Jewelry Boost

Doing paperwork and studying can be taunting downers during this bed weather.

So have a break with me, yah? And let's explore the amazing world of ÉVOCATEUR.

ÉVOCATEUR is a collection of one-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories. It reminisces the past with exquisite images and hand set vintage treasures, while celebrating the present in 22K gold leaf brilliance. Each piece conjures a story---tales of ancient times and memories of favorite places, the magic of new love, the glimmer of dreams that have just begun, and many more. ÉVOCATEUR is a collection for women who know that the very best stories start with a few unforgettable details.

This jewelry line, that includes cuffs, bangles, pendants, earrings and belts can be found in premier boutiques and retail stores throughout the United States and the rest of the world. I was greatly dazed by their enormous selection of vintage and funky trinkets with designs that I honestly have never seen before. Here are some of my favorite pieces: 

The Bolt Necklace | French Tulips Cuff | Rusty Amaryllis Cuff 

B + W Cuff | Brooklyn Bridge Cuff | Skull Duggery Cuff | B + W Teardrop Earrings

Rain Forest Set by Mari G.

Matchy-matchy with these bangles and earrings from the On Trend Collection

Gromets Cuff and Teardrop Earrings by Mari G. | Many Moons Link Bracelet

Aren't they lovely?

You might an energy boost, too. 

Now's the perfect time to feel and look like a princess. 

Get your own dose of premier-class jewels and eyecandies from ÉVOCATEUR!

Much love,

Mela

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Of Studs And Studying

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| top: vintage | skirt: OhKayGanda Boutique | backpack: Yhansy | wedges: Asian Vogue | photos by Ralph Delfin |

School bag, meet my readers.

Readers, this is my school bag. :)

School can be really cool with a studded leather and waterproof backpack like this from Yhansy but it's definitely cooler with a studded backpack + good grades. I am currently struggling with Endocrinology and there is no way to pass than to study and to push myself harder.

This is gonna be a long weekend with Steroidgenesis and the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System so I won't keep this post long. I wish you all good vibes and I hope you like my patternistic skirt from OhKayGanda Boutique as much as I do. They really know what stuff I fancy! I'll be posting more patternistic looks featuring their bottoms soon. As of now, check out @ohkaygandaboutique on Instagram.

You just might find something you like!

Much love,

Mela

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*This is also an entry to IFB Project #106: Share Your Summer Leather Look

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Prison Break

One of my long-standing pointers in choosing outfits is to avoid pieces that would make me look more mature or older than my age. That's why I always stick to colorful and breezy clothes. Apparently, I've broken that rule now. I guess, a misconception that even I used to be guilty of believing, is that women above 25 years must wear less fancy and more prim and classy outfits. But noooo. Age must not limit anyone from looking fabulous. Even marital status and number of kids (or even grandchildren) should not limit moms from wearing brights and prints and even short skirts and dresses. Everyone has the right to feel beautiful and be fashionable.

I may not belong to the working population yet but sometimes, it can be a confidence booster to dress like someone of high regard. This is my version of power dressing. :)

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| cat-eye sunnies: Chicnova | skirt: She Likes | bag: Mango | Aimee flats: Tonic Bags and Shoes | 

| photos by Ralph Delfin |

If you haven't noticed yet, the blogosphere is currently afflicted with the black-and-white stripes pandemic. I particularly love this skirt from She Likes because it doesn't require showing too much skin and it hugs my curves just right. I opted to pair it with a plain crochet top instead of something printed for additional texture and less chaos. And of course, this "power outfit" wouldn't be complete without pointed cat-eye sunnies from Chicnova (which by the way, made me feel a million dollars richer) and Aimee flats from Tonic that created an illusion of continuity with my stripes skirt. 

Have a fun week, lovelies!

Much love,

Mela

P.S. This is an entry to IFB Project #109: Blogger's Black and White Ball

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Tribute To Aslan

What I love most about the rainy season is how everyday turns out as a sweater weather.

All my dreamy December outfits can finally be set free from the gloomy corners of my closet!

On the downside, unpredictable showers are excellent triggers to asthma exacerbations.

 I am currently feverish and coughing non-stop but at least I get to keep myself warm in style. Haha. Okay. That isn't supposed to be funny.

