The other day, I had an early morning doctor’s appointment and decided I needed some retail therapy afterward. I rarely hit the mall these days and seldom need to buy new wardrobe pieces now that I work from home. But…
Riding in Steil with Equisite
I love all of my pieces from Equisite Elements of Style. There’s the cozy Sofia sweater that has been on major repeat, the Nadine shirt that pairs well with everything, and the Maeve shirt that ties any look together. But…
Getting Cozy This Fall
Working from home requires a whole different dress code. Long gone are the slacks and stilettos that I’m accustomed to, and in come the cozy fleeces and soft joggers I now wear as my daily work-from-home uniform. In full disclosure,…
Equestrian Apparel: Stable to Street Style with Equisite
Equestrian apparel has come a long way since I was a kid. Back then, riding breeches were beige and relatively boring, boots came in one color (black), and show shirts were required to be white. Fast forward a couple of…
Horses, Hamptons, and the Final Hurrah of Summer
It felt so good to be back at The Hampton Classic Horse Show after a two-year hiatus on my part! Early yesterday morning, I packed up my car and headed east for only my second day trip of the summer….
The Art of Comfortability: Why I No Longer Keep Heels in My Car
In my twenties, I always dressed up. I could be going to college classes, starting a new job, or running out to get a cup of coffee, and you could be sure to find me in full-coverage makeup, a dress,…
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…
Gifts for the Graduate
Gifts for the Graduate by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring Kate Spade It’s hard to believe that seven years have passed since my own college graduation. Where has the time gone? I remember my final days of college so fondly. Yet…
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…
The Last-Minute Gift Guide
The Last-Minute Gift Guide by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring a wizard of oz mug We are getting down to the wire! For all those last-minute shoppers who enjoy the rush of adrenaline that comes with heading to the mall on…
Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide Under $25
Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide Under $25 by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring Kate Spade With just a little over a week remaining until Christmas, I’ve rounded up some super affordable stocking stuffer ideas — in case you have yet to start…
Gift Guide 2015: For Him
Gift Guide 2015: For Him by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring Restoration Hardware Ladies, when it comes to gifts for the guys, the possibilities are endless, right? But trying not to buy the same gifts year in and year out can be difficult….
