caught in Charlotte's web

Ladies...and gents...this is the moment I've waited for. I first saw these magical shoes when I google searched Velvet Shoes. You all know I have a serious love affair with velvet.

I debated getting these until I picked up this months Marie Claire (p. 18) and there they were.

It was an omen...and omen saying Monroe...this is your moment.

So I went to Bergdorf's....and there they were on the 2nd floor surrounded by YSL's and Louboutins.

I stroked them eagerly before asking the nearest salesman for my size. Returned with a size 39.5 (9.5 US)

I instantly knew they wouldn't fit.

I left bummed...and then went to Zara.

But I ordered them 2 sizes too big a day later and they arrived today and fit perfectly!

OMFG

I can't believe I own these. From now on they will be referred to as..."My Babies"

These will not be worn on the streets of New York but from car to doorstep ONLY!

and NO...these aint no fashion Steele! lol

This is the first luxury item I have ever gotten myself in life.

They cost more than my flat screen and couch put together.

I did what I had to do to get them..which included getting a second part time job on top of my 40 hour job and saving for 3 weeks.

Charlotte Olympia thank you for giving me my DREAM shoe...just in time for fashion week.

6 inches of extreme velvet goodness..and a few jewels on the ankle never hurt anybody.

goodbye readers...i must go walk around my apartment in these now and irritate my downstairs neighbors.

so waddaya think?

xoxo

Monroe

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Zara: Dressing Room Addition

So I went to Bergdorfs on 5th Ave looking for my dream shoe that I worked a million extra hours to buy...and guess what..they had the shoe..BUT NOT IN MY SIZE..Grrrrr.

Feeling defeated and cursing my big ass feet I made my way down 5th Ave..determined to buy something to ease my pain.

Hello Zara...

I didn't get either. I loved the gold one but it flaked all over everthing and I had gold dust on everything including my hair. It was fun though. Check out my other dressing room experience at Top Shop.

Feeling a little better I decided to hop in a cab and make my way from 5th Ave to Macy's and took a little video. Along the way you'll see the Barami store and Bryant Park where I took some street style photos in a previous post HERE.


Cab ride down 5th Ave from Monroe Steele on Vimeo.

p.s.

it took me a little while to get used to it but im digging my hair cut! oh and thank goodness for online shopping...my extra expensive pair of shoes will be arriving anyday now

size: Extra BIG!
Now I'm off to the Rebecca Minkoff Girls Night Out Event. Will post soon.

xoxo

Monroe

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