Fashion Steele NYC: Salvation Army

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Saturday, July 14, 2012

african print skirt

african prints are on the map and not just here in the US. take a look at mainstream designers such as Marni, Kenzo and DVF that are fully embracing the african prints and trends. but what i want is authentic african designers like Christie Brown, Gloria Wavamunno, Loza Maleombho and Madam Wokie making their way into my closet! for my african fashion fix i always check out 4AcesDate being that one of the girls Ozzy is based in Lagos, Nigeria where

Arise Magazine Fashion Week happens. i hope to make it there one day. the fashion is amazing. until then...American Apparel Afrika Skirt will do!

Top: Thrifted from Salvation Army | Skirt: American Apparel Afrika Line | Shoes: L.A.M.B. Mya

Bag: Light Years NC | Necklace: Thrifted from Housing Works | Ring: Got in Mexico

i am totally smitten with the print on this skirt mostly because it has my two favorite colors at the moment in it: yellow and green. check out my other african inspired posts here, here and here. just so you all know i will be rocking this bag with almost every outfit possible. its a great go-to bag because its so versatile and chic. im going to try and find more of them and report back to you all where you can get one. i get soooo many questions about this bag. But the store I got it from doesn't sell online (BOOOOOOOOO).

retailers need to step their game up.

so waddaya think folks?

also if you know of other great african designers please drop a note in the comment section so i can stalk them. lol.

Monroe

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Tuesday, July 10, 2012

thrift haul: Salvation Army

this past weekend i decided to make a day of it and do some thrifting at one of my favorite Salvation Army's in Harlem. I was on a mission. I was only going to buy tops being that i have very few in my wardrobe. that's the problem with my wardrobe. I have a million shoes, skirts and dresses but not enough tops. it's very easy to incorporate tops into your wardrobe making it one of the easiest things to thrift. I went for bold primary colors. I also found a great skirt and top set that I plan to break up and use with different pieces.

Skirt and Top Set: $12.99

Red Silk Top: $2.99

Yellow Silk Top: $2.99

Total: $19.32

yes im pretty ecstatic and glad i got some more tops to mix and match into my wardrobe. see how i worked in the blue top here and the blue skirt here. In an upcoming post I will show you how I incorporate these pieces into my wardrobe. Along with these thrifted items from my Beacon's Closet Thrift Hall.

If you want to know where the best places to thrift and vintage shop in NYC check out my eBook!

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and don't forget to check out my "What's Happening" section in my left sidebar for upcoming Thrift and the City shopping tour dates! you wont want to miss it!

Monroe

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Wednesday, December 1, 2010

I'm Blue

I wanted to showcase some of the pieces I got during my Salvation Army Thrifting Trip a few weeks ago. I found this amazing skirt for $4.99

Got these amazing little fish net socks at American Apparel. I think they are super chic.

Outfit

Top: Forever 21

Skirt: Thrifted from Salvation Army see more of my finds from there HERE!!!

Fish Net Socks: American Apparel get them here!!!

Pumps: BCBG see them worn here in another post!

Trench: H&M

I'm really wearing this striking blue color a lot lately. I love jewel tones to bring some warmth to the Winter months. See me in more blue HERE and of course Here!!!!!

Whats your favorite color and does is vary from season to season?

XOXO

Monroe

Monday, November 29, 2010

Shining Star

I love sequins. This is a recent love of mine. I used to be too self conscious to wear something so sparkly. No longer..sequins add instant glamour to any outfit.

Got this amazing sequin top during my Salvation Army Thrifting Trip in NYC

I love these American Apparel Leggings! I wear them atleast once a week!

Outfit

Blazer: Neccessary Objects, see it here in another post!

Top: Thrifted from Salvation Army

Leggings: American Apparel get them HERE!!!

Booties: ASOS

Lipstick: MAC Red

I'm really into sequins. see some of my other looks featuring sequins here!!!!

Check out more of my thrifting in NYC trips here, here, and HERE!!!!!!

So how do you fashionistas feel about sequins for a day look???

XOXO

Monroe

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Salvation Army Brat!

I'm officially a Salvation Army Brat!

I discovered the Salvation Army in NYC at

536 West 46th St.

I happened to pass by this place Friday Night on my way to Hudson Terrace.

This place is HUUUUUUUGE! I went in at 3pm I left at 5pm with a large bag of goodies.

I scored 7 items( 2 dresses, 1 skirt, 1 pair of pants, 1 blazer, 1 sequin blouse and a necklace)

for

$52 bucks

and one of the dresses was a Marc Jacobs dress!

If you live in New York City, RUN DONT WALK TO THIS PLACE!!!!

The selection of items is AMAZING!

The Salvation Army is an international, faith-based charitable organization with a simple mission:
to help those in need without discrimination.
Headquartered in London—from a building at the foot of the Millennium Bridge—The Salvation Army serves in 118 countries and has an extensive presence in the United States.