Estee Lauder Gives: What's Your Mood Today? --- CLOSED!!!

 Happy Wednesday!  How's mid-week on your side?  I'm doing quite good and quite happy because I am  hosting another contest for my dearest AMW Readers courtesy of our friends from Estee Lauder Philippines!

Estee Lauder recently launched their newest Estee Lauder Pure Color Lipsticks which were expertly crafted and specially formulated to maintain the highest quality of color performance, shine and wear!  

A collection of 19 chic shades with 2 expertly crafted formulas --- Pure Color Long Lasting and Pure Color Crystal Lipsticks.

You can feel free to check them out at Estee Lauder counters at Rustans Makati, Shangri-la, Alabang, Gateway, Cebu and Marionnaud, Mall of Asia on May 2011 for Php1,350 (approx $31.00).

So, in line with the celebration of the launch....

Estee Lauder proposed a contest for especially for AMW local readers!

"What's Your Mood Today?" 
Tell me what your mood you're in and why!  Estee Lauder will choose one winner to receive an Estee Lauder gift pack worth Php3,500!!!

How to join?

• "Like" the Estee Lauder Philippines Fanpage. 
• Comment this post ONCE together with your name and email address.
• Tell me "What's Your Mood Today?" and explain why!  
• Contest runs June 1-15, 2011!
• One winner will be picked by our friends from Estee Lauder Philippines.
• The winner will need to pick up the price at Estee Lauder office located in Makati.
• Please read instructions before joining!  Duplicate entries will be forfeited.

Goodluck!
Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Version: "Summer's Almost Over"

AMW Version for the week, I brought out my Dollface 88pcs Eyeshadow Palette because I haven't been using it much lately!  The summer may be over but there's no reason why I cannot use bronzey colored eyeshadow because it works on a lot of skin color!   

"Summer's Almost Over" --- a look I created to showcase the look of summer (using bronze) and the coming of the rainy season (silvery gray colors).  Blended together to showcase the weird sunny and rainy days we are encountering nowadays!

AMW Diagram

Step 1:

Prior to eyeshadow application, you can opt to use your favorite eyeshadow primer, in my case, I used the Maybelline Impact Express eyeshadow stick in gold.

Pat on a similar shade on top.  I gently dab it all over my lids going a bit beyond the crease.  

Step 2:

I used a smaller brush to define my crease by drawing a line a little bit above my crease, filled in dark silver eyeshadow from the same Dollface 88pcs Eyeshadow Palette.  You can opt to use different shades to match with the gold eyeshadow on Step 1.

Step 3:

Use a matte beige eyeshadow, I applied this on the brow bone as "highlight".

OPTIONAL:

I forgot to draw a diagram but I used a shimmery white eyeshadow to be applied on the inner corner to brighten up your eyes.

Step 4:

Line my upper lash line with Revlon ColorStay Liquid Liner in Black.  Tight line with Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner in dark brown and also lined my waterline.

  

  

Curled my lashes and apply coats of your favorite mascara.  In this AMW Version, I am using Revlon CustomEyes Waterproof Mascara in Black.

 Voila, a bit bigger looking eyes for someone who has small eyes :D

And here's to show you what I used on the rest of my face

For the Face:

San San Soleil Matte Foundation

Majolica Majorca Skin Remaker Pore Cover in BO10

For the Cheeks:

I Nuovi Colours D36 in Lollipop

For the Lips:

San San Soleil Lipstick in Nude Carribean

AMW Version of "Summer's Almost Over" look

with my new haircut from Tony & Jackey

Think happy thoughts!  Weekend may be far away but there's no reason why you shouldn't smile!
Let's celebrate each day of our lives!  We only live once! 

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

I Wonder: "How Many Times A Week Do You Treat Your Hair?"

Happy start of the week AMW Readers!  How's your weekend?  It was quite a relaxing weekend for me because I spent it playing my favorite PSP game of all time "Patapon 3", watched re-runs of Boys Over Flowers on KBS Channel and the best of all!  Had another hair treatment and haircut session at my favorite Tony & Jackey salon!

