AMW Wears: Katie Gold Collar Necklace

Happy Tuesday AMW friends!  How did you surpassed Monday?  My Mondays are unusually good so I don't have the Monday Blues no more!  *yay* 

Here's a tiny secret I'd like to share to fellow Monday dislikers out there!  Think of anything exciting to do in the middle of the week, like a haircut appointment or manicure/pedicure treatment on a Tuesday.  A dinner date with your girl friends or colleagues on a Wednesday or a movie-night with your special someone on a Thursday or, check out your dental plans by Friday *laughs*  I'm just joking.  But seriously, doing something exciting in the middle of the week is a great way to beat the weekday blues!  

Give it a try!  It took me 2 1/2 decades to finally understand!  *laughs*

Yesterday, I posted about the Benetton Hot&Cold new fragrance launch and I won a special Hot Gold Fragrance because I arrived in the best themed outfit!  *laughs*  Sorry, I can't help but laugh as I look like Mc Donald's Hamburglar!

Oh, I made a mistake, a female Hamburglar! *laughs*

Hamburglar AMW

We were asked to wear black and white and a gold or silver bling.  It was perfect timing for me to wear my new Katie Gold Collar Necklace which I got from Glam Fashion Clothing.

I browsed on their album and I got attracted to the gorgeous gold "criss-cross" pattern encrusted with crystals on the sides.  It's a beautiful way to accent any simple clothing making it look striking!

It is very easy to wear and remove the necklace with it's strong magnet!

Priced at Php650.00 (approx $15.10) available at Glam Fashion Clothing site.  It's worth the investment!  Just keep in mind to store this in it's own casing to protect the crystals from falling off!  I use those cute tea boxes I got from China to store this!

Thanks Cesil of Glam Fashion for the quick delivery and the gorgeous piece that came all the way from Iloilo!  By the way, I was told that Glam Fashion is currently having a Gold Necklace give away!

How to join?  Kindly click photo below and read the mechanics!

Would you wear Katie Gold Collar Necklace?
How would you wear it?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

(Product received as gift.  Author is not affiliated with the company.  Please purchase at your own discretion.)

The Googly Gooeys x AMW

I met Ponggo ang Tipsy during the Nuffnang Blog Awards held in Malaysia last year!  First impression?  They're a cute couple who's even cuter when I met their counterparts! :)

Since it was a huge group, it was difficult to really mingle and get to know everyone!  Funny how we got to catch up once we got back in Manila!  Tipsy and I ended up sending Twitter messages to each other and we followed each other via Instagram!  

Tipsy recently commented on how clueless she is on makeup (which I think is okay as she looks naturally beautiful!) and asked me to share 5 tips for the readers!  It was a quick, simple 5 tips that I shared to her and look what they've done!!! 

I'll print this and hang this in my room!  Oh, if you don't mine Tipsy and Ponggo, this is my current iPad wallpaper! :)

**photo from Googly Gooeys

Head on to their site and read about our collaboration by smiling and clicking HERE.

Thank you Googly Gooeys for acting the part so well! :)

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

AMW Reports: New Hot & Cold Fragrances by United Colors of Benetton

Happy Monday!!!
When you say Benetton Fragrance, this is what comes into my mind....

The Original Hot + Cold Fragrance

by United Colors of Benetton

Since me and my sister were like fraternal twins back when I was still a "Miss", we used to purchase fragrances together and as the younger one, I look up to her and would go for whatever she went for!  She purchased her first HOT Fragrance so I ended up with the COLD.  It was a graduation for both of us, from baby cologne to Eau de Toilette.

As I grow older and starts to collect fragrances, the brand was put on the side as the brand has been quiet for quite some time.  Imagine the giddy feeling I had when I got an invite from my dear friend Emily for the new Hot & Cold fragrance?

"Finally!", I told myself, as I blocked the date as I'm quite excited to see what the brand has to offer!

The event was held at Johnny Rockets, Tomas Morato and we were asked to come in our casual black and white ensemble and add some of our favorite gold and/or silver bling!

Weekend Food Tripping at: Thaipan

It was my best friend's birthday last May 24th, I haven't seen her for months so I was quite excited when I received a call from her husband asking if we could come for a small surprise gathering on the day of her birthday!  

