AMW Reports: AMW Attends Dove 1st Summmit

I got an invite to attend Dove's First Ever summit for 2 days at Sofitel Philippine Plaza.  I do not usually take 2 days off during weekdays to attend events but the message Dove wants me to help share is something I strongly believe in, so it wasn't a difficult decision to set my busy schedule aside to spend time with people from Dove and people who believe in the #RealBeauty movement.

Did you know that?

Only 7% of Filipinas actually consider themselves beautiful?

Weekend Food Trip at: Pho, San Francisco

Hi AMW friends!
I'm sorry if my food photos are still on a US mode, well, since I'm back, I haven't really been going out to eat as I'm not feeling 100% well!  As much as I'd love eat, my nose is stuffy and my throat is painful!  So yes, homecooked meals is still what I'm looking for!

BUT, looking back to my US trip photos, I can't help but reminisce on the wonderful food I've tried, thanks to my friends and relatives for taking me to the best places to dine during my short trip in San Francisco and Los Angeles!

Today, let's jump back to San Francisco!  I'm not a fan of Vietnamese dish, when my friend's husband suggested Vietnamese food, I immediately said yes because I'm quite open with trying out various dishes but never thought this restaurant will change my view on Vietnamese food forever!

AMW and Baby AMW at Pho

Something New: Caronia Art Of Dance Collection

Caronia has been a lot of nail polish fanatics' "First Nail Polish brand", why did I say so?  Because it was my first brand of nail polish when I started out my love for manicure and pedicure during my Freshman year in College.Aside from its affordability, pigmentation is good and you get wide array of shades to choose from.

If only they are safer.....meaning Toluene and Formaldehyde-free...

Well, my wish has been answered!  The first collection called "Art of Dance", aside from it marking the opening of Ballet Philippines 45th season, this collection is also Caronia's FIRST Toluene and Formaldehyde-Free polishes! 

Check out the cute Ballet Shoes I got that could probably fit Baby AMW's small feet!

According to Margie Moran-Floirendo, Ballet Philippines President: "This is the first corporate partnership of Ballet Philippines and we are happy to have Caronia as our partner."

AMW Reviews: Ellana Pressed Mineral Foundation (French Vanilla Latte)

Hi AMW Friends!
I'm back from 2 days summit at Sofitel Philippine Plaza For Dove.  It was really liberating and fun to be part of the #IamBeautiful movement.  I'll share more details about my experience soon!

Today, I am sharing my review on one of my favorite brand of mineral foundation!  Ellana! 

After finishing up 3 full sized pot of Ellana Mineral Foundation, I can't seem to remember why I strayed!  Maybe, it is because of the fact that I'm a beauty blogger who gets to review various brand.  But the brand has always been closed to my heart, this brand works for me!

Ellana says ---
Can’t take your sweet time applying loose powders? Do we have something for you! Our Ultimate Pressed Powder foundation combines the convenience of traditional makeup and the skin-friendly benefits of minerals in one compact. It has a light to medium coverage and a matte finish.

AMW Reports: Happy Skin Summer Collection 2014

What do girls who love makeup do on a very hot day?
Well, they stay on top of the building where wind is strong and carry huge sized version of their favorite makeup!  

Just like we did!

Jacque, Angela, Sophie, Me and Marj at 71 Gramercy

Thanks to Happy Skin for reminding me why I went into makeup artistry and why makeup should really be fun! 

Yesterday, I've attended Happy Skin's Summer Collection launch!  It was a shame I had to leave early but I'm glad to be able to drop by and take a peek on their newest limited edition makeup this summer!  I'm sure a lot of you are excited to know what Happy Skin has in store for us after their successful launch five months ago and I am proud to say, the brand has grown so big in such short span of time!  Thanks to Jacque Yuengtian-Gutierrez and Rissa Mananquil-Trillo for creating skin-loving products perfect for us Pinays.

Let me give you a quick tour on my short yet sweet island hopping experience at 71 Gramercy....