Oi Oi Oi! Scent Lovers Out There!

Dear Philippine Readers: 

Does scent makes you happy?
Can't leave home without a spritz of your favorite perfume?

If you say "yes" to any of the above question *raises my own hand*

Good news for you!  There is a sale coming up!!!  Branded scents sold  at a cheaper  price! Definitely worth checking out!  Thanks to the people from Prestige Brands for sending this email !  And I'm glad to share this information to YOU!

Grab your summer scents!
Don't miss the shopping thrill this Summer!
Shop like you've never shopped before!

Come and Visit Us!  Please bring friends...here's the address:
The Prestige@Makati City

1779 Nicanor Garcia Street San Miguel Village

1208 Makati City

The Sale Starts April 16-23, 2010 from 9:30am to 7:30pm (Weekdays Only)

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

Happy fragrance shopping!

Eureka Moment: My Popcorn Pen

Warning!!! This post is super childish!  If you are not into "kid's stuff",  consider yourself warned!  Continue reading at your own risk!

About me --- my happiness is definitely not relative to price tags!  Anything can make me happy as long as it can make my heart swells.  As long as a huge smile can spread across my face!  That...is my measurement to simple happiness.

Early this year, I wrote about my 2010 Just A Moment organizer, it's an organizer that traveled straight from Korea to my humble la-la-land.  It came with a "not-so-cheap" price tag but it's the prettiest organizer I've  ever own in my entire life so it's worth it.  

"With such great organizer comes great resPENsibility"

I couldn't bear to use a regular pen, nothing could look right with this organizer!  I've searched high and low for a cute pen that I can slip into the "pen" holder but failed miserably! 

Until recently, my eyes laid on this....

I was reminded of my favorite teenage movie "Clueless" back in high school played by Alicia Silverstone.  A certain scene got stuck in my head because of the cute "feathered pen" she used in class while she was day dreaming. 

Silly 'ol me was able to purchase one and used it for the rest of my high school years.  No wonder my teacher calls me most of the time for recitation!  My pen calls for attention!!!

I got addicted to it so much I've gone through feathered pens in different colors.  The sad thing about this pen is the "balding" issue!

Finally!  I've found "THE ONE" that goes so well with the color of my organizer and my personality!  The Popcorn Mink Pen.

This product is made in Korea and made by the company called Popcorn!  Beats me!  I can't read Korean but this is one pen worth purchasing!  Cute packaging and very cheap price tag.

The PopCorn Mink Pen is available locally at the ultimate destination to look for unique items called the Clipper store.  Located at selected malls for Php49.75 (approx $1.20)!  NOT BAD!  Keep in mind that most of these pens come in blue.  With perseverance, I was able to find one in black!  Lucky me!!!  We are destined to be together!

Do cute pens like this make your heart flutter like mine?  Are you as childish as I am?  
I hope I'm not alone on this!!! 

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!
Happy weekend!!!

Readers' Corner: "Brushes I Use Daily"

To my dear AMW Readers:

Thank you for asking questions via Cbox, email and comment page per post!  Thank you, from the bottom of my huge heart, for entrusting your personal beauty problems to me!  As much as possible, I answer the queries directly to save time, but if a question concerns majority of the readers, I will be sharing it here! 

I got a reader query regarding makeup brushes.  Reader knew the "brush whore" in me and wondered how I know which brush to choose "from the huge brush collection you have" (quoted from her)

Well, to make it clear, I do  have a good number of brushes but more than 75% of it are meant for professional use.  I do keep them clean and away from dust.  I have a couple of brushes displayed for personal use but there's top 5 brushes I've been using daily!  Read on and take a peek!

 

1. Dual-ended foundation and concealer brush both from Dollface and Essence of Beauty

If I use liquid foundation, this is my favorite foundation brush.  But since the weather is very hot and humid, down here, I use the "foundation brush" to apply concealer under the eye area and on the sides of the nose.

2. Ecotools Kabuki Brush

Surprisingly, this is a very good k-brush to apply my mineral foundation or setting powder! 

3. Sigma Eyeliner Brush/Ecotools Eyeliner brush

I love to use pencil liners on a daily basis, but on days I go eye shadow-less, I prefer using gel liner and my best tool to apply gel liner is the Ecotools Eyeliner brush and I also alternate it with my new Sigma SS266 brush because I'm too lazy to wash my brushes daily!

4. Thevi Dome Blush

Thevi sent me this brush more than a year ago for review.  I love this brush so much I use this daily!  I am proud to say, I wash this brush often because I don't like breaking out especially on my cheek area!  This is the easiest blush brush to use for that fresh "blushing" look!

