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.

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!

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.

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!)

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