Fashion, Travel & Lifestyle. – Page 196 – As told by Jessica Steele. Based in NYC.

March 5, 2014March 7, 2015

tornado alley

I’m on the last leg of our road trip today, but just two days back we were on the long road through Kansas. You know how sometimes you picture certain places and they turn out to be completely different than you imagined? Kansas wasn’t like that. Flat fields for as far as the eye can see, for as many hours as the day is long. But even through the monotony, it’s kind of incredible to see a part of America so different than all the other ones I’ve been through (and at 36 states visited, I’ve got quite a bit to compare it to). We stopped roadside to take these photos, and when I tell you it was cold and windy that’s probably an understatement. At just over 15 degrees and strong gusts, I barely could hold on to my print mixed layers long enough to get a few pictures before my hair was in a knot and Adam’s hands were numb. Here’s hoping Spring is on it’s way to New York by the time we get there!

p.s. I did a fun interview with Sunglass Warehouse here and picked my favorite items for Spring as a Guest Editor for SnobSwap here!

Tulle Jacket // MinkPink Dress – similar // AE Denim Jacket – similar // Sole Society Boots // Sunglass Warehouse Glasses c/o

March 4, 2014March 7, 2015

mountain view

This is our second time tackling the cross country trek, but even by ‘seasoned’ road traveler standards – day two of our trip was pretty exhausting. By the time we’d got on the road after San Francisco, crossed the entire state of Nevada and finally arrived into Salt Lake City almost 12 hours had passed and it was nearing midnight. That meant the first time I saw the gorgeous mountains that surround the city was not until the next day. And while we didn’t have a ton of time to explore Salt Lake, the views alone were worth the quick stop. For a morning in the mountain town, I went with cozy chic layers – like this denim dress (last seen just a few weeks ago here with bare legs – ha!) and shearling jacket, plus the now necessary combo of tights, socks and boots. Check back tomorrow for yet another change of scenery.

Sunglass Warehouse Glasses c/o // Grayson Dress c/o // Tulle Jacket – similar on sale! // Bag via TJ Maxx // K.Bell Socks c/o // Olukai Boots c/o

March 3, 2014March 7, 2015

painted ladies

By today we’re moving into the heart of America and headed towards Kansas City, but just a few short days ago we were strolling the steep streets of San Francisco. I mentioned it here, but whenever I travel I always try and dress a little bit more like that particular city. For San Francisco, that meant easy classics (a neutral cardigan and wedge boots), a hint of nautical (stripes), and pastels to match the gorgeous homes (these mint jeans). Speaking of homes, even if you’re not exactly an architecture buff you’ll probably recognize the row of colorful homes behind me here – known as the Painted Ladies – from ‘Full House’ fame. Aside from Alamo Square (the park pictured), we grabbed a bit to eat in the trendy Marina and Mission areas (highly recommend both Tacolicious for margaritas and clearly, tacos, as well Craftsman & Wolves for artisan pastries), and took a drive across the Golden Gate. Somehow I’m guessing today’s views through Kansas will be slightly less striking. p.s. thank you to everyone that has wished us well on our journey! I’m so glad to have you all to share this with.F21 T-Shirt // Target Cardigan – similar // Zara Jeans – similar at Gap – now 35% off w/ code MARCH // Sunglass Warehouse Glasses c/o // Bag via Marshalls // OluKai Boots c/o

February 28, 2014March 7, 2015

follow the voyage

And we’re off! For the next 6 days I’ll be on the road from coast to coast and sharing what I’m wearing (which with a 50+ degree temperature swing presented quite the packing challenge) and what I’m seeing along the way. I’ll have regularly scheduled posts here for you next week, but in the meantime – follow along on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook so you don’t miss a thing! And if you really want to keep up with the whole journey, search for #steelemaidenvoyages – until then, I’ll be headed East.

February 27, 2014March 7, 2015

setting sail

Today is officially our last day living in Los Angeles. By tomorrow morning we’ll be on the road headed up along the California coast towards San Francisco (the first stop of our 6 day road trip). After a week of packing and finalizing our lives here (including a lengthy visit to the DMV, going on 5 days without a fridge and an apartment that now consists of nothing more than our mattress and the suitcases we’re taking on our trip) I’m feeling fully ready to set out on our next adventure. Before we left though, I wanted to visit my favorite park in Marina del Rey one last time, and a slightly nautical look felt like it fit right in. I’ll miss these views but now, my sails are headed East. Hope you’ll stick around for the trip. I’m going to need some company by the time I hit the flat lands of Kansas.

Polka Dot Blazer via TJ Maxx – similar // F21 Tank // Ruche Bag // Gap Jeans // Urban Outfitters Heels – love these by Sole Society // Vintage Bracelet // Madewell Ring // Sunglass Warehouse Aviators c/o