January 2012
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SCHOOL DIARIES: FASHION INSTITUTE OF THE...
Ever since I was a freshman student, (YES, THAT WAS 2008, 4 YEARS AGO) I wanted to take short courses in Fashion Institute of the Philippines. And now that I am finally in UP Diliman taking Clothing Technology, and had more time for my passion, I decided to enroll myself in FIP. Yes, I am enrolled both in UP and FIP! Juggling 2 schools is awesome if I must say!
Instead of asking for...
FEATURED: MEG MAGAZINE DECEMBER-JANUARY 2012 ISSUE
I haven’t blogged about the a kilig blessing I got last month. I posted the behind the scenes shoot of this one here – AND HERE’S THE OUTPUT! *KILIG* (Scanned Copy)
The Article “Green Minded” was written and photographed by the Amazing “Elisa Aquino” of http://thunderpopcola.tumblr.com
And it wasn’t just me! Some of my friends were featured in the article too!
My college friends since...
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BLAST FROM THE PAST: VIVA PIT SENYOR PART 2 & 3
Here’s the continuation of the last blogpost of my trip to Cebu’s Sinulog Festival last year. Day 3 & 4 was awesome as well. Here’s the snippet of what happened:
FOOD! Need I say more? We ate so much!
C n T Lechon
CLEAN PLATE!
Our Last Dinner was at a Thai Restaurant called, Blue Elephant.
Tinder box Lunch at the airport before going back to Manila!
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BLAST FROM THE PAST: VIVA! PIT SENYOR PART 1
So Sinulog weekend just finished, and I was going through my pictures last year and realized I wasn’t able to blog about it! And Because I missed it this year, and in Lieu of the event, let me share with you my 4 day Cebu Sinulog Trip back in 2011. Blast from the past indeed!
HERE’S DAY 1: Airport, 1st Night at Cebu
2nd day: THE BEACH!
DAY 2 (NIGHT...
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PAMELA TURNS 22
I turned 22 last January 2 and I spent it with all my favorite “F” in my world, Family, Friends and Food! Happy Birthday to me indeed!
I had my birthday salubong in Eastwood with my friends! Something Fishy ever since I was eighteen! Friends + Food = Happy Me!
Food!
We had an impromptu sleepover at Lexi’s house and watched, My Amnesia Girl! But for my...
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HELLO 2012!
WHAT TOOK ME SO LONG TO POST! IT’S BEEN TOO LONG SINCE I ACTUALLY POSTED SOMETHING HERE. So much for New Year’s Resolution of Blogging everyday. So here we go! Here’s the snippet of what happened to my New Year’s Eve and Day!
Spent New Year’s Eve with Family first!
Finally got to use my Paper Lantern (“Tangled” the Movie ang Peg) from the Failed Banchetto...
December 2011
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MY ELEVEN FOR 2011 (OR A VERY PERSONAL BLOG POST)
DISCLAIMER. This blogpost aims to share the experiences and lessons that I had gone through the past whole year of 2011. It’s something close to my heart and I guess, the point of this blogpost is to share with you the lessons that each obstacle and blessing has taught me. (It’s also a very long personal post)
ONE: START THE YEAR WITH DEPRESSION
Though everybody started the year right, I started...
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11/11/11
Just before the year ends, Let me share with you what I did last 11/11/11. To be honest, I waited for a year for this day to come. I had this wish every 11:11PM since August 2010, that my future boyfriend (a.k.a John Prats) will propose to me on 11/11/11. THAT DIDN’T HAPPEN Obviously but I know God has bigger Plans for me heehee!
Here’s what I wore for the “Big Day”
OUTFIT POST: Red Blazer,...
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BARKADA PAJAMA CHRISTMAS PARTY
Last December 10-11, My highschool barkada had our annual Christmas Thing! Back in 2009, we had our Christmas dinner in New World Hotel. Last Year, Barkada Christmas 2010 was (expensive, tagos sa wallet ) dinner in Spiral, Sofitel. The sophisticated dinners had mature pegs. This year, Christmas 2011 was of Games (drinking and Taboo) Barkada Exhange Gift & Coming to the hotel in your...
