Mayy's Closet #42

Following on from a favourite tee in Prints Seven, I had brought it with me to Perth in the beginning. It is still with me now but I wear it less often. However, here's an outfit for a slightly warmer spring day.

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Paired with my white denim shorts and leggings, it was perfect with my transparent jelly flats from Shoestopper #26 and my pink Ripcurl straw bag which has since gone to bag heaven. It is a simple look for a relaxed day, in preparation for summer.

I know how some fasionistas loathe the shorts-leggings combination but I find it appropriate for the unpredictable Spring weather. However, it is just wrong to do the combination in winter. For me, at least. Because well, it just means you can't get over Summer. Just give it up already. Don the jeans and leggings and boots. Leave the shorts at home! But who am I to judge? ;)

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

Prints Seven

On a dull grey rainy day like this Friday here in Perth, a little glitter should brighten things up abit!

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Bought on a shopping walkabout out with Mum and sis a few years ago. I knew I had to have it when I laid eyes on it in Roxy, Marina Square. It was from the Roxy girls/teens section so the sizing were not the best.

Nevertheless, I overlooked all the minor details and focused on the prints. I really liked the pink and silver and white standing out on a milk chocolate brown base. Yummy!It was also of a thick cotton material, pretty good quality there. Quite unlike all the thin, slightly transclucent cotton ones Roxy are now prone to producing. So I thought it was worth to shell out my own card for it since Mum thought it was too expensive.

BUT THERE'S GLITTER, MA!

Mayy's Closet #41

Well hello there! How has your week been so far? Mine has been so busy and I have finally got time to take a breather. Not for long though, I have to go back to actual stuff soon. It will be nice to keep blogging with all the backlogs. Alas, I have no such luxury, as of YET. Hahaha.

Ever since I started blogging on Mayy's Closet, I have featured about 6 maxi-dresses. I have so many more to tell you the truth because I am just obsessed with the gorgeous length and ease of wearing and effortless styling. I can go on. Then I realised I haven't blogged about my very first maxidress.

The dress that officially kickstarted my love affair.

I wore it onto a cruise trip. Maxidresses are so made for cruise collections and beach vacations. They are epitome of summer with the prettiness of spring and elegance of autumn.

Allow me to bask in some narcissism for now. That was my first time wearing it out. Anna and I went to Freo and these photos were taken there. Amazing sky, blue and fluffly white clouds. The crystal clear sea and beautiful rocks. Makes me feel like a million bucks.

But guess what, this dress was bought during my first trip to Supre Osborne Park with Anna and Endah. It only costs me AUD7.50. Yes. AUD7.50, and a few weeks later I saw it in the city's Supre going for AUD40ish. SCORE!!!

I would love to buy a few bangles of the same shades as my dress and wear them all on my wrist.

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And yes, a pretty dress makes a happy girl. Dress, you have no idea how much I adore you for all the wonderful memories we have together.

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

M's Food Find #43

Now before I whisk off to do some more stuff, such as buying more cupcakes for Starlight Foundation in uni, let's finish this post on a new food find. Seafood at the Red Cray along Great Eastern Highway. They are known for their lobster and judging from the 2 orders we had, they looked real good. And taste pretty fresh and sweet too according to my dinner companions.


Red Cray Seafood & Grill Restaurant

86 Great Eastern Highway
Belmont WA 6104
(08) 9479 7000

We headed there to celebrate Nurun's birthday, but really there were Shiyu and Daniel's birthdays too in April. So after some shopping in the city Friday night, we drove down to The Red Cray. I went with Sam and we got a wee bit lost. It is such a classy restaurant hidden in the midst of warehouses and such. It was night obviously and so dark. So peel open your eyes and you will spot it eventually with its bright lights and glass panels.

We started off with scallops and mash as entree. They were big and juicy. Seared properly. For AUD19, there are no complaints.

Crazy, this seafood platter for two. Consisting for battered fish, grilled fish, mussels, oysters, prawns, calamari and the fried cakes which I cannot quite remember. But I distinctly remember its either mushrooms or crab cakes. NEVERTHELESS for AUD75, it is way worth it for two big eaters or three/four small eaters.

