jacquard skirt with a twist

Peplums here...peplums there...peplums are everywhere. This is the closest I will get to a peplum with this trumpet hem skirt. When I saw this amazing jacquard skirt on ASOS and knew it would be a staple in my wardrobe. It's diverse and can be worn throughout the seasons. What I love most is the shape and the volume. It's dramatic yet refined...if those two things can even coexist. It also has two trends in one, trumpet hem and floral print.

Leather Jacket: Dallin Chase | Skirt: ASOS | Boots: Vera Wang | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff

Earrings: Light Years NC | Skull Head Bracelet: Marti Jewelry | Ring: UO

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Usually I hate winters in New York but this one is hardly a winter at all. One day its warm and the next its freezing. I'm not complaining though because I still refuse to wear tights on most occasions. I just like the look of my bare legs rather than thick black tights but I wear them only when I know I will die a frozen death if I don't. ASOS is quickly becoming my go to place to shop...and I've finally gotten confident enough to order bottoms online. Usually I only buy shoes and dresses online because I'm pretty sure of the fit. ASOS just has too many great things. I've already ordered 3x from them last month alone. Currently I'm coveting these satin tux pants, this metallic leather skirt, and this color block leather jacket.

 

where do you do most of your online shopping?

im always looking for new places to shop online!

 

xx

Monroe

 

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Leather and Fur

I've been craving these leather pants from TopShop for the longest and they finally went on sale so I snatched them up. They are not the most comfortable pants but no one said fashion was comfortable! These photos were actually taken a few weeks ago when the snow was killing NYC residents and causing massive amounts of "cabin fever". So glad its finally getting a little warmer but still cold enough for faux fur!

Got this great faux fur vest at Marshalls..see more of it HERE!!!!!!

All this snow has nowhere to go but now it is slowly melting! I can almost smell Spring.

Outfit

Top: Forever 21

Leather Pants: Top Shop

Fur Vest: Dalia Collection via Marshalls

Boots: Vera Wang see more of them here and here!!!!

Feather Earrings: Arden B

So I love the look of these pants but they are definitely only meant for Fall or Winter. On a hotter day these bad boys would kill my mood. LOL. So March is right around the corner.
Do any of you have vacation plans???
 I'm thinking of taking a quick trip home to North Carolina to visit the family! Flights have really been cheap lately. Tomorrow I'm going to a fashion show by handbag designer Avril Lemieuxer who is just a sweetheart. I was actually asked to model for the show but couldn't due to my work schedule (yes I was highly disappointed). It all came down to me not being able to make the run/walk-through time. I will still be able to attend the show later tomorrow evening! Can't wait to see what she has in store. Stay tuned for photos!

XOXO

Monroe

Man Down "All Black Everything"

I had a few more photos from the last post that I wanted to share and thought I'd make a photo slide show to the song that kinda inspired this look..."Man Down" by Rihanna. This song is song badass and thats exactly how I feel in this "All Black Everything" ensemble.



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Hope Everyone on the East Coast is recovering well from the snow storm!

Outfit

Sweater: Kensie

Leggings American Apparel

Circle Scarf: American Apparel

Shoes: Vera Wang

Sunglasses: Aldo

Song: Rihanna Man Down Album: Loud

What albums and songs do you have on replay lately???

XOXO

Monroe

All Black Everything

The "All Black Everything" look has been sweeping fashion blogs and the streets of New York. New Yorkers are known for wearing tons and tons of black. I actually kind of like this look and thought I'd try it out for myself. Something about wearing all black makes me feel mysterious and rebellious and well....BAD. I like it.

Outfit

Sweater: Kensie see it here in a previous post Harem Chic

Tights: American Apparel, see them worn differently here!!!

Boots: Vera Wang check them out here via Nordstroms on Black Friday

Circle Scarf: American Apparel

Mirror Sunglasses: Aldo

Earring Cuff: ASOS

Ring: AF

Bracelet: Somewhere from Atlanta Market

Lipstick: MAC red

This look makes me feel very incognito for some reason. I guess its something about the all black. How do you feel about the all black trend?

XOXO

Monroe

The Secret is Out!

I got this great Victoria Secret tunic during a trip to Goodwill NYC.

I wanted to showcase it in an outfit post.

This Victoria's Secret tunic was only $7.99 Fashion STEELE!

Got these amazing chandelier earrings from Bebe

see them here along with another pair of Bebe earrings in another post.

Loving my Vera Wang Boots

Outfit

Tunic: Victoria's Secret thrifted here at Goodwill

Opaque tights: American Apparel

Thigh high cable knit socks: American Apparel

Boyfriend Cardigan: H&M

Earrings: Bebe

Boots: Vera Wang Lavender

I really love thrifting. Check out the other pieces I got that day from Goodwill in posts here ,and  here!!!!!

You dont have to spend tons of money to look great. I like seeing how many great pieces I can get for the least amount of money. Shopping is really an art form. I don't spend very much on clothes at all but I will drop some serious mula on shoes lol.

Whats do you spend most of your money on in regards to fashion: clothing, shoes or accessories???

XOXO

Monroe

12 looks till X-Mas

Since we have 12 days till Christmas I decided to post 12 of my favorite looks so far since I began blogging. Tell me which look you like most!

I love this jumper and this is one of my favorite outfits. See more of it here Electric!

This was my first outfit post and I loved it. This is still my number one favorite! See more from this post

here: Pretty and Edgy!!!!

I loved this post because I had the chance to meet some awesome women. This post is a must see for those who read Glamour. See more from this event here: Glamaour Magazine Love your Life Conference

This is my second favorite shoot becaust I love the outfit and the setting. I did some great posing this day too lol. The sun really is the best lighting. I also love these blue suede mary janes. See more of this post

HERE!!!!

I had a lot of fun shooting this look around my neighborhood. See more of it HERE!!!

See more of this outfit here Gone with the Wind, I love this skirt and boots!

See more of this outfit here Southern Hospitality which I did while at home in NC for Thanksgiving and a little Black Friday shopping. Check out all my goodies!

This too was one of my early outfit postings. Love this look. Check out more of it

 Here: Parlez Vous Francais

See more of this outfit post here Shining Star

See more of this outfit here A Rose is Still a Rose. This is def one of my favorite outfits.



This was definitely one of my favorite shoots because of the location at Riverside Park along the Hudson River. See more of the post here Seeing Stripes

Got this amazing shirt for $15..see where Here!!!!!!

So fashion mavens what is your favorite of these looks and why?
Only 12 days till Christmas and I still havent done my shopping yet...YIKES!

XOXO
Monroe