BLACK MINIDRESS AND STRAW TOTE

The Steele Maiden: Summer Style - Black Minidress and Straw Tote

We’ve only had a couple of really warm days so far (you’re welcome to arrive any day now Summer…), but in those few instances I’ve already determined my staples of the season.

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The formula is as follows: easy knit, button down dress (that can be worn on or off the shoulder, and dressed up or down), simple leather sandals that are walk-everywhere comfy and a fun straw tote (I love the neutral stripe and round handle on this one). Wear and repeat. Also – these photos remind me of Charleston instead of New York and it makes me desperately want to go back. And not just for the guaranteed summer weather (see my full travel guide to the city here). I think it’s time I plan a Summer getaway, since I already know what I’ll be packing.

Urban Outfitters Knit Minidress | Talbots Leather Sandals and Straw Tote c/o | Statement Earrings – similar

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SIMPLE SUMMER STYLE

The Steele Maiden: Simple Summer Style in Madewell Wrap Skirt and Straw Bag

Summer is all about keeping it simple. It goes by fast enough without overcomplicating things, right? So this look is simple – a striped tee I’ve had forever, blue sunglasses and heels I wear at least once a week and a straw market tote that I carry to work, the beach and everywhere in between.

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SUMMER STYLE WITH RESTRICTED SHOES

The Steele Maiden: pink bike on the OCNJ boardwalk wearing Old Navy white eyelet shirtdress, striped flats and panama hatThis weekend’s escape to Ocean City, NJ was hard to describe as anything other than perfect. Weather hovered at exactly 75 degrees with nearly cloudless skies and we balanced long lazy hours on the beach with pancake breakfast dates and bike rides down the boardwalk.

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DISTRESSED JEAN SHORTS AND STRIPED STRAW TOTE

The Steele Maiden: Summer NYC wearing Nordstrom distressed jeans shorts, Talbots white oxford shirt and Elaine Turner striped straw toteAs you read this I’m probably somewhere along the Garden State Expressway – headed back to NYC after a blissful weekend away in Ocean City, NJ. I’ve got lots of beachy shots to share coming up this week, but if it’s ‘Summer in the City’ style you’re looking to see – this pretty much sums mine up.

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