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8.14.2013

I Heart You

By Mela D. on Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Living up to my blogger bio, it's always a colorful summer in my world indeed (even if at least 2 typhoons have already passed the country recently). I'm certainly not a t-shirt person but it's very difficult not to "heartily" welcome this top from Ahai Shopping in my closet. It's the concrete interpretation of "hearts all over the world" and I feel so inspired and jolly and so much loved just by being in it.

The bipolar weather had a good side after all, as well.

I needn't pretend that it's summer under gloomy skies because the sun shone so brightly during my weekend mornings in Roxas City despite the frequent afternoon showers. So I took out my beach hat from Sammydress that btw, made me feel like some top Lookbooker and these round, vintage sunnies from Chemjoy.com. I've long been looking for the perfect Lennon sunglasses and I'm so happy to have finally found the perfect pair. I hope you won't mind me wearing these sunnies a little more often on my future posts?

And as promised, here's another patternistic bottom from OhKayGanda Boutique!

I don't think I'll ever outgrow the stripes trend. It's just too funky and versatile to give up.

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| flats: Tonic Bags and Shoes | photos by Ralph Delfin |

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Mela

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7.22.2013

Prison Break

By Mela D. on Monday, July 22, 2013

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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| 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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6.26.2013

Nautical Wrap

By Mela D. on Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Free afternoons make me love Level III Medicine more.

It just feels so good to salvage the hours spent awake at night with naps after lunch. Now I can read more, cram less, and blog outfit posts in between. I might not have this kind of sched again, so I'll do my very best to enjoy it while it lasts.

Aside from free afternoons, I've declared every other weekend a free weekend, too.

That's when I go back to my hometown to have my favorite meals cooked and to wear clothes that I couldn't wear as a pedestrian and a commuter here in the city. This nautical top is one of the cutesy items that Wholesale7.net sent over last week. I'm not sure if I wore it correctly (it looks more prim with the model wearing it here) but I guess it's one of those one-piece-worn-in-five-ways kind of tops because some of my attempts to twist and twirl the wrap turned out as halter, one-shoulder, and sleeveless tops respectively. Amazing, right? I paired it with simple black shorts and pink ballet flats. What a comfortable way to dress on a sunny weekend! I honestly can't wait for the weekend after next to come. :D

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I hope this helped! :)

Much love,

Mela

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6.04.2013

Tutti Frutti

By Mela D. on Tuesday, June 04, 2013

One of the easiest go-to looks is sporty chic.

Now, "sporty chic" mustn't necessarily look like your usual gym outfit.

It's a comfortable and effortless ensemble made classy by a key piece--high heels.

All you need is a loose top or jersey shirt paired with short shorts.

Some finish everything off with a baseball cap or sunnies. But like every signature look, never ever forget the key piece--high heels. You can choose from pumps, t-straps, platforms, ankle-straps--anything except running shoes. Though sneaker wedges can be an exception, it's always best to wear heels to channel that sporty vibe in a less stereotypical manner.

This is my version of sporty chic.

What do you think?

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And because it's awkward taking Instagram photos in the salon, this post is also dedicated to welcome my new hair color for the semester! Yipee.
How do you sport a sporty look?
Post your links below so I can check them out. :)

Much love,
Mela

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1.04.2013

My Kind of Colorful

By Mela D. on Friday, January 04, 2013

Hello! How's everything going?

I got the chance to model for Mizar Clothing's October and November collections. Because I always have my outfit photos taken outdoors, this experience was really a challenge for me. I also haven't met the shop owners, Mimi and Zarah, in person yet as pre-shoot transactions were only done online and via SMS. Nevertheless, I decided to just hope for the best and embrace the opportunity.

The October shoot was consist of three collections: Galaxy, Floral, and Spikes and Stripes. While the one for November was Le Chic, which I blogged about here--Le Chic by Mizar Clothing. I know this post is long overdue but yayyy 'cause this is just in time for Mizar Clothing's Everything Must Go SALE! Some items here are still available and are currently at the lowest prices!

HMUA: Mimi Tsai

Styling: Zarah Bayani and Mimi Tsai

Photography: Christian Tsai

Thanks again, Mizar Clothing family, for getting me!

Have you eyed something nice already? Check their page now. :)

Pardon me for the repetitive hair-scrunching poses. I couldn't help it--I just loved the hairstyling so much. If only my hair could look like that everyday! Cheers to Mimi for my makeup, too. She did a really amazing job with my eyes. I honestly don't look that "awake" on ordinary days because my eyes are naturally droopy. Now, I really should include "learning how to do my own eye makeup" on my 2013 bucketlist. :|

I'm down to the last three days before classes resume. Just two more posts after this and I'll see you all again on weekends. :( Sad, but goals first before leisure! By the way, the winners for my WWW x Superb Finds and The Couple Store Giveaway will be announced anytime soon. Have a blessed new year, everyone!

Much love,

Mela

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12.06.2012

I'm With The Band

By Mela D. on Thursday, December 06, 2012

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?

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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