Monday Inspiration...Oxblood

Happy Monday, kittens! Things have been extremely busy for me lately - I just haven't had time for blogging. Sorry for the lack of posts!

One of my favorite colors that I've been seeing for the fall is oxblood. It was fairly popular last year as well. Deep burgundy is just such a flattering color on almost anyone and in any part of your outfit. I love wearing it as a lipstick, but it could easily be a great sweater, purse, or accessory color as well!

Let's channel some color inspiration today, shall we?

Can you go wrong with brogues and big floppy bag in this gorgeous deep hue? I will be snagging anything oxblood colored that I can get my hands on!

Check out my set on Polyvore for more information on the items pictured:

http://www.polyvore.com/inspired_oxblood/set?id=138641531

Enjoy your day <3

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Photography Inspiration from Warhol...

Happy Monday! I love art - in fact, I can't remember a time when I didn't! My parents enjoyed taking me to museums as a child. One of the first artists I grew to love was Andy Warhol. Pop Art is a fairly easy way to get into art, I think. Bright colors and iconic images are quite easy to remember!

Not only was Warhol an amazing illustrator and screen-printer, he took some excellent photos. They are usually of beautiful celebrities or pop culture icons. They have such a dreamy quality to them that they instantly transport you into Warhol's high profile life. I thought that I would post some of my favorites here to give us some inspiration on a dreary Monday.

My favorites of Warhol's are his captivating and extremely personal Polaroids. How could I pick just one? Here is a collage of many of his greatest.

John Gould in Sea, 1982

People On The Street, 1980

Self Portrait in Drag, 1981

Who are some of your favorite artists? Enjoy your Monday!! <3

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Your Thursday Confidence Boost From...Joan Rivers

Happy Thursday, kittens! It's that time of the week where we look at a fabulous person and glean some inspiration and confidence from their words of wisdom.

This week, I thought I'd highlight Joan Rivers, the hilarious comedienne who passed away a few weeks ago. To say she was one of my favorite ladies would be an understatement. Whenever I got the chance, I would watch Fashion Police and any red carpet events on E!, waiting for her next comment. She had an incredible take on fashion and pop culture. Her jokes and observations were raw and at times crude. However, Joan's talent was to discuss what everyone else was too afraid to say. She was a friend to the LGBT community, as well as bringing designer fashion to the forefront of our minds (Who ARE you wearing dahhhhling??).

Let's take some inspiration from Joan Rivers today and remember to speak our minds/be open towards all things. May she rest in peace and may her jokes and legacy live on!

 "I enjoy life when things are happening. I don't care if it's good things or bad things. That means you're alive. Things are happening."

"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is God's gift, that's why we call it the present."

Enjoy your Thursday, everyone! <3

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Liebster Award...

I'm fairly new to Blogger, but I've seen many of these posts recently on Bloglovin! It looks like the Liebster Award raises awareness of smaller blogs, and helps you discover others like you. I also think that this is a great way for all of my new followers to learn a little bit about me. Thank you very much to Sophie from Just Sophie for nominating me!

The Rules

1. Post 11 facts about you.2.Answer the 11 questions set by the blogger who nominated you.3. Nominate 11 blogs with under 200 followers.4. Link your nominees to the post.5. Create 11 questions for your nominees to answer.6. Let the nominees chosen know they have been tagged

My Facts

1. I'm an only child.
2. I live in Philadelphia, PA.
3. I used to be a pre-professional ballerina. 
4. My favorite dogs are: french bulldog, corgi, and pug!
5. I love to go to local punk shows.
6. I'm an on-air DJ at a local radio station.
7. My favorite foods are chocolate and cheese.
8. My goal is to read 50 books this year (I'm over halfway there!).
9. My favorite de-stressing activity is knitting.
10. I am obsessed with nail polish - I paint my nails at least twice a week!
11. My favorite (and my spirit) animal is a piggy. Oink oink!

