Revlon Top Speed Fast Dry Nail Enamel Review

Revlon may not be well-knowned for their polishes but I have always loved them!  I purchased and repurchased the Revlon Clear Polish each time I visited Hong Kong when I was still living and working in Shenzhen, China. Ahh, those where the days I hop on the ferry and sit for 30minutes and voila!  I'm in Shopping City! :)

When Nail Art Designs turned out to be a huge part of my life, one of the many polish brands that I have enjoyed using as a base or even used as a polish for designs, they always deliver!  I cannot count the times I  have used the Revlon Fire and Ice Nail Polish Collection.

Ferretti Gives: Dress Me Up, Buttercup! --- CLOSED!!!

Ohhh would you believe I have been blogging since January of 2008?  Correct!  Happy Blog Anniversary to AMW and the rest of the readers who has been with me for the past years!  4 years and I'm still here *wipes forehead*

As always, giveaways will be one of the few ways to celebrate the blog anniversary PLUS, it feels so good to be the bearer of good news so watch out for more contests popping up every now and then.  Contests are here to stay and it's not only during anniversaries as life is just like that....UNPREDICTABLE :)

Today, I've got WONDERFUL news to shoe lovers out there!  But before I share the news, can I just brag about my new cutesy pair of shoes that I recently got?

Ferretti Multicolored Slingback Wedge

Php1,299.00 (approx $30.20)

Please believe me when I say they look even prettier IN PERSON!

And here's the good news, they are kind enough to sponsor a giveaway to 1 LUCKY AMW Reader!   The lucky AMW reader will get the chance to take home a pair of shoes (of choice) from Ferretti!  Yes, you get to choose YOUR CHOICE of shoes/sandals!

*EEEEEEKKKKKK!*

 At this point on, I'm sure you want me to just zip my mouth and tell you the mechanics... Okay, fine! :P

Mechanics:

• Like Ferretti Shoes on Facebook.
• Follow Ferretti Shoes on Twitter 
• Comment ONCE together with your name and email address.
• "How will you style me with my Ferretti Multicolored Slingback Wedge in Blue?"
• Comment together with a LINK of a photo of the outfit!  (Can be from any site!)
• Contest starts today ends February 14, 2012!  
• 1 winner will be handpicked by my very own panel of judges. (Mr. AMW and his family) :D
• Who can join?  Philippine readers who can pick up their shoes at Glorietta 5, Makati.

I can't wait to see how you style me up! :)  You don't have to style me base on my personality, just be creative and show me how I can look gorgeous --- with the right outfit together with these pair of shoes!

On a side note, I look gorgeous even without clothing! Bwahahhahaha (This sentence is invisible by the way!)

Thank you so much Ferretti for the wonderful treat to AMW readers.

Goodluck!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Bulletin: Creations Salon Contest + Studio SnR x Bobbi Brown's Mastering the Basics

Dear Philippine Readers:
It's a good sunshine-y Tuesday!  Another Bulletin Alert from yours truly!  Are you ready?

You can get a chance to win a total makeover (cut, color, nails) from THE Lourd Ramos himself!  

Mechanics:

• Like Creations Salon by Lourd Ramos on Facebook and follow them on Twitter (creations_lourd). 
• Lourd Ramos is best known for his flawless, natural-looking makeup. So get flawless and take a shot of your best natural look. Post your photo publicly on our Facebook wall.. 
• Tell them what inspired your look -- BE CREATIVE and don't be afraid to get down to the details. Finally, answer this question.
• Why do you deserve a makeover by Lourd Ramos?
• Submission of photos will run from January 18 - February 15, 2012. 
• Winner will be picked on February 18, 2012 and will be notified via email.

 Do follow instructions and contest won't happen HERE on AMW site.

Next, a lot of you want to learn make up and Studio SnR kicked off the year 2012 with another The Beauty High Tea Series for Bobbi's Mastering the Basics!  I've attended once and mind you, I have learned so much and learning should NEVER stop!

To read about my experience, smile and click HERE.

Oh, before I forget, this time, Studio SnR partners with Serenitea!  Oooohhh you get to enjoy learning at the same time enjoy drinks from Serenitea!

I'll be back for more information from the li'l birdies that are nice enough to tell me what's happening out there! :)

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

(Note: Author is not affiliated with companies mentioned in this post.  This serves as information purposes only.)

AMW Reviews: Dove Damage Therapy Intense Repair Treatment Mask

I have been holding off the review of the Dove Damage Therapy Hair Treatment as I don't know how most of my local readers can search for this product since this was gifted to me by my brother from Shanghai! 

