Nothing helps ring in the holidays like an office party this time of year. And while I am looking forward to attending mine tonight at the Bourne Mansion, that excitement was met with frustration when I couldn’t find anything suitable…
What to Wear on Thanksgiving
What to Wear on Thanksgiving by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring a grey cape coat There are so many things to decide when it comes to a holiday like Thanksgiving. Who will be hosting? What’s on the menu? What will I…
My Two Favorite Trends from Who What Wear
Despite it being June, this lightweight floral bomber from the Who What Wear collection has still been on major repeat lately. I wore it to an event in New York City a couple of weeks ago and layered the black…
The Solstreet Pop-Up Market
On Saturday, I attended the Solstreet pop-up market at Pourt Café in New York City. The café and workspace on the Lower East Side was the perfect venue for local artisans to showcase their unique creations. From handmade greeting cards…
What I’m Loving at Banana Republic
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…
Spring Style: Who What Wear
Spring Style: Who What Wear by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring a flower print pencil skirt Move over Mossimo. These days I am loving a new line at Target. Who What Wear stole my heart when I first spotted the…
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 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…
Fall Trends to Try
Fall Trends to Try by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring a zip top Nothing welcomes a new month like adding new pieces to your closet (#amIright?). So now is a great time to jump on this season’s hottest trends. While I’ve…
Keepin’ Cozy
Keepin’ Cozy in Fall by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring j crew tops While I like fall, the cooler temps are quickly turning downright cold. I missed the memo the other morning that the high was only going to be in…
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…