Sunkissed Sunset with a Pop of Color and Style!

I have recently come to the conclusion that I live my life rather... FAST! Most days when I try to recall my week, I CAN'T! Is it due to memory lost? Lord, I hope not! Not paying attention to what I do daily? Maybe! Or just brain overload! I think this might really be it! Whichever one it is! I know that I need to SLOW DOWN, recuperate, and just enjoy the simple things in life that money can't buy .

For example, this BEAUTIFUL SUNSET! On the weekends, I just chill and spend a lot of time with Lyla, my family and friends while showing off the fashionista in me! One evening out with my loves, my outfit was composed of pops of color, printed denim, and jeweled shoes!

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Anyone who knows me, knows that I love COLOR! In past posts, I have paired a denim shirt with jeans to create a interesting denim on denim look. However, denim shirts look amazing with color jeans. That why I paired this heart pattern denim shirt with red pants to create a super cute casual chic look!

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I like being comfortable and having an effortless look! But whenever I decide to choose a color as my outfit accent color. I always echo it more than once. In this look, you can find red in my pants, watch, and lipstick. Trust me, if you do this people will notice!

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To compliment the blue in my denim shirt, I wore a royal blue handbag. 

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I wanted to added a little "BLING" to my outfit. A little "Wow factor". A little "Sparkle". So these flats were perfect to complete my look! You don't always have to wear jeweled shoes for formal occasions.

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If you haven't tried pairing denim shirts with color jeans or vice versa. You should definitely try it! You'd be surprised how great it will look on you!

Xoxo, 

Monique 

Shirt: The Loft(similar)| Pant: Uniqlo | Shoes: Kelly & Katie | Handbag: Katespade (similar)

Hot Day at South Street Seaport

I visited the South Street Seaport to attend an event yesterday and it must of been one of the hottest days ever in New York City! Once I left the event, Rolland and I decided to hang out in South Street Seaport a little longer. I know, I know. I should of headed straight to the car and into the oasis of the air condition. But, I decided against it! Rolland thought it would be a great idea to have an impromptu photoshoot. 

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I loved the outfit I wore yesterday! I'll be honest, I'm the type of woman who loves finding alternative ways to get multiples uses out of my clothes. So I used a summer dress as a shirt!

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Every woman should try it at least once! I normally do this during the winter months. But I felt like doing it that day. Here's a tip for pulling off this look. If your dress stops above your knees, it's the correct length to use. Any dress longer than that would be too long and bulk up in your pants. 

I paired this dress with a white pant to allow the pattern  of the dress to be the primary focus of my outfit. I finished off my look with a blue handbag and flat.

Even though it was a really hot day. I felt great and had fun! Ladies, if you haven't tried using your dress as a shirt, just do it. This one creative move will lead to other creative outfit ideas! Have fun and play with your style!

Xoxo,

Monique 

Dress: As U Wish (unavailable) | Pants: Gap | Sunglasses: Aldo (Similar) | Necklaces: HM (similar) | Shoes: Ann Taylor | Handbag: Katespade (Similar)

I'm Loving This Weather

The International Auto Show came to New York City's Jacob Javitz Center on April 3, 2015 and ended April 12th, 2015. Since the first day of the auto show started on the first day of spring break, I was excited. I have always attended the auto show on its opening day. However, this year that wasn't the case. I found myself caught up in work, work, and more work. I thought "Oh its spring break, I'll be able to rest and have many leisurely moments." I was WRONG! I actually found that week to be one of the most stressful week that I have had this year. But enough about my woes! Let's talk about the nice weather and the auto show experience!

The weather was amazing last Sunday. Everyone stripped down and left behind their heavy coats and apparel. I was personally feelings rather ecstatic because I LOVE the warmer weather. I loved the idea of the light layering looks with cute flats.  (Honestly, it could be 20 degrees outside and I would still wear flats. I love the effortlessness of sliding them on and off and not dealing with laces.)  

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When I originally put this outfit together, I wanted to wear a pair of Converse that I saw in a store while I was out the night before. However, when I went to purchase it , it was sold out. I was completely upset  because I had visited two stores from that franchise and was told that the second store would definitely have my shoe size. Unfortunately, they DIDN'T! I was a little heated about my time wasted. But oh well... the flats that I was wearing would have to do for that day.