Oh yes, my brother knows how crazy I was in terms of taking care of my hair so he always brings back random hair treatment stuff and so far, he's got good taste! :)

Anyway, I'm starting to blab again and the point of the story, I recently saw a commercial on TV from Dove and I'm happy to learn that Dove hair care products are FINALLY available in Manila!  So I'm ready to share my reviews and not put "Not locally available" as Con! :)

Dove Damage Therapy says ---

Dove Damage Therapy Intensive Repair Treatment Mask helps to ensure hair is more resilient to future damage. Contains conditioning ingredients to help smooth hair and prevent future damage and moisture loss, moisturising serums and oils to keep hair looking and feeling manageable, a vita-protein complex to replenish the hair and fibre actives to help rebuild internal intra-protein bonds within the hair cortex to repair internal damage. Suitable for use in the shower. 

Size: 200ml

AMW says ---

Pros

• Well sealed upon purchase.

• The mouth of the packaging is quite big so easy to grab enough product.
• This can also be used as daily conditioner if your hair is damaged.
• Hair feels soft and easy to comb.
• Even when massaged on the scalp area, this does not weigh down hair.
• No oily feel.
• One tub lasts me more than 2 months.  Quite a deal considering I sometimes use this as regular conditioner.
• Smells great!
• Does lessen frizz (but not completely remove them)
  

Cons

• Those who have super frizzy hair may not see results right away.
• Everything is in Chinese so I'm not sure if the local version does have an English translation. (lucky me I can read Chinese though) :)

Overall
This is a very simple hair treatment that targets dryness, hair gets smoother and easy to comb even after first use.

Tips

• Apply starting from the mid-shaft of the hair to bottom.
• Do this on a weekly basis.  If your hair is very damaged, do this treatment twice a week.
• Though instructions ask you to put this on for around 5 minutes, on days I have enough time, I apply a generous amount onto a damp hair and wrap my hair with a cling wrap or shower cap and let it sit for an hour!  My hair feels and looks gorgeous for the whole week!
• How to prevent hair loss in women? Many have asked, well one way to prevent it is to use weekly treatment for hair to be softer and tangle-free which makes brushing or combing easier.

Will I repurchase?
Yes!

To whom do I recommend this to?
Best for normal to dry, damaged hair.

Where to purchase and how much?
At leading groceries and department stores for Php253.00(approx $5.88).

Have you tried Dove Hair Care products?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

Eureka Moment: "Organization-On-Sale" plus L.A. Art Deco Polishes!

Don't you just hate it when you try to get organized but you have to spend a lot just to be one?  I don't know about you but I feel that way! 

Over the weekend, we went to Trinoma Mall and look the Eureka Moments I've had?  I know some of you  have been there back and forth so you probably knew about these, I'm too late at times but it doesn't hurt to share...even when I'm late :)

Remember the Eureka Moments HERE and HERE?

Well, good news to start off Year of the Dragon!  These lovelies are FINALLY on sale!

The pastel colored ones (in the middle) is on 30% off while the darker colored ones (right side) were on 20% off!  The price range is about Php2,500 so you do your Math!  I didn't, I just got too excited to calculate!  Did I buy it?  No, as I already have a good storage system at home but I'm sure a lot of you will be happy to know these gorgeous drawers are on sale! 

Aside from makeup organization, I'm sure most of you are into accessories like me!  The Foldable Earring Screen which I blogged about a year or 2 years ago is on sale! 

50% off from Php899.75  (approx $20.90)

to Php450.00 (approx $10.50)

30% off for Necklace Stand

around Php450.00 (approx $10.45) 

to Php315.00 (approx $7.30)

**All of the products mentioned above are sighted at True Value, Trinoma.

I have to be honest with you, I'm not sure until when the SALE will run so do give them a call to check or head on to True Value, Trinoma or other branches as early as TODAY! 

Now, on to the thin brushed Nail Art Pens from L.A. Colors!  Since THIS blog post, a lot of you have been emailing me telling me they can't seem to find them at Market! Market! So what does AMW do?  Search like a "hawk" on various malls to help you guys find the next target to hoard the gorgeous L.A. Colors Art Deco Pens which I use a lot on my Nail Art Tutorials!

Located at Landmark, Trinoma Mall

for Php99.75 (approx $2.00)

Hope this post is helpful to some of you looking for ways to save up!!! :)
Cheers to more Eureka Moments!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!