It’s hard to believe that just six years ago I was sitting on my couch on Valentine’s Day, ready to take the plunge and start Living in Steil (which, for those who may be new around here, is pronounced ‘style’). I had debated for a while about starting a blog after my thyroid cancer diagnosis but wasn’t sure what I wanted to write about. At the time, I had been following a bunch of fashion and lifestyle blogs, so I thought I would make it a lifestyle site and focus on what I was doing on Long ...
How to Celebrate Yourself on Valentine’s Day
For a lot of people, Valentine’s Day (or Galentine’s Day, if you prefer) is about getting showered with love (cue the overpriced roses and chocolate-covered strawberries, here). It’s become a day on the calendar that’s synonymous with heart-shaped boxes of chocolate, mushy cards, and expensive dinners at fancy restaurants. And, while that’s all well and good, if that’s your jam, we live in an era where it is expected that e-v-e-r-y-b-o-d-y wants (or needs) that special someone to complete their ...
Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Thrivers Walk at NYFW for Research
Yesterday, my beautiful friend Caylei, the editor of Cancer Wellness Magazine, invited me to attend the annual AnaOno x #Cancerland #fearLESS show benefiting METAvivor and sponsored by Eisai. Dana, the founder and designer behind AnaOno, created a line of bras and loungewear for women in all stages of breast cancer, and believes that beauty and comfort should not be compromised. With that goal in mind, and with the support of generous sponsors, the AnaOno show is now in its fourth year ...
The February Agenda
Did anyone else feel like January was the longest month ever? I certainly did. While I finally got around to putting away my holiday cards, I may still have a holiday-themed pillow or two floating around in my living room. But the start of a new month means that there are more things on the agenda to look forward to. So, here’s what I have going on this month: Go: Last month, Caylei, from Cancer Wellness Magazine paid me a visit when she was in New York for business. It’s always nice to ...