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Hey guys, I told you I was releasing a soft launch of the Shop feature on my site, but I didn't mention all the new pieces I have available. Here's a chunk of newbies:

All orders go out within 2 days! What are you waiting for?!

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Canada - Day 3

This was the last full day in Canada where we just found an event for something to do. Luckily, it was Jerkfest 2014. Now I can give you some spiel straight from their website, or I can just say it was a festival centered around foods made with jerk seasoning. There was a play area for kids, a mini caribbean concert, and funnel cakes and ice cream trucks. You can't have a festival without funnel cakes and ICE CREAM Trucks!

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SHOP TheMoniqueMichelle - Soft Launch

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Hey Guys! I've been up to a little bit of everything lately. I just just JUST started my new job and have been getting situated with that AND I've been trying to revamp my site the way I originally intended for it to be....all while trying to touch base with you at least once a week. Once a week isn't hardly enough, I'll shoot for 3x. For some time now I've also been in the process of curating the perfect collection of pieces to make available to you. Most of my favorite bloggers are on the west coast, well actually all of them are. I vicariously live through them and their summer/fall-ish pieces all year round. I know fall is coming up but I want my pieces to still be cute and minimal, and when the chill hits outside, just throw on a jean or moto jacket to seal the outfit. I'm in a West Coast state of mind.

Having said all that...while I'm still curating this collection to perfection (rhyme unintended), I've made a couple pieces and accessories available for purchase! I've styled them with additional pieces from my closet, but you can even put them together and head out the door. Everything will ship within 3-5 business days (it'll be more like 2-3 but shhh don't tell anyone) and only within the United States. There is a flat shipping rate of $6. This is a soft roll out so trust me, more is coming very soon. If you have any questions click the CONTACT link and hit me up. 

XO- Monique

P.S. Here's a glimpse of my America the Beautiful, Floral Flag Tee ONLY AVAILABLE AT TheMoniqueMichelle.com

Rainy Daze

This past Saturday, the Washington Redskins (NFL) Cheerleaders held tryouts at FedEx Field. I had the honor of being a judge. A lot of people don't know, but I cheered for one measly year of my life. People look at my physique and assume I'm athletic and must have played a sport, but nope, the most I did was cheer (aside from karate for a few years when I was little). I think this one year is the reason I have such respect for cheerleaders and the sport. Now NFL cheering seems more like some type of dance to me and does not seem as intense or physical as say, high school or college cheering. However, I took my job as a judge quite seriously. 

The outfit I chose to wear to the judging was a last minute decision. I opted for a cute, fun and flirty look and was on my way out of the door for a mini photo shoot before heading to the Stadium. The rain had something else in mind... SO it turned into a few quick pics at home, lol.

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Wild Hair for the Wild Thing

I had a fun night out planned and I wanted an equally fun outfit. First things first....what to do with this hair?

I decided to wing it and channel my inner Chaka Khan. Hair out of the way, now on to the outfit. I was super excited to FINALLY get to wear an embellished crop sweater I had been saving for more than a few months. It needed to be the right amount of cool outside, but still warm enough to have skin showing. I paired it with basic black cotton leggings and a pair of purple combat boots I got a couple years ago. Outfit complete? Not quite yet.

This cream moto jacket I scored a couple years ago sealed the deal. As much as I love "all black erythang" I need a contrasting color to go with my slight pop of color. It also gave me a chance to wear one of my favorite jackets for probably the third time ever. OUTFIT COMPLETE. Check out the outfit details over TheMoniqueMichelle.com/fashion

Gold all on my skirt.

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Aimee, ADOPT ME!

Those that know me may or may not know that Aimee Song (Song of Style) is my blog crush. She's my absolute favorite blogger, the best dressed (on the best dressed list in my head), and an incredible interior designer. What matters most?....uh, did I mention she can dress her ass off?

I was going through old screenshots. You know, normal everyday occurrences, and I ran across a few screenshots from Ms. Songofstyle herself and remember why I fell in fashion lust with her in the first place. These photos have to be over a year old but the styles are still thriving and finally catching on. Denim shirts are HOT HOT HOT these days, especially when paired with a feminine skirt. The lace-up sandals are to die for and I'm still trying to finagle me a pair. She has me ready for the coming spring/summer (as if I haven't been waiting already). The lower pic is probably the #1 reason why I decided to begin mixing patterns, prints, colors, and textures to begin with. No, she didn't invent these styles, but she's a general in the fashion army and she definitely recruited me. LADIES, TAKE NOTE! and don't forget to check out THEMONIQUEMICHELLE.COM

Ah, yes, the leather chap jeans

Hello, iAM the Monique Michelle and I am obsessed with leather. *waves*

I don't know which designer began this craze but I have to say it was a while before I fell in lust. Why can't I we are them everyday? 

The seat of the pants are jean and from the crotch down is faux leather.

Sweater: H&M

Pants: BCBGeneration

Shoes: GAP