Sophie's Questions  

1. What quality do you like about yourself?
   I think that I'm an excellent planner and organizer - I like to stay on top of things.
2. What type of personality do you have?
   I'm a bit of an introvert, but once I get to know people, I usually can make them laugh a lot!
3. What is your favorite time of year?
   I usually get cold very easily, so spring and summer are my favorite seasons.
4. What is your favorite food?
   Chocolate and cheese - I can't go a day without eating them.
5. Whats your favorite subject(s)?
   I love Art History - I minored in it in college.
6. How many countries have you been to?
   I've been to Ireland, England, Spain, France, Canada, and America (of course)! 
7. If you could have any pet what would you have?
   I would have either an exotic shorthair kitty, or a chunky French bulldog/corgi pup.
8. Do you have any siblings?
   Nope!
9. What's your favorite film?
   I don't know if I have a definitive one, but I guess I'll say The Wizard of Oz.
10. What's your hobby?
    I have a few! I DJ at a local radio station, am part of a book club, and crafting/knitting/DIY stuff.
11. How old are you?
    I am 22 years old.

My Nominations

1. Amira
2. Sabina
3. Sascha
4. FashionTipp
5. Étáin
6. Lemiza
7. Ruby
8. Evasense
9. Cheryl
10. Miss Lixxie Lou
11. Catherine

My Questions

1. How did you get into blogging?
2.  What is your favorite magazine?
3. What is your favorite nail polish color to wear?
4. Who is your style icon?
5. What is your favorite motivational song?
6. Where do you get your inspiration from?
7. Which character in a book is your favorite?
8. What is your no-fail beauty routine item?
9. Which do you prefer: high heels or flats?
10. What is your signature perfume?
11. When you were little, what was your dream job?

Thanks for reading! Happy Thursday, kittens! 

Look forward to a recap of #NYFW Day 1 tomorrow <3

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Your Thursday Confidence Boost From...Coco Chanel

Thursdays can be rough - it's STILL not Friday and there's a lot to get done. I've dedicated Thursday on Fashion Maeven to being a healthy dose of quotes and images from people who inspire me!

Our words of wisdom today are coming from the legendary Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, also known as Coco. She was ambitious, driven, and determined to make her business work. She helped liberate women from the corseted looks that had been prevalent for hundreds of years. Her iconic clothing line and perfume are still the epitome of elegance today. Tweed suits and jersey are a wardrobe staple because of her. She also cemented the permanence of the little black dress into fashion culture forever. This woman really KNEW what was up.

If you're feeling a little down today, here are some of Coco's inspirational words to help you feel a little more chic and fabulous. Embrace your inner diva!!

"I don't care what you think about me. I don't think about you at all.” 

“Success is most often achieved by those who don't know that failure is inevitable.” 

‘A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.’

Happy Thursday kittens <3

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Sunday Inspiration...Indigo

Hues between blue and purple are so calming and really stunning to wear. Indigo can basically be worn all year long (think of it as a basic like denim). I threw together a little set of outfit inspiration for your these days where summer is turning into fall!

All of the product information for this set can be found here:

http://www.polyvore.com/dreaming_in_indigo/set?id=132788984

Happy Sunday dolls! <3

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Are You Red-y For Me?

Redheads are always getting dissed. Carrot top, too many freckles - sounds pretty unique to me! Being a redhead is rare these days, because people just want to be blonde or brunette so they won't get teased.

Don't do it girls - WORK that red!

Here are two pictures of my favorite redhead (unnaturally though). Evan Rachel Wood is a stunner with any hue on her head, but when she was a ginger babe, she really had me. I'm actually thinking of turning my overdyed blonde towards a strawberry/light red to match hers (I think it's time for a change!).

What are your thoughts on red hair? Who is your favorite redhead? 

Enjoy your Saturday off, kittens! <3

PS - The title of this article is a little reference to RuPaul's Drag Race. Watch the bit here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVWx5R2C38A

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Your Thursday Confidence Boost from...RuPaul

RuPaul is a goddess to me. She is so inspiring! I've read both of her books, and I am a huge RuPaul's Drag Race fan. Being able to look at yourself as a canvas and having the ability to recreate yourself every day is amazing to me. Drag queens have such confidence and personality - I try to take inspiration from them daily!

RuPaul is an extremely smart person, and I think that some of her wisdom can boost our confidence on a dreary old Thursday.

WARNING: The images below involve sickening beauty and truth from the baddest queen in the world!

“Look at me -- a big old black man under all of this makeup, and if I can look beautiful, so can you.”

“When you become the image of your own imagination, it's the most powerful thing you could ever do.”

"Learn to love yourself, 'cause if you can't love yourself, how the hell you gonna love somebody else?"

Have a great day everyone! <3

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