Mayy's Closet #67

While I am at it, let's continue with a seriously crazy outfit idea for a cold winter day. Don't ever try it, I don't know what possessed me. Aside from the fact that I was sleeping over at the girls' place and they said no to my trackies. We had a last minute idea to head down to the Freo markets, great idea but not so great when I dont have my wardrobe with me...

Without further ado, here goes!

I know I know, I had on a scarf, long sleeve shirt.... skirt... leggings? stocking? Nope, didnt had any on. So it was my bare legs facing a battle with the harsh winter wind, even if it was sunny out. And perhaps I wore boots? Nope, I had on ballet flats.

The tartan skirt is from Shiyu's wardrobe and so is the Cotton On scarf. Only the electric blue strong-shouldered long sleeve top was mine. And I got it from the kids section of Best and Less. Who cares, if it fits... it fits.

But I really like the tartan prints here. They somehow match and all go well together for a cute weekend market look! If I do say so myself...

But so not for winter.

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I used to have a number of skirts in this style when I was younger and just outgrew them. So wearing this outfit really brought me back to an age when I was more inspired with the Japanese and Taiwanese culture. Dont get me wrong, I admire those looks but somehow, I am different now and my closet speaks for itself. I am still eclectic and multi-personalities (or schizo?) but just not so cute-sy...

Overall, a 6/10 for this look and I don't think I will be repeating it anytime soon.. Maybe when I have a daughter and I can dress her up this way?

What say you? Too young for me? Hahahaa...

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

Mayy's Closet #63

Been staring down my clothes for sale page on fb so much so that I haven't been blogging about clothes. Alittle guilty that I neglect this but seriously, my mental wellbeing isn't at its peak. ANYWAY, the body's and brain's refusal to do any form of work for these couple of days have brought me to recover my backlog posts.

This outfit today focuses on the skirt I got from Supre and paired with two simple tops. A short summer skirt but perfect for brightening wintery blues.

I got this pink and white tartan/checkered like skirt from Supre last year and only got round to wearing them this year in June. I have had a soft spot of tartan and am still looking for the perfect red/blue checkered shirt. The skirt is of a thick sort of rough material that you can feel the different lines weaving through the pattern. Now, dont be silly. I know it is short, but I wore stockings and boots for winter.

Paired with my dark denimblue ruffled shouldered long sleeve top from Cotton On Body, it is sort of a more relaxed fit given how the top is meant for sleeping. But hey! Just like how Peter Alexander thinks, no one said we can't go out in peejays. Especially cute ones.

Love the colour so much, has that painted feel to it.

And of course, a basic classic black turtleneck NEVER goes wrong with knee high suede black boots.

Here's a close up of the skirt, isn't it pretty?! It wasn't like a bargain on my part but I just wanted it!

Photos credits: mayydiaries.blogspot.com

So what do you think of the skirt and the outfits? Yay or nay? Perfect for a dinner date or an afternoon lunch date with the girls?

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

Mayy's Closet #54

Today has been so blustery and cloudy that I felt sort of down. And it is REALLY cold. Brrrrr. Before I go on to talk about winter days where the sun shines so deceivingly bright but the wind is near unbearable, I had one of my worst nightmares come true today. I locked myself out of my room in my haste to rush out and left my house keys AND car keys in it. AND there was no one home, no spare keys. Oh my god, I am a complete space case. I had managed to make a last minute slot to get something done in the city and just sort ot panicked and wanted to go. Can't believe it. My landlady is just so nice and she came home from wherever she was to open the door for me. And I managed to make my appointments and get my stuff sorted. Phew. It is when you have so much stuff on your mind that you do not think straight and clear.

On days like these when the wind sends chills down your spine and you can feel it in your bones, I find scarves totally helpful. However, being covered every inch of your arms and legs may sometimes still result in you NOT feeling warm.

Here is one classic example of those bright sunny winter days...Then I stepped out of the house to find myself shivering and at the point of no return but to spend the day sort of cold.

My black Roxy embellished long sleeve shirt is from Shanghai, China. Yeah, even in China I had to get a Roxy top. I had a slight obsession then ok. HAHA. White denim skirt and leggings and my fur-trimmed boots. The white scarf, I learnt on that day, was NOT enough to keep me warm. Only those boots managed to keep some part of my body warm. I definitely should have worn another jacket. Maybe I did, but it is two years ago where I actually have time to do my hair in the morning.

Anyway, winter to me is perfect for putting those denim skirts to dual good use. People usually just wear them in summer, but hey! with leggings or stockings... Or without...

Photos credits: mayydiaries.blogspot.com
So this particular outfit did give my knees a really cold time BUT I just finished watching Laguna Beach and Kristen Cavallari wore a similar outfit in the first episode or second. A black turtleneck with denim skirt and Uggs. Granted, I am not wearing Uggs here but whatever. Looking back, I really don't know how I wore that in season and not become a snowman.

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

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.

Photos credits: mayydiaries.blogspot.com

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 #28

I really should be going to sleep but last post for today. A closet post. No not something I wore today although I am happy with today's. Moving along, it is an outfit I wore out to dinner with Charlene and Zhiwei last December at The Silver Spoon. Didn't think I would actually buy and then wear something like this out. But I did and I actually like it. It is my poofy skirt from Dotti, at AUD39.95 I think. Since it was still cold weather/cool breeze, a grey turtleneck from Dotti as well to keep me slightly warm. Nothing too loud for accesories too, given the drama of the skirt. The skirt is made out of nude coral pink ruffled waves, it is not chiffon though.

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And I paired it with my Shoestopper #10 since the colour scheme here is really to keep it soft and girly. I would wear it again with a black scoop neck basic top and a different hairstyle. What do you suggest? French braid? I need help with that. Bunned up and chopstick it through? Hmmmm... it needs lighter pinker makeup I suppose. Nothing too edgy here. A wannabe ballerina. Swan Lake anyone?

So do you absolutely love it like I do or hate it because well, it is just too much?

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

Mayy's Closet #21

I have had such a lousy week's worth of quality sleep, or lack thereof. I resorted to wearing new clothes to perk me up a little. Does dressing up fun wake you up? It makes me feel better. But I have to crop my pale face out because the eyebags are horrendous. Nevertheless, here's the outfit I wore on Friday. And yes I refused to be bundled up in jackets. I know it's in the twenties now but I am still happy wearing summer clothes. I liked how this outfit looked sidewise, the drop hem of the top and how it visually lengthens the body. The coral pink ruffles complemented the grey-blue fitted skirt from Temt. I love the gradient and paint splash colours. It sure helps that it only costs me AUD4.95 too.

The three cute heart-shaped buttons on the Supre cropped top. I didn't quite know how I was going to wear this top when I bought it but I know I had to have it. At AUD2.50, I think I can afford buying it to stare at it even if I don't wear it. Good to know that I finally found a way to wear it out.

That's the front view of the outfit. Since the cropped top opens up in front, I had to wear a white basic tank as a base. I am not crazy about the front view but I guessed I could live with it because of...

Photos credits: mayydiaries.blogspot.com

The back view! and the side view. It is thankfully, not overly cutesy and the fitted skirt managed to give an edge to the outfit. I paired it with a pair of grey pointed flat pumps because well, I didn't think a pair of heels would be wise. It would have sort of an overkill, like trying too hard.

What do you think? Yay or nay? What would you pair the cropped top with? I am thinking jeans perhaps? Is it too revealing if I leave the basic tank out? Only if I have rock solid abs. HAHA.

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