Let's talk about the haircut!  If you are a long time reader, you can count the frequency of my haircut because I always like my layers to be in shape!  I get irritated right away if the ends of my hair starts to get dry!  That explains why I can never sport that "Rapunzel-looking" hair! (Sorry Prince!  No hair to fall off the tower for you to climb up!) :P

Tony & Jackey haircut for women costs Php500.00 (approx $11.60) the nice lady who washed my hair offered me hair treatment with free haircut for Php1,000 (approx $23.00).  I usually say no to hair treatment as I do them at home, but since I'm there and I'm looking for some well-deserved "me" time.  I said yes!

The point of the post, *laughs* is how I got to chat with my favorite Korean Hairstylist!  She asked me how many times I do "at-home hair treatments" and I proudly told her once a week!  She gave me a disappointed look, like a mom, she asked me to increase the frequency of my hair treatment because of my hair color.

Exact words from her: "If you want color your hair forever?  You treat your hair with care forever!"  

Yes, I was scolded by my hairstylist!  (How dare her?!!?)  LOL  In which at the end I realize, she's right! 

Thank goodness for my love for hair that I have a lot of hair treatment back-ups I store in a huge case under my bed!  (yes, I have to be that specific!) :P 

Here are some new ones I will try!

Cream Silk Vitamin Treatment

Weekly Straight Shine

Dove Damage Therapy

I believe it's not available locally, brother bought me this in Shanghai!

Hortaleza Hair Spa Treatment

I got this as a birthday gift from HBC family, thanks!

I Wonder:
"How Many Times A Week Do You Treat Your Hair?"

I'll start doing the "at least 3x a week hair treatment" and I will report back if I see any improvement on my strands!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Weekend Food Tripping at: M Cafe

M Cafe or Museum Cafe --- I've dined in this restaurant a couple of times for events or meetings, I want to give this restaurant another try without the pressure of work but just to unwind!  It was perfect timing when I found a 50% off coupon from a deal site!

 

A nice table setting was set and we were served with appetizer for the day!  I can't explain the dish but I'm sure there's cucumber!  :P  A bit spicy but not too much!  I like it!

Signature Iced Tea in Dalandan Flavor

Php120.00 (approx $2.79)

Crystal Prawn Dumplings 

6pcs for Php225.00 (approx $5.20)

thick sweet soy, chili oil, mustard sprouts

I've tried this and loved this and made sure to order this "each" time I visit M Cafe.  Shrimps are huge and the perfect blend of chili oil and sweet soy works perfectly!

Sisig + Chicharon

Php295.00 (approx $6.86)

Sauteed chopped pork, tofu, pork cracklings, fresh calamansi and chili

I am not that impressed with the Sisig, I like the simple Sisig that I usually eat at Gery's!  Mr. AMW liked this and he finished this dish without any problem! Goodluck to his cholesterol level! :P

M's Stir Fried Hokkien Beef + Noodles

Php395.00 (approx $9.18)

Bok choi, green onions, roasted beef, 

fresh cilantro and scrambled egg

I am not a fan of cilantro!  So I am thanking the food gods that the cilantro wasn't mixed with the noodles as I won't enjoy the dish as much!  M's version of Stir Fried Hokkien Beef + Noodles is on the oilier side, one plate is best to be shared as they serve the dish with ample amount of beef!  I would love it if they add more noodles!  Personal choice, I love noodles!

Best place and location to dine for families, friends and I'm giving "thumbs up" for dates!  I like the modern classic feel of the restaurant as you see your appetizers freshly made at the counter!  Servers are very helpful and friendly.

Museum Cafe

G/F Greenbelt 4, Makati Ave. cor. Dela Rosa St., Ayala Ctr.

