Somewhere between Winter & Spring

Today it’s gloomy and rainy. Boo. It’s seriously somewhere between Winter & Spring and this gloomy weather has me ready to get the hell outta New York City. Also my workload has picked up which also has me supremely stressed. I need a good long meditation to cleanse my mind of thoughts of quitting my job, selling all my belongings…
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Spring, Snow & Sales

Today was the first day of Spring. Which is ironic because there is still snow on the ground from the snow storm last Tuesday. Only now it’s hardened and turned to ice with trash and gunk and animal secretions covering it. (Why God doesn’t anyone in Harlem pick up their dog shit?) I’m utterly sick and tired of winter but…
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MFW: Maurizio Pecoraro S/S 2015

An interesting back drop and lovely collection was staged inside a specialty design shop for the Maurizio Pecoraro presentation. Very unique and totally not of the norm I knew Monroe and I were in for a treat. Maurizio Pecoraro caught my attention with his superb attention to detail through beading, imagery, and weaving patterns. Fusing the world of pottery and…
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NYFW: Mara Hoffman S/S 2015

She has a robust eye for fabrics and this season Mara Hoffman came with a much lighter perspective. Negating this time around from the favorable in your face prints, she creates a much easier collection for a more tranquil space.  The show started with an all white ensemble and slowly unfolded softer muted tones and imagery. Hoffman’s inspirations this season…
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she’s a sweet girl who’s been burned

these gladiator sandals that I got at Zara last year have to be my favorite pair of sandals. they can be pretty intimidating. the last time a guy saw me in them he said: “Wow those are intense”. I wasn’t offended, he’s a guy without much of a women’s fashion eye, but it got me to thinking…am I pulling my…
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In Action at New York Fashion Week

Top: Zara | Culottes: Phillip Lim | Shoes: Alexander Wang | Bag: Vintage Louis Vuitton Hat: African Shop on 125th Street in Harlem I’m gonna let you in on a little secret…I never pay full price for anything. This blog aint called Fashion Steele NYC for nothing! I have a hefty obsession with Alexander Wang and them wangs aren’t cheap full price. Here’s…
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