How To: Special Events Make Up

Hi AMW Friends!  This post will be full of AMW photos so please bear with me!  As much as I would love to lessen the products I used, well, for the first time in AMW history, I think I used more than 10 products!  Well, forgive me for such tedious tutorial because I was requested to do a Special Events Make Up and when it comes to special events, we do need a lot of help to make us look like the better version of ourselves!  Right?

Well, before I proceed with my make up "photo-torial", I want to say, today is my Mom's birthday!!!  And I am feeling generous today by awarding my top commenter "rhaindropz"!  You can see her name popping on my top commenter list on the right hand side!  So Rhaindropz, if you are reading this, comment below and tell me you won together with your full name and mailing address!  I'll message you personally on what I will send you!  It's worth it I promise you!

Now back to the tutorial....here's my version of Special Events Make Up!

And if you find something different with my photo, well, you are right!  I am finally wearing contacts after so many years!  (Posts HERE and HERE)

And I'm loving the new contact lens brand I'm wearing  because it looks way more natural than the Korean Lenses I've tried! 

AMW Wore: Air Optix Lens in Sterling Gray

Initial thoughts: Feels very comfortable to wear and I definitely love the effect of Sterling Gray on me!  I can't wait to try out  more colors!

If like me, you plan to wear contact lens, please wear them before you do your make up!

Mid-Year Gift-Giving Ideas

Hi AMW friends!  You are probably surprised seeing this Mid-Year Gift-Giving ideas.  It's not even Christmas and it's not even a countdown to Christmas.

Well, why not?  I realized, we don't need holidays to be generous!  I am a strong believer of making people who matters to you happy anytime of the day!  And of course, doing good deed (non-material thing) is priceless but sometimes, it would help to give some material things that you think would matter to the receiver!  And after looking at the products inside my home, I can't help but think of the people who would appreciate these thus came the blog post: "Mid-Year Gift-Giving Ideas".  

And as always, feel free to add the list so we can all share gift-giving ideas and how it can make anyone's day extra special!

For the Hair Lovers

Me!  And probably you?  My big sister too!  My favorite gift-giving guide for hair loving friends are "Hair Treatment".  Deep conditioning treatment as inexpensive as those from Watson's (Buy 1 Take 1 offer) or as pricey as those from Kerastase.  It really depends on my budget.  But on days you just want to say: "Just because I thought of you", a simple shampoo and conditioner combination could be a deal breaker!  I would happily accept a shampoo and conditioner set just like the ones I recently received.  It actually made my day because I may have bouncy hair every time you see me, it took me some time to reach to that "level of bounciness"!  With the help of my trustee flat iron or curling iron!  

And on days I don't have time, I may gift this shampoo and conditioner a try from Dove.  

The Dove Oxygen and Nourishment Solutions

This pair is said to address our #FlatHairProblems so I can't wait to give this a try!

AMW Reviews: Mary Kay Endless Performance Creme-to-Powder Foundation

So it's Tuesday today and I'm off for several meetings!  God is really good!  So before I go, I'll leave you with a review on my most recent foundation from Mary Kay!  If you have noticed on my previous "photo-torial", I used Mary Kay's newest Endless Performance Creme-to-Powder Foundation because the weather was really hot at that time so I've decided to use the least amount of makeup as possible and the Mary Kay one is cream-to-powder letting me skip a step or 2.  (Concealer and Powder).

After using this product several times, I'm ready to share my thoughts on this.  Please keep in mind that I got this as press sample so this is a "refill packaging" so if you purchase the compact itself, it won't look like this.

2 shades that was sent to me was Ivory 2 and Beige 1.

How To: Prevent Your Lipstick From Transferring

If you are in a hurry, I just included 2 easy steps!  BUT, if you have a minute or 2 more to spare!  I'll add more on the tips portion below!  But for busy mommies like me, this is my simplest and shortest trick to prevent lipsticks from transferring on clothing, mug or other people (ahem!)

Yes, we can all wear a bright red lipstick on a Monday for that instant "boost"! 

Not included in the two steps is your lipstick application!  Just apply your favorite lipstick the way you want to!  Whether it is directly from tube or with a lipbrush --- your choice!

Grab a clean tissue paper and blot your lips.  Imagine, just like your face that tends to oil up and you use oil blotters to deal that situation, same with the lips!  You need to blot your lipstick after application to remove excess "oil" or wax from the lipstick.  If your lipstick is not as bright as you wanted it to be, re-apply second layer and redo the blotting step!

Weekend Food Trip at: Red Kimono

I've tried Red Kimono restaurant at Fort, BGC at the same building of ONE Parkade next to Bon Chon several times because I usually go for "takeaway" whenever I'm out for an event before going home!  When the family accompanied me to a night event, I've decided to take them there to try their food, this time, fresh from the kitchen!  (Not from takeaway box!) 

The restaurant is seldom full but don't judge the restaurant by the number of customers inside.  The food they serve are quite good and the price is okay considering it is located at the heart of BHS Central.

Spicy Salmon Crunch

Php220.00 (approx $5.00)

A fiery roll stuffed and topped with 

grilled Norwegian salmon and Crispy Tempura Flakes

This was actually my request!  I haven't had any "rolls" in Japanese restaurant for quite some time and I missed the version from Teriyaki Boy!  Overall, this version is really good too!  A starter I'll definitely order again.