In my 20s I definitely picked quantity over quality. The more I had, the better, I thought. However, in my 30s I’ve really tried to adopt the less is more mentality and get fewer pieces that exude more quality and are multi tasking. The key, get pieces that are better made and they will last for…
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A New Beginning
Happy New Year and welcome to my Mademoiselle Dee, my corner on the internet. 6 years ago, today I launched my blog Mademoiselle Meets Maquillage and Macaroons and the past 6 years have been an amazing ride! However, I realised over time that I have evolved and I wanted my blog to reflect the same….
The Christmas Gift Guide: Men’s Edition
I always feel that men are a notoriously hard to buy presents for than women. So this year, I thought I’d also share special Christmas Gift guide for guys as my earlier gift guide for Christmas presents under $100 one was mainly targeted to women. If you are Dubai based like me, a lot of…
The Christmas Gift Guide: Under $100 Edition
It’s December, yay! It also means Christmas is right around the corner. I love Christmas, but usually right around this time is when I get the what-do-I-buy-for-Christmas presents anxiety. If you are like me, then to save you the anxiety I go through every year, here’s a few gift ideas. For me personally, gifts do…
Twice the Man
Someone once told me that I thought I was much better than the men in my family. At the time, I was shocked. I couldn’t fathom why this person would assume something about me. Something, I had never thought of, or ever verbalised. But as time went on and I thought more and more about…
The Amazing Amazon Maxi
I discovered Amazon fashion a few years ago and every now and again, I have managed to snag a few gems. Last year, I discovered and loved the Nightie Dress, which I bought in every colour way possible. This year, I realised that while most of the times, I enjoy wearing well tailored work outfits…
31 Things I’d Tell my Younger Self
So exactly a month ago, I turned 31. 31, I’m definitely in my 30s now. In my mind, 30 was more like a bridge year between my 20s and 30s; but that’s it. I’m at the end of the bridge now, and its time to walk over to side where definitely ‘adulting’ is less of…
#OOTW
This past week was full of meetings and so I was dressed more formally on most days. Even the days I felt I was a bit casual, I was still formal enough for business meetings. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday D x
The Nightie Dress
It is safe to say at this point, I have established that I thoroughly enjoy wearing pyjama style tops and bottoms not just as lounge wear or sleepwear, but in my weekly wardrobe. How could I then not include a dress that looks like a nightie to my wardrobe? When I first discovered this dress….
What’s your Candle Etiquette like?
As long as I can remember, I have loved candles, owning them, making them and burning them. My earliest memories (at age 6) include going to a beautiful candle shop in Goa when we were on holiday and begging my mum to get the most beautiful candles. We came home with at least 6-8 handmade…
