LuLu's: a wedge sneaker love story

i'll admit i was the first to be like..really world?... wedged sneakers???

and it wasn't until i tried on this pair that something inside me clicked. the cynic side of me said...

"if this is what a wedged sneaker feels like...than I'll take two pair damnit!"

i am a through and through heel kinda girl. but wedged sneakers have indeed changed my life. i can look chic and really and honestly be comfortable at the same time. instead of going to the grocery store in my dreadful uggs and sweatpants...i go in my wedged sneakers and sweatpants. and instantly im all the more chic...even my sweatpants rock! so when i teamed up with Lulu's to do another series of my favorite things, these amazing wedge sneakers were the first items in my cart!

Jacket: French Connection via Loehmanns | Maxi Dress: MSK | Sneakers:Wild Diva c/o Lulu's

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these wedge sneakers are super comfortable and stylish not to mention they are less than $35! if that aint a fashion STEELE i dont know what is! this outfit is super basic but its one of my favorite looks that I've ever photographed. i think the glasses really set it off. i like it because i look different. its a nice change of pace. funny how the simplest of outfits turn out to be your favorite. maxi dresses are a perfect transition piece from Summer to Fall too.

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xx

Monroe

 

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DANA-MAXX SS2013 Showroom

tis' showroom and press preview season! i first learned of Dana-Maxx through Linkedin connections. (remember me telling you the importance and power of Linkedin here). we finally met on my trip to Caravan Studios a few months back where she had a few fabulous DANA-MAXX pieces to preview. I was lucky enough to score an invite to their recent press preview for their Spring/Summer 2013 collections at their showroom. Definitely a cozy room of florals, pastels and intricate crochet that i died and came back to life for in hope to one day wear.

This crochet bralet top and matching skirt was definitely my favorite of the collection. i even love the little suspender to connect the top to the skirt...PURE GENIUS.

These floral shorts were another favorite of mine. Dana below looking as fabulous as ever!

Overall i really enjoyed the collections. it makes me long for Spring. Make sure to check out

DANA-MAXX.

 

What do you think of the collection?

xx

Monroe

 

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parisian thoughts

when i put together this outfit i was thinking of my trip to Paris next year. I am quite excited about it being that its my dream city...next to New York. when i was a teenager living in North Carolina all i could think about was living in New York City. now that i've been here 6 years all I can think about is Paris. I spent high school learning French and reading Le Petit Prince a million times (in french). i used to dream in French. im rusty now. i can read it and write it much better than I can speak it.

i cant wait to roam the streets and visit the vintage shops. i cant wait to visit Musee du Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, Jardin des Tuileries, and Versailles.

but for now the closest I will get to french anything is these YSL pumps.

Sweater: Aiko via Loehmanns | Skirt: Vintage thrifted | Bag: Vintage Thrifted
Sunnies: thrifted get similar here  Shoes: YSL Opyum | Lip Pencil: Nars Train Bleu
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i love the romantic look of white on satin pearl white. i think for the winter i will be doing a lot of winter whites. the texture of the sweater is what drew me to it. its sooooo luxuriously soft. i topped the look off with a thrifted bag i got during one of my Thrift and the City Tours. I love this vintage jacquard skirt. i've had it for atleast 10 years. I got it from a great vintage shop Time After Time in Chapel Hill, NC. it cost about $10 but i've worn it to very special occasions. the last being New York Fashion Week. During my trip next year to Paris I will be there during fashion week but im all about getting to know the city and if i make it to a show or two...well that's just dandy. My dream hotel to stay in is the Mandarin Oriental Paris. It is such a serence and beautiful hotel.
we shall see how it works out!

do you have a dream city you love?

xx
Monroe

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