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6.11.2013

I Found A New Home



While almost everyone in my age bracket have already started launching their careers, I am stuck in the "allowance section". Being in med school at 23 still leaves me very dependent with my parents. 
That, however, doesn't stop me from making plans--plans to invest for my future.


Last month, I visited Avida Village Iloilo at Brgy. Balabag, Pavia, Iloilo to look at their model houses.
Avida Village Iloilo is a 24-hectare development by Ayala Land Inc. that pledges to its residents an accessible location, unique features and amenities, quality assurance, and a stress-free buying and living experience.


We arrived at the site early in the afternoon with courteous security guards and a peaceful neighborhood waiting inside.


All model houses have a modern contemporary vibe that exude both sophistication and artistry. 
I thought I've already seen enough as I enjoyed seeing rows and rows of pastel-colored structures, until I was ushered in to each one. 


The first model is named Stella
Stella is a 65-square meter two-storey house with three bedrooms and two baths on a minimum of 120-square meter lot area. Shall we explore the inside?


I was so excited to see a fully-furnished interior. 
It really felt like a family had already been living there. 
As I tiptoed into the living room couch, I noticed that all the major walls were mirrored. Now who doesn't want to live in a house like this? Instant makeup touch-ups anytime, anywhere!


And upstairs we go!


Second to the living room, the master's bedroom was my next favorite part of the house. 
Because air-conditioning units were already turned on, I felt so much at home. 
The master's bedroom has the door to the balcony. 


The two other bedrooms also had impressive interior designs and layout.
The colors and furniture were so individualized that even the tiniest details were made to jive with the uniqueness of each possible occupant. I know it's too late to change the course of my career but the transient nostalgia that I felt for my the past interior design dream while in this house couldn't be denied. 


And of course, the upstairs toilet and bath. :)


The best thing about Avida Village Iloilo model houses is that residents are always free to customize and design their own units, as long as the designs go with the modern contemporary theme approved by Avida Land Corp. This is their way of protecting the image and value of the property.


We're done with Stella.  Now let's visit Phoebe!


Phoebe is a 50-square meter two-storey house on a minimum of 110-square meter lot area. This is a bit smaller than Stella but you will be amazed at how the interior design maximized the space inside!


Phoebe has two bedrooms on the second floor and a bath on the ground floor. 
What I love about this model's design are the greens and earthy tones. There's something about the wall art and colors that makes this house "fashion blogger-friendly". Indoor shoots will surely be convenient!


If short naps were allowed for visitors here, I could've already dozed off to dreamland in one of these green rooms! Phoebe is also available as a single attached structure.You can view the model design here: 


Say the model houses are sisters, Stella would be the eldest, Phoebe the middle child, and Cresta is the baby. Cresta is a 45-square meter, two-storey loft on a minimum of 110 square meter lot area. 


This model is currently the "sample turnover unit". 
It was meant not to be furnished so that potential buyers will have an actual picture of how a house will look like if they'll move in with plans of having it designed themselves and of bringing their own furniture in.


Walls can be painted with your desired colors and partitions can even be placed on the loft. That's Cresta!
Which model is your favorite?


Apart from what I've posted here, Avida Village Iloilo's clubhouse and swimming pool will also be launched soon. This is indeed the kind of environment that every parent would want his children to grow up in.
I may not have my own family yet but I know that someday I will be in the position to give the best kind of life to the ones I love the most.

I always believe that a good life begins with good investments.
And the best, most important investment perhaps, aside from education, is a home.
Affordable living is always at its best in Avida Village Iloilo.

When do you plan to invest?
For inquiries, kindly email wearismela@yahoo.com for proper referral. :)


Much love,
Mela

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5.28.2013

FashSin City



They say what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.
I say what happens in Vegas' hotel casinos aren't just endless partying and gaming but over-the-top fashion shows with endless street style inspirations as well.

Needless to say, fashion weeks are bookmarked events of bloggers. Covering a show opens huge doors of opportunities--from connecting with brands and designers, to gaining friendships with other fashion bloggers, to finding outfit updates and inspirations, to being photographed and featured by fashion police. 


It is my dream to be a regular attendee of fashion shows. I'd love to say yes to all invites if only I live in my country's capital city, Manila. But a probinsyana blogger has to do what a probinsyana has to do. And that is, to inspire and be inspired. :)


For this look, I was inspired by Ethical and Ethnic themes of the recent May 2013 Las Vegas Fashion Week. The designers' creations were bold, modern, and patternistic. I always thought that Vegas-inspired fashion is limited to the glitz and glam and the sexy but seeing playful elegance walking along Vegas runways erased my crooked disposition. Indeed, Las Vegas isn't just Sin City, it is a FashSin City!


