Things To Love Tuesday

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apocalypse, crazy sunglasses, graffiti, list of love, maxi dresses, Paul Margolis, photography, street art, thepoplook.com

This is probably a serious indication that I spend too much of my time on the Internet, but these were so entertaining and inspiring I just had to share them with you.

• Check out 10 of the world’s most amazing 3D street artists. GNARLY!!
• Paul Margolis’ photos of the abandoned hospital on Ellis Island, USA. I remember watching a reality-documentary show where a family tried purging the hospital for a million bucks and FAILED. Nevertheless, these photos by Margolis are hugely mesmerizing for their melancholy quality.
• Save your money and stop spending it all on fashion. Good grief! What am I doing?? Time to lock my entire savings account into a term deposit for a good coupla years.
• 35 crazy sunglasses that rock my world. I’ve somehow managed to convince myself that some of these sunnies will change my life drastically for the better if I owned them.
• Sarah Wilson tells us what lucky people get right. (Basically, just be less narrow-minded and anal about everything and you’re good to go.)
• Check out thepoplook.com. There’s a new shipment of maxi dresses that Peaches (and you!) will probably love!
• Also, click here if you want to see rare photos of Marilyn Monroe as Norma Jean.
• Pets impersonating famous faces made me laugh. Check Katy Purry and Karl Pugerfeld out!!
• This site made me miss Melbourne and its rich street culture something dreadful. Really the best place in the world. No question. Or I could just be biased. (Probably am.)
• 2012 mania taking over? Read about the 6 ways bacteria will prevent the apocalypse and sleep easy tonight. Relatively.

xo, minty

PTW: 1 Maxi Dress = 3 Looks

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american apparel, Asos, bib necklace, Blanco, blazer, Cats Whiskers, H&M, maxi dresses, pleated maxi dress, satchel, ThePopLook, vintage leather bag, www.thepoplook.com

I am a fan of maxi dresses as they are the best cover-ups in one’s closet besides black. Or a pretty poncho. From my entry here, I had bought 3 same maxi dresses in different colours from this site called ThePopLook.

As I’ve been having some free time on my hands as of late, and rummaging through my closet – here are 3 looks to go with the pleated maxi dress in Grey (middle):

LOOK 1: Back To School

Cover up and still look cool by carrying around a notebook. Win!

Top - American Apparel; Satchel - Blanco; Layered necklace - Asos; Notebook - Paperchase

LOOK 2: Luncheon

Leather bag & belt- Vintage from Mum; Bib necklace – Asos; Assorted bangles & rings – flea market (thrifted)

Pluck off that shirt, and show some skin at lunch!

Look 3: Night Chic

Blazer with stud detailing – H&M, Sequined waist belt – Cats Whiskers

Pop on a blazer, and you’re set for a night out. The studs and sequins help make this otherwise plain dress pop!

So that’s my 3 very simple and easy looks today that’ll bring you from day to night at a great budget

♥ P E A C H E S

Peaches Loves Maxi

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maxi dresses, petite, www.thepoplook.com

Damn, do I love Maxi dresses!

Bollocks about how only tall people can pull off maxi dresses – then why does everyone wear one to Prom?!

It’s true that maxi dresses have the tendency to ‘drown’ a petite person but the right texture, flow and heels can usually make up for that.

I’m in between a 5’1″ and 5’2″ so that would be termed as ‘Petite’. I usually can’t be arsed with wearing separates especially when I’m home in this humid country so a maxi dress usually does the trick. That very same maxi can be worn casual, chic or elegant with the right type of accessories.

I’ve got quite a few in my closet in different colours and prints (though not actually worn half of them yet!) but due to itchy fingers I could not help myself to some of these gorgeous pleated maxi dresses from The Pop Look; an upcoming online shopping site from Malaysia gaining much popularity! I love how they do free shipping for local deliveries too

They come in very yummy colours, and so I bought 2 colours (Grey & Tan) a few hours ago to accompany the Navy Pleated Maxi I had purchased a while back. Made of jersey material, it is comfortable and light to the skin (perfect for this weather!) and gives a VERY slimming effect! I love how it is so effortless.

Here’s how it looks like:-

From L-R: Navy, Grey & Tan

Price: RM74.00 a peice (that’s only £14.8 pp for a gorgeous maxi!)

The model wearing it above is the same height as I am, but wearing 4” heels and look – it still works on her!

If you think you have to wear heels all the time with this dress, you don’t! The amazing thing about this dress is you can actually pull the hem higher then clinch that extra length with a belt under the pleats. This is to get a shorter length without the hassle of a tailor. Great for someone like me who practically lives in her Havaianas

Maxi dresses are perfect for the summertime, which means it’s perfect all year round here in Borneo

♥ ρeaches