Belle de Jour 2012 Power Planner Launch

I accompanied my cousin to the Take Flight: BDJ Fair 2012 which was held at Eastwood last Sunday, October 16. We decided to go around the mall first to assuage the heat and since we arrived an hour early before Alyanna Martinez's talk where we were registered. 

I did not expect and know that it would be an outdoor fair, hence, me in thick blazer --we went straight to Manila after our Sunday service. I know, I know, it's clearly stated that the event will be at the Eastwood Mall OPEN PARK but I didn't check on this prior. My bad. I didn't shed so much sweat, though, if you're curious. Hello, I could've removed the blazer but I didn't. 

While killing time inside the mall, we went through the food stalls at the upper level. Then, we saw a Happy Lemon ad and told my cousin that I'll grab a drink first. While waiting in line, I noticed that Alyanna Martinez was in front of us and told Ro that we're surely not yet late for the talk. Loved her radiant skin. I've always believed that good skin is one's best accessory.

Long queues greeted us when we finally headed out to go to the fair. The queue for those who pre-registered (raises hand) was longer than the queue for walk-in participants! Great turn-out, BDJ! Congrats!    

        I tried Green Tea with rock salt and cheese and I didn't like it! 

Am I starting not to enjoy milk tea anymore? Somehow, I guess. No strong carvings for milk tea these past few weeks. 

We attended the Shop Around the World talk of again, stylist Alyanna Martinez.

 This center table filled with cupcakes, planners, and cute itsie bitsies intially caught our attention when we got in.
Yes, Divine Lee *had a talk too entitled "Get Lost in Style" but scheduled time is already late for us.

Early ones who were pre-registered to the Shop Around the World talk!

While waiting!

Love the clear chairs! It made the tent look more spacious :)

Took a photo of our passport while waiting for the talk to start

Putol!
Should've toaken a photo of the entire schedule of events!

Finally!! Opening remarks!

Alyanna Martinez givin' the talk!!

Here's what I've learned, can still remember, and insights I'd like to personally share from the talk:

(1) I've only shopped and window shopped to some Asian countries: Bangkok -SHOPPED! and still wanna go back, Singapore -shopped! and wanna go back, Hongkong -SHOPPED TWICE! still wanna go back, Malaysia -semi-shopped, Macau -more of food? hee. And based on her talk and based on her multiple shopping experiences around the globe, she said that her top shopping destinations are still in Asia namely Bangkok and Hongkong. I couldn't agree more! Nothing beats Bangkok and Hongkong shopping! Can I just say, shopping here in the Philippines for bargains is great too and we offer lots of great locally made and designed pieces.

(2) Yes, you must visit Granville when you're in Hongkong! It's where we actually purchased so much good deal, good quality unique finds! Some indie Hongkong designers have shops there (indie = Thank God I got you on first dibs, trendy and unique at the same time).

(3) Know when a country's sale season is. 

Now that I am travelling without parental supervision and personally shelving out money on my own, this information matters to me now. I didn't really know the value of money before. I skimp as much as I can now. Except on good food, hee. It is a plus that there are LOTS of seat sale now unlike before. :) Thank you, Cebu Pacific! And thanks to Vea, the ever reliable friend when it comes to booking flights on sale and wanderlust, travel affairs, in general!

(4) Get lost!

(5) On a more personal note, more than the great shopping anyone can rave about, and more than all the tangible things you get to bring home, going to different places, crossing cultures, make you learn so much that you will never ever learn in school. Thy young mind may not have understood everything in a wink as we set foot, but there.  

They often say that education is the most valuable inheritance your parents can bestow on you that no one can take away. As for me, it's every single sojourn I spent with my family that my parents funded since we were young that made me appreciate the diversity of life and the beautiful, simple, luxe things in this world. Crossing cultures and sub/territories, aside from good education, is a gem that no one can take away from you. So go ahead, take flight!

Suelas!

Pa-Price is Right game ng Goody! 

I guess I didn't get it right! Haven't received an e-mail! hee!

FART was there! I remember that we looked for their shop years ago! :)

Lots of brands have a booth inside, some that I know of for instance that I wasn't able to take a photo of are: Leyende, Ace Water Spa, Artwine, Sole Sister, Athena, CarbTrim, Jellybean, John Robert Powers, Etude House, and Azta. 

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Cousin bought 4 planners on 20% off! The BDJ planner retails for 480php @ the fair. One of reasons why we attended the event is to avail of this good discount. Thanks, BDJ!

Photo from Lace and Tiaras
What's inside our Goody swag bag!

After the fun-filled event, we ate at Pho Hoa, Trinoma! <333

Favorite of all time, their fresh spring rolls with peanut sauce!! <333

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