Quick Tip: Transforming Your Concealer into a Highlighter

You are in a makeup counter, trying out different shades of concealers, you tediously applied the closest shade to your skin tone on your face and after several decision making in your head, you finally found the perfect match!  You went ahead and purchase it.  

The next day, you excitedly applied your newly-purchased concealer and realized the concealer enhanced your flaws even more as it is a shade or 2 too light on you.

That's a normal situation for makeup buyers like myself especially when I was just starting out on makeup!  That's why I've created a "QUICK TIP" post for quick and easy techniques on how NOT to waste your money on wrong purchases!  I know in some countries, it is easy to return the item/s but since we aren't the lucky bunch, we end up with extra products we can't use saying bye-bye to our hard-earned money.

AMW Reviews: Happy Skin Get Cheeky With Me (First Kiss)

When Happy Skin Cosmetics was launched, they were going viral not only on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!  I'm starting to see them on TV as well!  Imagine, getting interviewed by the Queen of Media Ms. Kris Aquino, the brand is definitely going big!  

I was able to try the Happy Skin Moisturizing Lippie and I have been using it a couple of times going out, I gave a positive review on their lip products so I can't wait to test their blush called Get Cheeky With Me!  Okay, let's hand it to them for coming up with unique and cute names but as always, here on AMW, cute packaging and unique name won't make it to the cut, the quality has to be good for me to be able to say....the product is worth purchasing! 

Packaging reminds me of The Balm, the size and pan of the blush screams Shu Uemura!  

Shade on spotlight: First Kiss

Happy Skin says ---

Something New: Caronia and Revlon Brilliant Strength

Hi Nail Polish lovers!
I know I haven't gotten around to create nail art tutorials but trust me, I'm itching to do so when Kyle gets a bit bigger!  Aside from spending most of my free time playing with my little one, I also get to have a little bit of me time by applying nail polish in between work.  I have a bit of trivia about my nails though!  Check out the photo below and tell me if you find anything odd....

French tip using Revlon Brilliant Strength in Dazzle

*Sirit?*

AMW Reviews: Benefit Hydra-Smooth Lip Color in Dare Me

Happy Monday AMW Friends!

The weekend was crazy with the strongest storm ever hit the world!  #TyphoonYolanda #YolandaPH  I pray our fellowmen safe and let's do everything in our own small ways to help out! :)

On the lighter note, let's talk about the lighter side of things, of course, things that make us feel and look beautiful!  I want to share a bright lipstick review.  The most recent lipstick from Benefit!  I actually haven't tried any Benefit Lipsticks for myself but I've used them a couple of times on a shoot!  I have tried their glosses but never thought Benefit would excel when it comes to lipsticks...until today!

Shade on Spotlight:
Dare Me

Weekend Food Trip at: Spiral

Happy Sunday AMW Friends!
Okay, today is the day where I will be sharing you gazillion photos on my most recent buffet date with Mr. AMW!  Brace yourself as this post is photo laden and if you're hungry, you better grab something to eat and get back to this post!  Don't tell me I didn't warn you!

Given the chance to pick, Mr. AMW and I would always go for a la carte dining rather than buffet.  Why?  We are the type of couple who like to bond over food and having so much food choices in front of our eyes may break the "bonding moment".  We love to eat so much we may end up in dead silence as we stuff our faces with food!  *laughs*  Aside from that, buffet meals are quite stressful for me as I would rather have our food served right in front of us rather than us walking around bumping into other people to get the "best piece" out there! 

I'm glad my idea changed after dining at the new Spiral at Sofitel Philippine Plaza.  I am very thankful to Sofitel's Jane and Blessy for the invite as all the qualms of buffet dining was gone after this lovely experience!  Mr. AMW and I were actually planning on more dates like this!

A fact for our international readers, Spiral officially opened year 2006, then a bad storm happened and Spiral was heavily ruined by floods!  It was a blessing in disguise as the new Spiral was re-opened November 2012 and this time, in a whole new level!  The new Spiral is now divided into 21 dining ateliers (yes, you read it right --- 21!) and let me tell you, the feel of the dining area is very different as compared to the old one! Aside from the warm ambiance, dining is more interactive!

The moment I sat at the table, their signature warm olive bread was served and I was asked for my drink of choice!

P.S. Ask for the healthy drink option, they serve different healthy drinks everyday!