Chipped Away

Jacket: Asos

Sweater: H&M

Skirt: Missguided

Bag: Urban Outfitters

Boots: Zara

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   

Muted

Sweater: Dad's

Shorts: Zara (similar style)

Boots: Zara

Pearl Studs: Target

My schedule seems to be getting more hectic as my college career is coming to an end. These past four years have taken me on quite the roller coaster. People always say you learn so much about yourself in college, and as corny as that sounds it is the absolute truth. This journey has given me time and space away from my comfort zone and has forced me to get to know Maya. I have come to realize that going through uncomfortable situations can only lead to growth and for this experience I will be forever grateful.

With that being said, finding the time to shoot for my blog took a hit for a moment, but now I'm back to posting Tuesday and Thursday uploads...hopefully ;-) For this look I am channeling a huge trend for the fall and winter seasons, and that is oversized sweaters on top of leather shorts. I love how effortless and chic this pairing is. Completing todays look, I will be stomping around town in my favorite patent boots with gold detailing.

It's fun sharing a few thoughts along with my #OOTD. Anywho, all outfit details are listed above, I hope you all enjoyed the look and are having a beautiful day. 

Until next time,

Bye for now.

Maya Swan

By a Daisy

Hello beautiful people and welcome back! I took a walk down a different path and ended up near a bed of daises. The beautiful scene inspired me to stop and capture a few moments in their presence. 

A few months back, I found this beautiful suede pencil skirt at a local thrift store and I knew I had to have it. At the time I had nothing else like it in my wardrobe, so the intense fuchsia color really drew me in. Pencil skirts are so very flattering and they are the perfect length for everyday activities. On top, I wore this sporty black mesh shirt to make the look a tad more daring.  

I finished off the look with my favorite pointed toe heels by L.A.M.B.

In the words of a close friend of mine "I bid you peace and positivity as you start your day."

Black Mesh Top

Skirt: Thrifted

Pumps: L.A.M.B

Bye for now.

Maya Swan

March to the Beat

And another demanding week kicks off...

I am in love with the comfortability provided by this look. To me it's the perfect mix of looking pulled together without trying too hard. 

Mixing sporty and feminine pieces is one of my favorite things to do, and it can work for pretty much any occasion. Find a reasonably fitted t-shirt that you like to wear on lazy days and pair it with a skirt, as I have done here. The juxtaposition between the two looks cool and easy going.

Keeping things pretty neutral, I grabbed for my khaki jacket, not sure why but it added something to the look.

No music playing?? March to the beat of your own drum.

Jacket: Gap

Basic Black T-Shirt

Skirt: Warehouse

Heather Grey Socks

Pumps: Zara

Jewelry: Need Supply, H&M, Nordstrom

Have a wonderful day beautiful people.

Bye for now,

Maya Swan

Keep it Cas'

Keepin' it Casual is the name of the game.

There are some days where you just don't feel like getting dressed, and on those days I usually don't. BUT when you absolutely have to go out to take on the world, I like to throw on something cute and casual.

For me, a soft dress that drapes the body is always ideal. To give the dress more shape, I nipped it in at the waist with a cool slinky style belt. As it was a bit chilly out, I slipped some socks under my loafers, grabbed my favorite faux leather jacket and out the door I went. 

Jacket: Zara

Dress: Topshop (similar style)

Belt: JCP

Bag: Asos

Shoes: Topshop

I hope you all are having as beautiful a day as I am,

and until next time.

Bye for now,

Maya Swan

Velvet Ranger

I'm channeling my inner Indiana Jones today, as the hat is definitely the focus of this look.

 To complement the jewel tone colors of nature this season, I carried them over into my outfit. For this look I wore a very comfy golden top and tucked it into a pair of camo denim. Printed bottoms are a staple in my wardrobe because I love to mix and match patterns. 

I'd been lusting over this crushed velvet coat for over a year, but could not bring myself to fork out the money. A few weeks ago I finally bit the bullet and purchased this amazing piece. This coat is not only beautiful, it's very hefty to boot, well worth the money.

I completed the look with these beauties by L.A.M.B.

Hat: Asos

Coat: Gypsy Junkie

Top: Zara

Jeans: Baldwin Denim

Pumps: L.A.M.B Oxley

Watch: Michael Kors

Jewelry: Nasty Gal and H&M 

And remember kids...until next time.

Bye for now,

Maya Swan

Simple.

Not everyday calls for edgy extravagance. As the title suggest, today's look is effortlessly simple. The last few days in Richmond have been very warm, almost as if the summer heat were making a comeback. 

For this combination I ditched the jacket and went with a couple noir essentials. I feel as though you can never go wrong with a lightweight camisole and black faux leather skirt for many reasons, but the main one being that they are staples in every woman's wardrobe. On a night out with good friends and good food, this perfect pairing is sure to impress.

Cami: Asos

Skirt: Asos

Sandals: Zara

Have a great weekend, and until next time...

Bye for now,

Maya Swan

Nature Stud

Hello beautiful people. Happy Tuesday!

Plates and Zippers are always fun to have on your clothes, as are mixed metals. As you can see, I went a little metallic crazy today. This duo-style knitted sweater is not only very cool to look at, it's also extremely warm. Not sure if the fully functional zips were added for ventilation purposes or simply for decorative reasons, but either way they are much appreciated. The zippers on the knit add some detail and interest. 

I paired the white knit with this impressive stud and zipper jeweled skirt.

May you recognize the passion and the possibility in your day today and have the courage to follow it

-Gail Lynne Goodwin

Sweater: Asos

Skirt: Ladakh (similar style)

Basic Sheer Tights

Boots: Zara

Bye for now,

Maya Swan

Modern Baroque

Hi there and welcome back. If you couldn't tell, leather and lace had a huge impact on my pieces of choice for this one. The top I'm wearing is actually a repurposed flirty skirt purchased from my all-time favorite site Asos. I LOVE Asos because they have such a great mix of high end big-ticketed items in addition to the more affordable yet still quality pieces (not to mention for me it's like a one stop shop when it comes to online shopping).

Now that summer has officially left and the chime of fall fills the air, I can't help but to literally feel the need to slip on a little faux leather to keep warm. For added oomph I decided to drape this rather lavish white coat over my shoulders, fancy. 

I can only hope you all are having a wonderful Thursday...the weekend is almost here!

Coat: Zara

(skirt) Top: Asos

Trousers: Zara

Pumps: Zara

Until next time.

Bye for now,

Maya Swan