Fresh kilpatrick oysters.


One of the lobsters special. We ordered the Royale and Maine (unsure) if I was not wrong.

Huge portions eh. But better reviews for the first lobster photo.

Grilled whiting for Shiyu. Looks like a good choice.

Caesar salad, what else can I say. I prefer Dome's but hey, bacon bits and croutons I shan't complain.

We ordered a brownie mudpie with ice cream and requested for a candle. Unfortunately, even when we told the waitress that, not that I was expecting anything but a ncie small piece of complimentary cake plus this would be a good touch of custmer service. By this time, we were all so full from dinner, only Shiyu and Nurun were left to finish it after the other three took a forkful.

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There we have it, my dinner companions and I. Sam doesn't do photos, so well he's missing in here. So for those of you looking for a new place to eat in Perth and somewhere different for a special occasion, this one place will do it for you. Most patrons were dressed very nicely for dinner and enjoying the classy friendly ambience.

Till my next food find, Mayy xo

Completely Random

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My work companion today - flower biscuits. They come in green, yellow, pink and white. Happy colourful little balls of yumminess to relieve those childhood years. And they sure makes for a great snack =)

Mayy's Closet #40

I really should be doing some work after taking an 2 hour break since my test. Alright, last post. I think. HAHAHA. Anyway, here is one of my favourite outfits ever. I have worn it twice already, and once a year is enough to grace the public with it. (So you can wear it again the years after and people don't really remember, and the new people you met havent seen it yet)

It doesn't look like anything special. But that is because you haven't seen the skirt in reality, and the simple black top. Sometimes, it is really just about the simple things.
The skirt is from Mummy's closet but it has since became mine when I started a 2 week job in a secondary school (about 4 years back) and needed more demure clothes. I don't know where she got it. But I love the gold/black prints. The red and blue flowers really do make it look a bit more Japanese/Javanese inspired. The top bit of the skirt folds down and there are 4 strings attached for you to hold the skirt securely in place. No zips or anything.The material is quite stiff and feels abit papery. I just like its uniqueness.

The black stretchy top with 3/4 sleeves is from Dotti here. The material is baby smooth and soft. I could not take a photo but the back is a scoop neck like the front. So quite like a ballerina's leotard. Sexy back. HAHA. It is just very feminine.

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You can wear a black teeshirt or a plain white teeshirt which I have done before. Or racerbacks in summer. A white top gives it a different sort of feel, brighter I guess. I wore it with red/white heels before. Or normal ballet flats and sandals are the usual. A white pointed pair of pumps for a more formal look. Scarves or a long necklace for accessories. Pile on the black rubber bracelets or a big wooden bangle. You know what you have to do. ;)

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

Mayy's Closet #39

There are days when I really don't feel like anything special, no theme or anything. So my best bet is always a polo tee and jeans. But I only ever wear polo tees by Ralph Lauren. That is one of my weaknesses. I like their skinny fit where it really flatters a lady's figure. If you get the right size.

I like that they are so comfortable and yet looks so much more put together than a tee shirt. You can wear them with ballet flats for that hint of feminity. Wear sports shoes if you are feeling sporty and wanna run around for a day. Wear heels too if you want! Wear with wellingtons on a rainy day. Wear with driving shoes or gomminos (Tods if you can) for the ultimate casual day.

This is me Monday last week, still a little unwell. It is my Black/Gold big horse combination. Ultimate favourite one of the lot. The parents bought me this on a family trip which I didn't go on because I was stuck here. I paired it with my Volcom jeans I got years back from a surf shop up in Blue Mountains, Sydney. I remember it well. So comfortable with a slight stretch. I had to alter length and waist and the leg hems. What to do when you really want something and it didn't really fit too well in the dressing room? My gold/black belt goes nicely here and it was only AUD3 from Supre last December. Who cares about footwear now that you are this comfortable? Wear a pair of havaianas to go with the heck-care theme. Black-gold ones.

