BrownSkinMaven

Happy New Year to all and cheers to a wonderful and exciting year to come.  I know I have been M.I.A for a little while but I am back and ready and get back in the fashion swing of things like only a maven can.  Life happens and exciting things can take you to many places and of course being well put together is a must that not only feels good but of course has you looking fabulously fine while while in the process.  So let's get this party started, strut your stuff in a beautiful pair of pumps and enjoy all the adventures and success that 2017 brings. Outfit Details Dress - BCBGMAXAZRIA Shoes - Jessica Simpson (other colors here & here ) Necklace - BCBG Bracelet - Saks Watch - Michael Kors Hair Created using Revlon Wave Iron Thanks for reading! Have a wonderful day! BrownSkinMaven  💖💋

Royal blue is one of favorite colors as it is not only a gorgeous color but also very flattering to brown skin tones.  Whenever I stumble upon a great wardrobe item in this color I am sure to snatch it up, because it is definitely a classic staple color that will forever be incorporated into my closet.  Today's outfit is a bold yet simple look that consists of black and blue.  Two power colors that stand out and make a great statement whether paired together or standing alone.  I chose this combo and added small accents of gold accessories to complete the outfit.   This look can take you from day to night pending your days activities.  Whether you are sitting in an office, hanging out at happy hour or an evening of fun with friends, this outfit will have you ready to handle your business and look good in the process.  Here's a peek at how I pulled my OOTD together.

Something about wearing all black says bossy to me.  The look and feel of this color makes such a powerful statement and you can usually never go wrong no matter what size you are, as it is the most flattering and forgiving color one can wear.  I love bright and beautiful colors but black is definitely a BSM favorite and absolute go to! For today's OOTD post, I chose a simple turtle neck, tiered leather skirt, ankle booties and topped it off with some classy long pearls.  My favorite items of this look are the the skirt and the booties.  I have always appreciated the look of a great leather pencil skirt.  If you find the perfect fit and length, it just hugs and accentuates your curves in all the right places, proving a very sophisticated and classy appeal.  The ankle booties are a great alternative to a pump. I especially love the pair I wore because of the textured coating on the back.  It gives them a very sleek, chic and sassy presence. Here's a...

Black and white never gets old, so when in doubt, it's the easy go to choice for your daily wardrobe decisions.  Although they are simple colors, they are definitely timeless, classy and yet stand on their own making bold and powerful statements when worn.   For today's OOTD post, I chose one of my favorite off white boyfriend blazers trimmed in black. I like this blazer because its longer than the average, so being that I am tall it hits me just right.  I also love that this blazer is versatile and can be worn with leggings, jeans, wide leg pants and even a skirt, giving just the perfect touch to jazz up any other items you pair with it.  I chose to pair mine with a white blouse and black wax coated pants, finished off with some suede pointy toe booties.  Simple, bold and always appropriate for any occasion, you cannot ever go wrong wearing a black and white combo.  Here's a peek at the outfit I pulled together.

I was a little busy this week and didn't get a chance to blog a few outfits.  So this a quick post of three outfits I wore this week.

Dresses are always so fun because they take on a life of their own.  Whether solid, floral, or textured, dresses show off your curves and you give a confidence like no other.  Being that they come in so many fits, lengths and styles, you could make a wardrobe of nothing but great dresses and be ready for just about anything that comes up, including a very lo-key casual day. I had an event that I had to do, so I prefer dresses because they are professional but also allow for easy movement pending the fabric choice.  This particular evening, I chose a cotton/sweater style which was super comfy but very flexible so that I could be a woman on move throughout the evening to get my work done, even if it included moving a box or two.  I added a couple of small touches with accessories and a asymmetrical blazer just to jazz it up a little more.  Here is a peek at what I wore.

My weekends can get hectic & eventful,  sometimes at the drop of a dime, so I always get myself ready for anything even if my day starts out with just running errands.  These two outfits are my typical weekend attire, as they can take me from day to evening fun pending my event invites.  Leggings are definitely a staple in my wardrobe, because they are comfy, can be dressed up or down and come in various textures to keep things exciting. This past weekend was filled with meetings, shopping, lunching and dinners, so I stuck to black & grayish tones so that I was neutral just in case a change of plans occurred.  Leggings, leather and statement necklace are some of my favorite wardrobe pieces to build into my outfits because they can really set things off and make an things pop!   Here's a peak at what I pieced together.

This is just a quick post of the weekend OOTD's.  It was a weekend filled of errands, shopping & girl time with one of good friends.  Never a dull moment and definitely always a reason to get dressed as you never know what the day will bring.  As I always say everyday is a great occasion to get dressed; so if it seems that I may not hold back, you are absolutely right, because if I waited for a special day or event to wear some things, they may never make it out of my closet.  So here is peek at a couple days wardrobe ensembles.

There is something bold, sexy and powerful about wearing all black! Today I decided to express my inner bad mamma jamma with a very sleek yet edgy all black ensemble with touches of gold.   If you want something timeless and flattering in your wardrobe, be sure to invest in a couple great wrap dresses.  They are a simple design that streamlines curves and looks good on most everybody.  If you are a regular jet setter, they are great for travel wardrobe items, as they are fit for many occasions and take up minimal room in your suitcase! Once I again I got to pieced in two of my favorite wardrobe items, a leather jacket and knee high boots, with a cute and simple yet chic looking faux wrap LBD (little black dress).  It was a very simple pairing that made a powerful statement.  This outfit had me ready to handle everything from business on down to a evening out on the town had the opportunity presented itself.  My motto is, "stay ready so you don't have ...

Today was a simply Saturday made up of errands and mommy daughter time with my wonderful Mom.  I kept my outfit neutral with black, olive green and natural tones.  Nothing fancy, just a simply yet unfussy and polished combination.     One of my favorite go to accessories is my drawer full of infinity scarves.  Whenever I need a finishing touch to any outfit, I love to grab a scarf and throw it around my neck.  They are functional being that they keep me warm and can effortlessly jazz up an outfit at the drop of a dime.  I also love that you can choose to wear it long or double it up around your neck. I opted to wear my black waxed Paige peg skinny jeans, along with a simple olive green sleeveless JCrew t-shirt, my go pointy toe patent leather pumps and an olive green tone snake print infinity scarf.  Keep scrolling and take a peek at today's OOTD.