May—you gave, you took, and then you gave some more. This month left me with new bookmarks in my shopping folder, new perspectives on life and work, and a deeper desire to read more books and sit among strangers in theaters more often. May also marks the time of year in Charleston when life simultaneously speeds up and slows down, forcing you to linger in the density of the heat just a bit longer to soak in those extra minutes of daylight.
Every week on Instagram, I share the previous week’s best-selling products. You can always see those collections, saved here on my ShopMy Page. It’s fun to see what pieces resonate most with you. To build on our weekly best-sellers series) we wanted to introduce a styling element. Every Monday, I will choose three of the previous week’s favorite styles and show you how to wear them. Today, we are styling this happy green taffeta top, these breezy striped pants, and this beautiful sundress from La Ligne.
This was a great month of reading. Several thrillers, a coming-of-age story, and of course, Famesick! This month’s thrillers were of the heavier, more thought-provoking variety. The Take, The Plunge, and The Fine Art of Lying all were books that had me thinking about the plot weeks after finishing. I would really love to hear what you’re reading in the comments! And if you are new here, check out The Library. I have kept this page meticulously updated for the past twelve+ years. It has every book I’ve read, and you can search, filter by genre, and rank from best to worst.
The novels everyone will be reading this summer. Nabela Noor’s home. Movies to stream this month. Allison Bornstein’s advice for summer going-out looks. A profile of Tory Burch. All things skincare peptides.”I got the face lift, I took the shot, I still hated myself.” How Hacks redefined greatness. Bazaar editors’ favorite products from the month. What’s new on Cape Cod this summer. Why can’t we just be happy being ordinary? The best new hotel spas, all over the world. Plus the usual recipes, home tours, shopping finds, and more.
The Stripe is a lifestyle blog for the stylish bookworm. Since its first post in 2010, it has aimed to be a daily source of inspiration for the modern woman. Written by Grace Atwood, The Stripe aims to leave you feeling like you just had coffee with a great girlfriend: savvier, more confident, and always learning something new.
