What, When and Wearabouts: designers

7.31.2013

Jewelry Boost

By Mela D. on Wednesday, July 31, 2013

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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5.02.2013

Philippine Fashion Week Day 5 S/S 2013: Burdang Taal, Habing Pilipino

By Mela D. on Thursday, May 02, 2013

Sem break 2012 was well-spent.

Aside from quality time and random adventures with my family, our sched permitted me and my mom to watch the Burdang Taal, Habing Pilipino Show during the Philippine Fashion Week.

Now do not feel a tad of insecurity if this show doesn't ring any bells on your haute couture-programmed eardrums. Burdang Taal, Habing Pilipino for Spring/Summer 2013 was actually the first one in the Philippine Fashion Week history.

Along with the local government of Batangas, Runway Productions' main goal was to awaken the embroidery industry of Taal that was long established during the Spanish era. To promote fashion tourism and to provide more job opportunities for its residents, Burdang Taal was once again given distinction by talented Filipino designers whose creations I will be showcasing in this post.

Because we got second-row seats parallel to the middle of the runway, most of my photos were taken on sideview. :( I sure hope though that they've given justice to the designers' amaaaazing creations.

Johnny Abad

Bergamo

Barba

Dong Omaga-Diaz

Edgar Madamba

Edgar San Diego

Fanny Serano

JC Buendia

Jontie Martinez

Lito Perez

Ole Marabe

Oskar Peralta

Randy Ortiz

Richard Papa

Roland Lirio

And of course, here are some of my favorite photos during the final rundown.

I enjoyed how the colors popped from model-to-model! It was also a good opportunity to take photos of the collections that I missed during the individual designer presentations.

I just had to take a photo of Fanny Serano. Hihi.

The second head (poking from left) is Renee Salud's. They're seated just right in front of us!

Can you guess whose collections were my favorites? (CLUE: tangerine and cutouts)

My fingers are still crossed for PFW Holiday 2013 this May.

I really WISH I could watch again!

See you there guys if I can. :)

Much love,

Mela

P.S. If you haven't read the post on my outfit during this show yet, you can click the link below:

http://www.wearismela.com/2012/12/from-beach-to-runway.html

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