#inspiredbyinstyle

I was inspired by this page in In Style magazine. My take on "haute rocker" was more like "low rockabilly." I love my T Mac sweater I got at the Alameda Flea. Photos by Monica, 11/6/17.

Stopping to smell the flowers? 💐 • Look, quarantine has been hard. Really. Freaking. Hard. From six crazy years in the city to six straight months of travel, I have always been the type to keep myself as busy as possible at all times. “Better busy than bored,” was my self-proclaimed motto. So sitting still at home in Florida with no job, very little motivation, and way too much free time to fill, I’ve been going truly crazy. I’ve watched an obscene amount of shows/movies, read numerous book after book, dutifully practiced my Spanish every day, and overall made very minimal headway on the few projects I’d wanted to work on while here. And then scrolling through social media and seeing all the things other people seem to be doing is exhausting because it makes me feel even more unproductive. 😪 But, at the same time, I’ve become a bit more grateful for the time spent at home. I don’t know that I otherwise would’ve slowed down and taken this time to self-reflect and revaluate. I’ve gotten to spend so much precious time with family, especially my 15 year old dog Lucky and my grandma. I’ve been able to revisit hobbies and interests that I hadn’t had time to revel in since I was young, like reading, cooking, writing, and photography. I’m realizing how much I missed Florida (as weird as this place is) and trying to make the most of what it has to offer. 🤷🏼‍♀️ It’s less than ideal, to be sure, but I do think 2020 has forced some much needed changes that the world was sorely in need of and the events set in place now will echo far into the future. 🌎 What do you think? Have you had any of these revelations this year? 🤔 • #selfportrait #fashion #florida #summerfashion #fashiontrends #fashionblogger #fashionblog #classicstyle #inspiredbyinstyle #designerfashion #travelblog #outfitinspo #fashion #whatiwore #summervibes #beachoutfit #travelfashion #retrofashion #floridafashion #isolationcreation #quarantinecreativity #classicstyle #summerdress #sustainablestyle #quarantinelife http://liketk.it/2SESF #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKsalealert (at Punta Gorda, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC1FzhjAJe6/?igshid=1u934rqej7fn0

Just a typical tourist outfit, very practical. Off to go tour the Louvre and stroll along the Seine eating crepes from a street vendor. ‘Casual’ is my middle name. 💃🏼 • P.S. Scroll through to see the unedited Instagram vs. Reality of shooting on a balcony during a high wind advisory in Paris 😬🌬 • http://liketk.it/2AzZV #liketkit @liketoknow.it #paris #parisjetaime #thisisparis #parisfrance #fashionblogger #parisgram #travelfashion #pfwstreetstyle #parisfashionweek #designerfashion #whatiwore #fashionblog #classicstyle #fashiontrends #pfw #outfitinspo #inspiredbyinstyle (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvNHvVugMlR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w3b5rlj7pi20

Giving my coins to the African girls who can slay a beat! Loved this subtle glam by the beauty @madion_artistry ✨✨✨✨✨ . . . #africangirlskillingit #thecovetedk #whowhatwear #currentlywearing #inspiredbyinstyle #lashes #wakeupandmakeup #makeupforwoc #motd #instabeauty https://www.instagram.com/p/B886SQMFthx/?igshid=1kngybayml6l9

...when it’s substance over hype but you happen to have both 💕 . . . #thecovetedk #whowhatwear #currentlywearing #inspiredbyinstyle #lashes #wakeupandmakeup #makeupforwoc #motd #instabeauty (at Limani NYC) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8zKNKFlw7n/?igshid=60vo6qhs1ev7

~01.01.2020~ Hey You! Yes You 😁 Happy New Year!!!! Well look at you, you sweet darling thing! You made it to the start of a new year. New month. You made it to the beginning of another decade. You are still standing!! Whoop whoop! This is your year! Ohh yess save this post because by the end of 2020 you are going to look back and say it was truly your year! All I pray for you is more grace upon your life as you embark on this journey of 2020. Have an amazing 2020 🎊🎊🎊 #2020vision #inspiredbyinstyle (at Faith Tabernacle, Winners Chapel, Canaanland, Ota) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6yPHYplFF5/?igshid=qoyqkzzowj5n

Silky Safari ✨✨✨✨ . — As the temps drops I’m only looking forward to layering! But you won’t really catch my outside it’s too cold to stop and kee kee 😩. I love silk/satin midi skirts, lightweight sweaters, turtlenecks, and animal print (as you can see lol) . — What are you guys excited to wear this Winter?! Let me know! #thecovetedk #whowhatwear #currentlywearing #inspiredbyinstyle #makeupforwoc #motd #instabeauty https://www.instagram.com/p/B5sYQHZlU3N/?igshid=j74d7x1kwcg3