AMW Reviews: Ginga Flip-Flops

The place were I work is quite informal, I can wear whatever I want as I don't meet clients in person.  Gone are the days I have to wear formal clothing and high-heeled shoes.  As much as possible, I dress comfortably at work, and what's the most comfortable get-up for me?  Wearing comfortable footwear! Dressing comfortable does not mean you have to look like you just woke up and went straight to the office, you can always be comfortable and in-style! 

My colleagues can vouch that I'm a "Ms. Flats", I wear flats as much as possible as I love walking!  I've purchased a couple of flip-flops which is perfect especially for the rainy days!  I just don't look for the "look", when it comes to flip-flops, I make sure it's very durable!  I don't want to be walking with broken flip-flops!

I've owned a couple of "known to be durable" brands and I'm glad more and more companies are coming up with flip-flops designs and I can easily find one that suits my personality.  One brand came into our shores recently!

Ginga

Ginga Flip-Flops says ---

Pronounced as jinga (which literally means to rock back and forth or to swing like the fundamental movement in capoeira), flip-flops aren't just for summer strolls and beach getaways.  They are the perfect footwear for the rainy season --- they are comfy, stylish, durable, and easy to clean and dry.  No need t worry about drenched shoes and dripping socks!

AMW says ---

Pros

• very durable!
• very comfortable!  I can walk all day wearing this!
• has wide range of designs base on your personality and taste
• can be easily washed and dried 
• a lot of designs to choose from 
• print does not fade!

Cons

• Some people may find these to be expensive for their taste, but trust me, I own one that lasts for more than 3 years!  Still looking new to-date!
• NONE!

Overall

Worth the investment, I've been wearing this most of the time during weekends especially when I'm looking forward for a whole day walking or busy weekend with make-up gigs!  I can depend on this to make me feel comfortable and it does not feel heavy at all!

Tips

• as much as possible, clean your flip-flops after every use
• dry them with a paper towel or rag
• do not overstretch the "thong" of your flip-flops
• I've read this somewhere: to maintain your flip-flops looking brand new, soak them in warm water with "denture cleaning" tablets, gently brush it with a toothbrush
• if you pack your flip-flops for travel, try to purchase a flip-flops bag for protection
• never overbend your flip-flops

Will I repurchase?
Yes!

Where to purchase and how much?

Ginga are available at SM Malls, Robinson's, Gateway, Market-Market, Trinoma,etc...Exact price will be confirmed soon

The Ginga Basics

Basic colors in gold and purple that looks classy!

Ginga Printed Ad

Hip linear designs with solid colors easy to match your favorite apparel

Ginga Printed Fem

Vibrant designs from zebra prints to florals, perfect for that fun side of you!

And here's my very own Ginga Flip-Flops!

Bright, fun and yet, not too loud!  Perfect for me "all-year-round"!

Do you like wearing flip-flops?
If so, how many pairs do you own to date?

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

AMW Reviews: Rexona Naturals Bio Protection

I was a "late" Rexona user because I've been loyal to my international branded deodorant known to be a "Secret" *laughs* After attending a Rexona Lighten Up Event last year, I was given the chance to try on their Rexona Skin Light series and I've finished up their stick deodorant in no time.  (You can read my review by smiling and clicking HERE)

Now, Rexona came up with something even better, the same quality that performs really well plus the added benefits of  MORE sunflower seed oil, which is a natural ingredient known to keep skin healthy and vibrant plus the added Vitamin E and Omega-6 Fatty Acids.

Rexona Naturals Bio Protection says ---

Discover Rexona Women Naturals Bio Protection, it combines all the best Rexona anti-perspirant, science and natural ingredients essential for healthy skin.  So you get day long protection that allows your skint o breathe. 

Net wt: 20g

AMW says ---
Pros

• scent is heavenly!  It smells really really good!
• comes in with a plastic protection

• has manufactured and expiration date included at the bottom 

• twist dial is easy to use
• the company who made this helps protect nature
• comes with natural ingredients which is better for the skin
• a tiny 20g tube lasts as the stick is quite solid
• does not leave a white mark on both underarms and your shirt
• no skin irritations or breakouts
• dries up pretty quickly, no more waiting time
• works both as anti-perspirant and deodorant!
• very inexpensive for a product that works
• very cute packaging and easy to tote along

Cons

• It would be wonderful if this comes in 40g just like the Skin Light
• The white protection cap is made of a thick plastic, though it is made with recyclable materials, you know how irresponsible most of us are in throwing these plastics properly.

