Fashion, Travel & Lifestyle. – Page 185 – As told by Jessica Steele. Based in NYC.

May 14, 2014March 7, 2015

texture trick

Between celebrating my sister’s wedding this past weekend, my birthday yesterday, and battling a bit of a flu since Sunday – I haven’t had too many spare moments. I’ll be back with more tomorrow (the weather’s turned and suddenly my closet seems fresh with things to wear), but for today I’m going to keep things short and sweet. But introducing this incredible lace sweatshirt just couldn’t wait. You already know I love pieces that mix something traditionally casual (a slouchy sweatshirt) and something typically dressy (lace), but I think it’s the texture here that really gets me. Mixed with the gingham, which has a bit of it’s own visual texture, and the pebbled leather of my favorite work tote and this seemingly simple look is suddenly something worth sharing.

Dex Lace Sweatshirt c/o – available via Nordstrom // Sole Society Bag c/o // Topshop Skirt // Asos Sandals c/o

May 9, 2014March 7, 2015

in the garden

Last weekend Adam and I explored, what I venture to guess is Central Park’s best kept secret – the Conservatory Gardens. Located wayyy uptown, the trip is worth it once you’ve wandered through the expansive paths – pouring with colorful flowers this time of year. Naturally, I thought a playful print mix and bold colors were fitting. I’ve had this bird printed top for years but every Spring feels right to pull it out again. This time around I paired it with my favorite gingham skirt (last seen here), and a primary bag and pumps. Even though I’m a downtown girl now, I’ll definitely be making this trip again.

Denim Jacket – similar via Old Navy // Anthropologie Top – cute option via Piperlime // Madewell Gingham Skirt // Sole Society Clutch c/o // H&M Heels – similar via Sole Society

May 8, 2014March 7, 2015

night out with ASOS

On Tuesday, I shared my birthday wish list – which was basically just a group of things from ASOS that I’m lusting after for Spring/Summer and am using my impending birthday next week as an excuse to indulge. Yesterday I revealed the first of half of what I actually scored from that list – the perfect makings of a day trip outfit – and so today I’m showing off what I chose for a night out on the town. I’m not really into birthday parties (in my own honor that is.. the thought of it just sort of makes me cringe), but what I do love is to go out for dinner/drinks with Adam and a couple of close friends. I’ve been obsessing over matching top and skirt sets for months now, and this flowy floral crop top and high waisted skirt number proved irresistible. Now just to pick a place to go out!

Floral Crop Top, Matching Skirt and Scalloped Clutch – all c/o ASOS // Sole Society Heels

May 7, 2014March 7, 2015

day trip with ASOS

Yesterday I shared my Birthday wish list (all compiled from the incredible selection at ASOS right now.. because honestly they’ve kind of got everything), so today I’m back to share what exactly I picked out from that list of must-haves. I mentioned already that Adam and I have a little day trip planned for the occasion, and so this slouchy baseball tee (it totally reminds me of the Senior girls in Dazed and Confused – which happens to be a favorite style reference of mine) paired with a dark denim mini skirt and slip on floral sneakers were the perfect choices. When I’m running around I like to keep things fairly streamlined and this sporty meets girly vibe felt right. When simplifying I think it’s all in the detail – like the print on the sneakers and the dolphin hem on the skirt. I took everything for a test run through Brooklyn over the weekend and while the wind nearly blew me away, you can’t beat that view.

Color Block Baseball Tee // Denim Mini Skirt // Floral Slip-On Sneakers – all c/o ASOS // Thrifted bag

May 6, 2014March 7, 2015

birthday wish list with ASOS

Somehow another year has flown by, and I’ve got a birthday (I’ll leave you guessing as the exactly which one..) coming up a week from today. While I don’t usually make much of a big deal of my own birthday, it comes at just about the time where I want to be changing over into a full out Spring/Summer wardrobe and so it’s a good excuse to pick up a few new items to make the transition more fun. And even though a big party isn’t really my scene, Adam and I always plan a little day trip outing and also pick somewhere fun to go out and grab a drink. My one stop shop for pieces no matter what the occasion? ASOS. I pulled together a wish list of both warm weather, day trip-ready pieces as well as bright and bold items for a night out on the town. As to exactly which ones I picked up for myself? Come back tomorrow and Thursday and I’ll be showing you!

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