OOTD: Black & Gold

So I am currently obsessed with this scuba skirt I purchased from Target over the weekend.  Its kind of a skater skirt but with more of a flared hemline...and so soft and flattering...this is by far my new favorite fabric. I added some black and gold accessories to finish the look. 

Skirt: Target; Shirt: Joe Fresh; Bracelets: H&M; Bangle: Ralph Lauren

Pretty Pastels

Skater Skirt: H&M; Cardigan: Forever21; Pumps: Anne Klein (thrifted); Handkerchief: Thrifted; Necklace & Bracelet: Thrifted 

Spring has sprung and I can't wait to dig out my Spring/Summer gems for the season :-) I decided to style this mint green (pics showing a little bluer) skater skirt that I recently purchased from H&M with a semi-sheer canary yellow cardigan and blush pumps. Believe it or not I've been seeing these colors in my mind for a while now. The combination may seem odd but it works because the colors are all pastels in the same tone (Someday I'll get around to writing that post on the difference between color's value and chroma). I am absolutely OBSESSED with mint green and I can't wait to incorporate more of this color into my wardrobe.

What I love about this outfit is that the skater skirt is so flattering on so many body types, I feel every woman should have a few of this easy staple piece. Heels instantly slim your legs and make you stand taller. The cardigan is very soft and semi-sheer for a light touch. How sweet is this blush handkerchief I found at a vintage shop (Second Time Around-Madison, NJ)?? The store owner told me the matching necklace and bracelet set are also from the 1920s and threw in the handkerchief for free! Oh how I LOVE a bargain! 8-D I feel so pretty and feminine in this outfit...like...a chocolate Easter egg haaaa and with Easter just a few weeks away I'm perfect. 

How do you plan to welcome Spring 2014?

"There is a subtle way to stand out. Take risks and play with your imagination."

Ciao for now!
Xoxo--Maya

Anchors Away!

Hi Islers,

So I went on a cruise vacation with my bestie, her husband and my God-Sister a few weeks ago and wanted to share some of my outfits :-) A cruise gives you the opportunity to mix up your style from formal to casual to relaxed beachwear. We visited Kennedy Space Center in Florida and Nassau and Freeport, Bahamas :-)

Ootd: Navy & Black

I'm back Islers!!!

I've been on vacation & will be sharing a post with pics very soon ;-) In the meantime I decided to share my new obsession...these navy and black tuxedo inspired pants I purchased from H&M yesterday. 

I regularly wear the oh-so-chic navy and black color combo, so I was immediately drawn to these gems. Happily they suck me in in all the right places and have enough room in the back (a frequent problem I have with pants/jeans)...perhaps a little too sexy for the office but I couldn't wait to wear them so here I am. I'm being brave today! :-/ 

"Don't be afraid of fashion, style will make you brave!" --Maya Gatewood

Pop Pop Color Block

As you can see I'm feeling happy happy happy today! The East is tired of the Winter doldrums and we're ready for Spring. I'm also getting into vacation mode and will soon be basking in the Bahamian sun :-)

I saw these asos.com wine colored pants on another blogger and had to have them. I'll have to get the waist taken in due to my waist to hip ratio, but I wanted to wear them so badly all I did was fold the waist down and...good to go!

Oddly enough, I see these pants as a neutral and can imagine them in tons of color combinations. Today I've styled them with this beautiful bright orange sweater from Joe Fresh and a simple white collar shirt to polish the look. I also went matchy matchy with my accessories and threw on a contrasting red belt. I absolutely LOVE these colors together.

Don't be afraid to be daring. Go ahead and make those bold color choices and see if you don't walk differently!

Ciao for now,
Maya

Pants: Asos.com, Sweater: Joe Fresh, Shirt: H&M, Shoes: Ralph Lauren, Belt: Thrifted, Earrings: H&M, Watch: JewelMint