CASUAL WINTER LAYERS

The Steele Maiden: Casual Winter Layers - Floral Puffer Jacket

Last week, as we entered a new year – I took a quick poll on my Instagram Stories to hear what you wanted to see more of on the blog in 2018. And one of the things you all resoundingly agreed on was budget-friendly looks and casual style. I get it – a frilly dress is fun and all, but when it’s freezing cold and you’ve got to go run errands, all you really want to see are ideas of how to look reasonably cute while staying warm. So for my first new outfit post of the year I’m sticking to price-concious, casual winter layers. And I plan on bringing you lots more where this came from in the new year.

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This outfit is exactly the type of thing that to me – makes winter dressing a little bit more fun. I’ve got lots of layers on (including tights under my overalls to be sure my legs didn’t get too cold), but the mix of textures and pattern saves it from feeling boring. I originally got this floral puffer jacket back in the Fall (see how I first wore it here), but with the addition of a thin striped turtleneck, thick sweater and these overalls – it stands up pretty well to much colder temps. It’s good to find ways to shop your own closet across seasons. Plus, I’m already sick of my black puffer jacket this winter and we’re only 1 week into January.

Lands’ End Floral Puffer Jacket c/o | Striped Turtleneck | Knit Pullover Sweater | Sole Society Suede Booties c/o | Anthropologie Knit Pom Hat | H&M Overalls | Burberry Lipstick in Bright Plum c/o

The Steele Maiden: Casual Winter Layers - Floral Puffer Jacket The Steele Maiden: Casual Winter Layers - Floral Puffer Jacket The Steele Maiden: Casual Winter Layers - Floral Puffer Jacket The Steele Maiden: Casual Winter Layers - Floral Puffer Jacket The Steele Maiden: Casual Winter Layers - Floral Puffer Jacket The Steele Maiden: Casual Winter Layers - Floral Puffer Jacket

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HOW TO: HOLIDAY LAYERING IN A SEQUIN TOP AND FAUX FUR SCARF

Holiday layering in sequin top, striped turtleneck and faux fur stole

While I’ve definitely simplified my style over the years, I never find myself drawn to a minimalist aesthetic around the holidays. It just feels like way more fun to take the ‘more is more’ approach. Which is why piling on stripes, sequins and faux fur to all at once seemed completely rational last week.

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POM HAT AND BLUE SUEDE BOOTIES

Anthropologie Pom Hat with camel jacket, distressed denim and suede booties

There’s something ironic about standing outside of an ice cream shop in the freezing cold. But that’s exactly where I found myself yesterday and although I didn’t order a cone, I did stay warm thanks to a few careful layers.

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NEUTRALS AND NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS

Camel blazer, scarf and boyfriend jeans

Hello 2016! As much fun as it was to take a look back on 2015 – I’m fully ready to dive head first into 2016. I have lots of big plans for The Steele Maiden, so I took the past week to really slow down and create a focused plan for the coming year.

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NYC FALL FAVORITES WITH TALBOTS | PART 2: WAVE HILL

NYC Wave Hill wearing Talbots Fall favorites in plaid poncho and suede booties

If you stopped by yesterday than you saw my visit to The High Line and the first look in my favorites from Talbots Fall collection. Today I’m taking you along for stop 2 of my top NYC places to visit this season – Wave Hill in the Bronx. Just a short subway or car ride away, you’ll be entirely transported…

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