Steffanie Monae’ wearing an oversized chocolate brown leather jacket, blue cropped button-up shirt, cream skirt, and orange sunglasses in an editorial cover for her brown leather jacket styling guide.

The Brown Leather Jacket Edit: How to Find the Right Style for Your Wardrobe

By: Steffanie Monae" October 30, 2026October 30, 2026 Fashion TIps, How ToFeaturedLeave a Comment

The Wardrobe Edit | Steffanie Monae’ There’s something about a great leather jacket that can completely change an outfit. You can be wearing the simplest pieces, a white tee, your favorite denim, a pair of trousers, and suddenly, the right jacket makes everything feel more intentional. But here’s the thing: not every leather jacket serves…

Steffanie Monae’ wearing an olive green trench coat with wide-leg jeans, a cream graphic sweatshirt, and sunglasses for a polished casual outfit.

How to Style a Trench Coat With Jeans: 3 Tips for a Polished Outfit

By: Steffanie Monae" October 23, 2026October 29, 2026 Fashion TIpsFeaturedLeave a Comment

By Steffanie Monae’ | Your Online Stylist Girl, this is why I always say good style isn’t about constantly buying something new. It’s about knowing what to buy, what to keep, and how to wear it. Case in point: my olive Topshop trench coat. I’ve owned this coat for years, and she’s STILL giving! The…

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Steffanie’s Most Loved: My At-Home Nail Routine

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I love for my nails to be done. Actually getting them done? That’s another story. There are certain little things that instantly make me feel more put together. A good outfit. My jewelry. My hair cooperating. And definitely my nails being done. But here’s the thing: I don’t actually love getting my nails done. I…

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Hi, I’m Steffanie Monae’ — a fashion lover, wife, mom, creator, and the woman behind Shop Jayla. Fashion has always been more than clothes for me. I studied Fashion Merchandising and Marketing at San Francisco State University, and after 15+ years of styling, creating, evolving, and figuring out my own personal style, I’ve learned that…

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Fall 2026 Capsule Wardrobe: Build the Foundation First

By: Steffanie Monae" August 28, 2026October 30, 2026

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Getting dressed gets a lot easier when your wardrobe actually works together. That is the whole reason I keep coming back to capsule wardrobes. And when I say capsule wardrobe, I do not mean a closet full of beige basics, twelve pieces total, or giving up the fun part of fashion. For me, a capsule…

Chocolate brown and butter yellow polka dot outfit styled for early fall with a faux leather jacket, knee-high boots, structured handbag, and gold accessories. Fashion inspiration for how to wear polka dots into fall.

The Polka Dot Edit: How I’m Styling This Classic Print From Summer Into Fall

By: Steffanie Monae" July 24, 2026October 23, 2026

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There are certain trends that you have to convince yourself to like. Polka dots weren’t one of them. While I was getting ready for vacation, I found myself doing what I always do before a trip, browsing for a few new pieces. Somewhere along the way, I realized I kept adding polka dots to my…

The Chocolate Edit: 5 Elevated Ways to Wear Chocolate Brown This Season

By: Steffanie Monae" July 17, 2026September 12, 2026

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Chocolate brown has quietly become one of fashion’s most luxurious neutrals. It’s rich, sophisticated, and surprisingly versatile. Whether you’re styling it with classic denim, creamy neutrals, or unexpected pops of color, chocolate instantly makes an outfit feel more elevated. If you’re looking for fresh outfit inspiration, here are five color combinations and style pairings I’m…

Flat lay jewelry styling guide featuring gold hoop earrings, chain bracelets, pendant necklaces, statement cuff bracelets, pearl jewelry, and oversized aviator sunglasses on a neutral stone tray. Blog banner for How I’m Building a Jewelry Collection That Makes Every Outfit Feel Better by Steffanie Monae.

How I’m Building a Jewelry Collection That Makes Every Outfit Feel Better

By: Steffanie Monae" June 5, 2026August 28, 2026

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How do we refresh our wardrobes without breaking the bank? Now, don’t get me wrong, I love shopping as much as the next girl, but I don’t always think the answer is buying a whole new closet every season. Sometimes the answer is much simpler. Sometimes your wardrobe just needs a better accessory. If you’ve…

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Denim Pieces That Make Outfits Feel Instantly Styled This Summer

By: Steffanie Monae" May 27, 2026August 28, 2026

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Okay, so if you haven’t noticed by now… I love sunglasses, I’m currently in my ballet sneaker era, and now we officially need to talk about my love for GOOD denim. Because denim? Denim is forever. And I’m all about building a wardrobe filled with pieces I can really flip and reverse… (In my Missy…

Steffanie Monae wearing oversized black sunglasses with a denim vest and satin skirt alongside a second outfit featuring amber aviator sunglasses and a fringe plaid duster, styled in a neutral fashion blog banner showcasing affordable summer sunglasses trends and elevated everyday style.

The Sunglasses I’m Wearing All Summer: Easy Accessories That Make Outfits Feel Elevated

By: Steffanie Monae" May 15, 2026July 17, 2026

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Okay, if you have been around here for even five minutes, then you already know your girl loves sunglasses. Honestly, putting on sunglasses feels like my Sasha Fierce moment. I instantly feel cooler, more confident, a little more mysterious, and suddenly like I know exactly who I am and what I’m doing with this thing…

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How to Style Ballet Sneakers Without Looking Too Casual

By: Steffanie Monae" May 8, 2026July 17, 2026

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Ballet sneakers are one of those trends that people have a lot of opinions about, and honestly, I get it. They sit somewhere between sporty and feminine, practical and styled, simple and statement-making all at once. But that is also what makes them fun. When you style them with intention, ballet sneakers can feel fresh,…

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How to Style a Statement Blazer Without Overthinking It

By: Steffanie Monae" May 1, 2026May 27, 2026

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A statement blazer can completely change an outfit. It has a way of making even the simplest basics feel more polished, more interesting, and a little more fashion-forward without needing much else. The key is knowing what actually makes a blazer feel like a statement piece and how to style it in a way that…

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How to Style a Slip Dress This Spring: The Timeless Closet Staple That Never Leaves

By: Steffanie Monae" April 24, 2026May 27, 2026

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Some trends come and go. Others quietly return year after year, stronger, smarter, and more refined each time. The slip dress is one of those rare pieces. Minimal, feminine, effortless, and endlessly versatile, the slip dress has proven it isn’t just a passing trend. It has become a true wardrobe staple that works across seasons,…

It’s Okay to Rest: The Reset You Didn’t Plan for (But Needed)

By: Steffanie Monae" March 27, 2026May 1, 2026

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There are days when everything feels off. You sit down, ready to work. You have the plan. You have the vision. But your mind? It’s not cooperating. And instead of giving yourself grace… you start feeling guilty. This week, I had one of those days. As a work-from-home mom building a business from scratch, I…