AMW Makeover: Pre-Nup Pictorial

Hi everyone!  I haven't posted about makeovers for quite some time and it's time I do! A couple of weeks ago, my dear friend Emily has a best friend who will be tying a knot soon and she wants me to do her best friend's Prenuptial Shoot make-up.

Requirements:

• Natural looking foundation!  Face that matches the neck and the rest of the body.
• Make-up that shows up on photos.
• Make-up that can withstand the heat as the client will be having her shoot noontime at UST grounds!  (oh my goodness, with this kind of weather!)

Client's skin condition:

• She actually has really good skin!  Very soft and smooth, easy to apply foundation all over.
• Gets red/rashes easily.
• Perspires easily on the nose and above the lip area.

I primed her skin with oil control primer on areas that oils up easily and use a regular moisturizing primer on drier areas.  To cover up her redness, I used Make Up For Ever's Green Corrector.  Making sure the corrector is applied evenly, I chose the foundation that matches her skin (as she's not acidic).  I used Graftobian Foundation.

Using foundation 2-3 shades lighter than her skin, I highlighted areas like the bridge of her nose and on the cheekbones.  Set with powder foundation then I proceeded with the eye make-up.

Client wanted to get out of her comfort zone.  She's not comfortable wearing eye makeup, she's actually just a foundation and lipstick person!  Thanks to her open-mindedness she actually told me to do whatever works for her face!  I was going for eyes that's well defined!

With the help of false lashes, cream blush topped with powder blush, lipstick and a bit of contouring.  She's ready for her pictorial!

Oh with regards to her "perspiring a lot" issues, I advised her to pat with regular tissue paper then advised her to use oil blotters for areas that oil up easily!  As much as possible, I asked her not to retouch too much with face powder as the shade of her foundation may change!

Before and After Photo

It wasn't difficult to prettify her as her gorgeous 1,000-watts smile can lit up any room!

Told you!  Keep smiling!  Stay happy and you'll look gorgeous!

Have you gone out of your comfort zone recently?
I actually did!  I went from Caffeinated to Decaffeinated coffee!  *laughs*
Hey!  That's HUGE deal for me! 
Ok keep wearing that smile and have a wonderful day!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Bulletin: Summer is Everywhere with Havaianas

Everyone may be into heels but as hot as THIS summer, I am definitely bringing out my flip flops and I don't mind wearing one even inside the office!  Well, not that I don't care, there's no dress code in my work place anyways!  

Havaianas came up with 2011 Collection and I'm liking a lot of what I see!

Ipe Filhotes in Baby Lilac

Slim Rubber Logo Hot Pink

 Slim Turkish in Black

 

  Slim Turkish in White

  Slim Turkish in Ocean Green

  Slim Turkish in Red

Feel free to watch the video to see more from this collection!

  
For or more about Havaianas and their collection, visit www.havaianas.com.

Havaianas is available at All Flipflops, Celio, Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Mall, Gas, J&S Surf Shop, KidSports, Manila Polo Club, Manila Yacht Club, Moana, Nail Spa, ROX, Rustan’s, Stoked, Tick Tock Flip Flop NAIA Terminal 3 and Urban Athletics.

Keep Smilin'

Stay happy!

(Note from AMW: Author is not affiliated with the company, post was created for information purposes only)

AMW Reviews: Majolica Majorca Perfect Automatic Liner

I have to admit, my favorite gel liner of all times Stila Smudgepots has been stored inside my make-up train case for quite some time!  Yes, products that get to be stored there meant it's going to the clients instead of myself!  Well, aside from the fact that I'm giving up what I love for my clients, I actually found a good replacement for daily lining! 

Aside from pencil liners, I alternate it with liquid liners!  Yes, liquid liners are trickier to apply but it's mess free and instant! (Mess free = no brush washing)

Majolica Majorca Perfect Automatic Liner

Majolica Majorca Perfect Automatic Liner says ---

7 shades available: 

AMW says ---

Pros

• Nice packaging, you know you got 'em fresh due to its packaging and seal!

• Brush is really soft!  You can even reuse it as a gel liner brush once you finish this up.
• Has manufacturing date noted on the packaging for you to know if the product you are purchasing is old or new stock.

