I have gotten perms from as long as I can remember. And before that I remember sitting between my mothers legs, in my grandmothers house (with whom we all lived in the projects in Durham, NC), and watching for the hot comb on the stove to be ready to tame my puffy hair into silky straight acceptance. Of course after…
I love the gift of gift giving. There’s something thrilling about finding the perfect gift for someone, or that perfect thing for yourself. I’m really getting into home goods. Have you seen me raving over the bowls I got myself from Blue Apron on snap chat (Monroesteele), to help me prepare to cook my meals. Yes, I’m officially old, I…
I’m already a pretty shy person, even though the shameless self promotion of this space may give you a different impression. But when it comes to bikinis, I cringe just a little. I am a confident woman, and I love myself and my body but it’s easy to feel like people are judging that body, especially in a place like…
I was having an interesting conversation with photographer Alex about fashion blogging and how to remain relatable and attainable you have to stay within a certain realm of reality for most people. It’s harder to do high editorial blogging when your audience can’t afford what you’re wearing. Many bloggers who are professional bloggers and working with huge companies like Louis Vuitton…
Bon Tree Body Mist, Gucci Flora Mini, Crinoline Body Fragrance Summer is nearly here, and with a new and hot season, I always look for a new Summer Scent. Currently my favorites are from & Other Stories who carries very light and fresh and unique scents. Then, I love old favorites like Gucci Flora, Prada Candy and Alaia. If you’re…
Fashion Steele NYC 2015 Magazine is finally here and I’m so excited about it! This time around we have some amazing content reaping 2015 on Fashion Steele NYC. We cover New York Fashion Week and how it’s just not the same since changing venues. We cover the most followed trends, designers and shopping obsessions of 2015. We also have some…
