Running in Heels

I don't know who invented high heels, 

but all women owe him a lot.

~Marilyn Monroe 

Ah, heels. Every woman must wear them at some point in their lives. As for me, I occasionally try to squeeze in a little height boost. A pair of heels not only creates the illusion of added height, it also improves a woman's posture, enhance a woman's assets, and help magnify their self-confidence. Oh, it can also turn any outfit from drab to fab in a snap!

I had a busy day today. I don't know what got into me but I decided to take out this long forgotten pair out for a spin. Went to Netbooster Asia in Makati to claim my prize from the Maybelline Do You Dare? contest. Special thanks to Ms. Kristine Rementilla for accommodating me, despite my haggard and just-ran-two-blocks-in-heels flustered look. Scroll down below to see what I won. ;)

I tried it right away! Fell in love! Review on this is coming soon!

Then, I met up with my college batch mate, Kristel (check out her site -- she's a talented photographer and writer for When in Manila), for a "rush lunch" in Greenbelt. You would not believe how I ran from Valero St. to Greenbelt IN HEELS! I never thought I can do what Amanda Seyfried did in "In Time"! I made it just in time for our lunch date! *victory dance!* I was too busy worrying about meeting Kristel that I didn't have the time to bother acknowledging people's stares and puzzled looks as I rush through Makati foot traffic, about 3 inches above ground. :))

We decided to settle in at The Cafe Mediterranean because that was one of the few places in Greenbelt 1 that catered to my vegetarian needs. No regrets though, the food was D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S! I had roasted veggies with hummus, wrapped in pita bread. Kristel got a chicken something wrapped in pita as well. Kristel had to rush back to work so we had to gobble down our food quickly and squeeze in a little chit-chat about work and whatnot. We were speed-lunching rock stars! LOL! 'Til next time, Kristel! ;)

Oh, and guess who we saw walking past? Dingdong Dantes and RJ Ledesma! :))

My choice for lunch. SUPER SARAP, GUYS!

Kristel's pita surprise. :D

Refreshing lemonade! I needed this after all that
running around in Makati!

When we parted ways, I walked all the way from Greenbelt 1 to Glorietta. Stop-over gone wrong: Landmark! I love, love, love going there not only for the wide selection of clothes, shoes, bags, accessories, and everything in between, but for their super affordable price range! Napa-shopping na naman ako ng wala sa oras! Hahaha! Check out what I scored for less than Php 500!

Obsessed with tribal and Aztec-inspired prints!
Please pardon my messy bed!

This set really caught my eye!

Bought my second box of Today's Advice from Papemelroti. Everyone can use a little push
every now and then -- not only from high heels, but from inspirational words
as well. :)

Met up with my Mom in SM Makati. Squeezed in a little window shopping in Forever 21 (I really wanted to buy three dresses but my heart sank when I realized I had to prioritize my expenses and that I already had caused enough damage with my impulsive shopping an hour earlier.) Oh well, next time!

Aaaand here's what I wore today. Here's what I ran around the city in:

Please pardon my super gulo room.
 I've been too busy to clean. T_T

I wore this skirt once before. It's super comfortable!

Whew! Made it home in one piece! Busy, busy, busy!
See how the Maybelline blush stayed on? I still have
that hint of pink on my cheeks, eh? :)

Wore my Harry Potter Time Turner necklace c/o my friend Ayeen.
HP geeks unite! ;)

Can't believe I lasted an entire day in these! I took many breaks, of course,
but I had them on all day!

Top: Bench

Skirt: Forever 21

Strappy heels: from Bazaar

Yellow Braided Bracelet: Bedazzle

Red Lucky Charm Bracelet: from Dad

You can use this yellow bracelet in more ways than one! Wrap it around your wrists, use it as a headband, or give your outfit a pop of color by donning it as a necklace! I should have gotten it in more than one color. I love versatile accessories and items!

