AMW Reports: Swarovski Fall/Winter 2014/15 Collection

When I tell you "Swarvoski", what comes to your mind?
I would probably say, very sparkly stones my couturier used on my Bridal gown and the sparkly Swarovski crystal head piece.

When I told my husband that I'm heading to a Swarovski event when I got a personal invite from Blogger friend Patty Laurel-Filart, my husband said: "What will you see there?  Crystal Ornaments for home?"

NAH-AH!  It is an event where he'll probably spend some money because I got home gushing about the new designs for Fall/Winter 2014/2015.

Bloggers with Miranda Kerr..ahem...I mean Patty Laurel-Filart (the host)

The event was intimate and was held at The Gallerie, Rustan's Makati on a lovely Saturday afternoon.

And it was a close encounter between me and the 2014/15 Collection.  I am loving so many pieces!  I've always thought Swarovski pieces are plain, I'm so glad to see I was completely wrong!

Initial Thoughts: Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate

Hi guys!
Guess what?  First day of the week and I'm sharing a skincare product review!  Something unusual since I seldom jump from one skincare to another!  It takes an awful lot of time for me to insert new skincare product because for the fact that I have sensitive skin.  

A couple of months ago, I received a full sized 30ml bottle of Shiseido Ultimune  Power Infusing Concentrate because I am a Sampleroom partner (thanks guys!)  This concentrate has been sitting on top of my vanity for quite sometime and it was only last month October 20, 2014 to be exact when I've decided to give this a try!  What gave me the courage?  Well, the fact that I'm on Shiseido Ibuki and the whole line worked for me!  So I stopped on ALL Ibuki products and actually used ONLY THIS for several nights (around 1 week) to really test if this product will cause me any allergic reactions.  

Thankfully NONE.  And here's my initial thoughts on using the said concentrate.

According to Shiseido ---

"The ultimate concentrate for enhancing skin's inherent multi-defensive power against signs of aging, environmental factors and daily stress. Day by day, your skin becomes smoother and more resilient making wrinkles less noticeable and your complexion appears to glow with more radiance than ever. Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate is for all women of all ages. It works with your skincare to boost the benefits of your regimen, no matter your concerns."

AMW Cooks: Cantonese Style Ground Pork with Egg

Before I share my recipe on the ultimate comfort food (for me), I want to share how much fun I had at my first 2-hour intensive makeup workshop at Benefit SM Mall of Asia.  This targets Benebabes who want to learn makeup hands-on and it was meant to be very intimate for me to be able to really focus on each girls' faces!  

Again, thank to the gorgeous Benebabes and Benefit Cosmetics Philippines for making my weekend super fun! 

Now on to the recipe, don't judge me on putting "Cantonese Style" on this regular Pork Giniling recipe, because we are Cantonese and I haven't seen other household cook the exact same dish as my mom, I'm claiming this to be my mom's dish because I love her and I'm proud of her :)  Back when I was really young (really young because young lang ako now lol)  "meat" dishes aren't usual in the AMW household, because my mom is very strict when it comes to our meal, we had to have a balance of meat and vegetables and back when we are young, don't we just dislike vegetables?  

Tech reviews: Samsung NXMini

If you follow me on Instagram, you probably noticed the time I got my the much coveted Samsung NXMini, the Ultimate "selfie" cam, according to moi! :)

To be honest?  I have always been an SLR user and also used a couple of point of shoot camera in the past but this one is unique in so many ways.  Let me get straight to the point, this is NOT the PERFECT and BEST cam in the world (there can't be one!), BUT, it has the qualities of a camera that I personally need.  I'll share to you the list why this is such a "happy camera" for me!  I literally bring this everywhere I go!  

A quick look on the exterior, I got a white Samsung NXMini but if you're not a fan anything white as it gets dirty easily, you may choose from brown, black, mint green and pink! 

In a glance, it is very easy to use (even for Camera beginners out there!)

Unsung Hero: H2O Plus Aqualibrium Dual-Action Eye Makeup Remover

Thanks to Sampleroom I get to try H2O+ Aqualibrium Dual-Action Eye Makeup Remover, in short, I just call this my trustee H2O+ Eye makeup remover.  

Guess what!  I put this up as part of my "unsung heroes" list because, I realized, I have been reaching out for this sample whenever I wear hardcore waterproof makeup and this literally melts off my makeup!  

I'm usually a liner and mascara girl so I tested this product using my most difficult to remove mascara (a.k.a. Majolica Majorca mascara) and eyeliner (Benefit They're Real Push-Up Liner) and guess what?  With a few drops on a cotton pad (yes pad makes a whole lot of difference!)  leaving the pad on closed eye for a few seconds, with a little pressure, almost ALL the stubborn makeup is gone!

Keep in mind though that this product has "oil" so you need to shake it before every use.  It won't sting the eye as long as you have your eyes shut.  The only tiny downside is the fact that it leaves a tiny film of oil but it isn't an issue for me as I always wash my face with facial wash after using ANY eye makeup remover!

I like to fold the cotton and do a second "clean-up" as there will always be makeup residue left especially on my lower eye area!