#bdj fair

Hello everyone!

As you all know, the BDJ fair is that one event that my friend, Ejay, and I cannot miss. It became our yearly tradition and basically our excuse to force ourselves to go out because we really need to catch up on a lot of things.

We decided to be there an hour early before the talk we registered for so we can go around and check out the booths. Sadly, I didn’t have the chance to…

October 19, 2014 BDJ Fair 2014

Hello everyone!

As you all know, the BDJ fair is that one event that my friend, Ejay, and I cannot miss. It became our yearly tradition and basically our excuse to force ourselves to go out because we really need to catch up on a lot of things.

We decided to be there an hour early before the talk we registered for so we can go around and check out the booths. Sadly, I didn’t have the chance to…

It all started when I was randomly going through my inbox and saw an e-mail from Belle De Jour (BDJ) about their 2012 BDJ Fair. I really wanted to go ‘cause I miss going to events and writing about them. Besides, it’s sembreak so I was also looking for something interesting to do and somewhere interesting to go. Hee.

THE DAY OF THE FAIR!

(Picture above: PJ Lanot)

So I was in Belle de Jour Fair on Oct 14, 2012 held in Mall of Asia Music Hall. The event was huge, there were a lot of freebies! And since I read that there will be a lot of sports related activities, I wore a simple white tshirt, black sports pedal and a pair of Adidas running shoes. But most of the girls were wearing pumps, pretty dresses, makeups and their hair looks like it took an hour for prep. They were in for the glamour event of course! :)

So after lessons from Krav Maga instructors, wall climbing, checking out booths and running around for the scavenger hunt games, I also wanted to attend one of the talks of the guests on stage. PJ Lanot's speech about Life Lessons. :) I attended events on BDJ back then and PJ inspired me about things I forgot I wanted so much. Things that used to made me dream and he made it seem that no matter how down you were, its okay because good or bad things happen to you, its still an experience and  it could be the reason for your success in life.

He charmed us good! One event I remembered, after his talk-- All the girls went to line up to take pictures with him! (Including me, HAH!). So when I heard him talking on stage during the bdj fair, I hurriedly signed up for my seat... I was a little late, so when I got there, there were hardly any seats! Place was packed and the audience listens intensely at him. I struggle a seat at the very back row. And for some reason, he looked at me and smiled! *Tunaw* :))

As always the talk went great, the ladies on their seats were looking up to him like a mentor like I do. At a young age, he already owns restaurants and he seems to have it all and he makes it look so easy and that fires everyone up. So as his talk ends, he went straight to the staff and they took pictures together. A lot of girls in the audience were fidgeting on their seats holding up their cameras and wait for a chance to ask him for a picture. I packed mine in my bagpck since I do not look so glamorous and dolled up like everybody else in the audience. I was sweaty because of running, my hair tied to a bun and no make-up at all.

When I was having my thoughts on my own, I noticed PJ walked past the crowd and soon he was behind me. His eyes were directly at mine and said "Hey! I recognize you! You're the girl from facebook!" He smiled. I literally froze and I swear I have my eyes wide open! He recognizes me? I mean he has a lot of fans in facebook and he recognizes me!!! It took seconds before I responded and I shook his hands and unconsciously put it on my face! (WTF!? THAT WAS SO WEIRD OF ME! Kainis! CRUSH KO KASE, SORRY NAMAN!) Hahahahha! We had a little talk about his BRGR Burger Project restaurant at the Grand Towers, Taft. He also added that their opening another branch in Jupiter St., Makati! 

So after our small talk, he went out and it looks like he was in a hurry. I looked in front and a LOT of the girls were facing me! They were looking at me the same way I look at the girls back on his other talks who approach him and he seems to know them. Wondering who they were and I wished I could have a chance like that too.... And now, these ladies maybe wondering who "I" was. It was an awesome feeling! He made me feel so special! Usually during his talks, one of the ladies would tell him that they went to some of his motivational speech and asks if he remembers them. He just smiles back and politely thanks them for supporting. PERO AKO TANDA NYA! ANG SAYA KO LANG! SINO BA KO? WALA LANG NAMAN.

It feels so fulfilling na malalaman mo hindi ka lang isang little dot on a sea of people. You don't need to put make-up or dress up all the time to get noticed kasi you get to anticipate for something to make you feel you're special. Hindi ako ready nun, teh! I wished I had but then it wouldn't feel the same way it made me feel that time. And I needed that, thanks PJ Lanot! You have a way of touching people's hearts! :) IDOL!!!

Your Fan girl

The 2012 BDJ Belle de Jour Power Planner Fair is a big event wherein the 2013 BDJ Planner (http://belledejourpowerplanner.com/products.php) was launched and the BDJ bellas had the chance to gather, witness, enjoy and experience wonderful and helpful insights from different talks of reputable and respected coaching experts, fashion gurus, beauty advocates and successful bloggers and celebrities!

