Most Played

Do you ever feel like having a day of zoning out and being on your own, in your own trance? Well, I'd say yes, and it has been a week and not just a day for me. Luckily, I "stocked-up" with songs that are just perfect for those days.

David Guetta: Nothing But The Beat

This album makes me want to just stand up and dance to the beat of David Guetta's genius. The artists that he collaborated with for this album, the likes of Usher, Nicki Minaj, Jessie J., and Sia, are all great, but, true to the album's title, the beat of all the songs just made me love it instantly.

If only I have my way, I'll play "Titanium" every time I see someone sad  (haha! your life DJ is moi).

Mumford & Sons: Babel

Ok, so I was just really in awe of their performance at this year's Grammy Awards, not to mention that they won the "Album of the Year" award presented by last year's winner, and their fellow Brit, Adele... And, to fill the void of that Grammy night, I had to have them earshot, literally. Listening to them is like listening to just pure talent and passion for music.

Fun.: Some Nights

Last year, "We are Young" has been my going-to-work song. These days, it's all of their songs. Songs of Fun. have this tendency to bring you to a place where you know it's best to have your friends around. Just pure fun! (not with a period but with an exclamation point).

What's your most played these days?

xoxo,
le belle

Shoes Made for Walking

My blog title, "Heels and Jeeps", kinda suggest that I am into wearing heels, and that is true. I love wearing heels specially if I am going to work. It just makes you feel confident (and sexy!). I will have to say that heels are my staples for office attire and if I am going partying with the girls.

But, for a laid back afternoon stroll with the family or with the boyfie, my trusty flats and open toe sandals are my go to.

This need for flats led me to the discovery of the brand "Shoes Made for Walking". They sell online. You can choose from their on-hand stocks, or from their main offering of customized shoes.

le me, obviously so happy and pa-cute with the shoes

As a trial, I bought their "Nude Pink Patent Mary Janes". I was really amazed when I tried it on. It is so comfy, I immediately texted the merchant telling her that it really is made for walking.

Nude Pink Patent Mary Janes

I believe, because it also has a foam like material surrounding the whole inside of the shoes, and not just the insole, it makes your feet feel "hugged", so the tips of your toes are cushioned too! I am so happy with my purchase, I ordered another one again. I am waiting for that new baby to arrive.

 me again. with the shoes on

I think most of you will agree that when you say "flats" you'll instantly think that it'll be comfortable but much to our dismay, it is not always the case. But, I can really recommend you try "Shoes Made for Walking" for comfy shoes to pair your clothes.

And as shared in my yesterday's post, "Shoes Made for Walking" is having a give-away. Check it out here.

xoxo,
le belle
　

[GIVEAWAY Alert] From Shoes Made for Walking and Enza Nails & Spa!

Dearest Readers, 

I know you love give-away as much as I do, that's why I'm here once again for another [Giveaway Alert].

This time it is from a brand that I really can recommend. It's from Shoes Made for Walking, and they partnered with Enza Nails & Spa to make this possible.

SMFW and Enza are giving away Enza GCs worth P500 to 5 lucky ladies! It's so easy to join: you just have to like their pages, and voila, you'll get a chance to win one of those GCs (see end of this post for the detailed steps of joining).

So go ahead and join just like what I did :)

xoxo,
le belle

*** CONTEST DETAILS ***

Hi Girls! It's revelation time! Because an SMFW girl loves and pampers herself, we are turning 1 this February with... Enza Nails & Spa!

For our birthday blowout, we're giving away GCs worth P500 each to 5 lucky winners! Just follow these steps: 

1. LIKE Shoes Made For Walking page.

2. LIKE Enza Nails & Spa page. 

3. SHARE this photo on your timeline with the caption, "An SMFW girl loves and pampers herself!" 

4. Comment below with your full name, email add and link of shared photo 

These GCs will be honored at their 4 branches: 

- Unit 108, Loyola Heights Condominium, dela Rosa St. LHQC
- G15 Rada Regency Condominium, Rada Cor. dela Rosa St. Makati City
- Unit 112, Grand Emerald Tower, F. Ortigas Cor. Garnet St. Ortigas
- 2/F Barrington Place, #27-31 Congressional Ave, QC

Fish Words of the Day

The city was no longer a fantasy, it was real. And I knew now I wasn’t searching for someone or somebody here. I was searching for me. Who I was. Who I wanted to be. Finding my voice wasn’t going to be easy. But for the first time, in a long time, I thought it might be fun.

- Carrie Bradshaw

Cooper and Lawrence Shipper

Excelsior, a latin word which means "ever upward", is the power word of Pat Solitano in the movie Silver Linings Playbook. His character is played by Bradley Cooper *drools*.

Being a Bradley Cooper fan, this movie has been in my radar for a while already. I am not too excited at first cause his partner is Jennifer Lawrence, playing the role of Tiffany Maxwell. I think she's too young for him. Then came the awards season...

Jennifer and Bradley got a lot of nominations for their role in this movie, and Jennifer actually won Best Actress awards ... now I am curious.

