Fashion: All White with a touch of Hot Pink

 I remember seeing my mom in her 40's in pants ALL her life until the time of writing.  She is very conscious of her varicose veins and I wished she would wear more shorts and skirts because she has gorgeous legs!  Perfectly shapes, very flawless --- my sister and I would always tell her that she's got the best pair of legs among us - screw varicose veins but I cannot force my super conservative mom.

Growing up with that in mind, I have told myself I'd wear more shorts, skirts and expose my legs as much as I can before I end up having varicose veins!  I do have some on my feet but who cares right?  I am so grateful to be born in this era where Self-Love and Confidence is the best form of love for oneself.

That is such a long intro for just an outfit post *laughs*  I hope you accept my apology but #sorrynotsorry here :P  I randomly picked this outfit on a cooler weather when me and my husband headed out for a lunch date.  I wanted something comfortable and to protect myself when I tend to get cold inside an air-conditioned restaurant or mall and an outfit where I can easily remove my outer sweater when it gets hot.

Welcome to the Philippines - where our weather has an attitude! 

Shorts: Love Bonito

Pink Top: Shopee

White knit sweather: Lazada
Bag: Coccinele available via Zalora 

Shoes: World Balance

It is very important to invest on cute belts as it can create that old money vibe!  
Mas posh di ba? 

White belt from Shopee

5-Minute Wavy Hair

How does having cute curls in less than 5 minutes sound to you?
Good? Impossible?

Possible for me  after this hack and of course, our timings could be different depending on the thickness of your hair and how good you are with sectioning hair and handling heat styling tools!  Key takeaway is to PRACTICE.  Because that is all the investment I did for my hair so I am used to styling my own hair even with eyes....almost CLOSED!  :P

All you need are hair ties, a flat iron and a whole lot of skills :P

A side profile on how C-curls help you look like you've spent an hour on your hair.  Also keep in mind the effect would be better with Layered hairs!

Watch this video and tell me what you think!

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Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

  

Pixi on-The-Glow Bronze Beach Glow and Warm Glow Review

 

With my current hand situation of eczema, I love using stick products that do not require me to apply things using my hands!  From sunblock to bronzer/highlighter sticks!

Pixi Beauty is back in my top favorite makeup brand game when I tried their On-The-Glow Bronze in Beach Glow and Warm Glow.  

Swatch (L-R)
Beach Glow and Warm Glow

Php1,190.00
Available at Lazada

These can be categorized as bronzer, highlighter, illuminating product or just a face enhancer!  Beach Glow looks a bit unnatural on me in person so I had to be careful in application, 1-2 swipes are enough on each cheek and I have to make sure to blend it properly and it would warm up my face naturally.

Warm Glow on the other hand appears very light and hard to catch with naked eye!  I had to apply around 3-4 swipes to have this appear on photo but given the choice, I LOVE this more than Beach Glow.  This shade is like NARS Orgasm 10x notched down.  

Side by side after blending the product well. (L- Beach Glow, R- Warm Glow)

Both appears natural and almost similar on photo but the difference is light and day in person.  If I wanted "warmth" on my skin, I would reach out for Beach Glow and I like using Warm Glow as a cream blush before powder blush application.  My blush lasts longer that way.

Overall, the product is amazing in terms of packaging, the quality of the stick, how the product glides so easily even on dry skin and how it makes my cheeks appear healthier and more hydrated.  I think I have to revisit the review with their ON-the-Glow Blushers instead as I am a fan of blush and I would appreciate heavier pigment.

Subtle, natural, no-makeup makeup look KEY product are the keywords to the Pixi Beauty On-The-Glow Bronze !

Which shade is your favorite?

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

Pink and Red is my New Black and White!

 I am back with my favorite OOTD combo!  Blush pink and bright red!  

I have this red skort from Plains & Prints for some time and it was my best purchase and most used skort as of the moment.  As part of a Chinese community who uses a lot of bright reds for EVERY SINGLE Birthdays that we celebrate, I wanted to look a bit different this time for my sister's 50th birthday!

The shoes has been receiving compliments as well on my Instagram post and I am proud to say, I was able to squeeze my way to get this last pair in Dr. Kong Hong Kong!

My bag has been with me for years, it's from Anello and bought to me by my dearie Husband Mr. AMW because he knew I tend to use and abuse my daily bags and he was right!  Every single scent iw worth it!

Please do not think I am at Starbucks without coffee!  The Venti coffee is already in my stomach and the apple juice is Kyle's!  :)

Hope you like my cheerful OOTD as it feels as comfortable as it looks!

Have a great Friday!

Keep smilin'

Stay happy!

 

MAC’s MACximal Lipsticks Review

 

I love MAC Lipsticks, I have collected them ever since I started Blogging.  I even got my first lipstick (MAC!) in highschool when I reunited with my classmate who immigrated to Canada.  

Unfortunately, as much as I love the brand, my favorite shades come in MATTE formulation which looks gorgeous on my clients but doesn't work for my dry lips! 

Fastforward to year 2024, when I got an invite for MAC Cosmetics' MACximal Silky Matte lipstick launch, I had to go as it was said that these iconic lipsticks have been maxed out to give lips more with silky matte finish that is richer, feels better on lips and lasts longer.

With creamy blend of coconut oil, organic shea butter and organic cocoa butter, I am looking forward to try these because I need a lip product that showcase my favorite shades at the same time can nourish my dehydrated lips. 

 If you hold on a new MACximal lipstsick, you will immediately SEE and FEEL the difference.  The lipstick bullet is taller by approximately 2cm, the lipstick itself contains .5g more than the old one!  As we joked during the event, everyone's on recession except MAC!

I got 3 new shades to try, thankfully I do not own such shades in my previous collection.  As a MAC fan, I have always been a Velvet Teddy and Mehr repurchaser.  Thankful I get to try and discover other shades because I tend to be a loyalist!

Top to bottom: Cafe Mocha, Marrakesh and Ring the Alarm

AMW wears MACximal Lipstick 

Shade: Cafe Mochamac

Price: Php1,350.00

Available at LAZADA and MAC Stores nationwide