Tech Bulletin: Protect+ for all Apple Gadgets

I never thought I'll join in the apple bandwagon but we actually own a small number of Apple products.  The most recent would be our iPad 2 which we enjoyed watching our favorite movies online  via YouTube. 

The thing about "The AMWs" (think of this as The Kardashians! lol)  and their gadgets, we do take serious care of them as whether they are gifted or bought, it was the hard earned money that was used to be able to enjoy such product.

Don't we want to cradle them dearly and hope it lasts til the next "big thing"?

I recently receive an email for Apple gadget owners out there who loves them dearly....(and I'm happy to share it to everyone)

"Protect + is a new “gadget” that will fortify your Apple experience. It is a very practical tool that will enhance the protection of your Apple gadget specifically Macbook, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, iMac, iMac Mini, iPad, iPod"(Note: iPhones not included)

In simpler terms, Protect + ensures our gadgets are repaired or replaced conveniently without interrupting our activities (in my case, YT watching, email checking, game playing and blogging!). It is an extension to AppleCare warranty that covers theft and accidental damages to our Apple gadget.

"It offers you a FREE 30-day trial within 7 days from date of purchase. Apple Protect Plus has flexible terms when it comes to duration of coverage and payment of premiums. It is available to you within 14 days from date of purchase."

I like the fact that this feels like my car insurance, we don't want bad things to happen to our car but there are uncontrollable circumstances and all we need to do is give ourselves extra protection!

Same to our Apple gadgets, PhilFire Protect + will be there to take off the hassle.

Here are some important details you need to know ---

• Philfire will indemnify the insured against the cost of Repair or the Replacement of the Equipment (with similar specifications, which may be by way of refurbished equipment).
• Philfire Insurance shall only be liable to pay for a maximum of (2) Repairs during the period of insurance.
• 12 Months protection from Accidental Damafe (Standard Repairs and Unit Replacement).
• 12 Months Protection from Theft.

To those who are interested, here's how to activate Protect +

• Visit your nearest DigitalHub store to purchase your favorite apple gadget.
• Ask for assistance from the sales representative to register for the 30-day free trial of the Protectt Plus.
• Visit the PhilFire website at http://www.philfire.com.ph
•  Click on the Products and choose "Protect+"
• Create your own account by supplying your personal information and details of your purchase.  (Purchase should be within 7 days of purchase).
• Successful registration will be confirmed by means of  an email verification of your purchase details.
• For 6-12 months coverage, your insurance policies will be delivered to your preferred address.
• For pricing concerns, feel free to add them up on facebook HERE and HERE.

CLEAR?  (KUHA MO?) *lol*

For more inquiries, you can visit any DigitalHub stores.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/digitalhub.ph
Twitter: @DigitalHub_RP

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!





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

Eureka Moment: Yosi Samra

I used to own an "almost foldable" ballet flats that was ruined after constant walking during my Seoul, Korea trip.  I vouch to find another pair that's comfortable yet easy to put inside my bag especially when I go out for events.  

Given a choice, I would choose flats and sandals over high heels anytime of the day. Unfortunately, as a woman, there will always be those special events that needs me to dress up and I always have a spare sandals or flats inside my car.

Do I have to go all the way back to the parking lot every time I need to change for comfortable shoes?

Eureka Moment!

Thanks to Will and Charmaine of Monsters Centaur Production Inc. for introducing me to Yosi Samra!

I bet some of you have already chosen their favorite color at this point!  *evil laugh*

Tadah!  You're mine Navy Blue!

According to Yosi Samra ----

"Yosi Samra's years of experience within the footwear industry has allowed him to produce the highest quality ballet flats at the lowest price points.  The innovative split-sole structure is made of 1/8" durable rubber allowing the shoes to fold neatly yet also ensuring that they do not wear when worn.  The actual shoe are made from the best materials and are thick enough that you do not see the outlines of your feet. "

 

I am very "OC" when it comes to shoes or sandals and I would check on them closely and base on the stitching, thick patent leather and the elastic band that's snugly fit my feet minus the discomfort or pain.

A reminder why this got into my Eureka Moment post? It's foldable!  The Yosi Samra folds into a conveniently sized 4.5" x 3" package.  I can easily store this inside my bag without taking much of my bag space and getting my other stuff dirty!

