Grounded. Humbled. Rooted.

Hi my loves! 
I honestly cannot put into words how amazing my trip to the Dominican Republic was! I am so grateful for my beautiful friends and family and everyone else I met while I was there. I am also grateful for the health of my grandparents-- I am so thankful that I was able to spend time with them. 
Although it was not my first time visiting, this by far has been my favorite trip so far. I was reminded of how loving, caring and full of life my people are despite their circumstances. My culture and my people fill me with pride.

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¡Hola mis amores!
Sinceramente, no puedo poner en palabras lo increíble fue mi viaje a la República Dominicana! Estoy muy agradecido por mis hermosos amigos y familiares y todos los demás que conocí mientras estuve allí. También estoy agradecido por la salud de mi abuelos-- Estoy muy agradecido de que tuve la oportunidad de pasar tiempo con ellos. 
Aunque no era la primera vez que visitaba, este ha sido, sin lugar a dudas mi favorito viaje hasta ahora.  Me acordé de cómo amorosa, cariñosa y llena de vida son mi gente a pesar de sus circunstancias. Mi cultura y mi pueblo me llenan de orgullo.





Dress(Worn as top): Vintage
Shorts: Boohoo
Shoes: DIY


Until next time! 
 -RDM ♥


Photography by Richelly O.

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The Perfect In Between

A pair of blush colored pants have been on my wish-list for a very long time! I was beyond happy when I found this pair on Boohoo last month. When I received them in the mail I noticed they were extremely bright, almost fluorescent. Which made me love them even more! So what do you think? Are they blush or coral? Or, the perfect in between? 







Tank: Boohoo
Pants: Boohoo
Sandals: Thrifted
Hat: Forever21


Thank you for reading! 
 -RDM ♥


Photography by Dorleen S.

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Airport Vibes

Hi my loves! 
I have arrived safely. I will try to blog a bit while I am here but I can't promise anything. I am overwhelmed with joy to be here with my family and to be in this beautiful country. I can't wait to share my trip with you all.

Shirt: H&M
Shorts: Forever21
Shoes: DIY
Hat: Forever21
Blazer: Forever21
Bag: Vintage

Photography by Crisleidis A.

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Criança Selvagem

Happy Sunday! I hope you all had a great weekend ♥ I had a pretty hectic weekend from work to one of my closest friend's baby shower, to now packing for my trip. I am leaving to the Dominican Republic on Tuesday and I have not done any packing what so ever! In the middle of all of this, I still took some time to hang out with my friend and have some fun or maybe I am just procrastinating! Hahaha.

I have always loved carnivals/street fairs since I was a little boy. The lights, the food, the people, and all of the fun-- I just love it! Moving on to my outfit, I wanted to be really comfortable. A muscle tank, distressed shorts, and accessories are the way to go. 
Tank: Boohoo
Shorts: Old Navy + DIY
Boots: Olly Oxen Free Vintage
Hat: Boohoo
Bag: A gift from Mexico


 Thank you for stopping by! ♥ 
 -RDM xo


Photography by Rebecca W.

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Free Spirit

Happy Friday everyone! I love sharing my outfits and a little bit about my life with you guys! This week has been so much fun, as you've probably seen on my Instagram! 

Yesterday I was feeling a bit adventurous and I wanted to wander out and explore. I called up my friend Kirstie, and well.. the rest is history! There is something so freeing and gratifying about exploring new places and venturing out. Something in my spirit just longs for adventure. Hahaha. I am so grateful for my friends who love and accept me just as I am. Plus, they are always willing to join me on my shenanigans! 

I absolutely love high waist denim shorts. They are perfect for the summer and are so easy to wear! They are perfect for a day at the beach.















Shirt: American Apparel
Shorts: DIY
Sandals: Target
Hat: Forever21
Belt: Vintage

Thank you for reading! ♥ 
 -RDM xo

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Photography by Kirstie P.

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Birthday Suit

Happy Thursday everyone! 

This past Sunday was my 19th birthday! I want to thank everyone for their beautiful wishes and for making my birthday special. This past year I have learned so much. It was an emotional roller coaster but I gained some really good lessons, a new found strength, wisdom and a more positive attitude. 

So we all know how much I love a two piece suit and what better day than your birthday to wear one?! I saw this set at Forever21 and I was literally in love. I automatically thought to pair it with my Flamingo shirt, which I think is one of my favorite pieces I own(I say that about almost everything) Haha! 

Cheers to growing a year older, to learning, to loving and to wearing shirts with flamingos all over them! ♥ 



Shirt: Dresslink
Blazer: Forever21
Shorts: Forever21
Shoes: 5 Dollar Shoe Store


Thank you for reading! ♥ 
 -RDM xo
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Photography by Laisha A.

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Little Pleasures

Hi my loves! Unfortunately I haven't been blogging as much as I would like because my computer is messed up, it's literally going crazy! It turns on and off on it's own.  Crazy, right?

My cousin and cousin in law gifted this backpack to me from their honey moon trip to Mexico and I honestly love it! I love the pattern and I'm amazed by how much it's able to fit inside! My friends literally call me a pharmacy because I always have a big bag with EVERYTHING inside! Haha. You can find anything from Perfume to Mentol vapor rub in my bag, I'm always prepared. 

I've had these overalls for over a year now and I constantly catch myself stopping myself from wearing them because if it were up to me, I'd  wear them with everything! They are so chic, comfortable and I love the way they fit! 





T-shirt: Forever21
Overalls: Boutique
Shoes: Forever21
Blazer: Vintage
Bag: A gift from Mexico



Music for your Sunday ♥

Photography by Quinn F.

