It’s been a while since I first posted about John Frieda’s new Brilliant Brunette Visibly Brighter line. I have to say I had high hopes for these products, as I’ve been trying to get back to the lighter locks I…
Philly Style
The weather in Philadelphia this week has run the gamut from being cold and windy one day to 70 degrees and spring-like the next. I’m glad I brought a mix of clothing — and remembered to pack a scarf, gloves,…
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…
B&W at NYFW
{Top: Nordstrom Rack||Skirt: Peter Pilotto for Target (2014 collection)||Necklace: H&M||Boots: DSW} What’s more fashionable than a black and white outfit? With New York Fashion Week in full swing, I decided that my Peter Pilotto skirt needed to make a debut….
Stealing the Spotlight: John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Visibly Brighter
I’ve been wanting to swap my dark brown locks out for those lighter chestnut ones I had back when I was a kid for some time. And with John Frieda’s Brilliant Brunette Visibly Brighter Shampoo, Conditioner, and In-Shower Lightening Treatment…
Warm in Winter
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have caught a glimpse of my new Mossimo wrap coat from Target. This coat was love at first sight, and with its Pope-worthy appeal and scandalous style, it’s sure to be a…
Wish List Whims
So far, crossing items off my gift list for others isn’t going as planned. But if you follow me on Instagram, you may have noticed that I’ve made headway on my own wish list this month (I mean, list of…
Gift Giving: For the Host/Hostess
Gift Giving: For the Host/Hostess by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring personalized mugs Happy Monday, friends. Let the gift giving begin! As Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season this week, I’ve rounded up great gift ideas for those hard working hosts…
Plaid Pairings
{Plaid Shirt: Mossimo from Target || Pencil Skirt: H&M} For the longest time, I’ve wanted to pair this plaid Mossimo shirt (last seen here and here) with a pencil skirt. The warm November Saturday this past weekend, coupled with an…
Spooky Sightings
{Any guesses as to what I went as this year?} I hope everyone had a spook-tacular Halloween and got their fill of sweets. For those who have asked to see some throwback photos from my childhood Trick-or-Treating days, you are…
Apples & Attire
Shirt: Mossimo at Target||Vest: Mossimo at Target||Jeans: LOFT||Boots: Franco Sarto Aside from pumpkins, nothing says fall like apples. As I mentioned in The October Agenda, I’m eager to try some delicious apple recipes that I’ve found around the web this…
Pumpkin Pandemonium
It’s official! October is here and it is time for pumpkin everything. And to warmly welcome pumpkin pandemonium (you know I’ll be using this as a hashtag all month, right?!), I stopped at my local Starbucks yesterday and promptly ordered…













