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)

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!)

Atlantic City....A Place of Many Memories

As various New York Fashion Week events were being orchestrated in the Big Apple. My family and I traveled to Atlantic City to celebrate my sister's birthday (This being a substitution for Las Vegas) . Of course, I wanted to be in the mix of events happening in New York....but I knew what was a priority for me.  I said to myself "It's only one day of fashion week events that I would not be attending.So missing one day of events wouldn't kill me!"

When we got there, our first stop was a cute little Mexican restaurant. By the time we had finished eating...everything was closed! But I couldn't be mad. We had left NYC mid-afternoon and when we got to Atlantic City it was late. After dinner, we hit the casinos and took a lovely walk on the boardwalk. 

For that night, I put together the cutest ombre look!

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Thanks for reading!

Xoxo,

Monique

Photo Credit: Rolland Smith

OUTFIT:

Pants:  Uniqlo |  Shirt: Love by design (sample sale purchase) (similar) | Shoes: Kenneth Cole Reaction (Similar) |  Bracelets: Forever 21 (similar) | 

The Best "Dam" Picture Ever!

During the beginning of August, I went to Las Vegas for the first time to celebrate my birthday. Of course this was going to be an amazing trip. I was going to Vegas for goodness sake! Everyone has an amazing time! Right?! Of course! While I was out there, I made time to conduct some sightseeing and made my way to Hoover Dam. This place was absolutely beautiful. The sky was clear, the weather was great, and the sun was shining bright! As bright as my dress! 

That day I wore a bright yellow dress, a four leaf clover earrings, my go to watch, and  a cute chain create out of tragedy. 

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When I bought this chain, it had beautiful beading at the end of each prong. However, after purchasing it and bringing it home, the chain had broken and I was left with the metal structural component of the chain. I said to myself, "Hey, try it on anyway." I stepped in front of the mirror and saw it was still rather cute without the beading. From that day on, I wear this chain as is and get a lot of compliments.

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This day, I paired my dress with a light lace top and cute wine red flats.  The dress was absolutely beautiful without the lace top. However, by adding the lace top, it created a more completed look and added the element of elegance to my outfit. Plus, lace compliments any outfit you wear if styled correctly and helps us to portray our femininity.

I ended my Hoover Dam tour with a visit to Ethel M. Chocolate Factory and a walk in the Cactus garden. A lovely outfit for a lovely day sightseeing in Vegas!

Thanks for reading! 

xoxo, 

Monique 

Outfit:

Dress: H&M | Chain: H&M (Altered) | Top: Forever 21 | Earring: Nicky Bulter- Shamrock Design Earrings| Handbag: Kate Spade | Shoes: Nine West | Watch: Fossil