For some, they have many beloved pieces in their wardrobe. For others, they have a handful of chosen favorites that have withstood the test of time. For myself, I fall into the latter camp. When I purchase something, I always…
Where to Look (Locally) For Last-Minute Gifts
If you’re feeling like the holidays snuck up on you, you aren’t alone. I was in a store the other day to pick up a gift card and overheard someone saying that this was the last weekend before Christmas. I…
Why I Love The Rose Quartz Roller…And You Will, Too!
It’s been about a month since I purchased my rose quartz roller from Anthropologie and I’m honestly not sure how I lived so long without one in my beauty routine. I specifically went with rose quartz as my stone of…
My Latest Beauty Haul
What could be better than doing a little retail therapy over the long weekend? Um, nothing. Yesterday, after my morning yoga class, which was located conveniently at Lululemon in the mall, I hit up a few of my favorite stores….
Countdown to the Fourth
To say that I have been counting down the days until Fourth of July weekend would be an understatement. Between getting the new site up and running smoothly and packing up a house (yes, a move is in my future),…
April Buys
April Buys by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring Stila After a beautiful Sunday that hit nearly 60 degrees, my spring game is feeling strong. I’m sure we will have a few more cold spells this month that will delay my off-the-shoulder…
The (Seriously) Last-Minute Gift Guide
The (Seriously) Last-Minute Gift Guide by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring Stila So here we are…down to the wire. In T-minus four days it will be Christmas and you haven’t even started shopping. Don’t despair (I say this as a reminder…
The Under $20 Gift Guide
Struggling to find that perfect gift for a co-worker, teacher, or as a stocking stuffer, without breaking the bank? Well, look no further. I’ve rounded up great gifts that are all under $20 — and bonus points — they are…
The Gift Guide for Everyone on Your List
Now that it is officially December, the time has come to start presenting you with all of those fun gift guides. Since I have yet to do any holiday shopping (well, I did gift myself a few new things from…
Birthday Buys
Birthday Buys by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring opi nail care As my birthday month concludes, nothing makes me happier than opening the last of my presents (even if I did gift them to myself). If you follow me on Snapchat…
Ready to Shop? Cyber Monday Deals You Don’t Want to Miss!
If you made the decision to curl up on your couch, stay in your pajamas all day, and binge-watch Gilmore Girls this past weekend instead of braving the crowds at the mall, today is the day you have been waiting…
Sweets, Shopping, and Snoozing
I’m still in a food coma as I sit down to write this post, but I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. Yesterday left me feeling incredibly thankful and grateful. I’m so honored to have…