easy breezy DVF

this DVF jumpsuit is one of my summer favorites and best buys from Nordstroms Rack, next to these awesome shorts and these DVF sandals. I love that its so easy and light. When its ridiculously humid like it was today this is perfect with the side slits to catch all the little breezes that happened spontaneously throughout the day.

Jumpsuit: DVF

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its been awhile since i wore this jumper...see it worn here differently last summer. im so happy tomorrow is Friday. the weekend can not get here fast enough, although I will have hardly any free time at all at least I will get to sleep in a few more hours. I've been such a busy bee lately I haven't had time to unwind. anywho...stay cool lovers.

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Spring Trends Guide 2013: COLOR and PRINTS

Nothing signifies Spring more that bright pops of color and mind boggling prints! Enter this Duro Olowu for JC Penney top that I picked up during NYFW! It soooooo perfect. Its bright, and incorporates not only a cool print but stripes as well! Paired with a bright flouncy skirt (invest in one or three!) and we have another spring outfit! Make sure to check out the other Spring Trends Guide Posts HERE and HERE.

 

 

 

 

 

Top: Duro Olowu for JC Penney | Skirt: c/o Lulus.com | Shoes: L.A.M.B. Oxley | Clutch: Zara

 

this skirt is so comfortable and I love the shape of it! red is another hot color for spring! this white beaded necklace is one of my favorites although I can't remember where I got it. I have a feeling I will be wearing white a lot this spring and summer.

 

xx

Monroe

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african print skirt

 african prints are on the map and not just here in the US. take a look at mainstream designers such as Marni, Kenzo and DVF that are fully embracing the african prints and trends. but what i want is authentic african designers like Christie Brown, Gloria Wavamunno, Loza Maleombho and Madam Wokie  making their way into my closet! for my african fashion fix i always check out 4AcesDate being that one of the girls Ozzy is based in Lagos, Nigeria where

 Arise Magazine Fashion Week happens. i hope to make it there one day. the fashion is amazing. until then...American Apparel Afrika Skirt will do!

Top: Thrifted from Salvation Army | Skirt: American Apparel Afrika Line | Shoes: L.A.M.B. Mya

Bag: Light Years NC | Necklace: Thrifted from Housing Works | Ring: Got in Mexico

i am totally smitten with the print on this skirt mostly because it has my two favorite colors at the moment in it: yellow and green. check out my other african inspired posts here, here and here. just so you all know i will be rocking this bag with almost every outfit possible. its a great go-to bag because its so versatile and chic. im going to try and find more of them and report back to you all where you can get one. i get soooo many questions about this bag. But the store I got it from doesn't sell online  (BOOOOOOOOO).

retailers need to step their game up.

so waddaya think folks?

also if you know of other great african designers please drop a note in the comment section so i can stalk them. lol.

xx

Monroe

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