Fashion, Travel & Lifestyle. – Page 222 – As told by Jessica Steele. Based in NYC.

September 26, 2013March 7, 2015

between the lines

(Tulle Coat; F21 t-shirt – similar here; Urban Outfitters Shorts – similar here; Seychelles Heels)

I’ve got a thing for stripes. And black and white. And lucky for me, this Fall graphic black and white prints are everywhere. So I’m doubling up for good measure…

I wore this striped boatneck t-shirt and high waisted shorts throughout the day and loved how these ankle strap heels (which nail it in terms of comfy yet still stylish) gave the look a slightly retro vibe – but since evenings are finally starting to feel like Fall I had the chance to toss on this show stopper of a jacket and the whole thing transformed into something totally modern. Perfect for an evening stroll (or strut) around the neighborhood.

September 25, 2013March 7, 2015

day to night: los angeles

It’s hard for me to believe, but as of next week I will have been living in Los Angeles for an entire year. And while I’ve talked a bit about my day to day life here, I haven’t really done a proper guide to the city at large…

This city, so sprawling and dynamic, demands far more than just one post but to begin I wanted to spotlight one of my favorite things about living here which is the view. Drastically different depending on where you are, both of the views shown here are within roughly 30 minutes drive from where our home is. Meaning by day you can take in the Pacific ocean, iconic Pier, bustling shopping and distant mountains in Santa Monica. And by night, you can look out across the Hollywood Hills, lights of the city and downtown skyline from the perches of Griffith Park and the accompanying Observatory. There are few other cities in the world that I’ve traveled that offer such opposing views (and relative ways of life), but I’ve come to feel lucky that for the past year I’ve had the chance to take it all in.

September 24, 2013March 7, 2015

trail blazer

(Ruche Dress; Deux Lux Bag via Marshalls; J.Crew Factory Belt – similar here; Restricted ‘City Search’ Boots c /o available here)

Remember back when I was dreaming of this slightly western, rugged yet wearable, and all around perfect for Fall pair of boots? Well the universe (with a little help from my friends at Restricted) made that happen for me…

I took the subtle southwestern vibe of the boots and ran with it, pairing the look with this new printed shift dress and a deep burgundy bag that is always a Fall favorite of mine. And while the Santa Monica sun afforded me the chance to wear this sleeveless number with bare legs, I can’t wait to wear the exact same look later in the season with a pair of tights and a cozy cardigan. There’s nothing like a new pair of boots to leave you feeling like you can blaze new trails – or at the very least, conquer transitional dressing.

September 23, 2013March 7, 2015

first of fall

(Denim Jacket – similar here; H&M Lace Top – similar here; Ruche Dress – old, but I love this orange option; Ruche Bag; Steve Madden flats – old, this pair is a cute alternative)

Remember back when I was pining for a mustard yellow bag for Fall? Well, Fall is officially here and so is this pretty little yellow bag I ordered the moment I spied it online…

While it’s still fairly warm here, there’s just a hint of cooler weather in the breeze and it’s enough to make me want to swap out all my outfits for an Autumn palette. This bag is going to be the perfect compliment to navy, deep burgundy and army green, plus any neutral (including these leopard flats – which I’ve worn with so many different looks I now fully consider a neutral).

September 22, 2013March 7, 2015

weekend flashback

This weekend was spent welcoming Fall with open arms. Around here, that means a hike through the canyons in slightly cooler weather, outfit planning with new boots, and cooking up homemade soup that leaves the whole house smelling wonderful all day. I’ve got a long list of adventures I want to embark on this season and some exciting things planned for the blog. How do you welcome Fall?