Showing posts with label YSL Opyum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label YSL Opyum. Show all posts

Saturday, January 26, 2013

t-shirt and jeans

on days like today...I want a no fuss look. here is a twist on the basic t-shirt and jeans. this top was a fashion STEELE from Loehmann's. It was on sale for a mere $12 and it's Rag & Bone! I paired it with my current favorite H&M distressed jeans and YSL pumps. Since it seems I wont be venturing out into the 16 degree weather I will be entertaining in the warmth of my apartment.
Top: Rag & Bone | Jeans: H&M | Shoes: YSL
GET THE LOOK

 
can't believe fashion week is right around the corner! i'm usually well prepared but I must admit I haven't picked out a single outfit lol. I have to get on my grind...this is definitely the calm before the storm.
 
 
xx
Monroe
 
Photography by Tiona D.


Thursday, November 1, 2012

parisian thoughts

when i put together this outfit i was thinking of my trip to Paris next year. I am quite excited about it being that its my dream city...next to New York. when i was a teenager living in North Carolina all i could think about was living in New York City. now that i've been here 6 years all I can think about is Paris. I spent high school learning French and reading Le Petit Prince a million times (in french). i used to dream in French. im rusty now. i can read it and write it much better than I can speak it.
i cant wait to roam the streets and visit the vintage shops. i cant wait to visit Musee du Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Jardin des Tuileries, and Versailles.
but for now the closest I will get to french anything is these YSL pumps.







Sweater: Aiko via Loehmanns | Skirt: Vintage thrifted | Bag: Vintage Thrifted
Sunnies: thrifted get similar here  Shoes: YSL Opyum | Lip Pencil: Nars Train Bleu
GET THE LOOK



i love the romantic look of white on satin pearl white. i think for the winter i will be doing a lot of winter whites. the texture of the sweater is what drew me to it. its sooooo luxuriously soft. i topped the look off with a thrifted bag i got during one of my Thrift and the City Tours. I love this vintage jacquard skirt. i've had it for atleast 10 years. I got it from a great vintage shop Time After Time in Chapel Hill, NC. it cost about $10 but i've worn it to very special occasions. the last being New York Fashion Week. During my trip next year to Paris I will be there during fashion week but im all about getting to know the city and if i make it to a show or two...well that's just dandy. My dream hotel to stay in is the Mandarin Oriental Paris. It is such a serence and beautiful hotel.
we shall see how it works out!

do you have a dream city you love?

xx
Monroe

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Photography By Tiona D.


Thursday, April 12, 2012

caged and cutout

when i came across this Rebecca Minkoff dress I had to have it.
it fit all my dress criteria: short, babydoll shape, patterned
and not to mention the little details like the caged sleeve ends and the cut out back.








Dress: Rebecca Minkoff via Loehmanns | Bag: R&Em c/o Rebecca Minkoff | Shoes: YSL Opyum
Watch: Casio get similar HERE
I am a total dress kinda girl. if i could wear a dress everyday I most certainly would but thats not the way the world or the weather works...atleast not here in NYC.
I would consider this the perfect date dress. it shows just enough with a little surprise in the back.
dating in NYC is pretty dull though...there is never a lack of men but finding a quality one is a feat I have yet to conquer.
here's hoping kids. atleast i have the perfect dress for the occasion.
check out some of my other favorite dresses here, here and here.
xx
Monroe


Thursday, March 22, 2012

sophisticated

sometimes....sophistication is in order.


Dress: Ann Taylor | Shoes: YSL Opyum | Belt: Express via Ebay
Perfect church outfit or more business casual event.
Dress was half off during Ann Taylor's winter sale about 2 months back.
I racked up too....getting like 5 pair of work pants and this dress for about $100.
I have my sophisticated moments like this one and this one during recent outfit post.
xx
Monroe


Wednesday, March 7, 2012

THE VEST

with the temperatures warming up a bit its nice not to have to wear a full on
down coat complete with a hood and fur brim.
instead I can just now pop on my new fur vest from Loehmanns.

Top: Forever 21 | Faux Fur Vest: Du Monde via Loehmanns
Bag: c/o Rebecca Minkoff | Pants: H&M see them worn HERE differently | Shoes: YSL Opyum
im so excited for warmer weather I can hardly contain myself.
this vest was a fashion STEELE at $45 down from $99.
Winter sales are just fabulous.
xx
Monroe