STRUT: Monochrome Mermaid

Usually, when someone thinks of mermaids, they're incorporated with dreamy hues and hologramic pastels. When I saw this ironic gray top in H&M, I wondered why they have made it monochrome. After not much of a thought, I decided to buy it. "I GREW UP WITH MERMAIDS" was just begging to be taken home by Momma. 

Since 2013, I skipped wearing those loud graphic shirts and gave them away. I think that was the time when my taste and vision for my style matured. I started trying different clothing combinations like bold colors and prints. Since then, I noticed that I was spending more time and effort when buying apparel. Although, my budget was limited because I was still in college back then.  

As of now, I am working as a Software Engineer which I admit has a pretty decent pay. Being that said, I still don't spend a ton of money on my clothes. Funny, hmm? I think practical is the right word for that, LOL. I got that from my Papa. He just doesn't want me to invest on things I can't use every single day - and he's right. You can't repeat an outfit! *kidding*

The reason I still take a lot of time while I shop is because I still look at the price tag, and this is why I always shop a lot when I'm at H&M! Their clothes are incredibly affordable and very trendy. There are just too much to choose from. 

Top

Gray graphic muscle tee from H&M

Bottom 

Leather pencil skirt from H&M

Shoes 

White plimsolls with zip-detail from Stradivarius

Accessories

Lace choker from Forever Wishes Online (ig: @foreverwishesonline)

Silver wristwatch from Tomato Time

Black sports wristwatch from Timex

Transparent wayfarer from Love to Style PH (ig: @lovetostyleph)

I apologize for wearing two different watches, I changed my mind in the middle of this short shoot. LOL!

To be honest, graphic tees aren't my style. Especially this one since it's a muscle tee, I think I'm not edgy enough to rock this. The only reason I bought this is because it had the word Mermaid on it. #sorrynotsorry

Location: McKinley Hill, Taguig City

Photographer: Mayren Cruz aka boyfriend (ig: @mayrencruz)
Hair and Makeup: Me 

How about you, do you like wearing graphic tees? 

What do you think about this look?

Comment down below. ;)

Just keep swimming,

Melissa