AMW Reports: It's the Most Glamorous Time of the Year with Benefit and Rustans

Happy Monday AMW Friends!  Ahhh, I had a lovely busy weekend (as always).  And before the month of November ends, I want to share some of the exciting things that happened to me this month!  Well 2 exciting events in a day --- can you believe how lucky I was?

Benefit Cosmetics Philippines contacted me again to be their guest Makeup Artist last November 20, 3013 at the Rustans Makati counter.  I was tasked to do 2 workshops sharing hottest tips and tricks for the holiday, it was an invitation I can't resist...

I mean, who can say no if you get the chance to play around with makeup?  That doesn't feel like work at all!

It was a weekday so I'm happy there were still participants who joined!  I had fun whipping out my magic wand..ahem..brush...

Why I Like "Em Edible!

I grew up in a family of 6 in a usual 80's family setting.  The dad works while my mom is a SAHM (Stay at home mom).  With 4 of us studying in an private school, there's no budget for "extras" in the house.  In Mom and Dad's Anniversary, Dad's Birthday, Mom's Birthday,  Mother's Day, Father's Day and whatever occasion that screams for gift giving, the 4 of us would always pitch in for either ice cream or a cake!  You will never see a bouquet of flowers or just a single flower as a sign of greeting...as my mom would always say...

"Hindi mo naman makakain ang bulaklak!" (You can't eat flowers.)

So I grew up with the notion of giving fruits for my relatives every Christmas season.  But in my heart, I like the gorgeous arrangement of flowers, the unique color combination that gives the recipient a certain "high".  I had that feeling when a suitor hand me one (Promise, I have suitors aside from Keith lol) :P

And guess what, the bright minds came up with an idea of "edible arrangements".

AMW Reports: A Visit at Max Factor Landmark Trinoma Branch

Good day AMW Friends!
It's weekend!  I'm sharing a Max Factor moment with you guys!  I know the brand has been around but I haven't been visiting their counter much as I always thought they don't have anything new to offer!  Well, last weekend, I was proven wrong!  

Max Factor has a new and better looking counter at Landmark Trinoma Branch!  It screams modern, professional and looks more inviting than ever!

I took a quick look around the counter and found some old favorites PLUS lots of new products to watch out for!

Coach #FlowerFriday

A couple of weeks ago, on a Friday, I received a lovely basket with a sweet surprise at the center.... can you spot it?

 After taking several photos, I've decided to pull out the cute bottle of fragrance from Coach called Coach Poppy Citrine Blossom.  I gave a squeal when I saw the cute green poppy-flower like attached at the perfume bottle and I immediately got an awesome idea to use it on my hair!  

Maybelline Clear Smooth BB Stick 8-in-1 Skin Transformer Review

I have been accustomed about BB creams for years, but BB on a stick?  That's something!  Thanks to BDJ October Box, I got to try one of Maybelline's Star products --- the Clear Smooth Shine Free Clear Stick BB Stick!  I did mention this product will go straight to my sister's kikay kit but dear sis, I am so sorry, I got too intrigued with this product I have to try this first before I pass it on to you...if you're reading this..well, you have no choice! :P