Kept Casual

I bought this shirt about a year ago as my grab-and-go fall semester item. I literally wake up 20 mins before class and throw this on with high-rise shorts or jeans and I'm ready to go, which is basically what happened today! There isn't much to this outfit, but most of the time at school that's how it is. Super simple, super casual, super quick. Sometimes that's the best way to go!

xx Maya

long-sleeve tee (similar) || destroyed shorts (different rinse here) || sneakers || sunglasses || watch (similar) 

Sweater Weather (Or Not)

I've been really getting into the fall spirit lately thanks to Nordstrom and other retailers putting summer on the clearance rack and debuting their fall styles. As much as I hate cold weather and love sun, I do love boots, sweaters and layers that fall brings. As a compromise, I went with a Kimchi Blue open stitch sweater with just a bandeau underneath, and my beloved Steve Madden combat boots with no socks. (Oh and cutoffs of course!) As it cooled down after a big rain, this outfit was perfect and is getting me even MORE excited for fall finds.

xx Maya

open-stitch sweater (similar) || festival shorts || combat boots || satchel (similar) || glass necklace (similar) || sunglasses || watch (in grey here) 

Blackhat

There's just something so chic about wearing black on black that I can't stop doing it! Although not exactly a summer color, a pretty ruffled top and festival shorties help give this dark look an upbeat summer vibe. My bow fedora and some curls also helped to give it a hint of summer style. (And just a side note, this AE bralette is my absolute favorite new thing; so comfy and perfect for every summer look.) Something brighter may or may not be in my future...

xx Maya

ruffled top (similar) || destroyed shorts || sandals (similar) || fedora (in brown here) || bag (similar) || sunglasses || lace bralette || bracelets (Alex and Ani / Kate Spade) || rings (Novica / local jeweler)

Monochrome

So it looks like I'm currently living in my new pairs of A&F destroyed shorts. Although I thought I left Abercrombie back in middle school, their shorts are too perfect to pass up (at only $25!). This look is definitely one of my favorites so far. I really wanted to dress up the denim and dress down the blouse and I love how it turned out! Not to mention my new pumps were a STEAL. This one is looking like a new summer staple for me.

xx Maya

blouse || shorts ($25!) || pumps (under $30!) || necklace || 

watch (in gray here) || sunglasses || rings (local jeweler / Novica)

Flamingo Pink

You know your day is going well when your headband breaks in the middle of shooting and your hair becomes a little improvised (lol). Anyway, these pink shoes really stood out to me today for no real reason, but I ended up really liking them for the outfit. They usually make an appearance when I wear white 'cause they're a statement of their own. I went with a casual look and ended up with even more casual hair so I guess that worked out! Definitely not sacrificing comfort here right?

xx Maya

top (in stripe) || shorts || sandals (lots of colors except pink!) || bag (similar) || necklace (similar) || sunglasses