My apologies for the radio silence around here lately. Between a hectic travel schedule, a busy month at work, and the usual adulting responsibilities, my time has been rather tight. But all that hasn’t exactly stopped me from starting the…
Spring Stripes
The one item that I overlooked when packing for Washington, D.C. was a simple t-shirt dress for the warm (read: hot) weather that was forecast. I thought I could rough it, but my white jeans, tank top, and Sperry’s were…
Five Fashionable Finds
Five Fashionable Finds by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring a loose long sleeve shirt {Peplum||Dress||Chambray||Off-the-Shoulder||Striped Top} What do peplums, a tie-front dress, chambray, an off-the-shoulder top, and stripes have in common? They should all be in your closet for spring. Don’t believe…
What’s in My Bag for a Short Getaway
{Jeans//Boots//Blazer (similar here)//Flats (similar here)//Tunic} I love quick getaways. And this week I’ll be spending time in good old Philadelphia. Don’t worry, there will be plenty of content on the blog this week, and you can follow my journey on…
A (Brief) Taste of Spring
The recent spring-like temps this weekend were just the tease I needed to start the countdown to the new season (less than 20 days to go!), and break out some of my lighter looks. I was happy to swap my…
Snaps, Suburbs, and Spring
The slower pace of life this week back in the suburbs has definitely thrown me off. Did anyone else feel like it was Friday on about Wednesday? The dark, dreary, and rainy weather we had for two days this week…
The Ultimate Vegas Outfit
It has been a long time since I’ve been to Las Vegas. But when I was tasked with creating the #UltimateVegasOutfit by Vegas.com, images of bright lights, glitz, and glamour came flooding back to me. I can vividly remember the…
Bring on the Burgundy
Bring on the Burgundy by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring flat shoes One thing about being at home with a cold is that it has left me with little energy to do anything but look at my iPad…which equates to lots…
Over-the-Knee Boots: Splurge or Save
Over-the-Knee Boots: Splurge or Save by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring grey over the knee boots Now that it is starting to feel like fall, I have been obsessing over finding the perfect pair of over-the-knee boots. Obviously, I’ve been swooning…
What’s Your Beauty Sleep Style?
For those of you who know me personally, you are aware how precious my sleep is to me. So when sleep company Casper wanted to know more about beauty sleep style, it was a natural fit. Not only do I…
Spring Has Sprung
It’s official! Spring has finally found its way to Long Island and I couldn’t be happier. With warmer temperatures in mind, and time to stroll in Georgetown last week, I surveyed a few stores for a new spring look. What…
Packing in Style
Lately, every purchase has originated from the question, “Can I wear it in California?” Unfortunately, the answer is usually “Yes!” Since that has been the trend, I now own a lot of new sundresses and swimsuits that will be accompanying…