Hype this on Lookbook.nu here and on Chictopia here!
| sunnies: SM Accessories | necklace: Bubbles | dress: Camisa | vintage embellished purse | bangles: ForMe Clothing
| colorblock wedges: Asian Vogue | outfit photos by John Delfin | Las Vegas Fashion Week photos 

What is your dream?
Start making it come to life by finding inspiration and being an inspiration! :) 


Much love,
Mela

P.S. Have you joined this giveaway yet? Win your favorite item from Oasap.com by clicking this link:
http://www.wearismela.com/2013/05/oasapcom-x-wearismelacom-giveaway.html

*This is also an entry to IFB Project #113: Street Style Inspiration

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2.13.2013

Sweet Studio

It's the season of love once again! 
I can already imagine the magic of bouquets of roses and love letters and gifts and surprises and dinner dates as lovers make the whole world sigh and swoon tomorrow. Like the rest of the semi-bitter/semi-hopeful world, I've never really had a decent celebration with anyone in my entire life. Swear. Like surprising someone and being surprised back---never. I am so glad that my parents are staying and sleeping over before their early morning flight on Friday. 

Preparing for a Valentine surprise takes time and creativity, I believe. But if you still haven't figured what to give your loved one tomorrow, let me help you cram! Here's a bunch of yummy and cheesy gift ideas from Sweet Studio
 Cherry Coke Float.
Cupcake filled with cherry pie filling, drizzled with cola glaze and topped with whipped cream and cherry.
 Red Velvet Cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting

Sweet Studio is an Iloilo-based online pastry shop that offers a wide range of baked, homemade goodies to satisfy your sweet tooth. What makes it different from other pastry and coffee shops is that aside from using high-quality ingredients (uh-huh, no more fear of thick, towering icing frostings because they use cream cheese), they can also personalize. Request for a theme or design that suits the personality of the person you'll be giving the desserts to and they'll gladly do it for you. Artsy? YES. Scroll down to believe! 
Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with whipped cream and ganache.
 Above: Cupcakes For A Doc (Aren't these adorable, classmates?)
Below: Teacher's Day Cupcakes
 For music lovers and musicians by heart!
I bet they can also craft fashionista-inspired cupcakes. Shoes and bags and jeans and cuff links as toppings, why not?
Above: 9gag Memes Cupcakes
Below: Stick-Ons Cake
Perfect cupcakes for anniversaries and of course, Valentine's Day!
They're all too cute to eat (just imagine the effort and intricacy they put to design each one) but I'm sure every bite will be worth it.
  Blueberry Cheesecake
 Cherry Cheesecake
 Oreo Cheesecake
Mango Cheesecake
 Banana Sea Salt Caramel Cheesecake
 Oreo Cherry Jell-o Cheesecake

No one gets taunted for being cheesy on a Valentine's Day because it supposedly is World Cheesy Day! Okay. I kind of just made the latter up. :3 But why not make your pickup lines even cheesier with personalized creamcheese-y cupcake toppings and cheesecakes? And since it's close to graduation season, customized Congratulations Cakes and Cupcakes by Sweet Studio are practical gift options too, because they can be gifts and potluck contributions at the same time!
 Tiramisu
 Signature Classic Brownies

Triple Chocolate Walnut Fudge Brownies.
| Photos and product descriptions: Sweet Studio |

I know you've all been itching to know this, so for the pricelist:
One-half box and one box of brownies cost P150 and P300, respectively. Cheesecakes are available on 6-inch and 9-inch sizes at P350 and P700, respectively. Cupcakes can be ordered at a minimum of one dozen at P520 for Red Velvet Cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and P540 for Dark Chocolate with whipped cream and ganache and Cherry Coke Float Cupcakes. And lastly, Tiramisu for P540. Customized cakes and cupcakes like the ones above have negotiable prices depending on the design you want.

For orders, additional queries and feedback, kindly visit Sweet Studio's Facebook page and send them a message by clicking this link:
http://www.facebook.com/Sweetstudioph
They'd be pleased to hear from you! You can also follow them on Instagram: @sweetstudioph.

There. Hurray for my first-ever food-related post!
Whatever your plans are--with a date, with friends, or with no date at all (awww, virtual hugs for you)--I hope that everyone will have a blast tomorrow!
Let us celebrate love, life, friendship and family.
Happy Valentine's in advance!
I LOVE YOU ALL dear readers. :D


Much love,
Mela

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