velvet: the best material on earth

yes i have a thing for shiny, furry feeling material.

Velvet is my favorite of them all.

even though this velvet body suit from H&M is more for warmer weather with the heat wave earlier this week in NYC and my fav vintage cardigan..I made it work. lol

Outfit

Velvet Bodysuit: American Apparel see it worn differently HERE

Skirt: American Apparel

Cardigan: Vintage from Finderz Keeperz Vintage Boutique

Boots: Vera Wang Lavender see my boot collection HERE

Purse: Vintage Coach

Even though it's colder I just can't bring myself to cover up EVERY piece of skin.

 I read once that Anna Wintour requires her interviewees to NEVER WEAR pantyhose even in the dead of winter with a skirt or dress. It kind of reminded me of the Sex and the City movie when the girls go to fashion week and even though there is snow and ice on the ground Carrie has on a skirt with no stockings but cute little booties with socks.

I dont mind showing a little calf or ankle...as long as the rest of me is covered up.

what do you all think about the stocking no stocking debate in the winter?

xo

Monroe

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Vintage and Vivienne

Outfit

Skirt: My favorite vintage skirt...see it worn differently

 HERE at the Urban Outfitters Designer Showcase

Top: Forever 21

Shoes: Nine West

Bag: Vintage

Cropped Jacket: Vivienne Tam via Loehmann's

Earrings: Forever 21

So glad I got to break out my favorite vintage skirt again! I love this skirt and plan to wear it all Spring long. I paired it with my favorite top from Forever 21. This has to be the most worn shirt in my wardrobe and only cost me $22 fashion STEELE!!! See it worn differently HERE at IFB Conference and
 HERE in my fashion week outfits.

I also got to wear my new vintage faux fur bag that I got during the first Thrift and the City shopping tour I hosted. I topped the outfit off with one of my new purchases this white faux leather Vivienne Tam jacket from Loehmann's. Loehmann's is so on point with their inventory this season. I saw this jacket a few weeks back but finally got it after I got a 20% coupon...came up to about $36 fashion STEELE!

What item in your closet do you wear the most??

Mine is definitely this yellow top!

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Monroe

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Southern Comfort

I'm super excited because yesterday I woke up in New York City...but this morning I woke up in North Carolina..and it feels damned good to be home. First stop was Bojangles...LOL. If you don't know what Bojangles is, it's a chicken fast food restuarant thats practically non existent in New York. They have the most delicious chicken and sweet tea. Speaking of sweet tea..hot diggity damn I must have been away a long time because the sugar in that tea almost killed me but I drank it and proceeded to urination station atleast 5 times during the night...ahhhhh it's good to be home.

Outfit

Top: H&M I wear this top so much lol see it worn differently HERE!!!!

Shorts: Thirfted vintage

Tights: American Apparel

Jacket: BCBGeneration via Nordstroms Rack

Boots: NYLA Sully Clog

Sunglasses: D&G..see them HERE!!!!

Bag: Thift..check out my store (its for sale HERE!!!!!)

This was my outfit for the day. In the morning it was a little breezy but I quickly had to take off this jacket and tights when the weather hit 70 degrees. I love this great new cropped jacket by BCBG with enormo shoulder pads that I can see out of the corner of my eyes when I wear it. It was such a fashion STEELE! Got it at my favorite spot Nordstroms Rack! I'm loving the weather here. Tonight I'm attending my Grandma's 60th Birthday...and can you guess which dress I will wear??? Stay tuned!

So what is your favorite comfort food?????

XOXO

Monroe