Weekend Food Tripping at: If You're Craving for Italian Dish

Happy weekend friends! I had a very loooonnggg day yesterday! And I got wet twice!!! Long story! I hate getting drenched in the rain and you have to get in an air conditioned restaurant! Brrrr

Anyways, my weekend food tripping talks Italian... Delicioso!! There are 2 restaurants that serves quick Italian food I've tried over the weekend! First stop:

aVeneto Pizzeria Ristorante

Baked Zitti With Hungarian Sausage
Php235.00 (approx $4.80)

When I crave for pasta, I crave for it BIG TIME! So I want my order to come in BIG servings! Baked Zitti with Hungarian Sausage is the perfect dish for me to fill up my tummy space! The hubby loves the Hungarian Sausage, I love the Pasta! That's sharing!

Branches:
Glorietta 3
Trinoma
SM Mall of Asia
Visayas Avenue
SM Pasig

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If I'm located inside malls, a quick fix for pizza and pasta (aside from Sbarro) is Chef d' Angelo! Chef d'Angelo according to their site is an Italian-American fast service restaurant which first opened at Robinson's Place Ermita! I remembered dining there with my colleagues and going back to the office late as it's always jam packed and you have to wait for your seats! Now I'm glad they have branches in almost all malls! :)

Great White Pizza (seafood)
Php220.00 (approx $4.50)

It's quite small to look at but it's full to the bite! I love the Great White Pizza and the Big Five Pizza (for Meat Lovers). I don't mind eating them for snacks! Yes, SNACKS! No dieting on weekends!

Spaghetti Carbonara
Pp148.00 (approx $3.00)

I am not impressed with this, but it's something worth trying! I love the garlic butter toast that comes with the meal and I love it that they don't scrimp on white sauce! I hate dry pastas!

Branches:
SM Malls (selected)
Robinson's Malls (selected)
Trinoma
Glorietta

Are you into Italian dish recently?
What are you craving for this weekend?

Keep smilin'
Stay Happy!
Stay Magnifico! *kissing fingers*

Askmewhats Reviews: MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder

Happy Saturday morning everyone! I am off to the hospital for my mom's checkup this morning! I know it'll turn out good! :)

I have another MAC SF Powder Foundation, MAC Blot Powder Pressed "packaging look-alike" for review...the MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder! Do I like it? Is it worth it? Read on!

MAC Select Sheer Pressed Powder says ---

Micro-fine, sheer and silky. Pressed for portability. Goes on lightly. Won't shift your shade or leave its mark. Lets skin's natural vitality and freshness glow through. Comes with its own suede-finish sponge. Blurs lines. Makes skin look flawless.

net weight: 12 g/0.42 oz

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• never cakes even if you retouch many times a day
• though I don't use the sponge, it's actually nice and made of good quality!
• great to set liquid/cream foundation, does not change the shade as the powder is quite sheer
• soft and non drying
• no heavy feel
• no breakouts and allergies (for me)
  

Cons

• for someone who wants full coverage, this has light coverage
• does not cover redness
  
• for super oily face, does not control oil as much as you would want!
• a bit pricey for a pressed powder with sheer coverage
• other brands can do the same function at a cheaper price
  

Overall

It took me quite some time to review this as I've been comparing this with MAC's Blot Powder. What's the difference? Coverage and that's it! MAC's Select Sheer as it's name imply has a sheer coverage as compared to MAC's Blot Powder Pressed which does control oil better but no coverage at all.

I've used this multiply times on my client by dusting it lightly all over the face to "set" the makeup, I go down to the neck and also the shoulders, chest and back! Why do I do so? I want to make my client looks clean and yet isn't obvious that they have foundation on their body! It works that way!

Do I love this? I personally use the MAC's Mineralized Skin Finish (MSF) for retouch!

Tips

• do not purchase the powder base on the number you use for the MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation. I am NC20-25 and I purchased NC15!
• use a brush to set your foundation or application rather than the sponge that comes along with it
• if you are looking for full coverage, purchase the MAC Studio Fix Powder Foundation instead of this
• want natural look? Cover your flaws with your concealer of choice before you use the MAC Select Sheer!
• use a big powder brush to set your foundation, use a kabuki brush if you want a bit of coverage
• never apply too much in one application, can make your face look unnatural and powdery.
  

