What, When and Wearabouts

4.13.2013

Blogoversary Series: Signature Poses

By Mela D. on Saturday, April 13, 2013

April is What,When and Wearabouts' birth month!

This blog turned two last April 1st and to celebrate my second anniversary as a blogger, I'll be showcasing a three-part series in collaboration with Studio23 Photography-Events and Stiles by Fabshop.

Studio23 Photography-Events is the love child of the sweet, kikay events and portrait photographer extraordinaire, April Garcia. Ever since its debut on February of this year, Studio23 Photography-Events has proven its sparkle with creative and affordable packages for weddings, product launches, conferences, private parties like debuts and university balls, home and outdoor photography throughout Metro Iloilo. Studio23 Photography-Events is located at Unit 202D, 2nd Floor Perpetual Succor Business Centre Building, 38 San Agustin Street, Iloilo City. They cater to out-of-town clients, too!

I was also very thrilled when Stiles by Fabshop agreed on a double collab. I've had boutique and brand sponsorships before but this was the first time for me to actually handpick, pull out and style items that I liked for a shoot. Hearing from the countries' top bloggers, I always thought that pulling out is fun and as easy as dumping clothes in a shopping cart; but the sea of pretty clothes in Stiles made my mini-errand a little bit more challenging. If the mind-boggling stress of pathology and microbio practical exams was like this, I would never ever complain of daily exam schedules. :D

Here's one of my top three picks from their latest collection.

What do you think?

| top and skirt: Stiles by Fabshop | shoes: Janeo by SM Dept Store | bangles: Maruyog Charms |

photography by April Garcia of Studio23 Photography-Events |

Stiles by Fabshop is located at Shopper's Avenue Valeria Street, Iloilo City (beside Coffee Break, in front of ACE Hardware). Visit their Facebook page for stylish and pocket-friendly pieces!

You can also follow them on INSTAGRAM:

@stilesbyfabshop

@itsmetatzy

There are thousands of fashion bloggers around the world.

But in my little niche called Roxas Hall, I think I am the only one. Being an ordinary med student and a blogger at the same time is awkward, embarrassing, and very very humbling. More often than not, I walk the corridors in lousy, full-support stockings (ughhh to weakling veins) with no makeup or colorful accessories as I usually do in my blog photos. One can easily make a "Reality vs Expectations" meme out of my med student vs blogger facades. Seriously. =.=

Despite all that, I'm very thankful for my friends and classmates' support even if that means endless taunts, wacky and exaggerated versions of my poses, and saying "Wear is *__insert name here__*" to whoever doctor or classmate or faculty wearing stylish clothes. Those brief moments of laughter always make my day.

Now here's a tribute to the best friends and batchmates in the world.

Check out their "Wear is Mela" poses. HAHAHA

| photos from Glenn Oyson and Mark Alfabeto |

I love you groupmates (with good fashion sense)! :P

Much love,

Mela

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4.11.2013

Sneakers Girl

By Mela D. on Thursday, April 11, 2013

Hello lovelies!

Updating this blog regularly was my number one goal when the school year ended but I arrived home with more important activities already set for me. Aside from the Holy Week buzz, I was again commissioned to lead the team for Sons and Daughters Encounter (SADE) - Roxas last weekend. It's just something that I could never say no to. Hence, my first days/weeks of summer were spent for meetings, dry-runs, typing, and double-checking kits and materials for the weekend. Coordinating SADE is honestly one of my most stressful endeavors apart from medschool and research but no matter how tired I always end up to be, the feeling I get after every graduation is beyond rewarding. :)

These photos were taken way wayyy back in February for a contest that I was supposed to join in. I was aiming for an all-blue outfit as one of my mates has long been requesting for a monochromatic post.

Hi Melch, haha!

Disclaimer: I'm strongly, seriously, and with expectant humiliation, aware that I am "unfit". Took me more than two hours to ask the people at home and decide on which photos to post because one can never lie to a bodycon dress. T.T

I SHALL allot time for working out starting next week. Promise!!! T.T

Meet my new favorite shoes from Gifts Ahoy!

Looks may be deceiving but they're not your ordinary sneakers. Why would I wear sneakers when I can wear girly-girl shoes anyway? Reason, these sporty-looking shoes have hidden wedges inside. Yayyyy for the 3-inch addition to my height! They're super comfy, too. I wouldn't mind wearing them everyday. :D

Hype this on Lookbook.nu!

This is long overdue but THANKS to everyone who voted for me! We did it again. :D

My victory is yours, too. Thanks to Fleet Collection, as well, for this opportunity!

I love you all from my heart of hearts!

Much love,

Mela

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3.18.2013

Coachella Lovin'

By Mela D. on Monday, March 18, 2013

Spot the DIY. Two scarves braided to form a headband!

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This probably is one of the most vibrant posts I've had. It's a delight to spend the long weekend here at home despite the gazillion things waiting to be accomplished during the last few days of this school year. Home-cooked food and family are all I really need to bring back all the energy, motivation and inspiration that's been draining out of me these passed days.

I wore this outfit during our visit earlier at my grandma's hometown. I basically have no outfit issues with that lest of course we pass by the mall to buy her pasalubong. I wish I wore slippers instead but obviously, the Manhattan--errr, Roxas City Onceovers came a bit earlier than that realization. x_x

All the elements in this outfit revolved around my new JC Lita-inspired booties: mint, mint, mint, and mint. I didn't plan to be Coachella-ish but my DIY-necklace was the perfect pop of color that I needed. Hence, the discovery of it's multi-functionalism (might as well use it as a belt soon).

What do you think of this outfit?

Thanks again, Manang Paola for the stuff that you sent! Love, love this top!

Aaaand CONGRATULATIONS to the 2013 graduates.

Yipee, summer is just around the corner! XD

Much love,

Mela

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