Nail Art Tutorial: 2010 Halloween Nails

I may be too old to join "trick or treats" but my nails won't give a damn!  It's Halloween once again and I'll be celebrating it no matter what!  I can always express it through my nails!  This year, I've decided to do some kiddie drawing and I have to thank "Google images" for inspiration!  Just because I cannot make up my mind, I've decided to put them all on my nails!

Here's a "preview" of my 2010 Halloween Nails!

There's spidey and a ghost with ugly BOO handwriting! :P

Step 1:

I've decided to use the pumpkin color --- Orange from Caress polish!  I originally planned orange and black but I can't seem to find my black polish!  So I've got a dark chocolate brown instead from Paul & Joe.  Applied 2 coats of each and let dry!  

Tip from AMW: Since I'm using dark colored polish, please use your preferred base coat to protect your nails!

Step 2:

On the dark brown polish shade, I will draw some "ghostly eyes" peeping through my nails!  You can choose to do this on all dark brown polish base as creating eyes aren't as hard as it seems!  I am using Prettynails' 2 Way Nail Art Pens in White and Black.  If you don't have art pens, you can use dotting tools and toothpicks!

Tip from AMW:  You can draw the black portion of the eyes from different location! 

Step 3:

For the orange portion, use black to make the design pop.  I've decided to draw cobwebs!  I am using a thin brush from L.A. Art Deco polish in Black.  Cob Webs aren't meant t be perfect, so do not worry if your lines aren't that perfectly drawn!

After drawing random cobwebs (which looks like umbrella by the way), I've decided to draw a tiny spider using my nail art dotting pen!  You can skip this step if its too much hassle!

Step 4:

Just because I have too much time to spare, I've decided to draw something special for both my thumbnails!

Orange Side

I've decided to draw a bigger spider! 

Do not forget to include eyes!  It kinda look cute rather than scary right? hehehe

Dark Brown Side

I've decided to draw a ghost, of course, ghost won't happen without the :O look!

Finish it up with "Boo!" word.  It's ok for the Boo! word to be shaky!

I find it super difficult to write using my left hand!  I am definitely not ambidextrous!

Step 5:

Making sure the designs you've drawn are COMPLETELY dry, finish it up with your preferred Top Coat.  I am using Elianto's Top Coat.

Here's how my nail art for the week looks like! 
And who would take me seriously with these nails?
Who cares?  It's Halloween! :)

And if you have a couple of minutes to spare, 

you can do your toenails too!

Advance Happy Trick or Treatin'!
What will you be this coming Halloween?

Keep smilin'
Stay Happy!

AMW Bulletin: Sweet Contemplation Accessories on Sale!

My dear talented friend Tine of Beautyholics Anonymous ventured out on accessories making and I own a couple of her gorgeous pieces when another friend of my gifted me a gift card on her online shop!  I love her pieces and it's great news that there will be 20% off on all orders, valid 1 week from October 25-31, 2010.  Enter promo code INTHEFAMILY10 at checkout.  No minimum order necessary!  Click Sweet Contemplation Accessories to checkout her gorgeous pieces!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Weekend Food Tripping at: SumoSam + More Snacks!

My Saturday went pretty well!  Thanks to the "weather God" it did not rain as hard as I've imagined!  I am praying for the safety of the people living in the typhoon alert zone!  

I was in dreamland so I woke up late on a Saturday!  I went to Greenhills to do some errands and I haven't been to Greenhills for quite some time so I did a bit of food tripping!  The usual Soft Taco and Nachos that I love (sorry, no photos taken as I eat those almost every time I'm at Greenhills).  I saw a "Scramble" stand so we gave it another try!  Sad to say, I prefer the Scramble stand on streets when I was still in highschool!

After the errands at Greenhills and a bit of shopping!  Promise, not a lot!  Just a top and a pair of shoes! :)  We went to Shangri-La mall to meet up with my college friends!  I haven't seen them for quite some time so it's great to finally meet up with them together with their kids!  We've decided to dine at SumoSam.  A Japanese restaurant co-owned by actor Marvin Agustin.

Dynamite Roll

Php248.00 (approx $5.70)

One of my favorite "type" of roll!  I love the crunchy fish with the softness of the tuna that melts into my mouth!  It's a bit spicy but hey!  My tongue can go from spicy to mega spicy!  So this was nothing :)

 

Waikiki

Php308.00 (approx $7.16)

Japanese Pizza.  We chose the Spam and Mushroom combination because they offer Seafood and Chicken version, in which, both type I can't eat due to my allergies.  SPAM of course is a fusion already, I doubt real Japanese restaurant would serve Japanese Pizza with Spam! :)  It's okay though, I love it more when I added the curry sauce from my friend's meal! 

SumoSam

6th Floor Shangri-la Plaza Mall

Mandaluyong City

Tel. no: (632) 910-0388

** Price includes service charge, can pay both cash and credit card!

We're not on a diet, the reason why we ordered only a few because we were really full with our prior food trip at Greenhills.  And of course, just in case we get hungry, we saw a restaurant (not really newly opened) but its new to our eyes because we haven't been to the mall for the longest time.  I gave myself a mental note to dine in this restaurant in the future.  As for now, let's go for some take away food! 

Shanghai Pork Bun (4pcs)

Php121.00 (approx $2.80)

Tastes ok, not the most astounding Pork Bun I've tried.  I would probably rate this 5/10

Steam Pork Dumplings (5pcs)

Php142.00 (approx $3.30)

This actually tastes authentic!  Similar to the ones we had in Shanghai!  

