Lips of the Day: Canmake Tokyo Candy Wrap Lip (Honey)

My first ever Canmake product is a lipgloss called Tokyo Candy Wrap Lip!  The shade is in Honey and I'm so happy to get the chance to try this from last year's BDJ Corporate Chic "box".  Since I got this, I have been reaching out to this when I want "pale lipped" effect minus the dryness!  Yes, I have the worlds' driest of all dry lips so when I say a product is effective for my crocodile lips --- you know I'm not pulling your leg! 

For reference, I wore no "color" makeup just to show you the "effect" of the shade Honey on me!  Yes, I look pale..and NO I'm not sick! :P

But do I love this?  I absolutely ADORE this!  If you are in a hurry, you may now leave..but I know you want to read more about this (I'm using the power of positive thinking and I hope it is effective!) so please scroll down!

How To: Cream Contour and Highlight using Pro 15 Color Corrector Palette

Just when I was about to go out, thankfully, the ever loyal Photographer of mine Mr. AMW was available to take a photo of me doing a complete Contour and Highlight using cream concealers.  Now before you go: "Cream what?  WHY?"  well, the effect is really nice and it isn't as hard as it looks/sound! 

P.S. In this photo-torial, I used Pro 15 Color Corrector Palette from Pro Studio Beauty!  The quality is amazing, you get most of the shades you need for both concealing and correcting.  The best part?  This palette is inexpensive (Priced less than Php600.00 for the whole palette)!  (Available at Glambox Beauty Studio Unit 2C Valuepoint Building, 227 Salcedo St. Legaspi Makati, you may call 09158342023) 

And no, you won't look like a Drag Queen...and I got proofs!

L'Oreal Mat Magique All-In-One Matte Transforming Powder Review

I got hold on the newest innovation from L'Oreal last December and I've been testing this powder ever since!  This is called L'Oreal Mat Magique, an All-in-One Matte Transforming Powder made available just this month!

AMW Cooks: Lumpiang Shanghai

Remember my "Triangular-shaped Lumpia" post a couple of months ago? (Read recipe HERE).  Well, I have actually made regularly shaped lumpia so many times I actually forgot to post my recipe here!  If you're interested, feel free to read my version!  It is VERY similar to the way I cooked Triangular ones!

To my international readers, Lumpiang Shanghai is also known as Fried Spring Rolls!  They are usually made with ground pork and you may add shrimps or other vegetables for more flavors!  I want to apologize in advance if you are a seafood lover because I won't be posting much seafood recipes because, unfortunately, I'm allergic to it!  :)

Did you know that the first dish I cooked for our Home Education class is Fried Shrimp Rolls?  I vaguely remembered leaving some for Mr. AMW!  Must be the reason why he fell in love with me *yeeeheee* :P

So anyways, back to the recipe!  I apologize for the "no presentation" set-up!  When it comes to fried dishes, I usually serve them on a strainer to prevent the Lumpia to turn soggy!  Trust me, this trick works!  Even after 30 minutes (I usually wait for Mr. AMW to arrive home from work), my Lumpiang Shanghai remain oh-so-crunchy!

Ingredients:

• Ground Pork
• Lumpia Wrapper
• Finely chopped garlic.
• Finely chopped carrots
• Soy sauce
• Cornstarch
• Salt and Pepper
• Turnip (optional) for added crunch.
• a tiny amount of Knorr Seasoning (optional)
• Oil

Meet Avon's Brightest Star

Avon, has always been a brand of choice when you are looking for good quality product that isn't overpriced!  I've had a good relationship with Avon through the years!  I remembered one of my colleague in China Airlines bringing in an Avon brochure and I took the whole lunch time to pick the right lipstick for my mom!  That was almost 2 decades ago and look how Avon is doing now?  Still going strong! 

I am not surprised because when I browse into their online website, they always come up with products we Filipinos love!

Just like Avon's Newest and Brightest Star ---

The Avon Femme Eau De Parfum!  This is a glamorous and sophisticated signature scent that evokes elegant contrasting combination of sparkling freshness and a floral bouquet of jasmine and magnolia!  When I saw the word JASMINE as part of the ingredients, I immediately had this wonderful thought of making my mom extra happy even after the Holidays!  My mom loves the scent Jasmine and she owns 1 Jasmine perfume that she has been saving up for so long!  This is the perfect time for me to tell her how much I love her and how much I would want to spoil her in return!

Price: Php1,500 for 50ml

And I want to take this opportunity to thank Avon Philippines for the generous gift during the holiday!  Thank you so much Avon for these!

Avon Lotion Moisture Blend Formula

Avon Professional Collection Make-Up Collection Palette

Avon  Scent Essence Sparkly Citrus

Avon Scent Esence Vibrant Fruity