Miss Wilhelmina

I was blessed enough to be invited to make my own Havaianas this 2010. Being someone who’s always on a tight budget, I’m not exactly the type who will buy costly flip flops no matter how stylish they are.

I was surprised to get an email informing me that I’m invited to the MYOH@5 event for VIPs and Media this year, and noticing that my blog has been low on content recently, I decided to take up the invite and went to the event. My fellow bloggers and I were given these invitation cards along with the three-fold cards where you can pick your soles (Commemorative, Top, or Slim), your straps and your pins.

Here’s a tip: Make up your mind fast. You need to do it if you don’t want to run out of stock or if you don’t want to stay in line too long.

Read more to find out how you can make the most of the Make Your Own Havaianas event.

The following content and images were provided by BigSEED Media and Marketing Solutions:

It’s Make Your Own Havaianas time!

MYOH veterans have all the moves when it comes to the biggest flip flop event of the year, so for first-timers, here are some tips to make your Make Your Own Havaianas more incredible:

1. Be prepared. Prep ahead with chic and colourful customization ideas at www.havaianasphilippines.com/myoh. Since it’s the 5th anniversary, there will be more options for pins, soles and straps. This includes a Philippine-designed Commemorative Sole– the first ever printed sole to be sold at Make Your Own Havaianas.

Online, you can save time and pretty much get a good idea of what you want before getting in line at the event.

1. Get the most out of your MYOH experience. Make sure you have a filling breakfast. Hunger pangs will distract you from your goal. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes; better yet, wear your Havaianas! Start your day early. You’ll have your choice of pins. Bring a friend to help you decide, take great photos of you enjoying the event, and one that will serve as the voice of reason and style, pep squad and cheerleader rolled into one when the waiting—and choosing!—start to get to you.  Have a pen ready so that you can quickly fill up your MYOH information sheet to customize your Havaianas.
2. Knowing is half the battle won. The best entrance to pass: SM Northwing by the side of   Cabalen and Starbucks. When the doors open, don’t be shy; walk fast towards the line.  It will be by the same side as Charles and Keith.   Know where the ATMs are: You might need more cash.  BPI is by National Bookstore while BDO is right beside Cabalen Restaurant.
3. Do the impossible. Make up your mind. Sounds easy.  But with so many styles waiting to be unleashed sometimes the human mind can only take so much. You may buckle under the weight of style on your shoulders. You are not alone. Take a short break to get perspective and don’t forget to breathe—the perfect flip flop will soon emerge. Make sure you like your pair before it’s assembled: Once holed, considered sold policy applies.

1. Know your lines. Havaianas has thoughtfully provided various lines for Havaianaticos: a dedicated line for those assembling a single pair only, and a separate dedicated line for those making more than one pair. Payment is also made easier with dedicated lines for cash purchases and for those using credit cards.

It’s the 5^th year landmark anniversary. Expect Havaianas to make this fashion event bigger, better and brighter than ever, so make your own Havaianas masterpiece at the Make Your Own Havaianas 2010, SM City Cebu Northwing Atrium from July 30 to August 2.

So here are my personalized Havaianas. Thanks to Ms. April Rama and Ms. Jaja Rama of BigSEED Media for inviting me as well as A.L. Amizade Marketing Inc.!