Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Mod

I thrifted this dress about 2 years ago and I'd never worn it until now! I even had it tailored. It used to be longer. I wanted to make it into a mini dress and that's what I did. It actually cost more to alter the dress than I paid for the dress...which was about $5. I really love the pattern and its just so Mod!







Outfit
Dress: Thrifted see another of my favorite vintage lace dress HERE!!!!!
Tights: American Apparel
Shoes: Jessica Simpson Dany Platform
Earrings: Random African Shop on 125th St

I really love the pattern on the dress and thought it'd go perfectly with my Jessica Simpson Platforms. We had a little snow Monday but most of it is gone now..YAY! I hope that groundhog was right because this Winter has been brutal! I've been spending like a true shopaholic and been eating chocolate chip cookies for dinner. I know I know, I should treat my wallet and tummy kinder but I'm just failing miserably at keeping a budget. At least its only thrifting...you know $17 dollars here $20 dollars there and I end up with 8 new outfits. LOL. 
So technically I'm saving in the long run...right? (My logic is Undeniable: Quote from iRobot)
Today was a great day. I did a little thrifting, ate the best penne alla vodka I've ever had in my life (mouth orgasm!!!), then worked a half day! Tonight we are celebrating my good friend Kenecia's birthday at a new bar Aloft XYZ in Harlem. Can't wait to pop some bottles.

What do you all think of this dress?

XOXO
Monroe
P.S.S. Following me on Bloglovin', Twitter, and Facebook by clicking my cool links to the left sidebar...it took me 2 freaking hours to make those little buggers!
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40 comments:

  1. PromiseFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    That dress is amazing, and I want your heels, LOVE...x

    http://followmein5inchheels.blogspot.com/

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  2. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Perfect dress... perfect shoes.... i loved!! <33

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  3. Velma WilliamsFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Thats a beautiful dress.!!



    Fashion Rehab

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  4. Oh to Be a MuseFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    what a great $5 deal! and yea, that dress is so mod! you should definitely wear it out to a party. love your eye makeup too luv!

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  5. KenyaFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Cute dress!



    letsmakeadeal-us.blogspot.com

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  6. JuseneideFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Interesting pattern of your dress!!
    great high heels.
    kisses

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  7. AbigaelFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    the dress is not bad, but I prefer the heels... niiice
    xoxo

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  8. PrissyFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Great decision to get it altered. I love the mini look!!! Also, the brown/tan heels work so nicely with it. LOVE!!

    Prissy

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  9. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    love the geometric-tribal design of the dress, good choice that you made a mini. I'm liking the edgy look to your recent pieces.

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    loove the print of the dress! :)
    you look great!
    stop by sometime, xx natalie

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  11. agnesFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    oh la la, j'adore ton look, ta robe et tes chaussures j'adore.
    Superbe....et tes photos sont vraiment très jolies

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  12. The.Red.SeeFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    The print on your dress is amazing! Think making it a mini was a great idea, it looks great!

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  13. J.JehanneFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    A. MA. ZING. That dress fits you perfectly, its a great print and I love the shoes with it. Great job!

    -JP

    comme-coco.blogspot.com

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    This dress is an absolute stunner on you! I wonder how lengthy it was before you got it tailored...either way it is fab! I cant believe it took you 2 years to wear this amazing dress!?!

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  15. Kasia15February 24, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    It's so pretty ! I love it!

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  16. joann kimFebruary 24, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Thanks for replying back on my blog. I'm glad you liked the watches I posted! I'll be sure to visit your blog very often. You just found yourself another follower!

    As for this outfit post, I love love your shoes. I don't think I would have ever thought of wearing brown with black the way you did, but you did it so well. :)

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  17. minnjaFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    looks stunning :))

    LOVE
    minnja

    http://minnja.blogspot.com/

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  18. RamonaFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Wow! That dress looks stunning on You!
    ♥
    xoxo Ra

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  19. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Lovely dress and you made the right choice to make it short. I believe that dresses like that (with conservative tops) should be kept short so they are more feminine. It gives me the chills to see you dressed like that in the snow though, brrrr! xxx

    http://stripesandscarlets.blogspot.com

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  20. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    defiently love this look! I am wating for two pairs dany platforms myself :D

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  21. michelle_February 24, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    that is one of the best printed dress ive ever seen !
    love the shoes too !

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  22. Baby Budget BlogFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Hehehe re: taking 2 hours to make those links. Same here...freakin frustrating! Love the dress and I'm all on board about the little spending here and there...doesn't really count if it's below $50! (at least that's the story I'm sticking to)! Thank the gods, Jersey didn't get much snow so whoo hoo. The ground is again visible since the yucky snow is disapearing!

    www.plentyforpennies.com

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  23. Mix of StylesFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    nice dress!

    Mix of Styles
    http://mymixofstyles.blogspot.com/

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  24. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    wowweeee chick!!
    The dress looks gorgeous - great 'thrifting' loool
    I totally agree the pattern is amazing, kinda futuristic/abstract :D ahaha
    there's me tryna sound intelligent looool

    xxxx

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  25. ZarnaFebruary 24, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    that is such a gorgeous thrifted dress - i'm def loving the mod feel :)

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  26. Hanna ★February 24, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Love this outfit! And you look fab!

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  27. mispapelicosFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Wonderful dress Monroe. Love your killer shoes, too.
    Fabulous as ever!!!
    Much love and besos my friend.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  28. DAKOTAFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!! I like the way you photograph. The first thing I noticed about your blog was the beautiful header photograph - you have really gorgeous eyes.

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  29. AlainaFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I am really loving the combo of your dress and shoes. The camel with the black is such a fresh look. Blog looks great.

    wwww.insertstylehere.com

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  30. berylFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    this dress is awesome, im also lovin the heels

    xoxo,
    welcometodeutschland.blogspot.com

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  31. shopnowsavelaterFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Hot dress babe! Awesome thrift find! You're one lucky chick to be living in NYC! I hear the thrift stores down there are off the chains...Sometimes better than shopping in regular stores lol very inspired....

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  32. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    cant believe you've never worn it it's so chic
    love the tribal patterns.

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  33. Jennifer FabulousFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Oh wow that is a GORGEOUS dress! I love the design. It is so unique and cute. :) You look fantastic. What a deal! xoxo

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  34. match.box.museFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    i love the dress! what a great thrifted find :) it looks perfect with the jacket too. have a great day sweetie!

    love, M
    match.box.muse

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  35. Monroe SteeleFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    thanks everyone for the great comments. @Tysha yeah its pretty freaking awesome thrifting! @michelle you are too sweet!@Dakota...you are making me blush..gotta thank the ex boyfriend for the header photo!

    xoxo
    Monroe

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  36. Vision of a DreamerFebruary 25, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Perfect shoes!!

    Kisses from
    www.visionofadreamer.blogspot.com

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  37. Cinderella's ClosetFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Love the dress!!! I have the platforms, but in a different color.

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  38. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    I love this dress. I love your blog a lot. You are so intersting. I feel like we are friends. I wish you much success with it. I shall visit that Harlem spot one day. I love lounges!

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  39. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Love this dress...looks like the givenchy print/emblem

    Xisses, Onyxsta

    http://say-bleurgh.blogspot.com

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  40. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    i adore that dress, why ever have u not worn it for 2 years?! that's the kind of dress i wear to death. love the mustard-colored earrings.

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