GINGHAM PANTS AND LEATHER MOTO JACKET

The Steele Maiden: Gingham Pants and Leather Jacket

Ankle-baring weather in February? I’ll take it. Actually I’ll take a free pass straight into April but that’s another (less likely) story.

SHOP THE STORY

This is always the time of year where I’m so sick of winter-wear but the weather isn’t nearly compatible for spring clothing. So I’m shopping my own closet. All of these pieces I’ve had and loved for at least a few seasons. These cropped gingham trousers were one of my favorite pairs from last Spring so I couldn’t wait to dust them off again. Along with a lighter leather jacket and my favorite slingback heels from last Fall and this green satchel that I’ve had for a couple of years and keep coming back to. Eventually I’ll get excited about the prospect of new clothes but in the meantime I’ll be re-mixing some of my old favorites and saving my pennies for Spring.

Talbots Gingham Pants c/o | Lark&Ro Leather Moto Jacket c/o | Gigi New York Amelie Satchel c/o | Sam Edelman Cap Toe Heels | White Button Down Shirt

The Steele Maiden: Gingham Pants and Leather Jacket The Steele Maiden: Gingham Pants and Leather Jacket The Steele Maiden: Gingham Pants and Leather Jacket The Steele Maiden: Gingham Pants and Leather Jacket The Steele Maiden: Gingham Pants and Leather Jacket

SaveSave

RUFFLE SLEEVE TOP AND DENIM MIDI SKIRT

The Steele Maiden: Spring Trends Ruffle Sleeve Top and Denim Midi Skirt

For a few brief hours on Saturday morning, there was a hint of Spring in the air. I used the window as an excuse to wander some of my favorite streets in the West Village, chai latte and hydrangeas in hand, debuting a couple of spring pieces that I’ve been (impatiently) waiting to wear. Of course, then it started to rain and I tucked them back into my closet. But for those brief hours, all was right in the world.

SHOP THE STORY

Continue reading “RUFFLE SLEEVE TOP AND DENIM MIDI SKIRT”

SPRING COLOR CRUSH: MARIGOLD YELLOW

The Steele Maiden: Spring Color Crush - Marigold Yellow

After seemingly months of being drawn to nothing but neutrals – I’m suddenly craving rich, vivid color. Since it’s officially spring now (feel free to catch up any time now weather), I think it’s officially time to indulge. First up on my radar – marigold yellow. Try wearing this color – in a breezy eyelet top, swinging pom earrings or cool suede sneakers – and not feeling happy.. I dare you.

SHOP THE STORY

MUST HAVE: STRIPED OFF THE SHOULDER TOP

The Steele Maiden: Spring Must Have - Stripe Off the Shoulder Top

I recently picked up this embroidered detail blouse and when I went to find it online for you all realized that it had quickly sold out (the one shoulder version or dress version are still available though). After searching ‘stripe off the shoulder top’ to find something similar, approximately 1 million cute options appeared. It’s worth stating – this look is having a major moment. Since I’ve already got this one, I’m not sure that I can indulge in another, but you all should take full advantage of the plethora of affordable options. Here – just a few:

STRIPE OFF THE SHOULDER TOPS

The Steele Maiden: Spring Must Have - Stripe Off the Shoulder Top The Steele Maiden: Spring Must Have - Stripe Off the Shoulder Top

SPRING TRENDS: WIDE LEG CHINOS

The Steele Maiden: Spring trends - wide leg chinos and bell sleeves

You guys. I hate to start every post talking about the weather.. but at heart I’m an 80 year old woman strolling through New York (this works well because at heart Adam is an 80 year old man grumbling about New York) and ALL I can talk about is our current weather. It’s glorious and giving me hope that I can in fact survive until true Spring. No better time to break out a new Spring trend then, right? Wide leg chinos are having a major moment for the season ahead and even though I was nervous to try them – I can tell you that they absolutely deserve a place in your wardrobe.

SHOP THE STORY

Continue reading “SPRING TRENDS: WIDE LEG CHINOS”