Will I repurchase?

No, so many setting powder at the moment! And other brands can do the same function.

Where to purchase and how much?

At MAC counters for Php1,300 (approx $27.00)

Select Sheer Pressed Powder
close up in NC15

Close up on the sponge included



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Anyone who's using this, do holler!
I'd love to know how you find this product!
I could be missing something

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Clinique Bonus Time!

Dear Philippine Readers:

It's Clinique Bonus Time Again!
Receive a 6-piece gift set for a single minimum purchase of Php3,500!

Gifts include travel sizes of ---


**photo from Clinique Philippines

All About Eyes Rich
Lash Power Mascara in Black Onyx
Fresh Bloom in Peony
Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
Super City Block SPF25
Take the Day off Cleansing Oil

What's more, step up your purchase to Php4,000 and receive this trendy travel bag!

**photo from Clinique Philippines

That feels like Christmas!
I love bonuses!
And since it's payday!
This is the perfect timing for anyone who wants to try the 3-step skin care system
and get loads of great samples, what a great way to try on new products!

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Ivoluxe Seductive Lips Winners!

Thanks everyone for joining the Ivoluxe Seductive Lips Contest! I enjoyed reading everyone's pick of lipstick shade!!! I've finally picked up 3 winners via random generator! Congratulations to:

1. Kessa Thea
2. Margarita
3. Kat

I will email you girls for shipping information! I will do more contests in the future! Watch out for the next contest...soon!!!

Warm hugs to everyone!

Askmewhats Reviews: Amu'in Alaga Hand Sanitizer

In today's time, nothing beats being healthy! If only we could go around in a huge bubble to protect ourselves from the germs we touch! What do do then?

I always carry a small bottle of alcohol around, I also carry my wipes! What else could the germ-phobic ask for? Something more.........

Alaga "Soothe/Care"
Hand Sanitizer

**photo from Amu'in

Amu'in Alaga "Care" Natural Hand Sanitizer says ---

Protect and cleanse your hands with this fragrant blend of Lemongrass hydrosol, Lime and Sweet Orange Essential Oils in Ethyl Alcohol.

size: 50ml

ingredients:

Askmewhats says ---

Pros

• bottle: very handy, made from recyclable materials

• not tested on animals!
  
• smells wonderful and relaxing
• does not sting
• does not dry up my skin
• the spritz type packaging makes the product lasts longer
• non-sticky or greasy

Cons

• if you love alcohol scent the way it is, this may not be for you!
  

Overall

This is a convenient way to santize my hand! 2-4 Spritz, I am ready to go and I smell the wonderful scent of Lemongrass, Lime and Sweet Orange, blended together forms a very light whiff of "comfort".

When I do makeup for my clients, I always use regular alcohol or alco-gel which is quite overwhelming to the nose! I want my clients to "know" that my hands are sanitized but I don't need to burn their noses with strong alocholic scent!

This product came in perfect! Clients see that my hands are sanitized and their noses are thanking me for the relaxation! :D

Everytime I feel stressed at work, I would spritz this a couple of times on my hands, and follow it up with the Amu'in Alaga Hand Lotion, closed my eyes and relax for a couple of seconds! I love it that I'm having my own "aromatherapy" anytime..anywhere!


Tips

• use within 12 months after opening
• for pregnant women, try to steer away from this product (safety precautions)
• take this along in your bag to spritz on your hands, or areas you would love to sanitize! Doesn't hurt that this smells great as I use this on public toilets!
• always sniff the scent prior to purchasing, I could find this scent relaxing for me, but NOT for you
  

Will I repurchase?

YES! I am so excited to review this as I love this product!

Where to purchase and how much?

Click HERE for all listing of places to purchase.
Php155 (approx $3.15) for 50ml

I'm happy the products are quite easy to purchase as they're available in major shopping places! I will definitely stock up on these!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!