Mayy's Closet #62

How did your weekend go? Hope y'all had a better one than I did! Although I think I had a pretty good one. In terms of luck and blessings. Saturday night was spent with the girls once again at their place, this time watching part 1 of Deathly Hallows. Yummy food cooked by Shiyu and Anna both! Sunday was spent dropping off clothes for sale to this girl living pretty far away but I really wanted to sell so yeah. After that, met up with Brandon and Jian Hann at Northbridge for dimsum at Golden Century. The biggest thing happened to me there...but let's just say there are really some kind souls in the world out there and I am very very blessed to come across one. So be kind y'all! Karma karma karma.

Alright, back to clothes. Now that I have set up my own personal page, Mayy's Closet and waiting on new clothes to arrive so I can post them up, I find myself spending more time on fb. Quite distracting to my uni work I would say. UH OH. But at the same time, I am pushing myself to really look at my wardrobe and say which ones NEED to go and which can stay. Here is a top that will be staying for a very long while....

This black butterfly-sleeved top is from the brand Moolala which can be purchased from City Beach. I got it in Harbourtown for about AUD29? I was hesitating back then but I knew I had to despite the slightly high price tag.

I love the simplicity and comfiness of the style and material. Perfect for summer, spring, autumn and I wore it in winter. Slightly wrong weather but yeah. Ive had it for about a year now before I wore it for the first time. I know I know, I really don't know what's wrong with me ok.

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Love the pink and grey painting like feathers as the design front. Think the whole idea here is to portray like a bird or something, with wings! Can you see it?

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

M's Food Find #59

Honestly, this was one of those days where its deceivingly sunny. But its super cold out. By the way, more food coming your way right now. Just a little snack here.

Our little Fremantle weekend spontaneous trip landed us with hungry tumtums and snack attacks all the way. This is one of our pitstops: The Mexican Kitchen, right along the main strip nearby Monk and Dome.

Really kitschy and colourful decor. Perfect for a cocktail or two on a Sunday afternoon.

Service was pretty good given how we only ordered one item to share and they still treated us alright. I know places where they would literally show their unhappiness.









The Chicken Nachos! Chicken shredded strips were hidden in the middle of it all and we asked for extra cheese. If you are not a fan of olives like a few of us were, I would suggest telling them upfront when ordering you don't want it. I mean it just saves the trouble of having to pick your way through!

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The nachos were still crunchy and everything was very very generously topped. For AUD24, its a tad expensive but we shared. The next table had this particular order with paella and some melted cheesy thing which looks SUPER good. And the steak on a hot plate with wraps provided smells yummy. I love all the hands on approach.

However, you head down to Freo once in awhile for those who do not live closeby, there are just so many other better choices out there... Nothing to rave about except the unique decor. Would I return? Hmmmmm, hawwwwwwww, don't reckon so. Maybe the slightly rude racist family on the next table tarred the experience.

Till my next food find, Mayy xo

M's Food Find #58

With heartache, comes an appetite for food. But all these eating out really burns a big hole in my pocket, even when we compare it to my shopping.

So on the one night where us girls want to go out and have fun still, where can you go to get your tummy filled and still have money left over for a good cake and coffee? It was a night where we could really stretch our dollar.

We ended up at Annalakshmi on the Swan for dinner before chilling at Greens & Co.

This pay-as-you-wish restaurant serves up simple vegetarian Indian fare at one of the prime locations in Perth. Yeah, it really is all you can eat and you can pay however much you wish. I mean be reasonable though. And I have heard of scrupulous diners who escaped out the back door. Please don't do that eh!

Located on the second level and would be gorgeous in the day dining out, overlooking the Swan River. But it was pretty dark that night as you can tell.

Quite a crowd on a Saturday night, a nice buzz and friendly chatter going round.

It is buffet style and have quite a bit of options, like half of Carvers buffet in the casino (which isnt that awesome either). However, we cannot complain. The basmati rice comes in two kinds, yellow and white. White is obviously the healthier choice here. The cute little tin bowl is for the soup. It is spicy and sour and not to everyone's liking. Take a sample and don't waste food.

That's the sitr-fried cabbage and chickpea curry and another vegetable curry. They also serve a small round kind of flatcake. Very bland on its own but goes well with the curries.


That is my plate. Alittle bit of everything. Potato curry is a hit with my friends and I. The stiry-fry is very healthy and crunchy and sweet in its natural taste. Overall, the standard of food is nothing to crow about but it is a good humbling experience for me. We paid about AUD5 per person... There is water and some kind of cordial. Coffee is also available.

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Yes there is even dessert. Some watery milk thing with strong ginger taste. It is definitely NOT something we all liked. Five of us shared one little bowl. Well, we all took a teaspoon and gave the rest to Anna who was the only one who liked it.

