Fashion, Travel & Lifestyle. – Page 186 – As told by Jessica Steele. Based in NYC.

May 1, 2014March 7, 2015

may flowers

After several days of April ~~torrential rain~~ showers, I’m hoping the start to a new month (and my strong affinity towards florals this week) really brings out those May flowers. Warmer temps and sunshine wouldn’t hurt either there, Mother Nature. I wore this outfit the other day while Adam and I ran some errands right before we got caught in one such ‘shower’. I like that the sweetness of this skirt is tempered by the easy sweatshirt, practical vest and comfortable wedges. And ever since I tried out monochromatic blue, I’ve really been on a kick with it. Of course it’s easier, when roughly half my wardrobe is in some shade of the hue. Beckoning those blue skies, I hope.

Old Navy Sweatshirt // Mango Vest // Minkpink Dress // Capwell & Co. Necklace // Rebecca Minkoff bag via Nordstrom Rack // Nine West Wedges – old, similar via Sole Society

April 30, 2014March 7, 2015

selfie ready with P&G’s Olay skincare

When it comes to my skincare routine, I’m pretty low maintenance. Like just remembering to wash off my make-up at the end of the night low maintenance. But lately, I’ve been wondering if maybe I should up my game. We’re closing in on my sister’s wedding (those pictures will last a lifetime people) and my next birthday (one that puts my firmly in the ‘late twenties’ category) and flawless, vital looking skin suddenly just seems essential. Not to mention that we all have to be selfie ready at all times, right? So it was pretty serendipitous when StyleList asked me to give Olay’s complete skincare regime a run for its money. The results put my old routine to shame. Out of the 9 products I tried, my new skincare repertoire now includes the ProX Spot Fading Treatment (used twice daily has already started to even some old sun spots), Complete All Day Moisturizer with SPF (sunscreen everyday is a no brainer if I’m looking to improve my skin), 7-in-1 Anti-Aging Moisturizer (used as a base before make-up this felt lightweight yet deeply hydrating and even seemed to subtly even my skin tone too), and my hands down favorite the 7-in-1 Eye Brightening CC Cream (under-circles are now but a faint memory). The entire routine takes no more than 5 minutes in the morning and again at night, plus all of it can be found at my local drugstore.. oh and my skin has never looked better. Now let me take a selfie.

This is a collaboration between P&G and the AOL Lifestyle Contributor Network. Compensation was provided by P&G via AOL Media, however as always all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Steele Maiden possible. The Girl That Loves ‘Selfie’ Crop Top c/o

April 29, 2014March 7, 2015

twist of lime

My sister’s wedding is coming up in less than 2 weeks, and this cocktail dress is a definite rehearsal dinner contender. But I’ve got a ‘life is short, eat dessert first’ attitude when it comes to party dresses – in other words why save them hidden away in your closet for the perfect occasion? So a Sunday evening margarita happy hour at our neighborhood Mexican joint seemed perfect for a debut. Especially since this particular little black dress comes with its own twist of (neon) lime. Life is short – wear the dress and have that 2nd margarita. Either way, come wedding season you’ll be armed and ready with this saucy little number. Darling Dress c/o // Target Bag – similar via Asos // Lulu Frost Earrings // Zara Heels – similar via Zappos

April 28, 2014March 7, 2015

floral fever

As if overnight, everything has bloomed in our little neighborhood. For a stroll through the park yesterday, I couldn’t resist wearing this floral kimono to follow suit. While my style is often a range of things, it’s probably never been described as boho. But since we’re in the midst of festival season (and dreaming Summer dreams), I thought I’d loosen things up a bit – and this floral top mixed with ripped jeans, long necklaces and midi rings, plus a bold bag and shoes is my more classic take on the bohemian agenda.

The Girl that Loves Floral Kimono c/o // Madewell T-Shirt // Old Navy Jeans // Lulu Frost & Vintage Necklaces // H&M Heels – similar // Melie Bianco Bag c/o

April 28, 2014March 7, 2015

weekend flashback

This weekend was all about settling in. We hung artwork on our apartment walls (see the decor in our LA home here), I settled on a new place to practice bikram yoga (have you ever tried? 90 minutes in a 100+ degree room and I promise your life will change..), Adam and I found our new go-to Mexican restaurant (happy hour margaritas are equally life changing), spent some time in the local park and had some of the best New York bagels I’ve yet to come by at Tompkins Square Bagels. There were trips to the laundromat, hardware store, and pharmacy peppered in there too – all of which, although chores, only served to make me feel even more at home into our new East Village neighborhood. I even practiced my best New Yorker black on black look. But don’t worry, there’s a Spring inspired color punch coming your way tomorrow. I guess a little of LA survives after all…