Shoestopper #49

Yes, back to shoe blogging! I have quite a few I havent taken photos of and upload here. My usb isnt even updated so I can blog about new shoes! Pffffft. Anyways, this is just as good.

Just in time for the summer season. Open-toed sandals and a little bit of glam.


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I got this bright silver pair from Bangkok and was really comfortable. It goes with me on most holidays because of the soft cushion back and the comfortable middle straps.

While open-toed sandals can get quite flat and dusty after wearing for a whole day of shopping/sightseeing, this is no different. The difference was this pair doesnt allow the back to feel any pain, it gets you through the day comfy.

This pair came about during the period when gladiator sandals were all the rage. I hated that phase and never got myself one. I dont find them attractive. But when I saw this, its glam take on the gladiators definitely twisted my hand on this.

Honestly, its not a pair for life but I am glad to have it in my shoe collection.

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 #29

After wearing heels the whole night and throughout the week, let's give the feet a break even if it is virtual. Still, this shoestopper is nothing short of spectacular!

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BLING BLING! KA CHING!

Yes, they are flat sandals from Vincci. They are so glamourous and I find it ironic I bought them at the least of glamourous places. It was at a John Little sale in Orcard Road YEARS back where they had this outside space cordoned off. It used to be opposite the now -313 Somerset.

I used to wear them often and I feared that I will lose them fast so I wear them only occasionally now. I love love love them to bits. They are very very comfortable with a soft sole. Feels like a slight bounce in each step. The gold glitter may seem abit too much but I find it is no problem in the day out shopping too. I know some of my girlfriends are in love with it as much as I do because they always tell me so on the rare occasions they actually spot me wearing them.

Why be afraid of something so bold coloured? Just adjust accordingly for the outfit and you will pull it off effortlessly with confidence. Bedazzle the people who will pass you by on that day. Give everyone a sparkle to talk about!

Till my next shoe-stopping experience, Mayy xo

Mayy's Closet #1

For my 100th post, I have decided to be shameless and post my face here. For a new blog segment too! It's in reference to my closet and sort of records my daily outfits. I have started with the outfit I wore today for my second day in the second week of uni.

I am wearings a dress from Bardot (for the first time and I got it like last year) and stilettos from Kenji in Myers. The photo has really bad exposure due to super strong sunlight and I am very noob at adjusting my camera modes. So I just ended up reducing brightness on the computer after I have uploaded it.

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Yes, a toilet shot in uni as backup in case the above photo turned out to be unusable. I guess the colours abit more reflective here. Black and gold, are you surprised? You shouldn't be. It's my trademark colur combi that my friends have taken to associate me with.

I just really like the stretchy jersey material and the draping of the bottom half. It conceals the fats well and is really comfortable. It looks pretty dressed up but I felt it was minimal effort as well as to maintain the look throughout the day given different situations. Wayy minimal if you don't have to pile on make-up too! I also dressed it down for my night tutorial with Shoestopper #16, the Rubi sandals. The dress is good for daytime wear and nighttime wear.

It all boils down to the bag, accessories, makeup and of course, SHOES. That is really what most of my dresses are like. I hope to find as many uses for them as possible. While this dress may be a little too loud (due to the gold shoulders) for a conservative workplace, I feel that I should be able to pull this one off if I worked in a creative field or a younger modern workplace. But definitely NOT an interview dress.

So there you go! Hopefully your computer screen is still intact ;)

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

Shoestopper #16

Starting the month with a shoestopper post, I decided to blog about the pair I wore yesterday to kickstart my new year in university. Since it was still an unbearably hot day out given the heatwave Perth is still experiencing at the moment, I decided on a casual outfit, maxidress and sandals. Casual yet a little bit of effort. My most casual will be obviously a short dress and havaianas but I thought the first day of school deserved better.

Without further ado, I chose this pair of Rubi sandals to reign in the year for me.

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I bought this pair in Rubi Harbourtown Nov/Dec 2010. I was too lazy to take off my shoes to try so I got Shiyu who has the same size feet to put her feet in to test the length and I just bought it. For only AUD10, I think it is well worth it. I usually wear a size 38 for Rubi shoes, but turns out size 37 fits me for sandals. Hmmmmm, maybe because it is not enclosed?

Anyway what do I like about this pair? Easy. It's the colour - gold being one of my favourite colours. Just goes well with almost all that I have in my wardrobe. As well as the understated studs which reallly toughen up the look a little. Not too girly so it does not narrow down the outfit choices. Not too hardcore so it does not narrow down the girly choices. It's just my personality, I guess. Not overly girly but I still like the pretty stuff.

It is a tad too flat for some, and too hard soled for some, which are both very very true except it does not affect me. But for me, I always choose looks over comfort. I also don't think it is uncomfortable. It is wearable and I can walk in it. Guess, I ain't too fussy about the soles. I initially thought it will be difficult to wear given the non-stretchy straps but I managed to squeeze my feet in without having to undo the buckles. I know how that can be so annoying and it sometimes even stops girls from buying a pair of shoes! Right, girlfriends?

Nevertheless, I love it because of its versatility. That's more than enough for me! So what did you choose to wear for your first day of school? Do you make an effort to dress up or is it an occasion you dread and wish you could turn up in your peejays? Have a great academic year everyone!

Till my next shoe-stopping experience, Mayy xo

Shoestopper #9

Enough about food for now, it is back to my favourite topic, shoes. However, it IS Singapore and food is a HUGE part of life here. Once going back to Perth, there will fewer food finds I think. But don't fret, I will share more on other stuff close to my heart.

Mum and I decided to head out to NEX megamall in Serangoon to buy Cookie's food and have some lunch. Being CNY, I get to wear new stuff without Mum saying something. So I finally decided to wear a new pair of sandals I got from my Bangkok trip in mid 2010. From the big Platinum mall.

Don't you think the candy colours are the cutest? If you know me, it comes as no surprise that I would choose that particular shade of green or pink (though really, pink is not a favourite colour. It is all just purely coincidental!).

Yeah, I like the colour combinations. I like the design. I like that it is not common and special. I like that it is comfortable and not too hard because it does look like the sole is too stiff and the straps may cut. But they don't at all. I like that it is pretty girly and cute. Yet it is not over the top and too 'act-cute'.

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I like that it fits my feet well and matches my skin tone. I wore a blue dress with it and it still looked alright. So even if it looked like it is difficult to match with outfits, I would disagree. Because of the white and gold parts, you can really wear it with almost anything! Er, except formal and corporate wear but that is just no need for me to tell you that.

You know, sometimes flat sandals or shoes are too flat to last a long time in it or too flat that it becomes uncomfortable? Well, this one isn't. The little black lift behind manages to make it look flat yet whe you wear it, you don't feel like your feet has no support.

Oh alright, I love this pair. Enough said.

Till my next shoe-stopping experience, Mayy xo