Apparently the meal options are usually the same. I quite liked the concept and I would return once in a while I guess. You should give it a go, good for students on a budget ;)

Till my next food find, Mayy xo

Mayy has a shopping regret #5

We have surpassed 300 posts on this blog with Thumper last night! Whooops! But it also means I have been slacking hahaha.

Anyway, a shopping trip to the city with the girls last weekend netted an awesome buy which will soon be revealed. However, it also landed me with a dull heartache.

Would you just look at that pretty sleek thing? I mean thankfully (or not), I have girlfriends righteously guiding me down the non-sinister path and NOT handing over my card at the counter for it. On hindsight, it may have been fortunate as I would have to sell my entire wardrobe to balance out the guilt.

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This pair of stilettos are from Hugo Boss women. The last two pairs, both of which in my size. It has gotta be a sign (I believed). They were HALF OFF, still at AUD350. But STILL. FIFTY PERCENT. Hugo Boss! A chic modern twist on the classic Mary Jane style.

Dear heavens, why must you be so cruel?!

Till my next post, Mayy xo

Completely Random

Does anyone recall the cutest little bunny ever created? Thumper in the Bambi movie? Walt Disney drew him well and it is one cartoon character that is severely underappreciated. Everyone knows it cute and loves its mischievious friendly personality. Yet, hardly anyone remembers it enough to say hey, thats one of my favourite characters.

Well, I like the little tyke so much I took the photo below... A cute kids jumper of Thumper. Wished I had a kid so I have the reason to buy that!

And as if the cartoon one isn't cute enough, I recently came across a pet bunny which bears an uncanny resemblance to Thumper...

SQUEALS IN DELIGHT. This little furry ball of fur caused quite a stir on my facebook page when I put this photo up. Nawwwwwwwwwww...

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And I wish you all sweet dreams under a warm blanket. Doesn't it look warm and happy? Sighs. So cute...

Shoestopper #41

Yet another freezing day here in Perth but quite a day. Woke up early for Kungfu Panda 2 with Pat at 10am. Who watches movies this early?! Apparently, quite a few. Haha. Went to uni for a meeting before lunch with Pat and his friend. Haven't seen the duo for quite some time now. But it was nice in a way.

Anyway, point of this post is not what I did today, its on a rather quirky pair of shoes I owned. Past tense, because it had to be retired earlier this year...

Here it is! My first pair of cloth shoes. Absolutely quirky and nothing quite like what I usually have. Still, I don't know if you can see the appeal but I had to have it. I bought this pair of flower printed darlings in Bangkok's Platinum mall for only 100baht so that should be about SGD4.

It was the last pair in my size, I consider it a sign and when I tried them on, it reaffirms my belief that I had to have it. Thank goodness they were affordable ;)

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Cloth shoes are just so so comfortable and its soles are actually made out of pretty solid material and while it is very flat, it is not uncomfortable. It is so pretty and dainty to put on. Haven't seen anything else quite like it ever since.

I was super upset to let it go but the sides were already coming loose and tearing so to speak. They sure don't last very long...

Well pretty shoes, I hope I meet your twin one day soon and I will buy me some more. Thank you for gracing my life. I miss you very much.

Till my next shoe-stopping experience, Mayy xo

Mayy loves Cupcakes!

Let the photos do the talking... but I took them with my phone so I don't know why they didn't reflect the change in directions. Hope you can see them still!

Cute cupcakes printed shorts from Cotton on Body, I didn't buy it. Managed to reason it out.

A chocolate mint cupcake for Jeremy's birthday this friday. Yes it is early but well. He said it was yummy and good. Coming from a guy, it is saying alot no? I bought it from Fremantle Markets for AUD2.50. Since it was closing time soon and not alot of choices left. Initially it was AUD 3.50 for one or AUD10 for a box of 4.

Here we go for topsy turvy photos... I took these photos before they all sold out since I was going to go have lunch first before coming back.

Not exactly cupcakes but the stall also sells cute decorated cookies.

When I took this photo early on, this cupcake was the only one left of its flavour. Wow, must be saying something no?

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Don't they all look amazing?! ARGH. I want to head back and buy them all. Will update you when I do so. Hehehehe.

M's Food Find #57

I had a Harry Potter marathon weekend with the girls at their new place over the weekend. Suffice to say I ate my weight in potatoes, brownies, strudels and chocolates. And we are still not done. I suspect its the cold weather. Oh boy, alot of weightloss to do when summer rolls round! Better figure out a way to balance it all out. Because I haven't been gymming either. Pfffffft.

