On The Grid

I saw this dress on Blair from Atlantic Pacific and desperately wanted to buy it but it was sold out on Asos. I stalked ebay everyday for a month and just when I was about to give up, I finally found one!  I love everything about this dress. The silhouette is very 1950's and flattering on everyone and the black and white grid pattern is so on trend right now. Such a great score!

Let's go to the hop!

xoxo,
Munekh

Dress- Asos via Ebay
Shirt- Forever 21
Bow tie -made by me
Shoes- Shoedazzle

Here's To The Oddballs

At my first day back to work last week, we had a meeting sponsored by the brand Band of Outsiders.  I honestly didn't know much about the brand before the meeting but now, it's one of my favorite companies. Scott Sternberg prides himself in being a goofball and started the company with $300 in his pocket. He doesn't follow trends, just does what he loves and designs for people who are a little bit quirky and not traditionally high fashion. He does his photo shoots with polaroids and did a scavenger hunt for fashion week in New York instead of a runway show. He refers to himself and his staff as "outsiders" hence the name "Band of Outsiders".  I was so inspired by that meeting because everything just resonated with me.  I am a big goofball, and I don't always fit in. I work backwards and going the traditional route has never worked for me. I dream big and I honestly believe the impossible can happen. Case in point, I  got in touch with a big celebrity stylist this week and asked if I could send him some dresses for his client and he said yes! I used to feel really insecure about who I was but now I've embraced it. Chris always tells me that the world through my eyes must be pink and cartoon like, where monkeys talk and unicorns really exist. He often jokes that I crash landed on earth from another planet in a small pink spaceship with Gabbana my crazy turtle looking after me.

Steve Jobs said it best....

“Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.”

xoxo,

Munkeh

I flipped out when I saw this sweater. It makes me happy :) Tres Chic Magnifique
Sweater- Forever 21
Skirt- Forever 21
Shoes- Shoedazzle
Necklace- H & M

We just went to Taylor Swift's concert. Her stylist is one of our clients and he got us tickets to say thank you for everything. Our seats were awesome! I had a blast!  I've never heard this song before and now it's one of my favorites. haha It's fitting for this post I think.

Young At Heart

It was my birthday yesterday! My hubby took me to Sea World for the day.  I'm postponing my birthday pool party for a couple of weeks because I'm still on the nutrition plan for my thyroid and can't drink while I'm on it.  Not that I need to drink to have a good time, but who doesn't enjoy a cocktail or two at their own birthday celebration? I turned forever thirty yesterday. You know a woman never reveals her true age but I will say I passed my real 30th bday a few years ago and I haven't quite reached the next decade yet so I'm somewhere close to the middle...But age really is just a number. People don't believe me when I do tell them how old I am and they say that I look like I'm still in my 20's.  I used to hate it when people told me how young I looked but now I love it!  It's funny how your perception changes. But I think the biggest reason people find my true age shocking, is how I act.  I'm a goofball, I love to laugh and my friends always lovingly tell me that I need help . But I truly believe that is the secret to the fountain of youth.  That and my fancy creams that I get from work haha....

To quote my all time favorite singer Frank Sinatra, fairy tales can come true, they can happen to you if you're young at heart. I'm going to post that song actually. Just listen to the lyrics, they always makes me smile. :)

xoxo,
Munkeh

Birthday Girl!
T shirt- Mango
Pleated Skort w/Belt- Forever 21
Shoes- Shoedazzle
Hat- Mossimo

I love my bright neon pink birthday pedicure!

Fun packed day at sea world!
Instagram @roxiecar

Outfit of the Day

One of my pictures got selected for "outfit of the day"! Check out the link here.  Your outfit today is a great fashion website where people can submit their photos. They then choose between 5-10 photos to feature everyday on their website, instagram, pinterest, twitter and Facebook. It's a very positive platform where people can share their inspiration and creativity with other fashionistas. So I was flattered when mine got chosen today! :)

I've been on a special nutrition plan to help with my thyroid for almost 2 weeks now.  It has really helped! I feel much better, have more energy and an added perk is that I am getting in decent shape. What woman doesn't feel great when she losses a few pounds haha. The difference must be showing because people at work have been commenting that they like my "new look".  People especially loved the Grecian inspired wrap dress I wore today.

