Schools out forever

Summer in California is nothing new, this weather is all year round for us. But I am appreciating the sun more than I used to. It's been making me a lazy ass and I'm ok with that. I have been sitting at home watching Purple Rain, House Party and Poison Ivy all back to back while wearing this cali lazy kid get up. Dont Judge.

IF I were going out in this lovely weather, I would wear nothing but 1970s outfits. Tavi Gevinson's got it all right, she knows how to pull on my heart strings. This shoot she did reminded me of why I even began to obsess with the 70s. Why I ritually watched dazed and confused so much when I was a tween that I tried to live like everyday was the last day of school. The 70s have been the backbone of my wardrobe lately. Most people who have known me for years know that I am not a jean pants type of girl, but people change. I feel like now, my different array of dramatically flared jeans have become a major staple in my wardrobe. Platforms and Flared Jeans are where its at people. 

XOXO MAVERICK DIVA

Flat me up

I've been busy, like always. Whats new? When long weeks drain me, I usually stay away from heels and if you are like me and lack height, then that's a problem. But thanks to my flatforms, I can happily add that height and still be comfortable! It's all about flatforms this summer for me. When it's too hot and too crazy of a day to wear heels, I'll be sporting my flatty-formsies. I have built up my lil collection and have a variety! All under $30! I'm the kind of person who prefers to blabber and brag about a good bargain rather than a "relevent" label that I may have purchased. That's just how I do. My strategy is: find a good bargain so you have more to spend. Best. Way. To. Live.

WEARING: 

Goodwill Dress $7

U.O. Hat $10

Love Culture Flatforms $27

Sunglasses $3

My Own Jewelry designs

These GOJANE black sparkly flatforms were only $15

Prada Knockoffs! Only $25

I obviously had to get a second pair in another color. $15

Coral. Flatforms. YES. PLEASE. $20

XOXO MAVERICK NESSA

spring is coming.

Anyone who loves fashion should know that even though its still cold outside(not in cali but everywhere else) the spring stuff is coming out. In fashion you gotta be 3 steps ahead of everyone. So when January hits, you should already have the spring trends memorized and have snagged your pieces to wear when spring comes along. Spring is that season when everyone gets creative with colors and prints. Neons and Pastels are my main focus. Neons have been my obsession since last year and my newest found love is baby blue. An even greater obsession is an all BABY BLUE one tone head to toe outfit. Just the thought of baby blue makes me feel Fre$h and relaxed. It's just such a spring color. That's what I'll be searching for in stores this season ladiez! Check out these photos I can't get enough of from color-collective.blogspot.com/ One of my new fav blogs. if you need help/inspiration with colors, color combos, palettes for outfits, home, etc. THEY'VE GOT IT! 

XOXO MAVERICK DIVA

Not made in America

Moving to a city means you gotta adventure. You have to explore the surrounding areas, the food, the clothing etc. Portland is pretty much known as "The New Food Eden" and I can't even begin to explore all these places on my own. It's going to be a slow and gradual process cause there are so many areas to eat here, and they all look so flippin good! Apart from the food are the cute shops. Most are independently owned which is much better cause you get a one-of-a-kind purchase out of it. After adventuring these lil shops, I found a goodwill that had "Halloween central" plastered on the window and went in. I reached the halloween racks and hit the jackpot. One piece after the other of finely threaded Indian garments. I was in heaven. Ended up buying these two beauties. Who knew Portland was hiding these treasures in their halloween stash. I love this city and the inspirations it brings me. My latest inspirations have been things like these pieces. Anything remotely cultural. Tribal prints are great but I love tribal prints in their truest forms, straight from where they came from. Africa, India, Bolivia etc. The clothing handmade in those countries are just so vibrant and impeccably made. Some of the items I purchased in Bolivia were hand sewn by Bolivian village women who live in the Yunga Mountains. Makes it that much more special. Who wouldn't prefer that!?!