Overall 

A great addiction to my underarm products addiction!  I've always been a stick deo user and this one definitely fits the bill!  I want something that works and yet, saves our mother nature!  Need I say more?


Tips

• if you don't perspire much, try to do 4-6 swipes on each underarm
• never share your anti-perspirant
• re-application may be needed if you're under extreme weather condition

Will I repurchase?
Yes!

Where to purchase and how much?
At leading groceries, department stores, drugstores for Php62.00 (less than $2.00)

For 20g, the amount of product can reach almost an inch!  Even a tiny product can last!  Well, not unless you are addicted to re-application (I hope not)! *hahaha*

Oh, before I end this post, I am very honored to be one of the bloggers to be a part of the Rexona Naturals Bloggers' Launch to learn about The First Live Garden on Facebook.  We were given art tools to draw on our "pots", trust me, I can be creative on nail art but not on pots!  But I hope this tiny artwork of mine creates a nice sunshine to all of you!

And here's my professionally looking plant on their Facebook Live Garden ready for you to take care off!  You can also add them up on Facebook!

Big companies are starting to take care of our natural environment.  Isn't it time for us to do our part?  

Have you tried this new Rexona Naturals Bio Protection?
What 'ya say? 

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Eureka Moment: The Body Shop's Tea Tree Oil

Here's a scenario ---

I got in The Body Shop, going straight to the "Tea Tree" Products section, getting a bottle of my favorite TBS Tea Tree Oil which I LOVE!!!  The lovely sales lady went up to me and told me: "Ma'am, they are on sale!"  I thought the SALE word wouldn't be of any bearing, 5%, 10% whatever the sale, with or without it, I know I will repurchase this!

Then there's the huge 40% that came out of her mouth!  I was astonished!  My first reaction: "Malapit na ba ma expire yan?" ("Is it near the expiration date?").  Well, it isn't!  It's just a monthly sale specials or something!  Right timing eh?

From Php499.00 (approx $11.00), huge price slash to Php299.00 (approx $6.60) per bottle!  If that's not a good deal, I don't know how you'll call it!  I hoarded!  Here's my EUREKA MOMENT!!!

Yes, I do slurp on Tea Tree Oil that's why I needed this much!  *laughs*

Here's what The Body Shop has to say about their Tea Tree Oil ---

A medicine cabinet must. A pre-blended oil which can be used in many different ways to help soothe blemished skin. Dab directly onto skin at first sign of a blemish. Size: 10ml.

Did you know that?

• this works perfectly on "soon-to-be" Full Blown Pimples, if I see a tiny bump, I start dabbing Tea Tree Oil on the area right away
• the scent is just strong but hey, I'm starting to get used to it!
• they changed the cap from black to white
• the packaging is still the same, a bit difficult to get a drop without spillage
• AMW has pimples mostly on the chin area and forehead a couple of times a month, this helps vanish them before they grow bigger!
• Mr. AMW also uses this for spot treatment
• I have finished up 4 bottles of this!  (Photo below is the 4th bottle)

If you are a constant TBS Tea Tree Oil or other Tea Tree products user, what are you doing staring at the computer screen????
GO!!!

Hurry up because sale ends August 12, 2010!
Don't you just love it when you plan to purchase something and found out it's on Sale?
I call that luck and I can't help but thank the "universe" for it =D

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Tip for the Day: "Awake" Look

Don't you hate it when in the middle of the day, your eyes look tired?

Ever use eyeliner on the waterline and found it transferred on your under eye area thus giving a "Panda" look?

Do you keep on retouching your powder or powder foundation for the whole day thus giving you a "mask" look?

**all 3 photos above taken from respective websites found on google

I've said "yes" to all 3 questions above but that's a thing in the past!  I've found a quick and easy solution to help solve the problems above!  Want to know how?

Send $100 directly to my bank.  No payment ... no answers!

