An old love returned – MNG AW10

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I usually don’t give too much attention to FW collections because it’s not like we’re living in a country where winter exists.

But that has recently changed since i’ve been traveling to so many places where the weather is freezing,
and i can’t help myself from trying to pull together a nice ensemble while there!

I’m going to Paris this December to celebrate Christmas with Clem and his family,
so even more excuse reasons to take note of functional yet fashionable looks   :xlaughing:

Most AW pieces are cooling enough to wear in air-con areas here (which is just about everywhere indoors), so i’m pretty sure i’ll still wear them here to make the most out of it!

Some looks like i liked from MNG FW10 runway:

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As Vogue (read: Fashion Bible) states, “Invest in a classic camel coat and you’ll wear it forever.”

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One of my FAVOURITE pieces is this assymetrical coat.
Sigh. Sighsighsigh!

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Love the flowy skirt. And the loose top means getting to eat more during Christmas without having to suck in your tummy.

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Camel + denim = Love

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I have a weakness for anything oversized or assymetrical.
So when you give me something that has both those qualities, over a shorter outfit inside, love is not the word to describe it anymore.
It becomes lust.

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Love the layering with different textures in mute yet distinctly separate tones.

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One thing i don’t have but think is a staple item i need – long knit dress!

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Slinky + classic

I’ve been shopping at MNG since 2004.
Best (or worst, depending on how i judged damage to my purse) thing was there stood a massive MNG store next to where i studied…
so most free time was spent browsing the racks even though i didn’t intend to buy anything. Key word: intend.

Since i started earning money, i’ve accumulated a countless number of items from MNG   :xwhatevah:
I even remember getting an RM50 tip once, and telling myself i deserved a pair of brocade pants for RM250.
Writing that now, my thoughts are “What was i thinking?! That doesn’t even make sense -_-“
But when it came to shopping, nothing had to make sense.   :xshy:

Some items i’ve given away/sold off,
and some i’ve held on to cos i can still see myself styling them about,
and they barely look old.

Over the past couple of years, i’ve slowed down my shopping at MNG.
Mainly because i was enlightened by shopping overseas,
thrifting for treasures,
and the boom of the fashion flea markets took off in KL.

Nowadays, i’ve started looking for more basics.
Classics, with a twist as not to look outdated.
Things that i can mix and match constantly with as to get my bang for my buck.

I want clothes that i will still love after years,
not carelessly toss aside because i don’t like its colour/pattern/style anymore.

When you think about it, MNG has a great balance of basics,
while also producing pieces that are on trend.
(The last MNG piece i bought was a sequined top in their London store)

I was sent two massive files holding hundreds of pictures from their AW 2010 collection.
After browsing thru all of them twice, thrice even,
i picked the ones below as “The Ones I Wish MNG Would Give Me.”

You know that game right?
I’m sure you’ve subconsciously played this game before!
Wishing that you could pick a certain number of items from somewhere,
and compiling your wishlist mentally, or not.

Click on any of the images for a larger view!

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I love easy tops.
Throw over pants/leggings, a big/chunky/long necklace and you’re flying out the door.
Also i’m currently obsessed with white.
Maybe it’s the angelic side of me coming out   :xshy: *harrumph*

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Love the sheer top on left for an event or party, especially since Christmas is coming!
Top on right is what i’d like to call ‘meet the parents’ top.
I have a small collection of decent and nonwhacky clothing i wear, when i feel like it   :xlaughing:

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Want these two shirts!
The graphic one of Annie Lennox could go with any pair of leggings, crazy or plain!
And i can imagine wearing the ‘Oui’ shirt during Christmas meals in France.
Every time someone asks me whether i want some more food/drink, i can just point at it   :xlaughing:

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I’ve been on a pants craze as well lately.
Realise how necessary a good pair of pants are,
and have been stocking up on many high-waisted and tapered pants.
It’s the easiest thing to wear from meetings to an event,
and high heels just look so good with tapered pants!

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I can’t help loving mustard.
And mustard with texture, even better.

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I couldn’t stop thinking about the gold pants (on right).
Even almost ran out in the middle of writing this post to look for them,
cos what better proof that i love the clothes than buying it myself?
But my laundry is hanging outside to dry -_- and i’m supposed to hand this in asap so i snapped myself out of it.

Saw a picture on the MNG website where one of the lookbooks featured a pair of pants i want!

