What I Wore: Marilyn Monroe
10:24 AMLadies and Gentlemen, this skirt was truly an out of my element purchase. I love the vintage look that is coming into trend now, but I have to admit that I'm still a little nervous about wearing them. When I saw this shirt, I instantly thought about this vintage style skirt I had at home, and decided right then and there to purchase it. I thought this shirt would match the vintage look but also tone down the dressiness of this skirt for work.
Even though Marilyn Monroe wasn't a saint, and I'm nowhere perfect to judge, her quotes always give me comfort in the past. Plus I like the fact she had a brain and to me seem very human. She owned over 400 books, including Tolstoy and Whitman and listened to Beethoven. So to me, she wasn't just a beauty, she was also very smart (she had an IQ of 168*). It is just sad that back then she had to be portrayed as a dumb blond girl in order to be successful in her career.
*There are debates on whether Marilyn Monroe IQ is that high, but I like to think she has an high IQ. IQ is not a test for how smart you are, it more of a test to show how an individual can have an increasing intelligence over time, and have a higher capability to learn compare to others.
One quote from Marilyn Monroe that motivates me till this day is “Just because you fail once doesn't mean you're gonna fail at everything.”
Outfit Consist of Graphic Tee
(AliExpress) | Yellow Vintage Skirt 
(AliExpress) | Black Heel Sandals
| Black Clutch
| Timex Weekender Watch
Nail Color is Starfish by Sinful Colors & My makeup consist of what I consider my essentials, blush is M.A.C Blunt
, my lip color is M.A.C Ruby Woo
prep with the EOS Lip Balm
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33 comments
Love this look as much as I love her quotes. Kreyola you look so elegant and chic here, yet there is a girly touch around you that makes it *you*, hope it makes sense?
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Lenya
FashionDreams&Lifestyle
You look great! And fashion is all about stepping outside o fyour comfort zone, just a wee bit. You killed it!
ReplyDeletexo!
loving this t-shirt, i've been seeing it around, love how you styled it
ReplyDeletemon | http://www.monsemble.ca
OMG
ReplyDeleteYou look divine my beautiful Kreyola.
Amazing tee and skirt.
Love love love
Kisses
Maggie D.
The Indian Savage Diary Fashion blog
I would never guess that you are out of your element in this! You look effortless and chic and the tee is the perfect pairing! Carylee | morepiecesofme.com
ReplyDeleteThese skirts are perfect! The vibrant color, the timeless style and classic silhouette. It looks great, and it's a skirt you could pair with sooo many different things I'm sure. Always cool to try out a new look on yourself and have it result in a success!
ReplyDeletexo, Krist | peachesbeachesandurbanistas.com
Wow, this outfit is stunning. *__*
ReplyDeleteLovely greets Nessa
Thank God you purchased that skirt because it is perfect with that tee. You look lovely.
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oh my! what a cute outfit! i've actually been loving the vintage look lately. looks great :)
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Very nice, simple yet chic! Love it :-)
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lovely choice you made here, i love the tee.
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I love your skirt! xx
ReplyDeleteI'm a Marilyn Monroe fan too. Love how you paired the classic tee with vintage yellow skirt.
ReplyDeleteVERY classic look with a spin... the red lips are a perfect shade. Love this!!
ReplyDeleteAsh,
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Cool shirt! I like the pop of color too :)
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Hi sweetie,
ReplyDeleteWishing you a beautiful day
Kisses
Maggie D.
The Indian Savage Diary Fashion blog
I love that skirt and the pop of colour in the outfit, love the white tee.
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I LOVE this combination!!! the Marilyn Monroe tee is so fun, casual and super cute on it's own.... but combined with a midi skirt is just amazing! the vintage feel of the outfit with the modernism of the shirt is just adorable, I'm in love! you always bring amazing outfits girl :)
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Milu
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Very cute Kreyola! Love the color of this skirt and LOVE the tee! I can't quite get into this style skirt either but it always looks so cute on everyone else! You look great!
ReplyDeletexo, Kenya
Love it! What a fun way to wear the graphic tee!
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This should be in your element as it looks great on you! I really like that graphic tee and the color of your skirt is so pretty!
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Nicole to the Nines
Love, love this look! Great t-shirt!
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I agree with Carylee- it's hard to believe this is "out of your element." You are rockin' it and I love the Marilyn Monroe quote you shared!
ReplyDeleteGina - On the Daily Express
I love your blog. Do you take your own pictures?
ReplyDeleteHi Anne, I take my own pictures, as well as my daughter. I have a tripod and a remote control to allow me that flexibility :). Thanks for the comment :)
DeleteSoo Fabulous <3 Love the Monroe T' <3
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I adore your skirt, and that yellow is vibrant against your skin!
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Style Honestly
Wow that is the best top. I just love the skirt you paired it with,
ReplyDeleteHey Sis always figured that you were a MENSA girl! Think you're right about her IQ ... she had so many remarkable quotes! Some of her aphorisms rivaled the whit Mark Twain and Will Rodgers to mention a few ... not that I really know what aphorism means??? o_O LMBO I like "It's not true I had nothing on. I had the radio on"
ReplyDeleteOh and Gurl, you Really Killed it! Marilyn would have Loved it! ;) Classy, Classy and Classy! I know a little about art ... you know more about Classy and I'm not just talking about hair, makeup or fashion ... I'm talking about being a down to earth Elegant Lady and Best Friend anyone could ever wish for! =D
Love ya, Sis! God Bless! Have an Awesome Day! =D
You having me blushing over here...you need to stop LOL. Some people just can't believe she had a higher IQ then Albert Einstein because they associate high IQ with being smart. Most people don't even know what IQ testing is all about and they are arguing...crazy I tell you.
DeleteHave a nice day Cheri...miss you interaction a lot LOL.
Okay I'll stop leaving comments ... LMBO Not a chance with my BIG mouth o_O
DeleteWell I have to disagree with you ... just kidding. You're right! Especially guys and a lot of girls too get intimidated by an Intelligent conversation with a woman ... crabs in a barrel :( Dang that's just messed up!
Noticed you sidestepped the MENSA part! ;) LOL A little desecration/humbleness is a Very Good thing! I apologize for getting on you about shyness, I do understand! Hard to believe it now but I was petrified to interact/engage in conversations ... So yeah Missed you too!
Until, Have a Blushing Day! =D
I love that skirt so much! <3
ReplyDelete- Anna
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Wow, the beautiful yellow skirt caught me first then the way you styled it with a graphic tee and a black pair of sandals
ReplyDeleteIt's one of my favorites.
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