AMW Bulletin: Digital Walker Promotion, MAC Opens in Cebu and Traffic Shoes

Good evening folks!  How's the rest of the Monday for you?  I had an okay day so I'm hoping the rest of the week will stay this way or even better!  The power of positivity!

Anyways, on my mail box I've got a lot of news to share to everyone from makeup geeks to techie geeks then to the fashionable geeks!  All geeks ---- UNITE!

The Digital Walker

Experience a Different Galaxy promotion

(feel free to click the image to enlarge for details)

To our friends living in Cebu, there's a huge reason to keep that beautiful smile of yours!

MAC is opening up in Cebu

this coming November 11, 2001!

“We are thrilled to bring our M·A·C artistry and professional services to Cebu and to share our beauty philosophy with our customers.” says Ms. Gay Lao Brand General Manager, Philippines.

If you visit Ayala Center Cebu, don't forget to check out MAC store and their artists are ready to recreate beautiful looks for you! 

Last but not the least, I have seen an attached photos of the new Holiday Collection from Traffic Shoes.

Delano 

Php4,499.00

My dad-in-law would love this!

Edmonds

Php3,799.00

Perfect for formal gatherings

ELK

Php3,499.00

best for the younger crowd, creates a hippie vibe

Pyle

Php3,499.00

On days you are wearing very simple and plain outfit,

the pop of color will create a vibe of "freshness"!

Riley

Php3,499.00

Riley is actually the name of my nephew!
I could totally see him wear this! 

He's still a kid and I can imagine how cute it'll look on him!

TRAFFIC Branches are located in the  following malls: Powerplant Mall Rockwell Center, Shangri-la Mall, Rue de CMG Trinoma, The Block SM North Edsa, SM Mall of Asia, Philosophy in Bonifacio Highstreet, Shoppesville Greenhills, SM Cebu NorthWing and Ayala Cebu.

I hope this post keeps you in-the-know! :)

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Nail Art Tutorial: Fireworks-looking Flowers

Happy Monday everyone!  Most of you are on a long holiday weekend but that doesn't stop me from creating a Nail Art Tutorial to start the weak bright and full of fireworks!

To be honest, it isn't even close to fireworks but the flowers I've created in this tutorial have more petals which look quite Katy Perry-ish "Fireworks".  Just my imagination...don't mind me!  :P

Here's my final nail art....

If you do wonder, I was inspired with the color combination from my own mobile phone!  My sister-in-law gifted me this neon orange casing and it came out pretty well!  Thanks Shobe! :)

Let's start the tutorial shall we?  First few photos were taken by yours truly but thankfully, Mr. AMW got home just when I was doing the complicated parts!  :D

Weekend Food Tripping at: Sentro and Figaro + Meetup with So Loverly "Girl"

I know I've said this a lot of times and I don't mind saying it over and over again....

I am really happy I started this blog because I have met so many wonderful friends!  I can't believe how many friends I got to meet Near or Far...*singing Titanic Song*  lol

A month ago, I was lucky enough to meet the wonderful bloggers in Singapore  (read post HERE and HERE).  It was a great year for me and it wasn't the end of meet-ups this year!

Another "cyber" friend of mine, one of the So Loverly girls Lisa messaged me to let me know she's coming for a very short vacation in Manila.  I think it was literally 3 days and I was really touched she chose to spend time with me!

She chose a location, it was Greenbelt and I picked the restaurant....

SENTRO

I can't remember when was the last time I dined in here but I was still single then!  Years for sure!  I won't forget the wonderful experience with the Corned Beef Sinigang, which by the way is the specialty of the said restaurant!

Mr. AMW and I were busy discussing about what we would like them to try and so far, we came up with this!  Lisa and her husband Alex are quite adventurous with food so we didn't have a hard time!

Sago't Gulaman

We actually requested for a sample of this before they went on and order for their own glass!  It was good drink to welcome them to such hot and humid country!

Sizzling Tofu

Php250.00 (approx $5.80)

Diced tofu in a special soy and little mayo dressing served on sizzling plate.

Funny it states in their menu: "Parang Sisig pero Tofu!"  So true!  I like this dish and wouldn't mind ordering this again.  Sue me, I'm a tofu lover!

 Home-Style Chicken Adobo

 Solo Php220.00 (approx $5.10)

Sharing Php420.00 (approx $9.80)

Chicken stewed in cane vinegar, soy sauce and native garlic

 Not bad, but it's not something I would like to order again and again!  I find the chicken to be a bit on a "diet" it isn't as meaty as I want my Adobo should be!  Oh, I wouldn't mind to have more sauce too!

 Adobong Kangkong

Php80.00 (approx $2.00)

 Water spinach braised and stewed in vinegar and soy sauce

 Approve!  Love the crunchy garlic bits added on top!

 Sinigang na Corned Beef

 Solo Php310.00 (approx $7.20)

Sharing Php595.00 (approx $13.90)

 Corned beef short ribs and boneless shanks in tamarind broth with native vegetables

Who doesn't eat Sinigang?  Definitely NOT ME!  I love Sinigang and I usually prefer them in Pork but I've tried the Corned Beef Sinigang from Sentro multiple times and it has always been a great experience.  My only complaint though is the pot they used in serving the dish is a bit too small!  I like the old version better as I had a hard time serving soup! 

The photo below is a "SHARING" size by the way!

We forgot to take photos but we devour on Garlic Rice and Plain Rice.  The best way to eat Filipino dish is with rice!  Am I right? RICE!  *laughs*

After our wonderful dinner at Sentro, the couple wanted us to talk further and we went to the nearby coffee shop Figaro!  

