Friday, October 14, 2011

AMW Bulletin: Forever 21 SM Megamall 3-Day Sale

It's that time of the year once again --- and I'm not referring to Christmas! 
It's the Forever 21 SM Megamall Sale!
On a regular non-sale day, SM Megamall is always packed with Forever 21 loyalists who would go all the way just to score on lovely tops, shorts, skirts or dresses!


If you're off to SM Megamall over the weekend, you may as well visit the Forever 21 3-Day Sale!  I'm sure you'll find something nice tehre!


Get 20% off on regular items (with minimum spent of Php5,000) for the first day until 12nn when you present both Forever 21 Mastercard and SM Advantage card/BDO Reweards card.
Get 10% off on regular items for SM Advantage card and BDO Rewards card.
Get 10% off on regular items (with a minimum spent of P5,000) for the whole weekend with your Forever 21 Mastercard 
*Get 5% rebate with a minimum spent of P5,000 with your BDO credit card (Forever 21 Mastercard included in this promo).

Have fun shopping!
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!
Be informed!
 

Eureka Moment: Curling without Damaging

My hair has always been in layers, ever since the Friends' "Rachel Layer Days" (around the 90's).  I've always been very adventurous with layers, I have tried 3 inches of hair at the crown area while the rest of my hair falls way below my shoulders. 

As most hair stylist would say, layers won't be appreciated unless you blowdry it or curl it!  It's true, especially on me!  My friends who have seen me for the past month would know that I had my hair cut short (just a bit below the shoulders) considering I've had my long locks for the past "blogging years"! 

Do you want to know why?

It wasn't depression or heartbreak *promise* :P  I went to my favorite Korean stylist "Water" at Tony & Jackey salon and one look at my hair she had this disapproving look and said: "Ahhh, your hair, the ends!  Soooo soooo dry!".  Girl!  That hurts!  *in pain laughter* 

I asked her what needs to be done, she asked me to go through hair treatment, I told her I religiously treat my hair with "at home"hair care treatment (you guys would believe me with the number of Hair Product Reviews I've done.) 

She told me she'll cut it a bit shorter than I requested, of course I said "yes", she's the expert anyways! 

It was cut in "full layers" and on the next day after my hair wash.  For the first time, I do not appreciate the cut done by my favorite stylist!  It has been days that I've been struggling to like my 'do until I styled it by using curling iron to create "volume".  

I'm dead, do I need to use heat on a daily basis for my hair to look good?

Then I remembered my dear blogger friend Kim, who's also a hairstylist did Tara's hair on her Sunlife photoshoot with the red and white gadget called Caruso.

And Tara looked like this...
Gorgeous curls!
(photo grabbed from Tara's FB page)

I googled Caruso and researched about the product, which by the way, is not available locally!  It was great timing though as my aunt in the US asked me if I needed something from the US and I need this!!!

I read through various sites and saw different versions of Caruso. My choices was trimmed down to 2...

The Caruso 30 Molecular ION Steam Rollers


And the Caruso Professional Molecular Steam Hairsetter 
with 30 Rollers

I wanted to save my hair, I tweeted about it and  Sophie messaged me telling me she bought extras because she purchased a set for herself and it was in huge box so she might as well purchase more!  That means she has limited sets left.  I bought a set from Sophie because waiting for shipping is "hellish" for me!  She's heaven sent!  *lol*

It wasn't a hard decision anymore as the ONLY set that has Worldwide Voltage is the Caruso Professional Molecular Steam Hairsetter which Sophie has!  I purchased from her right away and played with it once I received it!

30 different roller sizes
6 petite, 6 small, 6 medium, 6 large, 6 jumbo

At this point, I do wish my hair is longer
So I can play with all the roller sizes!
Honestly speaking, it was difficult to use for the first few tries and I was struggling due to my super "layered" locks.  After various practice, I am so glad I found the best way to style my hair and it's just using steam!

