Levi's 501 Denim Shorts

these are a few photos from a Levi's contest I entered. we basically had to show how we wear our Levi 501's. I recently picked these shorts up along with these from Urban Outfitters. They are basically old recycled jeans cut into shorts. It would have been an easy DIY but I'm not really a DIY kinda girl. I have zero patience..lol. I didn't win but it was a fun shoot.

Top: Forever 21 | Shorts: Urban Outfitters | Shoes: Alexander Wang Nikola's | Sunnies: Vintage

GET THE LOOK

I cant be more excited that the weather has been pretty effing awesome lately. I really love my new hairstyle too. although I've noticed people assume I am much younger with my new hairstyle. But hey...that's a good compliment! I do have a birthday coming up next month! I'm going to be traveling back to North Carolina to visit my family and it sure to be a fun time. I will definitely do some shopping too. Ohh on another note I am psyched that there is a new Scandal on tv tonight! ahhhhh I love that show its my kryptonite.

 

xx

Monroe

 

 



black and white

because...well...its easy.

Stripe Blazer: Zara | Top: ASOS | Jeans: Current Elliot | Shoes: Alexander Wang

im getting so lazy with dressing these days. im just ready for summer when the only options are as little clothing as possible.

 

xx

Monroe

 

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Photography by Tiona D.

 



Spring Trends Guide 2013: Stripes, Snake and Straps

Spring is hopefully right around the corner...well at least it officially begins in 20 something days. Although I doubt we will feel the effects at all here in New York. A nice bright 45 degrees day is all we get around here. It's one of the downfalls of living in New York. The winters last for effing ever and the Summer doesn't get here till June. It's times like these I yearn for my downsouth roots! Anywho I've put together lots and lots of outfit posts to showcase some of Spring (and summers) hottest trends that you can easily try out.
First up: Stripes, Snake print (of any kind really), and Ankle Straps!




 
 

Top: H&M | Jeans: Current Elliot (via Loehmanns sample sale) | Shoes: Alexander Wang Nikola
Oversized Clutch: American Apparel | Lipstick: Sephora Brand | Earrings: American Apparel
GET THE LOOK

I got this striped top from H&M like 1.5 years ago and just kinda held on to it because I figured stripes would be a "thing" again..lol. I love pairing a stripe with a print like these snake print Current Elliot Jeans or these printed shorts I last wore this top with. These Current Elliot jeans were a fashion STEELE at $30 from a sample sale at Loehmanns. By the way if you live near a Loehmanns the sale is still going on! I also scored these Marni x Current Elliot Jeans there too. I toped this outfit off with my new loves...the Alexander Wang Nicola Mules. They are gorge! Got them on ShoeScribe on SALE! Yippie. I am having a serious love affair with Alexander Wang shoes right now. The double ankle strap is what really caught my attention. Ankle straps are HOT! Check out these, these and these. Go on...get on the ankle strap band wagon! So here are a few Spring trends all wrapped up in a bow in one outfit. If mixing isn't your forte just go for a striped top and boyfriend jeans.

xx
Monroe
 

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Photography by Tiona D. 

 

i love shoes...thats my effin problem

some women love clothes or accessories. some women love jewelry or bags.

me... I love shoes...that's my effin problem.

now I like a good deal...hence the title of my blog Fashion Steele NYC...also its my last name so its a double cooltandra. but shoes...well I don't care how much a shoe costs. if I really really want them i will find a way to buy them. whether that be taking another job, working extra hours or stalking them on various websites until they go on sale. I have stalked ebay, I have done sample sales, I've gone from one store to another looking for my size. Heck I've even interviewed one of L.A.M.B.s shoe designers! A good shoe can make an outfit even if you are wearing a garbage bag...a fabulous pump and damnit you look great. any who NYFW got me jonesing for shoes and these are a few that will be in HEAVY rotation this Spring.

Shoes left to right: White Garbo Shoemint, Zara Leopard Laceups, Alexander Wang Nikola,

L.A.M.B. Mirage, L.A.M.B. Oxley (Sold Out), Prabal Gurung for Target, L.A.M.B. Mya

Alexander Wang Fabiana (Sold Out)

 

can't wait till spring!

 

xx

Monroe

 

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