AMW Bulletin: Benefit Holiday 2014 Sneak Peek

Here I am, at 1:16am, typing this VERY important announcement to Benefit lovers out there!
I had a quick meeting with the gorgeous Benefit Marketing team and I was told the great news!  The Benefit Holiday 2014 sets are available for a sneak peek starting today October 17, 2014 until October 19, 2014 only at Greenbelt and Trinoma branches.  You can purchase any of the holiday kits (while stocks last) and make your loved ones happy! 

If you can't make it on the said date, do not fret!  These Holiday kits will be available for public starting November 3, 2014!

You want to "feel" why I'm so excited to share this exciting news?  Well please...be my guest, have a look at all these gorgeous sets only available for the 2014 holidays!  I am drooling at each one of them and I'm making my own list, checking it so many times (not just twice) and will definitely get more! 

Cheeky Sweet Spot

Php1,900.00

This kit includes all our favorite Benefit Box o' Blushes --- Dandelion, Bella Bamba, Sugar Bomb, Hoola, Coralista, Rockateur and you'll also get a soft focus highlighter called Watt's Up! 

H&M Finally in the Philippines! #HMPhilippines

I wore really comfortable clothes and shoes during the VIP event for H&M Philippines!  I was indeed, super ready to shop!

Everyone's crazy about the arrival of H&M in the Philippines and the day will finally be here!  Mark your calendars --- October 17, 2014 H&M Megamall Branch will open its doors at 9:00am!  

If you get easily sidetracked with clothes after clothes, well, I've taken ENOUGH photos for you to at least have an idea on what H&M Philippines has in store for you, at the same time, you can also take a peek on the really low price range!  My eyes literally popped when I saw tops priced at Php299.00, dresses priced at Php599.00, coats at Php1,299.00 and hair accessories for less than Php250.00!  You just have to really search from aisle to aisle, racks after racks!  

I know, I should just stop talking and share photos!  Enjoy!

Oh wait, some tips for you not to get "lost" during that day ---

First floor - Ladies, Accessories, Lingerie, Shoes

Second floor - Ladies

Third Floor - Kids and Infant wear, Men

Each floor has their own set of cashier, if you want shorter line, go straight to the 3rd level as lesser people line up there! (not always though)

 **warning, so many photos ahead!

AMW Reports: Happy 1st Birthday Happy Skin and Holiday Collection 2014

Good morning AMW Friends!
Happy 1st Birthday Happy Skin!
So I got a very cute invite a week ago to celebrate with the founders of Happy Skin.  The theme?  Happy Skin's Save Room for Dessert Holiday Collection 2014!

The colors are indeed yummy yet fat-free!  Check out the 3 lippies included in the Forbidden Fruit palette.

L-R Under the Sheets, Mistletoe Kiss, Naughty & Nice

On that day, I met with fellow bloggers and decided to wore the happiest color --- Mistletoe Kiss - a bold red  perfect not only for the coming season but ...a perfect shade to celebrate Happy Skin's birthday!

Since Birthdays and Christmas calls for desserts, the place Vanilla Cupcake Bakery is the PERFECT place to celebrate both occasions.  

Jacqe Yuengtian-Gutierrez and Rissa Mananquil-Trillo, Happy Skin's founders, excited welcomed everyone with a grateful message to media and bloggers at the same time, they can't hold the excitement but shared to us the gift-ready tin boxes perfect to make any woman feel more happy!

AMW Makeovers: Dynamic Youth Beauties

Happy Tuesday!
It's AMW Makeovers once again and this time, I'm sharing the look I've done for 5 beautiful ladies!  They are celebrating 60th Anniversary for the group Dynamic Youth and it was held at Manila Hotel a couple of weeks ago!  These girls are so easy to work with as they are very beautiful even without makeup!

Don't forget to comment below on your favorite look!

Client #1

Skin type: Combination (Normal/Dry)

Request: Very natural look

Client #1 has very beautiful skin to start with, so all I did was to concentrate foundation application on key areas (center of her face) and creating the "glow" from within using highlighting powder.  For her eyes, I just played a bit of neutral browns, silver and pearl white to create "uplifted" eyes.  And for the rest of her face?  I used a peach colored blush and lipstick.

Doesn't she look like local actress Iza Calzado?

Top 5 Highly Moisturizing Lippies that Last!

Happy Start of the Week!
Let's talk about lipsticks.  I own a full box of those but let me tell you, there are only a few ones that stays on my dresser table.  And there are more than 5 for sure, but I picked my top 5 favorites.

A bit of background about my lips!  Well, there are no introductions needed, I've always been vocal on my lip issues. Yes, you don't need to tell me that my lips look extremely dry, because they are EXTREMELY DRY on photos, and in real life!  That is why I am probably the best person to ask on what are the best moisturizing/hydrating lipsticks out there.