What I Found at #SMWorldOfBeauty

I remembered preparing for my Engagement Day (which is almost like preparing for a Wedding day).  I've decided to cut down cost by doing my own makeup and with that in mind, I've decided to go to a Beauty Store to purchase my own set of makeup.  That was year 2007 (same year I started my Blog).  

There wasn't much brand choices back then.

Fast forward to a decade, I am so happy how SM Beauty changed the way we beauty enthusiasts shop!  I can finally say, I have STOPPED online shopping for more than a year now because there are so many holy grail products I can literally see, touch and try at SM Beauty!

Do you like Asian makeup?
Brands like K-Palette, 4U2, Shiseido, Tony Moly, Etude House, Kate Tokyo, Holika Holika, Canmake Tokyo made its' way to our shores!  Here are just some of my picks.

Sanicare Personal Care and Baby Care Line Review

Hey AMW Friends!

My Blog AskMeWhats has been around for a decade now!  It actually transitioned from just a Beauty Blog to a Lifestyle Blog especially when I turned into an "AskMeMom".  One feedback I get from people whenever I meet them in person?

"You don't look like a mom!"
or "How do you manage your career life and motherhood?

Well, I have a long list of answer for that, but one thing for sure,  I am very particular with Hygiene.  Not only for myself but for the whole family too!

With all the makeup and skincare products out there, it is so easy to "look fresh" or "look beautiful" on the outside, but AskMeWhats as a Blog and as a Person has always been about staying beautiful both IN and OUT.  That said, it is the best tip I could give to maintain that "youthful and fresh-feel", to keep that beauty shining both from the outside and inside --- that includes taking care of your hygiene too!

I recently tested a full range of products from the brand Sanicare.  I specifically tested their Personal Care and Baby Care line.  Who would've thought this brand goes beyond just making tissue paper and cotton buds?  I was amazed how the brand also offers wide range of products needed for hygiene.  The brand covers personal, kitchen bathroom and baby use too!

New! Pink Sugar Creamy Matte Lipsticks

I am extremely happy that the "Brown 90's lipstick shades" are back!  I remembered wanting to wear that trend but was a bit too young for that and my conservative family won't be able to handle a brown lipstick on their "bunso" (youngest).  Now that I'm definitely OLDER...I am so happy I can wear this brown lipstick trend again with a vengeance.  With a "vengeance" because I've been picking a brown lipstick shade almost everyday!

Thankfully, the new shades of Pink Sugar Creamy Matte Lipsticks consists mostly of browns.  2 browns to be exact and a bright colored lippie as the third.  Truth be told, I am definitely NOT picking the bright colored lippie because if you forgot.... let me repeat: "I am on the Brown lipstick phase until further notice."

With shade names more FUN than usual, I actually remember the names of the Pink Sugar lipsticks more than ever!

L-R French Kiss, Heartbreaker and Breakfast In Bed

AMW Workshop Series VI Bridal Make Up - Registration Open!

Who would've thought March passed by so quickly I am literally breathless!

It's the 2nd quarter of the year and I promised myself I will be putting up another 2 workshops for the month of JUNE!

June, as we all know, is the Bridal Season!  Maybe, you aren't a bride but you are required to prettify yourself to attend someone's wedding!  Finally, the most requested make up look is now an AMW Workshop Series!

Saying I Do with AMW's Bridal Make Up Workshop!

Location: MAKATI

Php2,800.00 / head

Of course, you don't need to be a bride to join such workshop!  You could be a make up enthusiast who likes the "No-Makeup Makeup Look" or a budding Professional Make Up Artist who likes to concentrate make up artistry on wedding industry.  This is YOUR chance to learn several tricks I learned through years of training, practice and learning!  Yes, I will share everything I know!

The fee includes : A Big HUG and Kiss !  (But seriously....)

• Free makeup/skincare items from sponsors (Mix of full size and deluxe size) worth more than what you paid for!  
• Snacks and Drinks.
• Free Nail Polish/ Simple Nail Art Service c/o Girlstuff/Solique.  
• Unlimited Q&A with yours truly within the provided period of time.
• Will be part of the AMW Workshop Series FB Group so you can continue to ask questions online.
• Personalized Ecobag plus special prizes awaits.
• Pro tips on how to apply makeup flawlessly and easily!  There will be a demo and you also get to do your own makeup on spot while I roam around the guide you.
• Best of all, the lessons are easy-to-follow, informative and extremely FUN!

For registration, kindly click LINK below ---
AMW Workshop Series VI: Bridal Make Up - Saying I Do!

To those who are looking forward for the ORTIGAS version, the next workshop will be happening on June 24, 2017 at B Spot Ortigas.  Topic is Photography Make Up.  Registration details will be up a week or so as I wanted to concentrate on this workshop first!  

Super thanks for your understanding and thank YOU again to all the sponsors for the love and trust!  The workshops won't be possible without your help!  

Please make sure to register ONLY if you are seriously joining!
I am accepting max of 20 participants only.

Thanks in advance for understanding!  Love you all!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Weekend Food Trip at: OEDO Japanese Restaurant

I live in downtown Manila so you'll definitely find me and my family in areas such as Banawe, Retiro and Ongpin.

One of the things I love to do before we head out is to search online for Restaurants to try!  Mr. AMW and I love to food trip on various restaurants because we are Foodies-at-heart!  One restaurant that we've always been wanting to try is Oedo Japanese Restaurant located at Banawe.  The thing is, the place is always packed and we cannot even book for reservations.

Because of that, my interest with the restaurant grew more!  So finally, one FATEFUL Sunday + Good Mood Toddler, we waited in line (30minutes to be exact) and we finally got a seat!  If you want a quick and honest review?  The WAIT is Totally Worth It!

Takoyaki

Octopus Balls

Php100.00

The taste is almost there (comparing to the ones I had in Japan) but, there are more cabbage inside than octopus bits!  Still, the sauce and flavors are really like that from the ones I had in Japan!

Aspara Bacon

Php50.00/stick

Bacon-wrapped asparagus tastes really good! 

 The asparagus are fresh and the bacon has a bit of the crunchy texture.