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

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JAX 2015: Campus Trendsetters Part I (A Superduper Late Post)

Hi guys!
Finally it's Christmas break! Every break/weekend is such a blessing! Every chance to rest and have fun is something to be really thankful for (especially in this zombie-state I live in now haha). 
I am student once again *audible sigh*... It's been a while, I know. Sorry about that. I don't have much to share too since I'm always in school and I still have extra curricular activities that ironically stress me out and distract me from stress at the same time.

  

But well, thinking about it, it's not so bad. Despite my constant complaints about my academic life, I'm really really thankful that my schedule this semester is a bit easier to handle compared to the previous one. I've been receiving my fair share of blessings, too --- from good friends, to passing grades, to new inspirations, ehem, ehem.

Anyway, this is actually a very late post. Four months ago, I promised that I'd post more on my classmates Erik and Ella's mini-project (click here to view post). They had a lot more prospects but it wasn't easy to joggle shoots and photo processing in between classes, I believe. Nevertheless, I'm proud to say that I have very talented and good-looking classmates. I wish that I could be friends with everyone before the school year ends. :P
    

Spot the Difference.

Lili and Lala.

I'm sucha loser. I still couldn't identify which is which until now. 

Help? :(

Two of the few people in the classroom very close to my heart.

Gwyn and Vally.

Go, Group Seven!

And and please excuse the following photos.

I feel so uglyyyyy.

Those days I felt like everyday's a bad hair day.

I feel sorry for Ella and Erik. They must have had a tough time doing adjustments with my face which was then filled with acne and rashes. But sincerely, thank you guys! 

And most of all, thank You, Lord for granting me healing. I am slowly gaining back my smooth skin. :)

Okay, so I missed dressing up.

And stress has taken a huge toll on my appearance, errrr weight.

Sooo say hello to my chubby arms!

 Must get nails done ASAP!

Christmas is indeed just around the corner.  

Cheers to the holidays ahead of us!

Much <3,

Mela