1.01.2013

Velvet and Gumballs

There's something about velvet that makes me feel expensive. The way it reflects light and shifts the gloss with movement is just majestic. I then envision carpeted floors and heavy capes of ancient royalty. Now, velvet is associated with rockstar edginess that shouts, "I'm a toughie. Don't mess with me." 

Print on print topped the style charts last 2012; On this first day of 2013, I am channeling velvet on velvet--two pieces of velvet clothing with different textures that show different degrees of amazing under the afternoon sun. And because I cannot NOT be colorful, I accessorized with my favorite neon candies from Superb Finds and The Couple Store to salvage my identity; while velvet's cousin, suede, became the perfect shoes. The more will always be the merrier. Hence, an additional light reflector, this metallic purse from GIFI Clothing, just had to be added. 
How do you like my outfit? :)
| spiked necklace and arm candies: Superb Finds | pink and green neon chain necklace : The Couple Store | metallic envelope purse: GIFI Clothing| photos by Ralph Delfin |


Win neon accessories such as these by joining this giveaway:
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A happy cupcake for a happy new year!
I received countless, unexpected opportunities last 2012 because of all your support. Whatever this blog has achieved, I owe all that from you, dear readers, sponsors, friends, and family who continually believe in me despite my struggling life in medschool. 

I started with zero followers, my family and less than ten friends as readers, to gaining international readers, meeting real blogger friends, blog sponsors who ended up as friends, and photographers extraordinaire who helped me with my outfit photos without any sort of compensation. You all know who you are. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! 

You can now reach my blog via-- www.wearismela.com! Again, thank you so much, everyone! Let's all hope and pray and work for an even better year ahead. :)


Much love,
Mela

12.30.2012

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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12.26.2012

From The Beach To The Runway

Merry Christmas everyone! 
I am back from the crazy buzz of medschool and the holiday rush with this super late intro/outfit post on my first ever Philippine Fashion Week experience last October. To those wondering how I got flooded by invites (with a total of 10 free shows to be exact), I've really been persistent (and prayerful!) since June. Searched online and connected with both designer and blogger friends from Manila just to get into this big fashion event until I landed over philippinefashionweeklive.com. They launched an online raffle in August and I got picked! 

I was never lucky with raffles and giveaways but I guess this one was just meant to be. Our family trip was packed hence I only got to attend one show. Cheers to extra invites, there was more than enough for me and my mom!
Preview Magazine's Daryl Chang in electric blue. Just look at those shoes! She's drop-dead fashionable, I'd trade my entire closet to take her place even just for a day. Front row in fashion shows, all-day, everyday, gaaaah! Me and Mom were given second row seats--good enough view for first-timers, eh?
Mom in a ruffled turtleneck peplum top. Proud stylist/daughter here! 
What do you think of our black-and-red mother-and-daughter combo?
The best things are hidden at the most unusual places! Got this ombre dress for only P899 from SM Ladies' Fashion's resort line, Coco Cabana. Yes, yes, yes, I am wearing a beach dress! Lesson learned? Never underestimate the resort wear section. Their maxi dresses are way cheaper and they look absolutely fit for formal events, too.
And my luck didn't just end there. I was also spotted by the Style Bible team! Oh that night was certainly a dream come true! I finally have a photo with the StyleBible.PH logo on it. View it here: http://www.stylebible.ph/gallery/popup/parties/4330#18_1351570201103012


A lot of good things happened to my blog this year because of all your support. I believe it's just about time to stand alone and get my very own domain. What do you guys think of wearismela.com? I'll be posting the runway photos plus all the other backlogs next. Happy holidays!


Much love,
Mela


This giveaway is extended until January 3rd!
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 Join now while you still can :)

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