Weekend Warriors: Pink Sisters + Mile Hi Diner

Every weekend my mom and I try to unwind. She's been very stressed at work, so whenever we get the chance, we make gala. This Sunday's choice of destination: nearby Tagaytay City. It's roughly a 30-minute drive from our house, so getting there isn't much of a hassle. Plus, we really like hearing mass at the Pink Sisters Chapel. The mass there is so solemn and the place is just downright comforting. Afterwards, we headed to our new-found fave breakfast place, the Mile Hi Diner on the opposite side of Tagaytay. They also serve full meals and appetizers for lunch, dinner, and happy hour. :)

Check out what happened here. Warning: Photo-heavy post up ahead. ;)

I love their 50's-inspired interiors!

My mommy! :)

Some of their selections of wine.

The female restroom. Guess who's posted on the male side?

Saloon-style restrooms  a la Wild, Wild West!

...it's Zorro!

Some souvenirs and items you can take home.

The view from our table. Woops. Stupid menu's blocking the way. :))

Effervescent. :)

Managed to squeeze in some vanity shots too.

I was playing around with my camera's features and settings. Check out the end-products:

Selective color: Red
Pretty neat, eh? ;)

Selective color: Yellow
That's my mango shake. <3

I had this watch since I was a kid!

Arm candy. :)
I'm not dead, okay? I just used the selective coloring option. ;)

Chipped nails = NO-NO! Not a pretty sight. :-/

Overlooking the view outside.

Our usuals. :) Above: mine, Below: Mommy's

The food is very good! (hey, that rhymes!) LOL. For about Php 150 (around $4), you will get a full meal with rice, a viand, and a side of tomatoes and a leaf of fresh Tagaytay lettuce! The mango shake costs Php 70 (less than $2). We walked out of Mile Hi Diner with full tummies and uplifted spirits, for sure! :)

Do we look an awful lot like each other?

Awkward leg alert! :)) I'm not the best poser in the world, I know! 

Striped top: from Greenhills

Black cover-up: Penshoppe
Belt: Genevieve Gozum

Pants: Terranova

Sandals: from Liliw

First two bracelets: from Landmark

Last three bangles: from Quiapo

Took some more vanity shots while waiting for mom in the car, as she purchases fruits for our table. :)

No foundation day today! Just used the following:

• Etude House BB Magic Cream,
• E.L.F. Liquid Eyeliner in Brown
• Careline lip gloss in 02
• Ellana Minerals Concealer in Smile and Awake
• Ellana Minerals Finishing Powder in Espresso con Panna
• Ever Bilena Pro Liner (for my eyebrows)
• Maybelline VolumExpress Mascara
• Etude House Oh M'Eye Lash Volume and Length Mascara
• Etude House Bling Bling Stick in Shooting Star

Hope your weekend went extremely well! I know mine did! Heard some very good news about a possible career here in the Philippines. I might not have to leave after all! ;)

It's true what they say, when one door closes, another door opens. In my case, about ten bigger ones opened up in place of that one I've been waiting on for 8 months. T____T We'll see how things will go. I don't want to jinx it! >_< Wish me luck! :)

Love,

SGT <3

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