Retro Chic: Bang Bang

This is an awesome dress I got while thrifting at Salvation Army NYC. See that post here and some other items from Salvation Army. This dress is so retro but I love it.

Made a little slide show of the photos to a great retro song!

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This dress was such a STEELE afor $6.50

I got this awesome belt during a thrifting trip to Brooklyn at Beacons Closet.

Outfit

Dress: Thrifted from Salvation Army

Belt: Thrifted from Beacons Closet Williamsburg

Shoes: Zigi Soho via DSW

Song: Bang Bang (Kill Bill Soundtrack) Nancy Sinatra

I have a thing for retro dresses, A-line and circle skirts. Ever since watching Carrie Bradshaw in her retro dresses and skirts I've been addicted. Hope all the Upper East Coast people are faring well with all this snow! These photos were taken before hand. Happy Snow Day.
I leave you with NYC Post Blizzard Pics from my window!

Stay Warm

XOXO

Monroe

Stylish Blogger Award

I've been seeing the Stylish Blogger Award going around and was so surprised and honored today when I was received this award from one of my favorite bloggers Nana Stars.

I am really lucky to have such great followers and people who like my blog. I work really hard at it and its nice to hear all the wonderful comments. So I have to now share 7 facts about myself and pass on this award to 7 bloggers that I adore. Lets keep it rolling fashionistas!

Here is an outfit I wore yesterday to a great Holiday Party at a friends.

I had such a great time eating all the delicious food she cooked and playing Taboo with all the other guest!

Finally got to wear the necklace I got earlier this week from the Union Square Shops see it better

 here in An NYC Christmas.

 7 facts about me

1. My real name is not Monroe its a pen name I use. However my last name is really Steele...lol. Monroe is actually the name I plan to give my daughter (when I have one).
2. I have 3 tattoos: A cross on my left foot, Aztec art symbol on the small of my back and the word Agaperos on my right hip bone (Agape=Love Eros=Passion i combined the 2 words)
3. I have a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and thats my main job with blogging on the side for fun
4. When I shoot looks I usually shoot 5-6 looks in 2 hours and post them throughout the week. Its not realistic for me to shoot everyday as I work 40hrs a week lol
5. I'm a Taurus
6. I love love love playing scrabble and doing crosswords
7. I almost never ever ever iron clothes unless I absolutely have to. I iron about 4 times a year lol

So there are the 7 facts about me. Hope you enjoyed them lol. Now I would like to pass this award onto:

Monroes Stylish Blogger Awards go to:

1. Baby Budget Blog she has great style and accessories
2. Mis Papelicos I love everything about her vintage style
3. Shine by Three she is gorgeous and her wardrobe and photos are amazing. I check her daily!
4. Zarna's Runway Zarna is chic and beautiful. I love her style. Her blog is great for inspiration.
5. Reservade Fashion She has amazing fashion and is a really great blogger.
6. Gary Pepper Vintage Love Love Love this fashionistas effortless style and stunning photos
7. Style Defined NYC One of my Favorite NYC Street Style blogs. Alway great and unique photos!

Congrats Fellow Bloggers! Make sure to check them out!

Outfit

Necklace: Modern Tibet

Top: Nicolette (Nordstrom Rack $17)

Pants: Eighy Sixty (Norstrom Rack $25)

Red Suede Pumps: Zigi Soho

I am again really honored by being awarded with the Stylish Blogger Award. I hope you all continue to enjoy my blog, visit me often and tell your friends! Thanks again to Nana Stars for giving me this awesome award!

XOXO

Monroe

I'm a RoCkStAr..Hey baby I'm a ROCKSTAR!

Hey baby it's Big City, Bright Lights, Sleep all day, Long Nights

Baby I'm a RockStar!!!!!

These are the lyrics from one of my favorite songs by Rihanna and it was the inspiration for this look.

Only thing I'm missing is a black guitar!

See more of these shoes here in Lasagna, Moscato and Red Pumps post!!!!



Outfit

Grey Faux Leather Jacket: Express

Black see through tunic: Absolutely (From Nordstrom Rack..$14.99 STEELE!)

Pants: H&M

Shades: Forever 21

Red Suede Pumps: Zigi (Got at DSW)

Earrings: Jewlery Plaza ($3 see more here!!!!)

Skinny jeans and sky high stillettos always make me feel a little Rocker Chic as well as anything that my bra peeks through.

What makes you feel more rocker chic?

XOXO

Monroe

Lasagna, Moscato and Red Pumps

I am a very good cook and decided I wanted to make lasagna today. Lasagna is my favorite favorite food.

I can eat it all day for a week without a problem...which is what I plan to do since I made a whole pan full.

I also bought some awesome Zigi Red Suede Pumps from DSW during Black Friday and wanted to showcase them.

When I tried these on at DSW I just had to have them. I love the heel!

Getting all my cheese in order for my lasagna. I love to cook and pretty damn good at it!

Time to start layering those noodles!

The finished product...lovely and cheesy and topped off with a glass of slightly sweet Moscato!

Shoes: Zigi from DSW get them HERE!!! in 5 different colors!!!

See more of my shoe collection here and my favorite blue suede shoes here!

So as you can see I love food and lasagna is without a question my favorite meal. I like it because it combines 2 of my favorite things: Pasta and Cheese! One of my favorite websites for new recipes is

 All Recipes.com

Its a great site and has lots of reader responses. If you love to cook or bake check it out!

Whats your favorite food???

XOXO

Monroe