Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Initial Thoughts on: Grandma El's Products

Hi Fellow Moms and non-moms with very sensitive skin!
Today, I will be reviewing a brand I never heard off until this was sent to me as referred by a makeup client!  Upon receiving Grandma El's, I did my own research right away! Grandma El's was formulated in the early 1972 by Robert Posner, a renowned skin care specialist and cosmetic chemist and it has been used over a decade in nursing homes and hospitals!  

Yes, this product is organic and safe for babies, but how safe are they when it comes to my baby and my very own SUPER sensitive skin?

I've used Grandma El's products on both Baby AMW and myself and I will be sharing my initial thoughts on these....




Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Readers' Corner: Happy Skin Summer Collection 2014 Cheeks and Lips






 Good morning AMW friends!  Well, it's technically a good evening on my side as I'm on my way home from a meeting with my "personal driver" (aka Love of My Life Mr. AMW).  For the first time, I'm blogging inside the car so I have to thank my Smart Connection for the LTE connection  *laughs*  Seriously, I haven't tried blogging inside the car (don't worry, it's not blogging while driving) and so far, I'm loving it!  Well..I guess once I'm home, it'll be me time with Baby AMW!

After I posted about the Happy Skin Summer Collection 2014 grand launch, I received email requests to show some swatches on the products I got.  Since I already reviewed Happy Skin's Shut Up and Kiss Me and Get Cheeky With Me (Feel free to read my past review by clicking product name), I will be sharing the swatches on the new lippies and blush and will also share how they look on me "tired" face. 

Happy Skin definitely did it again this time creating colors that Filipinas are looking for!  I love all the shades they came up with and I'm finding myself using them a lot for the past few days since I got these.

Happy Skin Shut Up & Kiss Me Lippies



Monday, April 7, 2014

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?

Sunday, April 6, 2014

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

Saturday, April 5, 2014

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."