AMW Bulletin: Shiseido's Autumn Winter Make up Competition

Dear Make Up Enthusiasts!

Are you a  freelance make up artist (not connected to any brand)  Have you just graduated from make up school and don't know what to do next? 

Shiseido has an exciting contest for you!  You have to purchase a special set for the Shiseido Make Up Contest (limited to 32 pcs only).  Kindly click on the poster for more information!

What will the winner get?
Php20,000 cash and Php30,000 worth of products! :)

Goodluck!
Let me know if you're joining!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

(Author is not affiliated with the brand.  This post serves as information purposes only.)

AMW Makeover: The Groom's Room

Groom's Room is like Blues' Clues....
sorry too random!  *laughs*

It was a first for me to stay inside the Groom's Room for makeovers, it wasn't as busy as the bride's room for sure!  Now I know how Mr. AMW's room felt like during the time of our wedding!  I can officially say: "He's unfair!"

The Groom's Room obviously feels more relaxed as the photographers, make-up artists, stylists and coordinators usually meet up inside the bride's room which makes it a bit more crowded.  As I got in the groom's room, everyone was either eating, chatting, watching TV and the groom can get ready at least 2 hours later than the bride!  Men are lucky!!!  :P

I prettified 3 lovely ladies from the Groom's Family.  

 Mother of the Groom

Request: Not much, do anything I want 

just to make her look young!

I am lucky as the mom of the groom has great-looking skin to start with!  I prepped the skin by using a moisturizer.  I spot corrected dark areas to lighten up the spots then proceed with cream foundation.  I kept the make-up as light as possible and focus on perfecting the look of her skin!  Nothing beats inner glow that's why the "after" picture, we almost can't see her eyes as she kept on laughing! 

Well, I did say : "Koochi...koochi...baby's laughing!"  *laughs*  It worked! 

Godmother of the Bride and Groom

Request: Same as above! 

The Godmother of the bride and groom turns out to be the Groom's Aunt!  She also have the same skin condition as her sister (above) so I just moisturized areas that are a bit dryer than the rest, spot correct  some random spots.  I did not forget to conceal her under eye area with a concealer.  Used the same formulation of foundation --- cream foundation and gave her a bit of a healthy glow.

Sister-in-law of the Groom

Request: To make her face look slimmer

First of all, slimming effect cannot be done with make-up alone, so I have to thank the effort of my talented hairstylist George Aliben.   The sister-in-law of the groom requested for a slimming effect so I put out my weapon --- Contouring and highlighting powders!

Her skin is a bit dry so I moisturized her face with a non-greasy moisturizer.  Applied Primer on top as she has a super cute 9-month old baby to take care of so I'm sure she will be oiling up even before the wedding ceremony!

I focused the make-up at the center of her face to steer the eyes away from the face's shape.  I've drawn her brows a shade bit darker, did a semi-smokey eye makeup, contoured her nose (again for that center-focused) and used a nice pink lipstick.  

After the make-up, I've done contouring below the cheekbones, the sides of her forehead and her chin.  It does not make a super huge difference at first glance but it gives a cast of shadow on photos!

 Mother of the Groom and Godmother of Bride and Groom

Ready for their photo-op!

SIL of the Groom with her cute daughter

I had a great time prettifying the family!  They came from Iloilo to celebrate their family member's special day!  I appreciate it when client puts me on focus by telling me what their requirements are or what their expectations are for make-up!

I hope my makeover is enough to show that inner beauty really shines!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Bulletin: VMV Skin Soiree on September 15

Dear Philippine Readers:

An update from our friends from VMV Hypo Allergenics...

• Fab Free Makeovers
• Freebies upon purchase (Qualifying Purchases apply)
  Discounts on VMV Products, Facials and Procedures
• Full-sized Ooh-La-Lash volummizing mascara
• First look at the VMV Holiday Sets

It's exciting for sure!  Head on to

VMV Skin Research Center

117 Carlos Palanca Street, Legaspi Village, 

Makati City (near Greenbelt 5)

Enjoy shopping VMV lovers!
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

(Author is not affiliated with the company, this post is for information purposes only.)

Nail Art Tutorial: Falling Dots

Happy Monday and Happy Moon Cake Festival!  As you all know, being Chinese, dots are always lucky as they represent coins!  I've decided to create a simple nail art that focuses on luck and I won't go overboard because of the wedding party I need to attend and I wouldn't like to go wearing formal dress with loud nails!  I do not plan to steal the bride's thunder!  *laughs*

Almost 4 years ago, I had a lady do my nails for my wedding day and I strongly remember the base was a very simple matte white polish which is striking enough on its own!  

Here's an easy tutorial anyone can try! :)

Weekend Food Tripping at: UNO Seafood Wharf Restaurant

Good morning!  By the time you're reading this, I'm off to a wedding gig and a wedding party too!  My grade school friend is getting married today!  That calls for huge celebration!

Talking about celebration, Mr. AMW celebrated his birthday last Thursday and it was on a weeknight so we chose to eat at downtown area where its nearer to our home.  This restaurant is always full and parking is just crazy!  Thank goodness my mom-in-law made an early reservation!  

UNO Seafood Wharf Restaurant

 Once you get in, you'll see most of the table full with groups of friends or families.  The bright yellow and red table and chair setting greeted me together with birthday songs or just people just chatting away!

A dimsum table rolled by....

and I ordered some to keep us sane! :P

 

Beef Meatball

Japanese Siomai

Shrimp Dumplings

I'm not impressed with their dimsum as I find them to be a bit dry.  I am happier with dimsum at Golden Fortune or Yingying!

Eight Treasure Beancurd Soup

The name says it all, 8 treasures, 8 kinds of ingredients were used.

The soup is very tasty and I would go for second round!

Yang Chow Fried Rice

Ahh and we thought we're going to get a bit adventurous.  UNO restaurant has special UNO Fried Rice but when Mr. AMW asked what's the difference of Yang Chow Fried Rice and UNO Fried Rice?   The latter is wrapped in lotus leaf!  Mr. AMW was too hungry to even experiment at this stage!

Fish Fillet Beancurd Hotpot

I promised everyone that if I dined in a restaurant that serves tofu dish, I'm going to try it right?  And I lived up to my promise, this beancurd hotpot dish is delicious!  Though I would appreciate it if they put in more fish fillet?  It's okay as I'm a fan of beancurd. 

How Prawn and Chicken Salad

Most restaurants serve Hot Prawn Salad and I appreciate the fact that this restaurant serves mixed Chicken and Shrimp!  I am allergic to both..but who cares?  It's a birthday celebration!  *laughs*  I like this dish..a lot!

 Sizzling Beef Tenderloin in Black Pepper Sauce

I like them cut in smaller pieces and chew them slowly to enjoy the beef-perience!  The dish lives up to its name, its very tender indeed! :)

Fried Spareribs with Salt and Pepper

Ah, this dish came in last but nevertheless, no matter how full we are, we can't help but chew on the meaty spareribs best drizzled with vinegar!

The service is quick considering it was full house that night.  Waiters are very attentive and you get less 10% off the bill if you pay in cash!  Service charge is not included.  Restaurant accepts both cash and credit card.

UNO Seafood Wharf Restaurant

Ground Level, Calvo Bldg.
268 Escolta St., Sta. Cruz
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

Tel no: (632) 232-1054, (632) 232-1059, (632) 232-1060

How's your week's food tripping?
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!