Figure Skirting

This is what happens when my inner '50s goddess gets awakened.
Sometimes it's just refreshing to dress like you came from another decade.
I've always seen trends as ever-reincarnating and innovating; and the revival of the '50s fashion is something that I've been wishing to happen. In this generation of cutouts, short shorts and bandage dresses, being trendy may mean wearing prints on prints and bright colors but going back to the '50s just proves that we can still look fashionable in sweet pastels and long A-line skirts without exposing much skin.

This Teapot Lounge Tee from Traffic People actually set the '50s mood for me. If you happen to browse their website, almost all of their collections are in whites or pastels--perfect for days when you feel like being a sweet, girly-girl.

The fair, windy weather ushered my artsy side as well.

I especially loved how this maxi skirt from Choies created various figures as I twirled around.

This is actually on of my favorites OOTDs. Taking these photos was so much fun! And would you believe that my mom was behind these photographs?

Completed this vintage look with a turban and my favorite Prada-esque sunnies.

I added some gold accents for a little boho touch. This cocktail ring from

Chemjoy.com is such a stunner. Apart from cutouts and bejeweled details, it's also very affordable at only $1.99! Chemjoy.com has the prettiest accessories with the lowest prices. They offer FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING too!

Lookie lookie, the skirt just formed mini ocean waves and a flower!

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

 | top: Traffic People | cocktail ring: Chemjoy.com | bangles: Maruyog Charms | maxi skirt: Choies | heels: So! Fab | 
| photos by my mom | 

I hope you enjoyed this post!
Visit Traffic People, Chemjoy.com and Choies thru the banners below to achieve this look. :)

    

Much love,
Mela

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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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WWW Giveaway Alert: Superb Finds x The Couple Store (CLOSED)

My love for anything colorful is beyond obvious. And what further joy can a blogger like me have than to be given the opportunity to share that love to her readers. Yehey!

Superb Finds and TheCouple Store collaborating with my blog to offer you guys a colorful treat is such an early Christmas miracle! :D  

Three winners will each receive a bunch of colorful goodies from Superb Finds and TheCouple Store!

Winner 1: 

Nine assorted neon arm candies from Superb Finds 

One neon pink braided necklace from TheCouple Store

One neon pink braided bracelet from TheCouple Store

Winner 2:

Nine assorted neon arm candies from Superb Finds 

Two neon braided bracelets from TheCouple Store

Winner 3:

Nine assorted neon arm candies from Superb Finds

One neon pink chain collar necklace from TheCouple Store

Here's how you can join:

1.) Add Superb Finds on Facebook.

 Like TheCouple Store on Facebook.

2.) Download and post the giveaway banner above on your Facebook wall with this shoutout:
"Neon accessories from @Superb Finds and @TheCouple Store are to die for! Win them over at What, When and Wearabouts blog! http://wearismela.blogspot.com/2012/11/www-giveaway-alert-superb-finds-x.html"

Make sure the sponsors are tagged. Plus +1 entry for every two(2) friends tagged on your post. You can tag as much ten(10) friends!

3.) Follow @SuperbFinds, @LowBuys and @meladelfin on Twitter and tweet: 

"Who wants free neon accessories? @SuperbFinds and @LowBuys are giving away yummy eye candies on @meladelfin's blog! http://wearismela.blogspot.com/2012/11/www-giveaway-alert-superb-finds-x.htm"

Additional entries:

1.) Follow What, When and Wearabouts via Google Friend Connect.

Click this to go directly to the follow page--Follow WWW (+1 entry)

2.) Follow camillae on Chictopia: camillae (+1 entry)

3.) Follow @superbfinds and @wearismela on Instagram. (+1 entry)

4.) Re-blog this if you have a blog. Don't forget to link back to this post! (+2 entries)

Leave the steps that you have accomplished using the following format on the COMMENT BOX below:

Name:

Email address:

Facebook username, link to your wall post, and no. of friends tagged:

Twitter username and link to your tweet:

GFC Username:

Chictopia username (optional):

Instagram username (optional):

Link to your blogpost (optional):

This giveaway is open to Philippine residents only and will run until December 21, 2012 and announcement of winners will be on December 23, 2012.. Winners will be chosen via random.org.

Good luck and thank you so much Superb Finds and TheCouple Store for believing in me! 

Much love,

Mela

P.S. Friends, I am currently one of the November 2012 My Style Star Nominees on StyleBible.PH.

I need your support to win it. You can vote for me here: http://www.stylebible.ph/style-star/

I'm the one in pink on the top rightmost column. Thanks in advance! :D

You might also want to join this giveaway: WWW x Put It On

Hurry, you only have two weeks left! :D

Giveaway Alert: WWW x Put It On! (CLOSED)

Hello everyone!

