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
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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. 

 

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yesterday was some weird hybrid of a Spring day in the Winter. It was slightly warm the sun was shinning and it gave me a serious urge to wear as little as possible without freezing my buns off. New York Fashion Week has come to an end and it was so much fun. I think I've finally hit my stride. I did just enough shows that I didn't feel overwhelmed and I didn't get sick this season! I took my vitamins and basically lived off Starbucks and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I'm pretty sure I lost 5 pounds too lol.

Crop Top Tee: American Apparel similar HERE | Jeans: Forever 21 | Jacket: Zara 

 Shoes: L.A.M.B. Oxley | Necklace: Modern Tibet

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every since I scored this Zara white leather jacket on sale I have been wearing it to pieces. it's seriously what I've been missing in my wardrobe. I have some fantastic outfit post coming up for yall soon. I know some of you aren't really down with all the fashion coverage but I will more than makeup for the outfit slump! seeing all those shows made me shop like crazy...and I mean crazy. In the past 3 weeks alone I've gotten 4 pairs of shoes, 2 skirts, a dress, 3 sweaters, 4 pairs of jeans, a clutch,  2 pair of earrings, a hat, 2 watches and a blouse and 2 new perfumes. yes. I have a problem. but I did get a lot of it on sale.

Congrats to Caity @ Moi Contre La Vie You Won the NYFW Contest!

 

stay tuned sugarplums

 

xx

Monroe

 

 



Just Jeans

you all know i'm rarely in jeans but today was a just jeans kinda day. topped it off with a crisp white tee fresh off the press at Forever 21 for just $4.99. I mean come on folks...it don't get no better than a $5 shirt. they were such a fashion STEELE that I got about 10 of them in various colors to get me through the summer...which apparently started today..regardless of what the weather man says. lol.

Jeans, Bag, Top: Forever 21 | Shoes: Vince Camuto Heath Pump

Sunnies: Vintage Caribe get similar HERE for only $14!

when i wear jeans its usually these boyfriend jeans or various colored jeans like this burgandy pair or this mint green pair. To get great jeans all in one place check out this site. they have an insane colored denim selection. most of this outfit came from Forever 21 including my
 Wang Look-alike bag.

well im going to go take a nap...its one of those days where the sun has quite literally drained all my energy. Enjoy your weekend! Oh dont forget to check out my SHOP...just added some awesome inventory!

xx

Monroe

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Ode to Loehmann's

Loehmann's

You deserve an Ode...so this ones for you babe..the best boyfriend EVER!

You were there for me when my ex broke up with me. You became my awesome boyfriend.

You have treated me to countless deals.

When I needed a dress to the Pretty Girls Rock Dresses Event at Tracy Reese you were there.

When I wanted that Vivienne Tam White Leather Jacket there she was...on your rack at a fraction of the cost. When I had to have a special pair of white jeans for summer...you provided me with sevens.

My love for blazers emerged after snagging this BB Dakota Blazer from you.

And last but not least one of my favorite cross body bags from BCBGeneration was a gift from you when I coveted a white bag.

Now...you shower me with my first black yedi, a pair of smoking hot skinny burgandy jeans ($19.99 STEELE), and drum roll please...these AFREAKINMAZING Sam Edelmans. Ohhhh the insanity.

Thanks to my Gold Membership with 10% off and the lovely coupons galore you send me almost weekly...I saved a TON of money.

So now that we've taken this relationship to another level...I was wondering if

YOU WILL MARRY ME???

I would like you to be my husband Loehmann's and I don't need no ring..just that Helmut Lang Blazer with mesh cutouts (white and black) in a size Medium...please and thank you.

xoxo

Monroe

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