spotted: summer style

The Steele Maiden: Summer style with printed Topshop midi skirt
Ever since I took the turban plunge (and New York hit 90 degrees), I’ve been craving this sort of Dolce & Gabbana meets Lana Del Ray sort of Summer style.  There’s a kind of womanly sultriness that comes with the confidence of wearing little more than a white blouse and your hair tied up in a scarf – one that feels somehow way cooler than the girlish tank dresses I probably used to run around in.  The thing I love most about this sort of look is that its at once both totally comfortable while also being a little bit over the top impractical (think walkable stacked heel sandals paired with standout statement earrings in the middle of the afternoon).  La Dolce Vita by way of the East Village.  
 
Topshop Midi Skirt // ASOS Headscarf // Ruche Top // Bauble Bar Earrings (20% off with code SAVE20) // J.Crew Factory Clutch (30% off with code BIGSALE) // ASOS Sandals   

 

citron splash

The Steele Maiden: Citron Splash with French Connection
Yesterday was officially the hottest day of 2014 – like mandatory after dinner ice cream truck runs kinda hot.  You know the city has really heated up when everyone is wearing some version of the same exact outfit. It usually goes something like: lighter than air top, as short as work-appropriate allows shorts, and sandals.  My spin on the look involved this new drop waist top in bright citron from French Connection (on major sale right now!) that conveniently happens to have a split back so I can catch a bit of a breeze on my walks to and from work.  Now about installing some A/C in my apartment..

Lulu Frost Necklace (at sample sale prices through 6/22!) // French Connection Top c/o (extra 50% off sale price with code S14FIFTY) // Zara Clutch  // Urban Outfitters Shorts – // Asos Sandals – similar from Forever 21 

The Steele Maiden: Citron Splash with French Connection

The Steele Maiden: Citron Splash with French Connection

The Steele Maiden: Citron Splash with French Connection

The Steele Maiden: Citron Splash with French Connection

The Steele Maiden: Citron Splash with French Connection

brunch time

The Steele Maiden: Brunch style with Sole Society and The EverygirlIn case you missed it, yesterday I excitedly shared a look into my feature with The Everygirl and Sole Society.  I’m back today with what was maybe my favorite look (you can see all 4 here).  Brunch is something New Yorkers take pretty seriously, so you can’t exactly turn up looking like you just rolled out of bed.  Unfortunately, catching up on sleep on the weekend is also a serious matter – so this scarf as turban solution is a match made in heaven.  These cutoff jean shorts and this blouse-y white top (denim cut offs and a white top are also a pretty perfect match while we’re at it..) and my leopard slip ons are the perfect mix of well-dressed without seeming overdressed.  Now, can it be the weekend again already?Sole Society Scarf (worn as turban) c/o // Sunglass Warehouse Aviators c/o // Capwell & Co Necklace // Zara Top – recently found in store – similar available via Ruche // Denim Cutoffs – similar via Urban Outfitters // Sole Society Bag c/o // Steve Madden Sneakers 
The Steele Maiden: Brunch style with Sole Society and The Everygirl
The Steele Maiden: Brunch style with Sole Society and The Everygirl
The Steele Maiden: Brunch style with Sole Society and The Everygirl
The Steele Maiden: Brunch style with Sole Society and The Everygirl
The Steele Maiden: Brunch style with Sole Society and The Everygirl
The Steele Maiden: Brunch style with Sole Society and The Everygirl
The Steele Maiden: Brunch style with Sole Society and The Everygirl




summer romance

The Steele Maiden: Summer RomanceI mentioned I’d been working on something pretty exciting lately and I’m thrilled to be able to finally share it with you.  If you haven’t been reading The Everygirl then you’re totally missing out – you’ll find everything from career advice, beautiful home decor ideas and naturally, fashion styling – and you already know I’m head over heels (pun intended) with Sole Society, so when they wanted to team up for a feature on how to style Summer scarves I jumped at the chance.  You can see the full feature here – but over the next few days I’ll also be sharing more of each look.  This date night outfit with a scarf worn as an easy wrap (why is it so cold in restaurants these days?) was one of my favorites.  Sole Society Scarf c/o // Dex Lace Pullover c/o – available via Nordstrom // F21 Mini Skirt // Midi Rings – similar via Bauble Bar // Seychelles Wedges The Steele Maiden: Summer Romance

The Steele Maiden: Summer Romance

The Steele Maiden: Summer Romance

The Steele Maiden: Summer Romance

The Steele Maiden: Summer Romance



pink at the park

The Steele Maiden: Pink at the ParkThis week has been close to frantic levels of busy – between longer work days, putting in time of some really exciting blog projects launching very soon, and having been away all weekend and getting ready to leave again this weekend it feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day/week/month.  Anyone else out there feeling the same?  I feel what helps is even squeezing in 15-20 minutes of sanity throughout the day.  For me, that’s my walk to and from work – especially when Adam meets me and we can just talk and take in the city without worrying about life’s little stresses or checking emails.  I’ve had this floral dress since the winter but it’s been begging for a pair of tan legs.  And cute shoes, naturally.  Can we talk about how good these printed, 1940’s pin-up worthy wedges are? They’re almost enough to make me forget all over that overflowing inbox. p.s. Don’t forget to enter my giveaway with Gloss48 here to pick up some Summer beauty essentials on us! Lulu’s Dress – cute floral shift dress via Ruche // Zara Bag // Restricted Wedges c /o // Lulu Frost Necklace 
The Steele Maiden: Pink at the Park

The Steele Maiden: Pink at the Park

The Steele Maiden: Pink at the Park

The Steele Maiden: Pink at the Park

The Steele Maiden: Pink at the Park

The Steele Maiden: Pink at the Park