XOXO MAVERICK DIVA

inspirations: Natives

A whole week has gone by and I haven't posted anything?! I apologize for dissapearing with no notice. I traveled to portland for a couple of days and just got too caught up with everything. Gotta giet ma shit together man. In the meantime, here's the latest craze and inspiration post: Native American accents! It's everywhere and no one is cool enough to say they are "too cool" for native american pieces. The turquoise jewelry, the 15 dollar feather extension deals, the ethnic prints that have taken over fo21, and more! We all love it and can't deny our obsession no longer. Here are some shots babes.

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Emma Mullholland Spring/Summer 2011/2012

It takes a lot of appreciation from me to mention, let alone shout out a collection on my blog. I decided a while back that there is no need to talk about collections on my blog because there are so many other people out there doing that job for me. But when I come across a rising star with a spectacular collection, I HAVE TO MENTION IT! Of course all the big designers always have great collections but they dont need me to tell you guys all that. Well hear comes the next big star: EMMA MULLHOLLAND. This Emma is a gem, a pure gem. And her collection is extremely appropriate for summer weather. I just recently stumbled upon her graduate collection and it is BLINDING! She recently collabed with famous photographer, Byron Spencer to shoot her collection and both minds combined was the best thing to do. I love this collection, its got this 90s beachy look to it with layering of textures and fabrics, annoying(good) bright colors, kaleidescope-esque prints and mixing and matching of all of this together in one outfit. My gaud its just what I needed. The fix I needed. 

P.S. I leave for South America this friday so tomorrow I will leave you lovers an amazing post! I will miss you all but ill be back.

searching and hoping

I admit, I have been doing a lot more shopping lately and I finished this bad habit yesterday. I dont think I'm gonna run out of clothes anytime soon so there are no more shopping days for me. But what I am overjoyed about is that I managed to get some unique pieces to finally encompass specific looks I have been lusting over for months! One thing I didn't manage to find in clothes were pieces that had bubblegum stripes so i took matters into my own hands and went to my favorite fabric store that sells 2 dollar fabrics a yard so you can assume I went nuts. I found TOO many bubblegum stripe fabrics, i bought about 5 different styles and now im gonna just make the clothes for myself. 

take a look at some of these looks I'm obsessed with.

INDIAN MEEDTS COWGIRL

found a vintage navajo print maxi skirt yesterday! and some camel pieces im excited about.

PEACHES, GREYS AND CAMELS. 

this color combination is breathtaking. i've definitely had an eye out for these colors and ive managed to get them all, now I just need to put the ensemble together.

WHITE ON WHITE AND TRENCH COATS.

white on white is great for spring but one thing I am searching for like a madwoman are white thick platforms and the perfect trench coat. I still haven't found any BUT I will!

BUBBLEGUM STRIPES.

gotta start making my own bubblegum stripes pieces to wear. yay!

TEXTURES.

lace is definitely still something I love and I found a couple of great white lace pieces that I cant wait to wear!

XOXO MAVERICK DIVA

HAND DIPPED

I always was, am and always will be in love with hand dipped hair. It's like a revival back from my childhood days. Everyone is doing it! I'm sure some of you had dress up days in elementary school like "crazy hair day" but I didnt have the luxury of my mother knowing how to turn my hair into a cone head but I did have colored hair spray! i grew up wishing I could get away with crazy colored hair but the private school I attended didnt allow it but Im out of there and in the real world and no one can stop me! Last year Proenza Schouler changed my life by having lavender haired models walk down the runway and off I went and got lavender hair! I wish I still had that color of hair but it comes with a lot of upkeep and a lot of work. you know how that goes. But if I still had long hair then I would def have hand dipped hair right now and I'd be like clementine and dye my hair a different color every week!

XOXO MAVERICK DIVA

i feel so peachy

I dont know if its because valentines day is around the corner...actually no, im not giving v-day the credit. i just cant get enough of peach right now. not just peach, but anything remotely close to that color group. orange, coral, rose pink, peach, RED! spring/summer 2011 runways made me lust over all the great bold colors and pieces. and im going crazy over Prada's bubblegum stripes. I need bubblegum stripes. i love bubblegum, i love bubblegum colors.

XOXO MAVERICK DIVA