navy breeze

The Steele Maiden: Navy BreezeBreezy Spring days kind of just beg for a dress that can catch the wind, am I right?  This navy maxi has gotten a ton of wear over the seasons and so with a light cardigan, vintage belt and bag and sleek peep toe booties, it was a pretty fail safe way to start the week.  And maybe it’s because I was coming back from a holiday weekend or just the warm weather but I managed to get up early, go for a run along the East River, and take these pictures all before I walked to work in the morning.  Hoping the rest of the week will follow in Monday’s productive footsteps.P.S. I’m taking you with me to work tomorrow – and showing you the essentials from one of my favorite brands that gets me through the 9-5 and beyond – so be sure to check back! J.Crew Cardigan // Ruche Maxi – love this option // Vintage Belt and Clutch // Sole Society Booties c/o
The Steele Maiden: Navy Breeze
The Steele Maiden: Navy Breeze
The Steele Maiden: Navy Breeze
The Steele Maiden: Navy Breeze
The Steele Maiden: Navy Breeze
The Steele Maiden: Navy Breeze




spotted: spring style

The Steele Maiden: Middle Ground
For a long time I felt like it would be ‘cheating’ to have a style icon.  And while I still don’t exactly think it’s very original to have one particular person that you try to emulate, these days I think it’s great to have a short list of ‘muses’ if you will.  Stylishly smart women who are a great gauge of where you’d like to align yourself fashion-wise.  Blogger/model/photographer extraordinaire Hanneli Mustaparta is definitely on that list for me.  She’s undoubtedly beautiful and has an amazing wardrobe, but it’s more then that.  She wears the clothes, not the other way around.  The weather has been a little crazy these past few days but once we finally settle into Spring for good (and I’m really hoping that is any day now), I love the idea of a simple white crop top, swingy printed midi skirt and nothing more than cool flats and chic sunglasses.  I’d love to hear, who’s on your muse list?


  


count the ways

The Steele Maiden: Count the Ways
Moving back has been like a sensory overload in which every street either holds something completely new that wasn’t there before I moved, or oppositely some place I loved and had nearly forgotten all about.  This past weekend Adam and I explored the Lower East Side and we happened upon Schillor’s Liquor Bar – a wonderful memory jog since between the Americana cool decor and the delicious drinks, this is a place I want to definitely want to remember that I loved.  We didn’t get to stop in since we were on official blogging business working on a fun project I’ll reveal soon, so it’s going on my list of places (new and old) we’ve got to make the rounds to.  This outfit was perfect for the casual vibes that go with the neighborhood, ripped denim and a pair of killer boots is practically a uniform in these parts.  Finished it off with aviators, a vintage bag and this amazing numbered charm necklace.. another way to count all the ways in which I love this city.

The Steele Maiden: Count the Ways

The Steele Maiden: Count the Ways

The Steele Maiden: Count the Ways

The Steele Maiden: Count the Ways

The Steele Maiden: Count the Ways

The Steele Maiden: Count the Ways

The Steele Maiden: Count the Ways




the better show with snobswap

The Steele Maiden: The Better Show with SnobswapLast week I had the (seriously awesome) opportunity to join online designer consignment boutique Snobswap and three other lovely bloggers (Liz of Dear Andi, Jess of Girls off Fifth and Eliza of The Village Vogue) for a taping of The Better Show spotlighting how to get Spring celebrity style for less.  Basically I showed up, had my hair and make-up done, threw on a Chanel bag, shared a green room with Kelly Osbourne, and then cut to camera 3 for a quick close up.  In short, a totally surreal morning that will probably never be repeated in my life.  My friends at Snobswap had me impersonating Olivia Palermo (ahem, major style/girl crush), and I think they nailed her effortless cool in this print mixed look, complete with strappy black Bottega Veneta sandals and aforementioned Chanel.  Such a dream.  If you’re in New York you can catch the show on WLNY at 6 AM or on the Hallmark Channel at 12 PM – or check your local listings.  Huge thanks to the entire SnobSwap team and The Better Show for having me!  
The Steele Maiden: The Better Show with Snobswap





river side

The Steele Maiden: River Side
One of my favorite things about where I used to live on the Upper East Side (pre-LA adventures), was my proximity to the East River and luckily in our new East Village spot we’re afforded the same nearby views.  There’s just something about being able to take a late afternoon walk along the water that instantly relaxes you.  With the longer daylight and warmer temps, I’m guessing this will quickly become a part of my weekly routine.  Since it’s usually a bit breezy on the water I carried this color blocked cardigan with me, paired with one of my favorite dresses (last seen here).  And even though we weren’t necessarily going anywhere, I dressed it up with these impossibly comfortable ankle strap heels, a touch of sparkle, and this new favorite clutch from Ever + Mi Crush.  Pretty ruched leather and delicate lace in wear with anything neutrals mean this bag is sure to be coming with me on quite a few more outings this Spring.  Whether it’s a real date night, or just a stroll along the river.
 
 
The Steele Maiden: River Side
The Steele Maiden: River Side
The Steele Maiden: River Side
The Steele Maiden: River Side
The Steele Maiden: River Side
The Steele Maiden: River Side