Fashion, Travel & Lifestyle. – Page 205 – As told by Jessica Steele. Based in NYC.

December 9, 2013March 7, 2015

Restricted Shoes & K.Bell Socks GIVEAWAY!

It’s no secret that I’m a pretty big fan of both Restricted Shoes and K.Bell Socks at this point (I’ve been living in Restricted’s boots and heels for most of the Fall and I basically wished for colder weather just so I could have an excuse to wear all of the cute K.Bell socks and tights I now own). Lucky for me the whole boots and legwear look is everywhere this season so I couldn’t resist this match made in heaven. All this week I’m going to be showing you exactly how to style boots and booties with leggings, tights, and socks (the above image is just a sneak peek). Andddd since I’ve heard you’ve all been good this year – I thought it would be fitting to share the love. Enter below for your chance to win:Your choice of 1 pair of Restricted Shoes (I’m styling the City Search, Lynn, and Wyatt)And the entire K.Bell winter legwear wardrobe I’m wearing above – which includes 2 pairs of knee high fashion socks, 1 pair of microfiber tights, 1 pair of fleece lined leggings and 1 pair of velvet leggingsYou’ve got until Sunday 12/15 at midnight to enter (US residents only) – good luck!

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December 9, 2013March 7, 2015

weekend flashback

Despite all of the holiday partying that took place here on the blog, I battled a bad cold for most of last week, so by the time this weekend arrived I needed a real break. And on Saturday (a rare rainy and chilly day here in LA) I took it. No work, just rest. And just like that, Sunday I woke up feeling like a new person. So we hunted down a Christmas tree, decorated, baked a batch of gingerbread cookies and otherwise prepared for a new week ahead. And this week is gonna be good. In the spirit of holiday surprises I won’t say too much, but I can say you’ll most certainly going to want to check back tomorrow.

December 6, 2013March 7, 2015

season of shine

All this week I’ve been sharing my take on Holiday party attire, and I thought it would be fun to end by bringing some of those scenes to life for you. So I present ‘Season of Shine’ – a short, but festive film. While admittedly amateur, I’m hoping to eventually share more bits of film, so I’d love to hear if it’s something you enjoy. Until then, happy weekend!

December 5, 2013March 7, 2015

champagne affair

If you’ve been checking in this week, you already saw Jess (of Prosecco and Plaid) and I team up with Asos to share our East Coast vs. West Coast ‘Home for the Holidays‘ looks. And while I love a good casually festive look (and that sweater is now pretty much the softest thing I own) one of the things I love most about this time of year is the chance to really get dressed up. The ‘Champagne Affair’ if you will, is like the shining star of the Holiday party circuit. Your chance to go all out – sequins, shine, metallics, you name it. Jess and I took a similar approach pairing a shiny showstopper of a dress with an oversized sweater/coat for warmth, black tights and heels. A pretty much unbeatable combo. While it was difficult to narrow down which party dress I wanted (seriously, have you seen the selection Asos is offering these days?), the search was over when I found this structured red plaid number. Now pass the bubbly.

Metallic Check Shift Dress // Teardrop Earrings // Metallic Heel Pumps – all c/o Asos **get 30% Off Sitewide through 12/5 with code MOREMOREMORE**

December 4, 2013March 7, 2015

tuxedo tinsel

There’s something to be said for mixing it up. While my first instinct is always to go for a dress, when it came time to tackle Office Holiday Parties – I thought, why not try something different? What I love about this look is that it’s completely standout while also completely workplace appropriate. No worrying about whether your dress is too short or your top too flashy. It’s festive and cool but not over the top. Which is probably exactly how you want to appear when drinking with your co-workers, right? To be honest I’ve never really been quite sure how to style this vest before now, but when I paired it with these velvet leggings (as dreamy as you’d imagine), a silky white button down and sleek metallic and grey accents it was suddenly exactly what I wanted. Black tie with a twist. After all, they always say dress for the job you want, not the one you have – and I most certainly want a job that calls for a tinsel-worthy take on a tux.Old Navy Coat – on major sale! // H&M Tuxedo Vest – similar here // F21 Shirt – similar here // K.Bell Velvet Leggings c/o // Vintage Clutch – similar here // Vintage YSL Heels – similar here on sale!