Shoe Designer for a Night

               If you're wondering why I've been MIA even if I already got internet connection and sem break has started in UP a week ago... it's because... I got sick and I am finishing my commitment to my college newsletter which will be launched on the first week of classes.
 But I really missed blogging! So here's a back-to-blogging post I wanna share with you!

  When creativity strikes, you shouldn't let it go! Especially when my mother started bugging me to "fix" her sandals. It was actually from my tita's friend and just gave it to my mom, she accepted it because they had the same size with her hopes that my "creativeness" could do something in this.

So here I am, a shoe designer for a night.



Think you could wear this sandal in this state? My mom wouldn't!
She wouldn't for months. I think. Especially when I tried to paint the wooden circles to try out (the other pair was the guinea pig) . So she started bugging me this sem break to finish what I've started.

The cover of the sandal is plastic, with 5 faded wooden circles and rusty metal circles. At first I really do wonder what was it like when it was new? It's not really my type of design of shoes. But there must be something that encouraged the previous owner to buy it.

Anyway, My mom doesn't want an OA design. Just, you know, to "hide" the 5 old circles. I used cheap materials to stylize this old sandal. Since I have an accessory shop business, I have a lot of wires and stuff. I also stocked bottles of paint for personalizing button earrings. So that's what I used: Wires, spacers, acrylic paint and super glue.

And this is the result,



TADAAHH!!



I painted the wooden circles with white and covered it with bronze spacers.Not yet contented, I added spiral flair with the bronze wire.

Tip: The super glue is not called SUPER for no reason. Be careful not to stick your fingers. Swear, it hurts.

Who would say that it's the same faded and rusty sandal, eh?
It's not

And now my mom likes to wear it now! Hoho!






Achieved ba?

Comment your reactions below! :)

Love,
MoMo

Cocktail Collection @ Miss Bella Mode

Hello Charmed people!

This is what I've been doing the past few weeks! I was preparing for the launch of my latest collection of accessories! So for those who have been following me, I've been active on Instagram @moriela20 and Miss Bella Mode's IG @missbellamode . I've also changed the previous logo to this one! What can you say huh? Can't let go of red, black, white theme! Haha!

And here's my latest collection of earrings! 

It's a mix of french designs, and inspired by chandeliers and beverages! 

Introducing, the Cocktail Collection!


This collection started later last year but only now I had the time to launch it due to academic reasons. Almost all of them were already made as early as November 2012! I was just hesitant because I this is just my second take on making accessories and I had to "try" them!  Thankfully, I was getting nice feedback from my friends who have seen these personally. Now I had the courage to finally show it online! Haha!

COCKTAIL COLLECTION

Designed, made and photographed by me!

Champagne

Cherry Punch

Blue Lemonade

Milkshake

Piña Colada

Sparkling Water

Wine

Yogurt

The price? Each for Php60! That's elegance on budget, yes. That's what my shop is all about. Affordable yet stylish accessories for sophisticated women! 

Feel free to browse my shop!
MISS BELLA MODE

Love,
Momo

Velvet Handmade Wrist Candies by Momo!

Hello Charmed girls!

Here's my new handmade accessories at my newly opened online shop, Miss Bella Mode!





I just want to thank those people who became my inspirations in pursuing this hobby, Paige of Sweet Little Bits (visit her online shop too, Peu de Soleil) and my blog partner Aimee (her shop, Summer Dream). They are actually the first ones to craft arm candies! I got fancy too when I used chains for my earrings, so to be different, I used chains braided with satin ropes! So no itchiness! :D

Here's a preview of my collection!

They are all for 45pesos!!!

So how's that huh? Affordable and cute!

Order now!! :D

P.S. Join my PFW invites giveaway!


Love,
Momo :D

White's Hot: Goddess Gone Grunge

Hello Charmed Girls!

    I used to be fond of Greek Mythology, and with that I adore Pallas Athena than any other deities. Then why "thelovedeity" is Charmed's URL? Aphrodite's power of love can't be matched though. Remember the Judgment of Paris? And I used to name this blog "Goddesses' Haven" but then I changed it to "Charmed" but I just left the URL behind.

     My outfit that day is an Athena-inspired modern goddess outfit.  That day I had to meet up with my bestfriend Leika, who'll be celebrating her debut on Monday and my co-host for that night, Rob, who also took these pictures of me! Thanks Rob! We had a short briefing on how we will do the hosting for her debut and also to build connection with my co-host that I've just seen for the first time! It's kinda unexpected, so I public commuted from Quezon City to Pasig and vice versa  in that very day! And imagine the time, almost 2pm! The sun is still on it's peak of blazing!
  

So when I met Leika, she already knew that I've asked Rob a favor beforehand about this photo shoot of me. And I told her everything, then she said "Mainit nga, buti na lang naka-puti ka." (Luckily, you are wearing white).
  

Yes, I wore WHITE! Imagine taking the risk, it would have stained (remember I commuted!). But for my theme, Goddess Gone Grunge, I just stuck with it. Anyway, it still looked fresh and fab even under the sun!

   When we picture out a Greek Goddess, more or less we have the same idea about their clothes;white and gold, flowy, with chains, made of velvet cloth; so I used that idea to live up a modern-goddess grunge outfit.

  

The white lousy blouse has a battle suit design pleats in the chest part (like Athena's).
And the sheer skirt is also pleated with gold floral embroidery, which really screams my theme very well.  Then I put a brown belt for more "action".  And we know that they wear strappy sandals for their footwear, especially those Spartans. Luckily, I have a brown wedge heels to match! And the buckles are so exposed! Whee! I feel so Grecian! And scruffy!
  

   For the accessories, I incorporated BRAIDS and CHAIN designs to my look, and almost all of them are made by me. Yes! I MADE THE ACCESSORIES! The earrings and the chain-and-satin cord braided bracelet. The grunge necklace is originally "grunge". I mean only the braided chains it were, but to add some color and fun, I linked the petal necklace that I bought from UP Cloth. Tech bazaar. So this is the "grunge" part because I wanted to add attitude to the outfit, not the usual floral and flowing. While in the ring is where I keep my power! Haha XD
  

The grunge necklace, the earrings and Chocolate Mousse chain bracelet will be released soon in my new online shop, Miss Bella Mode.  Check out my FB page.
Ring | Summer Dream

Wedge sandals| Montego Bay Club from Payless


  I had proven myself how my white outfit outshined. Especially I'm wearing gold/bright chained pieces, it really stood out! While I was walking through the mall, along the streets or even in the PUVs, I'm getting strange stares and comments. One man even told me, "Ate, magpayong ka! Mainit, maganda pa naman 'yang damit mo!". It was really shining and white is so feminine! And I gave dignity to my Greek Goddess-ramped-the-streets-of-Metro inspiration! Haha :D
 

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Love,
MoMo :D