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September 6, 2014March 7, 2015

nyfw day 2

You know you’re in the thick of things when you’ve lost all track of real dates and are only counting time passing by which “day of Fashion Week” you’re on. And yesterday was Day 2 – in which after just a few hours of sleep, I was up and ready in this leather trimmed wool skirt (how perfect are these navy and black stripes? 80+ degree temps be damned..). While I originally had planned on pairing with a crisp white shirt, there was a running late lack of ironing situation that led to this print mix. And in a week where more is more – I stacked up on statement accessories including a favorite black hat, geometric earrings and new favorite caged suede heels. This outfit took me through a 14 hour day from a morning presentation by clothing & accessories line À Moi at the High Line Hotel in Chelsea (so on point for Spring) to a fun night out in Soho toasting French Connection’s Holiday line (can it be statement coat weather now please?). Here’s to Day 3.

p.s. Follow me on instagram so you don’t miss a moment of the madness – plus, today I’ll be taking over the Sunglass Warehouse insta so be sure to follow there too!

Target Hat – similar via Urban Outfitters // Rachel Roy printed top – similar via Piperlime // Hutch Skirt c/o // Rebecca Minkoff Bag via Nordstrom Rack // Lulu Frost Earrings – borrowed // French Connection Heels

September 5, 2014March 7, 2015

nyfw day 1

The Steele Maiden: NYFW Zara leopard dress vintage clutch

And we’re off! New York Fashion Week is officially at full, breakneck, steam and I’ve survived the first of it. The week kicked off on Wednesday night with the Lulu Frost Spring/Summer 15 presentation for work (which required a few sleepless nights of prep) and ended with late night sushi delivery and very tired feet (something that I think may be a repeated pattern this week..). But yesterday the real fun started and I spent the day running around in this retro feeling leopard shift dress paired with schoolgirl socks and booties and a few statement accessories (this oversized locket necklace spells out ‘Written in Stone’ in crystals if you look closely – on loan from Lulu). Last night ended among AOL’s StyleList contributors on top of the Mondrian Soho Hotel with a pretty killer view of the skyline and despite the exhaustion that’s begun to set in – I can’t help but be swept up in New York’s energy this week. I’ve got lots more in store this weekend so be sure to follow me on instagram to catch it all!

Sunglass Warehouse Sunglasses c/o // Lulu Frost Locket Necklace – borrowed // Zara Shift Dress // Vintage Clutch – similar from Brahmin // Vintage Bracelet – similar from Baublebar // ASOS Socks // Forever21 Booties

September 2, 2014March 7, 2015

last of summer

The Steele Maiden: Summer to Fall transition

This weekend closed out Summer and with it – I started to tuck away my flimsier dresses and bright sandals. But since New York is still pretty steamy, I’m reaching for easy pieces that hint of Fall but are still warm enough for 80 degree temps – like this mustard mini skirt and peep toe booties. I’ve been doing plenty of Fall trend research lately (aka devouring September issues and window shopping Fifth Ave.) and I’m loving all of the unexpected color combos – baby blue, mustard yellow and charcoal grey was one I spied in Marie Claire. If you’re looking to dive into upcoming trends – I’m kicking off NYFW here tomorrow and have some pretty fun things lined up to share with you over the next week. Be sure to follow along here plus on instagram/facebook/twitter for the immediate play by plays!

Sunglass Warehouse Sunglasses c/o // J.Crew Chambray Shirt // Miche Bag c/o // F21 Mini Skirt – similar via Banana Republic Factory Store // Nine West Wedges – similar via Nordstrom

August 28, 2014March 7, 2015

wear a dress

As much as I love to play with layers – I’ve been working nearly 12 hour days this week (Fashion Week is coming and it waits for no one) and still managing to squeeze in a life outside the office, which means that when my alarm goes off after far too few hours of sleep I need to reach into my closet and grab exactly one item that will pull it all together. And that item is this dress. From one of my favorite newer brands, Hutch (seriously, I want their entire Fall line) – this dress is structured and chic but also totally comfortable and feminine too. And while it feels modern – there’s a hint of a 60’s working girl vibe that I love. Plus, when I finally left my desk yesterday it still didn’t have a wrinkle. That’s a major fashion win right there.Hutch Dress c/o // Lulu Frost Necklace – similar on sale // Sole Society Bag c/o – on major sale this weekend! // Sole Society Booties c/o – similar // Armour Lip Gloss in Nina via Gloss48 c /o

August 26, 2014March 7, 2015

central perk

The Steele Maiden: How to wear Fall Florals

First of all, I’ve been waiting a long time to work this Friends reference into a post title (this is the exciting life of a blogger my friends) – and photos snapped while walking through Central Park with a Starbucks in hand seemed like as good a time as any. I’m starting to transition some of Summer’s brighter colors into Fall friendly alternatives – trading turquoise for cobalt blue and fuchsia for radiant orchid. Luckily this floral top tied in all of them. I’m loving that florals are going to be big for Fall (you all know how much I love a good print), but a key to making them seem seasonally appropriate is adding in layers and textures.

Sunglass Aviators c/o // F21 Floral Top – similar // Loren Hope Cuff c /o // Brahmin Clutch c/o // Madewell Shirt // Old Navy Jeans // Restricted Heels c/o