Weekend Food Trip at: Bari Uma Jr.

How's your weekend so far?

My son has been feeling extra trying out glasses in an eye store just because --- Mana siya sa akin! hahaha  Ang arte!

But anyway, I love weekends because I get to spend time with my family!  I see to it that no matter how busy my schedule gets, I give extra amount of time for my family, my husband's family then OUR OWN FAMILY!  

You can do it naman as long as you manage your time properly!

As always, our way of family bonding will always include FOOD!  As my son visits his favorite Booksale, National Bookstore (in that order), his 3rd schedule would be --- "Restaurant".  And we saw a  new restaurant at the 3rd level of SM San Lazaro called Bari Uma Jr.  

Don't ask me about the name, I can NEVER memorize it!  Thankfully they have the restaurant name printed on the bowl! (Cheating ako each time I type the restaurant name!)

Ramen has always been my comfort food of choice!  So, we gotta try them right?

Ajitame-Siroton

Php230.00

Pork-flavored soup with thick-cut chasu and egg

Advance Happy Mother's Day!

Every Mother's Day, I write about either my own mom or my mom-in-law as I look up to them so much as my own "Mom-Hero".  

After watching the touching video from Watsons Philippines , I realized that it's time I give myself a space in this blog before Mother's Day because we all deserve a pat on our back for being a selfless mom who gave everything for their special angels!

I may not hear it from my 5-year old son for now, but with his daily hugs, daily "lambing" and just by the way he looks at me, I knew instantly how much my son looks up to me as his WORLD.  I know I'm not a perfect mom, I have a lot of imperfections and for 5 full years as a mom - I knew I am still learning the ropes!  But for my son --- I can see how much he loves and appreciates me with all the hugs and kisses that I get!

That gave me the special energy not even a single multivitamin can give!  So this is an EARLY reminder to all of you that it's time to make your own mom look and feel great!

Here are just some of the few ideas you can do:

• Give your mom a homemade gift card for a foot and hand massage.  It should be redeemable forever!
• Put together a special basket filled with beauty and wellness goodies.  My mom loves face masks and nail polishes (that's where I got the nail polish love!).
• Give her gift cards from her favorite store.  It has been more than 5 years that I've been giving her Watsons Gift Cards.
• Take her out for a little bonding with her to parks, malls or favorite restaurants.  Watch a movie with her if she's into movies!

There are so many ideas I can share, feel free to share yours here on comment back because I'd love to hear from you!

To get more beauty ideas on how to look and feel good, visit Watsons Philippines on Facebook Page nad www.Instagram.com/WatsonsPH.

Advance Happy Mother's Day to all Moms!
You ROCK!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

Ellana Sheer Velvet HD Powder Review

I remember those times when "Mica Powders" are IN!  

From the most sought after Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Powder to no-brand that I purchase from online stores in the US --- they arrive in "tubs" by the way and I still have them today!

But truthfully, they all belong inside my professional make up KIT because a long time AMW reader would understand why I don't need them. 

I have VERY DRY SKIN and most of the time, Mica Powders dry them out even more and create rough patches!

AMW wears Ellana Sheer Velvet HD Powder

Not until I've tried the Ellana Sheer Velvet HD Powder!  Thankful for the brand for supporting my AMW Workshop Series Last year, they gave each participant their own Sheer Velvet HD Powder and I was able to try one!

A Subtle Contour Powder for Fair Complexion!

Remember my favorite daily contour powder from Pony Effect?  If you don't, feel free to click link HERE and reread my old post!  I loved it so much I actually hit the pan and I don't know if I get to order from Althea again because they are always out-of-stock.

Yes, I have a couple of nice-looking contour powders for the face that I use on a daily basis but there are really days I'm craving for that super natural contour powder that looks almost seamless and invisible to the naked eye.  

What's the point of applying if it looks invisible you say?

Well, it gives a nice effect on Photos and #AMWIgStories ! hahaha Arte no?  But hey, a girl gotta do something to look nice for you guys!  #GroupHug nga!

So back to my subtle contour powder story!  The Pony Effect Contour Powder in Crony has a bit of a warmer undertone and some of you can see that on my review post!  Today, I'm sharing the same effect but this time, on a cooler undertone and you don't need to log online to purchase one!  It is easily accessible in Inglot Stores!

Inglot Freedom System HD Sculpting Powder

Shade 505

Php750.00

 Perfect product to contour and sculpt your face, enhancing only the best features and diverting attention from any imperfections. With high pigment colour concentration and translucent coverage the illusion of a more structured face can be achieved without the excess product.

Celeteque Eyebrow Defining KIT Review

 When Celeteque created their own Cosmetics line under DermaCosmetics+ , I've reviewed a couple of their makeup products in this blog but took some time to use their Eyebrow Defining Kit because I've got my "Loyalty" on some brow products that I can't seem stay away from them.

But since receiving a couple of requests for a review on this particular product, I pulled out the shade Medium Brown just because I think it's the safest and easiest color to wear!

Housed in a simple plastic white packaging with the brand printed (similar packaging to ALL their makeup products), I like it that they are simple and straightforward.

In here, you get a KIT and they mean it when they say it's a KIT!  You get a Brow Powder, a Brow Wax and a dual-ended brush!  I am actually impressed!

Celeteque DermoCosmetics+ Eyebrow Defining KIT Review Says ---

Céleteque® DermoCosmetics TM Eyebrow Defining Kit is a 2-in-1 formulation of a Tinted Wax and a color complementing Eyebrow Powder for well-defined brows.*