Heels: A Rant

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I’ve heard many a person say, “I hate heels, it doesn’t do anything, doesn’t help, big pain in the a**” etc. throughout my 16 sixteen years.

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One of the best anti-heels responses I’ve ever heard from She’s The Man

Well folks, listen up because Imma edumacate you.

Let’s begin with one of the greatest starters I’ve ever heard: “The sex is in the heel” from Kinky Boots.

Also this video by the almighty Try Guys that’s a pretty good description of the pros and cons of heels:

If worn properly (back straight, etc.):

  1. Heels push up your rear – “Asserting actual scientific reason

    Heels tense the leg and the hindquarter region

    Lifting the rear and making it appear

    Pert and ready for mating season”

  2. And push back your shoulders – Which will perk up your knockers and enhance your posture.
  3. Look taller = look thinner – Look at #6
  4. Legs and rear look more toned/firm – Because of the strain.
  5. Holds your head up high – When you look at the floor while walking, not only will it look bad, you’ll fall on your face at some point so it’s better to keep your head high. Heels help you practice this and makes you look like a boss in the process.
  6. Pull off clothes you normally can’t – Helps you look like a lady and not like a kid playing dress up.

This part is a bit tricky to explain but all of those factors^ aid and abet not just your exterior but also your confidence and appreciation of self. That’s one of the best things about clothes. They make you feel beautiful and when you feel beautiful- your look is complete.

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So you see? They do do something! 😀

I’ve thought of addressing all the negative comments I’ve encountered throughout the years but I figured I’ll win the Guinness World Record for longest blog post if I do.  Instead, I’ll address whatever comes to mind first:

  • Don’t knock it till you try it. More than once. — I realise that some people like it immediately (like my sister), others never will (which is cool), and for some it’s an acquired taste. Like horror films. What I’m saying is, don’t assume you hate it after the first two/three times. If it’s something that really doesn’t strike your fancy, don’t bash it for other people and try to acknowledge what they like about it.
  • There’s nothing wrong with not liking heels — Already said^ but again; acknowledge their dislike and move on if you have nothing good to say.
  • If someone spends a lot of money on heels, so what? It’s their money and obviously heels make them happy, don’t make them feel guilty for that. Teensy FYI, this applies to general circumstances. If you know someone who’s a shopaholic and spending their money on heels is throwing them in a downward spiral, that’s something else (Rebecca Bloom, I’m looking at you).

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One final thing! Wearing heels won’t turn you into pre-apocalyptic Regina George, you’re still you. I personally consider looking good as putting your best ‘foot’ forward 😀

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What do we say to plagiarism? Not today! (To my 10th grade English teacher: I’m sorry it’s not in APA)

http://www.okmoviequotes.com/heels-are-a-male-invention-designed-to-make-womens-butts-look-smaller.html

http://www.metrolyrics.com/sex-is-in-the-heel-lyrics-original-broadway-cast-recording.html

https://giphy.com/search/confessions-of-a-shopaholic

For the youtube videos, just click on the video itself for the link.

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This is the longest post I’ve ever made. 

2018, November 10 UPDATE!! 

I’m still pro-heels but in moderation guys! Too much of anything is bad 🙂

Melbourne Central

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First off, the Emerging Artists Market at Melbourne Central. I have to say, one of the best malls I’ve ever gone to! Second only to Dubai Mall, which had a legit Diplodocus longus dinosaur and shark tank, among other things 😉  Each sector of that mall had different themes too so it was super fun to explore.

I’m not here to talk about that though; maybe in a different post? In the Emerging Artists Market, there were about 4 booths, all with different styles of course.

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I was with my best and we were on a tight schedule so I was only able to talk to the people from Grandma Funk; Which was a-ok because it was swell! Apparently, the leading lady of Grandma Funk did not take up a fashion course but instead took up journalism. They’ve been at work for I think, 7 years? Not all that sure about the last part… The product quality at G.F. is great and the design is inventive and young. Really funky and a must visit 😉

 Goodness, I sound like an ad. but I speak of naught but the truth! Sadly, forewarning, the stuff’s expensive. My glasses alone cost 35 dollars :/ and this top?

IMG_6060Around 200 dollars ;-; (Then again, they said this was the last of its kind so it’s understandable). There were sales, around 10% ? But even so, my wallet is empty now haha

If I had more money I would’ve bought this necklace from the neighbouring booth next to G.F.

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But this necklace cost 22 dollars. Not much better. The other two booths, I was not able to check because tight sked. and Lizzy wanted to go back to this, admittedly adorable and cozy, hole-in-the-wall library.

The thing here is, you can get a book and borrow it for however long but you need to return it or return another book in its place. I got a book titled, “The Problem with Single Women”  and Liz got, “I hate myself”. I can’t remember if she kept it or not…

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Little Library at Melbourne Central

At 3:00, this happened:

They emerge from the clock every hour 🙂

Thumbs up for this mall. Even if you don’t have money, you can still find things to do 🙂

**I was not able to take a photo of the Little Library so I got the photo online. I’m a good noodle so here’s the link: http://www.weekendnotes.com/melbourne-central-little-library/

#jennaturns18

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Heellooo no one, greetings empty space, ola sin amigos!

