Mayy's Closet #26

Still in a very happy mood, I shall blog about one of my favourite dresses for a night out, dinner or partying. I got this flower printed bodycon dress from Ally in Harbourtown for the main reason that Topshop had a similar one. It was a whole lot cheaper at AUD30 (I think). That's the first time I wore it out. Dinner at Matsuri Japanese Restaurant in Perth City. I paired it with my amazing Sportsgirl Shoestopper #10 and my pink clutch from Witchery which I got as gift from Adeline and Marcus. I have since swapped my clutch with Anna for her silver Portsman one. Keeping accessories simple here because of the prints. That's a clearer view of the dress. I wore it out again for an epic night out in Metros where I met quite a few friends, and then the hot and slightly drunk boys from uni! Hahaha, so cute. I love tying my hair to one side for this dress so I can show the back off. Besides with the flower prints means I can go for a sweeter look.

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That's one of the back shots I can show you. Love the design and the puffed sleeves. There's another back shot but let's just say I wouldn't want to post that up! Hahaha. That's one of my hot girlfriends here in Perth, Anna rocking a new dress from Forever New.

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

Mayy's Closet #25

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So in the mood to be partying! Here's a dress I bought last summer from City Beach in Harbourtown at AUD29. I think the brand is Moolala. Wore it out once during a Saturday night out in Perth. The size is not perfect for me but I refused to leave it in the shops. The shoulders were alittle too wide. BUT it has got to come home with me.

I love the mesh sides and mesh deep V plunging neckline. The back ends in a very low V bare back. I totally forgot to take a photo of it! But perhaps when I wear it again, I will. I think sis and mum saw the photo and think it to be a little too revealing. Er no, the bits are all covered and the dress is long enough too. I had a real good night in it.

I also don't have the orangey coral colour in my wardrobe. Something different! I paired it with the sequinned Rubi Shoestopper #4 and a silver clutch from Portsman. Instead of leaving my hair down like I always do, I put it up in a cheerleader high ponytail. Pile on the black rubber bracelets. Eyeliner, mascara and silver glitter on the eyes. We are all set now!

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

Mayy's Closet #18

Before I start missing summer and cursing the cold weather, let's blog about a new favourite dress in my closet! Yeah, it is a no win situation with me when it comes to weather. I just wish there was a country with air con weather all the time. That would be awesome! This dress is from Paper & Scissors, a brand you can find in Chicabooti shops but they now have a stand-alone shop on Murray Street mall, taking over Mango's old space. I bought this one from Harbourtown at a grand price of AUD7.99, which is AUD8 anyway. I LOVE THIS DRESS.

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In less than 3 months, I have worn this more than 3 times. So that is a huge feat since I hardly wear things I love love love to bits. But this one is so easy to put on and look good in. The material is also thick and stretchy but so light. Not lousy cotton material so it is going to last me quite awhile. A fact I am very pleased to announce. Anyway, a few bangles and big earrings to go. Wear it with sandals or wedges depending on how tall you want to be for the day. It helps that I love the ethnic wooden beads along the neckline and the rose prints. It puts me in a resort vacation mood everytime I wear it. Don't forget big rockstar shades! Yes, I am such a summer girl at heart. But I just don't like perspiring.

Which season kind of girl are you?

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

Mayy's Closet #12

Hello, it is Monday! Are you part of the majority suffering from Monday blues every week? Well, I am usually looking forward to having something to do and going back to uni...though, it is abit much this semester. Anyhow, something to lift my spirits during my stats class right now...blogging. Photo credits: mayydiaries.blogspot.com
It is going to 33/34 degrees today but this morning when I went out of the house, the wind was blowing hard and cold. Brrrrrrrrrr. Sure do wish it remained like that through the day and I would have to do a wardrobe switch soon! All the coats and leggings and boots. Fun.

BACK to the photo, yet another pair of denim shorts which I got very long ago and I vaguely recall that I MIGHT have gotten it from FOS in Malaysia? It is comfortable though and of a thinner denim material than the Dotti one. It is back in Singapore now and I take it along to me for holidays on cruise or to Bangkok. I really bought it more for the fact that it could fit me and not restrict my thighs. It was a comfort buy!