Fruit Cake

My Little Oscar

Which is another name for Sans Rival

 Cafe Latte or Cafe Au Lait

Sorry this wasn't my order! :) Alex's drink!

 White Chocolate Mocha

I love this! This never fails to boost up my cheefulness!

A shot of me and Lisa Gosh!

I love you girl! Thank you so much for the time and I had a great,

long-lost friend conversation with you! :)

Double Date :)

It was a wonderful weekend food tripping especially with good friends!
What's your weekend food tripping?
Who are you sharing it with?

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

AMW Reports: Bed Head

What did all the girls in this picture do prior to taking this shot?  Let's REWIND....

 

**photo credits: Thanks to Kira for this shot

I came from work straight to Basement Salon, Shangri-La branch breathless because of traffic!  I am so comfortable in this salon that I rushed to the salon and ran all the way to the second floor with my black Suede Ferretti pumps.

The dear photographer helped took a shot of "breathless" me before I got the chance to check the place and say "hi" to the rest of the girls....

Wow, I realized I walk passed a buffet table and that is not acceptable for the food lover that I am. I have to give a shout out to that chicken strips!  Tastes really good!

I looked around the salon and saw familiar faces and of course, I said hi and had a bit of chit chat with them while they had their hair done! 

One of the staff from Basement Salon went up to me and asked me some questions for them to figure out which type of Bed Head products they will use on me.  Here's a card that shows my type of hair.

I was shampooed, conditioned and blow dried as I enjoyed the scrumptious meal!  Ahhh, if this is the life of a princess, I wouldn't mine being a princess for at least a week! Hehehe

Bed Head has always been a household name for styling products!  I've used a couple of their styling products from Catwalk Extra Strong Mousse to Curl Rock Curl Boosters.  The S Factor Flat Iron Shine Spray was also used in one of the MTV shoot I've done makeup for.

The reason why the bloggers were invited to enjoy a quiet afternoon/night at a salon is because they want to introduce Styleshots and Urban Anti-dotes to us.

Let's start with Styleshots....this product line is formulated for specific purposes.

EPIC VOLUME
Shampoo Php1,850/ Conditioner Php1,930

Boosts volume and shine by repairing hair's protein and retains moisture

HI-DEF CURLS
Shampoo Php1,850/ Conditioner Php1,930

Re-define those curls and protects it against thermal damage and reduce frizz

EXTREME STRAIGHT
Shampoo Php1,850/ Conditioner Php1,930

smoothens locks and prevents breakage.  

Also provides humidity resistance, detangles and adds shine.

 Then there's the Urban Antidoates....

RE-ENERGIZE
Shampoo Php1,850/ Conditioner Php1,930

Made for normal Hair

Re-energize can quicly boosts  moisture and shine 

for that lifeless and dull hair

RECOVERY
Shampoo Php1,850/ Conditioner Php1,930

For dry, damaged tresses that needs major hydration and fast!

Perfect for those over processed hair from the hair coloring, perming and straightening.

RESURRECTION
Shampoo Php1,850/ Conditioner Php1,930

Perfect for weak, brittle hair that needs an intervention

This is a powerful moisture packed shampoo and condition that hydrates.

"Bed Head products are available at: Basement Rockwell, Basement Shangrila, Basement Eastwood, Emphasis Rockwell, Emphasis Manila Peninsula, Essensuals Megamll, Essensuals Trinoma, Essensuals 6750, Henri Calayag, Studio 546 and TIGI Main Office"

They are pricier as compared to other shampoos and conditioners but let me tell you, the products above targets your hair concerns to the dot!  They washed my hair with EXTREME STRAIGHT and no matter how much the guy tried to blow dry my hair for a bit of waves/curls, it just won't happen! It went straight til the next wash!

I may have to add that the scent stays til the next day too!  Once Mr. AMW got home, the first thing he said was..."What's that nice fruity smell?". *points to myself* Loud and proud yo!

Before I end this post, I learned last night that Bed Head has a contest in store for you, and nope!  You're not just going to win TIGI goodies but you get to win an iPad!

Mechanics:

• Like TIGI - Bed Head, Catwalk, S Factor Fanpage on Facebook.
• Post this on your wall publickly: "Follow @TIGI - Bed Head, Catwalk, S Factor on Facebook and get a chance to win an iPad plus rockin' TIGI goodies."  Share the love and tag two of your friends in your post.
• That's it!  Goodluck!

Terms and Conditions:

• Giveaway will run on a one-month period from October 27 to November 27, 2011.  This is open to Philippine residents only.
• The winner will be picked by TIGI and notified via email.
• The winner must be able to travel to Manila to claim his/her prize.

Comprende? 

Bravo! :)

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Bulletin: Grubbies at the Pinoy Global Bazaar and Delsey FB Promo

Dear AMW Readers:

Our friends from Delsey would like to share to us that they have a promotion ongoing at Facebook from November 14 to December 4, 2011!  

1 Delsey luggage will be raffled off per week!  Seriously, gotta have Delsey luggage!

Please click photo for mechanics and good luck!  I hope AMW readers will get to win!  *crosses fingers, toes and eyes*! :P

Next comes the Global Pinoy Bazaar coming up this weekend at Rockwell Tent, Makati!

Grubbies will be there and I just learned about the brand last night via Liz.  Grubbies is actually play clothes for busy women who can't be bothere to dress up on casual days!

From classic pieces that comes in bright colors and in very comfortable fabrics and each piece is proudly Filipino made!  According to the li'l birdie, tops are between Php550.00-Php750.00 on average while dresses are Php990.00 to Php1,200.

Drop by their booth at Global Pinoy Bazaar November 5-6!  To those who can't make it, a store somewhere in Salcedo Village will surprise you this November 18.

Enjoy the long weekend!
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!