Mastering Parisian Style

Blazer/Shoes: Zara | Boyfriend Jeans/Beanie: H&M | Top: NYC street corner

I'm just going to put it out there. I don't know what all the hoopla is about when it comes to Parisian style. Most of the people here dress the same as they do everywhere else. Now I can count on one hand how many times I starred at a Parisian women and admired her style. Exactly 5 times since I've been here. Once today when I was going into the subway this very French woman with a fabulous coat, heels and red lipstick was coming out and I thought: hotdamn! whatever she's having I will have two!

Sweater: H&M | Jeans: Lucky brand | Hat: Recently bought in Paris at Galeries Lafayette

Shoes: Zara

There is definitely a few Parisian chic uniforms and it usually involves a very form fitting leather jacket, the perfect pair of skinny jeans that make your ass look fabulous and a sturdy closed toed heel (whether boot or pump). Then there's that whole scarf thing. Even when its not so cold....there always ALWAYS has to be a scarf. The other uniform I've seen a lot of is a very large oversized sweater worn as a dress, with a belt, leggings, boots and that said leather jacket again. I admit Paris made me want to amp my outfit of the day game up. It's really about being comfortable yet stylish.

Sweater: Top Shop | Skirt: Gyphon New York | Jacket: Dallin Chase | Shoes: Alexander Wang

The day I wore this two Parisian guys told me I look magnifique and tres belle. Yeah no one could tell me anything for the rest of the day. I think the French already dig my style. If you are looking to master Parisian Style check out some of these sets.

Oh La La by monroesteele featuring platform boots

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Mon Dieu by monroesteele featuring opaque tights

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Stay tuned I have some outfit post from Paris coming at ya soon. It's hard out here for a pimp to find a photographer lol.  Keep up with my Paris Adventure on Instagram.

 



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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Photography by Tiona D.

 

 

NYFW Day 3: Jill Stuart & Son Jung Wan

Sweater: Top Shop | Skirt: H&M | Boots: Vera Wang | Bag: Marc Jacobs | Coat: Zara | Belt: Thrifted

For day 3 I had a lot of cool shows! I will cover Jill Stuart and Son Jung Wan in this post. I chose this very whimsical rocker outfit for these two shows. See more photos of this outfit HERE. They are both designers who make very girly pieces but with an edgy twist.

 

 

JILL STUART

I honestly really loved the Fall 2013 Jill Stuart Collection. The black laser cut pieces were definitely a favorite as well as the appliqué textured dresses. The first half of the collection was a black out...meaning black is BACK! Yes....I've been waiting for black to make a return. Everything was very figure flattering and gorgeous. The T-Strap pumps really caught my eye as well. By the way...stripes are also back and the bigger the better! Zoe Kravitz was front row at this show and she dug the pink fury coat.

 

SON JUNG WAN

Son Jung Wan was a great show as always. I really loved the gold dress above! I would dare wear it during the day with a tailered blazer and black heels. PS...Gold is In! Not just on big bulky chains and necklaces but also for clothing. Get on the band wagon! The collection started off very pale and then faded into deep plums and violets as well as reds. It was a very well rounded collection. There is something for everyone in the Son Jung Wan Fall 2013 Collection. I also happened to be seated right across from Brooke Shields so that was pretty cool too lol.
 

 

ENTER MY NYFW GIVEAWAY

 

xx

Monroe

 



NEW IN: Quilted Black Leather Jacket

yes...anything quilted please. ever since I scooped up this quilted Missoni skirt from Loehmanns...I've been on the hunt for a quilted jacket. As if I need another black jacket but I couldn't contain myself. While doing some personal shopping for a client at Century 21 last week I came across this beauty! And its from one of my favorite lines P. Luca. It fits perfectly, looks stylish and is super warm. It was also less than $60, a definite fashion STEELE in my book!

Jacket: P. Luca via Century 21

 

Check out a few other quilted loves...

 

 

xx

Monroe

 

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