Beat the Blues

It's no wonder people look forward to weekends. After a week-long battle with work or school, or basically just about anything that gives us the blues, a nice time to chill out with family or even some time alone are worth getting antsy about.

During weekends, my Mom and I like to drive up to Tagaytay to hear mass and have an affordable but super sulit breakfast. This time, we tagged along Tita Dayan and Mama Terry. I still wasn't feeling much better, but quality time with the people I love is something I just can't pass up on.

By the way, please try Mile Hi Diner's All-Day Filipino Breakfast and their Garlic and Mushrooms. You won't be sorry! D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!

About my makeup, it's been a while since I last wore a red lip, and since I figured I was taking the simple, no-fuss look anyway, I might as well make bawi with something that says it all. What better way to up the ante than a red lippie? With a swipe of golden brown shadow on my lids plus a golden highlight on the browbone, a quick liquid eyeliner flick, and drawn eyebrows, I was all set. If there's one thing I regret not doing, it's putting on mascara. I felt incomplete the entire day! :(

I'm challenging myself to work on limiting my makeup time to AT LEAST 5 to 10 minutes! It's hard, trust me. With the right amount of determination and practice, I might just win that bet. ;)

The lippie I'm wearing is from NYX, called Raisin. 

Here they are just outside the diner.

Aaand now for some outfit shots I made my mom took... Hehe. I was taking a cue from the stunning Vern Enciso as I dared to don a full-on blue ensemble! Incidentally, I got these shorts from their (her and her sister, Verniece) booth at Bloggers United 3.

The cozy knit sweater was salvaged from a recent ukay trip, which I told you about here. Expect to see more of my thrift picks in future outfit posts. ;)

I love that the sweater was, in itself, an accessory. It packed the right amount of sparkle and shine, and so I felt that additional bling is no longer necessary. Well, that, and I was rushing to get to the church, just in time before the mass begins. Haha!

Knit Sweater: Thrifted

Shorts: Vern and Verniece, Bloggers United 3

Flats: Crocs

Some more fun shots after breakfast...

Natural lighting can do wonders for a photograph. It instantly removes all blemishes and imperfections. Plus, it makes subjects glow for some inexplicable reason. ;)

Guys and gals, natural light is your best friend. Harsh lighting can make you look tired or stressed in photographs. So try to go out as much as you can. Sunlight is basically nature's Photoshop! Haha! But of course, slap on a good layer of sunblock before you step into the light. ;)

That is it for me! I'm off to spend another loving night in my lovely bed. Hopefully, I'll bounce back to health by morning! :)

Love,

SGT <3

She Goes Thrifty at the Bloggers United 3 (Part 2)

Here we are at the second portion of my Bloggers United experience... (Part 1 is here)

With Verniece Enciso

With cutie-patootie Crissey Si of Hello Crissey

Crissey's merchandise. I wanted to buy them all.
To those who don't know, I'm a sucker for stationery!

With Joanna Ladrido of Only the Marvelous

Marj Sia's booth

Marj Sia's booth

With Marj Sia of The Traveling Heels
She also owns Catwalk Cosmetics.

With the stunning Divine Lee

With the fierce Karl Leuterio of Inkarlcerating

Girlsies! <3

With Kryz Uy  we were all so tired from going around, literally bumping into
people, and haggling for whatever we can get our hands on!

With the statuesque Patricia Prieto of Paradigma

With Laureen Uy of Break My Style

Had a funny moment with Camille Co of
 Camille Tries to Blog and Coexist

Kookie Buhain of Death by Platforms has got to be one
of the most stylish Pinays of this generation.
 She kind of reminds me of Elise Testone from American Idol.

What I wore to the event

That was just a small peek into what happened at the Bloggers United 3. I will post another entry on my purchases soon! I'm still beat from all the shopping and nudging people around. Oh, and also stand by for the closet sale. I'm so excited! ;)

I had A LOT of fun at BU 3. It's definitely a day to remember. I got the inspiration that I was desperately thirsting for. If that much passion for fashion and beauty won't inspire you, I don't know what will. It made me want to work even harder for She Goes Thrifty and prove not only to you but to myself as well that I can be a better blogger, a better writer, a better friend, and a better sister. Sigh. Enough of the drama already! This is supposed to be fun! Hopefully, in a year or two, I can be part of Bloggers United. Teehee!

I was kind of flattered when a random shopper asked me how much some of my "stuff" cost. She must've thought I was a selling blogger too!  *blushes*


To the organizers, the sponsors, the bloggers, and to everyone who came and conquered Bloggers United 3, THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH and I hope to see you at the next BU event! :3

So hey, tell me all about your time at BU 3! Post the link here. :)

Love,

SGT <3