STRIPES AND SNEAKERS

Loft_Striped_Skirt_Sperry_Canvas_SneakersI’ll be honest with you all – last week, life threw me for a bit of a loop. It felt like every day something new, unexpected and frankly kind of awful happened. And while this corner of the internet is meant to be a happy little escape.. it’s also meant to feel real (we’ve all seen those Instagram accounts that are just painfully perfect).  With that said… here’s to a new week. In a new skirt. And crossing our cold East Coast fingers that real Spring weather shows up soon, amiright?!

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THE EDIT: WITH SKIRT THE RULES

The Edit with Jen of Skirt the Rules NYC Fashion Blog

Last week I introduced my newest series The Edit as a way to spotlight some of my favorite bloggers and let them share with you first-hand the best of their own cities. Today we’re back (and closer to home) with fellow New Yorker Jen of fashion blog, Skirt the Rules.

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BUILDING A JEWELRY WARDROBE

The Steele Maiden: Building a Jewelry Wardrobe

As I find myself leaning more and more towards a streamlined clothing wardrobe, I’ve been leaning more heavily on my collection of jewelry to elevate even the simplest of outfits. And it occurred to me, that a jewelry wardrobe is something that should be just as thoughtfully curated. Since I’ve spent close to 4 years working in the jewelry business and many more being an admirer, I thought I could share some helpful tips. Continue reading “BUILDING A JEWELRY WARDROBE”

DISTRESSED DENIM AND LEATHER

distressed_denim_leather_bomber_jacket_sole_society_suede_heels_striped_bagThe weather was pretty gloomy in New York this past weekend and I took the chance to disconnect. Aside from battling a long run in the rain along the East River on Saturday morning, I mainly stayed tucked away in my apartment, reading, binge watching Netflix and hanging out with Adam. In a life of go, go, go.. it was pretty wonderful.

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5 MINUTE ESCAPE

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Ahh.. Friday.  Now that the new site is up (hurrah!) and I’m settled into my half marathon training, I’m looking forward to relaxing this weekend and enjoying the first bit of Spring weather. Maybe it’s the change of the season but I’ve got a major travel itch lately. How dreamy are the streets of Cordoba, Spain – pictured above? And if I were to be taking a trip, I’ve got my eye on some pretty new wardrobe additions. Continue reading “5 MINUTE ESCAPE”