AMW Reports: Le Spa Experience at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila

Happy Weekend AMW Friends!

Yes, you are seeing another spa review!  You have to give it to me as working full time plus a lot of side jobs are giving my body aches I haven't experienced in the past.  Plus, November 3 was actually our "We're officially together" anniversary.  Mr. AMW and I celebrated 16 years of true love and friendship!  And what's the best way to celebrate that?  Good food and perfect relaxation!   We had a good lunch at Spiral (will talk more about it tomorrow on my Weekend Food Trip post) then a relaxation time at Le Spa (just a stone throw away from Spiral).

Le Spa is located at the Plaza Level of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila.  Upon stepping in the Le Spa reception area, I was immediately put at ease as the interior screams classy with a modern twist!  Aside from that, the usual friendly greeting with genuine smile from staffs put both me and Mr. AMW at ease (seriously, we're allergic to snooty establishments and you won't feel that at Sofitel Manila and Le Spa).

Reception area

Take a couple of steps further back, check out the HUGE receiving area (photo below)!  Mr. AMW used to dislike massages because of his ticklish bones *laughs*, so he prefers to wait for me at the lounge or waiting room every time I have my own massage.  With a comfortable sofa and a flat screen TV and a nice cup of ginger tea (served free by Le Spa)?  I'm sure an hour or two will pass by quickly!

Eureka Moment: Hot Iron Holster for your Hot Styling Tools

I am a hairstylist every now and then but not as much as I do makeup, the thing though, I am so into hairstyling and I must admit, purchasing hot styling tools give me a natural "high" and Mr. AMW can vouch on that!  

I have 2 blow dryers, flat iron, 3 sizes of curling iron, a flat iron and curling iron in one, a small flat iron for bangs, etc...  I've hurt myself using a hot styling tools in the past so I'm taking extreme precaution in handling them!  

So the moment I saw Digital Traincase posted the photo below on Instagram (@dgtaltraincase) asking if anyone's interested with the Hot Iron Holster, I immediately replied: "ME!"

Who wouldn't be?  It's the simplest yet most unique invention for any "hair" person out there!

Available in 4 colors

Blogopolis 2013: #IntoTheWild

Update: I just learned that 100% of Blogopolis #IntoTheWild ticket sales will be donated to the Philippine Red Cross!  I am so proud to be part of Nuffnang who look after our countrymen!  Visit the Nuffnang blog for more details on how you can help out our fellow Filipinos. http://www.blog.nuffnang.com.ph 

This year, Nuffnang is taking everyone to the Information Jungle!  This event is open to everyone from bloggeres, social media influencers, students, digital marketing officers, advertisers or anyone who is interested to learn more about the digital world!

I wish I can join but because of my super hectic schedule, I am definitely missing out a lot so I'm sharing this information hoping some of you won't miss this!

 

The list of speakers who will be sharing relevant digital marketing and social media insights are :

AMW Reviews: Koren Zander Pro Brush Soap (Cantaloupe)

Today is Thursday and it's a perfect day to talk about TBT #ThrowbackThursday.  Same as a lot of you, I love watching Beauty Gurus on YouTube!  I am fascinated by how much I learned by just a few clicks on my computer/iPad!  One of my favorite guru is none other than Koren of Enkore!  I find him as one of the smartest Beauty Guru on Youtube and I seriously learn so much from him!  With his limitless ideas, I'm not surprised he finally came up with his own product line!  I'm still rooting for his makeup line but for now, I'm glad he created a Pro Brush Soap with loofah at the backside of the soap! 

Why?  Well...deep cleaning my brush is one task I try my best to love!  It is a difficult task especially for a mom like me who don't have enough time to stand in front of the sink for almost an hour cleaning ALL my professional brushes!  As much as I'd love to skip this step, I know I can't as I'm protecting the faces of my clients!  

How do I deep clean my brushes?  I make sure to have a sponge with me as swirling the brushes on the palm of your hand is fun for the first 10 brushes but it is a pain on the neck, hand and legs if you go beyond 10!  (Comment YES if you agree!) 

Thankfully, Koren Zander created ONE smart bar of brush soap with an attached loofah on the other side!  After using this soap for weeks, I'm ready to share my thoughts on this!

Product spotlight:
Cantaloupe 

The soap has the "Enkore" logo

Koren Zander says ---

Enkore  Pro Brush Soap is  a  foaming, moisturising, and formulated with 5 different conditioners, these brush soaps will render any makeup brush super clean, and super soft.  Use on both Natural and Synthetic fibers.

PRO Brush Soap Ingredients: Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Myristate, Sodium Laurate, Triethanolamine, Glycerin, Titanium Dioxide, Passionfruit (Brazilian Maracuja) Seed Oil, Argan Oil, Avocado Oil, Jojoba Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Loofah.

May Contain (+/-): Iron Oxides, FD&C Lakes, Polyester-3, Fragrance. *Unscented does not have fragrance.

Available in : Mango, Lemon, Cantaloupe, Gardenia and Unscented.

The Spa Red Carpet Treatment Experience + Win Your Own Red Carpet Treatment!

Several months ago, I booked myself a treatment called "Red Carpet Treatment" at The Spa.  It was a random "no work day" for me that's why I picked the said date but little did I know that it was a perfect day for a pampering as it was the same day I received an award from StyleBible VSA as Best Beauty Blogger!  (Still in awe for winning the said title!) 

Earlier that day, I did a makeup workshop for a makeup brand for 4 long hours and after a quick lunch,  I've decided to go to The Spa earlier than my scheduled time as I plan to express milk (I'm a nursing mom)  After being greeted by the friendly receptionists, I was immediately ushered to the Villa!  It was located at the topmost floor of The Spa, Bonifacio High Street. 

Stairway to Heaven :)