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Ta da! A brand new series kicks off today with ‘Three Way Tie’ featuring a fashion-y little character based on yours truly…

Meant to illustrate my “Rule of Three” (a self imposed rule that does not allow me to purchase an item unless I can easily imagine at least three different ways in which I would wear it), each time I’ll focus on one specific item that I either recently purchased or am considering buying – and then shop my own closet in order to make good on my above rule.  Such a great practice in reworking your existing wardrobe (plus in my sketches I get to pretend I have legs for days). 

The Item: A wardrobe essential in the season’s coolest color
          Forever 21Striped T-Shirt
Desk: Dress it up with a mixed pattern blouse and faux leather skirt, but keep it work appropriate with tights and flats.
          Peter Pan Color (Vintage) Rachel Rachel Roy blouse (old), H&M faux leather skirt (old – similar here), 
             Sheer Dot Tights, Steve Madden Loafers 
Day Off: So easy for running around town. Just add jeans, boots and a contrasting vest.
          Urban Outfitters Vest, Gap jeans (old – similar here), DV by Dolce Vita (similar here on sale!)
Date: Play up the sporty vibe with a leather sleeved varsity jacket and wedge sneakers, a lace dress/skirt and knee socks make the whole thing flirty and fun.
          Urban Outfitters Varsity Jacket, Urban Outfitters Lace Dress (old), Knee Socks, Steve Madden Wedge Sneakers

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I try to avoid buying things that are not either A. beautiful or B. functional.  And when they just so happen to be both – as are these genius matchbook bobby pins by Kate Spade – it makes it all the better.  Sometimes it’s the simple things that get you through a long week, no?

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The-Steele-Maiden-Beauty-Meets-Function

I try to avoid buying things that are not either A. beautiful or B. functional.  And when they just so happen to be both – as are these genius matchbook bobby pins by Kate Spade – it makes it all the better.  Sometimes it’s the simple things that get you through a long week, no?

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I’ve read style blogs for years now, coming back day after day to see new outfit posts, and yet when I started The Steele Maiden I couldn’t imagine getting in front of the lens myself…  

Maybe it’s being a designer?  You sort of want your end product to shine rather than yourself.  But sometimes I think it’s good to push yourself out of your comfort zone a bit – and to that end I’m going to try and post at least one real life style post a week.  

It’s taken until almost Thanksgiving but here in Los Angeles we’re finally having a bit of fall weather and I’m embracing it from head to toe, with a faux fur shawl collar, burgundy corduroys, and suede ankle boots.  I still can’t believe I’m not shivering away in my New York winter jacket already – but I’ll take it.  

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Target Sunglasses
H&M collar (on sale now!)
AE denim jacket (old, similar here)
Forever21 tank (old, similar here)
Calvin Klein Corduroys (from Marshalls)
DV Dolce Vita Boots (similar on sale here!) 

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the-steele-maiden-finally-fall

I’ve read style blogs for years now, coming back day after day to see new outfit posts, and yet when I started The Steele Maiden I couldn’t imagine getting in front of the lens myself…  

Maybe it’s being a designer?  You sort of want your end product to shine rather than yourself.  But sometimes I think it’s good to push yourself out of your comfort zone a bit – and to that end I’m going to try and post at least one real life style post a week.  

It’s taken until almost Thanksgiving but here in Los Angeles we’re finally having a bit of fall weather and I’m embracing it from head to toe, with a faux fur shawl collar, burgundy corduroys, and suede ankle boots.  I still can’t believe I’m not shivering away in my New York winter jacket already – but I’ll take it.  

the-steele-maiden-finally-fall

the-steele-maiden-finally-fall

the-steele-maiden-finally-fall






































Target Sunglasses
H&M collar (on sale now!)
AE denim jacket (old, similar here)
Forever21 tank (old, similar here)
Calvin Klein Corduroys (from Marshalls)
DV Dolce Vita Boots (similar on sale here!)