• Shades are gorgeous!  Quite unique! 
• Synthetic brush is sharp which makes it easy to create winged liner!
• Once dry, never smudge or smear!  I think i even cried with this liner and it didn't smudge at all!  Don't ask me why I was in tears, ok fine!  I was watching this local tv series!  *laughs*
• Does not irritate my sensitive eyes.
• Easy to remove with regular eye makeup remover!
• The color stays true for the whole day and no flaking!
• More inexpensive compared to the Shiseido Automatic Liner that I've been wanting to purchase for years!
• Perfect to tote around during travel! And I don't mind whipping it out as the packaging is Go-ORgeous!

Cons

• Not as pigmented as we want it to be, need at least 2 swipes.
• A bit tricky to apply for first timer as the brush is soft!
• Does not dry up as quickly as gel liners.
• It's a bit of a guessing game in dispensing the product!  You have to keep in mind how many clicks it takes to dispense the right amount.

Overall

The shades are not really blue, brown or whatever you are expecting.  The Majolica Majorca Perfect Automatic Liner uses a black base and adding up a bit of the colored pigments like blues, greens, browns to create unique shades!

Tips

• Draw tiny dots on the upper lash line and connect the dots one at a time.
• Try to maintain the "half closed" eyes so the liner won't smudge before it gets dry.
• Always seal in cap tight, with the "click" sound.
• Do not twist a lot at once, give at least 5 clicks for first time usage, for the rest, try at least 2-3. 
• Wipe the brush with clean tissue paper before closing the cap!
• Shake first before you start clicking.
• Oily lid friends out there?  Prep your eyes with an oil-control eye primer!  This will probably still smudge on most of you!
• Never use this to tight line or even try to apply this on the waterline HUGE NO NO!
• Be careful not to dispense too much as you may end up messing not only your eyes but your clothing!

Will I repurchase?
Yes!

To whom do I recommend this to?

Anyone who wants to start using liquid liner but is afraid of the brush!  You can hold this like you hold a regular pen which is easier!

Where to purchase and how much?
Locally at Majolica Majorca counters for Php695.00 (approx $16.15)

You have to remove this pink plastic, then press the "ink tube" inside to 'activate' the brush!  You know you get really fresh liquid liner straight from the manufacturer!

Click to dispense product

Reminder to keep in mind how many clicks for you to get the "right" amount!
New: Needs at least 4-5 clicks
for application: 2-3 clicks each eye

Can easily draw thin and thick lines!

Yes, the BL603 looks black with hint of blue shimmers!
LOVE!

Applied medium thickness line on the upper lash line 

Making sure my eyes stay this way for at least a minute 

to make sure the liner dries

Before and after shot of an eye without liner and with BL603

eyes look a bit bigger and more defined :)

Who says liner makes their eyes bigger?
*raises hand* I do!
What's your favorite liquid liner?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

(note from author: Product sent for PR consideration.  All reviews are honest and based on my personal experiences.  Please purchase at your own discretion).

AMW Bulletin: AskMeWhats Available on OVI Store

**photo from Nokia OVI Store

Dear AMW Readers:

First of all, I want to thank all readers and subscribers for always keeping me up on my toes and stay energized with all those lovely comments, emails and messages!  *mushy mode* I do love you all!

For Nokia users out there!  Good news!  Thanks to OVI and Kim Perez for helping me set-up my  first ever AskMeWhats app which is now available in the Nokia OVI Store! Smile and click HERE to download and hey!  Following my nail art tutorial is easier with just your phone right beside you!  Reading reviews and updates from me while laying in bed is cool too!

 **photo from Nokia OVI Store

Again, thanks AMW readers and Nokia OVI for this!
Oh, I forgot to say, it's for FREE! :)

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Bulletin: Forever 21 Mega 3-Day Sale

Forever 21 lovers out there!  Good news!  After the Holy Week break, its time to break the shopping ban once again!  *laughs*  I am such a bad influence!

Anyways, our favorite clothing line Forever 21 is having another 3-day sale this weekend at Megamall!

Here's what you can expect ---

• Upto 50% off on selected items
• 10% off when you present your SMAC, BDO Rewards and Forever 21 credit card.
• 5% rebate (on top of your purchases) on all Forever 11, BDO and AMEX credit cards with a minimum spent of Php5,000
• 0% interest, 3 months installment for a mimimum of Php5,000 single receipt purchase

The 3-day sale is from April 29 to May 1, 2011
Store hours ---
Friday 9:00am to 11:00pm
Saturday and Sunday 10:00am to 11:00pm

Happy Shopping!
Happy Savings!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!