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At Dusk

I am not a big fan of the summertime. Well, no, scratch that- I'm not a big fan of really hot weather. But if there is one thing I love about summer time, it is when the day is ending and the weather begins to get cooler. 

Yesterday my good friend Dorleen and I hung out after MONTHS of not seeing each other. It was refreshing to be able to catch up and realize that nothing has changed. I love friendships like that! We hung out in Inwood and went to a secret little spot to watch the sunset. It was beautiful! 

Moving on to my outfit. Since the weather has been increasingly warmer now I really wanted to go for something fresh, and comfy. I purchased this Tunic dress from American Apparel and I love how diverse it is. I added the belt to add some color and definition to my waist.








Dress: American Apparel
Belt: American Apparel
Shorts: American Apparel
Sandals: Rainbow
Shades: A'GACI



Music for the week ♥

Photography by Dorleen S.

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The Color Purple

Happy Wednesday everyone!
According to Crystal Cure (click), Purple is the color of good judgment. It is the color of people seeking spiritual fulfillment. It is said if you surround yourself with purple you will have peace of mind. Also, the color purple represents meanings of creativity, wisdom, dignity, pride, independence, mystery and magic. I was really inspired by the color purple when putting together this outfit. 

I wore this on Monday to do some shopping with friends. Since we were going to be in SoHo, I figured we'd be doing a lot of walking (and I was right, haha!) so I decided to wear sneakers. I've expressed my love for these sneakers before but I just can't get enough! They are so fashionable, comfortable and I can literally pair them with anything! 
Shirt: Vintage
Blazer: Olly Oxen Free Vintage
Shorts: Boohoo
Sneakers: SUPRA


Photography by Martha Z.

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Mixing Blue And Yellow

On Thursday, I had the opportunity to hang out with my friends Aisha and Jolina, and my baby boy Mikko! I was so excited to see them, its been so long since we spent some time together! We took baby Mikko to the park, snapped a few pictures and pigged out hahaha! We had Nutella pizza with strawberries and banana slices on top. Yummmmy! 


On another note, sometimes when I can't find what to wear I opt for a black and white look, it's quick and simple. A little too simple for me, haha! so I decided to play with colors. I just love mixing Blue and Yellow. What colors do you like to mix?
















T-shirt: FANIA
Jeans: Old Navy 
Blazer: Vintage
Sandals: Rainbow
Bag: Rainbow


Until next time ♥
-RDM xo



Photography by Aisha A.

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Orange You Glad

Hey my loves! I enjoy sharing new outfits and catching up with all of you. Nothing new has really been going on, just working a lot! Before I began working at American Apparel I thought that I would be a bit limited to what I can wear being that I have to dress all in American Apparel but I haven't felt that way at all, at least not yet.. Hahaha! I am still able to play with colors and prints which you all know I love! ♥ 






Shirt: American Apparel
Pants: American Apparel
Belt: American Apparel
Shoes: American Apparel
Jacket: Levi's 




Thank you for stopping by! 
Follow me on Instagram @Rogerdemonserrath ♥
- RDM xo


Photography by Shannel S.

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Work Casual

Hi ya'll! ♥ 
I am so happy to tell you all that I am now employed by American Apparel. Although my feet hurt, working has made everything a bit better, safe to say. My closet will soon be full with clothing from American Apparel being that we have to wear their clothing head to toe and I am so excited! 

Although I'll be spending most of the week working, I will not let that get in the way of blogging! This is a perfect example. I took a 15 minute break and my co-worker was kind enough to snap these amazing pictures of me! Thanks Quinn! XO 


Shirt: American Apparel
Sweater: American Apparel
Pants: American Apparel
Belt: American Apparel
Sneakers: Adidas


Thank you for reading! 
 -RDM ♥


Photography by Quinn F.

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When In Doubt, Mix Prints

Hi my loves! 

I had so much fun on Saturday! I heard about the Queens Night Market some time last week and I thought to myself "I have to go!" I was really excited to be a bit daring and try some new foods. Unfortunately, I wasn't daring or brave enough. There was a wide variety of vendors, they had everything from chocolate chip cookies to pig heart. Yes, pig heart! I stuck to good ol' tacos, which in fact were AMAZING!

Now we all know when it comes to what I wear I am daring and I love to mix prints. Originally I was thinking of wearing this snakeskin print suit with a white button down shirt or a grey tee but that was so "basic" to me. I wanted to add some contrast and I knew this shirt would be perfect in doing that! I mean you know my motto, "When in doubt, mix prints!" I added my black loafers and black fedora hat to bring everything together. 



























Shirt: I can't remember where I purchased this! Sorry :(
Pants: Sheinside
Blazer: Sheinside
Hat: H&M
Shoes: EASTLAND


I hope you guys enjoyed this look! Thank you for stopping by! 
 -RDM ♥



Photography by Shannel S. & Vinnie S.

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Herringbone Culottes

Happy Sunday ya'll! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! ♥ I purchased this pair of Culottes this winter and I have been going crazy to wear them! Hahaha! Now that we are transitioning into warmer weather, I finally had the opportunity to wear them. In wanting to make the shorts the focal point of the outfit, I paired them with a basic white tee but ya'll know me, I LOVE details! So, I also added pastel yellow socks, my awesome Jump From Paper bag and my Glitter American Apparel Dance shoes I purchased while they were having their 90% OFF sale.







Shirt: Forever21
Shorts: Boohoo
Socks: UNIQLO
Shoes: American Apparel
Hat: H&M
Jacket: Forever21
Bag: Jump From Paper



Photography by Arianna L.

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