Yay!  I can take this along with me all the time (just like my mini umbrella) for feet emergencies!

I'm obviously excited with this as it works on almost any outfit!  From dresses, skirts, leggings, jeans to shorts!

Other designs I'm eyeing for....

Burnished Rose

Php3,295 (approx $75.00)

 Classic Gold 

Php2,795.00 (approx $63.50)

 Perforated Teal

Php2,995.00 (approx $68.00)

 Two Toned Black and Nude

Php2,995.00 (approx $68.00)

 Limited Edition Tie Dye Multi Color

Php3,795.00 (approx $86.25)

You can find Yosi Samra at GAS, Greenbelt 3 and Trinoma Mall

Can you tell me how you deal with painful heels?

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

AMW Reviews: Mary Kay's TimeWise Luminous and Matte Wear Foundations

For the first time, today's liquid foundation product review is relate-able to all skin types!  The oily, the dry, the combination.  Okay, I stand corrected, sensitive skin gals out there should always do a patch test on whatever products they put on their face as different individuals have different skin reactions to certain ingredients.

I recently road tested Mary Kay's TimeWise Matte-Wear and Luminous-Wear Liquid Foundation.  Feel free to read this post and see which one is right for you!

TimeWise Luminous-Wear Liquid Foundation

(For Normal to Dry Skin)

 

AMW Reports: Sunsilk Hair Experts 1M Project Makeover

Sunsilk's Hair Experts FB page recently achieved 1,000,000 Facebook members, well, at the moment, it's

1,020,618 to be exact, thus making this the world's biggest hair care community!  It's an achievement worth celebrating!

To commemorate such milestone, Sunsilk launched a 24-hour promo and invited fans to submit congratulatory photos and videos.  From there, the team will choose 50 most creative participants and get the opportunity to be a celebrity for a day plus Sunsilk gift packs to take home with. 

Aside from that, they invited 4 bloggers to join the photo shoot with the rest of the loyal members (Trust me when I say LOYAL members, I've seen how interactive the community is and how vocal they are in showing the Sunsilk Hair Experts love!) and I was lucky enough to be one of them!

A full day of pampering with great companion?  What's not to like?

Meet the 3 gorgeous bloggers whom I shared the same unforgettable experience with! 

Sophie of Beautynomics 

Liz of Project Vanity

Shen of Shen's Addiction

The day started with hairstyling at David's Salon...

Of course, together with the 4 of us are the 50 Hair Expert Likers were also there inside the salon for their once-in-a-lifetime pampering experience!  Did you know that I like having my hair pampered?  Feels like massage and I would love to take her home! 

After hairstyling, we took a short ride to The Lighthouse House Studio for makeup and photo shoot!  There I met super talented and down-to-earth stylist Rain!

Rain came with a huge suitcase with more than 50 hot pink tops and dresses (I swear, I've never seen this much pink in my entire life!) and a whole lot of accessories!  *drools*

There, I also met the Creative Director of The Lighthouse Studio  Fashion and Conceptual Photographer Niccolo Cosme together with his staff.

While the rest of the Sunsilk Hair Experts lucky girls have their photo shoot, we had our make-up...

As a makeup artist myself, I seriously enjoyed relaxing for once and having someone do my makeup!  After a couple of hours, with the magic hands of the talented makeup artist, we're ready to roll!

I went adventurous with the bold fuschia lip color that matches my top perfectly! (not intended though)

And there's a whole bunch of "first time" giddiness and laughter during the shoot! 

Group shot with Niccolo before we left the studio

Fun, wacky shot with Rain!

Here's the professional shot 
taken by Niccolo Cosme

 Don't we all look so serious and professional in this shot
as compared to the ones above?  :P

I want to thank Sunsilk Hair Experts for the opportunity!  Our friends from Media Contacts for taking care of us for the whole day!  David's salon for the hair, Rain for styling and Niccolo Cosme for the wonderful shots!

That sounds like a speech from Oscars!  But who cares?  This experience definitely goes straight to my memory box and I'll proudly tell my grand kids....

