The summer is upon us, and that means one thing: I need new swimsuits. So when an email from J.Crew landed in my inbox alerting me to their summer sale with many items discounted by as much as 50%, I…
Summer Edition: Splurge or Save
Summer Edition: Splurge or Save by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring a travel tote My favorite thing about summer—aside from the nice weather, beach days, and endless supply of iced coffee—is the ease with which I can get ready. From Monday…
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…
The 5 Pieces to Buy Right Now
The 5 Pieces to Buy Right Now by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring slip on shoes As you read this post, I’m somewhere south of North Carolina heading by car to Florida (#prayforme). There will be more content coming your way on Wednesday…
The Off-the-Shoulder Trend
If you’ve perused your favorite stores, flipped through some magazines, or visited fashion blogs lately, you know that the off-the-shoulder trend is having a major moment right now. And I can’t say that I’m too upset about it. Since my…
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…
Lace-Up Flats for Spring
Lace-Up Flats for Spring by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring blue flats {1//2//3//4//5//6} It’s no secret that I am a big fan of the lace-up trend, especially when it comes to shoes. Flats–you bet! Heels–yes, please! Now that spring has arrived, the…
Floral Finds
Floral Finds by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring a black umbrella With spring on the horizon, what better way to welcome a new season (and warmer temps) than with a bold print? Florals have been making the rounds for some time, from peplums…
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…
Swooning Over Swimwear
Swooning Over Swimwear by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring a halter swimsuit I realize it’s a bit early to start planning for summer. But after my recent experience at Topshop (I’m still thinking about those one-piece suits I didn’t buy!), and…
