Showing posts with label Studded boots. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Studded boots. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

My Favorite Things 2012

I shopped like a maniac this year. I tried new trends. I tried new makeups and perfumes. 2012 was a good year of discovery for me. These are a few of my favorite things from 2012!
 
 
1). Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline Perfume my go to smell when im feeling sexy
2). Smashbox Oil free Photo Finish Primer (this stuff is the truth)
*4). Stila Fiery Liquid Lipstick (Dries Matte and stays on forever, the absolute bright red!)
5). Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer with SPF (gentle on my skin and works!)
6). Maybelline Falsies Mascara (never need fake eyelashes with 2 coats of this!)
7). NARS Heatwave Matte Lipstick (orange lippy but not too orange see it here)
8). Essie Devils Advocate and Skirting the Issue Nail Polishes (Fall Fabs)
10). Josie Maran Argan Oil Hair Serum (great after styling and decrease frizz)
11). Prada Candy Perfume (when I'm feeling flirty and it does smell like candy!)
12). Sephora Cream Waterproof Eye Shadow (I use it as a liner and for smoky eyes)
 
1). ASOS Feather Skirt (recent show stopping piece that I love! get similar HERE or HERE)
3). Zara leather sleeved jacket! (sold out but get similar HERE or HERE)
4). Zara red booties (these are total show stoppers and I get compliments every time I wear them)
5). ASOS Double Cross Ring (I've been wearing it nonstop since I got it!)
6). Steve Madden Madhouse Booties (again another great shoe that everyone loves and comfy!)
7). Skull Head Bracelet (I wear mine like everyday...adds edge to an arm party too)
8). Tom Ford Sunnies (got them on sale at Loehmanns! in heavy rotation!)
9). Canon T2i Camera (My BEST ELECTRONIC BUY of 2012 especially for this blog!)
10). Bowler Hats (especially when my hair was shorter I rocked this Jan-March!)
11). Wishbone Necklace (you've seen me wear one is every other post lol)
12). L.A.M.B. Mya in TAN and Black/Grey (rocked these bad boys all summer here and here)
 
what were you favorite things of 2012?
 
xx
Monroe
 
 

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Video Post: Thrift Shopping in New York City

this summer i was contacted by Amoi to record a Thrift Shopping Segment for her YouTube Channel. Of course I had to oblige...i mean i love thrifting! In this episode Amoi and I take to one of my fave thrift and vintage gems in New York City that I discovered while living close by in NYU dormitories. It has since been a favorite of mine!
 
 
Plaid Dress: Thrifted from Beacons Closet | Boots: Steve Madden | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff
Sunnies: Spitfire
 
i had such an awesome time filming with Amoi and shopping our hearts out. if you want to know all the great places to thrift and vintage shop in NYC/Brooklyn check out my
and dont forget to check out my Thrift and the City Tours!
 
whats your favorite place to thrift in your city?
 
xx
Monroe
 
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

a day in williamsburg

my friend Sheena and I decided to meet up this past sunday and make a day of it in williamsburg brooklyn. i do love the whole hometown feel of williamsburg even with all the Ray Ban wearing hipsters. its so beautiful around the water and everywhere you turn there are quaint thrift shops and mom and pop restuarants. i can't afford to live there though. i've noticed that it has come up so quickly and more and more beautiful buildings are sprouting up that i cant afford. it seems to be happening in Harlem as well. im beginning to worry that eventually the rent will be too damn high and i will have to move out of manhattan. le sigh. but for now...i just enjoy visiting..eating...and thrifting it up.
Top: c/o Eileen Fisher | Skirt: Patzia via Loehmanns | Shoes: Steve Madden Star Burst
Bag: Zara | Denim Jacket: H&M
 GET THE LOOK

we hit up Lovin Cup for their awesome $15 pre fix menu brunch then walked down to the Brooklyn Flea Market where i proceeded to by the best white leather pencil skirt for less than $50. it seriosuly made my entire day. i am already dreaming up dope outfits around it. make sure to check out my BFF Sheena's vintage shop. she has some awesome items for sale!
i am also planning my next THRIFT AND THE CITY TOUR in NYC/Brooklyn. Check out details and sign up for the tour HERE. Its sure to be tons of fun! And also check out my
ebook: Thrift and the City: A Guide to New York City Thrift and Vintage Shopping.
 
xx
Monroe
 
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