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I also picked out 2 red pieces i’d like (macam really talking to the MNG ppl asking for it :p)
cos i don’t have red hair anymore,
which means i can wear red now   :xcool:
Previously i’d avoid yellow and red, cos they don’t go well with my red hair.
Red hair + red clothes = overkill
Red hair + yellow clothes = McDonald’s

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I think the dress is gorgeous…
And the jacket rocks.

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Below are winter items that i really like too!

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I don’t yet have a long white cardi like that,
would be so great to throw over any outfit.
And <3 the gigantic clasps on the dust-coloured cardi.

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I WANT A CAPE TOO

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And of course, a camel coat is essential.   :xlaughing:
Also quite into the Nordic prints out and about now.

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Hello faux fur, i want you for winter.

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Upon reflection, i must say i LIKE the jumpsuit,
but i can’t wear it cos my childbearing hips don’t lie.
Sheer black top = also essential!

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Cocktail party-worthy pieces!
Spill a drop of red wine on that feather dress, and cry.

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Love denim on denim.

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And out of ALL the accessories, these are my favourites!
Do click on them for larger view, you can’t see them properly like this!

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I’m itching to know when certain items i want are coming out in the stores now.
This doesn’t usually happen, but writing this blogpost is getting the better of me by lifting my strength on the so-called shopping ban i’m placed on myself! (I have no more space to keep anything. Clothes are in suitcases outside the bedroom!)

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Scarlett Johansson has been the face for MNG since last year,
and i LOVE HER.
I don’t usually fawn over a celebrity,
but i think she’s absolutely succulent.
Like i could just eat her.
And her husband is as equally succulent.
The most attractive celeb couple imho, forget Brangelina *snore*

Click on the pictures below for a larger view,
cos there’s no such thing as appreciating Scarlett in MNG in images this small!

scarlett johansson for MNG FW 2010

scarlett johansson for MNG FW 2010

scarlett johansson for MNG FW 2010

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Curious to see how MNG fares in the online fashion community,
i searched it in Lookbook and Chictopia to see what i could find.
Here are some of my favourite images   :xcool: >

Linda wears her gold sequin MNG tube as a skirt

linda
[picture source: lookbook]

Kerti from Estonia wears an MNG knit top

kerti
[picture source: lookbook]

Andy of Style Scrapbook in her MNG jacket

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[picture source: lookbook]

Andy of PurpleBox wears MNG pants

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[picture source: lookbook]

Yo Shino wears an MNG dress

yo shino
[picture source: lookbook]

StrrappedAndrea wears an MNG dress

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[picture source: chictopia]

Agata P. wears an MNG jacket

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[picture source: lookbook]

Denni of chicmuse wears MNG fur jacket

denni
[picture source: lookbook]
Lots of ideas and motivation to style yourself now?

 :xwinky:

9 Responses to An old love returned – MNG AW10

  1. Jess says:

    All looks so pretty !! I am still figuring how to style! Maybe i read again. hahah!

  2. ShaolinTiger says:

    Yah I have a straight up london gangster camel coat, it’s a classic piece that truly can be worn forever. It’s a bit formal for most things though, I left it in the UK.

  3. This looks pretty. =)

  4. Sholee says:

    Stop it! *wiping the drool*

  5. steph says:

    I LOL’ed at ur Red + Yellow = McDonalds comment.. somehow that never crossed my mind.. and about the last thing I associate u with is Ronald.. hahahaa

    Love Nordic prints zomg. It’s getting warmer in Sydney though, opposite seasons are confusing! Would love me some tapered pants but need to shed some weight first.. I bought some off Topshop.. they seem to really accentuate a small waist and a huge butt :/

    Also.. wish the Mango store here (we are down to ONE now) had more stuff.. but I guess opposite seasons don’t work that well.. Before I moved here my wardrobe was like 40% MNG!

  6. JoyceTheFairy says:

    Jess: and this is not even most of their looks for AW.. 0_o still got damn a lot!

    ST: gotta love them classics!

    EV: yeah you should check out the stuff at store… if you can control yourself 😉

    shoelee: sorryyyyy

    steph: mcdonald’s > it’s true! cos whenever i put on something yellow, it’d clash so much i couldn’t bear to walk out the door looking like blood and sunshine :p

    tapered pants > yeah, you can’t wear it if you wanna eat a lot! worse when i get greedy so my waist isn’t that small, and neither can how my butt looks help!

  7. yvo says:

    love this post!

  8. Jen says:

    MNG was starting to look a little blah for me after awhile, but the clothes in this post definitely deserve a second look! Miss your daily outfit posts too!

  9. LiYing says:

    omgggg i want those pants!!!

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