JUST JOKING!  *laughs*

I am quite easy to please, just show me that gorgeous smile of yours and we're all set! =D

All you need ---

1. Your preferred powder foundation (pressed or loose)

2. Windshield Wiper Brush (any dupe similar to MAC's 224)

Instead of using a sponge or huge brush to retouch in the middle of the day, I suggest you use the wiper brush to gently swipe on areas needed for retouch.

1. Under the eye area

2. Sides of the nose

3. If your eyelids get a bit oily, you can retouch using this method.

Voila!  Instead retouch minus the heavy feel.  Of course!  An added "huge smile" will bring in that healthy "glow" your face needs!

Hope my simple Tip for the Day works and helps most of you readers out there who asks me on the right way to do a "fresh faced" look that lasts the whole day!

If you want to create a "brightened" look all over your face!  You can check out August issue of OK! Magazine and there's a wonderful 2 page article on "Brighten Up!"

I have to share the look of the cover!  This month's OK! gives you an inside look on what is it like to grow up famous.  Natalie portman, Brooke Shiels, Jodie Foster and Neil Patrick Harris have grown up in a healthy sense of sel and of reality, despite living in the surreal world of Hollywood.  Now the question is: how will this generation of celebrity kids like Suri Cruise and Shiloh Jolie-Pitt turn out to be? We'll see...

For now, let's not think about how our lives will be if we're famous in Hollywood.  Let's just take one step at a time to enjoy life to the fullest, in an ordinary yet EXTRA-ordinary way!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

Something New: EcoBeau Skincare + Contest (Contest Closed)

I received an email months ago from The Orange Co.  The online shopping site recently launched Ecobeau - Natural Skincare Series from Korea.  Ecobeau is pretty new in the market and it was founded by Professor Choi from Kwangwoon University and co-developed with University of Toledo (Ohio).  Simply Natural and Restorative for the skin.  Ecobeau is said to be absolutely free from synthetic preservatives such as parabens and phenoxyethanol. 

I was in constant communication with Orange Co. because I have to tell them about my current skin condition.  I was also advised that I am free to use whichever product I want and I can freely talk about the experience I have with the said product.  I am impressed!

A couple of weeks later, I finally got....

10pcs Ecobeau Travel Set

• EcoBeau Loess Foam Cleanser 30ml
• EcoBeau Control Skin 10ml
• EcoBeau Control Lotion 10ml
• EcoBeau Nutritive Loess Mask 10ml
• EcoBeau Control Essence 5ml
• EcoBeau Nutritive Cream 5ml
• EcoBeau BB Cream 5ml
• EcoBeau BB Cream Plus (New Formula) 5ml
• EcoBeau Eye cream 5ml
• EcoBeau Whitening Serum 5ml
• Aloe Hydrating & Firming Ampoule  10ml

I have heard about the number of Skincare products Koreans use and I am not surprised they can exceed more than 10.  My simple skin though would like only the basics, so for the first few weeks, I've been using the following:

1. EcoBeau Loess Foam Cleanser (sample)

A great pump bottle which produces foamy texture and very gentle on skin.  I've used this for 2 weeks and it lives up to hypo-allergenic claims. 

2. EcoBeau Natural BB Cream (sample)

3. EcoBeau Natural BB Cream Plus (sample) New!  Just launched July 2010

Both BB Creams above have the same shade and it absorbs to my skin with no problems at all.  The BB Cream does not contain any silicon which is great as it lets my skin breathe.  I'm almost done with these 2 product samples and I love how natural my skin look.  It has a nice tint and glow and I can get away without powder foundation.  I can just gently dust a translucent powder and voila!  The 2 BB creams are said to work in hot and humid countries like the Philippines. 

Good news!

The nice people from Orange Co have shared 3 mini sample packs for my readers :)  I will also be including some of the samples I received in which I know I won't be able to use as I try to steer away from using too much products on my face! 

Here's to show the size of the 3 minis 

They are quite small but each can last for 2 weeks or more depending on usage

How to join?

1. Anyone around the world can join!
2. Head on to The Orange Co website  and answer this:
3. "What are the 3 strong beliefs EcoBeau stand for?" (Clue: answers starts with NO)
4. Type in answer on comment section together with your name and email address.
5. No Duplicate entries please
6. 3 Winners will be randomly picked on August 15, 2010!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Goodluck!