For the first time, I helped in one of Bespoke’s debuts! And since I normally help with kiddie parties, I wanted to share  🙂

Behind the scenes: 

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Lousy video that undermines the event pt. 1

Don’t let the terrible-ness of this photo stop you from scrolling down. I swear the photos get better.

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Read on for details*
Here are the moments right before Jenna, our debutant, started the party:

This is super cool- it’s a Flip Book Booth. The subject/s move around while the camera takes a bunch of photos consecutively. The camera then makes it into a flip book. Like a Photo Booth, you can claim it in about 30 mins., give or take.

There was also a mini photoshoot of sorts (lousy video pt. 2):

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The Event: 

(lousiest video pt. 3)

The program was also a lot of fun. The audience participated and everyone got a chance to play. The food was diverse with sushi, healthy foods (salad, etc.), not-so-healthy-foods (like these little bread sticks stuffed with chocolate, I don’t know what they’re called but they tasted like heaven’s homemade cookies), and a bunch of others.

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For nostalgia’s sake: belt (market market), top (idk), skirt (idk)

On debuts we wear black. Well, during this debut anyway. Sadly, I wasn’t able to take a picture of the others  😦 I received a surprising amount of complements on how I styled my belt so:

The bonus is basically; if you don’t have enough belt holes/eyelets, do the same as the original but skip the buckle.

*Debut gown: Veluz , Makeup & some of the photos here: Madge Lejano, Coordinator: Bespoke Manila, Stylist: Teddy Manuel, Set-up: Gideon Hermosa

For much, much, much (x1000000) better photos, just type in ‘#jennaturns18’ in Instagram, fb, etc. or search Happy Folks Studio in Instagram.

That’s the end of that  🙂

About Us

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With everything you hear on the news, it’s easy to get caught up. Inspired by today’s complications, we present fun, thoughtful, Filipino comfort-wear. We’re working towards dynamic clothing that you’d want to keep forever – because if you follow Marie Kondo, the only things that ought to stay are clothes that spark joy.

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There was no epiphany for her, no ‘shining moment of clarity’ wherein she realised she wanted to pursue a career in art. It was more of a gradual realization that blossomed with each Math test and English essay she had to write.

Here’s her attempt journey to pursue that realization.

Late Happy Independence Day And School Beginnings

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Personal log, Stardate 61815.957.

It has been approximately 9 days, 16 hours, 18 minutes, and 45 seconds since the school occupation started.

We have entered a covert district in the science sector on a most crytical mission to initiate new members for the summer rebellion. I am unsure if we will succeed in the revolution but I refuse to be lead by the school for much longer. They have already taken over the frontal and temporal lobe, I do not believe the occipital will hold much longer.

Personal log, supplemental. We are cautiously preparing the arsenal two days after being informed that the school and the summer revolutionaries established a truce. Under its terms, the captain and his main crew have been exiled. Before the captain left, he designated me to prepare the forces and arsenal, he told us to stay low and hidden from the school or we risk being captured by the teachers. 

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That was based on 1/4 of the story of independence.

To honour Independence Day;

  

Discovery!

1) The fabric you wrap around your shoulders is called a panuelo.

2) Tuck the panuelo with the brooch to secure it in place.

That’s about it, hopefully I’ll post the rest of the Independence Day story tomorrow or within this week.

Paalam! 😄

Those days of Nothing. 

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There are those days when one just does nothing.

On those days I normally lie on my bed with music playing in the background whilst thinking. Just thinking.

But for some reason, I always have this weird gut feeling to wear long flowy skirts (and sometimes joggers) on those days. Now I don’t know about you guys, since I know some people dislike skirts and glitter whilst others dislike old music and the color black, but I love skirts. Especially the flowy ones. They make me feel like a 60’s bohemian punk princess. Then again, it’s not just the skirt that makes me feel that way. It also depends on the top, accessories etc. If I went all black I’d probably feel like the goth queen of the moon (which would rock! I’d be like Queen Elsa). Anyway, I especially like it when I sit down and the billowing mess of fabric and thread surround me. It reminds me of the newly fallen snow I see on TV. Or tent forts, depends on the skirt I’m wearing. 

By the way, I find glitter to be fascinating. I don’t use them that much but there’s just something about the sparkling pieces of shredded confetti paper that I find pretty cool. 

  

  The skirt reminds me a bit of Avatar Aang’s airbending.😜

  Glasses: A Beatles shop somewhere (The Beatles create great music), Skirt: mum made it (She is absolutely amazing! Happy Mother’s Day to my awesome mum and other mums everywhere! 😄😄😄) Oxfords: Shoebox, Top: PULL&BEAR. 

That’s it for today! Adios! 😄