After taking what turned out to be a very long hiatus...I'm Back!! and I'm better.
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Monday, March 30, 2015
Day On The Lake
Kathleen Bergann Photography
A little over a month ago, my friend Jennifer and I shot some photos with a great photographer by the name of Kathleen Bergann. She is one of Jennifer's closest friends, and she did a really good job of captivating the look we were going for. As independent bloggers who post to document our journeys through life and fashion, Jenn and I often find it difficult to get a hold of people to snap photos for us, so whenever a skilled photographer offers, we are thrilled to accept the assistance.
Primary colors were the focus of both our looks, with hints of pinstripes and plaid sprinkled throughout. At the time, these pants were a new purchase from Nasty Gal (at a great discount might I add) so I was excited to style them up for a blogpost. The classic navy blue and white pinstripe can be a bit intimidating, but I found once I paired them with a simple graphic tee and ecru blazer, the look pulled itself together quite nicely. As it was pretty chilly that early February day, a great pair of navy gloves were a must to keep my hands from curling up. I finished off the look with a black leather pump and brick red lips.
I have a few more exciting posts to share with you all within the next couple of days, so look forward to that!
Until next time,
Bye for now.
Maya Swan
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Angel Wings
The month of February has been a busy one for me. Since arriving back from Dallas I have literally been on the move, and although I drag my feet from time to time, being busy is a beautiful feeling.
Looking for a full time position has become a job in itself. I have been looking for both internships and jobs in New York, and last week I finally caught a break.
As we all know fashion week is around the corner, so after applying for other positions, I decided to take a chance on an internship for fashion week. One trip to New York and an interview later and the position was mine! Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week here I come!
I am extremely excited to be interning for Fashion Week; I also know more good things are to follow and for that I am grateful.
I called this post angel wings because when I saw the images on my computer the first thing that came to mind was "when an angel gets her wings" a tad sappy I know, but that's literally how I felt after hearing the good news. When things begin to happen in your favor you can't help but accept the Divine Intervention.
Besides that, I could not deny the fact that this fur stole resembles wings lol. This is one of a couple posts that will include pieces pulled from the lovely Tracey Langford, CEO and owner of 360 Vintage Designs and More in Virginia Beach, VA. If you're in the area definitely be sure to check out her storefront. She's managed to collect some amazing one of a kind pieces from decades past and present. Her prices are very affordable, and after a little digging you will most certainly be pleased with your fab finds. The boutique information is listed below for those of you interested in dropping in.
And with that I will be signing off for today. May you all find the courage, passion and wherewithal to go after your dreams. You'll be surprised how things will begin to line up and light your way.
360 Vintage Designs and More Contact
439 South Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
360vintagedesigns@gmail.com
(757) 502-8117
Until next time,
Bye for now.
Maya Swan
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Dallas Days
Last week my sister, my cousin and I headed to Dallas, Texas to visit our Aunt Michele and to get out of Virginia for a while. I considered this trip my graduation get away. Below are a few images I managed to collect using my iPhone commemorating our trip. ENJOY!
 
Dallas Love Field Airport
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In-N-Out
Had to try it while on the "west cost"...well more like the Southwest. The burger and milkshake were good, the animal fries, however, did not live up to my expectations.
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Mavericks Game
Dallas Museum of Art
Wanting to make the most of this trip, we made it our mission to see many of the attractions the city had to offer. We visited the Dallas Museum of Art in the Downtown Art District, and across from the entry way there is a wall adorned with a magnificent mosaic. It is way larger than what is pictured here. The museum as a whole was amazing. It gave me flash backs to some of my favorite art history classes. There was also the fashion industry gallery (FIG) just across the way. After doing some research I found that this location is a wholesale venue used for fashion trade shows. Quite cool I must say.
In large cities such as Dallas, using public transportation to get around is apart of the holding charm of the city. So, we used the DART to get around like true Dallas, Texans. It was a cool experience, very clean and easy to navigate. We also visited a gourmet popcorn shop in Northpark Mall known as Uptown Popcorn, they have a plethora of flavors ranging from your basic carmel corn to some slightly more extreme like dill pickle. The best kettle corn I have ever had.
It has been said that Dallas is the food capital of the United States, so we ate A LOT of great food. While in Texas you MUST have BBQ, so my Aunt took us to Back Country Bar-B-Q, a classic in Texas. As you can see they have a "fame wall" where they frame and post images of celebrities who have visited and ate there. The BBQ was delicious and it was a great way to end our Dallas food quest.
Arlington Arcade 
I really enjoyed my visit to Dallas, Texas. It is a beautiful city with a lot of modern attractions. I look forward to visiting again, as there is still much more of the city I hope to see and explore. As a recent college grad, I definitely plan on extending my job search to include prospects from this lovely city.
Until next time...travel well.
Bye for now.
Maya Swan
Friday, January 16, 2015
Duo-Chrome
My style has evolved in the years after graduating high school, now four going on five years ago. Getting older teaches you a lot. One of the biggest lessons I have learned thus far is time will pass whether you are wasting it or using it to your advantage. However, the late, great John Lennon once stated the time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.
I have been loving wearing cropped tops over full length collared shirts, I'm playing with that look here. The extra layer is also good for installation, always a plus in the cold. In keeping with the duo-chromatic look, I topped things off with my pink and black checkered Helene Berman jacket. You can never go wrong with black bottoms, this particular pair has a wax coated finish. Oxfords are the perfect everyday shoe in my opinion, so I slipped mine on for optimum comfort when running around.
How will you enjoy wasting your time today?
Happy Birthday Mommy!
Bye for now.
Maya Swan
Monday, January 12, 2015
Chipped Away
The holiday season is over and the New Year has rung in, and with that I bring in a new post. 2014 was a great year for me, having earned my undergraduate degree, I am more than ready and open for the next chapter of my life to commence. All of the struggles from last year are behind me, and I am confident this year will be a beautiful one full of great things.
About a month ago I went to New York for the first time and this was one of the looks I packed to wear, but as the weather was horrible that weekend, I never got a chance to pull it out. As many of you may have noticed by now, I like to dress relatively casual day by day unless I feel the need to do otherwise.
Nothing is more comfortable than large chunky knits. I layered this one on top of my favorite jersey pencil skirt from Missguided. For some added warmth, I threw on a new favorite, my khaki bonded coat. Gold banded boots complete this look, all while adding some opulence.
Happy New Year beautiful people,
Bye for now.
Maya Swan
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Classics
As my graduation date creeps closer and closer, the fact is setting in that soon I will not long be a college student, but a young professional. The thought of this is frightening at times but also very exciting. A whole new set of experiences and adventures await.
With that being said, I have decided to pull out some work appropriate attire today. As the winter chill has set in quite early this year, I layered up for this look. I recently purchased this really soft and warm sweater from Marshalls by the brand French Connection. This piece has neutral color blocked sleeves that you cannot see here, but the added detail definitely influenced this buy. On top of that I wore a tweed blazer that has been in my wardrobe for quite some time. The weave of the blazer incorporates all of those classic neutral colors with hints of bolder hues, making it a real stand out piece in my opinion.
I went with another classic pattern for my trousers, and that would be a plaid. I love a versatile piece, and a gray plaid pant works well with many different colors and styles. Loafers were my shoe of choice today, and for added warmth I slipped on an infinity scarf from H&M.
Bye for now.
Maya Swan
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