I said "yes" right away!  We thought of a nice, quiet restaurant were they can offer good food (good enough for a pregnant woman's taste buds!  My best friend is pregnant by the way.) so I went in and ask my equally food-lover friend Sophie for suggestions and after the deliberation with the husband of my best friend,  we ended up with Thaipan. :)

I've tried Thaipan once during a launch for an accessory line called Le Papillon last year.  (Read post HERE).  I am impressed with the "homey" feel of the restaurant and the good service of the waiters.

Khong Waang Thai

Php340.00 (approx $7.90)

A platter of Thaipan's bestselling chicken satay, crispy chrimp pastry, 

fried spring rolls and grilled pork.  

This appetizer came in with 3 different sauces and we all voted for the vinegar with peanut and chili!  We loved this appetizer so much we ordered for second round.

Tung Tong

Php240.00 (approx $5.60)

Crispy shrimp pastry with plums sauce

A winner!  I've tried this during the launch and can't forget about this so I'm glad this was served on our table!  I think I had two?  I can't even remember!  All I know was that I was nodding with glee! *laughs*

 Khao Khluk Kapi

Php310.00 (approx $7.20)

Fried rice with shrimp paste (bagoong) 

served with sweet pork and green mango julienne

 There were 2 types of rice ordered (another one is the Khao Pad Kai/Moo - a Thai style fried rice with chicken or pork, served with egg.) But check out the favoritism!  *laughs*  Sorry, I love their Bagoong rice so much I forgot to take a photo of the other rice!  Very flavorful and the different ingredients blended well without the overpowering shrimp paste taste!  A must try if you're a fan of bagoong!

Yam Plaa Dook Foo

Php290.00 (approx $6.75)

Crispy catfish with mango julienne salad  

 As recommended by OCMOMManila via Twitter, I picked this one and liked it!  I love mangoes and I love the crunchy catfish!  

Phat Phrik King Moo

Php275.00 (approx $6.40)

Spicy stir fried pork and yard long beans

 The twisted beans look unique and I love the right amount of spicy taste of the pork!  Tender pork tastes so good on every bite!  Perfect with your choice of rice!

 

 Pla Lad Prik Sam Ros 

Php310.00 (approx $7.20) 

 Fillet of fish deep fried with tamarind chili sauce

 Reminded me so much of the Sweet and Sour fish fillet from Chinese restaurants!  The Chili sauce made a huge difference on making it tastes like real Thai Food!  Dory fish strips fried to perfection!  

  

Gai Hor Bai Toey 

Php340.00 (approx $7.90) 

5 pcs., chicken in pandan leaves

 I've tried a lot of Chicken in Pandan leaves that leaves the chicken meat dry and hard to swallow!  This version from Thaipan is different, the chicken has a lot of meat yet it's soft and juicy on the inside!

Banana Fritters in Caramel Sauce

Php190.00 (approx $4.40)

Served with coconut ice cream 

 I'm not a fan of anything with coconut so I gave the ice cream a skip and tasted on the banana fritters!  I'm in banana heaven!  With a tiny amount of caramel sauce mixed with the sweet tasting banana fritters blends into the mouth like fireworks!

Overall, I had a wonderful experience in this restaurant.  Thaipan accepts reservations.  Payment can be made in cash or credit card.  10% service charge will be included in the bill.  The restaurant is clean, quiet and very comfortable to relax with friends, family and your loved ones!  

Thaipan

120 Sct. Dr. Lazcano St.
Tomas Morato, QC, Manila

(next to Bagoong Club)

tel no: (632) 352-4926

If you're living in the Philippines, have you tried Thaipan?
What's your favorite Thai restaurant to date?

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Fashion Report: PFW SM Ladies' Fashion

It's Fashion Week and I was invited to the SM Ladies' Fashion Show last May 23rd at the SMX.  I can't decline an SM Ladies' Fashion show as I've always been a fan of their clothes!  I love how I can find different pieces for different occasions and they're always within the budget!

I was expecting for a fashion show that would showcase "runway" worthy pieces but imagine the surprise when I ended up "mentally shopping" all the gorgeous pieces I've seen!  I nudged Mr. AMW so many times and whispered: "That's a Nikki outfit!"  *laughs*

Let me show you some of the pieces that I would wear!  (Note: Photo heavy post)

The event started with models strutting various Parisian shoes