Here's to a healthy fresh new beginning!

xoxo,
Munkeh

"Aphrodite"
Dress-Tobi
Shoes-Shoedazzle
Belt- Ebay
Necklace- Francesca's

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Army Girl

My friend sent me these fabulous camo spiked heels from Shoedazzle for an early birthday present.  They are a little out there and they are not everyone's cup of tea, but I absolutely love them! I don't always agree with the majority but I've learned over the years that I don't need to sacrifice what I believe in or change who I am just to make other people happy or to be accepted in society. Sometimes I feel like a one woman army fighting an uphill battle but I'm happy and that's really all that matters.

As my friend always says, let your freak flag fly!  I do...proudly :)

xoxo,

Munkeh

Camo, spikes and crochet! Just your typical army uniform.....
Dress- Urban Outfitters
Jacket- Alan
Shoes- Shoedazzle
Necklace- Anthropologie

Are Those Real?!?

I used to think that spending $100 on a pair of shoes was a bit much but because I work in the fashion industry in Beverly Hills, I've seen women drop $4000 on one pair of shoes. Now, $100 is chump change haha.  But it's crazy the lengths that some women will go just for a pair of shoes.  My friend tells me all the time that she would sell me for her dream pair of Alaia booties.  Whenever we have sales, especially on Black Friday or the day after Christmas, women line up around the block starting at 6:00 am, the store opens at 8:00am btw, some of them have even camped out the night before. I've seen grown women get into fights. Two years ago, one woman was arrested for hitting another one over the head with a Louboutin stiletto, and the one that got hit was rushed to the ER for stitches and a possible concussion. I watched several women hoard as many shoes as they can and then try to sell them to other women for double the price while they were still in the store.  Don't get me wrong. I love shoes and clothes. But I still can't wrap my head around spending my rent on them and that's with my discount applied on the sale price. That's why I was thrilled when I found these Valentino Rock Stud look-a-likes on Shoedazzle. They were $40. Each time I've worn them, I've received death stares from the jealous ones who think I just dropped $995 on the real things or admiration from the ones who also think they are the real things. I also have a skirt has a very similar print to Dolce and Gabbana's current spring/summer collection and I've received the same kinds of reactions.  It's all about status isn't it. Some people just get so wrapped up in the label that they lose all sense of logic.  I'm proud of my bargain shopping skills. Hey, I rock sunglasses from the 99cent store and I love those things. I've said this before,  it's not the clothes that make you look great, it's your confidence.

Be proud of what you have and who you are! 

xoxo,

Munkeh

I'm having way too much fun with the new photo technique I learned!
Overalls- Zara
Blouse- by me
Necklace- Forever 21
Shoes- Shoedazzle

Dress and Jacket- Forever 21
Necklace- Charming Charlie
Shoes- Shoedazzle

These are the beautiful Valentino shoes that inspired my shoes.
These are $900, mine were $40

Outfit inspired by Sophia Loren. I feel like I should be in the Italian Riviera.
Blouse- Forever 21
Dolce and Gabbana look-a-like Skirt- Debenhams
Shoes- Asos

The real Dolce and Gabbana skirt.
This one is $1675, mine was $50

Snake Charmer

I have been lusting after these shoes for a month and they were sold out in my size. I checked everyday and finally they came back in stock! I love them! They remind me of the Gucci cage sandals which are just a tad out of my budget.  2013 just happens to be the year of the snake.  It's supposed to be a good year for business and finances as long we are cautious with our decisions and not impulsive.

Blessings for a happy prosperous year!

xoxo,
Munkeh

Dress- Forever 21
Faux Leather Jacket- Forever 21
Feather Fringe Necklace- Forever 21
Adalyn Snakeskin Sandals- Shoedazzle

Shoedazzle
People asked me if these were the Gucci shoes

These are the Gucci shoes.
They are beautiful but I actually prefer the snakeskin.