Saturday, November 19, 2011

velvet: the best material on earth

yes i have a thing for shiny, furry feeling material.
Velvet is my favorite of them all.
even though this velvet body suit from H&M is more for warmer weather with the heat wave earlier this week in NYC and my fav vintage cardigan..I made it work. lol













Outfit
Velvet Bodysuit: American Apparel see it worn differently HERE
Skirt: American Apparel
Cardigan: Vintage from Finderz Keeperz Vintage Boutique
Boots: Vera Wang Lavender see my boot collection HERE
Purse: Vintage Coach
Even though it's colder I just can't bring myself to cover up EVERY piece of skin.
 I read once that Anna Wintour requires her interviewees to NEVER WEAR pantyhose even in the dead of winter with a skirt or dress. It kind of reminded me of the Sex and the City movie when the girls go to fashion week and even though there is snow and ice on the ground Carrie has on a skirt with no stockings but cute little booties with socks.
I dont mind showing a little calf or ankle...as long as the rest of me is covered up.
what do you all think about the stocking no stocking debate in the winter?
xo
Monroe
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31 comments:

  1. I love this body suit. Its so unexpected and different. Reminds me of the color of my velvet leggings. Nice look Monroe!

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  2. I do agree with you about the velvet!!! That's why I love your top , plus burgundy is on of my fav color, so the combination of the two = WOW!
    Nice outfit! ;)

    Xoxo

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  3. I think velvet should be in small doses. You got that right. Lovely skirt too

    Adiya
    Muse Origins

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  4. that velvet top is just perfect for late autumn

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  5. Great mix! I love a velvet!
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  6. Great!Love the color of your top!

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  7. great outfit especially love your shoes
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  8. looove velvet:) I've been scoring some great thrifted velvet stuff recently:)
    xxx

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  9. I would love to find a velvet top in my size.


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    Shanice,
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  10. Oooh I like that skirt & killer boots.

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  11. You are so pretty! Your outfit is so amazing

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    xox,
    Isa

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  12. Loving the clash of textures, Monroe.
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  13. You're working that velvet bodysuit! I actually might go buy it now. Adding your blog to my reader :)

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  14. I love velvet esp, that color. Anna Wintour must have lost her mind. How does she feel about tights at least?

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  15. I'm loving the mixing and matching of the colors and textures :)

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  16. Are you kidding - velvet is one of the best materials to layer with in winter! So don't you dare put that away come colder weather ;)
    I have got to agree with Ms Wintour haha, I prefer thigh-high socks (which I've been wearing like a beast lately, everryyy day!). But IF done right, stockings can work.

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  17. love this outfit! the colours of the velvet and your skirt look so good together xxx

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  18. the great stocking debate...it just depends on the outfit for me!

    i love this look without stockings - such a great skirt and cardi!

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  19. I love your cardigan!

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  20. Great ensemble love the mis of texture with the nude shade
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  21. Loving the purple bodysuit. Purple is such a great color this fall.

    Lisa x

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  22. Just loving all the different textures in this outfit. Anna Wintour could go screw herself for all I care. It's freaking cold out, I'm covering my gams. This ain't the movies!! Besides, the right pantyhose with the right outfit is damn sexy!

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  23. I agree with Amy- Ann Wintour must think everyone goes straight from the house to the personal driver. Commuters need stockings to stay warm out there -_- Velvet rocks

    De,

    Fashion Nostalgia

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  24. I wanna this cardigan! I love the way you connect different textures and materials! Beautiful!

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  25. i love all the textures and the details in this outfit! & that bordeaux color! (ugh... soooo pretty!)

    stay warm, monroe! :) & happy thanksgiving, girl... hope you'll have a fantastic one.

    PS. come by & enter my latest giveaway {red lip dress via AGAIN apparel} when you get the chance! :)

    xx,
    cindy - design3rd

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  26. hehe don't take this the wrong way but it's like a stylish old lady outfit - love it! I need more velvet in my wardrobe :)

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  27. Love the cardigan & purse!

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