Mayy's Closet #82

Alright, lets be fair to the food. Honestly its just that the creative juices are flowing, I want to just keep writing. I have the motivation now so why stop.

Focus here is on the strapless white/gold printed top with a tie-back from Moolala, City Beach. Its no secret that I bought this based on two reasons. First, the colour scheme. And of course, the back detail.

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I really liked the long-ish length and good on my short frame. Pair it with a blazer and jeans for a more uni-appropriate look, flats or heels depending on your mood ;)

On summer days, a cute denim cut-off shorts or skirt is the way to go with flip-flops and a straw hat.

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

Mayy's Closet #69

Enough about food? I hear cries of "No" and I agree but sometimes lets not get too saturated!

Sorry about the photo quality as I used my phone to snap these photos. I got this black/white checkered dress from Ally in Carousel and have no idea if I have blogged about it before. I have come to realise my wardrobe is pretty standard when it comes to colours and have since tried to expand that... TRY being the keyword.

Love the prints and its something new in my wardrobe for sure. The gold buttons add an understated glamour factor to this otherwise simple dress. Pretty corporate too especially if I add a nice tailored jacket to it.

Absolutely love the slim
This is sort of what sold the dress as well, the back curvelines! Anything thats asymmetrical, and different on the back, I love it. Its something I have picked up living here in Perth and seeing how these girls arent afraid to dress and flaunt their curves. It is harder in Singapore because everyone is so skinny and petite and I feel like such a giant there.


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That's ym first time wearing it with a big black quilted clutch and black suede stilettoes. Perfect to take you from the workplace through to drinks and dinner out and about in the city no? So far, I dont see myself putting it up for sale and it remains with me for a while.

What do you think? Prints yay or nay? Too casual for the workplace? (Did I blog about this before?!)

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

Mayy's Closet #68

Now that we have shoes sorted... let's talk clothes. Well maybe one before we talk food again because its lunch time soon!!!

I have since sold this dress but sometimes think back and wish I didnt...despite knowing it is the right choice.

The simple black toga bodycon dress with gold studs. It really is one of my favourites and the material is amazing. I got it in Singapore Bugis Street and was custom made by the shop so only had limited number of pieces. I got the last one!

I supposed I got to wear it once at least and pulled off the whole look like I intended to with my bangs and eye makeup! Its simple and the colour combinations already sorted. Elegant in its own way and understated in its glamour. I cant rave enough about it!

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Silly me didnt take too many photos that night! But hey! good times dont always need to be captured by film. I'll miss you precious dress, and I hope your new owner treats you real well! Getting very regretful at this point....

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

Shoestopper #35

Just watched the Prom episode of Glee on teevee. Inspired to blog about how hot Jonathan Groff, how pretty the dress Quinn/Dianna Agron is wearing. Anyway, I thought about the two proms I had and the pair of heels which managed to made it to both occasions! A pretty amazing feat I would add. It started my love affair for heels and as they say, the rest is history.

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I got these strappy gold beauties from Americaya in Centrepoint. I don't know if the shop is still around but I know OG still sells them. I know for a fact that the shoes are very comfortable, because I always go into the shops for fun and try all their stilettos on. And even this pair of gold heels, I lasted the prom nights in them and so that says alot. The soles are soft, the straps don't cut and the heels steady for you to go dancing in.

What you can't see in this photo is that one side of this pair, the one on top, is scratched yup really really bad on the insoles. My dog, Cookie, she was real young then and just ruined it. I remembered I was so mad and I just yelled and beat her and locked her out of the house for the longest possible time ever. Don't think she liked me that much after hahaha.

I just really liked that this pair is slightly unique in the way the straps hold together and made up of many thin straps. It doesn't slip like most slingbacks do for me, phew. I am not that big of a fan on the front cut of it though. But I was too young then.

Regardless, I am not ashamed to say I love watching Glee and prom is always such a special event.

Till my next shoe-stopping experience, Mayy xo

Shoestopper #31

It's been awhile since I last blogged about a pair of footwear! So let's continue on in a similar theme from the previous post. Something for the summer, something simple and pretty. Something to go with the dress, perhaps.

Well, looks like I have just the thing in mind.

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I somehow don't know how to start on my feelings for this pair. There is history here. Okay, it's cliche: I LOVE IT. I love it so much that I bought it twice. First time years back I bought it in m)phosis in Singapore. Unfortunately, I got it wrong and bought it one size a tad too big. I wore it in the beginning until it got too loose and then sis wore it till it ran its course.

So December last year, I came across it again. They started selling it again! So I had to have it. this time in the right size. The sales assistant at m)phosis Plaza Sing started calling every other shop there is on the island to find my size. And finally, there was one in Marina Square and we put a hold on it. I said bye to Mum and Sis, and went off on my own to get it.

The pair is very comfortable, albeit a little too flat. But the slightly soft sole makes up for it. If it was hard like wood, it would have been painful in the long run. The braided straps make for a different twist to other ordinary sandals. What really attracted me to it (besides the braids), is the colour. A very very muted and understated gold with a slight sheen. Simple and elegant.

Till my next shoe-stopping experience, Mayy xo

Shoestopper #30

Well, I did say there will be shoe talk! How can I not right? So I decided on this pair because I was chatting with Li Jia about what shoes I should wear for dinner tonight with my friends. And she suggested, based on the dresses I had in mind, a gold based pair. I immediately thought of this but alas, it is no longer part of my shoe collection since last year when I wore it out.

Nevertheless, one of my favourite colours, one of my favourite kinds of shoe designs, translating into a favourite pair of shoes. A buy in Far East Plaza years ago, from a shop in Level One opposite Mondo. I cannot remember its name but I sure know where it is.

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Doesnt she look sleek? It is a little bright and shiny and reflective patent but that's the way I like it! A good height for walking around in. I just LOVE the pointed front and the detail at the sides of it (see the sharp angle?).

I remember my heart breaking when I saw the faux patent leather cracking as I broke into the pair of heels. But the cracks gave it character and soften the shoes. At first the front was too pointed and pinched my toes but I soon got used to it. I guess it helped in shaping my feet front to not be so spread out.

I will always continue looking for another pair like it but am pretty sure, I won't be able to in a long while find something quite like it and at the price range (if I recall right, below SGD30).

Till my next shoe-stopping experience, Mayy xo

Mayy has a shopping regret #2

You know how they say one CANNOT buy shoes during the 15 days of CNY? It drives me slightly nuts, especially when you are overseas and shoes are abound? New shoe shops, new shoe designs....

Well I almost broke that taboo for a particular shoe. I would too because it is just so different and so up my street! RAH. Alas, they did not have my size. Only a size up. I would buy it normally I guess but the guilt of wanting to break that taboo drives me to say NO. Should I be proud of that? I dont know yet.....

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I MEAN WOULD YOU JUST LOOK AT THAT GOLDEN GOODNESS?!

Add to the fact I love Greek mythology and all things Grecian in fashion. This one reminds me of a greek goddess. Or god, the one with winged shoes. Sighs happily.

On the lookout for it? Charles and Keith in Philippines. I know, and I am in Singapore. HAH.

Till my next post, Mayy xo