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Fortunately for me, the turquoise color of my shoes and the beautiful sky blue color of my handbag played on the colors of the parrot in my sweatshirt.

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 I found this really cute sweat shirt about two weeks ago while shopping in H&M. (It is actually a men's sweatshirt.) I had wondered into the men's section just to see what new apparel they brought out for the season. I am very infamous for doing that. If there is a shirt that is cute. I'm buying it! Regardless if it was made for a man or a women! I feel now a days, it doesn't matter what gender wears what. Just as long as it looks good while wearing it. That's all that really matters.  

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The auto show was a lot of fun because of the people who attended it with me. I went to the auto show with my boyfriend, best friend and her cutie pie son! However, I feel that the auto show experience is not as amazing as it was when I was younger. If you go every year, you if that the activities that are there for consumers to experience is the same as last year.  However, I liked the life size Kia Mice to take pictures with.  Here are some pictures I took at the auto show.

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Thanks for reading! Have a wonderful Wednesday!!!

Xoxo, 

Monique

Sweatshirt: H&M (men's available in store) | Jacket: Armani Exchange (similar) | Pant: Gap (similar) | Handbag: Katespade (Currently on sale) | Shoes: Old Navy

An Autumn Trench and Boot

Last week was a short work week for me and I was truly gratefully for it.(Thank god for holidays!) I had been working endlessly and was extremely tired because of it.  Many weeks I would say to myself, let the countdown begin "Monique, you can do it! Only four more days until Friday." So with my four day weekend, I took the time to rest. I spent much of my time home with Lyla. She was excited to see me home with her throughout the day. So we lazily laid on the couch, watched TV, and surfed the internet for hours. It felt good having absolutely nothing required of me. For a moment, it actually felt weird not having anything urgent to do or complete... but honestly I wasn't complaining. Neither was Lyla, she had me all to herself.  

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This photo was taken after Lyla's visit to the vet office.

On Friday, I got out and ran some errands. I was aware that my weekend was nearly over. While out, I maintained a casual dress code paired with my Altuzarra trench coat and boot from his collaboration collection with target.  

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When I first saw this coat during the online preview, I knew I had to have it. I loved the olive green color with the black sleeves detail.  It was such a fashionable everyday trench. It could be worn casually or dressed up.

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When this trench became available for purchase, I bought this one and the black one because I knew I was a coat junkie. I have so many outerwear pieces, its RIDICULOUS! I have to admit, I am an outerwear, shoe, and accessories junkie. I have so many that I need to purge in order to make space for the new items I am purchasing.

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However, this is very difficult for me to do. I love all my items and they are timeless pieces that will never go out of style. But hey, as the saying goes... Out with the old. In with the new. Is it as difficult for you, as it is for me, to let go pieces to make space for new ones? I am praying that your answer is YES! Because if it's no, then I guess I have problems.

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This trench was only available for purchase online and is currently sold out. However, you may not be completely out of luck. My sister contacted me around 1:30 am today saying that an x-small became available on Net-a-porter.com and she purchased it. So my advice to you is to periodically check that site. This trench is also available on Ebay but the prices are RIDICULOUS! Sellers are truly trying to exploit desperate buyers.  If you really want this coat right away. Buying it on Ebay may be the best (yet very expensive) option for you. 

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Another purchase I made that I loved was these boots. I had purchased both the ankle boot and over the knee boot. However, my over the knee boot was damaged when I received it and I ended up returning it. It was a lost, but the ankle boot in my opinion was constructed better then the over the knee boot. I received many compliments wearing it that day and it confirmed that this shoe was a good purchase. It is also rather comfortable (keeping in mind that it is not made of leather.) 

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I intended to order this Kate Spade bag in brown but I mistakenly purchased it in white and green. Fortunately, it matches my trench coat perfectly. 

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This four day weekend was well deserved and I can't until Friday is here again. I know today is only Monday, but for me the weekends are always better. I wish you a wonderful Monday and thank you for reading!  Talk to you soon!

Xoxo,

Monique

Photo credit Rolland Smith 

OUTFIT

Trench coat: Altuzarra for Target | Shirt: Gap | Pants: Charlotte Ronson (old) | Boots: Altuzarra for Target | Handbag: Kate Spade (Currently on Sale! Yay!)