The bellas were also indulged in various activities and in a wide range of woman empowerment-themed festivities and booths of different fashion and beauty shops.

I personally enjoyed this fair so much for so many reasons:

1. I had the opportunity to be one of the 13 models of SM Ladies' Fashion wears, styled by Sidney Yap and make-up was done by Raine Joson and enjoyed the presence and friendship of our modelling coordinator, Dorothy "Joy" Wong! Visit their website http://www.smladiesfashion.com/bdj-fair-2012-fashion-show and LIKE them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SMLadiesWear

2. I gained 12 new friends (all the models)! We added each other on FB, followed on twitter and in their blog sites, tag each other on pictures taken from our internet capable phones, whew! Truly enjoyed your company and friendship girls!

Models of 2012 BDJ Fair with Divine Lee

3. I was able to see and learn from Georgina Wilson about her beauty secrets . And of course had the chance to have a picture with her (have to wait for my brother's email of the pics)! Ü

4. I felt the sweetness of my ever BDJ BFFs, and they were all so excited for me as strut SM Ladies Fashion (https://www.facebook.com/SMLadiesWear?fref=ts) outfit! I love you girls!

with ever BDJ BFFs Nikki, Zen, Joy, Beth

With BDJ BFF Maui Perry

5. We brought home so many goodies, loot bags and prizes! All models got the 2013 planner for free as a give-away for the modeling, along with beautiful products from the BDJ sponsors and partners. Won an overnight stay at Subic Grands with free dinner (courtesy of my BFF’s coupons), and breakfast, GC’s from Browhaus, a free Rajo pair of shoes at SM Parisian, P1000 worth of GC at SM Ladies Fashion and lots more!

6. More importantly, I felt all the love and support of my wonderful family. Mom, Dad, Jojit, thank you for being there! And to my loving family, Laverne, the love of my life and my sweet and adorable kids, EthanLizLiv, enjoyed this event as much as I do. Love you all so much!

with my EthanLizLiv

Lave of my life

Thank you BDJ Planner organizers! Kudos to Darlyn Ty and your team! Know more about these amazing planners at http://belledejourpowerplanner.com/ and LIKE them on https://www.facebook.com/BelledeJourPlanner and get your own power planner! Ü

The BDJ Fair is less than 2 weeks away!  See you at the SM MOA Music Hall on October 14, from 10am to 10pm!

Aside from their interesting line-up of guest speakers and fun activities, I’m super excited to check out the latest editions of the BDJ Power Planner, Navi: Your Lifestyle Navigator, and their newest babies – the everything is possible planner and newest edition of the BDJ FMN notebooks! The best part is: They will all be available at the fair for 20% off! :D

Belle de Jour Power Planner

The Belle de Jour (BDJ) Power Planner is especially made for the Pinay fashionista achiever. The term Belle de Jour (bel duh zhoor') is French fashion lingo for "It" girl, and we have redefined it to mean the modern day renaissance woman who dares to achieve her goals, lives her dream life, makes a difference in her community, all while doing everything in great style.

All pages reflect the uniqueness of the BDJ Girl.  The BDJ Power Planner includes time-management principles to help BDJ Girls manage their life better, articles and affirmatioc ns to inspire them to live life to the fullest and over Php20,000 worth of coupons - to remind them of work-life balance.

NAVI: Your Life Navigator

Who wouldn't want to see the world? Inspired by the traveler who embraces uncertainty, NAVI: Your Life Navigator, reminds us about the importance of going places and belonging in those places. On their fourth year, NAVI 2013 encourages us to ask the important questions and to be patient with getting answers, while still keeping our life goals in check. With its low-key travel-themed design, inspiring travel articles, and plenty of space for notes every week, NAVI 2013 is the must-have planner for men and women who want to keep moving forward in life.

EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE

Imagine what you would do every day if you tell yourself that everything is possible? everything is possible is about simplifying life by creating concrete goals and breaking them down into achievable steps. Pick from our inspiring quotes to use as your mantra, and maximize our much-loved time management-based layout to help you be mindful of anything, big or small, as a real possibility. With its minimalist clean design, everything is possible is the planner for anyone itching for a fresh start.

FORGET-ME NOT

Our BDJ Forget-Me-Not line is the ultimate companion to the BDJ Planner. Purchase one or all of these handy pads separately, for the endless things you need to write down.

CREATE/INSPIRE

Take a moment to write things down and never let a brilliant idea go to waste. CREATE/INSPIRE is your perfect idea pad.

DARE/ACHIEVE

Start with a clear agenda, organize your thoughts and assign tasks easily with DARE/ACHIEVE, your go-to pad for meetings.

SAVE/DO

Keep your cash in control and be on top of your tasks with SAVE/DO, your dual-purpose pad for tracking cash and to-dos.

  Check out the newest releases of the Belle de Jour team at the 2012 BDJ Fair: Limitless! at the SM MOA Music Hall on October 14 with their discounted Fair Prices!  Are you Bellas excited?  I sure am! :)

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