With a combination of Small and Medium sized rollers
I came up with this!
(posted this on Twitpic a month ago)

Now I appreciate my layers!  I will be reviewing about the Caruso Heating Rollers soon!  For now, it's a Eureka Moment for me!  Obviously, the downside is, its not available locally!  Nevertheless, I own one and I don't have to worry on damaging my hair on a daily basis!


Do you have layers?
How do you style your hair?


Keep smilin'
Stay happy!


Thursday, October 13, 2011

Nail Art Tutorial: "Ode to Frankie"

Halloween is near... nail artists out there are probably creating their own version of Halloween Nails.  I don't usually go with themes as I really do my nail art designs depending on my mood.  Well actually, it really depends on 2 things...

1. If I'm lazy
2. If I'm not That lazy

Hahaha, on days that I feel lazy, I would go for simple designs, on days I'm really inspired, I would probably go for a theme.  Since I'm in the mood and I found a nice green polish as base, here's my nail art tutorial called "Ode to Frankie", yes!  It was inspired by Frankenstein, he turned out to be my favorite after he tried to strangle me inside Universal Studios, Singapore! :P


 Cheers Frankie!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

AMW Bulletin: The Body Shop's Pre-Holiday Sale

Dear Philippine Readers:



Who can feel the Christmas? *raises hands*
The Body Shop is celebrating Early Christmas with The Body Shop's Pre-Holiday Sale!
I used to purchase sets from The Body Shop as gifts to my Godparents, I can see how much they love it!  If you're a TBS fun just like yours truly, here's an email I got from them.

Visit The Body Shop stores nationwide until November 10 and score a unique find with discounts up to 70% off!  Every store offers various products on sale perfect for your family and friends so don't just visit one.

Love Your Body members enjoy a 5% rebate for every Php100 purchase and become a Love Your Body member instantly with a minimum purchase of Php1,500.  

Enjoy shopping!  I love great deals!
I hope you do too!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!


AMW Makeover: 2 Girl Friends off to a Friend's Wedding

Good morning!  Happy Humpy Wednesday!  The day before I left for Singapore, I actually went for a makeup gig!  I know I should've rested but when it comes to prettifying people, it's a job that doesn't feel like a job at all!

I want to thank Sophie for recommending me.  It wasn't hard prettifying them as they are super gorgeous to start with!  They are actually friends who will be part of the entourage for their friend's wedding!

(Note: I apologize for the semi blurry pictures, photographer is not with me at that time..lol)

Arlyn

Request: Even skin tine, eyes look a bit bigger
What I love about Arlyn is her familiarity to makeup.  She's quite adventurous and would even go for smokey eyes!  Her skin is good to start with, so I started off applying a foundation primer underneath just to keep her foundation from sliding off as the day is quite long for her!

I corrected her skin's redness with green concealer prior to foundation application, I used cream based foundation as she has normal skin.  

For the eyes, I took one look at the shape of her eyes and I knew "Daytime Smokey Eye Makeup" is calling her name!  I went for a combination of dark brown and a hint of lilac that complemented her milky skin!

Added with a simple matte blush and pink lipstick, she's ready to party! :)


Arlyn's Friend
Request: To make her uneven eyes look even
Seriously?  These girls can just wear their bridal entourage dresses and go bare faced!  Aren't they gorgeous even without makeup?

Arlyn's friend has a medium colored skin tone and skin is normal.  I prepped her skin by applying a foundation primer that gives a bit of "brightness".  I applied cream foundation on her as well and has nothing much to conceal!  

As requested, I went on and drew a crease on her right eye making sure both eyes are even and brightened up the inner corner of her eyes for the focus to go straight to her lovely eyes.

I've decided to use peach colored blush complementing with a peach colored lipstick because she prefers the shade and I believe she looks great on it.


The lovely girls ready to be on their friend's special day!
If only I get a shot of them wearing their lovely blue gowns!
Thanks girls for giving me the chance to prettify an "already pretty" face.

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!