Something New: Pears Soaps since 1789

What's the first soap you remember?
My answer would be --- Tender Care! 
All these years, I never thought of asking "What's the World's First Ever Soap Brand" and the answer fell right on my lap!

It's Pears Soap! 

I personally haven't heart about this brand until recently and it was hailed the World's First Ever Soap Brand since 1789!  Thus making this the oldest existing commercial label in the world!

I personally believe that if a product can exist that long?  It must be good!

Here are the 3 variants of Pears Soap.

Pears Amber Soap

This soap maintains skin's natural moisture balance, very mild and hailed by dermatologists in over 10 countries worldwide.

AMW Reviews: Max Factor Creme Puff Powder

Years ago, before graduating high school, I purchased Max Factor Creme Puff just because I need a base for touch-up on our Junior-Senior Prom.  I actually didn't know what I was gonna do with it so I ended throwing this away!

Fast forward to today, I can't believe this clueless girl turned into a makeup artist!  

Max Factor has been a well-known brand worldwide but I have to be honest with you, their packaging are a bit on the "boring" side and you always see them housed in plain black plastic packaging so I don't find myself hovering around their counter as compared to their competitors Revlon, L'Oreal and Maybelline.  

Thankfully, the brand created some noise November last year and I was invited to check out their new and upcoming products (Read article on AMW Reports: A Visit at Max Factor Landmark Trinoma Branch).  True enough, the brand is "upping" their game and came up with more interesting products for makeup enthusiasts like YOU and ME!  And thanks to them as they collaborated with BDJ Box and I got to try more Max Factor products (check my Unboxing post here) ! YAY!

One product that really got my interest is the 60-year old Creme Puff Pressed Powder - if this has been around for more than 6 decades...it must be good!

How To: Korean Gradient Lips/Just Bitten Lips

Happy Thursday AMW friends!
I am sharing my favorite lip trend OF ALL TIME!  Why?  This trend works so well on my "already full" lips!  No wonder I have been doing this for the past weeks mixing various lipsticks, lip glosses and tints!  The art of trial and error and the fun of getting the best shade (combination) for you!

Are you ready to have "Just bitten" lips in a minute or less?

AskMeMom: Travel with a Baby

Hi AMW Friends!
How are you today? I have a couple of mommy readers who emailed me and asked me how it was to travel with Baby AMW during my most recent US Trip!  I won't lie....it is extremely CHALLENGING but definitely a challenge worth accepting as exploring a new country with the people you love is PRICELESS!

Tip #1 RESEARCH
Prior to visiting San Francisco and Los Angeles, I made research on how the weather was by asking friends and relatives who live there!  I knew San Francisco will be windy and cold so I brought extra jacket and pants for layering! 

This layering may look funny but it helped keep Baby AMW warm!

AMW Wears: Sammydress Blazer on Eazy Fashion Caramia Pop Flowers & Cream Dress Set

"Your closet must be full of clothes!"

That's what my friends usually comment when they see me attend events here and there!  True enough, I do have quite a number of clothes but I'm not the type who would purchase new outfit on every occasion/event!  

Even before being a mom, I knew my priorities in life so I never spend too much on clothing!  I try to purchase basic pieces for me to easily mix and matche just like my recent online purchase from Sammydress and Eazy Fashion.

Okay, I try to veer away from online shopping but as long as I know I get good deals, I wouldn't mind the waiting time!

I've shopped at Eazy Fashion quite a number of times so I'm comfortable with their service and the quality of the clothes they sell.  As for Sammydress, it is my first time to shop with them but so far, I'm quite happy with them!

EazyFashion Caramia Pop Flowers & Cream Dress Set

Retail price: Php880.00 (approx $19.50)

Wholesale price (if you purchase 3 items above): Php632.00 (approx $14.00) 

Free shipping for any single order worth Php1,000.

I have been eyeing this for quite some time as I worry about the length of the dress, but after constant lurking at their website, I finally gave in!  You get 2 items for the price of 1!  That's worth the gamble for sure!  And I'm glad I gave this a go!  The floral print dress screams "NIKKI" all over and the cream cardigan works so well on any outfit!  I can easily pair this with pants, jeans, shorts, skirt etc...!

Since I plan to wear this dress on my recent Burt's Bees x AMW Daisy White Counter Event, I went for a more formal look!  It was the best time for me to pull out my Sammydress Graceful V-Neck Stripe Lining Long Sleeve Solid Color Slimming OL Blazer for Women (okay, that's a mouthful so I'd rather call this a pink blazer).