NEW YORK CITY SUNDAYS

I'm spending this Sunday chilling at home because its a million degrees outside. I did however make my way to Target this morning before the sun started boiling New York City. I managed to buy a lot of things I don't need and some things that I really needed. I intended to spend only $50 but ofcourse yall know how things get at Target and I ended up spending double that. Le Sigh. Anywho, here's whats been going on in my neck of the world this weekend.

 

Neighborhood Hopping

Yesterday I hit up Williamsburg with the boy. I swear if I ever get semi rich I will buy a townhouse off a quaint street in Williamsburg. I just love how small and quiet yet hip it is. It was bursting with activity yesterday too. There were tons of folks doing stoop sales and all the little cafes and coffee shops along Bedford Avenue were packed with Brooklyns finest. It's a great place to people watch too. The boy and I checked out some shops before heading to the Smorgasborg and getting some food. We then sat by the water for awhile before taking a nap in a grassy knoll. It was the perfect day really and we topped it off with a trip to a really cool coffee place, complete with vintage phones and type writers.



 

Candle Shopping

The bulk of my overspending at Target happened because of my obsession with candles. I love candles but not just any candles, white candles and green candles. it is a full blown obsession. I usually burn a candle (or 5) on a daily basis. My favorite candle in the world in the Tahitian Vanilla Candle from World Market. OMG. Its like a vacation in a jar. The Pacific Island Soy candle comes in as a close second favorite candle scent.

 

Instagram Stalking

Like everyone else with an iphone I have a full blown obsession with instagram along with a book marked list of "users" I explore on a daily (well hourly) basis. They range from some of my favorite bloggers to singers, to people famous for dating people, to DJs. Check them out if you are looking for for interesting flicks.

@smashleybell

@songofstyle

@Margaret__zhang

@iamdjjuss

@karrueche

@garypeppergirl

@badgalriri

@songdani

 

Super Moons and Movie Watching

I hope you caught the super moon last night. It was literally breathtaking and just stunning. the boy alerted me to it and it was so big and bright I almost cried at the sight of how beautiful it was. Its funny how nature can make you feel so incredibly small sometimes but in the best way possible. last night we stayed in and watched one of my favorite movies of all time, Brown Sugar. Man I love that movie. Here is a list of other favorites: Road To Perdition, Romeo & Juliet (yes the one with Leonardo Dicaprio and Clair Danes), The Notebook (sue me), The Pianist, Coming To America, Boomerang, The Time Travelers Wife, Short Circuit and A Beautiful Mind.

 

Have a great Sunday lovers!

NEW INVENTORY AT SHOP MY CLOSET

Insta Week: Prada, Brooklyn, and Ice Cream for Dinner

 

Chilled in Brooklyn this weekend. I really love Dumbo. I wish it wasn't so expensive to live there because if it were reasonable I'd totally love a loft in Dumbo.

Yesterday I visited Prada in soho to view the Gatsby Collection. Ugh...I am soooo amped for the movie. I love love love Leonardo DiCaprio and Romeo + Juliet is one of my favorite movies. So glad the same director filmed Gatsby. I know it will be awesome. Check out the collection below.

The collection will be shown for another few days until May 19th I think so if you happen to be in Soho stop by the Prada store and check the collection out for yourself. It really is magical.

Country Style Breakfast in Brooklyn. Grilled salmon with peppers and onions, eggs and cheese grits with a chunk of butter and a tube of hot sauce...and hot cocoa on the side lol. it was delish...even the butter!

Took in some sun at Bryant Park.

Did some shopping at Zara on 5th Ave and got these amazing caged sandals. Big Thank You to everyone on instagram who told me to buy them!

Took a stroll down 5th Avenue and had to take a photo at Rockefeller Center.

One of the outfits I wore this weekend.

jacket: H&M | Top: Urban Outfitters | Skirt: Topshop | Shoes: Sigerson Morrison

hands down the best gelato I've ever had in my life outside of Spain. Get up on it...you can find it at your local grocery store. I seriously ate this whole thing for dinner a few nights ago.

George Washington Bridge. I think its so beautiful and take a photo of it at least once a week because i'm in the are a lot for work.

One of my favorite books when I was a tween. this really helped me grow into a use woman post puberty. I had to buy it. I really love books and find myself at The Strand once a week for a new book fix.

Sephora Goodies!

Outfits of the week.

 

Make sure to follow me on instagram @monroesteele

 

xx

Monroe

 



My Life in Photos

this past week has been filled with shopping, frenchness and movies.

for those who may follow some of my tweets I met and kinda fell for a very handsome Frenchman. he has since gone back to Paris and broken my little American heart into a gazillion pieces but he has fueled my love for anything French (check out this video and this post of my apartment). Anywho, I've also seen some pretty great movies and done a hell of a lot of eating. 

 

Spring has arrived in Washington Heights

Great lasagna on a sunny day.

Stunning coat at Trinity Place Department Store in the financial district.

The best insight into an American life in Paris that I've ever read. I will be visiting for 2 weeks in September for Fashion Week and for pure fun!

Ryan Gosling is amazing.

Dining in Little Italy...love people watching

Finally wore my new wangs ;-)

Brunch at Café Gitane...this sandwich and watermelon juice were delish!

I would be scared shitless to work for Anna...

Celebrating my good friend Larsa's Bday with S'mores!

Great movie 42...and the lead actor...Hot!

 

Check out more by following me on INSTAGRAM! I'm off to do some vintage shopping at the Williamsburg Flea Market. I have my heart set on an oversized men's coat. I have no idea why.

 

xx

Monroe