Love the sauce that oozes out in first bite!  Be careful not to burn your tongue ok?

Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao

Unit 117-121 Virra Mall
San Juan City

Tel nos: (632) 570-6910/(632) 570-6912

I have to share this!  Hubby bought this at NYFD!  They are now serving meals perfect for moviegoers!  All I can say is...CUTE CUTE CUTE!

Meal consists of Fries with 1 dip (we chose Honey Mustard), Meatball spaghetti, Bacon and Cheese Dog (1/2 the size) and Softdrinks! Price: Php190.00 + Php20.00 (drinks upsize) = Php210.00 (approx $4.88)

Random photo taken at the window display of True Value!  Yup, we can definitely feel the spirit of Christmas!!!

Have you even started your Christmas shopping?
Sad to say, I haven't!  I think I'm leaning on to the "last minute" shopping mode!

Have a wonderful Sunday!
Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

Something New: PH Care Wipes

2 years ago, I posted "All About Down Under" and it's funny how some thought I'll be talking about Australia!  It stirs up a couple of issues and you can click this link to read the comments going on!  It was fun and the girls are just wonderful in sharing their ideas and thoughts!

I actually think it's one of my favorite post not because I get a lot of clicks or views on that, I am liking that post because I was mature enough to share my thoughts on dealing about hygiene "down there".  Aside from that, because of that post, I learned about the harmful effects of pantyliners and I get to learn about Cloth Pantyliners and own them and actually use them!

I don't use feminine wipes daily because I am not that dirty down there!  Plus, I don't like the fact of adding up to environmental wastes.  There are moments though that feminine wipes are quite useful and it's during "the time of the month" and women do not have access to feminine wash and water.  Imagine, you have your period and you're using a public toilet! 

That's the reason why I purchase feminine wipes and it saves my life!  I've been a constant user of Charmee Feminine wipes and I hoard on them as seen on photo below.

It's nice that my favorite feminine wash came up with their own feminine wipes and I just got to learn about them recently...

pH Care Feminine Wipes Cool Wind

pH Care Feminine Wipes in Passionate Bloom

I haven't used them yet, have to wait for the "time of the month"!
Have you tried the brand?  How do you like them?
Enjoy your Saturday! 

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!

AMW Bulletin: Before the month of October Ends...

Dear Philippine Readers:

Here's a compilation again on what's happening before the month of October ends!  I am so happy to be a bearer of these wonderful news!  Feels like Christmas as early as October!

My dear friend Sophie invites you to drop by the Beauty & Minerals booth over the weekend at Karl Edwards International Bazaar!  Heard her Intimate Bra Converter and Charm brushes sells like hot pancakes!  So better be there early and checkout the wonderful stuffs she offer.

Keihl's, the brand that a lot of you trust, will be having their 3rd Anniversary Sale on October 23 and 24 at Greenbelt 5, Makati!  All products are on 15% off and snacks will also be provided to thank their wonderful customers since their Philippine opening!

As wholesome as my blog looks, I know some of you are ladies out there who will be getting married or have friends who are getting married and wants to purchase something "nice and sexy".  Well, if you are into sexy halloween costumes as well, why not  coconut!  There's a new online website for lingerie lovers out there called Party Gal Lingerie, you can click link to check out their site!

Thanks to Jomi of Party Gal Lingerie, she told me that in celebration of the Halloween and Christmas season, they are offering sexy costumes to the female community, when you purchase from their online shop, a sexy feet accessories comes for free!  You can probably tell them "BLOG READER" as the offer is exclusive to blog readers only!  By the way, I am not affiliated with the company and I don't get paid doing so, if you are purchasing anyways, isn't it great to have a freebie as well? 

As they say: "It's fun to be sexy!"

Quirks Novelties & Curiosities is turning 1 this October!  As a way of thanking their loyal customers, they came up with a trio of celebrations!

1. Pick a prize from the Quirks bowl with a minimum Php1,500 purchase from any Quirks store (from October 16-31)
2. Upload your favorite Quirks product in the Quirks Novelties & Curiosities Facebook page, caption it as "My Favorite Quirk" and get a chance to win Php5,000 worth of Quirks Products! (from October 18-24)
3. "Everything is on sale!" Sale in their Power Plant and Shangri-La Branches (from October 25-31)

Last but not the least, calling all parents out there!  Global Art Philippines, an international Creative Art Program that develops and trains children's creativity and self-expression, is calling on young, budding artists to joint he 2nd National Art Competition. 

The theme for this year's competition is "One World", and both Global Art students and non-students aged 4-16 years old are invited to enter and put their imagination, coloring and drawing skills to test.  Participants will be divided in three groups, according to age. 

Winning entries for each category will take home a cash prize of Php3,000, a trophy and gift certificates from Global Art.  Interested participants must submit an accomplished Entry Slip,which can be acquired from any Global Art Branch or accredited schools for non-students, along with an entry fee of Php600.00, inclusive of t-shirt to be worn during the competition.

Deadline of submission is on November 5, 2010.  For more information, please contact Global Art at (632) 515-7005 or email at hq@globalart-phils.com or visit the Global Art Philippines website.

Hay, its so nice to be a bearer of news on different fields!

Enjoy the rest of your evening!  It's Thursday soon!

Keep smilin'
Stay happy!
Stay informed!

(Note from Author: The author is not affiliated to any of the above companies mentioned, AMW Bulletin is written for information purposes to readers)