Ways to Wear It: Part II

Outfit

Blazer: BB Dakota via Loehmanns

Top: Forever 21

Skirt: H&M see it differently here.

Wedges: Sam Edelman Javi get a closer look here.

Necklace: Kenneth Cole $19 fashion STEELE! via Loehmanns

Here's my favorite top again in ways to wear in part II. These Sam Edelman wedges are ultra comfortable. They were a gift from my mother for my birthday. Check out my other birthday splurges HERE! I got these wedges at Nordstroms. The design of the heel is what caught my eye. The heel of the shoe is very detailed and I love the extra height of the back portion of the wedge. I love this skirt so much that I got it in this off white color, black and orange. The cut of it is just so unique and flattering.

I have totally turned into a platform/wedge woman. The last 5 pairs of shoes I've gotten are all either platforms or wedges. The awesome thing about wedges are how freaking comfortable they are. I'm the kind of girl who wears heels to go shopping so in a city with concrete streets like New York you need great sturdy shoes. Wedges and platforms certainly take the edge off.

I'm also the type of girl that loves shopping alone. I hate having to wait for my friends..lol. I usually have a set vision when I go shopping. I also really like showing others where to find awesome deals which is why I started the Thrift and the City shopping tour. Check it out if you are in the NYC area.

What kind of shopper are you? Do you like shopping alone or with friends?

Which ways to wear it do you guys like better? This one with the forever 21 shirt or the previous look with the Zara stripe skirt?

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Monroe

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Ways to Wear It: Part I

 

Outfit

Blazer: BB Dakota via Loehmanns

Top: Forever 21

Skirt: Zara see it here with my other Zara finds 

Shoes: BCBGeneration

Necklace: Aldo see more of my statement necklaces HERE!!!!

I am all about stripes so when I came across this lovely pencil skirt at Zara I got it quick. The material is so soft and stretchy and comfortable. I instantly knew I wanted to pair it with my

favorite shirt from Forever 21.

I wear this shirt all the time. I really love the color and the feel of it. I don't know what I'm going to do when it starts to fall apart. LOL. For a finishing touch I popped on my new statement necklace from ALDO. They have great accessories this season. I had been craving a white necklace for the longest and this one spoke to me. It can make any outfit, even jeans and a t-shirt instantly glamourous.

Of course I wore this shirt with another outfit that I will post tomorrow...and I want you all to tell me which way you like it best.

In other news I'm so so happy NYC finally has summer like weather. It was scorching hot when I took these photos last week. I look forward to picnics in Central Park and walking along tiny streets in the East Village and discovering new stores. I love New York in the Spring and Summer.

It's the perfect place to be a women who loves fashion but it's not a great place for dating.

Good thing New York City is my boyfriend...along with Loehmann's and Nordtrom's Rack!

What are you looking forward to doing in your area this Summer?

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Monroe

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Tribal

Outfit

Blazer: BB Dakota via Loehmanns

Top: Forever 21 see more of my Spring buys HERE!!!!

Pants: American Apparel

Shoes: JS via DSW

Necklace: Thrifted during my Thrift and the City shopping tour..only $5 fashion STEELE!

I'm digging anything printed these days like this romper, these shorts and this skirt. This pair of American Apparel linen pants is fast becoming one of my favorite. They are so light weight and the perfect Spring Color! I actually wore this outfit to church a few weeks ago.

I'm big on linen too..just picked up a new white linen blazer from H&M that I know I will be pairing with just about everything for chilly Summer nights.

P.S. The weather in NYC is ruining my life.

What do you think about tribal or ethnic inspired prints and trends????



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U.Linx Magnetic Jewelry Launch

I recently attended the U.Linx Magnetic Jewelry Launch in Soho.

It was pretty awesome. We got to create our own bracelets, rings and necklaces with these magnetic beads. The magnets are so strong the beads never fall apart. It was fun creating our own designs. I think it's a really unique idea. Its super easy to take apart and put together.

I was greeted at the door with a U.Linx tube with beads inside and told I could choose 5 beads from the board to great a design.

There were also delicious watermelon cocktails...YUM!

This is my U.Linx Bracelet that I made. These magnetic beads are so cool. You can come up with tons of different designs. Of course I had to pop into the manicure station and get a quick mani with one of my favorite Essie Nail Polishes!

I meet up at the event with a few of the

 NYC Fashion Bloggers Meetup Group Members.

We all are showing off our U.Linx Jewelry.

Here are a few of the creations I spotted.



On the way out I picked up a bag of candy...YUM!

My U.Linx creation!

Ouftit

Top: Forever 21 see it

Blazer: BB Dakota via Loehmanns see my fav Loehmanns find HERE!

Pants: H&M see more styles HERE and HERE!!!!

Shoes: BCBGeneration

Necklace: Modern Tibet

Bracelet: U.Linx

Purse: BCBGeneraton via Loehmanns

I had an awesome time creating different bracelets and rings at this event. I even got to meet Danny, the creator of U.Linx and get the back story on how it was created. He actually came across the magnetic beads at a street vendor in California and the beads were being marketed for arthritis and if worn they help the joints.

 I have heard about this because I am a physical therapist. But he loved the concept of it being able to link via the magnets and thought he could turn this into fashion by adding colorful and unique magnetic links or clicks (beads).

It works awesome because you never have to worry about a clasp.

 You can change it on a whim and customize the size.

The ultimate charm bracelet!

I love my new set and can't wait to create more bracelets and maybe a necklace too.

Check out U linx Jewelry and you'll see what I'm so excited about.

I've now created 2 pieces of jewelry in one month! I'm on a roll. Although this was much more simple than my DYI Statment necklace.

What is your favorite piece of jewelry?

Mine is definitely this necklace I am wearing.

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you're making me blush...

Outfit

Body Suit: American Apparel

Pants: H&M see them worn differently HERE!!!!!

Blazer: BB Dakota via Loehmann's

Shoes: JS via DSW

Necklace: Thrifted on the Thrift and the City Tour, $8 Fashion STEELE!!!!!

I wore this outfit a few weeks ago to church one Sunday. I got so many compliments on it. I really just kinda threw it together (minus the necklace because I just got that on the Thrift and the City Shopping Tour.

Really all the compliments had me blushing just like these H&M harem pants.

Well as much as I can blush..lol.

I've really gotten into the darker lip colors too. I think it works well paired with the pink pants. For some reason when I wear this lipstick I feel extra sophisticated...lol.

What about an outfit for you makes it more refined/polished/ or sophisticated?

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Monroe

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Closer Look

 
Outfit
Bodysuit: American Apparel
Shorts: Urban Outfitters
Blazer: BB Dakota
Hosiery: American Apparel
Shoes: Steve Madden
Necklace: Diesel thrifted at Housing Works
Earrings: Mango.com only $11 fashion STEELE!!! 
Purse: Vintage Coach..get it HERE!!!! 
 

This is the outfit I wore Friday to the Topshop 214 magazine release writer/blogger event.

I got these shorts 2 weeks ago when I was in North Carolina visiting my family. They were such a fashion STEELE!!! I got them at Urban Outfitter's for $19. 

Also I got my hair cut! These are better photos showing the style. I like it a lot (in my Forest Gump voice).

I'm really into wearing shorts with hosiery for some reason. It's probably because I am ready to wear shorts but this weather in NYC just wont let me.

Warning...my next few post will consist of me in shorts with opaque tights..haha.
What do you all think of the hair cut???

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Monroe