Despite all the pain that resulted from wearing heels all day, I am genuinely thankful to the person who invented them. I always feel taller and a bit better about myself when I put on a pair of heels. I don't usually wear them, but when I do, I notice that my mood almost always instantly perks up!

So to all the dudes out there, respect. It ain't exactly easy doing everything and going places (let alone running!) in 2 to 6-inch heels. ;)

What a great way to end the week! Have a fun Friday night! 

Love,

SGT <3

She Goes Thrifty at the Superb Bazaar

It's my first time to attend a well-organized bazaar. This one's been on my list for weeks now and I'm glad my Mom was supportive enough to come with me. I met up with Chris, one of my college friends and orgmates. Her boyfriend, Nikko, had a booth at the Superb Bazaar too. It's always a good idea to have a friend by your side when you're shopping. They can help you decide which items are purchase-worthy. 

Aside from the shopping, I went to the Superb Bazaar to hopefully meet fellow bloggers and store-owners, in the hopes of widening my network. Of course, the pretty little things were just the bonus. But hey, it was an experience I will never forget. I was inspired not only by the items that were sold there but by the people who were both shopping and selling as well. Everyone was dressed to impress (except me, teehee!) and it was a lot of fun to see that much fashion in real life. :)

Oh, did I mention that everyone was very friendly and welcoming? It's just like raiding your sister's or your best friend's closet!

This will be a photo-heavy post so please bear with me. 

On the way to the Superb Bazaar! Weepee!

I was too engrossed in shopping that I forgot to take pictures of some of the booths! I was a fan of DAS Shoes and I even tried on their studded heel-less booties. Sad to say, I cannot afford to get a pair at this point in time. :( I also found another unique shoe stall owned by the beautiful Tal called Risque Designs. She was also kind enough to let me try on some of her designs. Despite the 6-inch height and odd heel design, I can honestly say that I can run in them. They're that comfortable!

Her pieces truly are works of art.

Of course, I cannot let the day go by without me drooling over accessories! One of the stalls I enjoyed snooping around in was Bedazzle. I immediately recognized one of my blogging idols, Aisa Ipac of Drowning Equilibriums as one of their "models". I really hope to work with Bedazzle  in the near future! *wink* Oh, and I got this adorable cloth necklace-slash-bracelet-slash-headband thingy in yellow! Can't wait to wear it!

There's just too much to choose from!

Chris took a necklace from Bedazzle too. That explains the gap in the display.

How sexy are these shorts?

I super love their roll-up shoes! Perfect for travelers and girls-on-the-go like me!

That's me, posing in front of the EMPIRE photo wall.

 Guys, don't you dare miss checking out the EMPIRE booth right beside the entrance. ;)

Take 2!

 Accessories galore at super-affordable prices!

This has got to be my most-visited stall of the day. :)) I got a pair of shoes from them and bangles for my Mom. It's their first bazaar. Like what you see? Contact 0917-8346366 or 0917-8333887 and catch them on their next bazaar.  By the way, they're called Ultimate OH. 


They have their site up and running! Go check it out! ;)

I got the brown one in the middle. It's so cute!

More of Ultimate OH.

Allison Harvard and Dominique Reighard was there too!
Too bad we had to go home as I was feeling under the weather.
Didn't catch their press conference.
The show is tomorrow, I think.

 Here's what I wore:

Animal-print Top: from Nuvali Bazaar

Spaghetti top (worn underneath): from Greenhills

Leggings: from Harrison Plaza

Shoes: Ultimate Oh

Accessories: from Quiapo

It was such a blast! I'm glad I was able to catch up with friends, get to look around, meet new people, and take home a couple of good buys. I even met Suzy of Magic 89.9, thanks to Chris and Nikko. I also saw Ana Gonzales of Anagon Collection and Joanna Ladrido of Glitterati but I was too shy to approach them. They're quite the celebrities in the blogging scene. :"> (fan girl mode). If you have the time, swing by SMX at the Mall of Asia. Better yet, check out SuperSale Bazaar on Facebook for more details. ;)

Love,

SGT <3