I received this sweatshirt from SheInside last week and despite the tiger print, the first creature I remembered was Aslan --The Great Lion, the terrifying, magnificent, and beautiful Narnian god who lives in the country beyond the sea. I have been wishing for another Narnia movie every year on my birthdays and during Christmases but to no avail. :(

Isn't this sweater full of awesomeness?

 Aside from the gentle and ferocious Aslan-ish glare, it also has self-defense properties. 

TIP: For a balanced look, pair something grunge with girly pieces like this ruffles skirt. 

With that, you won't appear too girly or too rockstar.  

Love, love these glasses from Chicnova too! 

I don't think I've ever seen glasses as round and as enormous as these in person yet.

I'm heading to the optometrist very soon to get the lenses adjusted according to my visual needs!

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| over-sized glasses: Chicnova | sweater : SheInside | skirt: SheInside | heelless shoes: Janeo by SM Dept Store | 

| photos by Ralph Delfin |

What do you think of this outfit?

Have a pleasant weekend y'all! :)

Much love,

Mela

P.S. This is also an entry to IFB Project #107: Printed Matters

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What If I Had Short Hair?

Been wanting to get a haircut for the longest time because: 

1.) my hair is almost at the waist level 

2.) I want a new look

3.) the longer my hair gets, the more expensive salon treatments become.

But noooooo. 

There are just too many reasons not to get short. Like yearbook photoshoots (it's never too early to prepare) and the Legend of the Wrath-of Heedlessly-Chopped-Off-Hair that my friends warned me about. 

So I'll just get a trim. Not my dream Cameron Diaz or Ellen DeGeneres hairstyle--but just a few inches shorter than the same old Mela-hair. Boring? I know. But thank goodness for colorful outfits that could transform a bad hair day into something fuss-free.

Hype this on Lookbook.nu here and on Chictopia here!

| sheer checkered top: Persunmall | Zara-inspired skorts: Persunmall | vintage shoulder bag | white Swatch watch: gift | 

| sneaker wedges: Gifts Ahoy | photos by Ralph Delfin |

If you belong to the 90's generation, you've probably worn a skort at least once in your childhood because they're stylish and comfy at the same time. Believe it or not, they were my staple bottoms when attending birthday parties then. So thrilled that they're now back in different colors and asymmetric hems via Persunmall! The pastel button-down made such a sweet contrast with blue as well. Don't you think? 

This outfit was soooo perfect for running around and baby-sitting my nephew during our family lunch last Sunday. Get your own breezy top in mint, black, and pink here.

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I know I should just let this go but, must I get my hair cut short or not? :|

HELP.

Much love,

Mela

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Nautical Wrap

Free afternoons make me love Level III Medicine more.

It just feels so good to salvage the hours spent awake at night with naps after lunch. Now I can read more, cram less, and blog outfit posts in between. I might not have this kind of sched again, so I'll do my very best to enjoy it while it lasts.

Aside from free afternoons, I've declared every other weekend a free weekend, too.

That's when I go back to my hometown to have my favorite meals cooked and to wear clothes that I couldn't wear as a pedestrian and a commuter here in the city. This nautical top is one of the cutesy items that  Wholesale7.net sent over last week. I'm not sure if I wore it correctly (it looks more prim with the model wearing it here) but I guess it's one of those one-piece-worn-in-five-ways kind of tops because some of my attempts to twist and twirl the wrap turned out as halter, one-shoulder, and sleeveless tops respectively. Amazing, right? I paired it with simple black shorts and pink ballet flats. What a comfortable way to dress on a sunny weekend! I honestly can't wait for the weekend after next to come. :D

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| sunnies: Nine West | top: c/o Wholesale7.net | shorts: thrifted | flats: Solemate | photos by Ralph Delfin |

Wholesale7.net products must really be so enticingly chic and affordable that I received numerous inquiries on how to make a purchase after my first post wearing their neon retro dress last Monday. 

Well, hello girls! Just simply make a free account: http://www.wholesale7.net/register.html and transfer all your desired items to the shopping cart. They will be automatically summed up with the total shipping cost. Modes of payment vary from Paypal to credit card to cash transfers. They also have a FREE SHIPPING folder! Kindly visit and explore their website for more details.

I hope this helped! :)

Much love,

Mela

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