Something New: Benefit Porefessional Agent Zero Shine

Last Tuesday, I was invited to the media launch for #AgentZeroShinePH at Manila Yacht Club!  It was an invite I don't want to miss!  Though I am on the extreme dry skinned side, one of the most purchased products for me as a Professional make up artist are oil-control products!  My clients are mostly on that skin type!  I've been a loyal user of Benefit's Porefessional Balm and my clients can attest to that!  It does help lessen the appearance of pores and you can check out my review and before and after photos HERE.

Since Agent Zero Shine is part of the Porefessional line, I knew I had to be there to know the secret for a perfect shine-free face!

 

We were all aboard the yacht at 6:30pm as we were greeted by Agent Zero Shine herself, Ms. Annie Ford Danielson!  The event was hosted by the pretty Spy Gal Ms. Maggie Wilson.

AskMeMom: Johnson's Baby Signature of Love Videos

A couple of weeks ago, I shared my very own SOL (Signatures of Love) announcing to the world my way  of showing unconditional love to my dear Baby Kyle!  I always have this mini conversation with Mr. AMW telling him how much I wish Kyle would have a recollection of the memories we had from newborn up to the present.  It must be my hormones going melodramatic but I'm glad Mr. AMW always has answers to every situation I'm in!  He told me that the mini kisses, gazillion hugs and one-sided conversations I had with Baby Kyle may mean nothing to the entire universe but it means everything to our little one!  It's a bond between me and my baby and it's a connection only a mom and baby would know! 

Mr. AMW is right!  Kyle reacts to all my "gigil" moments with him!  

 If you ask me, YES, I currently have thousands of photos of Kyle's different facial expressions and I'm sure mommies out there can relate!  Who wouldn't melt seeing our little ones reacting to our different Signatures of Love?  

Eureka Moment: Brush Guards

Hi AMW Friends!  I posted about The Brush Guard 4 years ago and I got it from online shopping!  Honestly speaking, I have been using them for 4 long years now and loving them to bits!  The problem though, my brushes are increasing in number but I didn't get to increase the number of my brush guards!  Why?  Well, I'm too lazy to shop online (internationally) again as the waiting game is too much and I have to pick ALL my packages at the Local Post Office, that's difficult considering I have a day job!  

So yup, it was only me and 6 pcs. Brush Guards for 4 long years, it was a wonderful relationship between us but I would like to have a "third party" to spice up our relationship *laughs* 

Thankfully, because of Sample Room, I got to know Charm Brush Guards!  (Shame on me I didn't get the time to browse the Beauty & Minerals site as I will definitely purchase this early on if I have known!)

EUREKA MOMENT!

AMW Wears: Post Pregnancy Fashion

Happy Monday AMW Friends!
To jump start the week, let me talk about something else aside from makeup.  This post is basically meant for my mommy or pregnant readers who are excited to meet their bundle of joy! 

Let me tell you honestly that during my pregnancy, I didn't have ANY problems finding the right clothes to wear!  I guess with the 5 long months of morning sickness, I didn't gain as much weight only until the latter part of my pregnancy when my tummy and the rest of my body ballooned like there's no tomorrow!  But it was easy to pull out a loose dress or loose shirt as you know you won't be judged!  Let's be honest, when you're pregnant, you look cute whatever you wear and people are more forgiving!  :P 

Now, the real problem arises AFTER giving birth!  It was less than a month when I took Baby Kyle for his first checkup and it was a cartoon moment for me (Big eyes, huge perspiration on forehead, gasping mouth) ---- HELLO BOOBS!  HELLO FLABBY ARMS AND TUMMY and WELL WELL WELL...HIPS... I didn't know you can get THIS BIG! 

So I've decided to create this post for soon-to-be-mommies out there so you won't get the shock of your life the way I did! :P  

P.S. I'm in no way a fashion expert but I'm definitely an expert when it comes to my own body!  I wish mommies would be forgiving when it comes to their post pregnancy body!  Your body took 9 full months to balloon so give it time to go back to it's original state!  I won't discuss about diet and exercise here as it is obviously the best "tag team" in weight loss!  For someone who don't have the time or chance to exercise or diet (since I'm nursing and I'm always hungry!), here are some superficial tips on how to look at least half as good as you were before we...uhmm..ballooned? :D

Show your assets and hide your flaws

Fellow bloggers who see me after giving birth were kind enough to say I still look good despite the bigger arms, bigger tummy and tired face!  Since I knew in my heart (though my brain is still denying) that my arms are flabbier, waist is definitely wider and my hips gives Beyonce a run for her money, I knew I had to dress up to hide what needs to be hidden and show what I'm proud of!  After a good "ocular inspection" *laughs*  I've decided I have something I could be proud of!  Thankfully, I got my mom's "skinny legs" genes so I thought it would be smart to divert people's attention away from my upper body but down to my lower body instead!  

P.S. It is VERY important to wear cycling shorts underneath as flying skirt with undies showing WILL NEVER BE a fashion statement!  (Not unless you're Marilyn Monroe!) :P

Top: BeBe

Bottom: VanityRoom_PH Skater Skirt

Shoes: Parisian

Weekend Food Trip at: Sweet Bella Cafe

The first time I dined in at Sweet Bella Cafe was during the Benefit Confessions Event last year. I mentally took note on taking Mr. AMW here on a date but...I got pregnant, I gave birth, Baby AMW got all my time...the rest was history!  *laughs*

Earlier, I head on to Taguig to open a Kiddie Savings Account for Kyle, Mr. AMW accompanied me so it was perfect timing for us to spend quality time around Burgos Circle Area so I've decided to take him to Sweet Bella Cafe. 

For a lazy weekday, the place was packed!  I'm not surprised though as they serve wonderful desserts!  Check what we had for lunch!

Certified Angus Beef Spicy Tapa

Php299.00 (approx $6.80)

Spicy Marinated US Beef Strip

Sweetheart Mr. AMW ordered this because he knew how much I love Beef Tapa!  Thankfully, it wasn't that spicy (if you remove the sili labuyo).  A perfect brunch if you ask me!  I love how unique their beef tapa is, more of a bacon-like tapa thinly sliced and cooked to perfection!