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IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR 2011
Merry Merry Christmas Everybody! Christmas is definitely my favorite holiday. It’s full of love and sentimental stuff. Here’s the snippet of what happened to my Christmas 2011:
Everyday is Christmas when Baby Marga is around.
My mom is in Los Angeles with my Maternal Grandparents but I am happy to spend my Christmas Break with my Paternal Lola, who came home from Los Angeles too! (Green ang Peg...
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UST STREET SWAG FASHION SHOW PART 2: “THE SHOW
Like I mentioned in my last blog post here, I was blessed enough to participate in STREET SWAG. It was my first time to showcase Secret Paris in a fashion show to the UST audience. The experience was awesome, I love the support of the UST people! Here are the snippets of the show:
The show started with a dance! I love it! 2 of my fave things in the world FASHION and dancing all coming together. I...
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UST STREET SWAG FASHION SHOW PART 1: “BEHIND THE...
Last November 10, 2011. (WHAT IS LATE POST AGAIN. SORRY!) UST College of Accountancy invited me to sponsor and participate in their Fashion Show, “Street Swag” in lieu of College of Accountancy Week. Before I do go into details of what happened during the show, here are the snippets of behind the scenes.
Models having their make up and hair done.
My super talented friend since highschool,...
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LEE NATIONAL DENIM DAY AT PFW
This is a very late post! I have so many posts in line because I didn’t have time to post it during the last week before the Christmas Break. Anyhoo, During the 5th day of Philippine Fashion Week last OCTOBER 28, 2011 (WHAT IS LATE) my friends and I from the UP Clothing Technology department attended the NATIONAL LEE DENIM DAY at Mall of Asia Atrium.
Here’s what I wore. OUTFIT...
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N & N COOKIES
It’s no secret that I love to eat! I am an eating machine (exactly why I gained so much pounds because I lack the exercise) I eat almost everything though I really don’t like eating sinigang, skittles, and candies. Anyhoo, my good friend, Nicole of N & N cookies, sent me bits of everything of their chocolate chips cookies.
IT WAS GONE IN 5 MINUTES. No, not because I ate...
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[SP]2: Secret Paris for Speech Pathology
In Celebration of Secret Paris’ Month Long Second Anniversary, We are starting it with [SP]2 – Secret Paris for Speech Pathology. The Objective of this Collaboration is to raise funds for the Aphasia Foundation of the Philippines, in accordance with the organization’s bigger objectives: charity and service. All proceeds will go to the Aphasia Foundation of the Philippines.
BUY NOW AND VIEW THE...
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MAD HATTER DAY
After so long, I finally had the chance to have a lunch date with my highschool kabarkada, Mewa. Mewa stands out most of the time because often, she is the whitest person in the room and when she sings she will remind you of Haley Williams of Paramore. Anyhoo, we finally got to catch up during lunch at Mom and Tina’s Bakery & Café (Katipunan Branch). Paco, Mewa’s Josh Farro (only Paramore...
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FOOD ADVENTURE: MOM AND TINA'S
I had a lunch date with my friends Mewa and Paco (Another Blog Post on this later) at Mom and Tina’s Bakery & Café (Katipunan Branch) I’ve always wanted to try this restaurant because I am inlove with restaurants that have that cozy feel! According to their website: “What started off as a family pastime for a mother and daughter tandem has now developed into a full fledged bakery café...
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November 2011
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JACK AND JILL
Last November 26, 2011, Jill’s Fort re-launched their Bar! Chris Espinosa, who I met way back 7th grade, was the host for this party. They call their Saturdays, Jill’s Straight UP Saturdays and we went to see how fun it really is! Before the party though, I felt really bad because I gained weight again because I am PMS-ing! Heehee
Because of the said insecurity hahaha, it took me a long time to...
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BLACK FRIDAY
Here’s what happened to my Black Friday sale day. When I thought of my outfit for the day, I wasn’t really trying to go with the BLACK FRIDAY SALE theme, I just really wanted to wear this Asymmetrical top! Heehee
OUTFIT POST: Black Asymmetrical top, TIENDESITAS | Highwaist shorts, D.I.Y. | Silver Necklaces, GIFTED from Lola Fely | Leather Sandals, GIFTED | Green Sequined Bag, GIFTED from Lola...