Alright, back to topic. This is probably nothing new to Perthites nor students studying around here. But there are a new batch coming in already and for those still NOT in the know, this blog post is a tribute to a cute quirky funky little cafe down in the chic suburb of Leederville.

Yes, no prizes for guessing that I am referring to Green's & Co. where they serve a HUGE range of cakes and amazing coffee.... I quote my friend Aik Leng here: "a slice of heaven, a life of sin"

That's their berry apple crumble which was pretty good with a nice crunch from the apples and buttery crumble. Not the best I have had but goes well with a good mocha.


I secretly have a mission for this cafe. To try every one of their cakes... So far, here's what I have tried.

Chocolate halva is something I would recommend you NOT to have. Unless you like watery half-baked cakes. Because that's what it is. The thought of it, the recollection is enough to make me want to yak.

Amazing coffee, their cappucino and latte are so fragrant. But the chai latte is abit too sweet for me even.

That's the chocolate orange tart which is good I suppose. You can certainly taste both flavours and I conclude a good end to a dinner. Definitely one for the jaffa lovers.

On a prior visit, I had the honeycomb brulee. It was very sweet and had a egg custardy filling. Not entirely awesome, rather just have honeycomb on its own...

Chocolate fudge cake, similar to the ones they have in San Churro's. As well as their hazelnut chocolate triangle cake. Good chocolatey cakes are never wrong choices but the cream is a wee bit too thick. Go for the traingle cake if you are not a cream fan.


I ordered this peanut caramel meringue cake on my last visit. A thick wedge of cream there is quite sickening but the nutty base and the nutella-ish topping are both super yummy. Just wished they had better proportions of the different parts.



I also tried the Chocolate Marshmellow cake on my very first visit to this place. This is my TOP choice out of everything (without a dot) so far. I loved the chewy sweet gooey marshmellow filling mixed with the moist chocolate cake. Yumyumyum. Can't wait till I finish all the other flavours and finally can go back to ordering that... Yes, when I make up my mind about something, I generally want to complete it.

yes generally coffee and cake but they have yummy teas too.

Choco berry pavlova was a good choice for those who love sweet sticky treats. I had the banana pavlova on a prior visit as well. As I am extremely partial to bananas, I would choose that over the choc berry one. However, I must acknowledge it is not for everyone and quite filling. Stick to choc berry for those who want a good end to their dinner and not a big fan of bananas.

You can borrow the various connect 4 sets to play with. Bring your own games if you wish. Play pool or pac man on their vintage machines.

Deep in thought during our mini Connect 4 competition!



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The place is lighted up with paper laterns all over the ceilings and walls plastered with every kind of concert posters with the odd television screens protruding out. It is just filled with quirky things and happy chatters from the patrons. It can get quite crowded and the sofas get filled very quickly. Couples hang out, friends laugh together, families sit together.

Look out for updates on this particular post because I will be going back to complete my cake missions!

Till my next food find, Mayy xo

Mayy's Closet #61

Well well well, it dropped to less than 0 degrees last night here. And I only wore a top and jeans today. Oops. Anyway, here's another NON-winter outfit. Unless I bundle up with three layers of cardigans and a big furry jacket. Nevertheless, here it is...

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A very comfortable piece of clothing I have ever owned. The blue flower printed maxidress from Temt didn't cost me alot. I remember wearing it often to classes and study days because I could hide/fold/stretch my feet under the tent of a skirt. And it was summerdays where you needed a light flowy material that breathes. No regrets there but have decided to share my joy with my cousin who admittedly looks better in it than I do!

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

Shoestopper #40

Only the 40th pair of shoes posted? I'm frankly, a little shocked at myself here... Anyway, to celebrate the post, I have decided to blog about the very first pair of Betts stilettos
I purchased at full price.

I fell in love with it the first time I set eyes on it but didn't buy it because I could not justify the pricetag at that point in time. Nevertheless, I was trying it on the second or third time at my first time in Garden City 3 years ago when I got that fateful phonecall. It was amazing news and I was in shock and kinda really happy so I told Mummy I was going to get the pair as a reward for all the hard work. I love having proper reasons. At times, "I want it" just ain't gonna cut it y'know.

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Look at that shiny black patent leather and steady stiletto heels. The insoles are delightfully cushiony and the peeptoe fronts hardly give me blisters. While my only grouse is that the shoe front is squarey rather than pointed, I love the whole look of it. Very corporate sexy and Rihanna-esque, in my opinion. I wore it to my college diploma graduation as a seemingly fitting gesture.

And when I say steady, I do mean steady. I can run in these, faster than friends in flats. Maybe they just aren't feeling that in the rush... Oh wells. Point is, this pair is a quality pair of shoes and so well worth the money I paid for it.

Till my next shoe-stopping experience, Mayy xo