Cat Hat

this hat was one of those im not going to buy anything today buys. you know when you walk in a store and say "im just looking" when asked by a sales person if you need any help. just to spite me fate threw this hat in my peripheral vision. I tried it on and i was done. I got the "it's so cute" from the boyfriend and it was a done deal. I've since been waiting for it to be cool enough to wear it. It is felt after all. With the cool days we had in NYC last week it was the perfect time to take my Cat Hat for a spin.

Top: American Apparel | Skirt: Thrifted from The Vintage Twin Trunk Show | Hat: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Zara

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I've been holding on to this plaid skirt for a while. it's actually a school girl dress but I like it worn better this way. Plaid is soooooo in right now and I love it! I've worn the hell out of this plaid shirt I picked up at Forever 21. Anywho this dress was a score from my latest trip to The Vintage Twin Trunk Show which is held twice a year in NYC. These Zara heels are my new loves. Yes I'm aware they make my very large feet look like ships passing in the night but I just don't give a rats bum anymore about making my feet look smaller. I have big feet damnit!

PS if you follow me on Instagram you've seen this hat and shoes ;)

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Photography by Tiona D.

 



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Outfit

Dress: American Apparel

Jean Jacket: H&M

Sneakers: Converse see them HERE along with some of my favorite things!

Yes...I know what you are thinking...I DO OWN SNEAKERS lol. But only 3 pair (two pair of high top chucks and one pair of steve madden patent leather high tops).

When I first moved to New York in 2006 I noticed how many people wore chucks. Down south it's not as big. These were actually my first pair of chucks and I live in them only in the hottest of the summer time. Other than that they are carefully stored in the box they came in.

They are so fun, colorful and funky thus can be paired with just about anything. Enters..another summer staple of mine..my super tight American Apparel Dress. I have this dress in 3 colors. Its perfect for hot summer days...or just when you want to look hot :-)

 No man can resist the extra tight dress.

For some reason I hate all other sneakers. Especially low top sneakers. Mainly because I have HUGE FEET. So low tops make my feet look even longer and I feel like I'm wearing clown shoes.

Here are some tips to make your feet look smaller when they are actually big as all hell.

1). Wedges: They make your feet look smaller

2). Round toe heels, pumps, and sandals do more to make your feet looks smaller/ pointy toed shoes especially flats make big feet look like ships.

3). Any shoe or boot that hits you right at or slightly above the ankle (along the malleoli: those knobs on your ankles) makes your feet look smaller

So there are my tips....ENJOY!

Which do you prefer, high tops or low tops?

Also my good friend Indu Arora from my post Designer to Watch is giving my readers a 15% discount on items at her online store www.pinkweave.com from June17-June 24th in honor of her Co-Sponsoring for the Emmy's! Check it out and enter fashionsteele for the discount code.

xoxo

Monroe

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