A normal green polo with a pink small horse with a black pair of skinny jeans and green havaianas. I really liked this green one because the colour is bright enough to chase away any grey clouds and dreary moods.

A pink/blue small horse polo tee which has been retired because I wore it out already. With a high waisted skirt with gold embellished which I got from Bangkok (I think because I can't remember). Throw on a sporty-nerd white cardigan from Mango, a blue pashmina as a scarf. White/gold sunnies from Valleygirl and a pink furry Guess bag for a rock star look.

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Did I mention why I am talking about Ralph Lauren? It's because Harbourtown Perth finally have an outlet for them. I spent quite abit on Friday there. And I can't wait to go back again. So you will hear about them again for sure!

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

M's Movie Choice #5: Tron Legacy

The only way to win is to survive.

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I watched Tron: Legacy in 2010 when it first came out in Australia. I remembered being sucked into the world of technology and where virtual became reality. It was so much fun and the action was unbelievable. I also really liked the virtual home of Kevin Flynn (played by Jeff Bridges). So calm and stylishly white in the oasis of darkness.

Not a film boasting an A-star cast and Olivia Wilde (play Quorra in the movie) is the only name that rang a bell with me. Nevertheless, I watched it again on the SQ flight to Taipei. And a little on Saturday when a staff member brought the DVD in and gave it a test run on the HUGE television screen we now have in the Staff Resources Room. I kid you not when I said huge. It is nothing like the flat screens we have at home. It is wayy bigger than 44inch and all. I don't have the details of the specifications though.
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The vehicle Tron people used to get around. Futuristic eh? Pretty cool but I rather the car. Sam Flynn (played by Garrett Hedlund) looked pretty hot on it so I am not going to complain. So while the ending was not all happy happy like I would prefer it to be, I am glad he got the girl and all. Shan't say too much because if you haven't watched it, YOU SHOULD.

There were even a line of Tron-inspired couture shoes and accessories by Disney back in 2010, for promoting the film and if I knew, I may have the added incentive to get this pair of heels and bangle I thought were pretty cool. However, they weren't that cheap...



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My favourite girl in the entire movie because she is HOT! Super sexy. I love the eye makeup, the sleeked back hairdo, the banging body and the white suit. And the 3 girls were all rocking pretty hot stilettoes. If anyone could tell me, I would be quite grateful!

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And there we go, a love story unfolds...

Till my next movie mood, Mayy xo

Shoestopper #32

Haven't been talking about my favourite things for awhile. SHOES! So let's blog about one of the pairs that I brought with me to Taipei.


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This pair of black suede flats were purchased from the same street vendor in Hong Kong with Shoestopper #28. I really liked the silver and gold little embellishments. It probably costs me about SGD10. For its quality, that is a good price because the soles were pretty thick and solid. Not the falt kinds from Rubi. The suede cover is hard and not flimsy. There are just days you want some good solid structure to hold your feet in. While it is not the softest and hardly comfortable for some people, I maintained that it is comfortable because I survived my trip in it and I haven't got any blisters from it.

I like the round toe front as it gave it a more demure look despite the edgy design. However, I felt this would have worked alot better and looked trendier in a pointed toe front. It is a pair of shoes with another first - it came with me on my first SIA business class flight! back in February. Lucky kid to be picked out from so many others.

I left it in Singapore in April and am missing it alittle. Oh wells, gotta wait till August (hopefully) till I see it again.

Do you like hard structured shoes or soft flimsy ones?

Till my next shoe-stopping experience, Mayy xo

Completely Random

I was not feeling well with a blocked nose all two weeks ago. I am still not 100% but well, I am surviving and back to eating junk.

However, I am still addicted to my 'medicine'.


Vicks Vapodrops! They really do clear up the blocked nose and I can breathe after each one.

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What is your favourite flavour? I like butter menthol more =) Hope everyone keeps warm as witner approaches. And those of you living in warmer climates, drink lots of water to maintain hydration!