Mayy's Closet #61

Well well well, it dropped to less than 0 degrees last night here. And I only wore a top and jeans today. Oops. Anyway, here's another NON-winter outfit. Unless I bundle up with three layers of cardigans and a big furry jacket. Nevertheless, here it is...

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A very comfortable piece of clothing I have ever owned. The blue flower printed maxidress from Temt didn't cost me alot. I remember wearing it often to classes and study days because I could hide/fold/stretch my feet under the tent of a skirt. And it was summerdays where you needed a light flowy material that breathes. No regrets there but have decided to share my joy with my cousin who admittedly looks better in it than I do!

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo

Mayy's Closet #37

Autumn comes around and somehow, just like spring I like wearing maxidresses. Except I get alot more bundled up with scarves and cardigans in autumn. I would like to blog about a dress I wore last spring/summer on a foodie and DSLR day out. I have since given it to sis. I actually bought it thinking I would give it to her, then I thought oh what the heck I will wear it. Then I did and thought it really isn't my thing so it's hers. I am fickle like that. But I am glad she likes it. She better. Except she thinks it is weird to wear it out in Singapore or to uni with it. Hmmmm, what are YOUR thoughts? Weird or not? Because of all the judging eyes?

I bought this dress from Temt Harbourtown months back, at AUD19.95. I like the blue and the material is thick and very good quality. So worth the price I paid. It looks like clouds are printed on it too. But somehow, it reminds me of sis so I guess, it really belongs to her. Oops.

I wore it out for a lunch date with Anna and Li Jia during the holidays to Burswood's Victoria Station.

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Ended up for a walkabout nearby at the Peninsula. My dream place to stay in Perth. Yes the sky was lovely. The clouds were white and fluffy. I had graduated ish. Life was really good back then. I am looking forward to the end of this year. Before full adult responsibilities fall upon my shoulders. Don't get me wrong. I love working for my own keep. Just, kids will always be kids.

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...

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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

Mayy's Closet #2

Waking up early in the morning, and basically it was go go go from that point on. What should a girl wear for a whole day out, rushing around and sitting around trying to clarify theories? Take into account the crazyhot sun out, and the potential of cold aircon or cold night wind...

For me, I decided on one of my knitted long tops/dress. I wore it as a dress yesterday, and with comfy flats to zoom around in.

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I bought it before winter last year at Temt in Harbourtown so I spent most of the time pairing this with black leggings or coloured leggings with boots and a tartan printscarf. Going for a more relaxed rock chic look. I soon realised it is actually long enough to wear on its own! So I didn't retire it when the warmer weather rolled around.

It is not so tight that I cannot breathe and not overly large that it looks like Shakespeare peejays. I lovelovelove batwings/butterfly sleeves for the comfort and convenience (no need to maintain underarms haha). Long enough to not cross into slutty zone, short enough to allow some airflow. Black is also like a blank canvas where you can pair all sorts of colours. I just pile on bangles, OR wear a long necklace, OR big hoop earrings depending on the mood. Although I think big hoop earrings should be worn for night with stilettos. A party dress to be comfortable in, no need for spanx and u can pig out at dinner beforehand. Pile on the eyeliner to rock it out!

It is now filed under my casual everyday dresses section in my closet. I like that section because it is my go-to section whenever I need a quick fix or I am too lazy. Do you have such a section in your wardrobe? Or do you colourcode your wardrobe?!

Till my next closet raid, Mayy xo