After watching the movie, with tears still flowing down my cheek, I was thinking "get married already Bradley and Jennifer!" Their chemistry in the movie is so good, I can't deny that I am shipping the two already.

I am not actually here to talk about the movie (google it yourself if you want to!), but I am here to show my appreciation of Bradley and Jennifer's performance in this movie.

Bradley Cooper as Pat

Some Pat's moments in the movie reminds me of Bradley's character in The Hangover movie, Phil. Maybe because Pat curses a lot... haha! However, Bradley's portrayal of the bipolar man is so effective, I almost wish I was there to hug him and slap him at the same time so he will stop talking about his ex-wife Nikki!

Jennifer Lawrence as Tiffany

No joke, but after watching the movie, I grabbed my Norditrack fitness ball and started doing crunches. Jennifer's flat abs in movie is now officially my fit inspiration.

And aside from her abs, Jennifer's portrayal of Tiffany is really amazing. Her almost whisper while fighting back tears curse on her sister for bringing Nikki during her dance with Pat is so touching, I cried too!

The Book

I recommend you all to watch the movie. It is really good. And oh, did I mention Robert de Niro is in this movie too? Yes, and it almost like a given he is perfect in this movie.

For now, I'll read the book version cause obvioulsy I can't get over it.

xoxo,

le belle

Two for Two

Let me start the second month of the year, the love month, with two new things that I am currently loving: “The Carrie Diaries” series and my new bag.

Le Young Bradshaw

I love watching the series Sex and the City.

During my "younger" years,  I dreamt of being a writer just like the main character and voice of the show, Carrie Bradshaw, and I also dreamt of having her closet. So when the news broke that there will be series about the younger her, I couldn't be happier.

However, due to other priorities I was a little late in watching the much-awaited series. But, oh boy, when I saw the pilot ep, I fell inlove. It was totally relatable!

Young Carrie Bradshaw walking in the streets of Manhattan (Episode 1)

The show, as per IMDb, is about Carrie Bradshaw who is in her junior year of high school in the early 1980s. She asks her first questions about love, sex, friendship and family while navigating the worlds of high school and Manhattan.

I appreciate the show since even if it is set in the 1980s, some clothes are rockin'. It can still be a fashion inspiration. Also, Carrie's "writer" attitude is also relatable for me.

Le New Bag

During the first episode, Carrie just had a “new bag.” Technically, it’s not a new bag, it’s a ruined bag of her mom that she redesigned which ended up looking fab.

Yepppppy! I had a new bag too! It's like were sisters or something. LOL.

I’ve always dream of having an Alexander Wang Rocco bag, specially the black one. I’ve seen it in pictures but totally fell in love with it when I saw a European officemate (from my former office) rocking it. And she seats across le me, so yeah, it’s an up-close site, and it made me drool…

Alexander Wang Rocco bag

But no, I don’t have a new Alexander Wang Rocco bag. It costs around Php40K last time I checked. So, yeah, no. But I got a new bag that has studs too! Close enough :)

The bag is from Tomato. It is called Zasha Duffle (in fuchsia).



Zasha Duffle (in fuchsia) from Tomato

I bought this bag without sleeping on it, I meant that "Frugal Tip: Sleep on it" before buying any. But I was happy with the purchase, and glad that I got the last stock from that store.

Carrie and My Bag

Back to Bradshaw’s bag …

In the series, she felt like she’s ready to take over anything right after she had her reborn bag. And the feeling is kinda relatable for me cause my new bag made me want to have the "right" to be “flashy” given its color. That "right" I believe is to have the confidence that using the bag is my choice and whatever they say, I’ll pair my new fuchsia bag to whatever I am wearing. It’s “color blocking” baby, as my friend Thyra said.

 
So just like Carrie, I’ll use the bag whenever, wherever I want while taking a step closer to my dreams… whatever that is ;)

xoxo,
le belle

Momo Cafe and 5D with Thyra

Thyra and I decided to meet up around Makati to celebrate one important thing in her career. She's been styling for magazines for a while and now she enrolled at School of Fashion and the Arts (SoFA) to take up fashion styling course to gain more knowledge on her craft.

I'm so happy for her, and... for this food treat of hers at Momo Café, Ayala Triangle :D

Makati Stock Exchange building (I think? Haha)

That was a pleasant afternoon for both of us. We ate some random food from the café which actually made us fall in-love with the food place right away. I mean, the melted crab meat paired with nachos is to die for. We also ordered salad and macaroni. And, I would recommend you to try their green mango iced tea.

salad with raspberry vinaigrette

green mango iced tea

house macaroni

melted crab meat and nachos

After recovering from the food-coma that we had, we tried the 5D experience at the mall near-by. We chose to have the "roller-coaster" ride. It was called 5D cause there will be "effects" like actual smoke and bubble around you during the rider. That was fun and little unexpected.

Fun Rider 5D

It was really nice catching up with a close friend and doing unplanned things. Oh, random we are.

xoxo,
le belle