gift packs to take home with. 

Aside from that, they invited 4 bloggers to join the photo shoot with the rest of the loyal members (Trust me when I say LOYAL members, I've seen how interactive the community is and how vocal they are in showing the Sunsilk Hair Experts love!) and I was lucky enough to be one of them!

A full day of pampering with great companion?  What's not to like?

Meet the 3 gorgeous bloggers whom I shared the same unforgettable experience with! 

Sophie of Beautynomics 

Liz of Project Vanity

Shen of Shen's Addiction

The day started with hairstyling at David's Salon...

Of course, together with the 4 of us are the 50 Hair Expert Likers were also there inside the salon for their once-in-a-lifetime pampering experience!  Did you know that I like having my hair pampered?  Feels like massage and I would love to take her home! 

After hairstyling, we took a short ride to The Lighthouse House Studio for makeup and photo shoot!  There I met super talented and down-to-earth stylist Rain!

Rain came with a huge suitcase with more than 50 hot pink tops and dresses (I swear, I've never seen this much pink in my entire life!) and a whole lot of accessories!  *drools*

There, I also met the Creative Director of The Lighthouse Studio  Fashion and Conceptual Photographer Niccolo Cosme together with his staff.

While the rest of the Sunsilk Hair Experts lucky girls have their photo shoot, we had our make-up...

As a makeup artist myself, I seriously enjoyed relaxing for once and having someone do my makeup!  After a couple of hours, with the magic hands of the talented makeup artist, we're ready to roll!

I went adventurous with the bold fuschia lip color that matches my top perfectly! (not intended though)

And there's a whole bunch of "first time" giddiness and laughter during the shoot! 

Group shot with Niccolo before we left the studio

Fun, wacky shot with Rain!

Here's the professional shot 
taken by Niccolo Cosme

 Don't we all look so serious and professional in this shot
as compared to the ones above?  :P

I want to thank Sunsilk Hair Experts for the opportunity!  Our friends from Media Contacts for taking care of us for the whole day!  David's salon for the hair, Rain for styling and Niccolo Cosme for the wonderful shots!

That sounds like a speech from Oscars!  But who cares?  This experience definitely goes straight to my memory box and I'll proudly tell my grand kids....

"Your lola (grandma) once look hot in hot pink!" LOL

Yes, I'm practicing to have more confidence even at the age of "I don't remember my name" hahaha

 "Feel free to LIKE the Hair Experts page and get the best hair tips for Filipinas with the help of Shape & Length Expert Teddy Chares, Dry & Damaged Hair Expert Thomas Taw, Straight Hair Expert Yuko Yamashita and Hair Fall Expert Dr. Francesca Fusco."

What's your favorite Sunsilk variant?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Bulletin: Vote Sunsilk on Watsons HWB People's Choice Awards and Win!

Current promotion on Watson's Philippines Facebook Page.  The Watsons HWB Awards


If you liked Watsons Philippines Facebook Page, have you seen the HWB Awards that's up on their wall?  HWB Awards allow people to vote for their favorite brand under several categories such as Hair Care and Body Care.

Our dear friends from Sunsilk is one of the nominees under the Hair Care Category and they are cooking up a promotion for YOU!

Mechanics:
1. Like the Hair Experts FB Page (http://www.facebook.com/hairexperts)

2.  Join the Watsons HWB People's Choice Awards by following the steps below.

3. Voting period is ongoing until July 10, 2011.  All who voted for Sunsilk at the end of the promo will get a chance to win 50 Sunsilk gift packs.

4. 5 Lucky Winners will be chosen via Random Raffle.

Please take note that I am not affiliated with the company and I am not the one hosting the contest.  It's a contest worth sharing especially if you are a Sunsilk user!  This promotion is definitely enticing!!!

Goodluck!
Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Bulletin: Sunsilk's Expert Makeover Promo, Forever 21 Sale and Binky Burrow!

Dear Philippine Readers:

Another AMW Bulletin!  Wow, the month of October isn't over yet but so many happenings around the corner!  Let me share to you what I think may interest you!

Anyone can get the chance to meet the Shape & Lengths Expert Teddy Charles, the Smooth Hair Expert Yuko Yamashita, or the Hair Fall Expert Dr. Francesca Fusco in the Sunsilk's Expert Makeover Promo.  

All women between 18-25 years old are invited to tell the world why they deserve to get a makeover from the hair experts' salons in New York, Tokyo, or Paris.  Aside from these, there are also special categories being awarded every week.  iPod Shuffles, Canon IXUS Cameras and iPod Touches.

How to join?  Checkout the Hair Experts Facebook page for contest rules.

Forever 21 will be joining the Megamall Pre-Holiday Sales this holiday weekend of October 29 - November 1, 2010!  

10% off on regular items, with your SM Advantage, SM Prestige and BDO Rewards Cards.

0% interest for 6 months installments. (this promo will last until the end of the year)

And before I end this post, I chanced upon a cute multiply site selling cute stuffs!

Binky Burrow Holiday Collection 2010

Binky Burrow Button Pins and Bookmarks

*sigh* So many things to check out, so little time!
Where are the "multiplying" machine to multiply myself when I needed it? :)

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!
Stay informed!

AMW Reports: Sunsilk Meet the Hair Experts

I got an invite to meet the Hair Experts for the new Sunsilk's Co-Creations.  I've used Damage Repair when I was on my Vaseline Road Trip and I was quite impressed by it!  I was surprised to learn there are a total of 7 Best Ever Co-creations for targeted hair issues.

The event was hosted by the gorgeous Sarah Meier.  Super tall I have to say!

Was able to take a photo with a hairstylist, salon owner, and entreprenuer Ms. Yoko Yamashita.  She's behind Yuko Hair Straightening that's why she's called the Smooth Hair Expert!  She doesn't speak much English but definitely exudes a cheerful and friendly attitude!

Towers us all is the Shapes and Length Expert Mr. Teddy Charles.  A French guy who have worked with A-list celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, Blake Lively and Hayden Panettiere. 

And the room hushed when the Brand Ambassador of Sunsilk's Co-creations Ms. Sarah Geronimo arrived in a simple yet  form fitting purple dress.  With a gorgeous smile, she can definitely launch a thousand ships with loads and loads of shampoos!  *laughs*.  I love the way she  talks and I seriously hope she sings!!!!

Take a look at  how shiny, straight and gorgeous her hair looks!

I'll definitely report more!  Just giving you guys a peek on what happened!  More photos and stories to tell!  I'll go to La-La-Land now! 

Night everyone!
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!