The top is something a little more different. It is from Roxy girls, so yeah the kids/teens section again. I really like the shade of green and how the white pops against it. The hem of the top is also something different and I liked the crisscross detail on the back of it. I can't post a photo of the back details up because I've lost it and also given this top away so I can't take another one. I paired it with a cropped white cardigan even though it was such a hot January back then. Somehow I could take the heat then. Weird. I've had this top for ages and only really worn it 3/4 times. It looked brand new still when I decided to give it up.

The straw trilby hat is from Billabong, City Beach in Harbourtown. My cousin Celest bought it for me when she was here during a work trip and we went out shopping. I remember wearing it on the day I took this photo and the hat blew off the top of my head when I was walking in uni. Oops and slightly embarassing. Funny though!

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

Mayy's Closet #10

I can't believe it is only the tenth post of my closet segment. Nevertheless, I shall make it a celebration of sorts with one of my favourite outfits that I have grown to love and own when I came to Perth. It is the bohemian tie-dyed maxiskirt I got from Jeanswest two years ago in Harbourtown. I remembered first trying them on and going, goodness that looks good and I really like it! Then I put on the second colour and fell in love more. I got abit upset because I didn't know which colour to get then. Just standing in front of the fitting room's mirror and asking Anna HOW?! Then, the salesgirl came and said oh that looks really good on you! And I was all thanks but I don't know which colour to get. To which she replied, well one is for AUD 19.95, but if you get two, it is two for AUD20. AND I WENT OKAYYY, thank you, solves all my problems. I got both! Who wouldn't?!

So here is a recent shot of me wearing the brown one which I have kept here in Perth. I usually pair it with a black plain fitted tee. As you can tell, a black racerback tee works too. The top here is from Temt and it cost me AUD9.95 from Harbourtown. It has a studded firework design down the front which is something different and less boring. Also, it is a top long enough to be a tank dress for a really skinny person! I just shortened it here with some cringes.

I like how the look is very relaxed and covers alot of my least favourite parts of the body, yet I can keep cool in the heat. It is also quite slimming I feel on my hips. I hope. I brought this maxiskirt here to Florence with me too. We went shopping and got me my first Ferragamo Varinas in it. Always a momentuous experience. Photos credits: mayydiaries.blogspot.com

That's the mint green colour-ed maxiskirt. Completely the same, just different colour. It is a slightly more cheery colour so I was able to match it with black, brown, white teeshirts.

Even with the Ripcurl butterfly tee featured in Prints Two, for a more feminine and girly look. I have since brought this one back to Singapore and gifted it to my cousin Clara who I trust will love it as much or more than I did. I must learn to be less of a hoarder! Anyhow, with basic plain-coloured tees, you can dress it up with layering of long necklaces. A pair of sandals of ballet pumps and you are off to colour the world!

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

Mayy's Closet #9

I just came back from dinner out with Shiyu, Nurun and Li Jia. We didn't have the best food and alot of the hilarious conversations we had were in the car going to and fro! Nevertheless, it is always nice to head out with a few girlfriends and be able to dress up for it... So before I blog about the food, here's a closet post for outfit of the night!

I was looking through my wardrobe and it took me quite a while to decide what to wear. I was being insanely picky of course and I was leaning towards wearing something new. Hence I settled for this maxidress and broke my own stereotype that this is a day dress!

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I bought this dress last year at a closing down sale for Suite Boutique in Harbourtown (it has since been replaced by ChicaBooti). Everything in the shop was AUD10! I couldn't really believe it but when I asked and it was, I had to get it. I could wear flats with it and not sweep the floor. But for dinner tonight, I decided on wedges. The material was light and comfortable. I really liked the wood beadings. Pile on a heap of bangles and I am ready to go.

Because it is such a cold windy night out and I only wore it for less than 3 hours, I can wear it again tomorrow during the day and it will be fine! There we go, I found another day to night dresses! Just bring a change of shoes and accessories. A bigger shopper tote in the day with maybe a cardigan, a small clutch for the night and slap on some glitter eyeshadow and you are ready for your dinner date! I wore my hair down here but I can totally see me bunning the hair in an updo sitting atop ala Lauren Conrad on the cover of her Style book and putting on a pair of big shades. A good look for a day at the Sunday fair/markets. Sunday brunch with the girls. Early dinner with your special one.

It always makes me happy when I wear something nice AND new. Does it do the same for you?

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo