What I’m Loving at Banana Republic by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring pointy toe flats Um, how fast can you say Banana Republic? Well, what are you waiting for? Go on, run there…right now. Fine, after you read this post! Can…
Nessie’s Picks for Spring
Nessie’s Picks for Spring by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring laced flats At the first sign of spring, you can usually find me swapping out my heavy winter layers in favor of lighter looks. So when I saw a crocus pop…
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…
How to Build a Professional Wardrobe
Before I started my new job, I stopped at a few of my favorite stores for some additional pieces to add to my work wardrobe. My search always begins with Loft, Banana Republic, Anthropologie, and J. Crew (but by the…
Gift Guide: For Him
This gift guide would not be complete without something for the gentleman in your life! From the preppy, to the outdoorsy, to the polished professional and the world traveler, this list has something for everyone. Ties always make great gifts…
Sweater (Dress) Weather
Sweater (Dress) Weather by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring how to wear boots Winter is coming. Whether you like to deny it — as I do — or you enjoy colder temperatures, the fact is that snow will soon blanket the ground (it’s…
Fall Finds
Every fall I brave the pumpkin-picking traffic and head out east to Riverhead’s Tanger Outlets for a shopping trip. This year was no exception. While the drive was no picnic, the holiday sales more than made up for the delay….
Fall Pairings
Is it too soon to be pining for the warm, summer months? After two days of chilly (highs in the low 70’s, which felt much cooler) fall weather and having to break out the sweaters during the day and comforter…
