We had originally planned on taking these pictures by a standard brick wall but the lighting wasn’t quite right, so we strolled back into a nearby neighborhood and suddenly there it was – Fall. As I know and love it. Fallen leaves and colorful trees and even the air felt different. It was like we were right back on the East Coast again. And any time that your new shoes match with your environment it feels a bit like a fairytale, no? To be fair, I may have been feeling extra nostalgic this particular evening because I was wearing this sweater for the first time this year. This grey sweater, which might just be my favorite item of clothing (a bold statement, I know). Aside from being perfect in shape and color, I found it for only $2 (100% cashmere!) in a thrift store when I lived in Philadelphia before it moved with me to New York and helped me survive several more cold winters. But the real reason? I was wearing this sweater the night I met the boy behind the camera. Thrifted Sweater – good version here // J.Crew Chambray Shirt // Urban Outfitter Dress // Vintage Bag // Sole Society Heels c/o
Call me crazy, but I’m totally into gold shoes right now. I’m not big into shiny, flashy jewelry or even things with sequins or sparkles – but there’s something about the gleen of a gold shoe that has got a hold of me. I think it’s the fact that they kind of speak for themselves. Just think of throwing on a pair of skinny jeans and a cable knit sweater.. and then finishing it off with one of these golden beauties? Showstopping. They’re like the ultimate It-girl finishing touch. Oh, these shoes that look like they were dipped in 24K gold? I just tossed ’em on.p.s. on my trip to New York one of the above pairs may or may not have become mine – follow me here to find out which ones!From Top Left: Zara // Report via Lulu’s // Seychelles // Sole Society // G.H. Bass Co
I know I had plenty of time to mentally prepare myself, but Daylight Savings still gets me every time. I inevitably feel shocked by just how early it suddenly gets dark outside – and this year by how early I have to be looking presentable and out of the house in order to snap pictures for the blog. We managed to just get these shots before promptly going home, eating dinner and tucking in to bed somewhere around 9 PM. I swear it felt like midnight. This look (a dress, layered sweater, light jacket and trusty boots) has turned into my 9-5 uniform of late. And while I’m planning to shake things up for the office by throwing a new pencil skirt or trousers into the mix soon, until I adjust to this new time change I’ll probably be sticking to what works.Ted Baker Trench Coat – similar here on sale! // H&M Sweater – similar here // Urban Outfitters Dress // Forever 21 Boots
On any given day there’s a chance that if you run into me, I’m wearing at least one of the items pictured here. But this past weekend it occurred to me that there was no harm in throwing them all on together, right? A striped t-shirt, plaid button down, denim jacket, swingy skirt and ankle boots – all long since wardrobe staples of mine – combined made for this sort of laidback 90’s feel that I love. The only new addition here is this navy wool baseball cap (I’d been on a hunt for a perfectly plain one ever since the summer and Sole Society delivered) which I added my own touch to with a sparkly Ship pin. A piece I designed a few years ago that now feels like a tiny nod to The Steele Maiden.Sole Society Baseball Cap c/o // AE Denim Jacket – similar here // F21 T-Shirt // Plaid Shirt – similar here // Urban Outfitters Skirt // Zara Boots – old, I’ve been eyeing this pair now on sale! //
As we speak there’s cornbread in the oven, soup on the stove and soon to be a fire in the fireplace. In other words my idea of a perfect Fall night. This weekend I took things pretty slow after a whirlwind few days in New York and coming home to lots of exciting projects in the works here in The Steele Maiden world. While I tend to easily get caught up in working all of the time – it’s good practice to purposefully set aside time for reading, finding a new park or just relaxing at home. It means tomorrow, I’m ready to hit the ground running.
We had originally planned on taking these pictures by a standard brick wall but the lighting wasn’t quite right, so we strolled back into a nearby neighborhood and suddenly there it was – Fall. As I know and love it. Fallen leaves and colorful trees and even the air felt different. It was like we were right back on the East Coast again. And any time that your new shoes match with your environment it feels a bit like a fairytale, no? To be fair, I may have been feeling extra nostalgic this particular evening because I was wearing this sweater for the first time this year. This grey sweater, which might just be my favorite item of clothing (a bold statement, I know). Aside from being perfect in shape and color, I found it for only $2 (100% cashmere!) in a thrift store when I lived in Philadelphia before it moved with me to New York and helped me survive several more cold winters. But the real reason? I was wearing this sweater the night I met the boy behind the camera. Thrifted Sweater – good version here // J.Crew Chambray Shirt // Urban Outfitter Dress // Vintage Bag // Sole Society Heels c/o
