When I first started Fashion Steele NYC my main means of shopping for clothing was thrifting. I was a pretty broke graduate school student and found myself researching various thrift stores in New York City and visiting them all. I was already and avid thrift and vintage shopper when I lived in North Carolina visiting Goodwill’s in my hometown of…
Summer is just 3 weeks away and this weekend was more than eventful here in New York City with the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic kicking off as well as Governor’s Ball! Check out my Instastories for behind the scenes look at Day 3 of Governors Ball with Kohls! There are tons of picnics like Chicnic (hosted by my girls Deb…
I’ve partnered with Buffalo Exchange to show you what that have to offer this season! I love a good thrift and vintage shopping session. Honestly I’m getting back into it after becoming a fast fashion follower for a few years. Fast fashion is great but it sometimes leads to lack of individuality. Everyone has the same top from Zara or…
Whenever I want a chic look without trying too hard, I pull the monochrome card. It’s really easy, you just wear all similar colors down to the footwear and accessories. Something about the uniformity of it all looks very put together and yes, the fashion worlds least favorite word at the moment, CHIC. It doesn’t even matter that I wearing…
Brooklyn Flea Market from Monroe Steele on Vimeo. So I along with a few members of the NYC Fashion Bloggers Meetup Group went to the Brooklyn Flea market Sunday. It was my first time going and it was pretty freaking awesome. I am a thrift maniac so being surrounded by so much vintage and second hand items gave me an instant…
I run with a pretty unique circle of fashionable, witty and driving women. It’s good to surround yourself with people who are positive and encouraging and share like minded ideas, morals and ambitions. Sheena is one of my great friends in NYC. She has a unique sense of style and she too is a thrift/vintage lover. We bonded over our love…