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THE STUDIO ZEN EXPERIENCE
I was blessed to be invited by Studio Zen (Katipunan Branch) for a *drum roll* Studio Zen experience! They’ve invited different fashion bloggers to try their services too! I was on the same day appointment with , Lissa Kahayon, Patricia Prieto, Capricious Club, and When in Manila! Recently, they got featured in Us Girls and Jessica Soho! They have very friendly staff and I really love the...
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SAY IT PROUD WITH BLUE & LEOPARD
A Thursday in the life of Pamela Mejia. I’m starting to blog about my daily activities ha! Because I feel like the important ones are very heavy to blog about! But I promise to blog about them soon! So many things to post!! Anyhoo, last Thursday after Statistics class (where my prof didn’t show up) I finally had the chance to have a lunch date with my Grade 3 bestfriend, forever constant friend...
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RED ANIMAL
A day in a life of Pamela Mejia. This is some random Wednesday in school. I often try to see to it that there’s always something to look forward to in my day and that I get to bond with my favorite people!
OUTFIT POST: Red Blazer, THRIFTED | Long Animal Print top, SECRET PARIS | Brown Leather Sandals, GIFTED | Black Wooden Necklace, KULTURA
I bought this necklace at KULTURA, Megamall...
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GAME NIGHT AT PUERTO RICO!
Everybody is getting older and older, (wahaha well, I’ll be turning 22 in more than a month! Oh em!) and it’s nice to have fun while we are still young, wild, and free! Here’s a snippet of Saturday game night spent with my highschool barkada!
Before heading to the game place at Puerto Rico st. (Thus the title) I ate dinner at Bon Chon with Aaron and Jowie! Yummy Forever!
Arriving...
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TAKEN KA? ALISIN KO LANG YUNG LETTER T, AKEN KA...
I had a bonding day today with my closest girl blockmates from UP Manila (BS Speech Pathology) We’ve been bonding for 3 days already! They were my biggest supporters during my pageant (a blogpost on that soon) We partied really hard (so much I missed my friday class), watched Breaking dawn, ATE SO MUCH, Stalked our crushes (on facebook and in campus) went to divisoria, and endless...
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BECAUSE TODAY IS 11/11/11
Let me tell you about my story with 11/11/11. Last year around August 2010, I had the most devastating break up. It really broke my heart. I told myself, I’ll surrender my love life to God (He writes the best love stories) so everyday, EVERY SINGLE DAY FOR THE LAST 15 MONTHS I stop and pray at 11:11PM and I pray for my heart and my future love/man. I also had this wish that on this day, my...
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NO OTHER PLAN
My closest college friends, Rej and Pat and I wanted to watch “No Other Woman” at Market Market and have late night bite at Mercato. THAT WAS THE PLAN.THERE WAS NO OTHER PLAN (hence, the title hahaha corny!) But this was the week the movie premiered so there were no more tickets when we got to Market Market. Sooo… we went to GreenBelt to check, but all cinemas are out of tickets too. Soooooo…...
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SAY NO TO CREASES
Last October 20, 2011, I was invited by my dear friend (Sister from another Mister) Patti Sandico and the awesome people from Fleishman Hillard International Communications to attend the launching of The New Philips PowerLife Iron GC2900 Range
Whether ironing clothes for a fashion show, a formal evening function, or just a casual outing, fashionistas can now achieve that...
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PREVIEW 110: "23 FLOWERS"
Tonight Secret Paris Launches its 110th Collection: “23 FLOWERS.” Celebrate the beauty of flowers with these 22 awesome pieces! Tonight at 8pm! Only at http://secretparis.multiply.com On the side note, I am so grateful to God that we only have one month til we celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Secret Paris. Thank you to those who continually support us the last 2 years! We will do our best to...
