AMW Reports: Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

Weekend, all my weekends on October and November are almost gone!  I'm not complaining though, it's a good, happy kind of busy! :)

This week went by pretty quickly because of various events that has been happening.  There's one event that I attended that I would LOVE to tell you about it.

Before I start with the event proper, let me tell you that I'm a bad "reporter" *laughs*  

I left home around 4:30pm and because of traffic and it was crazy on how buses drive at Roxas Blvd. and Buendia, I got in the event with a huge smile but I was told the event was over!

Embarrassing for me to admit but I wasn't "fashionably" late, I was just plain...LATE! *blushes*

I do know traffic could kill me but I still pushed to go to this event because I strongly support the cause.  Here are my past posts to show you guys how much I support this cause ---

Estee Lauder Companies' 2009 Breast Cancer Awareness Post

AMW Bulletin: Be Informed  asking help from YOU girls to share message of hope!

I did my part and posted my message of hope....

I hope you do too!  

Let me repeat myself as I'm "cute" that way... (that made you blink right?)   Whatever works! For the love of this campaign.

How to do your part?

• Like Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign on Facebook.
• In order to share your message of hope, click on the "Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign" tab and then "Click To Share Your Message of Hope Today".
• Enter your message of hope to illuminate Philippines in our global illumination map.

Though I missed the event proper, I did have a quick chat with Ms. Ina Casas, Marketing Executive, and she filled me in on what happened.  Ms. Patty Betita gave an inspirational speech on her own story of Breast Cancer  and how she survived it!

Ms. Patty Betita and Mrs. M

I want to thank the girls (Shen, Rowena and Michelle) for staying with me even though they are supposed to leave!  We also had a nice chat with Theya So, Brand Manager for Fragrance Division. (2nd from left)

To show our support for the campaign, we marched Bonifacio High Street with our "pink ribbons" as we had our dinner at 2nd's.

(3 photos above taken from Mrs. M, thanks AA for the photos!)

Last but not the least, I want to share this card I got from the event to YOU, AMW Readers and women out there to do BSE (Breast Self Examination) Once a Month 7 to 10 days after the start of your monthly period!

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Echoing to what Estee Lauder group believes in....

Together...

Let us Connect, Communicate, Conquer 

For a Future Free of Breast Cancer

Be informed.

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Stay healthy!

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!

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!

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!