I'm back from zombieland and today's officially the 2nd day of the semestral break. :D I wish I could instantly go back to my hometown but I chose to isolate myself for a bit just to finish all my articles for the college paper because it has been eons since the deadline! Oh no no noesss. Inspiration please rain on me. 

Okay. So while I'm on a break from squeezing creative juices, let's have a mini-chitchat about this new Iloilo-based accessories store that I discovered. Social networking has made online shop junkies out of us because we're all too busy to visit the mall and boutique items can be so pretty yet expensive. Tell me, how can you handle regret and bitterness after seeing a similar item with a cheaper price on an online shop after you've made a boutique purchase? #thriftyshopaholicproblems, HAHA.

 But but, as online shops continue to grow in number, the dilemma of which one to choose comes in. Don't fuss girlies 'cause I am here for a little help! :D

If you are looking for simple, chic, sophisticated accessories with the right amount of edge, Put It On has them! They have a vast array of designs-- from rings and blings, to fancy necklaces and vintage bangles. And the thrill doesn't end there! All items are super affordable from P60-P220! I have seen some of their accessories in person and they're all so neat and quirky!

It's not too late to try the color-blocking trend! Take out that plain neon top (or anything colored for that matter) from your closet and pair it with this green fishnet collar necklace and you're good to go! 

Clueless on how to accessorize a printed top? A simple choker in a different hue is sure to make you stand out!

If you're not the adventurous type, a button-down paired with a pearl necklace will make a timeless, classic day-to-night combination!

Whoever said that an all-black outfit is boring and gloomy? Bring that black top to life with this vintage, metallic medallion that screams color and sophistication at the same time!

Heat and moist can make your rings rusty so it's best to store them in comfy containers. 

All purchased rings from Put It On come in small boxes such as these. Now that's a fab extra!

Get your iPhone case personalized! 

Tell them how you'd want it to look like and they'll gladly do it for you!

What's inside is just as important as what is outside.

For every purchase of necklaces worth P200, you will get a cute neon envelope that's perfect for storing neck accessories and printed files; And since we're now an eco-friendly generation, it can even be used as a purse! You'll also get a cute paperbag with every purchase of bracelets/bangles worth P100 and up. What a fancy steal!

Each precious bling will arrive at your doorstep safe and pretty as if the Put It On Team just handed it to you!

Are you now starting to fall in love with  Put It On? Guess what, the feeling is mutual!  Put It On loves their newest friends (that's you!) as well and they've teamed up with me for a giveaway! Two (2) lucky readers will win each of these necklaces from  Put It On!

(giveaway banner photos by April Rose Garcia | catalog photos from Put It On)

Joining is just as easy as one, two, three:

1.) Like Put It On on Facebook. Click here!

2.) Follow @meladelfin, @wesayputiton on Twitter and tweet: 

"I want to win pretty tangerine necklaces from #WWW and Put It On @wesayputiton! http://wearismela.blogspot.com/2012/10/giveaway-alert-www-x-put-it-on.html"

3.) Download and post the giveaway banner photo above on your Facebook wall with this shoutout: 

"Let's get chic and quirky with tangerine necklaces from @Put It On! Win these over at What, When and Wearabouts blog! http://wearismela.blogspot.com/2012/10/giveaway-alert-www-x-put-it-on.html"

(Plus +1 entry for every friend you tag on your post!)

That's it! But if you want additional entries:

1.) Follow What, When and Wearabouts via Google Friend Connect.

Click this to go directly to the follow page--Follow WWW

(If you don't have an account yet, it's fast and easy, go make one!)

2.) Follow camillae on Chictopia: camillae (+1 entry)

2.) Re-blog this post if you have a blog. Don't forget to link back to this post! (+2 entries)

3.)  Share Put It On's Facebook page on your wall. (+1 entry)

Just copy and paste this on your status bar:

"Say hello to the newest accessories shop in town, Put It On! https://www.facebook.com/putitoniloilo?fref=ts"

Leave the steps that you have accomplished using the following format on the COMMENT BOX below:

Name:

Email address:

Twitter username and link to your tweet:

GFC username:

Facebook username, link to your wall post, and no. of friends tagged:

Chictopia username (optional):

Link to your blogpost (optional):

Indicate if you shared Put It On's Facebook page on your wall:

All entries are subject to verification. Winners will be chosen via random.org. This contest is open to Philippine residents only.

This giveaway will run until November 29, 2012 and announcement of winners will be on December 1, 2012.

Have a fun sembreak everyone! :D 

Much love,

Mela