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DEAREST JACOB'S FIRST WIFE
This blog post is dedicated to Jacob’s first wife. No, definitely not Jacob Black, because I got dibs on him already! Meaning I’m the future Mrs. Black! CHOS!! Heehee I’m referring to Jacob of the bible, his first wife was named Leah. You see, I know this one awesome person whose name is also Leah. Let me tell you how awesome This Leah is:
1. Leah is a patient and caring...
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WHERE YOU BOSS AT?
The title of my blogpost is from Beyonce’s song Diva. The following photos I will be showing you are behind the scenes photos from our Pole dancing photoshoot last summer. Our Peg was sexy school girls like Mean Girls, Diva students. I’ve been reading Beyonce interviews the whole night too (because I’m such a big fan of hers) so I decided to share the behind the scenes DIVA...
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CT 14 FASHION ILLUSTRATION PORTFOLIO
For our Fashion illustration class, we were asked to submit a portfolio as a major requirement. We were asked to draw 3 collections, Stripes, Floral and Bridal Wear. DISCLAIMER: I am still working on my drawing skills! I love fashion but it was only this year that I’ve actually learned how to draw a fashion figure! HERE WE GO:
I worked on my Sister’s study table because my own study...
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HALLOWEEN 2011
COSTUME PARTY AT 33 KENNEDY | OCTOBER 29
Halloween is always my thing ever since I was in 6th grade! I always always dress up! My bestfriend, Lexi and I used to go trick-treat- at her Village. I also used to do it with my sister and brother in Megamall and Tiendesitas.
But now that I am 21 and so as the rest of my barkada, we celebrate it in a very different way. PARTY PARTY! This is the 2nd...
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October 2011
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BTS: CALLE 4 REHEARSALS
I am finally back, and it sucks I haven’t blogged in a week. I had fever and got lazy and you know. Anyhoo, here’s a comeback blogpost and I’ll share to you guys the preparations and rehearsals for our fashion show, Calle 4. This fashion show served as our Finals for our Clothing Technology 11: Creative Clothing Class. I was the head of choreography and music so I was assigned...
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CHAMELEON WARDROBE
The New Fashion Equation:
3 fundamentals + 12 extenders = 7 Looks.
For my Creative Clothing Class (Clothing Technology 11) our professor asked us to do wardrobe planning through a Magazine Spread. We were asked to choose 3 basic pieces and 12 extenders from our own closets and then create 6 looks. Here’s what I ended up with (Here are the pictures and not the magazine lay out.)
The...
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5 O' CLOCK IN THE MORNING
The title has nothing to do with this blog post, but I’ve been singing that song for a week. It’s so nice! T-Pain and Lily Allen’s song is my ultimate LSS song this week. Been singing it in the car rides too! Anyhoo, I had lots of adventures this week despite my Hellweek (KAPAL NG MUKHA KO DIBA?)
Here are snippets of adventures in Enchanted and Kingdom and Elbow Room for...
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BUDGET CUTOURE FASHION SHOW
Last September 23, 2011, The UP CSSP along with my organization, UP Association of Clothing Technology Students (UP ACTS) had a fashion show called “BUDGET CUTOURE.” It was a fashion show against the school budget cut. Instead of rallying along Mendiola, we showed our awareness and stand against the issue through a fashion show. What made it more awesome is all the shirts that went on display was...
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SECRET PARIS PREVIEW 109: "ANIMAL FEVER"
Secret Paris by Pamela Mejia launches its 109th collection tonight (October 9, 2011, Sunday) entitled “ANIMAL FEVER.” I’m so excited because I will be selling two things that I love, Animal Printed clothes and shoes! Plus Satchels! Enough said! Here’s a preview on what to expect tonight:
SEE YOU TONIGHT AT 8PM only at http://secretparis.multiply.com
Kisses,...
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HAPPY WITH SNAPPY
I love love Snappy John’s! It’s usually where I hang out after class and where I do my bible study! I love love their Surf n Turf Sandwich matched with Romeo and Juliet from Fancy Cakes and Basic Blakc Tea/Winter Melon Milk tea from Moonleaf! Yummy! Here are snippets from my Random Snappy John’s & Fancy Cakes Adventure!
BreakMates: Pat, Madge, Pam,&Leah
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