Chun Yuen Restaurant LCM

So, most weekends, we spend time with both families (My family and Mr. AMW's family) and we always bond over food!  That's how we are!  Because people will always be in a better mood telling good stories while eating!  #ThatsWhyIDontLoseWeight

So one of the newly opened restaurant at Lucky Chinatown Mall that caught my attention was called Chun Yuen Restaurant, because we tried almost ALL the restaurants there, we welcome new restaurants anytime of the day!

Xiao Long Bao

Php188.00

Not bad for the price.  It is "soupy" inside and the Xiao Long Bao skin is just right you don't break it while handling with chopsticks.

Meat Wonton with Special Sauce

Just like regular Wonton bathed in soy sauce and sesame seeds!  Not bad, I actually like it!

Sleigh The Holidays with Etude House, Tony Moly and Boulangerie22

I have always been in love with Korean makeup brands ever since I started Blogging.  I even remember those days I went crazy shopping over Ebay!  (Yes AMW Friends, Ebay as there weren't much online makeup stores selling legit makeup and skincare items!)

And my love started with BB Creams, then gel liners and a whole lot more!  Imagine the excitement when I was in Korea 7 years ago and I got an invite for a Grand Launch of Etude House locally.  I wasn't physically there but my spirit was celebrating with them!

Then Tony Moly followed.  And look!  After 7 years, I still get invited to celebrate not only Holiday but launches with both brands + more!!!  I am very grateful to YOU my dear friends!

So a couple of weeks ago, AGC, the company who brought in Tony Moly, Etude House, Boulangerie22 and Yoree had a huge Holiday Celebration and launch at Todd English Food Hall called Sleigh the Holidays.  

The celebration calls for more makeup, skincare and sweets!  Shall we start with Tony Moly?

Gluta-C with Kojic Plus Shower Salt Scrub and Acne Control Toner Review

Hi AMW friends!  Today, I will be giving my initial thoughts on 2 newest products from Gluta-C with Kojic Plus+ line which I got from Sample Room.

Gluta-C With Kojic Plus+ Shower Salt Scrub (Php164.75) and

Gluta-C With Kojic Plus+ Acne Control Toner (Php109.75)

Since I've tried other Gluta-C products in the past and haven't suffered any negative reactions using them, I am more comfortable in giving these 2 new products a try!  But keep in mind that I didn't use the toner fully because I personally do not have Acne Prone Skin and I only use it on days I needed to "spot treat" certain areas.  As for the Shower Salt Scrub, I come to terms with the idea of exfoliating both my face and body even with dry skin because it helps lessen the skin flakiness and it was highly recommended by skin experts to do so no matter what skin type you have!

Let's start with the Shower Salt Scrub which I used immediately after receiving this from Sample Room.

B. By Banila Pink Chou Cream Review

I have a lot of favorite Cheek Tints but there's ONE that I've been using constantly for the past weeks!  It is so easy to apply I can't believe it's even a cheek tint!  (As we all know, most Cheek tints are easy-to-apply but they tend to require Flash-like fingers and hands).  With this particular one, I can actually take time in blending and applying and have a non-blotchy cheek color so natural you wouldn't know I have something on!  (Beware guys!  Another trade secret from us girls! :P)

B. By Banila Water Cheer Water Cheek

Shade: Pink Chou Cream PK02

Php595.00 (approx $12.30)

A liquid cheek tint with a powdery finish that gives a natural-looking blush. Lightweight, buildable and is best paired with a cushion foundation.

Bata Shoes for the Family

For a super busy individual (yes, I use the term individual as Mom and Blogger is just 2 of the many hats I wear on a daily basis!)  Buying gifts during the holiday rush is one of my least favorite activity!   As much as I love shopping, I do most shopping online because I just dislike the crowd!

But some things are meant to be seen and touched especially if you want to buy something extra special for your loved ones!  So I found a store that can actually satisfy the "Family List"!

I took rounds inside the Bata Philippines Store at SM Makati and took notes on the perfect gift ideas for each family member, of course, these are just my suggestions, you can always mix-and-match based from their personality and likes!

For Moms

Moms do not have to look like they are meant to stay at home, for me, moms should always look fab because that's how I think every MOTHERS are --- FABULOUS!

So the New Arrivals display of  bags and shoes are my gift-suggestions for the special woman in our lives!