What If I Had Short Hair?

Been wanting to get a haircut for the longest time because: 

1.) my hair is almost at the waist level 

2.) I want a new look

3.) the longer my hair gets, the more expensive salon treatments become.

But noooooo. 

There are just too many reasons not to get short. Like yearbook photoshoots (it's never too early to prepare) and the Legend of the Wrath-of Heedlessly-Chopped-Off-Hair that my friends warned me about. 

So I'll just get a trim. Not my dream Cameron Diaz or Ellen DeGeneres hairstyle--but just a few inches shorter than the same old Mela-hair. Boring? I know. But thank goodness for colorful outfits that could transform a bad hair day into something fuss-free.

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

| sheer checkered top: Persunmall | Zara-inspired skorts: Persunmall | vintage shoulder bag | white Swatch watch: gift | 

| sneaker wedges: Gifts Ahoy | photos by Ralph Delfin |

If you belong to the 90's generation, you've probably worn a skort at least once in your childhood because they're stylish and comfy at the same time. Believe it or not, they were my staple bottoms when attending birthday parties then. So thrilled that they're now back in different colors and asymmetric hems via Persunmall! The pastel button-down made such a sweet contrast with blue as well. Don't you think? 

This outfit was soooo perfect for running around and baby-sitting my nephew during our family lunch last Sunday. Get your own breezy top in mint, black, and pink here.

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I know I should just let this go but, must I get my hair cut short or not? :|

HELP.

Much love,

Mela

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Stranger Anxiety

The very talented Tajen Sui helped me out with my outfit posts two weeks ago and it was quite an experience working with someone so skilled in photography. You see, I started blogging not because I wanted to be a fashion/portrait/ad model or something close to that. I simply want to document what I wear just so I have something to show my future grandkids, hehe. Dressing up has always been my form of expression. But with the life that I have now, being artsy is almost  an impossibility. :(

BUT. Thank God for Saturdays! It's the only time of the week when I can go out and just be me. With going out I don't mean malling/partying, it's actually that one hour I spend in the chapel two blocks away from my dormitory. :| Yes, I know, that's how self-deprived I am. Studying medicine entails delaying gratifications and sacrifice. Phew. I know that time will come when I can finally freely trot the streets (or must I say, wards?) in my favorite dresses and high heels without worrying about upcoming Monday, Tuesday, Friday exams or SGDs. Yayyyy! Someday. :D

    

Here's what I wore to church many Saturdays ago.

With the moody Iloilo weather, I have somehow mastered the art of bipolar dressing. A loose top and palazzo pants -- both flowy and silky--  made the perfect combination. Everything was so cool and so light, I felt like I was just wearing pajamas. I could sleep wearing this ensemble! 

I left most of my accessories in my hometown so I chose pieces that could actually stand on their own. With a top as dainty as this, who needs a necklace? 

I am so inlove with palazzo pants! If paired with the right top and shoes, they can make thin legs look fuller and plump legs look slimmer. Try raiding your mom's closet, I'm sure she has a lot of pants like these!

I was accustomed with my brother taking my photos, hence this new encounter brought the most awkward and shaky Lia. :| Nevertheless, thank you, Tajen for your time and patience! :D

How are you guys coping with school?

Much love,

Mela

The Hidden Truth

One reason why I've given up outfit-posting lately is my pimple problem.

Despite my compliance and monthly consultations and treatments with my dermatologist, they just keep coming back.

This condition took a great toll on my self-esteem in my yesteryears but gladly, I sobered up a bit when I realized that the farthest you can get in treating a hereditary condition like this is control rather than cure.

I have always wanted to be an internist and probably specialize in endocrinology or cardiology but my world swirled the other way around when the great Dr. Reyes Jr. shared these words that seemed to have glued themselves on their own in my head:

"A good doctor is someone who has been a patient himself."

From then on, I have cradled this dream of being a dermatologist with bright hopes that as I begin to heal others, I can eventually heal myself as well. 

People often say that beauty is skin deep. 

Nevertheless, with the struggles that I have been through battling acne, I have established the fact that beauty is feeling good about yourself, inside and out. 

I pray that someday I can make the world a happier place by slowly diminishing the number of aloof teenagers who deprive themselves of the fun of beautiful outside world because of chronic skin conditions like acne. :) 

For my outfit post, here's what I wore to church many Sundays ago.

Slipped on red retro pumps instead of these wedges. 

I actually had a big zit beside my nose at that time. Hence, the glasses. :P

  

All accessories are from my collection. I sell similar designs and more. If interested, just comment below or message me in private! :)

Here's a song that somehow jives with what I've shared above. HEHE.

I have to say that The Naked and Famous is one of those bands that write songs with both form and substance. I'm not really a fan of pop music but I think these guys have what it takes to go BOOM.

A mini giveaway's coming up. Watch out for it!


Much <3,
Mela