I’ve gotten tons of emails from new and seasoned bloggers wanting to know my process for pitching to brands to secure collaborations, partnerships, compensated stays at hotels and to cover international and local fashion weeks. I pitch on a regular basis and have a very simple template letter that I tailor to specific brands. It’s worked in regards to creating…
Videography by Rose Lazare GET THE LOOK Zara Floral Top | Emerson Thorpe Culottes | The Salt Empire Earrings | & Other Stories Hat | Tibi Mules | Tnemroda Eyewear The Time: 5pm EST August 4th, 2017 The Place: The Crown NYC Rooftop Bar at 50 Bowery Hotel The Hashtag: #MonroeSteelesTheCrown So, I had a Happy Hour and it was…
I know what Kendrick Lamar meant when he said he was an introverted extrovert in his song DNA. After CurlFest I was mentally and physically exhausted. It’s a feeling of being on and having to be at 100% so you don’t let other people who’ve never meet you down. I actually get a little anxiety when meeting new people especially…
There are moments when I absolutely positively love New York City and this past July 4th was one of those moments. It was one of those days when you wake up and the whole day is just smooth sailing. I’ve been partying like a mad woman. I think it’s unconsciously because I’m trying to get over a guy that I’m…
So it’s finally beginning to look a lot like Spring here in New York City. I even went to a rooftop party on Sunday and had a great time (just wearing a leather jacket!). Spring is the perfect time to start planning those vacations for the rest of the year. I’m a travel connoisseur and I’m all about getting away…
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…
