white leather skirt

there is one thing i've always always always wanted in my wardrobe that i never ever quite found...until now. that is a white leather pencil skirt. i didn't think they existed except on very expensive websites for over $500.

but one weekend not far ago while perusing the racks at Brooklyn Flea Market...

there it was.

it was perfect...supple leather, no stains, perfect length, split in the back with side panels

with a snake print feel.

and the kicker....she had pockets!

Top: H&M | Skirt: Vintage | Booties: Zara | Sunnies: Spitfire | Lip: Revlon Black Cherry

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i am so inlove with this skirt. i have so many ways to wear it brewing in my head.

for this outfit i went simple, clean and classic.

kinda with an Alexander Wang spin.

i paired the skirt with a long see through (in the light) black top from H&M and red Zara booties.

i really love the outcome...understated. and whats even more awesome is this skirt clocked in at exactly $50. it thats not a fashion STEELE i dont know what the hell is!

 

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xx

Monroe

 

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star studded

studs studs everywhere on my shoes....and in my hair. just kidding not in my hair but it rhymed.

i do have studs on my Studded Affair Rebecca Minkoff bag though.

i am really into these shoes i picked up last weekend at Steve Madden.

they make even the most simple and mundane dress rocked out!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dress: Zara | Shoes: Steve Madden | Bag: Studded Affair c/o Rebecca Minkoff

Lipstick: Stila Fiery | Sunnies: Spitfire

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these photos were so fun to take. partly because i had to dodge traffic to take them on an overpass.

i love the lighting though. sometimes its fun taking pictures but it can be overwhelming when neighborhood creeps just stand and watch and attempt to take they're own photos of me with their phones O_0

anywho i am super amped that fashion week is right around the corner. make sure to keep track of all the happenings on my twitter, facebook, instagram and NYFW link.
btw...Rebecca Minkoff is having an awesome contest to win tickets to her fashion show!
check it out HERE!

 

xx

Monroe

 

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gold and black

a few weeks ago i thrifted this top from Salvation Army.

it came in a two piece set with top and skirt so i decided to break it up so that it fit better into my wardrobe. i paired the sky blue top with one of my new favorite skirts from American Apparel.

this skirt is from the new Afrika line and I am digging it!

i love the contrast between the top and the skirt as well.

Top: Thrifted from Salvation Army |   Skirt: American Apparel Afrika Line

Shoes: Zara Basic Sandal | Gold Clutch: Zara | Sunnies: Spitfire

the print on this skirt is sick and i love that it's on gold lame as well which subsequently goes perfectly with my new Zara Gold Lame clutch. I picked this baby up while in Barcelona for about $30! I will be pairing it with tons of evening wear...like this green sequin dress.

if you want to know the number one showstoppers to get you noticed...

unique shoes and weird sunglasses.

the combination is golden.

xx

Monroe

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the coolest chick in the galaxy

i've been searching high and low for the perfect galaxy print something and found this amazing dress at SheInside.com.  The galaxy print was a huge trend before color blocking and I always wanted something but it wasn't until seeing this dress that I found what I was looking for.

A whole lot of galaxy and a lot of my favorite color...GREEN.

Dress: Star Printing Bat-Sleeved Dress c/o Sheinside.com | Shoes: H&M | Lipstick: MAC Red

Sunnies: Spitfire with removable lens see them differently HERE

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this dress is see-through so I rolled with a bra and biker shorts underneath.

i'm really glad to have discovered Sheinside.com because they have great clothing at a STEELE of a price. Some of my favorites on the site are this denim dress, and this african print dress that I'm smitten with. Thanks to Marni I've entered a heavy african print phase that I've yet to stock my closet with.

If you follow me on Instagram (@monroesteele) you've already seen these amazing neon shoes I picked up in the H&M in Barcelona. Thought they were a perfect touch.

what trends are you considering this season?

xx

Monroe

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believe

there is something about a cutoff tee that just says it all.

this is my new favorite understated top from Forever 21. It was

a real fashion STEELE at $11.

Since buying it I've worn it atleast 3 times including for this video interview for Wiseling Mag.

it goes with everything...cutoff shorts, a midi skirt and even rolled up boyfriend jeans.

Top: Forever 21 | Shorts: Thrifted from Goodwill | Shoes: Steven Madden Mercyy

Sunnies: Spitfire | Lipstick: MAC Red | Rings: Various check out my full collection HERE

sometimes you have to believe...not just in whatever religion or thought process you connect with but also in yourself.

I know that if I dont believe in myself no one else will.

I find that anytime I do what I really love...doors just continuously open.

I encourage all of you to follow your dreams, follow your heart and believe in yourself.

Now..I'm off my soap box and back to the fashion...these Spitfire sunnies added the perfect touch to this ensemble. I love how a pair of glasses can make you look different.

even...dare i say..smarter. lol. these sunnies have a clip on aspect too that I can turn them into sunglasses. Pretty cool huh.

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xx

Monroe

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eye candy

my sunglasses collection is expanding.

my Spitfire collection with the changeable shade lenses. get yours here.

my vintage sunglasses collection.

eye candy at its best. although I'm reall smitten with these Ray Ban Colorblock Sunnies and plan to added them to my collection asap!

xx

Monroe

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