5. Eyebrow brush from G-lish

Oh my, my ultimate eyebrow brush ever and I sad to say, I can't even repurchase this alone!  This was made by a local brand called G-lish and it was part of a travel set!  I love how I can easily fill in my brows with a brow powder or an eye shadow shade that matches my brows.  I can't live without this brush!

On some days, I can go from 5 brushes to 3!  It really depends on my mood and my skin condition!  Thanks for asking this question, I enjoyed rummaging through my tools and show you my li'l nook! 

Have a wonderful Friday!
Do share your top brushes!
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Event: Paul & Joe 3rd Birthday Bash

 **you can click photo to enlarge

Dear Philippine Readers:

Name one makeup brand you can think on top of your head that's a favorite of mine....

No there's no prize for this!  (although there will be a contest coming up sometime this month or next month) If the Japanese/French brand PAUL AND JOE came right on top of your head...bravo!  You know me too darn well!  You deserve a cyber hug and kiss from me! :D  If you don't know, then you can always click HERE and read my fun experiences and reviews with the brand.  I've also attended the Protective Dual Powder Foundation with SPF launch which I did not regret because I got to meet my soul mate!  My Powder Foundation Soul Mate!  

Recently, I haven't been blogging  or reviewing much about the said brand, that does not mean my relationship with this brand has ended.  Can I tell you a secret?  Can you keep a secret?

If answer is Yes...continue reading.... No?   Well, continue reading and be guilty! *hahaha*

I've been to a couple of sales event from Prestige Brand (the company who brought in Paul & Joe) and I hoarded like I have the money to spare!  I have stocks of my favorite Paul & Joe products that I needed to finish up before they expire!  It has been a year...and I'm near the finish line! (Finish Line = finishing all my backups!)  YAY!  

The First Paul & Joe Birthday Bash was a success, I was there!  I skipped the Second because of a busy schedule...and time flew by so fast!  The 3rd Paul & Joe Birthday is coming up!  Thanks to the people who brought  in P&J Philippines, and thanks to Prestige Brands for sending me an invite for their 3rd birthday party!  And YOU, can join the fun event too!

The event will start around 4:00pm Friday and Saturday.  I didn't get the Sunday schedule.  But if you're just around Rustan's Makati area, do check them out!  I may probably be hoarding stocking up (again) on Protective Dual Powder Foundation in shades 20 and 30 and my favorite P&J eyebrow pencils!  

I may be going but it depends on my schedule!  If you see me, please smile and say "hi!" okay???  I'm not a snob!  Promise!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Nail Art Tutorial: "Sophisticated" Nails

Good day gorgeous people of the world!  How's the week treating you so far?  Good? Bad?  Keep your chin up no matter how tough life is!  We've gone this far!  

Enough with the inspirational talk!  *laughs* I know, I tend to preach!  I guess I'm way older than my age!  I do sound like a grandma!  

Last weekend, I had a couple of minutes to spare so I browsed through YouTube (which I seldom do nowadays due to a circumstance called...work! *lol*) and chanced up a lovely YT guru "Love4Nails".  She's done a very cute nail art tutorial which caught my attention and I'm inspired to do my own version!  I've used 3 different shades for this tutorial!  There's my love for pinks and reds I've added brown!  We all know pinks and browns are perfect match!  On makeup and nail art!

Step 1:

Apply your preferred base coat prior to nail polish application.  AMW is using The Face Shop's Base Coat.  Apply only 1 coat of ELF's Bubblegum Pink polish.   The reason for it is that I'll be layering 3 different polish colors!

Step 2:

As soon as the first coat of base polish dries, apply a hot red polish diagonally!  I am using ELF's Polish in Red.

Tip:  If you do not have steady hands, you can use a thin brush to draw an outline first, before filling the rest of the polish color!  

Step 3:

Same as step 2, wait for the 2nd polish color to dry up and apply a dark brown nail polish from Paul & Joe. 

Note from AMW:  You can clean up your nails, apply top coat and you're ready to go with this simple nail art!  If you want to make your life more complicated like I do, continue reading please! :D

Step 4:

Use Prettynails' 2 way nail art pen in silver glitter and apply thin, diagonal lines going on different directions as you prefer.

Step 5:

To make the glitters more obvious and create a nice "3d" look.  Top the silver glitter with a gold glitter from L.A. Art Deco in Gold.

Step 6:

Do not forget to protect your hard work with your preferred top coat.  I am using TFS Top Coat.

Sit back and relax as you wait for your polish to dry completely

Another tip: As soon as the nails are completely dry, you can use a cotton bud and wet it with your preferred acetone and clean up the sides of your fingernails for a cleaner, more sophisticated look!

Another pat on my back for another nail art tutorial!  I am seriously on the roll!  
I hope you like my nail art for the week!  Keep that smile coming and give me that big energy!!!


Keep smilin'
Stay happy!