what i wore to the reunion

so the day after Thanksgiving while I was visiting North Carolina I went to my high school reunion.

yes...i am 28 and im not ashamed damnit. i dont look a day over 24 without makeup lol.

anywho...i wanted to be chic yet a little edgy so i went with this basic black pencil skirt with leather panels from H&M and this new camouflage tee that I picked up at Urban Outfitters.

i think it made the perfect understated statement and yes i saw my high school ex boyfriend. i still remember when he had to take out his retainer before we kissed. ahhhh Youth. its so fleeting.

Top: Urban Outfitters | Skirt: H&M | Jewelry: Light Years | Booties: L.A.M.B.

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im so glad i got to visit my favorite jewelry store while in North Carolina. its called Light Years and its located in South Point Mall in Durham NC. if you follow me on instagram (@monroesteele) you have already seen the load of awesomeness i purchased there. they are the most unique jewelry i've ever found even better than here in New York City. i wish i knew who they wholesale from because i'd go insane! i had such a great time visiting my home town for the holidays! i am on a serious camouflage kick right now. you will see soon enough lol.

 

 

xx

Monroe

 

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thrifted thanksgiving

so i wanted a retro style dress for Thanksgiving with my family in North Carolina.

i found the perfect vintage dress at Beacon's Closet. It's a wrap style dress in a deep, rich red color with a green and orange floral print. i knew it would work perfectly with my red Zara booties. i had such an amazing Thanksgiving. i got to see a lot of my family members who i havent seen in years and I also ate a ton...and i mean A TON of food.

Dress: Vintage via Beacon's Closet | Shoes: Zara | Ring: ASOS

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i have a new found love for red on red. this is only my fourth red purchase along with

 this red Synderela dress, and these amazing sigerson morrison boots. today i did a little shopping and just enjoyed driving. i forget how much i miss driving. in the city im always on the train and its just nice to be in a car, cruising along, seeing the Fall leaves. there is something so calming about driving. anywho tonight is my high school reunion and i will keep you posted on what i choose to wear!

 

hope you all had a wonderful thanksgiving and get some great deals shopping today

 

xx

Monroe

 

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the white dress

this is one of my favorite summer dresses that I picked up years ago at TJ Maxx.

The last time I wore it I was in Mexico in Playa Del Carmen. i miss it there. I had such an amazing time and something about the weather there really agreed with my skin and hair. lol.

anywho on my visit home to North Carolina last weekend I took these photos out by a lake near my moms house. did you catch the photo of my moms christmas tree on instagram. Yes...she still has her tree up. damn shame. lol.



Dress: Unknown | Belt: Forever 21 | Necklace: Unknown Brand via Loehmanns

Earrings: Light Years | Shoes: L.A.M.B. Morisa

i had such a great time at home with my family. it's been a good while since I've seen them. while at home i did a lot of shopping and eating. i also saw the movie Snow White and the Huntsman as well as Battleship. I liked them both. I also liked paying only 7 bucks to see them versus the 13 bucks in NYC. so back to this outfit...i picked up this necklace a few weeks ago and am currently in love with it as well as my $5 Forever 21 belt! Fashion STEELE!

If you are looking for a similar white dress for summer check out this one and this one.

shout out to my cuzzo Royal for taking these flicks for me!

xx

Monroe

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A Special Occasion

I went home to North Carolina this past weekend to visit my family but mostly to suprise my grandmother for her 60th Birthday Party. I told her I wouldn;t be able to make it so she wasn't expecting me. She cried of course lol. I got to wear this great vintage thrifted dress I got a few weeks ago. Actually my entire outfit and purse is thrifted except the shoes!

My grandma was sooooooooooooo surprised!

I got this dress Here at Valley Thrift Shop for $5, got the belt Here at Beacons Closet for $15, and the blazer Here at Goodwill for $15.

I also got to see my favorite person in the world...my little cousin! She is so adorable and smart. We spent time playing one of my favorite childhood games Candyland!

Outfit

Dress: Thifted from Vally Thrift Shop $5 fashion STEELE!!!!!!

Blazer: Thifted from Goodwill

Shoes: BCBGeneration

Belt: Thifted from Beacons Closet Brooklyn

I had a great time back home. There weather was awesome. I also did a tiny bit of shopping and picked up some great pieces I can't wait to wear once it gets a little warmer. Urban Outfitters is having such a fantastic sale! If you havent been recently run there. I miss being around my family but when I go home I always feel so loved and missed and like a super star. I really needed this mini-vacay to recharge.

What do you all do/Where do you all go to recharge???

XOXO

Monroe

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Southern Comfort

I'm super excited because yesterday I woke up in New York City...but this morning I woke up in North Carolina..and it feels damned good to be home. First stop was Bojangles...LOL. If you don't know what Bojangles is, it's a chicken fast food restuarant thats practically non existent in New York. They have the most delicious chicken and sweet tea. Speaking of sweet tea..hot diggity damn I must have been away a long time because the sugar in that tea almost killed me but I drank it and proceeded to urination station atleast 5 times during the night...ahhhhh it's good to be home.

Outfit

Top: H&M I wear this top so much lol see it worn differently HERE!!!!

Shorts: Thirfted vintage

Tights: American Apparel

Jacket: BCBGeneration via Nordstroms Rack

Boots: NYLA Sully Clog

Sunglasses: D&G..see them HERE!!!!

Bag: Thift..check out my store (its for sale HERE!!!!!)

This was my outfit for the day. In the morning it was a little breezy but I quickly had to take off this jacket and tights when the weather hit 70 degrees. I love this great new cropped jacket by BCBG with enormo shoulder pads that I can see out of the corner of my eyes when I wear it. It was such a fashion STEELE! Got it at my favorite spot Nordstroms Rack! I'm loving the weather here. Tonight I'm attending my Grandma's 60th Birthday...and can you guess which dress I will wear??? Stay tuned!

So what is your favorite comfort food?????

XOXO

Monroe

Southern Hospitality

This Thanksgiving I finally got out of New York and back home to North Carolina.

I had a great time eating and dancing with family!

Nothing Like Southern Food to fill your soul!

I also got to do some Black Friday shopping around my city and found some great deals!

Got these AMAZING Vera Wang Boots on Sale from Nordstroms!!!Loves them!

 Got these lovely pair of earrings 20% off from Bebe. I'm into the huge chandelier earrings.

Got this spike bracelet from Jewelry Plaza in NYC see more about them HERE!!!!!!!

Got these lovely feather earrings at Aldo Shoes.

Outfit

Blazer: Neccessary Objects

White tank top: BGBG (Got on Black Friday at Nordstrom Rack)

Jeans: Jolt Struck by Style www.joltstyle.com (Nordstom Rack)

Boots: Vera Wang Lavender Nordstroms

Spike Bracelet: Jewelry Plaza NYC

Feather Earrings: Aldo see my favorite pair of feather earrings HERE!!!

Did any of you fashionistas hit up some Black Friday shopping???

What did you purchase?

I scored these Vera Wang boots that I absolutely love. Tons of jewelry and tops. I also bought a video game console "PowerStation 2" with all the old games (80 in all) on one cartridge including Mario and Pac-man...so stoked! Only cost me $40!!! I also bought a rug from Marshalls..hopefully they let me on the plane with it!

XOXO

Monroe

Special thanks to my cousin Royal Steele who took these photos for me!