Makati City, Metro Manila

tel. no: (632) 757-3000

I like calling this restaurant Museum Cafe rather than M Cafe! It was a good laugh when one of my friend went to Mc Cafe instead of M Cafe because she thought it was the same restaurant!  :P  

Enjoy your weekend food tripping

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Reviews: ZOYA Color Lock

Good day everyone!  Today, I will be posting Nail Product Reviews, I haven't done that for quite some time as I've been using the same nail care system for the past months!  I'm glad I took the big leap and embraced change!  As I find there are so many wonderful products out there worth to try!  

It was a first for me to try ZOYA Mini Color Lock System. 

ZOYA Mini Colorlock says ---

The wearability of ZOYA Nail Polish works better with the Colorlock System. It stays on longer and keeps lustre of polish for at least 5 days. This is safe to use by pregnant and lactating women as well (nontoxic, noncarcinogenic)  

Each kit contains:

• ZOYA Anchor (Basecoat)
• ZOYA Armor (Topcoat)
• ZOYA Hurry Up Drops
• ZOYA Remove+

AMW says ---

ZOYA Remove+

Pros

• A little goes a long way.
• Can remove stubborn glitters.
• Does not leave a white film on nails.
• The scent is not strong.  
• Awarded by Allure magazine as best nail polish remover!

Cons

• None!  Probably, the price?
  

ZOYA Anchor

Adheres Nail Color

Pros

• Dries up easily once applied on fingers.
• Brush is easy to use.
• One coat is enough to protect the nails from further yellowing.
• Nail polish stays longer together with the Zoya Armor (top coat).
• No chipping.
• Safe to use for pregnant and lactating woman due to its non-toxic, non-carcinogenic factors.

Cons

• Other people may find this pricey but I think the full size price of this is worth every single penny!

ZOYA Armor

Protects Nail Color

Pros

• Brush is consistently good!
• Nail polish looks new even after a week with this top coat.
• No chipping after 7 days!  (Dish washing, cooking, typing, etc.. all included to test)
• Safe for pregnant and lactating moms.

Cons

• Same, price!  But again, worth every penny!

 ZOYA Hurry Up Drops

dries polish fast and ends bubbling

Pros

• Does help speed up drying time.
• The dropper is a brilliant idea as helps even distribution.
• One tiny drop is enough for one nail.
• One tiny bottle lasts!

Cons

• Not comfortable with the oily feel of my fingertips especially if I plan to type after nail polish application.  It gets transferred to my keyboard.

The Mini ZOYA Color Lock System

Php1,000 (approx $23.25)

Available locally at: Organic Rituals Spa 

(feel free to add them up on Facebook)

Overall, the Mini set is great to test if the product is worth purchasing or not!  I like the fact that these are all safe enough for pregnant women to use!  That's a great news for nail polish lovers like myself!  I can't imagine myself not applying polish for 9 whole months (if I get pregnant).

I am very impressed with how my nail art lasts for more than 1 week and it looks as good as new!  My nails do get a bit yellow but not as much as regular base and top coat!  I can dramatically see a huge difference of this from the other brands!

A picture of my Hello Kitty inspired nails after 2 full weeks!  Nails have grown and my nail art is still intact!

I can't attest the effectiveness of the Hurry Up Drops in terms of the "bubbling" as I don't usually have problems with my nail polish bubbling up!  A couple of nail polish lovers out there did voice out their problems on nail polish bubbling!  Aside from not shaking the bottle vigorously, instead, rub the polish between your palms.  Never apply polish in front of a fan, these tiny reminders may help!

Will definitely re-purchase these 2 items once I finish up my mini version ---

• ZOYA Anchor- Php455.00 (approx $10.60)
  
• ZOYA Armor- Php455.00 (approx $10.60)

I have so many base coats and top coats to finish from all my "hoarding", but this brand impressed me and definitely tops my "next to haul" list.

Have you tried ZOYA?
Keep smilin'
Stay happy! 

(Note from Author: Product provided for PR consideration.  The author is not paid to write this post. All information written are based solely on author's personal experiences.  Please purchase at your own discretion.)