In Action at New York Fashion Week

Top: Zara | Culottes: Phillip Lim | Shoes: Alexander Wang | Bag: Vintage Louis Vuitton 

Hat: African Shop on 125th Street in Harlem

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I'm gonna let you in on a little secret...I never pay full price for anything. This blog aint called Fashion Steele NYC for nothing! I have a hefty obsession with Alexander Wang and them wangs aren't cheap full price. Here's my secret...for discounted designer shoes check out these sites: shoescribe.com, theoutnet.com, barneyswarehouse.com, yoox.com

The majority of my shoes are ordered from these sites from 40-80% off. Yes...80%. They carry all designers and I mean all and some you have never heard off. I just saw some Gucci's for less than $100 on yoox.com. I mean seriously its shoe heaven.

The same sites or at least the last 3 offer designer clothing as well for next to nothing. It is possible to rock designers without being filthy rich. I am neither filthy or rich. lol. I got these wangs for 60% off and these Phillip Lim Culottes (Yes culottes are a thing now lol) I got for $40 at Century 21. DO NOT SLEEP ON CENTURY 21 in NYC. If you live here or are planning to visit it is A MUST! Go early on a weekday (Tue/Wed/Thurs) right when they open and you will have the place to yourself for at least 2 hours. It will be quiet and orderly. Anytime after that and you can fagetteabouit. I got these Gianvito Rossi sandals last year from Century 21 for a mere $120. Yes they were on sale and I saved $500.

If you are a die hard thrifter check out Ebay, Etsy and my Thrift and the City ebook. for shopping online I also have the POSHMARK app. I scored this Vintage Louis Vuitton Epi Sac Seau bag that I've been wanting for 2 years on POSHMARK and haggled the price down to $200. Yes....I am that good.

Anywho just wanted to bless yall with some shopping knowledge but im sure if you shop like I do...you already know. Now...im off to soak my feet cause im dying after walking around in these wangs all day. Make sure to check out all the New York Fashion Week Streetstyle on my Instagram and HERE for all the behind the scenes on the shows (including my photo bomb of June Ambrose' Instagram lol)

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It's here New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2014

TOP: Monroe Steele #fashionblogger tee | Skirt: SUNO via Tokio 7 | Shoes: Gianvito Rossi

Hat: Random Corner booth in NYC | Clutch: BCBGeneration via Loehmanns

 

Here's a peek at what i'm wearing today! Surprise Surprise im rocking my very own #fashionblogger tee. I've been in the works designing catchy screen print tees. You can check them out HERE. They are all made with the fashion blogger in mind. They will be available for order next month on October 11th!

 I took a visit to Tokio 7 consignment shop on Saturday and came away with this fabulous SUNO skirt which is actually my very first SUNO piece in my wardrobe. It was a fashion steele at less than $50! I'm finding that this fashion week my wardrobe will consist of funky skirts, screen print tees, fabu heels and hats.

No curls for me this fashion week. It's too much upkeep. I'm going for a slicked back pony tail this season and adding these sick hair clips for a little extra umph.

Well today I have a 9am show and will pretty much be out all day at Lincoln Center running around from show to show, instagraming my life away and visiting with blogger buds I haven't seen since last season. Keep up with me on Instagram and I will have a full post locked and loaded for you tomorrow.

 

In honor of fashion week, I also love to do a little giveaway! I'm giving away this Monroe Steele #fashionblogger tee! Enter by leaving a comment on this post with your name and email and t-shirt size (Small/Medium/Large). Winner will be announced October 11th when all tees become available.
Keep up with my fashion week posts HERE.

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distressed

these are definitely the most distressed jeans that i have and this is equally the most distressed blouse as well. i didn't do that on purpose...it just worked out. the thing I love about these boyfriend jeans is the more I wear them the more distressed they become. the rips began to rip more and they look even better! this top is one of my favorites that i don't wear too often because its so delicate. ohhh did you check out my new clear clutch! im sooooo in love with it.

Top: Nicole Miller | Jeans: ASOS | Shoes: Alexander Wang Aminata | Clutch: Pixie Market

Sunnies: D&G via Loehmanns

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picked up the top and sunnies from Loehmanns, one of my favorite department stores. I love what they've done with their Chelsea location. They gave it a refreshing update. I was just there recently and scored another great fashion steele! I'll be posting that little gem soon. Fashion Week starts on Thursday and I've stocked up on Rose Lemonades, almonds and craisins because I know I wont eat correctly for the rest of the week. I think Wednesday I will cook two meals and make left overs so I don't suffer during New York Fashion Week. Sometimes I get sick from lack of food and sleep. This year I vow to take better care of myself.

 

Don't forget to check out my LABOR DAY SALE on SHOP FASHION STEELE NYC

items are going swiftly!

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Photography by Tiona D.



Cat Hat

this hat was one of those im not going to buy anything today buys. you know when you walk in a store and say "im just looking" when asked by a sales person if you need any help. just to spite me fate threw this hat in my peripheral vision. I tried it on and i was done. I got the "it's so cute" from the boyfriend and it was a done deal. I've since been waiting for it to be cool enough to wear it. It is felt after all. With the cool days we had in NYC last week it was the perfect time to take my Cat Hat for a spin.

Top: American Apparel | Skirt: Thrifted from The Vintage Twin Trunk Show | Hat: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Zara

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I've been holding on to this plaid skirt for a while. it's actually a school girl dress but I like it worn better this way. Plaid is soooooo in right now and I love it! I've worn the hell out of this plaid shirt I picked up at Forever 21. Anywho this dress was a score from my latest trip to The Vintage Twin Trunk Show which is held twice a year in NYC. These Zara heels are my new loves. Yes I'm aware they make my very large feet look like ships passing in the night but I just don't give a rats bum anymore about making my feet look smaller. I have big feet damnit!

PS if you follow me on Instagram you've seen this hat and shoes ;)

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Photography by Tiona D.