FESTIVE WINTER STYLE: FRINGE SWEATER AND POLKA DOT PANTS

The Steele Maiden: Festive winter style in a fringe snowflake sweater, polka dot pants and velvet hair bow

More so than big, fancy parties (although if you’re going that route – this look and this one could serve as inspiration), I find my December schedule filling with slightly more casual – though no less festive – affairs. Cocktails with friends, a brand’s holiday event, or a movie date with Adam (our local theater plays classics like ‘Its a Wonderful Life’ this time of year!). Occasions that call for something in the holiday spirit without going overboard. Because sometimes an ugly Christmas sweater just won’t do…

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FALL WEDDING STYLE: MARIGOLD LACE DRESS

The Steele Maiden: Fall Wedding Guest Style - marigold lace midi dress and burgundy suede pumps

While I attended the majority of this year’s weddings between June and August, I’ve got one more in October to round out my ‘5 weddings in 5 months’ situation (you can see what I wore to the others here and here). While it’s easy to find a pretty pastel or bright floral number for summer weddings, I wanted something that felt more seasonal for this final celebration. And I’m not sure anything could feel more like Fall than a gorgeous marigold lace midi dress and rich burgundy suede pumps. Just the thing to get me excited to cross the finish line of this year’s wedding season marathon.

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BUILDING A WORK WARDROBE WITH BANANA REPUBLIC

Building a work wardrobe with Banana Republic

I can’t believe that we’re already in August and at the office, our interns are saying their goodbyes for the summer. One of the things that I’ve been asked most often by interns as they prepare to graduate are how they should go about building a work wardrobe. While I’ve always worked in environments that were ‘creative casual’ – I still maKe sure to be armed with a few key pieces each season that allow me to feel pulled together and professional. And Banana Republic has long since been a trusted source for me when I’m looking to hit ‘refresh’ on my work wardrobe for a new season.

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