"Your lola (grandma) once look hot in hot pink!" LOL

Yes, I'm practicing to have more confidence even at the age of "I don't remember my name" hahaha

 "Feel free to LIKE the Hair Experts page and get the best hair tips for Filipinas with the help of Shape & Length Expert Teddy Chares, Dry & Damaged Hair Expert Thomas Taw, Straight Hair Expert Yuko Yamashita and Hair Fall Expert Dr. Francesca Fusco."

What's your favorite Sunsilk variant?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Reviews: L'Oreal White Perfect Pearl Duo Powder Foundation

I am almost done with my Majolica Majorca Skin Remaker Pore Cover and I'm ready to repurchase a refill.  Just when I was going to do so, I received the new L'Oreal White Perfect Pearl Duo Powder Foundation recently for review and I was amazed on its' cute packaging and I like the "Pearl Duo" part!  

After weeks of usage, here are my thoughts....

L'Oreal White Perfect Pearl Duo Powder Foundation says ---

L’Oreal Paris White Perfect Pearl Duo Powder Foundation is perfect for those who want to extend the whitening benefits of their skin care routine to their make up products. Enriched with Melanin-Block and Tourmaline Gemstone, this 2-step foundation hides spots, evens out skin tone, finishes off with a rosy glow. With added SPF19/PA+++, White Perfect Pearl foundation also protects your skin from external damage from UVA/UVB rays. Available in 5 shades.

AMW says ---

Pros

• Packaging is simple yet very cute to look at.
• Mirror is big enough to do your make up.

• Has a pearlescent powder side which gives a nice subtle "glow".  You can specifically use it to "highlight" some parts/areas of your face.
• Powder is easy to apply on skin with both the sponge and brush and it's smooth.
• The sponge that comes with this compact is made with quality.

• Refillable!  I like it that this help saves the environment.  I feel bad throwing out powder foundation compacts at times.  Manufacturing date also printed for reference.

• Comes in 5 shades so you get to choose the right shade for you.
• Gives light to medium coverage.
• Has added benefits aside from just being a powder foundation.
• The powder has 2 different tones, it is ok not to use the lighter tone and use it only to highlight the face.
• Multi-purpose!  Can also be used to highlight to arch of the brows.
• Mixing both will give you a nice radiant glow without the chunks or glitters.
 

Cons

• Concealing is needed if you have spots or acne marks.  
• Applying too much may dry skin even more (this pertains to users who have very dry skin)
• -For oily skinned individuals, retouching is very much needed.

Overall

For someone who likes "brightening", this is a  very unique and nice powder foundation to use once in awhile especially if I need highlighting!  I can't say the coverage is to die for as it can only minimize redness and darkness but won't conceal them completely.

Tips

• Oily skinned individuals can use oil blotters in the middle of the day prior to retouching.
• Dry skinned individuals need to moisturize your skin well prior to powder foundation application.
• Conceal areas that needed coverage before you apply this powder foundation with a "patting" motion.
• If you plan to repurchase, please purchase the refill to help save environment!
• Though this promises to lighten up the skin and block melanin, I still strongly suggest everyone to use Sunblock prior to powder foundation application.

Will I repurchase?
Yes!  For personal use just for the fact that I'm a highlighter addict!  (also addicted to STABILOS lol!)

To whom do I recommend this to?
Anyone who likes the "extra" glow in just one product.  I think this product will go well with individuals who have normal/combination skin.

Where to purchase and how much?
At L'Oreal counters for Php995.00 (approx $23.00)  Refills available for Php795.00 (approx $18.50)

L'Oreal White Perfect Pearl Duo Powder Foundation 

in  Golden Ivory

The top portion is the highlighter which has a hint of pink shade which gives "glow"

The Golden Ivory foundation has indeed golden undertone

This matched my skin perfectly with a brush!

This is how I use the "highlight" part with my fingers]

Applied on different areas of my face that needs highlighting

• Cheekbones
• Under the eye area
• Nose bridge
• Above the center of upper lips

(sorry no lipstick or anything but the powder foundation on the lower right side of the photo,

I look like a dead fish!  LOL  Love me still?   Pretty Please?)

Have you tried the L'Oreal White Perfect Pearl Duo Powder Foundation?

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!