Fat Cheeks, Big City

I have the fattest cheeks in the whole, wide world.

Yes, I am one of those few fortunate souls. Let me eat a platter full of rice, pasta, fried chicken, cake, ice cream and pizza every meal daily for a week without any form of exercise and my body wouldn't show a single evidence of weight gain. That is, if my face is covered by a paperbag. Everything I eat seem to always go to the healthiest part of my body--my cheeks. Ugh. Now all of you understand why I'm such a poker-faced blogger in photos. :|

Of course, I had to put that "facial expression" to use again during my collaborative shoot with another Iloilo-based online shop -It's Vintage  Darling a few weeks ago. Because it took the whole afternoon for the collection to be photographed, I decided to loose up a little and smile as I wore my normal clothes back. Cheeks were still chubby but thanks to Russel for taking these photos! :)

This plaid dress with drapery here and there may have stood on its own already but I just feel naked being minimalistic. Hence, the colorful neon add-ons! It wouldn't hurt brightening up an already bright and sunny day, right? Just one piece of style advice though, never leave your house empty-handed, errrr, unarmed. Your arms deserve to be prettified, too! Complete that colorful look with arm candies from Superb Finds. Skulls, spikes, chains, braids - name it and they have it. How I look and feel extra fun-loving with my arm in these circles! :D

|skulls, spikes, and metallic arm candies - Superb Finds | rubber bangles - SM Accessories | colorblock wedges - AsianVogue | makeup by Em Trava and Russel Mendez | photos by Russel Mendez |

Make your arms happy with free arm candies and more by joining this giveaway:
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Have a blessed Sunday, everyone!


Much love,
Mela

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I'm With The Band

I love roadtrips! I don't mean the usual Iloilo-Roxas route I take on free weekends. It's the kind where my Dad drives and Mom's on the front seat magically handling us unlimited food whenever we feel like eating. So I spent two days of the long weekend on the road like that and ah, I must have gained at least 3 kilos from nonstop pigging! I'm no skilled traveller/driver, but I have to say that the Sapian-Aklan-Antique Highway is the best yet here in Panay. I didn't feel motion-sick, at all. 

It wasn't so tacky pulling a travel outfit off with all the comfy, interesting pieces that GIFI Clothing sent over. This sleeveless top is one of my favorites. I couldn't have achieved an androgynous look without it (and the fedora, of course!). Hand me an electric guitar and I can count as a musician on-tour. Haha, I wish! What do you think?

| top: GIFI Clothing | shorts: Forever 21 | bracelets: The Couple Store | bag: Guess | socks: SM Accessories | boots: random from Hong Kong |

Love the bracelets I'm wearing above? I'm giving away similar ones plus more neon arm candies! Click this to join: WWW x Superb Finds & The Couple Store Giveaway
I couldn't stay longer because I just sneaked out from my patho review. Wish me luck on my exam tomorrow!


Much love,
Mela

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