Apple & Eve Casual Dress

 

How does it feel to work for 12-hours straight doing various hairstyles for a shoot?
I told myself I need several cups of coffee, yummy food and a super comfortable dress.  And I picked this from Apple & Eve!

This is the Apple & Eve Asymmetrical Micro Print Shirt Dress Php2,699.00 and I got it in size Small.  The fit is quite big giving room for movement and this would work even as a cute maternity dress!

It was one of the most comfortable and stylish dress this even made it to the photoshoot!  it was originally not intended but it looks cute on camera so why not?

I also paired it with my favorite comfy Dr. Kong Shoes.

How do you like this look?  Is it a Yay or Nay?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Artisan Pro Optimiste Rouge Pro Lip Colors review

 

I received the Artisan Pro Optimiste Rouge Pro Lip Colors   (Php899.00 now Php699.00)for review a few months back and I have been using it a couple of times to be able to share a real review.

OPTIMISTE ROUGE Pro Lip Colour | Infusing the lips with a velvet-finish that ensures 16 hours of soft & non-drying feel to the lips. Weightless, waterproof, and transfer-proof. The buildable, medium to full coverage will give a soft focus effect to your lips. 16 hours staying power and non-drying formula Transfer-proof, waterproof, and weightless

L-R Peach Gallette, Cou Cou, Poulain and Saint Tropez

AMW wears Peach Gallette

This is a a super pretty shade, my favorite out of the 4 so I am featuring this first.  

It is wearable even with light or dark makeup.

AMW wears Cou Cou

Cou Cou is my 2nd favorite should because of it's Barbie Pink effect.
I can't ware a bright pink lip color but this one is on the cool tone pink but more on the toned down side.  It made my blush color appear more prominent thus the look is more youthful.

White and Pink Will always be Classy!

 

I love the color combination of Blush pink and White in fashion.  I felt so girlie and youthful.  Whenever I wear such combo, I always get complimented on how fresh I look even if I pair this with a pink a blazer under a 40Degrees Celsius weather!  

Top: Love Bonito

Skort: From Metro Store

I love the square-neck  top showing more skin thus making me look slimmer.

To complete this dainty look, I like to do beach waves curl for my hair.

How do you like this look?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Issy and Co Brow Products Reviewed

 

When were these brow products from Issy & Co launched?  May of Last Year!

I can't believe I took such a long time to talk about these because I have been reviewing so many makeup products I am losing track on a lot of things, that's also called #aging *laughs*

If you are rushing and you want to just see a single photo on how good Issy & Co brow products are...well, here's the photo. 

Left side facing you (using all Issy & Co. products), right side facing you is my bare brows.

Let's start with the Issy & Co Brow Pencil Trio Php349.00) - quick note, these are on 50% off sale at Lazada website as of the moment.

In each of the Brow Pencil Trio, you get a small thin definer pencil, an angled brow pencil and a spoolie.  This is such a great idea as I like using the slim definter pencil to sharpen the tail of my eyebrows and use the thicker one to create brow-like hair.  

These are quick swatches on Taupe Brown and Ash Brown.

Here's a quick sample on how I would apply each of the product on which area of my brows.  As I always say, to each their own, we have different brows so you may use each of the product differently.  We don't have to do the same steps.

AMW Answers: "How to Skincare When I Don't Have Time in the Morning?"

 

Has it been summer all year round in the Philippines?
I felt like it has been randomly raining in June but it still felt hot like Summer of March and April!  

So I totally understand this question sent to me via DM over my Instagram account.  

I got the answer as I am lazy AF on most days especially for a busy working mom who needs more sleep than the rest of the population :)  

ANSWER: "Use Hydrating LOTION."

One of the brand I have tried and liked that would help you achieve "MOCHI" skin.  There are a whole lot of brands out there and one that I've tried is a Japanese brand - HADA LABO.

This is the Hada Labo Hydrating Lotion (Php734.00)

This is formulated with High Performance Penetrating and deep moisturizing techonology infuses 4 types of Hyaluronic Acid.  Hyaluronic acid is the best ingredient to trap moisture on skin leaving skin soft, smooth and super supple.

Thankfully the texture is milky yet non-sticky.  It gets absorbed into the skin easily so I can easily go along my day without the tacky feel from usual skincare products.  I mean do not exchange this to your WHOLE regimen but I use this to instantly boost my skin's moisture especially before putting on makeup.

This is my favorite way to apply my Hada Labo Hydrating lotion with a big cotton pad leaving it like a face sheet mask as I do my hair prepping my skin for foundation.

While at it, I like to put on my favorite undereye patch from Pixi Beauty.  

Well soaked, hydrated skin perfect to face the day.  And best of all?  I like to use this technique midday if my base makeup looks dry and patchy, I would do this technique and pat more of the product on dry areas and that would give me that Mochi-like healthy skin.

What other makeup/skincare hacks would you like to know?  Feel free to message me and comment any of my posts and I'll try to answer as quick as I can!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!