fairy tale

whenever i wear this skirt which isn't very often I always feel like Carrie Bradshaw in her tutu twirling around on the streets of New York. the last time i wore this skirt was when i went to the Style Fusion Runway Show by Styleta and won this amazing DKNY watch. I paired it with one of my favorite tops from Forever 21.

Top: Forever 21 | Skirt: H&M | Shoes: Zara | Clutch: BCBG
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please excuse my shirt sticking hopelessly to me. when these photos were taken the humidity was beyond insane. i was SWELTERING. ugh...i don't like sweating. i feel like my SPF30 was just running down my face lol. i love this top so much...got it at Forever 21 for like $11 bucks fashion STEELE! see it worn differently HERE.
no matter how old you get...every woman should own a tutu inspired skirt. yeah i said it! its like a fairy tale only in real life. i also sense that men want to save you for some reason when wearing a tutu. lol. maybe thats just wishful thinking but i wore this to First Saturdays at the Brooklyn Museum and i did get tons of compliments so who knows!

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Monroe

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Tough Teacup

Outfit

Skirt: Zeta Kamiru

Blazer: Vintage Gucci

Bustier: ASOS see it worn differently HERE!!!

Shoes: BCBGeneration



So I broke out this awesome skirt I got a the Style Fusion Runway Show by Styleta. It reminds me of a teacup how full it is. It's actually a little too pretty for my taste so I had to toughen it up a little with this bustier top from ASOS. I really love the print and the shine of the skirt. I've been wearing tons of skirts lately. Check out more of my skirts here, here and here!!!!!

So..I'm getting super tired of shaving my legs every few days and it's not even summer yet. I've heard about laser hair removal but I'm skeptic. I also heard that it isn't as good for African American skin.

Does anyone have any info on laser hair removal???

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The Making of a Winning Outfit

The Making of a Winning Outfit from Monroe Steele on Vimeo.

I wore this outfit to the Stye Fusion Runway Show by STYLETA.

They had a best dressed contest and I was honored to win a DKNY watch for best dressed. Take a look at the video and see how I put this outfit together. I like to think of it as "The Real Black Swan"..haha.

Outfit

Body Suit: American Apparel

Skirt: H&M

Jacket: Target

Necklace: Swapped at my Shop & Swap event

Shoes: Nine West see more of them Here and Here!!!!

Purse: Forever 21

Whats your best winning outfit????

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Style Fusion Runway Show by STYLETA

This past Sunday I attended A benefit fashion show by Styleta for charity:water. Styleta is a student-run nonprofit organization that uses fashion to nurture the community. Their mission is to generate sustainable funding through re-selling designer clothing-collected through sponsorships and donations- and then giving all proceeds to charity organizations.

Charity:water is a non-profit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations.

All of the clothing worn in the show was donated by various brands, designers and stores such as Beacon's Closet and Rehna Pendse. Jewelry designer Guenevere Rodriguez was there with her gorgeous necklaces on display and for purchase.

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I attended this event with a few members of the

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All of the clothes in the runway show were later up for sale along with some other pieces.

I scored a dress (tulle of course my new obsession since watching old episodes of Sex and the City) and a nice bell skirt as well for $50 total..fashion STEELE!!!!

There were also some delicious snacks and goodie bags!

Outfit

Top: American Apparel Body suit, see it worn differently HERE!

Skirt: H&M (just got it and love love love it!)

Jacket: Target..yeah i know right...see it HERE with my other Target finds

Shoes: Nine West

Bag: Forever 21

Necklace: Swapped at my Shop & Swap Event

There was also a bested dressed contest for a DKNY watch and guess who won...ME!

I love the whole concept of STYLETA since you all know how much I love thrifting.

My Thrift and the City shopping tours was born out of my love for thrifting and finding hidden gems among donated goods to places like Buffalo Exchange, Goodwill and Housing Works Thrift Shops.

It's funny how I've been dying for a tulle skirt and end up finding the perfect 2 in the same week. I have literally been on ebay and etsy everyday searching. I love it when this happens.

What are your fashion obsessions right now?

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