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!
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Much love,

Mela 

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Where The Palm Trees Grow

Hello everyone!

It's our favorite time of the year again! We won't really mind getting tan because sun-kissed skin and beach trips are going to be a hit this season of vacation. You are extremely lucky, my loves, to still experience summer break because the least I can do now is to just wear it on my dress. Today is the first day of the season of clinical clerkship--my last year in med school, how time flew! I could only hope that the 365 days will fly by just as fast. 

Here's an easy-breezy look to handle a typical, scorching summer day. 

This shirt dress from Aupie is perfect for lazy days when you don't want to spend much time ransacking your closet for comfy summer combinations. It's lightweight and not so demanding in terms of accessories because the canvas print pretty much stands on its own. If only I could silently disappear during duty hours and enter the relaxing world of colorful birds and palm trees like the one on this dress...

What do you think of this outfit? 

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| hat c/o Sammydress | dress c/o Aupie | wedges: Asian Vogue | photos by Jeph Delfin |

Today's also What, When and Wearabouts' (this blog's) 3rd anniversary! Happy birthday to my blogger self and thank goodness for community rotations! 

Greetings from Igbaras,

Mela 

(a.k.a. CC Delfin)

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I Heart You

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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| hat: Sammydress | sunglasses: Chemjoy.com | top: Ahaishopping | skirt: OhKayGanda Boutique | 

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

What do you think of this Queen of Hearts combo?
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Much love,
Mela

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Prison Break

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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| cat-eye sunnies: Chicnova | skirt: She Likes | bag: Mango | Aimee flats: Tonic Bags and Shoes | 

| 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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Milkmaid

One of the sadder moments in my life was when I forgot to bring my brown satchel with me last weekend.

It was honestly pathetic how sad I was over it...but really. Imagine a bag sitting on the empty space just next to me in the photos below. I wouldn't have looked so alone with an imaginary friend. It would have been sweeter and more retro. :(

Luckily, I had the prettiest neon dress in the world that just so happened to have floral embroidery all over it. I didn't even need to accessorize. It was an accessory of its own. There's something about vintage/retro looks that's been keeping me hooked lately. This time, I was inspired by early-century milkmaids in England. Makeup and hairstyling were easy-peasy because everything I needed was in the

June BDJ Box! My unboxing experience will be posted here soon. 

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| dress: Wholesale7 | Oceans necklace: Fleet Collection | boots: Asian Vogue | lips: Avon Vitaluscious Lipstick | 

| eyes: Revlon Photoready Kajal Intense Eyeliner + Brightener | photos by my mom |

If you haven't heard of Wholesale7 yet, you're missing out. 

They have the cheapest and cutest Korean clothes, shoes, and accessories. You'll be surprised that local online shops, stores and boutiques might be getting supplies from them too. What huge savings it is to make a direct purchase! Check out their newest collection for Spring 2013 and sale items under $4. 

You can also find this dress there. It's available in Rose and Green. 

Happy shopping!

Much love,

Mela

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Tutti Frutti

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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| top and shorts : thrifted | sunnies: SM Accessories | envelope purse: GIFI Clothing | heels: SO!Fab | photos by my mom |

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

P.S. This is also an entry to IFB Project #105: What's Your Signature Color

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