Last night was my good friend Kenecia's Birthday bash at aloft Hotel's new sleek lounge and bar WXYZ in Harlem. This modern hotel recently opened in Harlem and it is amazing. The decor is modern and edgy, the food and drinks were delicious and the crowd young and fashionable. This was definitely the perfect spot for Kenecia's party. We had a great time
Sheena and Kenecia got the party started in the awesome hotel room at aloft with some wine and delicious spring rolls from the lounge!
Our good friend Atim showed up. She is a talented model and actor. Check her out Atim Online
Alicia and I decided to play a game of pool. She beat me but only by one!
All the girls!
Outfit
Dress: Rachel Roy (got it onsale for $29! fashion STEELE!!!)
Blazer: BB Dakota via Loehmanns
Sheer stockings: American Apparel
Boots: NYLA Sully Clog
Bag: Thrifted
Earrings: Bebe
Kenecia's dress is Guess
I had a great time last night. The atmosphere was just perfect. I think I will be making more visits to aloft! Kenecia was very excited and I'm glad I got to spend this special birthday with her. I met Kenecia and Sheena at church. I had just moved to Harlem, just graduated from NYU and didn't have many friends. I vowed that day that I'd make a new friend and that morning at church I met the two of them.
It was one of the best things that's happened to me since I moved to NY. Kenecia had this leopard dress on and I said to myself: this fashion maven and I are going to be friends! Kenecia is a very talented human being, make-up artist and a talented lyricist and actor. This girl is going to be MAJOR!
Its funny, I've actually met most of my good friends at church including Stephanie and Alicia.
It's hard to make good friends in this fast city which is why I love living in Harlem. It's a little slower than downtown NYC and feels a little more like home (North Carolina) to me. I also think its great that new establishments like aloft and wxyz lounge are popping up all over Harlem.
XOXO
Monroe
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looking good..lovely dress
ReplyDeleteHmmm...will have to check out that hotel! Love the dress and blazer combo and love the color of your friend's hair! And you're right about trying to find friends in this fast paced city...can be quite hard at times! What church do you go to?
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Looks like a really fab little space! I could def see myself having a fun night out there.
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I love your outfit. It's fun and sophisticated and the same time. What a fun time, love the candles on Kenecia's cake!
ReplyDeletelove the dress. extra points for paying only $29!! i love your tan blazer as well. i've been searching for a tan blazer. xo
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You all looked soo beautiful!! Happy b-day to your friend :)
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really nice pictures! happy b'day to your friend !
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you looked really pretty! love the dress!
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Fantastic look!
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ReplyDeleteYou've done it again, love your outfit. Cant get over the Rachel Roy dress price tag, its fabulous with the shoes & the blazer.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your friend. You look as fantastic as ever Monroe.
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ReplyDeletelooks like you had a good time :)
ReplyDeletei love your friend's hair color !
Wow looks like you guys had a blast, but no one looked better than you! That dress is amazing, loved the print, lucky you RR is awesome!
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Love your look and photos! Kisses:)
ReplyDeleteoooo what a bargain mate - great dress... again!
ReplyDeletehaha you always have such nice dresses and get great bargains, looks like you had a great night -
also I love the red chair olour on your friend :)
hope you had an amazing party! and great blog and style:))
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i love your outfit! that cake looks sooo yummy!
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Loving your friend's red hair and cake. Looks like a good time :)
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you sure had fun :)
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i need that cake ! mmh ..
ReplyDeletelove the red hair
and your outfit ! specialy the earrings
lurrrv ur outfit. Love the blazer, love that it isn't the cliched black.
ReplyDeleteTHAT CAKE! I want it for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
ReplyDeleteLove the jacket + Rachel Roy dress combo, looks great on you. Lovely blog, following you! :)
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Looks like fun times!
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