Aberration

I was never a sporty person, though I wish some of my future kids would be. 

The only ones I knew (past tense because those "skills" have been repressed longer than I can remember) how to play were badminton and swimming--both were forcibly imposed by my parents just to get me outdoors on summer breaks. But a sport that I really find cool ("cool": looks fun but I don't really know the rules) is football. There's something so attractive about the jersey top uniforms of international football teams (e.g. Brazil). So when I saw this watermelon-print cropped top from Romwe, I didn't think twice of spending my blogger points for it. It looks like one of those shirts that football players wear, just more girly and summer-y and I just feel extra sporty today.

Since I'm not comfortable with belly appearances, I paired the cropped top with high-waisted leggings from Ohkayganda Boutique. I believe that dressing up is like cooking. You have to know what ingredients and mixtures work for you to achieve a pleasing blend. In this case, the cropped top + high-waist bottom combo perfects balance and compensation.

Of course, this leopard print wristwatch from Born Pretty Store is a favorite because it could stand out and blend in at the same time. It goes true with this handbag from Mindanao. Both have patterns quite dissimilar with the rest of the outfit but when put together, they all look like they were made to belong there.

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| sunnies c/o Chemjoy.com | cropped top c/o Romwe | leggings c/o Ohkayganda Boutique | wristwatch c/o Born Pretty Store | photos by Jeph Delfin |

What do you think of this look?

I hope this inspired you to be bolder in choosing outfit combinations this summer!
As a treat, you guys can visit www.bornprettystore.com and enter the code below (LIACC10) to get a 10% off discount + free shipping on any purchase!

Much love,

Mela 

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Metamorphosis

I feel so blessed to be chosen as one of OMG Fashion UK's fashion reviewers.

They have the most unique dresses and this one is perhaps my favorite. It's amazing how a one-piece garment can have so many interesting details. The aztec patterns on the sleeves, the butterfly stamp print, and the baroque figures work perfectly well together. 

Wore the dress with heelless shoes and my yellow retro sunnies from Foymall for an Andre Chang-inspired look. If only I was in Manila a few days ago, I'd wear something like this to the Philippine Fashion Week!

My first attempt to style this dress:

 I later realized that it was a bad hair day so I had to wear my hair up and ditch the hat.

I loved the flowers in the background so much! I've always wanted to have an ootd shot at this area in San Antonio Resort. It felt like I was in a different world. :)

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| sunnies: Foymall | dress: OMG Fashion | bag: Mango | hat: Sammydress | photos by Ralph Delfin |

Let me know what you think about this outfit!
And please visit OMG Fashion UK. :)
I'm sure that you'll fall in love with their products as well!

Much love, 

Mela

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Aristocat

 

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| dress: Persunmall | photos by Ralph Delfin |

Not so confident with my curves here but I'm hoping that my weekly yoga sessions and DIY core conditioning workouts would show some good results in time for the fambam beach trip next month. :)

This dress from Persunmall really cost me a lot of courage to wear. I will forever regret not choosing a medium. But since the dress couldn't let itself fit me, might as well figure a way to make myself fit into it. 

My two favorite parts of this dress are: the side slit (interestingly compensates the dress' length) and the cat's heterochromic irises (though I think I'd freak out if I'd bump into a real animal with eyes like such). Persunmall will always be special to me being the first ever international shopping website that sent me a sponsorship email. Love you guys!

Shop this unique dress plus other awesome finds from Persunmall by clicking the banner below:

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Mela

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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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Happy Camper

I love random adventures at random hours!

So here's my attempt on being Dora the Explorer for a day during my visit at one of Ayala Land's newest

real estate developments in Iloilo City just more than a week ago.

It was a two-hour roadtrip under the scorching summer sun from my hometown, hence the breezy top and the gym shorts. I knowww, I should have worn something sleeveless instead. But I felt that my shorts were too short so I opted for a sheer long-sleeved top to compensate for the exposed skin below. I added a hat in the same color scheme as my outfit for an adventurous, yes-I-am-in-for-new-discoveries vibe. And like all my other efforts to don a monochromatic look, I, once again failed. *sighs* This bag from Parisian was just too lovely not to bring along. Thank goodness, it didn't feel so much out of place because the pastel-colored houses made the turquoise tote look like it somehow belonged there. 

Look, Cresta even wants us to come in!

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| hat: SM Accessories | gifted Peter Pan collared top | vintage gym shorts | tote: Parisian Shoes and Bags |

| shoes: Janeo | photos by John Delfin |

This is just an outfit post and teaser for my mini tour around this village.

I hope you'd all visit again soon so I can show you guys what's inside of these houses.

Enjoy the rest of the day lovelies and please join this giveaway if you still haven't! 

OASAP x Wearismela International Giveaway

I will be officially closing it tonight at 10:00PM (Philippine time).

The winner will be announced here + in all my other social networking accounts tomorrow.

Good luck!

Much love,

Mela

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Back On Track

I daydream a lot. And oftentimes, I don't get schoolwork done promptly because I spend 70% of the time thinking of what if's and what could be's. Tonight, I will make one of my daydreams happen by posting outfit photos with a hopeless hope that my motivation to study will be restored--that I will finish what's ought to be done--so that I can finally have some guiltless, well-deserved weekend sleep.

| goody bag: GIFI Clothing | dress: gift from Cousin Meg | photos by Ralph Delfin | 

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What have you been daydreaming about lately?

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Mela

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